Webelos Programs

Geologist Badge
Jr. Cave Explorer Patch
Geocaching Program
*NEW* Cub Scout and Webelos Combo Two Day Program
Geologist Badge Days for Webelos

Geologist Badge

The six hour program features three hands-on Geology workshops conducted by registered Badge Counselors plus 'An Introduction to Speleology'' pre-tour program, and a special interpretive tour of the caverns. All boys receive rock, mineral & fossil specimens to take home.

Overnight lodging/camping is available the night prior to your program to Webelos dens traveling a distance to Lincoln Caverns.

Featured Workshops Include:

Rocks & Minerals
Surface Geology
Fossils & Geologic Time

To recieve more information (i.e. pricing, dates, sessions) about each program sign-up for our Scout Leader Area

Junior Cave Explorer Patch Program

Lincoln Caverns presents an all new educational and fun-filled adventure just for Brownies, Cub Scouts & Youth Groups through age 12. The 5 1/2 hour program features two hands-on cave workshops conducted by experienced staff specially trained to work with young children plus 'An Introduction to Speleology' pre-tour program, a special interpretive tour of the caverns, and a 'Lincoln Caverns Junior Cave Explorer' patch upon completion

Featured Workshops Include:

Junior Cave Explorer Workshop, featuring the Kids Cave Krawl simulated caving adventure!
Cave Life Workshop
World of Bats (with Combo only)

To recieve more information (i.e. pricing, dates, sessions) about each program sign-up for our Scout Leader Area

Geocaching Program

Scouts will find the thrill of adventure and learning through technology. Boys will learn how to use GPS units in the fun sports of geocaching and earthcaching. This six hour program includes fun 'treasure' hunting activities for participants.

Featured Workshops Include:

How & Why of GPS
GPS Unit Basics
Go Geocaching
Cache It!

To recieve more information (i.e. pricing, dates, sessions) about each program sign-up for our Scout Leader Area

NEW Cub Scout and Webelos Combo Two Day Program

For Cub Packs with a zeal for learning, there is a combination of the Junior Cave Explorer Patch Program plus one of the four programs we offer at the Cub Scout level. This program will include five 45 minute workshops (6 for Webelos Geologist). Introduction to Speleology pre-tour program and Cavern Tour, plus time for lunch and gift shop breaks.

Featured Combos:

COMBO 1: Jr. Cave Explorer Patch w/Geology I (or II) Belt Loop & Pin (plus World of Bats Workshop)
COMBO 2: Jr. Cave Explorer Patch w/ Maps & Compass Belt Loop & Pin (plus World of Bats Workshop)
COMBO 3: Maps & Compass Belt Loop & Pin w/Webelos Geologist Badge
COMBO 4: Geology I (or II) Belt Loop & Pin w/Geocaching Programs
COMBO 5: Maps & Combpass Belt Loop & Pin w/ Geocaching Program
COMBO 6: Jr. Cave Explorer Patch w/Webelos Geologist Badge (plus World of Bats)
COMBO 7: Webelos Geologist Badge w/Geocaching Program
COMBO 8: Geocaching Program w/Jr. Cave Explorer Patch

Bring your sleeping bags and spend the night in heated/air-conditioned comfort upstairs in our learning center. There is room to sleep up to 60 people. Restroom facilities are located in our Visitors' Center wing and refrigeration is available. Coffee maker and TV with VCR on site. Indoor lodging available for one night only: during your program.

OR

March thru November: Enjoy primitive camping in our new group campground atop Warrior Ridge. Private, level sites in wooded areas adjoining a large field for group activities. At each group site porta-johns, fire rings, picnic tables, water for putting out fires, and trash barrels are provided. Drinking water must be carried from the Visitors Center. Firewood and ice is available for a small fee. Easy access from Route 22 via a gravel road. Stay as long as you like: primitive camping nights unlimited.

A two-day option with lodging elsewhere is also available.

To receive more information (i.e. pricing, dates, sessions) about each program sign-up for our Scout Leader Area

Geologist Badge Days for Webelos

Join Webelos from all over Pennsylvania and surrounding states for a fun-filled day! There is no minimum fee or number of persons to participate in these pre-scheduled dates. Ideal for small Webelos dens! Participation is limited to Webelos and their leaders and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registration is required.

Featured Workshops Days:

Saturday, November 6, 2010 - Webelos Geologist Fall Badge Day
Saturday, March 5, 2011 - Webelos Geologist Spring Badge Day

To recieve more information (i.e. pricing, dates, sessions) about each program sign-up for our Scout Leader Area or register online for the program of your choice through our Events Calendar.