National Science Partnership Patch

Daisy, Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts and Girls 11-17

The National Science Partnership for Girl Scouts and Science Museums (NSP) seeks to increase opportunities for girl's ages 6-12 to explore the knowledge and processes of science in a hands-on, exploratory, all-girl environment. The NSP builds the confidence and self-esteem of young women through positive experiences with science and technology and promotes their interest in science careers.

The strength of NSP rests in the program's hands-on kits, the training opportunities, and in the partnership between Girl Scout councils and science institutions. The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Council have joined together to make this program possible.

Benefits To Girls:

ensures an informal, hands-on, non-threatening, all-girl environment to explore science
provides science opportunities early in the lives of girls (ages 6-12)
connects with community resources in science
gives access to experiences that can support the in- school curriculum
builds confidence and self-esteem
increases exposure to careers and mentors in science
builds directly on the existing Girl Scout curriculum
fosters interest in science in non-traditional ways

NOTE: Leaders Must Receive Training To Deliver This Program To Girls

Trainings may be conducted within individual Service Units when the following criteria is met:

Service Unit Managers request the training by contacting the Adult Development Specialist.
Make request a minimum of 30 days in advance of desired date.
Guarantee a minimum of 6-8 participants.
Reserve a facility for the training session.

Registration forms for participants are received at MRT Service Center, prior to training.

Program boxes are available for leaders to checkout at the MRT Service Center upon completion of training.