Scout Programs Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts
Scout Programs are Back!
We are gratefully reopening Cub Scout & Girl Scout programming at Riveredge!
We are piloting a new method of booking Girl Scout and Cub Scout programs. We hope that this initiative will simplify and expedite the booking process, therefore increasing our ability to share environmental education with your troops, packs, and dens.
Below are the program themes available this spring. They have badge associations, but may or may not fulfill all requirements. The “menu” of activities can be adapted for various age groups, and there is a space on the registration form to let us know if there are certain objectives you are hoping to achieve for your group.
To book, please select a date that works for you. The set times are 10am-12pm for Saturdays and 4-6pm after school on weekdays.
Groups of 10 or less: $75 | Groups of 11-15: $110 | Groups of 16-20: $140
If you have a group larger than 20 scouts, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us before registering.
Spring Scout Programs
Art in Nature
– Observe patterns, color, shape, and “art” in nature.
– Make art inspired by nature.
– Create ephemeral art forms in nature.
Vernal Pond Exploration
– Learn about water conservation and watershed health.
– Explore macroinvertebrates & ecosystem interactions.
– Visit a threatened ecosystem and learn about endangered species.
Green Thumb Gardener
– Learn hands-on garden tasks (weeding, planting, preparing a plant bed, watering).
– Dissect a flower.
– Visit compost systems and learn how food waste can feed your garden!
Gone Fishing
– Learn the basics of fishing in Farm Pond.
– Riveredge provides the rods, reels, and bait!
Leave No Trace Hike
– Learn how to recreate outdoors responsibly!
– Activities to learn the 7 Principles of LNT.
Map & Compass
– Plan a hike, pack Outdoor Essentials, and hit the trail!
– Use a map and compass to navigate your set route.
Geocaching
– Use GPS units to traverse Riveredge trails in search of caches.
Taught in the “Riveredge style,” each program…
Engages in cooperative, inquiry-based learning
is guided by professionally trained educators
is taught primarily outdoors
Develops a strong sense of place
meets or contributes to merit badge requirements
“Educators were really responsive and communicated so well on the days leading up to the event regarding the weather, etc. Both of them were so professional and fun! They were great role models for my group of 10 year old girls.”
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Questions?
Contact Alina Prahl, Nature Center Program Manager, at aprahl@riveredge.us or call the office at 262-375-2715.