Lots of museums, science centers, and other places have special scout-related badge and patch programs. Here's one place to list them.
Please note that for Girl Scouts, many of these programs may still be geared toward the older GS badge requirements, not the new ones.
United States[]
Maryland[]
- Maryland Science Center, Baltimore MD. This science center offers Camp-ins for scouts that include workshops, planetarium shows, and more. Subjects vary with the exhibits on display.
Ohio[]
- Center of Science and Industry, Columbus, OH. This is a great museum for all ages just for regular visits. For scouts, they have camp-ins and badge workshops.
Washington, DC[]
- The Smithsonian Museums have programs for all levels of Girl Scouts, including:
Tennessee[]
- The TN State Museum, Nashville, TN. The GS of Middle TN created a "council's own patch" for all scout levels. Requirements can be found at https://tnmuseum.org/girl-scout-patch. Contact the Council shop at 615-383-0490 to order the patch.
- Nashville Zoo offers scheduled badge workshops throughout the year: Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Bugs, Junior Animal Habitats, and Cadette Animal Helper. Sign up on the Zoo’s website. Also offers Night Owl overnight experiences for troops. Contact: education@nashvillezoo.org or call 615-833-1534 x165
- Navy Federal Credit Union offers badge workshops for troops: Daisy Making Choices, Brownie Money Manager, Junior Savvy Shopper, Cadette Budgeting, Senior Financing My Future, and Ambassador Good Credit and On My Own. Contact Sarah Morton at: sarah_morton@navyfederal.org
Costa Rica[]
Outward Bound Costa Rica. Girl Scouts must apply to participate through the GSUSA Destinations program and be between 13-18 years old at the time of course.