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THE UNIVERSITY OF
S C O U T I N G
2012 Course Catalog
Version 0.4 (Draft Proposal)
January 7, 2012
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Hosted by
Circle Ten Council
Boy Scouts of America
Circle Ten Council January 7, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to the Circle Ten Council University of Scouting! ...................................................................................................................... 2
Vision, Mission and Organization............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Registering for the University of Scouting ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Registration Fee ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Location, Facilities and Parking .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Emergency Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Check-in, Materials Pickup and Walk-in Registration Location ................................................................................................................. 5
Lunch.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Course Evaluations ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
University Midway ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
What to Wear ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Participant Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Can I Earn a Degree? .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
How to Use the Course Catalog ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Class Identification ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Course Schedule Fields .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Your Personal Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
College of Cub Scouting Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
College of Cub Scouts Courses ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
College of Boy Scouting and Varsity Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 12
College of Boy Scouting and Varsity Courses ........................................................................................................................................... 13
College of Venturing Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
College of Venturing Courses ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
College of Commissioner Science Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 17
College of Commissioner Science Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 17
College of General Studies Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
College of General Studies Courses ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
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Welcome to the Circle Ten Council University of Scouting!
On behalf of Circle Ten Council and the 2012 University of Scouting team I welcome you to this year’s event at Southern Methodist
University in Dallas, Texas.
The University of Scouting courses are designed to help YOU improve your skills and increase your knowledge about Cub Scouting,
Boy Scouting, Varsity, Venturing, Commissioner Service and related subjects. We have organized a single day packed with a year’s
worth of fun, program ideas, and information – the largest single training event for adult leaders in Circle Ten Council! In addition,
you’ll have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other Scouters throughout the area. We encourage you to use your time
between classes for Scouter networking – meet up with old friends, make new friends, enjoy a great lunch (subsidized again this
year by Jason’s Deli). Don’t forget to visit the University Midway throughout the day for great Scouting ideas, information and
products.
Of course, we could not do this without the exceptional dedication and support of many volunteers. From instructors to the
administrative staff, I thank you for your efforts to make this a spectacular event.
We are pleased to host our event at Southern Methodist University again this year and are very fortunate to have access to an
exceptional facility. The staff and administration of the Lyle School of Engineering and Cox School of Business have spent many hours
working with us and have been gracious in their assistance to our staff.
New for 2012 is the creation of the College of Venturing and College of General Studies. All Colleges have added several new courses
and we have expanded from the Cox School of Business to the Bobby Lyle School of Engineering. We have also established a
University Midway to highlight our partnerships with our local vendors and charitable organizations.
This document has all the information you need to plan your day and to be prepared. Please take a few minutes to review, learn
how to read the schedules and understand how you can pre-plan your classes so when it comes time to register online you will have
all the information you need. Should you still have any questions please feel free to contact me by sending email to
chancellor@c10univ.org.
A friendly reminder to all participants including staff: You MUST check in at the registration hall regardless if you have pre-
registered. Please refer to the section below on Location, Facilities and Parking on page 4. Check-in tables will be clearly marked.
Please be sure to review the Participant Responsibilities and Code of Conduct sections on Page 6.
Participant check-in and walk-up registration begins at 7:00am. As you might imagine, with over 600 expected participants, lines can
become quite long and rooms crowded. Please don’t wait until the last minute to check-in and register. Be sure to join us in the
Hillcrest Foundation Amphitheatre, located in the Lyle School of Engineering courtyard behind Caruth, at 8:00am for our opening,
announcements and updates.
2012 University of Scouting Administration
On behalf of the youth in Circle Ten – THANK YOU for joining us!
Kresha Alvarado, Dean - College of Commissioner Science
By your registration you have indicated your dedication to the
principle that every Scout deserves a trained leader. Eduardo Basurto, Dean - College of Boy Scouting and Varsity
Jimmy Greenwood, Dean - College of General Studies
David Hibbard, Dean - College of Venturing
John Meek, Dean - College of Cub Scouting
Ramsay Ellis, Chancellor
Leigh Anne LeBlanc, Chairperson - Facilities
2012 University of Scouting
Circle Ten Council Debbie Sullivan, Chairperson - Midway
Boy Scouts of America Don Wendell, Circle Ten Training Chair
Harold Young, Staff Advisor
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Vision, Mission and Organization
Our VISION is to provide you with the best possible opportunity to improve your capability as an adult Scout leader and improve
your productivity so that you may accomplish more in less time. The motivation is our desire to provide the highest possible quality
Scouting experience for our youth.
To accomplish our vision our mission is to provide North Texas Scouters a distinctive educational experience including a broad array
of introductory, supplemental, and advanced training for all Boy Scouts of America (BSA) adult leader positions in support of every
youth program area including Commissioner Science activities. As such, we hope to provide the most comprehensive range of
training courses of any BSA training venue in the region.
The Circle Ten Council University of Scouting (UoS) course offerings are organized into five colleges. Each college provides unique
support of their respective area and is led by a Dean who is responsible for courses and instructors in their respective area.
Additionally, the UoS hosts a University Midway where participants will find organizations (profit, not-for-profit, service and
community based) which support the Boy Scouts of America.
For the year 2012 we have the following areas:
1. College of Cub Scouting 4. College of Commissioner Science
2. College of Boy Scouting and Varsity 5. College of General Studies*
3. College of Venturing* 6. University Midway*
*New for 2012
Registering for the University of Scouting
Pre-registration is a must for all participants due to the anticipated attendance. Pre-registration is available online only through
CampMaster, via http://www.c10univ.org, and will run from November 1, 2011 until December 12, 2011. The pre-registration
discounted fee is $25.00 which includes all course materials, lunch, commemorative patch, and a pre-printed personalized schedule.
Pre-registration will close December 12, 2011.
Walk-in registration, the day of the event, is $40.00. Walk-ins will receive course assignments based on availability of space and
instructors. Lunch and the commemorative patch will be available based on the number on hand. Due to time constraints, walk-in
registrants may be unable to complete registration in time to attend a course scheduled for the first period. In other words, we
strongly encourage you to pre-register to have the best opportunity to get into the classes you wish. Walk-in registration will take
place in the Fincher Building located in the Cox School of Business. Please refer to the Location, Facilities and Parking section on
page 4.
Class sizes are limited so please pre-register early to ensure your spot in the courses you wish to take. Although we will do our best
to accommodate all registrations, due to instructor availability, class limitations and circumstances beyond our control we may find
it necessary to reschedule or cancel a class.
Registration Fee
The pre-registration fee is $25.00 and the walk-in registration fee is $40.00 regardless of the number of classes taken. Instructors are
entitled to a discounted fee. This per person fee includes attendance to six courses, lunch, commemorative patch, certificate of
attendance, course handouts and covers liability insurance recovery and administrative costs. Please pre-register and save $15.00.
Basic Schedule
The University of scouting will run from 7:00 am until 4:30pm. Walk-in registration will begin at 7:00am and schedule updates will be
posted. Each participant will receive a printed personalized schedule of classes the day of the event. Classes are 60 minutes in
duration with 10 minutes between classes. Lunch is 30 minutes.
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Location, Facilities and Parking
The Circle Ten Council University of Scouting will be held at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Specifically, our classes
will be located in the Cox School of Business and the Lyle School of Engineering as denoted in the map below. Detailed maps, driving
directions and diagrams of the campus may be found on the SMU website at the following address: http://www.smu.edu/maps.
Registration Opening
& Check-In Ceremony
Lyle School of Engineering
Caruth
Junkins
Embrey
Cox School of Business
Maguire
Fincher
Crow
Parking Locations
Moody
Binkley
>>> Please do not park <<<
>>> in any other area <<<
With over 180 classes to schedule we will be using most of the available classrooms in all six buildings. Each classroom is easily
accessible to another within the 10 minutes allotted between classes but do be prepared to travel between buildings as your day
progresses. Directions and schedules will be posted throughout the immediate outdoor campus area as well as within buildings.
Please send email to facilities@c10univ.org if you have any medical or accessibility requirements. We have done our best to
minimize travel times but do understand part of the “fellowship” of the University of Scouting is meeting others during classroom
changes!
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Emergency Procedures
In the case of a life threatening or severe emergency please dial 911. Although we never anticipate any issues please be prepared. A
first aid kit for minor scrapes, cuts, etc. is available in the Ernst and Young Gallery (“Check-In and Registration Hall”) located on the
second floor of the Fincher Building in the Cox School of Business.
Check-in, Materials Pickup and Walk-in Registration Location
All participants and staff will need to check in at the Ernst and Young Gallery “Check-In and Registration Hall” on the second floor,
room 220, of the Fincher Building. Participants will pick up a materials packet if pre-registered and to register if a walk-in. You may
not attend a class without registering. The Registration Hall will have staff on hand throughout the day to assist you with any
questions. Einstein Bagels has a small shop one floor below the Registration Hall where you may purchase coffee, bagels and other
items for a quick morning snack.
Included in your materials packet will be a pre-printed class schedule (for those who pre-registered), evaluation forms, maps, and
handouts. Please keep all of your materials with you throughout the day.
Lunch
Boxed lunches will be prepared again this year by Jason’s Deli and are included in your fee. Upon check-in you will receive a packet
which contains your lunch ticket and pick-up directions and location(s). Please turn in your lunch ticket at one of the pick-up
locations to receive your boxed lunch. Walk-in registrants will receive a lunch ticket depending on availability. Although Jason’s Deli
typically provides a variety of sandwiches please consider bringing your own lunch should you have any special dietary needs.
Unfortunately, partial refunds are not available should you bring your meal.
Course Evaluations
Please turn in all course and University of Scouting evaluations at the Registration Hall where you checked in. The 2012 University of
Scouting commemorative patch and your “Certificate of Completion” will be handed out to those who turn in their course
evaluations. We strive for excellence and your constructive feedback will ensure we do better next year!
University Midway
Circle Ten Council recognizes there are a number of companies in North Texas who work hand-in-hand with the Boy Scouts of
America. We have invited a number of these companies to attend and will provide an opportunity for you to visit with them, learn
about their mission and, in the case of retailers, have an opportunity to purchase their products. Community-based and service
organizations will be on hand so you may learn how you or your scouts may partner with them to serve the needs of the
communities in North Texas.
Visit these various profit, not-for-profit, service, and community-based organizations in two locations: The Mary Alice and Mark
nd
Sheppard Jr. Atrium located on the 2 floor of the Caruth Building in the Bobby Lyle School of Engineering and also in the The
st
Atrium location on the 1 floor of the Cox School of Business located near Einstein’s Bagels.
Be sure to visit both locations including the BSA Scout Store which will have several products available for purchase and the latest
and greatest in BSA official gear, uniforms, gifts and other merchandise. It would be great if we could buy them completely out of all
their merchandise!
What to Wear
Adult scout leaders should wear the field (Class “A”) uniform of their respective program. Adults who are not uniformed leaders
should wear business casual attire. January is a dynamic weather month in Texas. Please be prepared for inclement weather.
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Participant Responsibilities
Thank you for your dedication to effective Scouting. Your participation in this training event illustrates that you care about the
quality of the Scouting program that you are able to deliver for the youth whom you serve. The ability of Scouting to make a
difference for our youth depends on volunteers like you who participate in training programs to seek broader knowledge and
continual improvement. This event provides the broadest variety of Scouting course offerings under one roof available for Scouters
in our area.
Please enjoy your visit with us today. Absorb all that you can, and then relay what you have learned back to your units, districts, and
councils. This is your primary responsibility as a University of Scouting participant.
But please don’t stop there. Scouting needs you to help our program be even more effective next year. There are three key ways
that YOU can help. As a University of Scouting participant, we have the following requests to ask of you.
Request One: Feedback is a gift
Your feedback for each class taken and for the university as a whole helps to guide the staff to further improve the program for next
year. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated. Tell us what you liked and what you didn’t. The gift of your feedback enables us
to ensure that we continue to meet your needs as a Scouting leader.
Request Two: Get the word out
Did you know that it takes almost the same time for the staff to prepare this event whether we draw 100 or 1000 participants? Or
that it takes our instructors the same time to prepare whether 1 or 125 participants register for the class? Therefore, the
effectiveness of this event to have a positive impact on Scouting is directly proportional to the number of seats filled in the
classrooms. YOU are our best channel for promotion. We anticipate that your experience with us today will be positive and
rewarding. Please share that with your Scouting colleagues and encourage them to come with you next year.
Request Three: Share what you know
What’s the difference between a faculty or staff member and a class participant? NOTHING! We are all Scouting volunteers. All
staff members have “real” Scouting jobs just like you. Okay, maybe there IS one difference – the faculty or staff member stepped up
to share their Scouting experiences or other talents to help the rest of us be more successful. YOU could be a part of this team.
There are always positions open for instructors, registration, facilities, food service, midway, communications, administration, and
on and on. Want to be part of this highly motivated, highly effective team? Contact the Chancellor for more information on
potential opportunities. We’re sure we can find a good fit for you on our staff. Or maybe you have a great idea for a course you’d
love to develop and present. Whatever your talent is we can probably put it to good use here at the University. Our program and
participants will benefit, but so will your leadership and communication skills.
Planning for the 2013 University of Scouting has already started. Contact the University of Scouting Chancellor at
chancellor@c10univ.org to become involved in this adventure.
Code of Conduct
All participants, staff and guests are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath
and Law. Tobacco, alcohol and use of illegal drugs are strictly forbidden. Although SMU will not be in full session please understand
SMU faculty and students will still be in the area and that we are guests and would like to be welcomed back next year. Scouts (and
scouters) always leave their environment better than they found it and we encourage everyone to clean up after themselves and
others.
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
A Scout is: TRUSTWORTHY – LOYAL – HELPFUL – FRIENDLY – COURTEOUS - KIND - OBEDIENT - CHEERFUL - THRIFTY – BRAVE – CLEAN - REVERENT
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Can I Earn a Degree?
Those enrolled in the College of Commissioner Service work toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree as this is an accredited
curriculum. For College of Commissioner Science “Pre-requisite” and “Requirements” information please download the forms DCS
Award Requirements and DCS Knot Tracking Worksheet as shown below. Please complete and bring with you to the college to
present for the degree plan you are working on.
http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Award_Knot_Requirements_June_2008.doc
http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Knot_Tracking_Worksheet.xls
For all other Colleges, there exists neither a Boy Scouts of America National Council curriculum nor standard which supports an
“official” degree in the other Colleges. A degree awarded based solely on attendance was available in the past but this has been
discontinued. It is possible that consideration will be made to offer a Circle Ten Council “Degree” but much work will be need to put
in place to develop a curriculum in each College to define core courses, electives and requirements in each degree program and to
maintain strict attendance and completion records. If the Boy Scouts of America National Council institutes a University of Scouting
degree program we will adhere to their guidelines.
How to Use the Course Catalog
The purpose of this Course Catalog is to help students to plan their day and is organized to include a schedule and course listing for
each College. The course listing provides the course number, name, description and length of each course if longer than one hour.
The schedule matrix indicates what courses are offered at what time of day. In some instances courses are offered multiple times
per day. Use the schedule matrices to mark which classes you are interested in in each College and then select the one you are most
interested in for each class period. Finally, use the personal schedule below which you may fill in and use as a guide when you
register online.
Adult unit leaders and Commissioners should start their course review in their specific colleges, but don’t stop there – be sure to
review ALL available courses in all colleges. Please note the College of Commissioner Science follows a BSA National Curriculum and
has specific prerequisites and leader registration requirements. Again, be sure to check out the College of General Studies for a wide
variety of interesting courses that apply to all programs.
Class Identification
Each class is designated by a PROGRAM , a COURSE NUMBER and a .SESSION. For example, CUB058.1 is a Cub Scout class, course
number 058 and is the first session of that course during the day.
Please note there is a difference between a class that have multiple sessions and a class that may last multiple hours. BOY039.1 is a
single six hour class in the same classroom with the same instructor. However, CUB025.1, CUB025.2 are two different one hour
classes and could be at different locations or even the same time with different instructors.
Classes in the College of Commissioner Science follow a BSA mandated naming convention and therefore have a slightly different
format where the first letter designates a class supporting a (B)achelor, (M)aster or (D)octorate degree program or a (A)ll degree
programs.
Course Schedule Fields
Each block on the course schedule has the class identifier and a short title. If there are continuation markers as denoted by the “>”
character to the next block then that means the classroom activities continue to the next period.
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Your Personal Schedule
Please use the table below to denote which classes you wish to register for. You may then use this to assist you as you register
online. Be sure to review classes in ALL COLLEGES! We have moved several classes from different programs into the College of
General Studies in addition to adding new classes in each College.
Activity Start End
Check In 7:00 am 7:50 am
st nd
Opening Ceremony 8:00 am 8:20 am 1 Choice 2 Choice
Period 1 8:30 am 9:30 am
Period 2 9:40 am 10:40 am
Period 3 10:50 am 11:50 am
Lunch 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
Period 4 12:40 pm 1:40 pm
Period 5 1:50 pm 2:50 pm
Period 6 3:00 pm 4:00 pm
Turn in Evaluations 4:00 pm 4:30 pm
Notes:
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College of Cub Scouting Schedule
Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End
8:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 10:40 AM 10:50 AM 11:50 AM 12:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
CUB014.1 CUB014.2 CUB024.1 CUB027.1 CUB012.1 CUB035.1
Blue and Gold
Tips for a Great Pack Tips for a Great Pack Crafts for WEBELOS Den Discipline Leatherworking
Ceremonies
CUB015.1 CUB015.2 CUB022.1 CUB017.1 CUB018.1 CUB018.2
Campfire Program Campfire Program Crafts You Can Eat Ceremonies Cub Scout Chemistry Cub Scout Chemistry
CUB020.1 CUB013.1 CUB028.1 CUB016.2 CUB039.1 CUB010.1
Computerize Your Utilizing Boy Let's Race! Derbies Planning Great Academic and
Outings and Hikes
Pack Leadership and Regattas Campouts Sports Program
CUB038.1 CUB016.1 CUB040.1 CUB047.1 CUB050.1 CUB043.1
Making the Most
Planning Great Role of the Pack Recruitment and
Out of Your Meeting Great Songs Pizzazz
Campouts Trainer L Join Scouting Night
Time
U
CUB058.1 CUB059.1 CUB055.1 CUB058.2 CUB059.2 CUB042.1
Planning FUN & Planning FUN & Making the Most Planning FUN & Planning FUN &
N Getting Parents
Effective Pack Effective Pack Out of Your Den Effective Pack Effective Pack
Involved
Meetings - I Meetings - II Chief Meetings - I Meetings - II
C
CUB056.1 CUB023.1 OPEN.1 OPEN.1 CUB030.1 CUB033.1
H
Keep Chaos from
Controlling Your Crafts for Cub Scouts - - Fundraising Duty to God
Den
CUB052.1 CUB057.1 CUB053.1 CUB049.1 CUB031.1 CUB034.1
WEBELOS
Pacing/Transition to Scout Parents Whittlin' Chip "Special" Awards Games Knots
Boy Scouts
CUB044.1 CUB044.2 Open.1 Open.1 Open.1 Open.1
Polymer Clay Polymer Clay - - - -
OPEN.1 CUB021.1 CUB021.2 CUB021.3 CUB021.4 CUB021.5
- Outdoor Cooking Outdoor Cooking Outdoor Cooking Outdoor Cooking Outdoor Cooking
Be sure to review the course
offerings in other colleges!
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College of Cub Scouts Courses
CUB010 Academic and Sports Program : Enhance your Cub program with fun physical and mental challenges. Boys like displaying
these awards on their belts and red vests.
CUB012 Blue and Gold Ceremonies : How to have the best Cub Scout birthday ever with themes, decorations, ceremonies and
more! This class covers planning, organizing and presentation.
CUB013 Utilizing Boy Leadership : When you delegate leadership you build responsibility. There will be tips for utilizing Den
Chiefs and Denners in your meetings that will make your job easier.
CUB014 Tips for a Great Pack : Come learn from someone who has "been there, done that" in what to do (and what not to do) to
create a great Pack. You want a Pack that can encourage boys to wear their uniforms properly, ensure parent
participation, have a near 100% Join Scouting Night signup ratio and develop and retain trained leaders? This discussion
class is for you!
CUB015 Campfire Program : Planning the campfire agenda; incorporating the 4 S’s for a successful campfire – Songs, Stunts,
Stories, and Showmanship; and campfire safety.
CUB016 Planning Great Campouts : Feel overwhelmed about planning a campout for a whole pack? We will make it easy and
break it down into steps for you to follow. Your campout may just be your den’s or pack’s favorite.
CUB017 Ceremonies : Great ceremonies that are motivational and dramatic. Keeping your ceremonies jazzed adds to the
excitement and fun for everyone!
CUB018 Cub Scout Chemistry : Don’t be afraid of flunking this chem class! This is fun science at its best and easiest.
CUB020 Computerize Your Pack : Bring your pack up to Circle Ten Council’s standards of on-line advancement.
CUB021 Outdoor Cooking : Who says Cubs can’t cook outdoors? You don’t have to eat just hot dogs! This is a hands-on outdoor
class. See it, do it, eat it, and take the ideas back to your den.
CUB022 Crafts You Can Eat : Make a craft, have fun, and eat it? You know boys will love what you learn in this class!
CUB023 Crafts for Cub Scouts : Fun and easy crafts that are specially tailored to these younger Cub Scouts.
CUB024 Crafts for WEBELOS : Intriguing crafts that help Webelos earn their activity badges.
CUB027 Den Discipline : Are your Scouts acting like a bunch of wild animals? Learn how to tame their wild side. Class taught by a
non-Scouting guest speaker who has many years of experience using and teaching the “Love and Logic” philosophy.
CUB028 Let's Race! Derbies and Regattas : Plan ‘em, build ‘em, run ‘em, score ‘em and make ‘em a super addition to your Cub
Scout program.
CUB030 Fundraising : This class will teach you how to get that money you need to run your great Scouting program. What you
are going to do with all that dough is up to you!
CUB031 Games : Indoor, outdoor, fast, slow, physical and mental. Let the games begin!
CUB033 Duty to God : Plan a worship service, learn about religious emblems, and practice “A Scout is Reverent.”
CUB034 Knots : Don’t know a sheepshank from a granny knot? Come and see how easy it is to learn (and teach) knots that Cubs
can use.
CUB035 Leatherworking : Learn the basics of stamping and tooling with simple projects just for Cub Scouts.
CUB038 Making the Most Out of Your Meeting Time : Incorporate special awards, belt loops and more into meetings you are
doing anyway. How to work with different rank boys and help each of them earn requirements at the same time.
CUB039 Outings and Hikes : Where to go, what to do, and how to do it. Boys like to get outside. Take them!
CUB040 Role of the Pack Trainer : Learn the duties and responsibilities required of the person in this position and how he or she
can help the pack grow!
CUB042 Getting Parents Involved : How to recruit, train and retain adults in your unit.
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CUB043 Pizzazz : Cheers, skits, time fillers, jokes and sparklers. Keep your meetings alive and your boys in stitches.
CUB044 Polymer Clay : It’s the hottest arts and crafts medium to hit the market in years. Colorful, immediate, and extremely
versatile, polymer clay just may well be the most exciting material you'll ever lay your hands on! Join us, and see for
yourself!
CUB047 Recruitment and Join Scouting Night : Successful packs make recruiting new Cubs a year-round process. Learn how to
recruit all year long and to make the most out of your recruiting events.
CUB049 "Special" Awards : There are many awards available to Cub Scouts that are beyond the handbook – Texas badge,
recruiter strip, helmet safety badge, Greater Dallas area historical patch, interpreter strips, and much, much more!
CUB050 Great Songs : Do you believe that boys love to sing? They just need the right atmosphere, fun songs, and a great leader.
You can provide this (even if you can’t carry a tune in a bucket!).
CUB052 WEBELOS Pacing/Transition to Boy Scouts : Design a balanced, goal-oriented schedule to earn the Webelos badge,
Arrow of Light award, and crossover to Boy Scouts.
CUB053 Whittlin' Chip : Be Whittlin’ Chip trained so you can teach Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts how to use and care for their
pocket knives. You will need to bring your own pocket knife to this course.
CUB055 Making the Most Out of Your Den Chief : When you delegate leadership you build responsibility. There will be tips for
utilizing Den Chiefs and Denners in your meetings that will make your job easier.
CUB056 Keep Chaos from Controlling Your Den : Do you need some helpful strategies for dealing with a group of boys? This will
be a fast moving, funny and - most of all - useful session on ways to solve behavioral problems in den meetings.
CUB057 Scout Parents : Does your pack need more parental involvement? Are your existing leaders overworked? Do your “new”
parents seem reluctant to volunteer? The “Scout Parents” program is for you! We will show you how to get your parents
involved in the Scouting program. When parents understand Scouting, have duties that fit their talents and know what is
happening in the unit everyone benefits!
CUB058 Planning FUN & Effective Pack Meetings - I : Every pack has a different personality and style. In this half of Planning Fun
and Effective Pack meetings we will talk about the basics of developing your Pack’s personality. Pack meeting planning
will be covered, along with some of the variants you may want to include in your meetings. We will also be covering
ideas on how to get other adults and the cubs involved in planning and executing the meeting.
CUB059 Planning FUN & Effective Pack Meetings - II : Every pack has a different personality and style. In this half of Planning Fun
and Effective Pack meetings we will talk about the basics of developing your Pack’s personality. Pack meeting planning
will be covered, along with some of the variants you may want to include in your meetings. We will also be covering
ideas on how to get other adults and the cubs involved in planning and executing the meeting.
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College of Boy Scouting and Varsity Schedule
Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End
8:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 10:40 AM 10:50 AM 11:50 AM 12:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
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Strictly For Strictly For Strictly For Strictly For Strictly For Strictly For
> > > > > >
Scoutmasters Scoutmasters Scoutmasters Scoutmasters Scoutmasters Scoutmasters
BOY010.1 BOY020.1 BOY024.1 BOY016.1 BOY019.1 BOY049.1
Developing an
WEBLOS-to-Scout The New Scout Lashings and Camp Planning the Troop Scoutings Most
Effective Troop
Transition Patrol Gadgets Program Powerful Minute
Committee
BOY032.1 BOY030.1 BOY018.1 BOY040.1 BOY046.1 BOY022.1
Troop Medical The Advancement Meaningful
Using Automated Training Youth Boy Scout
Emergency Program and On- Scoutmaster
Troop Records Leaders Roundtable
Preparedness line Advancement Conferences
BOY017.1 BOY035.1 BOY033.1 BOY059.1 BOY063.1 BOY060.1
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Advising Eagle Scout Senior Patrol Leader Shooting Sports
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Beginning Map and National High Philmont - Both
- Cooking from A to Z Dutch Oven Cooking
Compass Adventure Bases Sides of the Road
VAR001.1 VAR002.1 VAR003.1 VAR004.1 VAR005.1 VAR006.1
Teaching the Team Varsity Team Training Team Features Volumes 1 Team Annual
5 Fields of Emphasis
Method Organization Leaders through 3 Planning
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Letters and Denali Varsity Huddle at
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Awards Roundtable
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offerings in other colleges!
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BOY010 WEBLOS-to-Scout Transition : This session will help Scouters know what is involved with graduating WEBLOS into the
Boy Scout program. Whether you are a Cub Scout, Boy Scout leader or a member of a committee, you need to know
your role in this time in a boy’s life.
BOY012 C.O.P.E. : Many scouters don't think of C.O.P.E. when they teach troop leadership training to the youth leadership yet it
is a natural fit. C.O.P.E. is a great way to get troop committee members and ASMs working as a team.
BOY016 Developing an Effective Troop Committee : Make your committee vital.
BOY017 Boy Led Troops : Patrol method, patrol leaders’ council, Troop leadership Training with special emphasis on how to
conduct this training in your troop.
BOY018 The Advancement Program and On-line Advancement : This is a key method to the scouting program. Is it working for
your unit? How do you keep the records and report advancement to the council?
BOY019 Planning the Troop Program : Discuss the elements for planning the Troop's annual program. The session will encourage
the timely evaluation of all activities using the weekly and monthly Patrol Leader's Council meetings.
BOY020 The New Scout Patrol : Everyone does it differently. Come and share your ideas and pick up some new ones.
BOY022 Boy Scout Roundtable : Why attend and what to expect.
BOY023 Basic Knots and Splicing : Learn how to tie basic knots, whip and fuse rope ends and make splices.
BOY024 Lashings and Camp Gadgets : learn the basic lashings and what you can teach Scouts to do with them.
BOY025 Cooking from A to Z : Learn about menus, stoves, utensil-less cooking, trail cooking, Dutch ovens and clean up.
BOY026 Teaching First Aid : Spice up your first aid training by using realistic scenarios.
BOY027 Backpacking : Techniques, gear, places and everything that makes backpacking so great!
BOY028 Beginning Map and Compass : Learn to orient a map with a compass and prepare a compass course. Bring your own
compass.
BOY030 Troop Medical Emergency Preparedness : We pray it never happens but you have to be prepared for when it does.
Here’s how.
BOY031 Camping within 2 hours of the Dallas Area : Is your troop tired of driving for hours to camp once a month? Come and
share your ideas about places that can be easily reached in two hours.
BOY032 Using Automated Troop Records : Software tailored for Scouting at the unit and district level. Learn how to maintain
accurate records for your unit and your district.
BOY033 Advising Eagle Scout Candidates : Help your Life Scouts with their project selection, their Eagle application and
preparation for their Board of Review.
BOY035 Challenging and Retaining Older Scouts : How do you make Scouting attractive for that older scout who is stressed for
time?
BOY036 Survival BSA Style : Learn mental preparedness, first aid, shelter, fire, water, food, signaling recognition and what should
go in a survival kit. (2 hours)
BOY037 Wilderness First Aid : An introduction to the mindset of victim rescue and patient treatment in a remote location.
Specifics on legal obligations, lightning strikes, near drowning, CPR, hypothermia and animal attacks.
BOY039 Strictly For Scoutmasters : An all-day course for Scoutmasters, ASMs and those soon to be in this role. This is very similar
to the course taught at the Philmont Training Center. (6 hours)
BOY040 Training Youth Leaders : Learn what training is available to your Scouts that will help develop their leadership so they
can better lead their Troop.
BOY045 Get on the Cutting E.D.G.E. : For those who have completed Wood Badge prior to 2006. Keep up with the leadership
skills your youth leaders are learning at NYLT with the Leading E.D.G.E. /Teaching E.D.G.E.
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BOY046 Meaningful Scoutmaster Conferences : These can be intimidating for Scoutmasters as well as Scouts. What to ask, what
to say, what to do, how to get the most out of this conversation. Great for Assistant Scoutmasters, or anyone else who
works with Scouts.
BOY049 Scoutings Most Powerful Minute : This class is for everyone who wants to understand the power of the Scoutmaster
minute. Learn how to make this minute work for you and your troop.
BOY053 Dutch Oven Cooking : Dutch oven cooking is fun and simple. Learn how to do more of it.
BOY054 National High Adventure Bases : Explore the resources of how to plan an expedition to Northern Tier and Sea Base.
BOY057 Being Prepared for Catastrophy : What do you do when the unthinkable happens during a Scouting outing? Find out
what to do.
BOY058 Philmont - Both Sides of the Road : Information on the Philmont Training Center and the camping activities for crews
and individuals.
BOY059 Senior Patrol Leader Training : Introduce Senior Patrol Leaders to the "Nuts and Bolts" of troop operations in their units.
The primary responsibility of the Scoutmaster is to train the Senior Patrol Leader.
BOY060 Shooting Sports Program : Shooting sports programs are popular activities for Scouts of all ages, and the Boy Scouts of
America adheres to its long-standing policy of teaching its youth and adult members safe, responsible, and intelligent
ways to handle, care for, and use firearms, rifles, and BB guns in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs.
BOY061 Skill Games Use to Teach Scouting Skills : If Scouting is a game with a purpose, why aren't we having fun at our troop
meetings or training sessions? This class will explore ways to make Scouting more fun and interesting for the boys (and
adults) while teaching Scouting skills. Inter-patrol activities, contests, competitions, games, and Troop outings will be
discussed and demonstrated.
BOY062 Water Filters & Purifiers : This session clears up misunderstandings of water filters and purifiers. We show examples of
water filters, how they work and try to clear up any misconceptions of each method and what they really do. This class
includes a handout with pump help, hint list and includes information on different types of filters and purifiers on the
market.
BOY063 Winter Camping : Learn to prepare for and enjoy the winter camping experience. Topics will include clothing, safety,
sleeping systems, and improvised shelters.
VAR001 Teaching the Team Method : Using Team leadership to have a boy run program. Practice "arm chair" Scouting and how
to get to that point. Practice not doing anything that a boy could do for himself after giving him a great example to
follow.
VAR002 Varsity Team Organization : Discuss the Team organization and how the team functions to be effective.
VAR003 Training Team Leaders : Helping Teams be effective through training Captain, co-Captains, Squad leaders and Program
Managers on what their position responsibilities are.
VAR004 Features Volumes 1 through 3 : Discuss the three volume program features and the ideas for High Adventures.
VAR005 5 Fields of Emphasis : Discuss the 5 fields of Emphasis and how to help boys run these parts of the Varsity program to
have an effective Team.
VAR006 Team Annual Planning : How to create an Annual Team Plan through using programs features. How to plan for success
through planning. Implementing weekly meeting themes through using the annual plan.
VAR007 Letters and Denali Awards : Discuss how using the Varsity program should lead to boys earning their Varsity Letter and
Denaly Award. Discuss how these awards are part of the program and their requirements and how they compliment the
trail to Eagle Scout. Discuss the requirements of these awards.
VAR008 Varsity Huddle at Roundtable : How to utilize Varsity Huddle to help train Varsity Coaches/Teams. How to train the
Varsity Huddle Commissioner.
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8:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 10:40 AM 10:50 AM 11:50 AM 12:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
VEN701.1 > VEN701.1 > VEN701.1 > > VEN701.1 > VEN701.1 > VEN701.1
Venturing Leaders Venturing Leaders Venturing Leaders Venturing Leaders Venturing Leaders Venturing Leaders
Specific Training > Specific Training > Specific Training > > Specific Training > Specific Training > Specific Training
(VLST) (VLST) (VLST) (VLST) (VLST) (VLST)
VEN702.1 VEN703.1 VEN704.1 VEN709.1 > VEN709.1 > VEN709.1
Outdoor Leadership Outdoor Leadership Outdoor Leadership
When Eve Hits the American Heritage
Overview of ILSC for Crews and > for Crews and > for Crews and
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Troops Troops Troops
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Venturing for Successful New Principles of Servant
What is Issues Facing Coed Starting New
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Powderhorn? Crews Venturing Crews
relations Seminar Crews
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Land Navigation for Facebook and Facebook and Caving for Crews
> The Ranger Award > The Ranger Award
Venturers Scouting Scouting and Troops
Be sure to review the course
offerings in other colleges!
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VEN701 Venturing Leaders Specific Training (VLST) : Required leader specific training for all contact adults in Venturing. (6 hours)
VEN702 When Eve Hits the Trail : Thoughts and advice for all women contemplating Philmont treks or any high adventure trek.
NOTE: Class is restricted to female participants only.
VEN703 Overview of ILSC : Overview of the new training course, "Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews", for Venturing
youth.
VEN704 American Heritage Girls and the BSA : The Boy Scouts of America and the American Heritage Girls have signed a
Memorandum of Mutual Support, and many BSA councils are now working with local AHG communities and areas to
conduct joint activities, training, recruiting, and more. AHG is for girls 5-18. Overview of the AHG program and its
partnership with BSA and Venturing.
VEN705 Sea Scout Adult Basic Training : Required leader specific training for all contact adults in Sea Scouts. (3 hours)
VEN706 SCUBA for your Crew and Troop : Overview of the SCUBA program, equipment and where to go from the experts.
VEN707 Canoes and Kayaks for Venturers : Everything about canoes and kayaks from the experts.
VEN708 Venturing Shooting Sports : Overview of the unique shooting sports opportunities for Venturing.
VEN709 Outdoor Leadership for Crews and Troops : Information from the AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership by Alex Kosseff.
Includes trip planning, group dynamics, decision making, leading youth, risk management and addresses issues
important to trek leaders in any high adventure trek. (3 hours)
VEN710 What is Powderhorn? : Overview of Powderhorn and its goals and objectives.
VEN711 Issues Facing Coed Crews : Co-ed crews are unique to Scouting. We will identify and discuss any potential issues.
VEN712 Venturing for Troops - Crew Troop Relations : How Venturing can supplement and compliment your Troop. After all, the
goal is to keep youth engaged in Scouting longer.
VEN713 Starting New Venturing Crews : Everything you need to know to get your crew going.
VEN714 Successful New Venturing Officers Seminar : You have a new crew and new crew officers, let’s get them trained. Case
study of a local crew’s successful officer training program.
VEN715 Principles of Servant Leadership for Crews : Discussion of principles of servant leadership in a Crew using the Greenleaf
principles.
VEN716 Land Navigation for Venturers : Overview of GPS and how it works.
VEN717 Facebook and Scouting : Bring your laptop and be ready to build your Troop/Crew Facebook page. Discussion of the BSA
rules applicable to Facebook. (2 hours)
VEN718 Caving for Crews and Troops : What you need to know as an advisor for taking your Crew/Troop on a caving expedition
in Texas.
VEN719 The Ranger Award : Discussion of the Ranger Award which is the pivotal outdoor skills training award that defines
Venturing. Includes discussion of the core requirements and electives. (2 hours)
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> > > > > >
Training Training Training Training Training Training
BCS002.1 > BCS002.1 > BCS002.1 MCS403.1 DCS620.1 DCS608.1
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Cub Scout Cub Scout Cub Scout Orienting and Advanced
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Training Training Training Commissioners Lifesaving
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Boy Boy Boy The Fine Art of
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Unit Assessment The Spectrum of Unit Charter
Unit Visitation/UVTS Commissioner Style Duties Regarding
Tools Autism Renewal
Youth Protection
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Program Forum Volunteer Commissioners Leader's Top 10 List Transition
Leadership
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Commitment Spouse and Family Lifesaving I Commissioner
Project Topic Project Topic
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Selecting a Selecting a Preventing Effective Effective
Thesis/Research > Thesis/Research Commissioner Roundtables Part 1 Roundtables Part 2 Counseling Skills
Project Topic Project Topic Burnout of 2 of 2
Lunch and Learn will take place in Crow 175
Please review classes GEN101 and GEN102 in General Studies
curriculum. These 2 classes can be taken to earn credit toward your
Doctorate of Commissioner Science Degree. Don't forget to attend the
Commissioner "Lunch’n Learn" session also.
You will receive credit toward your degree for attending.
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ACS901 Lunch-n-Learn : This "Working Lunch" will cover current topical issues at both national and council levels. It will count as
one (1) course credit toward the degree plan you are currently working towards.
BCS001 Commissioner Basic Training : Required for all Unit Commissioners. Prerequisite to all courses. (6 hours)
BCS002 Cub Scout Roundtable Basic Training : Required for all Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioners. (3 hours)
BCS003 Boy Scout/Venturing Roundtable Basic Training : Required for all Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioners. (3 hours)
BCS100 New District/Asst. District Commissioner Training : For all new District Commissioners. (2 hours)
BCS102 Unit Charter Renewal : Review a proven plan for reregisterting Scouting Units on time with minimal loss in membership
and leaders. Learn the role of the commissioner to facilitate and achieve on time charter renewal.
BCS104 Unit Visitation/UVTS : Provides participants with insights on effective unit visits, what to look for, and how to be a
help—not a hindrance. This class will also include information for working with the Unit Visit Tracking System.
BCS105 Practical Solutions to Common Unit Needs : Helps commissioners understand how to respond to unit needs.
Participants become familiar with Unit Commissioner Worksheets and Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, and
Crews.
BCS107 Commissioner Duties Regarding Youth Protection : This class will train commissioners how to help units and their
chartered organization use proper leader-selection procedures. Also learn how to coach unit people if child abuse
occurs. Promote use of videos, parent/youth inserts.
BCS108 Effective Roundtables Part 1 of 2 : Designed for roundtable commissioners and roundtable staff members. Covers basic
roundtable ingredients, planning cycle and resource materials.
BCS109 Effective Roundtables Part 2 of 2 : Designed for roundtable commissioners and roundtable staff members. Covers basic
roundtable ingredients, planning cycle and resource materials.
BCS110 Commissioner Style : Presents important qualities of commissioner diplomacy, a concept of "exceptional service,"
thoughts about "roots and wings,” service recovery, and explains how to remove a volunteer.
BCS112 What Would You Do? : A group participation/discussion session on 10 fascinating situations that commissioners might
encounter.
BCS116 Unit Assessment Tools : How to conduct an action planning meeting using the unit self-assessment tools and the
guidelines for the action planning process. Will also cover using the Unit Visit Tracking System (UVTS).
BCS118 The Fine Art of Commissioners & Cub Packs : Cub Packs are ever changing with leadership. This session will teach
commissioners how to coach and mentor cub packs, helping them to have a strong and active program.
BCS119 The Spectrum of Autism : This course focuses on one of many learning disorders. You will want to emphasize and
discuss the importance of helping units to deal with youth with disabilities. Also discuss how a commissioner can assist
in helping their units work with youth and famiies with disabilities.
BCS128 Venturing Monthly Program Forum : Goal of a Venturing Forum is to motivate adult leaders and youth officers and to
help ensure the success of the crews in your district and council.
MCS201 New Unit-Unit Commisioners : Units are are considered "new" for their first 36 months of tenure. This session gives the
New Unit-Unit Commissioner the tools for success for their assigned unit. The session will also be useful for district &
assistant district commissioners. (2 hours)
MCS301 No-Lapse/No-Drop Commitment : The group will explore why units lapse or drop and how to prevent it, how to develop
a no-lapse/no-drop plan for a district, and why this is so important.
MCS303 Commissioner Lifesaving I : This session sets the stage for saving a unit and reviews the basic unit lifesaving steps.
MCS306 Counseling Skills : This session presents counseling as an effective method for commissioners to help units succeed. It
covers many elements of good counseling.
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MCS307 Webelos-to-Scout Transition : Covers important ways commissioners can help boys make the transition from a Cub
Scout pack to a Boy Scout troop.
MCS308 Venturing and the Commissioner : This session stresses the importance of a commissioner's commitment to Venturing
and suggests basic elements of a plan for a commissioner to help every crew succeed.
MCS402 Recruiting New Commissioners : This bread-and-butter session for all administrative commissioners covers the steps of
recruiting commissioners, group recruiting techniques, and sources of prospects.
MCS403 Orienting and Training Commissioners : A session for all administrative commissioners: Covers all aspects of
commissioner trainings, including new commissioner basic training, Arrowhead Honor, the Commissioner’s Key, and
continuing education. A variety of classroom techniques are also reviewed.
MCS404 Advanced Roundtable Leadership : An advanced seminar for roundtable commissioners (not staff) and other
administrative commissioners. Includes roundtable staff recruitment, roundtable evaluation, and roundtable finance.
Also, reviews several important fine points for roundtable success, including how to support your staff.
MCS407 How to Remove a Volunteer : An open discussion of a topic only recently put in print. The session provides a variety of
practical guidelines on this sensitive topic.
MCS408 The Commissioner Leader's Top 10 List : Today everyone has their top 10 list. This group will explore a top 10 list to
guarantee good commissioner service.
MCS501 Scouting in the LDS Church : This course includes Varsity and Venturing scouting in the LDS church and is open to all
commissioners to learn about the LDS structure within the BSA program and suggestions on how to serve these units.
MCS503 Jalando Parejo and the Commissioner : This session will discuss the Circle Ten Jalando Parejo program and how
commissioners can be a resource for these units.
DCS601 Selecting a Thesis/Research Project Topic : This session introduces the participants to the thesis project, discusses what
constitutes a good thesis or research topic, and helps them select their general thesis topic. (2 hours)
DCS608 Advanced Commissioner Lifesaving : Administrative commissioners are taught to give leadership to a commissioner
lifesaving concept. It also guides selected districts in setting up the lifesaving team approach.
DCS610 Preventing Commissioner Burnout : Covers types of burnout and how to prevent or correct it to maximize effective
commissioner tenure. Includes valuable tips on time management and refers to several aspects of
DCS611 Consider Your Spouse and Family : Suggests ways to enhance family relations and resolve family conflicts regarding
Scouting. Discusses how commissioners' spouses can receive recognition from Scouting.
DCS620 Assessing Council and District Health : Learn about the resources necessary to assess a council's or district's health
related to providing quality unit service. Learn how to use the tools available to commissioners in evaluating success-
including UVTS and JTE.
Please be sure to bring and complete the following documents found on the University of Scouting Website:
http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Award_Knot_Requirements_June_2008.doc
http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Knot_Tracking_Worksheet.xls
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Trainer's EDGE > Trainer's EDGE > Trainer's EDGE > > Trainer's EDGE > Trainer's EDGE > Trainer's EDGE
GEN002.1 > GEN002.1 GEN003.1 > > GEN003.1 > GEN003.1 > GEN003.1
Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced
District Committee District Committee
> Communications > > Communications > Communications > Communications
Training Training
Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop
GEN101.1 GEN102.1 GEN303.1 GEN104.1 GEN105.1 GEN106.1
Certifying Scouts for
Commissioner vs. Tracking Adult Unit Charter
State of the BSA State of the Council Alternative
Unit Training in the Unit Renewal Online
Requirements
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Leave No Trace Opportunities Start a Climbing Adult Recognition Public Relations for
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Guide to Safe Journey to
with ADHD/Special The Bechtel Summit Flag Etiquette S.T.E.M.
Scouting Excellence
Needs H
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Understanding the
Wood Badge for the Keeping Scouters in Religious Diversity Multicultural
Fundraising Dynamics of Latino
21st Century the BSA Program and Awards Markets
Communities
GEN301.1 GEN502.1 GEN403.1 GEN504.1 GEN505.1 GEN506.1
The Spectrum of Utilizing BSA's Philmont Training
Risk Management Leader Burnout Community Service
Autism Online Learning Center
GEN601.1 GEN602.1 GEN603.1 GEN604.1 OPEN.1 OPEN.1
Geocaching to Technology and Interfaith Services
Creative Skit Writing - -
Promote Scouting Scouting for Scout Units
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offerings in other colleges!
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GEN001 Trainer's EDGE : Develop and refine training skills and presentation techniques. Required of all Wood Badge presenters.
Visit the Trainer's EDGE website, www.c10edge.org, for more information and pre-course work requirements. (6 hrs)
GEN002 District Committee Training : Take the BSA course designed specifically for the District Committee member. Note, this
course is required to wear the District Committee position patch. (2 hrs)
GEN003 Advanced Communications Workshop : Focuses on the critical models to keep in mind when diagnosing what someone
wants, how they’re going about getting it, and what evidence they need to know they have it. It is invaluable for
engaging boys in scoutmaster conferences. It’s also quite useful in getting full understanding of ideas around the table in
Committee meetings. Involves actual practice in new techniques with other Scouters. (4 hrs)
GEN101 State of the BSA : Hear how our National BSA Office is improving the Scouting Program, what it is doing for you and,
what the future holds for Scouting in America.
GEN102 State of the Council : Hear how our local BSA Council, Circle Ten, is improving Scouting for you and our youth. Learn
about re-districting, capital improvements, or anything else you want to ask.
GEN103 Journey to Excellence : Learn how this award works. It is important for all units to have someone attend this course.
GEN104 Commissioner vs. Unit : From the unit's perspective, what is a "Commissioner" and what can he/she do to/for me?
Should I seek him/her out, or wait till they find me?
GEN105 Tracking Adult Training in the Unit : With the new requirements for all adults to be trained, learn how you can save your
unit a lot of time and headache during the rechartering process by tracking the training for your adults.
GEN106 Unit Charter Renewal Online : Learn the proper way to complete your annual unit charter paperwork and save yourself
a lot of headaches.
GEN201 Leave No Trace Camping : What should or shouldn't you do to have an environmentally successful campout?
GEN202 Opportunities Across Units : Learn how to get your Cub Scouts on a sailboat or use your First Class scouts as recruiting
tools.
GEN203 Start a Climbing Program : Learn what it takes to get these High Adventure activities going in your unit. Review the BSA
requirements for climbing and rappelling activities.
GEN204 Adult Recognition and Thank You's! : Don't forget to recognize your hardest workers - fellow Scouters. Learn how to
creatively "Thank" those who mean the most to you.
GEN205 Unit Photographer/Videographer : Learn how to document your unit's history in pictures and video.
GEN206 Public Relations for Your Unit : Get the word out - promote your unit and scouting and the same time. Learn how to get
events, photos and stories published.
GEN301 The Spectrum of Autism : Most Scouts will encounter boys with autism spectrum disorders in their units, at camp or at
district/council events. Learn how to recognize these boy's strengths and difficulties and adapt your methods to work
with them.
GEN302 Supporting Scouts with ADHD/Special Needs : Many Scouts demonstrate the hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or
inattention that are characteristic of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This training focuses on explaining these
characteristics, demonstrating the challenges and opportunities they provide for Scout leaders, helping them develop
strategies for supporting Scouts with ADD/ADHD, and enabling them to assist Scouts in getting the most out of the
Scouting program.
GEN303 Certifying Scouts for Alternative Requirements : This course will provide detailed information on how to certify Scouts
for Alternative rank advancement requirements and merit badges.
GEN304 The Bechtel Summit : Learn about the BSA's newest High Adventure Base and the new home of the National Jamboree.
GEN305 Flag Etiquette : Knowing the U.S. Flag Code will give you confidence when teaching scouts how to handle the flag at
meetings, Courts of Honor or any daily or special event.
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GEN306 S.T.E.M. : Understand BSA's new STEM program. What is it and why was it created? How can you use it to benefit your
unit?
GEN401 Wood Badge for the 21st Century : Find out who should attend, what are the qualifications to attend, what to expect
and what are the personal and Scouting benefits of attending.
GEN402 Keeping Scouters in the BSA Program : Your son is or will be out of Scouting and you think you have to leave also. Or you
know of someone great who thinks their time in the Scouting program ends with their son's involvement. We're here to
tell you that is not so!! Knowledgeable, experienced leaders can still be useful to Scouting, but just don't know how to do
it. This class will explore the many ways in which you can stay involved in the Scouting program. Discover how you can
keep and use those leaders who think they are done.
GEN403 Leader Burnout : How to avoid it in yourself and others.
GEN404 Religious Diversity and Awards : Promote/expose your scouts to other religions while encouraging them to earn their
own religious award.
GEN405 Multicultural Markets : A variety of materials and resources has been developed to help councils promote Scoutreach
and use the program to their fullest advantage.
GEN406 Understanding the Dynamics of Latino Communities : Having difficulty recruiting youth leaders in the Latino
community? Wonder what you are doing wrong? Learn tips and tricks that will help you recruit Latinos in your area.
GEN501 Guide to Safe Scouting : What can you do and what can't you do? Learn what Venturers can do that Cubs can't. Safety
first. This is a great guide to age appropriate activities.
GEN502 Risk Management : The old "Health and Safety" is now "Risk Management". Prevent accidents before they happen.
GEN503 Fundraising : Popcorn, car washes, selling candy and wreathes. How do you finance your troop’s activities? This session
will help you find new ways and the right ways to finance the fun and business of an active unit.
GEN504 Community Service : How can your unit serve its community? There are many ways you've probably never thought
about.
GEN505 Utilizing BSA's Online Learning : BSA offers a variety of training opportunities online. Learn how to find them and how to
use them.
GEN506 Philmont Training Center : See what's available at the Philmont Training Center for the Scout, Scouter and the whole
family. Learn how to make this a family vacation.
GEN601 Geocaching to Promote Scouting : Learn how to set up a geocaching course or how to use public courses in your unit.
Scout is "a game with a purpose." Geocaching is the game, learn its purpose.
GEN602 Technology and Scouting : Mobile devices, social media, augmented reality, etc - your Scouts understand it, do you?
GEN603 Interfaith Services for Scout Units : The Boy Scouts of America added the Twelfth Point of the Scout Law, "A Scout is
reverent," to the original points of the Law created by Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting. Scouting at every
level is meant to underscore our duty to God, just as we work with Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers to see them grow into
mentally, physically, and morally well-developed American citizens. This course will give participants pointers on
conducting services that will give the youth in our Cub, Scout, and Venturing programs positive experiences in worship
that transcend the diverse faith communities represented in a given Pack, Troop, or Crew.
GEN604 Creative Skit Writing : Tired of the Invisible Bench? How to help your Scouts write creative, entertaining, relevant, and
even educational skits using the people, events and environment around you.
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