The Cryptologic Museum has programs for Boy and Girl Scout badges and pins that are highly interactive and fun.
Contact the Director of Education to schedule your group by using the form below, or call 301-688-5849, or email crypto_museum@nsa.gov.
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2023:
Scout groups are limited to the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 10:00, 12:00, or 2:00 or Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during regular hours and require a minimum of 8 Scouts.
- Cub Scout Tigers can complete PORTIONS of “Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries,” “Stories in Shapes,” and “Tiger Theater” – 60 minutes
- Cub Scout Wolves can complete the elective “Code of the Wolf” – 2 hours
- Scouts can complete PORTIONS of the “Signs, Signals, and Codes” merit badge – 90 minutes
- Girl Scout Brownies can complete the “Cyber Security Investigator” badge – 1 ½ -2 hours
- Girl Scout Juniors can complete EITHER the “Cyber Security Investigator” badge or the “Detective” badge. These are two separate programs – 2 hours per program
- Girl Scout Cadettes can complete EITHER the “Cyber Security Basics” badge or the “Special Agent” badge. These are two separate programs – 2 hours per program
- Other Boy and Girl Scout ranks can select any of the educational or Scout programs, but they do not meet badge or pin requirements for their ranks.