Scout Programs

Looking for a fun, interactive trip for your scout troop?

Enjoy a 90-minute outdoor experience that will fulfill garden-related Girl Scout badges or Cub Scout adventure requirements and have your scouts engaged and inspired.

Girl Scout Programs

Daisy | Blue Bucket

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Brownie | Bugs

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Junior | Flowers

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Junior | Gardener

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Cadette | Trees

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Cub Scout Programs

Webelos | Into the Woods

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Bear | Fur, Feathers, and Ferns

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Wolf | Grow Something

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Tiger | Backyard Jungle

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Dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates can be held up to 48 hours.

Our Group Information Guide for Scouts is required reading for any group booking a trip to the Garden. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the entire document before booking your program.

Group Information Guide for Scouts Document

Registration Procedures

• Select your desired program and time.
• Determine the approximate number of scouts and adults.
• Call the Children’s Educator at 804-262-9887 ext. 322 to check program availability.
• Final attendance numbers for Scouts and chaperones will be collected 2 days prior to the program.

Rescheduling and Cancellations

• All programs are held rain or shine. Our no-show fee is $140.
• Rescheduling due to inclement weather is not guaranteed.
• For scheduling changes, call the Children’s Educator at 804-262-9887 ext. 322.

Group Visit Policies

Leaders and Chaperones
• Leaders and chaperones are responsible for assisting the Children’s Garden educator during your scheduled program time.
• All attending adults are responsible for maintaining an educational environment during their groups’ visit by being respectful of programs in session as well as other garden visitors.
• Review Group Visit Policies with scouts and chaperones before your visit.
• During program time, limit cell phone use to emergencies ONLY.

Leaders, Chaperones and Scouts
• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an outside, living museum. The Garden is for walking tours and explorations only. There are no playground areas available for active sports or running.
• Walking feet and speaking voices are expected in all areas of the Garden.
• Respect the plants and animals by staying on the pathways.
• Leave all plants and animals where you find them.

On the Day of Your Visit

Arrival
• Please arrive ten minutes before your scheduled program time to allow for walking time to the Children’s Garden.
• As our daily schedule is usually filled, late arrivals will result in a shortened program or possible cancellation.
• If you are running late on the day of your program or are unable to attend your scheduled program, please call the Children’s Garden Educators and leave a message at 804-262-9887 x239.

Parking
• All personal vehicles bringing scouts must drop-off students at the Robins Visitor Center and park in the Visitor Parking lots A, B, or C.

Accessibility
• The Children’s Garden is universally accessible.
• Please let us know in advance if you have scouts with special needs.

Dress
• Classes are held outside, regardless of the weather conditions.
• Leaders, scouts, and chaperones should dress for an active, outside walk.

Fees and Payment

$14 per scout
The minimum group fee is $140.
Group size is limited to 15 scouts.
1 Garden admission per 5 scouts will be provided free of charge for adult chaperones.
Additional adults will be charged regular Garden admission.
Siblings may attend as participants (not recommended for ages under 5 years).
Minimum payment due seven business days prior to the program and final confirmation numbers with additional fees due two business days before the program.
Badge not included with program fee.

More Details

We are working to update our scout programming. Please contact Anna Gale, Out of School Learning Coordinator, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (804) 262-9887 x239 to inquire about available dates and programs. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.