A program for scouts. Preregistration required by April 20. No member discounts for this program.
Registered program participants will be notified of their location to meet after registering.
Having trouble meeting the requirements of a certain nature badge? The Cincinnati Nature Center is delighted to help troops complete the following badge work:
- Daisy Green Petal (Conservation) - After we read Clover’s story we will do a recycled craft and then go on a hike to explore conservation at the Cincinnati Nature Center! Please dress for the weather. This program will meet all the requirements of the green petal.
- Brownie Bugs Badge - Explore the many insects that call the Cincinnati Nature Center home! A hike will be included so please dress for the weather. All requirements will be met for the Brownie Bugs badge.
- Brownie Hiker Badge - Join us for hiking and exploring on the great trails at the Cincinnati Nature center! Please dress for the weather. This program will meet all the requirements of the "Hiker" badge except making a hiking snack. Please create and bring a snack to enjoy after our hike!
- Junior Animal Habitats Badge - Explore the Cincinnati Nature Center’s pond, field and forest habitats! A hike will be included so please dress for the weather. All the requirements will be met for the Habitats badge.
- Tiger Adventure: Tigers in the Wild - Have fun exploring the Cincinnati Nature Center as we complete the Tigers in the Wild adventure. We will take a hike so please dress for the weather.
- Wolf Adventure: Paws on the Path - Explore the Leave No Trace method of hiking as we complete a 1-mile trek through the Cincinnati Nature Center. We will cover all the requirements of the Paws on the Path Adventure. We will be outdoors so please dress for the weather.
- Bear Fur, Feather and Fern Elective - Come to the Cincinnati Nature Center to observe and investigate our local wildlife. We will complete all the requirements for this adventure except item 7 (planting an herb garden). We will complete a one-mile hike during this program, so please have children wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
- Webelos Into the Woods Elective - Join us for a morning of hiking as we explore the great diversity of trees at the Nature Center. We will complete the Into the Woods requirements during our trek and check out the nature center's maple sugaring operation. Please dress for the weather.
- Webelos Into the Wild Elective - Join us for a morning of hiking and exploring as we complete the Into the Wild requirements. We will be outdoors so please dress for the weather.
- Seasonal Nature Hike (for either boys or girls) - Lace up your hiking boots for a trek through the unique habitats at the Cincinnati Nature Center! We’ll look for wildlife and flora as we explore fields, forests and ponds. As we hike, we will discuss what makes this season special and how the animals and plants to adapt to their changing environment. This hike is appropriate for all ages, but the content will be scaled up or down depending on the ages/grade of the participants.
One adult chaperone is required every six scouts/children. The cost is a flat rate of $100 for a maximum of 10 child participants per group (scouts and siblings over 4 years old attending the program) and 2 adult chaperones - for a total of 12 attendees. Groups with more than 10 scouts (or more than 12 total attendees) should register for two programs. You may choose to have more adults and less children in a single program. For example, you could have 6 children and 6 adults (for a total of 12 attendees).
After registration, a staff member will contact you to discuss your program selection.
Please choose a reservation below by entering “1” for a reservation for one group ($100) or “2” for a reservation for 2 groups ($200) and “3” for a reservation for three groups ($300).
Limited reservations are available. Only ticketed groups who make a reservation will be able to attend the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we do during our program?
- Each scout program is tailored to meet the requirements of each badge offered. Every program takes place outdoors, rain or shine unless there is very severe weather. All programs are led by a skilled naturalist and include a nature hike. We will always try to meet the majority of the badge requirements – see each program description for more details on each program.
What does the program fee include?
- The program cost is per participant and includes supplies. The fee also includes admission for the day to the Nature Center for the participant - you will not be charged any additional fees to enter the Nature Center on the day of the program.
Who needs to pay the program fee?
- Every child and adult who is participating in the program needs to be included in the reservation fee, including siblings (age 4 and up). There is not a discount for Cincinnati Nature Center members. There is a maximum of 14 participants per group reservation.
Do I have to attend the program with my scout or troop?
- Cincinnati Nature Center scout programs are not drop-off programs. Scout programs are specifically designed for children to attend with their caregiver or scout leader. One parent or leader may chaperone up to 6 children. Parents who are dropping off children to attend with their troop leader may choose to wait in the Rowe Visitor Center or walk the ground during the program.
Does the Nature Center provide badges, pins etc.?
- The Nature Center does not provide the badges for completing a program. Leaders are welcome to bring badges for their troop to hand out after the program.
What do I do when we arrive?
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled program. Please inform the front gate attendant that you are here for a pre-paid scout program. You may park in any open spot in the parking lot. Unless otherwise noted, programs meet inside the Rowe Visitor Center. If you will be late, please call the Nature Center and the front desk naturalist will help you meet up with your program already in progress.
Do I need to provide names of individuals participating in the program?
- No. We do not require names for program participants at the time of registration. To register you need to know the number of scouts, siblings participating and adult chaperones attending the program.
IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION:
The Cincinnati Nature Center requires one chaperone, older than 21, for every six youth participants. For this program, a youth is considered anyone younger than 18.
I understand that this is NOT a drop-off program. I agree to attend this program with my child or my child will attend with an adult chaperone.
Refund Notice: Due to the customized nature of this program, we are unable to offer refunds after payment is made.
By registering below each registrant is agreeing to adhere to Cincinnati Nature Center's policies for scouts.
Important Information For All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or print off a copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You will need your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program.