Scouting Programs

ABNC offers workshops for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts to earn a variety of badges. Girl Scouts register for classes through the SJGSC. Cub Scouts, please call 281-474-2551 ext 13 to register.

Girl Scout Classes

Brownie Try-Its-
Length: 1 1/2 - hours
Cost: $15per scout
Animals
Eco-Explorer
Ready, Set, Go Camping
Earth and Sky
Water Everywhere
Girls Scout Badges-
Length:
3 - hours without lunch break.
4 hours with lunch break.
Cost: $20 per scout
Note: Lunch is not provided.
Wildlife
Earth Connections
Water Wonders

Girl Scout Schedule for Fall 2009/Spring 2010

Brownie Girl Scouts

Animals September 19, 2009 2:00pm-3:30pm
Water Everywhere October 3, 2009 9:00am-10:30am
Water Everywhere October 17, 2009 2:00pm-3:30pm
Earth & Sky November 14, 2009 9:00am - 10:30am
Earth & Sky December 5, 2009 2:00pm-3:30pm
Ready Set Go Camping January 23, 2010 9:00am - 10:30am
Ready Set Go Camping February 6, 2010 2:00pm-3:30pm
Eco-Explorer February 20, 2010 9:00am - 10:30am
Eco-Explorer March 6, 2010 2:00pm-3:30pm
Animals March 27, 2010 9:00am - 10:30am
Water Everywhere April 10, 2010 2:00pm-3:30pm
Water Everywhere April 24, 2010 9:00am - 10:30am

Cost:  $10.00 per Brownie

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS

Wildlife September 19, 2009 9:00am - 1:00pm
Water Wonders October 3, 2009 11:30pm - 3:30pm
Water Wonders October 17, 2009 9:00am - 1:00pm
Earth Connections November 14, 2009 11:30pm - 3:30pm
Earth Connections December 5, 2009 9:00am - 1:00pm
Wildlife January 23, 2010 11:30am- 3:30pm
Earth Connections February 6, 2010 9:00am - 1:00pm
Earth Connections February 20, 2010 11:30 -3:30pm
Wildlife March 6, 2010 9:00am -1:00pm
Wildlife March 27, 2010 11:30am- 3:30pm
Water Wonders April 10, 2010 9:00am - 1:00pm
Water Wonders April 24, 2010 11:30pm - 3:30pm

COST: $15.00 per scout


Leader and co-leader are no charge; all others are $3.00 payable at the Admissions office.

NOTE:  Badges are not included with the workshop fee.  They can be purchased at any Girl Scout shop.  All work involves indoor and outdoor activities.  Work shops are rain or shine.  Girls must wear closed toed shoes, NO Sandals or Flip-Flops.


Cub Scout Classes

Tiger Workshop
Let's Go Outdoors
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $10 per scout
Bear Workshop
Sharing the World with Wildlife
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $15 per scout
Webelos Workshops
Naturalist and Forester
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $15 per scout

Boy Scout Schedule for Fall 2009/Spring 2010

September 20, 2009 Bear: Sharing your World w/ Wildlife 1:00pm - 4:00pm
October 4, 2009 Tiger: Let's go outdoors 1:00pm- 3:00pm
October 18, 2009 Webelos: Naturalist 1:00pm-4:00pm
November 15, 2009 Webelos: Forester 1:00pm-4:00pm
December 6, 2009 Bear: Sharing Your World w/Wildlife 1:00pm - 4:00pm
January 24, 2010 Tiger: Let's go outdoors 1:00pm- 3:00pm
February 7, 2010 Webelos: Naturalist 1:00pm-4:00pm
February 21, 2010 Webelos: Forester 1:00pm-4:00pm
March 7, 2010 Bear: Sharing Your World w/Wildlife 1:00pm - 4:00pm
March 28, 2010 Webelos: Naturalist 1:00pm-4:00pm
April 11, 2010 Webelos: Forester 1:00pm-4:00pm
April 25, 2010 Bear: Sharing Your World w/Wildlife 1:00pm - 4:00pm

All workshops at Armand Bayou Nature Center have a minimum number of 10 scouts and a maximum number of 25 scouts. All classes are taught by CPR certified instructors and all materials are included in the price.

Overnight Camping-Nature Adventures

Note: The overnight camping program is currently being restructured and unavailable at this time. Please check back soon for more information.

Heighten your senses as you explore the three-eco-systems of Armand Bayou Nature Center: Bayou, Forest, and Prairie. Travel the trails of our native ancestors. Listen for owls and frog calls, while looking for signs of deer, armadillos and raccoons. Observe the artistry of nature in patterns, webs and grasses.

Two 45-minute activities are included with your reservation. You can choose from the following:

Guided night hike, Recycled craft activity, Star gazing and/or a Reptile Demonstration

*Additional activities such as hayrides, catch-and-release fishing, and canoeing are available by reservation and extra fees will apply.

We will provide:
You will need:

All overnights at Armand Bayou Nature Center have a minimum number of 10 scouts and a maximum number of 125 scouts. Please call for pricing and availability.

To schedule a workshop overnight or get more information about a scout program please Call 281-474-2551 ext 13.