Programs for Scouts of all levels
Our scout programs offer unique, hands-on experiences for your troop. Whether your group wants to imagine life in the 19th century in our Historic Village or explore many discoveries on our wooded trails surrounding our Nature Center – GCV&M has much to offer! Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops of all ages are welcome.
Options are listed below. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost varies by program. To register or inquire about the programming, please contact scouts@gcv.org or call (585)-294-8262.
Architecture Merit Badge Class
Saturday, October 21 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for an exciting new scout offering at GCV&M – our Architecture Merit Badge Class!
What better way to complete your Architecture Merit Badge than by touring our Historic Village with Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Alissa DeWit-Paul! History meets the future during this two-and-a-half-hour program, where you will learn to identify different architecture styles, draft your own room plan, and learn about careers in architecture from RIT students. This program meets the requirements for the Architecture Merit Badge, however the physical badge is not provided. This program is for scouts ages 11-18.
Adult chaperones are not required, but troop leaders/guardians may purchase a ticket and join in on the fun if you wish!
Landscape Architecture Merit Badge Class
Saturday, October 21 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us for an exciting new scout offering at GCV&M – our Landscape Architecture Merit Badge Class!
Join RIT professor Alissa DeWit-Paul for a unique afternoon studying the architecture of our historic gardens and walkways. Discover what goes into designing a garden – from plant choices, to people flow, to drainage plans – as you work towards earning your Landscape Architecture Merit Badge. Please note that the physical badge is not provided. This program is open to scouts ages 11-18.
Adult Chaperones are not required, but troop leaders, parents, and guardians are welcome to purchase a ticket and join in on the fun!
Scouts BSA/Cub Scout Programs
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Girl Scout Programs
The Museum offers a unique setting for your next Girl Scout outing.
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Troop Group Rates
Visit the Genesee Country Village & Museum, and self-guide during our regular season (mid-May through mid-October) with your group of 20 or more Scouts (youth and adults) to receive a special group rate. A reservation must be made before the date of your visit with the Museum’s Program Registrar. Please call (585)-294-8218 for more information or to make a reservation. Fee: $8/scout, $12/adult (minimum of 20 participants). Available mid-May through mid-October.