Training

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

*All training costs will be covered by pack 997. Please reach out to pack997.treasurer@gmail.com and copy pack997.training@gmail.com.

Briones Baloo Fall 2025

https://scoutingevent.com/023-BrionesBaloo2025

Event Information:

Registration opens 05-01-2025 12:00AM
Course Dates and Times: Saturday 10-18-2025 7:30AM to Sunday 10-19-2025 12:30PM
Participation Fee: $50 ($65 after October 1, space available only) (Includes some meals and a great cracker barrel after the Campfire!)
Course Location: Camp Herms in El Cerrito

BRIONES and HERMS DISTRICTS PRESENT

Cub Scout Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training

(REQUIRED FOR ALL CUB LEADERS WANTING TO HOST AN OUTDOOR OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY)

The Briones & Herms Districts invite All Cub Leaders & interested parents to participate in the Cub Scout Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO). This newly expanded 1½ Day BALOO Training Course uses an overnight campout format full of fun and learning to prepare Pack leaders to plan and carry out Cub-appropriate outdoor experiences.

The BALOO training sessions include hands-on demonstration of the why and how of Cub Scout camping --planning, equipment, fire safety, stoves, and lanterns, first aid and sanitation, nature hikes and games, meal preparation, overnight campsite setup and selection, and an evening campfire program.

The key point of BALOO training is "Keep It Simple." Remember, the overnight is an entry-level outdoor experience for the first-time Cub Scout camper. All arrangements -- sleeping, cooking, and program -- should be geared to Cub Scout-age youth.

REGISTRATION LIMITED TO THE FIRST 36 PARTICIPANTS. This Course is routinely sold out, so register early to secure your space. [Your confirmation letter will include a gear checklist, what to wear and a list of important things to bring.]

Briones BALOO 2025 Info Sheet

Briones IOLS Fall 2025

https://scoutingevent.com/023-BrionesIOLS2025#

Event Information:

Registration opens 05-01-2025 12:00AM
Course Dates and Times: Saturday October 18, 2025 7:30 AM to Sunday October 19, 2025 12:30 PM
Course Location: Camp Herms in El Cerrito
Participation Fee: $60 ($80 after October 1, space available only)(Includes some meals and a great cracker barrel after the Campfire!)

BRIONES and HERMS DISTRICTS PRESENT

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS TRAINING

(REQUIRED FOR ALL SCOUTMASTERS, ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS, & VENTURING ADVISORS-High Adventure)

The Briones & Herms Districts invite Leaders, Committee Members & interested parents to participate in an Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. This is a fun-filled program of hands-on skill training in the outdoors, designed to help you master the basic camping skills required to advance from Tenderfoot to First Class Scout.

The course’s Troop Guides will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools and about ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification and Leave No Trace. These sessions will bring to life the pages of the Scouts BSA Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to the youth you serve. You will also have an opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from our area, make new friends and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.

REGISTRATION LIMITED TO THE FIRST 60 PARTICIPANTS. This Course is routinely sold out, so register early to secure your space. [Your confirmation letter will include a gear checklist, what to wear and a list of important things to bring.]

Briones IOLS 2025 Info Sheet

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training September 2025

https://scoutingevent.com/023-balloosept25

Event Information:

Registration opens: 08-12-2025 12:00AM

WHERE: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530

WHO: All Cub Scout Leaders. BALOO training is required for a Cub leader to take the Pack on an overnight trip.

WHEN: Sept 6, 2025 8:30 AM (Saturday) to Sept 7th, 2025 1:30 PM (Sunday)

BALOO Training is a fun-filled overnight program of hands-on skill training designed to help Cub Leaders to take their Packs on overnight campouts. For a Pack to run an overnight program, it is required that at least one leader be BALOO trained.

TIME: Check-in: Saturday, Sept 6th, 8:00 AM

Training Session: Saturday, Sept 6th, 8:30 AM thru Sunday, Sept 7th, 1:30 PM

COST: Advanced Registration: $60.00

Deadline: August 29, 2025 (Friday)

***Please bring your BSA Health Form Parts A & B with you to training.***

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