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Cub Scout Programs

Briar Bush Nature Center offers opportunities for Cub Scouts to learn new skills and gain hands-on experiences in nature. Our 12.5 acres of forested trails offer an opportunity for Cub Scouts to explore, discover, and get dirty! Cub Scout Badge Programs are listed below. For cost and to schedule, please call us at (215) 887-6603.

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Lion Programs

Mountain Lion Adventure

1-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Note: BBNC will not provide gear for Scouts to carry while hiking.

Practice preparing for a hike by learning about necessary outdoor items and hiking safety. Then, explore the plants and animals on Briar Bush trails while learning how to respect nature. This adventure program includes hiking preparedness activities and a guided hike.

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Tiger Programs

My Tiger Jungle Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Whether you live in the city, a small town, or the country, there are many animals and bugs living right beside you. In this adventure, you will learn all about the creatures in your own backyard! This adventure program includes a guided hike, trail activities, bird feeder craft, and tree planting.

 

Tigers in the Wild Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Note: BBNC will not provide gear for Scouts to carry while hiking.

Learn how to prepare for a hike through the Six Essentials, Leave No Trace, and Outdoor Code. Explore the Briar Bush trails in search of plants and wild animals. Then, meet some of Briar Bush's resident animals! This adventure program includes gear essentials, Leave No Trace, and Outdoor Code activities as well as guided hike and Live Animal Encounter.

Sky is the Limit Adventure

1.5-Hour Program or Overnight Adventure Program

Up to 25 Individuals or Up to 20 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during nighttime hours.

This program can be scheduled as an Overnight Adventure Program.

The night sky holds many wonders. Use binoculars and telescopes to observe the night sky, learn more about constellations and create your own, and explore Briar Bush at night. This adventure program includes night sky activities.

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Wolf Programs

Call of the Wild Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Learn how to be prepared when venturing outdoors. Then, explore the Briar Bush trails on a guided hike! This adventure program includes hiking preparation activities and a guided hike.

Paws on the Path Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Note: BBNC will not provide gear for Scouts to carry while hiking.

Get ready to take a hike! Learn about outdoor ethics such as Leave No Trace, familiarize yourself with the Briar Bush Trail Map, and explore the creatures that inhabit the Briar Bush forest. This adventure program includes hiking preparation activities and a guided hike.

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Bear Programs

Critter Care Adventure

1.5-Hour Program or Overnight Badge Adventure

Up to 25 Individuals or Up to 20 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program can be scheduled during daylight or nighttime hours.

This program can be scheduled as an Overnight Adventure Program.

Briar Bush is known for its animal ambassadors! Join us to learn about the responsibilities of pet ownership and how to properly care for different types of pets. This adventure program includes pet care activities and a Live Animal Encounter.

Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available in All Seasons

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

In this adventure, you will explore the outdoor world of mammals, birds, plants, and more! This adventure program includes a guided hike and nature/wildlife exploration activities.

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Webelos Programs

Into the Wild Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available April-October

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Join us on the Briar Bush Trails to learn about our local ecosystems, understand more about the roles of the plants and animals that call this place their home, and find an appreciation for nature. This adventure program includes a guided hike, nature/wildlife exploration activities, and pond study.

Into the Woods Adventure

1.5-Hour Program

Up to 25 Individuals

Available April-October

This program must be scheduled during daylight hours.

Learn how wildlife and humans benefit from plants and trees. Understand the role that humans play in environmental stewardship and improve Briar Bush's forest by planting a tree. This adventure program includes a guided hike, tree activities, and tree planting.

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