C-25-08 Application Here

What is Wood Badge

Wood Badge is advanced leadership training for adult leaders, committee members and anyone involved in the BSA program.

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is a two-step process, beginning with the outdoor experience, consisting of living the Scout program. Those participating are exposed to leadership and Scoutcraft skills as they apply to both adults and youth. Through living in a Scouting atmosphere for an extended period of time, Scouters develop a deeper understanding of the Scouting program that can have a profound influence on the lives of youth in our communities.

There are five central themes of Wood Badge

• Living the Values
• Bringing the Vision to Life
• Models for Success
• Tools of the Trade
• Leading to Make a Difference

You may attend Wood Badge if you are registered as an adult Scouter, trained for your position.

• Tenure - There is no tenure requirement. That is, you do not have to have been a Scout leader for any minimum number of years.
• Trained - You can be trained under older training programs or current ones. If you are eligible to wear a "trained" patch, then this requirement is met. Outdoor skills are not otherwise needed to attend the course.
• Medical - Courses may include some walking around camp. Beginner campers fit right in! All participants are required to bring a copy of their current BSA Class 3 medical form.

How to Apply:

Please complete an application and send it with the $50 non-refundable deposit, which will hold your space on the course, (Checks payable to Blackhawk Area Council). Those outside Blackhawk Area Council, please have your Scout executive validate your application and forward it to Blackhawk Area Council, 1800 Seventh Avenue, Rockford, Illinois, 61104.

Who:
All registered Cub Scout, Boy Scout Varsity, Venturing, District and Council leaders. (Course is limited to 48 participants)

When:
1st Weekend  -- 8:00 AM Friday to Sunday at 5:30 PM
2nd Weekend -- 7:00 AM Friday to Sunday at 4:30 PM

Also, two mid course patrol meetings scheduled by participants, are required. (Attendance is required at all sessions.)  The Dates see below.

Where:
Camp Lowden, Oregon Illinois.

Medical:  An B.S.A. Class 3 physical, valid through Sept 21, is required.  A physical form and more information will be mailed from Blackhawk Area Council office upon receipt of your deposit.

Who can I contact for more information?
Course Director for C-25-08, Ed Allen eda13@aol.com
Council Service Center: 815 397 0210 x 108

• History of Wood Badge in Blackhawk Area Council
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• Completed Courses.
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