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2009
WOOD BADGE
FOR THE 21st CENTURY

For Leaders in
CUB SCOUTING,
BOY SCOUTING, VARSITY  SCOUTING,
VENTURING AND IN THE DISTRICT

     

    Course SR-1013

    AUGUST  28 - 30, 2009   (Friday, 7:30 am - Sunday, 5:00 pm)

            &

    SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2009    (Friday, 7:30 am - Sunday, 5:00 pm)

     

    What is Wood Badge?

    Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership training program for the Boy Scouts of America. It teaches contemporary leadership and team development skills in an outdoor setting.

    Why  Wood Badge for the 21st Century?

    Times have changed since Lord Robert Baden-Powell assembled the first Wood Badge course in 1919. Over the years, teaching methods and instructional tools have been updated to meet the needs of contemporary leaders. What has not changed is the primary focus of Wood Badge, which is leadership training.

    What exactly is taught in Wood Badge?

    Wood Badge has always taught leadership skills. Wood Badge for the 21st Century focuses on contemporary leadership skills and issues, integrated with Scouting's value-based philosophy. A variety of learning opportunities including lecture, demonstration, group discussion and hands-on exercise offer participants insight into contemporary leadership theory, while providing them with specific skills that they can put to use immediately in their units. Many participants have found that they can apply what they have learned in their personal and business lives as well. While learning is the primary goal of Wood Badge, fun is also an important component.

    Who may attend Wood Badge?

    Wood Badge for the 21st Century is open to all registered adult Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, District and Council leaders who have completed the basic training requirements generally consist of Fast Start, New Leader Essentials and Position Specific Training. Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters must complete Introduction to Outdoor leadership Skills ("OLS") in addition to the above requirements.

    What is the cost?

    The course fee for the 2009 Wood Badge course is $185, which covers all instructional materials and all food for the two weekends (except two meals during the second weekend that are furnished by the patrols). In addition, each participant will receive 2 course shirts, cap and training neckerchief. The fee also includes the Wood Badge training award that is presented following completion of the Wood Badge ticket. A fee deposit of $75.00 is due with the course application, and the balance of the course fee is due by July 28th, 2009

    When and Where is Wood Badge offered?

    The 2009 Wood Badge course in the Middle Tennessee Council will be offered over two three-day weekends in August and September at Boxwell Reservation. The course is limited to 48 participants.

    What if I need more Information?

    Course SR-1013

    You may contact the Course Director, Tommy Martin, at (615) 646-8310 (home) or (615) 397-4345 (cell).

    In addition, you can call the Wood Badge Staff Advisor at (615) 383-9724 or 1-800-899-7268.

    Click here for the Wood Badge Brochure 2009 (Course SR -1013)