Meet Your Scouting Requirements At Stark Caverns

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Most merit badges require plenty of study and preparation. In addition, they also require some hands-on experience. Our goal is to help Scouts working on their merit badges meet a portion of those requirements during their visit to Stark Caverns.  
For example, BSA Scouts interested in archaeology can make Stark Caverns one of their research sites. We’re easy to find on a map, our tour offers plenty of information about the Native Americans who used the cave during the Late Woodland Period, including tools, lifestyle, and artifacts. Materials gathered during your visit will help to prepare the required group presentation, and meet the requirements for studying a culture that lived here more than 100 years ago.
GSA, Trail Life, and BSA all have camping requirements that can be fulfilled at Stark Caverns. Not only will scouts experience a unique adventure, spending the night inside the cave; but they can also fulfill requirements in expedition planning, cooking, and outdoor skills.
Stark Caverns believes that scouting is a great way for young people to connect with each other, nature, and their own gifts and talents. As troops visit the cave, we are always excited to hear feedback on their experience, including ways they have chosen to use the visit to meet their individual goals. 
If you’re interested in learning more about the opportunities available for scouts at Stark Caverns, please contact us at explore@starkcaverns.com or call us at 573.369.3306.

Location: 125 Cave Dr, Eldon, MO 65026, USA

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