Indoor
Rock Climbing
Welcome to the world of indoor rock climbing.
Girls, leaders, and parents can come “hang-out”
and maneuver around the 10,000 square feet of climbing walls,
arches, and boulders in a fun, professional, and safe atmosphere.
Harnesses will be provided.
Adults attending will be expected to belay
participants. Instructors are not provided for climbing. Participants
will receive all belaying and climbing instructions at time
of arrival. Suggested ratio is 1 adult per 4 girls to allow
for adequate climbing time. For further information, contact
Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org.
Who: Juniors - adults
Where: Texas Rock Gym Memorial
9716 Old Katy Road, Suite 102
When: February 7, March 20, April 17,
and May 15; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $11.50 per climber
No charge for belayers
Min/Max: 21 climbers/60 climbers
Event Code: 10-56-08-6245
Register: Program Registration Form
List names of all girls climbing and adults attending.
Deadline: Two weeks prior to event date
What to bring:
- Pack
a lunch and enjoy the party room (optional activity)
- All
participants must wear tennis or indoor climbing shoes.
- Permission
slip and Texas Rock Gym
- Waiver
Release Form. Texas Rock Gym forms will be mailed upon confirmation
of the session. Bring the completed forms to the event.
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Minute
Maid Park Tours
Minute Maid Park, located in downtown Houston
at Union Station, was built to reflect Houston’s historical
relationship with the railroads. It features a vintage, full-size
locomotive that runs along track on the left field wall.
Educational tours can include:
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Time in the Learning Center playing interactive games and
researching the history of Major League Baseball in the
United States.
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Tour the historic Union Station, broadcasting booths, press
boxes, or luxury suites.
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On field tour and visit the Astros or visitors’ dugout
box.
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Research the history and try on team uniforms and playing
equipment.
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View how professionals manufacture balls and bats.
All tours listed are private to Girl Scout
troops and their families. There MUST be at least 1 adult
for every 10 girls. The tour involves walking one mile and
may include stairs and ramps. Tours are wheelchair and stroller
accessible. Girl Scouts must bring permission slip and medical
form.
Who: Girl Scouts and their families
Where: Union Station, 501 Crawford
Time: Arrive by 10:40 a.m., tour begins at 11 a.m.
Dates: January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22,
June 26, July 24, August 28,
September 25, October 23,
November 27
Event Code: 10-56-08-6245
Min./Max: 25/100
Cost: $3 girl/$7 adult
Deadline: Two weeks prior to the event Register: Program Registration
Form
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Free
Rice Owls Basketball Tickets
Tickets are available for the 2003-04 men’s
and women’s Rice Owl’s basketball season. Games
can be enjoyed by all Girl Scouts and their families by contacting
Theresa Hunter at 713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org. Supply
your name, address, phone number, troop number, and tickets
required. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served
basis so don’t delay with your order. For further information,
contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org.
Women’s Season:
Date/Time/Opponent:
Jan. 3 7 p.m. SMU
Jan. 17 2 p.m. Tulsa
Jan. 22 7 p.m. Fresno State
Jan. 24 7 p.m. Nevada
Feb. 5 7 p.m. UTEP
Feb. 7 7 p.m. Boise State
Feb. 26 7 p.m. San Jose State
Feb. 28 7 p.m. Hawaii
Men’s Season:
Date/Time/Opponent:
Jan. 8 7:05 p.m. Boise State
Jan. 10 2:05 p.m. UTEP
Jan. 28 7:05 p.m. Hawaii
Jan. 31 1:05 p.m. San Jose
Feb. 18 7:05 p.m. Nevada
Mar. 4 7:05 p.m. La Tech
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extended for badge design contest
Girl Scouts can send in designs for
the Petro Possibilities badge. Send your designs (round
format) to: GSSJC, Melinda Gaskill, 3110 Southwest Freeway,
Houston, TX 77098 by February 2.
This
badge will teach Juniors about:
- the
different parts of the oil industry (drilling and
producing oil, refining oil to fuels and lubricants,
making useful chemicals out of oil);
- careers
and activities of workers in the oil industry; and
- key
concerns of oil industry (environment, safety, economics).
Watch
for more information on how to earn the badge and see
the selected patch design in the January issue of The
Golden Link.
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