Scouting for Boys and Girls
Climb onboard the USS SLATER museum ship as part of your merit badge requirements, to acknowledge an achievement, or conduct a ceremony. The following programs are free of charge when part of our General Guided Tour, or during a scheduled group Overnight.
Suggestions for Merit Badge requirements may include:
Merit Badges
The USS SLATER is on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit our ship to complete this project that asks Scouts to describe the process of becoming eligible for listing. As well, Scouts can research Frank O. Slater whose contribution to American history is what lies at the core of our collective identity.
Meet in the Ward Room or Crew’s Mess to discuss issues such as differences between constitutional and nonconstitutional governments, or how the USS SLATER was a representative of the US Government abroad, both as the SLATER DE766 and then as the AETOS 01.
Visit our Radio Room to begin learning about shortwave listening and International Morse Code.
Demonstrate your bugling skills onboard USS SLATER with Reveille, Assembly or Fall In, Mess, Drill, Church, Fire, To the Colors, Call to Quarters, and Taps |
Ceremonies and Awards
Cross the gangway or assemble on the fantail to celebrate:
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Hoist the Flag
Learn how to properly care for the American Flag and the meaning behind each of the 13 ceremonial folds. What does the final shape symbolize? How do you honor the flag at night?
Overnight Camping
Stay the night on the USS SLATER! Find out more information here!