Scout Groups

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)

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)

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)

Date: April 29 Time: 10 a.m. - noon & 1-3 p.m.
Price: $9/person (register by April 27)
Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Wood Duck Trailhead

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: May 13 Time: 10 a.m. - noon & 1 - 3 p.m.
Price: $9/person
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center

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.
Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Date: April 15 Time: 10 a.m. - noon & 1 - 3 p.m.
Price: $9/person
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.
Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

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.