Mission Announces New Scout Badge Program for Scouting Groups
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., November 12, 2008 – Mission San Juan Capistrano announces a new badge program for boy and girl scouting groups. Scout leaders can sign up their troops for a group tour and Mission Matters program at Mission San Juan Capistrano, and earn a badge featuring a classic image of the historic Mission. It can easily be affixed to scouting uniforms.
Tours can be either self-guided or led by a Mission docent. Scouts’ self-guided tours can take advantage of the Mission’s new Saved by the Mission Bell: A Child’s Journey through California History audio tour for school children. It features the story of bell ringer Acu, a misplaced man in California’s history, seeking the help of two modern-day 4th graders, Megan and Tommy, to return to his time in 1915. Along the way, the trio meets characters from the Mission’s past who open the children’s eyes to the change and challenges of the Mission.
Mission Matters offers curriculum-based activities that adhere to the State of California’s content standards for teaching Social Studies. Students engage in such hands-on projects as rope making, adobe brick making and hide branding.
“The Mission has long welcomed scouting groups for visits which are both educational and fun,” observed Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Executive Director. “And, with this unique new opportunity to earn a Mission badge, it can be a visit they will never forget.”
The badges are $2.50 each, in addition to the cost of the tour and Mission Matters program. For information or to book a scout program and/or tour, contact Kathleen Witkowski at (949) 234-1306 or kwitkowski@missionsjc.com.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The Mission operations are funded by gate admissions – preservation work is funded by grants and fundraising efforts. To reach the Mission, take I-5 to the Ortega Highway exit to San Juan Capistrano. Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children ages 3-11, and under 3 free. Price includes self-guided, digital audio tour for adults and seniors. Information: (949) 234-1300. Mission address: 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. Website: www.missionsjc.com.
