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General Information
| Where: |
Houston Museum of Natural Science, One Hermann
Circle Drive, Houston. For detailed directions to the
museum, click on Museum Info at www.hmns.org. Complimentary
parking for overnight participants in the Museum’s
parking garage. |
| Bring: |
GSSJC form F-204, two copies of GSSJC form F-185 (Publicity
release allows Museum to use photos taken during event),
Signed HMNS release and consent forms for each overnight
participant, troop first aid kit, personal toiletries,
overnight gear (sleeping bag and pillow),
Note: A complete list of “Do’s and Dont’s,”
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. |
| Cost: |
$40 per camper (girl), $20 per required adult chaperones
Absolutely no tagalongs. 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 all girls. Additional patches
are available for $3 each. List the number of additional
patches you’d like to purchase on the Program Registration
Form. DO NOT PAY FOR THESE PATCHES UNTIL THE EVENT. |
| Register: |
Use Program Registration Form. 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. |
| Event Code: |
10-62-01-6243 |
| Contact: |
General - Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232 or
mgaskill@sjgs.org;
Registration - Theresa Hunter, 713-292-0318
or thunter@sjgs.org
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| Details: |
Due to limited space, group/troops must register a MINIMUM
of five girls. No refunds, no waiting list. |
| 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 5-16 girls: two
chaperones only (at least one female). Groups over 16,
one adult chaperone required for each eight girls. (At
least one female) Small troop? Consider combining with
another small troop to meet the registration requirements! |
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Discover your World Overnight
From chemical reactions to geology and optical illusions to
starfields campers can discover science all around at the
HMNS Discover your World Overnight. During a fun filled evening
of activities join Dr. Carolyn Sumners in the Burke Baker
Planetarium to explore the night sky before settling down
to sleep among the exhibits. Campers will work toward earning
the Science Discovery Badge while participating in activities.
| Who: |
Junior troops and chaperones |
| When: |
Friday, April 8, 7 p.m.-Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. |
| Deadline: |
Friday, March 25, close of business day. |
Dazzling Discoveries Overnight
Journey into the world of glittering gems and gilded treasures!
Tour the Gems and Minerals hall and be inspired to create
fantastic jewelry of your own. After a fun filled evening
of activities see the night sky in the Burke Baker Planetarium
to explore the night sky before settling down to sleep among
the exhibits. All overnighters will have a special opportunity
to tour the Gold! Exhibition before the public arrives on
Saturday morning. Campers will work toward earning the Jeweler
Badge while participating in activities.
| Who: |
Junior troops and chaperones |
| When: |
Friday, March 11, 7 p.m.-Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. |
| Deadline: |
Friday, February 25, close of business day. |
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