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 | Outdoor Art Maker

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Daisy | Shapes in Nature

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Daisy | Numbers in Nature

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Brownie | Bugs

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Explore the amazing world of insects and bugs at the Garden while learning about bug types, behaviors, and life cycles! Go on a scavenger hunt to observe bugs in action and check them off the Bug Checklist. Search through resting compost for critters and discuss how decomposers help recycle nutrients in our ecosystem. Choose a favorite bug and create a poster to share your knowledge with friends!

Brownie | Outdoor Art Creator

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Junior | Flowers

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Cadette | Outdoor Art Apprentice

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Cub Scout Programs

Lion | Ready, Set, Grow!

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Tiger, Wolf, Bear | Champions of Nature

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While on a nature walk, discuss and identify examples of renewable and non-renewable resources. Learn more about what happens to pollutants in our communities while enacting a watershed story – each scout will have a role to play! Complete your adventure by getting a little dirty exploring our compost and planting in our Farm Garden.

*Champions of Nature can be adapted to fit Tiger, Wolf, and Bear levels. This program can also be adapted for multi-level packs.*

Looking to Schedule a Program?

Please contact Anna Gale, Out of School Learning Manager, at [email protected] or 804.262.9887 extension 239 to inquire about programs. Scout Program slots are available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, Mid-April through October. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

If you need an alternate day of the week, please let us know! We will try to work with you.

Please Include the Following:

Name:
Troop Number:
Street Address:
Phone Number:
Preferred Date of Program:
Preferred Time of Program (10 – 11:30am OR 2:00 – 3:30pm):
Estimated Number of Scouts:
Level of Scouts:
Preferred Program (if known):

Fees and Payment

$16 per scout
The minimum group fee is $160.
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 receive a discounted admission if reserved in advance, otherwise they will be charged regular adult admission.
Siblings may attend as participants (not recommended for ages under 5 years).
Final attendance numbers and payment due seven business days prior to the program.

Program Policies

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

Rescheduling and Cancellations

• All programs are held rain or shine. Our no-show fee is $160.
• Rescheduling due to inclement weather is not guaranteed.
• For scheduling changes, please contact the Out of School Learning Manager at 804 262 9887 extension 239.

Group Visit Policies

Leaders and Chaperones
• Leaders and chaperones are responsible for assisting the 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 time to gather your group.
• 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 email [email protected] or call 804 262 9887 ext 239.

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.

Interested in Volunteering with your Scout Group?

To explore volunteer opportunities with your Scouts, please reach out to: Cheyenne Palmo, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, by email at [email protected]