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Scout Programs

Yours in Scouting…

Looking to work on badges for STEAM topics like robotics, movie making or mechanical engineering? MOSI offers those and so many more for girl scouts, cub scouts, and merit badges! All workshops are led by experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging counselors. Program fee includes materials for activities and admission to MOSI after the program. Merit Badge programs also include a blank Merit Badge Blue Card for your convenience.

Select from Kids STEAM (Girl Scout/Cub Scout) or Merit Badge sections below on this page for more details or to register for a specific program.

Public Scout Programs

  Kids STEAM Public Programs (Girl Scout/Cub Scout) 2026-2027

  Merit Badge Public Programs 2026-2027

Private Scout Programs

Interested in booking a scout program just for your pack or 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.

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K-8th Grade

Kids STEAM

Work towards STEAM badges with 3+ hour workshops or overnight camp-ins. Topics range from robotics, physics, forensics, life science, and space science and more!

Perfect for Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts

See Kids STEAM Workshops

6th-12th Grade

Merit Badge Programs

Let MOSI's BSA certified counselors help you meet the hands-on portions of your STEAM merit badges with 3+ hour workshops or overnight camp-ins. More than a dozen merit badge workshop topics offered each school year.

See Merit Badge Programs

Additional Information

What's Included

Workshops Include:

  • Hands-on activities and materials
  • Engaging instructors, with certified BSA counselors
  • Daytime Workshop (3+ Hours)
  • Admission to MOSI the day of your workshop

Camp-Ins Include:

  • Hands-on activities and materials
  • Engaging instructors, with certified BSA counselors
  • Overnight Camp-In (7:00PM-9:00AM)
  • MOSI Fun Patch
  • Light Breakfast & Snack

Program Requirements:

Workshops meet most, but not necessarily all badge requirements. For requirements that may take longer than the workshop itself, scouts may need to complete some sections independently.

Chaperone Requirements & Pricing

Adult chaperones are required for all children under 13

  • For Workshops, a minimum ratio of one (1) adult chaperone per ten (10) children. Adults are encouraged to participate in the program with their child.
  • For Camp-Ins, all scouts need a chaperone (min. 1 chaperone per 4 scouts), chaperones must be at least 18.

 

WORKSHOP CHAPERONE PRICING:
MOSI Members: $5 per adult | Non-Members: $7 per adult

CAMP-IN CHAPERONE PRICING:
MOSI Members: $30 per adult | Non-Members: $36 per adult

Booking a Private Workshop

Reservation Process: 

  • Booked at least 1 month in advance 
  • $50 deposit due at time of reservation  
  • Final numbers and final payment due 15 business days prior to program date

 

Request a Private Program

 

Group Pricing:

For 3-Hour Workshops* 

  • Groups with 15 or more scouts: $21/child and $7/adult, 1 adult free for every 10 children
  • Groups with less than 15 scouts: $300 flat fee

For 4-Hour Workshops* 

  • Groups with 15 or more scouts: $28/child and $7/adult, 1 adult free for every 10 children
  • Groups with less than 15 scouts: $400 flat fee

For Overnight Camp-Ins*

  • Groups with 30 or more scouts: $48/child and $36/adult, 1 adult free for every 4 children
  • Groups with less than 30 scouts: $1300 flat fee

 
*Check workshop description for duration of each workshop. 

 

Add-on Options:

  • MOSI Fun Patch $4/patch
  • Planetarium Show $5/person
  • Virtual Reality Experience $8/person
Cancellation and Refund Policy

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 scoutreach@mosi.org.

Private Scout Programs:

If you need to cancel your reserved program, please email a cancellation notice to scoutreach@mosi.org with the following information:

  • Full name of contact
  • Group name
  • Date of program

 

Programs cancelled LESS THAN ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR to the program date will forego their deposit. A full refund of payment and deposit will be made if program is cancelled MORE THAN ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR to the program date.

Experiences

Add-On Experiences

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Virtual Reality Experience

$8

per person

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Experience

The Saunders Planetarium

$5

per person

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MOSI Fun Patch

$4

per patch

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