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Scout Programs

Dauphin County Parks and Recreation embraces the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Our program educates scouts about nature and the environment. We encourage all scouts to look into our programs and workshops for different levels. We offer a variety of programs on topics such as wonderful water, night owl, animals, plants and bugs. We do not accept requests for troop or pack specific programs.

Programs & Badges: Designed to address the badges, skills and interests of multiple levels of scouts. Open to all scout troops or packs in the appropriate scout level.

Chaperones: Due to space, please limit the number of adults staying with the scouts during the program, to those required by your organization. Please let us know the number of chaperones.

Times: Will vary with the program.

Bring: Please bring a simple snack, drink, and lunch.

Dress: Scouts should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities.

Fee: $12.00 per scout (for most programs). Leaders are responsible for obtaining badges and awards.

 

Upcoming Programs

Wolves: Paws on the Path

Sunday, November 3 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Before Wolves can put their paws on the path they must first learn how to prepare for a hike. In this adventure find out what equipment and skills are essential to take along on a hike and examine the role of “Leave No Trace”. Discover how to identify birds and other wildlife, then take a hike to explore the wildlife, wetlands and forests of Wildwood Park. Dress for the weather. Sneakers or other close-toed shoes recommended. Please limit chaperones to one adult per scout. Badges/Loops will not be provided. Pre-registration required.

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Juniors: Animal Habitats

Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Animals live all around us, but each species has survival requirements connecting them to a habitat! In this hands-on program, scouts will discover wild animals’ needs and adaptations; explore the wetland and forest habitats of Wildwood Park; and examine far-off endangered habitats. Scouts will also discuss of ways to improve habitat for wildlife around their school or neighborhood and make a small bird house to take home. Please bring a drink, snack, and lunch. Dress for the weather. Sneakers or other close-toed shoes recommended. Please limit chaperones to one adult per scout. Badges are not provided. Pre-registration required.

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Cadettes: Night Owl

Saturday, December 7 from 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Night has captured human imagination since the dawn of time. Join us as day turns to night to fulfill requirements for the Cadette Night Owl badge. Scouts will explore Wildwood, discover the myths of the stars and moon and learn about adaptations of nocturnal animals. Turn out the lights, tune in your senses and step out into the night! Please bring a snack, drink and something for dinner (no cooking is available). Dress for the weather. Sneakers or other close-toed shoes recommended. Please limit chaperones to one adult per scout. Badges will not be provided. Pre-registration required.

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Learn More About Wildwood Park


Check out some of our other educational programs ranging from grade school to adults!