Rental Opportunities
Shelter Rental
$65 first 5 hours
Large pavilion, picnic tables,
two charcoal grills, water,
electric and indoor restrooms
For only $40 you can reserve the Teaching Circle for
your next outing or overnight.
Located across from the wetland next to the library is a
self-guided nature trail and teaching circle complete
with a fire pit surrounded by wooden benches. This
area can accommodate up to 100 people.
Scout leaders will appreciate the abundance of
educational and environmental opportunities this circle
and path can provide. It is the ideal setting for scout
activities, service projects, and ceremonial events.
Auditorium / Theater
$45 - $50 per hour
12' x 12' movie screen
Comfortably seats 75
Equipped DVD & VHS
Grand Prairie Class Room
$35 - $40 per hour
Accommodates up to 50 guests,
2 dry erase boards, tables
and chairs.
This room can be separated
into 2 sections and configured to
suit your needs.
Entire building $130 per hour
Rentals reservations are by the hour
This rustic camping area is available for scout groups
who would like to experience a camping adventure
close to home.
These areas can be reserved by scout groups and
teachers only.
For more information call the
Bartlett Nature Center at
847-608-3100, press 2 when prompted
Cub Scouts
Troop/Pack Meetings
Service Projects
Award Ceremonies
Customize a class
Programs can be tailored for special events.
The Bartlett Nature Center at the James “Pate” Philip
State Park is located on the north side of Stearns Road
between Route 59 and Route 25.
From Route 59 go 2 miles west on Stearns Road.
From Route 25 go 1 mile east on Stearns Road.
GPS Coordinates
41o 58’40.78” N
88o 15’24.94” W
847-608-3100 Press 2
O'Brien Woods Interpretive Trail
Teaching Circle/Fire Pit
Rustic Camping Area
Instructed by our Trained Staff.
Scouts will complete requirements
for Achievements and Electives
through hands-on,
interactive activities.
A Facility of the Bartlett Park District
www.bartlettnaturecenter.org
Scout Programs
Nature Center
Overnight lock-ins
Fees
TIGER CUB
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Backyard Jungle
Team Tiger
Tigers in the Wild
Good Knights
Rolling Tigers
Sky is the limit
Stories in Shapes
Tiger Tag
Tiger Tales
Tiger Theater
$50 per class up to 10 scouts
$3 per additional participant
#Completed in 2 separate classes.
$50 each class up to 10
WOLF
 Call of the Wild
(2,3,4,5)
 Council Fire (2,4,5)
 Howling at the
Moon(1&2)
 Paws on the Path
 Running with
the Pack
 Adventure in Coins
 Air of the Wolf
(1,2,3)
 Code of the Wolf
 Collections &
Hobbies (1,2,3,4,5,6)
 Digging om the Past
(1,2,3,4,6)
 Finding Your Way
(1,3,4,5)
 *Grow Something
(1,2,3,4,5)
 Spirit of the Water
(1,2,3,4)
Scheduling
All programs are scheduled on a first come
first served basis.
Programs will be held rain or shine unless
cancelled by the Park District.
Be sure to dress for the weather and outdoor activity,
as all programs may have an outdoor
segment, barring weather extremes.
BEAR
 Bear Claws
 Fur Feather &Ferns
(1,2,3,4,5,6)
 *Baloo the Builder
 A Bear Goes Fishing
 Beat of the Drum
(1,2,3,4,5,7,8)
 Critter Care
(1,2,3,5,6)
*There is a $3 per scout material charge
for these classes.
 Forensics
(1,2,3,4,5,8)
 Make it Move
(1,2,3,4)
 #Marble Madness
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
 Super Science
(1,2,3,4,5,6)
Contact the Bartlett Nature Center at
847-608-3100. Press 2 when prompted.
Programs can be scheduled during
regular business hours, evenings and weekends.
Payment is required 2 weeks prior to the program
(1,2,3,4,5,6)
 Walkabout
(1,2,3,5,6,7,8)
 Fix It (1,3,4)
 Into the Wild (1, 9a)
 Into the Woods
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
(1,3 a,b,d,e,g)
(1, 2 a,c,f,g,h)
 Earth Rock
#(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
 Take a night hike
 Watch a movie on our big screen theater
 Roast s'mores over a fire (ingredients provided)
 Curl up in a sleeping bag for the night in the
museum or another space in the Nature Center
Participants must bring a sleeping bag
Leaders are allowed to provide outside food
Price: $25 Per Scout—$10 Per Adult—
$15 Each Additional Scout per family (15 Scout Minimum)
Includes continental breakfast
Eagle Scout Projects
Looking to complete your Eagle Scout requirements?
Talk to Nature Center staff about possible ideas to do.
Scout Camp
Pack Meeting
Blue and Gold Ceremony
Green and Gold
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
 Adventures in Science
 *Build It (1,2,3,4,5)
 Castaway
Sign up your troop to explore nature after dark. This is an
excellent opportunity to do any badge or program, or just
have fun spending a night at the Nature Center. Let us
design and customize a program for your group. Some
options include...
Programs can be tailored for special events:
WEBELOS
 First Responder
7pm-7am
Ask us
about our
Scout
Saturday
programs
World Conservation Award
The Bartlett Nature Center can help you fulfill the
requirements for the World Conservation Award.
Special community conservation projects can be arranged.