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Scouting Programs at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

While visiting the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice, scout groups can fulfil the requirements for earning badges by participating in hands-on activities and interpretive programs.

  • Daisies - Respect Authority Petal - Learn how various workers contribute to your life and the prairie Acadian community through hands-on activities and interaction with guest speakers.
  • Brownies - Acadian Culture Try-it Badge - Gain insight into the multitude of traditions of Louisiana's Acadian people through interpretive programs and hands-on activities.
  • Girl Scouts - Acadian Heritage Badge - Have fun learning about Acadian folklife via hands-on participation in different facets of Acadian culture.

For more information, call the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 337-457-8499, 250 West Park Avenue, Eunice.

 

 

 

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Last Updated: August 07, 2009 at 11:49 EST