Our programming covers Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. We offer:

• Pre-scheduled tours  The cost for general admission is $8 per scout. If a program/activity is scheduled, the cost is a minimum of $15 per scout depending on the program/activity.
• Troop meetings plus tour  Troop meetings can be held in our classroom, which holds approximately 32 people. Afterwards,  the scouts can tour the exhibits. Cost is $8 per person.
• Merit Badge Programs  A regular schedule of merit badge programs is held for Scouts. See below for upcoming programs.
• Special Events  We look for opportunities to hold special events for Boy Scouts and are open to suggestions from troop leaders or parents.
• Private Merit Badge Programs  Troops can schedule private merit badge programs with a minimum number of 8 scouts required to hold the program. We can accommodate  approximately 30 scouts at one time. Please contact us for pricing and scheduling. A physical badge is not included. Currently, we offer the following programs to choose from:  Emergency Preparedness, Weather, Oceanography, Astronomy, Environmental Science, and Electricity.

 Boy Scout Merit Badge Programs

Astronomy   
TBD
$20

9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Scouts can earn the Astronomy Merit Badge by attending this interactive program. Learning is through group presentation, technology and traditional book and paper. Prerequisites: Complete sections 4c and 6b of the Astronomy workbook. 

We must have 10 scouts signed up for the event to schedule. 

Cost is $20 and includes snack and free time on the exhibits.

Electricity  
TBD
$20

9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Scouts can earn the Electricity Merit Badge by attending this interactive program. Learning is through experiments, activities, technology and traditional book and paper. Prerequisites: Complete sections 2 & 8 of the Electricity workbook.  

We must have 10 scouts signed up to schedule this event. If you are interested in bringing your scout group for a merit badge program please contact Amanda at educator@weatherdiscovery.org 

Are you interested in hosting one of our interactive badge programs? We can work with your group to organize a fun filled day that includes snacks and free time on the exhibits. Schedule today by calling 814-938-1000 or e-mailing educator@weatherdiscovery.org.