Durham Western Heritage Museum offers a variety of achievement workshops for Scouts of all ages. The workshops are available September through May and can be scheduled for after school or on Saturdays. A $25 nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm reservations.
Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts can spend a fun-filled night at the museum and meet other troops/packs from all over the metro area. Professional museum staff will lead the scouts through hands-on activities as they work toward scout badges.
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling (402) 444-5071 ex. 556. The minimum class size is 10 Scouts and the maximum is 25.
Commemorate your visit to Durham Western Heritage Museum by purchasing one of our three museum patches! Patches are $3 each and can be ordered by calling
(402) 444-5071 ex. 556 or purchased at the time of your group workshop.
Brownies
Junior Girl Scouts
Camp-Ins
Brownies Try-It Workshops
Brownie Nebraska
($5.00/Scout)
Visit the museum’s log cabin and experience life as a Nebraska
pioneer. Churn butter, grind coffee, dip candles, try chores, and play
games from long ago.
Friends are Fun
($5.00/Scout)
Strengthen friendships by making notepaper, a friendship bracelet, planting
flower seeds, and creating secret messages that you can share with friends.
Listening to the Past
($5.00/Scout)
History comes to life as you listen to first-hand stories from yesteryear.
After visiting the worker's cottage you will enjoy playing games from
long ago.
Puppets, Dolls, and
Plays ($5.00/Scout)
Explore the world of dolls. See historic dolls and make a yarn doll
of your own. Create puppets to use with a puppet theatre.
Science in Action ($5.00/Scout)
Explore the wonders of science with fun experiments. Discover chemical reactions, weird glop, and more.
Art to Wear ($5.00/Scout)
Bring out your inner fashion designer. View fashion through the years and learn the history behind them. Then design a fashionable item of your own.
Junior Girl Scouts Badge Workshops
My Heritage ($5.00/Scout)
Learn more about yourself and your family as you work towards earning the My Heritage badge. Create a heritage scrapbook you'll cherish for years to come.
Toy Makers ($5.00/Scout)
So what were toys and games before electricity and batteries? Learn how to make and play several historic games in a great setting.
Local Lore (($5.00/Scout)
Discover the story of Omaha! We will look at historic newspapers and tour the museum. Create your own map and ponder how future developments will change Omaha.
Art to Wear ($5.00/Scout)
Bring out your inner fashion designer. View fashion through the years and learn the history behind them. Then design a fashionable item of your own.
Folk Art ($5.00/Scout)
Ever wonder why people didn't smile in old photos or how a button could be a fun toy? Travel back in time as we find the answer tonthese questions and more.
Creative Solutions ($5.00/Scout)
Be a problem solver. Enhance your skills as you find creative solutions to everyday problems. Learn about women in local history who solved problems to make their community better.
Camp-Ins
Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts can spend a fun-filled night at the museum and meet other troops from all over the metro area. Professional museum staff lead the scouts through hands-on activities as they work toward scout badges.
- Brownies can earn their "Through the Years " and "Around the World " Try Its.
- Junior Girl Scouts can earn the "Math Wizard " and "Science Discovery" badge.
Overnights begin at 6 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. An evening snack and breakfast will be provided.
Cost: $20.00/scout; $10.00/chaperone, leader and one co-leader are free
Brownie 2008 Dates: April 11
Junior Girl Scout 2008 Dates: April 4, and April 18
Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance and a 50% deposit is required to confirm registration for the Camp-In.
Girl Scout Saturday Workshops
The following workshops will be offered as a one-time Saturday program for Brownies and Juniors. This will allow small troops to attend programs because there is no minimum number.
Workshops are two hours on the date specified.
$8 per Girl Scout; Troop leader and one co-leader are free, each additional chaperone is $4.
A $25 deposit is required upon reservation.
Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance.
BROWNIES
Manners
Bonjour, Guten Tag, Hola, Konnichi wa, Shalom, Aloha what a way to say hello. Girls will spend the day learning about different customs, the proper way to make an introduction, how to use table manners, phone etiquette, and become a perfect hostess. Martha Stewart would be so proud!
January 19th 10:00-12:00
Her Story
Spend the day learning about women in our history. Girls will learn about some amazing women in local history and how they shaped the future. Give a classic fairy tale a modern day twist, work with other troops to make care packages for the Lydia House, and start thinking about how you are going to make a difference in history. This class is truly the chance of a lifetime.
March 22nd 10:00-12:00
JUNIORS
Dance
Everyone can dance; they just have to find their own groove. Girls will spend a day observing a variety of dances and then learn to Salsa, Line Dance, Country Swing, Ballroom dance, as well as some other classic moves.
April 12th 10:00-12:00
For more information or to register, call the museum Education Department at (402) 444-5071 ex. 556.
BOY SCOUTS
The Durham Western Heritage Museum is a great place to learn. We offer a variety of classes and workshops to help your Pack or Troop meet their requirement. We will even customize a program to fit your needs.
Call the Education Department at (402) 444-5071 ex. 556 or email Molly Gruber at mgruber@dwhm.org.