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WOOD BADGE 86
Circle Ten Council

 
Dallas, Texas

April 2008

SR 935 / 571 - 86


WHAT ARE THE COURSE DATES?
For the first weekend, candidates arrive early in the morning of Friday, April 11, 2008 and will depart in the late afternoon on Sunday, April 13, 2008. For the second weekend, candidates arrive early in the morning of Friday, April 25, 2008 and will depart in the late afternoon on Sunday, April, 2008.

WHERE WILL THE COURSE BE HELD?
Wood Badge 86 will be held at Camp Wisdom, located in Duncanville, Texas.  More information on Camp Wisdom may be found here.

WHAT IS THE COST?
The course fee is $210. A deposit of $50 is due with your registration form, with the balance no later than March 2, 2008.

WHERE WILL I SLEEP?
On the first weekend you will be staying in canvas wall tents (summer camp type). On the second weekend you will be sleeping in a tent that you will bring.

WHAT ABOUT MEALS?
Cooking on the first weekend will be done by Wood Badge staff. On the second weekend, your patrol will be preparing backpacking type food that your patrol has purchased.

WHAT IF I NEED A SPECIAL DIET?
We will attempt to assist with any special dietary needs if we are informed of such needs in advance. Please note your needs on the Personal Resource Questionnaire.

ARE THERE ANY MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE COURSE?
There are NO medical limitations that will prevent you from participating in the course; however, a BSA Class 3 medical form is required.

WHAT ARE THE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS?
You will wear a full official BSA field uniform for your position in Scouting. A full uniform consists of a Scout shirt, Scout pants or shorts, Scout belt, and Scout socks. There are times dring the course when you may wear an "activity uniform" consisting of a course T-shirt (that will be provided), Scout pants or shorts, Scout belt, and Scout socks.

WHAT GEAR DO I NEED TO BRING?
The personal equipment list for each weekend of the course can be downloaded in the Resource Center.

WILL WE DO ANY HIKING OR BACKPACKING?
On the second weekend, we will backpack.

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
Spring in north Texas can mean any number of things; cool nights, warm days, thunderstorms. Texas weather is unpredictable so you’ll need to be prepared by bringing appropriate clothing and gear.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Download the registration form ("Invitation Acceptance") from the Resource Center. Fill out the form, and send it, along with your deposit, to:

Wood Badge 86
Circle Ten Council
8605 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75235

WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact the Course Director:


 

Roxie Anderson
Course Director
Wood Badge 86
(H) 972-216-2945


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