Do you have the right stuff to become an astronaut? What would it be like to be a part of a space shuttle mission? What type of food do astronauts eat and how would it taste? Find out as you head to the cosmos in the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium and earn your Aerospace Badge. You will also make and test-flight your very own model airplane in this fun-filled space adventure!! If weather permits, we will explore the night sky through a telescope.

Learn to identify the North Star, Big and Little Dipper and other favorite constellations as you explore the night sky inside the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium.  Discover why our moon changes and how to dress for a space journey! Earn all four requirements of the Space Explorer Try-It as you navigate our fantastic solar system!

Our inspiring badge programs provide all the materials, instruction and activities necessary for your troop to complete the Try-It.  The Try-It insignia is included in the badge program fee and is presented at the end of your visit.

All Girl Scout programs require advance registration.  Please register at least 4 weeks ahead for badge programs.

Head to Mars along with a Mars Rover and enjoy a fascinating view of deep space objects through the Hubble telescope. Discover what causes an eclipse and delve into the life cycle of a fiery star in the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium. Investigate careers for women in astronomy and space exploration. Show off what you learned in a community service project to make constellation books for younger children.

Session 1: All About Birds Interest Project Patch

Have you wondered how birds fly? Do you love to watch or listen to birds in your backyard? Master the art of bird watching and learn all about the world of our feathered friends. Learn how to attract birds to your backyard and get an insiders look at our wildlife rehabilitation efforts as we nurse birds back to health with the goal of returning them to the wild.

Session 2: Space Exploration Interest Project Patch

Head to Mars along with a Mars Rover to see a fascinating view of deep space objects through the Hubble telescope. Discover what causes an eclipse and delve into the life cycle of a star in the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium. Investigate careers for women in astronomy and space exploration. Show off what you learned in a community service project making constellation books for younger children.

Session 1: Wildlife Interest Project Patch

Are you an outdoor “novice?” Can you identify the trees, plants and animals that inhabit your backyard? Explore our natural world as you enjoy a relaxing hike through Huntington Reservation. Brainstorm five career choices in the field of wildlife and the environment and talk to our staff about their careers in the sciences. Create a game that illustrates your understanding of our animal world.

Session 2: Space Exploration Interest Project Patch

Head to Mars along with a Mars Rover to see a fascinating view of deep space objects through the Hubble telescope. Discover what causes an eclipse and delve into the life cycle of a star in the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium. Investigate careers for women in astronomy and space exploration. Show off what you learned in a community service project making constellation books for younger children.