Troop
Campout -- Cosmosphere (Astronomy Merit Badge)
Last Updated
04/22/2006 09:10 PM
1 night campout
November 19-20, 2005
Hutchinson, KS
This overnighter will be for the Astronomy Merit Badge at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. Scouts should be able to complete the Astronomy merit badge during this overnighter. The troop will be staying overnight at the 4-H Building at Kansas State Fairgrounds. Meet at the Lenexa United Methodist Church on Saturday morning November 19th at 6:30 am ready to leave at 7:00 am. Please eat breakfast before leaving, we don’t plan to stop. We will return around noon Sunday November 20th.
Depart: Meet at LUMC at 6:30 am on November 19th and leave at 7:00 am.
What to bring:
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Class A uniform (required for Merit Badge work)
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Your personal items (including sleeping bag)
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Money for McDonald’s breakfast Sunday morning on return trip
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Scouts may wish to bring extra money for souvenirs.
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Scout Handbook for advancement
Activities:
- IMAX Theater
- Hall of Space Museum Tour
- Astronomy Merit Badge
- Noon pizza party
- Dinner
Cost:
- $40 for Astronomy Merit Badge
- $20 for Adults on merit badges
- $10 per person for 4-H Building Dorm
The merit badge fees will cover the cost of materials, activities, patches and lunch and dinner at the Hutchinson Community College cafeteria.
Location:
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center – Hutchinson, Kansas – 620-662-2305 or 800-397-0330. www.cosmo.org
Kansas State Fairgrounds – Hutchinson Kansas – 620-669-3608, contact Lori Hopp or 620- 669-3600
Return: Return to Lenexa United Methodist around noon on November 20th