Scouting is a game with a purpose

All Scouts, prospective Scouts, leaders, parents, and volunteers are invited to attend the Tidewater University of Scouting. This jamboree style event offers interactive trainings & certifications, hands-on activities & adventures, merit badges & advancement opportunities, and personalized Scout quests to earn prizes & rewards.

Everyone Has Something to Offer

Many hands make light work, and we want your help teaching a class, counseling a merit badge, leading a program station, and organizing the event. All units are encouraged to run an interactive program station demonstrating a Scout skill or activity. Community partners are invited to promote their programs, teach skill sessions, and run interactive program stations.

• If interested in volunteering in another capacity, please fill out this form.
• For questions, please contact TidewaterUniversity@gmail.com

Colleges

Earn your degree or your doctorate while studying Commissioner Science, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Older Youth Programs.

Classes include:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Cooking
• Scouting Heritage
• Event Planning
• Unit Management
• Scouting Tools & Technology
• Recruiting
• Fundraising
• And more!

Academies - Bring the Whole Family!

• Dragon Academy will entertain Lions, Tigers, and younger siblings for a fun-filled day of adventure.
• Akela’s Academy welcomes Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts for fun adventures while working on advancements.
• Brownsea Island is a chance for new Scouts BSA to master their Scoutcraft requirements.
• Merit Badge Academy offers a range of badges, including several required for Eagle Scout.
• Adventure Academy is an opportunity for older youth to prepare for high adventure and get involved with Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International opportunities.

Programs

Visit activity stations, complete quests, and earn prizes and rewards! Activity stations include:

• Scoutcraft
• Tidewater Adventures
• Scouting Adventures
• Duty to God
• STEM
• Pioneering
• International
• Outdoor Ethics
• Community Service
• Cooking
• Escape Rooms
• Simulations
• Disability Awareness
• And much more!