Slides from C-22-09

Course Delivery

Participants begin their Wood Badge experience as Cub Scouts, then bridge into Boy Scouting and form patrols for the remainder of the program. Selected staff members interact with participants in the role of a Venturing crew.

The first weekend of the new Wood Badge course reflects unit meetings, while the second weekend 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.
• 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 by leaders in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturing.