Wood Badge for the 21st Century is the ultimate in Scout Leadership Training, and part of BSA's Training Continuum for lifelong learning. What does that mean? It means that this newly redesigned course strengthens ALL volunteers' ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults. It is designed to give leaders the tools to understand how teams work; know what leadership style is appropriate to use in various situations; manage conflict; plan; communicate; and understand how to set a vision and make it come to life. In short, you will receive knowledge of many skills that will help you leave your own legacy in Scouting as well as in the rest of your life.
Organized by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Wood Badge is designed to offer Scouters the opportunity to learn leadership skills in both a conference setting and an outdoor environment. The first part is a 2-weekend experience living with a group of Scouters in an outdoor environment. During this time, you are trained in leadership skills so that you may better serve those units with which you are involved. During the second part, which follows the outdoor experience, you will work for up to 18 months on commitments made during the two weekends (the "ticket"). Upon successful completion of your Wood Badge "ticket," you will receive your beads of recognition and become an official member of Troop One, Gilwell.
How to Qualify
You may participate in this exciting 2-weekend training course if you:
- Are currently registered as an adult Scouter in a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturing unit, or if you hold a district or council level position.
- Have not previously completed all phases of Wood Badge training.
- Have completed youth protection training and basic training specific to your scouting position.
- Submit a completed application and pay the total $250 fee prior to August 11, 2007.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Receive a $50 discount if you pay in full by April 30, 2007, or a $25
discount if you pay in full by July 31st!!! Get a $20 discount for bringing one or more friends!!!
* Note: Individuals who have attended Wood Badge in the past (either Cub Scout Trainers’ Wood Badge or Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge) may attend Wood Badge for the 21st Century provided that: (1) They agree to write and work a Wood Badge for the 21st Century ticket; and (2) they agree not to wear Wood Badge beads until they have satisfactorily completed their Wood Badge for the 21st Century ticket.
Location
This Wood Badge course is hosted by the Redwood Empire Council and will be held at Camp Masonite-Navarro (Mendocino County).
Participants must be on site (in uniform) and ready to begin no later than 7:30 a.m. Friday September 14 and 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 28. Arrangements can be made to spend the night previous to the start of each weekend.
The first weekend will be spent in a conference setting at Camp Masonite-Navarro and participates will be staying at the campsites in the adirondacks or in their own tent. The second weekend held at Camp Tamarancho is an "outdoor" experience. You will need personal camping gear including a tent. A detailed equipment list will be provided.
Cost
The fee for this course is $250. This covers training material, food, course cap, course T-shirt, and other supplies required during the course.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Receive a $50 discount if you pay in full by April 30, 2007, or a $25
discount if you pay in full by July 31st!!! Get a $20 discount if you bring a friend!!!
A $100 deposit will hold your place. Your deposit will be refunded if you are unable to attend. However, you must notify the Redwood Empire Council in writing before August 11. Refunds will also be made if the course is filled before your registration is covered.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Receive a $50 discount if you pay in full by April 30, 2007, or a $25
