SCOUTING U
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Scouting U is the premier training event hosted by the Dan Beard Council and is one of the easiest ways for adult volunteers to achieve this goal. The day provides ideas and resources in areas to benefit your Pack, Troop, Ship, Team or Crew. Scouting U is offered once a year to assist all Scout volunteers in their Scouting positions.
This year, attend Scouting U at NO COST!
Please note, the cost for lunch is $10 and must be paid at time of registration. Feel free to bring a lunch or visit a restaurant in the vicinity if you would prefer.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 • Heidt Center of Excellence
4550 Red Bank Expressway, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Heidt Center for Excellence
The Scouting U committee would like to thank the Heidt Center for hosting Scouting U this year. It was a fantastic event and the Heidt Center staff were exceptional hosts. Here is some more information on the Heidt Center fot those who are interested in learning more, volunteering or wish to make a monetary donation:
Who We Are:
Best Point Education and Behavioral Health is a Cincinnati-based Non-Profit and regional leader in education, behavioral & therapeutic health services, as well as autism and early childhood services for vulnerable, at-risk youth and their families.
Our mission: “Creating lasting results that strengthen families and our community by guiding individuals – from infancy to independence – through comprehensive education, behavioral, and health services”.
Best Point is a collective of 600 + employees who serve over 14,000 individuals per year across our 30 + programs and services, leaving a significant impact on the youth and their families in our community. We believe that every person has inherit worth and potential therefore we work with people to help move past barriers and unlock their potential.
How to Give:
Online: If you would like to support our mission, making a gift is easier than ever before. Simply go to: Give – Best Point and complete the online donation form. Upon completion, you will receive an email confirmation as well as a letter in the mail that provides confirmation of your tax-deductible charitable gift.
By Mail: If giving by check, please make out the check to Best Point Education and Behavioral Health and mail to 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 and put to the attention of The Office of Advancement.
Contact Our Team:
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our mission, feel free to contact The Office of Advancement at advancement@bestpoint.org or call (513) 272-2800.
How to Note you heard about us from the DAN BEARD COUNCIL, BSA Scouting U Event:
Please note DAN BEARD COUNCIL, BSA in the box under Please designate my gift towards: (optional)
Interested in teaching a course this year? Please click the button and complete the survey or contact dbc.scoutingu@gmail.com.
Silver Beaver Class of 2021 Award Luncheon
The Dan Beard Council will recognize it’s Silver Beaver Award recipients (Class of 2021) at the luncheon held during Scouting University. Please join us in honoring our Silver Beaver recipients at this year’s luncheon at Saint Ursula Academy on December 3, 2022. Lunch is at 11:30 am.
Silver Beavers and 1 guest are no charge, but they must register ahead in order to have an accurate count for lunch. Additional guests may register for lunch for $15 per person.
SCOUTING U RESOURCES
SCOUTING U SCHEDULE
The Scouting U course schedule will be uploaded soon. Check back for updates!
COUNCIL REFUND POLICY
Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event, will receive a refund of fees paid, less 20% administrative charge. No refunds will be made after the 30-day cancellation deadline.
FAQ ABOUT SCOUTING U
All Adult Volunteers. This includes Cub Scout Leaders and Parents, Scouts BSA Leaders, Venturing Leaders, Commissioners, District and Council Level Volunteers, all other Scout Volunteers as well as Scouting Professionals. General courses are offered as well as courses for specific units and positions. You do not have to be a registered Leader to participate. (Note: special training has been set up for Den Chiefs, Scouts BSA and Venture youth leadership.)
You will take as many classes as you like, provided they fit into your schedule! Each of these experiences will help prepare you to provide a quality program for our youth.
You’ll be able to schedule your own day by using the Course Schedule. Check out the list of courses. There are Courses in Position Specific Training, Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing Activities, Scout Skills and Overall Scout Enrichment. Pick courses that you are interested in, pick courses that will help your unit. Be careful, some courses are more than one session long. Then register online.
There are classes offered in each program area for someone in Scouting wanting additional knowledge in their program area. Plus, numerous classes offered in the Scouting Enrichment and Scouting Skills areas. These areas contain classes that could be of a specific interest to someone in any program area.
All of the sessions are included in your registration, but no, you do not have to attend all of the sessions. Pick and choose the classes and times that best meet your schedule if you need to leave early or arrive late. Please do keep in mind that some classes require you to be there for multiple sessions to complete the certified training.
CONTACT US
Questions about Scouting U? Please contact Michelle Byrne, Program Director, at (513) 577-7686 or michelle.byrne@scouting.org