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.  Oh…and be sure to visit the Juniors fence line rock pile (or donate some yourself)!

 Important Update:  After ten years of leading the Junior Rockhounds, Ginger taught her last class on May 3rd. Her dedication to our club’s youth is so appreciated and a party was given in her honor after her class finished their suncatchers.  Retired science teacher and Tellus educator Lynn Avery has volunteered to become the next Junior Rockhound leader.  There are a few changes. Jr. Rockhounds, when at the club, will usually be scheduled the last Saturday of the month. Special events, like field trips that are geared to Juniors, will be when scheduled.

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Junior Rockhounds 2025 Schedule

Date / Time

Location

Description

June 28 – 10 am-12 pm

CCGMS Clubhouse

Introduction to the badge program.

July 26 – 10 am-12 pm

CCGMS Clubhouse

Field Trip Readiness

August 23 

Frank’s Farm

Fieldtrip

September 27 – 10 am-12 pm

CCGMS Clubhouse

Rocks and minerals

October 18 – 10 am-12 pm, lunch, 1pm-2pm

CCGMS Clubhouse

Grab Bag Stuffing Day

November 8

Tellus Science Museum

Tellus Science Museum Geology Scout Day

November 22

Cobb County Civic Center

Mineral ID and Show Scavenger Hunt

December 10

Liberty Square Baptist Church

CCGMS Christmas Party*

* CCGMS Christmas Party at Liberty Square Baptist Church for Rockhounds and Jr. Rockhounds too! Not only will we have great food to share, we will also have cookies to decorate for rock prizes. Awards will be given out for those Jr. Rockhounds who have earned their badges. All those who have participated since June should have finished the requirements for 2 badges, the Rocks and Minerals, and the Field Trip. Anyone fulfilling either or both badges will also receive their Rockhounding Hats that night so their badges can be sewn on them.

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society