Scouts BSA Merit Badge Programs

Certified counselors lead all Scouts BSA Merit Badge programs at the Cradle. 2 troop leaders are required and admitted free to all programs. All Boy Scout programs require a minimum of 10 Scouts and a maximum of 25. All additional adults and siblings are not permitted in our classes but may explore the museum at a discounted rate.

For more information, please use the form below.

To make a reservation, please call (516) 572-4066, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Merit Badges

Aviation
2 ½ hour program, $20 per Scout
Discover how planes fly in this program that fulfills the requirements for the Aviation Merit Badge. Scouts will build their own gliders, take a guided tour through the museum, learn to read cockpit instruments, and perform a pre-flight inspection of an airplane. 

Space Exploration
3 ½ hour program, $35 per Scout (Only offered September – October and March – June)
In this program that meets the Space Exploration Merit Badge requirements, Scouts will build and launch their own rockets (weather permitting), explore the museum's space gallery, and design a moon base. They will also see one of only three Lunar Modules on Earth. 

Astronomy 
2 1/2-hour program, $35 per Scout
Embark on a cosmic journey and discover the universe's wonders in our planetarium! Create your own star finder, learn about the intricate workings of telescopes, and observe how solar radiation impacts our planet. The mysteries of the stars await you, so come and be amazed! 

Want to learn more about the Boy Scout programs? Please use the form below, or to make a reservation, call 516-572-4066 (M-F, 10-4).