Citizenship in the World Merit Badge

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Earn your Eagle Scout required Citizenship in the World Merit Badge!Pre-requisites: #4c and #7. These should be completed prior to the in-person class, and we will review and discuss during class.Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts should bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster and with…

Maple Sugaring

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Maple Sugaring Program!

Tree Tapping & Foraged Tea!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Help us tap our trees for maple sugaring season, and make some foraged winter tea.Let’s kick off Maple Sugaring season with this fun behind the scenes program! Come help our senior educators ID the perfect trees, drill the holes, set the spiles, and hang the buckets to prepare for this annual winter tradition. Afterwards we…

Primitive Cooking Wilderness Skills Class

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Learn the primitive art of cooking over an open fire.One of the most gratifying primitive skills is the art of cooking over an open fire. Instead of using modern amenities like steel pots and tin foil, we will cook ourselves a feast using cooking techniques that have been developed by indigenous cultures around the world.…

Natural Winter Wreath Weaving!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Natural Winter Wreath WeavingDecorating for the season is always better with a DIY spirit - and natural materials! We’ll learn some methods for creating a wreath, collect our own materials, and get creative with our nature-inspired decorating. Great idea for a fun winter outing with family and friends!We'll start with an easy walk to explore…

Natural Winter Wreath Weaving!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Natural Winter Wreath WeavingDecorating for the season is always better with a DIY spirit - and natural materials! We’ll learn some methods for creating a wreath, collect our own materials, and get creative with our nature-inspired decorating. Great idea for a fun winter outing with family and friends!We'll start with an easy walk to explore…

Communications Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Communications Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.Pre-requisites should be completed prior to the in-person class: #1a, #3 (write your speech, we will present during the class),…

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Pre-requisites: #3a, #4 a,b, #5, #7 a,b,c, #8. These should be completed prior to the in-person class. Scouts should bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster and with all requirements listedScouts should wear…

Environmental Science Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Environmental Science Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.There are 3 Pre-requisites that should be done prior to the in-person class, which and we will review in…

Forest Bathing Sensory Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Geology Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Geology Merit Badge classThis Pre-requisite should be done prior to the in-person class: #4bTaught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts must bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.This is a drop-off class. Drive in through the…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Forestry Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Forestry Merit Badge classThe 2 Pre-requisites should be completed prior to the in-person class: #5 a, b, or c (scout’s choice); #8Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Pumpkin Chunkin & Bonfire for Adults!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Just for adults! Join us for this fun fall tradition at Weis, followed by a cozy bonfire.Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun festive tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly. Afterwards we’ll…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Forest Bathing Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Bird Study Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Earn your Scouts BSA Bird Study Merit BadgePlease complete the 3 prerequisites prior to class: #8a or b; #10b; #11Scouts should wear their uniform and bring a signed blue card to classTaught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training Due to the popularity of these classes, refunds with less than…