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WHERE
WILL THE COURSE BE HELD?
Wood Badge 88 will be
held at Beautiful Camp James Ray one of circle Ten's premier Scouting Camps.
Camp James Ray is located on Lake Texoma near Pottsboro, TX.
For a map see Circle Ten's website under camps. The link for James Ray is:
http://www.circle10.org/site/c.owL1KgN4LxH/b.1680591/.
WHAT
ARE THE COURSE DATES?
The first weekend
will start at 7:00 AM on Friday, October 3rd and go through Sunday early evening
on October 5th. The second weekend will start at 7:00 AM on Friday, October 17th
and go through Sunday early evening October 19th. We will have campsites available
for those who would like to spend Thursday night at the camp.
WHAT
IS THE COST?
The course fee is only $210.
If registering on-line, a credit card payment may be used at the time of registration.
If you register by mail, a deposit of at least $50 is due when you register. The entire
fee must be paid no later than September 1, 2008.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Registration is
underway. We encourage you to register as soon as possible in
order to assure yourself a place in the course. There are two
ways to register:
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On-line by clicking here.
You can pay the full fee of $210 by credit card or make 2
monthly credit card payments of $105 each.
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By mail by
filling out the “Registration
Acceptance Form” and mailing it along with either the
full payment or a $50 deposit to the address shown on the
form.
IS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE?
Yes.
We want Wood Badge to be available to all Scouters. Often,
participants are partially sponsored by their units or their
chartered organizations. Scholarship assistance is
available. Please contact the Course
Director Randy Bradshaw or Circle
Ten Program Director Bart Green if you would like to
discuss scholarship opportunities or an alternative payment
schedule. The best way to manage the course fee is to register
early and make regular payments until the fee is paid in
full.
ARE
THEIR PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDING?
Yes,
you must have completed the basic training courses for your Scout
position and also have completed the outdoor skills training
programs appropriate for your position.
WHERE
WILL I BE SLEEPING?
The first weekend
will be spent in summer camp style tents on the new platforms currently being
installed at Camp James Ray. The second weekend you will be sleeping in your own
tent or one borrowed from your Troop, Crew or a fellow patrol mate. Modern restrooms
and hot showers will be available.
If you wish to show up early, you will be responsible for your own
tent and breakfast on Friday morning while the staff prepares for your arrival.
WHAT
ABOUT MEALS?
The Quartermaster Crew
has a great menu planned for the first weekend and a portion of the second weekend.
As part of the outdoor experience most of the meals for the second weekend will be
cooked "Patrol Style" in your campsites.
WHAT
IF I NEED A SPECIAL DIET?
If you have a special diet requirement,
let us know as soon as possible. Your Quartermaster Crew will make every effort to meet your
needs but may not be able to accommodate persons following strict diets for religious
or medical reasons so please let the Course Director know on your Personal Resource
Questionnaire of your needs.
ARE
THERE ANY SPECIAL MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
COURSE?
Yes, you will need a
BSA class 3 medical. Please turn these in by September 1st so we may be prepared
for any needs.
WHAT
WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
The weather could be
warm to cool - as always the weather in Texas can change at the blink of an eye,
so be prepared.
WHAT
GEAR DO I NEED TO BRING?
The personal equipment
list for the course can be downloaded here or send an email to the
Scoutmaster for a list.
WHAT
ARE THE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS?
You
will need to wear the full field
uniform
for your position in Scouting. The full uniform consists of a
Scout shirt, Scout long pants or shorts, Scout belt, and Scout
socks. You will also require an activity
uniform
consisting of the course T-shirt and Scout long pants or
shorts.
HOW
DO I SIGN UP?
On-line
registration
is quick and easy. It will begin March 15, and a link will
be provided on this Web site.
WHAT
IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact
the Course Director by e-mail by clicking
here or call
214-535-5222. | 
