Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

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 Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, and outdoor Venturing Crews, in order to be considered "trained".

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council or District level. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.

Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.

Course Schedule

Friday

4:00  Camp Set-up and Check-in at Site B at Floyd Lamb Park

6:00  Training Starts

9:00  Campfire

10:00 Quiet Time

Saturday

8:00 - 4:00 Training

*NOTE* The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training and BALOO Training is being conducted during and as part of the North Star and Bighorn District Fall Camporee. Unit leaders are encouraged to bring their Units to the Fall Camporee with a minimum of two-deep leadership and have one of the leaders take advantage of this training opporunity at the same location on the same weekend. One leader will need to be available and actively participating to help the boys with activities and events for the camporee.

To Bring:

Pen and paper to take notes

Tent, Sleeping Bag, Camp Chair

Scout Uniform (Class A, Class B)

Toiletries and personal affects

Mess Kit and Water Bottle

What's provided?

Training

Training Supplies and Materials

Cracker Barrel on Friday Night

Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday (course participants will help cook - but materials and supplies will be provided)

Questions about BALOO?

Contact Tessa Beach at celtictessa@gmail.com or by calling 702.630.1973

Questions about Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills?

Contact Mike Harless at mikealharless@yahoo.com or by calling 702.419.0519