February 2005 Volume 31 Issue 2  
Overnights at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

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
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!

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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