General Qualifications
for Wood Badge

Any person wishing to attend must meet the following:

• Youth Protection (within the last 2 years)

• Be a Registered Member (18 years of age or older) in the Boy Scouts of America

• Have completed the training requirements for your position

• Have a current "Annual Health and Medical Record"
  (download from Forms Menu: "BSA Medical", fill out parts A, B, & C)

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Annual Health and Medical Record


Q. There are three parts to the Annual Health and Medical Record, which part do I need to fill out?

A. All participants should fill out Parts A and C for any event. Part B (the physical examination) should be completed if you are participating in an event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, such as jamborees, summer camps, and Wood Badge training courses. Part B also is required for participation in a resident camp setting or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding such as service projects, work weekends, or high-adventure treks. It is important to note that if the event will take your unit beyond a radius wherein emergency care is more than 30 minutes by ground transportation, the height/weight chart found at the bottom of Part B should be strictly followed. Please note that individual units, districts, or councils may have policies in place to exceed this standard based on their unique risks.