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 session. 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.org
• 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