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Scout Programs
Badge work, overnights and adventure experiences lead scouts
to a deeper appreciation of the outdoor world.
Cub Scout
Achievement/Elective Programs
Boy Scout Badge
Programs
Girl Scout
Badge Programs
Prescheduled
Girl Scout Programs
Fee Information
Community
Service
Trailside
Backpack Program
Special Scout
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
We are looking for scouts interested in trail blazing! If
your troop would like to assist the Nature Center in cutting new
trails or working on the land, please call 221-0495.
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Cub Scout Achievement/Elective Programs
On-line Registration
Or call (608) 221-4038
Fee: $35 per 12 scouts for 1.5 hour program
TIGER CUBS (1st grade or 7 years)
1.5 hour program for Achievement + Electives
Achievement:
Let's Go Outdoors
Electives:
Let's Go Outdoors
Learn About Animals
Feed the Birds
Cleanup Treasure Hunt
Conservation
Fun Outdoors
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
WOLF CUBS (2nd grade or 8 years)
1.5 hour program for Achievement
1.5 hour program for 2 electives
Achievement and all Electives met during Let's Go Camping!
overnight
Achievement:
Your Living World
Electives:
Birds
Outdoor Adventure
Let's Go Camping! BEAR CUBS (3rd grade
or 9 years)
1.5 hour program for each Achievement or Elective
Complete all Achievements during a Family Outdoor Adventures
overnight
Include all electives during a Let's Go Camping! weekend
overnight at Black Earth (2 nights)
Achievement:
Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Take Care of Your Planet
Let's Go Camping
Activities toward these Electives:
Space
Weather
Nature Crafts
Water and Soil Conservation
American Indian Life
Let's Go Camping!
WEBELOS (4th and 5th grades or 10-11 years)
$45 per 12 scouts for 2 hour program
2 hour program for each Activity Badge
Overnight program for Outdoorsman
Complete all four badges during a weekend overnight at Black
Earth (2 nights)
Activity Badges:
Geologist
Naturalist
Forester
Outdoorsman
Boy Scout Badge Programs
On-line Registration
Or call (608) 221-4038
BOY SCOUTS (6th grade through age 18)
Fee: $45 per 12 scouts for 2 hour program
Activities toward these Merit Badges:
Astronomy
Bird Study
Environmental Science
Forestry
Geology-Mineral Resources or Earth History Option
Indian Lore
Insect Study
Mammal Study
Nature
Orienteering
Reptile and Amphibian Study
Soil and Water Conservation
Weather
Wilderness Survival
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Girl Scout Badge Work
Troop programs are held rain or shine and are generally
1.5 hours in length. Longer programs may be arranged
with price adjustment
On-line Registration
Or call (608) 221-4038
Any changes to your program
require at least 2 weeks notice, or the full fee will be
charged. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to
accommodate any program changes after we have confirmed your
initial registration.
Brownie Girl Scout Try-It Badges (Ages 6-8)
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Animals
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Earth and Sky
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Earth is Our Home
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Outdoor Adventurer
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Outdoor Fun
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Plants
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Senses
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Space Explorer
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Water Everywhere
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Watching Wildlife
Junior Girl Scouts Badges (Ages 8-11)
Cadette and Senior Interest Projects (Ages
11-17)
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All About Birds
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Digging Through the Past
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Eco-Action
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From Shore to Sea
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Planet Power (Includes a tour of our environmentally-friendly
building with renewable energy features.)
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Plant Life
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Space Exploration (Recommended as part of an overnight
program.)
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Wildlife
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Emergency Preparedness - Outdoor Survival
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Orienteering
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Overnights
Overnights can be held at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center at
either the Monona or Black Earth campuses. Three overnight
options exist (see below for descriptions). Activities include a
badge work, night hike, nighttime snack around the campfire, and light
breakfast. For more information, to view a sample schedule, or set
up your overnight program, call (608) 221-4038.
Overnight Program Options:
Cub Camping (Single night overnight-7pm-11:00am): $250
minimum ($25/scout); 2 troop leaders free, each additional adult
$10/each; 24 scouts max
Scout Slumber (All day/overnight-9am-11am): $400 minimum
($40/scout); 2 troop leaders free, each additional adult
$10/each; 24 scouts max
Overnight Adventure(Weekend/Two-night overnight-7pm-9am):
$500 minimum;
($50/scout); 2 troop leaders free, each additional adult
$10/each; 24 scouts max
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Prescheduled Girl Scout Programs
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To register your scouts for any of the
scouts programs below, call (608) 221-4038
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Unless otherwise noted, all
programs meet at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center at 300 Femrite
Drive, Monona.
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Full payment is required upon registration
to reserve your spot(s) for these programs Any changes
to the number attending need to be made by the registration
deadline for that specific program or the full amount will
be charged
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Although badge requirements will be met for
most programs, the prices listed below DO NOT include the
badges. Badges may be purchased through your Council
Office
On-line Registration
Or call (608) 221-4038
Up Coming Girl
Scout Programs
Unless otherwise noted all programs meet at
the Aldo Leopold Nature Center at 300 Femrite Drive, Monona
(find directions at
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/direct.html)
REGISTRATION: Click here for Scout Program Registration
For questions or to register by phone, please call: 608-221-4038
Unless otherwise indicated: Minimum: 6 Maximum: 80
CANCELLATION: If the minimum number of scouts is not
received by the deadline, the program will be cancelled and
all scouts registered will be notified by phone.
Try-its, Badges and Patches are to be purchased through your
Council Office - they are not included in the fees listed
below.
CANCELLATION: If the minimum number of scouts is not
received by the deadline, the program will be cancelled and
all scouts registered will be notified by phone.
Try-its, Badges and Patches are to be purchased through your
Council Office – they are not included in the fees listed
below.
Animals/Watching Wildlife DUAL Try-It
Badge (Brownie Girl Scouts)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: Session 1: 9:00am-12:00
pm, Session 2: 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $10.50 per scout
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2009
Explore the prairie, wetlands, and forest for evidence of
animal tracks, trails, homes, and hangouts in this dual
Try-It badge opportunity! Meet some real animals up close to
learn how they move, communicate, and where they live.
Investigate different types of animal shelters, food
sources, adaptations and behaviors of birds, mammals,
reptiles, amphibians, insects and more!
Scout Program Registration
Plants and Animals Badge Workshop
(Junior Girl Scouts)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Times: Session 1: 9:00-11:00
am, Session 2: 12:00-2:00 pm
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Junior Girl Scouts explore the parts of our lives made
possible by plants and animals. The connections that link
plants and animals are stronger than you can imagine. Did
you know that squirrels are as important to oak trees as the
trees are to the squirrels? Some birds’ beaks are strong
enough to crack open a nut while other birds’ beaks would
break trying! Learn why some plants cause problems while
others are helpful.
Scout Program Registration
Daisy Flower Garden Journey (Daisy
Girl Scouts)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Plant a seed in your Daisy Flower Garden at ALNC! We’ll dig
in the ground to see what’s crawling around, then meet some
worms and learn about composting! Learn about seeds,
germination and flower parts and take home a bulb to plant!
Scout Program Registration
Winter Wonderland (Daisy Girl Scouts)
Monday, December 28, 2009
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Bundle up for a day of exploration and fun outside! Winter
is a wondrous and magical time to look for tracks and animal
homes, investigate snowflakes, and learn about animal
adaptations for winter including hibernation, migration,
food storage and more!
Scout Program Registration
Outdoor Creativity (Junior Girl
Scouts)
Monday, December 28, 2009
Time: 9:00-11:00 am (Bring your lunch and stay for your
Environmental Heath badge!)
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Aldo Leopold was inspired by nature to write, draw, journal,
and share with others his respect and admiration for the
natural world. Join us to make a nature journal, draw
natural objects, and capture a piece of nature. We’ll learn
songs, weave poetry, and share our creations in a special
ceremony in the Shack. We’ll also help the habitats of ALNC
by conducting a small service project.
Scout Program Registration
Environmental Health (Junior Girl
Scouts)
Monday, December 28, 2009
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm (Come in the morning to earn your
Outdoor Creativity badge!)
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Chase away the winter blues and let your inner diva “shine”
with a “sun-sational” fashion show to music! We’ll explore
personal and environmental health as we learn about the
indoor and outdoor pollution that leads to asthma attacks
and learn about serious environmental hazards, like lead
poisoning. We’ll burn some energy by playing the “Block the
Spread of Lead” Relay, then refuel by snacking on those
delicious lead blockers! Finally, we’ll use an ice auger to
explore the frozen pond, collect water samples and discuss
options for keeping our lakes and rivers clean and pure.
Scout Program Registration
Clues on Snowshoes (Daisy Girl
Scouts)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Times: Session 1: 9:00-11:00
am, Session 2: 12:00-2:00 pm
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Limit: 16
participants/session
Walk like a lynx on snowshoes to track rabbits and other
prey! We’ll learn how Wisconsin’s mammals adapt to the harsh
winter environment. Daisies will meet true hibernators like
the groundhog, deep sleepers such as the chipmunk and those
active all winter long, like the fox! Then we’ll strap on
snowshoes to search the trails for signs of wildlife
wintering in the woods. If no snow is present, we will hike
to observe animal signs on foot. (Snowshoes provided by REI;
you must specify scout’s WEIGHT when registering).
Scout Program Registration
Frosty Fun (Junior Girl Scouts)
AT the Black Earth Campus,
10648 Sutcliffe Road, Black Earth, WI 53515
Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 2:30-4:30 pm (Stay for pudgy pies and earn your Sky
Search badge!)
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Winter fun is all around, but being smart and prepared is
essential to the enjoyment of any winter activity. Scouts
will learn how to stay safe outdoors in Wisconsin’s winters
and find out how our animal neighbors survive. Become a
nature detective as you hike to look for animal tracks and
signs!
Scout Program Registration
Sky Search (Junior Girl Scouts)
AT the Black Earth Campus, 10648 Sutcliffe Road, Black
Earth, WI 53515
Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm (Come in the afternoon to earn your
Frosty Fun badge!)
Fee: $10.50 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Start your evening off right with a delicious snack of
made-to-order pudgy pies around the campfire! After sunset,
we’ll use star maps to identify constellations and learn how
explorers used the stars and the moon for finding their way.
Listen to the legends of ancient cultures about the sky and
participate in many more exciting nighttime activities that
will help you earn your Sky Search Badge.
Scout Program Registration
Space Explorer (Brownie Girl Scouts)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Using star maps, scouts will identify constellations and
make their very own special constellation to share! On a
clear night we will view the stars and moon through a
telescope. Learn about moon phases and what equipment is
needed to travel through space!
Scout Program Registration
Prairie Magic (Brownie Girl Scouts)
Monday, March 29, 2010
Times: Session 1: 9:00-11:00
am, Session 2: 12:00-2:00 pm
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Brownies earn their Prairie Magic Try-It Badge by exploring
ALNC’s prairie! Learn the special adaptations of prairie
plants, identify the plants and animals that live in the
prairie, and create a “Prairie Restaurant” food chain! In
keeping with the “It’s Your Earth – Love It!” Girl Scout
theme, Brownies will participate in a service project to
help remove invasive plants from the prairie or to help
prepare our bird boxes for returning migrators!
Scout Program Registration
Exploring Prairies (Junior Girl
Scouts)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Times: Session 1: 9:00-11:00
am, Session 2: 12:00-2:00 pm
Fee: $7 per scout
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
Learn the special fire adaptations to Midwestern prairies!
Without fire, prairies quickly transform into savannas and
finally into woodlands. We’ll explore the prairie-fire
connection while searching for signs of the coming spring.
In keeping with the “It’s Your Earth – Love It!” Girl Scout
theme, we’ll participate in a service project to remove
invasive plants or help prepare our bird boxes for returning
migrators!
Scout Program Registration
Eco-Action & Planet Power – Dual
Interest Patch (Senior/Cadette Girl Scouts)
Friday, April 2, 2010
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm (bring your lunch)
Fee: $21 per scout
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Become part of the solution while earning your Eco-Action
and Planet Power Interest Patches! We’ll begin by conducting
an “energy audit” of the Nature Center building (including
alternative energy systems), then explore ways to conserve
energy and reduce waste. Give scrap paper a whole new life
by making recycled paper to take home! We’ll discover how
energy moves through nature from producers to consumers to
decomposers, then simulate the process by adding food waste
to a built compost bin! We’ll role play what environmental
scientists, educators and chemists do as we investigate the
water quality of our pond by conducting a “Biotic Index” and
performing chemical tests. Finally we’ll put our knowledge
and skills to good use by conducting a service project to
improve the wildlife habitat at ALNC.
Scout Program Registration
Space Exploration/Digging Through the
Past – Dual Badge (Senior/Cadette Girl Scouts)
OVERNIGHT AT the Black Earth Campus,
10648 Sutcliffe Road, Black Earth, WI 53515
Friday, April 2 – Saturday, April 3, 2010
7:00 pm-10:00 am
Fee: $30 per scout/$10 per adult (Adult supervision not
necessary)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Limit: 24
scouts
This overnight experience will allow scouts to earn 2 badges
under the stars on trails that lead to rock outcroppings
missed by the glaciers! We’ll learn about astronomical
phenomena, the sun and moon’s relationship to the earth,
design flying objects and make maps of the constellations!
After breakfast in the Lodge, we’ll hike to explore unique
geologic formations and archaeological artifacts. From the
importance of good tools and safety to the proper techniques
for “reading” an artifact, scouts will learn the secrets of
an archaeologist and use them on a simulated “dig.”
Experiments will demonstrate the effects of weathering on
rocks and soils through friction, heat, cold, wind, plants,
acid rain and other processes. (Friday campfire snack
included).
Scout Program Registration
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Scout Program Registration
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Fee Information
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Individual Troop Programs
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1.5 hour badge program
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$35 per 12 scouts
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2 hour badge program |
$45 per 12 scouts |
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Individual Troop Overnight
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7:00 pm to 8:00 am
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$20 per scout (min. $200 charge total)
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(20 scouts maximum)
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2 adults free; $10 per additional adult
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$100 nonrefundable deposit required
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Individual Troop Weekend Overnight |
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7:00 pm Friday to 8:00am Sunday |
$40 per scout (min. $400 charge total) |
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(20 scouts maximum) |
2 adults free; $10 per additional adult |
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$100 non-refundable deposit required |
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Payment is required to complete your registration.
Fees are nonrefundable unless program is cancelled
by ALNC.
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Changes to attendance numbers
require two weeks notice.
Changes after this will result in full charge.
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Pre-Scheduled Girl Scout Programs
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2 hour program
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$7 per scout
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2.5 hour program
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$9 per scout
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All day program
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$21 per scout
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Overnight program
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$30 per scout; $10 per adult
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Payment is required to complete your registration.
Fees are nonrefundable unless program is cancelled
by ALNC.
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Trailside
Backpack Program
Enhance your troop's exploration of nature with
our Trailside Backpack Program! ALNC offers three seasonally
themed backpacks containing easy-to-understand Exploration
Guides and a host of tools to help your troop investigate and
discover. Backpack activities may be used with scouts of all
ages. Our seasonal themes are Spring is
in the Air
(spring), Crawling Critters
(summer) and Snug in the Snow
(winter). We also have a Fabulous Forests backpack perfect for
your troop's autumn adventure! The Fabulous Forests backpack was
produced under a 2003-03 grant from the Wisconsin Environmental
Education Board. Backpacks were generously donated by REI.
$10 for
Scout Programs
Drop-in hours are year-round Monday through
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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