Scavenger Hunt
Brownie and Cub Scout Leaders can call 314-965-6885 (Ext. 5) to reserve the "Travel Case" or "Jr. Travel Case" for your group. Scouts will have a blast using educational tools as they complete a scavenger hunt on the museum grounds. They will make predictions, learn about transportation history, use math skills, read maps and follow directional instructions as they navigate around the park property. Each scout will be given a Scavenger Hunt Guide Book & pencil.
 Brownie Girl Scouts: Girls can earn the "Math Fun" and "Travel Right" Try-it's after completing the Scouting Scavenger Hunt in the "Travel Case." Try-It Correlations
Boy Scouts: Complete your Museum Visit requirement with the "Travel Case."
Travel Case is for grades 3-6
Jr. Travel Case is for grades K-2
This is an outdoor activity. Please keep this in mind when choosing the date for your visit.
Fees: $3.00 per scout (group admission),
$4.00 per adult.
$15.00 for "Travel Case" rental (credit card must be given for payment and security deposit. It will be charged an additional $10.00 if the case in not returned or items are broken or missing).
One case will cover 10 scouts, if more than 10 scouts, you will need to reserve 2 cases.
Full payment due at time of reservation.
Please call: 314-965-6885 (Ext. 5) to reserve the travel case & receive your discounted group rate at least two weeks in advance.
Scouts and adults may purchase discounted train & trolley ride tickets when making their original reservations during seasonal operation. Siblings may purchase group rate museum admission at $3.00 but may not attend the scout program.
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The Children's Garden Club is also a great scouting opportunity to help the community. Plant a row of vegetables for the hungry! Free, no reservations required.
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9 am - Annuals & Vegetables
Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9 am - Rain Garden
Satruday, September 11, 2010, 9 am - Gourds
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This is a great activity for Brownie Girl Scouts working on their "Earth & Sky" Try-It,
"Plants" Try-It or the "Earth is our Home" Try-It! Many components can be used towards each badge.
Tiger Scouts can fulfill Elective 30: "Plant a Seed" and this counts toward earning Elective 34: "Conservation".
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Museum of Transportation Patches are available for purchase in the Boxcar Boutique.
Call 314-965-6885 (Ext. 5) for Information and Reservations
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