We offer educational programs that include exciting hands-on activities that align with badge requirements. Our Overnight Programs are an exciting way for scouts to have fun and learn about science, technology, engineering, math, robotics, and aviation. Scouts sleep beneath our SR-71 “Blackbird” and wake up to the sights of an amazing aircraft!
Offerings for Scouts BSA
These overnight experiences are for youth 11-17 years old. During these overnights scouts have the opportunity to earn their merit badge. The Museum does not meet every merit badge requirement. Please check each individual overnight for requirements that should be completed prior to attending the overnight.
Aviation: Through this in-depth hands-on overnight, scouts will learn the principles of flight and navigation, as well as build FPG-9 gliders and perform a pre-flight inspection.
Click here to see Aviation merit badge requirements met during overnight.
Engineering: Scouts will think like an engineer as they participate in engineering design challenges, build simple machines, work as a team, and more!
Click here to see Engineering merit badge requirements met during overnight.
Robotics: Enjoy a full night of robotics. Scouts will learn basic programming using LEGO EV3 Mindstorms. “Get into gear” for this awesome overnight experience!
Click here to see Robotics merit badge requirements met during overnight.
Offerings for Cub Scouting
This overnight experience is for youth grades K-5. This overnight includes a sampling of the Museum’s most popular activities. Scouts will not earn a badge at this overnight.
SAC Adventures: Scouts will participate in aviation-themed activities like using modular robotics, a tour of the hangars, planetarium show, and air powered rockets!
Overnight Policies
• Each Troop is authorized ONE point of contact to register and pay for ALL scouts and adults attending the overnight IN ADVANCE, preferably using the Troop account. This should be coordinated at the Troop level before attempting to register.
• No scout may be left at the museum without coordinated responsible adult supervision.
• Dinner – The Museum does not provide dinner during the overnight. It is the responsibility of the group to eat dinner beforehand.
• Breakfast – Starting in 2020 the Museum will no longer provide breakfast during overnights.
Late Arrival Policy – Doors are locked promptly at 6:00 PM. Please arrive by 5:30 PM to start check-in for the overnight. Due to the disruption of activities, late arrivals will not be able to participate in the overnight.
Pricing – $40 per scout, $40 per leader/chaperone.
Payment – Payment is due upon registration, and all sales are final, as this money is used to purchase resources necessary for overnights. In order to provide the best experience possible for our scouts, space is limited in each overnight.
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2021 Overnight Dates
Registration coming soon!
Please note that each troop may only complete ONE registration
January 23
Engineering
February 20
Robotics
March 13
Aviation
May 1
SAC Adventures
May 22
Engineering
August 14
SAC Adventures
September 18
Robotics
October 9
Aviation
November 13
SAC Adventures
December 11
Engineering
Questions?
If you have any further questions you can contact the Education Manager at 402-944-3100 ext. 221, or by emailing the Education Department.