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The Johnson County Museum offers a variety programs that meet badge requirements for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Programs take place at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park or the Lanesfield Historic Site in Edgerton, KS.
To schedule your group, please call 913-715-2570 or email us!
Special Events for Scouts
Night at the Museum -- Scout Edition!
Uncover after-hour fun! Spend an evening at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center exploring art, history and community while unraveling a series of clues to "escape" at night’s end. Perfect for both Girl and Boy Scouts!
Dates: May 7th, October 1st, November 12th Fee: $12 per person.
If interested, please complete this form. For questions, please call 913- 715-2570 to reserve your spot!
Family Field Trip Days {NEW}
No school field trips this year? We have you covered with socially-distanced field trips at the Johnson County Museum and Lanesfield Historic Site! These events are open to homeschool groups, families, and scout groups. Sessions are 2 hours and group size will be limited to allow for social distancing. Activities will be offered according to grade level and appropriate for grades K-6th.
At the Arts and Heritage Center:
Participants will get a tour from a museum educator, participate in hands-on educational activities, and play in KidScape.
Dates: February 12th and 20th (each day features 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. sessions)
Fee: $7 per student, $6 per adult, $5 per senior
For questions, call (913) 715-2570.
At Lanesfield Historic Site:
Families will get a to experience a bit of life in 1904—from life on the farm and completing chores to the challenges of lessons inside the one-room schoolhouse led by a costumed schoolmarm.
Dates: March 16th and 19th, April 17th and 21st (each day features both 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. sessions)
Fee: $4 per person
Looking for a Scout program that fits with your schedule?
Book any of the programs below by calling 913-715-2570.
Scout Programs @ the Arts and Heritage Center
K and 1st Grade
Th
ank You Community Helpers
What is a community and who are the helpers? Play an active game and work together to solve puzzles as your class learns about the real people who help in Johnson County. Includes a kid-friendly tour of the signature exhibition Becoming Johnson County and exploration time in KidScape. (Approximately 2 hours)
Fee: $7 per Scout and $6 per adult
2nd Grade and Up
History Detectives
Put on your white gloves and grab your clipboards! Use your observational and critical thinking skills as you evaluate a mystery object from the past. Includes a kid-friendly tour of the signature exhibition Becoming Johnson County and exploration time in KidScape. (Approximately 2 hours)
Fee: $7 per Scout and $6 per adult
Community Planners Challenge
Students watch the story of Johnson County unfold, then work together to create a city of their dreams! Working in small groups, students choose a mayor and plan roads, buildings, landscapes, and special places. Includes a kid-friendly tour of the signature exhibition Becoming Johnson County and exploration time in KidScape.
(Approximately 2 hours)
Fee: $7 per Scout and $6 per adult
Scout Programs @ Lanesfield Historic Site
Scandal in the Schoolhouse: Escape Room
Solve the mystery of the missing schoolmarm -- use your detective skills and teamwork to find out what’s happened to Ms. Harley! This is scheduled in groups of 2-8 people. Recommended for ages 10+. Someone in the party must be 18 or older. (Approximately 1 hour)
Fee: $50 for 2 people, $20 per person for 3-8 people. Pre-registration is required at least one week prior to visit.
Lanesfield Farm Family Program
Students experience what it was like to be a child in 1904 -- from life on the farm and completing chores to the challenges of lessons inside the one-room schoolhouse led by a costumed school teacher. (Approximately 2 hours)
Fee: $4 per child (20 minimum).