What is Wood Badge?

• Advanced leadership training
• Takes place over 2 weekends, including 5 days and 4 nights
• Immersion in leadership theory, leadership skills, and fun!

Why take Wood Badge?

• Participants learn skills that enable them to be better leaders, deliver a higher quality program, and provide more meaningful experiences for Scouts.

Who can take Wood Badge?

• Cub Scout Leaders
• Scouts BSA Leaders
• Venturing Adult leaders
• Sea Scout Adult Leaders
• District Volunteers
• Council-level Volunteers
• Professional Scouters
• Council Staff
• New or Experienced Scouters

Cost

• Early Bird $350 by July 5
• $375 if registered after July 5, before August 9
• Sign up before August 9 to avoid late fees!

Wood Badge Details

• Must attend both weekends
• Camping on the second weekend
• Bring a completed BSA Health and Medical Form Parts ABC
• Must have completed basic trainings for your current position
• Must wear full Field Uniform for your current Scouting position while on course