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                                    WOOD BADGE

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WOOD BADGE TRADITION

On the morning of September 18, 1919, the 61 year old retired General of the British Army, General Robert B a d e n - P o w e l l , stepped out into the center of a clearing at Gilwell Park in England. He raised to his lips the horn of a Greater Kudu, one of the largest of African Antelopes, and blew a long sharp blast. Nineteen men dressed with their shirt-sleeves rolled up, assembled by patrols for the first Scoutmasters’ training camp held at Gilwell. Wood Badge S5-99-11-1 will continue this tradition of teaching adult leaders skills to lead our youth. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is a continuation of a proud past with promotion of new leadership training skills for the future. Across the nation, Wood Badge for the 21st Century brings together in one dynamic course the men and women who serve as mentors for Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Scouts, and Venturing Crews. As an adult leader or Scouting volunteer, you will benefit greatly from the Wood Badge experience and more importantly, so will your unit and the Scouts you lead.

Wood Badge for the 21st Century

The objective of a Wood Badge course is to demonstrate as practically as possible the Aims and Methods of Scouting. The course has been designed to operate on two separate weekends. The course is a multifaceted presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and participatory activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team-development theory. In addition, participants will enjoy the fellowship of learning alongside many other volunteers and professional Scouters, and along the way have a great deal of fun. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and with the completion of your personal “Wood Badge Ticket”, each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Wood Badge Tartan Neckerchief, a Leather Woggle, two small Wooden Beads to be worn proudly around the neck and a Gilwell Society Council Strip.

Weekend #1 – March 25-27, 2011

Weekend #2 – April 29 – May 1, 2011

Black Creek Scout Reservation – Sylvania, Georgia