Girl Scout Journey & Badge Workshops

Saturday Badge WorkshopsIndividual girls or troops may register. Space is limited, so register early.

The Tacoma Nature Center is the ideal place for enjoying and learning about nature and the environment.

Troop BadgesSchedule a visit to earn a badge while learning & having funFee: $12-$16 per girl Time: 2-1/2-3-1/2 hours

For Brownies: Senses • Hiker • Bugs • Letterboxer • WOW! Love Water Journey

For Juniors: Camper • Animal Habitats • Geocacher • Flowers • Get Moving! Journey

For Cadettes: LiA (Leader in Action) • Trees • Woodworker

Minimum troop badge payment for 10 girls required at reservation

Night Howl for ScoutsSaturday, October 26, 2019 • 6:00-9:00pmAges 11-14, $15 per scout, adults free, no TNC member discount

TacomaNatureCenter.org • (253) 404-3930 • 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma

Pier into Science for Junior Girl ScoutsSaturday, October 19, 2019 • 6:00-9:00pm • $16 per scout, $8 per adultGet a close-up view of life in the sound. While this is not a GS badge earning workshop, a commemorative patch is included.

January 11 or February 22Hiker Badge

9:00-11:30am • $12 per scout

January 25 or March 28WOW! Journey Love Award

1:00-3:30pm • $12 per scout

February 1 or April 25Brownies, Bugs & Honey Bees

9:00-11:30am • $12 per scout

May 9Daisy Day (for ages 5-6)

9:00-11:30am • $12 per scout

January 25 or March 28LiA (Leader in Action) Badge9:00am-12:00pm • $15 per scout

May 9Trees Badge

1:00-4:00pm • $15 per scout

January 11Camper Badge

1:00-3:30pm • $12 per scout

February 1Animal Habitats Badge1:00-3:30pm • $12 per scout

February 22 or April 25Flowers Badge

1:00-3:30pm • $15 per scout

Pre-registration required

For Brownies (ages 6-8) For Juniors (ages 8-11) For Cadettes (ages 11-14)

2019-2020

Coming in Spring of 2020! Nature Merit Badge & Climbing Merit BadgeCheck the website for details.

Special Program: Night Howl for ScoutsSaturday, October 26, 2019 • 6:00-9:00pm • Ages 11-14 $15 per scout, adults free, no TNC member discountCheck off some requirements for the Cadette Night Owl Badge and the Boy Scout Astronomy Merit Badge! Take a guided night hike, use your nocturnal senses, discover nighttime creatures, and get introduced to astronomy in this new nighttime program. Special Tacoma Nature Center patch included. Pre-registration is required. Boy Scout Pier PeerFriday, January 17, 2020 • 6:00-9:00pm • Ages 8-11$16 per scout, $8 per adultAn exciting evening of discovery about Puget Sound just for Boy Scouts. From the specialized creatures that live in the saltwater to the boats that travel across it, get a close-up view of life in the sound. While this is not a badge earning workshop, a commemorative patch is included. To register, call the Tacoma Nature Center at (253) 404-3930. Bear Rank: Fur, Feathers, and FernsHands-on activities and games teach about endangered animals of the Pacific Northwest, observing nature closely, and composting. Scouts take a guided hike to explore the wildlife of Snake Lake. Fee: $12 per Scout / Time: 2 hours

Webelos Rank: Into the WoodsGames and hands-on activities teach about the forest ecosystem and the life of trees. A guided hike of Snake Lake gives scouts the chance to observe wildlife and learn to identify common trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest. Fee: $12 per Scout / Time: 2 ½ hours

• Call the Nature Center at (253) 404-3930 to book a Cub Scout program.

• Dates fill quickly so book early. Have several date options available when you call.

• Two week minimum notice is needed to schedule programs.

• Programs are available Tuesday - Saturday during the day and after school, mid-September through May.

• We are unable to offer any scout programs mid-June through mid-September.

• Minimum payment is for 10 Scouts and must be made at time of booking.

• Maximum number of scouts is 15.• Adults are free and must provide

appropriate adult:child ratio.• The programs are designed for Cub

Scouts only. There is an outdoor play area, exhibit area, and hiking trails for other children with adult supervision.

Scout Nature WalksHour-long nature discovery walks are available at seven di�erent parks by reservation: Swan Creek Park - 2810 Pioneer Way E. Wapato Park - 6500 S. Sheridan Ave. Oak Tree Park - S. 74th St. & S. Cedar St. Tacoma Nature Center - 1919 S. Tyler Wapato Hills Park - 6231 S. Wapato St. Titlow Park - 8425 6th Ave. McKinley Park - 645 Upper Park St.

Contact Brianna to book your walk at briannac@tacomaparks.com or (253) 404-3930.

Although the walks have a nature focus, the content will not be thorough or deep enough to meet any complete set of badge requirements for any scouting organization. Indicate your area(s) of highest interest when booking a walk.

Night Howl for ScoutsSaturday, October 26, 2019 • 6:00-9:00pmAges 11-14, $15 per scout, adults free, no TNC member discount

Explore Tacoma’s Parks with a naturalist. Discover amazing plants and animals and how they adapt to the seasons.

• $50.00 per park per group of up to 15 scouts and their accompanying leaders

• Additional charge of $4.00 per scout above 15• Groups must follow scout safety protocols and provide the

proper number of chaperones/leaders• Program is only for scouts. Any siblings will be counted as a

scout and charged accordingly.

Cub Scout Programs

Questions? Contact Lauren at laurenb@tacomaparks.com or (253) 404-3930.