Evening and Overnight Programs
For Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts & Youth Groups
Plan an evening or overnight trip to Dunwoody Nature Center today!
Sit back and relax in nature as a DNC educator leads your group on a fun and educational program. Come early or stay late to...
- explore trails throughout 22 acres of Dunwoody Park
- have snack in the picnic meadow
- visit the playground
- romp over rocks in Wildcat Creek
Additional Ideas For Scouts
- Check out an I-Spy Pack and have an "on-your-own" field trip whenever it is convenient for you.
- Schedule your troops’ next service project with Dunwoody Nature Center.
- Calling all older scouts! Earn your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Eagle Award at Dunwoody Nature Center or in Dunwoody Park! Call 770-394-3322 for details.
Dunwoody Nature Center Patches
DNC patches are $3 per patch. Evening and overnight groups receive a patch with their program cost. They are available in many designs. Ask us about them!
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NITE OWLS
Learn about the lives of owls. Dissect owl pellets, play games, and take an owl hike calling for local species. Meets a variety of wildlife and camping-oriented Boy Scout and Girl Scout requirements. Overnight campers sleep indoors. Evening and overnight options available - the educational program lasts 2.5 hours.
Cost: Minimum payment required - $200 deposit for overnight programs and $150 deposit for evening programs is applied to your total fee, based on the total number of children in the program.
Evening Program - 2.5 hours
$15/child (Members)
$20/child (Non-members))
Overnight Program - 7:30 pm to 8:00 am
$25/child (Members)
$35/child (Non-members)
CAMPING 101
Camp in Dunwoody Park and learn the basics of camping. Learn outdoor and fire safety, how to start a fire, how to pitch a tent, and take a night hike to explore the park after dark. Meets most of the Outdoorsman requirements for Webelos and most of the Camp Together requirements for Junior Girl Scouts. Don't have a tent? Rent one! Evening and overnight options available - the educational program lasts 2.5 hours.
Cost: Minimum payment required - $200 deposit for overnight programs and $150 deposit for evening programs is applied to your total fee, based on the total number of children in the program.
Evening Program - 2.5 hours
$15/child (Members)
$20/child (Non-members))
Overnight Program - 7:30 pm to 8:00 am
$25/child (Members)
$35/child (Non-members)
Specifics for ALL Overnights...
- One adult per six children must be present.
- Adults are FREE for all programs.
- Overnights are held on-site at DNC. Nite Owls overnight inside the Nature Center building; Camping 101 overnights either in the building or outdoors in the park.
- Children 6 & older only.
- Evening Programs: 7 to 9:30 pm during daylight savings time. During the winter, your program may start earlier.
- Overnight Programs: Arrive at 7:30 pm with the educational program starting at 8 pm during daylight savings time. During the winter, your program may begin earlier. Overnight programs end at 8 am the following day.
- Weather permitting, overnights include a campfire and S'mores. During drought conditions, S'mores may be cooked over a camping stove instead of a campfire.
- DNC is located at 5343 Roberts Drive in DeKalb County's Dunwoody Park (Look for our white sign at the road).
- All mail should be sent to: DNC, P.O. Box 88070, Dunwoody GA 30356. Please make checks payable to Dunwoody Nature Center.
- In case of severe weather, the program may be postponed or cancelled.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are your operating hours?
Dunwoody Nature Center is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm and on some weekends for scheduled programs. Admission to the center and Dunwoody Park is FREE.
When can I schedule a program?
We can accommodate scout trips anytime inside our normal operating hours, Mon - Fri. Need a weekend field trip? For a $30 weekend surcharge, DNC will work with you to meet your group's needs. Schedule evening and overnight programs any evening of the week.
How do I schedule a program?
- Weekday Programs: Pay a non-refundable deposit of $50 at least 1 week prior to your trip date.
- Evenings & Overnights: Pay a non-refundable deposit of $150 for evening programs and $200 for overnights at least 3 weeks prior to your trip date.
- For All Programs: Pay your balance, calculated on the number of scouts or participants who attend, on the day of your visit.
Can we picnic & play in the park before or after the program?
Yes, absolutely! Enjoy Wildcat Creek, our playground and our picnic tables during your visit.
Can our troop become members of Dunwoody Nature Center?
YES! Sign your troop up as a Youth Organization Member of DNC for $75/year. You will receive a discount on overnight programs and 1 complimentary daytime field trip a year (although the $30 weekend and evening surcharge still applies).