SCOUT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION (SLOO)

Each Scout deserves a trained leader! Join us October 24th at the Compass Evangelical Free Church (600 Silvey St Columbia, MO 65203) for SLOO. SLOO is a fun-filled program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors.  It is designed to help you master the basic camping skills required from Cub Scouts to the rank of First Class, Scouts BSA. 

Instructors will give information on planning campouts, help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with wood tools and about ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and backpacking techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Webelos and Boy Scout Handbooks to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve.  Along with a campout planning checklist and Tour Plan information, examples of necessary camping equipment will be demonstrated.  It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader.  The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders. Completion of SLOO will satisfy the requirements of BALOO Training, Webelos Leader Training, & Outdoor Leader Skills Training. 

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TREATED TO A FANTASTIC LUNCH PROVIDED BY OUR STAFF QUARTERMASTERS. 

You can register online (3% convenience fee will apply) or you can print & submit the registration form below with check to the Great Rivers Council 1203 Fay St Columbia, MO 65201.  Registrations are due by October 17th. 

SLOO REGISTRATION FORM

All attendees must bring a completed pre-event medical form provided below: 

Pre-event Medical Form

What to bring: Rain Coat or poncho, clothing for the season, pencil or pen. 

Directions to Compass Church:

Using “MapQuest” address:  Compass Evangelical EFREE Church, 600 Silvey St Columbia, Mo. 65203

Or

From North, West or East:  On I-70, take the Stadium Blvd. exit.  Turn South on Stadium, go appx 0.5 miles then Turn Right (west) onto Worley, go appx 1 mile then Turn Right onto Silvey. Church is on the right. Park in the parking lot and enter the west doors.

From Jefferson City:  On Hwy 63 north, take the Stadium Blvd. exit.  Turn Left (west) on Stadium go appx 3 miles then Turn Left onto Worley (west), go appx 1 mile then turn right on Silvey, the Church is on the right. Park in the parking lot and enter the west doors.