FRIENDSHIPS FOUND IN NATURE
Help your youth or scout group share unique discoveries in the great outdoors. Search for hidden geocaches, spy on nighttime critters, or uncover easy ways to recycle and save trees during guided or self-guided group outings. Programs are offered for groups of 5-12 year olds during weekday afternoons, nights, or weekends at a reasonable cost. Activity patches are available for purchase with all youth group programs. Group outings are perfect for:
- Girl & Boy Scout troops
- School and church youth groups
- Homeschool and parent groups
- 4-H and ecology clubs
Guided and self-guided expeditions are available year-round. Staff provide itineraries and learning tools for self-guided outings.
Spring Youth/Scout groups can be scheduled for April - July 2012.
Spring 2012 youth/scout group program descriptions and registration form
Create lasting memories on an overnight adventure
Scout and youth groups can schedule an exciting overnight camping adventure at the Outpost cabin. Start the adventure with an evening guided hike to explore the night life of the Arboretum’s woodlands. Enjoy a campfire perfect for roasting marshmallows or story-telling. The following morning, take an early guided hike to explore the scenery around the Arboretum’s West side. Includes a special Camping at the Cabin patch for each child and up to two leaders.
6:30 pm -- 8:30 am. The Outpost. $38.00 per person (adult and youth) with a minimum of 10. Limit 20 youth/leaders. Limited winter dates scheduled. Please contact the Registrar’s office for availability.
Earn your scout merit badges
Scouts can also enroll in individual Merit Badge programs led by Certified Merit Badge Counselors.
The following merit badge classes are offered this season:
- Citizenship in the World (March 4 & March 25)
- Citizenship in the World (March 31 & April 21)
- Soil and Water Conservation (April 1 & May 6)
- Reptile and Amphibians Study (April 15 & May 20)
- Bird Study (April 22)
- Forestry (May 12)