CSI Scouts - Houston Museum of Natural Science

Can I drop off early or pick up late?Classrooms will be open at 9:00 am before class, and stay open until 4:00 after class. You canavoid the rush by coming early and picking up late. Scouts will be supervised, but should bringsomething to entertain himself.Camp DayWho can I contact during the day if I need to leave an emergency message concerningmy child?Please call HMNS Museum Services at 713-639-4601 and a staff member will deliver yourmessage to the appropriate person.How should my child dress for class?Wear Class B uniform. If the class leaves the museum on a field trip, all scouts will be asked todress in Class A uniform.What are the qualifications of your teachers and assistants?All Merit Badge Counselors are register with Boy Scouts of America. They have a high level ofknowledge in the topic and are educated or often have a career in the field. Webelos and Cubsinstructors are school teachers. They all have experience working with kids and enjoy hands-oninteractive activities. All teachers have gone through the BSA Youth Protection Training.How are scouts supervised?Parents or guardians are required to physically sign campers in and out of camp and to provideemergency contact information every day. Scouts are supervised at all times and are notallowed to leave the classroom area, even during lunch. All HMNS employees involved in theScout Program will strictly follow the BSA Youth Protection Policies.May parents or leaders stay in the classroom?The Scout Program has an open door policy. Parents who want to assist their sons or scoutleaders who want to observe the class are always welcome.What are the behavior expectations for scouts?Scouts are expected to maintain the highest levels of behavior, courtesy, and work ethic as ifthey are always in uniform. The class fee admits the scout into the class; the badges must beearned by participating and completing the work outlined by the badge requirements. In case ofa severe behavior problem, we will call you and ask you to pick up your child. At our discretion,your child may be allowed to return to class the following day, however, missed requirementswill not be completed.Do I need to bring Blue Cards? How do I get the badges my scout earns?Blue Cards will be completed for all Merit Badges. If you do not bring a blue card, we willprovide one. For Webelos, certificates will be given for each badge earned that can be turned into your troop or pack. The museum will not provide the actual badges.LunchDoes my child need to bring a lunch?Scouts are supervised in their room while they eat lunch. Scouts should bring a lunch or preordera meal on Monday morning to be delivered by McDonalds.