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May 2008
Whispering
Pines Springfest: Got Plants?!
Who: All levels
When: Sunday, May 4, 2008
9:00 am
– 12:00 noon OR 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
Fee: Free!
Registration Deadline: April 18, 2008
Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 100 per session
“Discover,” “Connect,” and “Take Action” with many
eco-friendly activities, including: “Life of the Forest”
program, Fire Education Trail, a preview of our new Troop House
and ADA Cabin, and many more great experiences. Don’t miss this
special bridging event! Due to limited parking, please plan to
carpool.
Uncovering the Evidence
Who: Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts
(Grades 6-12)
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008
6:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Fee: $10.00
Registration Deadline: April 25, 2008
Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 50
If some of your favorite TV shows and movies involve crime-scene
tape, dusting for fingerprints, and analyzing blood spatter –
then this workshop is for you! “Discover” the fascinating career
of forensic science. Create and solve fictional cases as you
“Connect” with other CSIs. Understand what forensic scientists
do: analyze physical evidence to uncover truth using chemistry,
biology and physics. “Take Action” as you learn how to analyze
household “clues” using forensic science techniques.
Camping with the Creatures: Reid Park Zoo Overnight, May
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts (Grades 1-3)
When: Saturday, May 24 – Sunday, May 25
or
Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1 (other dates available)
Time
TBA
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way, Tucson
Fee: $35.00 per participant
Registration Deadline: 2 ˝ weeks prior to each session
Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 40
Spend a WILD night at the zoo! “Discover” the animals’ night
time adventures in the Reid Park Zoo. “Connect” with zoo keepers
and education staff as they explain caring for the creatures.
Arrive at dusk and begin a flashlight adventure through the zoo.
“Take Action” during your zoo experience by enjoying a tour of
the zoo health center and commissary, a storyteller by the
campfire and a slide show in the zoo school. All programs are
focused for Brownie-age girls. A packing list will be included
with the confirmation letter.
June 2008
Challenger Space Mission: PIma Air & Space Museum Overnight
3 Dates To Choose From
Who: Junior Girl Scouts/ Grades 4-6
When: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson
Girl Fee: $32.00
Leader Fee: No charge for leaders and adults within Safety-Wise
guidelines for girl/adult ratio. Adults limited to Safety-Wise
guidelines.
Registration Deadline: 2 ˝ weeks prior to each session
Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 32
“Discover” what goes into a Space Shuttle mission.
Participants will “Connect” science and team problem-solving
with a Challenger Space Mission. The Challenger Learning Center
is a state-of-the-art space mission
simulator, including Mission Control and Space Station areas
complete with computers, video cameras and research
instrumentation used for educational training programs.
Participants will “Take Action” by joining the mission,
“Rendezvous with a Comet.” Additional activities will complete
this amazing overnight experience.
Camping with the Creatures: Reid Park Zoo Overnight, June
Please choose one date:
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts (Grades 1-3)
When:
Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, June 15
Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 22
Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, June 29 (other dates
available)
Time TBA
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way, Tucson
Fee: $35.00 per participant
Registration Deadline: 2 ˝ weeks prior to each session
Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 40
Spend a WILD night at the zoo! “Discover” the animals’ night
time adventures in the Reid Park Zoo. “Connect” with zoo keepers
and education staff as they explain caring for the creatures.
Arrive at dusk and begin a flashlight adventure through the zoo.
“Take Action” during your zoo experience by enjoying a tour of
the zoo health center and commissary, a storyteller by the
campfire and a slide show in the zoo school. All programs are
focused for Brownie-age girls. A packing list will be included
with the confirmation letter.
July 2008
Camping with the Creatures: Reid Park Zoo Overnight, July
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts (Grades 1-3)
Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, July 13 (other dates
available)
Time TBA
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way, Tucson
Fee: $35.00 per participant
Registration Deadline: 2 ˝ weeks prior to each session
Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 40
Spend a WILD night at the zoo! “Discover” the animals’ night
time adventures in the Reid Park Zoo. “Connect” with zoo keepers
and education staff as they explain caring for the creatures.
Arrive at dusk and begin a flashlight adventure through the zoo.
“Take Action” during your zoo experience by enjoying a tour of
the zoo health center and commissary, a storyteller by the
campfire and a slide show in the zoo school. All programs are
focused for Brownie-age girls. A packing list will be included
with the confirmation letter.
Challenger Space Mission: PIma Air & Space Museum Overnight,
July
3 Dates To Choose From
Who: Junior Girl Scouts/ Grades 4-6
When: Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, July 20
Saturday, July 26 – Sunday, July 27
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson
Girl Fee: $32.00
Leader Fee: No charge for leaders and adults within Safety-Wise
guidelines for girl/adult ratio. Adults limited to Safety-Wise
guidelines.
Registration Deadline: 2 ˝ weeks prior to each session
Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 32
“Discover” what goes into a Space Shuttle mission.
Participants will “Connect” science and team problem-solving
with a Challenger Space Mission. The Challenger Learning Center
is a state-of-the-art space mission
simulator, including Mission Control and Space Station areas
complete with computers, video cameras and research
instrumentation used for educational training programs.
Participants will “Take Action” by joining the mission,
“Rendezvous with a Comet.” Additional activities will complete
this amazing overnight experience.
August 2008
Family Space Explorers Day: Pima Air & Space Museum
Who: The whole family!
When: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum
Details TBA…Save the Date!
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