Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is the introductory training Cub Scout (including Webelos and Arrow of Light ) leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip.
Who should take BALOO?
BSA requires at least one BALOO-trained adult on every Cub Scout overnight outdoor event. That include pack camping and Webelos/AOL 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 AND SAFE 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.
Online component: The online portion of BALOO is available 24/7 online; 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.
The BSA Training Code for BALOO is C32.
The next BALOO Course being offered by Connecticut Yankee Council will be:
Saturday, June 1st 8:30 AM – Sunday, June 2nd at 10:00 AM
Hoyt Scout Reservation
288 Simpaug Tpke, Redding, CT
$30 per person-includes all meals
Questions? Contact training@ctyankee.org or your District Training Chair.