WOOD BADGE

What is Wood Badge?

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:

    • Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, value-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth.
    • Recognize contemporary leadership concepts and discover how they are relevant to the Scouting movement.
    • Apply the skills learned as a member of a successful working team.
    • Revitalize their commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience that provides Scouting with renewed leadership.

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.

Who can participate?

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:

    • Each Scouter invited to participate in Wood Badge training must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America and must have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position.
    • Wood Badge is considered a High Adventure activity and therefore requires the participant to successfully complete the Official BSA Annual Health and Medical Record-Parts A, B, & C. This includes an examination by a medical professional within one year prior to the course start date. Click Here to Download Official BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Form.

Dates of 4-172-23 Wood Badge Course

Wood Badge Course Orientation Day

Saturday, August 26, 2023 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Dakin Dining Hall – Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, Camp Wakonda

Wood Badge Course Weekend #1 of 2

Friday, September 22, 2023 – Sunday, September 24, 2023

Wood Badge Course Weekend #2 of 2

Saturday, October 7th, 2023 – Sunday, October 8th, 2023

Location of 4-172-23 Wood Badge Course

Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, Camp Wakonda

4521 Boy Scout Road, Central City, IA 52214

How much does it cost?

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Contact the 2023 Course Director

Kevin Kropf
Phone: 319-270-4498
Email:Kkropf42@yahoo.com

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