SCOUT PROGRAMS

Looking for the perfect space to host your next scout weekend? Our location on Virginia's beautiful and nature-filled Eastern Shore makes us the ideal site to engage your group in adventure and help youth develop the leadership skills at the heart of scouting programs. Create a custom program to fit your troop's needs and embark on an adventure they won't forget! Scouts must attend the program with an adult chaperone. 
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​Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops welcome.
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Please click the Build Your Own Program button to review details and pricing to build your own scout program with us. Also check out below some of the scout programs we have done in the past. 
Chincoteague Bay Field Station offers the necessary knowledge and skills to complete requirements for the following merit badges:
Nature
Astronomy
Bird Study
Oceanography
Reptile and Amphibian Study
Environmental Science
***CBFS does not have a Certified Merit Badge Counselor on staff, you must provide a Merit Badge Counselor to sign off on badge requirements. 
Available Resources: 
Knowledgeable staff to lead excursions 
Research Vessels for boat trips
Kayaking
Camping Space
Residence Halls
Dining Facility 

PROGRAM POSSIBILITIES 

These are just a couple of the many scouting programs we have done in the past. We'll be happy to work with you to put together a program custom-tailored to your troop's needs!
Environmental Science &
​Astronomy Merit Badge Weekend
Scouts who aim to receive their Environmental Science merit badge must complete Requirement 3F (Pollution Prevention, Resource Recovery, & Conservation) prior to attending the program. Be sure to bring your findings with you!
Scouts who aim to receive their Astronomy merit badge must complete Requirement 6b (daily moon sketches) prior to attending the program. Be sure to bring your sketches with you!
Oceanography Merit Badge Weekend
Scouts who aim to receive their Oceanography merit badge must construct the plankton net from Requirement 7a prior to attending the program. Click on the activity link below. Be sure to bring your project with you!
Preparing for your upcoming program? Make sure to fill out and return our Health & Waiver form and check out our suggested packing list. 
If you have any additional questions please contact the Education Director:
educationdirector@cbfieldstation.org
(757) 824-5636 x110