Training for Unit overnight Activities 

Cub Scout and SBSA activities and accommodations are available during this event. $15 per youth to cover cost of food.  Youth must be accompanied by an adult attending the training.

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, August 15, 2024. We cannot accommodate walk-ins.
 

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) & IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

BALOO introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct outdoor Cub Scout Pack activities, particularly camping, and IOLS will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right and help their Scouts reach First Class rank. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in the Scouts BSA Handbook.  IOLS is required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.

The online component contains introductory and basic information, and must be completed prior to the practical component. The online portion of BALOO is available on the BSA Learning Center by logging into My.Scouting.org. Go to the Course Catalog to add it to your Learning Plan.
BALOO training is now comprised of two components - an online component, and a practical, hands-on component. The online component must be completed to prior to the practical component. The online portion of BALOO is available on the BSA Learning Center by logging into My.Scouting.org. Click on My Training, then Cub Scouting. A new tab should open. Click Catalog, then search for "baloo" and click enroll. There is no online portion that corresponds to IOLS.

Participants who complete this training course will:
Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program.
Gain the skills needed to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity.
Learn more about the resources available from the BSA for putting on outdoor activities.
All Packs are required to have at least one BALOO trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event - including Pack Camping and Webelos Den overnighter.

Prepare for any type of weather as you will be outdoors much of the time. Please bring the following:

Small Mess Kit
-Insulated cup
-plate or bowl
-Utensils (fork, knife, spoon)
Sleeping Bag and ground pad
Sleeping clothes
Tent with ground cloth
Scout Uniform
Shoes or hiking boots
Pocket knife
Compass
Flashlight with extra batteries
Toiletry Kit
Camping chair
Appropriate clothing for the weather
-Shirts, underwear, pants, and socks
-Sweater, sweatshirt
-Rain gear