Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
(formerly known as Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills of OWLS)

These are two separate courses.  They are sometimes taught individually and
other times may be taught at the same time and location.  When taught together,
participants will choose to take and receive credit for either BALOO or OLSWL.

 

BALOO is designed for any Cub leader who camps or is in charge of Pack camping. BSA rules now require at least one BALOO trained adults in order to obtain a tour permit for Pack camping.

This is a one-day course, usually conducted in town.  The course covers:

BSA rules and guidelines for camping Health and safety in the outdoors Camping equipment Finding great campout locations Cub scout cooking Campfire planning Nature hikes and games

OLSWL is designed for any Webelos leader who will be involved in camping or other outdoor activities. This course is also good Bear leaders who will become Webelos leaders.   This is a one-day course, usually conducted in town.  The course covers the skills related to several of the Webelos activity pins, as well as general camping skills.  This course also highlights the transition from Cub Scouting to the boy-led patrol system used in Troops.  The participants share ideas for age-appropriate activities for Webelos.   Webelos leaders may also wish to consider the course Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. The IOLS course involves a weekend campout and covers the outdoor skills in greater detail.  While OLSWL focuses on Webelos, IOLS focuses on the outdoor skills required for the Boy Scout ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class.  For additional info on the IOLS course, click here.

Cost for BALOO is $12 (Lunch is included, pay at the door)
Cost for OLSWL is $25 (Lunch and Dinner are included, pay at the door)