Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania joins forces with businesses and organizations across our region who want to help prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success! Program Partners come in all shapes, sizes, and species. Check our Events Calendar for upcoming Program Partner events, or browse our list of partners below for badge-earning opportunities, Girl Scout discounts, and other unique opportunities.
31 S. Rhode Island Ave.,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Ever wonder what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper 150 years ago? Visit Abescon Lighthouse for an overnight adventure and find out! This Keeper Sleeper adventure explores maritime history and the dangerous lives of lighthouse keepers in the 1800s. The program includes the following activities: Absecon Lighthouse's history, video on lighthouse illumination and history, night time climb to the top of the tower for a spectacular view of Atlantic City, the Great Lighthouse Challenge competition, and optional ghost stories.
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609.449.1360 |
miltglenn@abseconlighthouse.org |
1660 Blue Mountain Dr.
Palmerton, PA 18071
Check out Blue Mountain year round with an adventure park, scenic chair lift rides, glamping, and disc golf in the summer, and skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the winter.
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610.826.7700 x 1205 |
groupsales@skibluemt.com |
3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass,
Allentown, PA 18103
The Da Vinci Science Center offers day programs and camp-in programs for Girl Scouts with hands-on activities led by professional educators and time for girls to explore the Center. On their visit, Girl Scouts earn badges, patches, pins, other awards, or exclusive Da Vinci Science Center patches and badges.
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610.841.1875 |
scouts@davincisciencecenter.org |
2027 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Explore the world’s first true penitentiary, discover the spaces and stories held within its walls, and reflect on Eastern State’s relevance today. Eastern State is a modern ruin and museum that interprets the legacy of American criminal justice reform. Private group tours are available every day. Tours not recommended for children under 7 years old.
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215.236.5111x240 |
grouptours@easternstate.org |
1901 Mulberry St.
Scranton, PA 18510
Through the Everhart Museum's collections, exhibits, and programs, they strive to integrate natural history, science, and art into the lives of people.
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570.346.7186 | development@everhart-museum.org |
525 Arch St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
At the National Constitution Center’s Girl Scout Days, Girl Scouts and their leaders will participate in a wide variety of activities throughout the museum. Activities include both independent museum exploration, as well as programs led by our staff, including games, tours, and workshops.
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215.409.6800 |
groupsales@constitutioncenter.org |
538 Emery Rd.,
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) offers a variety of classes and activities that will help fulfill requirements for environmental and outdoor Girl Scout badges (Brownies - Seniors). A day or weekend program at PEEC can be individually designed to meet each troop's needs. In addition to badgework, troops can add activities such as team building, challenge courses, or a campfire.
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570.828.2319 |
peec@peec.org |
1234 Long Pond Rd.
Long Pond, PA 18334
Experience a free track tour, or visit for a special event or race. Children, ages 12 and under, will receive FREE Admission to 100 and 200 levels of the Grandstand, as well as Fan Fair, for all NASCAR event days in 2020.
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570.643.6710 |
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500 Museum Rd.,
Reading, PA 19611
The Reading Public Museum is the perfect place for Girl Scouts to earn a variety of badges! From collections featuring a 2,000-year-old mummy to art from around the world, to the 25-acre Arboretum, to the state-of-the-art Neag Planetarium, they have many incredible experiences to share with your Girl Scouts. All workshops are led by qualified, enthusiastic Museum Educators.
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610.371.5850 x258 |
rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org |
100 Sesame Rd.,
Langhorne, PA 19047
Bring your Girl Scout group of 15 or more, earn your 2019 Patch and save over 75% on admission! Ticket is valid for one visit any operating day September 7 - January 1, 2020. Receive one complimentary ticket for every 10 paid! Troop Tax ID required.
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215.702.3566 |
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288 N. Stagecoach Rd.,
Weatherly, PA 18255
Choose from a variety of outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, trail biking, camping, hiking and more. Whitewater Challengers specific Girl Scout programs are designed to foster a spirit of adventure, environmental stewardship, and a love and enthusiasm for the great outdoors. The Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers offers a variety of programs great for every experience and age level!
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800.443.8554 |
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255 Highland Park Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Enjoy the action at Penguins annual Girl Scout Night, Saturday, March 28th. All are invited to attend and as an added bonus, all Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders will receive a commemorative Penguins fun patch, Penguins hat, and group recognition on the Jumbo Tron.
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570.208.5419 |
dcasey@wbspenguins.com |
Draw the Lines Civics fun patch with activity sheets for all ages help Girl Scouts think about the importance of voting, being involved in the community, and how to share their voice. Use maps to help Girl Scouts learn about Pennsylvania’s geographic and cultural diversity. DTL will help invite your local legislator to a troop meeting.
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The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is a collaborative effort of more than 100 organizations, businesses, and citizens committed to improving Pennsylvania's ecology, economy and future by planting 10 million trees by the end of 2025. Roughly 19,000 miles of our rivers and streams are damaged by pollution and trees are the most cost-effective tools for cleaning and protecting our waters. Meeting this massive restoration challenge will take many hands—landowners willing to plant trees, volunteers willing to help, conservation partners connecting them, and funding to make it all possible. To schedule a tree planting or sign up to volunteer, visit tenmilliontrees.org.
Earn our new “Clean Water Grows on Trees” Girl Scout fun patch by exploring the various types of trees in your neighborhood and learning how they help #SaveTheBay and its rivers and streams!
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7703 William Penn Highway - U.S. Route 22.
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Lincoln Caverns is commited to providing quality educational programming for Girl Scouts of all ages. In addition to GSUSA badges and Journeys, Lincoln Caverns has developed patch programs to introduce girls to the worlds of geology, geocaching, and of course, caves! Event days are designed for small troops to participate since no minimum fee is required. Individual group programs are available year-round on date of your choice, subject to availability (minimum fees apply).
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814.643.0268 |
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201 Old Main, University Park
State College, PA 16802
At their first PSU athletics event, Girl Scouts will receive a Nittany Lion logo patch center, plus a rocker for every sporting event attended!
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866.225.8707 |
futurestudents@ist.psu.edu |
301 Linden St.
Columbia, PA 17512
Girl Scouts are invited to a hands on, self-guided, interactive experience enjoying unlimited ice cream and tea samples. Girl Scout troops receiving group pricing with no minimum group size.
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groupsales@turkeyhill.com |
Locations throughout GSHPA footprint and beyond.
Try one of two engaging, real-world experiences at your local Weis Markets and earn an exclusive Mystery Tours & Explorers patch. The Explorer and Mystery Tour programs have real-world applications like play-based learning, developing social skills, understanding health and nutrition concepts, developing health literacy, and developing literacy & numeracy.
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800.987.6409 |
fieldtrips@weismarkets.com |
Gettysburg, PA
After Dark Investigations hosts small, intimate investigations where YOU get to use all of the paranormal equipment you see on TV and learn the techniques of your favorite TV ghost hunters. Experience a night you will never forget!
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717.451.1070 |
adinvestigators@gmail.com |
8892 Susquehanna Trail South,
Loganville, PA 17342
The perfect way to learn about the importance of farming, food production, and respect for nature is to visit a real working farm. Brown's Orchards tours are fun and informative for all ages.
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717.428.2036 |
info@brownsorchards.com |
515 South George St.,
York, PA 17401
Whether you are interested in bringing Girl Scouts to the Byrnes Health Education Center for a visit, having an educator visit your meeting, learning about health as a family, or participating with a community group, you can be sure it will be an exciting program with Byrnes Health Education Center fun interactive programs!
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717.848.3064 |
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100 Wildwood Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dauphin County Parks and Recreation embraces the Girl Scouts of the USA. Our program educates Girl Scouts about nature and the environment. We encourage all Girl Scouts to look into our programs and workshops for different levels. We offer a variety of programs on topics such wonderful water, hiking, animals, plants and leave no trace.
533 Park Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
The Dickinson College Farm invites your Girl Scout Troop to their farm for a hands-on educational lesson that brings farming into everyday life, and can fulfill a variety of badges from Daisy to Ambassador! Learn more.
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2249 Lincoln Hwy East,
Lancaster, PA 17602
Join us for a weekend of camping, Girl Scouting, and FUN at Dutch Wonderland May 15-17, 2020! Our package options allow you to participate in our Camp-O-Ree weekend at your own pace—whether it’s joining us just for the day or tent camping with us at Old Mill Stream Campground located right next to Dutch Wonderland!
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1.866.386.2839 |
infodw@dutchwonderland.com
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550 West Hersheypark Dr.,
Hershey, PA 17033
Attend Girl Scout Night on March 28th, 2020 and earn an Animal Adventure patch by completing a scavenger hunt at ZooAmerica prior to attending the Bears game at Giant Center. Package includes game ticket, meal voucher, ZooAmerica admission, Animal Adventure patch and Hershey Bears Scout patch OR join Hershey Bears for the Girl Scout Sleepover on March 13, 2020.
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717.534.3352 |
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63 West Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Experience the many stories of Hershey and learn about Milton Hershey's life as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. The Hershey Story: The Museum on Chocolate Avenue offers badge workshops for Brownies and Juniors. Girls of all program levels can earn an exclusive Hershey Story patch by completing one of their scavenger hunts designed specifically for Girl Scouts! Patches can also be earned by attending a Chocolate Lab class, or participating in a Chocolate Tasting or Little Elves Workshop.
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717.520.5587 |
smhetrick@hersheystory.org |
711 Olde Hickory Rd.,
Lancaster, PA 17601
Jen’s Pottery Den is a Paint-Your-Own pottery and craft studio located in the heart of Manheim Township. There is always FREE parking and NO Studio fees!
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717.581.1427 |
jenspotteryden@gmail.com |
278 Northwood Dr.,
Lebanon, PA 17042
Girl Scout classes cover the Brownie pottery badge, but we can customize a project to earn a different badge, too. Badge opportunities available for Daisies - Cadettes. Our most popular class is making a fairy house. We offer two-part classes to learn the complete ceramic process; we build the project in wet clay one week, then come back a week later to glaze it.
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717.679.0475 |
karen@krbceramics.com |
650 N Prince St.,
Lancaster, PA 17603
The Lancaster Barnstormers can help you hit a home run for one of your Girl Scout outings. Join them for a sleepover for the experience of a lifetime!
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717.358.9859 |
sbiastre@lancasterbarnstormers.com |
One Nature's Way.,
Lancaster, PA 17602
Private and public programs for all Girl Scout levels that meet partial or complete badge requirements, depending on the badge. Some include geocaching, hiker, scientist, letterboxing, bugs, eco explorer, camping and more! Learn more about their programs here.
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717.295.2055 |
parks@co.lancaster.pa.us |
454 New Holland Ave.,
Lancaster, PA 17602
The Lancaster Science Factory has partnered with the Girl Scouts to offer a program that generates interest in the sciences and helps young girls understand their own abilities and potential. The Program offers a Scientific Achievement patch, a second-level Science Expert Pin, Brownie Home Scientist and Inventors badges, complimentary group admission, or complimentary individual admission. Reserve in advance with their Girl Scout Reservation Request Form.
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717.509.6363 |
info@TLSF.org |
925 Roundtop Rd.,
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Experience a variety of activities found nowhere else! Roll down the hill in an 11-foot inflatable ball, zip line from a tower, splash in bumper boats, ski, snowboard, go snow tubing, and more outdoor adventures all year 'round.
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717.432.9631x3723 |
groups@skiroundtop.com |
1571 Manheim Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17601
Located in Lancaster, Snapology's Discovery Center boasts a large "creative play" area with TECHNIC engineering challenges and themed LEGO brick building stations, virtual reality, programmable robots, giant marble runs, "smart" racing track and more. Book a class to earn badges or learn a new skill. We are approved for a variety of Girl Scout Journeys and badges, and offer a fun STEAM patch for everything else! Snapology classes are mobile, too! Their teachers can visit your troop wherever you normally meet and curate a program to meet whatever your STEAM goals may be.
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717.719.4154 |
beckaS@snapology.com |
301 Linden St.,
Columbia, PA 17512
Girl Scouts are invited to a hands on, self-guided, interactive experience enjoying unlimited ice cream and tea samples. Girl Scout troops receive group pricing with no required minimum group size. Learn more about visiting Turkey Hill Experience with your troop.
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1.844.847.4884 |
222 Market St.,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Join the Whitaker Center's education staff for a Girl Scout Badge workshop! Each session allows Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, or Cadettes the opportunity to earn official Girl Scout STEM-related badges plus enjoy time in Harsco Science Center at no additional cost.
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717.214.2787 |
info@whitakercenter.org |
Complete your Programmer Journey online and learn to code all from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule! CodeCampKidz will guide you step by step as you work through your projects. No experience or previous knowledge is required. When you finish your Journey you will have coded a Final Project of your choosing and earned your Journey badge. The program is designed for girls who are interested in a Full Code Immersion experience. You will code like a Programmer while overcoming obstacles, building problem solving skills, and developing confidence as an independent coder. Sign up at any time and experience the latest in online learning. You are free to come and go as your schedule permits picking up where you left off. Optional live support classes are available daily to help you.
All you need to participate is a modern browser, high speed Wi-Fi, and a computer with audio capability. You will have as long as you need to complete your Journey. We host the pages for free with no expiration date.
International Spy Museum has over 8 years experience offering award-winning virtual programs. Our exclusive Girl Scout virtual programs transport girls into the shadow world where all is not what it seems. Test your spy skills, work together as a team and experience the Museum’s unique content and collections.
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington DC 20024
TwistsNTurns presents a unique and interactive detective game experience in which girl scouts become active participants in our immersive stories, and must work together as a team to unravel the plot before time runs out! We aim to engage and excite our participants in our obstacle-driven mysteries, leaving them with memories that will last forever.
If your girl loves mystery-themed novels and detective shows, then she will love our programs! This experience will give her the chance to test her critical thinking skills in hypothetical situations based in fantasy and reality. Girls will learn how to excel in puzzles and riddles that involve colors, wordplay, shapes, and math. Throughout the activity, girls will be encouraged to share and debate hypotheses with their peers to ultimately work together to solve the mystery before the workshop ends.
Badge Connections:
Senses
Detective
Special Agent
Interested in partnering with Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania? Learn more about how to become a Program Partner. Ready to partner with GSHPA? Sign up now!
Have questions about our Program Partnerships? Contact our Member Services team at MemberServices@gshpa.org or 800.692.7816.
