April 2005 Volume 31 Issue 4  

G.E.M.S. 2005
Girls Enjoying Math and Science

The Girls Enjoying Math and Science event will be hosted by the Houston Museum of Natural Science in April 2005. The Museum’s Education staff enjoyed GEMS 2004 so much they invited GSSJC to be their guests for the GEMS 2005 event at their ‘house’. Girl Scouts are invited to host booths, like last year, with the other event logistics coordinated by our wonderful hosts! So, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 30!

Who: Girl Scouts of all ages and family members
What: A math and science extravaganza in a great museum setting
When: Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Houston Museum of Natural Science, 1 Hermann Circle Drive, 77030
Why: Explore the museum, enjoy booths developed and staffed by girls on math and science topics
Cost: $7/person, all ages
Register: The Girl Scout Office will not be accepting registrations for this event. To register, contact the HMNS call center, 713-639-4629, drop by the box office at the museum, or register online at www.hmns.org. The code for the event is GMS.
Deadline: Walk-ins are allowed for this event.
Note: The Houston Museum of Natural Science is located in Houston’s Museum District and easy walking distance from the Metro Light Rail system. Parking in the area near the museum is very busy on weekends. Consider extending this field trip by including a ride on Houston’s Light Rail System.
Mostly Outdoor Little Events or MOLE

If your troop is going to be camping or you’re looking for great, fun activities to do around camp, then MOLE is the answer! Mostly Outdoor Little Events are coming to a camp near you. The sessions will last for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours and activities may range from astronomy to crafts.

Who: All levels
Where/When: Camp Robinwood
March 6 - Why Knots
April 10 - Outdoor Cooking May 7 - Astronomy
Camp Casa Mare
May 7 - Orienteering
Camp Whispering Pines
March 20 - Why Knots May 1 - Outdoor Cooking
Min./Max.: 15/30
Cost: None
Register: Use Program Registration Form. Be sure to indicate the date and program you want.
Event Code:
10-27-01-6245
Contact: Julie Deeter, 713-292-0203, or jdeeter@sjgs.org
Note: Please use Safety-wise ratios. No tagalongs.
If you are troop camping ask the Reserve Ranger at check in if any MOLE activities are scheduled for that weekend as additional MOLE opportunities may become available. Registration in these cases is handled on a first come, first served basis. Attendance may be limited.

Junior Badge in a Box now available

The Program Department is now offering resource boxes to girls/troops wanting to complete certain badges. The following GSUSA Badge in a Boxes are available:

Architecture
Girl Scouting in the USA
Theater
Jeweler
Girl Scouting Around the World
Science Sleuth
Visual Arts
Drawing and Painting

   Each box lists complete directions for fulfilling each requirement as stated in the Junior Girl Scout Handbook. They contain books, charts, examples, and lesson plans to help your girls successfully earn the badge.
   The boxes are located at the Houston Girl Scout Center at 3110 Southwest Freeway. You may come and pick them up and keep them for up to four weeks. Please remember that other girls may be waiting for the box. The rental fee is $5 per box and there is a $25 deposit. Your deposit will be fully refunded upon complete return of the box.
   If you would like to check out a Junior Girl Scout Badge in a Box or have further questions, please contact Program Manager Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or e-mail at sboyd@sjgs.org.

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