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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
hosted by Ohio River Valley District

Sandscrest Scout Reservation   |    October 23 - 24, 2026

Welcome to the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)! It is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos/AOL den overnighters.
 

This training will be conducted along side the 2026 ORVD Cub-O-Ree!  Complete your BALOO Training and spend a great weekend with your unit. Click here to register on the Cub-O-Ree 2026 Event Page. 

WHO: Required training for pack and den camping
 

WHEN: October 23 - 24, 2026

• Check-in at 6:00 PM on Friday
• Check-out at 4:00 PM on Saturday
   

WHERE: Sandscrest Scout Reservation

• Address: 192 McColloch Drive, Wheeling
   

FEES: $40 (by Sept 25)   |   $50 Regular (after Sept 25)

• It is encouraged that packs pay the cost for their leaders to become trained
• NEW  FREE for Moutaineer Area Council participants if registered by early fee deadline!
   

REGISTRATION CLOSES: October 16, 2026
 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Prerequisite:  BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader. The online component MUST be completed prior to the practical component. The online training contains introductory and basic information that will be built upon during the practical training and can be taken through your My.Scouting login through the Scouting U Volunteer Learn Center on the right side of your homescreen.
• Scouting America Registration:  All participants must be currently registered in Scouting America.
• Safeguarding Youth Training:  All participants are required to be current on their Safeguarding Youth Training. This can be completed online prior to arrival online at www.My.Scouting.org. Please provide a copy of your completed SYT training certificate and bring to the event.
• Medical Form:  All participants must bring a copy of their Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A & B. 

By completing this training course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA camping program.
• Demonstrate the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful, first-time Cub Scout–level camping activity.
• Describe the resources available from the BSA and other sources to carry out this activity.
• Discuss the requirements for successful completion of this activity