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Deadline to register is March 26, 2025
March 29, 2025
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
On behalf of Buckskin Council and the 2025 University of Scouting team, we welcome you to the University of Scouting, the ultimate Scouting training event at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV
A big Thank You to the staff and administration of WVSU who have spent many hours working with us and have been gracious in their assistance to our staff.
This is the largest single training event for adult and select youth leaders in Buckskin Council! In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other like-minded friends of scouting throughout the area. We encourage you to use your time between classes for networking, meet up with old friends, make new friends and enjoy a great lunch.
Scout fee: $15 - includes lunch
Adult fee: $15 if taking training - includes lunch $10 optional meal ticket if not taking training
Scouts may work on 1 all-day or 2 half-day merit badges
Schedule:
8:00 - 8:30 Check-in (Ferrell Hall)
8:30 - 9:05 Assembly in auditorium on second floor of Ferrell Hall
9:10 - 12:10 Morning Sessions for Scouts BSA and Venture Scouts
12:10 – 12:55 Merit Badge participants Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Sessions for Scouts BSA and Venture Scouts
Please Note: BSA has made significant updates to 31 merit badge requirements effective January 1, 2025. We have tried to note in the pre-requisites those badges which were updated. You should check the website https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all/ for the 2025 requirements.
Adult training classes are currently being finalized and will be released very soon. Adults may also register to take CPR/AED & First Aid training. There is an additional $50 fee for this training. Certification is through ECSI.
