If a subject or badge that interests you does not appear below, please contact the Scout Coordinator for more information.
Sample Schedule | Field Trip Program | Evening Program |
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4:15 pm | Arrive at TNC & Light Snack | |
4:30 pm-5:00 pm | Program Option (ex. Tigers: My Tiger Jungle) | |
5:00 pm-5:30 pm | Campfire Add-on | |
5:30 pm | Depart TNC | Arrive at TNC |
5:45 pm-6:45 pm | Campfire | |
6:45 pm-7:45 pm | Night Hike | |
7:45 pm | Depart TNC |
(All program times are listed in description)
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1.5 hours (Any season)
1.5 hours (Any season)
1 hour (Any season)
1.5 hours (best done in Spring, Summer, and Fall)
1.5-2 hours* (best done in Spring, Summer, and Fall)
It’s great to treat our outdoor spaces with kindness. Help the outdoors by taking an eco-hike. Observe animals and objects in nature and “leave no trace” of your activities. This badge will explore ways to be a good guest in nature.
*Include a campfire add-on for a more complete experience.
1.5 hours (Any season)
1 hour (Any season)
It’s great to have a clean home, and even better if it’s a clean, green home! In this badge, pick up some new household habits to help your family save energy, save water, and save the planet.
($)Contains Scout Programs Materials Fees
2.5-3 hours* (best done in Spring, Summer, and Fall)
What happens when you invite a friend to climb the tallest hill you can find, or buddy up to take a walk around your neighborhood at night? What do you see? What do you hear? There are so many amazing adventures waiting for you. So hang on, jump in, and get ready to explore the great outdoors!
*Include a campfire add-on for a more complete experience.
1.5 hours (Any season)
1.5 hours (Any season)
2-3 hours* (Any season)
In this badge, plan a camping adventure! You might watch a sky full of stars, cook a meal on a stick, or share silly stories around the campfire. And you’ll definitely learn some new outdoor skills as you take part in this favorite Girl Scout tradition.
*Include a campfire add-on for a more complete experience.
2-2.5 hours* (best done in Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Learn the skills for minimal impact camping and how to protect the environment when you go outdoors. Learn the principles of Leave No Trace and share them with your troop, pack an ecofriendly snack and take a conservation hike.
*Include a campfire add-on for a more complete experience.
2-3.5 hours (best done in Spring and Summer)
Flowers are so beautiful, we bring them from the outside into our homes to add cheer to a room. But there’s more to flowers than just good looks. Without them, plants could not make seeds, and scientist think the world would be much drier (and a lot less pretty). Dig up more flower secrets in this badge!
($)Contains Scout Programs Materials Fees
2 hours (best done in Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Creating a bright bouquet of fresh flowers, making a dish with garden-fresh herbs, growing a little green cheer inside with houseplants- these are all things a gardener gets to do. In this badge, dig your hands into the earth and spend time with soil, water, and sunlight to find out how to help life grow from a tiny seed. You can make your own garden- no matter where you live!
($)Contains Scout Programs Materials Fees
3-3.5 hours (Any season)
3-4 hours (Any season)
Accessibility at TNC
Many TNC programs can be altered to accommodate participants with special needs. We ask that you disclose pertinent information with a minimum of two weeks notice about any needs (educational requirements resulting from learning difficulties, physical abilities, or emotional and behavioral difficulties). This enables us to make accommodations to meet your group’s needs.
Program Length | Field Trip Minimum Fee (Friday-Sunday) | Field Trip Minimum Fee (Monday-Thursday) |
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1 hour Program | $12/person $120 min | $10/person $100 min |
1.5 hour Program | $18/person $180 min | $15/person $150 min |
2 hour Program | $24/person $240 min | $20/person $200 min |
2.5 hour Program | $30/person $300 min | $25/person $250 min |
3 hour Program | $36/person $360 min | $30/person $300 min |
Program Length | Evening Programing <30 people(Friday-Sunday) | Evening Programing <60 people(Friday-Sunday) |
1 hour Program | $250 | $400 |
2 hour Program | $350 | $550 |
Program Length | Evening Programing <30 people(Monday-Thursday) | Evening Programing <60 people(Monday-Thursday) |
1 hour Program | $200 | $350 |
2 hour Program | $300 | $500 |
Add-ons:
1) Animal Sponsorship: $60
2) Campfire Add-on: $60
3) Butterfly House: $2 per person
Additional Program Fees:
1) Apple Cider Making Press Fee: $60
2) ($) Scout Programs Materials Fees (for select programs
- $25 for up to 15 scouts
- $50 for more than 15 scouts
3) Additional Evening Program participants
(with approval of scout coordinator only):
- 1 hour: $10 each
- 2 hours: $15 each
Merit Badge Counseling
- Members: Free for up to 3-hours (annually) for select individual Merit Badge Counseling with TNC Merit Badge Counselor (min. TNC for Two Level)
- Non-Members: $35/hour
Merit Badge Workshop
See upcoming workshops for current pricing
- No additional charge for scout leaders.
- Maximum group size is 30 participants per TNC educator (scouts, parents, and siblings combined).
- Programs require one leader per group and one adult chaperone per five scouts who may attend for free.
- In order to obtain adequate staff, advance notice of additional students and adults is required. We reserve the right to limit the number of non-registered participants on the trail to the number originally registered on the confirmation form.
- If your funds are limited, please consider applying for a scholarship (we strive to make nature accessible to everyone).
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(April-September Only)
Available all year
Available all year
Available all year
Fee: $60
Campfire Add-on (all year)
Fee: $50
Fee: $50-$75 (30-60 minutes)
Fee: Free
Designed to be taught at your location, however you can also schedule a field trip to Tenafly Nature Center to participate in these same experiences.
TNC To Go Programs Available All Year
(All programs are 45-60 minutes, unless otherwise noted)
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TNC To Go Add-Ons
Animal Sponsorship
Help support the animal ambassadors that live at TNC, in conjunction with a scheduled TNC to Go program.
Enjoy an additional 15-30 minute up close visit and Q & A session with your sponsored animal. All scout group sponsorship’s receive a thank you package which includes: sponsored animal sticker or collectible trading card for every student, a certificate, photograph of sponsored animal, recognition in our newsletter, species information and animal’s biography.
1st Hour | Consec. Hour | |
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Bergen County | ||
<30 participants | $225 | $135 |
>30 participants | $375 | $300 |
Up to 1-Hour Away | ||
<30 participants | $225 | $135 |
>30 participants | $375 | $300 |
NYC Boroughs | ||
<30 participants | $350* | $135 |
<30 participants | $500* | $135 |
- No additional charge for scout leaders.
- *Additional fee is included to the first program fee for all New York City boroughs visits to cover NYC permit requirements.
- A mileage charge of the current IRS rate per mile round trip is added to the program fee.
- One parking space must be provided near the entrance of your location (if no parking is available at your site then a fee will be added to cover any associated garage fees).
- Consecutive classes are programs held one right after another, for different groups, in the same location with no more than a 60 minute break between two of the programs.
- If your funds are limited, please consider applying for a scholarship (we strive to make nature accessible to everyone).