Crystal Cave

Related Achievement: Tiger: 1g - Go to a library, historical society, museum, old farm, or historical building, or visit an older person in your community. Discover how family life was the same and how it was different many years ago. and 5g - Take a hike with your den.
Bear: 12b Go on a hike with your family.
Webelos: Geologist Activity Badge
Is a Tour Permit Required:Yes
Contact for arrangements: Crystal Cave: 610-683-6765
Date (Any significant time of year or date): Open March - November
Location: 963 Crystal Cave Rd. Kutztown, PA 19530
Directions: http://www.crystalcavepa.com/MapDirections.html
Accomodations if overnight: N/A
How far in advance should arrangements be made: 2 months
Is transportation provided, if so what vendor was used(including contact info): N/A - Carpooling is recommended
Parent permission slip required: N/A
Cost to scout / family: $5.50/child (11 & under), $6.50 for 12 yrs and up (In July of 2007 with group of 15 or more)
Does the event benefit a non-profit organization: No
Web link for more info: http://www.crystalcavepa.com/HomePage.html
What forms are required to be submitted by scout(i.e. Ski form): N/A
Additional Info:
They accept cash or Credit Card. The tour starts at the Green & White Farm house, we should meet there at least 5 or 10 minutes before the tour.

They are about 1hr 45 minutes to 2 hours away.
I've traveled Rt 41North to 10 North to I-176 to 422 West and it was approx 1:45 drive.
Other things to do within Crystal Cave:
        Panning for Gemstones
        Miniature Golf
        Hiking

Any Webelos may inquire about a Geologist Activity Badge Packet for an additional $1.50.
They give a tour guide for each 30 people. They start the tour with an 8 minute video (capacity 60 people). Then they divide into tours based on the numbers. The caves can hold up to 5 tours at a time.

** Crystal Cave **

Crystal Cave