Wood Badge is Scouting’s premier training course. It’s the ultimate leadership training experience designed to meet the leadership needs for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders, as well as Council and district leaders and Scouting professionals.
Lord Baden-Powell originally designed it so that Scouters could learn, in as practical a way possible, the skills and methods of Scouting. It is first and foremost, learning by doing.
Wood Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The Wood Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer’s ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses. This course is offered in two parts. You must attend both weekends.
Wood Badge Courses
Registration for our Fall course is currently open. We are asking for all payments to be made online and to be paid in full before the course date. There are no provisions for paying for your registration at camp.
2024 Wood Badge Courses
- 2025 Fall Course – August 22-24 (Fri/Sat/Sun) and September 6-7, 2025 (Sat/Sun). Join us for two amazing weekends at McNeil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley. The best leaders train others to lead! If you want to make a lasting impact in Scouting, Wood Badge is a great next step. Invest in yourself so you can invest in the next generation. Leanne Grubb is the Fall 2025 Course Director and Gene O’Neill will serve as your Senior Patrol Leader. The cost of Wood Badge must be paid in full by July 22, 2025. Payment cannot be made at camp.
- 2026 Spring Course – April 10-12 (Fri/Sat/Sun) and April 18-19, 2026 (Sat/Sun). Take your Scouting leadership to the next level! Join us for two inspiring weekends at McNeil Scout Ranch as you build new skills, deepen your understanding of servant leadership, and form lasting connections with fellow Scouters. Led by Course Director Nick Kurtz and Senior Patrol Leader Jason Rogers, the Spring 2026 Wood Badge course is your opportunity to invest in yourself so you can better invest in others. Whether you’re looking to grow personally, develop your unit, or mentor future leaders, Wood Badge is the next step in your Scouting journey.
- Scholarship Request Form
Events
Wood Badge Up and Coming Events
- Fall 2025 Wood Badge Breakfast – Saturday, October 18, 2025. Hosted by Troop 42. Verle Huffman VFW Post 9644, 2680 W. Hampden Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110. $10 per person payable at the door.
Connect
Who Should I Contact?
- Pattie Nortman – Greater Colorado Council Wood Badge Coordinator
