Girl Scout Badge Day will run from 10 am to 4 pm for self-guided activities and workshops. All museum activities are open to the Girl Scouts and their families and are included with the museum admission (except workshops). This year, thanks to the Frank K. Webb Charitable Trust, all Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders receive FREE ADMISSION!

Workshops

Daisy Workshop: 10:30 am to 11:00 am; Badge: How Robots Move
Brownie Workshop: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm; Badge: Programming Robots
Junior Workshop: 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm; Badge: Programming Robots
Cadettes Workshop: 2 pm to 3 pm; Badge: Programming Robots

Each workshop is $5. Member discount does not apply.

ALL-DAY Activities (comes with admission)

Daisy Activity: Model Car Design Badge

Students will learn about force and friction and how they affect the motion of an object. For example, they will see how gravity pulls objects down, and how friction slows objects down by testing a variety of ramps and adjusting the ramp heights to observe how friction will affect the motion of the cars. Students will have the opportunity to explore the concepts of force and friction in a hands-on way. They will be able to see how different forces affect the motion of objects and apply their knowledge to answer a few inquiry questions.

Brownie Activity: Naturalist - Bugs

Students will learn about bugs and their homes by completing various activities. They will create a bug poster to show what they have learned. They will also create bugs using craft materials, such as pipe cleaners, egg cartons, paper plates, and googly eyes. They will then create a bug home for bugs to live in. Finally, they will observe bugs in their natural habitat to learn more about them.

Junior Activity: Balloon Car Design Badge

Students will use their knowledge of potential and kinetic energy to create a balloon car design that travels the fastest and furthest. They will complete five different activities, ending with designing, creating, and making improvements on their balloon car. They will race against other cars and compare their results to those of the other students. Students will learn a lot about potential and kinetic energy through this activity. They will also learn about design, engineering, and problem-solving.

Cadette Activity: Special Agent Badge

registration fees

Girl Scouts: Sponsored
Troop Leaders: Sponsored
Youth - $10.50
Adults - $12
Workshop - $5 additional fee