2008 Course Listing
Training is Our Future
University of Scouting is a council-wide training extravaganza for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture, district and Council leaders regardless of their positions being held in Scouting.
This single day event provides information to adults who want to provide the best possible program to the youth they serve. Besides the many classes and resources this event provides, participants will have a chance to meet and interact with leaders from all over the Blue Ridge Mountains Council.
The deadline for registration is February 21. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mark Vitello.
The University of Scouting Class Schedule:
The tables below contain the classes offered at the 2008 University of Scouting. The course number and course title for each class are shown. For a more detailed class schedule, including a description of each class, click here for a PDF link.
College of Cub Scouting 
College of Boy Scouting
College of Venturing College of District/Council Operations
College of Continuing Education
Course Number: |
Course Title: |
Time: |
| CS-1101 | Crafts - Puppetry | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1102 | Songs | 3:10 p.m. |
| CS-1103 | Games | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1104 | Ceremonies | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1105 | Why Knot! | 3:10 p.m. |
| CS-1106 | Whittlin' Chip & Knife Safety | 3:10 p.m. |
| CS-1107 | Putting Pizzazz in Cub Scouting | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1108 | Pack and Family Camping | 3:10 p.m. |
| CS-1109 | Pack Paperwork | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1110 | Cub Scout Advancement | 3:10 p.m. |
| CS-1111 | Cub Sports and Academics | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1112 | Blue and Gold Banquet | 12 p.m. |
| CS-1113 | Cub Shooting Sports Certification | cancelled |
| CS-1114 | Tiger Cub Den Leader Specific Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| CS-1115 | Cub Scout Den Leader Specific Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| CS-1116 | Webelos Den Leader Specific Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| CS-1117 | Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Specific Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| CS-1118 | Pack Committee member Specific Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| CS-1119 | Cub Scout Parental Involvement | 9:30 a.m. |
| CS-1120 | Pinewood Derby | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1123 | Den Chiefs Explained | 10:50 a.m. |
| CS-1124 | Conservation for Cub Leaders | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1125 | Small Pack, Big Plans | 1:45 p.m. |
| CS-1126 | Webelos to Scout Transition | 3:10 p.m. |
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| BS-2101 | Implementing the Patrol Method | 9:30 a.m. |
| BS-2102 | National Youth Leadership Training | 10:50 a.m. |
| BS-2103 | National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience | 1:45 p.m. |
| BS-2104 | Life to Eagle: Eagle Guides, Projects and Approvals | 3:10 p.m. |
| BS-2105 | New Scout to First Class in a Year | 9:30 a.m. |
| BS-2106 | Recruiting Adult Help | 10:50 a.m. |
| BS-2107 | Leave No Trace | 1:45 p.m. |
| BS-2108 | Boards of Review/SM Conferences | 3:10 p.m. |
| BS-2109 | Merit Badge Counselor Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| BS-2110 | Effective Meetings | 10:50 a.m. |
| BS-2111 | Outdoor Cooking/What's Cooking | 10:50, 1:45 p.m. |
| BS-2112 | Organizing an Out-of-Council Trip | 3:10 p.m. |
| BS-2113 | Effective Communications & Marketing Your Troop | 1:45 p.m. |
| BS-2114 | Troop Committee Challenge | 9:30 a.m. |
| BS-2115 | Computerized Troop Record Keeping & Finances | 2:15 p.m. |
| BS-2116 | Order of the Arrow: Purpose/Elections | 10:50 a.m. |
| BS-2117 | Building a High Adventure Troop | 3:10 p.m. |
| BS-2118 | Know Your Knots | 9:30 a.m. |
| VS-3101 | Introduction to the Venturing Program | 9:30 a.m. |
| VS-3102 | Venturing Leader Specific Training | 9:30 a.m. |
| VS-3104 | What Venturing Can Do for You | 3:10 p.m. |
| VS-3105 | Boy Scout to Venturing | 10:50 a.m. |
| DC-5101 | District Committee Training Workshop (3 hrs.) | 9:30 a.m. |
| DC-5102 | Trainer Development Conference (all day) | 9:30 a.m. |
| DC-5103 | Council Long Range Plans | 9:30 a.m. |
| DC-5104 | District Key 3 | 1:45 p.m. |
| GS-4101 | What is Needed for Special Needs Scouts in Your Troop? | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4102 | Safe Swim and Safety Afloat | 10:50 a.m. |
| GS-4103 | Health and Safety | 1:45 p.m. |
| GS-4104 | Introduction to First Aid and CPR | 3:10 p.m. |
| GS-4105 | Climb On Safely | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4106 & 4107 | New Leaders Essentials | 9:30 a.m., 1:45p.m. |
| GS-4109 | Interfaith Service Questions | 10:50 a.m. |
| GS-4110 | Webelos to Scout Transition | 1:45 p.m. |
| GS-4111 | Adult Leader Recognition | 3:10 p.m. |
| GS-4112 | Internet Resources to Scouters | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4113 | Pack/Troop/Crew Websites | 10:50 a.m. |
| GS-4115 | Legal Issues in Scouting | 3:10 p.m. |
| GS-4116 | Basic Astronomy for Leaders | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4117 | Basics of Backpacking | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4118 | Commissioner Basic Training (all day) | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4119 | Orienteering | 1:45 p.m. |
| GS-4120 | Conservation for Unit Leaders | 3:10 p.m. |
| GS-4121 | OKPIK (Cold Weather Camping) | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4122 | Unit Newsletters | 10:50 a.m. |
| GS-4123 | The Scouter's Minute | 1:45 p.m. |
| GS-4124 | The Chartered Organization | 3:10 p.m. |
| GS-4125 | Baden Powell | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4127 | Awareness of Medical Issues (ADHD/ADD/LD) | 1:45 p.m. |
| GS-4128 | The Roundtable Commissioner | 3:10 p.m. |
| GS-4129 | Dealing with Resistant Behaviors | 10:50 a.m. |
| GS-4130 | How to Stop Leader Burn Out | 9:30 a.m. |
| GS-4131 | Varsity Scouting | 1:45 p.m. |
