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
Sun 2/8 @ 2:00 PM:  Class Selection opens for everyone.
Mon 2/16:  Late Registration starts

New This Year
1) Youth Degree Program - Scouting beyond merit badges, Youth can take leadership-focused classes to earn their Associate, Bachelor, Masters, Certificate of Advanced Studies, and Doctorate degrees.

2) Akela's Adventures - A hands-on program for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Cub Scouts to complete requirements for earn up to 3 elective adventures.

• WOLF: 1) Champions for Nature, 2) Cubs Who Care, and 3) Digging in the Past
• BEAR:  1) Champions for Nature, 2) Critter Care, and 3) Roaring Laughter
• WEBELOS: 1) Aware & Care, 2) Champions for Nature, and 3) Modular Design (with Legos)

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

Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:00 AM. Check-in opens. Breakfast.
7:30 AM. Opening Ceremony.
8:00 AM. Morning classes.
11:00 AM. Midway opens.
12:00 PM. Lunch.
1:15 PM. Roundtables.
2:00 PM. Afternoon classes.
4:00 PM. Closing Campfire.
5:00 PM. Cleanup & Depart

Trading Post - NOW OPEN

To purchase Swag open your registration like you are updating the emergency contact and scroll to the bottom. It will be in the same area where medical forms are uploaded. 

Limited Edition Merchandise 

Pre-order items to guarantee you can pick them up at the onsite Trading Post. Orders can submitted during registration at the bottom of the page for each participant.

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)

Staff Wanted:  Together We Can
We are always looking for more event staff in the following areas.

Volunteer with Akela's & Dragon Academy (click here)
Spend a couple hours playing in the mini day camps for Akela’s (grades 2 to 4) or Dragons (grades pre-K to 1)

Lead a 2-hour Cub Scout Adventure (click here)
Lead a Cub Scout adventure.

Volunteer with the Health Officer (click here)
Help us make this a fun and safe event.

Volunteer as Event Staff (click here)
Help us make this a fun and successful event.

If you want to help in another area, please email: TidewaterUniversity@gmail.com