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Pre-Made Programs
Check out our Girl Scout Discovery Packs, quarterly activity boxes delivered to your doorstep! Or, rent a Program Kit (Coming soon!) from one of our council offices to hold your own troop or service unit event at a time and location of your choice. You can also schedule your own adventure with one of our Program Partners listed below.
Program Partners 
Choose your own adventure at a time that works best for your troop. A Program Partner is a business or group in your community that offers amazing programs and benefits just for Girl Scouts. While these programs aren’t run by council staff, our Program Partners who offer them may offer discounts or relate their program to Girl Scout badges. Plus, they meet all safety requirements. Program Partners take all questions directly about the event—as well as registrations. Be sure to check back often as this list will be updated quarterly.
Allegheny County
Allegro Ballet Academy/DBD Allegro Dance Academy
155 Lake Dr.
Wexford, PA 15090
Allegro Ballet offers discounts for Girl Scouts along with a backstage tour while meeting badge requirements for performance attendance. We also offer discounted rates for group classes offered exclusively to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania named The True Story of Ballet.
All ages | 412-951-3997 | vnicoll447@gmail.com | website
American Eagle Ross Park Mall
1000 Ross Park Mall Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Led by both business-focused managers and merchandising managers, the store team hosts groups to teach about the different categories of running a storefront and what it takes to be successful in a business. In addition to learning new business vocabulary, how to problem solve in specific situations, and different components of merchandising, you'll have an opportunity to try on new and exclusive merchandise! If there is a specific badge your troop is looking to complete or a category you want to learn about, we can easily alter the topics of the event to achieve your troop’s goals.
Grades 6-12 | 916-303-3424 | elhioco@gmail.com
Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Humane Helpers: Troops who are interested in making a difference in the lives of animals are invited to become Humane Helpers for Animal Friends. Girls can choose from a variety of ways to contribute to the shelter dogs, cats, and rabbits, including organizing community supply drives, crafting enrichment toys for bunnies and kitties, or making blankets for dogs. Troops can request a special donation drop-off experience at the shelter in acknowledgment of their service.
All Ages | 412-8477092 | lwoge@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org | website
Baker's Dozen Academy
Ohio Township Nature Center
325 Nicholson Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
Baker's Dozen Academy offers a baking and dessert preparation class. Our unique program encourages creativity, while "whipping up" loads of fun all in a safe environment! Our young chefs will proudly take home their amazing desserts to their families. Girl Scouts earn a fun patch.
All ages | 724-272-6242 | info@bakersdozenacademy.com | website
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
The Carnegie Science Center offers a wide variety of programming designed to help Girl Scouts of all ages earn badges! We offer badge workshops here at the museum that include hands-on activities and engaging lessons. Check our website for the most up-to-date workshop offerings and program details.
All Ages | 412-237-1622 | wattsa@carnegiesciencecenter.org | website
Children's Music Academy (M&M Music)
31 Donati Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
You're invited to a fun-filled music class that the whole troop or family can enjoy! If you are new to Children's Music Academy of Greater Pittsburgh, you may be wondering what we are all about. We invite you to join us for a music class so that you can experience CMA for yourself. We encourage you to come as a troop or a family! We are a parent participation program and request that an adult attends with the child. Parent involvement encourages musical togetherness and play and is key to a child’s musical growth! The small-group setting of CMA classes is fun and supportive and naturally draws children into the learning activities. Activities are fast-paced, incorporating games, stories, songs, dances, and ensemble playing, all within a nurturing and holistic environment. They may involve a variety of musical instruments including keyboard, recorder, glockenspiel, guitar, and various percussion instruments. Our curriculum fosters the development of memory, math, creative, self-discipline, and leadership skills. Girl Scouts can earn their Musician badge.
Grades K-5 | 412-385-5160 | mm.music520@gmail.com | website
The Education Partnership
281 Corliss St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
We provide school supplies for students and their teachers in low-income schools in southwestern Pennsylvania. Education Partnership is well-positioned to meet the ever-changing needs of the 157 local schools in the 8 counties we serve through our Teacher Resource Center, STEAM Lending Library, and Adopt-A-School Programs. Volunteer your time. Take part in our programs for schools or collect supplies. We make it easy for individuals, families, and organizations to make a difference in local students’ lives. Topics for badges or patches include STEM, life skills, financial literacy, and relationships.
Grades 4-12 | 412-922-6500 | Stacy@TheEducationPartnership.org | website
Girls on the Run of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
327 Craft Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Volunteer together at a Girls on the Run 5K event—from cheer teams to water stations to handing out medals at the finish line and more—there are numerous ways for you to help bring this joyful end-of-season celebration to life!
Grades 6-12 | 412-641-5682| keanekh3@upmc.edu | website
Havens Hideout Ranch
1050 N Flaugherty Run Rd.
Moon Township, PA 15108
Havens Hideout Ranch offers Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn their Junior Horseback Riding badge. 30-minute and 50-minute horseback rides along real trails are additionally available. Call to schedule this unique and rewarding experience.
Grades 4-12 | 719-371-3919 | havenshideout@gmail.com | website
Heinz Memorial Chapel
University of Pittsburgh
Fifth & Bellefield Avenues
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Girl Scout Patch Program at Heinz Memorial Chapel: Here's how to earn the Heinz Memorial Chapel patch the Girl Scout way:
1. Discover - Set up a visit to discover the history represented in Heinz Memorial Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh
2. Connect - Learn more about historical figures and neo-gothic architecture.
3. Take Action - Bring the knowledge you gain from this experience to other girls.
All Ages | 412-624-4157 | heinzchapel@pitt.edu | website
Industrial Arts Workshop
5430 Dyke St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Industrial Arts Workshop provides an introduction to welding and metalworking techniques through art making. Students will learn the basics of welding before they are able to complete individual artistic projects.
Grades 9-12 | 724-433-2189 | maura.bainbridge@iawpgh.org | website
Ink Cares' Dance Ink
225 W Main St.
Carnegie, PA 15106
Offers dance, theater, and music programming, as well as multiple performances and workshops throughout the year for both audiences and participants. Will work with Girl Scouts to earn badges, participate in programs, or purchase discounted tickets to our performances.
All ages | 412-657-0517 | stephanie.danceink@gmail.com | website
Izabella's Gourmet Chow
114 Drake Drive
Wexford, PA 15090
Learn about international cuisine while learning about the world! In addition to making every dish from scratch, girls will "travel" to the country of each dish's origin. They'll learn the language, culture, infamous sites, geography, and dance.
All Ages | 412-944-2469 | izabellasgourmetchow@gmail.com | website
L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Pittsburgh
North Park
303 Pearce Mill Road
Allison Park PA 15101
L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Programs offer a wide variety of customizable outdoor courses. Our programs include 90-minute discovery courses, three-hour tours, and advanced skills courses. We offer custom courses to Girl Scouts at a non-profit rate and will work with your troop individually to accomplish your goals and accommodate your needs.
Grades 4-12 | 888-552-5571 | wputnam@llbean.com | website
Mad Science of Pittsburgh
1248 Evergreen Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Badge workshops are available for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors.
Grades K-8 | 412-779-0123 | amanda@madsciencepgh.com | website
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
803 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh. PA 15222
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust offers programming ranging from the EQT Children's Theater Festival to the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series to workshops and classes. Theater is a great outing for a troop fostering imagination through creative, high-quality, professional theater performances from around the world. Troops save on ticket prices and specific events will be added throughout the year. Cultural District, Children's Festival, and show-specific patches are available for purchase with any Girl Scout group. Shows offer different themes that can be applied to a badge including theater, creative arts, and performance.
All Ages | 412-471-6930 | GroupSales@TrustArts.org | website
Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pittsburgh Opera creates live opera at the highest standards of artistic excellence. It produces six full-scale productions per year as well as many smaller concerts with exclusive discounts and opportunities, such as backstage tours, available to Girl Scouts.
Grades 2-12 | 412-281-0912 | wparkulo@pittsburghopera.org | website
Quasics Robotics Club
3000 Gateway Campus Blvd
Monroeville PA, 15146
Quasics travels to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania troop meetings to run free STEM badge workshops for all levels of Girl Scouts. Workshops are led by high school robotics team members. Girls can earn various STEM badges from all levels.
All Ages | 412-334-1822 | coach.seanmcmahon@gmail.com | website
Square One Medical
3706 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
We offer First Aid and CPR classes as well as Babysitting Safety Courses. We offer classes at our training location in Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville) or can come onsite to your location to conduct group classes. We have all in-person classes or the option of blended learning (part online and part in-person). We are also a national distributor of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators).
Grades 6-12 | 724-779-2278 | kevin@sq1med.com | website
SurfSUP Adventures
western Pennsylvania
SurfSUP Adventures provides Girl Scouts with standup paddleboarding adventures throughout western Pennsylvania. Trip options include eco-tours, group events, lessons, glow-light paddles, and more!
Grades 2-12 | 724-989-7259 | ian@surfsupadventures.com | website
Treat Down the Street
231 Commercial Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Ice cream experience! Learning about the ingredients that go into ice cream, a bit of science, and then come behind the scenes and create a batch! Vote on a flavor from a few Girl Scout cookie options! Also, learn how ice cream is made from cow to milk to store and enjoy a scoop of the homemade Girl Scout flavor! Participants learn about running an ice cream shop. Offers an Ice Cream patch.
All ages | 412-225-7415 | christina@treatdownthestreet.com | website
Urban Air
351 American Way
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Offers programs where Girl Scouts complete climbing badges or any outdoor/indoor sports requirements.
All Ages | 724-591-2355 | bunnym@urbanair103.com | website
Armstrong County
Armstrong Conservation District
120 South Grant Ave.
Kittanning, PA 16201
Climb aboard the Armstrong Conservation District's traveling exhibit, the MED (Mobile Environmental Display), modeled after the Carnegie Science Center’s popular "H2Oh! Why Our Rivers Matter" exhibit. Visitors to the MED will be able to interact with 10 displays for hands-on scientific enrichment. With adult supervision and transportation, troops can also go on a geocaching adventure and explore the ACD W.A.T.E.R GeoTrail! As girls find each cache on the trail, they write down the code word on the corresponding line on the map to receive their very own limited edition GeoCoin. Troops can also test their decomposition knowledge with the Litter IQ Board and engage in environmental lessons and discussions about how long our trash will be around, thus inspiring them to help keep Pennsylvania beautiful.
All Ages | 724-548-3425 | bmemmonds@co.armstrong.pa.us | website
Beaver County
Nicolina's Wishes Charitable Foundation
Nicolina's Plaza
3140 Brodhead Rd.
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Kindness Cards Program. Provides educational and support services for individuals, families, and peers affected by mental health issues and illness. Advocates for mental health and wellness, suicide prevention, and grief support to engage with community and on-site programming to include family peer support, wellness, and resource education.
All ages | 724-462-0304 | phodovanich@comcast.net | website
Bedford County
Fox Crossing Farm
401 Furrys Orchard Rd.
New Enterprise, PA 16664
Fox Crossing Farm offers horse care, handling, and maintenance/agriculture programs. We also provide riding instruction and horse training. We use horses to teach leadership and communication skills to improve and develop participants' self-confidence, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. We can tailor programs to fit badge requirements for Girl Scouts. (The farm owner was a Girl Scout 55 years ago.) Offers the Horseback Riding badge.
All ages | 814-585-0189 | lifecoachtrainer16@gmail.com | website
Centre County
The Painting Broad, LLC
211 N. Front St.
Philipsburg, PA 16866
Studio offers paint-your-own pottery, canvas painting, resin projects, wood cutouts, glass etching, and tons of other crafting opportunities. Offers a 10% discount to any Girl Scout who comes to the studio outside of the group events.
All ages | 717-421-7874 | thepaintingbroad@gmail.com | website
Crawford County
The Kilted Kiln
882 Park Ave.
Meadville, PA 16335
Discounted rate for Girl Scouts. Ceramics and painting. Over 10 Girl Scout items to choose from. All pieces come out of the kiln in seven days or less and they are food, microwave, dishwasher, oven, garden, and animal safe. The business also does mobile events and travels all over Erie, Crawford, and Venango, as long as there are 10 painters or more in the group.
All ages | 814-807-1907 | thekiltedkiln@gmail.com | website
The Rink Family Fun Center
45314 PA-27
Titusville, PA 16354
The Rink Family Fun Center is a family-owned and operated roller skating rink and event center that offers roller skating, nerf events, an arcade, an extensive prize redemption center, a snack bar, private party rooms, and more! We are always available for weekly public skating events as well as scheduled private events.
All ages | 814-564-0931 | juliecauvel@gmail.com | website
Erie County
Archery Encounters LLC
2070 Interchange Rd #305
Erie, PA 16565
Exclusively for Girl Scout troops seeking a fun group activity or to earn the Cadette Skill-Building badge. This two-hour program gives the girls all they need to earn their Skill-Building badge or a fun patch as well as a broad understanding of the sport and the experience to enjoy the lifetime sport of archery. Pricing is $20 per student. The minimum group size is six and the maximum is 24.
Grades 2-12 | 814-923-7093 | timc@archeryencountersllc.com | website
Asbury Woods
4105 Asbury Rd.
Erie, PA 16506
Asbury Woods has many opportunities for Girl Scouts. These include a low-ropes course, badge-related activities, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking, and scout days. All badge-related activities can be found here.
All Ages | 814-836-6178 | sbennett@asburywoods.org | website
Goodell Gardens and Homestead
221 Waterford Street Route 6N
Edinboro, PA 16412
We offer special educational programs for children of all ages that focus on the importance of plants and nature. We also offer volunteer and service project opportunities. For more information, please visit our website.
All Ages | 814-734-6699 | andrew.sipple@goodellgardens.org | website
Household HQ
10646 Ridge Rd.
Girard, PA 16417
Red Cross CPR Courses; Red Cross Babysitting Courses
Grades 6-12 | 814-201-7854 | David.Kohl@household-hq.com | website
Presque Isle Canoe and Boat Livery
Presque Isle State Park
1 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
We have a wide variety of canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and row boats for rent. ACA-certified instructors are available for instruction, lessons, and tours. Tours showcase Presque Isle's over 600 years of biological succession. We focus on local wildlife and the ecology of the area, while also touching on the history of the peninsula. Special rates are available for Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania. We will accommodate programs for badges where applicable.
Grades 4-12 | 814-450-4144 | Presqueislepaddlesports@gmail.com | website
Sealed by Nature LLC
5470 Harold Dr.
Edinboro, PA 16412
Join us for a Melt & Pour soap-making class designed especially for Girl Scout members! Discover the art of soap crafting while unleashing your creativity to craft and personalize your very own unique soap bar. Participants will learn how to use soap dough to mold delightful soap embeds, perfect for adorning their main soap creation. Rest assured, all supplies provided are pre-made and non-caustic, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. STEM badges, Art badges, Life Skills badges offered.
All ages | 814-384-8184 | sealedbynature@gmail.com | website
Splash Lagoon
8091 Peach St
Erie, PA 16509
2022 Scout Discount Days at Splash Lagoon: Full-day admission is $24.95 per person with a group reservation of 15 swimmers or more, valid on July 7, 2022; July 14, 2022; July 21, 2022; or July 28, 2022. Full-day admission is $29.95 per person with a group reservation of 15 swimmers or more valid on July 16, 2022; July 17, 2022. Group reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to arrival at Splash Lagoon. A limited number of group reservations are available for each day. To reserve, please call 814-868-9559 or toll-free, 866-377-5274.
All Ages | 814-868-9559 | ashlies@visitscott.com | website
Indiana County
American Eagle
2334 Oakland Ave.
Indiana, PA 15701
American Eagle is willing to customize events and activities at our store for troops.
Grades 4-12 | 724-349-3986 | gapshesmorgan1@gmail.com
Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission
10829 Rt. 422
Shelocta, PA 15774
Our agency offers free tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, and gambling prevention programs and activities for students in grades K-12. Lessons are all age-appropriate and discuss healthy choices, peer pressure refusal, conflict resolution, and how substances negatively affect the body. Operation Prevention program educates kids on medication safety and opioids and is eligible for Girl Scouts to earn a Red Ribbon patch through the DEA.
All Ages | 814-226-6350 | jnorthey@aicdac.org | website
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Community Action Partnership
Exploration and Innovation Station
1745 Frew Mill Rd., Ste. 7
New Castle, PA 16101
We offer STEAM activities, AG and nutrition education, gardening fun, hydroponics, and nature exploration. We've worked with area troops to develop several different Girl Scout badge programs that can be offered by staff.
All Ages | 724-944-4624 | kgreen@lccap.org | website
Little Neshannock Stables
1145 Fayette-New Wilmington Road
Volant, PA 16156
We offer a variety of programs and can tailor them to fit your badge needs or girls’ athletic ability/interests. For full details please visit our website. Please, for safety issues, no tag-a-longs are allowed. Since we are a working farm, not all areas are suitable for those with physical handicaps or wheelchairs, though we do our best to accommodate where we can. Individual Girl Scouts will receive a 10% discount on their first lesson or lesson package. Girls can work towards all horse-related badges/patches.
All Ages | 724-946-2399 | info@neshannock.com | website
Michele Goodman Studio
134 North Mercer Street, Studio 122
New Castle, PA 16101
We offer Grooming and Etiquette Workshops. The grooming and appearance classes cover "head to toe" body care, first impressions, proper dress attire, and general hygiene. Manners and Etiquette classes cover public behavior, table manners, telephone manners, introductions, and social interactions. All workshops include literature, demonstrations, and visual aids.
All Ages | 412-537-8245 | trymern@aol.com
Mercer County
The Buhl Club
28 Pine St.
Sharon, PA 16146
Dance classes, pool events, use of our Youth Center for activities
All ages | 724-981-3700 | mbower@fhbuhlclub.org | website
Crooked Kid Educational Farm, LLC
417 Milledgeville Road
Hadley, PA 16130
Small educational farmstead that offers a variety of programs centered around homesteading and survival skills. The farm even has goats who are trained as hikers and can do short hikes with troops while the goats carry some of their gear or their lunches. We will work directly with troops interested in badges.
All Ages | 724-866-4149 | swallywaleff@gmail.com | website
Munnell Run Farm
753 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Munnell Run Farm, located in Mercer, PA, boasts 163 acres of farmland, woodlands, wetlands, and more. We offer a variety of educational programming for all ages throughout the year. Our program topics include PA wildlife, stream ecology, sustainability, orienteering, and more. Various badge/patch topics available.
All Ages | 724-662-2242 | kmarini@mcc.co.mercer.pa.us
Premier Tour and Travel
499 N Hermitage Road, Suite B
Hermitage, PA 16148
We offer tours to Savannah or anywhere in the US or Canada. Some of the attractions offer badges and/or patches
All Ages | 724-342-4546 | timm@premiertourandtravel.com | website
Potter County
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
5660 U.S. Route 6 West
Ulysses Twp, PA 16948
Immerse your Girl Scout group in the history of Penn’s Woods with a guided tour of the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. Knowledgeable staff lead Girl Scouts through our Challenges and Choices exhibit to explore the interactive elements, historic tools, and life-size photographs that tell the story of how people utilized and interacted with the state’s forests over time. Tours then visit the site’s outdoor exhibits which include a recreated 20th-century logging camp, Shay locomotive, circular sawmill, and original CCC-constructed cabin.
Our Museum Educator will work with you to create a tour that is right for your Girl Scouts. Depending on your group’s interests, size, and time constraints, guided tours could include demonstrations of the site’s Shingle Mill, Blacksmith Shop, and Mess Hall Kitchen or hands-on use of lumber tools like crosscut saws. The museum could also coordinate with PA DCNR Susquehannock State Forest to schedule an educational forester (subject to DCNR staff availability) to lead your group on a guided hike along our Sustainable Forestry Trail, exploring forest management practices and tree identification in our local forests.
All ages | 814-435-2652 | jenhaines@pa.gov | website
Somerset County
Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp
254 Deer Valley Drive
Fort Hill, PA 15540
Staff provide a variety of activities sure to meet the girls’ interests—both indoor and outdoor activities.
All Ages | 814-662-4031 | deervalley@ymcapgh.org | website
Flight 93 National Memorial
6424 Lincoln Highway
Stoystown, PA 15563
Looking to work with troops to build programs they can complete whenever they visit. Offers a Maple Syrup Making patch.
All Ages | 814-341-6763 | dmiller@flight93nationalmemorial.org | website
Sechler Sugar Shack
7758 Kingwood Rd.
Confluence, PA 15424
Visitors will tour our maple syrup facility. Visitors will learn the history of our camp since 1850 and be shown all aspects of the process of making maple syrup from the woods to the jug.
All ages | 814-395-3200 | evsechler@yahoo.com | website
Venango County
The Gallery In The Woods
625 Henderson Station Rd.
Stoneboro, PA 16153
Offer high-quality materials and encouraging painting instructions. Everyone has the ability to create art and inspire others.
All ages | 814-346-0206 | becca.urey@gmail.com | website
Washington County
Bradford House Historical Association
175 and 182 S Main St.
Washington, PA 15301
Girl Scouts will be immersed in 1790s southwestern Pennsylvania frontier living. Dressed in 18th-century garb, they will learn about daily life and experience activities, including making butter, writing with a quill pen, doing lessons on a slate, and playing games. A tour of the Bradford House, kitchen cabin, and garden and a snack are included. Explore community symbols, heritage, and celebration of the Whiskey Rebellion era through activities and crafts. Offers the Junior Playing the Past badge and Brownie Celebrating Community badge.
Grades K-8 | 724-222-3604 | education@bradfordhouse.org | website
Sunni Bell Stables
1386 Smith Township State Road
Burgettstown, PA 15021
Sunni Bell Stables offers private Girl Scout events which include horseback riding and horse education. Girls can work towards Pets and riding badges.
All Ages | 412-973-4727 | sunnybell84@yahoo.com
Westmoreland County
Autumn Ridge Farm
224 Hedgedus Road
Scottdale, PA 15683
We offer on-farm events, kids camps, workshops, and classes.
Grades K-8 | 724-797-1208 | autumnridgefarm224@gmail.com | website
Caddie Shak Family Fun Center
132 Caddie Shak Rd.
Donegal, PA 15628
Go-kart tracks, bumper boats, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, bungee jumper, water wars, kiddie karts, airplanes, tubs of fun, and a driving range.
All ages | 724-593-7400 | abearer@caddieshak.com | website
Jan Mallak and Lilli the Therapy Dog
2244 Manordale Dr.
Export, PA 15632
We offer opportunities for Girl Scouts to learn about and interact with a therapy dog team. I am the handler of LiLi of the Laurel Highlands, my nine-year-old yellow lab, who has been a certified ATD (Alliance of Therapy Dogs) Therapy Dog for seven years. She is also an AKC (American Kennel Club) Trick Dog who has achieved three out of the five possible levels of performance. We typically go to libraries, schools, senior centers, and support groups, and do presentations for a variety of community organizations.
All Ages | 412-973-3521 | pghdoula@gmail.com
Mary Kay Cosmetics Entrepreneurship Programs
121 Summit Dr.
Irwin, PA 15642
I can adapt my program to help the girls earn badges by focusing on the issues required. I can focus on how modern companies try to create products that protect the environment and work to give back to social issues. There can be topics like how to operate your own business, keep a budget, and market to customers. Other topics could be comparison shopping to get the best deal. Badge topics include Women's Health, Business Owner, Eco Advocate, Marketing, Entrepreneur, Comparison Shopping, and Give Back.
All Ages | 412-817-4842 | sbone@comcast.net | website
Rewind-Reuse Center and Workshop
5853 Washington Ave.
Export, PA 15632
We offer craft maker space for creative projects and community service projects. We can offer older girl award sponsorship. We offer many badge topics including jewelry, business, outdoor art, etc.
All Ages | 724-900-6638 | vpaulisick@gmail.com | website
West Overton Village and Museum
109 W. Overton Rd.
Scottdale, PA 15683
West Overton Village and Museum is a nonprofit historic site and museum that offers hands-on, educational programs for groups of all ages. Programs explore the history of 19th-century agriculture and industry along with related STEM subjects.
All ages | 724-887-7910 | pam@westovertonvillage.org | website
Multi-County
American Red Cross of Northwestern Pennsylvania
4961 Pittsburgh Avenue
Erie, PA 16509
We offer three Emergency Preparedness programs, one for girls in grades K-2, one for girls in grades 3-5, and one for girls in grades 6-8.
Grades K-8 | 814-240-7598 | geoffrey.domowicz@redcross.org | website
Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission
10829 Route 422
Shelocta, PA 15774
Agency offers free tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, and gambling prevention programs and activities. Lessons are all age-appropriate and address healthy choices, peer pressure refusal, conflict resolution, and how substances negatively affect the body. Operation Prevention program educates kids on medication safety and opioids and is eligible for Girl Scouts to earn the Red Ribbon patch through the DEA.
All ages | 814-226-6350 | jnorthey@aicdac.org | website
The Bug Lady
Fayette, Greene, Wahington, Westmoreland, and Allegheny Counties
Live insect presentations are available for summer camps and/or individual troop meetings! 1-1 1/2-hour live bug presentations, providing informational facts about each insect/arachnid and time to interact with bugs.
All Ages | 724-562-2800 | marygme1@hotmail.com
Dress for Success Mobile Services
Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties
Offers mobile services for women of all ages to help with entering or returning to the workforce. Work with young women on choosing appropriate clothing for upcoming opportunities like presentations, graduations, and first job interviews. We help them gain confidence in a fun atmosphere.
Grades 11-12 | 724-747-3690 | heather@dressforsuccesspittsburgh.org | website
Girls on the Run of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
327 Craft Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Volunteer together at a Girl on the Run 5K event—from cheer teams to water stations to handing out medals at the finish line and more—there are numerous ways for you to help bring this joyful end-of-season celebration to life! Offers Science of Happiness badge, Coaching badge, Mission: Sisterhood Journey, and GIRLtopia Journey.
Grades 6-12 | 412-641-5682 | keanekh3@upmc.edu | website
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies
540 Central Ave.
Johnstown, PA 15902
STEM activities for grades 6 through 12. Career exploration, high-priority occupations, and employer exposure. Activities include learning labs, tech tours, tech talks, and job shadowing opportunities.
Grades 6-12 | 814-410-9254 | pharrington@gogoodwill.org | website
YMCA of Franklin & Grove City Valley YMCA
111 West Park St.
Franklin, PA 16323
Franklin and Mercer County
Swimming/water sports
All ages | 814-432-2138 | eleccia@franklinymca.org | website
Out-of-Council
Lincoln Caverns Inc and Whisper Rocks
7703 William Penn Hwy
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Fascinating, educating, and inspiring Girl Scouts of all ages about the underground world for over 30 years by providing activities that are both engaging and educational. Programs include GSUSA badge programs as well as Lincoln Caverns' own patch programs, suitable for all age levels. Pre-scheduled events are available for smaller troops in the spring, summer, and fall. Larger troops may plan their own event at any time. Join the Scout Leaders’ Area on our website for more information. Girl Scouts can work toward Brownie Eco-Friend, Letterboxer, and WOW Journey, and Junior Geocacher and Animal Habitats. Patch Programs include Daisy, Brownie & Junior Geology Rocks, Going Batty, and Cave Explorer, and Girl Scout Teen Geology, Directions Matter, Going Batty, and Cave Explorer.
All Ages | 814-643-0268 | ann@lincolncaverns.com | website
Out-of-State
ACE Adventure Resort
1 Concho Rd. 25879
Oak Hill, WV 25901
We offer high-adventure outdoor activities, as well as STEM outdoor education trips and the Wonderland Water Park. You'll find budget-friendly lodging along with meals and activities.
All Ages | 304-469-0130 | acasto@aceraft.com | website
Chesapeake Children's Museum
25 Silopanna Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
We offer badge and Journey workshops on Zoom and in-person. View our website for full details.
All Ages | 410-990-1993 | debbie@theccm.org | website
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024
Calling All Girl Scouts: Come see what the International Spy Museum has to offer! Troops can discover the world's largest collection of international espionage-related artifacts on public display and engage either on-site or virtually through our exclusive Girl Scout programming. Girls can work toward their Detective badge or Special Agent badge.
Grades 2-12 | 202-654-0987 | lmueller@spymuseum.org | website
Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC
Northern Central Rail (NCR) Trail
Parkton, MD 21120
Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC offers hands-on programs teaching Girl Scouts about dog sledding and dryland (wheeled) dog sledding. Girl Scouts will work with our team of well-behaved sled dogs. Topics covered during this program include: the care of sled dogs, nutrition requirements for sled dogs, training sled dogs, equipment used in mushing, and major sled dog races including the Iditarod and the Alaskan Serum Run. Hands-on components of the program allow the Girl Scouts to harness and unharness a dog, water and feed the dogs after the run, and a take short one-on-one dog sled ride with the full team. Dog sledding patch program can be tailored to meet the needs of Girl Scouts aged five and up and is offered October through March. Offers fun patch, Girl Scouts of Alaska Dog Mushing Junior badge, Girl Scouts of Alaska Dog Mushing Brownie badge.
All ages | 443-562-5736 | catherine@marylandogsledding.com | website
National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Throughout February and March, the National Museum of the United States Air Force has special discounted rates on the attractions around the museum to further heighten and enrich the visit of the Girl Scouts that come through our doors.
All Ages | 937-751-1580 | nbuerschen@afmuseum.com | website
Oglebay Good Zoo
465 Lodge Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003
We offer multiple programs throughout the year geared towards the different age groups. They are two-hour-long workshops, some of which are badge-related and others not. All take place at the zoo and involve animals and/or nature.
All Ages | 304-582-6727 | csnyder@oglebay.com | website
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Unleash your inner artist and explore the exciting world of art and design at Port Discovery’s Artistic Attire Girl Scouts Overnight Program! Perfect for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, this overnight adventure offers a unique opportunity for Girl Scouts to dive into creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning. Offers Art & Design badges.
Grades K-5 | 410-864-2726 | ahoward@portdiscovery.org | website
Virtual
BUILD.org
900 Jefferson Ave., Box Building A, 7th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Girls embrace entrepreneurial thinking as they create real-world solutions to today’s challenges. BUILD's Thriving Communities Design Challenge invites youth to use Design Thinking to answer: How might we build powerful, thriving communities where everyone enjoys safety, wellness, and economic freedom. Programming includes 10 hours of curriculum accessed through any wi-fi-enabled device, accompanying guidebooks, and an engaging, relevant curriculum for both troop and individual use. Girls can work toward Entrepreneurship badges/Take Action Project Planning.
Grades 9-12 | 571-243-1152 | bcostanzo@build.org | website
Claster Educational Services
1340 Queen St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Claster Educational Services offers virtual workshops for Seniors and Ambassadors on college planning and admissions. These events are aligned with the College Knowledge and Financing My Future badge requirements and are aimed at helping girls use their Girl Scout experience to inform their college search and strengthen their college applications.
Grades 9-12 | 202-368-1888 | becky@clastereducation.com | website
Girl Boss Chess Inc.
Ontario, Canada
Provides Girl Scouts with a unique online chess education program that combines both critical thinking skills and key life skills to promote confidence in girls. We are committed to helping girls grow their confidence by teaching them chess strategy and its applications, how to pivot when mistakes are made, and by encouraging them to take chances and not be afraid to think outside the box. As girls earn their Girl Boss Chess patch and charms, progressing from level to level, we are excited to build a community of Girl Scouts, who turn to chess, not only as a fun sport, but also as a metaphor for life.
All Ages | 647-667-1408 | ingrid@girlbosschess.com | website
Senior Care Centers
Alleghany County
Allegheny Place Personal Care
10960 Frankstown Road
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Offering an opportunity for Girl Scouts to have intergenerational communications with our residents. We will provide materials needed for Girl Scouts to complete crafts with community members. The children will work with our residents and staff to complete crafts.
All Ages | 412-241-7080 | thpalmer@alleghenyplace.com
Juniper Village @ South Hills
1320 Green Tree Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
We're looking for Girl Scouts to come and visit our facility. We're interested in helping girls obtain their badges but would also love to have them help with an activity like arts/crafts, sing-a-longs, card games, and so forth.
All Ages | 412-571-1300 | jen.jasper@junipercommunities.com
North Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
194 Swinderman Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Our activity department works with adults who either reside in our nursing home or individuals who participate in short-term rehabilitation services. Through the use of music, arts, nature, and faith, we encourage people to view themselves positively. Our activities also include sports, games, and pet visits. Girl Scouts can participate alongside our clients in a way that promotes teamwork, kindness, learning, and creative thinking. Topics for badges or patches include arts, public speaking, community involvement, patriotism, and pets.
All Ages | 724-935-3781 | kmgoldstrom@savasc.com
Plum Creek Acres
501 Center New Texas Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Intergeneration opportunities include technical assistance for residents with phones, iPads, or PCs, gardening such as flower planting for spring, summer activities such as picnics, and yard clean-up for fall. Task opportunities are based on badge needs and assisting residents.
All Ages | 412-795-5617 | tarnold@srcare.org
Beaver County
Center Township Senior Apartments
3671 Brodhead Road
Monaca, PA 15061
We're looking for local troops to come into our Senior Citizen building and do projects with the residents. The types of projects and dates can be up to the troop leader. In the past, we've held holiday parties, games/crafts, bingo nights, and more.
All Ages | 412-974-8315 | depacesfaces@gmail.com
Butler County
Presbyterian Senior Care-Senior Care Network
400 Park Manor
Butler, PA 16001
We can partner Girl Scouts with residents on different community service opportunities including planting flowers, intergenerational programs (i.e. assistance with mobile phones and tablets), assistance with pet walkers, and resident appreciation events.
Grades 9-12 | 724-283-3661 | bdunmyre@srcare.org
Westmoreland County
William Penn Senior Suites
1021 Walton Rd.
Jeannette, PA 15644
We're looking to start an "Adopt a Grandparent" program with a local Girl Scout troop. We're looking for the girls to do crafts and plant a vegetable garden and flower garden to name a few events.
Grades 4-12 | 724-519-3700 | ss.acticities@williampenncc.com
Are you, or do you know of an organization that would be a great program partner? If you would like your organization listed for troops to schedule their own programs, please fill out our Program Partner Website Listing application. If you are interested in partnering with us to offer a Girl Scout council-sponsored event listed on our Event List, please fill out our Program Partner Council Sponsored Event application.
If you are a certifying organization for First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and are interested in joining our First Aid Network, please fill out our First Aid Network Application.
For additional questions, email us at customercare@gswpa.org.
Our Council's Own Badge
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania has developed its first Council’s Own Badge! A Legacy of Conservation is a new badge for Girl Scout Cadettes that celebrates an important local, historical figure.
Rachel Carson was a prolific biologist, writer, and one of the founders of the modern environmental movement—and she was born and raised right here in western Pennsylvania!
The Legacy of Conservation badge encourages girls to get outside while teaching girls about environmental stewardship.
Through the work to earn the badge, girls can explore the outdoors, learn how to study environmental health through hands-on science, and discover ways to quantitatively find out their own environmental impact.
Download the badge requirements to get your Cadettes started on this unique program.
Badges are available for purchase through our council shops.
Questions? Contact us at customercare@gswpa.org, subject line Council’s Own Badge.
Safe Sitter Babysitting Training
If you have trouble accessing the Babysitting Training Request form below, you can find it here.
Program Kits
Coming soon! We are currently updating our Program Kits to create new and enriching experiences for your Girl Scouts.
Insured Sites & Facilities
To ensure the safety of our members, sites and facilities offering "high-adventure" activities must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance as evidence that they carry the required amount of liability coverage. High-adventure activities are listed on the Trip and High Adventure Activity Application found below.
Certain high-adventure facilities and campgrounds also require a staff safety check with the facility manager. For this reason, advanced notice is required for new sites to be approved.
Girl Scouts are not permitted to use high-adventure sites or facilities that do not have a valid Certificate of Liability Insurance on file with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.
When to Request a Certificate of Insurance
This chart outlines when to request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) from an organization or vendor.
List of Insured Sites & Facilities
Having trouble accessing the list above? View it here.
Map of Insured Sites & Facilities
View an interactive map of our sites and facilities that already have a Certificate of Insurance on file.
Request a Certificate of Insurance
Before requesting a Certificate of Insurance (COI) please review the When to Request a Certificate of Insurance chart.
To request a Certificate of Liability Insurance from high-adventure facilities, stables, and bus/transportation companies, please download the Certificate of Insurance Request Letter.
If you already have a COI for a high adventure facility, please submit it along with the facility information using the Certificate of Insurance Submission Form.
To request a copy of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania's Certificate of Insurance for an outside organization, such as a school or church where a troop may hold meetings, complete the Certificate of Insurance Request Form.
Certain high-adventure facilities and campgrounds also require a staff safety check with the facility manager. For this reason, advanced notice is required for new sites to be approved. Please allow 4-6 weeks for final approval to occur. To make arrangements, contact customer care at customercare@gswpa.org or 800-248-3355.
For questions concerning Certificate of Liability Insurance or troop liability insurance issues, contact customer care at customercare@gswpa.org or 800-248-3355.
Trip & High Adventure Application
Resources for State Parks
Did you know there are 56 state parks and forests in western Pennsylvania? It's true! That's 56 places to bike, hike, camp and make amazing memories with your family or troop.
Regional State Parks Map
Check out the map below to see all the state parks located within our council. To see the parks based on what they offer (campgrounds, hiking trails, boating, etc.), click on "See full map" below and click on the amenity/activity you're interested in.
State Park Guides
- A Girl Scout Guide to Pennsylvania State Parks
An in-depth look at information regarding staying at or doing any recreational activity at state parks. - Know Before You Go: State Parks Guide
A quick synopsis of the material in "A Girl Scout Guide to Pennsylvania State Parks."
