Program

 The Wood Badge program consists of 2 parts: the Practical Training and the Application Phase.

The Practical Training is a 6-day outdoor experience where the Scouter lives as a member of a den/patrol, practices skills of leadership, and learns how these skills apply in the role of the adult leader in developing youth through the Scouting program. While living in this setting, participants develop a Scouting spirit and zeal for the program.

During the Practical Training all participants develop a "Ticket."  This Ticket is a written plan for the Scouter to apply the skills and knowledge gained during the course.  The Ticket is a set of five related goals focusing on youth serving objectives within your own position in Scouting.

A "Ticket counselor" from your council is appointed to provide assistance and guidance as this “Ticket” is worked. The “working of the Ticket” is called the Application Phase of Wood Badge.
The Practical Training portion of the course is conducted at Lone Tree Scout Reservation in Kingston, New Hampshire, over two three-day weekends.  

The Application Phase is completed at home. Each participant has up to eighteen months after the Practical Training to complete the Application Phase.

Qualifications

 Each Scouter who participates in Wood Badge training must be a registered adult leader and have completed Basic Training (Fast Start, Essentials, Leader Specific and any requisite Outdoor Leader Training ) appropriate to their position in Scouting. 

These requirements can not be waived.

Facilities & Equipment

Course participants will sleep in camp tents for the 1st weekend of the course and then move to an outdoor setting for the 2nd weekend where they will sleep in their own tents.

Meals for the 1st weekend will be provided and served in the Dining Hall. For the 2nd weekend, each patrol will cook  in their outdoor setting for themselves. Food is provided as part of the course fee. An equipment list will be mailed to you after receipt of your application.

Uniform

 All participants should wear the complete uniform appropriate for their primary role in Scouting.  Participants may wear long or short sleeve shirts and long or short pants, as desired. Female participants may also wear the B.S.A. uniform skirt or culottes.

Physical Requirements

There is a fair amount of  physical activity in Wood Badge. If there is any question about your ability to take part, contact the Course Director before registering.