It is our pleasure to extend a personal invitation to you to participate in the Wood Badge training experience, where you will have an opportunity to share Scouting while developing your group leadership and team-building skills.
If you have been looking for a way to take your adult leadership skills to the next level, this is it! This is not outdoor skills training, this is developing your personal skills of group leadership. The Wood Badge course is only offered every two years and the training team is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality BSA training and personal growth experiences, using Wood Lake Scout Reservation and Camp Topenebee as our bases.
Wood Badge 2025 Dates:
September 26, 27, 28 AND October 11,12.
**** Participants must attend both weekends in order to receive credit for this course ***
-The first weeknd of training is September 26-28 and will be held at Camp Tamarack in Jones, Michigan.
Training will begin on Friday at 8:00am and finish on Sunday by 5pm.
-The second weekend of training is October 11-12 will be at Camp Topenebee in Michigan City, Indiana.
Training will begin on Saturday the 11th at 8:00am and finish on Sunday by 5pm.
2025 Event Costs:
Scouting America Members – $325 (includes $50 non-refundable deposit)
Staff – $150
Who can attend?
To attend a Wood Badge course, you must:
1. Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. (Youth 18 and older may attend as long as the appropriate Youth Protection guidelines are followed.)
2. Have completed the basic training courses for your Scouting position. Required Training by position.
3. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form (available at www.scouting.org). Parts A, B, and C are required. Based on the stresses of the course, part C should always be used.
Staff Dates Will Include:
Staff Orientation: June 7, 8-12 Noon (at LaSalle Council Office)
First Weekend: July 11-13 (Camp Topenebee)
Second Weekend: August 15-17 (Camp Tamarack)
