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Scout Groups

Great Parks of Hamilton County offers programs for scout groups at Parky's Farm, Miami Whitewater Forest, Sharon Woods and Woodland Mound.

Indoor and outdoor programs are provided at many of our Great Parks locations, with emphasis placed on local flora and fauna, environmental and ecology studies. Unique programs can be catered to the needs of the Girl Scout leaders in order to achieve specified badge work and cater the group's interests and experiences. Private programs are available at various locations on a variety of topics. Guided hikes and live animal presentations are a popular option. Fees will depend on program content and materials. Advanced registration of at least one month is required, with payment due at the time of the program or before.

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To learn more, call 513-521-7275.

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JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS: GEOCACHER

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. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance from Center for Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre ($9/person, register by 10/29)
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Scout Programs

Cancelled: Adventure Day

Webelos Cub Scout leaders, this is your chance to complete the Into the Woods adventure with your den! Join us for a hike and interactive activities as we spend two hours accomplishing the necessary adventure requirements. Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre ($9/person, 1 scout leader is free per groups of 10 or more; register by 11/17)
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Trees

CADETTE GIRL SCOUTS: TREES

PROGRAM CANCELED

The winter is a great time to learn about trees! Cadets are invited to come learn all about these skyscrapers of the forest through hands-on activities and a hike. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance from Center for Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre ($9/person, register by 11/26)

Naturalists

Webelos Adventure Day: Into the Woods

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre

Cost: $9/person, 1 scout leader is free per groups of 10 or more

Webelos Cub Scout leaders, this is your chance to complete the Into the Woods adventure with your den! Join us for a a hike and interactive activities as we spend two hours accomplishing the necessary adventure requirements. Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed.

Registration closes two days prior.


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Brownie Scouts: Eco-Friend

Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Wood Duck Trailhead
Cost: $9/person

Date: 10/1/22, 10 a.m. - noon & 1 - 3 p.m.
  4/29/2023, 10 a.m. - noon & 1 - 3 p.m.

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.  Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

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Junior Girl Scouts: Animal Habitats

Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center 
Cost: $9/person

Dates: 9/10/2022, 10-noon & 1 – 3 p.m.  
5/13/2023, 10-noon & 1 – 3 p.m.


Grab your waders to scout out (and in) our wetland habitat to explore our wild neighbors and their homes. 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.  Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

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Junior Girl Scouts: Playing in the Past

Location: Shawnee Lookout/Cabin View Picnic Area
Cost: $9/person

Dates: 10/8/2022, 10-noon & 1 – 3 p.m.  
4/15/2023, 10-noon & 1 – 3 p.m.

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.  Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

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Junior Girl Scouts: Gardener

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center
Cost: $9/person

Dates: 4/15/2023, 9 – 11 a.m. & Noon – 2 p.m. 

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.  Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

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Cadette Girl Scouts: Night Owl

Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Pine Meadow Youth Camp
Cost: $9/person

Dates: 11/12/2022, 7-9 p.m.
2/25/2023, 7-9 p.m. 

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. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. 

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

 
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