University of Scouting

05/05/2026

University of Scouting revamped, first session May 9. Box lunches will not be available for purchase onsite, only via registrations made before 5/7/2026. Box lunches include chips, a cookie, pickle and a choice of one of the sandwiches.

After having to cancel due to the weather in January, University of Scouting is taking on a whole new look and format!

There will now be three opportunities to go to University of Scouting a year:

- May 9 will be focused on our Older Scout Program (Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers) and some General Studies Classes available
- On August 29, the classes will focus on General Studies classes - all ranks and ages represented
- On January 30, the classes will be focused on Cub Scouts and some General Studies Classes

Click here to learn more and register for May 9

Come for just the morning or all day, to focus on serious topics or just to have fun learning new skills! The University of Scouting offers classes in different “colleges” from Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Older Scouts with dozens of new classes each year. Sign up for anything that interests you, ...

01/21/2026

With an abundance of caution, University of Scouting has cancelled Saturday's University of Scouting training event. We will refund registration and lunch fees for anyone who has already signed up for University of Scouting. We do not yet have a date for a rescheduled University of Scouting; once we do, we will share the new date with a new registration link to sign up again.

Please take this time and spend it with your family, friends, and maybe some hot chocolate and a good book or a bad movie!

01/14/2026

One of the amazing classes available at 2026 UofS is: What is Family Scouting?
It is at 10am and covers:

You might have heard that the Scouting America National Executive Board approved a family troop option for Scouts BSA. The new family troop option provides chartered organizations with more flexibility in delivering Scouting to families. While the vast majority of troops will continue to specifically serve boys or girls in the years ahead, this option gives chartered organizations the ability to meet the unique needs of their communities and families who want to do Scouting together in a unit.

If you have questions about the process of starting or converting to a Family Troop (and yes there is paperwork that needs to be submitted), please plan on attending University of Scouting on January 24th where Kuruvila Mani and Bill Kohl will lead a session to explain the process and answer questions. You can register for University of Scouting @

University of Scouting Come for just the morning or all day, to focus on serious topics or just to have fun learning new skills! The University o

01/14/2026

2026 University of Scouting
January 24, 2026
ACC Highland Campus
Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/564-94956
**Class Schedule Available!**

10/07/2025

05/16/2025

🚨 Big Scoutbook News! 🚨

Tune in right here on Wednesday, May 21 at 3 p.m. Eastern to get the inside scoop on what's new with Scoutbook — Scouting America's official unit-management tool.

is sitting down with one of the brilliant minds behind the platform to talk about the latest updates, tips for current users, and what you’re missing if you haven’t jumped on board yet. 📲✨

Can’t make it live? No worries — the recording will be available on this page afterward.

📅 Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!

12/24/2024

12/21/2024

Make your most important decision of the day before the holiday week begins! Help us decide what color to make the T-shirts this year at the biggest Orienteering event in Central Texas! March 29, Spring-O!

🗳️Vote here: https://bit.ly/VoteSpringOShirt2025

Orienteering is the most fun that you will EVER have with a map & compass. Registration is OPEN for the Mar 29 Event! Come out for the day, or make it a camp-out!

🧭 Learn more: https://www.centraltexasspringo.org

11/14/2024

Join us this summer and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Philmont Training Center by attending a conference. Registration is OPEN! We are ready for a great summer!

https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/ptc-conferences/

09/30/2024

Range Activity SAFEty Training is now available online. All Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships who provide unit-level sponsored/planned range and target activities must have at least one registered unit leader 21+ years of age take the Range Activity SAFEty online training available on my.scouting.org. This individual must be present at the range during the range and target activity(s). Participating in this training will help ensure a unit understands Scouting America’s range and target activities policies.

This training is not required for district/council-led range and target activities and is not a replacement for certified instructors who must be present to operate ranges per the Guide to Safe Scouting & National Range and Target Activities Manual.

--New training required for all SBSA troops who provide unit-level range and target activities (at least 1 leader trained over 21 yo who is present)

--This training is renewed every 2 years similar to Hazardous Weather and other trainings.

--No in-person training is available. This is online/mobile-only training.

--This does not replace the required certified instructors per GTSS & National Range and Target Activities Manual.

To access the updated training, log onto my.Scouting.org and search the catalog in the BSA Learn Center for “Range Activity SAFEty.” For additional information regarding Scouting’s Range and Target Activities, please refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting and the National Range and Target Activities Manual.

More info on programs your troop can run with the proper trained leadership.
https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/range-activities/scouts-bsa-shooting-sports/

Range & Target Activities FAQ:
https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/range-activities/range-activities-faq/

2024 Range & Target Activities Manual
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/430-938-24-Range-and-Target-Activities-Manual_8.30.pdf