The Objectives of Wood Badge

The overall objective of Wood Badge training is to provide participants with a meaningful experience in Scouting that will enhance their knowledge and create a deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilites as leaders.

Wood Badge has five specific objectives:

1. Helping participants understand what it means to "deliver the promise" of Scouting.
   
2. Helping participants understand their role in making Scouting a "special place" and in bringing the values of Scouting home to boys.
   
3. Giving participants a basic understanding of leadership skills and how to apply those skills to develop youth leaders, and giving participants the confidence to let boys lead.
   
4. Giving participants practical experience in living, learning, and working in a group. This provides important insights into the patrol method and the way Scouts learn and work together.
   
5. Giving participants practical experience in the reflection process and the ability to use it to help boys make sense of their experiences. This also provides meaningful insights into how to create an atmosphere of trust and openness in Scouting.