If you are a leader in Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA these trainings are for you!
NEXT TRAINING IS APRIL 12-13th, 2025 AT FALLEY SCOUT RESERVATION
What is BALOO? BALOO is the Cub Scout training required for leaders and any parent who participates with the den or pack outdoor event, including overnight campouts. BALOO training is comprised of two components – an online component and a practical hands-on component. The online portion consists of introductory and basic information that is built upon through the outdoor practical training session.
YOU SHOULD ATTEND BALOO IF:
- You are a Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster or Webelos Leader
- You are planning to lead Scout camping events
- You wish to enhance your camping skills
What is IOLS? The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used effective and engaging Scouting programs. The skills sessions presented in Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills closely follow the Scouts BSA
YOU SHOULD ATTEND IOLS IF:
- You are a Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster, or transferring Webelos Leader
- You work with Scouts or Ventures in the outdoors
- You are planning to lead Scout camping events
