College	Thursday, July 03, 2008
PTC -- The Place to Be! PTC will be held Feb 14, 2009 at Parkland College in Champaign. Online registration will open this summer! The Mission of PTC "The mission of Prairielands Training College (PTC) is to support your leadership skills by providing information through expert teachers and expanding your network of mentors and friends within Scouting. PTC strives to make your experience as a Scouter fun and valuable for both you and the youth you serve.: What You'll Learn Examples of classes offered: knot-tying, Cub Scout magic, outdoor cooking, how to work with autistic Scouts, Cub Scout Event Planning, Venturing topics, leadership skills, and many others. New this year is a class on Gender Differences – why he/she does the things that drive you crazy! Finally, you have a chance to figure out the opposite sex. Look at the complete list of classes. On top of all of this are displays on various Scouting topics and information on places to take Scouts. A Scout Shop with items to purchase is also available. And, don’t forget, there’s coffee and tea! You'll be learning from Scout experts and professionals with years of experience. Scholarships Available We want everyone who is interested to be able to come to Prairielands Training College! Therefore we are offering scholarships this year. Fill out the application and submit it to the Scout office, attention: Lovetta Ash-Simpson. The scholarship is worth $15 – the normal registration fee is $30 prior to Jan. 31 and $35 afterwards. Due to the limited number available, once it is approved you will need to register and pay within two weeks. All information will be kept confidential. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008. Download the application here (doc) PTC will help Cub Scout Leaders earn awards One of the requirements for most of the Cub Scout Leader awards is to “participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.” Prairielands Training College is the equivalent of a University of Scouting so attending PTC will help you earn the award. ANOTHER great reason to come to Prairielands Training College! What's the Best part? “Magic class was wonderful – everyone should take this class.”teac “The presenters who communicated their passion with their expertise.” “The interactions with others to get new ideas.” “Life to Eagle process was very informative.” “Dutch Oven Cooking! Yummy!” “Exchange of ideas among leaders as much as info gained from instructors.” “Meeting, talking with friends, exchanging ideas, etc.” “The “rope guys” are very good and patient teachers. Great Day!” Read More.. Pics from PTC 2007 To see some of the comradery, click here