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Wood Badge

2020 Wood Badge Dates

 

Spring Session Registration
Please note that the dates of the spring session have been changed.
Aug 21-23, 2020 &  Sept 5-6, 2020
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Contact- Scoutmaster Gerhard Glassl

 Fall Session Registration
August  28-30, 2020 & September 19- 20, 2020
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Contact- Scoutmaster Dave Kedge

Information Dinner 
Monday, February 22, 2021
Beaumont Scout Reservation

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Wood Badge is advanced training for adult leaders in Scouting designed to enhance contemporary leadership skills 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.

Wood Badge Requirements

Wood Badge training takes place over two weekends. In order to gain credit for the course, you must be able to attend both weekends. The first weekend begins at 7 a.m.on Friday and concludes by 5 p.m. on Sunday.  The second weekend begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday and concludes by 5 p.m. on Sunday. Prior to the training weekends, participants are expected to attend the pre-course orientation meeting to meet training staff and take care of administrative tasks prior to the weekend sessions.

Cost

Regular price is $285.00. A discount applies when registered and paid by February 25, 2020 for the spring course and June 15, 2020 for the fall course.
Late fees apply on April 15 for the spring course and July 28 for the fall course.

Scholarships


The VFW national headquarters offers Wood Badge scholarships to assist selected chapter members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Members at large and retirees can qualify by being sponsored by the nearest VFW post in their area.

Information on VFW scholarship

Becky Fisk Scholarship

Becky Fisk Scholarship Application – Fillable

Like many volunteers, Becky Fisk was selfless and tireless in her dedication to the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge, in particular, was near and dear to her heart as she spent a decade in various roles for the training course. Becky passed away in 2014, but her passion lives on through the dozens of Scouters she guided through Wood Badge.

In honor of Becky’s devotion to Scouting, a scholarship fund has been set up in her name to help those with financial hardships to participate in Wood Badge training. Applicants can receive funds that cover up to half the cost of course fees.