Stem College

Course Number Duration Title/Description

Nova Counselor and Supernova Mentor Training

STEM-1 1 Hour Learn all about BSA’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)/Nova program. Learn how to become a Nova Counselor or a Supernova Mentor. You will learn the details of the program and take the first steps to becoming a Supernova Mentor. Course is appropriate for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing Leaders or Youth.

STEM Unit Coordinator Training

STEM-2 1 Hour Learn how to be the Unit Coordinator for your unit’s STEM program. This training will help you to include the program as a supplement (not a replacement) for the current programming within BSA. This course is appropriate for Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders or Youth.

Hands-on STEM for Cub Scouts

STEM-3 1.5 Hours Now that you have learned about the Nova/STEM program, come learn the tools for implementing Nova or Supernova program into your Den or Pack. This hands-on training will allow you to do hands-on experiments (including making slime and bouncy balls) and learn great ways to make the Nova program fun for all involved.

Hands-on STEM for Boy Scouts

STEM-4 1.5 Hours Now that you have learned about the Nova/STEM program, come learn the tools for implementing Nova or Supernova program into your Troop. This hands-on training will allow you to do hands-on experiments (including bungee jumping and polymer chemistry) and learn great ways to make the Nova program fun for all involved. Scouts are welcome to attend.

Hands-on STEM for Venturing

STEM-5 1.5 Hours Now that you have learned about the Nova/STEM program, come learn the tools for implementing Nova or Supernova program into your Den or Pack. This hands-on training will allow you to do hands-on experiments (including bungee jumping) and learn great ways to make the Nova program fun for all involved. This course will be youth taught and youth are encouraged to attend.

Venturing College

Number Duration Title/Description

VC-01 1 Hour Venturing 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Venturing

What you've always wanted to know about Venturing, but were afraid to ask. This session is for new or future youth & adult Leaders. If you are thinking about joining or starting a Crew, this is the perfect place to start! It will cover recruiting, chartering, youth-run leadership, activities, by-laws, awards, high adventure, & more!

VC-02 1 Hour

How to Start a Venturing Crew

Learn from the experts…people who have done it. What does it take to start a new crew? How did they do it? What are some things you can to do to successfully start a crew? There will be a short overview on what is needed to start a crew and then both youth and adults will share their experiences on starting their crews. This is a very interactive course and questions are encouraged.

VC-03 1 Hour Is your crew dying? Want to fix it?

Is your Crew a revolving door with ever-changing membership? Is it always that way? We’ll discuss the unique challenges & opportunities Venturing Crews present, the pitfalls Crews should avoid, & how to keep the Crew going despite all of this. Some Crews successfully keep youth members involved after high school and during college, until they transition into adult leadership. Learn how to keep these youth involved, and how to help them make the transition to Associate Advisor when they reach the age of 21. Learn & share ideas with other Crews!

VC-04 1 Hour Crew Program Planning*NEW*

(Part 3 of 3 of the What's New in Venturing Series) Research conducted by Eli Lilly shows that a common element of strong units is they all have a good annual program planned a year in advance that is then shared with all families in the form of a calendar. The important result of a shared annual program calendar is that your crew will attract more families and Venturers will stay involved longer. If your youth officers are not doing this, you're cheating them out of the most important part of the program.

VC-05 1 Hour Venturing Awards and Recognition*NEW*

(Part 2 of 3 of the What's New in Venturing Series) The Venturing Awards and Recognitions Program was completely overhauled in 2014. Come learn, from the experts on the forefront of implementing these changes, all about the new program and how to institute it in your crew.

VC-06 2 Hours Team Building Games

The most fun class at the UofS!!! Learn to teach and have fun at the same time! Learn games that will help bring your youth leaders together as a team. This is a fun packed and educational course! Come prepared to have fun and bring a friend; you'll be glad you did.

VC-07 1 Hour

Personal Safety Awareness *NEW*

This course is part of the new Venturing Awards Program and satisfies the requirements for the Venturing Award. Teens deal with a lot of challenges these days and this course discusses some of the more serious ones including, Suicide Prevention, Internet Safety and Sexual Harassment, among others.

VC-08 1 Hour

How to Develop Your Troop, Crew and Ship Youth Leaders

Overview of training opportunities for older youth and adults. Discussion of age appropriate training programs and the youth training continuum for Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts. Topics will include ILST, ILSC, ILSS, Kodiak Challenge, NYLT, SEAL, NAYLE, Wood Badge, Powder Horn, PTC as well as all of the Venturing Trainings required as part of the awards program.

VC-09 1 Hour

Putting the WOW into your Crew's Program

Learn how to put the WOW into your Units activities by actually experiencing it. Discover the resources that will bring your outdoor activities to life for the youth in your troop, ship or crew.

VC-10 2 Hours Goal Setting and Time Management *NEW*

This course is part of the new Venturing Awards Program and satisfies the requirements for the Discovery Award. It will provides a fun, interactive learning experience in learning to challenging but achievable goals within your personal time constraints.

VC-11 1 Hour Eve on the Trail (Female Youth Only)

Have you ever wondered about the rules, requirements and needs for going camping or other events with a Co-ed crew? How do you arrange your co-ed crew by age, gender or other needs? The requirements of health and hygiene are different in the outdoors for young men and young women. Learn why and how only a little additional planning will enhance the total experience for everyone. Remember, the world is co-ed, and Venturing is just a good example. This course will cover the intricacies of co-ed camping and BSA policies.

VC-12 3 Hours Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training

This session is an important early step in training Sea Scout leaders in the skills and attributes necessary to be an effective advisor in the Ship's service delivery to youth. It is intended primarily to enhance individual knowledge of and connectivity with the BSA strategic plan, program, and resources, as well as emphasizing personal skills necessary for youth development in the Sea Scout program.

VC-13 6 Hours Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews: ILSC

This course is designed to be conducted by the Venturing Crew Officers (with the support of the Crew Advisor) to teach leadership skills to their Crew members. Youth Officers are invited to take this training, so they can do the training for their own Crew. Completion of this training is a requirement for participation in Kodiak, and for youth working on the Discovery Award. During this time, the presenters will also be showing how to present the course to their own units. 6 Hour Course: 9:00 AM – 2:50 PM

VC-14 5 Hours Kodiak Challenge Course Director’s Conference A training program for Troops, Crews and Ships. The Kodiak Challenge course combines the elements of leadership, planning and service to others. Servant leadership is a philosophy that teaches the leader to work with and through a team to accomplish the mission. Come learn to put on this challenging course for the youth of your crew, district or council. (5-Hour Course: 9:00am-1:50pm)

VC-15 1 Hour

Roundtable Discussion of Day’s Learning

(For all Youth and Adults): What do you want to see next year in the Venturing College, thoughts on today’s learning, and other burning issues! Open forum for Venturing discussion. This is an important course for all to attend.

VC-16 1 Hour

Adult Leader Bridge Session*NEW*

(Part 1 of 3 of the What's New in Venturing Series) - Struggling to keep up with all of the changes we saw in Venturing in 2014? Here is your chance to get caught up. This course (along with the other two in the series) is perfect for adults who went through training prior to June 2014, to augment your previous training. You will receive a nice overview of the changes from Regional Officers who have been part of the integration of these changes.

VC-17 3 Hours

Committee Challenge -*NEW*

The Crew Committee Challenge is designed for crew committee members and becomes the course (along with the Venturing version of Youth Protection training) crew committee members need to be considered “trained.”

Cub Scout College

Course Course Title

Course Description

Outside the Box

CSC-1 1 Hour Looking for new ideas for Pack Themes for your Cub Scout program? Something that will excite both the Cubs and the Leaders? This course will have you thinking "outside the box" at future pack events!

Growing the Pack

CSC-2 1 Hour We're not just talking increasing the unit's membership number (but will touch on that too), we're looking at ways to encourage boys to wear their uniforms properly, ensure parent participation, ideas for all year recruitment, getting leasders in your unit trained and retaining them and resources to help along the journey. There will be some of the best tips of growing your pack into a strong successful unit.

History and Lore

CSC-3 1 Hour This session will focus on the history of Scouting, particularly Cub Scouting had how it relates to the Boy Scout Program. It will explain how Rudyard Kipling's "Jungle Book" is woven into the Cub Scout Program and how and why words/terms entered into the Cub Scout Program. A great introduction to the Cub Program for new Leaders!

Cub Scout Advancement

CSC-4 1 Hour Learn the purpose of advancement in the Cub Scout program and how it differs from the Boy Scout advancement program. During this session the following topics will be discussed: the program goals, parent and leader responsibilities, arrow points and who can earn them, and tips to assist you with advancement in the den. Bring unanswered questions about advancement.

The Art of Story Telling

CSC-5 1 Hour This session will focus on skills and techniques of story telling. Learn how to keep your audience engaged, both Cub Scouts and adults, and leave the "important" message with them!

Beyond the Badge

CSC-6 1 Hour Once your Scouts have reached rank, what do you do? This session will give yoy ideas of additional awards the boys can work on earning to keep them interested in the scout program all year long. (this would include things such as sports and academic belt loops and pins, religious awards, outdoor activity award, world conservation award, summertime pack and den awards and ideas for these summertime activities, etc.)

"Outing" in Scouting

CSC-7 1 Hour This session will touch on Guide to Safe Scouting, LOE (Leader's Outdoor Experience) brief overview, Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award and give additional ideas of giving your boys what many of them have signed up for "playing in the outdoors", such as outdoor games, hikes, service projects, activities, campfires, etc. proliferation of the internet has brought many wonderful tools to Scouting. Unfortunately, along with these benefits come many hidden dangers. This presentation discusses how to avoid many of these dangers as well as educating our young people on internet Bullying and chat room safety (TEC-7)

Flag Etiquette

CSC-8 1 Hour Most Leaders know how to instruct the Cub Scout how to fold the American Flag. Are you sure where the flag is posted in a gym or cafeteria? How about when it is on an elevated stage? What if it is hanging flat on the wall? Does the Pack need some new ideas for exciting flag ceremonies Join this class to find out answers to these and other questions.

Special Needs College

Number Duration Title/Description

SNC-1 1 Hour Special Needs Overview

Adult and Youth

Special Needs Overview: Introduction to the Special Needs Scouting Program - Come and learn how a special committee within the Greater St. Louis Area Council can help your unit with special needs. Bring your questions and the various committee members will help direct you to the correct resources.

SNC-2 1 Hour Special Needs Scouting for All Scouters

Adult and Youth Do you have a youth in your unit with special needs? Learn how to work with special needs youth and guarantee their success in the scouting program.

SNC-3 1 Hour ABC's of Attention Deficit Disorder

Adult

ABC's of Attention Deficit Disorder - Have you ever been challenged by an overactive Scout, or a Scout who just can’t seem to follow your directions? Learn about a predominant neurobiological disorder that can cause havoc in a Scout meeting. Explore new ways to handle disruptive behaviors and obtain resources to help provide a quality program to youth with A.D.D.

SNC-4 1 Hour Advancement for the Special Needs Scout

Adult

Learn about provisions for rank Advancement for scouts with Special Needs, Alternative Rank Requirements and the Individual Scout Advancement Plan.

SNC-5 1 Hour Scouting for Scouts with Learning Disabilities

Adult and Youth

Learn how to create plans for scouts with Learning Disabilities to ensure their personal growth and ensure their success in the Scouting Program.

SNC-6 1 Hour Camping for Scouts with Disabilities

Adult and Youth

Learn how to run a successful Camping Program for Scouts with Disabilities. Hear from presenters with experience with both long and short term camping.

SNC-7 1 Hour Panel Discussion

Adult and Youth

GOT QUESTIONS about Special Needs Scouting? Join the Special Needs Training Team for a question and answer session regarding your Scouts and their Special Needs. Our team of experts will be available to answer any and all questions you may have about medical conditions, behavior, and program alternatives. Don’t miss your opportunity to get your questions answered!

SNC-8 1 Hour Managing Boys Behavior

Adult and Youth

Having issues with boys behavior iat your meetings? Learn Some creative techniques. Hear from presenters with experience in dealing with behavior issues.

Technology College

Course

Number Duration Title/Description

TEC-1 1 Hour Beyond Basics in Word and Excel for Scouters: Learn advanced features to utilize Word and Excel. Discover how to enhance Agendas for Committee Meetings, Troop Meetings and Trip Plans. Figure out ways to create tables, organize information and store important data with Excel. Place Duty Rosters, Contact Information and Equipments lists into spread sheets for all to share.

TEC-2 1 Hour Creative Use of Photography in Scouting: This course explains and explores the use of digital cameras and auxiliary photography equipment to create photographs that can be used to chronicle and promote Scouting. The course will cover fundamentals of photography, mechanics and techniques to take high quality photographs. Composition, contrast, highlights, lighting, shadows and auxiliary lighting will be discussed in an open forum format.

TEC-3 (new) 1 Hour Managing your Scout Unit Data in the Cloud: Although programs for managing Scout Troops have been around for many years, increasingly the software is moving to the Web. Learn how Packs, Troops and Crews can now keep track of their advancement, activities and contacts data online, using sites such as TroopMaster Web, ScoutTrack.com, TroopTrack.com, and TroopWebHost.com. In this session we will explore the options that are available to you, and see how they stack up against each other.

TEC-4 1 Hour Online Social Networking: Want to understand how Scouts connect in Social Networks? Youth communicate in many different ways using a variety of media. Discover some of the ways that your unit can use the Social Networks to improve communications with youth in today's world.

TEC-5 2 Hour GPS Technology for Scouts and Scouters: GPS technology is used by more & more Scouting Units. GPS use is a part of the NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) curriculum. This technology supplements map & compass skills, is very attractive to our 'techie' Scouts & Venturers. Learn how GPS works with hands-on use of this technology.

TEC-6 1 Hour Advanced Digital Photography in Scouting: This course continues the offering of TEC-3. DSLR cameras, multi-focal length lens, apertures settings are a few of the topics that will be discussed in an open forum. Discover how to use some of the advanced features on PRO-DSLR cameras to help promote scouting and increase membership.

Boy Scout College

Course

Number Duration Title/Desciption

BSC-1 3 hours EFFECTIVE Youth Leader Training in Your Troop-During this 3-hour course, you will act as a participant in an effective, exciting, and excellent Troop-level Youth Leader Training Program! At the end of the course, you will be able to implement an effective & exciting, Troop-level Youth Leader Training in your unit. A Leader from every Troop should attend!

BSC-2 1 hour The REAL Patrol Method - Baden-Powell once said, "The Patrol Method is not a way to run a Boy Scout Troop…It is the ONLY way!" How to make sure your Troop is run according to the Patrol Method vs. the Troop method. What's the difference anyway?

BSC-3 1 hour Retention of Older Scouts - Learn how to keep your older Scouts interested and active using programs and activities such as Venturing High Adventure, NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training), Order of the Arrow, and many more opportunities!

BSC-4 1 hour NEW! - Real world solutions to challenging issues in Troops - Most Boy Scout troops face some common issues. Recruiting, Getting parents involved, Keeping the program fresh, Balance between boy led and adult guided, among others. Veteran Scouters offer ideas and techniques that you can take to your troop and use immediately.

BSC-5 50 Minutes

First Class First Year - Does this program really work?…YES! Learn how to make it work in your unit and how to create a Unit Calendar that causes this to happen almost automatically. This course is presented by a current Scoutmaster who implemented this program successfully for many years in his Troop

BSC-6 1 hour The Successful Annual Unit Plan-The Annual PLC is the most important planning session your unit has! It can make or break the success of your unit. Discover how to incorporate Fun, Safety, Outdoor Adventure, Advancement, desires of the Scouts, & the guidance of Adult Leaders in your Annual Unit Plan. (Every unit should have at least one Adult Leader attend!)

BSC-7 1 hour Webelos to Scout Transition - This critical transition is NOT just one evening, once a year. It is the lifeblood of every Boy Scout Troop! Learn how to manage an ongoing recruiting process, coordinate with Packs, manage the paperwork, create excitement about the transition, have a successful exciting Crossover, & strengthen your unit!

BSC-8 1 hour Games Leadership - This is the same great training offered as part of the Council Challenge Course Training. Discover game resources, how to select a game, effectively lead a game, & achieve your goals for the group. This course, presented by a Nat’l Camping School Staff Member, is a great tool for all Scout Leaders!

BSC-9 1 hour Unit Board of Review Training - Participants will know the purpose of the Unit Board of Review and how it is used to further the Boy Scout program. You will plan and conduct a Board of Review with an eye to the individual Scout.

BSC-10 1 hour The Challenge of Dealing with "Challenging" Scouts -

BSC-11 80 Minutes

The Effective Unit Committee - Many Units have 1-2 people doing almost all the work! This is a recipe for volunteer burnout, leaves you with only a few people to provide a different viewpoint, and a limited pool of replacements. How do I create a Troop Committee, what jobs should be done, and what duties should each job include? These questions will be answered & more!

BSC-12 1 hour Making the Order of The Arrow Meaningful in your Unit - Scouts get a sash and go on a couple of OA campouts a year -- How does that help my Troop? The Order of the Arrow is a vital service organization that can make a real difference in your unit --IF it is employed effectively! Discover the REAL purpose of the Order, and how to make your OA members into leaders and mentors in your unit.

BSC-13 1 hour Been there, Done That, Now What? - Does your Troop do the same old thing year after year? Great tips for adding new and exciting events and activities to your unit program.

BSC-14 80 Minutes

Intentionally Developing Eagle Scouts- Your new Scout Patrol have all made First Class, Congratulations! Now what… A program designed to help guide your scouts to the highest rank in scouting. Best practices by successful units. Great real world ideas that work. A number of ideas that are easy to implement, but just have to become habit. This is not just a Life to Eagle seminar, but a whole troop program.

BSC-15 1 hour Making Summer Camp the Centerpiece of your Unit Program! - Is your unit's summer map truly the highlight of your Scouting Year? If you aren't sure, this class is for you. Lean how to take advantage of all of the council's summer camp programs. Learn the tips and tricks that will make your summer camp experience truly memorable.

High Adventure College

HA-1 1 Hour BSA High Adventure: Philmont Overview

A Preview for 2016 and Beyond: Learn about the programs, registration procedures, and preparation for participation in these BSA High Adventure Programs. Learn about other significant High Adventure opportunities!

HA-2 1 Hour BSA High Adventure: Sea Base Overview

A Preview for 2016 and Beyond: An overview of Sea Base programs, registration procedures, and general preparation required for Units planning a Sea Base Adventure for 2016 and beyond.

HA-3 2 Hours BSA Sea Base Training for 2015 Crew Advisors

Travel options, budgeting, training for a National Tour Plan, crew equipment, individual equipment, first aid, weather, fishing and recommendations for touring Key West are covered.

HA-4 2 Hours Water and Cooking Tips for High Adventure Outings

Examine water purification and carrying methods for Philmont and other backpacking trips. We will demonstrate how to make great meals with easy cleanup at Philmont. Will also provide meal and food preparation tips for weekend backpacking trips without purchasing high cost dehydrated meals.

HA-5 2 Hours BSA Philmont Training for 2016 Crew Advisors

Topics discussed include: Fee payments, travel for both independent crews and Council contingents, information you will receive from Philmont, itinerary selection, travel requirements, ranch services, age requirements, crew size, requirements for CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Youth Protection, Hazardous Weather, crew preparation, brief review of personal and crew equipment needs.

HA-6 1 Hour Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense

Certification Course -- This course is for all Scout Leaders, and is required for Units doing aquatic adventures!

HA-7 1 Hour Trek On Safely

Trek Safely is a 7-Point Program designed to help youth and adult leaders plan and carry out a safe trek experience. This program promotes safe activities including ways to avoid accidents. Whether your trek is 2 days or 2 weeks, this program has application for a range of group sizes.

HA-8 1 Hour Backpacking Stoves

Certification Course -- Pressurized Fuel Training. This course offers a discussion and display of backpacking stoves by fuel type and group size, as well as a safety demonstration and discussion.

HA-9 1 Hour Leave No Trace

Learn the principles of Leave No Trace. Learn how to instill outdoor ethics in your Unit hiking and camping activities.

HA-10 1 Hour Boots and Socks

Find out about appropriate boots and socks required for a one-day hike or a 2-week High Adventure activity! For all adult leaders.

HA-11 1 Hour Backpacks, Sleeping Bags, and Pads

Learn the features and benefits of backpacks, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads. This information will help you make appropriate equipment decisions for Scouting activities ranging from weekend camping to High Adventure trips.

HA-12 1 Hour "Eve" on the Trail

The requirements of health and hygiene are different in the outdoors for young men and young women. Learn why and how a little additional planning will enhance the total experience for everyone. Recommended for leaders who have males and females in their Unit - youth, adult, or both. This is a Co-ed class for Adults.

HA-13 1 Hour Wilderness First Aid - The Primer

Wilderness first aid training will be required for treks to Philmont Scout Reservation, Northern Tier and Florida Sea Base in 2015 and beyond and is recommended for backcountry camping, hiking, canoeing, or other high adventure. Learn what is required and where this valuable training will be offered. Understand the prereuisites and fees, and get an overview of the 16 hour course.

HA-14 1 Hour How to Add Scuba Diving to Your Scouting Program

Have you ever wondered how to give your Troop or Venture Crew the opportunity to go Scuba diving, either just for fun, to do something different, or to prepare for a trip to Sea Base? Well, here's your chance! We give you all of the tools you will need to add Scuba diving to your program. The best part is that all participants will given a choice of three dates (weekend, afternoon times) where they can sign up and go Scuba diving in a pool for free!

Trainers College

TC-1 – Basic Trainer Skills

This is the must have course for the new trainer. Learn to utilize Effective Teaching to develop lesson plans for training syllabus subjects. Brainstorm creative methods and ideas for adding the spark that keeps your audience engaged and actively learning, so that they will retain and use the information effectively. This is the goal of every great trainer!

TC-2 – Promoting Training

How do you get people to attend your training sessions? Learn the tools to successfully promote your training session and recruit your target audience.

TC-4 – Trainer’s EDGE 1 – Communication

Remember that great line from Cool Hand Luke? The last thing you want in your training session is a “failure to communicate”. Learn to read and engage your audience so that you have a free flow of effective communication during your training session. (Required for Trainer’s EDGE)

TC-5 – Trainer’s EDGE 2 – Directing Traffic and Thoughts

Does the culture of the group you are training impact your training methods? By identifying the culture of the group you will understand how to facilitate a discussion within the training session, lead a reflection and manage the group dynamics. (Required for Trainer’s EDGE)

TC-6 – Trainer’s EDGE 3 – Effective Teaching Methods

Effective teaching helps ensure that your audience will learn, understand and retain the material being taught. Learn the tried and true methods to effective teaching! (Required for Trainer’s EDGE)

TC-7 – Youth Protection / Youth Protection Presentation Skills

The Boy Scouts of America is dedicated to providing quality leadership to the youth we serve. As part of that dedication, all registered volunteers must take Youth Protection Training every two (2) years to help ensure that we are providing the most secure environment possible for our youth members. The first portion of this two part session will certify that the adult volunteer has successfully completed Youth Protection Training. Those wishing to serve as a certified trainer for Youth Protection will learn the skills necessary to train volunteers in Youth Protection during the second part of this session.

TC-9 – Trainer’s EDGE 4 – Presentation Workshop – Practical Application

You’ve had the classroom sessions to learn to be a trainer. Now is the time to put that knowledge to work. Join new, intermediate and advanced trainers in the interactive workshop where you will develop a lesson plan, then prepare and practice a short presentation. (Required for Trainer’s EDGE)

TC-10 – Public Speaking Effectively

Do you experience sweaty palms, shaky hands, racing thoughts, or a pounding heart when asked to speak before a group? This session will provide you with the tools to help overcome your fears and give you insight on mannerisms, talking points and interpersonal skills to help you speak more effectively.

Commissioner College

Course Number Duration Title/Description

CC-1 3 Hours Unit Commissioner Basic Training A must for all new Commissioners! Learn the responsibilities of a Commissioner and the art of Commissioner Service. This class is required to be considered "Trained" in the Unit Commissioner role.

CC-2 3 Hours Administration of Commissioner Service For Assistant District Commissioners and District Commissioners. Covers such topics as recruiting, coaching, matching UCs to Units, area management, team management, and strategies for Commissioner Service. This class is required to be considered "Trained" in the ADC and DC roles.

CC-3 1 Hour Selecting Quality Leaders (BCS 117) Recruiting is an ongoing responsibility and Commissioners may need to assist their Units. This session will provide an overview of the seven steps to recruiting a key adult Unit leader and will prepare participants to recruit new leaders for their Units' needs. (This course counts toward a College of Commissioner Science requirement.)

CC-4 1 Hour STEM and the Unit Commissioner Come learn about the BSA's effort to increase interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and how commissioners support this effort in the Units they serve.

CC-5 New

1 Hour The Commissioner's Toolkit One key role of a Commissioner is being resourceful. A UC may not always have the answers, but should know where to find them. Come learn about the resources available to you and build your toolkit to better serve your units.

CC-6 1.5 Hours Seminar: Contemporary Unit Issues THIS COURSE WILL EAT LUNCH TOGETHER (free delivery). Back by popular demand, we will discuss contemporary problems faced by Commissioners in a roundtable format. Bring your problems, and those in attendance will help develop solutions together!

CC-7 New

1 Hour New Commissioner Tools Learn how to use the BSA's new Commissioner Tools that are replacing the Unit Visit Tracking System in 2015.

CC-8 New

1 Hour Unit Membership Chair Learn more about this new role at the pack, troop and crew levels, as well as the role of the Commissioner in interfacing with and supporting this role.

CC-9 New

1 Hour Youth Recruitment and Retention This course provides an overview of methods Commissioners can use to coach their units to recruit and retain youth at all levels.

CC-10 New

1 Hour Venturing and the Commissioner (MCS 308) This session stresses the importance of a commissioner’s commitment to Venturing and suggests basic elements of a plan for a commissioner to help every crew succeed. (This course counts toward a College of Commissioner Science requirement.)

Leadership College Course Number Duration Title/Description

LC-1 3 Hours Red Cross First Aid Training ** Additional $30 Fee Required ** (Limit of 20 participants) 3 hour class Registration deadline for First Aid training is January 5, 2015. Standard First Aid Certification includes CPR and Basic First Aid. Hands-on CPR instruction provided. Written exam to verify proficiency of online learning sessions will be administered. Pre-requisite: All participants must complete online pre-work via Red Cross website prior to University of Scouting. Upon registration for the class, an email will be sent to participants with a link to the training which is mandatory to take prior to attendance at UofS.

LC-2 1 hour Successful Succession: Finding Your Replacement Most positions in scouting have a set tenure to them; yet, most of us find ourselves scrambling to find a suitable replacement mere months before we are set to “retire”. In this class, we will talk about what to look for in a possible successor, ways to get them involved without scaring them off, and how to make a smooth transition/handoff of responsibilities.

LC-3 2 hours District Eagle Board of Review Seminar This course qualifies as the training expected of Eagle Board of Review members under the Council's Advancement Plan. The “new” Eagle Packet and Workbook will be highlighted and discussed. Items covered include the basics of fundamental board of review principles, requirements for Eagle reviews, the purpose of project reviews, appropriate & inappropriate questions, & more. It will also address situational problems sometimes faced by Eagle Boards, and how to respond (2-Hour Course )

LC-4 1 Hour What Now? "Just because your work in the unit may be over, doesnt mean your scouting career has to be finished. This class will discuss some of the opportunities that exist at the district, council and even national levels that can always use quality volunteers to help support the program for the youth, how to get involved and various descriptions of the type of work involved

LC-5 2 hours Addressing Adult Conflicts If your adults just can't get along, it's a poison that will kill your unit! This course is designed to help adults resolve issues through diplomacy, following the BSA rules, and (when all else fails) how to remove a volunteer or youth from your program. (2-hour Course 10:00am-11:50am)

LC-6 1 hour Merit Badge Counselor Orientation Learn how Merit Badges fit into the advancement program, what you need to do to become a Merit Badge Counselor, BSA and GSLAC procedures to follow, and the nuts and bolts of working with Scouts on the Merit Badges.

LC-7 1 Hour Scoutmaster vs. Chairman: A Perspective Have you ever had a Scouting situation where you weren’t quite sure a task was yours to handle? Often times, we get so wrapped up in providing program for the boys that we either forget what essential functions are our responsibility or we overstep our boundaries, alienating others in the process. This class will examine the 2 primary positions of every unit and offer some clarity as to the responsibilities associated with each.

LC-8 1 Hour Scouting Need Not Be Taxing Many adults become active in Scouting to help youth turn into the future leaders of our country. However, there are more benefits than just the satisfaction of a great program. This class will show you several ideas on things that you can do on your income taxes, various laws about donating property, and what Scouting related expenses are deductible. Discussion will cover various tax/deduction topics as they pertain to Scouting situations

LC-9 1 Hour Letting Go at All Ages "When youth AND parents have a hard time letting go: learning the warning signs that youth and parents are having a hard time letting go can assist in heading off homesick and hovering parents. What are the signs and what can you do as a leader. Join us for an open conversation and learn some tools to help you help them.".