Scout Groups

Date: Jan. 21      Time: 12:30 p.m.

Price: $10/person     Ages: 5+

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

Daisy Scouts are invited to explore the sun, moon and stars at Sharon Woods.  We’ll step outside for activities in the sun, and then go inside to observe the night sky in our inflatable, indoor planetarium. (Register by 1/19)

Date: Mar. 30    Time: 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/person     Ages: 5+
Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Center

Get outdoors and observe the beauty of nature around us.  Like an artist, we’ll look at size, shape, and color, then make nature art to take home.  Dress for the weather. (Register by 3/28)

Registration will open Jan. 3, 2024

Date & Time:
Feb 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.
Feb 17 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.
Price: $10/person
Location: Winton Woods/Parky's Farm

What do daisies, goats and chickens have in common? Find out while LEARNing about fun farm animals, SEEing them play and DOing your part to care for them. (Register by 2 days in advance).

Date & Time:
Sept. 23, 2023 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
April 20, 2024 |  10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)
Price: $10/person (Register 2 days in advance) Ages: Brownie Scouts
Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest, Pine Meadow Youth Camp

Get outdoors and explore the wild wonders of Great Parks. From building a safe campfire to being a wildlife steward, jump into becoming an eco-friend.

Date: Sep. 9    Time: 10 a.m.

Price: $10/person    Ages: 6+ 

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

Brownies are invited to explore the park as we go on the hunt for insects and other bugs. Along the way, we’ll learn all about these incredible animals, what they eat and the places they call home. (Register by 9/7)

Date: Mar. 30     Time: 10a.m.
Cost: $10/person    Ages: 6+
Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Center

Explore different types of art, patterns, and designs while walking through beautiful outdoor landscapes and natural areas.   Create your own art inspired by nature that you can take home.  Dress for the weather. (Register by 3/28)

Registration will open Jan. 3, 2024

Date: Feb. 10   Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Price: $9/person

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

Bring your den out to complete this elective adventure and get down to the root of what makes Ohio’s trees so special. We’ll hike into the woods to identify trees, learn about the services they provide to us and the ecosystem, and plant some trees for the future. 

Date: Mar. 16   Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Price: $9/person

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

Cincinnati has a rich geologic history for us to dig in to! Bring your den to Sharon Woods to be a geologist for the day and complete this elective adventure. Go on a rock hunt, test minerals, and discover how rocks and minerals affect our everyday lives in ways big and small.

Date: April 13   Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Price: $9/person

Location: Woodland Mound/Seasongood Nature Center

Bring your den to the park to spark curiosity and explore the natural world. During this elective adventure we will hike through woods and water to observe Ohio’s wildlife in their native habitats, then head inside to meet our animal ambassadors.

Date & Time:
March 2  | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.
March 16  | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.
Price: $10/person 
Location: Winton Woods/Parky's Farm

Strap up your boots and get ready to dig your hands into some farm chores. Explore the barnyard and learn how to care for different animals. Help feed a cow, clean out a horse stall, and check on the rabbits. (Register by 2 days in advance).

Date: Saturday, March 16  Time: 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Price: $9 Ages: Bear Scouts
Location: Glenwood Gardens

Take a one-mile hike, look for signs of wildlife and explore plants, learn about extinct and endangered animals in Ohio, get your hands dirty composting and helping plant a garden.

Date & Time:
Sept. 16, 2023 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
May 11, 2024 |  10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3, 2024)
Price: $10/person (Register 2 days in advance) Ages: Junior Girl Scouts
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest, Visitor’s Center

Grab your waders to scout out (and in) our wetland habitat to explore our wild neighbors and their home. With nets and binoculars in hand, be prepared to get down and dirty as we investigate the who’s who of this disappearing natural area.

Date: April 13  Time: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Price: $9/person Ages: Junior Girl Scouts
Location: Glenwood Gardens

Walk through beautiful natural and landscaped gardens to discover how design can be used to create inviting outdoor spaces. Learn what is needed to make a garden and how to choose garden plants. Make a simple starter pot to take home.

Date & Time:
Oct. 14, 2023 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. - CANCELLED
April 13, 2024 |  10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)
Price: $10/person (Register 2 days in advance) Ages: Junior Scouts
Location: Shawnee Lookout, Cabin View Picnic Area

Leap into life on the Ohio frontier. Visit a historic schoolhouse, play some pioneer games and get ready to boogie pioneer style in this blast from the past.

Date: Dec. 2      Time: 9 a.m., 12 p.m.

Price: $10/person      Ages: 8+

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

Do you like adventure? How about buried treasure?  Perhaps you like seeing new things or going new places.  Geocaching might be the game for you.  Sign up your troop for this real life scavenger hunt, find hidden caches, make a swap, and even earn a badge. (Register by 11/30)

Date & Time:

Oct 7 10 a.m.

Oct 14 1 p.m.  CANCELLED

May 11 10 a.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)

May 25 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)

Price: $10      Ages: Junior Girl Scouts Only

Location: Winton Woods- Adventure Outpost

Earn your Junior Eco Camper badge at the Adventure Outpost and discover how to protect the environment on your next camping trip! We’ll learn together about the principle of Leave No Trace, practice setting up camp, don our chef hats as we meal plan, and go for a hike together. After you’ve earned this badge, you’ll have the skills for minimal impact camping and know how to protect the environment when you go outdoors.

Date & Time:
Nov. 11, 2023 | 7 p.m.
Feb. 24, 2024 |  7 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)
Price: $10/person (Register 2 days in advance) Ages: Cadette Girl Scouts
Location:  Mitchell Memorial Forest, Pine Meadow Youth Camp

Tiptoe into nature at night to explore the world after dark. With the sun down, discover some crazy nocturnal animals, test your night senses and get ready for some nighttime festivities.

Date: Nov. 11 Time: Noon
Price: $10/person (register by Nov. 9) Ages: 11+
Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

The fall is a great time to learn about trees! Cadettes are invited to come learn all about these skyscrapers of the forest through hands-on activities and a hike.

Date & Time:

Oct 7 | 1 p.m.

Oct 14 | 10 a.m.  CANCELLED

April 6 | 10 a.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)

April 20 | 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)

Price: $22      Ages: Cadette Girl Scouts Only

Location: Adventure Outpost

Earn your archery Badge from a USA Archery certified instructor at Adventure Outpost! Get hands on experience with this exciting sport that takes strength, focus, good form, and practice. After you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to take aim outdoors with your new archery skills.

Date: Jan. 21     Time: 10 a.m.
Price: $10/person     Ages: 13+
Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Center

Seniors have the opportunity to observe the night sky in our inflatable, indoor planetarium while working toward their skies badge. We will examine ways to keep the skies safe and people’s connections with the skies and beyond. (Register by 1/19)

Date & Time:

Aug 26 | 10 a.m.

June 15 | 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)

Price: $28    Ages: Senior Girl Scouts and Accompanying Adults Only

Location: Campbell Lakes

Earn your Paddling badge from an American Canoe Association certified instructor at Adventure Outpost! Try out standup paddleboarding (SUP)—and learn the knowledge and skills you need to have an unforgettable experience. After this earning this badge you’ll have paddling skills and know how to be safe—and have fun—on the water. Scouts must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.

Date & Time:

June 8 | 1 p.m. (Registration opens Jan. 3 2024)

Price: $32     Ages: Senior Girl Scouts Only

Location: Winton Woods

Earn your Paddling badge from an American Canoe Association certified instructor at Adventure Outpost! Try out kayaking and learn the knowledge and skills you need to have an unforgettable experience. After this earning this badge you’ll have paddling skills and know how to be safe—and have fun—on the water. Scouts must be accompanied by a paid/registered adult.