Visits for Scouts, Guides, Cadets and youth groups
Aberdeen Science Centre welcomes Scouts, Guides, Cadets and other uniformed groups for practical, hands-on STEM visits.
This page explains how your group can visit the centre, take part in science activities and plan a session that works for your age range, group size and learning goals.
Practical STEM experiences for curious groups
Uniform groups can visit Aberdeen Science Centre for an active science experience that gives young people time to explore, question, test and discover together.
Depending on your group’s needs, a visit may include exhibition floor time, hands-on activities, facilitated workshops or themed STEM sessions delivered by the ASC team.
Group visits to the centre
Bring your group to Aberdeen Science Centre to explore interactive exhibits across the centre’s science zones. This is a strong option for groups looking for an engaging evening, weekend or holiday activity.
Facilitated workshops
Workshop-based sessions can help your group explore a specific science theme through practical activity and shared discovery. The team can advise on suitable options based on age range, group size and availability.
Badge and activity links
If your group is working towards a badge, challenge or activity theme, let us know when you enquire. The team can advise where a visit or workshop may support your group’s aims.
Practical group support
The team can help you think through visit timings, group arrangements, access needs and any practical requirements before you arrive.
Arrive ready to explore
On the day, your group will be welcomed by the ASC team and guided through the planned visit format, including exhibition time and any booked workshop activity.
Tell us what your group needs
To start planning a uniform group visit, contact the team with a few details about your group and preferred visit.
It is helpful to include:
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Group name
Type of group, such as Scouts, Guides, Cadets or similar
Approximate number of young people and leaders
Age range
Preferred dates or times
Any workshop interests or badge-related themes
Any access, sensory or support requirements
Plan your school visit with confidence
A group night with more “how does that work?” moments.
Plan a hands-on STEM visit that gives your group something active, memorable and genuinely different to do together.
