Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology in Lord's Park

Scouting Programs


Elgin Public Museum offers scouting programs to help both Boy and Girl Scouts achieve their goals!

Fun, hands-on programs are available for Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos), Daisy Scouts, Brownie Scouts, and Junior Girl Scouts.


Programs Offered

Click here for Cub Scout (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, & Webelos) programs

Click here for Girl Scout (Daisy, Brownie, Junior Girl Scout) programs


About Scouting Programs

  • Programs are hands-on and actively involve both scouts and leaders.
  • Programs are geared to fulfill all the requirements for a badge, arrow, or petal.
  • Program Length:
    • Tiger & Daisy Programs are 45 minutes to 1 hour
    • Bear, Wolf, & Brownie Programs are 1 hour
    • Webelos & Junior Girl Scout Programs are 2 hours
  • A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for all Scout Programs
  • Reservations and advanced payment are required for all Scout Programs. Call 847-741-6655.
  • Ten children is an ideal group size. The maximum number of children per class is 20.

Just For Fun

The following programs are offered to all groups and are not based on badge requirements. However, your Scout Group may enjoy them:

Animal Adaptations
Incredible Insects
Native Americans: One with the Land
What's a Dinosaur?
Native American Games
Touching on Traditions (December only)

For more information about the above programs, look under the Group Programs section of this website.

 
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