Girl Scouts Programs

Great Lakes Science Center has a great variety of hands-on activities specifically designed for Girl Scouts. Whether your Girl Scout troop is coming on a group visit, spending the night at a camp-in or enjoying one of our Girl Scout-specific classes, there’s no end to the scientific fun!


Girl Scout Chemistry Day – Saturday, Nov. 13
Observe physical and chemical reactions as you mix and pour messy mixtures and crazy concoctions. Make your own slime and learn about the science of "stuff!"

• Messy Mixtures (Brownies) – 10 a.m. – noon
• Chemical Concoctions (Juniors) – 1 – 3 p.m.
• Includes admission to Great Lakes Science Center, NASA Glenn Visitor Center and special exhibition Strange Matter

Check out our other special events and programs that are perfect for Girl Scouts of all ages:

• Spooky Science Nights – October 22, 23, 29 & 30
  Celebrate Halloween with an eerie evening of Spooky Science! Listen to scary stories during a guided tour aboard the Steamship William G. Mather, mix up spooky concoctions, watch pumpkin explosions and experience an awe-inspiring OMNIMAX film!
  
  
• Camp-ins (January – May)
  Ever wonder what it’s like to spend the night in a museum? Come explore the Science Center and NASA Glenn Visitor Center after dark, watch a special OMNIMAX film, enjoy tasty late-night snacks and breakfast in the morning and sleep among the exhibits (don’t forget your sleeping bag!). Details on the 2011 camp-in season coming soon!
  
  
• Group-rated day trips
  Bring your Girl Scout troop and explore all that Great Lakes Science Center has to offer at a discounted group rate. Add on an OMNIMAX film, traveling exhibition, a tour of the Steamship William G. Mather, and/or a special themed demonstration to maximize your time here! Call (216) 621-2400 to register your group trip today. (must have 10 or more in your group for the group rate to apply)

More Girl Scout-specific classes coming soon!