Wood Badge

Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit-level Scouters, such as Cub Scout 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.

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 can deliver an improved program and a more meaningful experience for the youth Scouting serves.  By attending Wood Badge, participants will internalize the FIVE central themes of Wood Badge:

• LIVING THE VALUES
• GROWING
• CONNECTING
• GUIDING
• EMPOWERING