Scout programs

The Pine River Nature Center provides fun and educational programs to help Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts fulfill badge requirements. 

Procedure for scheduling Scout groups 

We offer combined programs for several troops or dens.  Check below for available programs and dates.

Programs are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Call as soon as possible since programs fill very quickly.

Please call first for availability of program. Registration is secured when payment is received. Cost is $3 per scout paid in advance. One check for each group can be written to SCCRESA and mailed to PRNC, 2585 Castor Road, Goodells, MI 48027.

Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the program. If your cancellation is not received in the allotted time period and/or participant does not attend, the scout leader is responsible for the registration fee.

On school days, programs will begin at 4 or 4:30 p.m. There may also be day programs when school is not in session. It is highly recommended and appreciated if Scout groups arrive 10 minutes before the start time. This will ensure that all requirements for the badge are covered in a timely manner.  

A minimum of 12 Scouts and a maximum of 25 are required for all programs to run.

Badge programs are typically 1-1/2 to 2 hours long. They focus on outdoor activities, so be sure to dress for the weather when your troop or pack visits.

We do not provide badges/awards. Please contact your local Scout office to order them. In addition, we can't always meet every requirement, as some badges require service or long-term projects.

Current programs 

For all scout programs please contact Carrie Kloka at (810) 364-5477. All programs will include outdoor time unless noted otherwise.   

Girl Scouts

Brownies: Earth is Our Home Try It

Thursday, November 12, 2009

4–5:30 p.m.

Please join us in learning how to take care of the Earth. Did you know you can make your own natural cleaning products? Find out how with this badge. Other activities include recycling, tips for going green and being a caretaker for a tree.

Cost: $3/Scout. Registration required.

Juniors: Rocks Rock

Monday, January 7, 2010

4–6 p.m.

This indoor program features hands-on activities to learn about plate tectonics and how rocks are formed. ATTENTION: Peanut butter is used in this program and allergies should be discussed in detail with nature center staff.

Cost: $3/Scout. Registration required.

Boy Scouts

Webelos: Forester

Thursday, November 24, 2009

4–5:30 p.m.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN FILLED.   THERE IS NO WAIT LIST.

IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 10, OPENINGS MAY BE AVAILABLE.

OPENINGS WILL BE FILLED FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON NOVEMBER 11.

At that time, payment will be required SAME DAY.

Join us for a wonderful adventure through the forest. Learn about the wonders of wood and how to identify native tree species of Michigan. Dress for the weather.

Cost: $3/Scout. Registration required.

Webelos: TBD

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

10:30 a.m.–noon

Submit your requests to determine which programs will run on these dates.

Other available Scout programs

Your requests are helpful for us to determine which programs are in demand. 

Listed below are the badges for which the nature center can provide. Some badges are only offered seasonally. Check with your local council for occasional programs offered to several troops/packs at once.

Girl Scout programs

Brownie Try-Its

Junior Girl Scouts

Boy Scout programs

Cub Scout

Webelos

Boy Scout Merit Badge

This badge is offered as a 7-week program between March and May.

Check with the nature center in January for more detailed information.

Eagle Scout projects

Looking for a place to do your Eagle Scout service project?

Contact the nature center at (810) 364-5477 to discuss current opportunities.