Scouts
Since 1999 the Barlow Planetarium has offered programs especially for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. In 2010 Barlow expanded into Boy Scouts offering Astronomy and Space Exploration merit badges. Now, in 2012 after a brief hiatus, the Barlow will again be offering Girl Scout programs. As always, the quickest and most efficient way to register for any program is ONLINE or by calling the planetarium at 920-832-2848.
2013/2014 Cub and Boy Scout Activity Schedule
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Wednesdays 6 hours in 3 visits |
BOY SCOUTS: Astronomy Merit Badge
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Bears
Space Elective
November 9, 2013
9-11 am & 12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)February 8, 2014
9-11 am & 12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)
Pre-Registration Fee: $5/scout or sibling (adults/leaders are free)
At-the-Door Fee: $8/scout or sibling (adults/leaders are free) IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE
Receive an introduction to space under the perfect starry sky of the Barlow Planetarium. Find constellations, learn about past, present and future space missions, and learn how to find planets in the sky while completing the requirements for the Space Elective.
Requirements: a, b, c, d, e & f
Webelos
Engineer Badge
October 12, 2013
9-11 am & 12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)
January 11, 2014
9-11 am & 12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)
April 5, 2014
9-11 am &
12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)
Pre-Registration Fee: $5/scout or sibling (adults/leaders are free)
At-the-Door Fee: $8/scout or sibling (adults/leaders are free) IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE
Engineers touch every portion of the your life. Mechanical engineers design your bike, structural engineers analyze your house, and civil engineers build safe bridges. Learn about engineering as you earn your Engineering Badge.
Requirements: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 & 9
Astronomy Belt Loop & Pin
December 14, 2013
9-11 am &
12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)
March 1, 2014
9-11 am &
12-2 pm (IF NEEDED)
Pre-Registration Fee: $5/scout or sibling (adults/leaders are free)
At-the-Door Fee: $8/scout or sibling (adults/leaders are free) IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE
Have you ever wondered about the starry nighttime sky? Let the Barlow Planetarium be your guide on your way to earning your Astronomy Pin and Belt Loop.
Belt Loop Requirements: 1,2 & 3
Pin Requirements: 1,2,3,4,6 & 7
Boy Scouts
Astronomy Merit Badge
6 hours in 3 visits (plus homework)
Wednesdays - January 29, February 19 & March 5, 2014
7-9 pm
Fees: $30/scout if purchased on or before 1/17/2014
$45/scout if purchased after 1/17/2014 IF SPACE/RESOURCES ARE
AVAILABLE
The Boy Scout Astronomy Merit Badge is a very thorough, intense and rewarding activity. The Barlow Planetarium Astronomy Merit Badge program is designed to be completed in just 5 weeks. Scouts are introduced to all the requirements and required homework activities on the first visit, have a mid-course evaluation on the second visit, and a final evaluation on the last visit.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Scouts must be 13 years old or older.
- Scouts must have Merit Badge Series: ASTRONOMY (available through the council store) and read it prior to the first workshop session.
- Scouts must present a completed "Application for Merit Badge" (a.k.a "Blue Card") on the first visit.
Space Exploration Merit Badge
6 hours in 3 visits (plus homework)
Saturdays - January 25, February 15 & March 1, 2014
10 am - 12 pm
Fees: $40/scout if purchased on or before 1/17/2014
$55/scout if purchased after 1/17/2014 IF SPACE/RESOURCES ARE
AVAILABLE
The Boy Scout Space Exploration Merit Badge is a very thorough, intense and rewarding activity. The Barlow Planetarium Space Merit Badge program is designed to be completed in just 1 month. Scouts are introduced to all the requirements, required homework activities and build their rockets on the first visit; have a mid-course rocket launch and evaluation on the second visit, and a final evaluation on the last visit.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Scouts must be 13 years old or older.
- Scouts must have Merit Badge Series: SPACE EXPLORATION (available through the council store) and read it prior to the first workshop session.
- Scouts must present a completed "Application for Merit Badge" (a.k.a "Blue Card") on the first visit.
2013/2014 Girl Scout Activity Schedule
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Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9 am - 12 pm
Fee: $8/person if purchased on or before 10/18/2014
$12/person if purchased after 10/18/2014 IF SPACE/RESOURCES ARE
AVAILABLE
Celebrate the double space anniversary - the 56th anniversary of Sputnik’s start of the Space Age AND 13th anniversary of the International Space Station - the Barlow Planetarium, Wisconsin’s first major planetarium! Spend the morning experiencing an immersive science-themed laser show; an ultra-cool AND ultra-hot science demonstration show about how astronauts get to space, how astronauts live in space and how they return safely from space; a session where participants will get to design and build their own stomp rocket (plus other activities).
Friday May 9, 2014, 7-10 pm
Fee: $8/person if purchased on or before 5/2/2014
$12/person if purchased on or after 5/3/2014 IF SPACE/RESOURCES ARE
AVAILABLE
Celebrate the eve of Astronomy Day at Wisconsin’s first major planetarium – dedicated to sharing the wonders of the universe. Spend an evening touring the solar system in the Barlow; creating star charts and other astronomy activities; and observing the Moon through the Barlow’s telescopes. Telescopes will stay out later for any final views scouts and families may want to take in. Scouts will receive an astronomy fun patch.
