Scout Programs for Cub
Scouts in Grades 1 thru 5
Choose the theme of your day program or overnight from the following list of
programs currently available. (Outreach Program themes are listed below)
*are not badge-related programs
Tigers:
Let’s Go Outdoors (achievement 5),
Amazing Animals (Electives 31, 32, & 42), *Maple Sugaring
(only offered late winter/early spring)
Wolves:
Birds (Elective 13), Your Living World (Achievement 7), *Maple Sugaring (only
offered late winter/early spring)
Bears:
Sharing Your World with Wildlife (Achievement 5), American Indian Life (Elective
24), Water and Soil Conservation (Elective 15), *Maple Sugaring (only offered
late winter/early spring)
Webelos:
Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Scientist
Day Programs
SSNSC’s hands-on, fun, and informative day programs are an excellent field trip
for scout groups to explore science and nature with a Naturalist and earn a
badge.
The cost of a day program is based on the number of children in attendance.
There is a minimum charge for 10 if fewer than 10 children attend the program.
Ø 1 hour day program:
$7.00 per child / minimum $70.00
Ø 1.5 hour program:
$9.00 per child / minimum $90.00
Ø 2.0 hour program:
$11.00 per child / minimum $110.00
Day Program Discount
Scout groups are eligible to receive discounts by selecting a series of badge
programs for a single group of children. Leaders may schedule two 1.5 hour
programs on the same or different days. Scout programs can be completed
throughout the year, however the dates must be scheduled at the same time. The
discounted program fee is $16.00 per child for both programs; the minimum charge
is $160.00.
Overnights
Come discover the Science Center at night while working towards a scout badge.
Sleep in our carpeted auditorium or outdoors in a tent. Overnight programs are
tailored to fit your group’s needs. An evening snack and breakfast are included.
Each child who attends an overnight at SSNSC will receive an SSNSC overnight
patch. Overnights are available year-round and can be scheduled for Friday or
Saturday nights.
All programs include:
Ø Night Hike (weather
permitting)
Ø Visit live animals in
the Ecozone
Ø Badge-related
activities
Ø Evening snack and
breakfast
Ø One free SSNSC
overnight patch per child
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 am
Cost: $38 per child (minimum $380)
One adult chaperone should be provided for every ten children. The first two
chaperones will be admitted free, additional adults are $10 each.
Outreach Programs
The SSNSC offers outreach programs in the South Shore area. Naturalists can make
a wildlife presentation at your meeting or ceremony, or lead an exploration of a
habitat in your area. Wildlife presentations are a combination of live animal(s)
and mounted specimens, as well as other theme-related natural items such as
feathers, bones, shells, and furs when appropriate. Cost: $200 for one 45-minute
program
Wildlife Presentation Themes:
Prowlers of the Night
Learn about wildlife that goes bump in the night. Who are these mysterious night
watchmen and how do they adapt to a nocturnal lifestyle?
Furry, Warm, and Soft
What makes a mammal a mammal? Explore these creatures’ characteristics and learn
what is fact or fiction about our local furry neighbors!
Reptiles and Amphibians
Frogs, turtles and snakes, oh, my! Reptiles and amphibians are found all over
Massachusetts. Find out how reptiles and amphibians are the same, how they are
different, and meet some of the locals live!
*Please note that animal availability is not guaranteed due to the possibility
of illness or other conditions restricting public viewing.
For more information or to schedule a program, please contact
the Scout Coordinator at 781-659-2559 ext 218 or email at
scouts@ssnsc.org
