Scout Programs

If you’re considering bringing your troop to our estate, please note the following:

• Scout trips are available Tuesday – Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM.
• During the months of March, April, September, and October, scout trips are only available Tuesday-Friday.

• All scout trips are self-guided through the gardens only. You will be provided a map and self-guided activities to complete or work towards your scout badge requirements.

• The maximum group size for scheduling scout trips is 50. This includes scouts, troop leaders, and chaperones.
• Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free of charge. Adult chaperones can receive a discounted admission ticket of $18/chaperone if one payment is made ahead of the trip. If chaperones pay at the gate upon arrival, they will pay the daily admission rate. are required to pay the group rate of $16/person.
• Advanced registration is required due to timed ticketing for all visitors.
• Groups will be required to pick a specific date and time. All requests must be made at least two weeks in advance.
• Field trips are run rain or shine.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] and include the words “Troop” or “Scout” in your subject line.

Daisies

Shapes in Nature Badge: Walk around Cheekwood’s gardens and look carefully to discover the many shapes and patterns found in nature! *Offered in Spring, Summer, & Fall

Outdoor Art Maker Badge: Explore Cheekwood’s Ann and Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail and learn about art that interacts with nature! *Offered year-round

Brownies

Senses Badge: Use your senses to explore three unique gardens at Cheekwood! *Offered in Spring, Summer, & Fall

Outdoor Art Creator Badge: Walk through Cheekwood’s Ann and Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail and learn about art that interacts with nature! *Offered year-round

Junior

Flowers Badge: Visit the gardens around Cheekwood to learn about flowers and what they do for us! *Offered in Spring, Summer, & Fall

Outdoor Art Badge: Walk through Cheekwood’s Ann and Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail and learn about art that interacts with nature! *Offered year-round