
Schedule Your Own programs are terrific resources for Girl Scout troops as well as families, offering a wide array of opportunities for members. The following Community Partners offer programming that can be scheduled to meet the needs, individual interests, and availability of your troop or group. Contact the following Community Partners directly with your questions and to schedule.
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Girls need and want financial literacy skills to help them achieve their dreams, with 90% of girls saying it is important for them to learn how to manage money. However, just 12% of girls surveyed feel "very confident" in making financial decisions. Thanks to the TD Bank Charitable Foundation, girls who participate in our K-12 Financial Literacy FREE Badge Program and the largest girl-led business (otherwise known as the Cookie Program) will learn financial empowerment and develop important skills.
With special thanks, this free patch program is funded in part by the League of Women Voters of Amherst and is available for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts throughout Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
The Election Connection Patch Program is designed to engage and empower Girl Scouts to understand the voting process in a patriotic - not political - manner, to eagerly anticipate their right to vote, and to encourage and enable everyone to exercise their right to vote.
-Activities for Girl Scouts in all grade levels with each level completing a specific number of activities.
-Activities focus on general election issues and provide age appropriate, non-partisan interpretation of the election process and encourage Girl Scouts to become informed citizens and be the change they want to see in their communities and country now and in the future.
-Materials support members in learning about their federal, state, and local government.
All details of our 2025-2026 Election Connection FREE Patch Program are available here.
Election Connection is a nonpolitical and nonpartisan program designed to increase civic participation. As a tax-exempt, § 501(c)(3) organization, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts cannot take sides in elections or support or oppose any political candidates. Material will not be used to target a particular political party or individuals on any one side of an issue. The focus is on encouraging everyone, regardless of political party, affiliation, or beliefs, to participate in the democratic process.
From one-minute challenges to LEGO games, to badge work, to full structure builds, to team-building exercises, to open-ended fun, your troop can use our space to let your imagination run wild! Our large conference rooms offer plenty of creative space for your troop to enjoy our never-ending supply of LEGOs for your never-ending fun! Along with the LEGO bricks, our Leadership Centers also have LEGO Challenge cards and building ideas for your use.
To reserve a LEGO Drop-In at either the Worcester or Holyoke Leadership Center, contact info@gscwm.org for availability. Bring your own imagination and build something fun! Our Program Team has put together some really great program opportunities using the LEGOs throughout the year, like LEGO Stop Motion Movie Making, Intro to LEGO Robotics, and MakerZone programs. More information on these can be found throughout the Program Guide.
Printable Flyer for LEGO Drop-Ins
Fun Facts
The United States is home to about 60 million Latino and Hispanic people. That's a lot of culture (and people) to celebrate! You can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your family and friends by recognizing all the histories, cultures, and contributions that Hispanic and Latino people have made. Take this opportunity to learn more about the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and territories’ cultures honored during these four weeks. And with plenty of activities to choose from, the discovery and fun are endless. Get the Hispanic Heritage Month Patch!
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Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
The United States has 574 federally recognized Indian Nations (variously called tribes, nations, bands, pueblos, communities, and native villages).
You can celebrate Native American Heritage Month by recognizing with your family and friends the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Native American communities that were the first inhabitants in the United States. Take this opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the Indian Nations in your state and across the country. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your patch!
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Actividades
en Español (PDF)
February is Black History Month, where we honor the incredible contributions, the Black and African American communities have made throughout U.S. history — from civil rights leaders to artists, politicians to inventors. Take this opportunity to learn more about the community’s central role in U.S. history and the world. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your patch!
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Actividades
en Español (PDF)
The Girl Scout Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders, to celebrate the cultural richness of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from the Pacific Islands or the Asian diaspora, and to acknowledge the many contributions of the AAPI community to our nation. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate.
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Actividades
en Español (PDF)
The Girl Scout LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebration Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders to honor LGBTQ+ history, to celebrate the diverse cultures and identities of LGBTQ+ people, and to acknowledge the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community has made and continues to make across our nation. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls of all identities to participate.
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Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
Archery (Gr 2-12)
$20 per girl, $0 per adult
GSCWM
GSCWM Camps
GSCWM welcomes new and experienced archers to our four camps as we set our sights on the target ahead! Girl Scouts will learn the importance of range safety, explore the steps of the shooting cycle, and practice their aim until they hit their perfect bullseye. Archery programs are based on Girl Scout age levels and experience to ensure a safe program for all participants.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Art and Design, Historic Deerfield (Gr K-5)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
Get inspired by different kinds of art on a visit to Historic Deerfield while working on your Art and Design Badge (not included). Explore how elements of design are used in art through Historic Deerfield's collection, learn about different materials and styles, and make an art project together! Activities in this program can be adapted for different badge levels.
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Art and Nature, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr K-1)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us as we explore the different ways the natural world inspires us to imagine and create while working on your Outdoor Art Maker Badge (not included)! Observe colorful flowers in the garden, listen to wildlife at the pond, practice painting a watercolor landscape, and explore the sights and sounds of the great outdoors in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Art and Nature, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 2-3)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us as we explore the different ways the natural world inspires us to imagine and create while working on your Outdoor Art Creator Badge (not included). Create leaf and bark rubbings, have a nature dance party, illustrate flowers in the garden, and explore the sights and sounds of the great outdoors while collecting natural materials to create a trailside fairy house in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program. Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Art and Nature, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us as we explore the different ways the natural world inspires us to imagine and create while working on your Outdoor Art Explorer Badge (not included). Explore animal adaptations, compose a nature symphony, create your own wearable nature impressions, and more as we embark on this artistic journey in this 90-minute program. You are encouraged to bring a camera or smartphone to complete the full requirements for this badge. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Art and Nature, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 6-8)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us as we explore the different ways the natural world inspires us to imagine and create while working on your Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge (not included). Write a nature haiku, learn nature photography tips and tricks to practice capturing textures and patterns in the natural world, and try an art project powered by the sun or wind. You are required to bring a camera or smartphone to complete the requirements for this badge in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program. Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Badge Workshops with Campus Girl Scouts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Gr K-12)
Price varies by program
WPI and surrounding communities
Campus Girl Scouts at WPI is a student-run organization founded on the principles of promoting female leadership, empowerment, and advancement, both on campus and in the surrounding community. We have been so lucky to be able to offer opportunities for troops in Massachusetts to participate in STEM badge workshops with us, allowing them to meet college-level Girl Scout alumni, experience a bit of college life, and learn about all the wonders open to them both in the world of STEM and beyond! So far, we have lead workshops for Toy Designer 2 (Daisy-level), Mechanical Engineering (Daisy/Brownie-level), and STEM Career Exploration (multi-level), as well as been invited to lead activities at Worcester World Thinking Day, GSCWM Worcester Railers STEM event, and GSEMA STEM Fest. If your troop is interested in participating in a badge workshop with us, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing us at gr-campusgirlscouts-officers@wpi.edu. We will also be hosting a STEM In Action event on Sunday September 21st from 2-4pm (additional details will be announced soon). We look forward to hearing from you and working with your girls!
Open to troops only.
To sign up for badge workshops, go to https://forms.gle/nJGDtJpJ6NogR53T8. Questions? Email gr-campusgirlscouts-officers@wpi.edu.
Berkshire Museum, Virtual (Gr K-12)
See our website for prices
Berkshire Museum
39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
There's a lot to do and see at the Berkshire Museum! Whether you want to visit us in-person or schedule a virtual educator-led or self-guided program, you'll find it all here! From Aquarium Exploration to Forensic Investigation, to Poetry of Art to Rock On, from Amazing Reptiles to Mammal Adaptations, we can adjust a program to your grade level and interests. Special pricing available to Girl Scout troops of 10 or more.
Open to troops only.
Visit our website at https://berkshiremuseum.org to schedule your visit today.
Best. Party. Ever! Launch Family Entertainment (Gr K-12)
See our website for prices
Launch Family Entertainment
118 Commercial Road, Leominster, MA
Best. Party. Ever! Launch is a full family entertainment center located right in Leominster, Massachusetts. We have trampolines, bowling, virtual reality games, an arcade, an obstacle course, full restaurant, and more! Girl Scouts enjoy 15% off admissions for being a valued member of the Girl Scouts!
Open to troops and families.
Contact Dillon Hammond at dhammond@launchtrampolinepark.com to book your Girl Scout party today!
Book Arts, Historic Deerfield (Gr 6-8)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
Explore how books are made by visiting a printing press and taking a closer look into books at Historic Deerfield! Learn about bookmaking techniques and decorations as you work on your Book Artist Badge (not included). Get creative in making and decorating your own book and bring it with you to write in at home.
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Botanic Illustration, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Learn the basics of illustration while working on your Drawing Badge (not included). Draw a botanical still life, experiment with crosshatching and smudging, create a drawing from a bug’s-eye view, imagine your own botanically inspired cartoon character, and learn the basics of compiling your own art portfolio in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Brave Bright Theater Kids, Virtual (Gr K-12)
Prices vary
Brave Bright Theater Kids
Virtual Event
Discover individuality and confidence through interactive drama and movement-based group activities including improv, singing, dancing, yoga, teamwork, and more!
Open to troops only.
Email bbtheaterkids@gmail.com to schedule your troop's customized class.
Campfire Building and Cooking (Gr 4-12)
$15 per girl, $0 per adult
GSCWM
Your Troop Meeting
It's not a camping trip without a fire! Become a fire expert as you dive into fire safety, practice different fire lays, and chef it up with some classic camping recipes. Tell stories, sing songs, and enjoy snacks as the time passes along! Work with your Program Specialist ahead of your scheduled program to plan your meal. The troop will be responsible for providing a suitable outdoor location for a campfire and for acquiring ingredients for the meal or snack. Council will provide cookware and firewood. 2 hr program.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Claytime, Virtual and In Person (Gr K-12)
Price Varies by activity
Claytime
124 Boston Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Pottery painting (including licensed Girl Scout shapes) clay building, glass fusing, and canvas painting fun geared to your troop! We offer many ways to participate in programming and to earn badges: In-studio events, off site, or To Go Kits that you can take home with step-by-step instructions, and Zoom workshops that you can pick up the supplies for. During all of our events, whether in person or virtually, a Claytime staff will be on hand to lead your troop through the activity. Projects can be geared to meet badge requirements.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
To register, call our studio at 508-798-9950 or email at claytimeinfo@gmail.com.
Eco Heroes, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr K-1)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Learn to become a nature hero while working on your Eco Friend Badge (not included). Learn the leave no trace principles and how to protect plants and animals on your next outdoor adventure. Embark on a miniature hike and explore ways to reduce waste to help the plants and animals in our neighborhoods in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Eco Heroes, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 2-3)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Learn how to become a nature hero while working on your Eco Friend Badge (not included). Learn the leave no trace principles and how to protect plants and animals on your next outdoor adventure. Embark on a hike to search for animal homes, practice making observations and looking closely, and learn how to protect your favorite outdoor spaces in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Eco Heroes, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 6-8)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Learn how to become a nature hero while working on your Eco Trekker Badge (not included). Learn the leave no trace principles and how to protect plants and animals on your next outdoor adventure. Hike our trails, learn about invasive species, and explore native species that need a helping hand in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
EcoTarium Group Programs (K-12)
Price Varies by Program
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
The EcoTarium offers fun and exciting educator-led science programs. Programs are offered in-person at the EcoTarium and in your community!
Open to troops only.
Complete the program request form on our website at https://ecotarium.org/school-and-group-programs/.
Events for Robotics & Engineering Badges, Your Location (K-3)
Price Varies by Program
Snapology
15 Tyngsboro Road, Unit 6A, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Snapology's leading STEAM programs are available to be brought to you! Earn your Robotics and/or Engineering badges through our exciting programs that teach the foundations of engineering and coding alongside teamwork and grit.
Open to troops only.
Email curbine@snapology.com to schedule a date and time for us to come to you!
Exfoliate & Elevate: Sugar Scrub Crafting, Beyond Happiness (Gr 6-12)
$15/participant
Beyond Happiness LLC
367 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035
Embrace the beauty of nature with our Exfoliate & Elevate: Sugar Scrub Crafting workshop! In this hands-on experience, you'll discover the art of crafting your own sugar scrubs using all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils. Perfect for exfoliating and nourishing your skin, these scrubs offer a luxurious and eco-friendly addition to your skincare routine. Join us for a session that celebrates the power of nature and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth! You'll take home your handcrafted sugar scrub to enjoy. Work toward your Science of Happiness or Science of Style Badge (not included). Group size is limited to 12 participants.
Open to troops.
Email thesocialbreakthrough@gmail.com to set up your program.
Fantastic Flowers, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr K-1)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Explore our gardens and grounds and learn about the world of gardening while working towards your Flower Garden Journey Award (not included). Visit different garden spaces, learn about insects that help plants grow, and pot up your own flower seeds to create a miniature windowsill garden to grow and care for at home in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Flower Power, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$20 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Get up close and personal with some of your favorite plants while working on your Flowers Badge (not included). Dissect a flower and tour the gardens to search for different plant species and their pollinators. Get creative by making an upcycled flower press and practicing the art of floral arrangement in this two-hour program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Forest Bath (Gr K-12)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
GSCWM
Troop Meetings
Shinrin yoku, or forest bathing, comes from a Japanese practice focused on the healing powers of nature. Just a short amount of time spent outside can begin to physically heal your body from stress, chronic pain, and anxiety. Come cultivate your relationship with nature through a series of invitations and meditations, ending with a tea ceremony. Forest bathing is sometimes referred to as forest therapy because, while it isn’t a clinical practice, the forest often offers therapeutic benefits during these experiences. This is more than a hike; it’s a time to truly slow down, breathe deep, and revel in your oneness with nature. The more connected you are to the outdoors, the more inspired your girls will be to follow in your footsteps and get outside. For more information on forest therapy, visit https://anft.earth/the-practice/.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Fused Glass Workshop, Worcester Center for Crafts (Gr 2*-12)
$70 per girl, $70 per adult
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605
Layer pieces of flat glass and heat them in a kiln until they melt together in one piece, a process that is also known as fusing. Create your own colorful fused glass sun catchers. There will be plenty of design templates and ideas, or bring your own! Your work will be available for pick-up a few days later after firing. Please wear natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool, etc.) and closed-toe shoes. A minimum of 6 participants are needed to book a program. *Program is suitable for ages 8 and up. You can apply what you learn and do toward your level's new Maker Badges (not included).
Open to troops, individual girls with an adult, and families.
Email tsakai@worcester.edu to schedule your workshop 4-6 weeks in advance of your desired date.
Garden Senses, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 2-3)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Explore and investigate the gardens and trails while working on your Senses Badge (not included). Search for different textures in nature, smell nectar-rich flowers, listen to the calls of resident wildlife, and more on this sensory adventure in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Gems and Jewelry, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$20 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Get creative and make your own unique jewelry pieces while working on your Jeweler Badge (not included). Become familiar with a jeweler’s tools, wrap a caged stone necklace, design your own unique totem using materials from nature, and make a bracelet to give to a friend or relative in this two-hour program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Girl Scouts Magic Workshop, Virtual (2-3)
Call for pricing
Urban Wizards Academy
Springfield, MA 01109
Empowering Brownies through magic! This awesome and interactive 60-minute Zoom workshop highlights the power of using words like: “Hello, Please, Thank You, I'm Sorry, I Forgive You, I Understand, Great Job and I Can”. Not only are the girls encouraged to participate virtually in class, but they’re given a top-secret file folder that goes over everything they've learned during the performance, a cool magic trick & an awesome fun patch that does a magic trick and so much more!
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Contact urbanwizardsac@gmail.com with questions and register your troop online at https://www.UrbanWizardsac.com today!
Girl Scouts: Staying Fit with Aerial Yoga (Gr 4-12)
$45 per girl, $45 per adult
Earth & Aerial Yoga
43 Broad Street, Suite B307, Hudson, MA 01749
Fly high in our exclusive Girl Scouts events, presented in partnership with Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts and Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Your Girl Scouts will build awareness, flexibility, strength, and mobility, all while reducing stress and tension, and learning about practical ways they can maintain their health and wellbeing. This Girl Scouts event is 1.5 hours and consists of two 45-minute sections. First, participants join in a healthy living discussion, followed by a guided meditation practice. Then, they flow through a series of guided aerial yoga poses and transitions, characterized by mindful movement. This event is open exclusively to Girl Scouts troops that belong to Eastern, Central and Western Massachusetts. Maximum group size is 14. We can also offer a partner class if group size is between 15-20. Troop leaders and parents are welcome to join in on the fun! Fun patch included.
Open to troops, individual girls with an adult, and families.
Please email info@earthandaerialyoga.com or call 978-257-0075 to book your exclusive event at a date and time of your choosing.
Go Gardening! New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Explore our gardens and conservatories and learn about garden design while working on your Gardener Badge (not included). Explore the basics of garden design, learn how to pick the right plants for where you live, pot up your own seeds to start a container garden at home, and take home seeds to set up your own growing experiments in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Habitrek, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Explore four different habitats and learn how living things meet their needs for survival while working on your Animal Habitats Badge (not included). Embark on an adventure to find out what lives in our gardens and trails, build your own trailside animal shelter, and learn about endangered habitats by getting up close and personal with our favorite conservatory plants in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Healing People Changing Lives Fun Patch, On Your Own (Gr 11-12)
$3.50/girl*
Magic of Motion
Your Location
Through service Girl Scouts aim to help people at all times. So why not find a career that combines your love of service with something else you enjoy? Whether interested in working with athletes, children, actors on Broadway, the elderly, in pelvic health or in the hospital, the opportunities are endless in the career of Physical Therapy! Become familiar with the profession of Physical Therapy and discover what it takes to become a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant. When you order this patch, a free copy of the Fun Patch Program Guide will be sent to your email with the steps on how you and your troop can earn this fun patch! Explore the Magic of Motion is a Lifetime Girl Scout owned business! Learn more about her at magicofmortion.org.
Open to troops, individual girls, and girls with an adult.
Visit https://www.magicofmotion.org/girlscouts for more information.
Healing Through Motion Fun Patch, On Your Own (Gr 9-10)
$3.50/girl*
Magic of Motion
Your Location
Imagine a world where you could not do anything by yourself. Things like walking, dancing at a party with friends or even going to the kitchen would be hard! Physical Therapy is a profession that improves a person’s ability to move on their own. Learn how Physical Therapy helps treat various medical conditions that may affect you or your friends and family. Discover how some skills therapists learn can be used in your life. Take what you’ve learned and find a way to promote good health through physical activity to people in your community. When you order this patch, a free copy of the Fun Patch Program Guide will be sent to your email with the steps on how you and your troop can earn this fun patch! Explore the Magic of Motion is a Lifetime Girl Scout owned business! Learn more about her at magicofmortion.org.Open to troops, individual girls, and girls with an adult.
Visit https://www.magicofmotion.org/girlscouts for more information.
Healthy Teams Fun Patch, On Your Own (Gr 3-5)
$3.50/girl*
Magic of Motion
Your Location
Healthy teams communicate well, compromise, support one another and respect differences. Since life is full of teams, it is important to learn the skills necessary to work well as a team member. Learn teamwork skills while becoming familiar with the teams in your body and healthcare groups that take care of you! When you order this patch, a free copy of the Fun Patch Program Guide will be sent to your email with the steps on how you and your troop can earn this fun patch! Explore the Magic of Motion is a Lifetime Girl Scout owned business! Learn more about her at magicofmortion.org. *This program is geared for grades 3-5.Open to troops, individual girls, and girls with an adult.
Visit https://www.magicofmotion.org/girlscouts for more information.
Hearth Cooking, Historic Deerfield (Gr 4-10)
$10 per girl
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
See how cooking was done in a historic kitchen at Historic Deerfield! Using a historic recipe, make some delicious food with an experienced cook on an open hearth. After cooking, learn about the ingredients, where they come from, and how recipes like the on you'll use have changed over time. A copy of the recipe will be included to make and taste later! This program covers part of the New Cuisines, Locavore, and Simple Meals badges (not included).
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Horse Programs, Whip-O-Will Stables (2-12)
Cost Varies by Program
Whip-O-Will Stables
20 Blackmer Road, Dudley, MA 01571
We can customize a program for your troop to obtain a badge or skills involving horses. Contact us today!
Open to troops only.
Visit our website at www.whipowillstables.weebly.com or email at rideatwowstables@gmail.com to arrange your program.
Incredible Insects, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 2-3)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Explore the incredible world of insects as you work on your Bugs Badge (not included). Take to the trails and search for some of your favorite six-legged friends, learn to use simple tools to catch and release insects, learn about insects homes, and take-home materials to try an insect inspired craft in this 90-minute program. Not offered November through March. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Internet Safety, Virtual (Gr 4-10)
The Office of District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.
Virtual
This workshop includes a presentation and multiple activities on how to stay safe in the digital world. Learn the various forms for bullying, including cyberbullying. District Attorney Early's Office will also provide tips on protecting yourself from online scams and how to recognize artificial intelligence (AI). This program will meet some of the requirements toward your Digital Leadership (Gr 4-5), Cybersecurity 3: Investigator (Gr 6-8), or Digital Leadership (Gr 9-10) Badges (not included).
Open to troops, individual girls with an adult, and families.
Contact Hope to set up your virtual presentation at 774-317-2148 or hope.rudzinski@mass.gov.
Interstate 91 Field Trips, Interstate 91 (Gr K-12)
Flat rate of $699.00*
Interstate 91
2043 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Interstate 91 is your party connection! Schedule a field trip for up to 50 skaters, including admission and skate rental. No outside food or beverages; lunch and snack options are available. Free admission and skate rental for adult chaperones. Note: extra attractions and add-on options are available, like laser tag, game tokens, skatemates, and bubble soccer; ask for pricing. *Tiered pricing per person for groups of 50 or more. Open to troops only. Contact Toni at 413-543-3991, ext. 109, or toni@interskate91.com to arrange your field trip today.
Open to troops only.
Contact Toni at 413-543-3991, ext. 109 or toni@interskate91.com to arrange your field trip today.
Interstate 91 STEM Field Trips, Interstate 91 (Gr K-12)
$13 per girl
Interstate 91
2043 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Interstate 91 is your party connection! Schedule a STEM field trip today! *There is a minimum of 50 skaters required. The price per student includes admission, skate rental, two hours of skating, and a one-hour STEM lesson/activity. Prepared home lunch is permitted; concessions will be open and food packages will be available. Open to troops only. Contact Toni at 413-543-3991, ext. 109, or toni@interskate91.com to arrange your field trip today.
Open to troops only.
Contact Toni at 413-543-3991, ext. 109 or toni@interskate91.com to arrange your field trip today.
Leadership in Action (LiA) Training, Worcester or Holyoke (Gr 6-8)
$10 per girl
GSCWM
Holyoke or Worcester Leadership Center
Start your journey to becoming a role model for younger girls. The Leadership in Action (LiA) Training will help you navigate the requirements for earning your LiA Award, help you develop program ideas, and teach you the characteristics of younger Girl Scouts and tips for working with them. The LiA award requires you to work with Brownie Girl Scouts on journey activities and this training will help you navigate through the requirements for each LiA Award and the journey that goes with it. Earning your LiA Award is a prerequisite to earning your Program Aid Award. This is a Schedule Your Own program for troops of 10 girls or more.
Open to troops only.
To arrange your training, contact Tbreen@gscwm.org at least one month prior.
Leave No Trace (Gr 4-12)
$10 per girl
GSCWM
Your troop meetings
Explore the seven principles of Leave No Trace and become a friend to the environment. Spend the second half of the program spreading the word. Make a poster, record a podcast, craft a social media post, write a poem; the possibilities are endless! 2 hr program.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
LEGO Drop-In, Holyoke AND Worcester Leadership Centers (Gr K-12)
$P per girl, $P per adult
GSCWM
Holyoke or Worcester Leadership Center
From one-minute challenges to LEGO games, to badge work, to full structure builds, to team-building exercises, to open-ended fun, your troop can use our space to let your imagination run wild! Our large MakerZone spaces offer plenty of creative space for your troop to enjoy our never-ending supply of LEGOs for your never-ending fun! Along with LEGO brings, our Leadership Centers also have LEGO Challenge cards and building ideas for your use.
Open to troops only.
To reserve a LEGO Drop-In for your troop, contact info@gscwm.org for availability.
Mad for Macramé (Gr 4-12)
$25 per girl
GSCWM
Your troop meeting
Earn your Textile Artist Badge as you learn basic macramé knotting skills and make different crafts. During this program, you’ll choose to make a hanging plant holder, coaster, jar cover... or maybe all three! Plants and pots included. These make the perfect gift for a loved one or use them yourself!
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Magic of Motion Fun Patch, On Your Own (Gr 6-8)
$3.50* per girl
Magic of Motion
Being physically active isn’t just for athletes, it’s for everyone! Exercise is important to your body’s health. Like any machine if you don’t use it, the parts get rusty. Choosing to exercise will help you sleep better, stress less and keep your body healthy and strong. Find out how activity helps your body and learn how to incorporate exercise in your life. When you order this patch, a free copy of the Fun Patch Program Guide will be sent to your email with the steps on how you and your troop can earn this fun patch! Explore the Magic of Motion is a Lifetime Girl Scout owned business! Learn more about her at https://www.magicofmortion.org.
Open to troops only
Visit https://www.magicofmotion.org/girlscouts for more information.
Mandala-Outdoor Art Creator Badge (Gr K-5)
$15 per girl, $20* per adult
Bala Bends
Your location
Let nature inspire you to create your own art. Take a mindful walk in nature focusing on the sights and sounds around you. On this walk you'll collect items to use to make your own mandala (feathers, flowers, pebbles, grass, etc.). A mandala is a special circle made with different colors, shapes, and patterns that has different meaning for all of us. Quiet your mind and let your creativity flow! You'll receive your Outdoor Art Creator Badge. I'll come to you! *No charge for non-participating adults.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Contact Krissy to schedule your program at krsrand7@gmail.com or 617-899-2661.
Mike's Maze at Warner Farm (Gr K-12)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Mike's Maze at Warner Farm
23 S Main St. Sunderland, MA 01375
All Girl Scout visitors pay a non-profit general admission rate to enter the farm grounds. General admission at Mike’s Maze gives you access to our 8-acre maze experience and an epic playground for kids of all ages. Also included is our Camera Obscura, Petting Zoo, and more! Make your visit a full day event by adding on some of the optional attractions and enjoying eats and treats at the and our Corn Cafe! Book your private party area today and have the best fall troop meeting ever!
Open to troops only.
Book your event with Lacey at 413-665-8331.
Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont (Gr K-12)
Price varies by program
Mohawk Trail State Forest
Looking for a day trip adventure? Mohawk Trail State Forest has the tallest trees, the oldest forests, and some of the most rugged terrain in Massachusetts. I'm the Park Interpreter, and I cordially invite you to use our unique and beautiful property, whether joining up with one or our regularly scheduled hikes and programming, or organizing a special visit to earn your woodsiest badges. We've had the Girl Scouts visit many times, particularly for State Park Day, and I'm excited to revive that tradition! Interested in learning and playing in the mountains? Contact me and we'll do what we can to make your visit memorable.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Contact Christiandrake@mass.gov.
Museum of Worcester (Gr K-12)
Price varies by program
Museum of Worcester|
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Interact, explore, and discover history in a creative and imaginative new way.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
For more information, contact info@worcesterhistory.org or visit http://www.worcesterhistory.org.
Nature Is My Muse (Gr K-12)
$25 per girl, $0 per adult
GSCWM
Your troop meeting
Art and nature come together to inspire you. Select from a number of different art projects and discover how the natural world provides us with all the materials we need; including inspiration! Earn your Outdoor Art Maker Badge. 2 hr program.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Night Journeys Overnight, EcoTarium (K-12)
$65 per girl, $65 per adult
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
Enjoy a night of hands-on thematic programming and exploration. Designed for groups ages 5-14, overnights at the EcoTarium are educational, interactive, and FUN! Imagine exploring the EcoTarium after hours when all the visitors have left for the evening. Our Night Journey overnight experiences are the perfect way for any group to see what happens when the lights go out and the exhibits and animals settle in for the night. Night Journey patches are available for purchase.
Open to troops, individual girls with an adult, and families.Register online on the Night Journeys webpage at https://ecotarium.org/night-journeys/.
Percussion Party (Gr K-12)
$15 per girl, $0 per adult
GSCWM
Your troop meetings
Dive deep into the world of drumming as you create your own instrument, write your own beat, and travel around the musical world. 2 hour program. Brownies earn Musician Badge. Other levels will take home a fun patch.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Period Positivity Workshop, Your Location (Gr 4-8)
$100/pair, minimum 4 pairs OR group flat rate fee of $600 for 5-12 pairs
Wise Gal Period Mentor
359 Turner Falls Road, Montague, MA 01351
Imagine a positive and affirming introduction to menstruation, to have a sense of confidence and assurance that periods are normal and healthy, and to have a community of support and wisdom. Join us to explore your body's superpowers! We'll dive into understanding your body, sharing helpful tips, playing games, storytelling, intergenerational connection, arts & crafts, and exploring ways to make your period a positive experience. This is a space to learn, ask questions, and feel supported. Together, let's celebrate what makes each of us unique and strong! This three-hour workshop is designed to be fun and engaging for both parent and pre-teen, to share body literacy education, and intended to empower pre-teens with the knowledge they need to have a positive relationship to their menstrual cycle. Participants will receive a resource guide for parents, a workbook for the pre-teens, and an unforgettable experience. There may be a travel fee that will be determined at time of booking.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Reach out to Julia at wisegalperiodmentor@gmail.com with questions and curiosities at least 14 days prior to your date.
Plants and Paint, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 2-3)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Learn the basics of watercolor painting while working on your Painting Badge (not included). Use our gardens and grounds as inspiration as you paint an outdoor landscape, practice conveying a feeling or mood, try painting with natural materials, and begin a mural depicting your favorite Girl Scout adventure in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Playing the Past Junior Badge Building, Salisbury Mansion (Gr 4-5)
$15 per girl, $0 per adult
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Playing the Past allows Juniors to dream up a character who lived in the past. What better place to do that than a 1772 historic house that is restored to the 1830s? Learn about life in the 1800s at the Salisbury Mansion and then work on projects that will lead to Playing the Past Badge (not included).Handouts covering the requirements will be provided.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Contact us to set up your troop's date by email at heatherwilder@worcesterhistory.net or call 413-813-7735.
Playing the Past, Historic Deerfield (Gr 4-5)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
Visit Historic Deerfield for your Playing the Past Badge (not included), and explore the lives of girls who lived in Deerfield in the 1700s. As part of earning the badge, you can wear old-fashioned clothes, write with a quill pen in a one-room schoolhouse, visit our historic kitchen, and more!
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Playing with Pottery, Historic Deerfield (Gr 2-3)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
Visit Historic Deerfield to learn all about clay and make your own piece of pottery to take home! Explore examples of pottery in our collection and learn about the materials, tools, and methods used by potters in the past and today. Then, try your hand at making a clay pot and think of how to decorate it. You can apply what we do toward your Makers Badges (not included).
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Rock Fossil Dinosaur Shop, South Deerfield (Gr K-3)
Call for pricing
Rock Fossil Dinosaur Shop
South Deerfield, MA
Travel back in time to visit the dinosaurs that lived in Massachusetts and learn all about them. Become a geologist and go panning for gemstones, fossils, and crystals, or take a trip into the mineshaft. Excavate a pit or two and look for buried treasure
Open to troops and families.
Contact us at 413-665-ROCK to schedule your program and visit!
Salisbury Mansion, Worcester (Gr K-12)
Call for pricing
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Visit the early 19th century at Worcester's only Historic House Museum.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
For more information, contact info@worcesterhistory.org or visit http://www.worcesterhistory.org/mansion.html.
Samuel Slater Experience, Webster (Gr 4-12)
See website for price
Samuel Slater Experience
31 Ray Street, Webster, MA 01570
The Samuel Slater Experience is not a museum in the traditional sense, with visitors simply looking at artifacts and static displays. Rather, the Samuel Slater story is told with high-tech media: interactive displays, video, audio, motion, wind, and scents, to create an immersive experience to fully engage visitors. The focus is the American Industrial Revolution and the economic impact it had on New England villages. A visit to the Samuel Slater Experience is designed to be educational and entertaining. Experience history in a new, immersive way as you climb aboard the ship that carried Samuel Slater to America and ride a trolley through downtown Webster a century later. This is a great opportunity for Juniors who are earning their Playing the Past Badges.
Open to troops, families, and girls with an adult.
Visit https://samuelslaterexperience.org to request a field trip or contact Reanna at rkuzdzal@samuelslaterexperience.org to discuss your program options.
Seasonal Foraging and Mushrooming, Locations Vary (Gr 2-12)
Call for pricing
Cooking with Mrs. G
34 Herricks Lane, Millbury, MA 01527
Let's find wild food and herbs, mushrooms, and even edible trees! Learn how to identify them safely, prepare them as food or first aid, preserve them to use later, and more! Every season there's a different bunch of wild things to harvest so let's see what treasures we can find! The group rate is for up to 30 girls and adults.
Open to troops, families, and girls with an adult.
Contact Mrs. G to schedule your date, time, and location! https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithmrsg/
Skype a Scientist, Virtual (Gr K-12)
Call for pricing
Skype a Scientist
Virtual
Working on a badge and want to find a REAL scientist to talk to? We can help you find a scientist matched to your interests and even to the badge you're working on! We have a database of thousands of scientists and we can connect you with scientists all over the world. Get to know a real scientist and get the answers to your questions straight from the source! This non-profit is run by a former Girl Scout whose goal is to make science feel approachable, accessible, and less intimidating.
Open to troops, girl with an adult, and individual girls.
Visit www.SkypeAScientist.com to invite a scientists to YOUR troop!
Slingshots (Gr K-12)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
GSCWM
GSCWM Camps
Special shout out to our Daisy friends! Would you love to try your hand at Archery but you haven’t bridged to Brownies yet? We have the perfect activity for you to try. Join us for one of our Slingshot programs where you will explore the steps of the shooting cycle & perfect your aim, all while utilizing a safe new tool approved for Daisy Girl Scouts – Slingshots! This is an excellent gateway program for Girl Scout Daisies and creates a smooth progression to future Archery programming as they grow.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Spread Kindness (Gr 2-5)
$20 per girl, $20* per adult
Bala Bends
Your Location
One kind word or message from a friend, teacher, family member, even a stranger can change your day! In this workshop, you'll make kindness rocks and let your creativity flow as you paint rocks and write positive messages or affirmations, or your favorite quote. Once the rocks are completed, you can "plant" them in a somewhere in your community. I'll come to you! *No charge for non-participating adults.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Contact Krissy to schedule your program at krsrand7@gmail.com or 617-899-2661.
STEM the Gap Academy, On Your Own (Gr K-12)
Varies by program
STEM the Gap Academy
At STEM the Gap Academy, we are a group of women in STEM committed to inspiring, educating, and empowering the next generation of girls in STEM fields. We offer classes designed to help girls earn badges and patches across various STEM categories, with plans to expand our offerings as we grow so visit us often! From earning your level Cybersecurity, Coding Basics, STEM Career Exploration, and Mechanical Engineering Badges, to even an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chess patch programs, real women in STEM are here to help you earn and inspire you toward STEM!
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Visit STEM the Gap Academy at https://www.stemthegapacademy.com/badges-and-patches to earn your badge or patch today!
Tailored Workshops at the Story Barn in Somers, CT (K-12)
Price Varies by Program
The Story Barn
952 Main Street, Somers, CT
The Story Barn is home to the national-award winning Frieda B. children's book series and author Renata Bowers. We offer private events that can be customized for Girl Scout troops to meet the needs and interests of the girls, including writing and storytelling workshops, working with a published author, process art in nature, other badge work and even leader/volunteer retreats. Events offered live on our seven-acre property or virtually via Zoom. We also offer scheduled programs throughout the year that can be found on our website at www.friedab.com/calendar. Every Story Matters is our motto. Who are you Free to B?
To explore a customized event for your troop, call 860-763-0330 or email info@friedab.com today!
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Terrific Trees, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 6-8)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Become an arborist and learn about the amazing science of trees while working on your Trees Badge (not included).Tour our heirloom apple orchard, learn how to identify trees, try a tree craft, and explore the relationships between trees, people, and animals in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program. Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Textile Artist, Historic Deerfield (Gr 9-10)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
Dive into textile arts on a visit to Historic Deerfield and experience the different steps of creating cloth and making your own sewing project. While you're here, see examples in the museum, learn to use a loom, and make your own sewing kit to take home. You'll work on your Textile Artist Badge (not included).
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Theatre and Improv Badge Work, Drama Out of the Box (Gr K-12)
Pricing varies by program
Drama Out of the Box
Your location or virtual
Drama Out of the Box offers both in-person and virtual workshops, with special pricing for Girl Scouts! I come to you, so no travel forms required. Plan a fun drama, improv, or mindfulness experience tailored specifically to the needs of your troop. We can also work on a badge, like Playing in the Past, or create an end of year troop skit. Fun and laughs guaranteed. Unleash your inner artist and create outside the box!
Open to troops only.
Contact Drama Out of the Box to set up a visit at mcdramaenrichment@gmail.com or www.dramaoutofthebox.com.
Trail Detectives, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr K-1)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us for a guided hike through our mile long loop trail while working on your Trail Adventure Badge (not included). Play fun trail games, use different tools to get up close and personal with resident plant and animal species, and learn how to prepare for a day of fun-filled activities in the woods in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Trail Detectives, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 2-3)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us for a guided hike through our mile-long loop trail while working on your Trail Adventure Badge (not included). Play fun trail games, use different tools to get up close and personal with resident plant and animal species and learn how to prepare for a day of fun–filled activities in the woods in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
Trail Detectives, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Gr 4-5)
$16 per girl, $18 per adult
New England Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
Join us for a guided hike through our mile long loop trail while working on your Trail Adventure Badge (not included). Play fun trail games, start an adventure journal, practice trail safety, and learn how to prepare for a day of fun-filled activities in the woods in this 90-minute program. Commemorate your visit with a New England Botanic Garden fun patch available for purchase online or in person at the Garden Shop. This program fee is non-refundable. *One adult chaperone for every five children is admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the group rate of $18. A minimum of 8 Girl Scouts is required to run a program.
Open to troops only.
To schedule a group program, email youtheducation@nebg.org or call 508-869-6111, ext. 132 at least one month in advance.
True Robotics Workshop, Whitinsville or Your Location (Gr K-10)
$750/hour per group of up to 30
True Robotics, Inc.
670 Linwood Ave, Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA 01588
Join us for an exciting and interactive True Robotics Workshop, designed specifically to help Girl Scouts earn their Robotics Badge! Led by two experienced facilitators, this workshop combines a blend of learning and fun. You will participate in an engaging presentation to learn the basics of robotics, get hands-on experience with robot kits to include building, coding, and driving robots. Tackle exciting challenges to test your robots and problem-solving skills. You will proudly complete the requirements of the Robotics Badge! This fee is for up to 30 participants so you may want to invite a sister troop to join you! We're happy to adjust the structure to meet your specific needs and goals—just let us know how we can tailor the experience for your group!
Open to troops.
Contact Carla at carla.jachimczyk@truerobotics.org or visit www.truerobotics.org today.
U CAN-Confidence Building Workshop, Virtual (Gr 6-12)
$15 per girl, $0 per adult
U CAN Academy
Location Varies per Booking
Explore your inner strength and confidence, open yourself up to new and positive perspectives while learning attainable ways to improve your mindset to be the best version of you! You will earn the Journey Bliss Badge (not included) after completing this workshop. We'll talk about five to ten year plans, actionable steps needed to achieve your goals, and ways that you can help your peers follow through on their dreams as well. You will receive your own notebook to journal your goals and aspirations as you take your "happiness journey", along with other items you will create during the workshop. We will drive out to your troop meeting location. *There is a 10 girl minimum to book this workshop.
Open to troops only.
To book, email Taylor at u-can-academy@outlook.com, give us a call at 617-240-0201 or connect on Instagram @u.can.academy.
Vision Board Workshop (Gr 4-5)
$20 per girl, $20* per adult
Bala Bends
Your location
Ring in 2023 with new dreams, goals, and interests. You'll create a vision board that is unique to your personality, hobbies, interests, and dreams using a variety of materials, markers, photos, quotes, affirmations, stickers, etc. Create a vision board that will excite and spark action in achieving your goals. I'll come to you! *No charge for non-participating adults.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Contact Krissy to schedule your program at krsrand7@gmail.com or 617-899-2661.
Wonderful Woodworking, Historic Deerfield (Gr 6-8)
$10 per girl, $0 per adult
Historic Deerfield
P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342
Join us in the Historic Deerfield woodworking shop to make a simple project out of wood! You will learn about hand tools of the past and some of the techniques used by carpenters to make utilitarian and beautiful objects. Under the careful supervision of a woodworker, you will use a hammer, saw, and other tools to start a special wooden project, one that you can finish and say, "I made it myself!" while working on your Woodworker Badge (not included).
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/programs/girl-scout-badge-days/ or email Maria at mbodansky@historic-deerfield.com for more information and to schedule your group.
Worcester Art Museum (Gr K-12)
Prices vary on activity
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01602
We welcome all K-12 Girl Scout visitors! We invite you to book your guided visit led by museum docents or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own group through the Museum. Combine your tour with an Art Studio Workshop or an Arms and Armor Presentation-or both! Programs are conducted for groups of 10 or more Girl Scouts. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance for guided tours, demos, and art workshops. We can help with many of your badges! Call our Group Tour Coordinator at 508-793-4338 for more information.
Open to troops only.
To schedule programs visit https://www.worcesterart.org/visit/group-visits/camp-youth/ or book your guided tour at grouptours@worcesterart.org.
Badge Blast WPI APO, Virtual (Gr K-12)
Virtual
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Phi Omega
When their popular in-person Badge Blast day of programming wasn't possible, the WPI APO students did more than just pivot! The members, along with outside organizations, have created short STEM related videos to help girls work on their badges at home or during their troops meetings. From learning how to make alien friends as part of the Space Science Explorer Badge, to designing robotics games, to even exploring different STEM majors to help earn the College Knowledge Badge, you will find short videos to assist you. Make sure to visit their channel often-videos are being uploaded on a regular basis! The WPI APO students will be back to delivering Badge Blast Days in person when they can but until they do, visit their YouTube channel created just for you!
Open to troops, girls with an adult, and individual girls.
Visit our WPI APO YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXbLrHZcoLXJF6hilerXjA often-videos are added regularly!
Be Red Cross Ready, On Your Own (Gr 6-12)
You choose the location
The Red Cross
Everyone knows the Red Cross helps people during emergencies. But you may not know that it’s also part of our mission to help you help yourself! Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency means following our simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably. Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you confidence to meet the challenge. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Getting prepared may sound difficult or time consuming but – with a little help from the Red Cross – its actually very doable. Find all the information and resources you'll need to make a Survival Kit, to Make a Plan, Be Informed, learn Hands-Only CPR, and more! Do this all on your own time, or together with your troop. Open to troops, individual girls, girls with an adult, and families.
Visit https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html for information and resources.
Bullying and Kindness Workshop, Virtual (Gr 2-5)
Virtual
The Office of District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.
This workshop includes a presentation and multiple activities on bullying and kindness. You will learn how to recognize what conflict is and how to help others. District Attorney Early's Office will provide tips as both the target and as a bystander, as well as how to identify who your trusted adult is. This virtual presentation will meet some of the requirements toward your Making Friends and Social Butterfly Badges (not included).
Open to troops, individual girls with an adult, and families.
Contact Hope to set up your virtual presentation at 774-317-2148 or hope.rudzinski@mass.gov.
Cabot Patch Programs, Zoom (Gr K-12)
Virtual
Cabot Creamery Co-operative
Cabot Creamery is proud to offer eight free patch programs to use at home or in your troop. The program and the patch is free! Patches include topics like Pollinators, Farm Love, and Sustainability.
Open to troops, girls with an adult, and families.
Visit https://www.cabotcheese.coop/scout-patch programs/ for more information.
Camp To Troop, Troop Meetings, (Gr K-12)
Your Troop Meetings
GSCWM
Curious about camp, but still not sure if it’s for you? Sign up for a Camp to Troop visit where we bring the camp vibes to your troop meeting! This is a great opportunity for girls, volunteers, and parents to get a feel for what it’s like to join a centuries long tradition of Girl Scouts embracing the possibilities of camp. Play classic camp games, have a camp song singalong, and get practice with building fires and pitching tents. Check out photos of our four camp properties, hear from camp alumni, and get a preview of the different program offerings available this summer. Take a camp readiness quiz to discover which experience is perfect for you! From magical day camps to sleepaways in the Enchanted Forest, we provide a vast array of opportunities to get all girls outside. Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please review the available dates on the form and register at least one week in advance. The registration form can be found by following this link: https://forms.gle/8DSTWLAxpzuonHdy9.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.
Character Does Matter, Virtual (Gr 2-12)
Virtual
Travis Manion Foundation
Our Character Does Matter program can be individualized and flexed to a particular troop's needs and grades. Join us for a virtual program, including guided talks about character strengths like gratitude, kindness, teamwork, and perseverance. We'll have leadership lessons, panels, and Q&A as well. For our younger girls, we'll facilitate story readings to teach about character strengths through read-along videos of children's stories.
Open to troops only.
Contact Rebecca at rebecca.forbes@travismanion.org to set up your presentation.
Food Allergy Awareness Patch Program, On Your Own (K-12)
Virtual
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Explore how books are made by visiting a printing press and taking a closer look into books at Historic Deerfield! Learn about bookmaking techniques and decorations as you work on your Book Artist Badge (not included). Get creative in making and decorating
Open to troops, girls with an adult, and individual girls.
Follow this link for more information: https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/food-allergy-awareness-girl-scout-patch
Girl Scout Ranger Program (Gr K-12)
Locations Vary
National Parks Service
Various Parks
The National Park Service and Girl Scouts of the United States of America have partnered to create the Girl Scout Ranger Program. Girl Scouts are invited to participate in a variety of existing, organized educational or service projects at national park sites, or design their own experience or project to align with Journey work, badge activities, or a Take Action or Highest Award project. Girls can participate in the Girl Scout Ranger Program through a troop, event, travel, or camp experience. Upon completion of the program, Girl Scouts will be awarded a certificate and/or patch.
Open to troops, girls with an adult, and families.
Visit https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/girlscoutranger.htm for more information and to find a National Park near you!
Good Skin Knowledge, Virtual or UMass Medical School Campus (Gr 2-5)
Virtual or In Person
UMass Medical School Dermatology Interest Group
20 Taft Hill Park, Unit 10A, Boston, MA 02131
Know the skin you're in! Join us as we learn more about skin health through hands-on crafts. Learn about the layers of your skin, what pimples actually are, and what to do when you touch poison ivy through painting, making bracelets, and other activities! We'll talk about how to take care of your hair, skin, and nails, and build healthy habits. Work on your My Best Self and STEM Career Exploration Badges by level (badges not included). For more information, contact umassdermgsk@gmail.com or visit https://umassdig.wixsite.com/goodskin.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Register for your program at https://forms.gle/tjk8Fy79XKiQwPDU6 or email umassdermgsk@gmail.com at least 48 hours before your program.
Good Skin Knowledge, Virtual or UMass Medical School Campus (Gr 6-8)
Virtual or In Person
UMass Medical School Dermatology Interest Group
20 Taft Hill Park, Unit 10A, Boston, MA 02131
Know the skin you're in! Join us as we learn more about skin health through hands-on activities. Learn about the layers of your skin, what pimples actually are, what happens when you get a bug bite! We'll talk about how to take care of your hair, skin, and nails, and we'll explore how social media can change the way we think about our body. Work on your My Best Self and STEM Career Exploration Badges by level (badges not included). For more information, contact umassdermgsk@gmail.com or visit https://umassdig.wixsite.com/goodskin.
Open to troops and girls with an adult.
Register for your program at https://forms.gle/tjk8Fy79XKiQwPDU6 or email umassdermgsk@gmail.com at least 48 hours before your program.
Hannaford's Healthy Shopper Patch, Lunenburg (K-12)
Hannaford in Lunenburg
Hannaford
333 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462
Learn all about how food ends up on store shelves and the role Hannaford team members play in helping shoppers make healthy choices. Learn about the importance of eating a variety of foods from all food groups and how to build a healthy meal. Learn how the Hannaford Guiding Stars Program can help shoppers make healthy choices in the store, how to create a healthy snack, and why a healthy lifestyle is important. You can even have the Hannaford registered dietitian help you in making these choices! This free, in-store activity is approximately 45 minutes to an hour in length and ties into so many of the healthy living badge requirements. You will receive the Hannaford Healthy Shopper Patch. Not local to the Lunenburg Hannaford location? Check with your local store to see if they offer this program as well.
Open to troops only.
Reach out with any questions and to register to Britany at brittany.wujek@hannaford.com 4-6 weeks prior to when you would like to visit.
NASA's First Woman Graphic Novel Series, Virtual (Gr K-12)
Virtual
NASA
Fictional astronaut Callie Rodriguez continues exploring space as the first woman to walk on the Moon in a new issue of the First Woman graphic novel series. Now available digitally in English and Spanish, First Woman: Expanding Our Universe follows Callie and her crewmates as they work together to explore the unknown, make scientific discoveries, and accomplish their mission objectives. Through the First Woman series, NASA is inspiring the next generation of explorers – the Artemis Generation – as it works to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon under the Artemis program. The website and immersive app allow audiences to explore a new virtual 3D environment, technologies, and objects related to lunar exploration. Fans also can explore updated First Woman content, including videos, interactive games, and other materials related to ongoing and future NASA missions. Whether you are working on your Space badges, STEM Career badges, or just want to learn more about space-this is a great opportunity to do that from home!
Open to troops, girls with an adult, and individual girls.
Visit https://nasa.gov/calliefirst.
Operation Valentine, Virtual (Gr K-12)
Virtual
Rett Syndrome Angels
Our Rett Angels love personal, funny and colorful cards. Volunteers will receive the names and addresses of their Valentine buddies who live throughout New England and will be asked to mail their card in time to be received for Valentine’s Day. Most of our angels are nonverbal and require round the clock care . Some do use communication systems to speak. Individuals with Rett are often very visual and enjoy the fun of receiving and, with assistance, opening their cards. Help make some smiles and deliver Valentine’s Day happiness. To learn more about Rett Syndrome Angels, please visit our website at www.rsangels.org.
Open to troops, girls with an adult, individual girls, and adults.
If you have questions or would like more information, contact Irene at irene@rsangels.org.
Prepare with Pedro, Your Location (Gr K-2)
Your Location
The Red Cross
Follow a fun penguin named Pedro and his friends as they prepare for, and take actions to help them during emergencies and hazards. You'll learn how to stay safe during emergencies, ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire, and gain confidence in your ability to be prepared with hands-on activities. You'll even receive a fun emergency preparedness item to take home. *Program is geared for grades K-2.
Open to troops and families.
To learn more about the program or to schedule a presentation, please contact Luca at luca.calvani@redcross.org.
The Pillowcase Project, Your Location (Gr 3-5)
Your Location
The Red Cross
Learn how to stay safe during emergencies, ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire, how to manage stress during an emergency, and gain confidence in your ability to be prepared for emergencies through hands-on activities. You'll use your knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness and discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness. You'll go home with a fun emergency preparedness item too! *This program is geared for grades 3-5.
Open to troops and families.
To learn more about the program or to schedule a presentation, please contact Luca at luca.calvani@redcross.org.
Virtual Farm Tours, Zoom (Gr K-12)
Virtual
Cabot Creamery Co-operative\
Learn more about life on Cabot dairy farms and how our farmers care for their cows, their communities, and the planet. Want more? Take the fun patch Farm Love program while you're there and earn a free patch!
Open to troops, girls with an adult, and families.
Visit https://cabotcheese.coop/virtual-farm-tour-for-kids to take the tour today!
Virtual Nutrition Events (Gr K-12)
Virtual
Big Y
Looking to learn more about nutrition, food, and cooking? Schedule a Virtual Nutrition Event with Big Y! We offer dietician-led virtual store tours, cook-a-longs, and educational presentations based on your interests and learning needs! We can coordinate badge requirements with your leader too!
Open to troops only.
Email livingwell@bigy.com to sign up at least 30 days prior to book your event.
Worcester Sustainability Community Room, National Grid (Gr K-12)
Worcester Sustainability Hub
912 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Our community room offers a meeting place for local organizations to utilize. It’s also a space we use for interactive learning on our in-person tours. In the community room we have a flat screen TV and audio bar for presentations, a conference phone, and a phone charging station along with tables and seating. Book a tour and book the room after to complete your badge requirements.
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.nationalgridus.com/worcester-sustainability-hub/ to reserve the community room.
Worcester Sustainability Hub Tours, National Grid (Gr K-12)
Worcester Sustainability Hub
912 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Our in-person tour takes groups through a 45 minute to 1 hour walk through of our Sustainability Hub. The Hub is laid out like a house, showcasing how consumers can reduce their energy use through smart grid technologies, smart meters, and Energy Star certified appliances. During the tour, groups will learn how these technologies work, hear a little background information about electricity, and discover other easy tips to reduce energy usage and live a more sustainable lifestyle. We also discuss renewable energy, such as the solar panels we installed on the Hub’s roof, and the benefits of electric vehicles. Each tour concludes with a Q&A session where we answer any questions our guests have about sustainability, energy, or any of the other material covered on the tour.
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.nationalgridus.com/worcester-sustainability-hub/ to book your program, reserve the community room, or take a tour.
Worcester Sustainability Hub Virtual Presentations, National Grid (Gr K-12)
Worcester Sustainability Hub
912 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Our virtual presentations can be tailored to your group’s interests and therefore vary quite a bit. We’ve given presentations focusing on everything from climate change to food systems. Generally, we give a bit of background about what we typically do at the Hub before discussing many of the same topics covered in our in-person tours such as renewable energy, ways to reduce your energy usage, and electric vehicles. If this service is of interest, we would love to hear from you. We’re always eager to collaborate to make our virtual presentations fit the unique needs of each group we work with and can tailor a badge program.
Open to troops only.
Visit https://www.nationalgridus.com/worcester-sustainability-hub/ to book your program, reserve the community room, or take a tour.
Camp To Troop, Troop Meetings, (Gr K-12)
Troop Meetings
GSCWM
Curious about camp, but still not sure if it’s for you? Sign up for a Camp to Troop visit where we bring the camp vibes to your troop meeting! This is a great opportunity for girls, volunteers, and parents to get a feel for what it’s like to join a centuries long tradition of Girl Scouts embracing the possibilities of camp. Play classic camp games, have a camp song singalong, and get practice with building fires and pitching tents. Check out photos of our four camp properties, hear from camp alumni, and get a preview of the different program offerings available this summer. Take a camp readiness quiz to discover which experience is perfect for you! From magical day camps to sleepaways in the Enchanted Forest, we provide a vast array of opportunities to get all girls outside. Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please review the available dates on the form and register at least one week in advance. The registration form can be found by following this link: https://forms.gle/8DSTWLAxpzuonHdy9.
Open to troops only.
Programs will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please reach out to spenna@gscwm.org with any questions.