A Pack could choose to go to a local planetarium or meet outside away from buildings and city lights! An open field or hill is ideal.
· Boys and their families can come early and lay out their blankets to watch the stars come out.
· Using books and star finders, families could look for constellations and tell some stores connected with constellations.
· There are often one or two parents in a pack who are knowledgeable about stars.
· You could have a guest speakers from a local astronomy society come.
· Some amateur astronomy societies have free programs for families and children and may make available their telescopes along with their service.
Make sure to follow certain steps to make this outing safe and successful.
· Restroom facilities?
· Adequate supervision.
· Have a backup plan in case of inclement weather.
Have a reflection time at the end of stargazing. This is a great time to bring Faith into Cub Scouts.
Indoor Activities:
· Constellation Punch Outs
· Astronomy Belt Loop
Cub Scout Leader How to Book
Outdoors
Fun with the Night Sky 4-25
· Stargazing
· Constellation Pictures
· Star Color
· Moon Watch
· Moon Flip Book
· Kitchen Solar System
Lost Dutchman Events: Hikes & Programs
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/LODU/index.html
ASU Astronomy Open House
http://astopenhouse.com/
· Using books and star finders, families could look for constellations and tell some stores connected with constellations.
· There are often one or two parents in a pack who are knowledgeable about stars.
· You could have a guest speakers from a local astronomy society come.
· Some amateur astronomy societies have free programs for families and children and may make available their telescopes along with their service.
Make sure to follow certain steps to make this outing safe and successful.
· Restroom facilities?
· Adequate supervision.
· Have a backup plan in case of inclement weather.
Have a reflection time at the end of stargazing. This is a great time to bring Faith into Cub Scouts.
Indoor Activities:
· Constellation Punch Outs
· Astronomy Belt Loop
Cub Scout Leader How to Book
Outdoors
Fun with the Night Sky 4-25
· Stargazing
· Constellation Pictures
· Star Color
· Moon Watch
· Moon Flip Book
· Kitchen Solar System
Lost Dutchman Events: Hikes & Programs
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/LODU/index.html
ASU Astronomy Open House
http://astopenhouse.com/
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