University of Scouting Boy Scouting Master Class list page 1




Session length College Course # Course Name Description Year offered
1
BS
201
Ceremonies and Courts of Honor Learn about opening, closing, individual and group
recognition.  Make your Courts of Honor memorable.
04,05
1
BS
202
High Adventure/Trek Training Take a look at High Adventure opportunities for your Troop. Learn about BSA Trek Training. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
203
Team Building Games Looking for new team-building games? 
Try some of these to build trust and
camaraderie within your patrols
04,05,06,07
1
BS
204
High Adventure Opportunities Lean about the local and national High Adventure Opportunities. 04
1
BS
205
Effective Meetings A meeting without a purpose is a
waste of everyone's time. 
Learn how to have beneficial troop meetings
04,07
1
BS
206
Climb on Safely BSA climbing and rappelling policies and an introduction to BSAC facilities for using these skills. 04,05
1
BS
207
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation A MUST for all merit badge counselors.  Covers the objectives and techniques used as a group counselor and a coach. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
208
The Eagle Process/The Trail to Eagle Learn how to assist your scouts as they travel the important trail to Eagle Rank. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
209
1st Class in the 1st Year Scouts who attain 1st 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. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
210
Conducting a Meaningful Scout 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. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
211
Backpacking Practical preparations and gear for the novice to the pro. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
212
Basic Knots Learn the knots the boys need for advancement. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
213
Advanced Knots Really "learn the ropes" and what to do with them. 04,07
2
BS
214
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. 04,05,06
1
BS
215
Teaching Orienteering Tired of the over-used compass skill games. Bring some new life to your orienteering training with new skills. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
216
Plant Identification Learn to identify plants and how to treat for exposure to poisonous plants. Instill a respect for trees, plants, and vegetation. 04,05,06
1
BS
217
Teaching First Aid Learn the techniques you need to effectively teach Scouts about these important skills. Rank requirements are covered. 05,07
1
BS
218
Troop Committee Responsibilities Learn the vital roles the adults have in helping a troop run well. Learn about all the key leadership roles involved with the Troop Committee. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
219
Troop Leadership and Youth Leader Training (NYLT) Your job as an adult Scouters is train your youth leaders.  Learn about the resources available to you for this important task. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
220
The Patrol Method-A Boy Led Troop Teaching 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. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
221
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. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
222
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. 04,05,06
All Day
BSDC
223
Den Chief Training Designed for Boy Scouts who serve as Den Chiefs.  Learn how to inspire those Cub Scouts to want to move up. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
224
OA Basics A brief introduction to the Order of the Arrow and its basic functions at the lodge and chapter level. 04
1
BSOA
225
OA Troop Representative Training The Troop Representative is an important link between the Troop and Lodge. Learn about this important position. 04,05,06,07
1
BS
226
Order of the Arrow Elections Overview of national and lodge policy explaining how members are elected into the OA, chapter or lodge positions. 04,05,06
1
BSOA
227
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. 05,06,07
1
BS
228
Dutch Oven Camp Cooking You can prepare a feast in the outdoors. Learn the secrets of preparing delicious meals with minimum equipment. 05,06,07
1
BS
229
Scrapbooking Learn about a unique and interesting way to keep track of your unit activities. 05,07