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Imagine Nation Museum
One Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 314-1400
info@imaginenation.org


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The Imagine Nation Museum offers programs designed for Cub Scouts (Tiger through Webelo) and Girl Scouts (Brownies through Junior Girl Scouts). Troops can explore the museum's many interactive hands-on exhibits and participate in an hour to an hour and a half activity. This will enable the scouts to complete most or all of the requirements for one of the following badges:

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Tiger CubsWolf ScoutsBear ScoutsWebelosBrowniesJunior Girl Scouts




Tiger Scouts
Achievements: How I Tell It
(Go See It!) Making my Family Special Where I Live
Electives: Play Along! The Show Must Go OnSnack Time Feed the Birds

Achievements
 
How I Tell It (Go See It!)
Good communication skills are important for people of all ages. When people want to communicate with hundreds or thousands of people at the same time, they may use a television or radio broadcast. Visit our ESPN "broadcast booth" and experience what it feels like to be on TV!
Making my Family Special
Every Tiger Cub has special family memories. Maybe it is a family birthday party or a family vacation. We will make a scrapbook for you to take home to help you remember those special times.
Where I Live
Developing responsible citizenship is one of the core values of Cub Scouting because communities are stronger when the people who live in them know their community and are good neighbors to each other. Join us as we learn about maps, directions and landmarks to help us better understand the community we live in.
Electives
 
Play Along!
Maybe you know someone who plays a musical instrument. Now you can play one, too! We will make instruments out of household materials and play them together.
The Show Must Go On
It is fun to pretend you are a different person or even an animal. Together, we'll make puppets and put on our very own puppet show in our special Puppet Theater!
Snack Time
We all love snacks! Join us as we learn to make some special treats - and then eat them!
Feed the Birds
Birds and other outdoor animals need to eat food each day just like you do. We will create a bird feeder for you to take home and hang in your backyard. Then you can watch the birds enjoy a meal!


Wolf Scouts
Achievements: Start a Collection Your Living World Cooking & Eating
Electives: It's a SecretMachine Power Be An Artist

Achievements
 
Start a Collection
You can collect almost anything! We'll look at lots of ways for you to collect some of your favorite things. Then you can show your treasures to your friends and family.
Your Living World
We only have one world, so it is important that we learn how to take care of it. There are many ways you can help. This program will include activities related to recycling, protecting our natural resources, and energy conservation.
Cooking & Eating
We will discuss the Food Guide Pyramid and learn about good nutrition. Then we will plan, prepare and cook a meal together. Setting the table and cleaning up afterward is important, too!
Electives
 
It's a Secret
Learn to send messages, write in code, and "talk" with your hands. We'll even write to each other in invisible ink!
Machine Power
We'll discuss different types of trucks and construction equipment. Then we will create our own wheels and axles, pulleys and levers.
Be An Artist
Everyone is an artist! You can draw or paint a portrait of yourself or someone else, or create your own cartoon. We'll also learn about mixing colors with a color wheel.


Bear Scouts
Achievements: Let's Get Cooking
Electives: SpaceArt Masks Maps


   

Webelo Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Academics: Science



Brownie Girl Scouts Try-Its

Art to Wear Make-It Eat-It Puppets, Dolls & Plays
Plants Science in Action Space Explorers

Art to Wear
Art hangs on walls in museums and in galleries, but that's not all. In this Try-It, you can develop your own artistic abilities and have fun with face painting, mask making, papier-mache creation and more!
Puppets, Dolls & Plays
Creating toys out of everyday materials is an old-fashioned art form. Make finger puppets and yarn dolls, then stage a puppet show in our Puppet Theater!
Make-It Eat-It
We eat to provide our bodies with fuel for energy and good health. Learning to grow, prepare and cook our food is important, too. We'll learn how to make some of our favorite foods and even create our own recipe book!
Plants
Plants have many uses -food, lumber, medicine, paper-and they make oxygen that is part of the air we breathe. We'll meet in our greenhouse as we learn about the different types of leaves and how seeds grow.
Science in Action
The activities for this badge will help you understand more about science in your life. Go on a scavenger hunt, make "weird glop," and more.
Space Explorer
Learning about the stars and planets can open up a whole new world. Astronomers and astronauts use telescopes, satellites, spaceships and other scientific equipment to study space. You, too, can take a step into space exploration.
Fetch! Patch
Join us in our Fetch! Lab as we conduct scientific experiments, do engineering activities and learn how to get involved in community service. Don't forget to watch Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman every weekday on PBS.


Junior Girl Scouts

Art to Wear Let's Get Cooking Jeweler
Science Discovery Sky Search Math Whiz

Art to Wear
What you wear says a lot about who you are. If you are interested in fashion design or the history of clothing, or if you just want to change your fashion look, this is the badge for you!
Jeweler
Make and design your own necklaces, bracelets or other ornaments using all types of materials. You can also learn about the symbolism and traditions for jewelry throughout history. Why is a wedding band worn on the left hand? Find out with this badge!
Math Whiz
Math is used everywhere: to follow a recipe, build a table, or make change at the grocery store. This badge has you create your own secret code, go on a math scavenger hunt and more! Become a math whiz and you can do anything!
Let's Get Cooking
Making your own meals can be lots of fun - stirring, beating, mixing and baking! Learn safe ways to prepare delicious, healthy meals with these fun activities!
Science Discovery
Scientists ask questions and find answers. Put your own investigative powers to the test as we experiment with light and reflections, floating objects, optical illusions and more!
Sky Search
The sky is filled with planets, stars, moons, satellites and more. Instead of just gazing up at the sky, why not learn about what you're looking at? It all starts with this badge!
Fetch! Patch
Join us in our Fetch! Lab as we conduct scientific experiments, do engineering activities and learn how to get involved in community service. Don't forget to watch Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman every weekday on PBS.



Programs are designed for 8 (minimum) to 14 scouts. Larger groups may be accommodated depending on the particular program and the time available.

Workshops are offered after school and on Saturdays.

A $50.00 deposit is required to reserve the workshop.

The fee is $12.00 per scout that includes the 1 �-hour badge workshop and museum play time (or a museum pass so participants can explore the museum during hours of operation).

An additional materials fee may apply depending on the program chosen.

Please call Hannah Richard at (860) 540-3162 or email scouts@imaginemuseum.org for more information or to book an exciting workshop!