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Scout groups may tour the museum and recycling facilities in combination with a craft or activity. Times are available from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday through Friday in Hartford and Wednesday and Friday in Stratford. Groups may also schedule tours on Tuesdays through Fridays starting at 9 a.m.during school vacation breaks and on early-dismissal days and professional development days.
GENERAL SCOUT DAY
The museums are open on scheduled Saturdays for General Scout Days several times throughout the year. Groups are required to pre-register. One hour educator-led group tours combined with an activity or craft are offered. Dates are listed under schedule for special events.
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOPS
The CRRA Trash Museum in Hartford offers three special two-hour workshops for Junior Girl Scouts to earn badges. Here are descriptions of the badges that Junior Girl Scouts can earn:
ART-TO-WEAR
Who says recycling can’t be fashionable? During this workshop, scouts will create several wearable trash treasures, and learn more about the importance of recycling and reuse through several art projects. Scouts will get the chance to model their creations at our one-of-a-kind fashion show, "Recycling Hits the Runway!"
OIL-UP
Where in the world do natural resources come from? Each team plots locations of countries rich in identified natural resources and uncovers a variety of customs and traditions unique to those areas. Scouts learn about oil, the natural resource for plastics and the importance of conservation. They follow the path of an oil drop and examine the effects of oil spills, gaining a greater appreciation about wise resource use.
PRINTS & GRAPHICS
In this workshop, scouts unleash their creativity by examining and discovering a variety of printing techniques. They will make a one of a kind reusable journal with a decorative cover. Using natural materials and reusable items, they will craft a collage and then print unique designs utilizing styrofoam tray stamps. Their artistic talents are put to test drawing themed posters about the benefits of reduce, reuse and recycling.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL SCOUT PROGRAMS
Pre-registration is required for General Scout Days and Junior Girl Scout Badge Workshops. To register, please call the CRRA Trash Museum in Hartford at (860) 757-7765 or The CRRA Garbage Museum in Stratford at (203) 381-9571. Space in these special programs is limited, so call early!
