About Scitech
Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Scout nights at Scitech are a great way to develop skills in STEM, improve social interaction and gain the confidence to tackle new challenges. Scitech Scout Packages have been designed to offer scouts a fun interactive night focusing on the Space Achievement badges or the Scientist Achievement Badges found in the Yellow Cub Record book.
What’s included in a Scout Night package
- An Event Coordinator to assist in the lead up to your event
- Poster and ticket templates
- 30 minutes before and after event for set up and pack down
- A selection of venue furniture and equipment
- Exclusive 3-hour access for up to 300 guests
- An Event Supervisor, Theatre Presenter and Science Communicator(s) to present on the night to help make your event fun and memorable!
- Digital copies of questionnaires to assess knowledge
Scitech Scientist specialisation
The Scitech Scientist package meets the criteria to gain a Scientist Achievement 1 & 2 Badge. Within this package Scouts will work to broaden their scientific knowledge and skills within the physical sciences. Scouts will have the opportunity to:
- Attend a Science Theatre show in our Chevron Science Theatre
- Learn about the key figures in different areas of science
- Perform scientific experiments
- Explore what is found in a laboratory
Scitech Space specialisation
The Scitech Space package meets the criteria to gain a Space Achievement 1 & 2 Badge. Scouts taking part in this package will work to deepen their Space knowledge. Scouts will have the opportunity to:
- Attend a Planetarium show
- Increase knowledge about space including natural occurrences, satellites and eclipses
- Learn about different constellations and how we can use them to navigate
- Create a take home pinhole planetarium of their chosen constellation
