2023 Camp Wisdom Training Weekend
(BALOO & IOLS)
Camp Wisdom
April 29 - 30, 2023

Hosted by Duck Creek, Elm Fork, Lone Star, Northern Trail, Soaring Eagle, Southern Star, Tejas Caddo, West Park, Western Horizon

Participant Type: Adult leaders and parents

**Leader-Specific Training is highly recommended to be completed prior to IOLS. In-person training will be held on April 22nd at First United Methodist Church of Richardson. Register at https://www.scoutingevent.com/571-2023SpringALT.** 

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is an overnight training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping.  The training includes campsite selection, outdoor event planning, parent involvement, health & safety, equipment, cooking, and an introduction to camping skills. 

All Packs are required to have a minimum of one (more recommended) for any and all overnight events.

Online BALOO Prerequisite Training on my.scouting.org is required prior to attending course. Please bring proof of completion.

Cost: $35 per person

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Participants will works as Patrols at this hands-on training. Upon completeion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. All Troops are required to have IOLS trained leaders and all SM/ASMs are required to have it to be fully trained.

Cost: $35 per person

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Event Details
- Both BALOO and IOLS have the same start and end time -

• Location: Camp Wisdom
• Date: Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, April 30
• Check-In: Saturday, April 29 at 8:00 a.m.
• Registration closes: Monday, April 24 at 11:00 p.m.
  This is the last date to register, update/change information, and complete payment
• Cancellations: All cancellations must follow the Circle Ten Council Cancellation & Refund Policy (see under Attachments)

Contacts

• BALOO Course Director: Eli Temchin, eli.temchin@gmail.com
• IOLS Course Director: Tom Crain, skylark96@juno.com
• Staff Advisor: Kevin Patterson, kevin.patterson@scouting.org
• Program Executive (registration assistance): Angy Nist, angy.nist@scouting.org