Girl Scout Activities at the Sciencenter

From exciting hands-on exhibits to special events and programs, there are plenty of ways for you and your troop to have fun and complete badge requirements while visiting the Sciencenter.

Girl Scouts of the Seven Lake Council Visit for Free on Third Thursday Nights

Coupons are available for Girl Scouts of the Seven Lakes Council to visit the Sciencenter for free on any Third Thursday Night through June 2008. Girl Scouts may come with their troops or their families, but they should wear or bring their Girl Scout pins to redeem the coupon. Contact Alexis Abramo at aabramo@sciencenter.org to receive coupons for your troop. Third Thursday Night extended hours are made possible with the generous support of Vector Magnetics, Inc.

Badgework

Have fun and earn badges during your visit to the Sciencenter. Follow the link below for a list of some of the Brownie and Junior badge requirements you can complete during your visit. As new exhibitions open we will do our best to provide badge-earning information for them. Or come with your badge book and look for more activities that fulfill badge requirements. Download a list of badge related activities.

Special Programs

Meet exotic amphibians, craft a kite, or listen to Japanese folk tales. These are just some examples of special programs you might find on an ordinary weekend. You may want to plan your visit to take advantage of a presentation or activity (free with admission). To find out about upcoming events, visit our online calendar.

Exhibitions

In addition to over 200 permanent exhibits like our tide pool touch tankand walk-in camera, we also have two galleries featuring exhibitions that change seasonally. For more information about our changing exhibitions, please visit our current exhibitions web page.

Outdoor Activities (Open Seasonally)

Visit the Emerson Science Park where you can run and play on a variety of science-themed playground elements. The Emerson Science Park is included with admission. Don't forget Galaxy Golf, our unique miniature golf course that challenges players with a different principle of science or math at each hole. There is an additional charge for Galaxy Golf.

Facilities

Whenever you visit, you are welcome to spend as much time as you like exploring and playing in the museum. You can bring a picnic or order a pizza and enjoy a meal with your troop in the NYSEG Community Room or the outdoor Emerson Science Park.

Admission

Discount admission is always available for groups of 10 or more with a reservation. Reserved groups are $3.50 per child and chaperones (up to a 1:4 ratio) are free.

Questions?

For more information or help planning your visit, please contact Alexis Abramo at 607.272.0600 ext. 20 or aabramo@sciencenter.org