University Course Catalog

University of Scouting -- January xx, 2013


Below you will find the Yocona Area Council 2013 University of Scouting Course Schedule for each division. Please read each description carefully and plan your personal schedule carefully.

Make sure not to schedule more than one class in the same time slot. Early registration is recommended to make sure you get your requested schedule. Register early because some classes may fill up.

There is a schedule worksheet available on the Documents page.

All courses will be taught at Harrisburg Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi. The Opening Ceremony, Lunch, and Closing Ceremony will be held in a TBD location.

Please see the Schedule on the DOCUMENTS page for complete room assignments.

 

General Sessions Course Catalog

 
US101Guide to Safe Scouting (Cubscouts) -- 1 hour Sandra Ford
Understanding the Guide to Safe Scouting and how to choose age appropriate activities for your youth in Cub Scouts.

US102Guide to Safe Scouting (Boy Scouts) -- 1 hour Danny Foster
Understanding the Guide to Safe Scouting and how to choose age appropriate activities for your youth in Boy Scouts.

US103Guide to Safe Scouting (Venturing) -- 1 hour TBD
Understanding the Guide to Safe Scouting and how to choose age appropriate activities for your youth in Venturing.

US202Scouting's Forms -- 1 hour Mitch Johnson
Recharters, Tour Permits, Unit Money Earning Applications, Health Forms, Application for Membership, and the list goes on. Learn the who, what, when, where and how of filling out the proper paperwork.

US302Duty to God -- 1 hour Mitchell Diggs
Need information on how to assist with a Scout's Own Service? This course will give you tips and ideas on how to assist your Chaplin. Are you interested in the Faith based awards? This course will also help you find resources to assist your youth in completing the program for their sepcific faith.

US303Duty to Country -- 1 hour TBD
This course will address proper flag etiquette.

US310Youth Protection -- 1 hour Robby Parman
This course will focus on the Youth Protection Guidelines for Cubscouts and Boy Scouts.

US310Youth Protection -- Venturing1 hour Johnny L. Price
This course will focus on the Youth Protection Guidelines for Cubscouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing Youth and Leders.

US401What is Woodbadge? -- 1 hour Rusty Rasberry
This course will address the Woodbadge course and its requirements. This is meant to be an information course to promote the upcoming course in our council.

Cub Scout Course Catalog

 
CS201Den Leader Specifics -- 1 hour Vance Perkins
This course will give new leaders the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Training will give you the foundation to be an effective and successful leader so you can plan fun and exciting indoor and outdoor den programs. Every boy deserves a trained and qualified leader.

CS202Blue and Gold Banquets -- 1 hour Debbie Dabbs
Planning a great Blue and Gold banquet. Invigorate your banquet with colorful idea, themes, menus, decorations and entertainment.

CS203Cub Scout Crafts -- 1 hour Hope Wilson
Including crafts in den projects is more than just fun, its an oppurtunity to learn new skills and express creativity and imagination.

CS204Advancement and Recognition -- 1 hour Melanie Bennett
Ways to encourage and track Cub Scout advancements. Exciting ways to recognize advancements and volunteers.

CS302The Pack Committee -- 1 hour Katrina Patty
What is a pack committee? Learn how to structure your pack committee. What the role of the pack committee is and who serves on the committee.

CS302Cub Scout Camping -- 1 hour TBD
Keep the "outing" in Scouting. Topics include: What's available through the council and your district; Safety; Planning; Registering for camp opportunities; Campfire planning.

CS303Derbies, Regattas, and Races -- 1 hour TBD
Learn how to run 'em and how to score 'em. Pinewood Derbies, Raingutter Regattas, and Space Derbies are favorite activities for the Pack! Got Derbies?

CS304Webelos to Scouts Transition -- 1 hour Rusty Rasberry
Our most important job as Cub Scout leaders is to prepare our boys for Boy Scouting. Learn how to assist your scouts and parents in making the most important transition in their Scouting career. This session will put on emphasis on the Arrow of Light requirements for Webelos and help you find the right troop for each scout.

CS401Cubmaster and Pack Meetings -- 1 hour TBD
Pack meetings by the book, Program planning, Pack finance, Recruting new leaders, The Pack Committee, Recharters. The Who, What and How of Pack Management. Includes a simulated meeting.

CS402Academics and Sports Programs -- 1 hour TBD
Are you looking for something to enhance your Cub Scout Program. We have the solution, Belt Loops! Learn how to integrate the Academics and Sports programs into your Cub program at any level.

CS500Cub Scout Shooting Sports Orientation -- 2+ hours Kevin Owens & Mike Johnson
Are you interested in being trained as a range master for BB Gun and Archery? This course will give you the training necessary to work with your youth when ranges are available at District and Council events. Having multiple trained range masters allows more time for youth to shoot and shortens the waiting times. Remember: Cub Scout shooting sports programs may be conducted only on a district or council level where there are properly trained supervisors and all standards for BSA shooting sports are enforced. All shooting ranges in the Cub Scout program must be supervised by a qualified range master who is at least 18 years of age and who meets the minimum requirements.
Successful completion of the Cub Scout Shooting Sports Orientation will fulfill the practical requirements for the leader to conduct Cub Scout shooting sports programs at council sponsored camps (day camp, resident camp, family camp) only. These activities are to be conducted on approved ranges, under the direction of a NCS Shooting Sports Director or NRA, RSO. Activities are limited to BB Guns and Archery. Certification is valid for 2 years


Boy Scout Course Catalog

 
BS200Tied up Buster - Knots -- 1 hour Charles Buster
This course will show you how to tie the most common knots in Scouting and some of Buster's favorites.

BS201The Camping Program -- 1 hour TBD
Plan. Short and long term camping. Affordable trips planned with imagination.

BS202A Unit led by Youth -- 1 hour Rusty Rasberry
The ideal place for leaders and parents in the Troop.

BS210Intro to GPS, Geocaching, and Letter Boxing -- 1 hour TBD
Learn how to operate a GPS locator. Learn about the great sport of Geocaching and Letter Boxing.

BS211Using GPS, Geocaching, and Letter Boxing -- 1 hour TBD
This is an addition to the basic course. It is mostly hands-on using a GPS.

BS301The Troop Committee -- 1 hour Stephanie Clausel
Understand your role in the Committee and how you fit into the Troop picture.

BS302Eagle Scout Counselors and Coaches -- 1 hour Joe Harris
Learn how to prepare a scout for his Eagle project. Course includes how to select a project, step-by-step instructions on writing a strong proposal, and how to properly prepare the Eagle application.

BS303Order of the Arrow for Non-members -- 1 hour TBD
Learn the history of the Order of the Arrow (OA) and its tie-in to our Council, what the OA is, how to obtain membership, and the benefits the OA can bring to a Scout troop.

BS400Leave No Trace -- 2 hours John Peter Ford
You unit doesn't need to step off the trail to practice Leave No Trace. Prepare for your next outdoor experience and put your outdoor ethics to the test while you learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace.

BS401Advancements -- Tenderfoot to Eagle -- 1 hour TBD
Improve advancement with proven ideas for building advancement into your annual planning calendar including a skills make-up day; merit badge campouts; recruting merit badge counselors, and more!

BS402Warm Winter Camping -- 1 hour TBD
This course will teach the Scouter how to produce a Unit program that raises the probabilities of a successful Winter Campout. The topis of instruction will cover; outdoor skills of staying warm, the technique of dressing in layers, the importance of menu planning, sleeping bag skills, leader tools to support a structured program.

BS403Troop Medical Emergency Preparedness Plan -- 1 hour TBD
We pray it never happens but you have to be prepared for when it does! Here's how.

BS404Dutch Oven Basics and Campfire Cooking -- 2 hours Phil Mobley
How to cook much more than Peach Cobbler. Recipes, tips and tricks!

BS405Introduction to Backpacking -- 2 hours Woody & Cynthia Harrell
Learn the basics of selecting your personal clothing, equipment, and food to make backpacking fun and increase your enjoyment and comfort in the outdoors.

BS406Advanced Backpacking -- 2 hours Woody & Cynthia Harrell
This course will help you plan and prepare for more than one night backpacking trips.



Venturing Course Catalog

 
VN101Building a Venturing Crew -- 1 hour Anthony Staten
This course is designed to give you an introduction to what the Venturing is all about!

VN200Venturing and Boy Scouts -- 1 hour Anthony Staten
In this course you will learn ways to keep the older Boy Scouts active in Scouting. You will find out what the two programs can do for each other.

VN201Advancement in Venturing -- 1 hour Johnny L. Price
In this course you will learn about the Awards and Opportunities in Venturing and how they differ from Boy Scouts.

VN202Venturing Co-Ed Ethics -- 1 hour Hillary Staten & Malachi Baggett
Situational Ethics for Venturing. You will learn how to conduct and lead a co-ed group of young people.

VN301Venturing Activities and Programs -- 1 hour Johnny L. Price
In this course you will learn how to use initiative games and C.O.P.E in youth training and learning. Also, some of the places you can go for Venturing trips.

VN302Venturing Youth Training Programs -- 1 hour Hillary Staten
In this course you will learn about ILSC (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews), Venturing Leadership Kodiak Training, and Kodiak X.



 
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