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 and can be found in all corners of the world.
Wood Badge participants have the opportunity to:
Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be a peak experience of their Scouting careers. It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands.
Wood Badge is for all leaders in Scouts BSA. It has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The course content and leadership principles introduced apply to Scouters of all leadership positions and will provide a common foundation of leadership skills to be used throughout all program areas.
Qualifications:
Saturday, August 26, 2023 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Dakin Dining Hall – Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, Camp Wakonda
Friday, September 22, 2023 – Sunday, September 24, 2023
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 – Sunday, October 8th, 2023
4521 Boy Scout Road, Central City, IA 52214
Kevin Kropf
Phone: 319-270-4498
Email:Kkropf42@yahoo.com
Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
660 32nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Toll Free: 877.HAWKBSA
Office: (319) 862-0541
Scout Shop: (319) 261-3750
Fax: (319) 862-0544