Plan Your Next Scout / Youth Event in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is the place to look when planning next summer’s youth event.  Perfect lodging and attractions for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls and youth groups.  Come and explore the options.

No matter your budget, Montgomery County can give your group an experience filled with memory making opportunities with just the right mix of education and action.  Zipline at Indiana Zipline Tours, canoe or tube down the beautiful Sugar Creek by taking advantage of equipment rental at Clement’s Canoes & Outdoor Center or Sugar Creek Campground, hike the trails at Shades State Park, Sugar Creek Community Trail or the Sugar Creek Nature Park which features 12 outdoor classroom workstations throughout the 4,000 feet of trail or hunt for crinoid fossils along Sugar Creek.

The Carnegie Museum, an interdisciplinary and interactive museum of history, science and art, is open year round with free admission, and the Lew Wallace Study & Museum is a National Landmark dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Lew Wallace, Civil War Major General, diplomat, inventor and world-renowned author of Ben-Hur.  The grounds of the Lane Place are perfect for a picnic style lunch.  The staff have even been known to loan out croquet sets and corn toss games to visiting groups.  The Rotary Jail Museum is a must see, as it is the ONLY jail left in the country where the cell block rotates 360 degrees.  Contact museums in advance and let them know if you are working on a specific badge and if possible they will tie the topic into your tour experience.

Stroll along one of the free self-guided walking tours available (Women’s History, Trees of Lane Place, Trees of the Lew Wallace Study, Elston Grove).  Art has long played an enormous role in Montgomery County.  Reach out to the artists at Athens of Indiana and learn more about their workshops.

All this action can work up an appetite.  Local restaurants offer catering options designed to make feeding your crew simple and fuss-free with pre-ordered boxed lunches or dinners served family style.

Shades State Park has a group camping area that can accommodate tents with latrines and running water nearby.  Looking for something with a few more amenities?  Camp Rotary may be the fit for your group, which offers both heating and air conditioning in their bunk house, modern kitchen and mess hall.  Yet another option is the Magnolia of Montgomery County.  This full home located in Ladoga, is able to accommodate up to 13 overnight guests.  Perfect for more mature youth looking for the comforts of home.  There are several other campgrounds and hotel options to choose from.  Check out the complete list to find the perfect spot for your group.

Need help planning?  Contact Visit Montgomery County for assistance.

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