Scout Programs 
The Ward Museum offers programs for both Boy and Girl Scouts that focus on Art, Culture, and Nature. With unique resources like the World Championship gallery and Schumaker pond, the Ward Museum is able to host exciting scout events and opportunities. For more information about Girl Scouts read below. For more information about Boy Scouts you can scroll down or
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Girl Scouts
The Ward Museum offers programs that allow Girl Scouts to earn and complete their badges. We have several packages that fulfill the requirements for certain badges, with the exception of activities they must complete alone.
Below you will find descriptions of the badge programs that we offer. If you have any questions about these packages, feel free to contact us (410-742-4988 x110, wardeducation@salisbury.edu).
The fee for all sessions is $12. The local Girl Scouts Council can be reached at tlimberry@cbgsc.org or 302-456-7150 for registration.
Hiker
Brownie/Junior/Cadette
DESCRIPTION: Join the Ward Museum in a fun and instructional hike with expert naturalists on hand to learn about local parks and trails, how to read a map and trail signs, how to pack for a hike, and how to make great hiking snacks. After discussing their route and packing for the hike, the girls will explore Pemberton Park, which includes a historic house (Pemberton Hall) and an extensive trail system that will challenge the girls to use their newly learned hiking skills.
WHEN: November 3, 2012 from 1 - 3 pm
WHERE: Ward Museum, Salisbury MD
Painting
Brownie/Junior/Cadette
DESCRIPTION: Girl Scouts will learn firsthand that the Ward Museum is a great place for art and painting. Scouts will tour the galleries and see how artists were able to create the lifelike 3D illusion of weightless feathers using wood and paint. Once they are inspired, the scouts will be able to try their hand at a variety of painting styles including real life, abstract and other unique painting styles on their own. The day will end with everyone pitching in to complete a mural.
WHEN: December 1, 2012 from 1 - 3 pm
WHERE: Ward Museum, Salisbury MD
Digital Photography
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
DESCRIPTION: Girl Scouts that come to the Ward Museum for their digital photography badge will have the opportunity to learn about photography techniques and methods from an expert professional photographer. The girls will go on a photo excursion and take pictures of wildlife and natural scenes around scenic Schumaker Pond, then get a chance to edit them and create a digital photo project.
WHEN: March 23, 2013 from 1 - 3 pm
WHERE: Ward Museum, Salisbury MD
Animal Habitats
Daisy/Brownie
DESCRIPTION: Girl Scouts will discover the wonder of wild birds from real scientists and have the opportunity to investigate an endangered habitat at The Nature Conservancy's Nassawango Creek Nature Preserve. Scouts will see wild birds being captured and banded for scientific research, learn how to become citizen scientists and build Bluebird nesting boxes with a local Bluebird expert that will be used to extend an existing bluebird nest box trail.
WHEN: May 11, 2013 from 1 - 3 pm
WHERE: Ward Museum, Salisbury MD
The Ward Museum offers programs that allow Boy Scouts to earn and complete their badges. We have several packages that fulfill the requirements for certain badges, with the exception of activities they must complete alone.
Below you will find the badge programs that we offer. If you have any questions, or would like to arrange for a custom program, please feel free to contact us (410-742-4988 x110, wardeducation@salisbury.edu).
Cubs
Outdoor Activity Award
Summertime Pack Award
(June, July, August only)
Boy Scout Badges
Insect Study
Mammal Study
Nature
Woodcarving
Birds