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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

Calendar
When:
October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024 all-day
2024-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
2024-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Where:
Union Grove United Methodist Church
6401 Union Grove Church Rd
Hillsborough NC 27278
Contact:
Cynthia Abell-Brown
919-946-8060
Email
Cub Scouts Training

BALOO patchRegistration is open!

 

About BALOO training: This is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout Den or Pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters.

BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader.

Here are the details:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 7:00-8:30 pm (mandatory, on Zoom)
Friday/Saturday, October 18-19, 2024

Union Grove United Methodist Church
6407 Union Grove Church Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278

7-8:30 pm Tuesday, Oct 15 – Mandatory Zoom Meeting
5:30 pm Friday, Oct 18 – Registration/Campsite Selection Opens
6:30 pm Friday, Oct 18 – Training Starts / Overnight Camping
6:30 pm Saturday, Oct 19 – Training Ends

Who? CUB SCOUT LEADERS, PARENTS, PACK COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

Why? This day-and-a-half course will give you the information, training, and experience to lead a safe and fun camping trip for your Cub Scouts.

NOTE: Cub Scout Packs, Webelos dens and Arrow of Light dens / patrols, who camp overnight, must have a BALOO trained leader present. BALOO is recommended for all Cub Scout leaders who go camping with Cub Scouts.

Topics Covered include: Campout Planning, Health & Safety, Cooking Safety, Camping Equipment, Woods Tools, & Lots More

$35.00 — Includes meals (Friday cracker barrel, Saturday breakfast & lunch), snacks, course materials and an overnight camping experience.

Refunds through close of Registration.

There is an on-line pre-requisite that must be completed prior to attending. Log onto my.scouting.org and navigate to the BSA Learning Center. The required BALOO training is under the “Expanded Learning” section. Please send the course director a message, when this has been completed.

Course Director: Cynthia Abell-Brown, [email protected], 919-946-8060

Please inform the Course Director of any special needs or dietary restrictions

Registration closes Oct 6, or when course is full.

REGISTER HERE