GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS

The Science Museum of Long Island's girl scout programs are a great opportunity for troops to experience hands-on programming designed to meet scout badge requirements. All programs are run by a trained educator, with most programs fulfilling all badge requirements!

General Information:

COST: $185 (covers up to 15 scouts)
TIME: weekdays after school or limited Sundays (email for availability)
LENGTH: 1 hour unless otherwise noted
HOW TO BOOK:
- Badge Programs: email info@smli.org
- Sleepovers: online here

Daisies:

Outdoor Art Maker

Nature is the perfect inspiration for artists! Look and you’ll see plenty of pretty colors, listen and you’ll hear the sounds. Create art based on what you saw and heard during your adventure. Not available December-March.

Space Science: Explorer

Time to look up and wonder. See how the time of day affects shadows made by objects, and how the shadow of the sun influences the appearance of the moon. Learn about how the light from stars inspires constellations, and even design your own!

Animal Observer *NEW!

You can learn a lot by observing animals. Learn about different types of habitats and what animals might be found there. Discover how animals utilize camouflage to protect themselves, and meet some of SMLI's live animal friends!

Math in Nature 1: Shapes in Nature

Nature is full of beautiful things. Go on a scavenger hunt to see what shapes are found in nature (outdoors or indoors!), and discover what types of patterns can be found in natural objects. Learn how scientists use data to make graphs of their observations. Please note: program an be done indoors or outdoors depending on weather.

Math in Nature 2: Numbers in Nature

Use nature to explore the world of math! See how shadows affect what you can see. Sort natural objects based on measurement and weight. Play around with using natural objects as units of measurement. Please note: program an be done indoors or outdoors depending on weather.

SMLI DAISY NATURALIST *NEW

Let's get out on the trail! Learn how to properly plan for an outdoor adventure, explore what snacks are perfect on the go, and ensure that you treat nature as your best friend.

This program fulfills a variety of requirements tied the following badges: Eco-Learner, Buddy Camper, Daisy Trail Adventure.

Brownies:

WOW! Wonders of Water

Learn about water and why it is important. Explore ways to keep water clean and take an incredible journey through the water cycle. Then head down to our beach and discover the animals that make it their home. Please note: this program fulfils certain requirements for the WOW Journey

Home Scientist

Experiment with science using household materials. Create some slime, learn about density, and explore exciting chemical reactions using things you could find in your own fridge!

Pets

Get up close with our live animals and learn what they need to happy & healthy. Investigate different types of pets and their needs before helping us take care of one of SMLI's animal friends!

Bugs

Learn the difference between insects and spiders as you get up close to our live hissing cockroaches and tarantula. Go on a bug hunt and set up a terrarium to keep a specimen you find!

Math in Nature 1: Shapes in Nature

Discover how scientists track, collect and graph their observations in nature by exploring SMLI's woodland trails. Explore symmetry and patterns that can be found in both plants and animals.

Not available December-March.

Mechanical Engineering: Fling Flyer

Learn about forces affecting flight, then design and build a Fling Flyer!

Mechanical Engineering: Leap Bot

Why does a spring, spring? How can you use one to create a robot? Time to build and test to find out why!

Space Science Adventurer

The stars look beautiful, don’t they? Learn about them, planets and our closest celestial neighbor, the moon, in this star-filled badge.

SMLI BROWNIE NATURALIST *NEW

Let's get out on the trail! Learn how to properly plan for an outdoor adventure, explore what snacks are perfect on the go, and ensure that you treat nature as your best friend.

This program fulfills a variety of requirements tied the following badges: Eco-Friend, Cabin Camper, Hiker, Outdoor Adventurer

Juniors:

Space Science Investigator

Explore the science that extends past our atmosphere. Find out just how far apart the planets in our solar system are, just how old you would be if you lived on Saturn instead of earth, and create your own starfinder to explore the night sky at home.

Detective:

Channel your inner forensic scientists as you and your fellow scouts work together to collect evidence, analyze results and solve the mysterious case of a missing artifact at SMLI.

Balloon Car Design Challenge (2 hour program)

Can you design a car powered by just a balloon? Learn about the physics of air pressure, drag and friction to help you design the best car possible. Please note: additional $35 materials fee

SMLI JUNIOR NATURALIST *NEW

Let's get out on the trail! Learn how to properly plan for an outdoor adventure, explore what snacks are perfect on the go, and ensure that you treat nature as your best friend.

This program fulfills a variety of requirements tied the following badges: Eco-Camper, Junior Trail Adventure

Gardener

Let's turn those thumbs green! Explore the world of gardening, discovering how you can grow your own food, make your backyard the perfect place for local birds, and care for our planet. Available April-June only.

Geocacher

Geocaching is the ultimate treasure hunt! Learn how through using GPS coordinates and great observation skills, you can hunt for geocaches all around the world! Create your own trade items to swap with fellow girl scouts from all over the island.

Animal Habitats

Meet SMLI's live animals, exploring their unique adaptations that make them suited for certain habitats and not others. Fine out where they live, how they play, and how you can help protect their habitats!

Cadettes:

Night Owl

Learn about the stars, planets, and constellations in our portable STARLAB planetarium. Meet one of the museum's nocturnal animals and learn how they adapt to the dark.

Trees

Discover the fascinating science of trees and how we are connected to them, then make your own tree project to take home!

Space Science Researcher

There’s light you can’t see when you look into space! Expand your vision and help conserve the night sky.

SMLI CADETTE NATURALIST *NEW

Let's get out on the trail! Learn how to properly plan for an outdoor adventure, explore what snacks are perfect on the go, and ensure that you treat nature as your best friend.

This program fulfills a variety of requirements tied the following badges: Eco-trekker, Cadette Trail Adventurer, Primitive Camper