WOOD BADGE
Next-Level Leadership
Wood Badge training was established by Baden-Powell in 1919 to help ensure Scout leaders received high-quality training. Since then, Wood Badge has grown into a worldwide advanced leadership program that has prepared thousands of Scouting volunteers to lead more effectively.
Wood Badge builds on the traditions and experiences of Scouting America while incorporating proven leadership and team-development concepts from both inside and outside Scouting. The course is designed for adult leaders in any registered Scouting position who want to strengthen their unit program, improve their leadership skills, and apply what they learn in Scouting, at home, and in the workplace.
RESOURCES
Participants Must:
- Attend both weekends to complete the course.
- Complete the pre-course orientation online modules, which introduce key Wood Badge topics.
- Be a registered member of Scouting America. Youth ages 18 and older may attend as long as they have completed an adult application and Youth Protection Training. Participants under age 21 do not need to be registered in an adult leadership position.
- Complete the basic training courses for their Scouting position prior to attending the course.
- Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment.
- Provide a current Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A, B, and C.
COURSES
What You'll Get out of Wood Badge
- Top-Tier Training & Support: Learn from experienced, outstanding Scouters who will inspire and support you throughout the course and beyond.
- Build a Stronger Scout Unit: Gain a deeper understanding of the aims and methods of Scouting and learn how to strengthen the program you deliver in your unit.
- Incredible Resources: Discover the many resources available to help you succeed in your Scouting role.
- Leadership & Management Skills: Develop practical leadership and management skills you can apply in Scouting, at work, and in other areas of your life. Some employers may even provide time off or cover the course fee for employees who attend Wood Badge.
- Lasting Connections: Build a network of dedicated Scouters from across the state whom you can turn to for advice, ideas, and support.
Why Cub Pack Leaders Should Attend
You'll learn how to build a highly effective team of adult leaders who can help lead and strengthen your pack.
You'll also discover ways to make Scouting more engaging and fun for Scouts and their families.
You'll develop skills in:
- Effective listening
- Managing conflict
- Leading change
- Understanding the stages of team development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adapting leadership to different situations
- Servant leadership
- Project planning
Why Scouts BSA Leaders Should Attend
You'll learn how to build a highly effective, Scout-led troop that empowers youth to lead and succeed.
You'll develop skills in:
- Effective listening
- Managing conflict
- Leading change
- Understanding the stages of team development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adapting leadership to different situations
- Servant leadership
- Project planning
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