Everything a Girl Scout does centers around STEM, the outdoors, development of life skills and entrepreneurship, and is designed to meet her where she is now and to grow along with her. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is proud to offer a variety of Girl Scout programs for Daisies through Seniors that utilize our natural setting, live animal collection, public-access planetarium and highly trained staff. Our programs meet the Girl Scout Curriculum Standards and feature STEM education badges including space science and mechanical engineering.
Self-guided Backpacks
All-inclusive backpacks provide all the materials, instructions and activities necessary for your troop to complete a variety of natural science badges on your own. For a limited time, the Center will offer backpack rentals to complete at-home. Backpacks include all materials with the exception of writing utensils. Badges will be provided once the backpack is returned and backpacks will be cleaned after each use.
Please email scouts@lensc.org to schedule your backpack rental.
Eco Learner Backpack
Daisy Girl Scouts
Learn what to take and what not to take on an adventure outdoors while you learn about being prepared. See what creatures live right next to the trail and learn why you should always stay on the trail. Finally play a game where you learn all about why you should trash your trash. Length: 1.5 hours
Hiker Backpack
Brownie Girl Scouts
Learn about hiking in the area and what gear you should bring on your trip. Practice observation skills and play hiking games. Please dress for the weather. Length: 1.5 hours
Pets Backpack
Brownie Girl Scouts
Play pet BINGO and learn how much space pets need in your home to be comfy. Learn how much it costs to feed a pet and play a smart pet owner game. Visit with some animals that could be considered pets, then make a cat or dog toy to take home. Length: 1.5 hours
Senses Backpack
Brownie Girl Scouts
Use all of your five senses during this fun after-noon! Play sight, sound, memory and smelly games. Take part in a taste test and differentiate sweet, bitter, sour, and salty. Learn about touch and how the visually impaired use their senses to read with braille. Length: 1.5 hours
Bugs Backpack
Brownie Girl Scouts
Buggy about bugs? Creepy crawlies don’t creep you out? This is for you, adventurous girl! Take a field trip to watch bugs at home and at work. Make a bug box and create a creepy, crawly craft. Length: 1.5 hours
Animal Habitats Backpack
Junior Girl Scouts
Learn about animals native to our area and how parent animals take care of their babies. Explore endangered habitats across the globe and discover ways you can help the animals in your own backyard. Length: 1.5 hours
Detective Backpack
Junior Girl Scouts
Take part in a brand new mystery: Code Crackers! Practice your powers of observation, work on decoding messages from around the world and uncover the strange world of fingerprints. Try your hand at fiber analysis and use your skills to crack the code and find the prize! Length: 1.5 hours