winsl Caitlin Walker, right, program director with the Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville, engages the Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 in the wonders of the universe. Submitted photo
Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 met Jan. 23 at the Waterville Children’s Discovery Museum. Scouts learned about constellations, which ones can be seen in the night sky above Waterville and Winslow and the stories behind them.
The 14 Cub Scouts taking part in the program explored the planetarium dome and made constellations of their own, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting.
Ricky Pullen and Lorelei Pullen of Winslow try their hand at making constellations of their own. Using Saran Wrap on a toilet paper roll secured with an elastic band, Lorelei used a marker to place dots for stars on the wrap. Then they held a light to show on the wall the design of her homemade constellation. She made a house. Other constellations made by Pack 445 Cubs included a dragon, viking and wolf. Lorelei is a Lion Cub with Pack 445. Submitted photo
“The Children’s Discovery Museum put on a wonderful display and the kids and parents really enjoyed themselves. Learning about constellations engages interest in so much — like using stars for navigation or landmarks, it opens up curiosity about the wonders of the universe and the idea of exploration of space. This lesson has also taught our Cubs that most of the astronauts that walked on the moon were once Scouts,” said Cubmaster Sabrina Garfield.
Those youth and adults from Winslow and surrounding towns looking to join the pack on future adventures — global or galactic — can email winslow.cubscouts445@gmail.com.
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