What Is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge is the most advanced leadership training available for Scout leaders.

The course is inspired by Baden-Powell, the founder of the world scout movement, who conducted the first Wood Badge course in 1919. It takes the most current leadership and team development skills that are used in American business and combines them with over 100 years of Scouting experience.

Its purpose is to aid you in providing a quality program that enables Scouts to grow to their greatest potential.

Who Can Attend?

Wood Badge is designed for leaders in any Scouting program (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing and Varsity, as well as District and Council Volunteers). It’s for leaders of all experience levels—there are no tenure requirements. If you’re a registered leader and have completed the basic leader training courses for your Scouting position, you can attend Wood Badge.

Course Information

Weekend 1:
7:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 through
5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017

Weekend 2:
7:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 through
4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2017

Attendance at both weekends is required.

In addition, attendees will hold two small-group meetings between the two weekend sessions.

Cost:

The cost for Wood badge C7-660-17 is $220 if paid in full by 6/01/17.  After that date the cost is $250. The fee includes all meals, program materials, recognition items, and insurance.  A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required with submission of the application. Payment in full is due no later than 6/01/17.

Questions/Need More Information?

Course Director: Sandy Schwartz  779-771-3567 or Sandyri@comcast.net

Staff Advisor: Michael Ancheta 815-397-0210 or michael.ancheta@scouting.org