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Since 1948, Detroit Area Council has offered Wood Badge training courses in the great tradition of England's Gilwell Park.

Wood Badge is an advanced leader's training course that may be delivered to all Scout Leaders. It has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing leaders, as well for Council and District leaders. It's focus is on Leadership skills, not out-of-door skills. 

As part of the course, you will write a ticket, a plan for how you will apply the leadership skills taught during the course. On completion of this ticket, you receive a certificate, scarf, woggle and two beads, and become a permanent member of Troop 1, Gilwell.

Who Can Attend?

All registered adult Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venture Scout Leaders, or any adult registered leader in the family of Scouting that have completed Fast Start and Basic Training and have a working knowledge of the Scout program. Approval by the Detroit Area Council is also required. Because of the advanced nature of this training, these requirements cannot be waived. You must have already earned your "Trained" patch for your current position.

A question of money? Some dedicated Scouters find financial aspects of training a burden. Help might be available through several areas. Be sure to check for support from your unit, charter partner or even your employer.

Additionally, council training leadership has established a Scholarship Fund. Written personal & confidential requests are handled through the Council Office, attention of the Director of Program. Please note this course is designed to have a mix of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Scouters.

Wood Badge Breakfast

The Gilwell Reunion Breakfast is sponsored by the Staff & Participants of Wood Badge Course C-46-07. This is an opportunity for leaders & Scouts to learn more about Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training (NLYT), Powderhorn, and Kodiak. Plus participants will meet the staff and enjoy a spectacular breakfast. All proceeds go to benefit the Wood Badge & NYLT Scholarships.

 

Wood Badge History
Learn About the Wood Badge History
Wood Badge Breakfast
When: TBD
Location:First Presbyterian Church-Dearborn
600 N. Brady Street Dearborn, MI 48124
Course Information
Spring 2008 >> C-33-08
Course Availability
CLOSED
Weekend 1
May 8, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Weekend 2
May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008
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Course Director
David Thornock
Phone: (616) 846-5673
Fall 2008 C-34-08
Course Availability
Max. 48	22	Wait 0
Weekend 1
Aug. 22, 2008 - Aug. 24, 2008
Weekend 2
Sept. 5, 2008 - Sept. 7, 2008
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Course Director
Arvin P. Scheffler
Phone: (586) 774-8773
Location
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
880 E. Sutton Road Metamora, MI
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Cost
$225.00 * Subject Change
Installment payments available
Register
Registration: Pre-registration required. Submit registration form and payments to: Sherrisa Kelsey
Questions?
Alan Parks, Advisor
Phone: (313) 897-1965, ext. 288

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