College of Commissioner Science

What is a College of Commissioner Science?

The college of commissioner science is an annual training event for registered commissioners. It is an opportunity to have a continuing education experience in a college environment. It helps the commissioner stay current in policy, techniques and application of commissioner service to units.

The college borrows the structure and terminology from higher education institutions. The college will have deans, assistant deans, instructors, a registrar, and designated curriculum for undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The Bachelors Degree Program consists of courses that will augment commissioner basic training. Basic training should be completed before beginning the bachelor program. The courses cover some of the same topics but they are all covered more in depth and with more student interaction.

The Masters Degree Program offers more advanced courses. These courses will be most beneficial to an experienced or an administrative commissioner. Again many of the topics are familiar but are explained in more detail with more student interaction.

The Doctorate Program consists of the courses required to write an approved thesis or complete an approved project. In addition, there are some advanced courses available for the very experienced commissioner.

The Continuing Education curriculum was created to encourage those with a doctorate to continue to learn new topics, and for those who hold a master degree but do not aspire to complete their doctorate.

New for 2023 Roundtable Commissioner courses that count towards the Bachelors Degree Program.

Registration and Course Selection

We ask that you register now and save your seat at the College of Commissioner Science. You can also download the event flyer and view the course schedule.

Wood Badge 2023 – Weekend 2

What is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.

Who can attend?

Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.

Why should you want to go?

The best reason to participate in a Wood Badge course is because of things you will learn and do in that course, and the benefits that you will bring back upon its completion. Here are some of the benefits:

Stronger units. You will make your Scouting unit — and your sons’ and daughters’ units — stronger.
What and why of Scouting. You will have a deeper understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it.
Experience. You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.
Fun. You will have fun and you will meet interesting people.
Other groups. You will make your other groups, like work, church, even family, stronger.

Scheduling

Weekend one will be held at Camp Ware, September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023
Weekend two will be held at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, October 21 and 22, 2023
(participants must attend both weekends)

Registration

Registration is through Chester County Council’s Event Registration website:

Wood Badge 2023 – Weekend 1

What is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.

Who can attend?

Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.

Why should you want to go?

Stronger units. You will make your Scouting unit — and your sons’ and daughters’ units — stronger.
What and why of Scouting. You will have a deeper understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it.
Experience. You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.
Fun. You will have fun and you will meet interesting people.
Other groups. You will make your other groups, like work, church, even family, stronger.

Scheduling

Weekend one will be held at Camp Ware, September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023
Weekend two will be held at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, October 21 and 22, 2023
(participants must attend both weekends)

Registration

Registration is through Chester County Council’s Event Registration website:

OA Lodge Leadership Development Training

Lodge Leadership Development is the primary training program for local lodges, providing lodge leadership with the skills needed to plan and run a successful lodge program. The LLD program is designed to equip lodges with the tools to stimulate creative ideas and develop lasting solutions that will enable and enhance growth.

We will be hosting an all-day training session. Continental/light breakfast, refreshments and lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please indicate them during registration.

There is no cost for this event. This is a training event, and we want to encourage all youth and adults in the lodge to attend this fantastic training and growth opportunity.

What to Bring

Scouts will need to bring a copy of the BSA Annual Medical and Health Review (AMHR) Parts A&B with them to the event.

Scouts should bring a small notebook and writing instrument for notes. All other materials will be provided.

Scouts can optionally bring a water bottle, but refreshments will be made available.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am: Arrival and Registration

9:00am- 12:00pm: Morning sessions

12:00-1:00pm: Lunch and photos

1:00-4:00pm: Afternoon sessions

4:00pm: Leave for home

Council Training Convention

In preparation for recharter, come out and finish up your position specific training for positions such as:

Den Leader
Pack & Troop Committee Member
Den Chief (for Scouts BSA Youth)

We are also looking to host other supplemental trainings for unit leaders, such as:

First Aid/CPR Training
Pioneering for Leaders
Winter Camping 101
Disabilities Awareness

This Training Convention will be held at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation and will be a pack your own lunch event. Sign up for classes on the Hawk Mountain Council Event Registration System starting December 1st, 2021!

Adult Leader Outdoor Trainings

Are you in a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, or an assistant of either position? Have you completed your required Outdoor Leader Training? If not, we have a number of opportunities for you.

Cub Scout Leaders:

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

This one-and-a-half day course is an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry our a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnight trip.

Online Training Pre-requisite for BALOO

The online portion is available through the BSA Learn Center. Log onto my.scouting.org and select the BSA Learn Center image on the right side of the home page. On the following page select Catalog from the top menu, and enter “BALOO” into the search box.

Scouts BSA Leaders:

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills is a mandatory training for all registered Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. We will be covering the fundamental skills necessary to successfully and safely take a Scouts BSA troop or patrol on an outing. The Campsite Edition of IOLS has participants simulate a classic Scout “car camping” weekend. Therefore participants will carry their gear a short distance from a vehicle to a campsite. They will set up their tents at the site, and remain there other than short expeditions.

Campsite edition is designed for scout leaders with minimal camping experience.

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills is a mandatory training for all registered Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. We will be covering the fundamental skills necessary to successfully and safely take a Scouts BSA troop or patrol on an outing. The course explores the back corners of Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation and is led by experienced backcountry guides. This course is open for more than just those in need of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training. It should be noted that all required IOLS course material will be covered while hiking on the trail. The course is also for those who simply want to experience the challenge and fun of backpacking. Leaders who have completed IOLS but would like to further improve backcountry skills are more than welcome to participate.

In addition to regular outdoor skills, you will learn trail navigation, gear, hydration and cooking for backcountry camping, trail crew planning and methods and tips for keeping you (and the scouts) healthy and happy on the trail. You will carry your tents to the overnight location.

You will need to carry a backpack, your sleeping bag/pad and scout essentials for approximately 8 miles over 2 days. There will be a Zoom Question & Answer session held where a complete gear list will be discussed on the weekend prior to the course. We highly recommend that you borrow gear you need before purchase as you will learn about what gear you want to have.

Leaders who have completed this course have had the same reaction – they learned more than they expected and had a lot of fun together. Leave the campsite behind, get outdoors and strengthen your skills and leadership. The cap for this course is 12.

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College of Commissioner Science

What is a College of Commissioner Science?

Registration and Course Selection

Wood Badge 2023 – Weekend 2

Wood Badge 2023 – Weekend 1