1. Wood Badge Syllabus

. Cub Scouts is a program designed to meet the needs of young boys, by offering fun and challenging activities to promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness. Boy Scouts is a program for boys 11 through 17, designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age (and in the 9th grade) through 20 years old. Sea Scouts is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age through 20 years old with a special interest in aquatic activities.

Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 to 20 years old. Learning for Life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem.

The Sam Houston Area Council offers a variety of activities in which packs, troops, teams, crews and ships are invited to participate. Scouts are rewarded for each achievement, which helps him or her gain self-confidence. The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. Scout Days are opportunities for Scouts and their families to receive discounts on events with our community partners.

Many of our partners also offer merit badge classes and advancement workshops for Scouts. Scout Fair is an exposition of Scouting activities presented by units from across the council. Scouts and families can visit hundreds of booths and displays. Scouting for Food is a council-wide service project in conjunction with the Houston Food Bank and 'Souper Bowl of Caring.”. Every Scout deserves a trained leader.

Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. The Sam Houston Area Council is divided into 26 geographic districts. Aldine Pathfinder District is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Aldine and Spring Branch school districts. Aquila District is in the South Division and serves the southwest area of the Houston ISD attendance zones of Harris County, including Sharpstown, Bellaire, Meyerland, and Braes Oak. Arrowhead District is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Alief and Fort Bend (north of US-59 in Fort Bend County) school districts. Arrowmoon District is in the Frontier Division and serves Anderson-Shiro, Bryan, Caldwell, College Station, Madisonville County Navasota and Richards school districts.

Big Cypress is in the West Division and serves the northwest area of the Cy-Fair ISD attendance zones of Harris County, including Cypress, Bridgeland and Fairfield. Brahman is in the Frontier Division and serves Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado counties. Brazos District is in the South Division and serves Lamar CISD and Needville ISD in Fort Bend County.

Copperhead District is in the West Division and serves the southwest side of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD south of West Rd and west of Eldridge Pkwy. David Crockett District is located in the Frontier Division and serves Bellville, Brazos. Brenham, Burton, Hempstead, Sealy, Somerville and Waller school districts. Flaming Arrow is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in the Splendora, New Caney, Huffman and Humble school districts. George Strake is the Frontier Division and serves Scouts living in the Conroe (north of the San Jacinto River), Huntsville, Montgomery, New Waverly, Trinity and Willis school districts.

Iron Horse is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Spring and Klein school districts (east of Kuykendahl). Mustang District is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the Spring Branch and Houston (north of Westheimer and outside of Beltway 8) school districts. Orion District is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Tomball and Magnolia school districts. Phoenix District is located in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Klein school district (west of Kuykendahl). Raven District is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in East Houston, Barbers Hill, Galena Park, Goose Creek CISD, Channelview, Crosby, Sheldon and Mont Belvieu school districts. San Jacinto District is located in the East Division and serves Clear Creek ISD, Deer Park ISD and La Porte ISD and the Pasadena area. The Scoutreach service area is a non-traditional school based program.

Scouting paraprofessionals support units in select schools in the Aldine ISD, Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Houston ISD, Lamar ISD, North Forest ISD, and Spring Branch ISD. Skyline is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in Houston schools in Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Acres Homes, the Heights, Independence Heights, North side of Downtown Houston, Magnolia, Denver Harbor, Wallisville Road and Port of Houston area.

Soaring Eagle is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the eastern area of the Cy-Fair school district. Tall Timbers is located in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Conroe school district (south of the San Jacinto River). Texas Skies is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the Katy and Royal school districts. Thunder Wolf is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Fort Bend school district (south of US-59 in Fort Bend county). Twin Bayou is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in southwest area of Houston school district, including West University, Tanglewilde, River Oaks, Upper Kirby, Neartown, Galleria, Tanglewood and Westchase.

Davis is located in the East Division and serves Scouts living in the south region of the Houston, inner city Houston, Third Ward, Sunnyside, and Hiram Clarke area. Help ensure the success of Scouting in the Sam Houston Area Council with meaningful gifts. Scouting is made possible through the generosity of volunteers, families, members of our community and companies. The Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award Dinner is an opportunity to honor an individual for making a difference in the greater Houston area. Proceeds support the programs of the council. The Corporate Dodgeball Challenge is a fundraiser to support council programs. As many as 60 ten-man player teams compete for the championship cup.

Individuals and organizations who have made an outstanding contribution toward implementing Scouting opportunities for at-risk youth in urban and rural areas are recognized at Celebrating Cultures. Endowment gifts ensure that the council can continue to offer the outstanding programs we now have and also grow to meet the needs of our youth and community for the next 100 years. The Topgolf Challenge is a fundraiser to support the council. The tournament will be played in a scramble format with prizes to the top three threesomes, longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole in one. The Leaders of Tomorrow Campaign is an initiative to unleash the potential of our programs and camp properties to best serve the needs of Scouting families in the 21st century. Memorials and tributes are a gratifying way for individuals, businesses, or groups to remember special friends. Eagle Scouts are recognized at the New Eagle Scout Reception.

The evening is underwritten with sponsorships. Help ensure the success of Scouting by donating cars, trucks, RVs, trailers, boats, motors, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, securities, uniforms, camping equipment, services, company matching gifts, and company volunteer grants. Donors can use giving to achieve personal goals, enhance your financial security, and to help shape the future of Scouting. The Sporting Clays Tournament is an annual event to support the council's programs for at-risk youth.

Up to one hundred four-person teams can compete in the shot gun shooting game. A variety of resources are available to assist parents and leaders in their Scouting efforts.

Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. The commissioner is the liaison between the local council and Scouting units. District leaders ensure the growth and success of units within the district’s territory. Districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions: membership, finance, program, and unit service. BSA puts the utmost importance on the safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth and adult leadership. A variety of forms and resources are available.

InSTEP is a program designed to assist Cub Scout den leaders who have boys of different grades/ages/ranks in the same den. Journey to Excellence is the BSA's council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success, and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils.

A variety of Leader Guide's are available to assist parents and leaders in their Scouting efforts. Membership recruitment efforts take place throughout the year.

Our main objective is to ensure that every youth is invited to join Scouting, and to fulfill our promise to new Scouts for a great Scouting program. Every December, all units (packs, troops, teams, crews, posts) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. Roundtable is a monthly program offered by districts that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters. There are five Scout Shops in the area to get all of your Scouting supplies.

The council is committed to making Scouting accessible and enjoyable to all Scouts, regardless of their abilities. The tour and activity plan is a planning tool to help leaders be prepared for a safe and fun adventure.

It helps ensure trained leadership is in place, equipment is available, and there is safe and appropriate transportation. The uniform bank offers assistance to Scouts who would not otherwise be able to purchase a uniform. Business-like finance management not only assures that your unit will remain solvent and have what it needs when it needs it,. Wood Badge is BSA’s ultimate leadership training for adults. Designed for leaders of all BSA programs - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts - Wood Badge is a fun, challenging and inspirational Scouting experience. It offers a six-day immersion in the theory, practice, and experience of appropriate skills for leading others within Scouting and in many environments beyond the BSA.

You can expect to develop skills in many areas, including leadership theory, team building, problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, project planning and more that can be taken directly back to Packs, Troops, Ships and Crews to help leaders guide youth in dynamic Scouting programs. Wood Badge consists of two parts.

Wood Badge Syllabus

The first is a six-day practical program usually offered in two 3-day camping weekends (Friday 7:30 am through Sunday 5:00pm). The second part, completed over the following 18 months, requires participants to apply the skills they have learned by completing five goals (“ticket items”) leading towards the participant’s vision of a better scouting future. Requirements for attending Wood Badge: 1. Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America age 18 or older. Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment.

All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form. Parts A, B, and C are required. Part C is required for everyone, including people who are not present for more than 72 hours. Note: Individuals who have attended Wood Badge prior to year 2000 (either Cub Scout Trainers’ Wood Badge or Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge) may attend Wood Badge provided that (1) they agree to write and work a Wood Badge ticket; and (2) they agree not to wear Wood Badge beads until they have satisfactorily completed their Wood Badge Ticket. Wood Badge Registration Click on the course number below to register: September 14-16 and October 5-7, 2018 (begins Friday at 7:30 am, ends Sunday at 5:00 pm). S3-576-19-1 March 8-10 and March 29-31, 2019 (begins Friday at 7:30 am, ends Sunday at 5:00 pm) All fees are due with registration.

Each Wood Badge course is limited to 48 participants. Per national guidelines, any course not having 30 fully paid participants 30 days prior to the start of the course is subject to cancellation. Course Format The format for the Wood Badge Course is two 3-day weekends (two Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays or two Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) separated by three to four weeks.

Both weekends are held at Bovay Scout Ranch; participants camp both weekends. During the first weekend all meals will be provided. During the second weekend, participants cook their own meals. Participants must attend at least one interim patrol meeting between the first and second weekends of the course. The date and location of the patrol meeting is determined by patrol members. Interested in being on Wood Badge Staff? Wood Badge Fleece Jacket You’ve taken the journey to attend Wood Badge training, now purchase a special keepsake that will preserve your amazing experience!

Purchase your very own Wood Badge jacket and wear it proudly! Jackets are black 100% spun soft polyester fleece with non-pill finish surface, and will have the SHAC Wood Badge logo embroidered on the left, front side of the jacket. Front-zip pockets, non-roll elastic cuffs. Warm, lightweight, and comfortable. Highly breathable. Logos will not have specific course numbers.

Ordering is now open for Wood Badge jackets. All jackets ordered will be mailed for an additional $10 charge as they will NOT be available for pick-up at the council office.

All current and past participants of Wood Badge may order a jacket. General Information. Frequently Asked Questions What are the central themes of Wood Badge? Course 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. Representing a month in the life of a Scout unit, Wood Badge participants assume leadership roles to plan and carry out an extended outdoor experience. Within this framework, participants take part in numerous presentations, discussions, and activities that explore and advance a wide range of leadership philosophies and tools.

A key area is the process of team development, where participants learn to apply appropriate leadership strategies at varying stages of team development. There are five central theme’s of the Wood Badge course: 1. Living the Values 2. Bringing the Vision to Life 3.

Models for Success 4. Tools of the Trade 5. Leading to Make a Difference.

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The first weekend of the course parallels three week’s of a Scout units meetings and activities with the three day’s of the second weekend paralleling the experiences of a scout unit setting out on the fourth week of a month for an exciting and challenging outdoor experience. What are the some of the Wood Badge activities? Course 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.

Representing a month in the life of a Scout unit, Wood Badge participants assume leadership roles to plan and carry out an extended outdoor experience. What trainings are required before Wood Badge?

One of the requirements for taking Wood Badge is to complete the basic training requirements for your primary position prior to attending.