I was Webelos den leader, Cubmaster, Pack committee chair, Asst. Scoutmaster, & Scoutmaster before attending Wood Badge. I agree with the previous responders who said that a re-dedication to the principles of Scouting and bringing new energy back to my Troop were the most valuable things I got from that first course. Second was the toolbox . . . all of the teaching skills & ideas that I was exposed to for the first time or reinforced what I already knew.
Then, there's the Scouters. Over the 3 Wood Badges courses I've participated in, the people & the networking are amazing, amazing resources.
Now I'm a newly minted Troop Committee Chair, fresh from working on my 2nd Wood Badge staff; the sense of re-dedication & re-energization is palpable.
Last (or maybe first!) is the FUN & camaraderie! Without those elements, it's just work.
Glad you enjoyed the course.
Owls in space
SR-515
