Northeast Georgia Council | Boy Scouts of America

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a training event that introduces leaders to the skills needed to plan, conduct, and run a safe and fun Cub Scout campout.

This course covers the following areas:

  • Preparations for camping with Cub Scouts
  • Site selection
  • Parent involvement
  • Health and Safety
  • Equipment preparation
  • Meal planning
  • Introduction to Outdoor Skills

BALOO training is required for at least one adult on every Pack overnighter. It is recommended that at least two adults per Pack complete BALOO training and that multiple BALOO-trained leaders attend each Pack overnighter.

This course has a mandatory online prerequisite. Please complete the prerequisite training at my.scouting.org prior to attending the course and bring proof of completion.

BALOO Traning Dates Below. Times Subject to Change.

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 Dates:  Location:
 September 11-13, 2026 (part of Family Training Weekend)  Scoutland, Gainesville
 October 3-4, 2026  Yellow River State Park, Stone Mountain
 November 6-8, 2026  Scoutland, Gainesville 
 March 5-7, 2027  Scoutland, Gainesville
 April 16-18, 2027  Scoutland, Gainesville

Pricing

The cost of registration covers all meals and materials.

Early Rate – $40

Base Rate – $ 45 (A week prior to event)

Price is $10 extra for the October 4-5 at Yellow River State Park

*There is a 3.5% convenience charge for online credit card payments.

Refund Policy

Refund policy for Northeast Georgia Council, BSA: Payments for Scouting events are non-refundable. Event fees can be credited towards another NEGA Council events taking place during the same calendar year as the original event.

What to bring

Required Documentation

You cannot attend this course without the following documentation

Cub Scout Six Essentials

  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Water Bottle
  • Flashlight
  • Trail Snacks
  • Sun Protection / Sunglasses
  • Whistle

Day Gear

  • Field Uniform (“Class A”)
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather
    • Nights will be cold
    • Rain will be cold
  • Coat or jacket
  • Cap
  • Gloves
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Day pack
  • Mess kit with eating utensils
  • Metal/Plastic coffee cup
  • Camp chair
  • Notebook, pen, pencil

Sleeping Gear

  • Warm Sleeping Attire
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Extra Blanket
  • Sleeping Pad or Mattress
  • Tent
  • Ground Cloth

Personal Hygiene

  • Travel soap
  • Washcloth
  • Towel
  • Comb
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Don’t forget to floss!

All meals are provided.

File Name Description
2026 Health Form A & B Download
BALOO & IOLS Training Download