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Overview
Work towards badges individually or with your pack!
All MOSI Cub Scout programs involve fun hands-on science activities facilitated by engaging instructors designed to help you work towards your badges! Programs include 2- hour workshops, 3-hour workshops, and overnight camp-ins.
Program fee includes all materials for activities and admission to MOSI after the program. Camp-in programs also include a MOSI Fun Patch. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required per ten children for all scout programs.
Public Cub Scout Programs Schedule 2025-2026
Interested in booking a scout program just for your troop? Request a quote by filling out the form below or reach out to us directly at reservations@mosi.org or by calling (813) 987-6000.
Public Workshop Adult Chaperones
$7
Required for scouts under 13
member discount available!
Additional Information
Workshops include:
Program Requirements:
Scouts under age thirteen (13) are required to have at least one (1) adult chaperone per ten (10) children. Adults are encouraged to participate in the program with their child. Scouts aged thirteen (13) and older may attend without a chaperone.
Workshops meet most, but not necessarily meet all badge requirements. Especially for requirements that may take more than the length of a workshop, scouts may need to complete some sections independently.
Reservation Process:
Group Pricing:
For 2-hour workshops*
For 3-hour workshops*
*Check workshop description for duration of each workshop.
Add-ons available at Discounted Group Rate:
Public Scout Programs:
Refunds for public scout programs are only available before the registration deadline, so that your spot can be given to others on the waitlist. If MOSI needs to cancel a program due to low attendance or other unforeseen issue, guests will be notified via email and given a complete refund. To request a refund, please email your request and reservation details to reservations@mosi.org.
Private Scout Programs:
A full or partial refund minus your deposit may be issued as long as the program is cancelled before the final payment date, 10 business days prior to your program date. Please refer to the terms and conditions given at registration for more information. To request a refund, please email your request and reservation details to reservations@mosi.org.
Overview
Sep 28, 2025 10:00 am
Journey through space with us as we explore the Sun, the Moon, and the night sky! This workshop also includes a show in the Saunders Planetarium. Recommended levels: Lions, Tigers, Wolves Badge/Theme Addressed: Sky Is The Limit, Space Science Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 11th
Oct 11, 2025 1:00 pm
It’s elementary! Make observations and gather evidence as you unravel clues using your keen powers of observation in this forensics-themed workshop. Recommended levels: Lions, Tigers, Wolves Badge/Theme Addressed: Code of the Wolf; Forensics; Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 25th
Nov 1, 2025 10:00 am
Ready to build and program a robot? Command your creation as you add a gear here and a sensor there, tackling challenges big and small. Recommended levels: Bears, Webelos Badge/Theme Addressed: Robotics Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 16th
Dec 20, 2025 1:30 pm
Lights, camera, action! From storyboard to premiere, find out what it takes to make a movie as you work together to plan, film, act in, and edit your own short film on location at MOSI. Recommended levels: Webelos Badge/Theme Addressed: Moviemaking Last Day to Register: Thursday, December 4th
Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am
Polish those telescopes, as we take a closer look at our solar system, the universe beyond, and what it takes to get there. This workshop includes a show in the Saunders Planetarium! Recommended levels: Bears, Webelos Badge/Theme Addressed: Space Science Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 1st
Feb 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Beep boop, what's a loop? Find out as you master the basics of coding a real robot, as you make it move, dance, and play. Recommended levels: Lions, Tigers, Wolves Badge/Theme Addressed: Robotics Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 22nd
Mar 22, 2026 10:00 am
What does it take to solve a crime? Find out as you use fingerprints, DNA, and other forensic techniques. Try being a Crime Scene Investigator for the day! Recommended levels: Bears, Webelos Badge/Theme Addressed: Forensics Last Day to Register: Thursday, March 5th
Apr 19, 2026 1:00 pm
Journey into the wooded trails of MOSI’s own nature preserve. Identify plants, read tree rings, study the anatomy of a flower, and experiment with photosynthesis. Recommended levels: Bears, Webelos Badge/Theme Addressed: Into the Woods, Ecology Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 2nd
May 23, 2026 10:00 am
Have a blast as you design, build, and test machines on the move! From paddle boats to balloon cars, will your contraption drive, swim, or fly to the finish line? Recommended levels: Bears, Webelos Badge/Theme Addressed: Engineer (paddle boat and balloon cars) Last Day to Register: Thursday, May 7th
Scout Sleepover
Interested in spending the night at MOSI with your scout group? MOSI offers private overnight programs Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evenings. See our camp-in page for more information or reach out to us at (813) 987-6000.
Do I need to be a scout to sign up?
No! You do not need to be registered as a cub scout to join. Cub Scout workshops are open to any child between grades K-5th.
Can I attend without the rest of my troop?
Yes! Our public scout workshops are designed for scouts to sign up individually. Private workshops just for your troop are also available by reservation.
Do I need to attend with my child?
Yes, children 12 and under require an adult chaperone to sign up and attend with them. However, only one chaperone is needed per every ten children if you are a leader or parent responsible for multiple children.
Children 13 and older do not need a chaperone for workshops but must be signed in an out by an adult at the beginning and end of the workshop.
Overnight programs ALWAYS require an adult chaperone regardless of the child's age, at least one adult per 10 children.
What do I need to bring?
Not much! MOSI provides everything required for the program. Uniforms are optional. Close toed shoes are always recommended in our workshops, and a light jacket for those that get cold in strong AC. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks that they may eat provided it is safe to do so during the activities.
I missed the registration deadline, what can I do?
It might not be too late! If you've missed the registration deadline or if the program has been sold out, email us at reservations@mosi.org to see if there are still any available spots or to be added to our waitlist. If another scout drops out we will let you know!
What discounts does MOSI offer?
For scout programs, the best way to save is to become a MOSI member! MOSI members receive a discount on scout registration for all public programs.
When are scout programs held?
MOSI offers public scout workshops and camp-ins during the school year, typically from late August to the end of May. Public scout programs are offered on the weekends, and public camp-ins are held on either Friday or Saturday evenings.
Private scout workshops or camp-ins can be held any time of year, check with us at reservations@mosi.org to inquire about weekend availability or simply submit a program request/quote form online.
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