Wood Badge 16-85-26
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
COURSE INFORMATION
WEEKEND 1: February 6 - 8, 2026 @ Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation
Course begins at 7:30 am on Friday, February 6, 2026 and ends no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday.
WEEKEND 2: March 6 - 8, 2026 @ Camp Oklawaha
The camp has been reserved for Friday, March 6, 2026, so patrols can set up campsites on Friday evening and be in place for Weekend 2 on Saturday morning. All participants will need to be at Camp Oklawaha at 7:30 am March 7, 2026
PARTICIPANT FEES
| Registration | Price | Registration Window |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $300 | June until September 1, 2025 |
| On-Time | $325 | September 2 – November 30, 2025 |
| Last Chance | $350 | December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026 |
| Staff (Adult) | $175 | June - November 30, 2025 |
| Staff (Youth) | $25 | June - November 30, 2025 |
*A $50 non-refundable minimum deposit is due to reserve your participant spot.
GILWELL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a limited number of needs-based scholarships available through the Gilwell Society. For more information, please contact the Course Director: Tom Sutterfield (Scouting@rSynergy.com)
COURSE SIZE
The course will consist of not less than 32 and not more than 56 participants and will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. The first 48 participants with all fees paid will be in the course. Other fully paid candidates will be placed on a waiting list.
Registration includes both weekends.
