Scout Programs

Brownies, Cubs and Eagles always welcome. Why not plan your next Scout Troop outing to Holcomb Farm? Any experience here neatly combines outdoor fun and adventure with nature-oriented learning. It’s a great way for Scouts of any age to log new achievements as they move through the ranks. Specific achievement and badge activitives can be found on the Scout Achievement and Badge List

Camp with us! Scouting groups are invited to pitch tents and stay awhile in our rustic camping area. There’s no charge—simply contact Jon to make your reservation or call our Reservation Line at 860-844-8616, ext. 14. For your marshmallow-roasting and tale-telling convenience, we’ve provided a fire pit for use by scouting groups only.

Pitch in for your community! Scouting groups eager to help the community are always appreciated at Holcomb Farm. We have any number of projects for willing hands that can help scouts build skills while making the Farm a better place for our hundreds of visitors. Please contact Jon at jletendre@holcombfarm.org for more information.

2008 Spring Scout Days are almost here! 

March 29   Girl Scouts

                            Brownies "Water Everywhere Try It"

                            Juniors "Invasive Plants Badge"

April 5        Cub Scouts

                            Bears  "Take Care of Your Planet"

                            Wolves  "Native American Lore"

                            Webelos  "Forester Badge"

After completing the badges listed above at Holcomb Farm, scouts will get on a bus and travel five minutes down the road to McLean Game Refuge to participate in their Youth Day event.  At this new event, 4H students will lead the scouts in a number of activities to earn a custom McLean patch.  Activities include a hike and a play.  Snacks will be provided; however, scouts should bring a bagged lunch for this event.  Parents will drop their scouts off at Holcomb Farm and pick them up at 3:15pm at the back entrance of McLeans on Barn Door Hills Rd.  See schedule below for more details.

Day Of:

      Sign in  9:00am - 9:25am

      Program at Holcomb Farm   9:30am - noon

      Bus Transport  From Farm to McLean

      McLean Youth Day   12:15pm - 3:15pm (including lunch)

Space is limited and will be granted on a first come first serve basis.  Full payment reserves space.

Must pre-register by calling the Farm at (860) 844-8616.

Accepting registrations now on our Reservation Line (860) 844-8616, ext. 14.