The Mayborn Planetarium is a great destination for a scout group working towards completing an astronomy badge or belt. We have several options available and each one includes a show. Each option also requires a minimum of 20 people. Simply choose your option, contact us and we will work with you to arrange all the details.
The Day After Geekfest!
For Scouts Only! Three cub scout and one brownie/girl scout merit badge program; Free parent internet safety classes; three planetarium shows [more info]
Science Sunday for Scouts
The planetarium will hold programs on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4-6 p.m.
Camp Geek
Saturday Science
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Visit http://www.ctcd.edu/ce/college_kids/campgeek.html for more information.
Presented by: CTC Continuing Education & Mayborn Planetarium
Options for your scouting troop:
Option One:
Your scouting troop can watch one of our public shows for only $5 per person – a $1 savings off a regular ticket price. You are seated as a group and are greeted with a welcome message on the 60-foot dome screen. Additional coupons and discounts cannot be applied.
**Option Two:
For $7 a person, your troop can enjoy a science lesson that covers some of the requirements for a belt loop or badge. You will work with our staff for 1.5 hours doing a lesson pertaining to the sun or the solar system.
**Option Three:
Your troop can see a show, receive an extended star talk and do a lesson – all of which will cover many of the belt loop/badge requirements. Your troop will spend time with our astronomer and outreach specialist for a two-hour period. This option is done on Saturdays by appointment only from 4-6 p.m. This option requires a minimum of 20 people and costs $10 per person.
**Requires prior planning
For more information and to make reservations, please contact Christen Manuel at planetarium.answerman@ctcd.edu or call her at 254-526-1799.