Scout Saturdays
Scout Saturdays bring local history to life for Boy and Girl Scouts while helping them achieve their Local Lore Badge.
The Scouts choose from six informative, educational and interactive presentations created especially for Tigers, Wolves, Bear Cubs, Jr. Girl Scouts, Brownies and Daisies. These hands-on educational programs bring local history to life by using the museum’s rotating exhibits and presenting interactive artifacts to the children through demonstration on how the objects were used and within the context of the lives of the people who used them. These hour long sessions include activities such as:
• Craft making
• Storytelling
• Acting out traditional oral and historic written stories
•Use of historic replicated maps, photographs and documents as well as authentic artifacts
• Playing educational games from Native American history
2010 Scout Saturdays Calendar
Scout sessions take place on the first and third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. New! Scouts sessions are also available on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 4 and 6 p.m. Please call for details.
However, we have added some additional dates for you this summer, so please give us a call and we'll get you signed up!
08-21-10 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
09-01-10 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
09-18-10 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
10-2-10 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
10-06-10 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
10-16-10 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
11-03-10 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
11-6-10 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Scout Saturdays and are filled by reservation on a first come first serve basis.
Please call the museum to make your reservation (503) 645-5353.
Programs are one hour in length—a troop/pack leader or parent is required to be present. Cost is $5.00 per scout for materials and supplies.
Programs must be paid for in full 10 days prior to the date of your scheduled reservation.
Generously funded by the following sponsors:
Merrill Family Foundation
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
Leupold & Stevens Foundation
Wheeler Foundation
Updated downloadable brochures coming soon!
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Tiger Cub Scout Saturday Program
Tiger Cubs will learn about how family and community have changed over time in Washington County as they explore local history through stories and activities. They will discover what family life was like for both Native Americans and settlers. They will also be introduced to one of the most important animals in the state of Oregon - the beaver. This program meets Achievements 1G: Visit a museum and 2F: Look at a map of your community, as well as Electives 14: Reading Fun and 31: Learn about an animal.
Download the Tiger Cub Program Outline
Wolf Cub Scout Saturday Program
Wolf Cubs will learn about the symbols on the state flag and how they relate to the state's history. They will discover local history through hands-on activities. Native American stories and activities such as drawing and games will introduce them to the early people of Oregon. This program meets Achievements 2D: Learn about your state flag, 4F: Visit an important location in your community, and 10C*: visit a museum with family (*if Scouts come with parents or siblings). It also meets Electives 4F: play a large group game, 10A: Native American lore, and 12A: Make a freehand sketch.
Download the Wolf Cub Program Outline
Bear Cub Scout Saturday Program
Bear Cubs will complete activities Country #4, Family #8, and Elective #24. They will study through hands-on activities, crafts, and amusing stories what life was like for the first inhabitants of the Tualatin Valley and early settlers. The program includes discovering Oregon folklore through the use of oral and written stories, exploring Washington County History by looking at artifacts and newspaper clippings, and examining the Native American Indians of this area through games and creating a model home.
Download the Bear Cub Program Outline
Daisy Scout Saturday Program
Daisy Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about their local history through hands-on activities and crafts. Daisies will do an Alphabet Hike exploration of the current exhibit, learn about Native Americans and pioneer girls, and play a game to discover the function of museum artifacts.
Download the Daisy Scout Program Outline
Brownie Scout Saturday Program
Brownie Scouts will complete their Listening to the Past Try-It! as they learn about the history of Washington County through pictures, games, hands-on activities, and stories. Brownies will learn to play Native American games and act out stories from the past. They will also learn about historic buildings in the community that still stand and the stories behind them!
Download the Brownie Program Outline
Junior Scout Saturday Program
Junior Girl Scouts will earn their Local Lore Badge. They will study through hands-on activities, crafts, and amusing stories what life was like for the first inhabitants of the Tualatin Valley and early settlers. The program includes discovering hidden secrets and stories of our diverse community, comparing, and contrasting how the area has changed using maps, photographs, and historic documents, and participating in museum projects to help preserve local history.
Download the Junior Scout Program Guide
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