BALOO & IOLS TRAINING WEEKEND
May 17-18, 2025
Get ready for an adventure! 🌲🔥
BALOO Training is your ticket to unforgettable outdoor fun and the key to leading amazing Cub Scout camping trips! It’s a two-part experience—first, an online course at My.Scouting.org, and then the real excitement begins with a hands-on, overnight camping adventure!
During the in-person training, you'll dive into everything from cooking delicious camp meals 🍳, to essential first aid ⛑️, to building the perfect campfire 🔥, hiking scenic trails 🥾, and even aquatics fun! 🌊 Plus, you'll master BSA’s Cub Scout camping policies and gain the skills to make every campout a success.
Best of all? This training is required for at least ONE adult on a Pack overnighter—so why not be the one who brings the fun and adventure to life? 🌟 Get ready to learn, lead, and love the great outdoors with BALOO! 🚀🏕️
There is an online BALOO Prerequisite that must be completed prior to attending. Log in to my.scouting.org to complete this training. Course completion card will not be handed out if the online training is not completed. Please bring your certificate with you to check-in.
May 16-18, 2025
Get Ready for Adventure with IOLS! 🌲🔥
Are you ready to gain the skills and confidence to lead Scouts into the great outdoors? Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is an action-packed, hands-on training that takes your leadership to the next level!
Building on what you learned in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training, this course gives you a real-world, hands-on introduction to the patrol method and the skills you need to guide a boy-led troop on incredible outdoor adventures. 🌿🏕️
You'll get hands-on experience with essential camping and survival skills, including:
🔥 Fire building
🪢 Knots & ropes
🪓 Wood tools
⛑️ First aid
…and so much more!
By the end of this course, you’ll be fully prepared to lead safe, exciting, and unforgettable camping experiences for your Scouts. So gear up and get ready—adventure awaits! 🚀🎒