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Overview
Work towards badges individually or with your troop!
All MOSI Girl Scout programs involve fun hands-on science activities facilitated by engaging instructors designed to help you work towards your badges! Programs include 2- hour workshops, 3-hour workshops, and overnight camp-ins.
Program fee includes all materials for activities and admission to MOSI after the program. Camp-in programs also include a MOSI Fun Patch. A minimum of one adult chaperone is required per ten children for all scout programs.
Girl Scout Program Dates 2025-2026
Interested in booking a scout program just for your troop? Request a quote by filling out the form below or reach out to us directly at reservations@mosi.org or by calling (813) 987-6000.
Request a Private Program or Quote
Additional Information
Workshops include:
Program Requirements:
Scouts under age thirteen (13) are required to have at least one (1) adult chaperone per ten (10) children. Adults are encouraged to participate in the program with their child. Scouts aged thirteen (13) and older may attend without a chaperone.
Workshops meet most, but not necessarily meet all badge requirements. Especially for requirements that may take more than the length of a workshop, scouts may need to complete some sections independently.
Reservation Process:
Group Pricing:
For 2-hour workshops*
For 3-hour workshops*
*Check workshop description for duration of each workshop.
Add-on Options:
MOSI offers Overnight Camp-in educational programs for both individuals and troops. Individuals can sign up for a public camp-in date through the GSWCF, or select a date for a private sleepover through MOSI. Please refer to our Overnight Camp-in page for pricing and details.
Overnight Programs include:
Add-on Options:
*Recommended for girls age 8 and up
Public Scout Programs:
Refunds for public scout programs are only available before the registration deadline, so that your spot can be given to others on the waitlist. If MOSI needs to cancel a program due to low attendance or other unforeseen issue, guests will be notified via email and given a complete refund. To request a refund, please email your request and reservation details to reservations@mosi.org.
Private Scout Programs:
If you need to cancel your reserved program, please email a cancellation notice to scoutreach@mosi.org with the following information:
Programs cancelled LESS THAN ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR to the program date will forego their deposit. A full refund of payment and deposit will be made if program is cancelled MORE THAN ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR to the program date.
Overview
Sep 28, 2025 1:00 pm
Journey through space with us as we explore the Sun, the Moon, and the night sky! This workshop also includes a show in the Saunders Planetarium. Recommended Levels: Daises, Brownies Badge/Theme Addressed: Sky is the Limit, Space Science Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 11th
Oct 11, 2025 10:00 am
It’s elementary! Make observations and gather evidence as you unravel clues using your keen powers of observation in this forensics-themed workshop. Recommended Levels: Daises, Brownies Badge/Theme Addressed: Code of the Wolf, Forensics, Curiosity, Intrigue, & Magical Mysteries Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 25th
Oct 24, 2025 7:00 pm
Become a paleontologist for the evening and journey back to the Jurassic Era! Go back in time, dig for fossils, and recreate a dinosaur.
This overnight camp-in also includes exhibit exploration, a light snack, sleeping at MOSI, a cold breakfast, and general admission to MOSI after the program. Please be prompt to ensure a smooth check-in and participation in all the fun activities! All scout participants will receive a MOSI Fun Patch
Badge/Theme Addressed: Geology, Paleontology
This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Please visit http://www.gswcf.org/ for pricing and registration.
Nov 1, 2025 1:00 pm
Ready to build and program your own robot? Command your creation as you add a gear here and a sensor there, tackling challenges big and small. Recommended levels: Juniors, Cadettes
Badge/Theme Addressed: Robotics
Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 16th
Nov 22, 2025 7:00 pm
Ready, set, create! Think like a scientist as you explore simple machines, physics, and engineering. Spend the night at MOSI designing and building crazy contraptions to push, pull, and propel!
This overnight camp-in also includes exhibit exploration, a light snack, sleeping at MOSI, a cold breakfast, and general admission to MOSI after the program. Please be prompt to ensure a smooth check-in and participation in all the fun activities! All scout participants will receive a
MOSI Fun Patch.
Badge/Theme Addressed: Inventor, Mechanical Engineering
This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Please visit http://www.gswcf.org/ for pricing and registration.
Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am
Lights, camera, action! From storyboard to premiere, find out what it takes to make a movie as you work together to plan, film, act in, and edit your own short film on location at MOSI. Badge/Theme Addressed: Moviemaking
Recommended level: Juniors, Cadettes
Last Day to Register: Thursday, December 4th 2025
Jan 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Polish those telescopes, as we take a closer look at our solar system, the universe beyond, and what it takes to get there. This workshop includes a show in the Saunders Planetarium!
Recommended levels: Juniors, Cadettes
Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 1st
Feb 8, 2026 10:00 am
Beep boop, what’s a loop? Find out as you master the basics of coding a real robot- make it move, dance, and play! Badge/Theme Addressed: Robotics
Recommended levels: Daisies, Brownies
Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 22nd
Mar 22, 2026 1:00 pm
What does it take to solve a crime? Find out as you use fingerprints, DNA, and other forensic techniques. Try being a Crime Scene Investigator for the day!
Recommended levels: Juniors, Cadettes
Last Day to Register: Thursday, March 5th
Apr 19, 2026 10:00 am
Journey into the wooded trails of MOSI’s own nature preserve. Identify plants, read tree rings, study the anatomy of a flower, and experiment with photosynthesis. Badge/Theme Addressed: Mechanical Engineering
Recommended levels: Juniors, Cadettes
Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 2nd
Scout Sleepover
Interested in spending the night at MOSI with your scout group? MOSI offers public girl scout programs in partnership with the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida a few times a year. Troops can also book private overnight camp-ins anytime. See our camp-in page for more information, or reach out to us at (813) 987-6000.
Do I need to be a scout to sign up?
No! You do not need to be registered as a girl scout to join. Girl Scout workshops are open to any girl between grades K-8.
Can I attend without the rest of my troop?
Yes! Our public scout workshops are designed for girls to sign up individually. Private workshops just for your troop are also available by reservation.
Do I need to attend with my child?
Yes, if your child is under the age of 13 an adult chaperone is required to sign up and attend with them. Only one chaperone is needed per every ten children if you are a leader or parent responsible for multiple children.
Children 13 and older do not need a chaperone for workshops, but must pick up their child immediately following the workshop.
Adult chaperones are always required for overnight programs regardless of age.
What do I need to bring?
Not much! MOSI provides everything required for the program. Uniforms are optional. Close toed shoes are always recommended in our workshops, and a light jacket for those that get cold in strong AC. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks that they may eat provided it is safe to do so during the activities.
I missed the registration deadline, what can I do?
It might not be too late! If you've missed the registration deadline or if the program has been sold out, email us at reservations@mosi.org to see if there are still any available spots or to be added to our waitlist. If another scout drops out we will let you know!
What discounts does MOSI offer?
For scout programs, the best way to save is to become a MOSI member! MOSI members receive a discount on scout registration for all public programs.
When are scout programs held?
MOSI offers public scout workshops and camp-ins during the school year, typically from late August to the end of May. Public scout programs are offered on the weekends, and public camp-ins are held on either Friday or Saturday evenings.
Private scout workshops or camp-ins can be held any time of year, check with us at reservations@mosi.org to inquire about weekend availability or simply submit a program request/quote form online.
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