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Wood Badge

What Is Wood Badge?  
It is advanced training for adult leaders in Scouting designed to enhance contemporary leadership skill and develop more effective Scouters.  The Wood Badge program gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit.  It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.


2012 WOOD BADGE DATES

Spring Course Fall Course
Beaumont Scout Reservation Beaumont Scout Reservation
May 18-20 and June 1-3, 2012 August 24-26 and September 14-16, 2012
Pre-Course Date: March 31, 2012 Pre-Course Date: July 21, 2012
 
In order to gain credit for either course, you must be able to attend both weekends. The cost for the course is $240. A $10 discount may be applied if paid by the pre-course date. Check requirements to see if you qualify.
 
Wood Badge Requirements:  
* Be a registered adult leader
* Complete Basic Leader Training (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer)
* Receive a recommendation from the district training chairman and district executive