Wood Badge 2026

"Aspire - Ascend"

No experience in Scouting is quite like Wood Badge. It’s not just a training course. It’s a complete personal development course and an experience you will never forget.

"Developing leadership skills to improve yourself and your unit while having FUN!"

Course Director: Jeff Erickson erickson8418@gmail.com

2 consecutive weekends:

Attendance all 5 days is required

How do I qualify for Wood Badge?

• Be 18 years of age or older, and registered in the Boy Scouts of America
• Have completed the Leader Specific training for your Scouting position
• Have current Youth Protection Training
• Be capable of participating in the outdoor experience
• ALL participants MUST have a current (signed no earlier than May 1st, 2025) BSA Annual Health Form Parts A, B & C. You can find a link under attachments on the right

There is a limit of 48 participants (first paid in full, first served)

Payment: A deposit of $50 must accompany your application. All deposits are non-refundable, unless the council cannot place you in the chosen course. The remainder of the fees may be refundable as stated in the council's camping refund policy. All registrations must paid in full by April 24, 2025.

Scholarships for leaders registered with Pacific Harbors Council may be available for up to 50% of the "early-bird" fee. Scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2025 and can be done at Wood Badge Scholarship 2026.