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Troops are invited to call and schedule a time to work on badges.
Hidden Oaks hosts scout programs at both Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Clark House. Use the dropdown menu to choose the location.
View Scouting Programs
- Registration and advanced payment are required for all scout programs.
- To register, call 703-941-1065.
- Programs meet all requirements for badges.
- Hidden Oaks is happy to tailor a program to meet your needs and can schedule a program for groups of 12 or more scouts on a range of topics. Hidden Oaks naturalists lead many nature, science and art badge, loop and pin–related programs.
- Schedule a badge-related or live reptile and amphibian program at Hidden Oaks or at your regular meeting site.
GIRL SCOUTS
Daisy
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All except Take Action project
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All except Take Action project
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Brownies
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1.5 hours
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All except Take Action project
Juniors
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All
Cadettes
Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All except Take Action project
Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Seniors
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: No requirements. Not a badge program
Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All except Take Action project
BOY SCOUTS
Tigers
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Wolf
Length: 1.5 hours
Requirements Covered: All
Bears
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Webelos
Length: 1.5 hours
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Length: 1 hour
Requirements Covered: All
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at Hidden Oaks:
- Archaeology Merit Badge
- Astronomy Merit Badge
- Art Merit Badge
- Communication Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the World
- Electronics and Electricity Boy Scout Merit Badge
- Energy Merit Badge
- Environmental Science Merit Badge
- Exploration Merit Badge
- Forestry Merit Badge
- Game Design Merit Badge
- Geology Merit Badge
- Indian Lore Merit Badge
- Mammal Study Merit Badge
- Mining in Society Merit Badge
- Oceanography Merit Badge
- Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge
- Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
- Space Exploration Merit Badge
- Sustainability Merit Badge
- Weather Merit Badge
Scout Volunteers
- Do what you enjoy. Hidden Oaks Nature Center has opportunities for teen and adult volunteers.
- Work with animals, kids, trails, or help at the front desk.
- Support the park mission of natural and cultural resource education and protection, and improve county residents' quality of life through recreation.
- Put your passion for natural resource protection, gardening, animal care or education into action.
- Keep in mind, it's safer and more fun to work outdoors with a friend.
Ask at the front desk for a Volunteer Application or apply online.
