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Wood Badge Fall 2027

WB Fall 2027 CSP

Wood Badge isn’t the training you HAVE to do; it’s the training you GET to do.

Looking to improve the program for the Scouts in your unit? Do you want to improve yourself, personally and professionally? Looking to make friends and connections within the larger Scouting community? Do you want to reignite your spark for Scouting and have some FUN?

Here’s what some of the participants on the 2023 course had to say:

Do it. It will change your life and Scouts’ lives for the better.
This course has been life-changing for me! I have a love for Scouting and confidence to go with it! I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned to Scouting and life!
This course was beyond what I expected. I feel I grew so much as a leader in Scouts, as well as in my own life.
Exceeded all expectation and better than other training courses I have taken personally and professionally.
Instead of counting down the days until I am done [with Scouts], I am looking forward to what’s next…I can't remember the last time I have laughed so much or had time to relax and breathe. Do something for yourself and take the course! Don’t let fear of the unknown or uncertainties about what is required [stop you]. You’ve got this and everyone on staff will have your back.
Phenomenal leadership content delivered in an enthusiastic way by people who truly care. The ability to expand my Scout leadership network ensures that I will have resources when times are hard and that I will make sure to do the same for others…Do it early. Do it ASAP. Don’t wait, and if you are serious about being a Scout leader, it shouldn’t be optional.

Wood Badge training is suitable for ANY leader who is trained in their position and, not only helps develop your leadership skills and vision for what you want to achieve within Scouting, but it’s also genuinely a lot of fun. This course isn’t reserved for the seasoned Scouter who has “seen it all” (although they could likely benefit too!) — it teaches you the tools to be a better leader at any stage in the journey. Held over two weekends at Jersey Shore Council’s Citta Scout Reservation, Wood Badge is conducted with a high degree of integrity and personal respect, and will help you identify and work on your own unique areas of potential personal and leadership growth.

What are some of the things that I’ll be doing in Wood Badge?

  • Putting the Patrol Method into practice by camping, cooking, and working as a team.
  • Camping in a patrol of 6-7 adult leaders.
  • Learning and applying different leadership styles and techniques.
  • Learning fun and interactive games that work well in your units.
  • Learning effective managerial skills in a classroom environment.
  • Solving problems and meeting challenges.
  • Developing friendships that will last a lifetime.
  • Having a great time with lots of fun!

The Course

Within this framework, participants take part in numerous presentations, discussions, and activities that explore and advance a wide range of leadership philosophies and tools. A key area is the process of team development, where participants learn to apply appropriate leadership strategies at varying stages of team development.

There are five central themes of the Wood Badge course:

  1. Living the Values
  2. Growing
  3. Connecting
  4. Guiding
  5. Empowering

The first weekend of the course (8am Friday 9/10 – 5pm Sunday 9/12) parallels three weeks of a Scout unit’s meetings and activities, while the second weekend (8am Saturday 10/9 – 5pm Sunday 10/10) parallels the experiences of a Scout unit setting out for an exciting and challenging outdoor experience.

Come enjoy the most fun you’ll have in Scouting… without being responsible for children!

📅 Dates

Wood Badge is a two-weekend course. Participants must attend both weekends and stay for the entire duration in order to complete the course.

Weekend 1: Friday, September 10th – Sunday, September 12th, 2026 (All day Friday through Sunday)

Weekend 2: Saturday, October 9th – Sunday, October 10th, 2026 (both days are all-day)

Note: all days on course are full days, including Friday, Sept. 10th.

📍 Location

The fall 2027 Wood Badge course will be taking place at the Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation for both weekends. All participants will be camping so pack accordingly.

 

📋 Registration

Standard Course Fee – $275 ($50 deposit)

The course is limited to 48 participants, so plan to register early to avoid missing out!!

For more information, contact Course Director Frank Britt.

Register for Wood Badge