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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

May 19, 2019

Introductory training for Cub Scout leaders who will be taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip.  At least one BALOO-trained adult is required on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event. That includes pack camping and Webelos den overnighters.  A BALOO-trained leader should be at any overnighter regardless of whether it is...

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training

May 19, 2019

Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with the online Scoutmaster Specific training, this course is required of all direct contact leaders...

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