Scout Programs

Scouts will learn the roles, responsibilities, and training required of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Scouts will tour the Klingenstein Veterinary clinic and observe the clinic staff as they provide medical care to the animals at Lollypop Farm. Scouts will be awarded the veterinary medicine merit badge after completion of a report of their visit. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge.

Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Report of visit

Scouts will learn the history of the domestication of dogs and the characteristics of major breed groups. Scouts will learn about responsible dog ownership, including house-training, obedience training, socialization, and care. Scouts will tour the Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic and learn about the medical needs of dogs and basic first aid. To meet the requirements of this merit badge, scouts must present evidence that they have cared for a dog for at least 2 months. Scouts will be awarded the dog care merit badge after completion of a report of their visit.
Time: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Care for a dog for 2 months
Follow-up: Report of visit

Scouts will learn the relationship between natural factors in an ecosystem, like plants, animals, and other organisms. Scouts will create a field notebook and be able to identify the required number of birds, mammals, fish, plants, and soil/rocks. Scouts will construct a feeding station for birds and record what birds use for 1 month. Scouts will be awarded the nature merit badge after completing their field notebooks. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge. Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Time: 3 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Record species

Scouts will learn the uses of bird study and the terms used when describing birds. Scouts will learn how to use and care for binoculars for bird watching. Scouts will create a field notebook and be able to identify at least 20 species of wild birds. Scouts will construct a bird feeder to attract wild birds. Scouts will learn about the different adaptations of birds, the functions of bird songs and calls, and the conservation statuses of birds. After completing their field notebooks, Scouts will be awarded the bird study merit badge. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge. Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Record bird species

Scouts will learn the characteristics and habitat types of 10 reptiles and amphibians. Scouts will learn the roles of reptiles and amphibians in their ecosystems and the differences between major groups of reptiles and amphibians. Scouts can identify different species of reptiles and amphibians and discuss them within a group. Scouts will be awarded the reptile and amphibian study merit badge after presenting evidence that they have completed ONE of the following: maintain a reptile or amphibian for one month OR study a reptile or amphibian weekly for a period of 3 months. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge.
Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Observe 3 months or care for 1 month

Scouts will learn the purposes of fish and wildlife management and the practices used and problems faced by fish and wildlife professionals. Scouts will construct, erect, and regularly check 2 bird feeders. Scouts will observe and record at least 25 species of wildlife*. Scouts will determine the age of 5 species of fish from scale samples. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge. Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
*May include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Record species

In this workshop, scouts will learn to care for animals and themselves through creative experiences. Scouts will learn that animals have the same needs and feelings as we do! We will learn how animals communicate with one another and how we can communicate with our pets. Scouts will tour Lollypop Farm to learn how the needs of different animals are met.

In this workshop, scouts will learn the basics of pet care and the responsibilities that come with owning a pet. We will learn what our pets need to be happy, healthy, and safe. Scouts will create a budget for keeping a pet and practice grooming techniques for pets. We will tour Lollypop Farm and see in person how animals communicate with one another and with us.

In this workshop, scouts will learn about wild animals and their habitats. We will explore what an adequate habitat requires for an animal to thrive and how we can help protect these environments. Scouts will create bird feeders that provide food and nesting materials for wild birds. We will tour Lollypop Farm and learn how our pets’ needs are met by their habitats.

In this workshop, scouts will explore the connection between humans and animals and how we help each other to thrive. Scouts will learn about amazing animal heroes and the many ways that animals enrich our lives every day. We will tour Lollypop Farm and explore how rescued animals help their humans.

In this workshop, Scouts will learn to understand global animal issues and what they can do to help. We will explore a variety of problems that animals face and the efforts being made to address them. We will tour Lollypop Farm and discuss the specific issues that affect shelter animals, as well as what Lollypop Farm does to address those issues.