Wood Badge Late Summer 2026

Course Information

Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Scouters from Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.

In 1911, Baden-Powell began training adult Scout leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. Over the years, he made significant progress, leading to the creation of Wood Badge training in 1919. Since then, Wood Badge has grown into a global program, with over 100,000 participants worldwide.

The purpose of Wood Badge is to provide a hands-on experience in the aims and methods of Scouting. Typically held over five days (two weekends), the course offers a dynamic mix of leadership development, practical tools, and interactive activities—all grounded in Scouting’s traditions and informed by modern team-building principles. Participants also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Scouters and have a great time along the way.

Wood Badge offers you an outstanding opportunity to:

-Gain a deeper understanding of Scouting as a values-based, age-appropriate program that spans all youth levels.
-Explore modern leadership strategies used in business and government, and see how they align with and enhance the Scouting movement.
-Practice and apply your leadership skills as part of a high-performing team, and return to your unit with new tools to help fulfill Scouting’s mission.
-Reignite your passion for Scouting through a powerful and memorable experience—one many consider a highlight of their Scouting journey.

We truly hope you’ll take part. It’s a rewarding experience that offers lasting benefits. Your current contributions to Scouting are commendable—and with Wood Badge, you’ll be equipped to make an even greater impact as you help deliver on Scouting’s promise.

Course Dates:
Orientation - Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 8am - Noon
Course Weekend 1 - Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 7am to Sunday August 30, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Course Weekend 2 - Saturday September 19, 2026 @ 7am to Sunday September 20, 2026 @ 5:30pm 

Participants must attend Course Weekends 1 & 2. Orientation contains mandatory pre-course training. If you can’t make Orientation date, we will communicate how you can make up that training prior to Course Weekend 1.

Fees:

Early Registration Fee - $375 - Ends 5/13/2026
Regular Registration Fee - $425 - Ends 8/4/2026
Late Registration Fee - $475 - Starts 8/5/2026
 

Registration:

Click the green Register button on the right to get started.

Medical Forms part A B C are REQUIRED before the start of Weekend 1. DO NOT EMAIL MEDICAL FORMS! If your forms are not in turned in by or at the start of Course Weekend 1, you will not be able to participate and your registration fees will be subject to the refund policy.

Location: Boulder Creek Scout Reservation - Map