Cub/Boy Scouts

BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS

All Boy Scout programs are held at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so make your reservations early! A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for all programs.

The badge programs listed below cover all requirements necessary for completion of badge. Unless noted, the maximum number of people for each program is 20 scouts and 5 adults.

ALL LEVELS

Nature Discovery Walks

Enjoy a naturalist-led seasonal walk along the nature center’s woodland trails. Walks may be either general or cover specific topics at the group’s request. Maximum group size: 30 (scouts and adults)

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Night Hike & Campfire

This naturalist-led program includes an evening walk on the nature center’s trails to look and listen for the sights and sounds of nature at night, followed by a campfire program. (Snacks or additional activities are the group leader’s responsibility.) Maximum group size: 30 (scouts and adults)

Fee: $9/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $100)

WEBELOS

Naturalist & Forester Overnight

Earn two badges during this evening program. Take an early evening hike at the Genesee Country Nature Center to learn to identify trees and listen for nocturnal animals. Gather around a campfire for additional badge work, enjoy a snack and then spend the night inside the nature center. Continental breakfast included. Minimum 10 scouts, maximum 25. One adult required for every five scouts.

Fee: $30/scout, $10/adult (minimum fee $350)

Artist

After a tour of the historic village pottery barn, head to the nature center where you’ll shape a clay sculpture, create a painting or drawing, and make a collage to express your ideas about the world around you.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Forester

Hike the nature center trails and learn how to identify the plants and trees found there. Learn about causes and prevention of forest fires, and discover uses for many of our woodland plants.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Naturalist

Explore the nature center trails as you learn about endangered species, migration and how to identify poisonous plants and venomous animals in our area.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Geologist

Identify rocks and minerals and their uses. Learn about glaciers that formed the unique landscape of our area and hunt for fossils of animals that lived before the dinosaurs! (Sorry, fossil and rock collecting not permitted.)

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Engineer

Explore the world of 19th-century engineering as you tour the historic village. After your tour, construct a working electrical circuit, make a model bridge, and draw a floor plan of your favorite house.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

The fees listed for the aforementioned programs do not include admission to the historic village or art gallery. If you wish to spend time in the village before or after your paid scouting program we will be pleased to offer everyone in your group $3 off the price of regular admission.

OVERNIGHTS FOR ALL LEVELS

Overnight program includes choice of guided night hike on nature center trails or through historic village, campfire, evening snacks and a continental breakfast. Minimum 10 scouts; maximum 25 scouts. One adult required for every five scouts.

Fee: $30/scout; $10/adult (minimum fee $350)

Other Scouting Opportunities: Volunteer Service Hours Eagle Projects

For more information, call (585) 538-6822.