Wood Badge
Wood Badge for the 21st Century
Advanced Leader Training Course
Wood Badge is advanced Scout leader training that began in 1919 by Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting and Wood Badge's first director. It came to America in 1948 and has been updated to reflect current BSA policies and programs. Incorporating the best techniques available, Wood Badge has become the most advanced leadership training course in Scouting!
Wood Badge is the highest level of Scout leadership training and provides you with the tools to be a superior leader. The leadership skills taught are for leaders from all Scouting areas including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and the district and council. The 1st half of the course utilizes a classroom environment and practical exercises to teach the essentials of leadership. You’ll learn what makes leadership work for you in Scouting and your personal life. The 2nd half offers classroom and outdoor experiences to help you learn the application of leadership skills. Finally, you will write and complete a “Ticket”. The “Ticket” consists of five written goals. These goals connect your new leadership knowledge to your role in Scouting.
Any Scouter who has attended basic training for their registered position and serves in a leadership role in Scouting or in a position that directly supports a unit can attend.
Fall 2013 Course
Course Director Steve Taylor
Cell Phone (317) 727-2873
Home Phone (317) 676-6666
Email staylor@sill.com
Fall Business Cards
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2013 Save the date Business cards
Wood Badge Scholarship Application
Some dedicated Scouters find the financial aspect of this course to be a burden. Help is available through several sources. Be sure to check for support from your unit, chartered partner, or employer first. If this is unsuccessful or insufficient, feel free to apply for a scholarship. Wood Badge Scholarships are available to any applicant from Crossroads of America Council. Typical scholarships are one half of the application fee.
Wood Badge Scholarship Application
Wood Badge Scholarship Dinner
AFL-CIO
The AFL-CIO recognizes the value of Scouting and particularly the value of Wood Badge training. The organization offers scholarships to their chapter members to better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Each of the four regions can award up to three scholarships a year. Applications can be downloaded, printed, and sent to the Volunteer Development Team at the national office. Deadline for submitting applications is March 31.
AFL-CIO Scholarship
VFW Wood Badge Scholarship
The VFW recognizes the value of Scouting and particularly the value of Wood Badge training. The organization offers scholarships to their chapter
members to better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Each of the four regions can award up to three scholarships a year. Applications can be downloaded, printed, and sent to the Volunteer Development Team at the national office. Deadline for submitting applications is March 31.
VFW Scholarship