CST3-53-26

LOS PADRES COUNCIL  & VENTURA COUNTY COUNCIL

What is Wood Badge?

Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles and successful organizations throughout the country.

Wood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to insure that the leaders of Scout troops were properly trained. Since then Wood Badge has been held worldwide, providing advanced leadership training to thousands of Scout leaders.

Wood Badge builds upon the best traditions and experiences of the Boy Scouts of America and also draws from a wide range of courses within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development.

Who Should Attend?

Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as Den Leaders, Cubmasters and assistants, Scoutmasters and assistants, and Committee Chairs and members.

Additionally Scouters serving at the district and council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge.

Why Attend?

By taking Wood Badge, Scouters will acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change. Participants will better learn to understand and appreciate diversity and differences in our society.

WHEN:

NOTE: Attendance for both weekends is required.

Each weekend starts at 8am on Saturday (10/10 & 10/24) and ends around 5pm on the last day (10/12 & 10/25)

• Weekend One:   October 10-12, 2026   [Opportunity to stay overnight 10/9 for those with long drives, to be able to start on time at 8am Saturday]
• Weekend Two:    October 24-25, 2026   [Opportunity to stay overnight 10/23 for those with long drives, to be able to start on time at 8am Saturday]

WHERE:

Rancho Alegre, 2680 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara CA

COST:

Early Bird             $ 300 - before July 1, 2026

Standard Rate     $ 350 -  before September 1, 2026

Late Fee              $ 400 - after September 1, 2026

For more information contact
Course Director                      Evan Hess        hessbsa@gmail.com

Assistant Course DIrector      Bob Putney       bobanddaunputney@sbcglobal.net