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Scouts Programs

Discover the exciting world of science as Sci-Quest helps your scouts achieve their badges and pins. Fun interactive programs allow participants to reach the goals illustrated in Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Brownies and Juniors handbooks. Led by knowledgeable and energetic Sci-Quest staff, Scouting through Science programs are sure to be a hit with your group. One-day, two-day, and overnight programs are available.
Groups of 10 or more receive discounted admission when scheduling a visit in advance.

Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance.

To schedule a group visit, call 256-837-0606 or e-mail Reservations.

Programs available August through May.
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Boy Scouts

One-Day Program:

Tiger Cub:

Play Along
Make a Model

Our Colorful World
Safety in the Sun

Wolf:

Machine Power

It’s a Secret

Webelos:

Science Academics Pin

Boy Scouts:

Fingerprinting

Electricity

 

Day:

Program Length:

Saturday

2 hours

Fee:

8-11 Scouts: $16 per child
12-20 Scouts: $13 per child

Scout leaders and assistants are free. All other adults are $5.

Two-Day Program:

Webelos:

Engineering

Scientist Pin

Boy Scouts:

Chemistry Badge

 

Day:

Program Length:

Saturday

2 hours each day

Fee:

8-11 Scouts: $25 per child
12-20 Scouts: $22 per child

Scout leaders and assistants are free. All other adults are $10.

Overnights:

Geology Concentration:

Grow a crystal, hardness scale, earthquakes, core samples

Weather Concentration:

Weather fronts, water cycle, clouds, severe weather

 

Day:

Times:

Friday
Saturday

7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday morning
7 p.m to 8 a.m. Sunday morning

Fee:

$30 per child
$18 per adult

Download Overnight Registration Form (opens new window)


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Girl Scouts

New Girl Scout Program: Get Making with Sci-Quest and MindGear Labs

Cost: $35 per girl (badge included)

Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center and MindGear Labs are teaming up to offer a unique “Journey in a Day” program for Junior Scouts. Scouts will complete the “Get Moving” journey with a DIY and STEAM twist as girls turn their ideas into reality by making and testing prototypes, learning computer aided design, electronics and aeronautics.   

Sample Schedule:

9 a.m. – Noon          Make an Artbot and Glider at Sci-Quest

Noon – 1 p.m.         Lunch on your own

1- 4 p.m.                Experiment with Squishy Circuits and create Cardboard Furniture at MindGearLabs.

NOTES: Registration for this program is NOT completed through the GS council. Transportation from Sci-Quest to MindGear Labs is NOT provided (don’t worry though we located less than 10 minutes apart).

One-Day Program:

Brownies:

Numbers and Shapes

Juniors:

Science Discovery

 

Day:

Program Length:

Saturday

2 hours

Fee:

8-11 Scouts: $16 per child
12-20 Scouts: $13 per child

Scout leaders and assistants are free. All other adults are $5.

Two-Day Program:

Brownies:

Science in Action

Science Wonders

Juniors:

Science Sleuth

 

Day:

Program Length:

Saturday

2 hours each day

Fee:

8-11 Scouts: $25 per child
12-20 Scouts: $22 per child

Scout leaders and assistants are free. All other adults are $10.

Overnights:

Geology Concentration:

Grow a crystal, hardness scale, earthquakes, core samples

Weather Concentration:

Weather fronts, water cycle, clouds, severe weather

 

Day:

Times:

Friday
Saturday

7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday morning
7 p.m to 8 a.m. Sunday morning

Fee:

$30 per child
$18 per adult

Download Overnight Registration Form (opens new window)