COURSE
OVERVIEW
Jerry Ceres
Scoutmaster
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this session you will be able to:
Understand the progression of BSA training
opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in
that framework.
Get an overview of the practical and application
phases of Wood Badge.
Understand why the Boy Scout troop is utilized
during Wood Badge as the model for training and
team-building.
Discard any misconceptions or anxiety regarding
the course purpose, content, and methods of
presentation.
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Let’s Play
a
Game
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What do you associate with:
Wood Badge
Leadership!
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BSA Training Opportunities
Youth Protection Training
Fast Start
This Is Scouting
Leader-Specific Training
Appropriate Outdoor Skills Training
Wood Badge
Philmont Leadership Challenge
Lifelong Learning
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BSA Training Curriculum
LEADER-SPECIFIC TRAINING
Tiger Den Leader (T)
Cub Den Leader (T)
Webelos Den Leader (T)
Cubmaster/Asst. (T)
BALOO
(Cub Scout
Family Camping)
Webelos Leader
Outdoor
Training
CORE TRAINING
Pack Committee (T)
Fast
Start (T)
This is
Scouting (T)
Introduction to
Outdoor Leader
Skills (T)
ADVANCED
TRAINING
Wood
Badge
Philmont
Leadership
Challenge
Scoutmaster/Asst.(T)
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING
Youth
Protection
Training (T)
Troop Committee (T)
• Adult Basic Backpacking
• Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow
Venturing Leader (T)
• Charter Organization Rep. Training
• Safety Training
• The Trainer’s EDGE
Commissioner Basic (T)
(T) = Required for Trained Strip
Key Leader Workshop (T)
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• University of Scouting
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What can you expect from
this Wood Badge Course?
Acquire a global view of Scouting as a family of
interrelated values-based programs providing ageappropriate activities for youth.
Become familiar with contemporary team leadership
concepts.
Experience the stages of team development and practice
leadership approaches appropriate for those stages.
Have FUN in the company of interesting, like-minded
individuals.
Develop a renewed commitment to provide Scouting with
the best possible leadership.
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Wood Badge for the 21st Century
Central Themes
Living the Values
Bringing the Vision to Life
Models for Success
Tools of the Trade
Leading to Make a Difference
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LIVING THE VALUES
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Values, Mission and
Vision
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BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE
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Listening to Learn
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Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness
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Generations in Scouting
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Communication
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Vision
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MODELS FOR SUCCESS

Listening to Learn

Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness

Generations in Scouting

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication
Stages of Team
Development

The Leading
EDGE / The
Teaching EDGE
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Listening to Learn

Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness

Generations in Scouting

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication
Stages of Team
Development


Project Planning

Leading Change
Problem Solving
& Decision Making
Managing Conflict

The Leading
EDGE / The
Teaching EDGE

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Vision
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Self Assessment
LEADING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Listening to Learn

Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness

Generations in Scouting

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication
Servant Leadership
Leaving a Legacy
Stages of Team
Development


Project Planning

Leading Change
Problem Solving
& Decision Making
Managing Conflict

The Leading
EDGE / The
Teaching EDGE


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Vision
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Self Assessment
WB for the 21st Century Central Themes

Listening to Learn

Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness

Generations in Scouting

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication
Servant Leadership
Leaving a Legacy
Stages of Team
Development


Project Planning

Leading Change
Problem Solving
& Decision Making
Managing Conflict

The Leading
EDGE / The
Teaching EDGE


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Self Assessment
Why a Troop Setting?
Framework to practice leadership
Translates to any Scouting program
Days One through Three = Three
weeks of troop meetings in a month
Days Four through Six = Outdoor
experience
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The Gilwell Gazette
Provides full access to information
Captures important developments
Includes articles by Patrol Scribes
Published daily
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Patrol Project
Challenges each patrol to plan and produce
an outstanding exhibit
Illustrates a universal aspect of Scouting
associated with Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,
Venturing, and District/Council Scouting
Presented to the troop on Day Five
Presentation involves all patrol members
Self-explanatory display and oral presentation
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The Wood Badge Ticket
A Wood Badge tradition
A commitment to complete goals relating to
your Scouting position
An opportunity to practice and demonstrate a
working knowledge of the leadership skills
presented during Wood Badge
A plan to take home – a chance to strengthen
Scouting in your Unit, District, and Council
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Summary
BSA training opportunities
Wood Badge course is the pinnacle of leadership
training
Five central themes of Wood Badge
The Boy Scout troop format provides a practical
framework
The Gilwell Gazette – our course newspaper
Patrol project – a teamwork exercise
Wood Badge Ticket – your commitment to
improve your program
An essential requirement for every Wood Badge
course is to have FUN!
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Review of Learning Objectives
Now you should:
Understand the progression of BSA training
opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in
that framework.
Have an overview of the practical and application
phases of Wood Badge.
Understand why the Boy Scout troop is used
during Wood Badge as the model for training and
team-building.
Have discarded any misconceptions or anxiety
regarding the course purpose, content, and
methods of presentation.
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Questions
and
Answers
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Thank You!
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