September 2004 Volume 30 Issue 8  

Earn the GSUSA World Neighbors Badge at Junior overnight event

World of Wonders

Join Girl Scouts for a trip around the globe as you tour the Egypt exhibit and view artifacts of an ancient culture at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Learn about world traditions and make your own travel souvenirs to take home! After a fun-filled evening of activities, see the night sky in the Burke Baker Planetarium before settling down to sleep among the exhibits. Girls will receive a HMNS Overnight Patch as well as work toward earning the GSUSA World Neighbors 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.
Chaperones: First five campers have two adult chaperones (at least one female) to meet the GSUSA Safety- Wise requirement and the HMNS requirements.
If group has 5-10 girls: Two chaperones only (at least one female).
Groups over 10, one adult chaperone required for each five girls. (One must be female.)
Small troop? Consider combining with another small troop to meet the registration requirements!

When: Friday, September 24, 7 p.m. - Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m.

Where: Houston Museum of Natural Science, One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston. The museum is located near Hermann Park across from the Miller Outdoor Theater. For directions to the museum, visit www.hmns.org. Complimentary parking for overnight participants is in the museum’s parking garage.

Cost: $40 per camper (girl)
$20 per required adult chaperones
No tag-a-longs
Event fee includes: program activities, evening snack, breakfast, planetarium show, and admission to the permanent exhibit halls on Saturday. HMNS Overnight Patches are included for girls only. Additional patches are available for $3 each. List the number of additional patches needed on the Program Registration Form. DO NOT PAY FOR THESE PATCHES UNTIL THE EVENT.

Event Code: 10-62-01-6243

Due Date: Friday, September 3 close of business day. NO REFUNDS. No waiting list. To register, use a Program Registration Form found in The Golden Link or online at www.gssjc.org, Forms/Program. Each group must submit a full listing of camper and chaperone names with their registration form for use by the museum staff so no girl will be overlooked.

Bring: GSSJC Form F-204 - GSSJC permission slip
GSSJC Form F-185 - GSSJC medical form – Two copies (Publicity release on bottom of form allows museum to use photos taken at event)
Signed HMNS release and consent forms for each overnight participant (mailed with confirmation)
Troop first aid kit, personal toiletries, and overnight gear (sleeping bag and pillow)

Questions: Contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org

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