Armand Bayou Nature
Center
Experience first hand how Armand Bayou Nature Center is working
to preserve the wetlands prairie, forest, and marsh habitats
surrounding Armand Bayou. Visit this astonishingly beautiful
part of the Texas Gulf Coast and “reconnect with nature.”
Visitors can learn about our plant and animal inhabitants,
bird-watch, hike on the Nature Center’s trails or view
our live animal displays of snakes, spiders, hawks, and bison
(courtesy of www.abnc.org).
General information
Where: Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500
Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena
Register: Use the Program Registration Form.
Deadline: Three weeks prior to event.
Min./Max.: 10/30 (for each workshop)
Contact: Shauna Trevino at Armand Bayou,
281-474-2551 x13 or shauna@abnc.org
or Theresa Hunter, 713-292-0318, or thunter@sjgs.org
Note: Cost does not include patches, they
are available through any Girl Scout Shop.
Workshops
 Who:
Daisies, Age 5
When: October 19, 4-5 p.m. – Use Resources
Wisely
Cost: $6/girl, No charge for leader or co-leader.
Who: Brownies, Ages 6-8
When: November 2, 4-5:30 p.m. – Earth
and Sky
December 7, 4-5:30 p.m. – Ready, Set, Go Camping
Cost: $6/girl, No charge for leader or co-leader.
Who: Juniors, Ages 8-11
When: November 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. –
Water Wonders
December 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Wildlife
Cost: $11/girl, No charge for leader or co-leader. |
Overnight Camping at Armand Bayou Nature
Center for Juniors
Explore the trails with the nocturnal animals through a guided
night hike, gaze at the stars though the Gary L. Kraus telescope
with Ron Rosenwald (a member of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical
Society), and roast marshmallows over an open fire with friends
and family. Indoor camping provided in the auditorium/classroom
or tent camping near May’s Pond.
Who: Juniors, ages 8-11
When: You set the date.
Min/Max: 10/30
Cost: $10 per Junior; $5 per extra adults;
no charge for the leader or co-leader.
Register: With Armand Bayou
Contact: Call Shauna to schedule your overnight
at 281- 474-2551, ext 13. |
George Observatory |
 General
information
Where: Brazos Bend State Park, George
Observatory
Bring: Permission
slips (F-204), medical
forms (F-185), adult
emergency form (F-22), closed toe shoes, bug spray,
troop first aid kit
Min./Max.: 10/20
Register: Use theProgram
Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Deadline: Three weeks prior to event
Directions: Take Hwy 59 South to Crabb
River Road Exit. Go left and stay on this road (FM 762)
about 15 miles until park entrance. Turn left at blinking
yellow light to stay on FM 762 or take Hwy 288 South
to the FM 1462 Exit at Rosharon. Go right about 15 miles
to FM 762. Turn right on FM 762 and go about a mile
to the park entrance.
Note: Badges are not included for
any of these workshops. They may be purchased at any
Girl Scout shop. An optional $3 patch is available from
the Challenger Center
Contact: Peggy Halford at the George
Observatory, 281-242-3055 or halford@hmns.org
or Theresa Hunter at GSSJC,
713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org |
Junior Overnight Programs
On Friday earn a badge, look through telescopes (weather
permitting) and take a night hike around Creekfield
Lake. On Saturday take a simulated space flight aboard
the SS Observer at the Challenger Learning Center. Girls
will need to bring simple no-cook snacks and breakfast.
Don’t miss out on this cool adventure.
Who: Juniors, ages 8-11
When:
Nov. 4-5 Sky Search
Jan. 20-21 Aerospace
March 10-11 Sky Search
April 21-22 Aerospace
Cost: $38/girl and $15/adult; mail
to the Girl Scouts Center
Brownie Try-its
Earn one of the following try-its and then take a
Mini-Mission simulated spaceflight aboard the SS Observer
at the Challenger Learning Center. Learn about Earth
and Space all in one day!
Who: Brownies, ages 6-8
When:
October 1 or January 28 – Space Explorer
December 3 or March 4 – Movers
1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $17/girl and $2/adult, mail to
the Girl Scouts Center
Cadette Overnight Space Explorer!
Who: Cadettes, ages 11-14
When: December 9-10 – Space Explorer
Cost: $38/girl and $15/adult; mail
to the Girl Scouts Center
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