Discovery Park of America’s Scout Weekend is May 15 and 16, 2021. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the region will have the opportunity to explore different STEM-focused exhibits, as well as learn more about science, space, history, agriculture, wildlife, art, the military and more.

During Scouts Weekend at Discovery Park, Scouts can view the concepts behind many of the experiments and projects which scouts may find useful in completing achievements toward ranks or pin/belt loop/merit badge requirements in the following:

• Wildlife in the Regional History Gallery
• Art among the Southern Artist Showcase
• Science in the Science, Space and Technology Gallery
• Space Exploration in STEM Landing
• Agriculture in the new exhibit, AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival
• American History in the Military Gallery
• Gardens outside on the 50-acre heritage park

All Scouts who arrive in uniform on May 15 and 16 receive free general admission for the whole weekend. *Does not include Scout leaders.

Saturday and Sunday

Be sure to look for our in-house scientist, Russell Orr, in the Natural History Gallery and the Science and Space Gallery throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday. Russell will be wearing his white lab coat and sharing his knowledge with all Scouts who are curious about science and space.

Saturday at 11 a.m.
Scouts will especially benefit from the Cardboard Boat Regatta on the South Lake at 11 a.m. During this event, competitors race their boats created and handmade with cardboard during an exciting series of races to see which boat wins; or simply stays afloat. Not only will Scouts watch STEAM principles applied to a fun and creative project, they will experience, teamwork, competition and sportsmanship on display at the same time.

Sunday at 2 p.m.
Be sure to check out this awesome program on Native American survival techniques from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Native Americans Gallery. This program will explore how tribes in this area used the simple technique of tying a knot to survive and thrive during the Woodland and Mississippian periods of Native American history.