Occoneechee Council Wood Badge

2025 Registration Now Open

Celebrating Over 100 Years of World-Class Leadership Training!

The Occoneechee Council Wood Badge training is a five-day course held over two weekends at Camp Durant. You must attend both weekends to successfully complete the course.

Our next training will be held Sept. 5-7, 2025 and Oct. 4-5, 2025. Check out our flyer for more detailed information, let us know if you have any questions.

Hear from past participants about Wood Badge:

"I've attended many leadership and training events in my life. This is the first that was not only informative, but FUN."

"Excellent content, organization, delivery and energy. The staff was extremely well prepared and the program went very smoothly.”

"Do it! It will make their Scouting experience even better. Like getting cake AND ice cream.”

"I think the entire experience is intended to exceed our expectations, and this one did. This was far and away the best training l've receive in Scouting.”

"Do it! Awesome leadership training with applications outside of Scouting."

"Attend Wood Badge early on in scouting leadership. It will make you a better leader for youth.”

"This is the most professionally run Council event I have ever seen. Excellent preparation from all staff and facilities were exceptional.”

Refund Policy

All Occoneechee Council Events are stand-alone events and fees do not roll from one event to another. A refund of 100% of event fees can be issued up to 30 days prior to the start of the event. From 30-15 days prior to the event start, a 50% refund can be issued. Within 15 days prior to the event start, refunds will not be issued.