Boy Scouts

Read the article The Story of Scouts and Inventions at the American Textile History Museum about the Inventing Badge at ATHM from the spring edition of the Museum’s publication Textile Times.

"This is a wonderful program that the Museum offers the Scouting community, enabling these boys and girls to develop important skills while learning about the world and building self esteem. We are always impressed during our visits here and we will definitely be returning again."
     — Karen Baird, Troop Leader, Troop 8, Peterborough, N.H.

Inventing Badge (3 ½ -4 hrs., $12/scout)

In this fun, hands-on program Scouts learn about inventions, inventors, and patents. They also build a prototype, “sell” their idea to their fellow scouts, and record a commercial on the museum's interactive video station. Our program fulfills requirements (1a, 1b, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4, 5, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 8b, 9) to complete the badge. Our educators are registered BSA Invention Badge counselors. Scouts should bring their blue cards for sign-off at the end of the program.

Find CUB SCOUT program information by clicking here.

Textile Merit Badge (3 ½ - 4 hrs., $12/scout)

Our educators are registered BSA Textile Merit Badge counselors. Scouts should bring their blue cards for sign-off by their instructor at the end of the program. Our program fulfills all requirements needed to complete the badge (#1, 2A,B,C,D, 3A,C,D, 4,5,6), including defining and discussing textile terminology and the importance of textiles, identifying characteristics of textile fibers, and learning about how textiles are processed, ecological concerns, and modern career options. This is a FUN program which also includes lots of hands-on activities like trying to weave on a table loom, knitting, examining with magnifying glasses, and making felted hackey sacks to take home.

Coming in 2013: Engineering

 

Fees:

• Cost varies by program, prices are listed above.
• Minimum of 10 participants required, smaller groups should contact the education department directly for accommodations.
• Payment is made upon arrival at the Museum.
• Fee includes general Museum admission for participants.
• Two adult leaders or chaperones admitted free. Additional adults pay regular museum admission fee.

 

Questions or Reservations:

Contact the Education Department of the Museum with questions or to make a reservation.
(978) 441-0400 x250, or e-mail reservations@athm.org.

 

Helpful Links:

Green Mountain Council Scouting
Yankee Clipper Boy Scout Council
Daniel Webster Boy Scout Council
Boy Scouts of America – BSA – National Council
www.meritbadge.com  (check the extensive list of scouting links on this page)
www.boyscouttrail.com