University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for Scouts and Scouters. It is the only time during the year where you can find, all in one place, the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas (Cub Scouts, Scouts, BSA, Venturing, District Operations, and Council) or learn about High Adventures, Shooting Sports Activities or simple "How to."  Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University Of Scouting provides interesting courses applicable across ALL Scouting programs, and District operations courses.

2021 MTC University of Scouting Course Catalog

All participants will receive a
University of Scouting Patch and 2021 rocker.

Standard patch all participants will receive.

An optional commemorative University of Scouting COVID patch is available to purchase as part of your registration for $10/patch.

Sample of commemorative patch.

This event is being held virtually using Discord. You must have a free Discord account to register for University of Scouting. Instructions for setting up a Discord account can be found: Discord Account Creation Instructions The instructions to join the Discord server is distributed as part of the confirmation email.

Discord does not have the ability for someone to call in via telephone. You must have a microphone and speakers in order to actively participate in the class. The system requirements for Discord can be found: https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/213491697-What-are-the-OS-system-requirements-for-Discord-

Any youth participants must have a parent or guardian with them during their session.

Doubleknot will issue a "receipt" for your registration. This is NOT a receipt for payment.
Please follow the payment instructions below to remit payment to Minsi Trails Council.

You will not be admitted to your University of Scouting classes until payment has been received.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

You have 10 days to submit payment.  Make checks payable to Minsi Trails Council, BSA.

Currently, there are 3 options for payment:

OPTION 1

• Print your "receipt" from DoubleKnot
• Mail a copy of the "receipt" along with a check to:

                Minsi Trails Council
                P.O. Box 20614
                Lehigh Valley, PA 18002

OPTION 2

• Print your "receipt" from DoubleKnot
• Visit the Minsi Trails council Office (991 Postal Road, Allentown)
• Bring your printed "receipt" and check/cash/credit card to the front desk and make payment

OPTION 3

• Call Minsi Trails Council Office at 610-264-8551 to pay by credit card over the phone.
• You will need to give the receptionist the registration number from the DoubleKnot "receipt"