Why Wood Badge? Because every youth deserves a trained leader AND it is FUN!

Event Overview

• Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course for Scouting volunteers and professionals.
• It is open to Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Explorers, as well as district and council Scouters.

Course Activities

Participants engage in activities such as:

• Listening
• Managing conflict
• Leading change
• Stages of team development
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Leadership for different stages
• Servant leadership
• Project planning

These activities are delivered through presentations, games, discussions, and other methods.

Benefits of Participation

• Stronger Units: Enhances the strength of Scouting units.
• Understanding Scouting: Provides a deeper understanding of Scouting's purpose.
• Experience: Offers valuable experiences that extend beyond Scouting.
• Fun: Ensures participants have fun and meet interesting people.
• Other Groups: Skills learned can be applied to other groups like work, church, and family.

Purpose

• The primary goal is to develop skilled leaders to strengthen Scouting units and achieve the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Emphasizes the importance of thinking about the practice of Scouting, exchanging experiences, and living together in the spirit of the Scout Oath.

Course Requirements

• Must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Must have completed basic training for their Scouting position.
• Must be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment and complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form.