Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can learn about history, and about themselves, at Plimoth Plantation!

Plimoth is a great place to visit with your troop – scouts can explore Mayflower II, the Wampanoag Homesite, the 17^th-century English Village, the Craft Center, and the Nye Barn! 

Your group (at least 15 people ages 6 and up) could benefit from our group rates on a field trip. While you’re here, you could make your visit more special with hands-on activities – schedule one of our interesting workshops!  

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2012 Scout Day!
March 24, 2012

Scout out history and fun at Plimoth Plantation! Whether you’re a Daisy or an Eagle Scout, wear your uniform and you’ll receive ½ price admission (good for leaders too)! Visit our living history sites and participate in special hands-on activities, designed just for scouts. Admission is good for Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II.
For more information or for a complete schedule of events, visit www.plimoth.org/learn/programs-kids-scouts-families or contact us at programservices@plimoth.org, 508-756-1622 ext. 8359.

Schedule of Activities

9:30am – 5pm                   
Visit the Baby Lambs!
Take a peek at twin lambs. They’re only 6 days old!
free with admission. English Village, behind the Standish and Alden houses

10am – 3pm                        
Lend a hand: Gardening in the Pilgrim Village
Help the Pilgrims get their gardens ready for planting
free with admission. English Village

10am – 3pm                        
Armor
Help polish the armor. Maybe you’ll even be asked to try some on!
free with admission. English Village, Fuller house

11am – 12pm                     
Hands-on Workshop: Make a Horn Book and Write with a Quill Pen
Learn about education in the 17^th century, and make a horn book to take home
$8 materials fee, $6 members. Tickets can be purchased at check-in table.

1-2pm                                    
Woodworking
Try your hand at sawing and splitting wood as the Pilgrims did
free with admission. Colonial Education Site

2-3pm                                    
Play colonial games
Join us for some fun colonial group games and toys.
free with admission. Outside Crafts Center

2:30 – 3:30pm                    
Hands-on Workshop: Make a Wampanoag-style Clay Pot
Scouts will work with a Native teacher to discover why clay was important to the Wampanaog, then they’ll make their own Wampanoag-style clay pot to take home.
$8 materials fee, $6 members. Tickets can be purchased at check-in table

 
At Mayflower II

10am – 11am     
Knot Tying
Feeling tied in knots? Come down to Mayflower II and learn how to construct 3 simple knots.
free with admission. Mayflower II

1p - 2pm                                               
Songs of the Sea
Singers wanted to join Mayflower II staff in singing 17th century sea songs.
free with admission. Mayflower II

Can't come to us? Our Professional Speakers, either modern or "in-character" role players, can spend time with you here at the Museum, or could come to you at a troop meeting! Plimoth Plantation would love to reach your troop in your own hometown, including visiting speakers and traveling workshops.

Hold your troop’s next Scout Meeting at Plimoth Plantation!

For more information, or to reserve a program, call us at (508) 746-1622 ext. 8359, email us at programservices@plimoth.org, or make an online reservation request.     

Overnights

If your troop wants to enjoy an overnight experience at the Museum, your two-day admission is included! You can choose a Colonial (Pilgrim) or Wampanoag (Native) theme. 

For more information, or to reserve a program, call us at (508) 746-1622 ext. 8359, email us at programservices@plimoth.org, or make an online reservation request. 

To receive special offers, and regular updates on Plimoth Plantation’s educational programs, sign up for our Education Mailing List. Be certain to check the box for teachers.

Badges and Awards

Any program your troop chooses can be individualized to include activities just for your troop. 

Boy Scouts can work toward the Outdoorsman and Naturalist badges during a workshop or overnight.

Girl Scouts can participate in special activities for their journeys, or to fulfill requirements for awards (Badges, Try-Its, Interest projects, Petals). We have ideas for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Let us know if you have your own ideas about how we can help you on your journey by individualizing your program.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Juniors can earn the Tale of Two Cultures Badge at Plimoth Plantation, too. Your troop can earn this badge on your own when you visit the sites – no Museum teacher is needed!

For more information, call us at (508) 746-1622 ext. 8359, or email us at programservices@plimoth.org.

Scout Days

Each Spring, Plimoth Plantation has a Scout Day. Scouts receive discounted admission, and enjoy special scouts-only activities. Keep your eye on this page for updates, or sign up for our Education Mailing List to receive updates on all our programs.