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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

Girl Scouts: Night Owl for Cadettes

Saturday, February 7  from 4:00 pm – 8:030 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 a maximum of one adult per scout. Badges will not be provided. Pre-registration required.

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Girl Scouts: Shapes in Nature for Daisies/Brownies

Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Colors and patterns are around us, from blue skies to green grass. Join us as we explore the many plants and animals at Wildwood Park and discover how color, shape and size help them survive in the environment- and even give people ideas for inventions! Please bring a drink and a snack. Dress for the weather. Sneakers or other close-toed shoes are recommended. Please limit chaperones to a maximum of one adult per scout. Badges are not provided. Pre-registration required

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Girl Scouts: Flowers for Juniors

Sunday, May 31 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Have you ever looked closely at a flower? Flowers are amazing! They provide food for wild animals and make seeds for new plants to grow. Throughout history, flowers have inspired art and poetry and sparked ideas for design and engineering! In this program, scouts will explore the role of flowers in our world, dissect flowers for up close observations and take a short hike to discover the flowers at Wildwood Park. Scouts will also learn how to dry and press flowers to create cards or pictures and make a small flower press to take home! Please bring a drink, snack, and lunch. Dress for the weather. Sneakers or other close-toed shoes are recommended. Please limit chaperones to a maximum of one adult per scout. Badges are not provided. Pre-registration required.

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