Tallaha District is hosting both an Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (I.O.L.S.) and a Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (B.A.L.O.O.) training courses at The Scout Hut in Cleveland, MS , on November 7-8, 2025. This training is the final course needed by many Scouting America leaders to be considered fully-trained for their position, so don't miss this great opportunity!

The fall I.O.L.S. and B.A.L.O.O. training will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7th, and will conclude around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8th. The cost for this training is $12.00, which includes course materials and food for the weekend.  Please contact Candy Davis (candyandhealth@gmail.com) or Lyn Green (sawdustshack@gmail.com) with questions or concerns.

Who: All Scouter's who are not TRAINED for their position.

What: IOLS for Scout Leaders and BALOO for Cub Leaders.

When: November 7th and 8th. Registration begins Friday at 5pm. Graduation occurs Saturday at 5pm.

Where: The Scout Hut - Cleveland, MS

Why: Because all Scouts deserve a TRAINED leader!