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GSSI’s program guide if full of fun
community partner programs for
your troop and is designed to help
troop leaders find exciting activities
for their girls.
Program guides are released in the
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer!
If you have suggestions for
Programs in your area please submit
a request HERE!
How to Use This Guide
1. Go through the guide with girls
2. Find Programs that match their age level and
interest.
3. Girls can attend events with their troops, a buddy,
or on their own. Please not that unless otherwise
indicated, an adult chaperone must attend. Unless
indicated, Tag-a-longs (tags) are not allowed.
4. Register for events at www.girlscouts-gssi.org.
Community Partner programs will state who to
contact to register for that particular program.
5. Please read the complete program description and
registrations instructions carefully. Registration is
different for each program.
Categories: Guide will be organized by Council Events and Community Partner Programs.
As in the past, this program guide includes both Council-Sponsored and Vendor-Sponsored Programs. Each type of program has a
different procedure for registration and fees payment.
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For Council Sponsored Programs, GSSI handles online registration and payments. Paper registration forms can be requested if
you do not have internet access.
For Vendor-Sponsored Programs, you must contact the vendor and register/pay fees directly to the vendor.
When a girl attends a Vendor-Sponsored Program, she must bring a signed GSSI Activity Permission Form with her to the event.
If she does not have a signed permission form, the vendor will not allow her to participate in the activity.
GSLE Tips will be included with programs that tie into a particular Journey or Badge.
Event titles for Council Events are listed in GREEEN and include: (Council Event)
Event titles for Vendor-Sponsored Events are listed in BLUE and include:
(Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Vendor-Sponsored Events that relate to Journeys/Skills include: (Journey/Skill-related)
What if I’m not a Girl Scout?
Non-members must pay the additional $15 Girl Scout membership fee, even when the activity is vendor-sponsored. The membership fee
can be completed online at Girl Scout Membership or can be sent directly to the council office with a current Membership Registration
Form attached. Contact the council office at (812) 421-4970 to secure a membership form to complete. Membership ensures the safety
of the girl, as well as the vendor offering the program.
Can I use my Cookie Dough?
Cookie Dough may NOT be used on Vendor-Sponsored Programs. These items may be used for council events/products only.
Permissions needed?
When a girl attends a Council-Sponsored Program or Vendor-Sponsored, she must bring a signed GSSI Activity Permission Form with her
to the event. If she does not have a signed permission form, the council/vendor will not allow her to participate in the activity.
If I register for a Council-Sponsored Event, can I cancel? (Vendor-Sponsored programs make their own cancellation policies;
participants will need to verify with the community vendor/facility directly.)
Cancellation requests before the deadline will receive 75% of the fee refunded. If there is an unexpected date change or weather
cancellation with no reschedule options, 100% of payment will be refunded. No other cancellation refunds will be issued.
Fall Event (Council Event)
Energizing the Environment with Goebel Farms
Cost: $10 per person
Includes: hayride, pumpkin patch, hotdogs, s’mores, corn maze, barn slide, rock climbing wall, program supplies &
patch
When: Saturday, November 1, 2014
4-8 p.m. Central
Where: Goebel Farms
4745 W. Booneville New Harmony Rd.
What: Come join us as we kick off the year with this fun-filled, fall inspired event. Enjoy all Goebel Farms has to
offer while participating in Girl Scout programming as well.
Who: All Girls Scouts grades K-12
Registration: Flier
Daisy 30th Anniversary Celebration at Zeidler’s (Council Event)
Cost: $10 per girl
When: Saturday, November 15, 2014
Session 1: 9:30am to 12:00pm Central
Session 2: 1:00pm to 3:30pm Central
Where: Zeidlers
2011 N Fulton Ave 47710
What: This exclusive, Daisy only event will be a day full of flowers and so much fun. Special guest Juliette GordonLow will make a surprise appearance. Girls will get to do some flower yoga, tour the Zeidlers facility, and see an
amazing performance by the Magic Gardener. Bring your Daisies out to celebrate 30 years!
Who: Daisies (girls in grades K-1)
Registration: Registration link in Calendar
2014-2015 Cookie Kick Off (Council Event)
Cookie Celebration with cMOE
Cost: $10 per girl
When: Sunday, December 7, 2014
4-7pm Central
Where: cMOE (Koch Family Children’s Museum)
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22 S.E. 5 Street 47708
What: Join us as we cook off another cookie season. Girls can learn the Cookie Flash Mob Dance, tour the
museum, and spend the afternoon learning everything there is to know about being a successful cookie seller!
Who: Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts
Registration: Registration link in Calendar
Highest Award Training (Council Event)
Holiday Inn
Cost: $2 per girl
When: Sunday, February 8, 2015
Time: TBA
Where: Holiday Inn
7101 U.S. 41
What: If you are considering pursuing the Silver and/or Gold Award, this is the workshop for you. We will share all
sorts of different resources and important information to help you on your journey. Dinner and refreshments are
included.
Who: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts
Registration: Registration link in Calendar
National Cookie Weekend (Council Event
When: February 27-March 1, 2015
Celebrate the wonderful Girl Scout Cookies any way you can this week! Don’t forget to join us at the Icemen game
for a Flash Mob on the ICE!
Cookie Flash Mob (Council Event)
Girl Scout Night & Cookie Flash Mob Dance with the Evansville Icemen
Cost: $10 for girls 12 and under
$13 for anyone over 12 (cost of Icemen ticket)
When: Saturday, February 28, 2015
Time: TBA
Where: Ford Center
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What: Join us and the Icemen for our 3 annual Cookie Flash Mob. This year, girls will perform the dance right out
on the ice! Get your cameras ready! Invite your whole family and stay to watch the Icemen skate all over their
competition.
Who: All Girls Scouts grades K-12
Registration: Registration link in Calendar
Girl Scout Day of Dance (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Children’s Center of Dance
Cost: $6 per girl
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When: Saturday, October 12 , 2014
2-4pm Central
Where: Children’s Center of Dance
North Studio, 311 N. First Ave.
What: CCDE instructors will host a day at which girls will learn different types of dance! Program meets some
requirements for Girl Scout Dance badge. Wear socks and comfortable clothes. Other children and family members
can participate at the same price.
Who: All Girls Scouts grades K-12
Registration: Sally Olson, [email protected]
Call in advance to register, at (812) 421-8066.
*If this date won’t work for you, Children’s Center of Dance will schedule a time for you and your troop to come in
for some one-on-one time!
Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Special Girl Scout Discount
Cost: Tickets are $12.25 for Girl Scouts. For $2 more on Friday, February 20, Girl Scouts will get a SPECIAL after
show presentation!
Orders MUST be submitted by FEBRUARY 7, 2015
When: February 19-22, 2015
Times are in the link below.
Where: Ford Center
What: Through artistic skating and graceful acrobatics, Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes beautifully
recreates the defining moments when eight Disney Princesses’ wishes are fulfilled with help from their devoted
Princes. Tinker Bell guides guests through the inspiring stories of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine,
Aurora and Snow White as their wishes are granted and their dreams come true
Who: All Girl Scouts and their families
Registration: Purchase Tickets by clicking this Link
Newport Aquarium Scouts Honor Weekend (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Special Girl Scout Discount Registration Form
Cost: Tickets are $11 for Girl Scouts and their families. Ticket prices can vary if additional options are added on
such as Penguin Encounter or Backstage Animal Experience.
Orders MUST be submitted by October 29, 2014. Discount cannot be applied if tickets are bought at the door.
When: Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2, Times are in link below.
Where: Newport Aquarium
1 Aquarium Way – Newport, KY 41071
What: Join us for a trip around the world with our NEW Passport Program! Dive into adventure with a Scuba Diver
and learn all about their gear or explore Antarctica while staying warm. This adventure is full of fun and hands-on
entertainment. Test the waters or meet some animals during your visit, all while learning about conservation.
Every participant will receive a passport booklet to start her journey at the Newport Aquarium.
cMoe Programs
cMoe (Children’s Museum of Evansville)
Three Cheers for Animals (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
When: Saturday, March 7
Time to be Determined.
Cost: $20.00(lunch, awards, supplies, entry to cMOE)
What: The wonderful staff at cMOE have created a special program for your daisies based on our Journey
curriculum. Daisies learn just how much they can care for animals and for themselves—and just how good that
makes them feel.
GSLE Tip: Girls will earn the Birdbath, Red Robin, and Tula Journey Awards for completing this workshop.
Register: Registration is not open.
cMoe ( Children’s Museum of Evansville)
A World of Girls (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
When: Saturday, April 11
Time to be Determined
Cost: $20.00(lunch, awards, supplies, entry to cMOE)
What: A World of Girls helps engage Brownies in the wider world through stories that encourage them to look for
clues to help make the world a better place. With some help from cMOE staff and the Brownie Elf along the way,
girls see how they can create positive change in the world—change that affects girls.
GSLE Tip: Girls will earn the Hear a Story, Change a Story, Tell a Story, and Better World for Girls Journey Awards by
completing this workshop.
Register: Registration is not open.
cMoe ( Children’s Museum of Evansville)
aMUSE (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
When: Saturday, May
Time to be Determined
Cost: $20.00(lunch, awards, supplies, entry to cMOE)
What: Juniors learn how many roles are open to them and the possibilities those roles open for them. Whether they
want to fly a plane, lead a rock band or win a gold medal, aMUSE helps girls take center stage and try out more roles
than they ever thought possible, with a little help from the cMOE staff!
GSLE Tip: Girls will earn the Reach Out!, Speak Out!, and Try Out! Journey Awards
Register: Registration is not open.
NEW PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Yoga Classes with LiveWell (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
NEW program
Cost: $13 -$16 per girl (minimum of 6 required to participate)
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Livewell
300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh
What: Livewell in Newburgh is excited to offer Youth Yoga field trips specifically designed for Girl Scouts. There
are varying programs available for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors that all include a yoga class, tour of the facility,
and a smoothie sample! Each participant earns a yoga fun patch!
Program is facilitated by Carrie Rice, certified youth yoga instructor!
Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email [email protected] for more information.
GSLE Tip: This is the perfect place for Girl Scouts to also work towards Healthy Living Badges.
Family Roots Nursery (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
New program in Dubois County
Cost: Prices vary depending on program.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Family Roots Nursery
4871 W. 1200 S. - Dale, IN
What: This is the perfect place to visit for all of your gardening needs! Family Roots offer greenhouse tours, fresh
cut floral demonstrations, as well as hands on seminars. In hands on seminars, girls can physically make something
and take it home with them (comes with a charge). To tour the greenhouse or watch in the fresh cut floral
department there is no charge. Family Roots can also go out with girls in the community & help them plant
flowers/trees.
Contact: Andrea Peters (877)476-9648 or [email protected]
www.familyrootsnursery.com
Who: All Girl Scouts and their families
Registration: Registration Form
GSLE Tip: Perfect place for Daisies to work towards their petals or towards their Welcome to The Daisy Flower
Garden Journey
Sweet Emotions Soaps (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
New program
Cost: Prices vary depending on program.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Sweet Emotions – Soaptions & Potions LLC
11 State Street, Newburgh
What: If you attended the Spring Event Amazing Race you will remember this station as the one with the avocado
masks! We have partnered up with this lovely shop to offer Girl Scouts the opportunity to have their own hand in
making some organic, all natural beauty products. Workshops are customizable. Scouts can make cute little soaps,
yummy lip gloss, nail polishes, and so much more!
Contact: Amber Combs (812) 490-1626 or [email protected] to ask questions about what this shop can
offer!
www.sweetemotionssoaptions.com
Who: All Girl Scouts levels can take part in this program
Girl Scout Painting Parties with SnickerDoodle Art (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
(Journey/Skill-related)
Visit their new location on Franklin Street!
What: SnickerDoodle Art is the perfect place to get your Girl Scouts’ creativity flowing. They have a new location
that you can visit and schedule painting parties just for your troop! The owner and Girl Scout leader, Andrea
Halbig, offers a special discount for Girl Scouts!
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: 812-459-1992
GSLE Tip: This is the perfect place for Girl Scouts to work towards the Artist Legacy Badges!
Click here for flier.
Open Party Schedule
Thyme in the Kitchen (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Cooking Classes
Cost: Prices vary depending on program.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Thyme in the Kitchen
2308 W. Franklin Street, Evansville
What: If it’s time to teach your girls some skills for the kitchen, then this is the place to go. They offer a wide
variety of cooking classes in a top of the line kitchen inside their delightful store.
Contact: Emily Wilderman (812)205-8763
www.thymeinthekitchenevv.com
Who: All Girl Scouts levels can take part in this program
GSLE Tip: Can help Girl Scouts earn the Cooks Legacy Badges!
Daisy Programs
Wesselman Nature Society (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Rosie’s Story
Cost: $5 per girl and $5 for sibling/tag
Full payment is required at least two weeks in advance.
Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, local waterways, or at a location of your choice.
551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Call (812) 479-0771, Ext. 102, to check program availability, or discuss custom program options. Programs
are booked on demand as staff availability permits. There is a minimum of 10 Girl Scouts per program and smaller
troops may be combined to meet minimum workshop sizes.
GSLE Tip: Girl Scout Daisies will hear Rosie’s Story as they complete steps towards earning the Rosie Petal.
Program will also go with Daisy Flower Garden, Between Earth and Sky, and 3 Cheers for Animals.
Yoga Classes with LiveWell (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
NEW program
Cost: $13 per girl (minimum of 6 girls to participate)
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Livewell
300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh
What: 45-minute Special Girl Scout Daisy Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), including yoga
themed games and a small craft, after class smoothie sample, and tour of LiveWell. (Approx. 1 hr 15 minutes).
Program is facilitated by Carrie Rice, certified youth yoga instructor!
Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email [email protected] for more information.
GSLE Tip: This is the perfect place for Daisies to work towards the Purple Petal: “Respect myself and others” or
Red Petal “Courageous and Strong”
Mayse Farm Market (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Cost: $6.00 per person (ages 2 and under free) Groups of 15 or more $5.00 each Hours: Sat 9-6 and Sunday 10-6
Weekdays 2-5 PM (no wagon rides)
Where: 6400 St. Joseph Avenue Evansville, IN 47720
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: 812-963-3175 [email protected]
What: Mayes’s offers many exciting fall activities for your troop including:
 Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch
 Pumpkin Sling--$1
 U-Pick Pumpkin--$4
 Diamond Dig
 Wildly Fun Rat Race
 Corn Maze
 20' Corn Field Slide
 Corn Hole
 Duck Races /corn maze
GSLE Tip: This program will help Daises with the Between Earth and Sky Clover Award as they learn about a
natural resource and how to protect it!
Birds, Berries, Beavers, and Bark Grounds Tour (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
(Journey/Skill-related)
What: Discover how the “bare necessities” gave the Mississippians of Angel Mounds the means to survive and
thrive.
Where: Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville. Program is offered on-site.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: (812) 853-3956
GSLE Tip: By attending this program, Daisies will complete parts of the Between Earth and Sky Journey Awards
Indiana’s Original River Town Indoor Presentation (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
(Journey/Skill-related)
What: Learn about Mississippian daily life and how proximity to the Ohio River made Angel Munds prime real
estate for ancient developers.
Where: Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Avenue. Offered on-site or troop’s meeting site.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: (812) 853-3956
GSLE Tip: This will help Daisy Girl Scouts earn the Between Earth and Sky Journey Award by learning what’s local
and why that’s important and by exploring the shapes of nature and working to protect the planet.
Out and About with Animals (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Where: Dubois County Humane Society 426 Wernsing Rd, Jasper IN, 47547
What: Join the Humane Society as they teach your Daisies about the importance of caring for animals. Girls will
learn what goes into caring for these animals and all the things every animal needs to survive!
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date.
Adoption Hours: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm; Saturdays 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Contact: 812-482-7387 or email her at [email protected]
GSLE Tip: When Daisies attend this program they will work towards earning the awards from 5 Flowers, 4
Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey.
Brownie Programs
Wesselman Nature Society (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Bugs/Hiker/Senses Badges
Cost: $5 per girl and $5 for sibling/tag
Full payment is required at least two weeks in advance.
Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, local waterways, or at a location of your choice.
551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Call (812) 479-0771, Ext. 102, to check program availability, or discuss custom program options. Programs
are booked on demand as staff availability permits. There is a minimum of 10 Girl Scouts per program and smaller
troops may be combined to meet minimum workshop sizes.
GSLE Tip: Brownies can earn the Bugs, Hiker, or Senses Badges by attending the Wesselman programs. Their
educated staff have developed curriculum based on the resources at the Nature Preserve!
Yoga Classes with LiveWell (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
NEW program
Cost: $16 per girl (minimum of 6 girls to participate)
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Livewell
300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh
What: 45-minute Special Daisy Scout Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), including yoga themed
games and a small craft, after class smoothie sample, and tour of LiveWell. (Approx. 1 hr 15 minutes).
Program is facilitated by Carrie Rice, certified youth yoga instructor!
Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email [email protected] for more information.
GSLE Tip: This is the perfect place for Brownies to work toward the “My Best Self” badge.
A World of Girls (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Where: Willard Library 21 N. First Avenue Evansville, In 47710
What: Willard Library will customize a program to help you earn the awards to complete the A World of Girls
Journey.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Rhonda Mort at [email protected] or call her at 425-4309
Cost: Free or troops may make donations to the library if they would like.
GSLE TIP: Girls can earn the Hear a Story, Change a Story, and the Tell a Story Award by attending this program.
Discover Mexico (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Learn about Mexican culture, customs, and Our Cabaña (a Girl Scout World Centre), through activities from
Mexican culture, including arts, food, history, games, language, and more. You’ll find out how you can travel to Our
Cabaña as a destinations participant when you are a Girl Scout teen (grades 6-12) level.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Cost: $5 per girl.
Contact: Susan Huck, (812) 437-4650
GSLE Tip: this will help your Brownies earn the A World of Girls Journey Badge by learning about girls around the
world and the many roles women play.
Girl Scout Explorers (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Any Girl Scout troop of 10 or more can explore the museum for the special rate of $5.50 per girl, with an
advance reservation. One adult for every 5 girls will be admitted free of charge. Make sure to ask at the
Admissions Desk for a special Girl Scout Scavenger Hunt, at no extra charge.
Where: cMoe, 22 SE Fifth St., in downtown Evansville
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: call 812-464-2663, ext. 230. Note: Adult volunteers MUST provide a permission slip for each girl signed
by a parent or guardian. Girls without permission slips are not allowed to participate.
GSLE Tip: This Program can go with the Brownie Quest Journey.
AquaZumba (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Dance and groove to the beat of Latin rhythms for a one of a kind water experience that will blow girls
away. This is a really fun, engaging water fitness class that can help girls earn the Dance Badge for Brownie Troops.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Kelly Boylls 812-423-9622 to schedule your troop
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Where: YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, 222 NW 6 Street Evansville, IN
Cost: $40.00 per troop
GSLE Tip: This can help Brownies complete the WOW Journey
Visit Howell Wetlands (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Howell Wetlands is 35 acres of marshland, bald cypress slough, oxbow lake, lowland hardwood forest, and
up land meadow full of muskrats, beavers, herons, wood ducks, geese, and deer. The park has walking trails and
boardwalks and offers staff-led programs and tours.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: 1400 S. Tekoppel, in Evansville
Contact: Director of Education, Lauren Preske, (812) 479-0771, Ext. 102 [email protected].
GSLE Tip: This can help Brownies earn the Love Water, Save Water, and a Share Water award for the It’s Your
Planet WOW Journey.
YAquatic Program (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: YAquatic is an hour-long program. Any troop working on an aquatics-related or fitness-related badge may
participate, at a time that fits girls’ schedules. YMCA staff will either instruct the girls or test and check off their
skills.
Where: YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, 222 NW 6th Street, Evansville
Cost: $40/troop.
Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 423-9622
GSLE Tip: Girl Scout Brownies work towards the Love Water, Share Water, and Save Water awards for the It’s
Your Planet WOW Journey.
Water is Wonderful (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Earn the LOVE Water Award by taking a behind the scenes look at how the YMCA treats and test their water
followed by a fun dip in the pool.
Click here for flier.
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Where: YMCA Downtown 222 NW 6 Street Evansville, IN 47708 812-423-9622
Girls can choose between AquaZumba, water themed games, or open swim at the end of the program.
For: Brownies
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Register: 812-423-9622 to sign up for this program
GSLE Tip: Girls will earn the LOVE water award after this program. Awards can be purchased at the council
office.
Hunt for Kid Treasures (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
It's a treasure hunt, a scavenger hunt, and a bit of geocaching as you solvs riddles to discover the treasures of
French Lick Resorts at French Lick Springs Hotel and Event Center, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick. Activity
originates at Kids-Fest in front of the Hotel and Event Center. Parents must register their daughters and sign a
release form.
Reserve: 888-936-9360.
Mother of Science (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
The Adventures of Gracie the green energy grasshopper
Where: Bloomington Service Center
1000 N. Walnut Suite H
Bloomington, IN 47404
What: This program is a fun-filled science- based event as girls discover architecture, international travel, and
green energy. http://www.motherofscience.org/Programs.html Check out the website for more details. (Mother of
Science is willing to do a program in our area if there is a need)
Cost: $40.00 per couple- adult guardian and Girl Scout. Price includes robot and snack
When: If you are interested in a program like this contact: [email protected] to set up a time and date.
GSLE Tip: Participants will work towards earning the Energizing award and can work towards earning the Science
and Technology skill building badges.
Junior Programs
Wesselman Wood Programs (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Animal Habit & Camper Badges
Cost: $5 per girl and $5 for sibling/tag
Full payment is required at least two weeks in advance.
Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, local waterways, or at a location of your choice.
551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Call (812) 479-0771, Ext. 102, to check program availability, or discuss custom program options. Programs
are booked on demand as staff availability permits. There is a minimum of 10 girls per program and smaller troops
may be combined to meet minimum workshop sizes.
GSLE Tip: Juniors can earn the Animal Habitat or Camper Badges by attending the Wesselman programs.
*Camper Programs are recommended as evening programs. An extra fee may be charged to cover the cost of a
campfire meal.
Yoga Classes with LiveWell (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
NEW program
Cost: $16 per girl (minimum 6 girls to participate).
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Livewell, 300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh
What: 45-minute Special Girl Scout Daisy Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), including yoga
themed games and a small craft, after class smoothie sample, and tour of LiveWell. (Approx. 1 hr 15 minutes).
Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email [email protected] for more information.
GSLE Tip: This is the perfect place for Juniors to work towards “Staying Fit” badge.
Become a Digital Photography Guru (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Explore a commercial photography studio and learn about digital photography. Juniors will earn the Digital
Photography Badge from the It’s Your World -Change it! National Proficiency Badges.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: David Tang, 812-422-5864, to schedule a time and date for the workshop, one month in advance.
Where: Black Pixel Studios, 3400 Interstate Drive, off N. Burkhardt Rd.
Cost: $25 per girl (Does not include camera or badges)
GSLE Tip: This program will help Junior Girl Scouts meet the requirements for the It’s Your World Digital
Photography Badge.
Get Moving Journey (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: This program will lead the girls to talk about food that is really energizing to them and other nutrition tips,
as well as how energy balance affects them. The girls will finish with an aerobics class or other activity to actually
burn some energy! Click here for flier.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
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Where: YMCA Downtown 222 NW 6 Street Evansville, IN 47708 812-423-9622
Register: 812-423-9622 to sign up for this program
GSLE Tip: This program will help Junior Girl Scouts earn the Energize Award. Awards can be purchased at the
council office.
Playing in the Past (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Where: Evansville Reitz Home Museum and Carriage House
224 SE First St. Evansville, IN 47706
What: Girl Scouts will learn what life was like for girls in Victorian Evansville, and tour the beautiful home and
carriage house. They will make their own hand fans, calling cards, and dolls. They will also play some old fashioned
parlor games and take a course in etiquette.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Cost: $10.00 per girl. No charge for adults.
Contact: Call 812-426-1871 or email Matt Rowe [email protected] to set a date!
GSLE Tip: Girl Scout Juniors who attend this program will earn the “Playing in the Past” Skill Building Badge.
Building Audit (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Girls can visit a community building to complete an energy audit. (Leaders: Consult the Get Moving Journey Book,
pp. 71-72, to get started.) Then, go to http://energy.trane.com to input your collected data. Log-in name: Girl
Scouts. Password is Trane. Once you have completed the project, turn your knowledge into Action.
GSLE Tip: Girl Scout Juniors who attend this program will earn the “Playing in the Past” Skill Building Badge.
Tour a Theatre
What: Take a tour of the beautiful Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, located on the Vincennes University
Campus. Find out about its European Opera-style seating, coming events, and its role in the community as a
learning center for student
Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Programs
Wesselman Wood Programs (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
Trees & Night Owl Badges
Cost: $5 per girl and $5 for sibling/tag
Full payment is required at least two weeks in advance.
Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, local waterways, or at a location of your choice.
551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Call (812) 479-0771, Ext. 102, to check program availability, or discuss custom program options. Programs
are booked on demand as staff availability permits. There is a minimum of 10 Scouts per program and smaller
troops may be combined to meet minimum workshop sizes.
GSLE Tip: Cadettes can earn the Trees and Night Owl Badges by attending the Wesselman programs. Educated
staff have developed curriculum based on the resources at the Nature Preserve!
*Night Owl Programs are recommended as evening programs. An extra fee may be charged to cover the cost of
a campfire meal.
Fire Horse Yoga (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Escape into a world of comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Learn how yoga can help reduce stress and
keep you fit.
Cost: $7 per girl
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Location: 513 ½ Main Street, Jasper, IN
Contact: Tina Drew, (812) 309-9093 to schedule a date and time.
GSLE Tip: This Program relates well with the Breath Journey for Cadettes.
Spa Day Program (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
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When: Anytime – Just call to schedule a date!
Where: Regency Beauty Institute
5201 East Virginia St.
Evansville, IN 47715
What: This program will handle all your beauty needs in one place! Each Girl Scout will receive an up-do, nail
polish, and makeup application.
The services are performed by Regency’s highly trained students and supervised by licensed instructors.
Come get your girls pampered after the busy Cookie season!
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Who: Girl Scouts up to 5 grade
Cost: $12/girl
Contact: Kasey Stanke/ Andrea Butler at (812)471-9383 or [email protected]
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Custom Package: For Girl Scouts in 6 – 12 grade, Regency can create a custom package to suit your beauty
needs. Services start at just $8!
Cintas First Aid Safety Workshop (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
With guidance from American Heart Association staff, Girl Scouts will learn, practice, and become certified in CPR
and First Aid skills. Note: to receive certification, girls must be able to perform CPR. Cost: $35 per person, including
snack and certification. Location: Cintas, 7233 Enterprise Park Drive, Evansville. Contact: Katie O'Daniel, (812) 4710870 or o'[email protected].
GSLE Tip: Program meets most of the First Aid badge requirements
Programs for ALL AGES
Knox County Parks Department (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Girls can earn the Naturalist, Outdoor and Animals Skill building badges and camp out under the stars.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date.
Contact: Vicki Harmon [email protected] for more details.
GSLE Tip: Girls can work toward the following:
Naturalist Skill Building Badges: Brownie Bugs Badge, Juniors Flowers Badge, Cadette Trees Badge, Seniors Sky
Badge, Ambassador Water Badge
Animals Skill Building Badges: Juniors Animal Habitats, Cadette Animal helpers
Can help you earn a specific badge
Patoka Lake Programs (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Tree ID, Forest Plant ID, Vine ID (poison ivy and the "safer" vines), Wilderness Survival,
Backpacking, Beginner Kayaking Lessons, Insect programs, Conservation programs,
Habitat hikes, Night Hikes, Night Sensory Hikes, Owl Prowl Hikes, Beginning Archery Lessons, Recycling
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: DNR Patoka Reservoir, 3084 N. Dillard Rd., Birdseye, IN 47513,
Contact: Dana Reckelhoff, Interpretive Naturalist, C.I.G. [email protected]
812-685-2447
GSLE Tip: Patoka Lake has so much to offer! Scouts could work towards any of the Naturalist Badges.
Express Yourself Art (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: These classes focus on different aspects of art and artistic expression.
Where: YMCA of Southwest Indiana, 222 NW 6th St., Evansville
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Cost: $40.00 per troop
Register: Kelly Boylls [email protected]
(812) 423-9622
GSLE Tip: Complete steps towards the Legacy Artist Badge!
Be Your Own Chef (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Make your own pizza and tour Gattitown’s kitchens.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: 316 N. Green River Rd., Evansville (across from Toys R Us)
Contact: Glenna at (270) 748-1233 or [email protected]
GSLE Tip: This program will help girls earn the Cook Legacy badges.
Travel to St. Louis (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
There are so many great things to do in St. Louis! From the St. Louis Museum to the St. Louis Arch! Also Girl Scouts
can get a discounted rate at the Six Flags Holiday Inn! See below flier for more details on programs and discounts!
 Programs at Endangered Wolf Center
 Program Flier
GSLE Tip: See above flier for badge program activities.
Evansville Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
(Journey/Skill-related)
What: The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo allows children to try
a variety of orchestral instruments and discover and connect various sounds from the instruments. Workshop is
free.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Min/Max: 3 min/ 25 max
Contact: Summer Bennett, Philharmonic Education Department at (812) 425-5050, Ext. 316
GSLE Tip: This program will go great with the Performance Skill Building Badges.
Troop Fitness (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: From yoga to step aerobics to just about any fitness class in between, the YMCA’s fitness instructors create
a routine that is perfect for your troops.
Contact: Kelly Boylls 812-423-9622 to schedule your troop
Cost: $40.00 per troop
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
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Where: YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, 222 NW 6 Street Evansville, IN
GSLE Tip: This can help your troop complete the Healthy Living Badge requirements by learning how to take care
of their bodies.
Canoe Evansville (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Join us on a paddle to explore a new Canoe Evansville destination – Lynnville Lake. Lynnville Lake is located
in Warrick County, just NE of Evansville, IN. It is a unique water feature as it has formed within spoil banks left
from coal mining long ago. All equipment is provided. The trip leaves from Wesselman Woods.
Cost: is $15/person or $50/family of 4. Space is limited.
Contact: Neal Bogan at 479-0771 ext. 105. Pre-registration required by 4pm on Friday prior.
For more information, call WNS at 812-479-0771 or visit www.wesselmannaturesociety.org
GSLE Tip: This can help Brownie – Ambassadors can work towards the Legacy Naturalist Skill Building Badge.
Spanish Classes (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: In this 7-week session, children will learn simple phrases as well as colors, numbers, and the alphabet. We
can also do a one or two class introduction to your troop where simply phrases and words are introduced.
Cost: $40.00 per troop
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Contact: Kelly Boylls 812-423-9622
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Where: YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, 222 NW 6 Street Evansville, IN
GSLE Tip: Juniors work towards the aMUSE Speak out, Reach out, and Try out awards.
George Rogers Clark Memorial Park (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Share this important historical spot with girls. The place has a Junior Ranger program that involves learning
about the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
GSLE Tip: Summer highlights include Junior Ranger activities in which girls can earn patches and learn more
about George Rogers Clark.
Tour the Toyota Plant in Princeton, IN (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Get under the hood at the Toyota Indiana Visitors Center, 4000 S. Tulip Tree Drive, Princeton, IN. Call (812) 38722665 to schedule a tour. Must be 16 people or more in the group
Buffalo Run Farm, Grill and Gifts (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Buffalo Run was a track way originally formed by migrating bison that later became an important land route for
settlers coming to Indiana. Buffalo Run Farm Grill and Gifts sits where Abraham Lincoln's cousin, Dennis Hanks,
once lived. Tour the farm and see an authentic tepee, the legendary Lincoln Cabin, and a live herd of buffalo.
Location: 3804 SR 162, between Lincoln City and Santa Claus, IN. Contact: (812) 937-2799.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Visit the cabin Abe Lincoln called home during age 7-21. Experience his father's living farm, two memorial halls,
and a museum. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call 812-937-4541.
Lincoln Pioneer Village (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Visit fourteen replica cabins that represent Abraham Lincoln's pioneer life. Contact Diane Unfried at 812-431-7549.
Location: Indiana SR 162, near Lincoln City, IN.
Become a Jewelry Expert (Vendor-Sponsored Event) (Journey/Skill-related)
What: Tour Tracy Zeller’s shop and learn about the jewelry profession and the tools and skills needed to create
and repair fine jewelry.
This program is for all ages but specifically helps Juniors with the Jeweler badge.
All other age groups will earn a special fun patch for attending and a special goodie bag from Tracy Zeller herself!
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Where: Tracy Zeller Jewelry, 111 S. Red Bank Rd., Evansville 47712
Contact: Tamara Caliendo, (812) 423-4376
GSLE Tip: Juniors will complete the requirements for the It’s Your Planet Jeweler Badge
Day of Dance at Children's Center for Dance Education (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
(Journey/Skill-related)
CCDE instructors will host a day where girls learn different types of dance! Wear socks and comfortable clothes.
Location: North Studio, 311 N. First Ave., Evansville. Cost: $6 per girl. Other children and family members can
participate at the same price
Contact: Call in advance to reserve a date and time, at (812) 421-8066.
GSLE Tip: Program meets some requirements for Girl Scout Dance badge.
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
At the EVPL Teen Scene, you can hang out with friends, surf the Internet, check out books or dvds or join the
eTeens Tech Club or the Teen Creative Writing Group. For special activities: http://www.evpl.org/kids and go to
the "Kids Event Brochure."
Location: 200 SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Visit Marengo Cave (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Are girls feeling adventurous? Marengo Cave offers exciting fun all year round. There are programs for all levels of
skill—beginner to advance—and a wide range of trip packages to fit troop needs. For information click here for
color brochure, click here for pricing information and visit www.MarengoCave.com.
Tri-County YMCA (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
YMCA staff can help your troop work toward or earn a badge. Contact the Tri-County YMCA for details. Location:
802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, IN. Register for a class at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Christine Hasenour,
[email protected], or (812) 367-2323.
When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date
Emergency Management Programs & Tours (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
The Jasper Indiana Police Department has developed many ways to reach out to the community and will deliver a
special presentation for Girl Scouts on any emergency management subject (crime prevention, personal and home
safety tips, cybercrime, etc.) Troops can tour their facilities, too.
Contact: 812-482-2255 for more information.
Email [email protected]
Disney Youth Education Series (Vendor-Sponsored Event)
Get discounted tickets for Disney World and attend a special Youth Education Series. Visit www.disneytpa.com.
Click on Youth Education Series at the bottom of the page.