University of Scouting

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The University of Scouting is also known as a Pow Wow or Scouting University and is an annual training event for Boy Scout, Varsity, Cub Scout, and Venturing leaders. These training conferences are for leaders from an entire council or district and take place in a festive atmosphere. Most classes are taught by volunteers who share not just their knowledge but their passion about their subject.

The University of Scouting is a one-day "convention" for unit leaders. Each Scoutmaster or Cubmaster should take all leaders to this learning extravaganza. There are sections on new leader training, skills, advancement, activities, ceremonies, and administration. It's a time for experienced, new, and prospective leaders to share ideas and see what the other troops and packs are doing. MeritBadge.Org provides Scouting University resources for a wide range of topics.

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General Topics
Scout Awards Beyond the Ranks	Outdoor Essentials- What you need!	Religious Awards	Trainer's EDGE - (was Trainer Dev. Conf.)
Scouter Awards (Knots)	What is Wood Badge?	Scouts with Special Needs	Friends of Scouting Presenter Training
How Your Unit Commissioner Can Help	Flag Ceremonies Openings/Closings	Planning a Great Scout Sunday	Leave No Trace
Youth Protection	Guide to Safe Scouting	Order of the Arrow What is OA?	Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat
Philmont for Leaders and their families	Outdoor Cooking 101	Dutch Oven Cooking	Knots 101: Knots for Beginners
Cub Scout Topics
Tiger Leader Training	Den Leader Training	Cubmaster Training	What is BALOO?
Tiger Meeting Plans & Belt Loops for Tigers	Wolf Meeting Plans & Belt Loops	Bear Meeting Plans & Belt Loops for Bears	Why you need a Den Chief & Denners!
Recruiting Great Cubs & Parents	Beyond the Ranks: Cub Scout Awards	Have a Great Blue & Gold!	Insider's Guide to: Day Camp+Resident Camp
Cub Scout Advancement	Belt Loops and Pins	Cub Scout Map & Compass	Great How to Have Great Pack Meetings
Cub Scout Leader Awards	Have the Best Scout Sunday	Have the Best Pinewood Derby	Have a Great Pack Committee
Skits, Songs & Cheers	Cub Scout Fundraising & Individual Accounts	Climb on Safely	Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Cub Scouts
Webelos Topics
Webelos Leader Indoor Training	All 20 Webelos Pins in 12, 15, or 18 Months	Webelos Fast Tracks & Den Meetings	Webelos Activity Badges (Pins)
What is Webelos Outdoor Training?	Webelos Outdoorsman Skills	Webelos First Aid: Readyman	Webelos Bridging
Boy Scout Topics
Scoutmaster Indoor Training	Troop Committee Training	Eagle is just the beginning!	Boy Scout Fundraising & Individual Accounts
Boy Scout Advancement	Scoutmaster Conferences	Boards of Review	Courts of Honor
Merit Badge Counselor Training & FAQ	Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects	From Life to Eagle	First Class-First Year
Boy Scout First Aid Skills	Boy Scout Camping Skills	Boy Scout Hiking and Backpacking	Boy Scout Orienteering & GPS
Pioneering & Lashings 101	Indian Lore 101	Leatherwork 101	Wood Carving 101
The Boy-Led Troop	Scouter Awards	The Insider's Guide to Summer Camp	Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Boy Scouts
Varsity Scouting Topics
What is Varsity Scouts?	Varsity Scout Advancement	Varsity Letter & Pins	Other Varsity Awards
Venture Topics
What is Venturing?	Ranger Award	Quest Award	TRUST Award

...and so much more!

All leaders are encouraged to attend this exciting, fun-filled, and informative training session every year. Check with your unit, unit commissioner, district training chair, or local council service center to find out when and where your pow wow or University of Scouting will be held.