Garden State Council University of Scouting

University of Scouting is a fun-filled annual event of supplemental training for adults involved in the Scouting program. It is the only time during the year when volunteers can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas. The University of Scouting degrees provide Scouters with a structured program in which they can advance and be rewarded for each level of achievement. Led by experienced volunteers, courses are designed to inspire and guide leaders to enhance the Scouting experience for the youth in their units. The variety of courses in the University of Scouting catalog appeal to new as well as veteran Scouters -- there is something for every adult leader.

Venturers: The College of Venturing is your opportunity to take the rank-required courses of Goal Setting and Time Management and Project Management. These Venturer-led courses are interactive and informative and promise to deliver useful information for all aspects of your life.

Download the Course Guide for details about the 2024 course, including the class schedule. When you register online, you will have a chance to select the courses you want to take. Be sure to save your registration confirmation email, which will include a link back into your registration portal so you can access a report of your class selections.

Garden State Council has held its University of Scouting online for the past several years. We are returning to an in-person event in 2024! Join us at Rowan College of South Jersey for an inspiring day!

This program is provided at no additional cost to Garden State Council-registered volunteers. This is a benefit of membership as part of the Council Program Fee paid as part of your adult registration. The Garden State Council wants to invest in you as a Scout leader to deliver the best program possible to the Scouts of South Jersey! Participants from other Councils are welcome and are asked to pay $5 to help defray costs.

Lunch will be provided.

If you have questions, feedback, or wish to volunteer to help plan and run this annual event, please email us at uos@gardenstatescouting.org.