It’s National Astronomy Day! Celebrate our solar system by sleeping under the stars and clear skies at Camp Butternut Springs. Following a camp-provided dinner, participants will learn about the night sky then stargaze into the night. Welcome to the GSGCNWI Astronomy Club, where stargazers embark on a thrilling journey through the universe! This Girl Scout club is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for astronomy among budding scientists. Activities will be different each month. Attend once or sign up for every month. Locations will vary. Activities may include but are not limited to starry storytelling, cosmic crafts, interactive planet puzzles and games, telescope time, virtual spacecraft tours, night sky star parties, and planetarium visits! Every meeting activity will vary; please contact Audrey Clinkert aclinkert@girlscoutsgcnwi.org for more information. What to expect: Hands-On Learning: Engage in interactive activities that make learning about space fun and accessible. Expert Guidance: Led by passionate astronomers and educators who make complex concepts easy to understand. Inspiration: Fuel your imagination as you explore the wonders of the universe with like-minded young astronomers. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot! This program is designed for troops or individuals with an adult chaperone. This is NOT a drop off event. All youth must have one or more adult chaperones following Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios. This is an weekend event (Sat 4:30 PM-Sun 10 AM) and includes an overnight. Sleeping will happen in a lodge on bunk beds or, if the weather is nice enough, in pitch tents on floor mats (provided by camp). First time Astronomy Club participants will receive a patch. Visit our Council Shop for more Girl Scout swag. A Saturday dinner and a snack along with Sunday breakfast will be provided as part of this program.