BALOO & IOLS Training

May 2nd 6pm - May 3rd 6pm

Camp Bomazeen

Cost: $20 to cover cost of food and supplies- which can be paid at the door but registration must be done online.

Pick either training for your required position.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training (BALOO)
BALOO is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack campout, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. Packs are required to have at least 1 BALOO trained leader in attendance at every campout.

BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component AND a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader. 

The online component (available on my.scouting.org) must be completed prior to the practical component, in order to make the best use of time to allow leaders to experience as much as possible during the practical hands-on training.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
IOLS is the Outdoor training component required to be trained as a Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster.  The course will lead the participant through the Be, Know and Do’s of how to deliver instruction in a youth-led BSA unit.  We will cover the Basic Scout Skills in Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class from the point of view of teaching youth to lead and teach other youth.  It’s a fun course! We’ll camp, cook, and learn together.

You’ll learn: How to deliver outdoor skills instruction in a youth-led program, covering basic scout skills while camping, cooking, having fun.

When: Training begins at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 2nd and concludes at 6:00 PM on Saturday, May 3rd

Cost:  $20 (to cover food expense and any materials)     **Pre-registration is required for meal planning purposes. 

Meals: UPDATE

• Friday Dinner will be the participants responsiblity.
• Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
  • If there are dietary restrictions, it may be in your best interest to provide your food needs. I will have a menu in the information section.
• ​​​​​Refillable water bottles
• Snacks​​

Dietary Restrictions must be communicated through email to Julie McKenney.

Required paperwork:  Health Form Parts A-B

What to bring:

• Be Prepared to “sleep in a tent you helped pitch," Tent, sleeping bag, camp chair, etc.
  • If you need electricity to power or charge your breathing machines, please let us know ahead of time so we can accommodate.
  • Hammock camping may not be available.
  • If you need to put the tent with your unit to help cover leadership needs, let us know.
• Scouts BSA or Cub Scout Handbook, pen/pencils and notepad, backpack, 
• Additional personal gear (bug spray, pocket knife, sunscreen, hat, etc.) as you deem necessary. Most participants wear their uniform (Preferred! for flag ceremonies. Pack/Troop tshirts for class) and bring warm clothes – remember this time of year can be cold.
• Personal water bottle and meal kits to eat from.
• Scout Spirit! Be Prepared to have fun! 

Do you have knowledge or experience to share? Looking for volunteers to help with training.

Any questions, contact

BALOO - Chris Santiago.- chrisandjamiesantiago@gmail.com

IOLS - Walter Fails - peacekeeper11467@gmail.com