What
is Wood Badge?
The 21st Century Wood Badge course, revised in 2001, brings together
leaders from all areas of Scouting - Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,
Varsity Scouting, Venturing, and the professional area. Reflecting
the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, the course
also draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate
America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations
through the country. You will live the magic of Scout leadership
training as envisioned by the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell.
There are two
parts to Wood Badge training: practical - experiential
learning during two 3-day weekend sessions, and then application
of the leadership skills in your Scouting position. This
combination of practicing the skills with fellow participants
and applying the skills in your Scouting position is incredibly
effective.A key area
of the process is team development and learning to recognize
the stages through which developing teams must pass. Participants
learn to apply appropriate leadership strategies that
enable teams to reach their highest levels of performance.
This course will help you understand the full values-based
family of Scouting programs as well as discover ways to
use the leadership skills to improve your personal and
professional life.
Wood Badge
gives leaders the skills they need to strengthen Scouting
in meaningful ways and deliver a quality program to our
youth.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much time will the course take? Wood Badge takes two three-day weekends and one imterim meeting for the practial phase.
Where will the Wood Badge course be taught? Wallwood Scout Reservation.
What are the dates fo the course? January 29, 2009 to February 1, 2009 and February 19, 2009 to February 22, 2009.
What is the tutition cost? A $50 non-refundable deposit is required with the completed application. Full registration totals $200 and is required to be paid in full by December 20, 2008.
How do I get started? Download the council brochure and take it along with your $50 non-refundable deposit to the Council Service Center.
