Scouting at The Schiele
The Schiele Loves Scouts!
Museum founder Bud Schiele was passionate about scouting. He worked as a scout executive, unifying and expanding troops in the North Carolina Piedmont in 1924. Bud and his wife, Lily, worked tirelessly to open “Camp Bud Schiele,” a Boy Scout camp on the shores of Lake Lanier before they turned their attention toward a natural history museum.
Outside of special events and regular admission, open to all, The Schiele provides overnight Camp-In experiences and Badge Nights for Scouting America and Girl Scout troops and groups.
Scouting groups of at least 15 can also reserve special field trips and enjoy group rates.
Camp IN at The Schiele Museum
Overnight camp-ins are perfect for giving scouts a unique camp experience with no worries about outdoor safety or weather. Campers can complete badge or pin requirements while experiencing interactive programs and activities that focus on nature, science, culture, and FUN.
Overnight Camp-Ins
All camp-ins begin at 6:30 PM, Friday, and end at 9:00 AM, Saturday.
November 6 – 7, 2026 (Cub Scouts)
January 15 – 16, 2027 (Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts)
March 19 – 20, 2027 (Girl Scouts)
$50 per person
Spread your sleeping bags in the museum exhibit galleries and sleep surrounded by wild animals, dinosaurs, or Native American Indian chiefs! Scouts will have opportunities to complete some badge requirements, go on a flashlight scavenger hunt, see a planetarium show, and enjoy hands-on activities and programs.
Camp-In includes an evening snack, breakfast, and a museum patch for each participant. Participants are welcome to visit the museum on the Saturday after Camp-in during open hours at no additional cost.
Register for a Camp-In:
Click the registration link for your preferred dates and pay online for the number of campers and chaperones that will be participating. We recommend at least one chaperone per 10 campers.
Night at The Museum:
STEM Badge Night
STEM Badge Nights provide some extra opportunities for completing badge requirements while having FUN. Troops can enjoy after-hours interactive programs, a planetarium show, and an exclusive tour of the new Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs.
STEM Badge Nights
Friday, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
February 5, 2027 (Girl Scouts)
April 9, 2027 (Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts)
$50 per person
Don’t miss a night at the museum with your troop to explore exhibits after hours! Closed to the public, but open just for scouts, the museum will be full of opportunities to complete badge requirements while having fun. Enjoy a planetarium show, hands-on activities and programs, a flashlight scavenger hunt, and a guided tour of the new Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs.
STEM Badge Night includes dinner, a museum patch for each participant, and MORE opportunities to complete some badge requirements. Participants are welcome to visit the museum during open hours on the Saturday following Badge Night at no additional cost.
Register for a STEM Badge Night:
Click the registration link for your preferred date and pay online for the number of campers and chaperones that will be participating. We recommend at least one chaperone per 10 campers.
Scouting at The Schiele Waitlist
Is your preferred program sold out? Join the waitlist to be notified if a participating troop cancels before the event date.
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