Pushmataha District

BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It’s the introductory training Cub Scout leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip.


Who should take BALOO?

The BSA requires that you have at least one BALOO-trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event. That include pack camping and Webelos den overnighters.

A BALOO-trained leader should be at any overnighter regardless of whether it is a pack, district or council event.

Having at least one BALOO-trained adult will make your Cub Scouts’ camping experience as awesome as it can be.

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The (IOLS) course builds and expands on the
concepts and themes introduced in
Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and
provides Scouters with the confidence to take
youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this
hands-on program gives adult leaders a
practical introduction to the patrol method
of a boy-led troop by teaching many of the
practical outdoor skills they need to lead
Scouts in the out-of-doors.
This course will give you the skills needed to
take your Scout Troop camping.
Sessions will include: Knots & Ropes, Wood
tools, Fire Building, First-Aid and more!

 

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File Name Description
Bay Springs Scout Base map The camp is located about 30 minutes east-southeast (ESE) of Booneville, MS on a peninsula surrounded by Bay Springs Lake. Tent camping is available and you need to bring your own water. There are no permanent facilities. Download
Camp Toby Tubby map Located on Sardis Lake about 20 minutes northwest of Oxford, MS. This property is surrounded by forested lands, mountain bike trails and is adjacent to the Clear Creek Landing boat ramp. Developed tent camping spots, fire rings, a pavilion with power and tables, and hot water and flush toilets are part of this facility. Download
Eagle Scout Application Process Article with links about what the Scout, family and unit leaders need to know and do to progress from Life to Eagle Scout Rank. Download
Map of Camp Seminole Map of Camp Seminole, Starkville, MS Download
Pack Calendar Template The Pack Calendar Template helps a Cub Scout pack plan their calendar for the year. It is in Excel format. Download
Pushmataha BALOO Flyer 2024 The BSA requires that you have at least one BALOO-trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event. That include pack camping and Webelos den overnighters. A BALOO-trained leader should be at any overnighter regardless of whether it is a pack, district or council event. Download
Pushmataha IOLS Flyer The (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a boy-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. This course will give you the skills needed to take your Scout Troop camping. Sessions will include: Knots & Ropes, Wood tools, Fire Building, First-Aid and more! Download
Yakni - History of the Boy Scout Movement in Northeast Mississippi Book by Prince L. Watkins, published by the Yocona Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1978. 113 pages. Download