Scout Programs

Girl Scout Programs

Explore Norfolk Botanical Gardens Council Patch
Brownies and Juniors can spend Saturday morning or afternoon exploring Norfolk Botanical Gardens and earn our new patch! The cost is $9 per scout for two hours of exploring with a garden teacher and a patch, or sign up to do a self guided program and take our discovery packs out to explore the garden for $6 per scout. Both of the programs include free admission for two leaders. (Minimum of 10 scouts).

Webelo Scouts

Come and discover the great outdoors through our Webelo Forester or Naturalist programs. Learn about plant and tree layers, identify forest trees and plants and count tree rings as a forester. Or walk on the wild side as you discover critters that live everywhere from under the leaves to the highest tree branches. Program includes a journal and a two-hour Garden Teacher led program. The cost is $7 per person (minimum of 10 scouts).

Garden Night Adventures

Look out for our Garden Night Adventures!!
Bring your troop or pack out to the garden for a night of fun in our Enchanted Forest.  Make s'mores over a campfire, go on a night hike and share songs with other troops.  The cost is $10 per person and pre-registration is required. Please see our calendar for specific dates and times.

Girls Science Careers Overnight

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - Sunday, January 24, 2010 | 4:30 pm - 9 am                                                           Love Science? Meet some of the great women scientists that live and work in Hampton Roads! This sleepover is open for any girl in the 3rd-6th grade and her female chaperone.  Experience a night of hands-on fun and learning, while making new friends!  Girl Scout troops earn their career badges.  Participants camp indoors in Baker Hall Visitor Center.

Pre-registration is required for all programs. Call to register or for more information. Full payment is due upon registration. Garden Night Adventures are held rain or shine, but may be cancelled at the garden's discretion and a full refund will be given.

Cancellation 5 or more business days prior to program start date: Refunds, less 20% processing fee (minimum $5). Cancellation 1-4 business days prior to program start date: no refund

Please call (757) 441-5838 to for more information or to register.