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Home / Education / Woodlands / Woodlands Scout Overnights
Woodlands Scout Overnights
Questions about the Overnight Program? Please e-mail overnights@hmns.org for more information.
2007 - 2008 Overnight Schedule
Click on the Overnight event title to download the registration form.
Please note: Registration is now open for all Overnights! Some dates will fill quickly so register as soon as possible for best availability.
Fall 2007 |
| Dates |
Topic |
Eligible Participants |
Registration
Deadline* |
| October 5-6 |
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Cub Scouts |
September 26 |
Spring 2008 |
| Dates |
Topic |
Eligible Participants |
Registration
Deadline* |
| February 8-9 |
Dino-mite |
Cub Scouts |
January 30 |
| February 22-23 |
Dino-mite |
Brownie Girl Scouts |
February 13 |
| March 28-29 |
Science Sampler |
Cub Scouts |
March 19 |
| April 18-19 |
Science Sampler |
Junior Girl Scouts |
April 9 |
| April 25-26 |
Science Sampler |
Brownie Girl Scouts |
April 16 |
*Registration deadline is at 5 p.m. on the date indicated.
Register for an Xploration Station Scout Overnight
Step One:
Click on "Registration Form" under the Overnight date to download the registration form for the event.
Step Two:
Complete the Registration form as well as an (click to download) for your group. Fax or mail your completed forms along with your payment to the HMNS Overnight Coordinator
| Mail to: |
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Fax to: |
Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX 77030
Attn: Overnight Coordinator |
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713.639.4681 | Incomplete registration forms or forms sent without payment will not be considered.
Step Three:
Confirmation of your registration will be sent via email along with the Overnight Chaperone Survival guide, the HMNS Consent and Release form and any other important information you may need to prepare your group for the Overnight event.
Overnight Frequently Asked Questions
What can be expected during in a Scout Overnight program?
Every Scout Overnight includes hands on activities, a visit to the dig pit, sleeping among the Museum’s exhibits, a late night snack and continental breakfast. Specific listings of Overnight activities are not released prior to the Overnight event. This allows the Overnight staff the flexibility to plan the best program possible for the groups registered.
How long is a Scout Overnight?
Check in begins at 7:00 pm on Friday evening and the Overnight continues until 10:00 am on Saturday morning. All Overnighters are able to stay all day on Saturday with free admission to the Museum’s permanent exhibit halls until the close of business. More details about the Overnight schedule accompany the Chaperone Survival Guide groups will receive after registration.
Where do Overnight participants sleep?
Overnighters sleep among the Museum exhibits in their sleeping bags.
Is dinner included in the price of a Scout Overnight?
Dinner is not included with the Overnight, please eat a full meal before you arrive and be ready for an evening of activities. A late night snack is provided during the evening activities and in the morning a buffet continental breakfast.
How will my group know what to pack for the Overnight event?
The leader or parent who registers the group will receive a Chaperone Survival guide along with their registration confirmation email. The guide includes a list of do’s and don’ts as well as a list of what to pack.
What is the Museum’s recommended ratio of chaperones to scouts at Overnight events?
The minimum number of participants to register a group is 5 individuals, two adults and three campers. Beyond the minimum the Museum requires at least one adult for every 10 campers but scouting groups are encouraged to follow their council recommendations for adult chaperone ratios.
Can non-scout siblings or friends attend Scout Overnights?
No, Scout Overnights are for registered scouts only.
Are scouts outside of the listed eligible participants able to attend?
For example, may Brownie Girl Scouts attend a Junior Girl Scout Overnight?
No, activities are geared for the age group and level of scouting that is listed for each Overnight. Please see the schedule for the available options for your level of scouting.
Are consent and release forms required for ALL Overnight participants including adult chaperones?
YES, every Overnight participant is required to turn in a consent and release form! Only individuals who have turned in a HMNS consent and release form at check-in will be allowed to stay at the Overnight.
Are Museum Overnight events available to children and families who do not participate in scouting?
Yes, the Museum has a VIP Overnight program for those interested in having a more exclusive Overnight for their own group. More information about planning an Xploration Station VIP Overnight program is available .
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