Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

CONTACT INFORMATION: Colvin Run General Store is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticketed Mill Tours available Saturday and Sunday. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
703-759-2771 TTY 711
10017 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Julie Gurnee
Colvin Run Mill Manager

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Colvin Run Mill Scouting Adventures


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Base Price for Scout Programs

(Does not apply to merit badges)

The base price for scout programs is $3.50 per person for each half-hour of a program.
There may be additional fees for supplies or tours.

0.5 hours = $3.50 / person
1 hour = $7 / person
1.5 hours = $11 / person
2 hours = $14 / person

Merit badge fees are listed on each badge's registration page.

Girl Scouts work on an art program inside the Colvin Run Mill barn

 

Colvin Run Mill offers programs for Girl Scouts, BSA merit badge and Cub Scout programs. We also have campfires and service opportunities.

SCOUTS BSA

Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at Colvin Run Mill:

Scout Program Request Form

We will do our best to get back to you within 10 days of your request. Note that reservations are not confirmed until we receive payment for the minimum number scouts for a program. Please call Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771, with questions.

GIRL SCOUTS

Daisy

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  All

Brownies

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: This program includes activities from the Journey books and introduces the topics, issues and science behind the Journey. We do not complete a Take Action project, but instead provide the girls with the foundation they need to plan their own.

Juniors

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Cadettes

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Seniors

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: This program includes activities from the Journey books and introduces the topics, issues and science behind the Journey. We do not complete a Take Action project, but instead provide the scouts with the foundation they need to plan their own.

Ambassadors

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: Four (Does not complete #5: Educate Others)

Cub Scouts

Lions

Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All

Tiger

Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All

Bear

Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All

Other Scouting Opportunities

  • Campfires
  • Mill Tours
  • Evening at the Mill: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.  (3 hours)
  • Service hours
  • Service opportunities for Silver, Gold, or Eagle Awards

Call for Information: 703-759-2771

Girl Scout with balloon

 

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