History of What is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge is the premier adult training Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded th program of the of America. It early in the 20 century, and in just a few short Wood teaches contemporary leadership and team years, the movement exploded. Baden-Powell development skills in an outdoor setting. Its quickly recognized the need for adult leaders to purpose is to aid Scouters in providing a quality complete training in a hands-on outdoor program that will enable Scouts to grow to their environment. greatest potential. On Monday, September 8, 1919, 20 men badge

The course encompasses the key concepts of clad in shorts and knee socks gathered around a management skills, from leaders in the flagpole at Gilwell Field near London. Organized management field; therefore, this course can into three Patrols, these men launched the be helpful not only in your Scouting job, but precursor for what eventually has become Wood also in your careers. Badge for the 21st Century. Baden-Powell’s and Why go to Wood Badge? Scoutmastership were “textbooks” for this outdoor N4 – 532 – 16 classroom, and during the 11 day course, the The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop Scouters learned the skills to pass on to their skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting eager Scouts: Troop organization, campcraft, units in achieving the mission of the Boy pioneering, woodcraft, signcraft, games, Scouts of America. fieldwork, study circle work, and pathfinding. Upon completion of the course, Baden- The Mission of the is Powell awarded each of the Scouters a hand- to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling carved bead tied to a leather thong, the beads a in them the values of the Oath and prize he collected from Zulu Chief Dinizulu Law. during the British’ Ashanti Campaign in 1888. The Boy Scouts of America constructed Friday – Sunday You go to Wood Badge to improve your its first official Wood Badge course in the United leadership of small groups, and your States in 1948. Since that time, training September 9-11, 2016 understanding of how teams develop. The heart of Wood Badge is small group professionals and volunteers have updated the leadership. It is great fun too. This training is Wood Badge syllabus to provide the best Friday – Sunday not only for Scouting. It also helps people at methods to adult Scouters for teaching leadership September 23-25, 2016 work, in church and other groups, and in and program delivery. families. Source: www.woodbadge.org Cluster Course presented by: , Moraine Trails Council, Chief Cornplanter Council, Allegheny Highlands Council and Bucktail Council. Bonnie Hubauer. Course Director [email protected] 814-229-1930

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Cost: $265 ($240 Early Bird)

REQUIRED Payment: The course is limited to 48 participants. A $50 minimum deposit must accompany your application. The balance of the course fees must be paid by July 1, 2016, pay in full by June 1, 2016 and save $25. A few partial

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ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS IS French Creek Council, BSA (814) 868-5571 Bonnie Hubauer, Course Director

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Name______Address ______(Home)Phones ______(Work) ______(Cell) Email ______Council _____ Primary Position ______I understand that outdoor skills training required for my position in Scouting. I am leastat 18 years old and I registered am w ScoutsBoy of America. to wish that participants For cr a pay with Uniform: All participants must wear the official uniform (shirt, pants, and belt) appropriate for their primary role in Scouting. A course neckerchief will be provided. Participants may wear long or short-sleeved shirts and uniform pants or Complete and return with payment to: shorts. Female participants may also wear the BSA uniform skirt or culottes. French Creek Council, BSA 1815 Robison Road W. A detailed information packet will be sent you upon receiving your application and deposit for the course. Erie, PA 16509