Scout Saturdays Program

Boy Scouts: Feb. 24, Apr. 6 & Apr. 27 | Girl Scouts: Mar. 23 & May 18

Join other Scouts at the DeVos Learning Center

Are you a young adventurer seeking to embrace the values of responsibility, community, and leadership? Join with other Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts at the DeVos Learning Center at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to complete core requirements for citizenship badges that will allow you to advance in scouts.

As the only Eagle Scout to serve as president, the lessons that Gerald Ford learned during his youth in scouting—self-discipline, teamwork, and moral and patriotic values—would define his lifetime of public service.

Today, these lessons are brought to life through Ford’s remarkable career in programs only offered at the Museum. Join us for:

  • February 24: Citizenship and the Nation (Boy Scouts). This badge inspires scouts to active citizenship. Scouts will learn about the foundations of American Government, including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and the three branches of government—all exemplified by Ford’s career in public service. CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED FOR THIS DATE. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS.

  • March 23: Behind the Ballot (Girl Scouts Seniors). Participation in a democracy through voting isn’t just a right—it’s a responsibility. Drawing upon the popular Campaigning with Character program, this special day will equip participants with a knowledge of campaigns and elections and how they can be active participants in the electoral process.

  • April 6: Citizenship and the Nation (Boy Scouts). This badge inspires scouts to active citizenship. Scouts will learn about the foundations of American Government, including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and the three branches of government—all exemplified by Ford’s career in public service. CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED FOR THIS DATE. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS.

  • April 27: Citizenship and the Nation (Boy Scouts). This badge inspires scouts to active citizenship. Scouts will learn about the foundations of American Government, including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and the three branches of government—all exemplified by Ford’s career in public service. CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED FOR THIS DATE. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS.

  • May 18: Public Policy (Girl Scouts, Ambassadors). Become a change-maker by learning how to advocate for changes in public policy that are important to you. Drawing upon First Lady Betty Ford as inspiration, participants will explore national, state and local policy, and learn how to make their voices heard.

For more information, email education@38foundation.org or call (616) 254-0370.