Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, the course draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor organizations throughout the country. It builds on the best traditions and experiences of Wood Badge and also draws from a wide range of sources within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development.

Wood Badge, is the premier training program for all Scout leaders in the Boy Scouts of America. This includes all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing Leaders, District and Council Committee members as well as Professional Scouters. Wood Badge is designed to train adult volunteers using the latest leadership skills and techniques. It is once in a life time training experience.

There are two parts to Wood Badge: The first part consists of one week of practical experience where you have the opportunity to learn skills and concepts that underlie the five themes of Wood Badge for the 21st Century.

The second part is a plan to apply what you learned in the practical course. You will create and carry out a plan of action. When that action is complete, you earn the recognition, beads, neckerchief, and woggle that are the Wood Badge.

Circle Ten Council has adopted the national training program for all adult leaders. National Council of Boy Scouts of America has called the program a “training continuum,” to emphasize how all the parts of leader training fit together.

Training requirements to attend Wood Badge:

This Is Scouting or New Leaders Essentials (NLE) required for all adult leaders

All participants should review BSA’s online Fast Start Training for their position

Leader Specific Training for:

Cubmasters

Cub Scout, Tiger Cub and Webelos Den Leaders

Pack Committee Members

Troop Committee Members

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters

Varsity Scout Coaches and Assistant Coaches

Venturing Leaders

Commissioner Basic Training for Commissioners

District Committee Training for District Committee Members

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS):

Required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Varsity Coaches and Assistants

Recommended for All Participants!

Note: Previous versions of leader training courses are acceptable prerequisites.

In addition, Unit Committee Training is recommended for Institution Head and Chartered Organization Representatives.

Scouts deserve trained leaders and trained leaders deserve the best program possible.

Upcoming Wood Badge Courses can be found on the Circle Ten website at http://www.circle10.org/site/c.owL1KgN4LxH/b.1681363/k.28C8/Wood_Badge.htm

Wood Badge 91 – Clements Scout Ranch, October 2-4 and 16-18, 2009
Wood Badge 92 - Camp Wisdom, January 29-31 and February 19-21, 2010
Wood Badge 93 - Camp James Ray, April 8-10 and 22-24, 2010