Transcript BALOO Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training

BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation Training
Pledge of Allegiance
My Country ‘Tis Of Thee
My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From every mountainside
Let freedom ring!
Scout Prayer
Welcome To BALOO Training
What is it you want to get
from today’s training?
What questions do you want
answered?
What is it you want to learn
about Cub Scout camping?
Make A List Of The Things We
Want To Be Sure And Cover
BALOO Logistics
Training Staff
Bathroom Facilities
Breaks
Do Your Best To Keep Us
On Time
Remember…
If you’re Early – You’re on Time
If you’re on Time – You’re Late
This Training Is For You
Please Ask Questions
Flag Ceremonies
• Start all of your meetings with a flag
ceremony
Flag Ceremonies
Flag Ceremonies
Appendix A
Quick History Lesson
When did Scouting began?
29th of July 1907
Where was the first Scouting camp out
held?
Brownsea Island, England
Quick History Lesson
Who was the founder of the Scouting
movement?
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell
Baden-Powell
B-P
Quick History Lesson
The Boy Scouts of America movement
was incorporated on February 8, 1910
As of 2005 the program had a registered
membership of 2,938,698 youth with
1,146,130 leaders in 122,582 units.
When was the Cub Scout movement
founded?
1917
BALOO Who?
How’d We Get To BALOO
~1916 B-P asked his friend
Rudyard Kipling for the use of his
The Jungle Book history and
universe as a motivational frame
in cub scouting.
BALOO
Cub Scout
Outdoor Program
Video
A Closing Thought
This training will give you the necessary tools to
successfully lead a pack outing
It will give you basic skills
Remember…
In Cub Scouting
You Always Know More
Than The Cub Scouts Do.
Even If You Don’t…You Do.
Any Questions?
Aims and Purposes
If you asked a new Cub Scout why he
joined Scouting, what would he say?
9 out of 10 say
To Camp!
Aims and Purposes
Appendix B
The Cub Scout
Pack Camping Program
Aims and Purposes
• National Guidelines
– Boy to Adult Ratio (Set by Local Council)
• Each participant is responsible to a specific
adult. Flint River We Are 1:1 for Cubs
– Camping Takes Place in Council Owned
or Council Approved Sites (see list)
– Adults Leading Pack Campout Must
Complete BALOO Training
– Tour Permit (more later)
Aims and Purposes
• National Guidelines
– Regardless of Personal Camping
Experiences Remember Hazing is in
Direct Violation of Youth Protection
Policies of the BSA
Aims and Purposes
BSA Progressive Camping Program
Tigers, Wolf, Bears
• Family Camping, Day Camping, Resident
Camping with Parent or Adult
Webelos
• Take 2nd Step - More Advanced Outdoor
Adventure
Aims and Purposes
BSA Progressive Camping Program
– Boy Scouts
• Develop and Polish Their Skills of Long-Term
Camping
Aims and Purposes
Remember… Let’s Whet His
Appetite, But Don’t Give Him The
Whole Meal Before He Is Ready
Aims and Purposes
Advancements Should Not Be
The Focus Of Pack Camping Activities
Aims and Purposes
1. If Advancements Are Not The Focus
Of Camping, How Do We Know What
Activities To Plan?
2. What Kinds Of Enrichment Do We, As
Parents And Leaders, Expect Our Cub
Scouts To Come Away With?
Aims and Purposes
• Any Thoughts On What We Think Are
The Values Of The Outdoor Program
• Hint – Natural Curiosity – Spending
time in the outdoors helps satisfy a
boy’s natural curiosity about plants,
animals, and the environment.
Aims and Purposes
What Are Some
Of The Values
• Natural Resources
• Natural Curiosity
• Self-reliance
• Good Health
• Social
Development
• And…
Aims of Scouting
• Character Development
• Citizenship Training
• Personal Fitness
TAKE AWAYS
• Boys Join Cub Scouts To Go Camping
• As Cub Leaders We Have A Great
Opportunity To Introduce Him To The
Outdoors
• It’s Our Challenge To Provide Cubs
With Exciting An Interesting Outdoor
Activities
Any Questions?
Health and Safety
Jim McCarthy
&
Allen Peeler
Any Questions?
Break
Next – Lunch Prep
Followed by Cub Scout
Cooking and Campfire
Building Outside.
Cub Scout Cooking
Lunch Prep
• Clean Hands – Express the importance of
cleanliness to Cub Scouts
• Appendix H
• Use A Variety of Vegetables For Flavoring
• Hold In The Moisture – Most Important
Lunch Prep
Max Kitchens
Janet Hicks
Charlotte Shelnutt
Class I
• Under 72 Hours
• Activity Is Similar To That Normally
Expended At Home or School
• Medical Care Readily Available
• Signed By Parents
• Physician Signature Not Required
Class I
• Examples
– Overnight Camp
– Day Camp
– Day Hike
– Swimming Party
Class II
• Over 72 Hours
• Activity Is Similar To That Normally
Expended At Home or School
• Medical Care Readily Available
• Signed By Parents
• Physician Signature Required But Only
Every Three Years
Class II
• Resident Camping
• Tour Camping
• Hiking In Relatively Populated Areas
Class III
• Any Event Involving Strenuous Activity
– Backpacking, high altitude, extreme weather
conditions, cold water, exposure, fatigue,
athletic competition, adventure challenge or
remote conditions where readily available
medical care cannot be assured
• Age 40 & Over
Class III
• Examples
– High Adventure
– Jamborees
– Wood Badge
– Extended Backpacking Trips
Cub Scout Cooking
Matt MacNamara
Max Kitchens
Janet Hicks
Building A Campfire
Mike Denny
Jennifer Miller
John Sims
Planning
How Does Our Pack Plan A
Campout Or Outdoor Activity
Planning
• Is Planning Important In Cub Scouting?
• Examples
– Pack Meetings
– Den Meetings
– Tours
– Hikes
– Pack Campouts
Planning Is Especially
Important
For Outdoor Activities
Plan For One Or Two
Campouts During Your
Annual Pack Program
Planning Meeting
Planning
• How Many Of Your Packs Have An
Annual Planning Meeting
Planning
The 6 Steps
See Appendix D
1
Consider the
Task
D
3
Consider
Alternatives
C
5
Put the Plan In
Action
E
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D
E
2
Consider the
Resources
4
Write the Plan
6
Evaluate
Planning
• At Each Step, Decide If You Will
Continue
• Keep A Good Record Of The Steps
For The Event – Good Future
Reference
• The 6 Steps Will Help Improve The
Quality Of The Campout
Campout Planning
Resources
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Council Approved Sites
Planning
• Summary
– Planning is essential to getting the job
done
– Careful planning will ensure a fun
experience for the boys, parents and
leaders
Plan The Work
&
Work The Plan
PLAN AHEAD – IT WASN’T
RAINING WHEN NOAH BUILT
THE ARK
Any Questions?
Campfire Programs
Why Do We Do Campfires?
Appendix N
Campfire Programs
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Fun
Fellowship
Adventure
Inspiration
• Entertainment
• Action
• Training
Campfire Programs
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Successful Campfires Have The
Four S’s
Songs
Stunts
Stories
Showmanship
Campfire Programs
Should Be About
Good Clean Cub Scout Fun
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Everything should be approved in advance
No poor taste jokes or stunts
Never make a single person the brunt of a joke
When in doubt, leave it out
Any Questions?
Campfire Programs
& Camp Site Selection
Al Bauer
Head Back To The Camp Site
LUNCH
Equipment
The Goal of the Session
Provide A Successful First-Time Camping
Experience For Cub Scout Age Boys
Equipment
• Cub Scout Outdoor Essentials (Appendix K)
– First Aid Kit
– Water Bottle
– Flashlight
– Trail Food
– Bug Spray
– Sunscreen
– Whistle
First Aid Kit
Keep It Simple – Zip Lock Bag
– A Few Band-Aids
– Some Antiseptic Wipes
– Antibiotic Cream Samples
– A Small Kit Cost Less Than $5.00 or Use A Zip
Lock Bag – Excellent Den Project
Water Bottle
Stay Hydrated Especially
In Cold Weather
– Canteen
– Sports Bottle
– Store-Bought Bottle
Each Person Should Have
Their Own Bottle
Flashlight
A Small Two Cell Light
Is All They Need
Trail Food
Great Den Project
– Use Nuts, Dried Fruit, Coconut, Raisins,
Pretzels, Cereal
– No Chocolate – It Melts
– Inform Scouts This Is Not Normal
Snacking But Used During Strenuous
Activity
Bug Spray
Variety of Products on the Market
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Off Deep Woods
Power Deet 25
Sawyer Maxi Deet
Bug-Ban
Cutter All Family
Bug Spray
For SKIN Application
• Use a product with Deet; either a lotion or spray
For CLOTHING Application
• Use a product with PERMETHRIN; Apply to
clothing only
Remember
Remind The Scouts To Perform A
Tick Check When You’ve Been In
The Outdoors
Sunscreen
Like Bug Sprays – They Are Too
Numerous To Name
Lip Balm Can Also Be Helpful
Whistle
Be Sure Cub Scouts Understand
It’s Not A Toy
EMERGENCY Use Only
Emergency Medical Care
Equipment
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Sleeping Bags
Tents
Ground Cloths
Pads and Mattresses
Site Selection
Detailed Discussion During
Round Robin
Any Questions?
Camp Site
• Fire Safety, Stoves, Lanterns
– Jim McCarthy & Jennifer Miller
• First Aid, Sanitation
– Allen Peeler & Charlotte Shelnutt
• Tents, Bags, Ground Cloths
– Al Bauer, Marge Mulligan, Mike Denny
• Nature Hikes, Games
– John Sims; Janet Hicks
• Leave No Trace
– Mike Denny
Camp Site
• Pack 1
– Fire Safety, Stoves, Lanterns
– First Aid, Sanitation
• Den 1 & 5 – Tents, Bags, Ground Cloths
• Den 3 & 4 – Nature Hikes, Games
• Den 2 – Leave No Trace
Any Questions?
Program
The Program
is what makes
pack camping fun
What Is The Program?
It’s the STUFF!
Things To Consider:
Advancement
Age-Appropriate Activities
Activities
Large Group Games
Flag Ceremonies
Campfires and Other Evening Activities
Scouts’ Own Service
Things To Consider:
• Advancement
– Should Not Be The Primary Focus
– Allow Advancement To Occur Naturally
• Age-Appropriate Activities
– Tigers Are Not Where The Webelos II Are
– Suggest Having A Variety Of Activities To
Allow Families To Choose
Things To Consider:
• Activities
– Discuss The Kinds Of Activities That Are
Appropriate For Your Pack
– Hiking, Sports, Water Activities, Games,
Nature, Bike Ride
– There May Be Special Opportunities At The
Camp You Are At
– Activities = Fun
Things To Consider:
• Large Group Games
– The Kind That Require Large Areas In Which
To Play And Many People Play At One Time
– Get Ideas From, The Participants
– Contact Activities Like Blocking And
Tackling Are Not Appropriate
– Search The Web Under Large Group Games,
I Had 40,600,000 Hits!
Things To Consider:
• Flag Ceremonies
– Should Always Be Included In The Pack
Camping Program
– This Helps Cub Scouts Learn Good
Citizenship And Proper Respect For The Flag
Things To Consider:
• Campfires and Other Evening Activities
– We’ve Already Talked About Some
• Scouts’ Own Service
– A Scout Is Reverent
– Appendix S
– Non-Denominational Is Best For Scouting
– D-i-s-c-l-a-i-m-e-r
Things To Consider:
• Meal Planning
– Plan To Provide Good Food
– Minimal Cooking
– Don’t Forget Cracker Barrels
Things To Consider:
• Planning the Pack Campout
• Appendix T
Planning A Pack Overnighter
• Scenario 1 – The camp offers an Olympic
Size pool, conservation-nature area and
hiking trails
Planning A Pack Overnighter
• Scenario 2 – The camp offers a nature
museum, nature trail, volley ball courts
and an obstacle course. No campfires
are allowed
Planning A Pack Overnighter
• Scenario 3 – The camp offers a remote
area and features a giant meadow and
tree covered valley. Because of remote
location, you want to leave early on
Sunday
Planning A Pack Overnighter
• Scenario 4 – The camp offers a basketball
court and baseball diamond. No
campfires allowed
The Program is for the Boys!
Please Keep This In Mind
Be a Part of the Solution!
If You’re Not Having
Fun In Scouting,
You're Not Doing It Right!
Any Questions?