Patriots' Path Council University of Scouting Saturday

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Patriots’ Path Council University of Scouting Saturday, December 7, 2013 Randolph Middle School, 507 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869* Check-in at 8:00am - Opening Ceremony at 8:30am - Classes start at 9:00am - Closing Ceremony at 3:20pm What is the University of Scouting? A day-long training experience – over 150 courses to pick from! Supplemental Training / Idea Sharing / FUN! FUN! FUN! Additional Practical Information beyond Essentials and Specific Training Valuable sessions for even the most experienced leader. See attachments for course descriptions and schedule. Who can attend? YOU! ALL Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, and Venturing Leaders – including Youth Leaders. SPECIAL: Bring a buddy who was not at the 2012 U of S, and earn a BUDDY-TAG PATCH! (NOTE: This offer does not apply to bringing a child for childcare.) How can I attend? All registrations must be submitted on-line at the Council website, PPBSA.org, no later than midnight, 11/29. The registration site can be found by selecting 12/7 on the Council Calendar and clicking on University of Scouting. You will receive a confirmation of your registration via e-mail. Please keep a copy of your confirmation. (The flyer will be available there also. Please see separate flyer for Den Chief Training.) Child Care and Youth Course Attendance For your assistance, while you are attending the University of Scouting: Child care for your boys and girls, infant through 1st Grade, will be provided by the Camp Fire Girls for FREE. Your older girls are welcome to come and help the Camp Fire Girls. We’re sorry, but there is no Cub Scout Program for boys in Grades 2-5 is available this year. Boy Scouts and Venturers may attend the U of S if they are taking courses as Youth Leaders/potential Youth Leaders. No children are allowed in the classrooms, except Boy Scouts and Venturers taking courses! Additional Information Registration Fees-Early Bird: $15 by 10/12; Regular: $20 from 10/13 thru 11/19; Late: $30 from 1/20 thru 11/29. NO registrations or lunch orders will be accepted after 11/29. Lunch is available, and must be pre-ordered on-line: $6 for ham or turkey sub, plus cookies, fruit, chips, soda. If you prefer, bring a bag lunch. There will be FREE soda for everyone at lunch even if they don’t buy a lunch. There will also be FREE donuts in the morning, and FREE coffee and tea all day long. Parking is limited, so please try to car pool STAFF NOTES: If you are on staff, you need to register only if you are attending sessions or want to purchase a lunch. Staff registration is FREE, but you must pay for your lunch if you want one. *DIRECTIONS: Randolph Middle School is on Millbrook Avenue, 1 mile south of Route 10, on the right. From the north: take Rt. 15 south to Dover, and turn left on Clinton. Turn right on Morris and follow across Blackwell and up the hill. At the top of the hill bear right on Millbrook. Follow Millbrook south across Rt. 10. From the south: take I-287 North to the NJ Route 10 West exit. Follow “from the east” directions. From the east: take NJ Route 10 West. At Millbrook Ave., take the jug handle left to Millbrook Ave. South. From the west: take I-80 to Ledgewood exit. Follow US 46 east straight to NJ 10 east. Follow Rt. 10, then turn right at Millbrook Ave.

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University of Scouting – December 7, 2013 (New courses are shaded and in italics) 9:00-9:40 Recognition & Awards

9:45-10:25 Webelos-toScout Transition Reaching Out Preventing to Diverse Leader Cultures Burnout Unit Publicity Internet Advancement Reporting Climb On Safely 2013 Guide To Advancement:: the “Bible" for Advancement Issues

Advancement for Special Needs Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers

9:00-9:40 9:45-10:25 Leader Specifics: Cubmasters & Committee Chairs***** Leader Specifics: Webelos Leaders*****

10:40-11:20 Commissioner Service… What’s That?

Adult Training Opportunities at Philmont Safe Swim Defense/ Safety Afloat Bottle Rockets Outdoors in Bear Country

SESSIONS FOR ALL LEADERS 11:25-12:05 12:10-12:50 12:55-1:35 Lunch A Lunch B Lunch C

History of the Boy Scouts of America Recruitment Planning for a Strong Unit Games** Bullying Detection and Prevention

Leave No Trace: Front Country Survival Bracelets: How To Cycling Safety Insurance for Your Unit

2:35-3:15 Duty to God

Youth Protection Facilitator Training

Fundraising Ideas

Campfire Songs

Wood Badge: Is It For Me?

Internet Rechartering

Difficult Parents Scouting Communications the Hi-Tech Way

Flag Protocol Successful Community Service Projects

Rockets Creative Campfires

1:50-2:30

2:35-3:15 Pack Program Planning

SESSIONS FOR CUB SCOUT LEADERS 11:25-12:05 12:10-12:50 12:55-1:35 Leader Specifics: Simulated Pack Meeting Tiger Cub Den Leaders*****

10:40-11:20

Woodworking: Puppet & Woodworking: Advanced for Marionette Basic for Webelos Making Cub Scouts Leader Specifics: Bears to Ceremonies for Boy Talk Wolf and Bear Den Leaders***** Webelos Cubs How To Webelos Projects Simulated Den Meeting Webelos Projects Webelos Webelos Into Pinewood Songs for Cub Forester/ Webelos Engineer/ the Woods Derbies Scouts Naturalist/ Scientist Outdoorsman Packmaster Indian Lore for Year-Round National & Belt Loops Webelos Computer Cub Scouts Cub Scout State Park Geologist Program Hints Programs at Programs for PPC Camps Advancement and FUN Tiger Cub Quickie Crafts Day Hikes Role of the Cubs with Quickie Crafts Program & Games Pack Special Needs & Games Committee Skits and Using Your Blue and Gold Magic for Cub Sparklers and Pack Finance Puppets Den Chief Made Easy Scouts Stunts 101 Knives for STEM-NOVA Outings and Tips for Getting Cub Knots for Cub Cub for Cub Trips Webelos Parents Scouts: How to Scouts**** Scouts Leaders Involved Teach Basics SESSIONS FOR BOY SCOUT AND VENTURING LEADERS 9:00-9:40 9:45-10:25 10:40-11:20 11:25-12:05 12:10-12:50 12:55-1:35 Troop Leader Trainer: Outdoor Ceremonies & Sabattis Winter Gear for New Skills (Outdoor Leader Skills Courts of Adirondack Camping Scouts Required for certification) Honor Treks 101 Camping Knots: Advanced Splicing: Role of the Destinations Basic Scoutmaster First Aid for Boy Scout Leaders Backpacking Techniques Historical Trails Meet the OA High High Adventure Financing Indian Lore Creative Troop Leave No Adventure in Opportunities High for Boy Meetings Trace: Your Troop Adventure Scouts Back Country Dutch Oven Cooking* Unique Methods of In-Camp The Night Sky Camping with Cooking* Pizzazz Map and Training Youth Orienteering Basics*** GPS Navigation and Compass*** Leaders (Map & Compass skill required) Geocaching* (Basic Orienteering knowledge required) Camp Gadgets Troop Finance Implementing Den Chiefs in STEM-NOVA Knots: How to 101 the Patrol Your Troop for Boy Scouts Teach Method Role of the Venturing: Scout Leader Chaplains Year-Round Venturing Troop What Is It? Recruiting & (Adult) & Boy Scout Crews: What Do Committee Retention Chaplains’ Programs at They Do? Aides (Scout) PPC Camps Model PLC Meeting

1:50-2:30

Neckerchief Slides for 2013 Pack Mtg Themes

First Aid for Cub Leaders

Pack Trainer

New Scouts’ Path to First Class: A Troop Program

Boards of Review 2013

Den Chief Training (for Scouts): 8:30-11:30 * Partially conducted outside ** Wear sneakers ***Bring a compass

Model Troop Meeting

Geocaching Tips for Tiger for Cubs* Leaders Webelos Outdoor Skills Tips and Tips for Wolf & Tricks for Bear Den Cubmasters Leaders Youth Protection: “It Happened to Me” for Your Cubs

Jockey Hollow Trail for Cub Scouts

Day Hikes

Pack Leader FAQ

Character Connections Outings and Trips

Cyber Chip for Cub Scouts Knots for Cub Scouts: Beyond Basics

1:50-2:30

2:35-3:15

SCUBA and Scouting Cyber Chip for The EDGE Boy Scouts Model Backpacking Techniques Boy Scouts with Special Needs Emergency Eagle Courts Preparedness of Honor Wilderness Wilderness Cooking: Cooking: Basic* Gourmet* Scout Leader Intro to Climbing (SLIC) Kodiak Challenge: What Is It?

Essentials of Merit Badge Counseling

Youth Protection: “A Time to Tell” for your Scouts

Eagle Advising 101

Den Chief Training (for Scouts): 12:30-3:30 ****Bring Scout knife *****”This is Scouting,” taken online, is pre-requisite

UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (New courses for 2013 are shaded and in italics) For ALL Boy Scout and Cub Scout and Venturing Leaders 2013 Guide to Advancement: the “Bible” for Advancement Issues - The Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs. Learn all about it! Adult Training Opportunities at Philmont – Top-level training while having family fun. Advancement for Special Needs Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers – Straight from the 2013 Guide to Advancement, Section 10 Bottle Rockets - Simple bottle rockets Bullying Detection and Prevention – It’s NOT just “boys will be boys” Campfire Songs - Bring your lungs, no singing skill required Climb On Safely - Certificate training in BSA climbing safety Commissioner Service . . . What's That? Attend this class to learn about the role of the Commissioner in strengthening units by helping them deliver a quality program to a growing membership Creative Campfires – Pizzazz around the embers Cycling Safety – Bicycling safely for Cubs and Scouts Difficult Parents – Handling conflicts with your boys’ parents Duty to God – Helping your boys understand this foundation of Scouting Flag Protocol – Using, displaying, and disposal of American Flags Fundraising Ideas – Popcorn and beyond Games - Learn how to plan and run a variety of interesting games. Wear sneakers! History of the Boy Scouts of America – The first 100 years! Insurance for Your Unit – What your BSA insurance policy provides Internet Advancement Reporting– What every Unit needs to know

Internet Rechartering – For Packs, Troops, Crews, Posts Leave No Trace: Front Country – Nearby hiking & camping like it should be Outdoors in Bear Country - Be aware of New Jersey’s Black Bears Preventing Leader Burnout - Group discussion on what works & what doesn’t Reaching Out to Diverse Cultures – Helping families from various ethnic backgrounds feel welcome in your Pack, Troop, or Crew Recognition & Awards – BSA non-advancement awards and other recognition for all levels Recruitment Planning for a Strong Unit – How-to’s on getting more Cubs, Scouts, or Venturers into YOUR unit Rockets – Safe fun with model rockets Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat - Certificate training in BSA water safety Scouting Communications the Hi-Tech Way - Getting the word out to your Scouts and families via Google and other online tools Successful Community Service Projects - Units from each district will describe their service projects and how they were planned and executed Survival Bracelets: How To – Parachute cord bracelets are fun and easy to make, and they can also be a valuable wilderness survival tool. Learn how! Unit Publicity – Getting your unit into the news Webelos-to-Scout Transition - For Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders! Wood Badge: Is it for Me? – What BSA’s top adult leadership course can do for you Youth Protection Facilitator Training – Become qualified to teach Youth Protection Training to Adults

For Cub Scout Den Leaders and Webelos Leaders Bears to Webelos - Moving your Bears on to the next level Character Connections - The BSA program for building character in boys Leader Specifics: Tiger Cub Den Leaders - NOTE: “This is Scouting,” taken on line, is a pre-requisite Leader Specifics: Wolf and Bear Den Leaders - NOTE: “This is Scouting,” taken on line, is a pre-requisite Leader Specifics: Webelos Leaders - NOTE: “This is Scouting,” taken on line, is a pre-requisite Puppet & Marionette Making – Make one and take it home! Simulated Den Meeting - How a fun Den meeting is run Skits and Puppets – Den showmanship skills Tips for Tiger Leaders – Tips from experienced Leaders!

Tips for Webelos Leaders – Tips from experienced Leaders! Tips for Wolf & Bear Den Leaders – Tips from experienced Leaders! Using Your Den Chief – How to recruit and use a Boy Scout as a Den assistant Webelos Engineer / Scientist – Activities for your Webelos Webelos Forester / Naturalist / Outdoorsman - Activities for your Webelos Webelos Geologist – Activities for your Webelos Webelos Into the Woods - Joint Troop/Pack outdoor skills events Webelos Outdoor Skills - Keep the Outing in Scouting. Will be held outdoors Webelos Projects - Projects for Webelos Activity pins Woodworking: Advanced for Webelos – Projects for your Webelos Den Woodworking: Basic for Cub Scouts - Projects you can run in your Den

For Cub Scout Pack Leaders Blue and Gold Made Easy - You too can do a super Blue and Gold dinner Boy Talk How To – Effectively recruiting boys enmass during school time Leader Specifics: Cubmasters & Committee Chairs – NOTE: “This is Scouting,” taken on line is, a pre-requisite Pack Finance 101 – Handling the financial aspects of running a Pack Pack Leader FAQ – Open discussions on Pack Leader topics Pack Program Planning - Planning & running a year-around Pack program

Pack Trainer – Certification to train Den Leaders. Cub Scout Specifics is prerequisite. Packmaster Computer Program Hints – Learn to use Packmaster features Pinewood Derbies – How to run a great derby Role of the Pack Committee - Running an effective Committee Simulated Pack Meeting – How to run a Pack Meeting Tiger Cub Program – Put Tigers in your tank! Tips and Tricks for Cubmasters –FUN & organization for your Pack Meetings

For All Cub Scout Leaders Belt Loops - How to incorporate them into your Den & Pack Program Ceremonies for Cubs - Opening, closing, and advancement ceremonies Cubs with Special Needs – Including challenged boys in your Den and Pack Cyber Chip for Cub Scouts – To encourage safe on-line practices, the BSA introduces the Cyber Chip, including grade-specific videos (1-3 and 4-5) Day Hikes - How to run a safe hike; ideas for destinations. First Aid for Cub Leaders - Skills for emergencies and to teach your boys Geocaching for Cubs –Treasure hunt with GPS on your next hike Getting Cub Parents Involved – We’re not the Baby Sitters of America! Indian Lore for Cub Scouts - Native American ideas you can use with your Cubs Jockey Hollow Trail for Cub Scouts – A fun historic hike Knives for Cub Scouts - Knife safety, care, and usage. Knots for Cub Scouts: Beyond Basics - Hands-on Knots for Cub Scouts: How to Teach Basics - Hands-on.

Magic for Cub Scouts - Magic tricks you and your Cubs can do National & State Park Programs for Advancement and FUN – Discover what’s out there for your Pack and Den Neckerchief Slides for 2013 Pack Mtg Themes –Get plans for all slides; make one of your choice to take home! Outings and Trips – Ideas and guidelines for Den and Pack outings Quickie Crafts & Games - Short Den and Pack activities Songs for Cub Scouts – FUN action songs for the younger crowd! Sparklers and Stunts - Make your Den and Pack meetings fun! STEM-NOVA for Cub Scouts - Learn about this New BSA Award Program to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math participation Year-Round Cub Scout Programs at PPC Camps – Find out what your Cub Scouts can do during the week and on weekends, too Youth Protection: “It Happened to Me” for Your Cubs – How to present this highly recommended film to your Pack’s Cubs and their families

For All Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders Backpacking Techniques - Running a successful backpacking outing Boards of Review 2013 – Revised for 2013. Covers standard BOR’s, BOR’s under disputed circumstances and BOR appeals. Designed for unit leaders and others involved in advancement at the unit or district level. Boy Scouts with Special Needs - Including challenged boys in your Troop Camp Gadgets – Making your own camp equipment at your campsite. Please bring a “gadget idea” to demonstrate or share. Class size is about 20, so handouts with steps and diagrams are welcome. Camping Destinations - Tired of the same old campsites? Get new ideas. Camping with Pizzazz - Challenging, fun, new adventures in your favorite “old” places Ceremonies & Courts of Honor – Why, when, and the planning of ceremonies and COH’s Chaplains (Adult) & Chaplains’ Aides (Scout) - Their jobs in “Duty to God” Creative Troop Meetings - Ideas for interesting, useful, and fun meetings Cyber Chip for Boy Scouts – To encourage safe on-line practices, the BSA introduces the Cyber Chip, with grade-specific videos(6-8 and 912) including cyberbullying, cell phone use, texting, scams and other topics Den Chiefs in Your Troop – Setting up and monitoring a Troop Program Den Chief Training (for Scouts) – See separate flyer on Council website Dutch Oven Cooking – Using this time-honored cooking method Eagle Advising 101 - Do it correctly; avoid common mistakes; help the Scout Eagle Courts of Honor - Planning an impressive Eagle Court of Honor Emergency Preparedness – “Be prepared” for anything Essentials of Merit Badge Counseling – Revised 2-period course covering: required procedures, clarified role of the counselor, and appropriate approaches to use with Scouts. Designed for current and potential Counselors, and unit leaders involved in the Merit Badge process. Financing High Adventure – Helping Scouts earn their way First Aid for Boy Scout Leaders - What Scouts and Scouters should know Gear for New Scouts – What do those transitioning Webelos need to buy? GPS Navigation and Geocaching – Team building with GPS High Adventure in Your Troop- Scouting IS Adventure; add it to your Troop's program High Adventure Opportunities – National and Regional programs Historical Trails - Hiking and learning across the Nation, with focus ttrails in the Northeast. Scouts can LEARN history, EARN cool medals and patches, and BURN calories in a healthy activity! Implementing the Patrol Method - Run your Troop as Baden-Powell intended! Indian Lore for Boy Scouts – Beyond the Merit Badge

Knots: Advanced – Beyond the half-hitch Knots: How to Teach – Teaching knot skills to your Scouts Kodiak Challenge: What Is It? – Leadership training in a high adventure environment Leave No Trace: Back Country – Treat the backcountry the way it deserves Map and Compass – Bring a compass Meet the OA – Info on the Order of the Arrow and your Troop Model PLC Meeting – Running a Patrol Leaders’ Council Model Troop Meeting – An effective Troop meeting, taught by YLTC staff New Scouts’ Path to First Class: A Troop Program - how to retain your new Scouts beyond the 1st year! Orienteering Basics – “Map and Compass” is a pre-requisite Role of the Scoutmaster – What the SM is REALLY supposed to do Role of the Troop Committee - Running an effective Committee Sabattis Adirondack Treks 101-Learn about our great backpack & canoe treks! Scout Leader Intro to Climbing (SLIC): Basic skills and a Moonrappel! Scout Leader Recruiting & Retention – Finding & keeping adult Troop Leaders SCUBA & Scouting - Learn about: (1) the steps to become certified, (2) Scuba Diving Merit Badge, (3) Troop planning for a Florida Seabase adventure! Splicing: Basic–Learn or brush up on your rope-splicing techniques STEM-NOVA for Boy Scouts – Learn about this New BSA Award Program to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math participation The EDGE Model - Using leading EDGE and teaching EDGE to meet rank requirements The Night Sky – Introduction to astronomy Training Youth Leaders – Conducting Youth Leader Training within your Troop Troop Finance 101 – Handling the financial aspects of running a Troop Troop Leader Trainer: Outdoor Skills - Prepares Troop Trainers to teach outdoor skills to adult leaders. NOTE: Outdoor Leader Skills, or equivalent, must be taken/have been taken before Troop Leader Trainer certification is granted by the Council. Unique Methods of In-Camp Cooking – FUN and novel ways to prepare meals in your Campsite Venturing Crews: What Do They Do? – Crew meetings, activities, etc. Venturing: What Is It? – Find out more about Scouting’s 13-21 co-ed program Wilderness Cooking: Basic - Good food along the trail! Wilderness Cooking: Gourmet – Advanced cooking along the trail! Winter Camping – Learn to run a successful winter campout Year-Round Boy Scout Programs at PPC Camps – Find out what your Scouts can do during the week and on weekends, too Youth Protection: “A Time to Tell” for Your Scouts – How to present this highly recommended film to your Troop’s Scouts and their families

ALL REGISTRATION TO BE DONE ONLINE AT www.ppbsa.org To find the form at the above web address, look at the Council Calendar for December 7, 2013.

Any questions or problems, please call Linda at 973-765-9322 ext. 233. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING THE place to be for Scouting Knowledge, Fellowship, and FUN!