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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation(BALOO) and Cub Leader Specific

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The Sequoyah Council will be hosting a BALOO and Cub Leader Specific training from Saturday, August 13th - Sunday, August 14th at Camp Davy Crockett.

This two-day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout Outdoor Program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands-on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry our a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.

Who should take BALOO?

The BSA requires that you have at least one BALOO-trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event. That include pack camping and Webelos den overnighters. A BALOO-trained leader should be at any overnighter regardless of whether it is a pack, district or council event.

Having at least one BALOO-trained adult will make your Cub Scouts’ camping experience as awesome as it can be.

Why should I take BALOO?

Leaders who complete BALOO training are better prepared to plan pack den or pack overnight events. You’ll learn how to make camping activities and outings fun. You’ll discover how to keep your Cub Scouts safe and entertained. And you’ll learn how to plan an event that’s rooted firmly in Cub Scouting’s principles.

Successful experiences in the outdoors make Cub Scouts — and their parents — more likely to keep coming back. 

How do I take BALOO?

BALOO consists of two components: online and hands-on. You’ll need to complete both — in order — to qualify as a “Trained” Cub Scout outdoor leader and receive the BALOO recognition patch.

Online component: The online portion of BALOO is available 24/7 on the BSA Learn Center. Just log in to My.Scouting.org to begin. The goal of the online portion is to make the best use of time to allow leaders to experience as much as possible during the practical hands-on training.
Practical, hands-on component: This 1.5-day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. 

Further reading

For more on BALOO, including how to make the most of your BALOO weekend and the thinking behind the decision to combine BALOO and OWL, read Mark Ray’s Scouting magazine story.

Additionally, participants attending this weekend will get the three(3) Cub Leader Specific pieces of training.  

When & Where
Camp Davy Crockett
Saturday 08-13-2022 8:00 AM ET to
Sunday 08-14-2022 11:00 AM ET Past
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