Get Involved | 2008-2009 Girl Scout Programs

Please note that registration for these programs takes place through Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. Questions should be directed to Director of Special Programs.

Carolina Wildlife

What better way to learn about North Carolina wildlife than be seeing it face-to-face?  In this 50-minute program, girls will learn some of the skills necessary to track NC wildlife, meet some live critters that inhabit our state, and dissect owl pellets!  Spend the rest of the day exploring the museum on your own.  
For Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
November 22, 2008  9 a.m.
$14/girl, $7/adult

Butterfly Life

Girls will learn about these beautiful creatures and their fascinating life cycles by looking at real specimens, making microscope slides of wings, and other make-and-take projects in a 50-minute program. Then, on your own, visit the Museum's state of the art Magic Wings Butterfly House to view hundreds of exotic butterflies fluttering through rainforest trees, feeding on vibrant tropical flowers, and gliding over a flowing stream.
For Brownies
February 21, 2009  9 a.m.
$14/girl, $7/adult 

Wild About Wildlife Overnight

Become a wildlife biologist!  Observe the behaviors of bears, wolves, and lemurs using professional tools and equipment.  Afterward, use data, photographs, and observations to build Web sites sharing findings and allow continued access to the information long after the night is over.  This event fulfills requirements for the Wildlife badge and includes dinner, breakfast, and a patch.  Adults must have successfully completed a criminal background check. 
For Juniors
March 21-22, 2009  5:30 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. Sunday
$35/girl, $15/adult 

Breakfast with the Butterflies

Start off a day of self-guided discovery by having breakfast with the butterflies! Spend the rest of the day on your own exploring the world of science by experimenting with different exhibits, walking through a tornado, and observing animals such as red wolves, snakes, black bears and lemurs!
For all Girls Scouts and their family members  
April 4, 2009  8:30 a.m
$14/girl, $14/family member

Incredible Insects

Explore butterflies, bees, beetles and more!  In this 50-minute program, girls will learn about the defining characteristics of an insect, look at live crickets and cockroaches, and create insect crafts.  Spend the rest of the day exploring the Museum on your own.
For Daisies and Brownies
April 18, 2009  9:00 a.m.
$14/girl, $7/adult