Scouting Programs at the Acadian Cultural Center

Bring your scout group to the Acadian Cultural Center and have fun while learning about nature and the traditions of the area. Programs fulfill the requirements for Scout badges through a Leader Activity Guide, which contains activities to be completed before and after the program.

For more information, please contact a Ranger at [phone].

Girl Scout Programs:

Girl Scout	Synopsis	Badge
Daisy Scout	It's never too early to start . . . reducing / reusing / recycling! Help develop wise use of our natural resources through hands-on activities and discussions.	Use Resources Wisely Petal
Brownie Scout	Learn about the living and non-living things in the natural environment, the habitats of several plants and animals, and the food chain.	Eco-explorer Badge
Girl Scout	Participate in hands-on activities to learn about the Acadian culture including visiting with a person of Acadian descent, learning to identify Cajun musical instruments, learning a traditional Cajun dance and Cajun game, and more.	Acadian Heritage Badge
Junior Scout	Be an ecologist! Learn about the river ecosystem, and what problems are faced, and what solutions are being discussed.	Earth Connections Badge
Junior Scout	Take action for the environment and help people, animals, and plants stay healthy and the air, soil, and water stay clean. Form an eco-action team and discuss how to reduce pollution, create an eco-action pledge, plant a tree, and decide what you can do to make a difference in improving your community environment.	Eco-Action Badge

Boy Scout Programs:

Boy Scout	Synopsis	Badge/Award
Tiger Cub	Visit a museum and discover how family life was the same and how it was different many years ago. Enjoy a ranger-guided museum tour, document your finds, and participate in a discussion.	"Go See It" Requirement/Making My Family Special
Wolf Cub	Learn what natural resources are and why it's important to protect them. Make a food chain, learn about endangered species, and find out how animals use camouflage to protect themselves.	Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin
Webelo	Learn what types of forests grow in different places. Identify your local trees and find out how they're used, how old they are, and the good and bad points of wildfires. Hands-on activities and discussions a must!	Forester Activity Badge
Cub Scout	Through three summer workshops at the center, earn badges for Leave No Trace, Heritage, Wildlife Conservation, and Language and Culture.	Summertime Activity Award
Boy Scout	Explore the traditions of two or three groups of different racial, cultural, national, or ethnic backgrounds, one of which is yours! Learn about artistic, religious, and social traditions, look for connections, and figure out how interactions between groups changes them. Requires personal interaction, films, hands-on activities, and discussions.	Merit Badge