SCOUT PROGRAMS

Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary offers Scout Programs for both Cub Scouts & Girl Scouts

Scouts will learn about the importance of enrichment for captive wild animals and will perform an age-appropriate service project by helping us create enrichment items for our animals to enjoy!

NOW INTRODUCING: SCOUT HOWL NIGHTS

EARN A BADGE | ONLY AVAILABLE 3 TIMES PER YEAR

    • 2/24/2024

    • 6/8/2024

    • 11/9/2024

CUB SCOUTS PROGRAM

  • November 25, 2023 at 11 am

    December 16, 2023 at 11 am

    February 17, 2024 at 11 am

    March 23, 2024 at 11 am

    April 27, 2024 at 11 am

    June 15, 2024 at 11 am

    July 13, 2024 at 11 am

    August 10, 2024 at 11 am

    September 21, 2024 at 11 am

    November 16, 2024 at 11 am

    December 21, 2024 at 11 am

Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary offers an Akela Award for Cub Scouts! During the session, Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about:

  • The wolves and wolfdogs of SFWS

  • Gray wolves (Canis lupus) and other wolf species

  • Conservation and why it is important to protect natural resources

  • The food chain

  • Camouflage

GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM (JUNIORS)

Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary offers two programs for Girl Scouts: one for Juniors, and one for Seniors.

  • September 23, 2023 at 11 am

    December 9, 2023 at 11am

    January 20, 2024 at 11 am

    March 16, 2024 at 11 am

    April 6, 2024 at 11am

    May 25, 2024 at 11 am

    August 17, 2024 at 11 am

    September 7, 2024 at 11 am

    October 19, 2024 at 11 am

    November 23, 2024 at 11 am

Wolf Habitats (Animal Habitats Badge, Grades 4-5)

During the session, Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about:

  • The wolves and wolfdogs of SFWS and why they could not live in a wild habitat

  • Gray wolves (Canis lupus) and other wolf species

  • What habitats are suitable for wolves, focusing on the Yellowstone Wolf Project, the red wolves (Canis rufus) of North Carolina and the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction project

  • How wolves help balance the ecosystems and habitats where they live, as demonstrated by the reintroduction of wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Area in 1995

GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM (SENIORS)

  • November 11, 2023 at 11 am

    January 27, 2024 at 11 am

    May 18, 2024 at 11 am

    August 31, 2024 at 11 am

    November 2, 2024 at 11 am

A Voice for Wolves (Voices for Animals Badge, Grades 9-10)

During the session, Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about:

  • The wolves and wolfdogs of SFWS

  • Gray wolves (Canis lupus) and other wolf species

  • The myths surrounding wolves which led to their endangerment and their continued vilification by many people around the world

  • The truth about wolf behavior and the benefits they provide to their environment

  • The ways in which people in areas with wild wolf populations are learning to coexist with them, and protect both themselves and wolves

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  • Sessions are held on designated Saturdays at the Sanctuary beginning promptly at 11:00am (please arrive by 10:50am) and ending at 12:30pm. The program will be held even in case of inclement weather—we have a covered area within view of the animals.

  • CUB SCOUTS: $22 per participating scout (which includes an Akela Award patch). The cost for other family members wishing to attend is $12 per adult and $5 per child.

    GIRL SCOUTS: $22 per scout, $11 per accompanying family member.

  • If any minors in your party will not have their parent/guardian present, you MUST bring a Release Form signed by their parent/guardian with you when you arrive. The form can be found here [pdf].

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