Scout Program

Plan a program for your Scouting group

Nature is a fantastic teacher, and we look forward to hosting your Scout Pack or Troop to embark on a day filled with exploration and discovery while earning those coveted Belt Loops or Badges. Our programs are designed to meet all requirements, ensuring a memorable and rewarding outdoor experience.

We offer engaging workshops tailored for various Scout levels, making it easy for everyone to join the fun! Each workshop covers the requirements to help your Scouts grow their skills and knowledge.

A group photo of Scouts participating in a merit badge program

Scout Program Information

Program length: 1-Day / 2.5 hours
Participant Minimum: 20 Scout & 3 Adults

  • If there are no programs visible on a specific date on our calendar, it means we’re fully booked!
  • Three adults are required, with one adult needed for each of the three rotations.
  • Programs are designed for groups, not individual Scouts.
  • Some Badges have prerequisites. 
  • Earning a badge is not guaranteed unless all prerequisites have been completed and the Scout actively participates in the program.
Boy Scouts troop walking along a dusty path

Scouting BSA

Choose one

  • Nature MB
  • Fish & Wildlife MB
  • Bird Study MB
Cub Scouts gather in a grassy park to participate in a San Diego River Park Foundation program

Cub Scouts

One program covers many ranks

  • Tiger: “In the Wild”
  • Wolf: “Call of the Wild”
  • Bears: “Fur Feathers Ferns”
  • Webelos: "Into the Woods" & "Into the Wild"
Scouts participating in a merit badge program listen attentively to a presentation by San Diego River Park Foundation Staff

Girl Scouts

Choose one

  • Animal Habitat
  • Flowers
  • Shapes in Nature

Eagle Project or Gold Award

Do you have a Life Scout, Girl Scout Senior, or Ambassador who needs a project? Please contact Natalie Borchardt, natalie@sandiegoriver.org.

Book a Scout Program

Follow the steps below to book your Scout Program with the San Diego River Park Foundation!

Calendar

Check the calendar for available program dates

Use the calendar link below to find an available Scout Workshop date that works for your group.

Request Form

Submit the Scout Program reservation form

Fill out the Scout Program reservation form to book your program.

Calendar

Await confirmation

We'll send you a confirmation email as soon as your program reservation has been confirmed.

Support our Scouting Programs

Your support makes a significant difference, enabling us to continue offering fantastic free programming! While a donation of $10 per Scout helps cover supplies and staffing, any contribution you can provide to support these events would be greatly appreciated. Please consider donating to our Education Department.

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