University of Scouting, a TRAINING EXTRAVANZA

Every Scout deserves a trained leader. University of Scouting is the premier training event for adult leaders offered by Ventura County Council. It is designed to supplement the educational experience of any Scouting leader. On any average year, the university offers 20 - 40 different courses, from outdoor skills such as knot tying to group management concepts to keep that unruly den of Scouts on task. The University of Scouting has courses for first-time leaders to experienced leaders planning a high-adventure expedition.
Registration is OPEN!!
University of Scouting Date: POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2025
Location: St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Simi Valley
Basic Schedule:
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Set-up
- 8:00 AM: Check-in Starts
- 8:30 AM: Opening Ceremony
Course Sessions:
Session 1 – 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
- Marketing Your Unit 101 – Andrea McClellan (Room 13)
- Outdoor Cooking and Planning for Groups – Sarah Gafvert (Patio)
Session 2 – 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
- Dutch Oven Extravaganza – Dan Estabrook (Patio)
- Knots & More – George Kurata (Room 12)
- Leveraging Community Partnerships – Andrea McClellan (Room 13)
Session 3 – 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
- Trail to Eagle for Scoutmasters – George Kurata (Room 12)
- Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster Training – Chad Hildebrand (Room 13)
- Knife Safety for Cub Scouts – TBD (Room 11)
Lunch – 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
(Sandwiches, fruit platters, and water provided)
Session 4 – 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM
- Storytelling & Campfires – Michael Dickerson (Room 11)
- Fishing for Cub Scouts – TBD (Room 12)
- Unit Commissioner Training – Darin Hebert (Room 13)
Session 5 – 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
- How to Engage Scouts BSA Parents – Robert Younce (Room 11)
- Committee Challenge – Blake Welcher (Room 12)
- The Power of Parents in the Cub Scout Experience – TBD (Room 13)
Session 6 – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- How to ILST / Train the Trainer – Therése Palmisano (Main Hall)
Session 7 – 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
- Pack to Troop Transitions – TBD (Room 13)
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2025 University of Scouting - POSTPONED MAY 2025 May 31, 2025
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