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The Textile Merit Badge is offered for Boy Scouts (see below). Girl Scout offerings include Neighborhood Visits for Daisies, Try Its for Brownies, Badges for Juniors, and Interest Projects for Older Girls (see below).

Girl Scout Services

NEW Cub Scout Programs:

Cub Scout programs, ranging from Tigers to Webelos, are now available at the ATHM. Spurred by many requests from those who have enjoyed our Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs, we have now add twelve new requirement fulfilling opportunities for Cubs. Allow time to visit the Learning Center, along with the program and a tour for a complete day.


 

Tiger Cub

Prices
 

Achievement 1 – Making My Family Special (G only)*

$6.00
(all)
 

Elective 15 – Our Colorful World
 

Elective 18 – Sew a Button
 

Elective 47 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
 

 
 

Wolf

Prices
 

Achievement 10 – Family Fun (C only)*

$6.00
(all)
 

Elective 2 – Be an Actor
 

Elective 4 – Play a Game
 

Elective 10 – American Indian Lore
 

 
 

Bear

Prices
 

Achievement 3 – What Makes America Special

$6.00
(all)

 

Achievement 8 – The Past is Exciting and Important
 

Achievement 10 – Family Fun (A only)*
 

Elective 24 – American Indian Life
 

 

 
 

Webelos

Prices
 

Mental Skills Group Activity Badge – Artist

$8.00

Fees:

  • Cost is $6-8/scout per program, payable upon arrival
  • Minimum group size is 10 per program, OR minimum cost is $60 per program for smaller groups
  • Activities starred in the list above are short, and may be combined with another program at no additional cost
  • One adult leader or chaperone admitted free per 15 scouts
  • Additional adults pay $6
  • Fee includes general Museum admission


Girl Scouts:

The Museum provides programs in which Girl Scouts may earn the following achievements in just one visit…

 

Daisies - Neighborhood Visits

Prices
 

Take a trip to the Museum for a scavenger hunt, story, craft, and Textile Learning Center visit!

$5.00
 
 

Brownies - Try Its

Prices
 

Colors and shapes

$6.00
(all)
 

Listening to the Past
 

Science in Action
 

Stitch it Together
 

 
 

Juniors - Badges

Prices
 

Art to Wear

$10.00
 

Careers

$6.00
 

Folk Arts

$10.00
 

Local Lore

$6.00
 

Yarn & Fabric Arts

$10.00
 

 
 

OLDER GIRLS - Interest Projects

Prices
 

Heritage Hunt

$8.00
 

Museum Discovery

$8.00
 

Textile Arts

$10.00
 

Women Through Time

$8.00

 

Hours:

Programs run from 1 ½ hours for a Daisies visit to 2 ½ - 4 hours for other programs. Girl Scout visits can be arranged during Museum hours listed below.

  • Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Fees:

  • Fees vary depending on program. From $5-$10. E-mail or call to inquire about a specific program.
  • There is a 10 participant minimum. Smaller groups will be required to pay for 10 participants.
  • Payment is made upon arrival at the Museum.
  • Fee includes general Museum admission.
  • One adult leader or chaperone admitted free per 15 scouts. Additional adults may attend after paying the adult admission.

 

Questions or Reservations:

Contact the Education Department of the Museum with questions or to make a reservation.
(978) 441-0400 x244, or e-mail reservations@athm.org.

 

Helpful Links:

Spar and Spindle Girl Scout Council
Patriot Trail Girl Scout Council
Girl Scouts of the United States

Boy Scout Services

Boy Scouts:

The American Textile History Museum offers programs led by Museum Educators who are registered with the Boy Scouts of America as textile merit badge counselors.

The Textile Badge Program consists of the following:

  • Scouts take part in a tour of the Museum's permanent exhibit "Textiles in America," and observe demonstrations in the Museum's Weave Shed.
  • Scouts are expected to complete a question sheet which is provided by the Museum, during their tour.
  • While on the tour, scouts will collect fabric samples made from four natural fibers (cotton, flax, silk, and wool), as well as two synthetic fabrics and one cellulosic fabric as they are relevant to displays and exhibits along the way. They will discover the processes of turning raw fibers into fabric.
  • Scouts will participate in 6 hands-on stations to complete badge requirements, including making felt, fiber recognition using a microscope, fabric construction examination with magnifying glasses, and weaving, knitting, and extrusion activities. Scouts take home the felt “hackey sack” they make.
  • Scouts are asked to define textile terminology.
  • Discussions on how textiles are important to people during the course of the tour.
  • Scouts will learn about jobs in the textile industry. They will focus on five major areas: science, engineering/machinery, design, advertising, and operatives (weaver, carder, etc.) .
  • Scouts will identify ecological concerns regarding textile production and care.
  • At the end of the tour scouts turn the question sheet in and Museum's merit badge counselors check it off and sign each scout's textile badge blue card.

 

Hours:

The "Textile Badge Program" is available during Museum hours listed below:

  • Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Fees:

  • $8 per scout for groups of 10 or more scouts.
  • $60 minimum fee per group.
  • Payment is made upon arrival at the Museum.
  • Fee includes general Museum admission.
  • One adult leader or chaperone admitted free per 15 scouts. Additional adults may attend after paying the adult admission.

 

Questions or Reservations:

Contact the Education Department of the Museum with questions or to make a reservation.
(978) 441-0400 x244, or e-mail reservations@athm.org.

 

Helpful Links:

Yankee Clipper Boy Scout Council
Daniel Webster Boy Scout Council
Boy Scouts of America – BSA – National Council


School Services:
Threads of Learning School Age Children's Programs
Traveling Textiles Outreach Programs Scout Services:
The American Textile History Museum offers programs for Girl and Boy Scouts. Textile Learning Center:
Family Fun
Hands-on Activities