Get ready for the 2027 National Wood Badge course
Registration for the next national course — the first since 2022 — is now open.
Register now for the next Linked Troop Wood Badge course
Registration is now open for the next Linked Troop Wood Badge course, set for Jan. 20-24, 2025, at the Summit Bechtel
Register now for the Linked Troop Wood Badge course at the Summit
There’s no better way to learn leadership skills than Wood Badge, and there’s no more innovative Wood Badge experience than
BSA’s Wood Badge course turns 75, remains as relevant as ever
When it comes to the adult Scouting experience, there’s only one pinnacle: Wood Badge.
Council’s themed campout came from a Wood Badge item
For years, the Great Rivers Council’s winter camporee didn’t have great attendance. As part of his Wood Badge ticket, a district executive in the council, wanted to change that.
Registration now open for National Wood Badge Course at the Summit — the most fun you’ll have getting trained
Registration is open for the next National Model Linked Troop Wood Badge Course, set for Oct. 24-28, 2022, at the Summit in West Virginia.
Divine Nine Wood Badge course aimed at training more Black Scouting leaders
A new Wood Badge course planned for this summer near Austin, Texas, will expand Scouting’s reach by training Black Scouting leaders.
10 facts about the first Wood Badge course to celebrate its 100th anniversary
Over a span of nearly two weeks, they experienced a course that offered “practical instruction as to how a camp should be run.”
‘Linked troop’ Wood Badge course at SBR will blaze a new trail for training
An inventive new Wood Badge course will give participants a chance to experience the “linked troop” model used by many Scouts BSA troops.
Book goes ‘Back to Gilwell’ to uncover ‘The History of Wood Badge in the United States’
A new book published by the Boy Scouts of America tracks the fascinating history of Wood Badge from its founding in 1919 to today.
Summit Bechtel Reserve hosts its first Wood Badge course, creating a template for other councils
Last month, a group of Scouters from across the country held the first Wood Badge course in the history of the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Other councils can follow their lead and host their own course at SBR.
Man finds treasure trove of long-lost Wood Badge documents
It’s been seven decades since July 31, 1948, when 29 men descended on Schiff Scout Reservation in New Jersey to learn Scout skills, Scoutcraft and pioneering at the first U.S. Wood Badge course.
Earn this special patch to celebrate 70 years of Wood Badge in U.S.
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wood Badge in the United States with a special award available only in 2018: The American Wood Badge Alumni 70th Anniversary Service Award.
Wood Badge Centennial Update pilot courses announced
Registration is live for a pair of 2018 national Wood Badge Pilot Courses that precede a 2019 update to the BSA’s premier leadership training program.
Wood Badge participant reflects on her ‘life-changing experience’
After her first day of Wood Badge, this Scouter was tired and more than a little overwhelmed. By the second day, the magic of Wood Badge started to appear.
Wood Badge methods inspire executive training program in Rwanda
Kevin Etter, whose Wood Badge critter is a Bear, has unlocked a way to bring Wood Badge principles beyond Scouting and, indeed, beyond American borders.
The life of a Wood Badge scribe: Great days, late nights
The life of a Wood Badge scribe requires late nights, patience and lots of printer ink. But the memories and the camaraderie are energizing.
What was your favorite Wood Badge ticket item?
Wood Badge ticket items cover a range of Scouting efforts. What is your favorite act of service to Scouting? Share it here.
Is this the best-ever location for a Wood Badge beading ceremony?
A special Wood Badge beading ceremony at Philmont this past summer elevated an already meaningful moment into something truly remarkable.
Why take Wood Badge? 25 Scouters state their case
Why take Wood Badge? Scouters say it “made me a better leader,” “helped me turn my troop around” and is “one of the best training experiences I have had.”
Umbrella movie license gives councils expanded options for showing movies
The BSA has purchased an umbrella movie license that covers all council-owned properties. This move has implications that reach beyond Wood Badge and NYLT.
How team development in the NFL is like team development in Scouting
NFL training camp is fully underway, so I wanted to analyze how team development in the NFL works a lot like team development in Scouting.
Wood Badge Goes to College: Schools with critters for their nicknames
Wood Badge patrol spirit can’t be explained; it must be experienced. So today let’s have some fun with our critters in “Wood Badge Goes to College.”
Ask the Expert: Wood Badge course numbering, decoded
The Wood Badge course number is made of your Scouting region, area, council number and the two-digit year.
Utah’s Wood Badge course for both deaf and hearing Scouters leaves nobody out
Every Scout deserves a trained leader, and every leader deserves an opportunity for high-quality training. Well, there’s no better training
A visit to the original Gilwell Park, the happy land where it all began
Honestly, the original Gilwell Park in London looks no different from any other field. Sure, the grass is green, the trees towering and the
10 things I learned staffing Wood Badge at Philmont
Just like your favorite film, Wood Badge is even better the second time around. Last month, I served as a
Shameless plug: Join me at Wood Badge this summer at Philmont
I interrupt my regular blog programming for this important Wood Badge Wednesdays announcement… I’m staffing Wood Badge this summer at
Wood Badge Wednesdays: Puerto Rico edition
Wood Badge builds lifelong memories, regardless of the setting. So whether you’re at Philmont Scout Ranch (where I’ll be staffing
This summer, it’s ‘Back to Gilwell’ for me
“Would you like to serve on Wood Badge staff?” It was one of the easiest questions I’ve ever been asked.