Houston Museum of Natural Science
George Observatory
Located at Brazos Bend State Park
Junior Overnight Programs
Juniors arrive on Friday to earn a badge, look through telescopes
(weather permitting) and take a night hike around Creekfield
Lake. On Saturday morning, they will have the opportunity
to take a simulated space flight aboard the SS Observer at
the Challenger Learning Center. Girls will need to bring simple
no-cook snacks and breakfast. Don’t miss out on this
cool adventure. It’s out this world!
When/What: August 27- Aerospace
September 18 - Space Explorers
October 9 - Movers
Cost: $35 per girl
$11 per adult
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min/Max: 20/40
Questions: Contact Peggy Halford at 281-242-3055.
Houston Arboretum Nature Center
Naturalists will lead Girl Scouts through activities to
complete requirements for the Wildlife Junior Badge. Girls
will learn techniques to identify birds and reptiles, become
familiar with characteristics of poison ivy and venomous snakes
and Texas endangered animals through participation in hands-on
activities, nature tours, demonstrations, a service project
and completion of a workbook.
When: Saturday, October 23
Saturday, November 13
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $17 per girl
Bring: Sack lunch & drink
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min/Max: 12/30
Questions: Call Kristan Price at the Houston Arboretum at
713-681-8433. |
Houston Zoo Workshops
For information regarding workshops contact Tara Tucker
at scouts@houstonzoo.org. Check out their Web site at www.houstonzoo.org.
For registration contact Theresa Hunter 713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org.
Zoo workshops on a draw system. Payment must be made in full
to participate in this draw. All participants (girls and adults)
must pay the full price on the Night Prowls and Wild Winks
Overnight Program. No tagalongs at any of the events. |
Night Prowls
(After-hour private tour of the zoo)
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: Friday, August 20;
Thursdays; August 26,
September 9, October 7,
October 21, November 11,
November 18, December 2
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $21 (includes patch)
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Wildlife Badge Workshop
Who: Junior Girl Scouts
When: Saturdays from 1 – 3 p.m.
September 18, November 6, February 5, April 2
Cost: $11
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Note: Try-its and badges are not included. They can be purchased
at any Girl Scout shop.
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Wild Winks Overnight Program
(An overnight stay at the zoo with a tour and activities)
Who: Junior Girl Scouts
When: Fridays; September 17, September 24, October 8, October
22, November 12
Cost: $36 (includes patch)
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
This animal adventure will begin with dinner. Weather permitting,
Juniors will sleep outside in tents to the sounds of the lions
roaring and elephants trumpeting!
This animal adventure will begin with dinner. Weather permitting,
Juniors will sleep outside in tents to the sounds of the lions
roaring and elephants trumpeting!
Animal Try-It Workshop
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
August 7, October 9, December 4, March 5, May 7
Cost: $11
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 0-56-06-6235 |
Daisy/Petal:
Use Resources Wisely, October 20; 4-5 p.m.
Make the World a Better Place, Feb. 16, 2005; 4-5 p.m.
Brownie/Try-it:
Animals, September 1; 4-5:30 p.m.
Eco-Explorer, October 6; 4-5:30 p.m.
Earth & Sky, November 3; 4-5:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go Camping, Dec. 1; 4-5:30 p.m.
Water Everywhere, January 5, 2005; 4-5:30 p.m.
Animals, February 2, 2005; 4-5:30 p.m.
Eco-Explorer, March 2, 2005; 4-5:30 p.m.
Earth & Sky, April 6, 2005; 4-5:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go Camping, May 4, 2005; 4-5:30 p.m.
Junior/Badge:
Wildlife, September 4; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sky Search, September 11; 7-8 p.m.
Earth Connections, October 2; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Water Wonders, November 6; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sky Search, November 6; 5-6 p.m.
Wildlife, December 4; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Earth Connections, Jan. 8, 2005; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Water Wonders, Feb. 5, 2005; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Sky Search, Feb. 5, 2005; 5:50-6:30 p.m.
Wildlife, March 5, 2005; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Earth Connections, April 2, 2005;
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sky Search, April 16, 2005; 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Water Wonders, May 7, 2005; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $5 per Daisy/Brownie;
$10 Junior;
free for leaders, $5 extra adults
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min/Max: 10/30
NEW! Overnight Camping at Armand Bayou Nature Center
for Juniors
Explore the trails with the nocturnal animals through a guided
night hike, gaze at the stars through a telescope, roast marshmallows
over an open fire. Indoor camping provided in the auditorium
or tent camping near May’s Pond.
Cost: $10 Junior; $5 extra adults, free for leader or co-leader. |
