Accotink Bay District Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

Note that there will be no separate classroom session; only the overnight session at Gunston Hall.

WHO:  Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, and Arrow of Light Leaders who need to complete their program-specific training requirements, as well as those other adult volunteers who want to help with the outdoor program activities and basic advancement skills. Order of preference: Accotink Bay (formerly Colonial) District, Virginia Central, NCAC; request for deviation, contact Dominick Caridi.

WHAT:  Instruction designed to hone outdoor skills will use the Den methods. It will focus on safety & risk, unit structure, event planning, camping, Scout craft skills, Outdoor Ethics, and outdoor cooking. Partially fulfills the training requirements for Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, and Arrow of Light Leaders positions.

WHEN: Weekend Session starts at 9:00 am, Saturday, June 15, and runs through 3:30 pm, Sunday, June 16, at Gunston Hall, Lorton VA

COURSE FEE:  $25.00 to cover course costs to be paid at on-line registration

Note there are prerequisites for the BALOO course!

All participants must have current YPT certification.

FOR BALOO Certification:

Complete the Safety Modules:

• Hazardous Weather
• Safety Afloat
• Safe Swim Defense

Complete the BALOO Modules:

• Introduction to Cub Scout Outdoor Program v2 – 5 mins.
• Pack Camping Program – 8 mins.
• Planning Your Event – 5 mins.
• Planning Your Cub Scout Outdoor Event v2 – 17 mins.

These trainings are all available online at my.scouting.org under the "My Training" tab.

Participants must provide documentation of completing the online courses. This can be done by presenting the certificates provided upon course completion OR providing other documentation that you have already completed the courses and hold current certifications.

OTHER REQUIRED PAPERWORK:
All participants must complete the BSA-Medical-Form-A&B (no physician’s signature is required). This Medical form should be brought to the campout; do not email. NO PAPERWORK = NO TRAINING

Questions may be directed to the Accotink Bay District Training Chair, Dominick Caridi.

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