Scout Training for Real Life

2014 Woodbadge

Training Leaders for the next 100 years

Course Information

Six Full Days of Fun with a Purpose!

Two Weekends (both required) 

Two weekends in camp. Two Patrol Meetings between weekends

1st Weekend – May 30– June 1, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Yawgoog Scout Reservation, Rockville, RI

2nd Weekend – June 20– June 22 Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Cachalot Scout Reservation, Carver, Ma

(Each weekend begins 7:30 in the morning)

Course Director: John Gilmore
401-639-2706 or jgilmore613@gmail.com

Staff Advisor: Dan Flammini
401-351-8700 ext 25 or dflammini@narragansettbsa.org

Who May Attend?

You may attend Wood Badge if:

• You are 18 years of age or older and you are currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity, Venturing, District, or Council).
• You have completed Basic Training for your registered Scouting position, including any outdoor skills training required. 
• You have submitted the attached application along with the deposit or registered online.
• You will have to complete a BSA "Annual Health and Medical form." It can be found at www.scouting.org/forms.aspx
• You may attend again if you participated in a Wood Badge course before 2001

The fee includes all course materials, all meals, snacks, course t-shirt and course hat. Additional shirts may be purchased at time of registration for $10.
 

What is Woodbadge?

Wood Badge is a leadership course designed for all adult Scouters. It has been designed so every adult leader for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, or Venturing, as well as district and council leaders and professionals, can take the Wood Badge course within two years of becoming a Scouter (though it is never too late).

Wood Badge has been the training ground for hundreds of thousands of Scouters around the world since it was established in 1919 by Robert Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder. As the challenges in the world have changed, Wood Badge has also evolved to give leaders the skills they need to strengthen Scouting. The latest version of Wood Badge training reflects the most significant changes in the program since the early 1970s. Wood Badge will improve your leadership skills.

As a participant you will take part in many presenta-tions, discussions, and activities that explore a wide range of leadership philosophies and tools. A key area of exploration is the process of team develop-ment. By recognizing the stages through which de-veloping teams must pass, you will learn to apply appropriate leadership strategies that enable teams to reach their highest level of performance.

The Ticket

There are two parts to Wood Badge training. The first is the course itself and the second is the ticket. While on course, you will choose a set of personal goals relating to your Scouting position. This is your ticket. Accomplishing these goals allows you to ap-ply and practice the skills learned on course. After you have completed the course and your ticket, you will be awarded your Wood Badge - your beads.  

Payment

A $75 deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your spot. Balance due is required by April 15, 2014.