Wood Badge 2025

"Making Connections, Making a Difference"

After two decades, the Wood Badge Territory Course is finally back, offering a rare chance to sharpen your leadership skills in an intense, hands-on environment. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow Scouters, push your limits, and bring fresh energy to your role. Don't miss out on this long-awaited event that will shape the future of Scouting leadership

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

Course Director: Chris Panush cpanush@gmail.com

5 consecutive days:

Arrive on August 20th at 7AM

depart on August 24th at approximately at 5PM

Early arrival on the 19th and late departure on the 25th can be arranged

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 August 1, 2024) 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 July 25, 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 June 1, 2025 and can be done at Wood Badge Scholarship 2025.