Getting Ready

What do you need for Wood Badge?

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 the course fee here.


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; and a Scouting t-shirt or other Scouting shirt.

  • Shoes or boots appropriate for camp

  • Scout cap, will be provided

  • Shower shoes

  • Windbreaker or jacket

  • Rain gear (poncho or rain suit)

  • Sleeping clothes

  • Handkerchief or bandana

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Tent for weekend one.

  • Small/backpacking tent for weekend two (mosquito netting could be useful)

  • Ground pad, air mattress, or cot

  • Sleeping bag/pillow

  • Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries

  • Pocketknife or multiple tool–type knife (no fixed-blade knives)

  • Medication

  • Toiletries

  • Towels and washcloths

  • Pens, pencils

  • Daypack to keep things you need for the day.

  • Water bottle

  • Backpack for carrying your gear to and from your tent site

  • You will be sitting on wooden picnic tables most of the time you may want to bring a cushion

  • Camping Chair

  • Your meals will be provided on weekend one, however, you may want to bring snacks for in-between meals if you need them. We will have coffee, water, and iced tea. If you want something else to drink, please bring it with you. We will discuss meals for weekend two during the first 3 days.