Badge Workshops for Scouts Return to Staerkel Planetarium

There will be interactive workshops for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts this fall at Parkland.

The William M. Staerkel Planetarium will conduct interactive workshops for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts this fall.

Boy Scouts of America Astronomy Merit Badge workshop will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30–9 p.m. The cost is $6 per Scout.

Girl Scouts Space Science Badge workshops will take place for:

• Daisies and Brownies: Monday, Nov. 4, 6–7:30 p.m.
• Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6–7:30 p.m.

The cost is $8 per Scout (includes a patch).

Note: These sessions are workshops, not just a show. Scouts must bring a pencil or pen and a flashlight covered with red plastic/cellophane. They will receive a booklet based on requirements.

The workshop will cover the badge requirements, and Scouts will submit the completed work booklet to their scout office to receive the badge.

Advanced registration is required. The registration deadline is a week prior to the chosen workshop. There will be no registration taken at the door.

The planetarium requires a minimum number of registrations to conduct the workshop. In case of cancellation, refunds will be issued.

Participants should register online and complete one form per Scout and leader. For more information, call 217/351-2567 or visit parkland.edu/planetarium.