BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

According to the current BSA rules, “Pack overnighters must be organized and led by an adult leader who has successfully completed BALOO training.” Without BALOO training in the Council, no pack can (should) participate in overnight camping except at the council sponsored events - Fun with Son or Webelos Adventure camps.  Camping done as a pack without a BALOO trained adult is simply camping with friends and Scouting insurance and assurances do not apply.

The next BALOO training is:

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Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills

This is a required course for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Webelos Leaders, and other adults who will be camping with Boy Scout age youth or older.

Outdoor skills topics covered: Campsite selection, Ropes, Woods Tools, Fires, Outdoor Cooking, First Aid, Plant identification, Animal identification, Packing and Hiking, Map and Compass, Leave No Trace Camping.

The next session of Outdoor Leader Skills training is:

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Venturing Leadership Skills Course
for Youth and Adults

When: Saturday February 20, 2010
Check in: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Training: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Twin Valley Council, 810 Madison Avenue Mankato, MN 56001
Who: Any Venturing Crew youth (or those working with Crews) interested in Venturing leadership skills, fun and games!

See the form below for registration details!

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Troop Committee Training

This is a PowerPoint presentation to be used by council trainer to teach Troop Committee Training.

Troop Committee Training

On-Line Safe Swim Defense &
Safety Afloat Training

The number of serious injuries and fatalities in water-related activities is small compared to the number of Scouting activities every year.  But even one serious injury or life lost is too many.  Scouting has lost lives to aquatics injuries and fatalities - second only to those lost in vehicle accidents.  To prevent aquatics accidents, we must all know and follow Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.  The life you save or the injury you prevent may be your Scout's.

Go to the BSA Online Learning Center to begin
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Training

Wood Badge

The 21st Century Wood Badge incorporates the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience in addition to drawing upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country. It is designed for all adult Scout leaders and Scouters. Every adult leader for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts or Venturing, as well as district and council leaders and professionals, is invited to attend. More information, including fees, and location, will be available at a later date.

Eligibility to attend a course:

For information on attending a nearby course, please contact your District Executive.

Supplemental Training Modules

Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in New Leader Essentials and leader-specific training. Each module is a unit of training that can be used as an outline for a group, for personal coaching, or for self-study. Most of the outlines should require about an hour to complete. Consider each unit of study to be an introduction to the subject. Scouters are welcome to download subjects that are of interest for personal or unit use. There are no training credits associated with the completion of these units of study. Additional training units are being developed and will be continually added to this site.

Click here to access the supplemental training modules.