Get Real!
HMNS Careers in Science
Real Science. Real Scientists.
Something new for girls ages 11 to 17 from the
Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Sponsored by: HEB
If YOU: LOVE science; Know NOTHING about science;
Would like to learn MORE about science; then there’s
something
GREAT waiting for YOU!
What do REAL female scientists do on a REAL
workday? YOU will conduct real experiments and explore real
scientific theories with a woman who is active in the science
field of your choice. The Careers in Science series is designed
to help girls become aware of the career options they have
in science by hands-on fun activities and experiments.
Who: Juniors in the 6th grade, Cadette and Senior
Girl Scouts
Cost: $17 per girl, adults free and acts as first aider for
girls attending
Register: Register on-line at www.hmns.org,
click Education then Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. Payment
is due at time of registration.
Min/Max: No minimum, maximum 20 girls.
Due Date: One week before class.
Bring: Lunch, drink, completed medical form/permission slip
Information: Contact Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232,
or mgaskill@sjgs.org
| Career |
Time |
Date |
| Astronomy |
11 a.m.–2 p.m. |
December 11 |
| Archeology |
9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m. |
December 4 |
| Biology |
9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m. |
November 13 |
| Chemistry |
9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m. |
October 23 or December 4 |
| Geology |
9 a.m.–Noon.or 1–4 p.m. |
November 13 |
| Paleontology |
9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m. |
October 23 |
Attention
all Seniors!
Join Senior Senate
All seniors are welcome. Looking for girls with
lots of energy, great ideas, and wanting to be
the voice of Senior
Girl Scouts throughout the Council. All meetings
will be held on the fourth Sunday of the month
from 2-4 p.m. Senior Senate will be planning for
the upcoming Teen Weekend in January, and doing
service projects throughout the year.
For more information contact Shannon Riley at
713-292-0233 or sriley@sjgs.org |
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Spooky Science
Sleuth Overnight
Investigate science as you get a closer look at your fingerprints,
grow your own crystal, dissect the rainbow and more! After
dark, explore the Paleontology hall on a special guided flashlight
tour. After a fun filled evening of activities see the night
sky in the Burke Baker Planetarium before settling down to
sleep among the exhibits. Campers (girls only) will receive
a HMNS Overnight patch as well as work toward earning the
GSUSA Science Sleuth Junior Girl Scout Badge while participating
in activities.
Who: Junior Girl Scout troops and chaperones
Due to limited space, group/troops must register a MINIMUM
of five girls. Adults must meet
Safety-wise requirement and the HMNS requirements.
Small troop? Consider combining with another small
troop to meet the registration requirements!
When: Friday, October 29, 7 p.m.- Saturday, October 30,
9 a.m.
Where: Houston Museum of Natural Science, free parking for
overnight participants in the Museum’s parking garage.
Cost: $40 per camper (girl), $20 per required adult chaperones,
absolutely no tag-a-longs; cost includes: program activities,
evening snack, breakfast, Planetarium show, admission to the
permanent exhibit halls on Saturday, and HMNS Overnight Patches
for girls
Event Code: 10-62-01-6243
Deadline: Friday, October 8, close of business day. NO REFUNDS.
No waiting list.
Register: Program Registration Form, list all campers and
adults attending
Bring: GSSJC Form F-204, Form F-185, signed HMNS release
and consent forms for each overnight participant, troop first
aid kit, toiletries, sleeping bag, and pillow
Note: A complete list of Overnight “Do’s
and Don’ts,” Frequently Asked Questions, and the
HMNS release and consent form will accompany the registration
information packet each group leader will receive prior to
the overnight date.
Questions: Program Manager Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232
or mgaskill@sjgs.org |