Course Overview
Wood Badge for the 21st century has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. Its focus is on leadership - not outdoor skills. Other courses in the BSA training continuum now develop Scouting and outdoor skills. The course consists of two instructional sessions held at Camp Morrison in McCall September 11-13 and 25-27, 2008, plus a group meeting between sessions and a set of individual goals to complete following the sessions.
Learning Objectives
As a result of attending Wood Badge, participants will be able to
• View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, values-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
• Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations which are relevant to our values-based movement.
• Apply the skills learned from their participation as a member of a successful working team.
• Revitalize their commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission on an ongoing basis.
These themes encapsulate course content:
• Living the Values
Values, mission, and vision
• Bringing the Vision to Life
Listening to learn
Communication
Inclusiveness
Valuing people and leveraging diversity
Coaching and Mentoring
• Models for Success
Stages of team development
The Leadinge EDGE/The Teaching EDGE
• Tools of the Trade
Project planning
Leading Change
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Managing conflict
Self-Assessment
• Leading to Make a Difference
Leaving a legacy
Course Delivery
The first part of the new Wood Badge course reflects unit meetings, while the second part of the course uses a unit camping activity as its delivery model. During Wood Badge, the model Boy Scout troop will serve as a laboratory for training purposes. This is done for several reasons:
• The Boy Scout troop simulation provides a good framework in which to practice leadership skills introduced in the course.
• Boy Scouting provides a natural bridge between the various programs in Scouting, and leaders should understand the importance of transition.
• It would be difficult and confusing to simultaneously model Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing in one course.
• The course content and leadership principles introduced apply to Scouters in all leadership positions and provide a common foundation of leadership skills applicable to all programs.
Wood Badge Ticket
The primary purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting. The Wood Badge “ticket” represents the participant’s commitment to complete a set of personal goals relating to that individual’s Scouting position. These goals will significantly strengthen the program in which the participant is involved. In addition, the ticket gives participants an opportunity to practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership skills presented during the course. Wood Badge ticket goals must be completed within 18 months after a course.
Recognition
Upon completion of the Wood Badge ticket, as certified by a ticket counselor and the Scout executive, the participant will be presented with the Wood Badge certificate, neckerchief, woggle, and beads at an appropriate public ceremony.
Participants must complete all parts of both sessions as well as their tickets to graduate.
Registration
To attend a Wood Badge course, Scouters must:
· Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America
· Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting positions
· Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment
· Complete a BSA class 3 physical
The fee to attend Ore-Ida Wood Badge is
$190.00.
A minimum deposit of $50 must accompany registration, with
the remaining amount paid in full by
August 11, 2008.
In the event you cancel your application, all monies will be
refunded if requested in writing PRIOR to
August 11, 2008.
After
August 11, 2008,
fees cannot be returned, but are transferable to a
Council-approved substitute applicant.
Questions? Contact . . .
Course Director
Rich Wardle
208/921-8795
rwscout@cableone.net
