Wood Badge 2009Training Event
Originally presented by Lord Baden-Powell in 1919,Wood Badge is advanced training in group leadership skills for volunteers involved in all levels of Boy Scouting (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, district, or council positions).
Wood Badge consists of two parts. The first part is a two-weekend experience, living with a group of Scouters in an outdoor environment. During this time, participants are trained in leadership skills in order to better serve those units with which they are involved. Through this living/working experience, each person develops knowledge and understanding of these skills. This team-development model is in widespread use in corporate leadership training and will be an invaluable tool in all aspects of your Scouting, business, and personal life.
During the second part—after the outdoor experience—participants work on commitments made during the two weekends. A maximum of 18 months may be used to finish these goals in order to fully complete the course. Each person will be evaluated on their performance. Upon successful completion of Wood Badge, Scouters receive their beads of recognition and become members of Troop One, Gilwell.
September 25-27
Camp Masonite Navarro
and
October 10-12
Camp Tamarancho
Participants must be on site (in uniform) and ready to begin no later than 8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25 and 8:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10. Arrangements can be made to spend the night previous to the start of each weekend.
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Schedule
Location
The Wood Badge course will be held at both Camp Masonite Navarro in Redwood Empire Council and Camp Tamarancho in Marin Council.
Cost
| Adult | $220.00 |
Registration is Required
» A Medical Form is required. Download a form from scouting.org to fill out.
Additional Information
How to Qualify
You can participate in this exciting two-weekend training course if you:
• Are currently registered as an adult Scouter in a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturing unit, or if you hold a district- or council-level position.
• Whether you have attended Wood Badge in the past or not.
• Are at least 21 years old (except Assistant Scoutmasters who may be 18).
• Have completed Youth Protection Training and training specific to your Scouting position.
• Submit a completed application and pay the total fee prior to July 31, 2009
Cost:
Fee for the course is $220. This covers training materials, food, and equipment for the entire course as well as a course shirt and hat. The only equipment you will need is your personal camping gear, tent, and clothing. A detailed list will be provided.
A $75 deposit will hold your place. Your deposit will be refunded if you are unable to attend. If unable to attend, you must notify Piedmont Council in writing before July 31, 2009. Refunds will also be made if the course is filled before your registration is received.
For more information, contact Greg Andreas, Course Director, by email gregor@attglobal.net or by phone (415) 706-0907.