2009 Boy Scout College Course Descriptions

9:00 AM

BOY 231

Boards of Review

Get specific details to prepare for a board of review and understand the importance of them. Learn how to run a successful troop board of review.

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

BOY 199

New Leader Essentials (NLE) (2 hour class)

Required training for all adult positions within a troop. Get an overview of the eight core methods of Scouting and how they fit together.

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

BOY 272

Shooting Sports with Archery

Learn the BSA standards for shooting sports, including the safety rules and training required.

9:00 PM

BOY 420

How to Grow a Boy Scout Troop

Learn from a successful Scoutmaster how to build interest within the troop, how to recruit the youth, and how to retain them.

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

BOY 430

Dutch Oven Cooking (2 hour class) – Beginner $3 Fee

Learn how to buy, care for, and cook with a Dutch oven. Remember, all Scouts love cobbler!

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

BOY 444

Intermediate/Advanced Backpacking (2 hour class)

You have discovered the magic of the backcountry! Now learn how to take the next step. What gear is right for that special outing to the high country or that winter outing and how do you prepare?

9:00 AM

BOY 446

Getting the most out of Boy Scout Summer Camp

It all starts well before you arrive! How do you prepare the youth, and how do you provide the maximum opportunities for them? It doesn’t end at camp! How to bring it home and continue the experience!

9:00 AM to 3:50 PM

BOY 500

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (6 hr class)

Expand on the foundation of the eight methods of Scouting you learned in NLE and how to instill these methods into your troop program. Required training for SM and ASM.

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

BOY 732

Team Building Games (2 hour Class)

Learn to have fun and teach at the same time! Learn games that will help bring your youth leaders together as a team. This is a fun packed and educational class! Bring a friend.

10:00 aM

BOY 230

Order of Arrow

What is the Order of the Arrow (OA)? This class is intended to help adult leaders AND YOUTH know more about the OA, how it serves units, the district and council, and for Scouts who would like to know more about the Order, how it can help its members get the most out of their Scouting experience, and what it does for Scouting. Find out the importance of having an OA Representative in your troop.

10:00 AM

BOY 274

High Adventure Afloat

Learn how to plan and run high adventure activities on fresh and salt water.

10:00 AM

BOY 304

Boy Scout Roundtables

Structure of the Boy Scout Roundtable and its elements.

10:00 AM

BOY 435

Establishing Troop Instructors/Guides in Units

Learn how to encourage the older Scouts in your troop to be instructors for your Scout patrols. Learn what a Guide is and when it is appropriate to have one in the troop.

11:00 AM

BOY 115

Troop Program Planning/Yearly Calendars

How to create great programs and develop a solid annual troop calendar.

11:00 AM

BOY 134

Lashings

Pioneering structures are built by joining wood spars with rope. Learn and expand your knowledge of this key element of pioneering. Brush up on your clove and timber hitches before class!

11:00 AM

BOY 204

Stories, Songs, and Skits

Need energy and a spirited exchange of fun among the boys and among the troops? This is the place to learn how to get to the head of the chow line at camp or how to be recognized for excellence for a campfire skit!

11:00 AM

BOY 233

Troop Ceremonies

When was the last time you saw a good troop ceremony for a crossover or a Scout induction? Here are ideas for First Class rank and many more!

11:00 AM

BOY 316

Wilderness First Aid Basics

When help is delayed, learn strategies to manage backcountry medical emergencies. Introduction to the American Red Cross courses and training appropriate for Venturing crews.

11:00 AM

BOY 332

Day Outings for Boy Scouts

Expand your resource list and share ideas about exciting day-long adventures.

11:00 AM

BOY 731A

Life to Eagle Process

Learn the process a Scout must go through to earn the Eagle rank and what makes a good project.

11:00 AM

BOY 733

Venturing and the Boy Scout Troop

This class will help Boy Scout leaders understand more about the Venturing program and how having a Venturing Crew associated with their troop can help compliment, not compete with, a troop, its activities, and retention of older Scouts.

1:00 PM

BOY 232

Merit Badge Counselors

Understand the roles of the merit badge counselor, SM, ASM, and the Scout in earning merit badges. Review the recommended policies and procedures concerning merit badge counseling. Merit badge counselor training included.

1:00 PM

BOY 234

Courts of Honor

Learn how to direct your Scouts in much more meaningful courts of honor.

1:00 PM

BOY 336

Troop Leader Training (TLT)

You have just had troop elections. Learn how to introduce and train the youth in their new leadership positions. Teach them how the jobs interrelate and who has responsibility for what. This is a must have class for both the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. Bring your Scoutmaster handbook and your TLT handbook.

1:00 PM to 2:50 PM

BOY 315

Gourmet Dining in the Bush (2 hour class)

Learn the art of preparing and eating in style during high adventure activities.

1:00 PM

BOY 431

Scoutmaster Tips

This class is an opportunity for new Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to learn tips and tricks of success from Scoutmasters who have been there, and for veterans to share their experiences with others.

1:00 PM

BOY 445

Map and Compass

How do you get started? What do you need to know to be able to teach your Scouts the basics? Learn from the experts and enjoy the practical applications. Bring a compass if you own one!

1:00 PM

BOY 731B

Life to Eagle Process

Learn the process a Scout must go through to earn the Eagle rank and what makes a good project.

2:00 PM

BOY 144

Membership/Recruiting

Learn some of the methods for making your unit grow: how to utilize your Scout Parent Unit Coordinators; share ideas: and pick up some great resources at the same time.

2:00 PM to 3:50 PM

BOY 170

Introduction to Backpacking (2 hour class)

How do we start? Bring your questions. Bring gear, if you have it! Learn to fit a pack and learn what you really need. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just functional. This is a terrific class!

2:00 PM

BOY 180

Fast Start to First Class

The class is designed to help leaders (such as Patrol Leaders, SPLs, Instructors, Troop Guides, and Assistant Scoutmasters) help the younger troop members in advancing from Scout to First Class.

2:00 PM

BOY 323

How to Have a Great Campfire

It's more than just a fire. Learn how to bring spirit and energy to a high point and then how to ease it down and to gracefully send the boys to bed. Learn what is appropriate and not, and how to build or correct a campfire as the event progresses.

2:00 PM to 3:50 PM

BOY 433

Dutch Oven Cooking (2 hour class) Intermediate/Advanced $3 Fee

Want to share advanced recipes? Need tips for bringing big meals together all at the same time? This is the class. Bring copies of a favorite recipe to share.

2:00 PM to 3:50 PM

BOY 501

Troop Committee Challenge (2 hour class)

Learn the responsibilities of each position within the committee. How does each interrelate, and how do they support the program side of the troop? Required to be trained as a committee member.

3:00 PM

BOY 133

Basic Knot Tying

Learn some favorite Scouting knots, and a few new ones.

3:00 PM

BOY 235

Keeping Track of Advancement

Innovative ways to keep track of a Scout's progress on his rank advancement and merit badges. Learn the online requirements and tracking requirements for the troop.

3:00 PM

BOY 337

Intro to Camping Equipment

New to camping and don't know whether to buy down or polyfill? How do you select a pack; shoes, boots, socks, or raingear? What steps should be taken to properly maintain both personal and group equipment? Here's the help you've been looking for.

3:00 PM

BOY 427

GPS

Trekking, day hiking, or Geocaching? Learn how to make your experience all it can be. How does the Global Positioning System receiver compliment the compass? Just how good and reliable is it? Bring your questions and learn from experienced users!