We must be the change we wish to see in the world. - Gandhi
Greetings Scouters! Welcome to the SR-822 webpage.
A Message From The Scoutmaster-
Fellow Scouters,
Some of my best memories as an adult scouter involve Wood Badge,
both as a participant and staffer. I remember my fellow patrol members fondly, just as I remember all the fun times I have had on staff.
Besides the people,
the message of Wood Badge has made a profound difference in my scouting life, in my professional life, and at home...... (for the rest of
Robbie's letter click HERE).
Weekend One Photos. Some of these are pretty scary- click HERE if you dare!
Woodbadge Downloads
There are some forms you will need to participate in Woodbadge. They are available in the new download area at the bottom of the page. Click HERE to get there quick.
What Takes Place?
Participants in Wood Badge for the 21st Century will attend a
six-day course. The course is consists of one orientation day
and two sessions of three days each.
Course attendees begin their Wood Badge
experience as Cub Scouts, then bridge into Boy Scouting and form
as a patrol for the balance of the course. Selected staff
members are designated as troop guides to work with the patrol
during the course and during the patrol’s interim patrol
meetings held between the two weekend sessions. To cap the whole
Scouting progression, several key staff members serve in the
role of a Venturing crew, working side-by-side with the troop
during their outdoor experience.
The whole course models first-hand what a Scout experiences
during a month as a Scout. During this training, participants
are given the opportunity to assume leadership roles to plan and
carry out an extended outdoor experience.
Within this framework, participants take part
in numerous presentations, discussions, and activities that
explore and advance a wide range of leadership philosophies and
tools. A key area of exploration is the process of team
development. By recognizing the stages through which leadership
teams, pass, participants will learn to apply appropriate
leadership strategies that enable teams to reach their highest
level of performance.
Wood Badge: A Two-Step Process…
Practical Experience
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.
To demonstrate an understanding of the
leadership skills taught at the course, each participant writes
a contract outlining how he or she will apply the lessons
learned through their role in Scouting after the course. This
contract is called a ticket.
Application Phase
The outdoor experience is
followed by a period of up to eighteen months during which the
Scouter applies the skills learned during the practical
experience in his or her Scouting position – at the unit,
district, or council level. Through this period, each Scouter is
assigned a counselor who acts as a resource, evaluator, and
Scouting mentor to assist the participant in putting into action
those points discussed during the course. This is demonstrated
by the process known as working your ticket.
Once the ticket is completed to the mutual satisfaction of the
participant and the counselor, the Wood Badge Award is
presented.
Who May Attend Wood Badge?
Wood Badge
is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all
Scouters, particularly Cub Leaders, Scoutmasters and Assistants,
Varsity Team leaders, Venturing Crew Advisors, and other unit,
district, and council Scouters.
How do I qualify?
To qualify, you must
1. Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Have not previously attended a 21st Century Wood Badge
course.
3. Have completed the basic training courses for your Scouting
position – this includes New Leader Essentials and Leader
Specific Training for unit level leaders and Commissioner basic
Training for Commissioners. (Previous versions of leader
training courses are acceptable.)
4. Have completed the outdoor skills program if there is one
appropriate for your Scouting position. Introduction to Outdoor
Leadership Skills is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant
Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches and Assistants.
5. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment.
6. Have successfully completed a BSA Class 3 Physical prior to
the start of the course.
2007 Course Schedule
Fri.-Sun. September 28-30
Fri.-Sun. October 19-21
Location: Camp Daniel Boone
Scoutmaster Robbie Southern
Note: All participants are required to attend all day during all
sessions. Session begin on Friday mornings at 7:30am.
What is the Cost? How Do I Sign
Up?
Participant fees for the SR822 course are $190. If paid in full
by August 3, 2007, you will receive a $20 discount. A $50.00
non-refundable deposit with your completed WoodBadge Registration
Form will reserve your spot. Deposits and installment
payments can be made at either the Scout Service Center or by
mail. Don’t wait!!! Take this training for yourself- it's that
good!.
Course Uniform:
For the course, Scouters will
need a complete field uniform for the program in which they are
registered. This should include shirt, pants, or shorts with the
appropriate socks and belt. You MUST be in uniform- BSA uniform
components only please. Information on other clothing and
equipment needs will be provided to each registered participant
prior to the course.
Twenty Questions- The Pre-Course Assignment:
An important focus in any Woondbadge course is the consideration of our roles in Scouting, the workplace, our communities and in our nation. Woodbadge helps you determine your own leadership strengths and weaknesses. Here is a "pre-course assessment. This surevey, which only you will see, helps you set goals for your own leadership development. Please download this and fill it out on your own by clicking HERE.
Woodbadge Downloads and Documents:
Here are some forms you will need to participate in Woodbadge. Some you will need to complete and submit upon registration, others are just for reference.
WoodBadge Ticket Worksheet PDF Download the worksheet from the handouts
WoodBadge Ticket Worksheet DOC Download the worksheet from the handouts in Word Format
WoodBadge Ticket Workbook Download and work from this workbook
WoodBadge Registration
Form Fill it out and send it in ASAP!
BSA Medical Form Must be presented at registration.
Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet You MUST have a complete BSA uniform.
Male Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet You MUST have a complete BSA uniform.
Woodbadge Personal Equipment List Some items are optional, others are required. Check here.
Woodbadge Personal Resource Questionnaire Must be presented at registration.
Woodbadge "PreCourse Assignment" Questionnaire This is for your own reference. Fill it out before the course.
Wood Badge Humor Including "You Might Be A Wood Badger If"
LINKS
Link to Woodbadge.org
Link to The Woodbadge SR701 and SR822 Page
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