Wood Badge For The 21st Century

Wood Badge is the premier training course for Scouters. Designed by Lord Baden-Powell, it teaches Scouters, in as practical way as possible, the skills and methods of Scouting. Over two three-day weekends, Scouters, in their patrols, participate in intensive training. Once this portion is complete, the practical portion begins: completing the Wood Badge ticket. Over a period of six to eighteen months, Scouters complete various projects in the service to others, service to the troop, and personal growth. Upon completion of the ticket, the Scouter receives a certificate, neckerchief, a leather slide, and two small wooden beads on a leather thong.

Leaders desiring a deeper dedicated involvement in the Scouting program, and who are otherwise qualified, will find advanced training highly rewarding. Wood Badge is an advanced adult leadership training program for all leaders in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs.

Wood Badge has two parts. The first is the two 3-day weekends of practical experience where you learn skills and concepts that underscore the five Themes of 21st Century Wood Badge:

1. Bringing the Vision to Life

2. Models for Success

3. Tools of the Trade

4. Leading to Make a Difference >

5. Living the Values
   

The 21st Century Wood Badge course brings together leaders from all areas of Scouting - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing, and all levels of BSA's professional staff. Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, 21st Century Wood Badge also draws upon the most current leadership models being used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country.
The Wood Badge course is designed to represent a month in the life of a Scout unit. Participants will take part in numerous presentations, discussions, and activities that explore and advance a wide range of leadership philosophies and tools. In addition to all the opportunities for learning at a Wood Badge course, participants will find a tremendous amount of fellowship, a keen sense of accomplishment, and plenty of fun.

Wood Badge Objectives

• View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, value-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
• Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America that are relevant to our values-based program.
• Apply the skills you learn as a member of a successful working team.
• Revitalize your commitment by sharing an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its on-going mission.