Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
Open to girls, grades K – 12
LUMCON offers engaging, hands-on coastal science experiences designed to support youth learning and align with troop educational goals. At the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana, Girl Scouts explore coastal wetlands through field-based and lab-based activities that bring marine science to life through guided investigations in both outdoor and indoor settings. LUMCON’s Blue Works programs in Houma, Louisiana provide a separate set of opportunities focused on modern STEM learning and career pathways connected to the state’s emerging “blue economy.” These programs extend learning beyond the field by engaging students in technology, data science, engineering, and applied science used in real-world coastal and marine industries. Each location offers a complete, stand-alone set of experiences that can be tailored to different age levels and aligned with badge or proficiency award requirements in environmental science and related topics. Troop leaders may choose one site or combine experiences across both programs to best meet their goals and interests.
Where: Directions to both LUMCON locations are available at https://lumcon.edu/education-and-outreach/
Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants
Contact: LUMCON E&O at education@lumcon.edu for program information and availability.
Notes: Not all activities are suited for every age group.
Website: LUMCON.edu