Spring Scout Programs for 2008

Spring is here and Chimney Rock Park is planning our annual Scout Day just for you and your troop. Come join us for this year's programs in the morning and then spend the rest of the day exploring the magnificent 1,000-acre Park on your own. Not enough? Spend the night under the stars and towering rock cliffs in the Park's 5-acre Meadow with your troop and other scouts from around the area.

May 10th Spring Boy Scout Day

$14 per scout includes admission for the day, all programs and a special Chimney Rock Park patch for each scout. One required adult chaperone per 10 scouts is admitted with no charge. All additional adults are $11.50 for this special day (regular adult admission is $14).

Feeling adventurous? Take a shot at our 32' Climbing Tower! Scouts and their adult chaperones are all welcome to try their skill - and a free second climb to anyone who makes it to the top! Cost is $4 per person.

Check-in time for programs is no later than 9:30am; programs will begin at 10am.

Overnight camping option: $8 per person to camp. One adult chaperone per 5 scouts is required for camping. (Note: overnight camping is available only to scouts who attend the morning's programs.) Camp set-up begins between 5:30 and 6pm on Friday, May 9th; camp breakdown is between 7:30 and 8am on Saturday, May 10th. Please note that the overnight camping takes place on Friday, May 9th, so that we do not have campers staying over into Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11th).

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited. Call 800-277-9611 or email education@chimneyrockpark.com to sign up your troop today!

May 17th Spring Girl Scout Day

Check-in time for programs is no later than 9:30am; programs will begin at 10am.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited. Call 800-277-9611 or email education@chimneyrockpark.com to sign up your troop today!

Spring Scout Programs:

Barking up the Wrong Tree (Boy Scouts)

Tree bark…..what is it, why is it there, and why is it different on every tree? If you thought it all looked the same, this program will change your mind. Join Park Naturalist Ron Lance as he helps you and your scouts to understand there’s more to trees than just their leaves!

Tracks & Traces (Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)

Critters are everywhere but we may not always see them. So, how do we know where they live? By using animal tracks, bones, skins and other traces we’ll explore clues from our wild friends. Bring your thinking caps and begin a journey as a wildlife detective.

The Wonderful World of Reptiles (Boy Scouts)

Welcome to the amazing world of reptiles! Like it or not, we share our world with many scaly neighbors, and the best way to cohabitate is to educate. Join us for this fun, unforgettable “hands-on” experience that is sure to thrill your scouts.

Women of the Woods (Girl Scouts)

Join NC State Park Ranger Katharine Scala as she teaches your scouts about careers for women in the outdoors. Listen as she tells about her own experiences in the wilderness and how our current generation of girls can build their dreams into effective careers.

Great Woodland Adventure (Girl Scouts)

There’s nothing like a walk in the woods, especially one with giant toads and gigantic spiders! Well, not REAL giant toads and spiders, but these are even better. The Park’s Great Woodland Adventure is one of our best-kept secrets. Nestled in the woods at the upper end of the Meadows, this trail was created with learning in mind. Join one of our Trail Rangers as they guide your scouts on a short (.6 mile) “walk in the wild.”

Afternoon Fun (Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)

Looking for something for your troop to do after the morning programs? We’re sure to keep you busy here in the Park. The cost of the program includes Park admission too, so here are some options that may appeal to you:

Be sure to visit the most famous parts of the Park by taking a ride on our unique 26-story elevator inside the mountain to the Sky Lounge, then climb 44 stairs to the top of good ol’ Chimney Rock.

Take a hike! Lace up your boots and head out on one of our five hiking trails. Whether you decide on the more-challenging Skyline/Cliff Trail Loop or an easier stroll on the Hickory Nut Falls Trail, you’re sure to enjoy the breathtaking surroundings.

Sign up for a high old time! Fox Mountain Guides, the Southeast’s only AMGA-accredited guide service, has partnered with the Park to offer climbing lessons on our cliffs. They offer an array of programs geared to kids of all ages. Contact Fox Mountain Guides at 888-284-8433 for clinic information and availability on the day of your program.

Overnight Camping Option (Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts)

There is no more beautiful place to sleep under the stars than at Chimney Rock Park. Due to increasing requests, Park specialists have decided to give scout troops that attend the morning programs the option to camp with us! Camp set-up will begin between 5:30 and 6pm and the fun will last all night! Bring your stoves & stories and join us for an evening to remember.
*Please note: All campers must be packed-up and ready to go before 8:30am the following morning so we can get ready to open the Park as normal.