Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training

Welcome to BALOO training! It is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters.

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 can be found at my.Scouting.org and contains introductory and basic information that will be built upon during the practical training. 

Fees:  $40 if paid by April 11 | $50 after April 11

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 18th.  NO WALK–INS due to materials and food

Check-in: 4:45PM at the Welcome Center 

A course agenda and packing list will be provided ahead of the course. 

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BALOO Participants will better understand the rules and regulations of the BSA and camp programming while acquiring the skills and confidence to host a successful campout by increasing their knowledge of available resources and use national and local council standards as guidelines.

BALOO includes INFORMATION on:

• Preparations for camping with Cub Scouts
• Site Selection
• Parent Involvement
• Health and Safety
• Equipment
• Feeding
• Introduction to Outdoor Skills

 This Training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning and leading a pack campout. Any pack wishing to camp, must have at least one BALOO certified adult onsite for the campout.

UPDATE New VERSION 2 of online BALOO - Complete the 4 prerequisites before attending: @ my.scouting.org > Baloo Prerequisites
Completing the BALOO prerequisite sections (4 courses) will create a BALOO trained certificate. Prerequisite training certificates - Print and bring them to the Course Director.  We must have these the day of training!

1. Introduction to Cub Scout Outdoor Program v2
2. Pack Camping Program 
3. Planning Your Cub Scout Outdoor Event v2
4. Planning Your Event

Also complete Hazardous Weather to be fully trained. This can be found at my.scouting.org under Program Safety.  Print and bring certificate.

NOTE:  Youth Protection Training must be completed before attending. Show certificate at check-in.

Fee Includes:

Refreshments each day
Course materials
End of course Certificate
Meals to be confirmed