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 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. GET DETAILS
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.
This season’s Camp-Ins are SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support!
Consider booking a group visit for your troop instead. GET DETAILS
Overnight Camp-In
All camp-ins begin at 6:30 PM, Friday, and end at 9:00 AM, Saturday.
January 23-24, 2026 (Girl Scouts) SOLD OUT
February 20-21, 2026 (Boy Scouts) SOLD OUT
March 27-28, 2026 (Girl Scouts) SOLD OUT
April 17-18, 2026 (Boy Scouts) SOLD OUT
May 15-16, 2026 (Open to All) SOLD OUT
Spread your sleeping bags in the museum exhibit galleries and sleep surrounded by wild animals, dinosaurs, or Native American Indian chiefs!
SCHEDULE OF AFTER-HOURS EVENTS:
- Learn about stars and constellations by viewing a planetarium show.
- Enjoy an interactive program with a Schiele educator.
- Explore the museum exhibits.
- End the night with a flashlight scavenger hunt!
- Take a guided hike on the Nature Trail and visit The Farm, see the Catawba Indian Village, enjoy life-size mazes and the Play’Scape playground (weather permitting).
Camp-In includes an evening snack, breakfast, and a museum patch for each participant. Opportunities will be available to complete badge requirements.
$40 per participant
(One free adult for each registered group of 10 participants.)
SOLD OUT FOR 2026 SEASON
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