Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Many Cub Scouts want to do stuff outdoors, including camping. It’s probably why they joined in the first place! In order for your den or your entire Cub Scout Pack to have an outdoor activity or go camping, you must have someone complete the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation, also known as “BALOO”, training course.
BALOO Training is made up of two parts: an online course available on My.Scouting.org, and an in-person, hands-on course. You must complete both parts to qualify as a trained outdoor Cub Scout leader. The hands-on course involves camping overnight (after all, that’s what the course is about – camping). You’re going to learn a lot, from cooking to first aid to campfires to hiking to aquatics and much, much more.
FAQ
Who should take this training?
Any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack outdoor events, including Pack camping overnighters and Webelos and Arrow of Light Den camping.
Every Cub Scout camping event requires at least one BALOO trained leader from your unit.
Why should I take this training?
A Cub Scout leader should take BALOO training because it provides the basic knowledge, confidence, and planning skills needed to safely lead Cub Scouts on overnight outdoor adventures. BALOO helps leaders understand how to prepare age appropriate camping activities, manage safety and supervision, plan meals, organize equipment, and create a positive outdoor experience for Scouts and their families. Since at least one BALOO trained adult is required for a pack overnight campout, this training ensures the pack can offer fun, safe, and meaningful camping opportunities that help Cub Scouts build independence, confidence, and a love of the outdoors.
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