“The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” –Thomas S. Monson
Exhibit Details
Wood Badge is a training course for Scouters which finally results in their receiving a certificate, a small neckerchief, a leather slide, and two small wooden beads on a leather thong. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, directed the first course in 1919 and gave each of the participants one of the beads which he had captured from the African chieftain Dinizulu. Thus did the course name develop, for its symbol was literally a badge of wood. Here are some displays of the various Wood Badge Courses that have taken place at HSR over the years.
Troop Guides Jeff Miller (Beaver), Denice Kingery (Bobwhite), Paul Hannan (Eagle), Brenda Gold (Fox), Wayne Holmes (Owl), Sue Nace (Bear), Rich Smith (Buffalo)
Council Advisor Tom Dintamin
2004 Wood Badge
Display Details
Memorabilia from the NE-IV-163 Wood Badge Course in 2004.
Beaver Patrol Plaque
2004 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Beaver Patrol plaque from the NE-IV-163 Wood Badge Course.
2006 Wood Badge
Display Details
Memorabilia from the NE-IV-180 Wood Badge Course in 2006.
The Buffalo Patrol plaque from the NE-IV-180 Wood Badge Course.
Bear Patrol Plaque
2006 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Bear Patrol plaque from the NE-IV-180 Wood Badge Course.
2006 Wood Badge Neckerchief Slide
2006 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2006 Wood Badge Neckerchief Slide.
Videos
2006 NE-IV-180 Wood Badge Video A slideshow of images from the NE-IV-180 Wood Badge Course held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd. 2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
2010 Wood Badge
Display Details
Memorabilia from the NE-VI-67 Wood Badge Course in 2010.
Eagle Patrol Plaque
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Eagle Patrol Plaque from the NE-VI-67 Wood Badge Course.
2012 Wood Badge
Display Details
Pictures, memorabilia, videos, and a staff listing from the 2012 Wood Badge Course N6-539-12 held at Camp Ware (April 13-15, 2012) and Camp Horseshoe (May 5-7, 2012).
Here is the base lying underneath the cake from the Bobwhite Patrol. All the participants of the course signed the base.
Leadership Lesson
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Course Director Joann Hohl gives the Wood Badge course participants an analogy about leadership.
Legos
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Another patrol project depicts Scouting as an analogy.
Patrol Campsite
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Bear Patrol’s campsite is all set up for Weekend #2 camping.
Bobwhite Cake
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Wood Badge Bobwhite patrol uses a multi-tiered cake as an analogy to the Scouting patrol during their project presentation – with some tasty results!
Guides to Venturers
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Troop Guides recite the Venturing Code and “become” Venturers during the first assembly of Weekend #2.
Service Totem
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The final totem is added and the service totem looked like this by the end of Weekend #2 of the N6-539-12.
Constructing Yuri
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Yuri Beargarin – assemble!
An Excellent Dinner
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Bear patrol enjoys a fine Wood Badge dinner.
Campfire
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Participants relax while the Wood Badge staff provides an instructional campfire full of songs, skits and stories.
Cub Crossover Ceremony
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Participant Andrew Emory (left) crosses over to Boy Scouts after Cubmaster Dean Kaiser congratulates him for his morning efforts.
Closing Ceremony
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
SPL Jeff Miller shares a laugh with his staff during the closing ceremony of Weekend #1 – Wood Badge Course N6-539-12.
Cub Scout Ceremony
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Raul Laguna (left) and Dean Kaiser perform the Cub Scout Crossover Ceremony.
Cub Scout Trivia
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The first activity of the weekend, participants get to know their Cub Scouting program.
Dinner Time
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Buffalo patrol chows down during the first dinner of the N6-539-12 Wood Badge course.
Patrols Line Up
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Buffalo patrol lines up during the first morning assembly of the N6-539-12 Wood Badge course.
First Assembly
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The N6-539-12 Wood Badge Course staff assemble during the first morning ceremony at Gilwell Field.
First PLC
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Participants discuss upcoming activities and tasks during their first Patrol Leaders Council of the N6-539-12 Wood Badge Course.
Five Themes
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Course Director Joann Hohl discusses the five themes of Wood Badge for the 21st Century.
Project Planning
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop Guides Jeff Goodman discusses some of the finer points of project planning with the Wood Badge participants.
Jeff Miller
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Course SPL Jeff Miller discusses some of the various training sessions the participants will encounter during the two weekends of Wood Badge.
Staff Enters the Launch Center
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Wood Badge N6-539-12 staff appears to get everyone pumped for the rocket competition.
Staff Rocket
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Wood Badge N6-539-12 staff unveils their superb rocket that ultimately performed sub-superbly.
Team Event
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Bear Patrol gets to know each other during a team-building event in the Jubilee campsite.
Wildland Fire Crew
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSR Ranger Chris Wilder discusses the roles and responsibilites of the Wildland Fire Crew to the particpants, as well as touching on DCNR and the OA Trail Crew.
Turk's Head
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
John Young (left), Dave Edwards (standing) and Joe Bradley (sitting) work on the signature Scoutcraft skill of Wood Badge – the Woggle.
Yuri Beargarin
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Course participant Dave Edwards assembles a piece of the Yuri Beargarin rocket.
Yuri Beargarin
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Yuri Beargarin of the Bear Patrol is fully assembled and ready to fly!
Videos
Bear Patrol Project During Weekend #2 of the N6-539-12 Wood Badge course, the Bear Patrol presents their project about the plaques that adorn the Camp John H. Ware 3rd dining hall and their reflection of Scouting’s rich history. 2012 – Contributed by Andrew CoeWood Badge Rocket The Wood Badge N6-539-12 staff launch one of the patrol’s rockets in some good-natured competition. 2012 – Contributed by Andrew CoeWood Badge Rocket The N6-539-12 Wood Badge staff send up Yuri Beargarin in the Bear Patrol’s rocket. 2012 – Contributed by Andrew CoeWood Badge Recap Here is a slideshow video of the N6-539-12 course. 2012 – Contributed by Anonymous
Memorabilia
Wood Badge Participant Shirt
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Participant shirt of the N6-539-12 Wood Badge course held at Horseshoe Scout Reservation in 2012.
Owl Patrol Plaque
Bear Patrol Flag
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The N6-539-12 Bear Patrol flag.
Staff Listing
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Course Director Joann Hohl
Senior Patrol Leader Jeff Miller
ASM – Program Dean Kaiser
ASM – Troop Guides Jeff Goodman
ASM – Facilities Rod Wagner
Quartermaster Doug Eadline
Scribes Zack Bowen, Bill Hannegan
Troop Guides Luann Bleich, Patsy Farrell, Mark Hartman, Frank Hollinger, Raul Laguna, Dale Lowe, Charles Ulrich IV
Staff Advisor Mike Manner
Course Advisor Earl Eckbold
Documents
The Bear Patrol was awarded this certificate for being the first to send a bear, Yuri Beargarin, into space. 2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This was the pamphlet handed out during the Weekend #2 Scouts’ Own Service for the N6-539-12 Wood Badge course. 2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2014 Wood Badge
Display Details
Pictures and memorabilia from the 2014 Wood Badge Course N6-539-14 held at Camp Ware (April 4-6, 2014) and Camp Horseshoe (May 3-5, 2014).
The Bear Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Owl Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Owl Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Beaver Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Beaver Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Bobwhite Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Bobwhite Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Buffalo Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Buffalo Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Eagle Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Eagle Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Fox Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Fox Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
N6-539-16 Staff
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The N6-539-16 Wood Badge Course Staff.
Back Row – Steve Carroll, Fritz Knerr, Jen Rager Hartman, Camyn Perry, Mona Cook, Roger Harvey, Susan Shorter, Merry Wills, Dean Kaiser
Front Row – Dave Koch, Charles Ulrich IV, ____, Donna Brown, Adrian Karver, Chris Wills, Brian Stillman
Listening Ears
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Everyone in the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course has their listening ears on, as listening is the most important form of communication.
Intensive Demonstration
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
An intensive demonstration of some sort.
Bear Patrol Flag
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Bear Patrol makes a flag to show their patrol spirit for the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Star Wars Meets Wood Badge
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Colorful Star Wars characters adorn the field at the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Air Guitar
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
One of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge participants shows off his air guitar skills.
Eagle Patrol Flag
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
A professional-looking patrol flag from the Eagle patrol of N6-539-16.
Buffalo Hats
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Buffalo patrol sports some pretty awesome hats as they sing.
NYLT Staffer
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
An NYLT staffer speaks with the Wood Badge participants of the N6-539-16 course.
Beaver Patrol Flag
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Another fine-looking patrol flag, this one courtesy of the Beaver Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Bobwhite Country
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Bobwhite Patrol makes their pride known with this welcoming banner.
Proud Beavers
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Beaver Patrol of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course proudly displays their patrol flag.
Morning Assembly
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some participants have some smiles early in the morning during the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Dancing Wood Badgers
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Eagle patrol shows their dance moves at morning assembly.
Steve Carroll
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Steve Carroll has some fun in front of the Troop 1 Gilwell flag.
Cooperative Games
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
One of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge patrols tries their skills as a team in the Campcraft area.
NYLT Staff
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The NYLT staff stands at attention during one of the morning assemblies of the second N6-539-16 Wood Badge weekend at Camp Horseshoe.
Bobwhite Patrol
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Bobwhite patrol getting to know each other during weekend #1 of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course.
Cook Staff
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The N6-539-16 Cook Staff, mugging for the camera.
Teaching the Woggle
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
N6-539-16 Scoutmaster Donna Brown teaches one of the participants how to make a woggle.
Fox Patrol Flag
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The homemade Fox flag of the N6-539-16 course, seemingly a Fox seen in a blizzard.
Hands Up
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
This wood badge patrol is showing their spirit in this photo.
Human Knot
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Wood Badge patrol does some team building via the Human Knot game.
Chris Wills
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Chris Wills, staffer of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge Course.
Merry Wills
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Merry Wills, staffer of N6-539-16 Wood Badge Course.
Videos
Cheering and Waving Participants of the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course do some cheering and waving at a morning assembly of weekend 2 of the course. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousStaff Announcements at Wood Badge Scoutmaster Donna Brown provides some announcements at morning assembly of Wood Badge course N6-539-16. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousWood Badge Skit Here is one of the many fine skits at the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousWood Badge Skit Here is one of the many fine skits at the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousWood Badge Skit Here is one of the many fine skits at the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousWood Badge Skit Here is one of the many fine skits at the N6-539-16 Wood Badge course. 2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Memorabilia
Eagle Patrol Plaque
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Eagle Patrol plaque from the N6-539-16 Wood Badge Course.
2018 Wood Badge
Display Details
Pictures, memorabilia, and documents from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course in 2018.
Joel McNary doing some quite reflective time with his device during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Bringing the Vision to Life
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This Wood Badger facilitates one of the many presentations during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Pete Motel
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Pete Motel smiling during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Horn Blowing
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Steve Carroll blowing the antelope horn during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Wood Badge Staff
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course Staff.
Morning Assembly
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
One of the morning assemblies during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Taking the Oath
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
One of the patrols is taking the Scout Oath during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Chapel Service
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
One of the participants performs his reverent duty during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Beaver Patrol Presentation
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Here the Beaver Patrol members from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course present their hard work during a presentation.
Beaver Patrol Meets the Elements
The Beaver Patrol of the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course is enjoying some Springtime rain.
Bobwhite Patrol
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Bobwhite Patrol of the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course proudly shows off their flag.
Addressing the Audience
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Steve Carroll addresses the audience during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Flags Aplenty
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Wood Badge participants show off their flags.
Course Candid
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Some N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants having a great time!
Antelope Artifacts
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Here we see Antelope artifacts at the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Indoor Displays
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
In the Allen Memorial Dining Hall, lots of camping displays adorn the interior during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Team Building Game
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
These N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants are working out a team-building challenge.
Team Building Game
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
These N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants are working out a team-building challenge.
Team Building Game
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
These N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants are working out a team-building challenge.
Presentation
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participant presents at Kindness Center.
Evening Skit
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Participants of the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course put on a show.
Don and Company
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Don Kohler carries around a massive binder at the N6-539-18 Wood Badge.
Welcome Sign
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The “Welcome to Gilwell” sign hangs proudly at Camp John H. Ware 3rd during the first weekend of the N6-539-18 course.
Steve and Hab
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Wood Badge Staffer Steve Carroll (left) and Hab Butler share some words of wisdom at the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Bottle Rocket Construction
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
These N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants work on making an aesthetically-pleasing bottle rocket.
Snappy Attire
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course presenter was decked out in some snazzy threads during his session.
Beaver Patrol Having Fun
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Here are the Beaver Patrol members from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course, enjoying the morning ceremony.
Morning Assembly
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The N6-539-18 participants stand at attention during morning assembly.
Hot Potatoes
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course patrol members are juggling “hot potatoes” of sorts – rubber balls, water balloons, it is not quite clear.
Hot Potatoes
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course patrol members are juggling “hot potatoes” of sorts – rubber balls, water balloons, it is not quite clear.
Hot Potatoes
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course patrol members are juggling “hot potatoes” of sorts – rubber balls, water balloons, it is not quite clear.
Hot Potatoes
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course patrol members are juggling “hot potatoes” of sorts – rubber balls, water balloons, it is not quite clear.
Eagle Patrol
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Here the Eagle Patrol members from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course are hard at work at some task.
Leadership Session
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
These N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants are sitting down for a leadership presentation.
Patrol Cheer
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This Wood Badge patrol is performing their patrol cheer for the assembly.
Closing Banquet
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants dance and cheer during the closing banquet.
Congratulating the Wood Badgers
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Wood Badge staff congratulates one of the participants for completing the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Owl Patrol and the Woggle
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Here are the Owl Patrol members from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course attempting to make woggles.
Fox Patrol
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Here are the Fox Patrol members from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Beaver Patrol
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Beaver Patrol proudly displays its patrol flag at the N6-539-18 Wood Badge course.
Beaver Patrol
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Beaver Patrol watching an afternoon activity during the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Course Candid
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Some N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants having a great time!
Course Candid
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Some N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants having a great time!
Owl Patrol Flag
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
This Owl Patrol member proudly shows off her patrol’s flag.
Antelope Mannequin
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course Antelope mannequin.
Wood Badge Session
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Participants of the N6-539-18 Wood Badge course listen to a presentation.
Assembly
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
Participants of the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course assemble on the Camp Ware Parade Field.
Wood Badge Staff
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Wood Badge staff assembles near the Camp Ware Dining Hall.
Closing Banquet
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course participants dance and cheer during the closing banquet.
Congratulating the Wood Badgers
2018 – Contributed by Stephen Carroll
The Wood Badge staff congratulates one of the participants for completing the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Memorabilia
Bobwhite Patrol Plaque
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Bobwhite Patrol plaque from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Beaver Patrol Plaque
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Beaver Patrol plaque from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Fox Patrol Plaque
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Fox Patrol plaque from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Eagle Patrol Plaque
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Eagle Patrol plaque from the N6-539-18 Wood Badge Course.
Documents
The 2018 Wood Badge Brochure. 2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Miscellaneous
Woodbadge Beads Conferred
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Council Executive Eric Magendantz receives his Wood Badge beads from Hab Butler and former Council President Blake Prichard at a Council Board Meeting held at Camp Horseshoe on August 6th, 2009.
