Course Information

Dates:
Friday, August 26, 2011 @ 8:00am through Sunday, August 28, 2011, @ 5:00pm.
AND
Saturday, September 17, 2011 @ 8:00am through Monday, September 19, 2011 @ 5:00pm.

Note: Attendance at both weekends for the entire duration is necessary to successfully complete the Wood Badge course.

Course Location:
Camp Wanocksett, BSA
642 Upper Jaffrey Road
Dublin, NH 03444
Camp Phone: (603) 563-8550

Cost:
The course fee of $270.00 includes all program materials, course equipment, meals, and snacks. A $50.00 deposit is required with your application. Full payment is required by July 1, 2011. Refunds (less the $50.00 deposit) are available with written request through July 1, 2011.

Affording Wood Badge:
We understand that the time and financial commitments to attend Wood Badge are significant. To help attendees afford the cost of the course, the following options may be available:

  1. Many packs, troops, teams, and crews may be able to help key unit leaders attend the course, oftentimes by funding half of the course fee. Check with your unit committee chairman to see if this option may be available to you.
  2. Many employers have considered completion of the Wood Badge course to be professional development, as the leadership skills developed through Wood Badge are very applicable in a professional setting. The Course Director can speak with your manager and help them understand the value of Wood Badge to your career.
    Employers may also allow you to take time off from work without penalty for attending the course; ask!
  3. Each participating council may offer Wood Badge scholarships — check with your council’s training chair and professional staff.
  4. If you are a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the AFL-CIO, these organizations offer Wood Badge scholarships. Both of these are due no later than March 31, 2011, so don’t delay in getting them approved and submitted!
    1. AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship
    2. VFW Wood Badge Scholarship

Medical Forms:
A BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, parts A and C, is required to attend the course.

Preparation:
Each registered participant will receive a pre-course information packet prior to the start of the course.

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