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Make your Scouting program better for your Scouts andeasier for you.
The University of Scouting and Commissioner’s College brings you the latestprogram updates and provides you with new resources and new ideas.
Over 150 presentations are planned so there will be something for everyone.Some of these courses discuss subjects that are hard to find anywhere else.
A midway is planned with both Scouting and outside exhibitors to help youdiscover new opportunities for all of the Scouting programs.
As a guideline, courses are listed by program areas. However, you are welcometo take any course in any area. There are also two programs for Boy Scout JuniorLeaders.
Pre-registration is only available online Link to Registration(http://www.yccbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=1593702&OrgKey=406)
Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the door but walk-in registrants maymiss the first period class. The registration staff will be available to help you withany questions or concerns.
University of Scouting Schedule Commissioner’s College Schedule
8:00 – 8:45 AM Registration and Coffee8:50 AM Opening9:00 - 9:55 AM Period 110:00 - 10:55 AM Period 211:00 - 11:55 AM Period 312:00 - 12:55 AM Period 4 a12:00 -2:00 PM Lunch and
Midway1:30 - 2:25 PM Period 4 b2:30 – 3:25 PM Period 53:30 – 4:25PM Period 64:30 PM Closing
8:00 – 8:45 AM Registration and Coffee8:50 AM Opening9:00 - 9:55 AM Session 110:00 - 10:55 AM Session 211:00 - 11:55 AM Session 312:00 - 12:55 AM Session 41:00 - 2:25 PM Lunch Period for All
Commissioners1:00 - 2:25 PM Session 52:30 - 3:25 PM Session 63:30 - 4:25 PM Session 74:30 PM Closing
The Midway will be open in the cafeteria from 11am until 2:30 PM. If youencounter a long line at lunch, please take a few minutes to look around theMidway area and then come back to the lunch table.
We look forward to seeing YOU at Scouting University!
Boston Minuteman Council www.bsaboston.orgYankee Clipper Council www.yccbsa.org
Course Catalog
November 15, 2014
Greater LawrenceTechnical High School57 River RoadAndover, Ma. 01810
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR
I-495 & I-93
Please wear your Scout uniform.Parking is at the rear of the school.
Check-in begins 8:00 am
Registration Opens inSeptember
Fee includes lunch, a patchand up to 6 courses
$25.00 before Oct 22, 2014$30.00 late registration
University of Scouting course catalog
numbers contain three parts:
The letter indicates the program type.
The first number is the time period.
The last two numbers are the classroom.
The fourth period courses will be staggered
to create 2 overlapping lunch periods for
your convenience.
We reserve the right to change, substitute,
or cancel classes and exhibitors as
necessary.
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General Studies
1 2 3 4 5 6A301 A401 Heart Saver
This 30-40 minute course is the basics of CPR for those who want to be able to help theirfriends and family. This is not a CPR-AED certification course.
A308 A408 A508 Social Media and CyberChip
The Cyber Chip program is a new program offered by BSA to address on-line safety ofyouth. Course will review the components and materials of the program.
A101 A601 Youth Protection Champion Conference
The position of Youth Protection Champion at the Council, District and Unit level isrelatively new to Scouting, but is of critical importance. Discuss responsibilities,brainstorm effective actions and plans. Help ensure that Scouters at all levels areattuned to all aspects of youth protection.
A102 A602 STEM – NOVA – SUPERNOVA
STEM/NOVA is designed to help Scouts explore how science, technology, engineering andmath affect everyday life.
A106 Get serious about membership
Recruiting, Recruiting, Recruiting! Learn effective techniques for bringing committed andenthusiastic adults to your unit.
A107 Opportunities For Disabled Scouts
What opportunities are available to the Disabled Scout? How to integrate the disabled Scoutand his family into your pack or troop for a successful program.
A108 A208 Leveraging the Internet for Your Unit
Learn the advantages and pitfalls of unit operation, administration and promotion of yourprogram through the internet, while protecting your Scouts.
A202 Family Involvement
Scouting is a fun, family activity. How to maximize family involvement with a creative,exciting, and fun-filled Scouting experience.
A203 Museum Programs
Learn about programs at the EcoTerium, Science Museum, Aquarium, and how your unit canenjoy their interactive programs and guided explorations
A204 Mentoring New Leaders
An overview of the skills presented during the Cub Scout, Webelos and Boy Scout Courses
A205 Pediatric Health Awareness
An overview of childhood medical emergencies and allergies, and the use of inhalers andepi-pens.
A206 Favorite Games for Scouts
Learn and play some fun games for Scouts of any age. Learn great resources off and online.
A207 A307 What you need to know about the White Mountains Learn abouthow and where to camp in the White Mountains.
A201 A501 My.Scouting.org
Learn about the BSA’s newly enhanced Scouting Portal and how it can help yourunit
A506 Planning a Kayaking trip
Learn how to add this challenge to your outdoor program.
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A302 Good Turn for America
Learn about the BSA’s national service initiative to address hunger, homeless, and poorhealth. How can your unit participate?
A303 Dealing with Difficult AdultsLearn ways to manage an agitated or uncooperative adult. Focus on positive skills andcontributions the individual can bring to the unit.
A304 The Journey to Excellence Program
A305 Intro to Wilderness First Aid
Learn what’s required for safe trips and high adventure programs, and about courseofferings.
A306 Woodcarving SkillsLearn some simple techniques and tools to use.
A406 There’s and App for That!Mobile apps to enhance the Scouting experience.
A402 Generational Diversity in Scouting
Understanding the differences in generations. How it affects relating to Scouts and Scoutersof different ages and generations.
A403 A503 Boy BehaviorA discussion of the characteristics and needs of the different age groups of boys. Focus onpositive skills and contributions the individual can bring to the unit. Crows do soar withEagles.
A404 Creating Positive PRDe-mystify public relations. What it is and what it can do for you.
A407 Does Reverent Mean Religious?A Scout is reverent. A discussion of the religious requirement for Cub Scout and Boy Scoutadvancement, and tips for guiding all your Scouts in a moral lifestyle.
A502 Flag Etiquette and Ceremonies
The proper way to respect and present the flag along with ideas for impressive flagceremonies.
A504 Recruiting and Organizing ParentsYou have adult volunteers...now what do you do with them? Get their feet wet with training,a committee meeting, a campout or other activity; then give them a position you need filled!
Planning a High Adventure Trip
A105 A505 So much to consider when planning for a High Adventure experience. Different degrees ofabilities, equipment, personal preferences, health & safety considerations. Find out thespecifics you need.
A603 Autism
What is autism? Helpful hints for communicating with the family and providing a successfulScouting experience.
A604 Unit / District / Council relationships
How does it all work? Learn what your unit can do to better utilize the resources available toyou.
A405 A606 Thunder and Lightning –Oh My!
Weather Hazards beyond the basics. Learn about the dangers of severe weather, especiallythunderstorms which regularly occur during warm weather.
A605 Appalachian Mountain Club
Leadership opportunities for Youth.
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College of Cub Scouting1 2 3 4 5 6
C116 C416 The New Cub Scouting Program
C117 Ceremonies – Impressive but not Crazy
How to make recognition of your Cub Scouts a memorable time that isn’t crazy for the adults.
C118 Campfires – More than S’mores
Sure, S’mores are fun, but what else can you do? Incorporating the “4 S’s” for a successfulcampfire – Songs, Skits, Stories and Showmanship.
C119 Being Green
How to include environment awareness in the Cub Scout program. Project ideas and how toteach Cub Scouts to think about the environment.
C216 New Activity Based Den Meetings for Tigers, Bear, Wolf
C217 Effective Use of the OA
How the OA – Order of the Arrow – can help to enhance your Cub Scout Program
C218 All Tied Up in Knots
Can you tie a square knot, taut-line hitch or two half hitch? Learn these and other basicknots for Cub Scouts. Experienced instructors will show you the best way to teach yourCubs.
C219 Cub Scout Camping
There is more to Cub Scout camping than just getting there and feeding them. What elseyou can do with Cubs in the great outdoors?
C316 Day Hikes: Don’t be Scared
Ideas for destination and how to run a safe and fun hike. Let’s get going!
C317 Blue and Gold Banquets
Learn how to organize and plan a successful Blue & Gold Banquet for your Cub Scouts andtheir families.
C318 Get Going Outdoors
Don’t keep those boys indoors! Find out new places to safely go outdoors to make yourprogram more fun.
C319 Cub Scout Camps
Day camps and resident Cub camps. Learn what goes on and how to prepare everyone forthe fun times ahead.
C518 New Activity Based Webelos Den Meetings
C417 Recruiting Year Round
A road map to successful recruiting for your program all year long.
C418 Making the Most of Your Denner and Den Chief
When you delegate leadership, you build responsibility. Tips will be discussed for utilizingDenners and Den Chiefs and teach leadership.
C419 Conduction a Pinewood Derby Workshop
Get ideas on how to help families who are “tool challenged” when trying to build the perfectcar.
C507 Pack Finances
Finances are always a challenge in trying to run a fun and successful Cub Scout program.Learn tips and tricks to make your Pack program self supporting.
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College of Cub Scouting1 2 3 4 5 6
C516 (2 hrs) Webelos to Scout Transition
The preparation and graduation of a Webelos Scout from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.Find out what can the Pack and the Webelos leaders do to prepare their Scouts for life in thetroop.
C517 Pack Committee – Who Does What?
We will look at the responsibilities of the Pack Committee, and how it works with DenLeaders, the Chartering Organization, parent and the Cub Scouts. A valuable resource formembers of the Pack leadership team.
C519 Great Service Projects for Cub Scouts
Your Cub Scouts can serve their community, school and chartering organization. ExploreCub Scout service projects and learn how to find projects that are meaningful and age-appropriate for Cub Scouts.
C610 Don’t Cut Corners on Whittlin’ Chip
Learn how to teach knife safety and get boys to be smart and safe while they earn theirWhittlin’ Chip
C617 Council events for Cubs
There is more to Scouting than just your Pack and District. This class will cover the activitiesdone at the Council level that your boys can participate in. Let them see that there is more toScouting than just your unit!
C618 First aid for Cub Scouts
All levels of Scouting have a first aid component; learn the basics and how to teach yourboys. Build a base for the future.
C619 Special Cub Scout Awards
They’ve gone through the rank requirements? Now what? These awards to create newopportunities. World Conservation Award, STEM/Nova Awards, Recruiter Award, EmergencyPreparedness Award and many others.
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College of Boy Scouting1 2 3 4 5 6
B109 (2 hrs) B509 (2 hrs) Map and Compass / GPS
Can’t find your way? Don’t know North from South? This course will teach you how tofind your way using bearings and waypoints.
B110 B412 Youth Leader Training in the Troop
An orientation to Parts 1 and 2 of the youth leader development process which takesplace at the unit level, and how those connect to Part 3, which is the National YouthLeadership Training Course (NYLT), offered each year at the council level.
B112 Annual Troop Program Planning
Create more enthusiasm for a troop’s Scouting program by including everyone in theinitial planning process. A number of strategies for presenting this vital event, andmaking it fun, are described.
B113 (2 hrs) Cold Weather Camping Tips
Camping with Scouts in cold weather is a craft that can produce exhilarating andmemorable experiences, but it has to be done well to be safe and enjoyable foreveryone.
B314 B514 B614 Merit Badge Counselor Training
The fundamentals every counselor must understand about guiding Boy Scout meritbadge activity. Includes expectations of performance, administration, and qualityassurance.
B114 Life to Eagle and Beyond
Yes there IS a beyond! Help your Scout meet the necessary requirements to achieveScouting's ultimate goal, including how to motivate Scouts not to put off getting thoseEagle-required merit badges. PLUS, explore ways to keep your new Eagle Scoutengaged in your unit.
B214 The Eagle Service Project Coach
We have all been there: Avoidance, Delay and Procrastination of the heart attackEagle candidate with the midnight deadline. Let's talk about the role of the Eaglecoach and how the coach can influence timely project completion.
B210 The Patrol Method – Building Patrol Spirit
The effective use of the patrol method is the foundation of good Scouting, and thesource of early exposure to teamwork, leadership, service to others, and independentactivity. This module outlines the process for insuring that this vital experience ismaximized in your Scout troop.
B212 B312 EDGE
EDGE (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable) is now the BSA’s preferred technique forboth Teaching, and Leading. This course will help Scoutmasters understand and teach,EDGE to their Junior Leaders.
B215 The Scoutmaster Conference – BSA Quality Assurance
No one knows a Scout’s skill set, readiness for advancement, program participation,leadership performance, and success as a positive role-model for other Scouts betterthan his Scoutmaster. How each Scoutmaster handles this assessment process in theScoutmaster Conference determines the quality and credibility of the troop’sadvancement program. Here’s how to do it well.
B313 Getting Started in Backpacking – How and Where
The skills of planning, managing weight, packing, traveling safely, setting up camp, andhandling food and water can be accomplished in areas with easy in and out. Thismodule offers suggestions on methods and locations suitable for novice backpackers.
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College of Boy Scouting1 2 3 4 5 6
B315 Boards of Review
If you are the Troop’s advancement chair, you need to know how to run an effectiveBoard of Review. According to National Policy, a well run Board of Review can serve asa great check to see how the troop program is running, from the boy’s perspective.
B411 Building an Effective Troop Committee
Nothing supports the operations of Boy Scout programs more than a knowledgeable andcommitted Troop Committee. This module explains what a committee is, what it isn’t, thevarious important roles involved, and how to encourage yours toward excellence.
B413 B513 Backpacker Cooking
An introduction to the approach to cooking most useful when traveling in the backcountry.It’s quick, lightweight, nutritious, satisfying, delicious, and environmentally friendly. Thiswill get you started on the right foot.
B415 First Class in the First Year
Boys that attain the rank of 1st Class in 18 months or less are more likely to stay inScouting long term. Learn how to get the younger guys to learn the necessary skills tobe successful in Scouting.
B511 (2 hrs) Webelos to Scout Transition
The preparation and graduation of a Webelos Scout from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.What the troop can do to ease the transition.
B512 Great Cycling Trips in New England
Learn inside information on great cycling, or bike/hike trips in New England that are idealfor Scout activities whether short or long. The logistical considerations for multi-day tripswill be discussed, as well as the importance of careful coordination of ability level, terrain,routes, and timing.
B515 Special Boy Scout Awards
Got some Scouts that are tired of merit badges? Tired of rank requirements? Here aresome awards that boys can earn that aren’t the same old same old.
B607 Troop Finances
Equipment and activity expenses are a major hurdle to running an exciting outdoorprogram. Learn tips and tricks on how to finance your Troop’s outdoor program.
B309 B613 Overview of Boy Scout Advancement Changes 2014-2015
Become familiar with the newest changes to the Boy Scout rank advancement and meritbadge programs and what these changes mean to your scouts and leaders.
B615 Effective Courts of Honor
Courts of Honor don’t have to be elaborate to recognize the work done by your Scouts,and even Eagle Courts of Honor are frequently more complex than necessary. Thismodule focuses on planning COH that emphasize the right things without being undulytime-consuming or difficult to orchestrate.
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College of Venturing1 2 3 4 5 6
V120 Planning a Superactivity
Learn from Venturers how they use the year round program to make their Superactivity asuccess.
V121 Here’s Venturing (VLST)
Introduction to the aims and missions of Venturing; Venturing’s unique role in the BSA.
V221 Understanding and Protecting Venturing Youth (VLST)
Characteristics of Venturing age youth. Safety and youth protection issues accompanying aprogram with coed membership.
V321 Venturing Leadership and Organization (VLST)
How Venturing Crews are structured. The role of the advisor and by-laws in a successfulcrew.
V420 Eve on the Trail
The requirements of health and hygiene are different in the outdoors for young men andyoung women. Learn why and how only a little additional planning will enhance the totalexperience for everyone.
V421 Venturing Awards and Recognition (VLST)
Venturing “Jeopardy”. Compete against fellow Ventures as you learn about VenturingAwards and Recognitions.
V521 Venturing Resources and Program Planning (VLST)
Getting the program established for a new crew-the “Five Month Plan”, how to determinecrew interests and match with resources. Recruitment and First Nighters
V621 Venturing Open Forum
The Area 1 Vice-President for Venturing will share perspectives on Area / Regional Activities,Youth Leadership Positions, Communications etc.
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Leader Specific Training Courses1 2 3 4 5 6
T122 (3hrs) Cub Scout Den Leader Specific
This course will provide leader specific training for leaders of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and WebelosDens.
T123 (6 hrs) Scoutmaster Leader Specific
This course will provide leader specific training for Scoutmasters and AssistantScoutmasters.
T124 (3 hrs) Leave No Trace 101
The course is designed to help youth and adults at all program levels to understand thegeneral principles of Leave No Trace and how to apply them in the general BSA outdoorprogram.
T211 Climb On Safely
This is the firm safety foundation for any Scouting activity that intends to climb on anything,and is the “up in the air” version of what Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense is for wateractivities.
T414 (90 min) Health and Safety - (90 Minutes)
This course introduces the concept of the “sandwich principle” with emphasis on theimportance of qualified supervision and discipline. The course also features the BSA bookletGuide to Safe Scouting.
T422 (3 hrs) Cubmaster and Pack Committee Leader Specific
This course will provide leader specific training for Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters andparents wishing to serve on the Pack Committee.
Youth Leadership Courses1 2 3 4 5 6
J125 (6 hrs) Den Chief Training
All day training course for older scouts who are or will be serving as Den Chiefs. Fulfills thetraining requirement for the Den Chief Service Award.
J127 (6 hrs) Youth Leadership Training
Youth Leadership Training supports the training conducted by units and their Scoutmaster.Youth Leadership Training prepares Scouts to take on new leadership rolls and to reinforcetheir leadership skills.
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Commissioner's College1 2 3 4 5 6 7
BCS108/9
Effective Roundtables I & II
This session presents counseling as an effective method for commissioners to help unitssucceed. It covers many elements of good counseling.
MCS306
Counseling Skills
This session introduces the participants to the thesis project, discusses what constitutes agood thesis or research topic, and helps them select their general thesis topic.
DCS501
Selecting a Thesis/Research Project Topic
Interaction of the commissioner with the district executive and district committee.Understanding district and council operation.
BCS103
The Commissioner and the District
Interaction of the commissioner with the district executive anddistrict committee. Understanding district and council operation.
MCS314
Administration of Roundtable Staff
The roundtable commissioner's responsibility is to recruit, trainand motivate a staff. The session covers these items as well asroundtable finances and evaluation and planning/preparing for allsituations.
DCS503
Developing the Thesis Outline and Writing the Report
This session covers the thesis outline and a variety of suggestionsfor writing and revising the report.
BCS118
Serving Scouts with Special Needs
This course provides commissioners with knowledge to share withunit leaders so they can design a program providing these youthwith the Scouting opportunities to succeed
MCS312
Recruiting New Commissioners
This session, aimed at administrative commissioners, covers thesteps of recruiting commissioners, group recruiting techniquesand sources of prospects
DCS504
Thesis/Project Workshop
This course provides help and assistance in the thesis/project,from getting started through completion
BCS104
Unit Visitation
Provides participants with insight on effective unit visits, what tolook for, and how to be a help -- not a hindrance
MCS303/4DCS508
Commissioner Lifesaving I & II, & Administering CommissionerLifesaving
Learn to analyze conflict and apply tools to specific situations,with the goal of allowing relationships to grow
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CE716
Managing Conflict
Learn to analyze conflict and apply tools to specific situations,with the goal of allowing relationships to grow
MCS325DCS611
Consider Your Spouse and Family
This course is intended to assist commissioners in ways tounderstand and strengthen family relationships. Participants willbe asked to declare which course they desire to receive credit for.
BCS130
Commissioners and Advancement
This course describes what a commissioner should know aboutadvancement, providing knowledge so the commissioner canassist units with basic advancement questions, and how and whento refer questions to the district/council advancement chairs.
MCS302
Unit and Council Finance
An overview of the unit budget plan with emphasis on who paysfor Scouting at all levels. Offers suggestions for successful unitmoney earning projects and how to help units with specialfinancial needs.
MCS324DCS601
Preventing Commissioner Burnout
Covers types of burnout and how to prevent or correct it tomaximize effective commissioner tenure. Includes valuable tipson time management and refers to several aspects of"commissioner willingness". Participants will be asked to declarewhich course they desire to receive credit for.
BCS111
Health and Safety Training
This session uses the BSA health and safety training coursesyllabus, providing commissioners with critical information as theyadvise unit leaders on program.
MCS323
New Unit Commissioner Tools
This course replaces the previous "UVTS" course, introducingcommissioners to the new tools available on my.scouting.org
DCS520
Assessing District Health
Learn how to use resources to assist in identifying strengths andweaknesses found in the district, including who is involved,assessment tools, goal setting guides and meeting JTE standards.
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Course Matrix for the University of Scouting
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4a Period 4b Period 5 Period 6
9:00 – 9:55 10:00 – 10:55 11:00 – 11:55 12:00 - 12:55 1:30 – 2:25 2:30 – 3:25 3:30 – 4:25
A101 A201 A301 A401 A501 A601
Youth ProtectionChampion
My.Scouting.org Heart Saver Heart Saver My.Scouting.org Youth ProtectionChampion
A102 A202 A302 A402 A502 A602
STEM - NOVA-SUPERNOVA
FamilyInvolvement
Good Turn forAmerica
GenerationalDiversity inScouting
Flag Etiquette STEM - NOVA-SUPERNOVA
A203 A303 A403 A503 A603
MuseumPrograms
Dealing WithDifficult Adults
Boy Behavior Boy Behavior Autism
A204 A304 A404 A504 A604
Mentoring NewLeaders
Journey toExcellence
Creating positivePR
Recruiting andOrganizing
Parents
Unit/District/CouncilRelations
A105 A205 A305 A405 A505 A605
Planning a HighAdventure Trip
Pediatric HealthAwareness
Intro toWilderness First
Aid
Thunder andLightning
Planning a HighAdventure Trip
AppalachianMountain Club
A106 A206 A306 A406 A506 A606
Membership Favorite gamesfor Scouts
WoodcarvingSkills
There's and Appfor That!
Planning aKayaking Trip
Thunder andLightning
A107 A207 A307 A407 C507 B607
Opportunities forDisabled Scouts
White MountainNat. Forest
White MountainNat. Forest
Does ReverentMean Religious?
Pack Finances Troop Finances
A108 A208 A308 A408 A508
Leveraging theInternet for Your
Unit
Leveraging theInternet for Your
Unit
Social Media andCyber Chip
Social Media andCyber Chip
Social Media andCyber Chip
B109 B309 B509
Map & Compass / GPS Boy ScoutAdvanceChanges
2014-2015
Map & Compass / GPS
B110 B210 C610
Troop YouthLeader Training
The PatrolMethod
Whittlin' Chip
T211 B411 B511
Climb on Safely Building anEffective Troop
Committee
WEBELOS to Scout Transition
B112 B212 B312 B412 B512
Annual TroopPlanning
EDGE EDGE Troop YouthLeader Training
Great CyclingTrips in NE
B113 B313 B413 B513 B613
Cold Weather Camping Getting Started inBackpacking
BackpackerCooking
BackpackerCooking
Boy ScoutAdvance Changes
2014-2015
B114 B214 B314 T414 B514 B614
Life to Eagle &Beyond
Eagle SrviceProject Coach
Merit BadgeCounselorTraining
Health and Safety(90 Min)
Merit BadgeCounselorTraining
Merit BadgeCounselor Training
B215 B315 B415 B515 B615
ScoutmasterConference
Boards of Review First Class in theFirst Year
Special BoyScout Awards
Effective Courts ofHonor
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Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4a Period 4b Period 5 Period 6
9:00 – 9:55 10:00 – 10:55 11:00 – 11:55 12:00 - 12:55 1:30 – 2:25 2:30 – 3:25 3:30 – 4:25
C116 C216 C316 C416 C516
The New CubScout Program
New Activitesbased Meetings -Tiger, Wolf, Bear
Day Hikes The New CubScout Program
WEBELOS to Scout Transition
C117 C217 C317 C417 C517 C617
Cub ScoutCeremonies
Effective Use ofthe OA
Blue & GoldBanquets
Recruiting YearRound
Pack Committee Council Event forCubs
C118 C218 C318 C418 C518 C618
Campfires - Morethan 'Smores
All Tied Up inKnots
Get GoingOutdoors
Make the Most ofyour Denner and
Den Chief
New Activitesbased Meetings -
WEBELOS
First Aid for Cubs
C119 C219 C319 C419 C519 C619
Being Green Cub ScoutCamping
Cub ScoutCamps
Conducting aPinewood Derby
Workshop
Service Projectsfor Cub Scouts
Special Cub ScoutAwards
V120 V420
Planning aSuperactivity
Eve on the Trail
V121 V221 V321 V421 V521 V621
Here's Venturing(VLST1)
UnderstandingVenturing Youth
(VLST2)
VentureLeadership and
Organization(VLST3)
VentureRecognitions
(VLST4)
VentureResources and
Planning (VLST5)
Venturing OpenForum
T122 T422
Cub Scout Den Leader Specific (3 hr) Cubmaster and Pack Committee Leader Specific (3 hr)
T124
Leave No Trace 101 (3 hr)
T123
Scoutmaster Leader Specific (6 hr)
J125
Den Chief Training
J127
Troop Leadership Training (TLT)
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Course Matrix for the Commissioner's College
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7
9:00 – 9:55 10:00 – 10:55 11:00 – 11:55 12:00 - 12:55 1:00 – 2:25 2:30 – 3:25 3:30 – 4:25
BCS 108/9BCS 103 BCS 118 BCS 104
MCS 325 DCS611 BCS 130 BCS 111
EffectiveRoundtables I & II
TheCommissionerand the District
Serving Scoutswith SpecialNeeds
Unit Visitation Consider YourSpouse andFamily
CommissionersandAdvancement
Health andSafety Training
MCS 306MCS 314 MCS 312
MCS 303/4 DCS508 MCS 302 MCS 323
Counseling Skills Administration ofRoundtable Staff
Recruiting NewCommissioners
CommissionerLifesaving I & II, &AdministeringCommissionerLifesaving
Unit and CouncilFinance
New UnitCommissionerTools
DCS 501DCS 503 DCS 504 CE 716
MCS 324 DCS601 DCS 520
Selecting aThesis/ResearchProject Topic
Developing theThesis Outlineand Writing theReport
Thesis/ProjectWorkshop
Managing Conflict PreventingCommissionerBurnout
AssessingDistrict Health