Wood Badge Preparation

Prerequisites

  • Registered with BSA
  • Completed Basic Training for your Scouting position
  • Complete the Annual Health & Medical Form, Parts A, B and C
  • Register and pay course fee $325

Required Personal Equipment

  • Full official Scout uniform(s) for your current Scouting position (Note: A complete uniform includes the official shirt; shorts, long pants, skirts, or culottes; socks; and belt. A neckerchief and slide will be provided.)
  • Scout activity uniform(s): Official pants, skirt, or culottes; socks; belt; a Wood Badge activity shirt will be provided
  • Shoes or boots appropriate for camp
  • Scout cap; a Wood Badge course cap will be provided
  • Windbreaker or jacket
  • Rain gear (poncho or rain suit)
  • Underwear
  • Sleeping clothes
  • Handkerchief or bandana
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Tent with mosquito netting
  • Ground pad, air mattress, or cot
  • Sleeping bag
  • Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
  • Pocketknife or multiple tool–type knife (no fixed-blade knives)
  • Medication in labeled containers
  • Toiletries
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Pens, pencils
  • Water bottle
  • Backpack for carrying your gear to and from your tent site

Optional Personal Equipment

  • Pillow
  • Change of shoes
  • Moccasins or camp slippers
  • Shower footwear
  • Sunglasses
  • Religious book(s)
  • Books of camp songs, skits, etc.
  • Camera
  • Camp chair
For more information: contact Paul Kreckman, Course Director