2010 University of Scouting Boy Scouting page 1



Class #
Time
Class Title Session Descriptions
Boy
201
12:30
Ceremonies and Courts of Honor Learn about openings, closing, and individual and group recognition. Make your Courts of Honor memorable.

Boy
202

8:30
High Adventure/Trek Training Take a look at high adventure opportunities for your troop. BSA Trek Training.

Boy
203

9:30
Team-Building Games Looking for new team-building games? Try some of these to build trust and camaraderie within your patrols.
Boy
205
2:30
Effective Meetings A meeting without a purpose is a waste of everyone’s time. Learn how to have beneficial troop meetings.
Boy
206
9:30
Climb On Safely BSA climbing and rappelling policies and an introduction to BSAC facilities for using these skills.
Boy
207
8:30 & 1:30
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation A MUST for all merit badge counselors. Covers the objectives and techniques as a group counselor and
coach.
Boy
209
2:30
First Class in the First Year Scouts who attain First Class rank in the first year are well on their way to Eagle. Learn how and why this is important for the boys and your troop.
Boy
210
8:30 & 2:30
Conducting a Meaningful Board of Review A meaningful board of review is a critical step in the Boy Scout advancement process. Learn how to use this time to guide and give purpose to your scouts.
Boy
211
9:30 & 1:30
Backpacking Practical preparations and gear for the novice to the pro.
Boy
212
8:30 & 12:30
Basic Knots Learn the knots the boys need for advancement.
Boy
213
10:30 & 12:30
Advanced Knots Really "learn the ropes" and what to do with them.
Boy
214
(2 Hours)
9:30
Teaching Lashing and Pioneering If you don't know how, you can't teach your Scouts. Learn the basics so you can guide the youth in these important team-building events.
Boy
215
12:30
Teaching Orienteering Tired of the over-used compass skill games? Bring some new life to your orienteering training with new skills.
Boy
219
1:30
Troop Leadership and National Youth Leadership Training Your job as an adult Scouter is to train your youth leaders. Learn about the resources available to you for this important task.
Boy
220
2:30
The Patrol Method--A Boy Led Troop Teach boys to become leaders by using the Patrol Method. Baden-Powell designed the program to let the boys run it. Learn how to let them do just that.
Boy
221
10:30 & 1:30
Holding a Successful Patrol Leaders' Council A meeting without a purpose is a waste of everyone's time. Learn how to guide your Scouts toward productive PLC's.
Boy
222
8:30 & 12:30
Planning  the Troop Program Discuss the elements for planning your unit's annual program. Learn how to effectively use the Patrol Leaders' Council and Troop Committee.
Boy
223

(All DAY)
8:30
Den Chief Training Designed for Boy Scouts and Ventururers who serve as Den Chiefs.  Learn how to inspire those Cub Scouts to want to move up.
Boy
227
9:30
Role of the Adult in the OA Learn the role you play in making the Order of the Arrow a success in the troop, chapter, and lodge.
Boy
228
(3 Hours)
8:30
Gourmet Camp Cooking You can prepare a feast in the outdoors. Learn the secrets of preparing delicious meals with minimum equipment.
Boy
229
12:30
Scrapbooking Learn about a unique and interesting way to keep track of your unit activities.
Boy
232a
10:30& 12:30
Geocaching Here is a new twist on orienteering, exercise, and treasure hunting. Learn about the fastest growing new sport in the nation and complete a geocaching exercise.
Boy
233
9:30 & 2:30
Preparing for Camp Explore the needs of the troop, adults, boys, and camp leadership to enhance the summer camp experience.
Boy
234

8:30
Camp Sleep Essentials Each camp setting and weather situation requires something different in sleep equipment and clothes in order to sleep well. Learn what to use to be prepared to sleep anywhere.
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