2026 ORNL Tour

Join us on June 4th for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory!

This  trip is open to ALL Scouts 14 and up. 

Date: June 4th, 2026 · 8:00am - 4:30pm

Departure: Sansom Scout Center, promptly at 8:30 AM, 1333 Old Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37909

Lunch Provided (Parents who work at ORNL may meet us on campus for the tour and lunch)

Required: Health Forms A & B

Expect lots of walking- rain or shine!

Uniforms are not required: However, please dress neatly and appropriately- we are Scouts representing the Council! 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a global leader in scientific innovation, from advanced nuclear research to some of the world’s fastest supercomputers. This is a unique opportunity for Scouts to experience real-world STEM in action and explore potential career pathways in science, engineering, and technology.

This exclusive trip is open to ALL Scouts 14 and up . Currently registered leaders and adult volunteers are welcome to sign up as chaperones (6 spots available, 2 needed as drivers).

Tour Highlights:

• Manufacturing Demonstration Facility
• Frontier Supercomputer
• Plant-Microbe Interfaces Science Focus Area (Greenhouses)
• Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
• Steam Plant Utilites Tour
• Cyber Faciltiy 
• Spallation Neutron Source

Step inside the labs where scientists are pushing the boundaries of energy, technology, and discovery. This is a rare opportunity to see the future in action so don’t miss it!

For more information or to sign up as a chaperone, please contact: STEM Executive Angel Ryker – Angel.Ryker@Scouting.org or call 865.454.7799