Scouts

Both Boy and Girl Scouts will discover the world of nature and science through VMNH Scout Programs. These STEM related programs engage scouts through exposure to natural history artifacts and specimens, interaction with educators, hands-on activities, and outdoor experiences. Scouts will make new friends and build self-confidence while earning badges.

Badge Programs

Museum educators, along with the assistance of Scout leaders, conduct activities to assist in completing a merit badge or rank advancement. Typically, we offer the following options:

1.5 hour program on a day off from school or on a Saturday to work on requirements
3 hour program on a day off from school or on a Saturday to work on requirements
Scout Sleepover - work on requirements, experience the museum exhibits after-hours, and sleep under the dinosaurs!

(Note: Due to time constraints, some requirements may not be completed. We will discuss which requirements can be completed before your arrival.)

For more details, please call (276) 634-4187 or email at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov

Cub Scout Required Adventures

Wolf

Elective: Air of the Wolf
Elective: Code of the Wolf
Elective: Collections and Hobbies
Elective: Digging in the Past
Elective: Motor Away
Elective: Spirit of the Water

Bear

Elective: Make It Move
Elective: Robotics
Elective: Super Science

Webelos

Elective: Adventures in Science
Elective: Earth Rocks!
Elective: Engineer
Elective: Into the Wild
Elective: Into the Woods

Boy Scout Badges

Archaeology
Bird Study
Collections
Energy
Engineering
Environmental Science
Geocaching
Geology
Insect Study
Indian Lore
Inventing
Mammal Study
Nature
Oceanography
Plant Science
Reptile & Amphibian Study
Robotics
Soil and Water Conservation

Girl Scout Badges

Brownie

Home Scientist
Inventor
Naturalist / Bugs
Senses / Investigation

Junior

Animal Habitats
Gardner
Geocacher
Naturalist / Flowers

Cadette

Animal Helpers
Naturalist / Trees
Night Owl
Special Agent

Senior

Naturalist / Sky
Science of Style
Voice of Animals

Ambassador

Naturalist / Water

Badge Program Registration

Programs are conducted either on a Saturday or any weekday that schools are closed. Workshops are 1.5 to 3 hours in length depending on the topic and are held at local parks, state parks, or at the Museum. Typically, our fee schedule is as follows:

1.5 hour program - minimum payment of $56, each additional scout is $7. 1 adult per 10 scouts is complimentary, $3 for each additional adult. A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required seven days prior to visit.
3 hour program - minimum payment of $112, each additional scout is $14. 1 adult per 10 scouts is complimentary, $3 for each additional adult. A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required seven days prior to visit.

One or two scout leaders are requested to stay and assist the Museum educator. To register for a program or for more information, call (276) 634-4187or e-mail us at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov.

Scout Sleepovers

After everyone has gone home and the doors have been closed for the evening, join us for an exciting night of exploration. Scouts can work on a badge, requirements, or have a pre-selected sleepover theme through hands-on programs led by our experienced educators. Please refer to the list above for the badges we currently offer. (Note: Due to time constraints, some requirements may not be completed. We will discuss which requirements can be completed before your arrival.)

Sleepovers take place Friday or Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Each sleepover includes a badge program (or theme), pizza dinner, evening snack, continental breakfast, and a sleepover patch.

Minimum fee of $675 ($45 x minimum of 15 scouts), each additional scout is $45. One chaperone is required for every five scouts and is complimentary. Each additional adult is $15. A non-refundable deposit of $25, together with a signed group agreement, is required 30 days prior to the visit. Full payment, as well as signed permission and medical forms are due seven business days prior to the event.

Please call (276) 634-4187 or e-mail us at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov to register. Pre-registration is required. Sleepover details and a confirmation form will be mailed.