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, and advancement opportunities.

Last Minute Details
1) Merit Badge Prereqs - don't forget to bring them.

2) Dinosaur Costumes - encouraged for group photos.

3) Parking - 49th St Stadium Garage or Lot 7 Visitors

4) Photos - share your pictures at https://bit.ly/4tUbJCk

5) Feedback - please complete a survey for the event and each class at https://forms.gle/QwvCmJzySF37WKNbA

Event Schedule
Friday, March 6, 2026
5:30 PM. Check-in opens (CONST Lobby)
6:00 PM. Friday evening classes.
10:00 PM. Cleanup & Depart.
 

Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:00 AM. Check-in opens. Breakfast. (CONST Lobby)
7:30 AM. Opening Ceremony
8:00 AM. Morning classes.
11:30 AM. Midway opens
12:00 PM. Lunch (BDC)
1:00 PM. Midday Photo (Dinosaur costumes encouraged)
1:15 PM. Roundtables.
2:00 PM. Afternoon classes.
3:55 PM. Closing Photo (Dinosaur costumes encouraged)
4:00 PM. Wood Badge Beading Ceremony
4:15 PM. Closing Campfire 
5:30 PM. Cleanup & Depart

Parking
On Friday, most lots have hourly parking. There is some free on-street parking.
On Saturday, free parking is available in:
- 49th Street Stadium Parking Lot (recommended)
- Lot 7 – Visitor Parking
- Bluestone Garage
- Elkhorn Garage

Registration Required
All participants must be registered for the event to attend any activities or classes. Unregistered visitors may be asked to leave.

Check-In
Check-in Map: https://scoutingevent.com/Download/596175996/OR/UOS2026_Checkin_Info.pdf
Check-in Process
1. Enter Constant Hall from 49th St (across from the Stadium garage).
2. Proceed to the check-in table matching the first letter of your last name.
3. Pick up your badge and schedule.
4. Dropoff Cub Scouts at Akela's & Dragon Academies (if applicable)
5. Continue to other side of Constant Hall for Breakfast.

Check-in Hours
- Fri 3/6 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Sat 3/7 @ 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Event Badges
Event badges must be worn at all times and also serve as your lunch ticket.

Hospitality Station
Registration includes a light breakfast and full lunch as well as drinks and snacks throughout the event.

Breakfast
Sat 3/7 @ 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (CONST Midway Hospitality)
Snacks and coffee will be available in the Midway throughout the day Saturday.

Lunch
Sat 3/7 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Broderick Dining Commons - BDC)
The university is in session. Please be courteous to university students using shared facilities.

Coffee & Snacks
Sat 3/7 @ 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CONST Midway Hospitality)
Please us help be good visitors by keeping the area clean.

Ceremonies & Photos
Opening Ceremony
Sat 3/7 @ 7:30 AM
Constant Hall Room 1005

Group Photos
Sat 3/7 @ 1:00 PM. Midday Midway Group Photo
Sat 3/7 @ 3:55 PM. Closing Group Photo
Constant Hall Midway
Everyone is encouraged to participate in both event photos. Dinosaur costumes are encouraged.

Wood Badge Beading
Sat 3/7 @ 4:00 PM
Constant Hall Room 1002

Closing Campfire
Sat 3/7 @ 4:15 PM
Constant Hall Room 1002
Celebration of achievements and entertainment. If you would like to perform a song or skit during the campfire, please sign-up at the Midway Admin Station.

Class Locations
Adult Classes: Constant Hall
All classes in the Colleges of Cub Scouts (CUB), Scouts BSA (SBSA), Older Youth Programs (OYP), Continuing Education (CED), and Doctoral Programs (DOC) will be held in Constant Hall (CONST).

Youth Academy
All classes in the Academies of Youth Leadership (YTH) and Huskanaw (HUSK/YTH-5xx) will be held in the Darden Education Building (ED2)

Merit badge classes are split between Darden Education Building (ED2), Dragas Hall (DRGS), Mills Godwin Life Sciences Building (MGB), and Constant Hall (CONST).

Junior Academy: Constant Hall
All classes in Akela’s Academy, Akela’s Adventures, and Dragon Academy will be held in Constant Hall (CONST).

Midway & Peak Traffic Times
Fri 3/6 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sat 3/7 @ 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Constant Hall Midway Trading Post

Pre-order Pickup
Pre-ordered merchandise may be picked up at the Midway | Trading Post during any open hours.

Midway Peak Hours
Expect heavier activity during:
- Fri 3/6 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (early check-in)
- Sat 3/7 @ 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM (breakfast)
- Sat 3/7 @ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (lunch)
- Sat 3/7 @ 3:50 PM – 4:15 PM (closing campfire)
- Sat 3/7 @ 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (closing campfire)

Useful Information
Certificates & Event Patches
After the Closing Campfire, stop by the same table where you checked in to pick up your certificate and event patch/rocker before departing.

Internet / Wi-Fi Access
Free Wi-Fi is available onsite.
1. Connect to **AccessODU**
2. Request guest access (less than 24 hours)
3. Log in using credentials emailed to you

Class Materials
Class handouts and materials will be posted online: https://bit.ly/4aNphXt

Surveys
Please help us improve future events by completing a survey for the event as well as each class attended: https://forms.gle/QwvCmJzySF37WKNbA

Your Photos
We’d love to see your photos! Please share them at: https://bit.ly/4tUbJCk

Trading Post

Limited Edition Merchandise 
Online orders are closed.
Please visit the onsite Trading Post to pick up your order or purchase additional items.

Patch = $6 T-shirt = $13 youth / $16 adult Neckerchief = $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.
• District Roundtables:  meet the volunteers who make local program work.

Adult Colleges
Earn your Associate, Bachelor, Master, Continuing Education, or Doctorate Degree.

College of Cub Scouts College of Scouts BSA College of Older Youth Programs College of Continuing Education:  Outdoor Ethics Orientation, Leave No Trace, Day Camp Volunteer 101, Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Event Planning, Special Needs Scouting, Cooking, Scouting Technology, Outdoor Ethics, Recruiting, Fundraising, or High Adventure Programs. College of Doctoral Programs Breakouts:  Den Leader & Assistant Den Leader, Cubmaster & Assistant Cubmaster, Committee Member & Chair, Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster.

Youth Academies
Open to all Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and Arrow of Lights, plus grades 5 and older.
NEW:  Earn your Youth Associates, Bachelor, Master, Continuing Education, or Doctorate Degree.

Huskanaw Academy (HUSK):  is an opportunity for younger youth to master rank requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class. Youth Leadership Academy (YTH):  50+ youth leadership courses, 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. Merit Badge Academy (MB):  25+ merit badges, including several required for Eagle Scout.

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

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

Conduct & Learning Expectations
All participants – youth and adults – are expected to be courteous, respectful, follow instructions, and participate appropriately.

Participants must treat instructors, event staff, and fellow participants with respect.

Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the class or activity at the discretion of event staff.

These expectations help ensure a positive learning environment for everyone.

Medical / Health Support
Scouting America requires a current Annual Health & Medical Record to be available on site for all Scouting events. At Tidewater University, all youth participants are required to upload a medical form as part of registration. Adults manage and retain their own medical forms during the event. Medical information is accessed only as needed and is removed after the event.

A Health Officer will be available in Constant Hall Room 1057 or at the Midway Admin Station.

Youth Protection Reminder
Youth safety is our top priority. All activities follow Scouting America Youth Protection policies, including no one-on-one interactions and maintaining observable, open environments. All adult volunteers must have current Youth Protection (YPT) / Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT).

If only one youth is present in a class taught by an adult:
- Another youth or adult must join the class, or
- The class will move to a public area and Admin will be notified of the change.