Scout Programs
Project Chimps offers a chance for Scout Troops to earn badges while learning about chimpanzees, their habitats, nutrition, agriculture, and more.
Troop service projects can be arranged for 4-7 hours in duration which will include a tour as part of the agenda.
Group Size
- Groups can be between 5 and 30 scouts.
Fees
- Free with a minimum commitment of 3 service hours (plus a one hour tour).
- One chaperone per 5 scouts is admitted free. Additional chaperones (or non-scout guests) pay the standard entry price of $35.
Badge Workshops
Take part in 2-hour programs where scouts can earn achievements, electives, and badges which adhere to official BSA badge requirements. Each program will involve the scouts in hands-on activities in the outdoors and will include a tour of the chimp’s habitat.
Our programs strictly adhere to the badge guidelines as outlined in the official scout handbooks. Our program volunteers will attempt to complete as many requirements as possible for each badge. In some cases, your group’s punctuality and cooperation may dictate how many of the requirements will need to be completed at home.
The scouts are not guaranteed to earn the badge by attendance alone, but only if they successfully complete the requirements.
BSA Merit Badges Currently Available
Scout leaders, let us know the topic/badge/journey/advancement/award that you are looking to cover, and we will work with you to cover the requirements ~ even if you don’t see it listed here!
Fees
- $120 per Badge Workshop
- Includes up to 12 scouts. Additional scounts (ages 5 and up) are $10 each (with a maximum of 20 total participants) and are due on the day of the program.
- Two chaperones per group are admitted free. Additional chaperones (or non-scout guests) pay the standard entry price of $25.
- The scout badge is not included and is not available to purchase at Project Chimps. You may purchase a PC patch for a discounted price on the day of your program in our Gift Shop.
Gold, Silver, Eagle, and Life Projects
Gold and Silver projects are available for Girl Scouts and Eagle and Life projects are available for BSA Scouts. Inquire today for more details.
Sample Service Projects
- Hiking trail maintenance
- Browse garden propagation
- Farm harvests
- Chimp hammock weaving
Sample Award Projects
- Organize a donation drive
- Picnic tables or benches construction
- Green house or hoop house construction
- Educational video creation
- Root cellar design
Overnight Programs
Looking to complete a combination of badges and service projects over a multi-day visit? Camping and hiking options are available on our property at no charge to scout groups! Inquire to learn more.
Won't You Help?
This project would not be possible without our many generous individual supporters and volunteers. We rely on donations to fulfill our mission, including caring for our existing residents and expanding the sanctuary to accommodate those chimpanzees still waiting in the lab.
Won’t you help us bring the remaining chimps to sanctuary by supporting Project Chimps today? Please donate today because...