UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
EASTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
660 Morehouse Rd, Easton, CT
What is University of Scouting? UoS is an all-day event focused on providing additional training opportunities for Adult Leaders. Over 60 class offerings are included in our catalog, focusing on Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, or General Scouting. Learn how to tie unique knots, successfully recruit more youth, plan an amazing outing, run an awesome unit meeting, fix unit problems, and create a better overall program for our youth.
This is chance to interact face to face with other leaders across the ENTIRE council; you can ask questions, present problems and seek solutions. You can also share your experiences with others to cooperatively help each other, one idea at a time.
The learning will be in the classrooms, but also in the hallways.
The registration fee is $15.00 per participant (including faculty and staff) which includes a patch. Upon registration, participants will be asked to make course selections so that we can staff accordingly. If a course does not meet a minimum number of participants, it may be cancelled. Schedule changes can be made up until the day of the event
THERE IS NO PLANNED LUNCH SERVICE – Please bring your own food and snacks.
We WILL have coffee, tea, juice as well as hot and cold water with appropriate cups.
We will NOT have access to microwaves, refrigeration or food warming at the school.
It is vital that you include a valid email address when registering for UoS. We will use your email address to communicate any schedule changes (or weather delays).
For questions, please contact Donna Wesolowski (donnaweso@optimum.net)
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER MUST BE CURRENT (COMPLETED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2023) WHEN REGISTERING.
Full course list is also below:
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Description |
|---|---|---|
| COMM1 | Basic Unit Commissioner | Develop an understanding of the concept of Unit Service, recognize the role of the Unit Commissioner, and identify the interrelationships and functions of the District. |
| COMM3 | Commissioner Roundtable Basic | Learn the foundations of commissioner service and contextualize where unit service fits within the functioning of the district. We will pay particular attention to the role of the Roundtable Commissioner and emphasize how Roundtables strengthen units |
| COMM5 | Advance commissioner’s forum and discussion. | Discussion on Commissioner goals and methods, new topics on commissioning, new National roles, and District and Council support. |
| CUB11 | Campfire planning | Do you need to start or rebuild a strong campfire program in your pack? Join this session for all the tools to accomplish that goal! Campfires are SO much fun for Cub Scouts. |
| CUB12 | Ways to utelize Den Chiefs; | A Leader's view of the Den Chief course and oath, as well as ideas for immediate application and troubleshooting. |
| CUB21 | The New Cub Scout Program | Cheryl Izyk, the Program Lead for Council Service Territory 11, will share an overview of the changes coming to the Cub Scout Program in June 2024. Come learn breaking details and get answers to your questions. |
| CUB31 | Great skits and Wacky Run ons | Are you tired of seeing the Invisible Bench skit at your campfire program? Join this session to learn about great skits, wacky run ons, and how to teach your scouts to participate in them to have fun! |
| CUB32 | Neurodivergent learners in Cub Scouts | A collection of research and resources to help support your neurodivergent Scouts with immediate application to Den Meetings. |
| CUB33 | Leave No Trace & Outdoor Code for Cub Scouts | An overview of how Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code are used in the Cub Scout program, including fun activities that help Cubs understand these concepts and how they are applied during camping trips and to earn electives. |
| CUB41 | The New Cub Scout Program | Cheryl Izyk, the Program Lead for Council Service Territory 11, will share an overview of the changes coming to the Cub Scout Program in June 2024. Come learn breaking details and get answers to your questions. |
| CUB42 | Webelos to Scout Transition | If you are a Cub leader trying to set up your AOLs for a good path into a Troop or a Troop leader looking for better ways to transition Cubs into your program, we'll discuss strategies from both sides of the path. |
| CUB51 | Keeping your Pack strong: Youth Recruitment | Are you a Cubmaster or membership chair struggling with recruitment? Maybe you need a fresh set of ideas? Join this session to learn about effective youth recruitment tools and strategies to keep your pack strong! |
| CUB52 | Edible crafts | Learn about fun crafts for your next Den or Pack meeting that are also edible. Yes, sampling is included in this class. |
| CUB61 | Cub Scout Hike Planning | Covers the six essentials of hiking with cub scouts, plus local trails appropriate for cub scouts. |
| CUB62 | Cubs with special needs | Strategies to engage the youth and allow them to do their best! |
| GEN11 | What makes up a Council and how does it operate | Mark Kraus, CYC Scout Executive, will share how a BSA council works to support the Program for our Youth |
| GEN12 | Committee Chairs: How to organize your committee | This class will cover how to split up all the responsibilities of the unit committee into small, understandable pieces so that many adult volunteers can split up the workload and make it more manageable. |
| GEN13 | Unit Fundraisers | Teach your Scouts to interact effectively with the public and provide funding to fulfill the needs of the unit and/or the Scout. |
| GEN14 | Stop the Bleed Part 1 | Two Period Class. Stop the Bleed continues to empower the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening emergency by teaching the basic techniques of bleeding control. |
| GEN21 | Women on the Trail | Recommended for women only. What women want to know about how to manage on the trail in Scouting. Equipment, personal care, preparation… A frank discussion of issues specific to women and examples of equipment that works for female trekkers. |
| GEN22 | Unit Fundraisers | Teach your Scouts to interact effectively with the public and provide funding to fulfill the needs of the unit and/or the Scout. |
| GEN23 | Adult Leader Recruitment | Adult leaders are the lifeblood of the unit. We will cover the most effective strategies, approaches, and techniques to recruiting adult leaders. |
| GEN24 | Stop the Bleed Part 2 | Two Period Class. Stop the Bleed continues to empower the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening emergency by teaching the basic techniques of bleeding control. |
| GEN25 | Basic Dutch Oven cooking | Learn the many uses of Cast Iron: This course will include the basics of cleaning and caring for your cast iron and Dutch Ovens as well as how to cook in your Dutch Oven |
| GEN31 | Telling your Scouting Story | Every Scout, Scouter and family has a story— from memorable activities to why they’re in Scouting to long legacies in the program and more. Learn how you can leverage YOUR story to grow your unit, engage alumni, promote your activities and activate families with this interactive training sessions. |
| GEN32 | Religious emblems | Come learn how to encourage our youth members to grow stronger in their faith. |
| GEN33 | Advanced Dutch Oven cooking | This course could truly lead you to an addiction with Dutch Oven Cooking. Learn additional cooking methods using this very versatile piece of equipment, |
| GEN41 | Adaptive Scouting: Finding a different way to be involved in Scouting and BSA inclusion topics. |
This class is intended to help you understand the BSA guidelines for serving those with disabilities as well as discussing the instructor's personal experience with this topic. |
| GEN42 | Basic Dutch Oven cooking | Learn the many uses of Cast Iron: This course will include the basics of cleaning and caring for your cast iron and Dutch Ovens as well as how to cook in your Dutch Oven |
| GEN44 | Sea Scouts and The Sailing School | CYC offers a variety of exciting programs that enable youth to experience and explore the Long Island Sound. Sailing is so much more than just learning to operate a boat. Come to this session to learn more about Sea Scouts, Maritime Explorers, The Sailaway Sailing School and how you and your scouts can get involved. |
| GEN51 | Scout Book | Tracking the Scouting Experience from Tiger to Eagle. From the first knot tied to final hours of service performed, Scouting is a journey like no other. Scout Book ensures not a moment is missed. Discussion about using Scoutbook |
| GEN52 | Orienteering and Navigation | Covers the basics of determining direction, finding your position on a map, and using a map to navigate a trail. |
| GEN53 | Song Leading | Build confidence in your song leading skills and learn some songs for your unit! |
| GEN54 | Introduction to First Aid for Leaders Part 1 | Two period class. |
| GEN61 | Motivating Scouters to become trained | |
| GEN62 | Social media and websites | Group discussion, Helpful hints and guide to using technology to help your Troop gain better visibility and leverage technology, including the Web, FB and social media. |
| GEN63 | Communication Skills; Public Speaking Made Easy (or at least not frightening) | Communication Skills: In this session we'll talk about the little things you can do to take your comfort (or lack thereof) of public speaking to the next level. |
| GEN64 | Introduction to First Aid for Leaders Part 2 | Two period class. |
| GEN65 | Communications | Did you know there are tools, resources and support available to you from the Connecticut Yankee Council and the Boy Scouts of America? Be prepared for recruiting, engagement and more with good communication tools. |
| GEN66 | BSA Fishing Basics | A one hour course that will teach any adult or youth all that they need to know to start fishing successfully. |
| SCO11 | Beyond "ramen noodles" - Creative Backpacking Meals | Backpacking meals sourced off the shelves of your local market. Simple, easy and delicious meals. |
| SCO12 | Axe Throwing | Covers how scouts can safely and inexpensively incorporate axe throwing into their outdoor activities. This includes the axe throwing merit badge that I proposed to National back in 2009. |
| SCO13 | Counseling the Citizenship In Society Merit Badge | Learn all you need to know about being a Merit Badge Counselor for this latest addition to the Citizenship Badges needed for Eagle |
| SCO14 | Maine High Adventure | For over 50 years, Scout units have chosen MHA for fully-outfitted, guided canoe treks on rivers, streams and lakes in the North Maine Woods. The Base Camp on Grand Lake Matagamon is 490 miles/7 hours by car from Milford, CT. website: https://www.mainehighadventure.org/ |
| SCO21 | Tips & Hacks for Safe Winter Camping | How to lead a safe and awesome winter experience in the snow and cold |
| SCO22 | Cycling without Traffic | Covers cycling options on paved trails. The course includes specific trails you can take on day trips or weekend trips. The course also includes tips on taking these specific trips |
| SCO23 | Scouts BSA Special Circumstance | Strategies for the lack of engagement and cooperation in the troop after Covid. |
| SCO24 | Intro to Youth Leadership (ILST) | ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops) is a foundational course designed to equip scouts with essential leadership skills within the Boy Scouts of America framework. Participants will learn and share best practices on how to use this course to prepare youth for leadership success. |
| SCO25 | Leave No Trace & Outdoor Ethics for ScoutsBSA | A discussion of how the Leave No Trace principles, the Outdoor Code, and Tread Lightly! fit into the ScoutsBSA program. The role of the Outdoor Ethics Guide in the troop will be discussed, along with opportunities for more advanced training. |
| SCO31 | Gardening Merit Badge | Shows how to make this merit badge more interesting. This describes some unique flowers and plants to grow, and how to easily grow them. |
| SCO32 | What is Advancement | Refresher as to what is Advancement. |
| SCO33 | Youth Led Culture | Join an engaging discussion on the impact of youth-led culture within Scouts BSA and its influence on leadership development. |
| SCO34 | Fun and inventive PIONEERING PROJECTS - Bamboo Chariots | Learn how to build a fun Scout project using lashing techniques, including Flintstone style wheels. Build it & use it with Inter-patrol chariot races. |
| SCO41 | Sequassen Summer Camp Preparation for Unit Leaders | This course is designed for unit leaders, new unit leaders, and summer camp coordinators to get familiar with the procedures and best practices of bringing your unit to summer camp. Topics of discussion will include the registration process, merit badge selection, medical form processes, swim checks, and other items to help you and your Scouts have a smooth start to your week at camp. |
| SCO42 | Hiking MB Prep | Covers: how to select appropriate hikes, jobs on the hike, dealing with rain and snow, hiking safety, hiking ettiquete, preparing for the hike, and a sample of specific hikes. |
| SCO43 | Troop Leaders and Scouts with Learning Challenges | |
| SCO44 | Planning a Wilderness Survival MB Weekend Program | Learn about building survival kits and organizational structure for weekend camping trip that teaches scouts how to develop and utilize wilderness survival skills. Also learn to prepare meals using Utensiless cooking techniques |
| SCO51 | Life to Eagle | Eagle is the pinnacle rank for Scouts, and a significant life achievement. This course provides guidance to help Scouts and their parents thru the Life Scout to Eagle process. Discussions review the key tasks and MB requirements to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, and discusses Eagle Scout project approach and planning that needs to be done to achieve success.. |
| SCO52 | Knots Galore for SCOUTS BSA | Knots are more than half hitches and square knots. A LOT MORE. Learn from the experts what the correct knot is for the job at hand. |
| SCO53 | Affordable Scout Activities- trip options | No, every event does not need to be expensive? There are plenty of places to go and things to do in New England that won’t break the bank. |
| SCO61 | Using the Patrol Method | ALL successful Troops make effective use of the Patrol Method. Plus, the Patrol Method makes the Scoutmaster’s job so much easier. Learn how to use the Patrol Method in ANY Troop |
| SCO62 | In-person MBC Training- | In-Person MB Counselor Training course. |
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