East IOLS or BALOO
Lone Star Cowboy Church, Nevada, TX
October 4-6, 2024

Hosted by East Trinity Trails

The East Trinity Trails District training team is gearing up to help you get more outing in Scouting! You can take either Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skils (IOLS), which is needed for a Scouts BSA leader, or Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), which is needed by a Cub Scout leader.

NOTE: Even though both trainings are at the same time and location, you will have to choose which course you are taking and will only get a training card for the course you sign up for.  This is NOT a course designed to give you credit for both courses as that would be against BSA policy.  

BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

BALOO is one of the required trainings for a Pack to do overnight Pack camping events. The Pack must have one leader with this training on any Pack camp out but it is recommended that Packs have several leaders with the training to make sure all Pack camp outs can be covered. This training is designed for adults over 21 who are registered as an adult leader in a Cub Scout Pack, but other adults can attend. It focuses on using the learning environment (aka camping) to teach your Scouts and parents about camping, assisting the Pack with campout planning, and to strengthen the Pack program on campouts.   

Event Details

• Location: Lone Star Cowboy Church, 123 Cowboy Way, Nevada, TX 75173
• Check-In: Friday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m.
• Check-Out: Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m.
• BALOO Cost: $30
• Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m
  This is the deadline to add, update/change registrations, and complete payment. No late adds can be accommodated.
• Cancellation: All cancellations must follow the Circle Ten Council Cancellation & Refund Policy (see Attachments)

IOLS
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills

IOLS is required for all direct contact leaders (Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters) in Scouts BSA Troops to be considered a TRAINED LEADER. It is also beneficial to committee chairs and troop members as it provides a better understanding of Scout BSA's outdoor program. Aside from covering some basic camping and outdoor information, this training covers an experiential learning of the Patrol method used by Scouts BSA troops. Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters will need to have completed the Scoutmaster Position Specific Training modules and be current for Youth Protection Training to receive a TRAINED patch at the end of the course. These online trainings can be found at my.scouting.org.

Event Details - it is required to attend both the IOLS Part 1 and 2 to be fully trained. 

• IOLS Part 1-  Orientation
  • Location: First United Methodist Church of Sachse, 1520 Blackburn Rd, Sachse, TX 75048
  • Date and time: Sunday, September 29th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Notes: Please remember to bring $10 to this meeting. During this meeting, you will be put into patrols and discuss your meal plans for the training. 
• IOLS Part 2 -Training
  • Location: Lone Star Cowboy Church, 123 Cowboy Way, Nevada, TX 75173
  • Check In: Friday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Check-out: Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m.
  • IOLS: $20 registration fee (and remember to bring $10 to the IOLS planning meeting on Sunday, September 29th).

When you register for IOLS Part 1, you will be automatically registered for Part 2.

Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m 

This is the deadline to add, update/change registrations, and complete payment

Cancellation: All cancellations must follow the Circle Ten Council Cancellation & Refund Policy (see Attachments)

Prerequisites

You will need to do pre-course work in my.scouting.org for either IOLS or BALOO, need to have your position training (Scoutmaster, Assitant Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Den Leader,  or Committee Chair) and have current Youth Protection Training to earn your Coveted "Trained" patch.  Go to my.scouting.org to find Scoutmaster Specific and Youth Protection Training.

Contacts

• Staff Advisor: Emilia Elabed, emilia.elabed@scouting.org
• Registration Assistance: Sharla Malone, sharla.malone@scouting.org

Attendees will need to be prepared to camp (rain or shine).  A packing list is available upon request. 

Online Registration is required to attend the training
No walk-ins will be permitted