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10 facts about the first Wood Badge course to celebrate its 100th anniversary

September 6, 2019 9

Over a span of nearly two weeks, they experienced a course that offered “practical instruction as to how a camp should be run.”

‘Linked troop’ Wood Badge course at SBR will blaze a new trail for training

June 5, 2019 26

An inventive new Wood Badge course will give participants a chance to experience the “linked troop” model used by many Scouts BSA troops.

Book goes ‘Back to Gilwell’ to uncover ‘The History of Wood Badge in the United States’

February 28, 2019 18

A new book published by the Boy Scouts of America tracks the fascinating history of Wood Badge from its founding in 1919 to today.

Summit Bechtel Reserve hosts its first Wood Badge course, creating a template for other councils

July 13, 2018 7

Last month, a group of Scouters from across the country held the first Wood Badge course in the history of the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Other councils can follow their lead and host their own course at SBR.

Man finds treasure trove of long-lost Wood Badge documents

February 15, 2018 39

It’s been seven decades since July 31, 1948, when 29 men descended on Schiff Scout Reservation in New Jersey to learn Scout skills, Scoutcraft and pioneering at the first U.S. Wood Badge course.

Earn this special patch to celebrate 70 years of Wood Badge in U.S.

January 24, 2018 44

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wood Badge in the United States with a special award available only in 2018: The American Wood Badge Alumni 70th Anniversary Service Award.

Wood Badge Centennial Update pilot courses announced

October 19, 2017 45

Registration is live for a pair of 2018 national Wood Badge Pilot Courses that precede a 2019 update to the BSA’s premier leadership training program.

Wood Badge participant reflects on her ‘life-changing experience’

March 27, 2017 35

After her first day of Wood Badge, this Scouter was tired and more than a little overwhelmed. By the second day, the magic of Wood Badge started to appear.

Wood Badge methods inspire executive training program in Rwanda

June 27, 2016 1

Kevin Etter, whose Wood Badge critter is a Bear, has unlocked a way to bring Wood Badge principles beyond Scouting and, indeed, beyond American borders.

The life of a Wood Badge scribe: Great days, late nights

May 4, 2016 37

The life of a Wood Badge scribe requires late nights, patience and lots of printer ink. But the memories and the camaraderie are energizing.