January 17, 2026 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lone Star College - Tomball campus
30555 Tomball Pkwy
Tomball, TX 77375
University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers who will help leaders and parents enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts.
Courses include basic training and a variety of supplemental classes for leaders and parents focusing on Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Scouts BSA, outdoors, high adventure, conservation, and advancement that will provide information, techniques, and best practices on how to enhance the Scouting program.
Registration
The registration fee is $30, plus an optional lunch. At checkout, pay with a credit card or electronic check. There is no onsite registration; register online before arriving. Council refund policy.
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What to Bring
- Schedule of classes. Upon arrival, go to your first class. You do not need to stand in line and check in before your first class; stop by HQ to pick up your event packet, including your patch and lunch ticket, anytime before lunch.
- Park by building 6 (South Hall) or building 2 (East Hall for full-day classes) and go directly to your first class. Then, stop by HQ to pick up your packet with your patch and lunch ticket anytime before lunch.
- Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events)
- Lunch, if not purchased during registration
- Drinks, snacks
- Field or activity uniform, recommended
- Note-taking materials
- See additional items to bring for Trainer's Edge
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Courses
The tracks are suggested courses for new parents, den leaders, Cubmasters, and committee members.
New Parent Track
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| ABC: Deciphering the Jargon |
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| With A Little Help from My Friends: Get the most for your New Cub Scouts |
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| Changes: Arrow of Light to Troop Transition |
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Den Leader Track
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| Daydream Believer: Getting Den Parents Involved |
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| Jumpin' Jack Flash: Indoor Games |
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| Sugar Sugar: Cooking with Cub Scouts (Meal Planning, Food Prep, and Clean up for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear adventures) |
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| The Long and Winding Road: Advancement/Adventure Planning |
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| The Weight: Scoutbook Plus 101 |
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| Rave On: Classroom Management |
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| What a Wonderful World: Using Den Chiefs |
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Cubmaster Track
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| Fun Fun Fun! - Part 1: Songs, Skits, and Fun! |
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| It's My Party, and I'll Cry if I Want To: Part 2: Ceremonies, Advancement, and Reverence |
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| With A Little Help from My Friends: Working with the Committee Chair, Pack Committee, and Volunteers |
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| The Leader of the Pack: Recruiting and Empowering Den Leaders |
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| Time of the Season: Succession Planning |
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| See You in September: Annual Program Planning Best Practices |
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Committee Track
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| Hooked on a Feeling: Creating a Culture |
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| You're the One That I Want: Membership Recruiting |
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| Money, Money, Money: Pack Budgeting and Treasury Best Practices |
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| Come a Little Bit Closer: New Member Coordinators and Why You Should Have One |
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| See You in September: Annual Program Planning Best Practices |
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| You've got a Friend: Effective Unit Connections |
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| Photographs & Memories: Adult Recognitions |
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| The Tracks of My Tears: Scoutbook Plus 102 |
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| Reach Out I'll Be There: Working with the Committee Chair, Pack Committee, and Volunteers |
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General Education Track
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| Spirit in the Sky: How to incorporate Religious Awards |
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| Ain't No Mountain High Enough: Scouting with Disabilities |
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All Day Courses
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Scouts BSA Classes
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About Trainer's EDGE (all-day training for youth and adult training)
Trainer's EDGE is an all-day, trainer development course designed to help Scouters put the EDGE training model into practice and gain self-confidence through hands-on training experiences. Trainer's EDGE brings to life the EDGE model taught in Troop Leadership Training, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training, National Youth Leadership Training, and Wood Badge.
What to Bring: a copy of the Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events); field or activity uniform is recommended; note-taking materials; a five-minute Scouting presentation with any equipment or props; lunch if not purchased when registering, and drinks. Optional: snacks and money for the vending machine
Participants must prepare a presentation (about 5 minutes) before the course and bring the material, equipment, and/or props needed to deliver it. Participants will have the opportunity to practice this presentation in a small-group setting and receive feedback. The topic of the presentation is at the presenter's discretion; Scouting topics/skills are always good. Additionally, participants will prepare a second presentation during the course, practice it with their small group, and receive feedback.
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