SAVE THE DATES!
1st Weekend April 24-26, 2026
2nd Weekend May 16-17, 2026
Registration and additional details are not yet available. Please check back in fall 2024.
What is Wood Badge?
Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles and successful organizations throughout the country.
Wood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to insure that the leaders of Scout troops were properly trained. Since then, Wood Badge has been held worldwide, providing advanced leadership training to thousands of Scout leaders.
Wood Badge builds upon the best traditions and experiences of the Boy Scouts of America and also draws from a wide range of courses within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development.
Where is Our Next Course Taking Place?
Our Council will host its next course from April 24-26, 2026, AND May 16-17, 2026.
You must be present at both weekends. The 1st weekend begins at 7:30 am on a Friday and concludes between 5:30 - 6:00 pm on Sunday. The 2nd weekend begins at 7:00 am on Saturday and concludes between 5:00 - 5:30 pm on Sunday. You MUST attend all dates to successfully complete the course. During the weekends you will be developing a series of goals that you would like to accomplish in your Scouting job during the application phase. Once you have accomplished your goals to your satisfaction and that of the assigned counselor the WOOD BADGE will be awarded.
What is the Cost?
This information is not yet available.
Why Attend?
By taking Wood Badge, Scouters will acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change. Participants will better learn to understand and appreciate diversity and differences in our society. They will learn skills that will make them a better Scout leader. Units with trained leaders are able to deliver an improved program and a more meaningful experience for the youth Scouting serves.
By attending Wood Badge, the participants will internalize the 5 themes of Wood Badge: Living the Values, Growing, Connecting, Guiding, Empowering.
Who Should Attend?
Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as Cub leaders, Scoutmasters and assistants, Venturing Crew Advisors, Committee Chairs and members. Additionally, Scouters serving at the district and council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge.
To attend a Wood Badge course, individuals must:
1. Be registered adult members of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position.
3. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form.
REFUND POLICY
This is not yet available.
For additional information, please contact the Course Advisor.
Course Director: Jennifer Pedicone (716) 982-8705 jennifer.pedicone@gmail.com
Course Advisor: Bob Blatz (716) 512-6215 Bob.Blatz@scouting.org
