This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry our a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.

The 35-minute prerequisite training can be accessed as follows:

• Log in to my.scouting.com
• On the right side of the screen, scroll down and click on "BSA Learn Center"
• At the top of the next page click on "Catalog"
• Type BALOO in the search line (next to the magnifying glass)
• Scroll down and click on BALOO Prerequisite
• Click on Enroll or Start