The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College will host interactive badge workshops for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts this fall.
The Girl Scouts Space Science Badge workshops will take place for Daisies and Brownies on Monday, November 2, from 6–7:30 p.m. Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will have their workshop on Monday, November 9, from 6–7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per Scout and includes a booklet based on the requirements and a patch.
The Scouts BSA Astronomy Merit Badge workshop is on Monday, November 16, from 6:30–9 p.m. The cost is $6 per Scout and includes a booklet based on the requirements.
Note: These sessions are workshops, not just a show. Scouts must bring a pencil or pen and a flashlight covered with red plastic or cellophane. The workshops will cover the badge requirements. Scouts will submit the completed work booklet to their scout office to receive the badge.
Advanced registration is required. The registration deadline is a week prior to the chosen workshop. There will be no registration taken at the door. Participants should register at parkland.edu/forthekids. Scout leaders and chaperones are free.
The planetarium requires a minimum number of registrations to conduct the workshop. In case of cancellation, refunds will be issued.
For more information, call 217/351-2567 or visit the planetarium online.
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