Join us for Wood Badge 2022

LOCATION: White Beach, Okinawa, Japan

What is WOOD BADGE?   ----> It is Scouting's Advanced adult training course.

Begun in 1919 by Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting, Wood Badge has evolved to give leaders the skills they need to strengthen Scouting in meaningful ways. 21st Century Wood Badge places special emphasis on team development and how to tailor your leadership skills to meet the needs of the group whether youth or adults. 

Five days in length, the course covers leadership skills, organizational tools, and participatory activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the best of team development approaches. In addition, participants will enjoy the fellowship of learning alongside many other volunteers and professional Scouters and will have a great deal of FUN! 

HOW this course will BENFIT you:

• You will gain the ability to apply contemporary leadership concepts to our values-based movement.
• Understand Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and Venturing as a family of values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth.
• Revitalize your commitment to Scouting through fun and fellowship in a learning environment. 
• Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be one of the peak experiences of their Scouting careers. In the United States, it has served as a source of training and inspiration to many thousands. In return, Wood Badge participants have affected the lives of millions of America's youth. 
• Military Children involved in scouting builds friendships for life. Our military youth NEED your support.
• The scouting community no matter where you are or whether you have kids still in the program benefits from the WB course.
• Even if mission requirements keep you on the road, in the air or at sea -- or you anticipate PCSing or transitioning, we encourage WB! 
• WB Staff understand the fluctuations and movement of DOD personnel and their families. We are here to support you as YOU represent all that WB has to offer no matter where you are in the world.
• WB training leads to streamlined resource and time management to better assist you as a volunteer in delivering a robust scouting program to our nation's youth stationed here and abroad.

We do anticipate a full course WITH a waiting list. Given the current COVID-19 conditions, for now, space is limited to the first 30 fully paid participants for this course!

Who May Attend Wood Badge?

To attend a Wood Badge course, individuals must:

Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America and age 18 or older. Have completed the basic position-specific training courses for their Scouting role.

Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All staff and participants are required to complete Parts A, B, and C of the Annual Health and Medical Record form (available at www.scouting.org). The medical form should not be sent by email, and course leaders must not suggest applicants do so. Also, the course leaders must not keep medical forms in electronic form.

Scouter Accessibility of Wood Badge

We will make every effort to support the participation of Scouters with disabilities by making the course and participation requirements flexible. For example, providing barrier-free campsites can help accommodate a participant with unique circumstances. Ultimately, the Wood Badge course is experience-based learning through group dynamics where participation in the patrol is necessary.

Additionally: Citizens from specific restricted countries must receive approval from the installation commander prior to escorted access being granted. Unescorted Access will not be accepted. Must be registered no later than September 1, 2022.

Returning Participants

Individuals who have attended Wood Badge, a different version of Wood Badge training, or who did not complete the course may attend Wood Badge again provided that (1) they agree to write and work a Wood Badge ticket; and (2) they agree not to wear Wood Badge beads while they are attending the course.

Orientation Meeting for Registered Participants (AKA 30-Day Out)

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8pm
Via Virtual Zoom Meeting

Learn more about Wood Badge in the Far East Council here: https://www.fareastcouncil.org/training/wood-badge

For questions, please contact Earl Jackson, 2022 Course Director, by emailing him at fecwoodbadge@gmail.com.

Once registered, please send your travel itineraries sent to Marty Carter at martycarter74@yahoo.com.

The Wood Badge Store: https://councilstuff.com/803-WoodBadge For questions email: fecwoodbadge@gmail.com