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

*Registration for this event includes both weekends.

                                                   PARTICIPANT FEES

Registration  Price Registration Window
Early Bird $300 until November 21st, 2025
On-Time $325 November 22nd –  January 16th, 2026
Last Chance $350 January 17th - January 30th, 2026
Staff (Adult) $175 until January 30th, 2026
Staff (Youth) $25 until March 1st, 2026

 

*A $50 non-refundable minimum deposit is due to reserve your participant spot.

                                                   PAYMENT IN FULL MUST BE MADE BEFORE ATTENDING WOOD BADGE

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 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-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.