Wood Badge | Connecticut Rivers Council

2026 WOOD BADGE
Connecticut Rivers Council
NST13-66-26
Leadership for Scouting, Leadership for America

COURSE FEE: $330 (Early Discounted Price)

COURSE FEE: $385 (After Jan 31, 2026)

Fee includes food and all course materials

What can you expect from the Wood Badge course?

The mission of Wood Badge is to inspire and prepare adults to achieve the mission and aims of the BSA through premier leadership training that sets the example for youth empowerment that will benefit the world. Wood Badge focuses on 14 key competencies of effective leaders. It leverages decades of the Boy Scouts of America’s experience, knowledge, and expertise in working with millions of leaders and youth for more than a century. These traits, along with Scouting’s mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes, overarch everything we do in Scouting, giving value to everyone, no matter our differences, and helping people, young and old, develop their full potential.

Wood Badge is advanced Scout leader training that began in 1919 by Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting and Wood Badge’s first director. It came to America in 1948 and has been updated to reflect current BSA policies and programs. Incorporating the best techniques available, Wood Badge has become the most advanced leadership training course in Scouting!

Wood Badge is the highest level of Scout leadership training and provides you with the tools to be a superior leader. The leadership skills taught are for leaders from all Scouting areas, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, and the district and council. The 1st half of the course utilizes a classroom environment and practical exercises to teach the essentials of leadership. You’ll learn what makes leadership work for you in Scouting and your personal life. The 2nd half offers classroom and outdoor experiences to help you learn the application of leadership skills. Finally, you will write and complete a “Ticket”. The “Ticket” consists of five written goals. These goals connect your new leadership knowledge to your role in Scouting.

We do many things on the course, like:

✔ Course Objectives: Leadership for Scouting—Leadership for America

✔ Examine your own leadership skills by recognizing your own strengths.

✔ Practice and improve your leadership skills.

✔ Communicate effectively and build relationships and teams.

✔ Guide youth and other adults in the development of their leadership skills.

✔ Strengthen your commitment to living and teaching the Scout Oath and Law.

Are there requirements?

Yes. This is Advanced Leadership Training, so there are a few:

● Be a currently registered Scouter.

● Complete Leader Basic Training for your primary registered position.

Who should attend Wood Badge?

Scouters who are seeking to continue to improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to lead Scouts and other adults to accomplish common goals.

What can you expect from the Wood Badge course?

Wood Badge focuses on 14 key competencies of effective leaders. It leverages decades of the Boy Scouts of America’s experience, knowledge, and expertise in working with millions of leaders and youth for more than a century. These traits, along with Scouting’s mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes, overarch everything we do in Scouting, giving value to everyone, no matter our differences, and helping people, young and old, develop their full potential.

BOTH WEEKENDS MUST BE ATTENDED