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From hikes to overnighters, Fontenelle Nature Association's programs provide wonderful opportunities for
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to learn about the outdoors. With hands-on activities, games and
explorations, boys and girls discover nature's mysteries and magic. Make plans to have
your Scouts join us for these exciting adventures.
Boy & Girl Scouts After School
Want to go on a guided hike, see live animals, work on a badge or play games with a naturalist? Your scouts can spend one or two hours at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center beginning at 4 pm. Time spent with the naturalist can be catered to the scouts' needs with two weeks notice. Fees vary with program length.
WHEN: September - May
WHERE: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
COST: $6 / scout per 1 hour program, $8 / scout per 2 hour program
Tag-a-longs pay regular scout admission; adults are free.
CAPACITY: 10 scouts minimum
REGISTRATION: Required. See below for more details.
Girl Scouts Backpacks
Come explore our forest and learn about the wonders of the outdoors while earning a Try-It or Badge. The backpack has everything you need! Brownies can earn either the Animal or the Eco-Explorer Try-It and Juniors can earn either the Earth Connections or Wildlife Badge.
WHO: Brownies, Junior
WHEN: September – May
WHERE: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
COST: $45 per troop, includes admission for scouts and adults
CAPACITY: 20
REGISTRATION: Registration is required. See below for more details.
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Fontenelle Nature Association offers
financial assistance through the
Bob Starr Memorial Scholarship Fund
for troops or individuals who cannot otherwise attend our programs.
To receive a scholarship, write a letter expressing your need and the program(s)
you are interested in. We will contact you within a few days of receiving your letter. Please send to:
Attn: Girl Scout Registrar
Fontenelle Nature Association
1111 N. Bellevue Blvd.,
Bellevue, NE 68005
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REGISTRATION: To register, call the Girl Scout Registrar at 731-3140, ext. 230. Payment is due within ten days of registration. Mail payment to Fontenelle Nature Association, 1111 N. Bellevue Blvd., Bellevue, NE 68005.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be given unless Fontenelle Nature Association cancels the program due to weather.
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For information about our Boy and Girl Scout programs, please contact
Laci Prucinsky at lprucinsky@fontenelleforest.org or 731-3140, ext. 230.
For information about Eagle Scout programs, contact Gary Garabrandt
at 731-3140, ext. 233.
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