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 Woodbadge FAQ

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about Wood Badge Training. If your question isn't answered here please click the "Contact Us" button at the bottom and feel free to send a question to either of the Course Directors, The Wood Badge Coordinator or the Webmaster. Thanks you for your interest.

Who Should Attend?

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is for Scouters from Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, District and Council leaders.  You will learn contemporary leadership skills that will change your scout units, your workplace, and your families.  This is a FUN course as we mix classroom learning with games and activities that reinforce the teaching sessions.
Course size: A maximum of 48 participants - a stand-by list will be created on a first-come, first served basis

Prerequisites

There are three requirements for attending Wood Badge:

  1. You must be registered with BSA.

  2. You must have completed Basic Training for your registered Scouting position.

  3. A current Class 3 medical examination is required prior to participation.

What Will You Learn?

Wood Badge attendees consist of adult leaders in all phases of the Scouting movement.  The course is designed to teach leadership skills that are applicable to working with Scouts of all ages or other adult leaders.  All qualified Scouters who want to improve their personal leadership skills are encouraged to attend.  Most of all, plan to have fun!

Training is the best guarantee of a quality program.  Improve your skills and program by attending Wood Badge and encouraging others to attend.

The Wood Badge Ticket

The purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting in our units, our District and our Councils.  The Wood Badge "ticket" represents each Participants commitment to complete a set of personal goals relating to that individual's Scouting position.  These goals will significantly strengthen the program in which the Participant is involved.

In addition, the Ticket gives participants an opportunity to practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership skills presented during the course.  Participants should complete their Wood Badge ticket no later than 18 months after the course.

How Is the Course Structured?

 Wood Badge training is divided into two parts - the Practical Experience and the Application Period.  Both parts must be completed before the Wood Badge recognition is awarded.

The Practical Training Experience is three full days on each of two weekends.  Participants practice and enjoy Scouting. They are exposed to the application of leadership and team building skills as they are applied in the development of both adults and youth.

The Application Period consists of up to eighteen months after the completion of the Practical Experience.   During this time, participants apply what they have learned and assesses their performance.

Each candidate is assigned a counselor to serve as a resource, a coach and a Scouting friend during the Application Period.  When the candidate and counselor agree that the candidate fully understands what was learned during the Practical Experience and can apply these lessons to the betterment of the Scouting program, the counselor recommends award of the Wood Badge recognition.

Recognition

Upon completion of the Wood Badge Ticket, as certified by a Ticket Counselor and the Participant, the Participant will be presented with the Wood Badge certificate, neckerchief, woggle and beads at the appropriate ceremony.