Woodbadge for the 21st Century

The objective of a Wood Badge course is to demonstrate as practically as possible the Aims and Methods of Scouting.

The course is a multifaceted presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and participatory activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team-development theory. In addition, participants will enjoy the fellowship of learning alongside many other volunteers and professional Scouters, and along the way we will have a great deal of fun.

AREA COURSES
Concho Valley Council Woodbadge Course
WOOD BADGE SCHOLARSHIPS
	VFW Wood Badge Scholarship Program
	Rationale
	The VFW has entered into a cooperative effort with the Boy Scouts of America to encourage posts to organize Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews. To further this effort, the VFW national headquarters offers Wood Badge scholarships to assist selected chapter members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Members at large and retirees can qualify by being sponsored by the nearest VFW post in their area.
	Guidelines
	This scholarship program covers Wood Badge courses. Wood Badge is an eight-day training course involving Scoutcraft and leadership skills for unit-, district-, and council-level volunteers. There shall be awarded annually three scholarships for each BSA region for a total of 12. Scholarships will cover the tuition fee only. The recipient must furnish transportation to and from Wood Badge course locations. Applicants must satisfy all Wood Badge course prerequisites. Applicants must be VFW members in good standing.
	Application Form
	Download an application form for the VFW Wood Badge Scholarship
	AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship Program
	Rationale
	A survey conducted by the Boy Scouts of America revealed that one of every four unit leaders is a union member. This means that hundreds of thousands of union members are actively serving the youth of their community in such leadership roles as Cubmasters, den leaders, Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches, Venturing Advisors, and committee members. Recognizing this, it is proper that the AFL-CIO offer a Wood Badge scholarship to assist selected union members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities.
	Guidelines
	This scholarship program covers the current Wood Badge course, which was updated in 2000. Wood Badge for the 21st century has been developed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The focus of the course is on the development of leadership skills, not outdoor skills. There shall be awarded annually three scholarships for each BSA region, for a total of 12. Scholarships will cover the tuition fee only. The recipient must furnish transportation to and from Wood Badge training locations. Eligibility shall be limited to lifetime and dues-paying union members. Applicants must satisfy all Wood Badge course prerequisites. All applications will be reviewed by AFL-CIO members involved with Scouting.
	Application Form
	Download an application form for the AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship

The first Wood Badge Course held by the Concho Valley Council was held at Camp Sol Mayer in 1975. The course was SC-57 and was a seven-day outdoor training event. The course was well attended by the Scouters of the Council. In fact, the course was such a success that a second course was held two years later at Camp Fawcett June 4-11, 1977. The course number was SC-104. A third course was held at Camp Sol Mayer, SC-241, June 4-11, 1983. A follow-up Seminar was held September 9-11 of that same year to assist the participants of SC-241 work on their tickets.

Following the course at Sol Mayer in 1983, Buffalo Trail, Comanche Trail, Concho Valley and Chisholm Trail Councils joined together to have a Wood Badge Course for the four councils each year. They are still being held at Hughes Aquatic Base near Colorado City, Texas, Camp Tonkawa, Buffalo Gap, Texas or at Camp Billy Gibbons, Richland Springs, Texas with each council helping to provide staff for the course.