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Camp-ins
Spooky Science
Slime, goo and the mystery of science all add up to fun in an evening of exploration and discovery.
Girls - October 26, 2007
Aerospace
Planes, kites and rockets fill the evening with things that are flying high. Junior scouts will complete the Aerospace badge; Brownie scouts will complete the Movers try-it.
Girls - November 9, 2007 OR April 12, 2008
Science Siesta
Have the freedom to explore the museum, see a science demonstration and sit in on a planetarium show.
Boys - November 11, 2007
Girls - January 11, 2008
Mystery Crime Lab
Discovery Center Museum has been robbed! Use science to uncover the clues and determine who done it!
Girls - November 17, 2007 OR March 8, 2008
Scientist
Turn scientific principles into fun - discover how science makes things happen! Webelos will complete the requirements for the Scientist badge.
Boys - January 12, 2008
Science Sleuth
Let us help you discover all science has to offer in this evening of discovery and exploration. Junior scouts will complete the Science Sleuth badge; Brownie scouts will complete the Science Wonders try-it.
Girls - January 19, 2008
Sleepin' Under the Stars
Learn your way around the night sky and make some cool tools to help in your investigation of the world above. Junior scouts will complete the Sky Search badge; Brownie scouts will complete the Space Explorer try-it.
Girls - February 2, 2008 FULL
New Date Added: Feb 16, 2008
Grossology
Get into the science of all that is gross - from boogers to barf we will cover it all!
Boys - March 7, 2008 OR May 2, 2008
Engineer
Make a flashlight, build a bridge and construct a catapult as Webelo scouts complete their Engineer badge.
Boys - April 11, 2008
Storm Chasers
Build a barometer, read weather map and get closer with clouds. Junior scouts will complete the Weather Watch badge.
Girls - May 3, 2008
Girls Night In
An overnight event - just for older girls! Join us for crafts, science, movies and more as we work our way through a night of fun. This event is for Cadette and Senior scouts ONLY!
Girls - May 16, 2008
Toymaker
From dolls to puppets, and games to puzzles - bring your creativity to work on the art of making toys! Junior scout will complete the Toymaker badge; Brownie scouts will complete the Puppets, Dolls and Plays try-it.
Girls - May 17, 2008
Badge Workshops
$10 for scouts and $3 for adults, unless otherwise noted
Boys
Tigers ($6 for scouts and $3 for adults)
Our Colorful World November 17, 2007 11am-12pm
Magic Fun March 1, 2008 9am - 10am
Wolves
It's a Secret December 8, 2007 10am - 12pm
Machine Power February 9, 2008 10am - 12pm
Spare Time for Fun April 26, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Bears
Electricity December 8, 2007 1pm - 3pm
Space January 26, 2008 10am - 12pm
Electricity March 29, 2008 10am - 12pm
Weather April 19, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Webelos
Engineer November 17, 2007 1pm - 3pm
Scientist February 9, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Engineer February 23, 2008 10am - 1pm OR 12pm-3 pm
Geologist April 5, 2008 10am - 12pm
Girls
Daisy ($6 for scouts and $3 for adults)
Life Takes Shape March 1, 2008 11am - 12pm
Nature in Action April 26, 2008 11am - 12pm
Brownies
My Body November 3, 2007 10am - 12pm
Space Explorer January 26, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Senses March 1, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Space Explorer March 29, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Juniors
Oil Up November 3, 2007 1pm - 3pm
Making it Matter February 23, 2008 12pm - 3pm
Rocks Rock April 5, 2008 1pm - 3pm
Weather Watch April 19, 2008 10am - 12pm
Cadette/Senior ($20 for scouts and $3 for adults)
Math Maps and More November 10, 2007 10am - 4pm
Build a Better Future February 2, 2008 10am - 4pm
Uncovering the Evidence March 15, 2008 10am - 4pm
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There are many types of vortices that occur in our atmosphere. Tornadoes, Hurricanes, frontal rainstorms, water spouts, and “dust devils” are examples of atmospheric vortices. Learn more about vortices in our atmosphere in the Wild Weather exhibit.


