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Home / See & Do / George Observatory / Scouting at the George
Scouting at the George Observatory
Boy & Girl Scouts Programs
Any troop...or group can schedule a mission to return to the Moon in the Challenger Learning Center. The simulated space flight is adaptable for all age levels of Scouts.
Or come out on a Saturday afternoon have a mission, have a picnic, then when the stars come out, come over to the Observatory for a look through the telescopes! Reservations required for missions in The Challenger Learning Center.
Call 281-242-3055 for more information and reservations or email phalford@hmns.org.
Registration for 2010-2011 programs begins Monday, August 2 at 9 a.m.
Camping facilities are available in Brazos Bend State Park. For information regarding these facilities call 800-792-1112 or go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Girl Scout Programs at the George Observatory
Stay the night at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park and earn your Aerospace or Sky Search badges. Friday night do the badge work, use Observatory telescopes, take a night hike around Creekfield Lake, and spend the night inside the Observatory exhibit area. Then do a Challenger Center Mission Saturday morning.
Costs: Girls $40, Adults $15.
Registration begins Monday, August 2 at 9 a.m.
Junior Sky Search Event Dates
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| September 24 - 25, 2010 |
January 7 - 8, 2011 |
| October 8 - 9, 2010 |
February 4 - 5, 2011 |
| October 22 - 23, 2010 |
March 4 - 5, 2011 |
| November 5 - 6, 2010 |
April 1 - 2, 2011 |
| December 3 - 4, 2010 |
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Junior Aerospace Event Dates
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| November 19 - 20, 2010 |
February 18 - 19, 2011 |
| March 18 - 19, 2011 |
April 15 - 16, 2011 |
Brownie Programs at the George Observatory
Passport to the Universe
Exciting New Brownie Program!
Join other Brownie Scouts on a mission to the Moon! Girls use teamwork and problem-solving to experience real astronaut training on the S.S. Observer. Fun and excitement rule as girls experience success as astronauts.
Cost: $15 per girl
Time: 1:00 p. m. – 2:30 p.m.
To register call or email Peggy at 281-242-3055 or phalford@hmns.org.
Registration begins Monday, August 2 at 9 a.m.
| Passport to the Universe Dates |
| October 9, 2010 |
December 4, 2010 |
| November 6, 2010 |
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