Wood Badge Course 2027

2 weekend requirement

• 1st Weekend  - 10/8 - 10/10/2027
• 2nd Weekend - 10/23 - 10/24/2027

Why do some units seem to run more smoothly than others? Why do some teams seem to manage change more effectively than others? Why do some people seem to have the ability to navigate the challenges of a busy schedule without breaking a sweat?

It is not an inherent quality that makes these units, teams, or people effective or efficient. Rather, it is leadership: whether at the personal, team, or organizational level, an individual with a vision; the ability to communicate it clearly; the willingness to let others contribute to it; and the drive to make a plan and work it provide advantages to the organizations, teams, and home to which that person belongs.

If that is the impact you want to have on your Scout unit, on your District Committee, on your work culture, in your faith community, then Wood Badge is where you learn, develop, and hone the skills that make you that leader. Why do we offer Wood Badge?

• To build stronger Scout units. You will make your Scouting unit – your children’s unit – stronger.
• To learn the What and Why of Scouting. You will gain a deeper understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it.
• To gain experience. You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and for the rest of your life.
• To help other groups. You will make other organizations you belong to – PTA, Church, work teams, your family – stronger and better able to execute their vision.
• To have fun. In Scouting, our youth discover themselves and their values through fun, challenging, life-changing experiences while developing relationships that will last a lifetime. Wood Badge is your turn to do the same and capture that fire.

Wood Badge is an immersive course in Scouting Aims and Methods coupled with learning about leadership and team development skills in an active, outdoor environment, with the goal of enabling adults to provide a quality program that will enable their youth to grow to their greatest potential.

The course covers two weekends: October 8th - 10th and October 23th - 24th. The course is open to you if you are a registered adult Scouter current in Safeguarding Youth Training and position-trained in your primary Scouting role. Previous Scouting experience is not required: you are encouraged to attend, whether a Cub, Scouts BSA, Venturing or Sea Scout leader.  At the conclusion of the two weekends you will develop a set of five goals and work with a counselor to complete them within the following 18 months.

Who is Eligible for Wood Badge?

Any adult Scouter, registered with Scouting America, who has received the basic training for his or her position in Scouting and is current on Safeguarding Youth Training.

Event Details: 

Please review the attachments section in the right menu in detail & note the following:

1. Wearing the Offical BSA uniform of your primary leadership position is required

2. Complete the Wood Badge Pre-course modules before September 2027

3. Part C of your ABC BSA Health form must be dated on or after October 1, 2026. Please bring it to your pre-course meeting in September 2027.

4. Bring your completed Wood Badge Pre-course Assignment to Day One of the course on October 8, 2027. This will only be viewed by you as you develop your ticket.

5. The start time for October 8th is 7am.

Cost:

* MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF REGISTRATION

**EVENT IS NONREFUNABLE DUE TO THE VOLUME OF COURSE MATERIALS

Want to Know More? 

Course Director: Heather Pautz

Email: pacwoodbadge2027@gmail.com