Journey To The Stars!

The George Observatory offers many opportunities for Juniors to progress on their Girl Scout Journeys!

Journey to the Stars Overnight Program

Junior Girl Scouts take an amazing journey into space when they stay overnight at the George Observatory!

Friday night
Learn about light pollution, constellations, careers in astronomy, look through Observatory telescopes (weather permitting), take a night hike around Creekfield Lake, and spend the night inside the Observatory exhibit area.

Saturday:
Blast into outer space with a Challenger Center Mission!

Journey Tie Ins

This program offers tie ins to all three Junior-level Journeys and provides opportunities to address Junior National Leadership Outcomes. Download the Journey Tie Ins.

Cost:

Girls $40,
Adults $15

Dates Available:

2012
December 7 - 8 - SOLD OUT
January 4 - 5

2013
January 18 - 19 - SOLD OUT
February 8 - 9 - SOLD OUT

February 22-23
March 22 - 23
April 5 - 6 SOLD OUT
April 19 - 20 SOLD OUT
May 10 - 11

Registration will begin August 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year.
 

Take A Mission Any Time!

Any troop can schedule a mission to the Moon in the Challenger Learning Center! Come out on a Saturday afternoon, take a mission to space and have a picnic. When the stars come out, come back to the Observatory for a look through the telescopes!

Reservations required for missions in The Challenger Learning Center. This simulated space flight is adaptable for all age levels of Scouts.

For More Information

Call Peggy Halford at 281-242-3055 or email CLOAKING   to discuss other day trip opportunities for your troop.