Wood Badge for the 21^st Century

Sioux Council Training

Course Delivery

The first part of the new Wood Badge course reflects unit meetings, while the second part of the course uses a unit camping activity as its delivery model.

During Wood Badge, the model Boy Scout troop will serve as a laboratory for training purposes. This is done for several reasons:

· The Boy Scout troop simulation provides a good framework in which to practice the leadership skills introduced in the course.

· Boy Scouting provides a natural bridge between the various programs in Scouting, and leaders should understand the importance of transition.

· It would be difficult and most likely confusing to simultaneously model Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing in one course.

· The course content and leadership principles introduced apply to Scouters of all leadership positions and will provide a common foundation of leadership skills to be used throughout all program areas.

The model Boy Scout troop serves as the training laboratory.