Houston Museum of Natural Science George Observatory
Located at Brazos Bend State Park
Brownie try-its
Brownies will earn one of the following try-its and then take
a mini-mission simulated spaceflight aboard the SS Observer
at the Challenger Learning Center. Learn about Earth and Space
all in one day at the George Observatory Challenger Learning
Center!
When/What:
June 15–Movers
June 22–Eco-Explorer
June 29–Earth & Sky
July 14–Space Explorer
July 21–Movers
July 28–Eco-Explorer
August 4–Earth & Sky
Time:
Choose between two sessions:
Session 1: 9:30 – noon
Session 2: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $13 per Brownie
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min/Max: 10/20
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:
June 4–Sky Search
June 25–Aerospace
July 16–Aerospace
July 23–Sky Search
August 6–Sky Search
August 27–Aerospace
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 the George Observatory at 281-242-3055. |
Houston Zoo Workshops
For information regarding workshops contact Tara Tucker
at scouts@houstonzoo.org.
For information regarding the registration contact Theresa
Hunter 713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org.
Zoo workshops fill up fast and are 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, May 14
Thursday, May 20
Friday, June 4
Thursday, June 10
Thursday, July 1
Friday, August 20
Thursday, August 26
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $21 (includes patch)
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Wild Winks overnight Ppogram
(An overnight stay at the zoo
with a tour and activities)
Who: Juniors
When:
Friday, May 7
Friday, May 28
Friday, June 18
Cost: $36 (includes patch)
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Animal Try-it workshop
Who: Brownies
When: Sat., August 7, 1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $11 (includes try-it)
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
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Jesse Jones Park
Bites, stings, & itches
Learn about summer outdoor hazards, including poison ivy,
venomous snakes, and dangerous arthropods, and how to avoid
them or treat their effects.
Who: All ages of Girl Scouts, friends, families
When: Sunday, July 25, 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
No registration is necessary. For more details, visit www.cp4.hctx.net/jones.
Tour the Girl Scout Center
A trained docent will guide troops
through the history of GSSJC as they tour the
center at 3110 Southwest Freeway. Visits include
viewing and discussing GSSJC’s collection
of Girl Scout memorabilia throughout the building;
participating in a scavenger hunt in the Goodykoontz
library and memorabilia room; and learning about
Juliette Low’s life and interests through
the Golden Eaglet, an old fashioned silent movie.
Juniors will complete a portion of Girl Scouting
in the USA Badge.
Who: All ages
When: Tours are two hours long and offered on
Monday
10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
Deadline: Three weeks before the tour
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Questions: Myrna Monconduit at 713-292-0281 or
e-mail mmoncond@sjgs.org |
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