Throughout the year, Ritter Planetarium offers specialized programs for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts & Brownies. These programs not only assist scouts in completing astronomy requirements, but also inspire them to stargaze in the future.
The Ritter Planetarium-Brooks Observatory Cub Scout & Brownie Astronomy Program includes a tour and use of the hands-on displays in our lobby and two special planetarium shows. Each group is also given a useful star and planet locator to keep and use in future stargazing. All programs are offered on Saturday afternoons, and begin at 3:00pm. Each program lasts about 1½ to 2 hours. Seating is limited! Cub Scout & Brownie Astronomy Programs will be offered:
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Saturday, May 5, 2008
If your pack would like to attend a Cub Scout & Brownie Astronomy Program, please RSPV in advance. Contact the Planetarium Office at 419.530.2650. Admission is $8.00 per person, including all attending adults.
The Ritter Planetarium-Brooks Observatory Astronomy Merit Badge Program is based on the requirements to earn an Astronomy Merit Badge. The program includes a tour and use of the hands-on displays in our lobby, a specialized planetarium program, and either a tour of the Ritter 1-Meter Telescope, or observing at the Brooks Observatory, weather permitting. Scouts are also given a helpful workbook (view a 4 page sample-pdf ) based on the badge requirements, and each group is given a useful star and planet locator to keep and use during future stargazing. Astronomy Merit Badge Programs will be offered:
Monday, September 11, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
All programs begin at 6:30pm and last 2½ to 3 hours. Seating is limited! If your troop would like to attend one of our Astronomy Merit Badge Programs please RSVP in advance. Please contact the Planetarium Office at 419.530.2650, Mondays through Fridays, 9:00am - 5:00pm to schedule your troop. Admission is $10.00 per person including all attending adults.
Note: Please keep in mind that while this program covers most of the Astronomy Merit Badge requirements, it does not complete them all. Scouts will still need to complete several activities. Those activities that are no completed by the program will be covered by planetarium staff. Additionally, no planetarium staff members are Merit Badge Counselors, and therefore are not qualified to sign off on a scout's requirements. If you have any further questions about this program, please contact the Associate Director, Mr. Alexander T. Mak, at (419) 530-4641.
This program is tailor-made to the requirements of the Junior Girl Scout Sky Search Badge. Each scout will receive a workbook (view a 4 page sample-pdf) and the information needed to complete the Sky Search Badge. Each troop will also receive a planesphere star map. If the weather permits, the program will be followed with an observing session at our observatory. Girl Scout Sky Search Badge Programs will be offered:
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 3008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
All programs begin at 6:30pm and last approximately 2½ hours. Seating is limited! If your troop would like to attend one of our Girl Scout Sky Search Badge Programs, please RSVP in advance. Please contact the Planetarium Office at 419.530.2650 to schedule your troop. Admission is $10.00 per person, including all attending adults.