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

• Pre-scheduled tours. The cost for general admission is $7 per scout. If a program/activity is scheduled, the cost is a minimum of $8 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 $7 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.

Boy Scout Merit Badge Programs

Boy Scout Weather Merit Badge
Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. – noon
Cost is $10 per Scout

Scouts can earn their Weather Merit Badge by attending this fun and informative program. Through interactive and traditional learning and activities, they’ll complete the needed badge requirements. Program also includes free time on the exhibits and a snack. There are no prerequisites. Please pre-register no later than September 9 to info@weatherdiscovery.org or 814-938-1000.

Boy Scout Environmental Science
Merit Badge
Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 per Scout
Limit 15 Scouts for this program.

Scouts can earn their badge for Environmental Science by attending this fun and educational program. Prerequisites include completing parts 1, 2 and 4A on the Environmental Science Workbook. Scouts should bring the workbook with them to the program. Program includes a snack and free time on the exhibits. Pre-register no later than Monday, Oct. 7 to 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org.

Boy Scout Plant Science Merit Badge
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost is $15 per Scout

Earn your Plant Science Badge by attending this program. There are no pre-requisities, but post-requisites will be given during the program. Please review the Plant Science Workbook and bring it with you to the program. A snack and free time on the exhibits are included. Pre-register no later than Monday, Oct. 21 to 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org.

Boy Scout Electricity Merit Badge
Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – Noon
$10 per Scout

By taking this fun and educational program, earn your Electricity Merit Badge! Pre-requisites include completing numbers 2 and 8 in the Electricity Workbook.  Bring the workbook with you. A snack and free time on the exhibits are included. Pre-register no later than Monday, Nov. 4 to 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org.

Boy Scout Astronomy Merit Badge
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – Noon
$15 per Scout

Earn your Astronomy Badge by taking this informative and fun program! Pre-requisites include completing part 4 c. and part 6 b. of the Astronomy Workbook. Post requisites will be given during the program. A snack and free time on the exhibits are included. Pre-register no later than Monday, Dec. 2 to 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org.