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    Scouting Events

    Scouting Activities at Cantigny

     

    Citizenship

    Set off on a guided tour through the First Division Museum to discover what makes America special. Join a scavenger hunt through the tank park, learn how to fly the American flag, and play games to learn about citizenship. Write letters about what you learned to soldiers currently serving in the 1st Infantry Division about what you’ve learned. For reservations or more information contact Melissa Neumann, 630.260.8274.

    Bear and Webelos Trail Achievement

    June 28, 2008, 1:30-3:00 Boy Scouts $3.00

     

    First Division Basic Training Day

    Head off for basic training at the Cantigny First Division Museum. This afternoon of physical activities will strengthen each scout’s teamwork and leadership skills. New skills will be put to the test through the First Division obstacle course. Be prepared to get dirty. Weather permitting.

    July 12, 2008, 10:30-12:00 Prairie Winds Girl Scouts $3.00

    July 12, 2008, 1:00- 2:30 Boy $3.00

     

    Outdoor Cooking at Cantigny

    Fan the flames and fix outdoor cuisine at Cantigny Park. Prepare and enjoy lunch outdoors using a campfire, camp stove, and other cooking methods. Learn about changes in soldiers’ rations and a few tips for water purification

    April 12, 2008, 10:30-12:30 Prairie Winds Girl Scouts Free

    May 24, 2008, 10:30-12:30 Prairie Winds Girl Scouts Free

    July 13, 2008, 10:30-12:30 Prairie Winds Girl Scouts $10.00

    June 28, 2008, 10:30-12:30 Boy Scouts $10

     

    Equipment Check! Service, Uniforms, and Tanks

    Try on military uniforms and equipment from a variety of eras using the museum’s education collection artifacts and reporoductions. Try on military uniforms and equipment from a variety of eras using education collection artifacts and reproductions. Write letters to Big Red One soldiers currently serving overseas. Finally, join a scavenger hunt for information through the tank park. No reservations needed.

    May 17, 2008 Armed Forces Day

    June 14, 2008, Flag Day

    July 4, 2008, Independence Day

     

    Listening to the Past: Girls Make History

    Your tour through the First Division Museum will tell the story of the heroic women that helped to build our nation and kept it free. Interact with our education collection to touch the equipment and try on the clothes of these women. Decorate your own hair bandana for home front factory work and play games from a variety of time periods.

    Brownie Girl Scouts earn Listening to the Past Try-It

    April 12, 2008, 1:30-3:30 Prairie Winds Girl Scouts Free

    May 24, 2008, 1:30-3:30 Prairie Winds Girl Scouts Free

     

    Overnight

    Experience the First Division Museum after hours. A night of military-themed activities waits.

    March 7-8, 2008, 6pm-8am

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