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Earn your badges at the Science Center.
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts have the opportunity to earn badges at the Science Center throughout the year with our Scout workshops.
To reserve a private Scout workshop, please call 314.289.4439 or email education@slsc.org. Reserve multiple private workshops on the same day and receive $2 off each Scout for each consecutive workshop.
Location
Ages
Price
This is a paid program.
Girl Scout Workshops: $10 / Workshop, $14 / Off-site Workshop
Cub Scout Workshops: $10 / Workshop, $14 / Off-site Workshop
Boy Scout Workshops: $12 / Workshop, $15 / Off-site Workshop
To reserve a private Scout workshop, please call 314.289.4439 or email education@slsc.org. Reserve multiple private workshops on the same day and receive $2 off each Scout for each consecutive workshop.
Scout Days
GROUP | BADGE | DATE & TIME | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | Super Science | December 9, 2018 - 1:30 pm | Register Online |
| Bear | Forensics | March 10, 2019 - 1:30pm | Call to Register |
| Bear | Robotics | May 4, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Boy Scout | Weather | October 7, 2018 - 1:30 pm | Register Online |
| Boy Scout | Pulp and Paper | April 14, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Brownie | Inventor | October 7, 2018 - 11:30 am | SOLD OUT |
| Brownie | Senses | January 13, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Brownie | Bugs | April 14, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Brownie | Home Scientist | May 12, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Cadette | Special Agent | March 10, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Daisy | Rose Petal | October 14, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Register Online |
| Daisy | How Robots Move | May 4, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Junior | Animal Habitat | December 1, 2018 - 1:30 pm | Register Online |
| Junior | Product Designer | December 9, 2018 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Junior | Flowers | March 2, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Junior | Entertainment Technology | April 6, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Senior | Sky | January 5, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Webelo | Adventures in Science | January 5, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Webelo | Earth Rocks! | March 2, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
| Webelo | Game Design | May 12, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Wolf | Grow Something | October 14, 2018 - 11:30 am | Register Online |
| Wolf | Digging in the Past | December 1, 2018 - 11:30 am | Register Online |
| Wolf | Germs | January 13, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Call to Register |
| Wolf | Air of the Wolf | April 6, 2019 - 11:30 am | Call to Register |
Scout Fest
November 3-4, 2018
Imagine two full days of programs and discounts, just for Scouts! All uniformed Scouts are eligible for discounts on tickets to OMNIMAX® Theater films, shows at the McDonnell Planetarium and the Discovery Room. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from any council or or district are welcome. Note that Activity Patches are not available at the Saint Louis Science Center. Scouts will receive a souvenir participation patch.
November 3, 2018
Group | Badge | Time | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownie | Senses | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Register |
| Brownie | Home Scientist | 10:15 am to 11:45 am | Register |
| Brownie | Bugs | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Register |
| Cadette | Special Agent | 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm | Register |
| Daisy | How Robots Move | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Register |
| Daisy | How Robots Movie | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | SOLD OUT |
| Junior | Detective | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm | Register |
| Junior | Flowers | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm | Register |
| Junior | Entertainment Technology | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | SOLD OUT |
November 4, 2018
Group | Badge | Time | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | Robotics | 11:15 am to 12:30 pm | Register |
| Bears | Forensics | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Register |
| Boy Scouts | Pulp & Paper | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | SOLD OUT |
| Boy Scouts | Chemistry | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Register |
| Tiger | Sky is the Limit | 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Register |
| Webelos | Game Design | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm | Register |
| Webelos | Engineer | 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm | Register |
| Webelos | Earth Rocks! | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Register |
| Wolf | Germs Alive! | 11:15 am to 12:45 pm | Register |
| Wolf | Air of Wolf | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Register |
Register early!
Depending on the workshop, there is a maximum of 20-25 spots available and workshops fill up fast. Registration ends on the Friday before the event. After this time, new registrations, additions and cancellations cannot be processed.
Parking
Vehicles may be parked in the main lot for $10 per vehicle or at the Planetarium lot for free. Drivers who park in the main lot may pick up a coupon for $5 off parking at check-in.
Chaperones
One adult chaperone is required to accompany every five Scouts to workshops. Chaperones are not required to register or pay. Additional adults beyond the one-to-five ratio may be asked to leave the classroom if space is at a premium.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Boy Scout Workshops
Working together as a unit, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of all ages will learn science and build stronger bonds while achieving some or all of the requirements for hard-to-get badges. Certified Merit Badge counselors are available. You can schedule workshops and programs at the time and place of your choice. Choose any or all of the badges listed below.
Tiger (60-90 minute workshop) | Wolf (60-90 minute workshop) | Bear (60-90 minute workshop) | Webelos (90 minute workshop) | Boy Scouts (2-hour workshop) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky is the Limit | Air of The Wolf | Forensics | Adventures in Science | Astronomy (On-site Only) |
| Digging in the Past | Robotics | Engineer (New Version) | Chemistry | |
| Germs Alive! | Super Science | Earth Rocks! | Weather | |
| Grow Something | Game Design | Energy | ||
| Motor Away | Into the Wild | Pulp & Paper | ||
| Into the Woods | Electricity |
All Scout programs, regardless of rank, require a minimum of 10 paid Scouts and can accommodate a maximum of 30. One free adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required for all workshops. Chaperones are not required to register or pay.
Girl Scout Workshops
As a group, your Scouts will have fun learning science and completing badge requirements. Certified Merit Badge counselors are available. Schedule workshops and programs at the time and place of your choice. Girl Scout troops can choose any or all of the badges listed below:
Daisies (60-minute workshop) | Brownies (60-90-minute workshop) | Juniors (60-90-minute workshop) | Cadettes (60-90-minute workshop) | Seniors (60-90-minute workshop) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Petal | Bugs | Animal Habitats | Public Speaking | Sky |
| How Robots Move (On-site Only) | Home Scientist | Detective | Special Agent | Locavore |
| Senses | Entertainment Technology | |||
| Inventor | Gardener | |||
| Flowers | ||||
| Product Designer |
All Scout programs, regardless of rank, require a minimum of 10 paid Scouts and can accommodate a maximum of 30. One free adult chaperone for every five Scouts is required for all workshops. Chaperones are not required to register or pay.
