WHERE WILL THE COURSE BE HELD?
Wood Badge 90 will be held in "Scouting's Paradise" - Philmont Scout Ranch, located near Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont is approximately 600 miles from Dallas. Outstanding facilities for training are provided at the Philmont Training Center. To learn more about Philmont, click here.

WHAT ARE THE COURSE DATES?
You will arrive on Sunday, August 23. The course begins on Monday, August 24 and concludes at approximately 2:30pm on Saturday, August 29. You must attend the entire course through closing to receive credit for attendance. You may spend the night of the 29th at Philmont Training Center if you desire.

WHAT IS THE COST?
The course fee is $480.  If registering on-line (click here), a credit card payment of at least $100 is due at the time of registration. If you register by mail, a deposit of at least $100 is due when you register. The entire fee must be paid no later than July 18, 2009.

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:

1. By mail by filling out the “Registration Acceptance Form” and mailing it along with either the full payment or a $100 deposit to the address shown on the form.

2. You may pay the full fee of $480 by credit card or setup a payment schedule as defined on the online registration and payment system. Please visit: http://wb90philmont.kintera.org/ to register and pay online.

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. Limited scholarship assistance is available. Please contact the Course Director Kimberly Colonnetta 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?
From Sunday night through Wednesday night, you will sleep in a tent at the Philmont Training Center. These aren't your everyday tents. They are large, two-person wall tents with concrete floors, electric lights, an electric outlet, wardrobe, and two twin-size beds with mattresses. Modern restrooms and hot showers are just steps away.

On Thursday and Friday nights, you will sleep in a wall tent at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp. These tents are a little more "rustic." They have two twin-size beds with mattresses but lack electricity and a wardrobe.

If you wish to stay on Saturday night, you will be in your tent at the Training Center

WHAT ABOUT MEALS?
At the Training Center, your meals will be prepared for you, and you will eat in the dining hall. When you are at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, you will be preparing and eating Philmont trail food.

WHAT IF I NEED A SPECIAL DIET?
If you have a special diet requirement, let us know as soon as possible. Philmont's isolated location limits the availability of many specialized or kosher food items. You may need to bring these items from home. Philmont's food service staff will make every effort to meet your needs but may not be able to accommodate persons following strict diets for religious or medical reasons.

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE?
YES! Philmont has weight and blood pressure requirements, and all participants must complete a medical examination prior to the course using a Philmont medical form. The form will be provided to you starting March 1, 2009. To download the height and weight requirements, click here. If you do not meet these requirements or have any questions or concerns about the Philmont medical requirements please contact the Course Director, Kimberly Colonnetta.

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
The weather is great! You can expect warm days, abundant sunshine, and cool evenings. Rain is always a possibility.

WHAT GEAR DO I NEED TO BRING?
The personal equipment list for the course can be downloaded here.

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.

WHAT ARE THE TRAINING PERQUISITES?

In order to attend Wood Badge you must have completed your position-specific training prior to August 24, 2009. You may review these prerequisites here.

WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact the Course Director by e-mail by clicking here.