South Plains Council Training Committee

30 Briercroft Office Center
Lubbock , TX 79412
ph: 806-747-2631
fax: 806-747-4942
alt: 806-928-0082

What is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is leadership training for all scout leaders including Cub Scouters, Boy Scouters, Varsity Scouters and Venturing Advisors along with all levels or BSA professional staff. This course draws on the leadership skills developed by the Boy Scouts of America as well as on current leadership and team development models used by corporate America. As a participant in this course, you will learn and develop leadership skills that will enhance your ability to "Deliver the Promise" of scouting to your youth membership by learning about:

Living the Values

Bringing the vision to life

Models for Success

Tools of the Trade

Leading the Make a Difference

In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting's adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of the Wood Badge training course. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 and can be found in all corners of the world.

Wood Badge consists of two phases. The first is the practical phase. This consists of two full weekends at camp plus two midweek patrol meetings between the weekends. The second, or application phase, occurs after the weekends and consists of "working your ticket". In the Application Phase, participants will use the leadership skills that were learned and developed during the Practical Phase. Each scouter will work with a Troop Guide to help them successfully accomplish the goals that they developed within a 6 to 18 month time period.

NEXT WOOD BADGE COURSE SPRING OF 2010 

 

RENDEZVOUS 2009

 

  • Outdoor Leadership Skills Training
    Fall Course 2008
    Spring Course 2009

    Introduction to Oudoor Leadership Skills

    This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.  Imagine having hands-on knowledge setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking — all the skills necessary to see the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America come to life.

    This new training course is designed for new adult leaders to learn the outdoor skills they need to teach Scouts through the First Class rank and will be required for all Scouters planning on attending the new Wood Badge course. Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tool and ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will increase your comfort level and give your confidence as a trained leader. The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.  Successful completion of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will be prerequisite for Wood Badge

    Course topics include:

    • Campsite Selection
    • Ropes - Whipping, Tying, and Lashing
    • Woods Tools
    • Fire
    • Site Preparation and Building
    • Cooking
    • First Aid
    • Plant Identification
    • Animal Identification
    • Packing and Hiking Techniques
    • Map and Compass
    • Leave No Trace

    Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook.  The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders since it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.  Webelos leaders are highly encouraged to attend this training.  Cub Scout leaders are also welcome to participate in this training. 

  • POW POW

  • NYLT

    National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

    For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today's Scouts.

    The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

    NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

    Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

  • My Scouting
    (On-Line Training Center)

  • Troop Leadership Training

    Fall Course 2008
    Spring Course 2009

     

    BALOO TRAININGS

    LUBBOCK

    PLAINVIEW

    CAMP POST

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CHAPARRAL DISTRICT

TRAINING DATES

Thursday Sept 18th - New Leader Essential Training

Thursday Sept. 25th - Scout Leader Specific Training

(Pack Committee, Cub Master, Den Leader, Webelo Leaders, Troop Committee - other as per demand)

Saturday Oct. 4th - Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Specific Training

Thursday Jan 22nd - New Leader Essential Training

Thursday Jan 29th - Scout Leader Specific Training

(Pack Committee, Cub Master, Den Leader, Webelo Leaders, Troop Committee - other as per demand)

 

 

30 Briercroft Office Center
Lubbock , TX 79412
ph: 806-747-2631
fax: 806-747-4942
alt: 806-928-0082