Join us for the University of Scouting on Saturday, March 20, 2027, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, at Lower Dauphin Middle School in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.  Hosted by the New Birth of Freedom Council, it is open to all Scouters, Venturers, and older Scouts.  This training event is packed full of supplemental trainings that any leader will find useful.  Over 85 courses will be offered this year, including 30 courses new for 2027, and they range from recruiting Cub Scouts to trail cooking to high adventure bases, and everything in between.  We are offering over 25 courses that are open to Venturers and older Scouts, including Den Chief Training.  There are five colleges in the University of Scouting, offering classes for the newest den leader through the most seasoned district leader!

The colleges are:

• The College of Cub Scouting
• The College of Scouts BSA
• The College of Adventure Scouting
• The College of General Programs
• The College of Commissioner Science

Not sure what courses are right for you in your role in Scouting? We are here to help!  You can register for one of the tracks, and we will place you in the best courses for your role.  There are tracks for Den Leaders, Pack Committee, Cubmasters, Troop Committee, Troop Advancement, and Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters.  You will also complete your degree when you select two additional electives of your choosing.

Lunch is included.

Class sizes are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Register early for the best choices for courses, and don’t miss out on the 2027 University of Scouting. 

Some classes in the Colleges of Adventure Scouting, Scouts BSA, and General Programs are open to youth, as young as 11 years old.  Sign up for Den Chief Training and more!

Online registration will close at midnight Sunday, March 14, 2027. The per person registration fee includes attendance at six University of Scouting courses, a patch, morning refreshments, lunch, and certificate if earned.

• Student attendees taking classes: $29
• Instructors taking classes: $24
• Instructors and Midway Vendors not taking classes: $17
• Youth taking classes offered to youth: $17

Pre-registration is important – The anticipated attendance requires advance scheduling, and space is limited. To ensure the best possibility of attending your desired courses, early registration is essential. Some classes sell out.

For more information or questions please contact University of Scouting Provost Pam Nery (pmnery@gmail.com) or Staff Advisor Roger Chatell (roger.chatell@scouting.org) at (717) 620-4515.