Premier Scout Leadership Development

Leadership for Scouting & Life

Strengthen your unit, empower youth leaders, and gain skills that make a lifetime impact.

2 Weekends

Immersive Training

Patrol Based

Team Learning

5 Goals

Personal Ticket

Recognized

World-Class Standard

What is Wood Badge?

The Ultimate Leadership Training for Adult Leaders

Wood Badge is designed for all Scouting leaders—Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and Venturing. As the premier adult leadership development course of Scouting, Wood Badge focuses on leadership skills, project management, dynamic team building, and conflict resolution.

Communication Skills

Master effective listening and team feedback techniques.

Managing Change

Lead organizations smoothly through new growth.

Team Development

Guide teams through forming, storming, and performing.

Strategic Vision

Turn ideas into actionable goals for your home unit.

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Course Highlights

Experience hands-on learning, practical application, and lifelong fellowship with dedicated Scouting volunteers.

Part 1: Practical Phase

Indoor & Outdoor Living Experience

Immersive weekends learning modern leadership theory and traditional Scoutcraft.

Part 2: Application Phase

The Wood Badge Ticket

Apply what you learned by working 5 goal-oriented goals over 18 months in your local council or unit.

Why Attend Wood Badge?

Designed to help you become a better leader for youth, your career, and your community.

Scoutcraft & Outdoor Skills

Deepen your understanding of Scouting traditions while embracing modern outdoor safety, leave-no-trace ethics, and fun program ideas.

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Professional Leadership

The corporate-grade leadership concepts taught in Wood Badge translate directly into corporate management, teaching, and community service roles.

Explore Benefits

Lifelong Fellowship

Connect with passionate Scouters across your council. Build strong networks that provide ongoing advice, encouragement, and support.

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Course Schedule & Details

Wood Badge requires attendance at both weekend sessions. Full participation is required to earn your beads.

Weekend 1

3 Days

First Weekend Session

Friday Morning – Sunday Afternoon

Camp Sunrise / Main Lodge

Weekend 2

2 Days

Second Weekend Session

Saturday Morning – Sunday Afternoon

Outdoor Patrol Sites

Frequently Asked Questions

Any registered adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, or District/Council positions) who has completed the basic training for their specific position is welcome to attend!

The ticket is a custom goal plan created by you during the course. It consists of 5 goals designed to strengthen your Scouting unit or council while allowing you to apply your newly acquired leadership skills.

Yes, participants are expected to wear the official Scouting field uniform for their program. A packing list for personal camping gear will be provided upon registration.

Ready to begin your journey?

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Spaces are limited per course to ensure maximum personal attention and patrol interaction. Secure your position today!

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