Blast-off from Earth and explore space inside the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium. Learn to identify the North Star, Big and Little Dipper, and other favorite constellations. Learn why our moon changes and how we would have to dress for our space journey. Earn all four requirements of this Try-It as we explore our fantastic solar system.

Blast off from Earth and explore space inside the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium. Learn to identify the North Star, Big and Little Dipper and other favorite constellations.  Discover why our moon changes and how to dress for a space journey! Earn all four requirements of this Try-It as you discover our fantastic solar system. As a special bonus, we will step outside and explore the night sky through a telescope.  If weather does not permit telescope viewing, other fun activities will be included.

Brownie Girl Scouts will earn the Space Explorer Try-It.

Have you ever wondered what happens during the night while you are asleep? Discover the many wonders of the world after dark.  We’ll meet nocturnal animals, explore the night sky in the planetarium, enjoy a snack at the campfire, play night games and investigate the sights and sounds of Huntington Park at night. Earn the Night Watchers insignia at this overnight, which includes an evening snack, continental breakfast, craft, insignia, and take-home materials.  Troop registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited.

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?  Head to the cosmos in the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium and learn the answers to these questions.  You will also make and test-flight your very own model airplane.  All six requirements of this badge will be included in your fun-filled space adventure!!

Transform yourself into an out-of-this-world Junior Astronomer inside the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium.  Learn how to use a star map and locate constellations.  Listen to stories told long ago about the pictures in the stars.  Learn why the North Star is so important and what planets we can see in the night sky.  Touch real meteorites and plan the best time to have a meteorite-watching party!  As a special bonus, we will step outside and explore the night sky through a telescope.  If weather does not permit telescope viewing, other fun activities will be included.
Junior Girl Scouts will earn the Sky Search Badge.

Become an out-of-this-world Junior Astronomer inside the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium.  Learn how to use a star map and locate several constellations.  Listen to stories told long ago about the pictures in the stars.  Learn why the North Star is so important and what planets we can see in the night sky.  Touch real meteorites and find out the best time to have a meteorite-watching party!  All six requirements of this badge will be completed as we explore the night sky!

Is your troop full of “night owls?” Let Lake Erie Nature & Science Center take you on an overnight adventure. Listen for sounds in the dark and try to spot nocturnal animals as we take a nighttime hike. Play night games and identify the eating habits of one of our resident owls.  Spend time in our world-class planetarium and learn about current NASA projects. Observe the night sky with telescopes.  Listen as our female wildlife staffer spins interesting tales about our resident nocturnal animals. Hungry? Cook a “midnight snack” over the campfire. This overnight includes a snack, continental breakfast, Night Creatures badge, and take-home materials. Troop registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited.

Is your troop full of “night owls” while you’re an “early bird?”  Bring your scouts to Lake Erie Nature & Science Center for the evening and let us take care of you and your troop.  Identify the sights and sounds on a night hike. Listen and look for animals by observing the differences in the environment during the day and night.  Play night games and identify the eating habits of one of our resident owls. Learn about current NASA projects inside our planetarium and observe the night sky with telescopes.  Be spellbound as a female wildlife staffer tells the tales of our resident nocturnal animals.  Hungry? Cook a “midnight snack” over the campfire. This program includes a snack, special Interest Project Patch, and take-home materials. 

Blast-off to Mars along with a Mars Rover and see a view of the interesting deep space objects through the Hubble telescope. Discover what causes an eclipse and look deep into the life cycle of a star inside the Schuele Planetarium. Investigate careers for women in astronomy and space exploration by interviewing the Schuele Planetarium's female instructor.  Complete six of the seven requirements for the Space Exploration Interest Project during this exciting quest around our universe!