Winnebago Council BSA is offering Wood Badge for the 21st Century in 2009.
Wood Badge is leadership training for all Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing, as well as council and district leaders, and professionals. This new contemporary training program focuses on leadership and “people” skills, and not Scoutcraft or outdoor skills. Participants will learn techniques to make them better leaders, and also how to lead groups to achieve objectives. The 21st Century Wood Badge incorporates the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience in addition to drawing upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country. Skills developed from Wood Badge training will help a volunteer leader do a better job in any BSA program or at any level of involvement.
ELIGIBILITY
To attend a Wood Badge Course, Scouters must:
- Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America (There are no minimum tenure requirements.)
- Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting positions.
- Have completed the outdoor skills training programs appropriate for their Scouting positions.
- Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. Successful completion of the BSA Class 3 Physical is required for all participants.
COURSE FORMAT
The format for the Winnebago Council Wood Badge Course is an afternoon orientation meeting on August 15, and two 3-day weekends; September 11-13 and October 2-4 at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Marble Rock, Iowa. Participants will also be required to attend an interim patrol meeting during the time between the first and second weekends of the course (specific time and location to be determined by patrol members).
Please watch the Scouter and this page for further information. Registration will begin in early 2009, and the number of participants is limited, so register promptly to reserve your spot. For answers to your questions, contact Course Director Ed Narigon, ednarigon@cfu.net, or 319-277-6255.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
C-05-09 Application for Wood Badge Clck here...
C-05-09 Wood Badge Scholarship Request Click here...