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From hikes to overnighters, Fontenelle Forest's scouting programs provide wonderful opportunities to learn about the outdoors through hands-on activities, games and exploration.
Make plans to have your Scouts join us for an exciting adventure! For information about Boy and Girl Scouts programs, please contact Kathy Fischer via
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. For information about Eagle Scout programs, contact us via
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or at (402) 731-3140.
Programs
Want to go on a guided hike, see live animals, work on a badge or play games? Bring your Scouts to Fontenelle Forest Nature Center for a one or two hour program led by a Naturalist. Registration is required two weeks in advance.
| When |
September - May |
| Where |
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center |
| Capacity |
Minimum of five Scouts |
| Cost |
1 hour - $6 per Scout
2 hours - $8 per Scout
Adults: Free
No Additional Tagalongs |
For information on Girl Scouts Backpacks, please contact:
Kathy Fischer via
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Brand new – a backpack available for Boy Scouts! Whether you have Tiger Scouts working on their Let’s Go Outside achievement or Scouts who just enjoy hiking, this backpack has everything you need. It is full of field guides that will help you identify the forest’s plants and animals. Registration is required.
| When |
September - May |
| Where |
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center |
| Capacity |
20 (including adults) |
| Cost |
$45 per troop |
Registration
To attend one of our Scouts programs, please contact Kathy Fischer via
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. Registration is required at least 2 weeks in advance for programs and at least 2 days in advance to reserve a backpack. Payment is due within ten days of registration. Mail payment to:
Fontenelle Forest
1111 North Bellevue Blvd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
No refunds will be given unless Fontenelle Forest cancels the program due to weather.
Fontenelle Forest offers financial assistance through the Bob Starr Memorial Scholarship Fund for troops or individuals who cannot otherwise attend our programs.
To apply for a scholarship, write a letter expressing your need and the program(s) your troop would like to attend. We will contact you within a few days of receiving your letter. Please send to:
Attn: Scout Registrar
Fontenelle Forest
1111 North Bellevue Blvd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
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