Wood Badge Course C-27-10 is now being planned
In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting’s adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 Scouters around the world.
Wood Badge of the 21st Century is intended for all leaders in Scouting – Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The focus is on leadership, not out-of-door skills. The object is to demonstrate the aims and methods of Scouting through the presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and a variety of activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in term-development theory. In addition, participants will enjoy the fellowship of sharing the experience with volunteer and professional Scouts while having a great deal of just plain fun.
We would like for you to participate in the upcoming Wood Badge Course. This will be a tremendous opportunity for you to
· Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth.
· Recognize contemporary leadership concepts used in America and discover how those concepts are relevant to our values-based movement.
· Apply the skills you learn form your participation as a member of a successful working team.
· Revitalize your commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience that helps to provide Scouting with renewed leadership to accomplish its mission.
Many Scouters would consider Wood Badge to a peak experience of their Scouting careers. It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands. In return, Wood Badge participants have positively affected the lives of millions of America’s youth.
This course will be conducted at Camp Augustine in two three-day sessions. The dates are March 12-14, 2010 and April 9-11, 2010. The cost of the course is $140. Course fees include: participant recognition items, 14 meals, insurance and supplies. If you are registered in the Overland Trails Council you will receive a $20 discount with funds from the Wood Badge Scholarship Fund, which will bring your cost to $120. The fees are to be submitted as follows: deposit with application $60 with the balance of $60 due by February 3, 2010. Limited additional scholarship assistance is available.
Course enrolment is limited, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Should you need any more information, please feel free to contact Joe Benz, course director, at 308-237-5788.
Wood Badge C-27-10 Application to Attend
Wood Badge Scholarship Application
The VFW National Headquarters offers Wood Badge training scholarships to assist selected chapter members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communiites. For more information see the following application form.
VFW Wood Badge Scholarship Program Application
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------