What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge
for the 21st Century is the ultimate leadership
training program for the adult leaders of the Boy
Scouts of America. Established in 1919 by Robert
Baden-Powell, Scouting's founder, Wood Badge has
been the training ground for hundreds of thousands
of Scouters around the world. As the challenges in
the world have changed, Wood Badge has also evolved
to give leaders the skills they need to strengthen
Scouting in meaningful ways. The latest version of
Wood Badge training represents the most significant
changes in the program since the early 1970s.
Building on the past,
understanding the present, and looking forward to
the future, Wood Badge for the 21st
Century stands ready to provide leadership for
Scouting and leadership for America.
Wood Badge for the 21st Century brings
together leaders from all areas of Scouting - Cub
Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting
Venturing-and all levels of Boy Scouts of America
professional staff. Reflecting the best of nearly a
century of Scouting experience, the course also
draws on the most current leadership models used by
corporate America, academic circles , and successful
outdoor leadership organizations throughout the
country.
Wood Badge is the ultimate in leadership training. 21st Century Wood Badge is fundamental leadership training that will provide you with the leadership skills to make a difference.
It is our goal to help you develop a high-quality, exciting and unmatchable program that meets the needs of all scouts, leading to character development and advancement.
“Learn How To”
- Bring the vision of Scouting to Life
- Apply the Aims and Methods of Scouting to ALL levels of the program
- Use projects and leadership methods to bring your scouting unit together through teamwork
- Lead to make a difference
- Apply these fundamental leadership skills to maximize your positive impact on youth
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