Training
There are a variety of formats and locations to accommodate Scouters’ needs. Some training is done on one or two evenings while other training can be over several weeks and occasionally a course can be residential at a Scout camp. See your Service Scouter for details.
Woodbadge Part 1 provides stills for typical activities that leaders engage in when planning, delivering, evaluating and managing weekly programs - as well as annual program planning. Leaders requiring additional training/development can acquire these skills through on-the-job training, coaching/mentoring or by attending workshops.
Woodbadge Part 2 focus is on a different skill set, including leadership abilities and the more advanced skills leaders need to take their program outdoors for weekend camps and outings.
For more information visit Scouts Canada or their Adult Development web site.
Recognition for demonstrating these competencies is the traditional Woodbadge woggle (Basic) and beads (Advanced).
Current Training Opportunity's:
New - Scouts Canada E-Learning
Scouts Canada now has Web Based E-learning for the Wood Badge Part 1 training course. Visit the Scouts Canada web site to learn more.
| SCOUTING RESOURCES DAY |
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| When: | Saturday, September 25. 9:30 AM until 3 PM. | |
| Where: | Regina Mundi Church, 631 Mohawk Rd. W. Hamilton | |
| Cost: | $8.00 | |
| Note: | Space is limited, please pre-register. | |
| Bring a bag lunch and a travel mug. | ||
| Details: | Choose 4 - 1 hour workshops. You can learn skills such as Crafts, Knots for Beginners and for the Advanced, Ideas for Outings, Sign Language, Singing, Songs, Games Galore, Outdoor Cooking for Scouters, Diversity in Scouting, Using forms in your Scouting program, Improving Communication & Promotional Strategies for Groups. | |
| Contact: | Susan Little: littleivo2@yahoo.com or 905-528-3326 | |
| Registrar: | Bob Miller bob_miller@mountaincable.net or 905-388-0162 | |
| WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUTH AND WITH YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES |
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| When: | Saturday, October 2, 9:30 AM to 3 PM. | |
| Where: | Hamilton Scout House | |
| Cost: | $10.00 | |
| Note: | Bring a bag lunch | |
| Details: | This interactive workshop is led by Michael Burdo, an experienced Scouter who is also a qualified Youth and Family Counselor. Learn vital techniques and practical tips to effectively work with ADD/ADHD, Attention Seekers, Temper Tantrums, Anxious Youth, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, and Developmentally Delayed Youth, etc. | |
| Contact: | Geoff Macquire: gmacquire@cogeco.ca 905-634-0651 | |
| WOOD BADGE PART 1 COLONY, PACK & TROOP SCOUTERS |
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| When: | Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7 | |
| Where: | Camp Nemo, Residential | |
| Cost: | $50.00 | |
| Note: | The completion of Module 1 (e-learning) is mandatory prior to the course. | |
| Details: | At this Battlefields training event you will learn skills needed to deliver a quality program while having fun. Topics include program planning, camping and outdoor activities, risk management, resources, etc. | |
| Contact: | Susan Little: littleivo2@yahoo.com or 905-528-3326 | |
| SIXER / SECOND CAMP |
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| When: | Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7 | |
| Where: | Camp Nemo | |
| Cost: | $30.00 | |
| Note: | Registration limited |
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| Details: | Come and have fun! Sign up your second and third year Cubs and plan to join them. Learn how to develop leadership among your youth, how to use the Sixers’ Council effectively and increase the momentum of your Pack. | |
| Contact: | James White: akelavw@mountaincable.net or 905 385 7724. | |
| WOOD BADGE PART 1 COLONY, PACK, TROOP |
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| When: | Saturday, November 13 and Saturday, November 20. Consecutive Saturdays. | |
| Where: | St. Matthews on-the-Plains Church 126 Plains Rd. E., Burlington, Non-residential. | |
| Cost: | $40.00 | |
| Note: | The completion of Module 1 (e-learning) is mandatory prior to the first Saturday of this course. | |
| Details: | This course will help you will gain the skills needed to deliver a quality program while having fun. Topics include program planning, camping and outdoor activities, risk management, resources, etc. | |
| Contact: | Geoff Macquire: gmacquire@cogeco.ca 905 634-0651 | |
| Susan Little: littleivo2@yahoo.com 905 528-3326. | ||
WOOD BADGE PART 2 COLONY, PACK, TROOP & COMPANY
Watch this web page for information on future Wood Badge Part 2 Training in the Hamilton Wentworth Area.
Contact: Patti Troughton ptroughton@cogeco.ca or 289-396-0886
Online Training Opportunity's:
On line training is being implemented by Scouts Canada, for more information please contact one of the following.
Hamilton Wentworth Area: Deputy Area Commissioner - Adult Development, Susan Little littleivo@yahoo.ca or (905) 528-3326
Battlefields Council: Deputy Commissioner - Development, Haroldene Everett david.dino@quickclic.net or (905) 575-7860