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Scout Programs
The New York Hall of Science offers amazing science programs for scout and private groups. Sleep amongst the exhibits, have a great evening program, or have your group visit during the day with scout themed programming.
For more information, or to book your own Science Sleepover, Discovery Days or Science After Dark, please call 718.699.0005 ext. 348.
Science Sleepovers
TIMES 6:30 pm - 9 am
FEE $40 per person ($43 with patch)
Pack your sleeping bag and join us for a fun-filled overnight science adventure! Explore the Hall and participate in planned activities before camping out amongst the exhibits.
Download answers to frequently asked questions about Science Sleepovers.
Your Science Sleepover Fee Includes:
- Admission and parking
- Group orientation
- Exploration of over 400 hands-on science exhibits
- Live science demonstrations
- A Make-it & Take-it activity
- Evening snack & light breakfast
- Auditorium presentation
Add a New York Hall of Science Sleepover patch for an additional $3 (total cost per child $43)
Groups of 200 people or more can reserve their own private Science Sleepover night.
Download a Private Sleepover Request Form.
Groups with less than 200 participants can join an open evening date.
Download an Open Evening Registration Form.
Mission: AIR NEW THEME
Explore AirPlay, a traveling exhibition that allows you to understand how air moves, how moving air affects objects in its path, and how, in turn, objects affect the movement of air. Watch flight and rocket demonstrations, decorate a glider, experience an evening show, and put your skills to the test in a competition.
Saturday March 21, 2009 • Brownie / Girl Scout Sleepover
Saturday March 28, 2009 • Cub / Boy Scout Sleepover
Saturday, April 18, 2009 • Cub / Boy Scout Sleepover
Saturday, April 25, 2009 • Brownie / Girl Scout Sleepover
Mission: EARTH NEW THEME
Begin your Science Sleepover by visiting the largest Science Playground in the United States. Experience the skills of orienteering by creating a playground map, and identify the different natural environments in the playground. Afterwards, explore exhibits, watch an evening show, and decorate a set of binoculars to take home.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 • Brownie / Girl Scout Sleepover
Saturday, May 30, 2009 • Cub / Boy Scout Sleepover
Saturday June 6, 2009 • Brownie / Girl Scout Sleepover
Special Private Sleepover Themes:
Invite your community group, scout council or service unit to a unique science experience. These special private nights offer an extended program, dinner, and Hall admission into the next day.
Science Adventure (Available all year)
Explore over 400 hands-on exhibit in the New York Hall of Science, create special science related Make-it and Take-it projects, watch science demonstrations, and finish your evening with a special show in the auditorium. Start your morning with a light breakfast and continue to explore exhibits and the Rocket Park (weather permitting).
Mission: AIR (Available February 14, 2009 - May 11, 2009) NEW THEME
Explore AirPlay, a traveling exhibition that allows you to understand how air moves, how moving air affects objects in its path, and how, in turn, objects affect the movement of air. Watch flight and rocket demonstrations, decorate a glider, experience an evening show, and put your skills to the test in a competition.
Mission: EARTH (Available annually, April - December) NEW THEME
Begin your Science Sleepover by visiting the largest Science Playground in the United States. Experience the skills of orienteering by creating a playground map, and identify the different natural environments in the playground. Afterwards, explore exhibits, watch an evening show, and decorate a set of binoculars to take home.
Mission: ROCKET NEW THEME
$100 per person (includes patch)
60 person minimum / 80 person maximum
Participants must be 10 and older
4:30 pm – 10 am
Get ready to blast off into adventure as you learn the basics of rocket science. Design and build your own rocket for an early morning launch. Test out different types of chemical rocket fuels, and watch demonstrations about flight and rockets. Learn about the quest for stars in the Astronomy Discovery Lab, and take a wild ride in space with our incredible motion simulator. This Science Sleepover includes pizza dinner, evening snack, and light pre-launch breakfast.
Sleepovers dates fill up quickly so register early!
Please note:
Open Girl Scout Sleepovers are for GIRLS ONLY (6 and up) with FEMALE LEADERS and CHAPERONES. No MALE siblings or friends are allowed.
Open Club/Boy Scout Sleepovers are for BOYS ONLY (6 and up) with MALE or FEMALE LEADERS and CHAPERONES. No FEMALE siblings to friends under the age of 18 are allowed.
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 Science After Dark
TIMES 6 pm - 10 pm
FEE $20 per person
Have you always wanted to explore a museum after hours? Bring your scout council or community group (minimum 100 people) and experience a private evening of science investigation.
Special Themes
Science Adventure (Available all year)
Explore over 400 hands-on exhibit in the New York Hall of Science, create special science related Make-it and Take-it projects, watch science demonstrations, and finish your evening with a special show in the auditorium.
Mission: AIR (Available February 14, 2009 – May 11, 2009) NEW THEME
Explore AirPlay, a traveling exhibition that allows you to understand how air moves, how moving air affects objects in its path, and how, in turn, objects affect the movement of air. Watch flight and rocket demonstrations, decorate a glider, experience an evening show, and put your skills to the test in a competition.
Mission: EARTH (Available annually, April – December) NEW THEME
Begin your night by visiting the nation’s largest Science Playground. Experience the skills of orienteering by creating a playground map, and identify the different natural and physical environments. Enjoy evening demonstrations, Make-it and Take-it projects, and exhibits.
Your Science After Dark Program Fee Includes:
- Hall admission and parking
- Orientation
- Exhibition Exploration
- Evening snack
- A Make-it & Take-it Activity
- Auditorium Presentation
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 Discovery Days are a whole new EXPERIENCE for 2008 - 2009
EXPERIENCE SCIENCE in a new program that allows community and scout groups to explore the wonders of science. Through hands-on exploration and specialized exhibit and program experiences, participants will gain a greater understanding of how science relates to everyday life. Each experience begins with an orientation to the New York Hall of Science, where participants learn the best way to approach the Hall’s diverse exhibits. At the orientation, each participant will receive a visitor’s guide and scavenger hunt information. Led by a Hall Explainer, participants will explore exhibits that pertain to the day’s science theme, see a specialized show or demonstration, and build a science-related craft or participate in a science activity. Each experience lasts two and a half hours and includes a lunch reservation in the dining area (you may bring your own food or pre-order from the Hall’s Café). Groups of 24 or more may book, with a maximum of 30 people per group (after 30, group may be split into two). Each group may have free exploration after they conclude their EXPERIENCE.
$15 per person
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Seasonal Experiences |
Activities |
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MISSION: AIR
Experience
Available February 14 -
May 10, 2009 |
Orientation (20 min)
Flight Demonstration (30 min)
AirPlay Exploration (30 min)
Kites Workshop (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min)
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MISSION: ROCKET
Experience
Available June 2009
Special fee: $25 per person Extended Experience! |
Orientation (20 min)
Rocket Demonstration (30 min)
Rocket Park Minigolf (45 min)
Motion Simulator Ride (10 min)
Rocket Workshop (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min) |
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Year-Round Experiences |
Activities |
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ASTRO
Experience |
Orientation (20 min)
Rocket (seasonal) OR Living in Space Demonstration (30 min)
Search for Life Beyond Earth Exploration (30 min)
Stellar Solar Systems Workshop (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min)
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PHYSICS
Experience
(available April - December) |
Orientation (20 min)
Sports Science Demonstration (30 min)
The Sports Challenge Exploration (30 min)
Science Playground Exploration (30 min) *Weather Permitting
Dining Reservation (30 min)
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LIFE
Experience |
Orientation (20 min)
Cow's Eye Dissection Demonstration (30 min)
Hidden Kingdoms: The World of Microbes Exploration (30 min)
Plant a Seed Workshop * (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min)
*Pfizer Foundation Biochemistry Discovery Lab available as an alternative (8 and older) (30 min)
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ILLUSIONS
Experience |
Orientation (20 min)
Magic & Science Demonstration (30 min)
Seeing the Light: Optical Illusions Exploration (30 min)
Magic Box Workshop (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min)
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CHEM
Experience |
Orientation (20 min)
Chemistry Demonstration (30 min)
Marvelous Molecules: The Secret of Life Exploration (30 min)
Slime Making Workshop * (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min)
*Pfizer Foundation Biochemistry Discovery Lab available as an alternative (8 and older) (30 min)
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LIGHT
Experience |
Orientation (20 min)
Laser Demonstration (30 min)
Seeing the Light Exploration (30 min)
Kaleidoscope Workshop (30 min)
Dining Reservation (30 min) |
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