2026 Gunpowder Falls BALOO & IOLS Training

GUNPOWDER FALLS DISTRICT

April 25 & 26, 2026

Camp Spencer

Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation:

Peach Orchard Road, Whiteford, MD, 21160

Cost $45***** $40 if registered by March 25th, 2026

If staying with a Troop at Camporee, $35.

All participants must be registered adult leader with a current Safeguarding the Youth certificate

This hands-on course is designed to introduce Scout Leaders to the basic skills they will need to safely and confidently have their Cub Packs/ Scout Units participate in Unit Adventures and Over-night Camping Trips

Prerequisite ::  Please complete the on-line Hazardous Weather and Scoutmaster/Cubmaster Specific training prior to the course weekend.

Saturday Morning 7:30 AM Check-in/tent setup

8:00AM Program Start Course end time is Sunday10:30AM

Please eat breakfast prior to your arrival. Tent set up for the program will be 7:30 to 8:00 am on Saturday; the program will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

Meals included in your course fee: Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner w/ dessert, Saturday night cracker barrel; Sunday breakfast.

At check-in, please turn in a completed BSA Personal Health and Medical Record Parts A and B(available online, no doctor signature required).

Please let us know if you have any physical limitations or any special dietary or medical needs that we should be aware of.

Consult your Scout Handbook for personal gear you may need (that list is included on the back of this flyer, keep in mind that clothing needs vary with weather conditions). Your Troop or Pack should be able to lend you a tent or other gear, if you do not already have your own.

A compass, flashlight, pocket-knife, water bottle, camp mug, and folding camp chair will be very useful. Please bring a note book and pen/ pencil.

Please wear your field uniform (Class A) if you have one. Bring your activity uniform (Class B). Additional information will be sent in the "welcome email" to all registered participants.

Registration closes mid-night April 17, 2026.

** If you are a registered & paid adult with your unit for GPF Camporee, the Course fee will be reduced to $35.00(includes course materials, certificate, trained patch and one main meal)

REFERENCE: Boy Scout Handbook, section 9, Camping

Overnight gear, outdoor essentials, and appropriate clothing are the heart of camping equipment. Carry a light load of only what you need to keep yourself safe and make a good camp; leave all unnecessary items at home.

What to bring:

PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR
Scout Handbook

OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS                                         Clean Up Kit
Pocketknife                                                             Soap
First-aid kit                                                              Toothpaste
Extra clothing                                                           Toothbrush
Rain gear                                                                 Dental Floss
Water bottle filled with potable water                     Comb
Flashlight                                                                 Wash cloth
Matches and fire starters                                         Towel
Sun protection                                                          Gloves
Map and compass
Clothing for the season (warm-or cold-weather) Backpack/ Duffel Bag     
Rain cover for backpack     
Sleeping bag, or two or three blankets                          
Sleeping pad     
Ground cloth

EATING KIT
   Spoon
   Plate
   Bowl
   Cup

Please bring a printed copy of your favorite Utensil-less recipe.  It could be breakfast, lunch or dinner

EXTRAS (OPTIONAL)

Watch
Camera and film
Notebook or paper
Pencil or pen
Camp Chair

Contact: Ron Vermette - rvermettej@gmail.com 

                 Eric Glaeser  - eric.glaeser10@gmail.com