Wood Badge
The ObjectiveWood Badge is the pinnacle of leadership training within the Boy Scouts of America. This program represents the single advanced training course for adults involved in leadership throughout Scouting including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing, council and district leaders, and professionals. Training is focused on practical and broad based leadership and "people" skills. Skills developed from Wood Badge training will help the leader do a better job in any BSA program or at any level of involvement. The MethodTraining consists of a combination of classroom training and outdoor experience. Leadership areas such as leading change, problem solving, leading diversity, managing conflict, coaching and mentoring represent only a few of the many topics covered. The six day course is then followed by a post-course period of up to eighteen months (depending on each participant's pace) where canditates hone their leadership skills by working on goals in support of their units, districts and/or councils. The course is conducted at Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation, under the auspices of the council training chairman. |
Eligibility and RegistrationAny adult involved in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing, council and district leadership, or working as a professional Scouter, who is registered with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and who has successfully completed Basic Leader Training for his or her position. Since training will take place at an altitude of over 7,000 feet and some physical exertion is necessary, a current BSA Class 3 physical is required. Registration Information
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