Programs for Junior Girl Scouts
Science is great for Girl Scouts! Explore the museum, earn badges, and meet new friends at the Academy of Natural Sciences! We offer exciting and interactive weekend Day Workshops and our popular Safari Overnights sleepovers for 7-14 year olds.
Girls will complete their badges, but please remember that we do not provide them.
Badge Workshops
Badge Workshops are offered on selected weekends in the Winter and Spring of 2013. Three programs are offered.
Animal Habitats
Everyone needs a home! In this workshop, scouts will learn about endangered habitats, explore different habitats throughout the museum, and perform their own animal-home-building experiment. To test their knowledge, scouts will attempt to clean up an oiled beach. Please dress accordingly.
- Saturday, February 2, 2013
- Sunday, February 3, 2013
- Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Sunday, April 28, 2013
Flowers Badge
Scouts will uncover the science of flowers by performing an experiment, making flower art, finding out how flowers help people, and sending a message with a special flower code. The great outdoors isn't the only place you can enjoy flowers!
- Saturday, March 2, 2013
- Sunday, March 3, 2013
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
- Sunday, May 12, 2013
Shell Patch NEW
Earn a new Shell Patch—only at the Academy! To complete this exclusive patch, girls will make shell crafts, learn about different shelled creatures, write with squid ink, start a shell collection, play shell games, and much more. Each scout will receive a special patch.
Shell Patches can be earned anytime during museum hours (10 am–5 pm) on the day of the workshop. Please allow 1–2 hours to complete the Shell Patch.
- Saturday, October 20, 2012
- Sunday, October 21, 2012
Day Workshop Details
You can register for either the morning (10:15 am–12:15 pm) or afternoon (1:30–3:30 pm) sessions on either Saturday or Sunday for the the Bug Badge or Senses Badge workshops. You can register for the day (10 am–5 pm) for the Shell Patch workshop. (Please allow 1–2 hours to complete the Shell Patch.)
Day Workshop details
The fees per scout are $12 for the Workshop and $10 for museum admission. Workshop fees are due upon registration. Admission fees are due upon arrival. Admission fees for adults are $10 and are due upon arrival. Members do not pay for admission.
A final headcount for the Animal Habitat or Flowers Workshops is due one month prior to the workshop; any cancellation after this date will not be refunded. Space is limited. Register early for your preferred date and time.
You can register for a Shell Workshop on the day of the workshop, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.
Scout parents and leaders can download additional information about cancellations, workshop fees, where to go the day of the workshop, and more at a later date. Please inform us of any severe allergies or special needs at least one week before your program.
To register, call 215-299-1060.
Interested in a different date? Private workshops can be scheduled for scout groups of 20-30. Contact us at reservations@ansp.org or 215-299-1060.
Emergency Weather Cancellation Policy
In times of severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to cancel scout workshops. However, if the museum is open scout workshops will run as scheduled. Refunds will only be provided if the museum has closed due to weather. Please check the the Academy’s website or call 215-299-1019 for information on closings. In the event of a weather related cancellation, the Academy will attempt to reschedule the workshop. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
Safari Overnights
Work on Brownie programs during a fun-filled night of interactive activities that includes a Live Animal Show. Then stay all night, sleeping right next to our museum exhibits. Have breakfast in the morning and, if you want, stay the day. Safari Overnights are offered during the Winter and Spring.
- Saturday, February 2, 2013, Wildlife Overnight
- Friday, March 1, 2013, Plants and Animals Overnight
- Friday, April 26, 2013, Environmental Medley Overnight
Safari Overnight Details
Check-in is at 6:30-7:00 pm. Overnight gear must be removed from the building by 9 am, but participants are welcome to stay all day.
See all Safari Overnight details
Safari Overnights are appropriate for children ages 7–14. One adult is required per 3 children. Boy siblings are not permitted. Male chaperones will be required to sleep on a separate floor from Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts.
The fees are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. A nonrefundable deposit of $10 per person is due upon registration. Final numbers and balance must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to your overnight date. There will be no refunds given after this date.
To register, call 215-299-1060.
- If you cancel:
- If you do not pay your balance in full 3 weeks prior to the overnight date, you may lose your reservation. Membership information must be returned 3 weeks before the event; no fee adjustments will be made after that date.
- If we cancel:
- The Academy may cancel a Safari Overnight if there aren't enough participants. If so, we'll notify you two weeks prior to the event. We'll try to arrange another overnight for you. If not, you'll be granted a full refund.
- Downloads:
- Information for Parents/Chaperones
- Parking and Directions
- Trip Coordinator's Checklist
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Interested in a different date? Private overnights can be arranged for groups of 100-300 participants. Contact us at reservations@ansp.org or 215-299-1060. See Family Safari Overnights you're an individual, family, or non-scout group interested in our Camp-In program.
Emergency Weather Cancellation Policy
In times of severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to cancel scout workshops. However, if the museum is open scout workshops will run as scheduled. Refunds will only be provided if the museum has closed due to weather. Please check the the Academy's website or call 215-299-1019 for information on closings. In the event of a weather related cancellation, the Academy will attempt to reschedule the workshop. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided.