Wood Badge 16-85-27
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 5 - 7, 2027 @ Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation Course begins in the Parking Lot at Tanah Keeta at 7:30 am on Friday, February 5, 2027 and ends no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 7, 2027.
WEEKEND 2: March 12 - 14, 2027 @ Camp Oklawaha The camp has been reserved for Friday, March 12, 2027, so patrols can set up campsites beginning at 6:00 PM on Friday evening and be in place for Weekend 2 on Saturday morning. Weekend 2 begins in the Parking Lot at Camp Oklawaha at 7:30 am on March 13, 2027 and ends no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
*Registration for this event includes both weekends. Participants must attend both weekends in order to complete the course.
PARTICIPANT FEES
| Registration | Price | Registration Window |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $300 | until November 23rd, 2026 |
| On-Time | $325 | November 24th, 2026 – January 15th, 2027 |
| Last Chance | $350 | January 16th - January 29th, 2027 |
| Staff (Adult) | $175 | until January 29th, 2027 |
| Staff (Youth) | $25 | until March 8th, 2027 |
*A $50 non-refundable minimum deposit is due to reserve your participant spot.
GILWELL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
There is a limited number of needs-based scholarships available through the Gilwell Society. For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Course Director: Tom Vickers (CourseDirector16.85.27@gmail.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-served 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
The new Black Pug Registration Link for Wood Badge 16-85-2027 is now open.
https://scoutingevent.com/085-WoodBadge168527
When you click on the link it will ask you to continue as a guest or create an account. Please create an account. This login will be used to register for any Gulf Stream Council events not just for Wood Badge. After you create and activate your account, you can return to the Wood Badge Registration window and login. If the Wood Badge Registration window closed, please click on the Registration Link again and then login. Once you login and begin to register for Wood Badge, the system will prompt you for information for your Roster, such as Unit Type and Number. Please fill in as much information as you can. It will be helpful in the future. If you have any questions, please contact the Course Director, Tom Vickers, at CourseDirector16.85.27@gmail.com
It’s going to be a great Wood Badge Course and we are expecting to have a full Course. So, sign up early to lock in your spot and get that Early Bird Rate. Looking forward to seeing you on Course. Thank you.
