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SUMMARY:Woodbadge Pt. 1
DESCRIPTION: \nREGISTER HERE\nWhat is Wood Badge?\nReflecting the best of over a century of Scouting experience, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles and successful organizations throughout the country.\nWood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to ensure that leaders of Scout troops were properly trained. Since then, Wood Badge has been held worldwide, providing advanced leadership training to thousands of Scout leaders. Wood Badge builds upon the best traditions and experiences of Scouting America and also draws from a wide range of courses within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development.\nWhy Attend?\nWhether you are a new or longtime Scouting leader, this course is for you. Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training program for the adult leaders of the Scouting America. Similar corporate-focused courses cost thousands of dollars per attendee and may not offer the same depth.\nWood Badge is a modern format of training that delivers the latest in leadership skills that will help you be the best leader possible. These are skills that will become part of your everyday life. You will use these skills at home, career, religious institution, and anywhere leadership is needed. The course is made to provide the highest quality training with a highly experienced staff to a diverse audience. We promise you friendship, camaraderie, knowledge, personal awareness, and, most of all, fun!\nBy taking Wood Badge, Scouters will acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change. Participants will better learn to understand and appreciate diversity and differences in our society. They will learn skills that will make them a better Scout leader. Units with trained leaders are able to deliver an improved program and a more meaningful experience for the youth Scouting serves.\nBy attending Wood Badge, participants will internalize the five themes of Wood Badge: Living the Values, Growing, Connecting, Guiding, and Empowering.\nWho Should Attend?\nWood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit-level Scouters, such as Cub Scout leaders, scoutmasters and assistants, Venturing crew advisors, Sea Scout skippers and mates, and unit committee chairs and members. Also, Scouters serving at the district and council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge.\nTo attend Wood Badge, individuals must:\n\nBe registered members of Scouting America at least 18 years old. (Members ages 18-20 do not need to be registered in an adult leadership role.)\nHave completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position.\nBe capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. Everybody must complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form, parts A, B & C.\n\nProgram: \nThe Wood Badge program consists of two parts: Practical Training and the Application Phase.\nThe Practical Training is a five-day experience where the Scouter lives as a member of a patrol, practices skills of leadership, and learns how these skills apply in the role of the adult leader in developing youth through the Scouting program. Through living in this setting for an extended period of time, they develop a Scouting spirit and zeal for the program that motivates them to do a better job in the Scouting position they have accepted. During the Practical Training, all participants develop a “Ticket.” This Ticket will help you develop a vision for your contribution to the mission of Scouting, and then help you develop goals and execute a plan to achieve that vision.\nA Ticket Counselor from your council will be appointed to provide assistance and guidance as this Ticket is worked. The “working of the ticket” is called the Application Phase of Wood Badge.\nLiving Arrangements & Equipment:\nOn the first weekend of the course, meals and lodging will be provided. The second weekend will be in an outdoor setting where participants will sleep in their own tents and cook for themselves by patrol. Food will be provided as part of the course fee. An equipment list will be sent to you after receipt of your application.\nUniform:\nAll participants must wear a Scouting America field uniform appropriate for their primary role in Scouting. An activity uniform will be optional during portions of the course.\nPhysical Requirements Deadline:\nWood Badge has a fair amount of strenuous physical activity. If there is any question of your ability to take part, contact the course director before applying. A Scouting America annual medical form, #680-001_ABC, dated after November 2, 2025, is required for attendance; it should be submitted by September 9, 2025. (The form will be sent to you after receipt of your application.)\nRecognition:\nUpon successful completion of the ticket, participants are entitled to receive recognition which consists of the Wood Badge beads (two wooden beads on a leather thong), a tan neckerchief, a leather woggle (neckerchief slide), and a certificate. The recognition items not only identify a Scouter who has completed advanced training, but remind the wearer of an ongoing commitment to continued service to Scouting.\nCourse Details\nConducted By: Greater New York Councils, Scouting America\nLocation: Alpine Scout Camp, Alpine, NJ\nDates: (Both weekends required.)\n8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11th to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 13th AND 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1st to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025.\nCost: The course costs $375, with a special Early Bird rate of $350 if fully paid by August 1,2025.\n1. You can hold a place with a deposit of $100\n
URL:https://nycscouting.org/events/woodbadge1/
ORGANIZER;CN=Javon Arnold:MAILTO:javon.arnold@scouting.org
CATEGORIES:Special Council Event,Training
LOCATION:441 Route 9W Alpine NJ 07620
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