Scout Training for Real Life
2019 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 – April 26-28, 2019
Cub World, Pascoag, RI
2nd Weekend – May 17-19, 2019
Camp Cachalot, Plymouth, MA
(Each weekend begins 7:30 in the morning)
Course Director: Marion Selby
401.738.3580 or Mjselby1@gmail.com
Staff Advisor: Matt Goudreau
401-351-8700 ext 25 or matthew.goudreau@scouting.org
Who May Attend?
You may attend Wood Badge if:
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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).
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You have completed Basic Training for your registered Scouting position, including any outdoor skills training required.
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You have submitted the attached application along with the deposit or registered online.
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You may attend again if you participated in a Wood Badge course before 2001
The fee includes all course materials, all meals for the first weekend, snacks, course t-shirt and course hat. Additional shirts may be purchased at time of registration for $10. Reinforcing the Patrol Method, the food costs for the second weekend will be the responsibility of the patrol members. The staff will provide refreshments throughout the second weekend and a course closing luncheon on the last day.
What is Woodbadge?
Wood Badge is a leadership course designed for all adult Scouters. It has been designed so every adult leader for Cub Scout 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 presentations, 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 developing 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 apply 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 1, 2019. If you register after April 1st, full balance will be due at registration.