FALL BALOO & IOLS

GUNPOWDER FALLS DISTRICT

October 05 & 06, 2024

Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation/ Camp Spencer:

3773 Peach Orchard Rd, Street, MD 21154

(Old Trading Post.. 3rd bldg on left)

Cost $35***** $25 if registered by September 21, 2024

This hands-on course is designed to introduce Scout Leaders to the basic skills they will need to safely and confidently have their Cub Packs/ Scout Units participate in Unit Adventures and Over-night Camping Trips

Saturday Morning 7:30 AM Check-in/8:00AM Program Start Course end time is Sunday10:00AM

Please eat breakfast prior to your arrival. Tent set up for the program will be 8:00 - 8:30 am on Saturday; the program will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

Meals included in your course fee: Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner w/ dessert, Saturday night cracker barrel; Sunday breakfast.

At check-in, please turn in a completed BSA Personal Health and Medical Record Parts A and B(available online, no doctor signature required).

Please let us know if you have any physical limitations or any special dietary or medical needs that we should be aware of.

Consult your Scout Handbook for personal gear you may need (that list is included on the back of this flyer, keep in mind that clothing needs vary with weather conditions). Your Troop or Pack should be able to lend you a tent or other gear, if you do not already have your own.

A compass, flashlight, pocket-knife, water bottle, camp mug, and folding camp chair will be very useful. Please bring a note book and pen/ pencil.

Please wear your field uniform (Class A) if you have one. Bring your activity uniform (Class B). Additional information will be sent in the "welcome email" to all registered participants.

Registration closes mid-night October 1, 2024.

** If you are a registered & paid adult with your unit for GPF Webelos Camporee, the Course fee will be reduced to $25.00 (includes course materials, certificate, trained patch and one main meal)

REFERENCE: Boy Scout Handbook, section 9, Camping

Overnight gear, outdoor essentials, and appropriate clothing are the heart of camping equipment. Carry a light load of only what you need to keep yourself safe and make a good camp; leave all unnecessary items at home.

What to bring:

PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR
 Scout Handbook
OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS                      Clean Up Kit
Pocketknife                                 Soap    
First-aid kit                               Toothpaste
Extra clothing                              Toothbrush                                                                       
Rain gear                                   Dental Floss
Water bottle filled with potable water      Comb
Flashlight                                  Wash cloth
Matches and fire starters                   Towel
Sun protection                              Gloves
Map and compass     
Clothing for the season (warm-or cold-weather) Backpack/ Duffel Bag     
Rain cover for backpack     
Sleeping bag, or two or three blankets Sleeping pad     
Ground cloth 
EATING KIT
Spoon
Plate
Bowl
Cup

Please bring a printed copy of your favorite Utensil-less recipe.  It could be breakfast, lunch or dinner

EXTRAS (OPTIONAL)
  Watch
  Camera and film  
  Notebook or paper  
 Pencil or pen

Camp Chair

Contact: Ron Vermette – ronvermettej@gmail.com 

Notes ;

Bring a copy of your BSA Health Form/ Parts :  A, B1 & B2

BALOO : completion of on-line classes is required (BALOO Prerequisite  Training-V2)

IOLS : completion of on-line class is required (Scoutmaster Specifics-S24)