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    Jefferson

    National Expansion Memorial Missouri

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Scout Programs

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Scout Programs
We've created a wide variety of FREE programs for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Programs are offered at the Museum of Westward Expansion and the Old Courthouse and are facilitated by national park service rangers. In addition, you'll receive a user-friendly Leader Activity Guide to help you prepare your scouts for their visit, provide information on meeting badge requirements, and suggested pre- and post-visit activities. Reservations for scout programs must be made at least a month in advance. 1-877-982-1410 or 314-982-1410

Click on the links below for our brochures with detailed information on all our programs.

2012-2013 Boy Scout Brochure
2012-2013 Girl Scout Brochure

Girl Scout Programs (offered year-round)
Daisy Scouts--Fun and Games  and Cooperation on the Trail
Brownies--Celebrating Community  (Old Courthouse) and My Family Story  (Arch)
Juniors--Inside Government  (Old Courthouse) and Playing the Past  (Arch)

Girl Scout Cadettes/Senior Interest Project Workshops
(space is limited; reservations required*)
Friday, December 28, 2012--Common Ground
Tuesday, June 4, 2013--Common Ground
Wednesday, June 5, 2013--Public Speaking
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 --Public Speaking

Boy Scout Programs (offered year-round)
Tiger Cubs -- Fun & Games and Cooperation on the Trail
Wolf Cubs -- Native American Lore
Bear Cubs- The Past is Exciting and Important
Wolf/Bear Cubs - Native American Life
Webelos -- Scholars

Boy Scouts Merit Badge Workshops
(space is limited; reservations required*)
Thursday, December 27, 2012--Law
Thursday, June 6, 2013 --Railroading
Tuesday, June 11, 2013--American Heritage
Thursday, June 13, 2013--Railroading
Thursday, August 1, 2013-- Law
Wednesday, August 7, 2013--Indian Lore
Thursday, August 8, 2013--Indian Lore

Call-in for reservations for winter 2012 workshops begins October 1, 2012.  Call-in for spring and summer workshops begins January 2, 2013.

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Did You Know?

Cast iron fence outside the Old Courthouse, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

During the 19th Century St. Louis was the premier ironwork city. After the great fire, many of its buildings were made using iron framework topped off by beautiful iron ornamentation. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial showcases St. Louis architecture in the Old Courthouse. More...