Teen and Scout Programs
MAPLE SUGARING FOR SCOUTS (Save the Date)
Sunday, March 2 12:30 to 3:30 PM (staggered start times)
What a tasty way to spend a winter afternoon! Bring the whole family and enjoy a program about maple sugaring, the oldest continuous industry in North America. On this self-guided hike, you’ll follow a map and visit multiple interactive stations along the Rancocas trails. Learn about the Sugar Maple tree and the history of maple sugaring, observe a tapping demonstration, and enjoy a maple syrup tasting. To ward off the chills, we’ll have an old-fashioned campfire burning. Start times are staggered— Register online for your time slot at SCOUT MAPLE SUGARING Cost: $15/per scout/accompanying adult.
Scout Should also Register for credit thru BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
MAPLE SUGARING FOR SCOUTS (Save the Date)
Sunday, March 2 12:30 to 3:30 PM (staggered start times)
What a tasty way to spend a winter afternoon! Bring the whole family and enjoy a program about maple sugaring, the oldest continuous industry in North America. On this self-guided hike, you’ll follow a map and visit multiple interactive stations along the Rancocas trails. Learn about the Sugar Maple tree and the history of maple sugaring, observe a tapping demonstration, and enjoy a maple syrup tasting. To ward off the chills, we’ll have an old-fashioned campfire burning. Start times are staggered— Register online for your time slot at SCOUT MAPLE SUGARING Cost: $15/per scout/accompanying adult.
Scout Should also Register for credit thru BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
TEEN AND SCOUT CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER DAYS (ages 13 to 17)
Saturday, December 7 9 AM to 12 PM
Sunday, January 12 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Saturday, February 1 1:00 to 4:00 PM
The Rancocas Nature Center has monthly supervised stewardship conservation project volunteer opportunities. It’s a great way for scouts and other youth 13 to 17 years-old to get out into nature and accumulate service hours. Parental consent is required, and parents are welcome to help as well. Activities vary depending on the season, but often include removal of invasive species and mulching native plant enclosures and gardens. Volunteers should bring water, work gloves, and dress in work clothes, including appropriate footwear. Upon request, letters can be provided for youth needing proof of service for Scouts, 4-H, Honors Society, etc. TEEN and SCOUT CONSERVATION DAYS
Scout Should also Register for credit thru BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
Saturday, December 7 9 AM to 12 PM
Sunday, January 12 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Saturday, February 1 1:00 to 4:00 PM
The Rancocas Nature Center has monthly supervised stewardship conservation project volunteer opportunities. It’s a great way for scouts and other youth 13 to 17 years-old to get out into nature and accumulate service hours. Parental consent is required, and parents are welcome to help as well. Activities vary depending on the season, but often include removal of invasive species and mulching native plant enclosures and gardens. Volunteers should bring water, work gloves, and dress in work clothes, including appropriate footwear. Upon request, letters can be provided for youth needing proof of service for Scouts, 4-H, Honors Society, etc. TEEN and SCOUT CONSERVATION DAYS
Scout Should also Register for credit thru BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
SCOUTING AMERICA MERIT BADGE: TEXTILES (a One-Day Workshop)
Sunday, January 26 11 AM to 4 PM
Learn about the fine points of outdoor gear by taking the Textile Merit Badge with Rancocas accredited counselors. There is an old Scandinavian saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather-- only bad clothing choices.” When you learn about various fibers, fabrics and their properties, you’ll be able to make better choices about your outdoor clothing and gear. Additionally, a better understanding of weaving and other fiber crafts, increases your important survival skills. A certified Merit Badge counselor together with specialist colleagues will lead you through the requirements for this badge in a one-day outdoor workshop. Bring a bagged lunch. Cost: $40/per scout (includes materials for weaving). Register for Rancocas Nature Center Class HERE: SCOUT MERIT TEXTILES
Scout must also Register for Merit Badge itself thru this BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
Sunday, January 26 11 AM to 4 PM
Learn about the fine points of outdoor gear by taking the Textile Merit Badge with Rancocas accredited counselors. There is an old Scandinavian saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather-- only bad clothing choices.” When you learn about various fibers, fabrics and their properties, you’ll be able to make better choices about your outdoor clothing and gear. Additionally, a better understanding of weaving and other fiber crafts, increases your important survival skills. A certified Merit Badge counselor together with specialist colleagues will lead you through the requirements for this badge in a one-day outdoor workshop. Bring a bagged lunch. Cost: $40/per scout (includes materials for weaving). Register for Rancocas Nature Center Class HERE: SCOUT MERIT TEXTILES
Scout must also Register for Merit Badge itself thru this BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
SCOUTING AMERICA MERIT BADGE: CHEMISTRY (a Two-Day Workshop)
Saturday, February 1 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday, February 8 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Join Rancocas certified Merit Badge counselors for this revamped two-day workshop incorporating the updated Scouting BSA 2024 requirements. The chemistry badge explores how substances react with each other, how they change, how certain forces connect molecules, and how molecules are made. Scouts must be able to attend both sessions, will be expected to complete requirement 7B on their own, and participate fully in the workshop. Most appropriate for scouts ages 13 and above. Cost: $40/per scout.
Register MERIT-CHEMISTRY-2-DAYS
Scout must also Register for Merit Badge itself thru this BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
Saturday, February 1 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday, February 8 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Join Rancocas certified Merit Badge counselors for this revamped two-day workshop incorporating the updated Scouting BSA 2024 requirements. The chemistry badge explores how substances react with each other, how they change, how certain forces connect molecules, and how molecules are made. Scouts must be able to attend both sessions, will be expected to complete requirement 7B on their own, and participate fully in the workshop. Most appropriate for scouts ages 13 and above. Cost: $40/per scout.
Register MERIT-CHEMISTRY-2-DAYS
Scout must also Register for Merit Badge itself thru this BSA LINK
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org