Scouts

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Programs for Scouts

Cincinnati Nature Center helps Boy and Girl Scouts meet their nature and outdoor badge requirements. We offer naturalist-led programs where individual Scouts can register, or where entire groups can register together. For more information, contact Anne Horne at scouts@cincynature.org.

Limited spots are available. Only ticketed individuals will be able to attend the event.

In order to ensure that you receive the necessary number of tickets for your group, please make sure you register all scouts and adults for your program at once. Click on the date below for details and registration information. 

If you choose to bring your scout troop to the Nature Center outside of the designated programs below, please click here to learn more about visiting as a group.

 

Girl Scout Junior Animal Habitats Badge 

Explore the Nature Center’s pond, field, and forest habitats! All requirements will be met for the habitats badge in this fun, outdoor class! Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10.  

Webelos AOL Elective Adventure: Into the Wild 

Get up close and personal with some of the organisms that call the Nature Center home! Join us for an afternoon of hiking and animal exploration in the forest as we complete the Into the Wild requirements. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10.  

Scout Howls and Hallows Hike 

Experience the Nature Center in a whole new light! In this special after-hours program, we’ll explore our trails and observe wildlife by the light of the moon. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10.  

Daisy Green Petal Badge 

After we read Clover’s story, we’ll do a recycled craft and then go on a hike to explore conservation at the Nature Center. This program will meet all requirements of the green petal badge. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10.  

Cub Scout Tigers in the Wild Adventure 

Learn how to be prepared for an outdoor adventure while hiking the trails at the Nature Center! This program will meet all requirements for the Tigers in the Wild Adventure. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10.  

Wilderness Survival for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts 

Sunday, November 5, 1-4 pm– SOLD OUT 

Test your skills as you take on survival challenges! We’ll light fires without matches, build shelters, and learn emergency signaling. This is a hands-on, outdoor class. Please dress for the weather. This class fulfills requirements for both Girl and Boy Scouts. Preregistration required. $15 per scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10. 

Brownie Hiker Badge     

Sunday, December 3, 1-2:15 pm

Join us for hiking and exploring on the great trails at the Nature Center! Please dress for the weather. This program will meet all the requirements of the Hiker Badge except making a hiking snack. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10. 

Winter Scout Hike 

Sunday, December 3, 3-4:15 pm

Explore the wonders of winter by discovering how animals and plants survive the challenges of the cold weather. We’ll look for evidence of animal activities and tree adaptations on our winter hike. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10. 

Maple Days for Scouts

Sunday, January 28, 1-2:15 pm

Sunday, January 28, 3-4:15 pm

Sunday, February 4, 1-2:15 pm

Sunday, February 4, 3-4:15 pm 

Sunday, February 25, 1-2:15 pm

Sunday, February 25, 3-4:15 pm

Explore the process of maple sugaring at Cincinnati Nature Center. We’ll trek into the woods to collect maple sap by hand, then head to the sugar house to learn how the sap is turned into maple syrup. Preregistration required. $10 a scout and siblings over 4. Each child must attend with a parent or leader. Leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Adults $10.