Wood Badge
Sep 12-14, 2008 and Oct 4-6, 2008
Council
Dennis Camp
(757) 833-3071
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What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership training program for the Boy Scouts of America. It teaches contemporary leadership and team development skills in an outdoor setting.

Why Wood Badge for the 21st Century?
Times have changed since Lord Robert Baden Powell assembled the first Wood Badge course in 1919. Over the years, the teaching methods and instructional tools have been updated to meet the needs of contemporary leaders. What has not changed is the primary focus of Wood Badge, which is Leadership Training.

Why should I go to Wood Badge and how will I benefit from this training?
Wood Badge helps you become a better leader, it’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it helps you meet new friends. Here are some comments from recent Wood Badge participants:

“ I learned a great deal about myself . . .”
“ I feel the program has given me the tools to make positive changes in my pack.”
“ The experience was beyond words.”
" The leadership information presented . . . was priceless.”
“ I learned how important my role is and how much influence I have on the boys and their families.”
“ It challenged me to give my best . . . .”
“ I am reminded of the importance of group dynamics in the attempt to work as a team.”

What exactly is taught in Wood Badge?
Wood Badge has always taught leadership skills. 21st Century Wood Badge focuses on contemporary leadership skills and issues and integrates Scouting’s value-based philosophy. A variety of learning opportunities, including lecture, demonstration, group discussion, and hands-on exercises offer participants insight into contemporary leadership theory while providing them with specific skills that will enable them to put what they learn to use immediately in their units. Many participants have found they can apply what they’ve learned in their personal and professional lives equally effectively. And while learning is the focus of Wood Badge, Fun is an important component!

Colonial Virginia Council
Boy Scouts of America