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Oceanography
February 19, 2023/October 1, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for October is a Galveston area favorite- Oceanography!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Aquarium Pyramid attraction.
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Environmental Science
March 19, 2023/October 15, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for November is a Galveston area favorite- Environmental Science!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements.
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Fish & Wildlife Management
January 8, 2023/May 21, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for January is a Galveston area favorite- Fish & Wildlife Management!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
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Reptile & Amphibian Study
March 5, 2023/December 17, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for February is a Galveston area favorite- Reptile & Amphibian Study!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm and includes an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors. Scouts will also enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction.
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Insect Study
May 7, 2023/November 12, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for April is a Galveston area favorite- Insect Study!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm and includes an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors. Scouts will also enjoy exploring the property and the Rainforest Pyramid attraction as they identify insects.
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Emergency Preparedness
June 4, 2023/September 17, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for September is a Galveston area favorite- Emergency Preparedness!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct their Emergency Service Project as part of their requirements.
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Nature Study
July 16, 2023/December 3, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for December is a Galveston area favorite- Nature!
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm and includes an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors. Scouts will also enjoy exploring the property as they search for birds and plants to identify and touring the Aquarium Pyramid as they search for marine invertebrates to identify.
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Bird Study
April 30, 2023/November 5, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for March is a Galveston area favorite- Bird Study! Due to logistics, this workshop will take place on SATURDAY from 8:00am-1:00pm with a snack break built in
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 8:00am-1:00pm and includes an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors. Scouts will also enjoy exploring the property as they search for birds to identify.
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Sustainability
February 5, 2023/August 20, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6pm, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments. Per COVID-19 Guidelines, all staff are required to wear face coverings. Scouts are strongly encouraged to do the same. Our featured workshop for August is a reimagined Galveston favorite- Sustainability! This workshop will serve as an introductory course to this merit badge and cover a wide range of complex topics. While we will not turn any scout away, we highly recommend this workshop for advanced scouts.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets seperately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they observe sustainability in practice around Moody Gardens. This workshop provides an excellent introduction to the Sustainability badge and is recommended for advanced scouts.
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Mammal Study
September 3, 2023
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one BSA Merit Badge Workshop once to twice a month, where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $30 per scout. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately.
This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm and includes an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors. Scouts will also enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction.
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Hanging Out: Bats of the Rainforest
Non-Member
Join us on October 4th for a focus topic of nocturnal animals. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, What’s My Design adaption presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Hanging Out: Bats of the Rainforest
Member
Join us on October 4th for a focus topic of nocturnal animals. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, What’s My Design adaption presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Gelatinous Guides: Jazzing with Jellies
Non-Member
Join us on November 1st for a focus topic of subtle and quiet sea creatures. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing of the film Secrets of the Sea, an ambassador animal presentation, and exploring the Aquarium Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Gelatinous Guides: Jazzing with Jellies
Member
Join us on November 1st for a focus topic of subtle and quiet sea creatures. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing of the film Secrets of the Sea, an ambassador animal presentation, and exploring the Aquarium Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Miraculous Movement: Jamming with Trains
Non-Member
Join us on December 6th for a focus topic of movement, engineering and sound. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing of the film Train Time, an ambassador animal presentation, and exploring the Discovery Museum and the Colonel Paddlewheel with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Miraculous Movement: Jamming with Trains
Member
Join us on December 6th for a focus topic of movement, engineering and sound. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing of the film Train Time, an ambassador animal presentation, and exploring the Discovery Museum and the Colonel Paddlewheel with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Creepy Crawly: Interesting Insects
Non-Member
Join us on January 3rd for a focus topic of insect characteristics. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, Crawling, Jumping & Flying insect presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Creepy Crawly: Interesting Insects
Member
Join us on January 3rd for a focus topic of insect characteristics. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, Crawling, Jumping & Flying insect presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Feather Friends: Penguin Pals
Non-Member
Join us on February 7th for a focus topic of cold-water animal adaptions. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, Let’s Make a Seal marine animal adaption presentation, and exploring the Aquarium Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Feather Friends: Penguin Pals
Member
Join us on February 7th for a focus topic of cold-water animal adaptions. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, Let’s Make a Seal marine animal adaption presentation, and exploring the Aquarium Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Otter-ly Fantastic: Roaming with River Otters
Non-Member
Join us on March 7th for a focus topic of saving animals from extinction. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, Neighborhood Watch plant & animal survival presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Otter-ly Fantastic: Roaming with River Otters
Member
Join us on March 7th for a focus topic of saving animals from extinction. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, Neighborhood Watch plant & animal survival presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Ocean Adventures: Swimming with Sharks
Non-Member
Join us on April 4th for a focus topic of ocean species of cartilaginous fishes. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing of the film Sharks, Oceanview keeper presentation, Expedition Shark migration presentation, and exploring the new Shark Exhibit in the Discovery Museum with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Ocean Adventures: Swimming with Sharks
Member
Join us on April 4th for a focus topic of ocean species of cartilaginous fishes. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing of the film Sharks, Oceanview keeper presentation, Expedition Shark migration presentation, and exploring the new Shark Exhibit in the Discovery Museum with interactive hands-on education stations.
Must have valid membership info.
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Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past
Non-Member
Join us on May 9th for a focus topic of dinosaurs and sustainability. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing, an ambassador animal presentation, sustainability presentation, and exploring the DINOS ALIVE Exhibit with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past
Member
Join us on May 9th for a focus topic of dinosaurs and sustainability. Featuring a 10:00am 3D Theater showing, an ambassador animal presentation, sustainability presentation, and exploring the DINOS ALIVE Exhibit with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Amazing Amazon Animals
Saturday, March 11
Check-in 9:15am Rainforest Entrance
Early entrance into the Rainforest with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on animals found in the Amazon River. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Kelp Forest Kings
Sunday, March 12
Check-in 9:15am Aquarium Entrance
Early entrance into the Aquarium with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on animals found in kelp forests and North Pacific Ocean. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Nocturnal Animals
Monday, March 13
Check-in 9:15am Rainforest Entrance
Early entrance into the Rainforest with a private tour followed by an educational program focused on the nocturnal animals found in a rainforest. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Shark Scientists
Tuesday, March 14
Check-in 9:15am Aquarium Entrance
Early entrance into the Aquarium with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on sharks all shapes and sizes and their adaptations. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Investigating Insects
Wednesday, March 15
Check-in 9:15am Rainforest Entrance
Early entrance into the Rainforest with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on insects and their adaptations. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Deep Sea Discoveries
Thursday, March 16
Check-in 9:15am Aquarium Entrance
Early entrance into the Aquarium with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on deep sea creatures and their habitat. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Exploring Our Senses
Friday, March 17
Check-in 9:15am Rainforest Entrance
Early entrance into the Rainforest with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on using our 5 senses in nature. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Wetland Wonders
Saturday, March 18
Check-in 9:15am Aquarium Entrance
Early entrance into the Aquarium with a private tour followed by an educational program that is focused on plants and animals found in wetlands. Ambassador animal presentation.
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Summer Camp: K - 1st Grade
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Summer Camp: K - 1st Grade
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Summer Camp: 2nd - 3rd Grade
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Summer Camp: 2nd - 3rd Grade
Member
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Summer Camp: 4th - 5th Grade
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Summer Camp: 4th - 5th Grade
Member
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Summer Camp: 6th - 8th
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Summer Camp: 6th - 8th
Member
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K-8th Grade Camp
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Silly Sea Lions
January 11, 2023
Come learn about your favorite barking buddies with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then
we will go explore the Aquarium and see these silly seals and sea lions up close!
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Silly Sea Lions (Member)
January 11, 2023
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Sleeping with Sloths
February 8, 2023
Come learn about your favorite napping champions with story time, a fun game, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see these sleepy sloths up close!
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Sleeping with Sloths (Member)
February 8, 2023
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Friendly Fish
March 8, 2023
Come learn about your favorite underwater school with story time, a fun experiment, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see these friendly fish up close!
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Friendly Fish (Member)
March 8, 2023
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King Komodos
April 12, 2023
Come learn about your favorite majestic giants with story time, a fun experiment, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see these king komodos up close!
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King Komodos (Member)
April 12, 2023
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Penguin Partners
May 10, 2023
Come learn about your favorite fast swimmers with story time, a fun game, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see these penguin partners up close!
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Penguin Partners (Member)
May 10, 2023
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Nocturnal Night-Owls
September 13, 2023
Come learn about your favorite sleepover buddies with story time, a fun game, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see these nocturnal night-owls up close!
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Nocturnal Night-Owls (Member)
September 13, 2023
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Nifty Nurse Sharks
October 11, 2023
Come learn about your favorite toothy pals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see these nifty nurse sharks up close!
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Nifty Nurse Sharks (Member)
October 11, 2023
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Taking Flight
November 8, 2023
Come learn about your favorite squawkers with story time, a fun game, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see these beautiful birds take flight!
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Taking Flight (Member)
November 8, 2023
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Soaring Stingrays
December 13, 2023
Come learn about your favorite sea flappers with story time, a fun experiment, and craft.
Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see these soaring stingrays up close!
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Soaring Stingrays (Member)
December 13, 2023
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