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Scout Badge Workshops at COSI
Fulfill Badge & Pin Requirements!
All COSI Scout Workshops include a hands on program with COSI Faculty and admission to COSI. |
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Each workshop is tailored to help Scouts complete all or most of the required activities for a badge or pin. Please note that workshops may not fulfill all requirements on site. Refer to your Scout handbook for information regarding additional requirements. All other requirements will be completed in the workshop. Scouts are encouraged to complete the Pre-Reqs prior to their workshop and provide the COSI Counselor with documentation demonstrating their completion of the requirement. Please also note that workshops last approximately 2 to 3 hours and may vary in duration based on the size of your group.
Spots Open! Call 614.228.2674 to reserve spots in these upcoming Scout workshops:
May 23, 2009 - Cub Scout Astronomy Workshop (9:00am to 12:00pm)
June 10, 2009 - Junior Girl Scouts Aerospace Workshop (10:00am to 12:00pm)
July 26, 2009 - Boy Scout Archaeology Merit Badge Workshop (12:00pm to 3:00pm)
August 1, 2009 - Brownies Science In Action Workshop (2:00pm to 5:00pm)
November 7, 2009 - Girl Scout Cadettes Digging Through the Past Interest Project (9:30am to 12:30pm)
Learn about COSI's incredible overnight Camp-In program!
Cub Scout Workshops
Choose a topic, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your program. |
Geology
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Discover the difference between rocks and minerals. Examine rock types and uncover the effects of weathering.
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Map
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Find your way through this exploratory course in cartography and orienteering.
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Science
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Investigate the scientific method and use simple machines. Conduct experiments to explore the different states of matter. |
Weather
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Investigate the weather all around us. Learn about the causes and effects of wind, rain, lightning, and other phenomena as we create weather indoors. |
Astronomy
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Blast off through the universe as you discover stars, galaxies, and black holes, and use tools of astronomy to identify constellations in the night sky. |
Webelos Workshops
Choose a topic, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your program. |
Geologist
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Investigate the earth under our feet and see how you use rocks and minerals everyday. Examine various specimens and learn how to identify them. |
Engineer
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Enter the exciting world of engineering in a hands on workshop that explores construction techniques, electricity, and simple machines. |
Scientist
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Discover what keeps planes in the air, experience incredible optical illusions, and utilize COSI to test scientific laws and conduct experiments. |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshops
Choose a topic, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your program. |
Archeology
(Pre-requirements: #10a or #10b and #11) |
Astronomy
(Pre-requirement: #6) |
Aviation
(Pre-requirement: #5; Please note COSI cannot complete Req. #4) |
Chemistry
(Pre-requirement: #7b) |
Energy
(Pre-requirements: #4, #8) |
Fingerprinting
(No pre-requirements) |
Electricity
(Pre-requirement: #2) |
Pulp & Paper
(Pre-requirements: #7e, #8) |
Space Exploration
(Pre-requirements: #2, #7, #8) |
Geology
(Pre-requirement: #4b) |
Weather
(No pre-requirements) |
Oceanography
(Pre-requirement: #8) |
Brownie Try-It Workshops
Choose a topic, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your program. |
Earth & Sky
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Explore the world around us and discover what makes up the sky above and the earth below.
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Movers
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Discover what keeps a plane in the air and how the power of air can do amazing things.
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Senses
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Use your five senses to explore the world around you.
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Earth Is Our Home
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Making earth a better place to live is everyone’s responsibility. Discover how to do your part in saving the planet we call home. |
Science In Action
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Find out how science and technology impact your life while exploring physical and chemical properties.
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Science Wonders
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Uncover the magic of modern science through a variety of hands on experiments.
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Plants
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Plant a seed and watch it grow! Take an in depth look into the amazing world of plants.
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Space Explorer
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Blast off to an out of this world adventure exploring the realm of outer space.
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Sounds of Music
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Pop! Crash! Bang! Explore the exciting world of sounds and make musical instruments!
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Water Everywhere
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Discover how important water is to our world.
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Junior Girl Scout Badge Workshops
Choose a topic, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your program. |
Rocks Rock
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Experiment with soil and minerals and explore the past through fossil records. Discover what makes up soil and search for clues of weathering on the COSI grounds. |
Science Sleuth
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Complete a crime scene investigation, explore buoyancy, and discover how simple machines can be.
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Science Discovery
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Get a taste of what scientists do as you investigate light, water, and chemical reactions.
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Making It Matter
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Practice being an engineer as you build circuits, create polymers, and construct engineering marvels.
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Sky Search
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Check out the sky above and learn about the tools used by astronomers.
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Aerospace
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Take flight and learn what it takes to plan and prepare for a space mission in a workshop that is out of this world!
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Weather Watch
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Investigate the weather all around us. Learn about the causes and effects of wind, rain, lightning, and other phenomena as we create weather indoors. |
Water Wonders
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Find out how water cycles above your head and below your feet.
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Girl Scout Cadette Interest Project Workshops
Choose a topic, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your program. |
| Museum Discovery |
Law and Order |
Paper Work |
| Build a Better Future |
Digging Through the Past |
From Shore to Sea |
| Space Exploration |
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Call 614.228.2674
to schedule your workshop.
Three week scheduling notice required; groups of 15 or more only. Morning workshop sessions 9am -12pm Afternoon workshop sessions 1:30pm - 4:30pm
$15.00 per person, with one adult admitted free for every five children Price includes same day general admission to COSI and all necessary materials. Badges and pins are not included. Payment is not due until four weeks before your program date. Valid Cookie Dough is accepted. Financial assistance may be available. Contact your Council Office for more information. |
