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2022-2023 Girl Scout Super Science Saturdays & Activities
Super Science Saturdays
During the Air Zoo’s Super Science Saturdays, Girl Scouts complete the requirements for a badge in one exciting day! Each Super Science Saturday is tailored for a particular Girl Scout level. Scouts will complete requirements towards badges, as well as, receive an Air Zoo fun patch! For more information view our Girl Scouts guide, or visit GSHOM.org.
In addition to our scheduled scouting activities, an online or in person program can be customized for your pack or troop! For details or questions regarding any of our scouting programs or activities, contact our Group & Events Department at events@airzoo.org, or 269.350.2848! Each troop must have a minimum of one adult present. Please review the COVID 19 policy for use of the Star Lab during Space Badge Programs.
Super Science Saturdays | Overnights @ the Air Zoo
Girl Scout Super Science Saturdays
Space Science Explorer
October 8th
Registration Deadline: October 1st
Level: Daisy
Check in: Begins at 8:30 am | Program: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Become a space scientist as you explore the sun, moon, and stars! Observe how the sky changes during the day and investigate the phases of the moon. Learn about the tools scientists use to investigate the skies and hear stories of the stars as you explore constellations and create your own star stories!
Space Science Adventurer
November 19th
Reg. Deadline: Oct. 29 | Late Reg. Deadline: Nov. 5
Level: Brownie
Check in: Begins at 8:30 am | Program: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Whether you’ve searched for shooting stars or found shapes in clouds, you’ve probably already spent some time looking at the sky. Now’s your chance to see the sky in a new way – like a space scientist does! Brownies will meet Earth’s “neighbors” as they make a pocket solar system, view the moon and stars in our inflatable planetarium, make a constellation viewer, and more!
Space Science Investigator
January 21, 2023
Reg. Deadline: Dec. 31 | Late Reg. Deadline: Jan. 7
Level: Junior
Check in: Begins at 8:30 am | Program: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Investigate the vastness of space exploring our Solar System and beyond! Discover how scientists create models to represent the distances between objects in space, learn about orbits and why seasons change in Michigan. Discover the night sky and learn about constellations and planets that can be seen.
Mechanical Engineering: Fling Flyer Design Challenge and Race Car Design Challenge
February 11, 2023
Reg. Deadline: Jan. 21 | Late Reg. Deadline: Jan. 28
Level: Brownie
Check in: Begins at 8:30 am | Program: 9am – 12:30 pm
This design challenge takes you to the skies and back down to Earth! Investigate the forces of flight and design a Fling Flyer prototype to test. Think like an engineer as you brainstorm and create a race car. Try your hand on the racetrack and see if you can improve your design and increase your speed!
Mechanical Engineering: Paddle Boat Design Challenge and Balloon Car Design Challenge
March 18, 2023
Reg. Deadline: Feb. 25 | Late Reg. Deadline: Mar. 4
Level: Junior
Check in: Begins at 8:30 am | Program: 9am – 12:30 pm
Think like an engineer as you tackle design challenges! Use the Design Thinking Process while testing your rubber band powered paddleboat and balloon car. Harness potential energy and use it to drive these challenges!
Registration Coming soon
Mechanical Engineering: Roller Coaster Design Challenge and Model Car Design Challenge
April 29, 2023
Reg. Deadline: Apr. 8 | Late Reg. Deadline: Apr. 15
Level: Daisy
Check in: Begins at 8:30 am | Program: 9am – 12:30 pm
Do you have a need for speed? If so, these engineering challenges are just for you! Design and build a model car to race in the model car design challenge. Learn about the science of motion and speed as you build a model roller coaster to test out your hills, banks, and loops!
Registration Coming soon
Overnights at the Air Zoo
Grab your sleeping bag and land under the SR-71B Blackbird, because you're in for an overnight adventure! Our Overnights are designed to give you an after-hours experience like no other. Click below for more information, or to reach an Air Zoo Group & Events Team Member to discuss YOUR TROOPS overnight!
For questions regarding any of our scouting activities, contact our Events Department via email at Events@airzoo.org, or via telephone at 269.350.2848.