Junior Rockhounds

Included with your family membership, the program introduces kids to the many facets of earth’s geology and composition with science and fun, and hands on projects. Occasionally there will be Field Trips designed especially for the Kids. The Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society’s Junior Rockhound program is suitable for ages 8 and up, but parental attendance is required. The CCGMS Junior Rockhounds meet at 10:00 am the first Saturday of every month (usually) at the Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society Clubhouse.  Oh…and be sure to visit the Juniors fence line rock pile (or donate some yourself)!

JUNIOR ROCKHOUNDS

SATURDAY, Dec 7 th,  10:00am – 12:00pm


Next month, we are going to have our annual
Junior Rockhounds Christmas Party. We will
again be making Christmas jewelry and ornaments,
enjoying cookies and hot chocolate while
we create some exquisite treasures for the holidays.
Please RSVP to Ginger Lessard at 404-660-
4956 or glessard@bellsouth.net. We hope to see
you there!

 
Meeting at the CCGMS Clubhouse

 

Don’t Forget to R.S.V.P

 

PREVIOUSLY AT JUNIOR ROCKHOUNDS
Ginger Lessard, Junior Rockhounds Chair, glessard@bellsouth.net

We last met on Saturday, November 2nd. We made rings using ring forms, glue, and cabochons. We also learned how to make a ring using wire and a bead on a ring mandrel.

Thank you to all the members who have donated, volunteered, or put on a program. Remember our motto is “each one teach one.”

Did you know that the Junior Rockhounds program is included with your family membership? The program introduces kids to the many facets of earth’s geology and composition with science and fun, and hands on projects. Occasionally there are field trips especially for the kids. The CCGMS Junior Rockhound program is suitable for ages 8 and up, but parental attendance is required. Also, one of the most fun parts of being a member of CCGMS is access to the Cobb-L-Shop; this benefit is extended to all members, including the Junior Rockhounds. Oh… and be sure to visit the Juniors’ rock pile at the fence line (or donate some yourself)! – – –

Photos shared by Ginger Lessard.

Field Trips

Most of the field trips that are set up by CCGMS or one of our affiliates is accessable to the Junior Rockhounds, pending parental permission. These trips include fossil hunting, prospecting, and much more! Several times a year, there are special Field Trips set up just for the Junior Rockhounds.

classes

Junior Rockhounds have access to the classes specially curated for them. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the materials and make beautiful works of art.

Workshop access

One of the most fun parts of being a member of CCGMS is access to the workshop. This benefit is extended to all members, including the Junior Rockhounds.


We provide safety classes on how to properly use the machines.

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