Scout Programs

We offer private group bookings for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. Programs can be set up by troop leaders on a date and time that works best for their group.

Program Length: 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on the badge.
  • Scout programs are facilitated by our staff and volunteer leaders.
  • We provide one leader per group of 15 scouts.
  • You are invited to use our picnic tables and play area for self-guided lunch and free play time, before or after the program
  • Programs must be booked 2 weeks in advance.
  • Badgework is not required to book a scout program. We are happy to lead a hike for your group on just about any topic!
Program Size: 10-45 scouts
  • Depending on group size, your troop may be split into smaller groups of 15 scouts each.
  • Contact us if you would like to arrange a trip for more than 45 scouts.
Program Cost: $8/scout
  • Minimum of $80 per program, which covers up to 10 scouts.
  • 1 parent/guardian per scout is free. Additional guardians or siblings will be charged at the scout rate of $8/each.

See below for the badges we currently offer.

The Nature Institute offers private group bookings for Girl Scouts. Check out our badge offerings below!

Daisies Trail Adventure, Outdoor Art Maker, Space Science Explorer
Brownies Senses, Bugs**, Hiker, Letterboxer
Juniors Animal Habitats, Trail Adventure
Cadettes Night Owl, Archery, Trees
Seniors Eco Explorer, Space Science Expert
Ambassadors Eco Advocate

**offered in fall and spring only.

Don’t see the badge you’re looking for? Contact Lauren, Director of Education, at lscull@thenatureinstitute.org for custom programs.

We are currently working to update our programming to reflect the new cub badges! We hope to begin offering these in 2025. In the meantime, please reach out to Lauren at lscull@thenatureinstitute.org with Cub Scout badge questions or scheduling.

We can assist with the following Cub Scout Adventures:

Lion Mountain Lion
Tiger Tigers in the Wild
Wolf Paws on the Path
Bear Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
Webelos Webelos Walkabout
Arrow of Light Elective Adventure: Into the Wild, Elective Adventure: Into the Woods**

**offered in fall and spring only.

Don’t see the badge you’re looking for? Contact Lauren, Director of Education, at lscull@thenatureinstitute.org for custom programs.

The Nature Institute can assist with the following Merit Badges:

  • Bird Study
  • Plant Science
  • Sustainability
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Hiking
  • Fish and Wildlife Management
  • Fishing
  • Environmental Science

We are also happy to work with Boy Scouts that need to complete projects. Please contact us at lscull@thenatureinstitute.org or (618) 466-9930 for more information.