Scout Programs at the Arch

Explore the culture of the Plains Indians. Learn about their dependence on the buffalo, what they ate, what they wore, and how they had fun. Takes place at the Museum at the Gateway Arch.

Learn about the lives and pastimes of nineteenth century boys and girls. Takes place at the Museum at the Gateway Arch.

In this program, scouts will explore the Museum at the Gateway Arch and its history galleries to discover how communities celebrate and honor special people and events in the past and today.

Scouts will discover how stories of long ago, gathered from oral histories, photographs, letters, and diaries, can help us learn about where we came from and who we are while exploring the Museum at the Gateway Arch.

Learn about the history and culture of the Osage Indians of the woodland areas of the Mississippi Valley in the Museum at Gateway Arch National Park Fulfills requirements 1, 2, and 4

Visit the Museum at Gateway Arch National Park and explore the history and future of your community. Talk with a National Park Service ranger and learn about service to community and country. Fulfills requirements 3a, 3b and 5.

In the nineteenth century opportunities for women were often limited, but regardless of the challenges, women made significant contributions to our history as a people. Scouts will explore the topic at the Museum at the Gateway Arch.

The Old Courthouse serves as the backdrop for this program where scouts will learn about local government, past and present, and how they can be active citizens today.

Join one of our national park rangers as they facilitate a discussion about the rights and responsibilities that come with being a scout and citizen. They will introduce you to some famous and not so famous heroes that have made a difference in our community, country, and world. Be sure to ask the ranger about their work in building a better world. Fulfills requirements 2, 3, and 4.

Speaking in public is a powerful way to connect with people. Girl Scouts will learn the skills of public speaking and then “perform” for the group.

Gather in the Gateway Arch visitor center to learn and practice the art of debate, compromise, and mediation as we strive to find a common ground. Call 314-655-1635 for more information.

Explore the history of St. Louis and learn about the important role this river city played in the development of our nation. Afterwards, take a cruise on the Mississippi River, aboard the Gateway Arch Riverboats, and experience the river first-hand. Presentation will take place at the Museum at Gateway Arch National Park and the Gateway Arch Riverboats. The workshop is free. The cost for the Gateway Arch River Cruise TBD.

At the Museum at the Gateway Arch, scouts will learn about the traditions, practices, and histories of American Indian tribes in a variety of regions, but specifically about the Osage Indians who played a major role in the history of St. Louis.

A full day workshop that allows scouts to earn their Railroading Merit Badge while traveling aboard Amtrak from St. Louis Missouri to Springfield, Illinois accompanied by staff members from Gateway Arch National Park. Fee is dependent on Amtrak ticket prices.

Does protecting the law involve bravery? Does telling the truth equal courage? Investigate the judicial system and its important role in our society. Scouts re-enact a historic trial and debate contemporary issues. An attorney and a National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger will discuss their roles and responsibilities in society.