MORGANTON OTHER FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Badge Workshops at Project Chimps: Scouts, Skills, and a Chimp Habitat Tour
Two-hour outdoor programs at Project Chimps guide scout groups through hands-on activities and a tour of the chimp habitat while attempting to meet official BSA badge requirements.
Hands-On Badge Workshops at Project Chimps: Scouts, Skills, and a Chimp Habitat Tour.
In Morganton, Project Chimps runs focused, two-hour outdoor scout programs that pair practical, hands-on activities with a guided tour of the chimp habitat. Designed to align with official BSA badge guidelines, these workshops let scouts work toward achievements such as Emergency Preparedness, Gardening, Plant Science and Sustainability while learning in the field; volunteers attempt to complete as many badge requirements as possible, though final completion can depend on a group’s punctuality and cooperation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on badge progress that follows BSA guidelines
Each two-hour session is built around official scout handbook requirements; volunteers lead outdoor, practical activities intended to fulfill merit badge or advancement requirements, and will try to complete as many requirements as the session allows.
Guided tour of the chimp habitat
Beyond skill stations, the program includes a tour of the chimp’s habitat so scouts learn about animal care and conservation in situ as part of the curriculum.
Badge choices and flexible planning
Available badge topics include Emergency Preparedness, Gardening, Plant Science and Sustainability; organizers will work with scout leaders to tailor sessions to the advancement or award a group is pursuing.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour workshop feels like
The workshop moves at a deliberate, hands-on pace: check-in, a sequence of outdoor activity stations oriented around badge requirements, and a guided habitat tour. Volunteers lead practical exercises intended to meet BSA criteria; depending on timing and group cooperation, some requirements may need to be finished outside the session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this program—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive prepared to work outdoors and be punctual—volunteers will attempt to complete as many badge requirements as time allows, and group punctuality and cooperation can affect which requirements are finished during the two-hour session.
The scout badge itself is not included and is not available for purchase at Project Chimps; a Project Chimps (PC) patch may be available for purchase at a discounted price in the Gift Shop on the day of the program.
Base pricing includes up to 12 scouts; additional scouts (ages 5 and up) are charged per person up to a 20‑scout maximum. Two chaperones per group are admitted free; additional chaperones or non-scout guests pay the standard entry price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Will my scout automatically earn a badge by attending?
No. Scouts are not guaranteed to earn the badge by attendance alone; the badge is awarded only if the scout successfully completes the badge requirements, some of which may need to be finished after the session.
How long is each workshop?
Each scout badge workshop runs for two hours.
What does the fee cover and what are the group size limits?
The fee is $120 per badge workshop and includes up to 12 scouts; additional scouts ages 5 and up are $10 each (maximum 20 total participants). Two chaperones per group are admitted free; additional chaperones or non-scout guests pay the standard entry price.
What ages can participate?
Workshops are available to scouts ages 5 and up.
Where do we meet for the workshop?
Programs meet at 2031 Lowery Rd, Morganton, GA 30560.