Girl Scout Programs
Once a date has been designated for a specific Girl Scout program, other girls/troops may sign up for that program until it reaches capacity.
*Please note that some workshops offered are aligned with official Girl Scout badge work and some are custom programs designed by Challenger Learning Center
Brownies
Space Scientist (Custom ‘Fun Patch’ designed by Challenger Learning Center)
Become a space scientist for the day at the Challenger Learning Center. Participants will practice their communication and problem-solving skills through a series of team building activities. In addition, Brownies will build a rocket, and work together in a hands-on space mission simulation to Mars, the Moon or a comet.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Scout
Minimum 10, Maximum 30 participants
Dates:
November 16, 2024 12:00pm – 3:00pm (16 spots available)
January 25, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (FULL)
March 8, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (FULL)
March 29, 2025 12:00pm – 3:00pm (16 spots available)
Space Science Adventurer Workshop (Official Girl Scout Brownie Badge)
Join us for an exciting adventure through space to learn about our planetary neighbors, explore the stars, and investigate Earth’s Moon. Brownies will experience our planetarium, create constellations, and go on a mission to the International Space Station in search of new objects in our solar system.
This workshop is designed to guide Brownies through steps 1-4 of the Space Science Adventurer Badge. Step 5 requires them to share their new space knowledge with others, and while we are unable to complete this step during the workshop, we will help the girls brainstorm different ways to fulfill this step within their communities. This badge workshop is designed using the official Space Science Adventurer Badge Workbook. The patches for this workshop will need to be purchased by the Troop Leader from the Girl Scout shop.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Scout
Minimum 10, maximum 30 participants
Dates:
April 26, 2025 9:00am -12:00pm (8 spots available)
Journey Session – WOW! Wonders of Water* (Official Girl Scout Brownie Journey)
Make the Challenger Learning Center part of your Journey. Learn about water conservation, the water cycle, and the importance of staying hydrated. Participants will complete three requirements for the WOW! Wonders of Water Leadership Journey–part of the It’s Your Planet-Love It! series. The session includes a mini space mission simulation to search for water in our solar system. Scouts will earn the LOVE Water and SAVE Water Awards during this workshop. They will need to work as a troop with their community in order to earn the SHARE Water award. The patches for this Journey session will need to be purchased by the Troop Leader from the Girl Scout Shop.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Scout
Minimum 10, maximum 30 participants
Dates
January 11, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (FULL)
Juniors
Junior Space Traveler (Custom ‘Fun Patch’ designed by Challenger Learning Center)
Become an experienced space traveler right here on Earth! Learn about Mars, comets, and the Moon, make plans for your journey, and then apply your new knowledge by embarking on a space mission to study a comet.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Scout
Minimum 10, maximum 30 participants
Dates:
Space Science Investigator Workshop (Official Girl Scout Junior Badge)
Come explore space with us as we map out our solar system, go on a scavenger hunt through space, and discover how scientists learn about other planets. Participants will visit our planetarium, create a solar system model, learn how to navigate the stars, and go on a mission as Mars Pioneers in search of water and life on the red planet.
This workshop is designed to guide Juniors through steps 1-4 of the Space Science Investigator Badge. Step 5 requires them to share their new space knowledge with others, and while we are unable to complete this step during the workshop, we will help the girls brainstorm different ways to fulfill this step within their communities. This badge workshop is designed using the official Space Science Investigator Badge Workbook. The patches for this workshop will need to be purchased by the Troop Leader from the Girl Scout shop.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Scout
Minimum 10, maximum 30 participants
Dates:
November 9, 2024 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 spots available)
February 8, 2025 12:00-3:00pm (6 spots available)
May 17, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm (13 spots available)
Journey Session – Get Moving!* (Official Girl Scout Junior Journey)
Make the Challenger Learning Center part of your Journey. Explore the world of energy by studying your “carbon footprint” and learning some creative ways to recycle. Junior Girl Scouts will complete four requirements for the Get Moving! Leadership Journey – part of the It’s Your Planet – Love It! Series and participate in a space mission simulation. Participants will earn the Investigate and Energize awards during the workshop. The Innovate Award requires them to share their new knowledge with others, and while we are unable to complete this step during the workshop, we will help the girls brainstorm different ways to fulfill this step within their communities. The patches for this Journey session will need to be purchased by the Troop Leader from the Girl Scout Shop.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Scout
Minimum 10, Maximum 30 participants
Cadettes/Seniors/Ambassadors
Space Mission Simulation (Custom ‘Fun Patch’ designed by Challenger Learning Center)
After preparing for a space mission by participating in communication, problem solving and team building activities, Cadettes will embark on a mission to the Moon, Mars, or a comet and take on roles similar to NASA astronauts, scientists and engineers.
Program Length
3 hours
Cost
$25/Girl Scout
Minimum 10, maximum 30 participants
Dates:
April 12, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm (18 slots)