Scouts can participate in many activities and events held throughout the council's geographic territory. Community organizations, nonprofits and government institutions often provide programs and activities for Scout units.
Through Feb 29 - Da Vinci Machines Exhibition:
This interactive and educational exhibit, intended for students of all
ages, has four categories of machines that showcase some of Da Vinci's
best work in the areas of military, flight, hydraulics, and mechanics.
This exhibit is located at the Bank of America Plaza at 800 Market
Street, across from the City Gardens in the heart of downtown Saint
Louis. It is open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm daily, with guided tours
available from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; there is also a theater showing a
50-minute educational video about Da Vinci's life and machines. The Da
Vinci Machines Exhibition is offering a special discount rate of $8 per
Scout. For more information or to schedule a group tour, please call
Jessie at (314) 241-1241 or email info@davinciexhibitstl.com.
Through April 1 - Earn Your Badge with the Bandits: The Saint Louis Bandits are part of the North American Hockey League, and they were the Robertson Cup National Champions from 2007-2010. The 
Go See It: Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe requires Scouts to learn the rules of a game or sport and then go watch it being played. The Bandits are generously offering for their players to come to your den meeting to go over the rules of hockey with your Scouts, then your unit can pick a date to bring your Scouts to a Bandits game for only $5 per ticket! After the game, Scouts can go to the locker room for a private autograph session with the players! For upcoming dates, please visit the Saint Louis Bandits website; to schedule a session, contact Karen Rieth at (636) 536-4882 or krieth@swbell.net.
FEBRUARY
11 - National Weather Service Program: The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site will hold a special program to commemorate the 142nd anniversary of the establishment of the federal agency that is today known as the National Weather Service. The program, which begins at 2:00 pm, will feature a keynote address by Chief Meteorologist James Kramper of the National Weather Service in Saint Charles. Mr. Kramper will discuss the history of the Weather Service as a unit of the Department of Commerce, and address the impact of the tornadoes that hit the Sunset Hills and North City areas on New Year's Eve 2010. This program is free and open to the public; due to space limitations, reservations are required and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at (314) 842-1867.
APRIL
1 - Scout Day at the Circus: The Moolah Shrine Circus welcomes Scouts and their families to join them at the St. Charles Family Arena for the 1:00 pm show on April 1. Scouts will participate in the Grand Entry, and special seating at a discounted price of $8.00 is available for Scouts and their families. Deadline for submission is March 23. For more information, including a registration form, please see the Scout Circus Poster-2012.pdf.
MAY
5-6 - Boy Scout Weekend at Silver Dollar City: Once again, Silver Dollar City is offering a special opportunity for Scouts to visit for a an entire weekend. Tickets are $34 for children and $44 for adults, and they are good for the whole weekend. Scouts who check in at the Guest Relations Horseshoe before noon on Saturday will receive free materials for participating in Scout Weekend. Additional activities and details will be posted on the Silver Dollar City Scout Weekend site.
ONGOING...
Scouting Programs at MOBot: Missouri Botanical Gardens offers various programs for Scouts; visit the MO Botanical Gardens website for more information.
Giant City Stables: The stables at Giant City State Park offer many different programs for Scouts. They can be found at the Giant City Stables website, or call 618-529-4110 for more information or to discuss other options for your pack or troop.
Vertical Voyages: Climbing course company Vertical Voyages offers a 10% discount to Scouts. You can see the courses they offer at their website, Vertical Voyages. (Note: Technical tree-climbing with ropes or harnesses is not authorized as an approved activity by the Boy Scouts of America.)
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House: The education department offers two options for Scouts visiting the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. First, enhance a self-guided tour with an activity booklet, filled with age-appropriate word games and puzzles to complete as children study the insects and other animals on display. An accompanying patch serves as commemoration for your visit. For a more involved visit, consider bringing a Webelos den to the Butterfly House for the Case of the Dismembered Cricket. After being sworn in as detectives for the Bug Bureau of Investigation, clues must be collected to solve the caper of crickets missing from a garden. Call (636) 530-0076 x13 for details and to place a reservation, or visit The Butterfly House or The Butterfly School for more information.
Safety Basics: Run by two licensed nurses, Safety Basics hosts safety classes and first aid programs in the Saint Louis area. To see a list of scheduled classes, or for more information about booking a program for your group, please visit the Safety Basics website.
Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District: The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District is an intermediate state appellate court that hears appeals from trial courts in the eastern half of Missouri. The court consists of fourteen judges who dispose of more than 1600 cases per year. The court has organized a Speaker's Bureau to help inform and educate Missouri citizens about the state court system. The judges on the Court make themselves available to speak to groups and organizations to explain who they are and what they do. The Court also welcomes visitors to its location in the historic Old Post Office. If you are interested in having one of the judges from the Court address your group or in touring the Court, please contact the Clerk of the Court, Laura Roy, at 314-539-4300 to make the necessary arrangements.
Learn and Earn at Leftovers, Etc.: Leftovers, Etc. in St. Charles offers 101 Cub Scout Achievement, Elective and Academic Pin and Belt Loop workshops for Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos. Leftovers also offers 17 Boy Scout workshops that complete merit badge requirements.
Workshops are offered from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Leftovers is closed on Sunday. For more information, or to schedule an activity, call 636-946-9779.
City Museum Pick-a-Patch: There are new badge options for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos and Boy Scouts -- and, of course, all programs allow Scouts to explore City Museum! To schedule a Pick-a-Patch program, contact Tracey at groups@citymuseum.org. Pick-a-Patch programs are $16 per Scout and $6 per escort or sibling. City Museum requires two weeks' notice to schedule a program.
The Magic House: Scouts are invited to troop on over The Magic House for their next Scouting adventure. During the school year, Scout Workshops for Cub Scout packs are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00 pm, on select Fridays at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm, or 6:30 pm, and on select Saturdays at 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, or 2:45 pm. These programs meet requirements for Bears (Electricity and Nature Craft Electives and Art Electives) and Webelos (Scientist Activity Badge and Artist Activity Badge). Scout workshop are $8.75 per Scout and $8.75 per person for all accompanying adults and leaders.
The Magic House also offers Camp-Ins for Bears and Webelos. Scout groups can camp inside "under the exhibits" and have The Magic House all to themselves on select Fridays from October through May. Campers explore the more than 100 hands-on exhibits in The Magic House, enjoy an evening snack and light breakfast, sleep among the exhibits, take part in fun badge activities, and receive a special Magic House patch. The cost is $32 per person and at least one adult is required for every five Scouts. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due when making reservations.
All Scout programs include admission to The Magic House. Reservations are required and can be made online at The Magic House's website or by calling The Magic House at (314) 822-8900 ext. 18.
St. Louis Children's Hospital: St. Louis Children's Hospital offers private classes for groups of 10 or more, and will even come to your location. Classes listed below meet some badge requirements. Call 314.286.0464 or email programs@bjc.org to schedule a private class.
Basic Aid Training - Four-hour first aid program for kids ages 9-12. A completion card is given at the end of the class; workbook and light snack are provided. $15/child
Babysitting 101 - Four-hour introduction to the basics of babysitting. Topics include the business of babysitting, child development, safety/first aid, fun and games, and more; workbook and light snack provided. $30/child
Staying Home Alone - Two-hour class to help parents and children determine the child's readiness - physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally - to stay home by themselves, and help prepare them for the experience; workbooks are provided - one for parents and one for children. $25/parent & child
Helmet Safety Checks - Kids can bring their own helmet and a trained safety expert will check it for proper fit. Parents and their children will learn how to adjust the helmet themselves so they can continue this important safety practice at home. New helmets available for $8; minimum of 20 participants required.
