2009 – 2010 Boy Scout Information

Scout Programs

Scout programs can be booked anytime of the week

At the museum: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
                            Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                             Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Outreach: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

To reserve your group’s program date please book two-weeks in advance by calling Kathie Ahles (757)393-8031 ext 10 or e-mailing Mrs. Ahles at ahlesk@vshfm.com, please put Scout Reservation in the subject line. When booking your information please state or write; Leader’s name, contact number, contact e-mail, date(s) you would like, number of scouts, number of adults

Scout Program Rates

$10.00 per scout

$6.00 per adult

A minimum of 15 scouts to book a program

Programs can also be booked for Outreach Services:
-  A minimum of 15 scouts and a maximum of 30 scouts per program
- $90  for one program
- $65 for an additional program
- Gas Mileage Free for any city located in the Seven Cities, all other cities call or e-mail for mileage rates

 

Scout Programs offered for the
2009 – 2010 Scout Year

Tiger Cubs

Elective 25 Snack Time

We all like to eat snacks.
But it is also important to choose healthy snack options
that are easy to make and fun to share with family and friends.

 

Bear Cubs

Achievement 9 What’s Cooking

Can cookies and desserts really be healthy for me?
Come and find out while also discussing healthy snack options
to make and share and the effect that fat and sugar from
fast food and junk food have on our bodies.

 

Wolf Cubs

Achievement 8 Cooking and Eating

Come and learn about the various groups in the food pyramid
and how to make a healthy, balanced meal anytime of the day.
Also make a plan for two meals that you will help to prepare at home.

 

Webelos

Fitness

What does fitness mean? It means being healthy and in
good physical and mental shape.
Come plan a meal for yourself and for your meal using the food pyramid.
Discuss the importance of portion control and the effect that
portion distortion has on our bodies.
Also learn how to make fun and healthy snacks to share with
family and friends, the effect on fat and sugar on the body
and the importance of reading food labels.

 

Boy Scouts

Cooking

Come and learn about good nutrition by exploring the food pyramid and
the importance of balanced diet.
You will plan a menu including making an ingredient shopping list,
figuring out cost per person and appropriate portion size.
Also learn healthy options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time
while at home.

 

Physically Strong

There are many aspects that make up a strong, healthy body.
Learn how maintaining a strong heart, making healthy food choices,
drinking water, getting enough sleep, reducing caffeine and sugar reduction
and protecting yourself from tobacco and alcohol help us maintain a strong, healthy bodies.