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University of Scouting
Have you ever wanted to learn more about a specific Scouting topic or skill? Be prepared to take your Scouting program to the next level! Each year, the council conducts a supplemental adult training event called the University of Scouting (UoS). We are offering classes for adults for all levels of Scouting.
Each year, the council conducts a supplemental adult training event called the University of Scouting (UoS). The schedule for the day goes like this: registration and refreshments start at 7:30 AM, opening flag ceremony and welcome at 8:30am, and then a series of six 50 minute sessions on special interest topics which run all day.
We will also have a fantastic Scouting Expo (it is like a trade show for Scouters!), featuring Council groups from Training, BSA Camps, the Order of the Arrow, and many vendors who offer services and products that can add great value to your Scouting program on Saturday.
Coffee, snacks, and a patch are included with your registration. Lunch is available for an additional $15.
Upcoming Dates

knowledgeable instructors, friendly crowd, various booths in the cafeteria was great - some merit badges and event for scouts, and even awards for adult leaders I didn't even know about until I saw and visited the booth

The openness of the instructors. I am new to scouting, and they were really great at answering questions and giving useful advice I could take back to my den that week.

All the classes available and the scouter instructors were so full of knowledge and made each class enjoyable!!!

Instructors themselves were trained and follow in BSA standards and who have a lot of real life experience with the topics covered.
Course Catalog
While most courses are targeted at adults, there are a few select classes open to Scouts aged 14-18. Catalog subject to change, you will be notified of any changes if you have registered and a course needs to move.
General
Cub Scouts
Scouts BSA
Venturing
General
General Ed topics include Dutch Oven Cooking, How to become a NOVA Counselor, Accommodating Scouts who are Different, how to bring Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace into your units, and how to recruit more parent volunteers.
Cub Scouts
If you are a Cubmaster, Den Leader or work with Cub-Aged Youth, you’ll find suggestions on how to enhance your meetings, recruiting and integrating new Cub Scouts and families, and STEM activities.
Scouts BSA
For Scouts BSA leaders can find out how to teach cooking and lashings as well as how to do effective Scoutmaster Conferences and Scoutmaster Minutes. Your advancement chair will find information on Conducting Boards of Review, how to handle Advancement judgment calls, and how to review Eagle Projects. Camping chairs will get Lightweight Backpacking, Snow Camping, and High Adventure Trip Planning.
Venturing
For youth and adults learn all about how to lead Venturing, work on awards, and effectively plan projects and activities. We have classes available for 14+
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