WHAT ARE THE COURSE DATES?
For the first weekend, candidates arrive early in the morning of
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 and will depart in the late afternoon
on Saturday, April 10th, 2010. For the second weekend,
candidates arrive early in the morning of Thursday, April 22nd,
2010 and will depart in the late afternoon on Saturday, April
24th, 2010.
WHERE WILL THE COURSE BE HELD?
Wood Badge 93 will be held at Camp James Ray, located on Lake
Texoma, near Pottsboro, Texas. The camp is an easy drive from
the Dallas area. More information about the camp, its
facilities, and driving directions can be found
here.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The course fee is $220. A deposit of $55 is due with your
registration agreement form, with the balance no later than
February 22, 2010.
WHERE WILL I SLEEP?
On the first weekend you will be staying in your own tents or
canvas wall tents (summer camp type) if you cannot arrange to
bring a tent of your own. 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?
NO medical limitations should prevent you from participating in
this course; however, a
BSA 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 during 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 in Camp James Ray. This
will be a short hike, not an endurance test.
WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
Weather 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. Please refer to the Personal Equipment List.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Wood Badge 93 has reached its participant
registration capacity. However, we welcome requests for
interested Scouters to be added to our wait list. Please send
your request to our Course Director:
Dave
Matthewson
Course Director and Scoutmaster
sm@wb93.org
WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Dave Matthewson
Course Director, Wood Badge 93
sm@wb93.org
