What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is advanced training for adult leaders in Scouting designed to enhance contemporary leadership skills and develop more effective Scouters. The Wood Badge program gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.
Wood Badge Course Information and Forms
Wood Badge Course Dates
Fall Course September 27th-29th, 2024 and October 19th-20th, 2024
S-F Scout Ranch| Register Here
Fall Course Scoutmaster: Chuck Voss | sm.fall2024@gmail.com
2025 Wood Badge Course Dates
Spring Course |May 2nd-4th and May 17th-18th
Beaumont Scout Reservation |Link to Course Coming December 2025
Spring Course Scoutmaster: Ellen Mercante|sm.spring2025@gmail.com
Fall Course | Sept 26-28 and October 11-12 | Warren Levis | Link to Course Coming December 2025
Fall Course Scoutmaster: Keith Mueller |sm.fall2025@gmail.com
Wood Badge Requirements
- Be a registered adult leader
- Complete Basic Leader Training (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturer)
Wood Badge training takes place over two weekends. In order to gain credit for the course, you must be able to attend both weekends. The first weekend begins at 7 a.m.on Friday and concludes by 5 p.m. on Sunday. The second weekend begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday and concludes by 5 p.m. on Sunday. Prior to the training weekends, participants are encouraged to attend the pre-course orientation meeting to meet training staff and take care of administrative tasks prior to the weekend sessions.
Cost
Early Bird Price-$275
Regular Price- $295
Late Fee Price-$320
A discount applies when registered and paid by February 27, 2024, for the spring course and June 2nd, 2024, for the fall course.
Late fees apply on April 15th for the spring course and August 26th for the fall course.
Information for Course
Wood Badge Information for Employers
Personal Equipment List
Forms
Personal Resource Questionnaire
Health Form
Scoutmaster Conference
Wood Badge Information Sessions
Join us for a Wood Badge Informational Dinner!
To learn more about the benefits of attending a Wood Badge course and meeting our Wood Badge staff join us at our Wood Badge information dinner.
Wood Badge Information Dinner
February 24th, 2025 |Beaumont Scout Reservation | Registration Site Opens October 31st, 2025
Scholarships
Scholarships
The VFW national headquarters offers Wood Badge scholarships to assist selected chapter members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Members at large and retirees can qualify by being sponsored by the nearest VFW post in their area.
Information on VFW scholarship
Becky Fisk Scholarship
Becky Fisk Scholarship Application – Fillable
Like many volunteers, Becky Fisk was selfless and tireless in her dedication to the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge, in particular, was near and dear to her heart as she spent a decade in various roles for the training course. Becky passed away in 2014, but her passion lives on through the dozens of Scouters she guided through Wood Badge.
In honor of Becky’s devotion to Scouting, a scholarship fund has been set up in her name to help those with financial hardships to participate in Wood Badge training. Applicants can receive funds that cover up to half the cost of course fees.
