Answers to Wood Badge Questions
What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is the premiere adult leadership training program of the Boy Scouts of America and is recognized by Scouting organizations around the world.
What is the purpose of Wood Badge?
The purpose of Wood Badge is to
help you develop new skills and
techniques to deliver the highest quality
Scouting program.
How much time will Wood Badge take?
Wood Badge consists of two phases. Phase One, the Practical Phase, is a two-weekend course taught at
Camp Daniel Boone which includes
the writing an individualized plan
called a “Wood Badge Ticket.” Phase
Two, the Application Phase, can last up to 18 months and is done at your own pace. You will apply the skills you have learned as you complete your “Wood Badge Ticket”.
Note: Participants must be present all six days to complete the Practical Phase of this course.
When and where is Wood Badge?
Daniel Boone Council offers only one Wood Badge
course every two years. In 2011,
the course will be held at Camp
Daniel Boone. The Phase One dates are March 11-13 and April 1-3, 2011.The course begins at 7:30 AM on Friday and ends
by 5:00 Sunday.
How will Wood Badge help me?
Wood Badge will enable Scout leaders
to deliver the highest quality scouting
program by developing new skills and
techniques.
What are Wood Badge beads?
Wood Badge beads signify that you have successfully completed your ticket and are worn with your uniform. Youwill receive your beads at a unique ceremony, as well as a
taupe neckerchief with the famed MacLaren tartan, a leather woggle, and a special Wood Badge certificate.
What are the qualifications to take Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is a leadership course that is open to all registered Scout leaders. You will find leaders from Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venture programs, as well as the District and Council levels.
Here are the qualifications:
Ø Be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America
Ø Complete basic training courses for your primary scouting position
Ø Complete any outdoor skills training
program appropriate to your
Scouting position
Ø Be capable of functioning safely
in an outdoor environment
Ø Have a current BSA Class 3 physical
Ø There is NO tenure requirement.
What are the facilities?
The course will be held at Camp Daniel Boone. Much of our training will be done in Ledbetter Lodge and vicinity. To help keep you in the Scouting spirit, you’ll be sleeping in the finest accommodations, i.e. the great outdoors.
What do I wear?
Participants are asked to wear a Class A
(dress) uniform for most of the course
events. However, there are times when the less
formal Class B (casual) uniform is acceptable. March and April tend to be chilly, but if you follow the recommended clothing and equipment list posted on the website, you’ll be fine.
What is the course registration fee?
The individual fee for attending Wood Badge is $175
(early-bird discount before January 21, 2011,) or $200 if paid after Jan. 21. All fees must be paid
in full by February 4, 2011.The fee
includes all your meals, course materials
and your recognition items (beads, tartan,
woggle, etc.). There are a few scholarships that may be available. Please contact the Course Director or your district executive for more information.
How do I register?
Fill out the attached registration form on this brochure and mail to Daniel Boone Council. You may also register at the council office or register
and go to the Wood Badge option.