Scouting at Cranbrook

Come to the Cranbrook Institute of Science to earn a badge or pin with your scout group. Each of the Scouting in Science programs is designed to help scouts learn more about an area of science while fulfilling badge or pin requirements.

Mission Statement Cranbrook Institute of Science is Michigan’s premier natural history and science museum fostering in its audiences a passion for understanding the world around them and a lifelong love of learning.

Cranbrook Patches These fun and colorful patches may be ordered at the time of your reservation. Cost is $1.50 per patch.

Use the above pull-down menu to find individual scout program descriptions!

For registrations totaling less than $30 per program, please complete your booking by telephone at 248.645.3210.

Available October through May.
Register online or call 248.645.3210.
Advance registration is required.
Download Boy Scout Guide 2007-08 or Girl Scout Guide 2007-08


Summer Camps

Camp registration for 2008 has begun!

Camps at the Institute offer children an opportunity to meet new friends, explore the natural world and become creative problem-solvers while learning how everything in the universe is connected. Fast-paced daily sessions are supervised by our museum educators and designed to ensure that every child has an extraordinary time.

Camps can fill quickly; please check the online registration form to see if your selection still has openings.

Use the above pull-down menu to find individual camp descriptions!

  • To reserve your child's spot in our camp programs, a $75 deposit ($25 for Little and Beginner Camp) must accompany your registration form.
  • You will receive a confirmation letter along with a health form indicating the date of camp for your child.
  • The balance of payment including before and after care fees is due by May 16, 2008.
  • Download the Pre-Summer Camp Information.
  • Download the Summer Camp Health Release Form.
  • Download the Summer Explorer Camp Guide 2008.

Register online or call 248.645.3210.
Advance registration is required.



There are many activities and programs for Scouts of all ages at Cranbrook Institute of Science.