Course Dates:
August 7 – 13, 2022
Where:
Cimarron, NM
What is Wood Badge & Why Take It?
Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles and successful organizations throughout the country. Wood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to insure that the leaders of Scout troops were properly trained.
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By taking Wood Badge, Scouters will acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change. Participants will better learn to understand and appreciate diversity and differences in our society.
Philmont Scout Ranch is a located in New Mexico, near the village of Cimarron; it covers 140,177 acres of wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains.
Wood Badge is a modern format of training that delivers the latest in 14 leadership competencies that will help you be the best leader possible.
Applicable Skills and Activities
Wood Badge is more than just mechanical course work. Wood Badge is the embodiment of Scouting spirit.
