BALOO

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

The revised camping guidelines for 2001 give councils the authority to allow Cub Scout packs to conduct a pack campout (overnight) activity, as long as the activity is conducted at a council-approved location and is under the direction of a leader in the pack trained to do so. 

The target participant for BALOO training is a new Cub Scout leader with a desire to plan and carry out an entry level outdoor experience for the pack. Successful completion of this training will result in an increased level of confidence and a willingness to plan an age-appropriate
pack overnighter. 

• The goal of the pack overnight activity is to provide a successful pack event that is: 
• Age appropriate 
• Based on the purposes of Cub Scouting 
• Successful in whetting the appetite of the Cub Scout, his parents, and the leaders who want to do more in the outdoors

BALOO Learning Objectives

1. Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program. 
2. Acquire the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity.
3. Increase the their knowledge of the resources available from the BSA for carrying out this activity.

 Elements of this training include: 

Workshops in: Cub Scout cooking, First aid and sanitation, Nature Hikes and Games, Stoves Lanterns and Fire safety 

Remember, as of January 1, 2003 a BALOO trained person needs to sign the Tour Permit that your Pack submits to the Council and attend the camping event that your Pack has planned. Our primary reference material is the Cub Scout training syllabus for this experience plus additional materials developed by the Trainers.