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.

Important Dates
Monday, November 3, 2025:  Class Schedules published
Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ Noon EST:  Class Selection opens
Monday, February 16, 2026:  Late Registration starts
Friday, March 6, 2026:  Early Check-in

Staff Wanted:  Together We Can
We are are still always looking for people to help as:

• Instructors (Youth & Adult)
• Merit Badge Counselors
• Event Staff
• Camp Staff
• Planning Committee

Trading Post:  Limited Edition Merchandise
Pre-order items to guarentee you can pick them up at the onsite Trading Post.

• Patch = $5
• Challenge Coin = $10
• T-shirt = $15
• Neckerchief = $18
• Water Bottle = $20
• Sweatshirt = $35

Midway Booths
The Midway is open to the general public and all registrants will have dedicated time to attend. All booths receive 1 free table and can reserve additional tables for $10 each. Lunch can be pre-purchased for $15 per person. We reserve the right to deny access to organizations which are not Scouting appropriate. All items must comply with ODU rules and policies.

• Scouting Groups:  Promote council & district camporees, day camps, service projects, or other events.
• Organizations:  Teach our Scouts about your group and its mission.
• Vendors:  Sell Scouting appropriate equipment and merchandise.
• Quests:  Complete self-guided activity quests to earn prizes.
• Individual Challenges:  Master and test your skills with activities such as knot tying and earning your interpreter strip.
• Patrol Challenges:  Work as a team to complete activities such as Escape Rooms.

Adult Colleges

• Degrees:  Earn your Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate Degree in Commissioner Science, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Older Youth Programs.
• Certificates:  Earn a Certificated of Advanced Studies in Event Planning, Special Needs Scouting, Cooking, Scouting Technology, Outdoor Ethics, Recruiting, Popcorn Kernel, or High Adventure Programs.
• Position Training:  Position-Specific Leader Training for Den Leader & Assistant Den Leader, Cubmaster & Assistant Cubmaster, Pack Committee Member & Chair, Merit Badge Counselor, Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member & Chair, New Member Coordinator, NOVA Counselor, and SuperNOVA Mentor.
• Specialty Training:  Outdoor Ethics Orientation, Leave No Trace, Day Camp Volunteer 101, Understanding & Preventing Youth-on-Youth Abuse, Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, and Trainer's EDGE.

Youth Academies
Open to all Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and Arrow of Lights, plus grades 5 and older.

• Merit Badge Academy: 50+ merit badges, including several required for Eagle Scout.
• Youth Academy: 50+ youth leadership ccourses, including Den Chief Training, Inter-unit Introduction for Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), Venturing Project Management, Goal Setting & Time Management for Venturing Crews, Mentoring for Venturing Crew, and resume writing.
• Huskanaw Academy is an opportunity for younger youth to master rank requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class.

Junior Youth Academy
Our youngest members will enjoy a full day of camp and complete elective adventures.

• Dragon Academy: for Lions, Tigers, and younger siblings (grades Pre-K to 1). Must be toilet trained.
• Akela’s Academy: for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos (grades 2 to 4).