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THE PURPOSE: 21st Century Wood Badge is the advanced training program for all B.S.A. Leadership (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders). Wood Badge is designed to train adult volunteer leaders, as well as Professional Scouters, using the latest leadership skills. The techniques and skills learned will help you to be a better leader in your unit, at work or anywhere. Starting in 1919, and continuing today, Wood Badge is the preeminent leadership training offered by the Boy Scouts of America.
WHO MAY ATTEND WOOD BADGE:
To attend a Wood Badge course, Scouters must:
1. Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. There is no minimum tenure requirement.
2. Have completed the basic training course for their scouting position.
3. Have completed the outdoor skills training program appropriate for their scouting position (required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity coaches and assistants). All other participants are encouraged to complete the Introduction of Outdoor Leader Skill training before attending Wood Badge course, but it is not required.
4. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. Successful completion of the BSA class 3 physical is required for all participants.
Because of the advanced nature of this training, the requirements above may not be waived. It is strongly recommended that participants have at least some camping experience, as this is an outdoor experience.
THE PLACES, DATES AND COSTS:
Participants MUST attend ALL of the following course activities in order to complete the practical phase of the training.
First Weekend:
September 18-20, 2009
Second Weekend:
October 10-12, 2009
Note: Required arrival time for both
weekends, by 8:00 AM
The fee for the Wood Badge Training experience is $185.00. However, if the fee is paid in full by May 15, 2009, the cost will only be $170.00! A non-refundable reservation fee of $20 must be returned with your reservation form (cut & mail portion of this brochure). Provisions for a course cap, T-shirt, program supplies, and most food for the course are included in the fee.
HURRY!!! Course Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis and is limited to the first 48 participants enrolled. Don’t be left out! Send your enrollment in today!!
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