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Cub Scout Pack 39

A 2007 Quality Unity of the Boy Scouts of America

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Field Trip Ideas

Here are lots of good ideas for local field trips for the various cub scout requirements... the base list came from the Longhorn District.  If you have new ideas, please let us add them to the list!  

Location Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Belt Loop,  Pin or Badge Comments
Amy's Ice Cream
3500 Guadalupe, Austin
458-3188 ext. 515, Attn:  Phil
www.amysicecream.com/ 
FOR FUN $1.50 per person.  Participants make ice cream, tour walk-in freezer, taste various ingredients.  Ice cream served at end of tour.  Must make appt.  Tours usually held 10 a.m., M-F
Aquarena Center
Southwest Tex. State Univ.
1 Aquarena Ctr., San Marcos
512/ 245-7557

http://www.aquarena.txstate.edu/scouts_boys.html

  Elec. 1d, 10c,  19a    Ach. 5d        Elec. 24a, b   Naturalist   Language
Wild Consv.
Texas Badge
$5 per scout, $6 per adult.  Group leaders free.  Two hour programs begin at 9:30 or 1:00.  2 types of Cub Programs.
Austin American-Statesman
305 S. Congress, Austin
445-3593
    Ach. 8a, 17c Communicator   Free for 3rd Grade & up.  Tours are 10 a.m. or 4 p.m., Tues. & Thurs.  Tour the newsroom, pre-press production & press-room.  Need to book at least 2 weeks in advance.
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St., Austin
472-2499
www.austinkids.org
    Elec. 9a Artist Art Open 10-5 (M-Sat), Noon-5 (Sun).
See web site for admissions & group prices.  Cheap deals:  Free 4-5pm (Sun), Admission by donation 5-8pm (Wed.) Closed Mon. 
Exhibits change every few months.  See web site for details.
Austin History Center
9th & Guadalupe, Austin
974-7480
www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ahc/
Ach. 1G, 2F Ach. 4f Ach. 8e Engineer Collecting
Map & Compass
Texas Badge
Free.   Open 10-9 (M-W) 10-6 (Sat) & Noon - 6 (Sun).  (Closed Th & F)
Austin Nature Center
301 Nature Center Dr., Austin
327-8180
www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/default.htm
Elec. 31, 42 Ach. 10c Ach. 5d, Elec. 15a, 15d Geologist
Naturalist
Collecting
Geology
Science
Wildlife Consv.
Leave No Trace
$2 Adults; $1 kids. Wildlife education, hiking, Dino Pit.
Austin Rock Gym
4401 Freidrich Lane, Ste. 300
Austin
416-9299
www.austinrockgym.com
      Geologist   See website for various prices.
Austin Steam Train Association
www.austinsteamtrain.org/
Elec. 41, 48         Variety of tours & prices. 
Austin Zoo
10807 Raw Hide Trail, Austin
288-1490
http://www.austinzoo.org
Elec. 42 Ach. 10c Ach. 5d,
Elec. 16b
Naturalist Science
Wildlife Consv.
Various admissions. 
Austin's Park & Pizza
16231 North IH-35, Austin
670-9600
www.austinspark.com
Elec. 35   Ach. 23b, 23c Sportsman Golf
Baseball
Open 10-6. 
Blood & Tissue Center of Central TX
Blood Buddy Program
4300 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
206-1149 or 206-1124
http://www.bloodandtissue.org/Default.asp
        Donor Strip Free tour; includes patch.  Call or see website for more info.
Blue Thumb
City of Austin
www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/
Elect. 34, 47 Ach. 7b Elec. 15 Naturalist Wildlife Consv. Free.  Usually held in Apr/May.  Boys visit various hands-on exhibits to receive patch.  Call or see web for hours. 
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
1100 St. Edward's Drive, Austin
www.ci.austin.tx.us/cepreserves/blunn.htm 
Ach. 5F, 5G Ach. 10c Ach. 5d, 12b Geologist
Naturalist
Geology
Wildlife Consv.
Leave No Trace
Near Travis High Sch, north of St. Edward's Univ. Park along the curb on St. Edward's Dr. @ the main trail head.   View a Cretaceous coral reef, 
the cone of a Cretaceous volcano underneath St. Edward's &  compacted volcanic ash deposits, or "tuff".   
Bob Bullock Tx. State History Museum
MLK @ N. Congress, Austin
936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com/
Ach. 1G Ach. 2d*, 4f, 10c Ach. 8e
Elec. 24a
  Collecting
Texas Badge
Exhibits, IMAX, Tx. Spirit Theater.  Admission prices vary depending on activities.  M-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 12-6.
*Temporary exhibit re:  Texas Flags (2/28-8/22/04)
Bright Leaf State Natural Area
4400 Crestway Drive
Austin 78731
459-7269
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/bright
Ach. 5F, 5G Ach. 10c Ach. 5d, 12b, Elec. 15a, 15c, 15d Geologist
Naturalist
Geology
Science
Wildlife Consv. Leave No Trace
New nature preserve under development.  Lots of opportunities for conservation projects; open sporadically right now. 
Buffalo Roam Sanctuary
8301 FM 20, Seguin
830/372-4747
FAX: 830/379-2831
www.buffaloroam.net
Ach. 5F, 5G Elec. 31 Ach. 10c Ach. 5a, 5c, 5d, 12b Naturalist Wild Consv. $7.00 per person. Leaders free.  Tour held 3rd Sat. of each mon. from 12:30 - 2:30.  Souvenir patch included. 
Capital Cruises
Hyatt Regency Boat Dock, Austin
480-9264
www.capitalcruises.com/index.htm
Ach. 5F
Elec. 31
Ach. 20b Ach. 12d Naturalist Wildlife Consv. Various rates.  Open Fri-Sun, March-Oct..  (Nov. - Feb. by reservation)
Capitol City BMX
15500 RR 620, Round Rock
244-0933
http://capcitybmx.tripod.com/
Elec. 37 Ach. 9e Ach. 14a, 14b   Bicycling Races held Sat., Sun. afternoons & Wed. evenings. 
Capitol Complex Visitors Center
112 E. 11th St., Austin
305-8400
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/plan/pltours.html
Ach. 1G Ach. 2d, 4f, 10c Ach. 8e   Citizenship
Collecting
Texas Badge
Free for 3rd Grade & up.  15-min. video, exhibits & computer kiosks about Capitol & Texas history.  Reservations required for groups of 10+.   
Capitol Information & Guide Svc.
1400 Congress Ave. (inside Capitol)
463-0063
www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Tours.htm
Ach. 1G
Elec. 49
Ach. 2d, 4f, 10c Ach. 3d, 8e   Citizenship
Collecting
Texas Badge
Texas Heritage Trail
Free.  Tours:  8:30 - 4:30, M-F, 9:30 - 4:30 Sat. & Sun.  Tour Capitol building & annexes.  Reservations required for groups of 10+.
Central Park Wet Ponds
38th & Lamar Blvd, Austin
www.ci.austin.tx.us/watershed/centralpark.htm
Elec. 47 Ach. 7b, Ach. 10c Ach. 12b
Elec. 15e
Naturalist World Conserv.
Leave No Trace
 

Ceramics Bayou
3620 Bee Cave Road, Austin

328-1168

www.ceramicsbayou.com

Elec. 2 Elec. 3e Elec. 9a Artist Art Monday - Wednesday, 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday & Friday, 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Noon - 5 pm
Chaparral Ice
14200 IH-35 N, Austin
252-8500
www.chaparralice.com
  Elec. 20e Elec. 20c   Ice Skating Free trial class on Sat. 11 & 12:15 p.m. 
Chisholm Wolf Foundation
Dale, TX 78616
512/601-1314
www.chisholmwolves.org
Elec. 31, 42 Ach. 10c Ach. 5c, 5d Naturalist Wildlife Conserv. Contact Vivian Chisholm for cost & tour details.
Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles
FM 2341
Lake Buchanan
www.canyonoftheeagles.com/observatory.htm
Elec. 31   Elec. 1a   Astronomy
Science
 
Fossil Fest
Old Settlers Park, Round Rock
www.texaspaleo.com/ctps/fest
      Geologist Collecting
Geology
Science
Annual Fall event.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2155 CR 2008, Glen Rose
254/897-2960
www.fossilrim.org/index.php
  Ach. 10c   Geologist Geology
Wildlife Conserv.
Leave No Trace
Various hours & admissions.
French Legation Museum
802 San Marcos St., Austin
472-8180
www.frenchlegationmuseum.org
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3c, 3d, 8e   Citizenship
Collecting
Texas Badge
Texas Heritage
Free admission. 
George Bush Presidential Library
1000 George Bush Drive
College Station
979/691-4000
http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3b, 3d Citizen Citizenship
Collecting
Students are Free; Kids $2, adults $7.  Group of 20+ $5, Open M-F 9:30-5; Sun. Noon-5.  20+ people need reservation. 
George Washington Carver Museum
1165 Angelina Street, Austin
472-4809
www.ci.austin.tx.us/carver
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3d, 8e Communicator Texas Badge
Texas Heritage
Free admission. 
Governor's Mansion
1010 Colorado, Austin
463-5516
www.governor.state.tx.us/about/mansion
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3c, 3d, 8e   Texas Badge
Texas Heritage
Free admission.  Open Mon. - Thur., 10-Noon.
Harry Ransom Museum
21st & Guadalupe, Austin
471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu/home.html
  Ach. 10c Elect. 9b Artist Art Free.  Mon - Fri 9-4:30. 
Hartman Prehistoric Garden
@ Zilker Botanical Gardens
2220 Barton Springs Road
477-8672
http://www.zilkergarden.org/gardens/dino.html
Ach. 5G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 5e Geologist
Naturalist
  Free.  Open daily, 7 a.m. - Dusk. 
Home Depot Kids Workshop   Ach 5       Free. 10-12 First Sat. of each month.
Inner Space Caverns
IH-35 at Exit 259, Georgetown
931-CAVE
www.innerspace.com
Ach. 5G     Geologist Geology Variety of tours & prices. 
Jack Blanton Art Museum
23rd & San Jacinto, Austin
471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
  Ach. 10c Elec. 9b Artist Art Mon. - Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5.  Closed University holidays.
Kite Workshop
www.zilkerkitefestival.com/workshops.htm
  Elect. 5       $1 per person.  Usually held in early March by the City of Austin. 
KLRU TV or KUT radio
2504-B Whitis, Austin
475-9062
www.klru.org/about/tours.asp
Ach. 4G   Ach. 17c Communicator   Free tours on Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.  Call for reservations. 
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
All locations
Elec. 45          
KVUE TV
3201Steck Avenue, Austin
459-6521
www.kvue.com
Ach. 4G   Ach. 17c Communicator Math
Weather
Open house, usually in the Spring.  Although the event is free, reservations are required to attend.  Private tours available for ages 10+.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Ctr.
4801 Lacrosse Ave, Austin
292-4200
www.wildflower.org
Ach. 5G Ach. 10c Ach. 5c, 5d, 12b, Elec. 15d Naturalist Wild Consv.
Leave No Trace
Call for cost & hours.  Open Tue. - Sun.  Tours can include garden, nature trails, courtyard & visitors' gallery.  Self-paced tour available where Cubs can borrow "Discovery Backpacks" filled w/tools, reference guides & scavenger hunt chart.  Reservations required. 
LBJ Museum
2313 Red River, Austin
916-5137 ext. 242
www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3b, 3d, 8e Citizen Citizenship
Collecting
Texas Badge
Free.   Open 9-5 daily.  1:10 adult/child ratio.  Tour lasts 1.5 hrs.  Call ahead for reservations. 
Lone Star Riverboat Cruise
Austin
327-1388

http://www.lonestarriverboat.com/ 

Ach. 5F
Elec. 31
Elec. 20b Ach. 12d Naturalist Wildlife Consv. Various rates.  Open Sat & Sun, March - Oct.  Call for info.
Longhorn Caverns
Park Rd 4, Burnett
877/441-CAVE
www.longhorncaverns.com/
  Ach. 10c   Geologist Geology Tours on Sat. & Sun.  Various admission fees. 
Lowes’ Home Improvement  Kids Workshop   Ach 5       Free.  2nd Sat. of ea. month.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Rd., Austin
243-1643
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/mckinney/mckinney.htm
Ach. 5G Ach. 10c Ach. 12b, 14g Forester
Naturalist
Fishing
Wildlife Consv.
Leave No Trace
$2 adults, kids free.  Tours available for $2 adults, $1 kids.  Hiking, biking, picnicing, fishing & wildlife observation. 
McKinney Roughs
S.H. 71 - between Austin & Bastrop
(13.2 mi. east of Austin-Bergstrom Airport)
www.lcra.org/community/mckinney_roughs.html
Ach. 5G Ach. 10c
Elect. 19
Ach. 5a, 5c, 5d, 12b Forester
Naturalist
Fishing
Wild Consv.
Leave No Trace
$3 adults, $1 kids.  Sun:  Noon - 5 p.m.; M-F 8-5.   Wildlife viewing, hiking trails, riverbank fishing.
Memorial Park
600 Lee St., Round Rock
www.austinexplorer.com/Hiking/HikeDetail.asp?HikeID=512
Ach. 5G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3d, 12b
Elec. 15e
 
Citizenship
Texas Badge
View the "round rock" and Chisholm Trail ruts in Brushy Creek. 
Michael's 
www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
Elec. 2 Elect. 3 Elec. 9a Craftsman* Art $2.00.  Arts & crafts workshop held each Sat.  Check website for craft schedule.   
*Craftsman Req. #4: "should be challenging item(s) and involve several operations."
Millennium Youth Ent. Complex
1156 Hargrave Street, Austin
472-6932
www.myec.net
  Elec. 20f, 20g Ach. 23b, 23d Sportsman Bowling
Skating
Admission prices vary depending on activities.   Cheap rates on various days.  Reservations required for groups.  Smoke free.
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd
Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266
210/651-6101
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
Ach. 5G
Elec. 31
Ach. 10c   Geologist Geology Open 9-4 (9-7 Summer).  Discounts for groups of 25 or more. 
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78266
830/438-7400
www.nbwildliferanchtx.com
Elec. 42 Ach. 10c Ach. 5d,
Elec. 16b
Naturalist Science
Wildlife Consv.
Open 9-6:30.  See website for group admission prices & coupons.
Nightengale Archaeological Center at Kingsland
201 Circle Dr.
Kingsland, TX 78639
830/598-5261 or
800/776-5272 ext. 6714
www.lcra.org/community/nightengale.html
  Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3d, 8e, Elec. 15a   Geology
Science
Free (donations accepted).  Tours are 2nd & 4th Saturdays between Feb. - Nov., 2 -6 p.m.  Call for more info. 
O. Henry Museum
409 E. Fifth St
472-1903
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/ohenry.htm
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3c, 3d, 8e   Citizenship
Texas Badge
Texas Heritage
Free.  Noon - 5, Wed. - Sun.  Reservations preferred at least 10 days in advance. 
Pok-e-Joe's BBQ
388-7578
www.pokejos.com
        FOR FUN Complimentary smokehouse tour & BBQ tasting at any of the 5 locations.  Call to schedule a tour.
REI
9901 N. Cap. Of Tx. Hwy., Austin
343-5550
www.rei.com/stores/austin/index.html
        FOR FUN  Free rock climbing clinics.  See schedule on website. 
Republic of Texas Museum of the Daughters of the Republic of Tx
510 E. Anderson Ln., Austin
339-1997
www.museumsusa.org/data/museums/TX/184027.htm
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3d, 3e, 8e   Collecting
Texas Badge
.50˘ child; $2 adult.  Scouts have activity sheet to complete during tour.  Hands-on exhibits of hen house, pioneer kitchen & chuck wagon with period clothing to try on.  10 - 4, M-F, 11-4 Sat..
Splash! Exhibit
Beverly Sheffield Bath House
Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Road
478-3170
www.ci.austin.tx.us/splash/default.htm
Elec. 34, 47 Ach. 7b Ach. 12b Naturalist
Leave No Trace
Free.  T-Sat, 10-5; Sun. Noon - 5.  Hands-on water education exhibits. 
Sweet Berry Farms
Lexington or Marble Falls
www.sweetberryfarm.com/
Elec. 35   Ach. 16b     Hayfield mazes.  Various prices. 
Texas A&M Veterinary School Open House, College Station
http://cvmopenhouse.tamu.edu/
Elec. 31, 43   Ach. 5a, 5c, 5d, 12b   Science
Wildlife Consv.
Free.  March 27, 2004.  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Events vary each year so check website for details on what Cubs may earn. 
Texas Folk Life Resources
1317 S. Congress Ave., Austin
441-9255
www.texasfolklife.org/
Ach. 1G Ach. 4f Ach. 3d, 8e  
Collecting
Texas Badge
Free.  Gallery regularly features exhibits about Texas' diverse cultures.  Tours & special activities can be arranged.  Call for a schedule. 
Texas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity St., Austin
471-1604 or 232-5504
www.tmm.utexas.edu/
Ach. 1G
Elec. 31
Ach. 4f, 10c Ach. 3d, 5a, 5e,8e Naturalist
Collecting
Fishing
Geology
Science
Wildlife Consv.
Texas Badge
Free.  Guided tours offered.   
Texas Military Forces Museum
2200 W. 35th St., Austin
465-5659
www.kwanah.com/txmilmus/
Ach. 1G Ach. 10b     Citizenship
Collecting
Texas Badge
Free.  10-4 Wed. - Sun. 
Texas Parks & Wildlife Texas Wildlife Expo
4200 Smith School Rd.
389-4800
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/expo
Elec. 31, 47, 48 Ach. 10b
Elec. 13d
Elec. 19
Elec. 20b
Ach. 5a, 5c, 12d
Elec. 12h
Naturalist Fishing
Science
Wild Consv.
Leave No Trace
Free.  Early Oct.  Fishing, archery, kayak, rock climbing, mountain biking, wildlife education, various exhibits. Boys visit various exhibits to receive patch. Tigers earn Elec. 48 when they ride free Capitol Metro shuttle bus.
Texas State Cemetery
909 Navasota St., Austin
463-0605
www.cemetery.state.tx.us
  Ach. 4f Ach. 3b, 3d, 8e   Citizenship
Texas Badge
Texas Heritage
Gallery & Visitor's Center open M-F, 8-5; grounds open 7 days/week 8-5; guided tours on weekdays only. 
Texas State Library & Archives
1201 Brazos St., Austin
www.tsl.state.tx.us/agency/contact/index.html
  Ach. 4f Ach. 8d, 8e   Art
Heritage
Texas Badge
Texas Heritage
State Library open M-F, 8-5; Genealogy Library open T-Sat., 8-5.   
U.S. Postal Service
8225 Cross Park Dr., Austin
342-1236
Elec. 49       Citizenship Free.  10-3 Weekdays.  Groups will get an overview of a neighborhood post office.  Reservations required.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Robert E. Lee Road
445-5582
www.umlaufsculpture.org
Ach. 1G Ach. 10c Elec. 9a, 9b Artist Art Tours & special programs.  "Sculptor to Be" workshops held 1st Sat. of each month for $5.
University of Texas  - Explore UT
www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut
  Ach. 10c       Free. Open house of campus.  Various hands-on exhibits.  Held first Saturday in March. 
University of Texas Athletics
www.texassports.com
Ach. 3G   Ach. 23e   Soccer
Volleyball
Many athletic event admission are discounted for scouts. Patch is usually given to the scouts.   Check women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, soccer.  See schedule of promotions on website.
University of Texas
Painter Hall Observatory
24th & Inner Campus Dr., Austin
471-3350
http://outreach.as.utexas.edu/public/painter.html
    Elec. 1a  

Astronomy
Science
Free.  Sat. 7-9 p.m. 
University of Texas
RLM Hall Telescope @ UT
SE corner of Dean Keaton, Austin
471-3350
http://outreach.as.utexas.edu/public/viewing.html
    Elec. 1a  

Astronomy
Science
Free. Wed. at dusk.  
Vanishing Texas River Cruise
FM 2341, Lake Buchanan
800/977-0081
http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/vanishing.htm
Ach. 5F
Elec. 31
Elec. 13d, 20b Ach. 12d Naturalist Wildlife Consv. $15 Adults; $10 kids.    Credits earned will vary with program you book.  For complete list of special hike programs & river cruises. 
Westcave Preserve
Hamilton Pool Road
830/825-3442
www.westcave.org/
  Ach. 10c Ach. 5d, 5e, 12b Geologist
Naturalist
Geology
Wildlife Conserv.
Leave No Trace
Tours on Sat. & Sun.  Various admission fees. 
Westlake Fire Department

327-9405

http://www.westlakefd.org/

Ach. 2G         Must have a den member in the area served.  Call for appointment or email requests to: tours@westlakefd.org  
Westlake Picayune

327-2990

website

    Ach. 8a, 17c Communicator    
Westlake Public Library

http://westbank.lib.tx.us/

Ach. 1G Elect. 6a Ach. 8a Communicator
Communcating
Heritage
 
Whitetail Observatory
225 Faubion Dr.
Georgetown
512-259-3056
www.virtualobservatory.com/
    Elec. 1a   Astronomy
Collecting
Science
Free tour.  Star charts $2. 
Wild Basin Nature Preserve
805 N. Capitol of Texas Highway
Austin, Texas 78746
www.wildbasin.org
Ach. 5F, 5G Elec. 31 Ach. 10c
Elec. 18g