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Scouting America Programs

Book your Pack or Den to visit to Norfolk Botanical Garden! Complete the requirements of a loop or pin of your choosing, then spend the rest of your time in the Garden exploring our 175-acre campus.

To book a Scouting America program or for more information on our Scouting America program options, call (757) 441-5830 ext.463 or email youthed@nbgs.org.

Program Pricing

Guided Program Pricing:

$22/Scout. Guided programs include program materials, the program loop or pin, and Garden admission.
$20/Pack Leaders and Adult Chaperones. NBG Members are able to use their Memberships to cover Pack Leader and Adult Chaperone fees.
Sibling tag-alongs will be charged as Scouts if attending a guided program.

Self-Guided Program Pricing:

Only select elective programs are offered as a self-guided program.
$17/Scout. Guided programs include program materials, the program loop/pin, and Garden admission.
$20/Pack Leaders and Adult Chaperones. NBG Members are able to use their Memberships to cover Pack Leader and Adult Chaperone fees.
Sibling tag-alongs will be charged as Scouts if attending a self-guided program.

Cub Scout Adventures

Elective Cub Scout Adventures:

Lion “Ready, Set, Grow” Loop
Lion “Champions for Nature” Loop
Tiger “Champions for Nature” Loop
Wolf “Champions for Nature” Loop
Bear “Champions for Nature” Loop
Webelos “Champions for Nature” Pin
Arrow of Light “Into the Woods” Pin
Arrow of Light “Into the Wild” Pin
Arrow of Light “Champions for Nature” Pin

Required Cub Scout Outdoor Adventures:

Lion “Mountain Lion” Loop
Tiger “Tigers in the Wild” Loop
Wolf “Paws on the Path” Loop
Bear “Habitat” Loop
Webelos “Webelos Walkabout” Pin

Additional Information:

All Scout programs require a $50 deposit at the time of booking.
All Scout programs incur a 3% surcharge for credit card transactions.
Program times are available at any point during the week.
Self-guided visits must be booked at least a week in advance, with guided visits require booking at least three weeks in advance of the intended visit date.
All program rates include Garden admission.
Scouts will not be permitted to receive the group rate or program materials without a scheduled reservation.
Scouts will be provided their work materials and the corresponding loop or pin upon check in. At that time, they will be able to explore the Garden and complete the required activities. If a guided program is booked, a Youth Educator will lead the group on an approximately hour and a half tour.
Sibling tag-alongs are strongly discouraged from attending Scout programs. If they attend, they will be charged the Scout rate to participate in the guided or self-guided program activities.