2025 BALOO & IOLS Training #5

Lone Star Cowboy Church

BALOO: September 12 - 13, 2025
IOLS: September 6 and September 12-13, 2025

Hosted by East Trinity Trails district

Participants: Adult volunteers/parents

BALOO: Registration closes September 7 at 11:00 p.m.
IOLS: Registration closes September 3 at 11:00 p.m.

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, 543 FM 6, Nevada, TX 75173
• Check-In: Friday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m.
• Check-Out: Saturday, September 13 at 8:00 p.m.
• BALOO Cost: $30 per person
• Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 7 at 11:00 p.m
  This is the deadline to add, update/change registrations, and complete payment. No late adds or walk-ins can be accommodated.

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 SAFEguarding Youth Protection or 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 IOLS Part 1 - Orientation and IOLS Part 2 - Training to be fully trained. 

IOLS Part 1 -  Orientation
Sunday, September 6 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Location: First United Methodist Church of Sachse, 1520 Blackburn Rd, Sachse, TX 75048
• Date and time: Sunday, September 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Important: 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
Friday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 p.m.

• Location: Lone Star Cowboy Church, 543 FM 6, Nevada, TX 75173
• Check In: Friday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m.
• Check-out: Satuday, September 13 at 10:00 p.m.
• IOLS Cost: $20 registration fee at time of registration plus $10 for meals at the Orientation
• Important: Remember to bring $10 in cash to the IOLS Orientation meeting on Sunday, September 6.
• When you register for IOLS, you will are automatically registered for both the Orientation and the Training.
• Registration Closes: September 3 at 11:00 p.m 
  This is the deadline to add, update/change registrations, and complete payment. Walk-ins or late additions cannot be accommodated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must follow the Cancellation & Refund Policy (see Attachments).

Required Information
The following information will be requested during registration:

• First and Last Name
• Allergy, Medical, or Dietary Restrictions
• Emergency Contact Name and Cell Number
• Scouting America membership number

Documentation Required at Check-in

• Annual Medical Health Record AB
• BALOO only: BALOO Prerequisite training certificate

Contacts

• Staff Advisor: Kristen Conrad, kristen.conrad@scouting.org
• Volunteer Chair: Sean Reynolds, sean.reynolds910@gmail.com
• Registration Assistance: Rebecca Strong, Rebecca.Strong@scouting.org