SCOUT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 
2012-2013 BADGE WORKSHOPS


Earn your badges and pins in our unique hands-on, minds-on learning environment where every child is inspired to imagine, create, discover, and explore through the power of play!  Pre-registration is required.  Each session includes admission to the ICM for that day – come early or stay to play after your workshop.  One session will complete all requirements for the stated badge or pin.  





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SCOUT SLEEP-INS!


Roll out your sleeping bag and spend the night at the ICM!  


BOY SCOUTS

Science Sleuths - Earn your academic belt loops for Science, Geology, and Astronomy.  

Fri, January 11, 2013: 6:30 PM – Sat, January 12, 2013:  8:30 AM



GIRL SCOUTS

Legacy: Artist - Brownies: Earn the Painting Badge. Juniors: Earn the Drawing Badge.

Fri, February 1, 2013: 6:30 PM – Sat, February 2, 2013: 8:30 AM (FULL)


Legacy: Investigation -
 Brownies: Earn the Senses Badge. Juniors: Earn the Detective Badge. 

Fri, June 7, 2013: 6:30 PM – Sat, June 8, 2013: 8:30 AM



Each Sleep-in includes time to play, learn, and explore in the Iowa Children’s Museum, an evening snack, and breakfast.  Cost is $30 per child; chaperones are free.  The ICM’s minimum ratio is one chaperone per every five children.  However, please follow your organization’s chaperone requirements should they exceed 1:5.  Badges and belt loops are not included in the cost of the program.  


Pre-registration is required.  Please contact Aimee at reservations@theicm.org or 625-6255 ext.216 to register.


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BADGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS!


Additional dates and times may be added according to demand.


BOY SCOUTS

Webelos Engineer

Think like an engineer as you design basic bridges, circuits, and a catapult.

February 14, 2013: 4 - 6 PM

February 16, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$10 per Scout


Webelos Scientist

Try scientific experiments and test some famous scientific laws.  

February 21, 2013: 4 - 6 PM (Cancelled due to weather)

February 23, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$10 per Scout


DAISY GIRL SCOUTS


Be Money Smart

Learn all about money, making choices, and using your resources wisely as we work to become Money Smart! Earn the Clover petal, Money Counts leaf, and Making Choices leaf all in one workshop!

February 28, 2013: 4 - 6 PM

March 2, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$10 per Girl Scout





BROWNIE GIRL SCOUTS


Money Manager

Make a budget, go shopping in the ICM’s CityWorks stores, and practice making the most of your money.

March 7, 2013: 4 - 6 PM

March 9, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM (FULL)

$10 per Scout


Painting

Release your inner artist as you explore the art of painting.  Paint the real world, a mood, a mural, and use some experimental “brushes.”  

March 14, 2013: 4 - 6 PM

March 16, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM (FULL)

April 6, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$12 per Scout


Home Scientist

Science is everywhere!  Make, mix, and experiment with common household items.  

March 28, 2013: 4 - 6 PM (FULL) 

March 30, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$12 per Girl Scout


Potter

Dig into some clay and get your hands dirty!  Learn basic clay techniques and make a pot, some beads, and a sculpture from clay.  

April 11, 2013: 4 - 6 PM (FULL)

April 13, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM (FULL)

April 30, 2013: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

May 11, 3012: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$14 per Girl Scout



JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS


Drawing

Use your imagination to make a masterpiece.  Learn drawing techniques, experiment with different materials, and create works of art by your own hand.  

April 18, 2013: 4 - 6 PM

April 20, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$10 per Scout


Jeweler

Add a little sparkle to your life with your own handmade jewelry.  Get to know the tools of the trade, turn an everyday object into a piece of jewelry, and more.  

April 25, 2013: 4 - 6 PM

April 27, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$14 per Scout


Detective

Solve mysteries with the power of science!  Practice your observation skills, learn codes, fingerprint your friends, and follow the clues to a fun learning experience.

May 4, 2013: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

$12 per Girl Scout

 


Pre-registration is required.  Please contact Aimee at reservations@theicm.org or

625-6255 x 216 to register your scout group.