The Wood Badge is an international award. It shows a volunteer’s personal commitment and achievement to learning and development with Scouts.  

It started in 1919 when Baden Powell gave wooden beads to volunteers who complete their training. He found these wooden beads when he served in the British Army. They belonged to the King of the Zulu nation. Read Wood Badge to learn more about its history.   

Completing the Wood Badge is optional and you can choose to work towards it as part of your ongoing development. 

If you’ve completed your Growing Roots learning maybe you are looking for the next step in Branching Out learning and The Scouts Wood Badge award. The Wood Badge is one of the most prestigious training recognitions in Scouting, symbolising a leader’s commitment to personal development and high-quality youth engagement. 

If you are interested in completing your Wood Badge please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch. 

Your Learning Journey: Completing the Wood Badge – Fill in form