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Oceanography
October 10, 2021. May 15, 2022
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
November 14, 2021. October 9, 2022
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 9, 2022
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
February 13/November 13, 2022
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
April 10/December 11, 2022
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 12/September 11, 2022
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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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
March 12, 2022
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
August 14, 2022
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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Fellow Feathers Flock Together
January 12, 2022
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Fish are Friends... Not Anemones
February 9, 2022
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Butterfly Buddies
March 9, 2022
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Slimy Sidekicks
April 13, 2022
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Monkey Mates
May 11, 2022
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Stingray Shadows
September 14, 2022
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Batty Pals
October 12, 2022
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Playful Polar Friends
November 9, 2022
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Creepy Crawly Confidants
December 14, 2022
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Coral Reefs: Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation
AQ Pyramid
Join us on January 10th for Coral Reefs: Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Hidden Pacific at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater.
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Coral Reefs: Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation
Members
Join us on January 10th for Coral Reefs: Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Hidden Pacific at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater. Membership info must be presented at check-in.
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The Little Things: Taking a Lens to Our Oceans
AQ Pyramid
Join us on February 7th for The Little Things: Taking a Lens to Our Oceans, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Secret Ocean at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater.
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The Little Things: Taking a Lens to Our Oceans
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Join us on February 7th for The Little Things: Taking a Lens to Our Oceans, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Secret Ocean at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater. Membership info must be presented at check-in.
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Hunters in Action: Incredible Predators
AQ Pyramid
Join us on March 7th for Hunters in Action, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Great White Sharks at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater.
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Hunters in Action: Incredible Predators
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Join us on March 7th for Hunters in Action, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Great White Sharks at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater. Membership info must be presented at check-in.
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Cool Down: Chill with Cold Ocean Animals
AQ Pyramid
Join us on April 4th for Cool Down: Chill with Cold Ocean Animals, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Seals at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater.
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Cool Down: Chill with Cold Ocean Animals
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Join us on April 4th for Cool Down: Chill with Cold Ocean Animals, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Seals at 10:00am followed by exploring the Aquarium with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater. Membership info must be presented at check-in.
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Time to Take Flight: From Land to Sky
RF Pyramid
Join us on May 2nd for Time to Take Flight: From Land to Sky, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Wings Over Water at 10:00am followed by exploring the Rainforest with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater.
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Time to Take Flight: From Land to Sky
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Join us on May 2nd for Time to Take Flight: From Land to Sky, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Wings Over Water at 10:00am followed by exploring the Rainforest with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater. Membership info must be presented at check-in.
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Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past
Dinos Alive Exhibit
Join us on August 1st for Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Dinosaurs of Antarctica at 10:00am followed by exploring the DINOS ALIVE Exhibit with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater.
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Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past
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Join us on August 1st for Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past, featuring a 3D Theater showing of the film Dinosaurs of Antarctica at 10:00am followed by exploring the DINOS ALIVE Exhibit with education stations until 12:00pm.
Check-in at 9:45am at the entrance of the 3D Theater. Membership info must be presented at check-in.
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Day Camp: 2nd - 4th Grade
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Day Camp: 5th - 7th Grade
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