What is Wood Badge
Enhance Your Leadership Skills
Wood Badge is committed to empowering scout leaders with comprehensive training and resources. Our training offers hands-on experiences, expert guidance, and a supportive environment to develop effective leadership skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your scouting journey.
An Investment in the Future
The leadership skills and confidence that can be gained through Wood Badge will have a lasting impact. Many Scout Leaders who attend Wood Badge say that it not only improves their abilities to be a great Scout Leader but also improves their abilities to lead and communicate within their teams at work, and within their families at home.
Lifelong Friendships
Woodbadge brings together Scout Leaders from different troops, packs, districts, and even councils, creating a diverse and supportive environment for learning and growth. Scout Leaders will have the chance to forge lifelong friendships with peers who share similar values and interests.
See the Wood Badge adventure unfold - explore the journey through photos!
Important Dates
07/26/2027
Registration Is Open
All day
Event Details
12/17/2026
Last Day for Early Bird Discount on Registration
All day
Event Details
12/17/2026
Last Day for Early Bird Discount on Registration
Register and pay in full by December 17th, 2026 in order to save $30!
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01/05/2027
Last Day for Registration
All day
Event Details
01/05/2027
Last Day for Registration
Last Day to Register for the 2027 Course.
All day
02/05/2027 - 02/07/2027
Course Weekend 1
7:30am Friday
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5pm Sunday
Camp Elmore, Davie, FL
Event Details
02/05/2027 - 02/07/2027
Course Weekend 1
Participants MUST attend BOTH Course Weekend 1 and Course Weekend 2. Registration is for both weekends.
7:30am Friday
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5pm Sunday
Camp Elmore, Davie, FL
02/20/2027 - 02/21/27
Course Weekend 2
7:30am Saturday
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5pm Sunday
Camp Everglades, Homestead, FL
Event Details
02/20/2027 - 02/21/27
Course Weekend 2
Participants MUST attend BOTH Course Weekend 1 and Course Weekend 2. Registration is for both weekends.
This weekend is where all the learnin...
7:30am Saturday
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5pm Sunday
Camp Everglades, Homestead, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at woodbadgesfc2027@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Wood Badge combines nationally recognized leadership principles with the values and mission of Scouting. Participants gain practical skills in communication, team development, conflict resolution, project planning, servant leadership, and leading change. The course delivers the caliber of leadership training found in professional executive development programs while providing real-world applications specifically designed for Scouting volunteers and leaders.
Wood Badge challenges participants to think beyond the present and focus on the long-term impact they can have on Scouting. Through the Wood Badge experience, participants create and implement meaningful projects that strengthen units, support future leaders, and leave lasting improvements for youth and volunteers. The skills learned in Wood Badge help leaders build a legacy that continues to benefit Scouting long after their course experience ends.
Our staff members are highly qualified and experienced Scout leaders who are passionate about developing the next generation of Scouting leaders. Every staff member has completed Wood Badge as a participant and has received additional training to serve on staff. They have been where you are and understand the challenges and rewards of leading youth. Most importantly, they are dedicated volunteers who enjoy sharing their knowledge, experience, and leadership skills with fellow Scout leaders.
Wood Badge is an interactive, hands-on leadership course that combines engaging presentations, team activities, games, discussions, and practical exercises. Rather than sitting through lectures, participants learn by doing, working together, and applying leadership concepts in real-world scenarios. Throughout the course, you'll also enjoy fellowship with fellow Scout leaders, building friendships and a network of resources that will continue long after the course ends.
- Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
- Must have a current Annual Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.
As a leader in your home unit you should have a full Field (Class A) uniform so it is also required for Wood Badge.
The cost is $260 if paid by the December 17th, 2026. After that the cost goes up to $290. This covers the camping costs for both weekends, food and course materials including two Wood Badge Course shirts and a hat. Additional shirts can be purchased at registration.
It is highly suggested that you register as soon as possible. The course does get full and once we reach capacity, there is a wait list. Register early to save $30.
No. The course is broken into patrols and it is unlikely that you will be in the same patrol with your spouse, so each of you will need a tent.
You must complete each training session to receive credit for the course. If there is a possibility that you may be late, it should be discussed with the Course Director in advance to see if we can accommodate.
Yes! We can accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions, but it's important that you let us know in advance. During registration, please provide details about any food allergies, medical dietary needs, or religious dietary restrictions so we can plan accordingly. Our meals are simple, and we keep substitute food options available to help ensure that every participant has safe, satisfying meals throughout the course. No one should go hungry at Wood Badge!
Legacy of Leadership
Every Wood Badge course is built upon the dedication, vision, and service of those who came before us. For generations, Course Directors have shaped the Wood Badge experience by inspiring adult leaders to strengthen Scouting through servant leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. This course proudly continues that tradition. We honor the leaders who guided the previous five Wood Badge courses in the South Florida Council and recognize their contributions to the thousands of youth and adults they have impacted through Scouting.
Current Course Director: Hamid Mortazavi
Theme: Carpe Diem — Pluck the Day. 💜💛
The Wood Badge theme and colors are more than a design choice… they tell a story of purpose, leadership, growth, and embracing every moment of the Wood Badge journey. One of the things that makes Wood Badge so special is the Course Director -- they set the vibe, they set the theme, and they set the colors. This year the Course Director is… drumroll please… Hamid Mortazavi from the Everglades District.
As we begin our journey toward the 2027 Wood Badge, we want to share the heart behind Hamid’s theme: Carpe Diem "Pluck the Day.” Many people think of it as "Seize the Day,” but Horace's original meaning wasn't about force. It was about gathering each moment gently, like fruit perfectly ripened in its time. To pluck the day is to live fully in the moment -- and that spirit is exactly what we hope to model for our participants, and ultimately the youth we serve.
Our course colors purple & yellow come from Hamid’s own youth: Yellow was the color of the convertible Mustang or Porsche Hamid dreamed of. Purple was the suit his mother put on layaway so he could walk proudly at his graduation. Less than a year later, someone told Hamid to "conform” and wear only black, gray, or navy suits so adults would take him seriously. These colors remind us of why we're here: to help young people hold onto who they are, not who the world tells them to be.
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
Theme: Be The Spark
2025 Course Director: Erika Casco
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
Theme: Build Your Legacy
2024 Course Director: Sixto Garcia
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
2024 Course Director: Sixto Garcia
Theme: Reach The Summit
2023 Course Director: Emily Kahn
2026 Course Director: Khalil Ayvar
2024 Course Director: Sixto Garcia
Theme: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
2022 Course Director: Sandra Treco
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
Theme: Be the Difference
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
Theme: On My Honor I Will Do My Best
2019 Course Director: Rick Gramatges
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
2019 Course Director: Rick Gramatges
Theme: Preparing for the Next 100 Years
2018 Course Director: Dan Wall
2020 Course Director: Melissa Goupee
2019 Course Director: Rick Gramatges
Theme: Wood Badge Rocks
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