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1-502-361-2624
Wood Badge
What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is the most advanced adult leader training available. A Scouter participating in Wood Badge has the opportunity to understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth. It recognizes contemporary leadership concepts and will help the participant discover how they are relevant to the Scouting movement and apply the skills learned as a member of a successful working team. The course will revitalize their commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience that provides Scouting with renewed leadership, resulting in a greater youth retention. Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be a peak experience in their Scouting career.
Who may attend Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is for all Boy Scouts of America volunteers. It has been developed for Unit committee, Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders, as well as Council and district leaders. The course content and leadership principles introduced apply to Scouters of all positions and will provide a common foundation of leadership skills to be used throughout all program areas.
Qualifications
Each Scouter invited to participate in Wood Badge training must be a registered member of the Scouting America and have completed the courses for their Scout position specific “Trained” patch.
Fall 2026 Wood Badge
All Day September 11-13, 2026 – Pfeffer Scout Reservation, Dining Hall
All Day October 10-11, 2026 – Camp Crooked Creek, Leadership Development Center
-Both Weekends Required-
Cost: $325 per participant if registered by July 10, 2026. $350 if registered after July 10, 2026
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For more information on the upcoming 2026 Wood Badge Course, contact Course Director Stuart Burris, via email wb.14.205.26@gmail.com
Staff Advisor, Josh Hutcheson, 502-361-2624 or email Josh.Hutcheson@scouting.org
