University of Scouting

Welcome!

University of Scouting is a Scout leader’s learning adventure! It is an action-packed, fun-filled day of supplemental training where you choose the sessions that you want to take. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers, who will help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the scouts.

Class sessions are designed to help leaders improve their skills and increase their knowledge about Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and Commissioner Service. The University of Scouting is a single day packed with a year’s worth of fun, program ideas, and information. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with Scouters from throughout Circle Ten Council.

Date to Remember:
The 2008 University of Scouting will be held Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Southern Methodist University. If you would like to volunteer to teach or staff at the University of Scouting, click HERE and let the staff know what you would like to do.

Who Should Attend University of Scouting?
YOU should attend for sure, along with hundreds of your fellow Scout leaders from Circle Ten Council and other councils. All registered leaders, potential leaders and parents that are looking for the very best program for their boys will find a variety of class sessions relevant to their position in Scouting.

How Do I Register?
Registration packets will be available online, distributed in the Nov/Dec Full Circle and at Roundtables and District meetings during the months of November and December.

What's Included in my Registration Fee?
In addition to receiving a full day of fun, filled with interesting class sessions, handouts, and fellowship with hundreds of fellow Scouters, everyone will receive a special patch, entry in multiple door prize drawings, snacks, drinks and a delicious lunch. In addition, a CD filled with all kinds of information for all phases of the Scouting program will be provided FREE of ADDITIONAL CHARGES!!!!

What's in the CD?
More than 200 pages of Cub Scout material based on the monthly themes, Boy Scout program helps, Where to go camping information, forms for everything you need as a Scout volunteer including tour permits, ceremonies, etc. The CD’s will be provided to every paid participant.

What Should I Bring?
Coming to University of Scouting will be an adventure! You should bring something to carry all the hand-outs that your receive in your classes, a notebook to write down good ideas, and a camera if you want to take pictures. There will also be some National booths and Trading Post available to purchase books, scouting stuff and other items.

How Do I Dress for University of Scouting?
Please dress in your appropriate Scouting attire.

BRING YOUR SCOUTING SPIRIT!!