Youth And Scout Groups
The Morton Arboretum offers engaging educational programs for scouts and youth groups throughout the year. Sweep the fields for insect groups and learn about their lifestyles, investigate the Steelroots exhibit and learn about the importance of roots, search for caches on a geo-cache adventure in the fall and winter. Self-guided groups may explore the grounds on their own. Older scouts can obtain merit badges (winter, spring and fall).
Guided Programs are one and a half hour long and are led by an Education Program Guide and meet at various locations.
Self-guided groups may choose their day, time and location to take their students.
Self-guided options include "backpack programs" that leaders may use to instruct their group.
Complete the registration form and fax to the Registrar's Office at 630-719-2440. We request three weeks notice to plan programs.
View and print a Fall 2010 - Flyer and Registration Form (guided and self-guided tours available September 1 - November 20).
Arboretum Fees – Guided Programs
$70 per guide (maximum 15 students)$15 non-refundable registration fee
2 Adults free per 15 students, additional adults are $11 each
Guided programs are 1.5 hours in length
Arboretum Fees – Self-guided Programs
$5 per student$15 non-refundable registration fee
2 adults free per 15 students, additional adults are $11 each
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