Cub Scout and Boy Scout Badge Workshops
Due to the nature of these badge and achievement requirements, we tailor programs to meet you den, pack or troop’s needs. Check out our available class themes or contact Jillian Godfrey at jgodfrey@glaquarium.org or 218-740-2000 for more information.
Brownie and Girl Scout Badge Workshops
Girls that complete a badge workshop at Great Lakes Aquarium will have met the requirements outlined for that badge by the Girl Scouts of America (TM). The corresponding physical badge must be purchased from your council office as usual. Great Lakes Aquarium is pleased to offer discounted admission and tailored programming for Girl Scouts and troop leaders.
Badge workshops are scheduled upon request. Scouts that complete two workshops at the Aquarium within a year receive a Great Lakes Aquarium Explorer novelty patch.
Contact Jillian Godfrey at jgodfrey@glaquarium.org or 218-740-2000 for more information or to schedule a badge workshop. Ask us about the Journey program and overnights!
Cost: (Includes aquarium admission and workshop fee. Does not include the physical badge.)
Brownies: $8/scout; $20 minimum required per workshop
Each Brownie badge workshop is one hour in length.
Girl Scouts: $10/scout; $40 minimum required per workshop
Each Girl Scout badge workshop is 2 hours in length.
Adults: One free adult per five scouts. Additional adults are $11 each.
Brownie Badge Workshops Available
| Badge | Objectives met | Workshop discription |
|---|---|---|
| Water Everywhere | 1) Made of Water 2) Water Explorer 3) Water Snooper 4) Drip Drop | Water is everywhere–in the lake, in our food and even in our bodies! Girls will learn the wonders of water both in the environment and themselves. Learn a secret way to spy in the water without getting wet, search for the small critters that live in our lake and conduct science experiments with H20! |
| Eco-Explorer | 1) What’s a Habitat? 2) Food Chain 3) Make a Habitat 4) Helping Wildlife | Join us to become a troop of Eco-Explorers in search of healthy habitats. Go on a scavenger hunt around the Aquarium searching for clues on how plants and animals live together, find out who eats who in an underwater food web, and build a bird feeder to take home! |
| Animals | 1) Looks mean Something 2) Creature Moves 3) Sound Charades 4) Caring for Pets/animals | Come explore the world of animals at Great Lakes Aquarium! Girls discover the unique animal adaptations, prepare a meal just for some fish and practice leaping like a frog! |
| Earth & Sky | 1) Make a Rock (learn about how they are made) 2) Going, Going, Gone 3) Sky Watching 4) Creatures of the air | Let the winds of Lake Superior whisk you into this exploration of our planet! From the clouds in the sky to the rocks at our feet, girls will make discoveries up, down and all-around. Experiment with erosion, classify clouds and find out why rocks rock in this hands-on workshop. |
| Watching Wildlife | 1) Animal Architects 2) Animal Talk 3) Ant (cockroach) Adventure 4) Outdoor Shopping | The best way to learn about wild animals in your neighborhood is to watch them. Discover animal architecture, communication, and menus as we observe the many signs that wildlife leave right outside our door. |
| Plants | 1) Seed Race 2) Plant Rubbings 3) Baby Beans 4) Leaf Hunt | Did you know that a seed is a baby plant waiting patiently to grow? Peek inside a seed and set up a race to see which sprouts first. Create your own art by rubbing tree bark and see how stealthy you can be on a leaf hunt. |
| Senses | 1) Only the Nose Knows 2) Making a Better Ear (fish ears) 3) Can you Feel It 4) Mapping the tongue | Can fish smell underwater? How do they see without goggles? Come find out as we compare our senses to those of fish. We will also use our senses to explore what makes water good to drink. Discover the different ways fish use their sense at Great Lakes Aquarium. |
| Colors & Shapes | 1) Stencil Stampers 2) Colors and Shapes Mobile 3) Weaving color patterns (look for color patterns) 4) A Rainbow of Colors | Did you know that color and shape help animals hide, hunt and survive? Dive into our Masters of Disguise exhibit and see first-hand how animals use color and shape. Demonstrate your new knowledge with artwork of many colors, shapes, and textures. |
Junior Girl Scout Badge Workshops Available
| Badge | Objectives met | Workshop discription |
|---|---|---|
| Water Wonders | 1) It’s in a cycle 2) Just Add Salt 3) The Water you Drink 4) Water Food Chain 5) Water Work 6) Life Underwater | Become a Water Wonders Explorer and embark on the incredible journey of water! Search the Aquarium for all sorts of aquatic life, become part of the water cycle, discover ways we can protect our water resources and more! |
| Science Discovery | 1) See what? 2) Water Tricks 3) Act like a Scientist 4) Environmental Observer 5) Chemical Appearing Act 6) It’s a hands-on & Happening Place | Put on your lab coats and safety goggles to explore the world of science! Get your hands wet exploring a local stream, collect insects, create chemical reactions and learn how to perform some amazing water tricks! |
| Rocks Rock | 1) Geo Hunt 2) What type is it 3) Weathered or Not… 4) Be a Rock Hound 5) The view from Above 6) “Geo” Careers | Become a rock hound as you search for Lake Superior’s stones! Act out the geologic history of Lake Superior in our geo-theater, learn how rocks are formed, what they are made of and how to identify them. |
| Wildlife | 1) Wildlife Symbol Party 2) We Are Family 3) Animal Watcher 4) Take a closer Look 5) It’s all in the Detail 6) It’s all in the Detail | From plants to animals, wildlife can be found in every part of the world. Join us to observe animals firsthand and explore their part in our local and global community. |
| Weather | 1) Weather maps 2) Become a Cloud Watcher 3) Weather Smarts 4) Weather Games 5) Paper Spirals and Frontal Systems 6) Make your own Weather | Weather affects us all. Learn how to predict it before it arrives! Take a closer look at clouds, pressure systems, precipitation, and the tools used to better understand weather wonders. |
| Environmental Health | 1) Sun Sensations 2) Water Water Everywhere 3) Goin’ Fishing? 4) “Block the Spread of Lead” 5) Environmental Times 6) Get the Lead Out | There are many things that we can do to protect and conserve our environment. From high in the sky to deep under water, explore the world of conservation and learn simple things you can do to help. |
| Earth Connections | 1) Be an Ecologist: Your Study Area 2) Traveling Through Time 3) Identify That Tree 4) Reading the Rings 5) Plants and People 6) Earth as an Ecosystem | You will uncover the many layers of an ecosystem right outside our doors. Identify trees and figure out how old they are. Learn about how people have used plants throughout time. Think of the earth as one huge ecosystem and explore what we can do to help it. |
| Plants & Animals | 1) Garden Gifts 2) Wild Relatives 3) Creature Clusters 4) Seed Art 5) What a Pest! 6) Go on Safari | Plants and animals play a huge role in our lives. Learn about plants by planting flowers and getting a close look at their seeds. Observe animals up-close and uncover their amazing adaptations. |