University of Scouting

When:    March 28, 2026
Where:   Union Catholic Regional High School
              1600 Martine Avenue
              Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Times: Check-In: 8:00 am
Opening Ceremony: 8:30 am
Classes Start: 9:00 am
Closing Ceremony: 3:20 pm

Registration: Registration closes March 22nd for everyone.

Early Registration Cost: $35.00 per person, for the day. Closes on March 13, 2026.

Regular Registration Cost: $45.00 per person, for the day.

Open Chess Session: Stop by the cafeteria at any time during the day to join a game and have some fun.

Program Launch Registration: FREE (registering for the Program Launch does not allow access to UoS classes)

We cannot accommodate late registrations or walk ins. 

PROGRAM LAUNCH: During University of Scouting, we will also be offering opportunity to visit our Program Launch tables (formally known as the Tradeshow of Scouting). Program Launch will run between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. This is a free event. But, keep in mind, registering for the Program Launch does not allow access to UoS classes. 

Scouts BSA and Venturers may attend the U of S if they are taking courses as youth leaders/potential youth leaders. NO children are allowed in the classrooms, except Scouts BSA and Venturers taking courses. Childcare will NOT be available at this event.

Participants attending Cub Leader Position-Specific Training at the University of Scouting will receive an automatic $25 discount off registration fees. The discount will appear at check out.

Please note the attachments on the right side of the screen:

The Event Class Catalog is a list of all the classes offered with the description of each. It is divided in the 4 types of classes offered: General, Advancement, Cub Scout, and Scouts BSA/Venturing.

STAFF NOTES:  If you are on staff, you need to register, even if you are not taking any classes. You must also complete the registration by completing the checkout process to be registered. You must pay for a lunch if you are ordering one.

A Note from our Community Service Committee

The Committee is running another food/pantry drive during University of Scouting. Here is a list of items that are still needed: