October 7, 2017

University of Missouri | Columbia, Mo.

Hosted by the University of Missouri-College of Engineering and the Great Rivers Council, BSA at the University of Missouri-Columbia

The Great Rivers Council is excited to partner with the College of Engineering to bring you a number of leader training opportunities this year at the University of Scouting. Join us for a day of learning, fun, and fellowship with other Scouters from across the Council! University of Scouting offers an assortment of classes in the areas of administration, program enhancement, outdoor activities, and other areas. You can earn (over time) your Associate, Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate in Scouting. 

The Mizzou Merit Badge University will take place at the same time and location. Classes will be taught by faculty from the University of Missouri, along with a number of community volunteers and Scouters. 
Registration for that event can be accessed from here 

Tentative Schedule of Events:

• 9:30 a.m.- Live Webcast Opening Ceremony in your assigned classrooms (some sessions may begin earlier to allow enough time to complete training; these will be communicated appropriately)
• 12:00 p.m. Lunch rotations begin (leaders will be assigned a specific lunch rotation)
• 4:30 p.m.- Classes end

What: University of Scouting offers a variety of class for adult leaders to take in order to expand the adult leaders knowledge in specific subject areas

When: 8:00am - 4:00pm (tentative)

Who: All registered Scouters and Scout parents who wish to provide the best Scouting experience for the youth in their programs. A K-5th grade Scout oriented program will be available for adults that are participating in the University of Scouting and are looking for something for their children to do. This program will have an additional registration fee. 

Where: University of Missouri (variety of locations)

Cost $20.00 if registered by the early-bird deadline of August 26, 2017. This includes a bag lunch, event patch and materials needed for the course. After August 26, registrations will be considered late and be accessed an additional $10 late fee. NO registrations will be accepted after September 16, 2017, including the day of the event.

Click here for the Catalog and Registration Information