University of Scouting

April 1, 2023

Lone Star College - Tomball campus
Beckendorf Conference Center (Zion Rd & Hwy 249)
30555 Tomball Pkwy
Tomball, TX 77375

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers who will help leaders and parents enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. 

   

Courses include a variety of classes for leaders and parents focusing on Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, outdoors, high adventure, conservation, advancement, and STEM/NOVA that will provide information, techniques, and best practices on how to enhance the Scouting program. 

Full-day classes include Trainer's Edge, Short-Term Camp Administrator Training, and Den Chief and Chaplain's Aid Training.

Registration

At checkout, pay with a credit card or electronic check.  (Registration Instructions.  Council refund policy.)

Course
(click on the course title for more information)

Registration
Link

Time

Cost

Late Registration

University of Scouting  (Course Catalog) Register 8am - 4pm $25 + lunch Early registration discount ends 3/22/23.
Late registration begins 4/1/23; register online before arriving.
Den Chief Training and Chaplain's Aid Training (youth)
Trainer’s EDGE (adults and youth) 
Short-Term Camp Administrator Recertification (adults) Register 8am - 12pm $55  

 Feedback Survey 

What to Bring

BSA Annual Health and Medical Record 
   (Part A & B for all Scouting events)
• copy of emailed receipt
  (with class schedule and room numbers)*
• lunch, if not purchased during registration
• drinks, snacks
• field or activity uniform, recommended
• note-taking materials

See what to bring for the all-day classes:
Trainer's Edge list
Den Chief and Chaplain's Aid Training list
Short-Term Camp Administrator Training list

*New for 2023: Bring a copy of your receipt (or have a picture of it on your phone). Your schedule and room numbers are listed on the receipt. Park by building 6 (South Hall) or building 2 (East Hall for full-day classes) and go directly to your first class. Then, stop by HQ to pick up your packet with your patch and lunch ticket anytime before lunch. 

 

Trainer's EDGE (youth and adult training)

Trainer's EDGE is an all-day course and is BSA's trainer development course designed to help Scouters put into practice the EDGE training model and gain self-confidence through hands-on training experiences.  Trainer's EDGE brings to life the EDGE model taught in Troop Leadership Training, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training, National Youth Leadership Training, and Wood Badge.

What to Bring: copy of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events); field or activity uniform is recommendednote-taking materials; a five-minute Scouting presentation with any equipment or props; lunch if not purchased when registering, drinks.  Optional: snacks and money for the vending machine

Participants must prepare a presentation (about a five-minute duration) before the course and bring the material, equipment, and/or props they need to deliver the presentation.  Participants will be given an opportunity to practice this presentation in a small group setting and receive feedback.  The topic of the presentation is at the discretion of the presenter, Scouting topics/skills are always good. Additionally, participants will prepare a second presentation during the course, practice it with their small group and receive feedback. 

Short-Term Camp Administrator Training

short-term camp is any council-organized overnight camping program, whether one-time or continuing, that is one, two or three nights in length where the council or its agents provide the staffing and program and may provide food services, and includes camps conducted off council properties.  

All council, district coordinated overnight events that are three nights are less (e.g., camporees, Webelos Scout events, training) are required to have one trained short-term camp administrator to ensure safe and quality outdoor programs. Contact the council's program service department for STAT (Short-Term camp Administrator Training) dates. This person is responsible for ensuring that the planned camp complies with the NCAP Short-term Camp Standards.  This means walking the property to ensure that it is appropriate for the event; ensuring that paperwork is filed and any written BSA approvals are completed and obtained through the council; confirms facilities and program are safe and in good order before starting operation; and that appropriate health, safety and sanitation provisions are made.  This individual also ensures that all activities at the short-term camp comply with the applicable BSA National Camp Standards. This individual is selected by the district committee to take the training.

What to Bring: copy of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events); field or activity uniform is recommended, closed-toed shoes, note-taking materials; lunch if not purchased when registering, drinks.  Optional: snacks and money for the vending machine

Den Chief and Chaplain's Aide Training (youth training)

Den Chief Training is basic training for Scouts in troops interested in becoming den chiefs for a Cub Scout den, and for adult leaders who wish to know more about this vital position. 
Chaplain's Aide Training is for Scouts in troops to become better oriented to the duties, responsibilities, and opportunities of chaplaincy service in troops.  

What to Bring: copy of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events); field or activity uniform is recommended, closed-toed shoes, note-taking materials; lunch if not purchased when registering, drinks.  Optional: snacks and money for the vending machine

How to Register

Click on the Register button

Step 1: Select Schedule for (participant)
Step 2: Choose activity (day)
Step 3: Pick a class (click “+” add)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each day of classes
Continue steps 1, 2 and 3 for additional participants

Step 4: Click continue and the bottom of the page 
Step 5: Checkout
Step 6: Payment

Classes that are full will not show up.

How to Modify a Registration

To change your class selections after registering:

• Go to https://samhoustonbsa.doubleknot.com/signon/2559
• Logging in will bring you to the Summary tab showing your current registrations.
• Click on the desired action button to update the registration. Please note that some classes might be full.  

Contacts

Harry Drew
University of Scouting - Spring 2023 Chair
 (713) 756-3305
 harrycdrew@gmail.com

 

Hope Mahoney
University of Scouting Registration
 (713) 756-3305
 hope.mahoney@scouting.org

Brendan Cronin
Program Director and Training Staff Advisor
 (713) 756-3308
 brendan.cronin@scouting.org

 

 

 

 

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