BALOO Training - Practical Component

BALOO is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is now 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 and to receive the BALOO recognition patch. The online component contains introductory and basic information and must be completed prior to the practical component at my.scouting.org. 

www.mustang.shac.org/training-course-descriptions/#baloo

What to Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad or mattress, sleeping attire, soap, washcloth, towel, hat, bug spray, camp chair, mess kit (knife, fork, spoon, bowl/plate, coffee cup in a mesh bag), camp chair, note-taking materials, appropriate clothes for weather [rain gear, jacket, field uniform (Scout uniform) or activity uniform (Scouting-t-shirt) or comfortable clothes], change of clothes, closed-toed tennis shoes or boots for short hike, and the Cub Scout six essentials (first-aid kit, refillable water bottle, flashlight with extra batteries, trail food, sun protection, whistle). Optional gear: sunglasses, camera, earplugs.

Eat breakfast before arriving. There are no group meals due to Covid-19 so pack your own meals (Sat. dinner and Sunday breakfast) plus water bottles and any snacks you might want. Bring the following for the cooking section of the course: foil, charcoal, foil tin for the charcoal, and matches. Food: hamburger patty, sliced carrots, sliced potatoes, some corn and seasonings to make silver turtles for our lunch). A packet will be provided for you.