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Deadline to register is August 17, 2025.
What is Wood Badge?
Reflecting on the best of 115 years of Scouting experiences, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and other successful public and private organizations.
Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, including Cub Scout leaders, Scoutmasters and Assistants, Venturing Crew Advisors, Sea Scout Skippers, Committee Chairs, and Committee Members. Additionally, Scouters serving at the District and Council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge.
Why attend Wood Badge?
By taking Wood Badge, Scouters gain valuable skills like listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning, and leading change. Participants learn how to be a better Scout leader, professional, and person. Attending Wood Badge will help you learn the what and why of Scouting and to build your unit into a stronger unit. Units with trained leaders are able to deliver an improved program and a more meaningful experience for the youth Scouting serves.
Location and Dates: Camp Arrowhead
September 26-28, 2025 and October 11-12, 2025
(You must attend both weekends.)
Course Specifics:
This course is an exciting, high energy, and engaging time! Wood Badge fills up quickly! Your registration must be paid in full to guarantee your spot in the course. The first 48 participants paid in full will be guaranteed a spot. Come join the most fun adult Scouting adventure out there.
The fee is $325, which must be paid in full by August 17, 2025.
($100 deposit due at registration. Thereafter, you may make payments. $50 late fee will be charged if not paid in full by Aug. 17, 2025)
Qualifications:
To attend a Wood Badge course, you must:
- Be a registered member of Scouting America, 18 years of age or older
- Have completed the basic training courses for your current Scouting position
- Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form (parts A, B, and C)
Course Director: Michael “Rosie” Bowsher mbowsher@marshall.edu 304-208-0802
