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 2008 Great Rivers Council
University of Scouting
The University of Scouting has a variety of training sessions available for Scouters, volunteers, and parents to attend during the course of the day. You can choose courses from any one area or from several different areas as will best meet your training needs. Each area is indicated below, click to see the options.
| COURSES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS |
| Course # | Time | Course Name & Description |
| A1 | 8:35 | COOKING (3 hours) This class will be hands on and is designed to show various types of cooking for all programs of the BSA. Safety and sanitation will also be discussed. |
| A2 | 10:25 | INTERNET SCOUTING RESOURCES Explore some of the many tools available to
make your unit communications, advancement tracking and reporting easier and faster. |
| A3 | 8:35 | GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING & ITS FORMS Regulations to keep Scouts &
Scouters safe. This class also offers information on what forms are required, when they are required, who sees them and why they are needed. |
| A4 | 1:05 | NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS & LORE Exploration of Native American Lore and crafts. Ideas from this class are sure to be a big hit with all ages. |
| A5 | 2:55 | RELIGIOUS AWARDS Various religious awards are available for youth and adults. This class offers information on these awards, which are sure to be the most treasured of any Scout or Scouter. |
| A6 | 10:25 | WEBELOS TO SCOUT TRANSITION Guide your Scouts and their parents to make wise decisions on which Troop to join and how to keep them involved once they make that choice. |
| A7 | 2:00 | MANAGING UNIT FINANCES What you need to know about setting up a budget, ideas for fundraising and resources available to help individuals scouts. |
| A8 | 10:25 | LEAVE NO TRACE What you need to go backpacking and the latest BSA techniques for low impact camping and "Leave No Trace" requirements. |
| A9 | 9:30 | WOOD BADGE What is it? Ticket ideas and ticket follow-up. |
| A10 | 1:05 | SCOUTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Learn how to better assist scouts with special needs both at meetings and while camping. |
| A11 | 1:05 | MORE THAN SUMMER CAMP Did you know that the district camp is available year round? Find out what activities, equipment and resources are available to your Pack and Troop. |
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| LEADER TRAINING |
| NOTE: New Leader Essentials prior to University of Scouting is a prerequisite for Leader Specific courses and Troop Committee Challenge. |
| Course # | Time | Course Name & Description |
| T1 | 8:35 | VENTURING LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING (8 hours) |
| T2 | 1:05 | YOUTH PROTECTION (2 hours) How does the Scouting program
protect our children? A very important subject for every leader & adult in Scouting |
| T3 | 8:35 | VARSITY LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING (8 hours) |
| T4 | 8:35 | BOY SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING (8 hours) |
| T5 | 8:35 | NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS (2 hours) Any new leaders, all levels and programs of Boy Scouts. |
| T6 | 10:25 | CUB SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING (2 hours) |
| T7 | 8:35 | DEN CHIEF TRAINING (8 hours) Training for the Boy Scout who wants to fulfill the Leadership requirement for advancement by being a Den Chief with a Cub den. Scoutmaster approval is required. |
| T8 | 8:35 | BACHELOR OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE (8 hours) |
| T9 | 8:35 | MASTER OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE (8 hours) |
| T10 | 8:35 | RED CROSS FIRST AID AND C.P.R. (6 hours) First Aid certification is good for 3 years and C.P.R. certification is good for 1 year. There is a $20.00 charge for this course. |
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| BOY SCOUT LEADER |
| Course # | Time | Course Name & Description |
| S1 | 2:00 | BOY SCOUT ADVANCEMENT, BOARD OF REVIEW & COURT OF HONOR (2 hours) A discussion on how to encourage the timely rank advancement of Scouts and the importance of the Merit Badge program and Merit Badge Counselors. Learn about the function of the Board of Review and the role it plays in a Scout's advancement. Ideas for ceremonies celebrating each Scout's advancement. This is where memories are made. |
| S2 | 8:35 | EAGLE PACKET INS & OUTS (2 hours) Learn how to select a project and complete the paperwork. Scoutmasters, Scouts and parents are encouraged to attend this highly informational session. |
| S3 | 2:55 | SONS OF DANIEL BOONE Get an overview of the new Great Rivers Council Summer Camp Honor Society; why we exist, what we stand for, and what members do. |
| S4 | 9:30 | BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW Get the information you need to prepare for summer camp 2008. |
| S5 | 2:00 | ORDER OF THE ARROW A brief history of the Order of the Arrow, reason for its existence, how the OA can help your local troop, unit election process and much more. |
| S6 | 10:25 | RETAINING OLDER SCOUTS Are you having trouble getting your older Boy Scouts to attend Troop meetings & keeping them interested in Troop activities? Share in a discussion on ways to keep Scouts interested & on track for rank advancement. |
| S7 | 1:05 | UNIT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (Troop) Learn how to simplify your life by utilizing TroopMaster software to keep your unit records up to date. |
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| CUB SCOUT LEADER |
| Course # | Time | Course Name & Description |
| C1 | 2:00 | CEREMONIES, SONGS AND SKITS (2 hours)Put some Razzle, Dazzle and
Pizzazz into your pack meetings. Learn how to lead songs, when to use skits and sparklers and how to get those parents who always sit in the back of the room involved. |
| C2 | 1:05 | CRAFTS Craft ideas for Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos. Including crafts in your den is fun for the boys and provides them with the opportunity to learn new skills & gain confidence while expressing their creativity & imagination. |
| C3 | 8:35 | GAMES Is there anyone out there that doesn't like to play games? Certainly not any Cub Scouts that we know. Here are some great games you can play with your Den & at Pack meetings. |
| C4 | 2:55 | SERVICE PROJECTS FOR CUB SCOUTS Choosing age appropriate service
projects for Cub Scouts can be a difficult task. Learn what type of projects are suited for Cub Scout age boys and how to keep them "on task" while performing the project. |
| C5 | 9:30 | PLANNING THE PACK YEAR Confused about what needs to happen
and when it needs to happen? This session will help answer your questions and offer ideas for the pack that might need some new ideas. Other topics include how to run a pinewood derby, a space derby and rain gutter regattas. |
| C6 | 8:35 | WOOD CRAFTS Working with wood is always popular with Scouts.
Get project ideas and the confidence to include them in your program plan. |
| C7 | 2:00 | TIGER CUB DENS The first step in Cub Scouting. Learn how to manage a Tiger Cub den. Get ideas for fun activities to do with the boys and how to help them advance on the path of Scouting. |
| C8 | 1:05 | CUB SCOUT CAMP PREVIEW Get the information you need to prepare for Webelos Camp, Cub Adventure Camp or Family camp during the summer of 2008. |
| C9 | 9:30 | UNIT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (Pack) Learn how to simplify your life by utilizing PackMaster software to keep your unit records up to date. |
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