A century of values, a hundred years of committment and here you stand on the trailhead to the future of Scouting. What will your next step be and what paths will you blaze for others to follow?

Wood Badge is Scouting's premiere training course and is the embodiment of Scouting spirit.

Carried out in context of Scouting ideals and service to young people, the course brings out a deep dedication and spirit of brotherhood and fellowship in participants.

The course is designed to be a highlight ,"a mountaintop experience" for the course participants, it is little wonder that most Scouters return inspired, prepared and more than a little motivated.

The Wood Badge Ticket

Can someone else dream your dreams?

The purpose of your ticket is to help you realize your personal vision of your role in Scouting.

The experience of the The Wood Badge course is an integral part of your ticket process. No amount of research or pre-planning can take the place of what the experience of the event will give you and how much it will help bring you to a greater understanding and realization of your very own personal vision.

See the FAQ section for more information.

Why Should I Take It?

Every scout deserves the BEST trained leaders.

• Gain a better understanding of scouting's programs.
• A MUCH better understanding of leadership and useful tools for the leadership challenges you face.
• You will set achievable goals in your primary scouting position.
• You will have fun, make new friends and enjoy your scouting job more.

Wood Badge Objectives

As a result of attending Wood Badge, participants will be able to:

• View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, values-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
• Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations that are relevant to our values-based movement.
• Apply the skills they learn from their participation as a member of a successful working team.
• Revitalize their commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission on an ongoing basis.

About Your Course

Our course will be taking place over two three day weekends (August 5-7 and August 20-22, 2011) at Hohn Scout Reservation near Laurie, Missouri.

You fee will include six days of training, all meals (prepared FOR you during the first half of the course and BY you during the second half of the course), all instructional and training material, neckerchief and notebook. The fee also includes your Wood Badge training award that is presented following the completion of the application phase of the course.

The staff pays a fee as well.

Please be sure to read more on the FAQ page...you may be suprised.

Once you sign up for the course, you will receive regular updates that will include information on supplies you will need, gear, directions, medical forms and other materials that will help you prepare your mind, body and spirit.

Some of those forms will be sent to you directly, others will be readily available on this site and we will keep you informed as that occurs.

The course will run over two three day weekends. The course starts early on the first day and will finish in the late afternoon on the last. These are full, fun-filled days (and nights).

If you have any other questions please see the FAQ section or just drop us a note by going to the "Contact Us" link. We look forward to hearing from you.

Interested? Be sure to visit the Next Step page!