Scouts

Do experiments on density, static electricity and others while exploring the world of science. (STEM)

Explore different engineers and create some engineering projects. (STEM)

Explore human cultures through the clues they left behind, Visit the Ancient Hall of Egypt, do a mock dig and create a cuneiform tablet.

Study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear witness to the wonders of the night sky. Burke Baker Planetarium show included. (Prerequisites 4a,b & c, 5d, & 6b) (STEM) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Scouts will explore how our local governments work within their community and their part within the community. (Prerequisites 3 & 7) (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Scouts will learn the roles families play within the community, the importance of family life, how to strengthen their own families. Prerequisites 3, 4, and 5. Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

From deep in the ground, to your dinner table, learn the processes, dangers and environmental impacts of mining. (STEM) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

We use communication skills throughout our life. Scouts will prepare, and participate in effective communication skills from public speaking to digital communication. (Prerequisite 4, 5 & 8) (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Citizensip in the World – How do different countries get along? Do events affect a country’s economy, security and health of its citizens? Scouts will discuss international relations, the various political systems and what it means to be a world citizen? (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Mining in Society – From deep in the ground, to your dinner table, learn the processes, dangers and environmental impacts of mining. (STEM) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

What Robots Do and How Robots Move – Explore how engineers design robots to perform different tasks and create a program that could be run by a robot. Daisies classes are for Girl Scouts currently in Grades K–1. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon may stay with the scout.

Brownie Coding Basics – Explore the basic step by step algorithms used in coding and apply these towards creating a game.

Gizmos and Gadgets – Explore the properties of force and motion.

Earth Rocks – With an 850 pound amethyst geode, and a world-renowed Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, is there a better place to learn about geology than HMNS?! Get your hands on real specimens, and learn why rocks rock! (STEM)

Junior – Programming Robots – Learn the step by step instructions that programmers use to develop an understanding needed to program robots. Junior classes are for Girl Scouts currently in Grades 4–5. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon may stay with the scout.

Cadettes – Programming Robots – Learn the step by step instructions that programmers use to develop an understanding needed to program robots.

Citizenship in the World – How do different countries get along? Do events affect a country’s economy, security and health of its citizens? Scouts will discuss international relations, the various political systems and what it means to be a world citizen? (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Explore the practices of conservation involving soil and water and the care of these natural resources. Prerequisites 5b & 7e.

Family Life – Scouts will learn the roles families play within the community, the importance of family life, how to strengthen their own families. Prerequisites 3, 4, and 5. Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Geology – Examine fossils, explore the history of the Earth and the processes that have shaped it over time. Visit the Hall of Paleontology to see how HMNS preserves and displays fossils. Bring a sack lunch.

Citizenship in the Community – Scouts will explore how our local governments work within their community and their part within the community. (Prerequisites 3 & 7) (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Citizenship in the Community – Scouts will explore how our local governments work within their community and their part within the community. (Prerequisites 3 & 7) (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Personal Management – Explore budgets, finance, and investment strategies. This merit badge is recommended for older scouts. Prerequisites: Requirements 2A-D, 8A–D

Explore the practices of conservation involving soil and water and the care of these natural resources. Prerequisites: Requirement 7e

Art Explosion – Discover your inner artist with activities in sculpting, photography, and illustration.

Marble Madness – play and discover different kinds of marble games. Bear Cub classes are designed for Scouts currently in the 3rd grade. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon must stay with the scout.

Sky is the Limit – Take a tour of the night sky, exploring planets, stars and constellations. Burke Baker Planetarium included.

Citizenship in the Nation – Scouts will learn the rights, liberties and responsibilities of being a citizen of the nation. (Eagle) (Prerequisite 5,7, & 8) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Communications – We use communication skills throughout our life. Scouts will prepare, and participate in effective communication skills from public speaking to digital communication. (Prerequisite 4, 5 & 8) (Eagle) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Insect Study – Discover the wide variety of insect life in the world and explore the Brown Hall of Entomology. (Prerequisite 3b and 4bcd) Bring a sack lunch, museum restaurants will not be an option offered.

Critter Care – Pets are fun, and exciting to own! Learn the responsibilities of owning a pet, if you have one or thinking about asking for one. Bear Cub classes are designed for Scouts currently in the 3rd grade. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon must stay with the scout.

Code of the Wolf – explore how fun using math can be. Wolf Cub classes are designed for Scouts currently in the 2nd grade. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon may stay with the scout.

Space Explorer – Daisies will learn about the sun, moon and the constellations in our sky. Burke Baker Planetarium show included. Daisies classes are for Girl Scouts currently in Grades K–1. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon may stay with the scout.

Space Science Adventurer – Explore the planets and stars, moon phases and create your own constellation.

Space Science Investigator – Investigate our solar system and the stars in our galaxy. Burke Baker Planetarium show included. Junior classes are for Girl Scouts currently in Grades 4–5. One free adult with purchase of a child’s ticket. A parent/chaperon may stay with the scout.

Space Science Researcher – Research the properties of light and how it is used to discover celestial bodies in our universe.