BALOO is an entry-level training course for Cub Scout leaders (serving youth in grades K–5) who want to take their pack camping. It’s required for at least one adult on every Cub Scout overnight campout.
It’s designed to give leaders the confidence and skills to plan safe, fun, and successful outdoor experiences for young Scouts and their families.
What You Learn
BALOO covers a wide range of practical outdoor topics, such as:
- How to plan and run a Cub Scout campout
- Outdoor cooking and food safety
- Health and safety rules for Cub camping
- Campfire programs and outdoor games
- Nature hikes and basic outdoor skills
- Camping gear, tents, and fire building
It also touches on age-appropriate activities and how Cub Scouts experience the outdoors differently from older Scouts.
- Who – Cub leaders who want to take their Pack overnight camping.
- What – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
- When – Friday, September 12, 2025 until Saturday, May 13, 2025
- Check-in – Parking Lot 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME TO COMPLETE CHECK-IN BEFORE 7:00 PM to help us to maintain our schedule!
Mandatory online meeting TBD
- Where – Camp Minsi
- Price – $35
Course Director – Herb King
Cub Scout camping is all about family, fun, and safety. BALOO ensures that leaders know how to create memorable experiences for young Scouts while following Scouting America’s standards for outdoor safety and youth development.