University of Scouting

Training to Better Serve Our Scouts
University of Scouting is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship with other Scouters. Any registered Scouter, parent, or interested adult may attend the University of Scouting.
We are planning for 80-minute classes with two classes in the morning session and two classes in the afternoon session. Each participant may take four classes.
Bring your lunch or visit one of the local restaurants.
2025 University of Scouting Details
WHO: For adult leaders
- Registration Opens: Monday, December 2, 2024
- Late Fee Begins: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Registration Closes: Thursday, January 16, 2025 (11:59 PM)
WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2025 (8:30 AM to 4:45 PM)
- Check-in: 8:30 AM
- Opening: 9:00 AM
- Classes Begin: 9:30 AM
- Closing: 4:30 PM
WHERE: Laurel Ridge Community College (173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645)
COST:
- $20 per Participant (Adult) - REGULAR PRICE
- $25 per Participant (Adult) - INCLUDES $5 LATE FEE
List of University of Scouting Classes
Session 1 (9:30 - 10:50 a.m.) | Session 2 (11:00 - 12:20 p.m.) | Session 3 (1:30 - 2:50 p.m.) | Session 4 (3:00 - 4:20 p.m.) |
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Cub Scout Recruitment | Scouts BSA Recruitment | Troop Retention using Venturing | Unit Fundraising/Scouts Earning Their Way |
Working w/ 1st Year Scouts | Orienteering | Unit Commissioners (What is a Unit Commissioner) | Unit Commissioner Training |
Unit Commissioners (What is a Unit Commissioner) | Unit Commissioners (What is a Unit Commissioner) | Intro to Hammock Camping | Advancement & Special Needs |
OA & Your Unit | Order of the Arrow | Scouting & Special Needs | Unit/Family Individual Renewals |
New to Scouting | Trail to Eagle/SAC Eagle Process | Annual Program Planning & Budgeting | How to Recruit Volunteers for Units |
Behavior Challenges with Youth in Scouting | Cub Camping | Arrow of Light to Scout Transition | Den Chief (Benefits to Units/How to use your Den Chief) |
The District | Boards of Review for Scouts BSA | The Council and the District – How they work together | Scouting for All: Creating a Successful Program for Diverse Scouts. |
Religious Awards: Emblems, Awards & More | The Council | Calling all Millennials - How Can We Help? | Backpacking Gear (Ultra Light) |
N/A | N/A | Backpacking Food/Trail Food | Animal Track/Scat Identification |
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University of Scouting 2025 January 18, 2025