Prairielands Training College

Prairielands Training College will be taking place on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. The event will take place at St. Matthew Lutheran Church located at 2200 Philo Rd #8002, Urbana, IL 61802.

PTC check in starts at 8:00am, with flags/opening at 8:45am. Classes begin at 9:00 after opening. Enter the Fellowship Hall on the North Side of the Building, lower entrance. Handicapped accessible parking and elevator is accessed from the West Entrance of the building.

Prairielands Training College fee is $20. This covers lunch and patch.

A Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and a variety of snacks are included with your fees. We will have a box lunch with sandwich, chips, fruit, and a dessert. You will pick your sandwich when you register on Tentaroo.

See the 2026 class schedule and instructors below:

Sessions for Prairielands Training College
James Quisenberry - Geocaching With Your Troop
James Quisenberry - AI Tools for Scouting
James Quisenberry - Training Opportunities for Adult Leaders
Levi Marriott - Backpacking On A Budget
Kris Hoogstrat - Bushcraft Skills (2 hours x 2 sessions)
Jill Quisenberry/Corey Betka - Camp Cooking with Dutch Ovens
Jim Dieker - Path To Eagle
Jim Dieker - Eagle Projects 101
Eddie Waldmire - How to Plan a Cub Scout Overnighter
Andrew Chamberlain - Pinewood Derby and You
Dakorie McElhaney - Natural Remedies for the Outdoorsman
Dakorie McElhaney - Practical Knots and Lashings for the Outdoors
Marguerite Bailey - Becoming and Merit Badge Counselor
Marguerite Baiiey - Resource Sharing Forum
AJ Martin - OA Vision and Basics
AJ Martin - Adult’s Role in OA
Justin Morgan - Recruiting Tips for Packs and Troops
Justin Morgan - Creating Fliers for Your Unit
Tony Martin - Rangemaster Training for Cub Scouts (3 hour block)