Here is a list of some local places in Montgomery County and the nearby areas, which offer scouting programs.
Althouse Arboretum, Pottstown:
(Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)
Bring your troop to the Arboretum for an easy, fun-filled way to complete badge activities. Programs available for grades K-12 and are run by our very own Lifetime Girl Scout Jessica Brennan, Board Member. Contact her for more details!
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia:
The Franklin Institute offers one-of-a-kind opportunities for Scouts and parents to work toward a variety of achievements. Our Exhibit Guides are designed to challenge scouts in line with various achievement requirements and can be used during our Camp-In and Scout Day programs or during any daytime tour!
The Hershey Story, Hershey:
(Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)
Our unique programs are designed to immerse Scouts in a variety of topics, while completing their badge requirements. Scout groups or individual scouts of any age who complete the following will be awarded with a Hershey Story patch: Complete “Scouting for History” in the Museum Experience and attend a Chocolate Lab class or a special holiday program, such as Black Cat Alley or Little Elves Workshop, or take part in a Chocolate Tasting. Patches will be awarded at The Hershey Story admissions desk upon completion of the above activities. For reservations and group rates contact: grouptours@hersheystory.org or 717.520.5596.
Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon:
(Boy Scouts)
Programs include Geology Merit Badge, Mammal Study Merit Badge, Geocaching Program and Merit Badge Workshops, Boy Scout Merit Badge Camporees, and Overnight Options. To recieve more information (i.e. pricing, dates, sessions) about each program sign-up for our Scout Leader Area.
NorthStar Adventure, Bethlehem:
(Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)
We offer 4 badges for the Boy Scouts, 3 pins for the Webelos, team building on our COPE Course, camping, Aqua Park Packages and endless fun. To learn more about the programs offered for the Boy Scouts, please click here. For the Girl Scouts, we offer 8 badges, 2 IP's and 1 fun patch for the Girl Scouts, 2 Try-Its for the brownies as well as camping, Aqua Park Packages, team building programs and endless fun. For more information, please click here.
Park at Governor Dick, Mt. Gretna:
(Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)
The Environmental Education Center at Clarence Schock Memorial Park is the place too come for a unique and fun way for your Boy or Girl Scouts to earn their badges. Our 1105 acres of woodland provide a fascinating setting for learning and discovery opportunities. All workshops are open to scouts from any troop or pack. Please call 717-964-3808 for more information or to register.
Penn Museum, Philadelphia:
(Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)
This winter and spring, scouts can unearth more fun at the Penn Museum. By popular demand, the Penn Museum introduces activities to help fulfill badge requirements for Girl and Boy Scouts. Please call 215-898-4016 for more information or to register.
Do you know of another place that offers special programs or badges for scouts? Send me an email and let me know!
