Brookgreen Gardens is excited to offer Scout Workshops.
Gather up your kids, troop, pack, or club to join us for our Scout Days this spring. You do not have to be a “scout” to participate. Our Creative Education Department offers badge programs for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Scouts will enjoy a tour of our ‘Simply Amazing’ Gardens and Zoo.
Although these workshops fulfill Scout requirements, children of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend.
If you are interested in participating, contact Stephanie Atkinson at (843) 235-6055 or by choosing "education" in the contact form on our website.
Cost: $7 per scout/child *Required Adults: $0 Additional Adults: $7 Additional Information: Program cost applies to members and non-members. To remain at Brookgreen after program completion, non-members must buy a general admission ticket - upon entrance.
Pre-registration is required 3 weeks in advance. Brookgreen does not provide the actual scout badge. Please contact your local council to purchase the badge. Brookgreen Gardens Badge is $4.50. (Scouts and non-scouts may purchase.)
Scout Days
March 18, 2023
10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Animal Adventures
Join us for a fun day of outdoor adventure, exploration, and creation. Enjoy a guided tour of our Lowcountry Zoo to explore different habitats and learn about the animals and plants that live there. Afterwards, we will work to meet badge requirements through interaction with live animals, games, scavenger hunts, and make-and-take crafts.
April 22,2023
10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Scouts are invited to join us for our Earth Day Festival to learn more about the local flora and fauna and how everyday actions can have a positive impact on our local ecosystems. Scouts will receive a guided tour of our Zoo, meet an animal ambassador, and enjoy educational stations and make-and-take crafts.
May 20, 2023
10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Art in the Garden
A guided tour of America’s first sculpture garden and award-winning botanical gardens will inspire budding artists to learn, create, and share their masterpieces. Young creative gardeners will compare and classify different plant species and discuss plant parts and cycles. Scouts will enjoy nature-based make-and-take crafts to work towards meeting badge requirements.
Troop Registration Form Individual Registration Form
Fax it to Coordinator for Education Programs at 843-235-6045 call for email address.