Date: Sat Sep 19, 6:30 PM EDT - Sat Sep 19, 9:30 PM EDT
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors,
- Volunteers
A new orbit begins - join the GSTF Astronomy Club for our 5th year of exploring the cosmos!
**New members are asked to complete the Astronomy Club Membership Application directly after registering HERE**
This girl-led leadership experience gives Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador-level Girl Scouts an opportunity to explore telescopes and the universe. Girls will learn about objects in the night sky, how to use a telescope, and how to share the night sky with others. We hold in-person monthly meetings at Camp Mahachee, with occasional meetings elsewhere. You choose which dates you want to attend!
The $40 registration fee covers all club events for MY2026-2027, meeting supplies*, a fun patch (returning members receive a pin), and free access to our Virtual Guiding Stars Astronomy Series.
Meeting times will vary depending on sunset. Observing nights begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. and no later than 9:30 p.m., with meetings lasting 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Some sessions will include hands-on activities before sunset (e.g., 4:30-6:30 p.m.), followed by evening observing.
Tentative Schedule:
Sat. Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 7 - Camp Mahachee
Sat. Dec TBD
Jan & Feb - Virtual Meetings
Sat. Mar 5-7 - Campout at Camp Wesumkee*
Sat. Apr 10, May TBD - Camp Mahachee
June - Field Trip to a local observatory (chosen by club members)
*Overnight campouts may have additional fees and/or require personal supplies (e.g., food, camping gear).
This is not a drop-off event. Chaperone supervision is required, and adults may also get telescope time! Adult registration is free. No tagalongs, please.
