What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge for the 21st Century, is the premier training program for all Scout leaders in the Boy Scouts of America. This includes all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing Leaders, as well as Professional Scouters. Wood Badge is designed to train adult volunteers using the latest leadership skills and techniques. It is once in a life time training experience.

Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, the course draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor organizations throughout the country. This new version builds on the best traditions and experiences of Wood Badge, but also draws from a wide range of sources within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development.

What You Will Learn
As a participant in this course, you will learn and develop leadership skills that will enhance your ability to "Deliver the Promise" of Scouting to your youth membership by learning about:

Note: These are the words around the Wood Badge logo, which is displayed on the home page.

Other Topics in "What is Wood Badge?"

• What is Wood Badge?
• What You Will Learn
• Objectives of WB
• The Five Central Themes
• Course Delivery
• Eligibility for Attending
• Already a Wood Badger?
• History of Wood Badge