Scout Groups

Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/Shaker Trace Nursery
Cost: $8/person

Date: 10/2/2021, 10 a.m.-Noon
5/21/2022, 10 a.m.-Noon, & 1-3 p.m. - Registration opens January 3, 2022

Between the earth and sky of Miami Whitewater Forest lies the Shaker Trace Seed Nursery. Join Great Parks’ interpreters and nursery staff as you travel with the seed of the nursery to complete various activities along your journey. 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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $8/person

Dates: January 16, 2022, Noon-2 p.m., & 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Daisy Scouts are invited to explore the Sun, Moon and Starts 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.  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 2 days prior to program. 

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $8/person

Date: 4/9/2022, 9-10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Registration opens January 3, 2022

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.  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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Pine Meadow Youth Camp
Cost: $8/person

Date: 10/2/2021, 10-Noon 
4/23/22, 10 a.m.-Noon, & 1-3 p.m. - Registration opens January 3, 2022

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 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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $8/person

Date: 4/16/2022, 9-10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Registration opens January 3, 2022

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.  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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Shawnee Lookout/Cabin View Picnic Area
Cost: $8/person

Dates: 11/6/2021, 10-noon & 1 – 3 p.m.  
11/13/2021, 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 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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $8/person

Dates: 11/20/2021, 9 -11 a.m. & Noon –2 p.m. 

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 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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center
Cost: $8/person

Dates: 4/16/2022, 9 – 11 a.m. & Noon – 2 p.m. - Registration opens January 3, 2022

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. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Pine Meadow Group Camps
Cost: $8/person

Dates: 10/09/2021, 7-9 p.m.
2/26/2022, 7-9 p.m. - Registration opens January 3, 2022

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 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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $8/person

Dates: 12/5/21, Noon – 2 p.m.

Winter 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. 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 2 days prior to program.

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $8/person

Date: January 16, 2022, 10 a.m.–Noon 

Seniors have the opportunity to observe the night sky in our inflatable, indoor planetarium while working toward their Sky badge. We will examine ways to keep the skies safe and people’s connections with the skies and beyond.  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 2 days prior to program.