We can help you earn requirements for merit badges! Our scout workshops are run by official merit badge counselors.
Our scout programs are designed for groups of 6 individuals or more (see specific badge for maximum number per badge session)and are available during our open hours Tuesday – Saturday. Contact the Printing Museum, about availability: tours@printingmuseum.org or complete the interest form below.
Badge Options
Girl Scout Cadette – Book Artist
$25 per individual, (2 hours), 6 – 15 scouts
- Explore the art of bookbinding by starting with a hands-on tour of the museum, learning about the history of printing and book making.
- Visit our Bookbinder’s studio where you will learn about the tools of the trade and the parts of the book.
- Be a Book Artist and make your own book or journal to take home!
Girl Scout Senior – Collage Artist
$25 per individual, (2 hours), 6 – 15 scouts
- Try your hand at papermarbling, printing and art design to render a colorful collage and a miniature collage!
- Take a tour of the museum and explore the type collages on display
- Learn about different aspects of collage art such as its use for social commentary and specific artistic techniques like cubomania
BSA Pulp and Paper Merit Badge
$35 per individual, (2 hours), 6 – 12 scouts
- Make your own handmade paper!
- Learn about the history of papermaking, and paper’s role in our society and economy.
- Discover the trees that are the major sources of papermaking fibers.
BSA Graphic Arts Merit Badge
$38 per individual, (3 hours), 6 – 8 scouts
- Experiment with different forms of printing such as screenprinting, digital printing and relief printing
- See firsthand the evolution of printing from Gutenberg’s press to letterpress to offset lithography.
- Use unique materials such as legos and rubber fish molds and wood/metal type to pull prints
BSA Art Merit Badge
$25 per individual, (2 hours), 6 – 12 scouts
- Develop your artistic skills in areas such as printing, painting and drawing
- Use unique materials such as legos and rubber fish molds and shaving cream to create masterpieces
- Take a guided tour of the museum and try your hand at calligraphy and printing on a 150+ year old press!
Scout Badge Interest Form
HAVE QUESTIONS?
For more information on this or other scouting programs, please email info@printingmuseum.org, call 713-522-4652, or complete the contact form below.