FOR LAST-MINUTE REGISTRATIONS AFTER 6 PM FRIDAY OCTOBER 27TH, YOU ARE WARMLY WELCOME TO REGISTER AT ST. PAUL COLLEGE AS A WALK-IN PARTICIPANT FROM 7:30 AM ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH

WHO:

• New Adult Leaders who need to take position-specific training and orientation.
• Position Trained Adult Leaders who want to improve their Scouting knowledge and skills.  
• Scouts BSA and Venturing Youth who want to improve their Scouting and Leadership Skills.
• Parents and Guardians who are not in leadership positions. - NEW!

WHAT:

• Choose from over 75 courses in the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, General, and Youth Leadership Colleges. We have 20 brand new courses!
• Midway of information tables with lots of information to improve your Scouting program.

WHERE:

St Paul College, St Paul, MN.
PARKING IS FREE for this event!

NOTE:  Street parking is only for permit holders.  If you park on the street you will get a parking ticket for at least $51.00.

WHEN:

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

• Check in opens at 7:30 AM
• Opening Ceremony starts at 8:15 AM
• First Class Period starts at 9:00 AM
• Last Class Period ends at 2:50 PM
• No closing ceremony.

HOW:

How do I Register? DOWNLOAD THE PDFs ON THE RIGHT

Remember, Adults may take courses from any college except the Youth Leadership College regardless of how are you are registered with the BSA.  Don't forget to look for classes in the other colleges!  Youth may take classes in the Youth Leadership College only.

We recommend you register for classes early as some fill up quickly.

• Class Catalog -  (Descriptions of all the classes)
• Class Block/Grid schedule - Check out offerings in all the Colleges - There will be content relevant to you in each one.
• Class Counts - (How many places remain in each class)

• 5 Knots to Second Class
• Advancement for Scouts with Special Needs/Disabilities
• Basic Dutch Oven Cooking
• Bow Drill Fire Making Demo
• Canoe Camping
• Demystifying Cast Iron Cooking 
• Community Field Trips and Resources for Your Unit
• Conservation Awards in Scouting
• Cooking Alongside Cub Scouts
• Cub Scout Adventures - Lions, Tigers and Wolves
• Cub Scout Adventures - Bear and Webelos
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Scouting
• Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs in Scouting
• Guide to Family Camping for Newbies
• Individual Scout Advancement Plan (ISAP)
• International Scouting Connections and High Adventures
• Introduction to Religious Emblems Awards
• Introduction to Winter Camping
• Launching Model Rockets with Scouts
• Lashing for First Class
• Learn About the Northern Star Campmaster Program
• Making the Most of Weekend Camping
• Merit Badge Counselor Orientation 
• Scouting Beyond the Ranks - Other Awards Scouts can Earn
• Scouting, Inclusion, and the Scout Law
• Servant Leadership in Action
• Story-Telling 101
• The Diversity Awards and Community Exploration
• The Ultimate Guide to Cub Scouting at Northern Star Council
• The Ultimate Guide to Scouts BSA at Northern Star Council
• Twelve Tips to Teaching Knot Tying
• Water, Water Everywhere - Perhaps, But You Might Not Be Able To Afford It
• Whittling Chip and Bear Claws
• Wilderness Survival for Cubs   
• Working with Cub Scouts with Special Needs or Disabilities

College of Cub Scouting

• Cooking Alongside Cub Scouts
• Guide to Family Camping for Newbies
• Launching Model Rockets with Scouts
• Story-Telling 201
• The Ultimate Guide to Cub Scouting at Northern Star Council
• Wilderness Survival for Cubs

College of Scouts BSA

• Bow Drill Fire Making Demo
• Canoe Camping
• Guide to Family Camping for Newbies
• Launching Model Rockets with Scouts
• Lashing for First Class
• The Ultimate Guide to Scouts BSA at Northern Star Council

College of Youth Leadership

• Emerging Leaders
• Member Orientation: Are you new to the Order of the Arrow?
• New Order of The Arrow Unit Elections
• Preparing the SPL & Team to Understand Their Role in Troop Leadership
• Preparing the SPL & Team to Understand Their Role in Troop Meetings
• The Role of Adults in the Eyes of the Youth

College of General Scouting

• Demystifying Cast Iron Cooking 
• Scouting, Inclusion, and the Scout Law
• The Diversity Awards and Community Exploration