Help Your Scout Group Make a Difference
Is your scout group working toward earning a badge? We would love to help you incorporate learning about and helping animals in our community.
Scout Programs Available
Scout Tours & Badge Programs
Perfect for troops working toward animal-related badges
In our shelter, we host a 60-minute program that includes:
- Comprehensive shelter tour
- Learning opportunities about animal care
- Interactions with our animals (kid-friendly animals selected)
- Unique scout badge for all child participants
Program Details:
Cost:
$20 per person with a $100 minimum fee
Duration:
60 minutes
Includes:
Special scout badge for all child participants
Animals:
We always make sure to pick kid-friendly animals (though we cannot guarantee which specific animals will be available)
Please Note: Starting in 2025, scouts will be required to provide a signed waiver upon arrival.
To schedule a tour:
Email: humaneeducation@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Working on Your Eagle Scout Rank?
Are you working toward an Eagle Scout rank and need a meaningful community service project? We would love to work with you to design a program that creates impact in our community and fulfills your project requirements.
Girl Scout Gold Award Projects
Girl Scouts working on their Silver or Gold Award are welcome to partner with us on projects that benefit animals in our community.
How It Works:
We’ll collaborate with you to design a project that:
- Creates meaningful impact for animals in our care
- Fulfills your specific badge or award requirements
- Matches your timeline and project scope
- Provides the documentation you need for your advancement
For Eagle Scout and Gold Award projects:
Email: volunteer@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Two Ways to Get Involved
Educational Tours & Badges
For troops wanting to learn and earn badges
60-minute educational program with tour and badge
$20 per person, $100 minimum
Service Projects
Contact: volunteer@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Custom project design to meet your requirements
Ongoing collaboration and support
What Makes Our Programs Special
Hands-On Learning
Meaningful Service
Flexible Planning
Expert Guidance
Real Impact
Ready to Plan Your Scout Experience?
For Tours and Badge Programs:
Email: humaneeducation@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Subject: Scout Tour Request
Include: Troop number, number of participants, preferred dates
For Eagle Scout/Gold Award Projects:
Email: volunteer@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Subject: Eagle Scout Project or Gold Award Project
Include: Project timeline, requirements, and goals
General Questions:
Phone: 586-731-9210
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we schedule?
We recommend scheduling tours at least 2-3 weeks in advance to ensure availability.