 ME4E can help Cub Scouts in your den or troop earn badges, pins, belt loops and connect to community organizations for service opportunities. We can attend one of your regularly scheduled meetings or utilize local natural areas for your hands-on program needs. Please note we try to get outside no matter the location, so scouts should dress appropriately. We also lead programs for Boy Scouts as well. Let's Go Outdoors- Achievement 5: We will use our senses to explore the weather while taking a hike. When we return, we will make leaf rubbings. Length: 1 hr Elective Stew: We can lead many different Tiger electives. Please contact us for details. Available Options: #3 Fun & Games; #21 Show Must Go On; #22 Picnic Fun; #30 Plant a Seed; #31 Learn About an Animal; #32 Feed the Birds; #33 Clean Up Treasure Hunt; #34 Conservation; #35 Fun Outdoor; #47 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Length: Varies Your Living World-Achievement 7: Recycling, energy consumption, pollution and more are covered during this program Length: 1.5 hrs Elective Stew: We can lead several different Wolf electives. Please contact us for details. Available Options: #13 Birds; #17 Tie It Right; #18 Outdoor Adventure Length:Varies Sharing Your World With Wildlife-Achievement 5: Did you know we had a native parakeet in IL? Learn about this and other birds in this fun program. Length: 1 hr Tying It All Up-Achievement 22: Learning how to tie knots has never been more fun. We'll even challenge you to test your new skills. Length: 2 hrs Elective Stew: We can lead several different Bear electives. Please contact us for details. Available Options: #1 Space; #2 Weather; #12 Nature Crafts; #13 Water & Soil Conservation Length:Varies Forester: After this program you will be able to identify a dozen different woodland plants, know where they grow and how they are affected by fire. Requirements Covered: 2; 3; 4; 6; 9 Length: 2 hrs Geologist: You will also earn your Geology belt loop while discovering how often we use geologic materials in our daily lives. Requirements Covered: 2; 4; 6; 7; 9 Length: 1.5 hrs Naturalist: This is an action packed program to help scouts learn about food chains and flyways. Earning the Wildlife Conservation belt loop and cleaning up litter will also keep you busy during this program. Requirements Covered: 1; 6; 7; 9; 12; 13 Length: 2 hrs Outdoorsman: Prepare yourself for a campout by learning fire building skills, leave no trace guidelines, how to whip a rope and hiking tips. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 5; 6; 7; 9;10 Length: 3 hrs Scientist: Earn two belt loops and complete several experiments during this program to become a well rounded scientist. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3; 4; 6; 7; 9 ;11; 12; 14 Length: 3 hrs Knots & Lashing: Length: 1-2 hrs Fire Building: Length: 1.5 hrs Debris Huts: Length: 1 hr Paper Making: Length: .75 - 1.5 hrs Tracking & Stalking: Length: 1.5 - 2 hrs Orienteering: Length: 2 hrs GPS / Geocaching: Length: 2 hrs Night Hikes: Length: .75 - 1.5 hrs |