GreatPlains District

Great Plains Day of Outdoor Training

When: May 1st & 2nd

Where: Camp Wisdom

Time: Course dependent

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide Boy Scout leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start and guide a program the right way. Completion of this course is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is normally a day and a half long and conducted at a local scout camp on a weekend.
BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout leaders is a one-day training event that introduces participants to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout, and it is required that at least one adult per pack complete BALOO training in order to apply for tour permits. BALOO training is offered by individual districts.
OWL - Outdoor Webelos Leader Training is for all Webelos leaders. This training course covers the skills & resources needed to teach the outdoor activity badges and helps to provide good & safe outdoor experiences. Completion of this training is required before a Webelos den can go on a campout. This is district-scheduled training.
Oak Leaf is for scouts who are ready to assume a leadership position in their troop. This overnight training experience places the participant in a working patrol where they will participate in the patrol method, learn the workings of the patrol and troop, and be introduced to some introductory leadership skills. The objective of Oak Leaf is to give the Scout the confidence and skills needed to be a successful leader.

Written By: timbuckley
Date Posted: 1/13/2010
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