University of Scouting 2025

New Name - Same Great Training and some new offerings too!

As a leader, you have the opportunity to attend this year's University of Scouting which will provide you new and different ideas on how to stay true to Scouting's core values while engaging your Scouts to become the best leaders, citizens, and people we know they can be!

Attend University of Scouting this year to learn new strategies, techniques, activities, and adventures you can use in your unit to assist your Scouts in their individual journeys. From collaborative, leader-specific classes to enrichment courses, there’s something for everyone: camping, cooking, advancement, membership & recruiting, hands-on classes for activities, special needs strategies, and much more! 

What:  Adult training for all levels of Scouting (Cub Scout, Webelos, Scouts BSA, and Venturing). Take up to five classes during the day. (Some classes are longer than a single class period.)

If you are looking for Youth Training (SPL, Order of the Arrow or Den Chief), or Partner registration - please see links to the right of this page.

When:  Saturday, November 8, 2025

                     Registration                         7:30 am – 8:30 am
                     Opening Ceremony             8:30 am – 9:00 am
                     Classes (five periods)*        9:10 am – 3:20 pm
                 

Where:   Sycamore High School
               427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, Illinois

Cost:      TFC-registered Leader - $20 
                Out-of-Council Leader - $30

     Add $10 late fee after November 1

Lunch Option
Lunch is available for advance purchase for $10 or you may bring your own. Choices include:

Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, bag of chips, and bottled water

Chick-fil-A Market Salad (no chicken), bag of chips, and bottled water

Extras:  * The Scout Shop will be open during lunch.

              * The Midway will be open during lunch and hosts vendors with ideas, activities, and products
                 to enhance your unit’s program.

              * Complimentary coffee, hot water for tea, and bug juice are provided throughout the day.

              * A Snack Shack will offer snacks, soda, and bottled water throughout the day for purchase.    

NOTES:

* Classes. Each person who registers will be able to select five (5) class periods of training. When registering, use the five drop downs to make your selections. Make your choices beforehand by opening the Course Selection GRID link and viewing the choices for each period. Please make your selections NOW. Printable class catalogs (sorted by Scouting Level, Period, and by Subject) are located in the right-hand column of this web page.  Please note that walk-in registration and course selections are based on availability, so register today for the classes you really want to take.

Questions or to volunteer:  Contact Tara Holman, tara.holman@scouting.org

* Class Period Schedule
09:10 AM - 10:00 AM: Period #1
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM: Period #2
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM: Period #3
01:30 PM - 02:20 PM: Period #4
02:30 PM - 03:20 PM: Period #5