| Education : Scouts 2011-2012 |
Use our state of the art exhibits and experienced staff to enhance your scouting program! We offer badge and pin workshops for a wide age range of Boy Scouts - participants will complete all of the requirements for a specific badge or pin unless otherwise stated (badges/pins not provided).
One adult is required for every 5 scouts (i.e. 1 adult for 1-5 scouts, 2 adults for 6–10 etc). Burpee Museum reserves the right to cancel any program which does not meet the minimum number of participants. Registration is now open. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
Call 815 965 3433 ext 1020 to register. |
| Boy Scouts |
Saturday 3/24, 10.00 – 12.30 pm
Boy Scouts-Mammal Study
The boys will earn their merit badge as they learn about mammals through our exhibits and collections. Requirement 3c will need to be completed prior to this session and a written report presented. Bring your blue card.
Pre-registration and payment required
Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020
$8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3
This Badge Workshop is FULL
Saturday 4/14, 10.30 – 2.30 pm
Boy Scouts-Archaeology NEW
Learn about archaeology in this hands-on workshop. Participate in a simulated archaeological dig, see and handle Native American artifacts and learn about a local Native American tribe. Two requirements will need to be completed ahead of time and reports presented during the workshop. We will send leaders the required form when they register. Bring a sack lunch and your blue card. Pre-registration and payment required
Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020
$12 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults-$3.00 each.
This Badge Workshop is FULL
PLEASE BRING BLUE CARDS
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| Webelos (Check out the dual program dates!) |
Saturday 4/28, 10.00 – 12.00 pm
Scout Program-Webelos-Naturalist
A naturalist studies living creatures and plants in the wild. Earn the Naturalist Pin using our biology exhibit, Windows to Wilderness, and the Museum grounds. Dress to be outside part of the time.
Pre-registration and payment required.
Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020
$8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3
Saturday 4/28, 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Scout Program-Webelos-Forester
Using the variety of trees on the museum grounds and the beautiful woodwork in our older building, the boys will earn their Forester Pin. Dress to be outside part of the time.
Pre-registration and payment is required
Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020 to register
$8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults-$3 each. |
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| Wolves and Bears |
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| Girl Scouts |
Interested in programs for Girl Scouts? We can arrange a field trip Monday through Friday for individual troops on a number of different topics. Minimum numbers and fees apply.
Call 815 965 3433 ext 1020 for more information.
Topics include:
Jr. Girl Scouts-Oil Up
Jr. Girl Scouts-Jeweler
Jr. Girl Scouts-Rocks Rock
Jr. Girl Scouts-Water Wonders
Jr. Girl Scouts-Science Discovery
Brownies-Plants
Brownies-Animals
Brownies-Eco Explorer
Brownies-Science Wonders
Brownies-Space Explorer |
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| Scout Sleepovers |
Check back for upcoming Scout Sleepover information!
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