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BALOO – Santa Fe District
September 30, 2023 @ 7:00 AM - October 2, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It’s the introductory training Cub Scout leaders must complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. This one-and-a-half 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. 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.
Why should I take BALOO?
You’ll learn how to make camping activities and outings fun. You’ll discover how to keep your Scouts safe and entertained. And you’ll learn how to plan an event that’s rooted firmly in Scouting’s principles. You’ll learn the basic outdoor skills to develop confidence and competence in your Unit’s leaders conducting outdoor camping activities.
How do I take these training courses?
BALOO consists of two components: You’ll need to complete both the “online” and “practical hands-on” components to qualify as a “Trained” Cub Scout outdoor leader and receive the BALOO recognition patch.
Online component: (MUST DO FIRST)
The online portion of BALOO is available 24/7 on the BSA Learn Center. Just log in to My.Scouting.org to begin.
Practical, hands-on component:
This 1.5-day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders. A Round Robin of topics will include: GPS, Cooking, Aquatics, Sanitation, Gear Selection, First Aid, Nature, Knife Safety, Hiking, Fire Safety, Outdoor Ethics, Basic Knots, and Stoves & Lanterns.
Register at https://scoutingevent.com/662-70727