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Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 21st.
BALOO is intended for Cub Scout leaders or parent volunteers who want to plan and carry out entry level outdoor experiences for the pack. The format for this training is an outdoor camping adventure. This training is designed to address a wide variety of topics which need to be considered when preparing for a Cub Scout outdoor activity. Some of the topics include Aims & Purposes, Planning, Campfire, Health & Safety, Equipment, Cooking, program ideas, and more.
Prior to taking the practical component, participants must have completed the online component. Both the online and the practical, must be completed in order to fulfill the “BALOO Trained” status. In the event the online component is not completed prior to the practical, the trained status is withheld until both components are successfully completed. The online portion is available through the BSA LearnCenter. Log onto my.scouting.org and select “My Training” on the home page, then Cub Scouts. Complete the course named “BALOO Prerequisite Training V2”. Bring your completion certificate with you.
The next course will be October 24-25 at Camp Arrowhead. Check-in begins Friday at 6:30 pm. All participants are expected to arrive by 7:00 pm. The course is planned to conclude by 6:30 pm on Saturday.
The course is $25.00 per person. This covers course material, cracker barrel (snacks) on Friday night, along with breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
You should bring a sleeping bag or blanket, flashlight & batteries, personal items, a notebook and pen or pencil. You may bring your own tent or use a tent provide by the camp. Dress for the weather – the course goes on rain or shine.
If you have questions about this course, please contact Sue Williams at 217-741-0900 or buzy2buzy@gmail.com.
