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Sep 17-19, 2010
Woodbadge Course C25-10
Oct 1-3, 2010
Woodbadge Course C25-10 weekend 2
Leaders,
It is not too late to register for the highest volunteer training offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge will be held on the weekends of September 17th-19th and October 1st-3rd.
Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training program for adult leaders of the BSA. Established in 1919 by Robert Baden-Powell, Scouting's founder, Wood Badge has been the training ground for hundreds of thousands of Scouters around the world. As the challenges in the world have changed, Wood Badge has also evolved to give leaders the skills they need to strengthen Scouting in meaningful ways. The latest version of Wood Badge training represents the most significant changes in the program since the early 1970's Building on the past, understanding the present, and looking to the future, Wood Badge for the 21st Century stands ready to provide leadership for Scouting and leadership for America.
The Wood Badge of the 21st Century course brings together leaders from all areas of Scouting.- Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing- and all levels of BSA professional staff. Reflecting the best of nearly a century of the Scouting experience., the course also draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country.
This new version of Wood Badge building on all that has come before it. Veteran Wood Badge staff members will discover that the best of the traditions and experiences of Wood Badge have been brought forward and recast to be enjoyed by today's participants. In addition, Wood Badge for the 21st Century draws from the wide range of sources within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development.
Participants in Wood Badge for the 21st Century attend a six-day course offered as two sessions of three days each over 2 weekends. Course attendees begin their Wood Badge experience as Cub Scouts, then bridge to Boy Scouts and form patrols for the remainder of the program. Selected staff members interact with participants in the role of a Venturing crew. Representing a month in the life of a Scouting unit, Wood Badge participants assume leadership roles to plan and carry out an extended outdoor experience.
Registrations need to be in by August 17th @ 12:00 p.m. However space is limited so be sure to submit your application as soon as possible! On-line Registration is available. Please see the the links attached to this document!
The Boy Scouts of America deeply appreciates your contributions to Scouting and wishes you well as you undertake the important responsibility of delivering program in your unit! The positive impact you will have upon the Boy Scouts of America, upon our nation, and upon your own abilities to lead will be profound!