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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. For public Girl Scout overnight camp-in dates, please refer to GSWCF calendar.
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.
Public Girl Scout Programs 2024-2025
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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
Public Workshop Adult Chaperones
$7
Required for scouts under 13
member discount available!
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-ons available at Discounted Group Rate:
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:
Optional Add-ons:
*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:
A full or partial refund minus your deposit may be issued as long as the program is cancelled before the final payment date, 10 business days prior to your program date. Please refer to the terms and conditions given at registration for more information. To request a refund, please email your request and reservation details to reservations@mosi.org.
Overview
Oct 12, 2024 10:00 am
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, Coding Basics
Last Day to Register: Thursday Sept. 26th, 2024
Oct 19, 2024 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 19th 2024 at 7pm to Sunday, October 20th 2024 at 9am
Recommended Levels: Ages 8+
Enjoy a night of mystery and intrigue - all while locked in the museum! Unleash your inner detective as you become a spy and search for clues. Uncover evidence and analyze DNA to learn about forensic science. 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: Forensics
This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Please visit http://www.gswcf.org/ for pricing and registration.
Nov 9, 2024 1:30 pm
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, screenwriter
Recommended level: Juniors, Cadettes
Last Day to Register: Thursday Oct. 24th, 2024
Nov 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Saturday November 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm to Sunday November 17th at 9:00 am
Recommended Levels: Ages 8+
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 14, 2024 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: Daisies, Brownies
Badge/Theme Addressed: Forensics
Last Day to Register: Thursday November 28th, 2024
Jan 11, 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. Badge/Theme Addressed: Space Science Explorer, Space Science Adventurer
Recommended levels: Daisies, Brownies
Last Day to Register: Thursday Dec. 26th, 2024
Feb 8, 2025 10:00 am
Have a blast as you design, build, and test machines on the move! From balloon cars to paddle boats, will your contraption drive, swim, or fly to the finish line? Badge/Theme Addressed: Engineer (paddle boat and balloon cars)
Recommended levels: Juniors, Cadettes Last Day to Register: Thursday Jan. 23rd, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 7:00 pm
Saturday February 22nd, 2025 at 7:00 pm to Sunday February 23rd at 9:00 am
Recommended Levels: Ages 8+
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.
Mar 8, 2025 1:00 pm
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 Feb. 20th, 2025
Mar 29, 2025 7:00 pm
Saturday March 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm to Sunday March 30th at 9:00 am
Recommended Levels: Ages 8+
Are you eager to explore worlds beyond your own? Follow in the footsteps of astronauts, engineers, and scientists as you blast off for a night of space exploration! Journey to MOSI’s Moonbase, design a Mars lander, and experience our stellar galaxy in our Saunders Planetarium. 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: Space Science
This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Please visit http://www.gswcf.org/ for pricing and registration.
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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