2008-2009 Boy Scout Programs

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Cub Scouts are invited to explore space science while attending this workshop at Longway Planetarium on the Flint Cultural Center Campus. Boys participate in activities that will help them earn their Astronomy Belt Loop and Academics Pin. Activities include:

• Learn how a telescope works
• Identify constellations, planets and the North Star
• Talk to an Astronomer
• View a planetarium show
• Learn to read a star map
• Recieve a certificate of completion

Scout groups can sign up now for this unique opportunity, held on the following dates:

Webelos Camp-In
Webelos Scouts are invited to spend the night at a special Camp-in at Longway Planetarium. Campers will work on their Scientist Badge, with special emphasis put on Astronomy activities. Boys will participate in hands-on experiments and demos, see a star show, and go on a planetarium scavenger hunt. Scouts will receive a certificate of completion and a goody bag.

Scout groups can sign up now for this unique opportunity, held on the following dates:

2008-2009 Girl Scout Programs

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Brownie Girl Scouts are invited to join in the fun of exploring and learning about the stars and planets while attending this workshop at Longway Planetarium on the Flint Cultural Center Campus. Girls will complete the Space Explorer Try-It by participating in the following activities:

• See a program in the planetarium
• Learn how to be a Star Maker
• Get Ready, Set, Jet
• Recieve a certificate of completion

Troops can sign up now for this unique opportunity, held on the following dates:

Junior Girl Scouts are invited to join in the fun of exploring and learning about the stars and planets while attending this workshop at Longway Planetarium on the Flint Cultural Center Campus. Girls will complete the Sky Search Badge by participating in the following activities:

• Learn how to use a star map and make a star finder
• Learn which of the nine planets are visible to the naked eye
• Find out why being able to locate the North Star is important
• Learn stories from two or more modern or ancient cultures
• See a program in the planetarium
• Receive a certificate of completion

Troops can sign up now for this unique opportunity, held on the following dates:

Cadette/Senior Girl Scout Camp In
Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts are invited to join in the fun of exploring and learning about the stars and planets while attending the Camp-In at Longway Planetarium on the Flint Cultural Center Campus.

Girls will participate in activities that fulfill requirements for the Space Exploration interest project including constructing a flying object, watching a planetarium show, building a telescope, exploring space science careers, watching a classic sci-fi movie and more!

Troops can sign up now for this unique opportunity, held on the following dates: