This is your opportunity to connect with fellow Scouters, push your limits, and bring fresh energy to you role. Don’t miss out on this long awaited event that will shape the future of Scouting leadership.
Wood badge is scouting’s premier training course. It’s the ultimate leadership training experience designed to meet the leadership needs of all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing Scout and Sea Scout leaders as well as council and district leaders and scouting professionals. The object of the wood badge course is to demonstrate, as practically as possible, the aims and methods of scouting.
Upon successful completion of the course the participant receives a certificate and the wood badge, which is 2 wooden beads worn on a leather thong around the neck. These beads replicate the beads found by Baden-Powell during a campaign in Africa in 1888. They belonged to Dinizulu, an African Chieftain. In searching for a suitable recognition for those who completed the first training course in 1919, Baden-Powell remembered the beads and decided to present a bead to each participant. Since that time the course has been called Wood Badge.
NOW! The training has been tailored to those who are relatively new to scouting as well as those with more experience. So, take it as soon as you’re eligible. Your next chance won’t be until next year.
Wood Badge is the premier leadership training/personal development course provided
by Scouting America.
You will need the following:
A current registration.
A completed physical form (parts A,B and C) within the last year. (requires
doctors signature)
Youth protection training.
The basic online training for your position in scouting such as Den Leader,
Committee Member, or Scoutmaster.
On Weekend 1 we will be staying in cabins, which have power and bathrooms with
showers. The bunks have mattresses so bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
On weekend 2 you will be operating just like a patrol planning a campout. You will make
a menu and bring the equipment needed. We will give you a budgeted amount of
money to purchase food. We will provide the camping spot and a popup shelter.
Anyone needing special accommodation let us know and we will make arrangements.
Attending 5 days at Wood Badge does not complete the course. To do so, you must
write and complete your Ticket. The Ticket is based on your vision of success in your
scouting position. It is a set of 5 goals to advance your vision. You have 18 months to
complete these goals. When you finish your ticket, the course director will come to the
venue of your choice, (such as a unit meeting, court of honor, or roundtable). In a small
ceremony, you will be awarded the coveted neckerchief and beads. Then you will be an
official Wood Badger.
Many people worry about the ticket but remember, you will be the one writing it. We
would like you to take what you learned on course and improve your unit. But rest
assured, you won’t be forced to write something you don’t feel capable of achieving.
Wood Badge is a super intense course. You will be busy from early morning to well into
the evening. Everything is run on tight time schedule to get everything covered. Expect
to be exhausted every night.
Dress for the course is full Field uniform (Class A) for your registered position. An official
course hat and neckerchief will be provided and must be worn throughout the course.
Participants will also get a course t-shirt and at certain times the Senior Patrol Leader
can decide to allow Class B uniforms. Participants will have an opportunity to purchase
an additional course t-shirt to wear during the course.
Further questions? Please contact
Jeff Erickson Course Director
253-298-1985
Erickson8418@gmail.com
We are now accepting applications for staff. Details and dates are on the application form.
Please email completed applications to Course Director Jeff Erickson at Erickson8418@gmail.com
Further questions? Please contact
Jeff Erickson Course Director
253-298-1985
Email
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