Requirements to Attend

What are the requirements to attend Wood Badge?

• NEW for 2025 

Complete the Pre-Course Orientation available on my.scouting.org.  In compliance with Scouting America national standards, participants who do not complete the pre-course orientation will not be allowed to attend the course.  Lincoln Heritage Council refund policies will apply.  Instructions for accessing the pre-course orientation can be found here: Pre-Course Orientation *Required*

• Be registered member of Scouting America. (Youth 18 and older may attend as long as the appropriate Youth Protection guidelines are followed. They do not need to be registered in an adult leadership role.)

• Be current with Youth Protection Training through October 19, 2025.

• Have a complete BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A, B, and C current through October 19, 2025.

• Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position.

• Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form.

• Full participation in BOTH weekends.

• Come ready to have fun and learn!