Bring your troop to The Health Museum for unforgettable science experiences designed just for Girl Scouts. Whether you want an evening adventure, a focused hands-on class, or a full museum overnight, our on-demand options make it easy to choose the date, time, and theme that work best for your troop.

Why Girl Scouts love The Health Museum

  • Hands-on learning: Interactive labs and discovery stations that make science feel exciting and achievable.
  • Badge support: Programs align with Cub Scouts’ national standards and support requirements for multiple Adventures.
  • Flexible scheduling: on-demand bookings that fit busy Pack calendars.
  • Expert educators: Friendly museum staff who know how to spark curiosity and keep everyone engaged.

Plan an after-hours escape to explore exhibits, dive into a themed mini lab, and end with a memory-making activity (5:30 pm – 8:00 pm).

Ideal for: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes
Group size: 15 to 60 participants
Availability: Evenings, select weekdays, and weekends
Pricing: $45 per scout (includes patch)/$40 (patch NOT included)/$10 per chaperone

What is included

  • 2.5 hours of curated programming
  • One themed lab experience led by museum educators
  • Exhibit Scavenger Hunt
  • Snack Provided
  • Free Parking

Suggested themes

  • Body Systems Secrets
  • Germ Busters and Clean Lab
  • Brain Power and Senses
  • First Aid

Sample evening schedule

  • 5:30 pm – Check in and welcome
  • 5:45 pm – Program
  • 6:30 pm – DeBakey Cell Lab
  • 7:15 pm – Exhibit Scavenger Hunt and wrap up
  • 8:00 pm – Departure

Private classes focus on hands-on STEM sessions for your troop. Choose a topic, pick your date, and bring your Scouts for an Adventure that supports badge goals.

Ideal for: Daisies through Ambassadors (content tailored by level)

Group size: 10 to 30 participants per session

Availability: Select weekdays and weekends

Pricing: $30 per scout (includes patch)/$25 (no patch included)

What is included

  • 2-hour educator-led program
  • Lab materials and safety equipment
  • Access to explore Museum Exhibits
  • DeBakey Cell Lab
  • Free Parking

Experience The Health Museum after dark with exclusive access, late-night labs, lights-out story moments, and a morning celebration.

Ideal for: Cub Scout Packs
Group size: 25 to 120 participants
Availability: Select Friday PM – Saturday AM/Saturday PM – Sunday AM
Pricing: $80 per scout (dinner included)/$65 (no dinner); $50 per chaperone (dinner included)/$35 (no dinner included)

What is included

  • Private museum access after closing
  • Two themed lab blocks and a late-night discovery activity
  • Movie
  • To-go breakfast and patch ceremony
  • Dedicated staff and security
  • Pizza dinner optional
  • Free Parking

Sample overnight schedule

  • 5:30 pm – Check in, set up sleep areas
  • 6:00 pm – Dinner
  • 6:30 pm – Exhibit exploration and Scavenger Hunt
  • 7:30 pm – Lab Block 1
  • 8:30 pm – Snack break
  • 9:00 pm – Lab Block 2 or STEM challenge
  • 10:15 pm – Movie or story station
  • 11:30 pm – Lights out
  • 7:00 am – Breakfast and morning activity
  • 8:00 am – Pack up and depart by 8:30 am

Daisy

  • Art Design
  • Democracy for Daisies
  • Eco Learner
  • My Money Choices & Money Explorer
  • Safety Award Pin
  • Toy Business Designer

Brownie

  • Art & Design
  • Brownie First Aid
  • Democracy for Brownies
  • Home Scientist
  • Household Elf
  • My Best Self
  • Senses
  • Snacks
  • Safety Award Pin

Junior

  • Animal Habitats
  • Art & Design
  • Detective
  • Flowers
  • Junior First Aid
  • Safety Award Pin
  • Staying Fit

Cadette

  • Budget Manager
  • Cadette First Aid
  • Democracy for Cadettes
  • Eating for You
  • Outdoor Art Apprentice
  • Safety Award Pin
  • Science of Happiness
  • Special Agent

Senior

  • Collage Artist
  • Democracy for Seniors
  • Science of Style
  • Senior First Aid
  • Textile Artist
  • Voice for Animals
  • Women’s Health

Ambassador

  • Ambassador First Aid
  • College Knowledge
  • Dinner Party

How to Book

  1. Submit your request by filling out this Request Form.
  2. You will receive a response from our Scouts Program team within 2-4 days.
  3. Please note this form does NOT confirm your booking.
  4. For questions about on-demand classes, please contact Faten Shanar at fshanar@thehealthmuseum.org

Registration & Attendance

  • Programs require advance registration for all scouts and chaperones.
    • Private classes ONLY – Registered scout includes 1 adult chaperone.
  • A minimum of 1 chaperone is required for every 10 scouts.
  • Late arrivals may miss portions of the program without a refund.

Supervision & Conduct

  • Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their scouts at all times.
  • Scouts are expected to follow staff instructions, show respect for others, and care for museum property.
  • Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the program without refund.

What’s Included

  • Program fee includes a trained educator, workshop materials, scout’s museum admission for the day, and free parking.
  • Additional guests must pay regular admission to enter the museum.

Food & Drink

  • Scouts should bring a refillable water bottle.
  • Lunch is not provided unless otherwise noted (Overnights may include dinner if added).
  • Outside food may only be consumed in designated areas.

Dress & Identification

  • Uniforms are encouraged to help identify your group.
  • Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety during hands-on activities.

Cancellations & Refunds

  • Cancellations made at least 14 days in advance are eligible for a full refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days before the program.
  • The museum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.
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Faten Shanar

Scouts Program Coordinatorfshanar@thehealthmuseum.org713-337-8469

Please reach out for questions about the program or to book on-demand scouts