Special Offerings
Below is a list of organizations that offer special discounts
to Girl Scout groups. Please contact them directly for more information
New Hampshire Attractions
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Walk NH Week 2008
An event designed to get people of all ages walking. The goal is for people to participate in a community walk between June 1st and June 7th and inspire them to continue walking as part of a healthy lifestyles long after the event ends. For a Walk NH registration packet click here.
For more information visit www.WalkNH.org.
Eastover Girl Scout Weekend
Eastover presents our 4th Annual Weekend for Girl Scouts age 11
– 17 this Spring. Workshops and activities will include Dance,
Personal Protection, Horseback Riding, Archery, Mountain Biking,
Swimming and Other Projects. There will be a Hayride and Bonfire
with campfire songs and s’mores of course. All the fun of
a camping trip without the tents. That’s right moms and troop
leaders - nice comfortable beds at the end of a long day. For more
information or to get a registration form contact Colleen in the
sales department at 800-822-2386 or via e-mail at EastoverColleen@yahoo.com.
Rates are $175.00 per person and include accommodation, all meals,
snacks and beverages, group activities and more. Inquire about group
rates.
Spirit of Boston: Girl Scout Cruise
Enjoy a wonderful 2 hour cruise that includes lunch as well as
a DJ for dancing! $35.00 per person includes lunch and cruise. Saturday
May 17th and Sunday, June 8th. For more information contact Brionne
Racicot at 617-654-9708.
Discovery Museums
Discovery begins with a curious mind, keen observation and thoughtful
questioning. Get caughte up in the experience with your scouts!
Plan a visit to the Science Discovery Musuem for a badge workshop.
Let your scouts explore the world of Science by becoming "Scientist"
for the day. Stay to explore the hands-on exhibits our museum has
to offer. Our interactive exhibits enhance the physcial science
principles covered in the workshops and badge books. Find out what
it's like to try new things, guess about the results and make exciting
discoveries together!
For more information please visit
Science Discovery Museum or contact 978-264-4200 x19
Snip-It's Hair Salon
Looking to earn your Looking Your Best Badge! Snip-It's in Nashua,
NH is willing to do an Updo Party, Nails, Hair, MakeUp and Cake,
to help you earn your Looking Your Best Badge. For more information
on price and availability contact Tanya Shea at 889-0000.
Are
you a TECH SAVVY GIRL?
Come to the NH Technical College camplus in Stratham, NH and explore
with us the exciting world of computer technology! You'll get to
meet successful women who are technology experts, and will use the
lates software to explore and create. We'll provide everything you
need for a stimulating learning experience. Groups up to 16 are
welcome to call and arrange for a class. To sign up for a class
please contact Diana Varga, Diversity Promgramming Coordinator NHCTC/Stratham,
at 603-775-2372 or dvarga@nhctc.edu.
Girls at Work
Girls at Work, Inc. is a New Hampshire based not-for
profit organization established to teach girls and women woodworking
skills.We assist girls and women in building confidence and independence
in an open and supportive atmosphere while learning the craft of
woodworking. We aspire to make girls and women aware of the advantages
of a trade skill as a source of income and expose them to a career
opportunity they may not have otherwise considered.
Girls At Work, Inc. is now scheduling for our summer classes. Class
size is limited to ten and the sessions are four hours. We have
a variety of projects to choose from and they are on our website
at www.girlswork.org. No
experience is needed. For a limited time we have funding available
to assist in our program costs. Call us at 603-345-0392.
Visit their website for more information www.girlswork.org.
Club Getaway
Club Getaway, the Sports & Adventure
Resort in the Berkshire Mountains of Kent, Connecticut has always
offered weekends for Girls Scouts. Due the popular demand, we are
extending the offer with 3 NEW exciting programs, making Club Getaway
just right and affordable to everyone. Click
here for dates! For more information visit Club Getaway website.
Heritage Museums &
Gardens presents
Our museum is located in Sandwich, MA on
Cape Cod. The museum is set on 100 acres of botanical gardens and
includes three museum buildings devoted to the art, history, and
industry of America. In each of our museums there are interactive
components, such as our working 1912 carousel and a 1913 Ford Model
T that you can sit in. All this and much more creates an exciting
experience that is the perfect mix of fun and learning for any age!
The click here
for a list of Girl Scout programs the museum offers year-round.
Each program is designed to complete all requirements to earn the
specified badge or Try-It, which is accomplished using hands-on
projects in the unique museum and garden setting. All supplies are
included and all prep-work is done by the museum staff, so all your
troop has to do is have fun!
Girl Scout Badge Workshop
Christa McAuliffe Planetarium
The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium is delighted to offer Girl Scout
Badge Workshops, two-hour workshops which include a Planetarium
show and hands-on activities in the Discovery Room to help complete
badges. Brownies can work towards "Space Explorer", Juniors
can work towards "Sky Search" and Older Girls 11-18 towards
"Space Exploration". Badge Workshops do not guarantee
completion of the badge. Cost for 10-20 participants $15 per person
and 21-40 participants $10 per person. To make reservation, please
call Visitor Services at the Planetarium at (603) 271-7827.
Stone Post Farm
491 Chester Street
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4675
kimstonepost@aol.com
Contact Person: Kim Misco
Interested in earning your Horse Fan Badge, then Stonepost Farm
is the place for you.
Spend 2 hours at the farm completing requirements for the Horse
Fan Badge. Kim is offering this wonderful
program for Junior girls for free. If you troop is interested in
this offering please contact Kim directly.
It is best to contact her through email and make sure you put Girl
Scouts in the subject line.
* This program is only available for troops in Swift Water Council
*
FIELD TRIP FACTORY: Free Field Trips
For over 10 years, Field Trip Factory has delivered FREE, fun field
trips to communities across the country.
Field Trip Factory offers hands-on lessons in real life environments,
where children are taught valuable skills.
Last year, over 3,000 troops participated in our field trips, meeting
badge requirements in nutrition, fitness,
creative problem-solving, teamwork, literacy, individuality, animal
care, recycling and geography. Schedule
your field trip online at www.fieldtripfactory.com or call (800)
987-6409.
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