On April 22, 2023, George Mason University’s Chemistry Club is opening their doors to Webelos/AOLs/Scouts BSA and STEM Scouts for guided chemistry workshops!
Scheduled events:
12:30 – 2pm | Session 1, Lab for grades 4-5
1:30 – 3pm | Session 2, Lab for grades 4-5
2:30 – 5pm | Session 3, Chemistry merit badge for grades 6&up
Registration:
https://scoutingevent.com/082-GMUchemistry
What to expect:
ScoutsBSA will be able to earn the Chemistry merit badge at the event. There is one pre/post-req but the workshop is otherwise structured to help scouts earn the remaining requirements.
Cub Scouts/STEM Scouts will be able to experience 3 hands-on experiments as well as gain experience in this real university Lab. GMU Chem Club will also demonstrate flame-burning magnesium!
Do you have to be a scout to attend?
No! Please invite a friend. We just ask that all youth register for the age-appropriate session.
Past events
In fall 2022, the George Mason University Chemistry Club hosted 40 STEM Scouts/Cub Scouts for a remarkable Lab experience!
The GMU Chem Club dazzled our scouts with 3 hands-on experiments and demonstrations, including flame burning magnesium!
Thank you to David Lieu, former GMU Chem Club President (and current STEM Lab 314 Association Lab Manager) for connecting us to current GMU Chem Club Officers. Thank you to entire Chem Club for sharing your enthusiasm of chemistry, to the Chemistry Department for opening your doors to scouts, and to Professors Dr. Ward and Dr. Banerjee for your leadership to this event!
Calder Griffiths was a Scout in the National Capital Area Council for 12 years earning the rank of Eagle Scout, serving as Senior Patrol Leader, and joining the Order of the Arrow. He has seven years experience working at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center with specific responsibility for the skatepark for two years. Currently, he is pursuing a degree at Salisbury University with majors in Outdoor Education Leadership and Accounting. After attending BSA summer camps for nine years and day camps for five years, he looks forward to providing an excellent experience at Camp Snyder this summer.
Joey McNally is a recent college graduate from Salisbury University with a degree in Geography and a minor in Environmental Studies. He has a passion for the outdoors and environment. He enjoys camping trips and held a position as an intern in stream restoration last summer. He has experience in working with youth as a tutor and as a volunteer at his local church’s child development area. He is excited to be at Camp Snyder this summer and wants assure a fun and memorable camp experience as Program Director this summer.
During NCAC’s Lion pilot program, Kiprian (Kip) Mosholder started his Lion Year at Pack 1156 in the Goose Creek District. His family moved out to the Haymarket, VA area, going into his Tiger year, and have been with Pack 107 in Prince William District ever since.
Kiprian and his family were introduced to Scouting at a parade. Kiprian recalls, “A Boy Scout walked up to me and handed me a piece of candy. I said to my Dad, I want to do that too!” He is the first in Pack 107 to have completed all six ranks. When asked about his inspiration to pursue all six ranks he shared, “I guess I just, kept going and never gave up. And now all my friends are in the Pack too. It’s also been super cool to go on all of these adventures like indoor skydiving at iFly, getting to spend the night at the Air and Space Museum, and getting to sleep on a pirate ship! I have really enjoyed spending time with my friends and recently I got to lead some of the meetings.” The biggest lesson Kiprian learned was, “Always do your best and never give up. Because if you can do both of those skills you can have a happy, healthy life.”
He and a few other Scouts from Pack 107 are on track to earn the Supernova Award as well. When asked what’s next for him in Scouting, Kiprian shared, “Going for Eagle! I’m really excited, I want to do Sea Base! This one time I was looking at the Boy Scout magazine, and I saw kids jumping off a cliff into a lake. Ever since then, I’ve always wanted to do that! So I’m excited for the adventures ahead.”
