Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
When is this event?
The date of the event is March 8, 2025. Check-in begins at 8:30am a.m. at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center and classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Classes and activities will conclude by 3:30p.m.
Where is this event?
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr,
Spencer, N.C. 28159
704-636-2889
www.nctransportationmuseum.org
What does this event include?
This event includes:
- Admission to the N.C. Transportation Museum
- Flag ceremony
- Hands-on activities related to Cub Scout Belt Loops with a connection to transportation
- A 25-minute train ride around the site on our historic railcars
- Experience a ride on the 1924 turntable
- Museum scavenger hunt
- Free time to explore exhibits
- Lunch
- Event patch
- Each Cub will receive two belt loops after all requirements have been satisfied. Offered Belt Loop/Pin adventures include:
- Lions: “On Your Mark” and “Build It Up”
- Tigers: “Rolling Tigers” and “Stories in Shapes”
- Wolves: “Code of the Wolf” and “Air of the Wolf”
- Bears: “Forensics” and “Roaring Laughter”
- Webelo/Arrow of Light: “My Safety” and “First Aid”
How much does this event cost?
Pricing and Registration Coming Soon
What's the schedule of the event?
Check-in is from 8:30 a.m.-9:15a.m. at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center.
Saturday morning starts with a flag-raising ceremony at 9:15 a.m. Cubs will be assigned to a lettered class session followed by time for lunch, a train ride, and time to explore the museum.
What Belt Loops/Pins are Offered
- Lion Adventures: “On Your Mark” and “Build It Up”
- Tiger Adventures: “Rolling Tigers” and “Stories in Shapes”
- Wolf Adventures: “Howling at the Moon” and “Air of the Wolf”
- Bear Adventures: “Bear Necessities” and “Roaring Laughter”
- Webelo/Arrow of Light Adventures”: “First Responders” and “Engineer”
Is lunch included?
Lunch will be provided for all ticket holders. Our two lunch options are included below. Please note that our vegetarian option is available by request only. You will be asked to select your desired lunch option during event registration.
- Sandwich Lunch Option:
- 1 Deli Meat Sandwich (Ham & American, Turkey & Swiss, or Roast Beef & Provolone on Kaiser Rolls with Lettuce) or 1 Uncrustable (Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly) Sandwich
- Chips/Cookie
- Water and a Caprisun
- Vegetarian Option (By Request Only):
- Garden Salad with Dressing (Mix of romaine lettuce, red onions, cheese, grape tomatoes and shredded carrot.)
- Humus w/side (Plain and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Served with celery, pita bread and baby carrots)
- Water and a Caprisun
What if it rains?
How do I register?
You can register your pack by clicking the “register” button on the main web page. At least one responsible adult per attending rank (leader/parent chaperone) is required to stay for the duration of the event. Please call Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 if you have questions about registration.
What is the refund policy?
We do not offer refunds or exchanges unless Cub Scouts Day itself is canceled or rescheduled due to weather or COVID-19.
If Cub Scouts Day is canceled, we will offer an alternative date. We will offer refunds for 30 days after the alternative date is announced; after that, we cannot give refunds.
Are siblings allowed to attend?
No, except for special circumstances. For any questions contact Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 or email meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov for more information.
Additional Questions?
Please contact Meghan DeLapp at meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or (980) 305-6298 or June Hall at (980) 305-6274 or email june.hall@dncr.nc.gov.