Overnights at the Houston Museum of Natural
Science
 General
Information
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 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 Overnight “Do’s and Dont’s,”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) 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: Registration - Theresa Hunter, 713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org;
General - Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232, or mgaskill@sjgs.org
Details: 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 5-16 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
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Brownie Science Sampler Overnight
How can you blow up a balloon with a soda bottle? Can you
find a substance that is not quite a solid or a liquid? How
can you move metal without even touching it? Get these answers
and more at the FIRST EVER Brownie Science Sampler Overnight
at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Participate in hands
on activities and experiments, see the night sky at the Burke
Baker Planetarium and settle down to sleep among the exhibits.
Campers will work toward earning the Science in Action Try-it.
Who: Brownie
troops and chaperones
When: Friday, January 14, beginning at 7 p.m. - Saturday,
January 15, ending at 9 a.m.
Deadline: Tuesday, January 4, close of business day. No refunds.
No waiting list. |
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. No refunds.
No waiting list. |
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. No refunds.
No waiting list. |
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