Scout Programs

Scout Camp-ins

Camp in the great indoors!

Spend the night at The Magic House! On select evenings, Scouts can sleep "under the exhibits" and have The Magic House all to themselves.

Who can attend?
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Camp-ins are for Brownies and Juniors or Bears and Webelos. One adult for every five Scouts is required for supervision.

What will you do?
  • Explore more than 100 hands-on exhibits in the museum.
  • Enjoy an evening snack and light breakfast.
  • Sleep among the exhibits.
  • Receive a special Magic House Camp-in patch.
  • Take part in fun badge activities.
What should you bring?
  • Sleeping bag and pillow
  • Personal care items
  • Comfortable clothes to sleep in
What does it cost?
  • $32 per person (one adult for every five Scouts)
  • A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due when making reservations.
What time?
  • Check-in is at 8:00 pm
  • Check-out  is at 8:00 am
How do I register?

Register online or call The Magic House at (314) 822-8900, ext. 18 to reserve space for your group on one of the following dates:

Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts October 1, 2010
October 8, 2010
November 5, 2010
December 3, 2010
January 14, 2011
January 28, 2011
February 11, 2011
February 25, 2011
March 5, 2011
March 11, 2011
April 1, 2011
May 6, 2011
May 13, 2011
Bears and Webelos December 10, 2010
April 29, 2011

The Magic House reserves the right to cancel sessions that have insufficient enrollment, in which case a full refund will be issued. The Magic House may also add additional sessions if warranted.


Scout Workshops

Workshops

Workshops for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are available throughout the school year at The Magic House.

Cost

The cost for all workshops is $8.75 per Scout, accompanying leader or adult, and includes admission to The Magic House. Workshops require a minimum of five Scouts and a maximum of 20 Scouts. Two adult supervisors must accompany every 10 Scouts. Reservations are required and must be accompanied by a $43.75 nonrefundable deposit. Every scout receives a Magic House patch. Coupons and memberships do not apply.

Times

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 pm; Select Fridays at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm or 6:30 pm; Select Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm or 2:15 pm

Daisies
Daisy Girl Scout in Action

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Brownies
Science in Action Try-It
Science Wonders Try-It
Colors & Shapes Try-It

Juniors
Science Discovery Badge
Drawing and Painting Badge
Art in 3-D

Bears
Electricity and Nature Craft Electives
Art Electives

Webelos
Scientist Activity Badge
Artist Badge

Register online or call The Magic House at (314) 822-8900, ext. 18


Scout Month

During the month of February, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform and their leaders are admitted at the reduced rate of $5.00 per person. To receive this reduced rate, groups must provide two adult supervisors for every 10 Scouts.