University of Scouting

Save the Date: March 18, 2023 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: Middletown Armed Forces Reserve Center

375 Smith Street. Middletown, CT 06082

University of Scouting is a fun-filled annual event of supplemental training for adults involved in the Scouting program. It is the only time during the year where you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas. The University of Scouting degrees provide Scouters with a structured program in which they can advance and be rewarded with degrees and titles for each level of achievement. Courses are led by experienced volunteers who will help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the youth in your unit. There are a variety of courses for new and veteran Scouters. For new Scouters, this event will help you gain a stronger sense of self-worth and a better understanding of their increasing value to the Scouting community. For veteran Scouters, this event will recharge your spirit and inspire you to a renewed enthusiasm for Scouting and all that it delivers to our youth. Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University provides interesting courses, leadership training, and elective courses applicable across many Scouting programs. There is something for every adult leader.

8:00 – 8:40           Check-In

8:40 – 8:55           Open Ceremony

9:00 - 9:55             Course Period 1

10:00 - 10:55         Course Period 2

11:00 - 11:55         Course Period 3

12:00 - 1:25        Midway Vendors & Lunch (Bring your own food and beverage)

1:30 – 2:25           Course Period 4

2:30 - 3:25             Course Period 5

3:30 - 4:25             Course Period 6