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2009-2010 Scout Workshops


To Register for a Scout Workshop, please call the Schenectady Museum 518.382.7890 x 224.
Or, complete the Scout Reservation Form.




JUNIOR
GIRL SCOUTS
BROWNIE GIRL SCOUTS
Science in Action Try-it

Friday, November 6 | 6 – 8:15PM & Saturday, November 7 | 9:30 – 11:45AM

What better way to understand science than to try it for yourself! Discover examples of science and technology at work through regular, everyday things. All Brownie Girl Scout workshops include a Try-it Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.
Space Explorer Try-it

Friday, December 4 | 6 – 8:15PM & Saturday, December 5 | 9:30 – 11:45AM

Identify the North Star, Big Dipper and other constellations in a Planetarium show. Explore the phases of the Moon, and make your own sundial! All Brownie Girl Scout workshops include a Try-it Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.
Math Fun Try-it

Friday, February 26 | 6 – 8:15PM & Saturday, February 27 | 9:30 – 11:45AM

Math is a part of everyday life. Explore different ways to tell time, write messages in secret code, and discover how you are “made” of numbers! All Brownie Girl Scout workshops include a Try-it Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.

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JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT
Making It Matter

Thursday & Friday, November 19 & 20 | 6 – 8:30PM

Practice being an engineer with this badge. Learn about circuits, structures and compounds with fun hands-on activities led by a Museum educator. You will explore the topics of chemistry, electricity and design all in one night! All Junior Girl Scout Workshops include a Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.
Science in Everyday Life

Thursday & Friday, December 10 & 11 | 6 – 8:30PM

Explore science in the world around us! How do art and science mix? Do we use science to identify different species of animals and plants? How do doctors use science and math? All Junior Girl Scout Workshops include a Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.
Sky Search

Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29 | 6 – 8:30PM

Explore the solar system and find constellations in the Planetarium. Learn how to read a star map to find your way around the night sky! All Junior Girl Scout Workshops include a Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.
Math Whiz

Friday, March 19 | 6 – 8:30PM

Math is everywhere! Create and decipher codes, hunt for geometric shapes, and strategize on how to solve math puzzles. Discover numbers in yourselves! All Junior Girl Scout Workshops include a Badge. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!

$9 per scout / $4 per adult.

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CUB SCOUTS
Astronomy Belt Loop

Friday, October 23 | 6 – 8:15PM
Saturday, October 24 | 9:30 - 11:45am


Discover the univers e! Explore stars, satellites, and other planets in the Planetarium. Learn about telescopes, too!

$8 per scout / $4 per adult (Belt Loop not included).
Science Belt Loop

Friday, March 26 | 6 – 8:15PM
Saturday, March 27 | 9:30 - 11:45am


Learn about different kids of science and scientists with a Planetarium show, and exciting hands-on activities.

$8 per scout / $4 per adult (Belt Loop not included).

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BOY SCOUT
(Blue cards will not be signed the night of the program)
Astronomy     Astronomy work packet

Thursday, February 11 | 6 – 8:30PM

Explore the Moon, planets, and stars with a live Planetarium show and hands-on astronomy activities. Please note that Blue Cards will not be signed the night of the workshop. To complete Boy Scout badge requirements, attend the workshop and complete the downloaded Astronomy work packet. When finished, schedule a time to review it with a Merit Badge Counselor.

$8 per scout / $4 per adult.
Space Exploration     Space Exploration work packet

Thursday, March 18 | 6 – 8:30PM

Learn about the history and future of space exploration. See discoveries made from manned and unmanned spacecraft and learn about the space shuttle. Please note that Blue Cards will not be signed the night of the workshop. To complete Boy Scout badge requirements, attend the workshop and complete the downloaded Space Exploration work packet. When finished, schedule a time to review it with a Merit Badge Counselor.

$8 per scout / $4 per adult.

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