Wood Badge: Scouting’s Premier Leadership Experience

Course Overview:
Wood Badge is the highest level of adult training offered by Scouts BSA. Originally developed by Scouting founder Lord Baden-Powell, this immersive leadership experience has inspired generations of Scouters since its U.S. debut in 1948. Today, Wood Badge blends timeless Scouting values with modern leadership practices to empower adult volunteers at every level.

Why Attend?
Whether you're a unit leader, committee member, commissioner, or district volunteer, Wood Badge equips you with tools to lead with confidence, mentor youth effectively, and strengthen your Scouting community. Participants consistently describe it as a “mountaintop experience” in their Scouting journey.

What You’ll Gain:

Advanced leadership skills grounded in Scouting’s aims and methods

Hands-on experience in team development and problem-solving

Practical tools for communication, planning, and servant leadership

A deeper understanding of Scout spirit and its role in youth development

Lifelong connections with fellow Scouters across roles and backgrounds

Course Format:
Wood Badge is delivered in two parts:

Practical Phase – A multi-day immersive experience in a troop setting

Application Phase – A ticket-based personal development plan completed over several months

Who Should Attend:
All registered adult leaders in Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Venturing, and district/council roles.

Join Us:
Live the legacy. Lead the future. Wood Badge is more than training—it’s transformation.