Fun experiences that can be customized for your group
We are happy to provide STEAM programs that support many Badge, Pin, and Belt Loop requirements. In addition to fun experiences designed to engage your group in hands-on learning! Please see below for more information about offerings for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
For more information, please contact education@shudiscovery.org or call 203-416-3531.
Overnights
Bring your troop for an overnight visit to The Discovery Science Center for a fun night of awesome science! Overnights can include a planetarium show, science demonstrations, movies, badge activities, and time to explore the science center after hours! Customize your program for your troop’s interests and badge goals.
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Scout Challenger Center Missions
Give your troop an unforgettable experience in a simulated space mission in our Challenger Center! Challenger Missions promote scientific understanding, teamwork, and creative thinking. All participants experience Mission Control and Spacecraft responsibilities. Available for Grades 5 & up.
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Girl Scouts
Discovery is proud to offer the following badge programs:
Daisies
- Rosie Petal
- Mechanical Engineering
- Space Science Explorer
- Eco Learner
Brownies
- Home Scientist
- Inventor
- Bugs
- Mechanical Engineering
- Space Science Adventure
- Cybersecurity
- Make Your Own
Juniors
- Entertainment Technology
- Detective
- Product Designer
- Mechanical Engineering
- Space Science Investigator
- Cybersecurity
- Make Your Own
Cadettes
- Night Owl
- Robotics
- Make Your Own
Seniors
- Sky
- Robotics
- Make Your Own
Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org.
Boy Scouts
We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information about the experiences we can provide toward earning the following badges:
Tiger
- Sky is the Limit
Wolf
- Digging in the Past
- Motor Away
Bear
- Forensics
- Super Science
Webelos
- Adventures in Science
- Into the Woods
Boy Scouts
- *new programs in development–request a program!
