Teen Troupe Membership Club
The Museum of the Gulf Coast offers a special membership club for youth in grades 6 - 11. Teen Troupe is designed to introduce young people to the wonder and importance of the museum world. Students who join will have opportunities to participate in museum trainings; learn leadership skills; get a behind the scenes look at museum operations; volunteer for education programs; receive newsletters and special event invitations; go on reward trips; and interact with other teens and make new friends.
Upcoming Events
July 11-22, 2011
"Behind the Scenes" summer camp. Details here and registration form here.
July 25, 2011
Camp reward trip
Fall 2011
Monthly meetings resume
The Points System
In order to qualify for the biannual field trips members must earn the required points. You must have at least 30 points to attend the Spring Reward Trip, and points can be earned between October and April. You must have 40 points to attend the August Reward Field Trip and points can be earned between May and August. Points earned will be recorded by the Education Coordinator, Megan O'Connor.
HOW TO EARN POINTS:
5 points for every meeting attended
5 points for every opening or special event attended*
5 points for every hour volunteered
30 points for attending Behind the Scenes Summer Camp
*you must notify Megan O'Connor if you attend an opening or special event so your points can be recorded.
You can access the registration form online or pick one up at the Museum. Please contact the Education Coordinator, Megan O'Connor, at 409-984-6453 or oconnorme@lamarpa.edu if you have any questions.
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