Cub Scouts
We provide Cub Scout programs that aim to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in each scout. Through a wide variety of required and elective adventure offerings, we have something that fits the needs of each Tiger, Wolf, Bear, WEBELO’s, and Arrow of Light Den, as well as other general scouting programs that suit all ages.
Scout programs can be scheduled on weekend mornings or early afternoons, or weeknights, depending on availability.
Onsite-only scout programs adhere to the following pricing scale, and troop leaders and adult chaperones are free. Any special exceptions are noted under the specific program descriptions below.
0-5 scouts | $100 per program
6-10 scouts | $125 per program
11-15 scouts | $175 per program
16-20 scouts | $225 per program
If your pack is larger than 20 scouts and you are interested in one of our onsite scout programs, please contact the registrar to see what may be available.
Programs that are available both onsite and offsite (listed under the last drop-down below) have flat fee pricing for any size pack, and are great options for large pack meetings and events.
Tigers in the Wild (Required Adventure)
What do you need to survive in the wild? Learn about the six essential items every Tiger Scout needs to make it in the wilderness. Take a short guided hike to discover plants and animals in different habitats and draw a picture of a wild animal you observed! This program meets all updated requirements for this adventure.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours | Available Year-Round
The Sky is the Limit (Elective Adventure)
Did you know that there are over 300 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy? Discover what it means to be an astronomer while viewing stars through telescopes and binoculars. Learn more about common constellations in our night sky and create your own constellation project to take home. Telescope viewing is weather dependent and will be substituted with an indoor alternative if necessary. This program meets all updated requirements for this adventure.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours | Available Year-Round
Paws on the Path (Required Adventure)
Discover how to become an expert hiker! Before heading out on a hike, we will learn the best ways to be prepared for our adventure. Then we will head out to explore nature in our surroundings and search for interesting plants and animals. This program meets all updated requirements for this adventure.
Duration: 2 hours | Available Year-Round
Digging up the Past (Elective Adventure)
Can we discover dinosaurs at Schlitz Audubon? Together we will test our dino knowledge and design our own dinosaurs! Then we will practice our paleontology skills with a demonstration dinosaur dig. We will also learn about the prehistoric past of Wisconsin by studying fossils found on our Lake Michigan beach and create a tasty fossil layer snack! This program meets all updated requirements for this adventure.
Duration: 2 hours | Available April-October
BEAR HABITAT (Required Adventure)
Do you know how to leave no trace when exploring nature? On this adventure, scouts will learn how to prepare for a hike and discover how to have fun in nature while respecting the homes of plants and animals! Then we will head out on a 1-mile guided hike to look for wildlife! This program meets all updated requirements for this adventure.
Duration: 2 hours | Available Year-Round
bears afloat (Elective Adventure)
Paddle craft safety is something every scout should know, so come to Schlitz Audubon for hands-on experience canoeing in Mystery Lake! Scouts will learn proper canoe etiquette, the safety equipment every paddler should have on the water, as well as paddle skills and strokes. This program meets updated requirements 2-7 for this adventure.
Duration: 2 hours | Available April-October
Special Pricing: $25 per Scout | Minimum Fee: $250
EARTH ROCKS! (ELECTIVE ADVENTURE)
Learn all about the geology of Wisconsin by exploring the Lake Michigan shoreline at Schlitz Audubon. Scouts will practice identifying sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks found on our beach, and examine them using a Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Together we’ll break into some limestone to look for fossils and start our own rock collection! This program meets updated requirements 1-3 for this adventure.
Duration: 2 hours | Available April-October
Into the Woods (ELECTIVE ADVENTURE)
Trees are an essential part of the forest ecosystem. Explore the forests of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Scouts will learn how to identify common Wisconsin trees, plants and shrubs while roaming the various ecosystems at Schlitz Audubon.
Duration: 2 hours | Available Year-Round
Into the Wild (ELECTIVE ADVENTURE)
Schlitz Audubon is filled with unique and interesting wild animals! In this adventure, scouts will embark on a guided hike in search of animals large and small and observe their behaviors. Together we will investigate each animal’s role in the ecosystem and how humans have affected their lives. This program meets all updated requirements for this adventure.
Duration: 2 hours | Available April-October
Experience Schlitz Audubon like never before by staying overnight! Put your senses to the test on a night hike to see if you have what it takes to be a nocturnal animal. Then, gather around the campfire to make s’mores! A continental breakfast is offered in the morning.
Available November-March
Special Pricing: $60 per Scout | $25 per Adult | Minimum Fee: $600
*We have a limit of 80 people for overnight programs due to space restrictions.
Geocaching Adventure
Embark on a high-tech treasure hunt as you develop the many skills involved in geocaching. Learn about the history, technology, and variations of geocaching done all around the world. Your scout group will also have the chance to use our GPS systems to navigate the Schlitz Audubon grounds and explore our virtual geocache course in a self-guided trivia adventure! This program is designed for Scouts 4th grade or older. Additional adult chaperones may be required based on group size.
Duration: 2 hours | Available Year-Round
Owl Prowl
Hike with us deep into the forest while hunting for owls. Sound is the best way to identify owls- put on your big deer ears and prepare to hear and see some of our local residents. This program provides the natural history knowledge and necessary activities to complete your badge requirements. Includes a guided hike, owl artifacts, and guaranteed live owls!
Duration: 1 1/2 hours | Available August-November
Special Pricing: $20 per Scout | $20 per Adult | Minimum: $200
Twilight Trekkers
Explore Schlitz Audubon in this nighttime-guided nature hike! Put your senses to the test and discover what animals become active as the sun goes down. Watch the sunset from the top of the observation tower, then hike around the many habitats, looking and listening for wildlife. Program scheduling will be based on sunset times.
Duration: 2 hours | Available Year-Round
Reptiles & Amphibians
Whether they slither, hop, jump, swim, or crawl, Wisconsin’s reptiles and amphibians are sure to fascinate your group. See them up close and learn about what makes each of them unique in this intriguing program!
Duration: 1 hour | Price: $300 | Available Year-Round
Owls: Designed for Darkness
These seldom seen, silent winged hunters shine best when the sun goes down. Our feathered raptor staff model their special night hunting adaptations and some basic owl behaviors providing insights into their natural history. Wisconsin is home to a variety of native owls, each with its own special adaptations. Our resident owls will engage your audience as they see firsthand the power of these amazing birds. Pellet dissection also offered for an enhanced learning experience!
Duration: 1 hour | Price: $375 | Available Year-Round
Beaks and Talons
Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls. This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages!
Duration: 1 hour | Price: $375 | Available Year-Round
Eagle and Friends
With awesome power, spectacular strength, a huge wingspan, and massive talons, the Bald Eagle is the very essence of a raptor and headlines this program. Accompanied by hawks, owls, and falcons.
Duration: 1 hour | Price: $450 | Available Year-Round
Raptors in Conservation
In this presentation, learn about conservation successes and challenges that raptor ecologists face. Environmental contamination, habitat loss, and climate change have the most dramatic effect on apex predators, making raptors strong indicators of overall ecosystem health. Our live birds will provide unique opportunities to explore past and present issues in conservation. Scouts will also learn how they can help conserve raptors in their everyday lives.
Duration: 1 hour | Price: $450 | Available Year-Round