Scouts

Scouting has been a tradition at Ijams since the 1930s, with dozens of boy and girl scout troops visiting every year. Incorporating the motto “be prepared,” Ijams offers diverse programming ranging in ability, age, and educational subject. Read below for pricing and registration information, as well as a list of all badge programs we currently offer at Ijams.

Pricing Information

Each Scout Badge Program is $8 – $12 per person, depending on badge material usage, or a weekday minimum of $75 or a Saturday/after hours minimum of $100.

Nature Walks are $5 per person with a weekday minimum of $50 and a Saturday/after hours minimum of $75.

It is an additional $45 to add an animal program onto a badge program or nature walk.

There is a maximum of 20 Scouts per badge program, and siblings are welcome to explore Ijams with an adult during the badge program.

Registration

To register for your scout program, please fill out the form below. This form includes information on all the badge programs currently offered at Ijams Nature Center. Scout Programs are only offered Tuesdays – Saturdays.

Once your form is received you will be sent a confirmation email containing an invoice for a $10 deposit. This deposit must be paid no later than one week before your program date to save your spot.

Scout registration form

    *These badges include one or two requirements which cannot be completed at Ijams. It will be up to the Scouts to finish these requirements outside of the Ijams program. **This program covers three of the badges requirements and prepares your scouts for the collection and identification of plants and animals.
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    There is a maximum of 20 Scouts per badge program, and siblings are welcome to explore Ijams separately with an adult during the badge program.
  • Animal Programs cost an additional $45 for a 25 minute program with one of Ijams live program animals.
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For more information about our badge workshops  contact Naturalist Jeremy Clothier, or call 865-577-4717 ext. 127.

Eagle Scouts – Looking for a place to complete your Eagle Scout project?  Fill out this form to submit a request.