We would be happy to give your troop a tour of any of our
exhibits. We also design tours to fit individual needs. Have scouts who need
service hours? We have many opportunities for volunteering in an exciting
and educational environment!
| December 2007 |
December 4
4:30-6:30 pm |
Webelos: Geologist
Earn the Geologist Pin through hands-on activities in our Geo-Science exhibit. Discover different kinds of rocks. Learn what fossils are common in Illinois and discover the Illinois state fossil. $8/scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, $3 for
additional adults |
December 11
6:30–8:30 pm |
Junior Girl Scouts: Sky Search
The sky is filled with planets, stars, satellites and more.
You will look "up" to learn about what is up there while earning your Sky Search badge. Some activities will be outside so please DRESS FOR
THE WEATHER. $8/scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, $3 for
additional adults |
December 15
10:00 am–2:00 pm |
Boy Scouts: Geology
The boys will earn their merit badge in this hands-on workshop. Bring a sack lunch. $12/scout, one adult for every 5
scouts free, $4 for additional adults |
December 20
4:30–6:00 pm |
Brownies: Science Wonders Try-It
Be a scientist as you try some exciting hands-on experiments!
$6/Brownie, one adult for every 5 scouts free, $3 for additional
adults |
| January 2008 |
Fri, January 11 through Sat, Jan12
7.00 pm – 9.30 am
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Boy Scout Sleepover: Indian Lore
Spend the night at Burpee Museum and learn about Native Americans of our area from a registered Boy Scout Indian Lore Merit Badge Counselor. See Native American artifacts from the Museum collection. Learn about the food, shelter and clothing of native people, and make a leather craft. Bring pajamas, sleeping bag, flashlight, toothbrush etc. Evening snack and continental breakfast included. Pre-registration and payment is required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020 to register. $22 per Scout, $20 per adult, one adult for every five scouts required. |
Thursday, January 17
4.30 – 6.30 pm
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Jr. Girl Scouts: Wildlife
Earn your Wildlife Badge by learning how plants and animals are adapted for living in habitats and eating certain foods. We will look for signs of wildlife on the museum grounds. We will be outside for a short period, so DRESS FOR THE WEATHER!
Pre-registration and payment is required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020 to register. $8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
Tuesday, January 22
6.00 – 8.00 pm |
Webelos: Geologist
Earn the Webelos Geologist badge and have a great time exploring the GeoScience exhibit and discovering different kinds of rocks. Learn what fossils are common in Illinois and discover the Illinois State fossil. Try out the methods geologists use to identify minerals. Pre-registration and payment required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020
$8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
Tuesday, January 29
4.30 – 6.00 pm
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Brownies: Senses Try-It
Come and test your senses in this fun filled workshop which explores how your senses help you understand the world around you. Pre-registration and payment required - Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020. $6 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
February 2008 |
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Tuesday, February 5
6.00 - 8.30 pm
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Boy Scouts: Mammal Study
The boys will earn their merit badge as they learn about mammals through our exhibits and collections. One requirement will have to be done as homework before the session. We will send leaders the required form when they register. Pre-registration and payment required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020. $8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
Tuesday, Februay 12
4.30 - 6.30 pm |
Webelos: Forester
Using the variety of trees on the museum grounds and the beautiful woodwork in our older buildings, the boys will earn their Forester Pin. Dress to be outside part of the time. Pre-registration and payment required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020 $8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3
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Tuesday, February 19
6.30-8.30 pm
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Junior Girl Scouts: Science Discovery
Earn the Science Discovery badge by exploring our exhibits and trying fun, hands-on experiments. Pre-registration and payment required
Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020. $8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
| March 2008 |
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Thursday, March 6
4.30-6.30 pm |
Junior Girl Scouts: Oil Up!
Using our amazing Carboniferous Coal forest exhibit, we will explore the creation of oil, its importance in our lives, and the properties of oil. Pre-registration and payment required
Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020. $8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
Fri, March 14 through Sat, March 15
7.00 pm – 9.30 am |
Webelos Sleepover: Naturalist
Spend the night at Burpee Museum and earn the Naturalist Pin using our biology exhibit, Windows to Wilderness, and the Museum grounds. Dress to be outside part of the time. Bring pajamas, sleeping bag, flashlight, toothbrush etc. Evening snack and continental breakfast included.
Pre-registration and payment is required. Call 815 965 3433 ext 1020 to register
$20 per Scout, $20 per adult, one adult for every five scouts required. |
Thursday, March 20
4.30 - 6.00 pm
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Tigers and Wolves: Native American Lore
We’ll visit the Native American exhibit, play games, and make a take home project.
Pre-registration and payment required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020. $6 per scout, $4 per adult |
| April 2008 |
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Thursday, April 3
4.30-6.00 pm |
Brownies: Plants Try It!
Plants have many uses. Learn about them through activities, exploring the Museum Grounds, and our biology exhibit, Windows to Wilderness. Dress to be outside part of the time. Pre-registration and payment required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020
$6 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
Thursday, April 10
4.30-6.30 pm |
Junior Girl Scouts: Water Wonders
Learn about the world of wet and wonderful water through hand-on experiments and activities. Dress to be outside part of the time. Pre-registration and payment required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020. $8 per scout, one adult for every 5 scouts free, additional adults $3 |
Thursday, April 17
6.00-8.00 pm |
Boy Scout: Bird Study Session I
This is a two-session workshop. The scouts need to participate in both sessions. The first session will be at the Museum to learn identifying characteristics of birds. The second session will be at a local natural area where we will be looking for birds. There will be some homework required for this badge. Pre-registration and payment required
Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020
$15 for both sessions, one adult for every 5 scouts free, $5 for additional adults |
Saturday, April 26
9.30 – 11.30 am |
Boy Scout: Bird Study Session II
Location: Severson Dells Environmental Center
Pre-registration and payment required. Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020
$15 for both sessions, one adult for every 5 scouts free, $5 for additional adults |
| May 2008 |
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Friday, May 23 through Saturday, May 24
7.00 pm – 9.30 am |
Junior Girl Scouts Sleepover: Sky Search/Rocks Rock
Earn two badges in one session at this fun sleepover. Dress to be outside part of the time. Bring pajamas, sleeping bag, flashlight, toothbrush etc. Evening snack and continental breakfast included. Pre-registration and payment is required. Call 815-965-3433 ext 1020 to register. $20 per Scout, $20 per adult, one adult for every five scouts required |
