Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Wood Badge is geared towards leadership development encompassing all BSA programs.
The course will be held over 2 weekends. The first weekend is a 3-day weekend and the second is a 2-day weekend and covers all elements of leadership.
What is special about this particular course? This course will be a Pilot for the new Centennial Wood Badge program.
Course dates:
Weekend One: September 15th – September 17th at Camp Squanto
Weekend Two: October 27th – October 28th at Camp Squanto
Who should take Wood Badge? All leaders should take this course, including committee members, district/council committee members, unit commissioners and scouting professionals.
When should leaders take it?
Leaders should take this course as soon as they are “fully trained”. Isn’t it better to have a skill BEFORE you need it rather than AFTER you need it?
Why do you want to go?
- The primary purpose of the Wood Badge experience is simple—to strengthen Scouting in our units, districts, and council. Every Scout deserves a well‐trained leader.
- It provides dedicated Scouters with the concepts, tools, and methods needed to be effective leaders.
- Wood Badge creates a structured opportunity to develop and apply critical leadership skills. Leadership is a skill that is used everywhere, on a daily basis.
- Attending Wood Badge will make your Scouting job easier. Attendees gain an in‐depth understanding of the skills of leadership. The skills you learn will help you become a more effective leader in Scouting, your career, your family, and your community life.
Why attend THIS Pilot course?.
- Aside from Philmont and Sea base, you will be the first in the BSA to experience the most significant curriculum update since 2002. The actual Centennial curriculum will not be rolled out nationally until 2020 for all other courses!
- Shape the future! Participate and provide feedback on the updated material and directly impact those who will attend Wood Badge in coming years
- Help the BSA kick off the Centennial Wood Badge experience
Register and pay in full by April 30, 2018 for a course incentive.
Registration deadline is: July 31, 2018
** Must Register and attend Weekend One**