This includes Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venture leaders, and all others involved directly with units in the Scouting program. Participation in Wood Badge is by invitation only. The Scouter must also be recommended by their home Scout District. It is strongly suggested that applicants have at least one year of camping experience. Participants in Wood Badge are required to attend ALL activities in order to complete the practical phase of the training.
Participants are responsible for the cost of their personal equipment.
The Weekend course has two 3-day weekends with a patrol meeting inbetween. There is a follow-up weekend around five months after the main course. Back to the Wood Badge home page.