Wood Badge for 21st Century

Wood Badge is the final segment in the BSA Training Continuum for all adult leaders:  Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing Leaders, District and Council Volunteers, and Professionals

Wood Badge began in 1919, when Baden-Powell took Scout leaders to Gilwell Park near London for advanced leader training. Wood Badge came to America in 1948, and has evolved since then to become the BSA’s premier leadership training event for adult Scouters.

Wood Badge is a multi-faceted presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools and participatory activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team-development theory. Along the way, participants have a great deal of fun.

Wood Badge is your opportunity to:
Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth.

• Learn about contemporary leadership concepts and discover how those concepts are relevant to Scouting.
• Apply the skills you learn from your participation as a member of a successful working team.
• Revitalize your commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspired experience.
• Provide Scouting with renewed, mission driven leadership.
• Meet and share with a diverse group of leaders from across the council and beyond.

Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be the peak experience of their Scouting careers. Wood Badge has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands.

In return, Wood Badge participants have had a profound, positive influence on the lives of millions of America’s youth.

Save the Dates: The Next Wood Badge Course is on Sept 12-14, 2009 AND Oct 10-12, 2009.
Please note: BOTH weekends are required.

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