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Who may attend? Today’s Wood Badge is for all leaders in Scouting America.  It has been developed for Cub Scout leaders, Scout BSA leaders, and Venturing Adult leaders, as well as Council and District level leaders. The course content and leadership principles introduced apply to Scouters of all leadership positions and will provide a common foundation of leadership skills to be used throughout all program areas. 

Qualifications to attend: Each Scouter invited to participate in Wood Badge training must be at least 18 years old, be a registered member of Scouting America, and have completed the basic training courses for their current Scouting position.  They must be physically cleared by a physician and present a completed Scouting America medical form.

What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is designed primarily to further the training of adult leaders in Scouting America. Participants team techniques that make them better leaders and they learn how to lead groups to achieve ojbectives.  Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be the peak experience of their Scouting careers.

Stay in touch by going to the Wood Badge Facebook page.

Why attend?  Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth. Recognize leadership concepts. Apply the skills you learn to your Scouting role, at work, at home and elsewhere. Revitalize your committment to Scouting.

Where and when is the course offered? At Camp Geiger, Pony Express Scout Camp near St. Joseph, MO. The Course is two weekend sessions for a total of 5 days.    

What is the cost? Down payment of $50 to save your spot.  $250 if registering before 6/30/2026 or $275 if registering after 6/30/2025. 

More information contact Brandon Keller, Course Director, at ponyexpresswoodbadge@gmail.com or 816-261-0912.