Wood Badge for the 21st Century...
Wood Badge for the 21st Century is advanced training that will give adult leaders the skills to make a difference. The course brings together adults from all areas of Scouting (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, as well as the District and Council) who want to become better leaders. Wood Badge training provides a common foundation of leadership skills to be used throughout all program areas. Wood Badge teaches adults leadership skills over two full weekends at Camp Horne and Camp O'Rear. Participants will leave the course with skills that will help them not only become better leaders in the Scouting program, but also with skills that are useful in all parts of their life.

If you’re up to the challenge for the most meaningful training you’ve ever had, complete the request for invitation form and send it in or try our new online form, it's as easy as that!

Prerequisite Training for Wood Badge...
Complete the basic training courses for your primary Scouting position. Cub Leaders must have completed New Leader Essentials and the position specific training for their position.  Boy Scout and Varsity leaders must have completed New Leader Essentials, their position specific training as well as Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.  Venture advisors must complete New Leader Essentials, their position specific training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Other unit, district, and council leaders must complete New Leader Essentials, plus their position specific training (e.g. Committee, Commissioners, District Chairs, or Council Chairs, …)

All adult Scout leaders, regardless of position, are encouraged to attend Wood Badge. No tenure with the Scout program is required, just your leader-specific trainings!

Cost: Total cost is just $185.00, due 30 days prior to the start of the course

Deposit:  A $75.00 nonrefundable deposit will hold your spot on the course (only the first 48 participants will be accepted based upon the date the registration is received at the McAbee Scout Service Center) when submitted with the completed Registration Form to hold your place on a course. Checks may be made payable to the Black Warrior Council.

Course Schedule for Spring 2008:
Session One is March 14-16, 2008
Camp Horne, Cottondale, Alabama

Session Two is April 4-6, 2008
Camp O'Rear, Jasper, Alabama

Course Director:
Mike Duke (205) 921-7689
Course Staff Advisor:
Robert Johnson (205) 554-1680

Participant and Staff Expectations...
Participants are expected to make Wood Badge their Scouting priority during this training. Participants must arrive before 8:00 AM on the morning each session begins and remain at the sessions until each ends, camping overnight. Participants must participate in every class and activity during each of the two sessions. In addition, participants must attend the two intersession patrol meetings that they will arrange during the first session. Upon completion of the practical experience that participant will apply the lessons learned in their Scouting position.

Course Uniform...
All participants are required to wear a uniform. 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. Information on other clothing and equipment needs will be provided to each registered participant prior to the course.

All course information will be mailed to each participant approximately 20 days prior to the first session from the information received on the Registration form.

Physical Requirements...
Wood Badge, as does all of Scouting, makes every possible effort to accommodate those with special needs. Wood Badge may not be for everyone. Wood Badge is, by its very nature, an activity which is conducted primarily out-of-doors. Wood Badge is conducted at a time of the year when it can be very cold outside. A Class 3 Medical Form is required for all participants. Your physician must certify that you are in sufficiently good health to participate in Wood Badge. Again, every effort will be made to accommodate those with special needs. Should you have any questions with respect to the physical demands of this Wood Badge course, please contact Course Director Mike Duke.

Forms:
Class 3 Medical Form
Invitation Form