Scout's Bug Safari

Scout’s Bug Safari is a hands-on printable nature adventure that helps scouts explore the tiny creatures that keep gardens alive and growing. Using magnifying glasses, scouts will search for hidden bugs, observe where they live, and discover how insects support plants and ecosystems.

This low-prep program is designed for leaders who want a flexible, outdoor-friendly activity that works well in gardens, flower beds, parks, or nature trails. Scouts can choose from three bug-themed activity options, then complete discussion prompts, observation pages, and a special “You Did It!” certificate.

What’s Included

• Leader-friendly activity guide
• Three bug activity options to choose from
• Discussion prompts
• Bug discovery worksheet
• Habitat comparison pages
• Badge-step pairings
• “You Did It!” certificate

Perfect For

• Mixed-age troops
• Outdoor meetings
• Nature lovers
• Garden and pollinator learning
• Flexible timing: about 15–45 minutes

What Scouts Learn

• How to observe bugs up close
• Where bugs hide and live
• Why pollination matters
• How bugs support ecosystems
• How to record observations and share discoveries

Scout’s Bug Safari makes it easy to turn a simple outdoor moment into a meaningful nature experience.