Wood Badge

What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is an ultimate Scout leader training experience originated by Baden Powell, founder of the Scouting movement. "One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get people to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the Spirit of the Scout Oath."

What does Wood Badge consist of?
Wood Badge is six days to experience the learning and practicing of Leadership skills. The first part of the course reflects unit meetings, while the second part uses a unit camping activity. You do not need to be an experienced camper to participate. We will provides enough help for you to enjoy the experience. As a result of your participation, you will view scouting as a family or interrelated programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth. You will apply the skills you learn as a member of a successful working team. You will revitalize your commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that will help provide scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission on an ongoing basis.

Who may attend Wood Badge?
Any adult Scout leader may attend Wood Badge. Assistant Scoutmasters may be 18 years of age or older. All other scouters must be 21 years of age or older. All participants must have completed Basic leader training before participating. Scoutmasters, assistants, and Venture leaders must slso have completed the Outdoor Leadership Skills course or outdoor portion of Scoutmaster Fundamentals.