Cub Scout Outings

Some desinations particularly suited to the Cub Scout crowd (Grades 1-5, ages 6-10):

Science Centers

Discovery Museums - Located in Acton, MA (about one half an hour from Worcester, MA). The Science Discovery Museum offers more hands-on science than it would seem possible to fit into the building - a fun time for the little scientist. The Children's Discovery Museum caters to the even younger crowd (toddlers).

Barnyard Farm at Green Hill Park in Worcester - the easy way to see animals in the City. Ideal for Tigers (First Graders).
Davis' Farmland - Petting zoo and recreation area in Sterling, MA (about 20 minutes from Worcester, MA).

Firestation - you can usually make an appointment for a brief tour of your local firestation. Kids of all ages like this.
Newspaper printing plant - Well worth the 25 minute trip if you can arrange for a tour. The T&G printing plant has enough interesting information that Webelos Scouts are probably the best target audience.
Lowe's of Worcester - Store #1206 (533 Lincoln Street) offers a Kids Clinic the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Sign up in advance at the customer service desk.
Home Depot of Worcester - Store #2684 (130 Goldstar Blvd) offers a kids workshop the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Advance Sign up is not required.
Insectarium - Ford's Hometown Services, a division of Griggs & Browne Company, Inc., at the corner of Forest and Grove Streets, houses lots of exotic bugs. With the curator's supervision, you can even pet some of them.

Butterfly Place - Located in Westford, MA (about 35 minutes from Worcester, MA).
The Children's Museum of Boston - Located in Boston, MA (about one hour from Worcester, MA).
Edaville USA - Billed as a "family fun park", Edaville USA, located in Carver, MA (about 1.5 hours from Worcester, MA) hosts a number of events, including the National Cranberry Festival in October.
Field Trip Factory - Fun and free field trips arranged with local retailers.
Providence Children's Museum - Located in Providence, RI (about one hour from Worcester, MA), this museum features hands-on science and history. Free the first Sunday of each month (as of 5/29/04).
Wachusett Mountain - A ski slope in the Winter - check their website for Fall family acitivities, such as Musicfest, Kidsfest and Applefest.

Many of the overnights we list for the Boy Scouts are also available to the younger crowd. In addition:

The Children's Museum of Portsmouth - Located in Portsmouth, NH (about 1-1/2 hours from Worcester, MA).
Ecotarium - Our local science center offers an overnight program.

Page updated 5/4/08.