Looking Forward

The University of Scouting is the largest annual training event for Scouts & Scouters of all ages in Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing, and Explorers. All leaders, parents, and volunteers are encouraged to attend this fun-filled conference to learn new skills and make new friends. Adults and Youth (10+) will participate in exciting classes while Cub Scouts and younger siblings will have fun at day camp.

Participants attend up to 7 sessions and can select from a wide array of classes. Classes are arranged into 7 colleges: Commissioners, Continuing Education, Cub Scouts, Doctoral Program, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts/Venturing, and Youth Programs. If you're unsure what to take, we recommend selecting a class Bundle based on your program & position or an interest in the Continuing Education College. Feel free to mix and match classes from different colleges.

Class Changes
If you want to attend a different class what is on your schedule, that's okay. Just print your name on the attendance roster of the class attend.

Course Materials:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cx04lAgXU2GKW4Oq7bHbUpFCIV7Np_YE
All course information is available on this Google Drive.

Event Survey - Make a Suggestion:  https://forms.gle/wSGMQTGxrzAwhKeAA
We welcome all idea and suggestions to make the Tidewater University of Scouting bigger and better. All suggestions are anonymous unless you indicate otherwise. All fields are optional but the more information you provide the better services we can offer.

Trading Post
All pre-ordered items can be picked up at the University of Scouting Midway booth. 

Akela's Academy Youth Camp - New This Year
We are excited to be offering Akela’s Academy on Saturday at University of Scouting. Please read all information below to make sure your youth is prepared for Saturday.

Day Campers will need to be checked into Akela’s Academy by their parent or guardian. All youth participating in Akela’s Academy will need to bring a copy of their A/B medical forms to be provided to the Health Officer upon checking in. Please use this link to download and complete the A/B form. Limited paper copies will be available at check in.

Please ensure your camper has a water bottle labeled with their name for Saturday and that your campers are in activity uniforms (comfortable bottoms and a scout t-shirt or other comfortable shirt) with closed toed shoes (no crocs). Campers will be going outside weather permitting, please send your youth with appropriate outerwear.

Lunch for youth will be Chicken Nuggets, Mac and Cheese, and Hot Dogs. If you have any concerns about food for your youth, please reach out to the Akela’s Academy directors.

Earn Service Hours (YTH-199 Akela's Academy Youth Volunteer)
Youth in Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing are encouraged to volunteer for 1-hour as an assistant in Akela's Academy. Youth will help camp staff run activities in STEM, nature, scout craft, patrol method, sports, crafts, and songs & skits. Volunteers will receive a letter detailing volunteer hours completed.

Free Food
All registrations include breakfast and lunch. Coffee, tea, and other drinks will be available throughout the day.

Extra Meal Vouchers
Breakfast and lunch is included for all Adult & Youth Participants, Akela's Academy, and Adult & Youth Staff/Instructors. To purchase breakfast and lunch for Midway Vendors and other Guests, please register and select Extra Meal Voucher.