It Is Time to Sign Up for Wood Badge!...Don't Be Left Out!!!

The Summer is flying by and before you know it Westark Area Council  Scouters will be gathering for Wood Badge S8-16-11-1 in September and October.  You can start off your Scouting year with a "mountain top" experience and be prepared for the leadership challenges you are sure to face with your Pack, Troop, Venture Crew or Varsity Team.

There are presently only ELEVEN SLOTS LEFT! If you want to be assured of a spot you need to sign up now.  It's easy to do and you can do it on-line.
Fees ($190) are due by August 12th.
To sign up click here:  WOOD BADGE ON-LINE REGISTRATION

Course Dates:
Session One Sept 29,30, Oct 1 at Camp Orr
Session Two: Oct 27,28,29 at Rogers Scout Reservation

You will need to send or bring with you to the course a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. (Parts A,B and C only) which is found here:  Health Form 

Questions?...contact John Spain, Course Director at john.s.spain@gmail.com

I thought you might enjoy the following video....some great vintage pics of Scouting in America with music by Scott Joplin!

Be a part of the 100th Year of Scout Training...Come to Wood Badge!!!

We just got through the 100th year of Scouting in America but did you know that this is the 100th year of adult leader training?  That's right, Baden Powell conducted the first series of lectures in 1911 which later became the course now known as Wood Badge in 1919!  You can be a part of Scouting history by signing up immediately on-line right here: WOOD BADGE ON-LINE SIGNUP

This course presented by Westark Area Council is open to ALL Scout leaders; Cub Scouters, Boy Scouters, Venture Leaders and Varsity Team Leaders.

Course Dates:
Session One Sept 29,30, Oct 1 at Camp Orr
Session Two: Oct 27,28,29 at Rogers Scout Reservation

 For a paper copy of the sign-up sheet you can download a PDF version HERE

You will need to send or bring with you to the course a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. (Parts A,B and C only) which is found here:  Health Form 

Any more questions?...contact John Spain, Course Director at john.s.spain@gmail.com

In case you need a little more inspiration from Baden Powell, you might enjoy the video below put together by the Eagle Scout Association of the Philippines.  The music is by the Scottish singer, Jean Redpath.  ENJOY!!!  (and SIGN UP!!)

Baden Powell Invites YOU to Wood Badge S8-16-11-1

In this recently discovered historic video, Baden Powell himself invites you to sign up for Westark Area Council's Wood Badge course in the Fall of 2011. You need to sign up NOW as it is filling up fast!! You should always do want BP says because you know he's right!...he's BP after all...and he says to...



For more information click HERE
Course Dates:
Session One Sept 29,30, Oct 1 at Camp Orr
Session Two: Oct 27,28,29 at Rogers Scout Resesrvation

For On-line sign-up click HERE

For a paper copy you can download a PDF version HERE

Any more questions?...contact John Spain, Course Director at john.s.spain@gmail.com

Welcome to Wood Badge S8-16-11-1!!!

Apply NOW On-Line to Attend Westark Area Council's

Wood Badge Course for 2011

What is Wood Badge?: 

• Wood Badge is the advanced leadership and team-building training for adult leaders.
  
• It teaches skills that are useful in Scouting and elsewhere
  
• The program is for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venture leaders as well as council and district leaders.
  
• Wood Badge for the 21st Century focuses on leadership, not outdoor skills.
  

The 21st Century Wood Badge course brings together leaders from all areas of Scouting - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing, and all levels of BSA's professional staff. Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, 21st Century Wood Badge also draws upon the most current leadership models being used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country. You will learn, make lifelong friends and have FUN!!

When and Where: 

Sept 29, 30, Oct 1, 2011 (at Camp Orr- Jasper, AR)

and October 27, 28, 29, 2011 (At Rogers Scout Reservation- Ione, AR)

Who may attend:
Wood Badge training is for EVERY Scout leader....Cub Scout, Boy Scout Venturing and Varsity. 
Qualifications to attend are:

1. Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Have completed the basic training courses for your Scouting position.
3. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants
are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form (available at www.scouting.org).

What is the cost?: 
$190 in one payment or may be made in three installments (See application for details--all fees must be paid in full by Aug 12, 2011).  Either full payment or the first installment will hold your position until Aug 12.  Deposit is non-refundable after Aug 12.


How do I sign up?:
Participation in the course is first come/first served and is expected to fill up quickly! Deposit or full amount must be sent to the Scout office to hold your place. To apply On-Line please fill out the form found here: Participant Application form
You can also fill out a paper copy and send to the local Scout office with your deposit. Download the printed PDF copy here: Application Form (PDF)

Send application and fees to:

Westark Area Council, BSA

1401 Old Greenwood Road

Fort Smith, AR  72901

Attn: Wood Badge  WB-016  (include this code on all checks)

Phone (479) 782-7244 or register online at www.westarkbsa.org .

WOOD BADGE  S8-16-11-1  

Questions?: Please contact Course Director, John Spain at john.s.spain@gmail.com