Maple Syruping for Scout Troops

Bring your scout troop to Saint John's for a maple syruping experience!

Saint John's has been making maple syrup since the 1940s. We fully believe in the educational value of teaching kids and adults alike about this historical process. Join us for a fun, outdoor, and hands-on experience!

***We are no longer taking pre-registrations for the April 4 festival. Scouts are still welcome to come as walk-ins, but we cannot confirm the availability of patches for walk-in participants.***

NEW for 2009! Scout Day during the annual Maple Syrup Festivals

Saturdays, March 28th and April 4th
Open House from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Bring your troop to one of the annual maple syrup festivals and participate in the activities. Once your troop has completed the activities, they will receive a Saint John's Maple Syrup patch for their hard work! Activities during a festival may include:

• Tapping trees
• Collecting sap
• Touring the sugar shack
• Learning how the evaporator works
• Experiencing the Native American ways of syruping
• Tasting warm maple syrup over ice cream!
• And more!

Registration Details: View flyer with more information here

Pre-registration of Scout Troops who want to participate in the patch program is REQUIRED by the Friday before the festival you are attending.

Costs:
Arboretum members: $3/adult, Free for children of members (17 and under)
Nonmembers: $7/adult, $3 for children (4-17), Free for children 3 and under
*Please note scout groups are not eligible for the pre-registration discount.

Preregister by one of the following:
-Online registration form
-Email arboretum@csbsju.edu
-Call the Arboretum office at 320.363.3163

Example of patch-true size is 2.5" x 1.25"