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Wood Badge

History of Wood Badge in Blackhawk Area Council

After the 1971 camp season, the very first Wood Badge course was held in August at Camp Lowden. It was a full-time course with Robert I. Walter as course director. Other Blackhawk staffers were Russ Reimer and Hank Stewart.

In that course were several from out-of-council, but council scouters included:
Gale Schmig Ben Adams George Ames
Bryce Russell Dennis Hayes Lenny Peterson
Irv Stewart George Spengler Ev Worrell

This course paved the way for the many that have followed.
Listing of Council Wood Badge Courses and Directors