2026 UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
" Winning Together"
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Registration closes October 10 at the event.

Join us for a day of Scout fun and learning on October 10th.

Location:

• First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N Central Expressway, Richardson, TX, 75080

Event Schedule:

• Check-in: 7:00 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.. Will resume again after the conclusion of opening ceremonies.
• Classes: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Check in at the church, south main entrance, turn left to Coleman Hall
• Please review the 2026 Class Catalog to review your class options (Available August 10th) 

Cost:

• Adult Participants: $25/person, will go up to $30/person after Oct 1st
• Scouts BSA/Venturing Youth: $25/person, will go up to $30/person after Oct 1st
• Walk-in Registration: $35/person
• Scouts BSA/Venturing Youth Staff: $0/person
• Instructor: $15/person
• Cancellations: Please review the Cancellation & Refund Policy under Attachments (HERE)
• Registration Closes:October 10th at the event.
  This is the last day to register, add/update participant information/classes, and complete payment.

Be sure to mark your calendar now to save the date, October 10, 2026 for a full day at University of Scouting 2026.

The University of Scouting is a leader’s learning adventure. It is one action packed, fun-filled day of supplemental training. You choose the classes you would like to take (sign up early as some classes have limited space). Classes are led by experienced volunteers and professionals.  Be prepared to learn and share a “boat load” of ideas. 

We are expecting record breaking attendance this year so register early. Participant check-in begins at 7:00AM. As you might imagine, lines become long. Please come as early as you are able. There will be a coffee truck for hanging out with old friends and meeting new friends.

New this year We are bringing back Position Specific training for Cubmasters and Assistants, Scoutmasters and Assistants, and District Committee. This training will improve credibility and confidence to lead youth & improve your units trained leader percentage.

Winning Together with your fellow scouters and enhancing your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program for our Scouting youth.

Our 2026 University of Scouting theme…Winning Together! How do we do this, you might ask? Together, we will share our Scouting knowledge, ideas and experiences, to improve our program, support each other and  better serve our youth.

It is a time to gather, network with others, hone your skills and recharge your batteries for a great Scouting year ahead. If you have attended The University of Scouting in the past – “Welcome back”. For those who are attending for the first time, we welcome you and know  you will find your time will be well spent.

 The course offerings are sorted by Colleges: Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Explorers and General Studies. 

This is the largest single day of training event for adults and youth in the Circle Ten Council. Be sure to invite others from your unit, district or council to attend and share their scouting knowledge and join us Winning Together! 

New this year: The University Midway area will be dedicated to vendors from outside of Scouting, who will share information on how they can provide products or services to enrich your program. A newly created Program area will be focused on promoting the wide range of programs in Scouting offered within and outside of Circle Ten Council  which are available to provide a better experience for our Scouts and Scouters.

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Lunch:

• Lunch is available for an additional $12 at the time of registration. Vegetarian options available.Lunch will NOT be provided for walk-ins.We will have snacks available for purchase from 7:30 am till 3 pm.
• Lunch will not be available for purchase the day of the event.

Event Contacts

• Event Chancellor: Rob Hayes, UniversityofScouting@circletencouncil.org
• Staff Advisor: Kevin Patterson, kevin.patterson@scouting.org
• Registration Assistance: Rebecca Strong, rebecca.strong@scouting.org