CUB SCOUTS
SATURDAYS l OVERNIGHTS l LATE NIGHTS
Cub Scout Saturdays
Cub Scouts at the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks can learn about the natural world up-close while working toward a badge. Touch real specimens, learn about animal habitats, explore the environment, and have nature questions answered. Some programs take place both inside the Museum and outside on our nature trail. Scouts should dress appropriately for the weather – rain or shine. Dens have a choice of the following topics and dates:
Tiger:
Basic Nature Electives – October 9, 2010
or February 12, 2011
Wolf Badge Options:
Be an Artist – November 13, 2010
Growing Something – March 12, 2011
Bear Badge Options:
Nature Crafts – December 11, 2010
Weather – April 9, 2011
Webelos Badge Options:
Geologist – January 8, 2011
Forester – May 14, 2011
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 per scout; $7 per adult
Interested in a different date? Schedule your own program if you have seven to 15 scouts in your troop.
For Scout Saturdays, there is a minimum of seven scouts and maximum of 15 scouts (may be in combination with other groups). To maximize scout participation in the programs, no more than one adult per five scouts may attend. Other adults are welcome to stay and enjoy the Museum exhibits with paid admission or proof of membership.
Blue and Gold Banquets
One of the biggest events in a Cub Scout Pack each year is the annual Blue and Gold Banquet. We offer three exciting programs that can be brought to your event and are packed with live animals and amazing Museum specimens:
Reptiles and Amphibians
Creepy Crawlies
Endangered Species
Each program lasts approximately one hour and the cost is $250.
Cub Scout Overnights
Spend a night at the Museum and slumber near the dinosaurs, shell gallery, or African watering hole. Scouts tour exhibits and participate in crafts and activities during the evening while working toward a designated badge within a specific theme (see below). Enjoy an evening snack and watch a nature film before changing into pajamas for “lights out” at 10 p.m. A light breakfast is provided.
Choose a theme for the whole pack while working toward specific badges in different ranks.
Birds: Wolf (Birds), Bear (Sharing YourWorld with Wildlife), Webelos (Naturalist).
Conservation: Wolf (Your Living World), Bear(Water and Soil Conservation).
Nature: Bear (Sharing Your World withWildlife), Webelos (Naturalist).
Collecting: Wolf (Start a Collection), Bear(Collecting Things).
Tigers have mixed electives and can participate in any program.
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Cost: $35 per scout; $10 per adult. Minimum total cost of $450.
Other Overnight Options
If you have a small group, your scouts will be combined with other packs or troops for a fun-filled night of activities while working towards a badge. Choose from:
Birds: October 23, 2010 or March 12, 2011
Conservation: November 20, 2010 or April 9, 2011
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Cost: $35 per scout; $10 per adult
The Museum reserves the right to cancel the event if a general minimum is not met.
Cub Scout Late Nights
Unable to spend the night? Stay after hours for a Late Night. These three-hour programs include the same evening activities as the Overnights but without the sleepover. The Late Night themes are the same as for Overnights. An evening snack is provided.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $15 per scout; $5 per adult. Minimum total cost of $225.
Registration
Registration is required at least three weeks in advance of program date. Payment is due upon registration.To register for an Overnight, Late Night, or Scout Saturday, please contact the Community Programs Coordinator at 302-658-9111, ext. 328, or lvitelli@delmnh.org.
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