Fall BALOO & Range Master Training

Join us for BALOO/Rangemaster training starting September 25.

NOTE: Camping overnight is required for BALOO

REQUIRED: In addition to the outdoor training, all participants are required to complete all components of the prerequisite training prior to the BALOO weekend. These are online at my.scouting.org.

  • Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT formerly known as YPT) must be current.
  • Online BALOO Prerequisite Training
  • Weather Hazards Training

Participants must bring their certificates of completion with them to the first day of training, on Friday, to be allowed to attend the BALOO course. We cannot accept emailed certificates.  Participants attending BALOO should arrive in Field Uniform if they have one.

Fee: $20.00 (includes Course Supplies and Meals)

  • $20 / individual - BALOO & Rangemaster
  • $20 / Individual - Rangemaster ONLY (Use this registration link if you are ONLY taking the RANGEMASTER training.)

All participants and accompanying attendees should plan to eat dinner prior to arrival on Friday evening. The primary meals provided during the training will be Saturday breakfast (Omelet in a Bag) and lunch (Silver Turtles). A light snack (S’mores) will also be available for the Cracker Barrel following the Friday night campfire.

For leaders who bring youth (registered scouts or unregistered siblings) with them to the BALOO training, be sure to register each youth individually.  We ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:

 

  • Siblings under the age of 5 are welcome, but all even if over 5 years, should only be brought if they are potty-trained and able to feed themselves.
  • If a child does not meet these requirements, another parent must be present to provide care.
  • It is not the responsibility of the Den Chiefs to care for children who are not self-sufficient.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 22, 2026, 11:59 PM

There is no late registration.

Course Schedule: Friday (9/25) evening – Saturday (9/26) 6:00 pm

BALOO: Arrive Friday at 5:30 pm

RANGEMASTER ONLY: Arrive Saturday 8:00 am - Depart Saturday before 1:00 pm

Course Location: Camp Edgewood, 3419 Camp Edgewood Rd, Dequincy, LA, 70633

Please bring your completed Scouting America Health and Medical Form (Parts A & B.)

Be sure to download the Activity Flyer which has the packing list of "What to Bring".

If you do not own or have access to a tent, please contact the Course Director a week prior to the course.

File Name Description
Annual Health and Medical Record (AB Only) Be sure to check at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ for the latest form. Forms should be filled out before arriving at event and should remain with the unit/person (unless requested to be turned in at the registration desk.) Download
Refund Policy Refund requests for activities and trainings by the Calcasieu Area Council must be made in writing via mail, fax, or email. The date of the request and reason determines eligibility. For details, please read this Refund Policy. Download