Scouting Programs for
Boys and Girls

A variety of Girl Scout and Boy Scout workshops are held throughout the year. We offer canoeing, archery, hayrides, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and more. Scouts can enjoy the thrill of a climb on our 60-foot climbing tower or work as a team at our low & high ropes and obstacle courses.

Girl Scout Badge Workshops 2008

General Information
Reservations are limited, and are accepted on a first come basis. To register, please call the Nature Center office at 517-546-0249 and request a reservation form. Once your reservation is received, no refunds will be issued. If the badge workshop is full, you will be notified and your reservation money will be returned. We ask that you plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the workshop. We always begin on time!

Price is $7 for each workshop

SPRING 2008 DATES

Brownies


April 12                   9:30 - 12:30 pm.  Earth & Sky
Come and be a scientist! Scouts will have fun marking off an area to study soil and animals. Scouts will also study evaporation and the warming power of the sun during an interactive hike. In addition, scouts will watch the sky and then create a cloud picture using cotton balls. During a short walk through Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, scouts will learn about some of the inhabitants of the sky. Requirements # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be met during this activity.

April 19                   9:30 - 12:30 pm.  Around the World
May 10                    9:30 - 12:30 pm.  Watching Wildlife
The girls will learn about animal architects that build their own homes, how some animals can change their looks, how earthworms are special, have an ant adventure, and so some outdoor shipping by making a shopping list for their animal after walking through the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park. Requirements: # 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 will be met during this activity.

Juniors

May 3                      10:00 - 3:00 pm.   Earth Connections
Scouts will have a wonderful time learning about the earth by investigating their own little ecosystem, learning about succession, and how to identify the age of trees. After that, scouts will play predator/prey games, create their own new species during an adaptations activity, and take part in tasting some edible plants. Requirements # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be met during this activity.

Cadettes/Seniors

April 19                   10:00 - 4:00 pm.   High Adventure  (additional fee required)
May 10                    10:00 - 4:00 pm.   High Adventure  (additional fee required)
During this workshop, girls will take part in our high ropes and low ropes adventure courses and foster a strong sense of teamwork. Requirements # 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (skill builders), #5 (technology), #1 (career exploration) will be met during this activity.

FUN IN THE SUN!
Brownies and Juniors will experience hands-on activities throughout the day and will tour our Wild Wonders Wildlife Park where they will be able to view many different animals including hawks, eagles, foxes and deer. We will be completing the requirements needed to complete the Try-Its and Badges, but we do not supply the badges.

Cadets/Seniors will experience the thrill of walking on obstacles 25 to 35 feet off the ground while completing requirements towards the High Adventure Interest Badge. You may choose to work on one of the other Interest Patches offered.
The Interest Patch will not be completed. A service project will need to be completed on your own.

Adults choosing to participate in the Adventure Course must also pay the fee. Each person participating in the Courses must also bring with them a signed waiver form. A confirmation packet with the waivers will be sent to each troop.

WHAT TO BRING FOR BOTH BOY AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS

A daypack or school bag is nice to carry your sack lunch and other
essential items, which are listed below.

Filled water bottle
Sunscreen and Chap stick
Sturdy shoes
Gym shoes or hiking boots are recommended in the summer.
Winter may require hiking boots for warmth. No sandals or dress shoes allowed.
Layered clothing
Start with a light layer - a tee shirt and jeans or sweat pants. Add to this
base layer a long sleeve top, a sweater and a jacket. Add additional layers for
winter and subtract layers for summer.
Hats, gloves, and wool socks
These essentials can easily be added to your day pack for use if needed. A hat with a brim is nice to have for sunny and hot days.
Rain gear
Ponchos or rain suits are needed in wet weather.

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Boy Scout Workshops 2008

Price is $7 for each workshop!

General Information
To register for our scheduled workshops, please call the Nature Center office at
517-546-0249 to request your registration brochure. Once you receive your brochure, completely fill in all information and return it to the Nature Center with full payment. You must register and come as a troop and supply appropriate adult supervision. Reservations are limited and are accepted on a first come basis. No money will be refunded once reservation is received. If a workshop is full, you will be notified and your reservation form and money will be returned. We ask that you plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the workshop. We always begin on time.

Bear Cub Scouts experience a close up view of our hawks, owls, coyotes, eagles and foxes while earning requirements towards the Sharing Your World with Wildlife achievement.

Wolf Cub Scouts complete requirements towards Your Living World achievement. You can also choose to experience a close up view of our hawks, owls, coyotes, eagles and foxes while earning requirements towards the Arrow Point Trail or work with us to earn your Cub Scout World Conservation award.

Webelos Scouts can complete the Forester, Geologist or Natural Activity badges. We can also work with your group to earn the Cub Scout Conservation Award.

Other Programs
We also offer canoeing, archery, hayrides, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. Scouts can participate in one of our Adventure Days and enjoy the thrill of a climb on our climbing wall or work as a team at our low ropes and obstacle courses.

2008 SPRING DATES

Webelos

April 12                     10:00 - 1:00 pm.    Geologist
Scouts will learn about how rocks and minerals are made, how to tell them apart, and identify some examples of rocks. Also, participants will talk about fossils and how rocks are used in daily life. Scouts will have fun with experiments about geysers. Requirements # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 will be met during this activity.

Bear

Wolf

April 12                     9:30 - 12:30 pm.    Your Living World
During this badge workshop, scouts will play pollution pictionary, create a clean up a mini oil spill, run fast for a recycling relay, and investigate how people are helping wildlife and what they can do to help. Requirements # 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, and 7e will be met during this activity.

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What Our Customers Say

"Your staff is outstanding! Very friendly and talented with children! Thank You!
                                                                Hoover Girl Scouts

"Presentations and organization of activities was great. Your employees are the best we have had. We felt the staff was excellent. The girls really liked it and I couldn't think of anything we did not like."                           Hoover Girl Scouts

"Nice job interacting with the scouts. We will recommend to other dens in our pack."
                                                                Boy Scout Troop 343

"Becky was fantastic. She really captured and kept the kid's attention and curiosity."
Everything from the initial phone call to the weekend went very smooth. Thank You!"
                                                                Girl Scout Troop 3033

"The Groundhog compound was a big hit and the Raptor presentation was excellent!"
                                                                Girl Scout Troop 2049

"The girls learned a lot from and enjoyed the Tree Lab. They also enjoyed the Pond Study."
                                                                Hartland Girl Scouts