Welcome to BALOO training in the Mayflower Council!

The Cub Scout leader training is required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters, Webelos den, and Arrow of Light den overnighters.

The Mayflower council training team will be presenting this training as an overnight, day-and-a-half training.

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

The online component must be completed before the practical component. The online training contains introductory and basic information to be built upon during the practical training.

This BALOO course will be held at the Hopkinton YMCA Outdoor Center. While the plan is to hold as much of the course as possible outdoors, the Outdoor Center has heated indoor spaces that can be used in the event of inclement weather, including for the overnight portion of the course. 

Winter camping equipment is not required to participate.

Why Take BALOO?