| Wood Badge for the 21st century is designed for all Scout leaders.
It has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing
leaders, as well as council and district leaders. Its focus is on leadership,
not out-of-door skills. The course is a 6 day course most often offered
over two 3-day weekend.
The Wood Badge course is designed to represent a month in the life of
a Scout unit, with participants entering as Cub Scouts, then bridging into
Boy Scouting to form patrols for the remainder of the program. Selected
staff members will interact with participants as a Venturing crew.
Participants will take part in numerous presentations,discussions, and
activities that explore and advance a wide range of leadership philosophies
and tools. In addition to all the opportunities for learning at a Wood
Badge course, participants will find a tremendous amount of fellowship,
a keen sense of accomplishment, and plenty of fun. 21st Century Wood Badge
should:
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Enhance leaders ability to train other leaders who can effectively lead
their groups.
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Increase the number of units using small and large group models best defined
by the patrol method.
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Increase the efficiency and effectiveness with which units operate.
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Leaders will be more effective working with large units comprised of many
dens/patrols/adults giving more individuals the opportunity to lead.
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Improve retention of adult leaders through increased personal satisfaction
and fulfillment.
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