Wood Badge is advanced training for adult leaders in Scouting designed to enhance contemporary leadership skills and develop more effective Scouters. The Wood Badge program gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.
Wood Badge Course Dates
2026 Wood Badge Course Dates:
Spring Course | May 1-3 and May 16-17
Beaumont Scout Reservation | Register Here
Spring Course Scoutmaster: John Otte| sm.spring2026@gmail.com
Fall Course | September 25-27 and October 17-18
Camp Lewallen | Register Here
Fall Course Scoutmaster: Stacey Locke | sm.fall2026@gmail.com
Wood Badge Requirements
Wood Badge training takes place over two weekends. In order to gain credit for the course, you must be able to attend both weekends. The first weekend begins at 7 a.m.on Friday and concludes by 5 p.m. on Sunday. The second weekend begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday and concludes by 5 p.m. on Sunday. Prior to the training weekends, participants are encouraged to attend the pre-course orientation meeting to meet training staff and take care of administrative tasks prior to the weekend sessions.
Cost
Early Bird Price-$275
Regular Price- $300
Late Fee Price-$325
A discount applies when registered and paid by February 25, 2026, for the spring course, and July 31, 2026 for the fall course.Late fees apply on April 28th for the spring course, and August 31th for the fall course.
Information for Course
Forms
Join us for a Wood Badge Informational Session!
To learn more about the benefits of attending a Wood Badge course and meeting our Wood Badge staff join us at our Wood Badge information session.
Wood Badge Information Dinner
February 22nd, 2026 |Beaumont Scout Reservation | Register Here
Scholarships
The VFW national headquarters offers Wood Badge scholarships to assist selected chapter members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Members at large and retirees can qualify by being sponsored by the nearest VFW post in their area.
Information on VFW scholarship
Becky Fisk Scholarship
Becky Fisk Scholarship Application – Fillable
Like many volunteers, Becky Fisk was selfless and tireless in her dedication to the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge, in particular, was near and dear to her heart as she spent a decade in various roles for the training course. Becky passed away in 2014, but her passion lives on through the dozens of Scouters she guided through Wood Badge.
In honor of Becky’s devotion to Scouting, a scholarship fund has been set up in her name to help those with financial hardships to participate in Wood Badge training. Applicants can receive funds that cover up to half the cost of course fees.
