Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst, NY 14228
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village offers Girl Scouts the opportunity to step back into the past into a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes hands-on learning experiences. We offer local history programs, Victorian Etiquette Teas, Victorian Girl Days and Farm-To-Table programs. We can also work with you to create a custom patch program.
Contact: Jenny Nickeson
Email: jnickeson@bnhv.org
Phone: 716.689.1440 x7712
To set up a program: Contact Jenny Nickeson by calling 716.689.1440 x 7712 or emailing jnickeson@bnhv.org
Level(s): Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes
Capacity: Minimum: 10 girls / Maximum: 35 girls
Cost: $10-12.00 for girls and $8.00 for adults
155 Culver Rd Suite 110 Rochester, NY 14617
Fleet Feet Sports Girls Run the ROC Program is designed to teach Girl Scouts goal-setting and to empower them to make positive changes in their lives! Through this 8-week Healthy Living program, girls will Discover, Connect, and Take Action!
Program Includes:
Detailed training program and Leader Guide
that will prepare girls to complete the Women Run the ROC 5k or 1 Mile
and satisfy the requirements for the Athlete Legacy Badge or Fun Patch.
Includes:
Detailed training program
Kick-off Celebration
and special Shopping Night
Entry to Women Run the ROC 5K or
Kids Run Wild 1 Mile race
Girls Run the ROC program
t-shirt
Badge presentation at the Women Run the ROC 5K Awards Ceremony
Phone: 585-697-3388
Contact Name: Lauren Della Stua
To set up a program, contact Lauren at Lauren@fleetfeetrochester.com
Level(s) : Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors
Date(s) of program: June through August 13th
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $20-$36 per girl depending on program choice
154 Pinegrove Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
Helmer Nature Center utilizes the natural world as a classroom in order to provide practical, integrated learning opportunities, foster environmental awareness, and promote the concept of global stewardship and lifelong learning. We offer fun, hands-on learning experiences to Girl Scout troops. Girl Scouts of all ages can earn badges, enjoy the outdoors, and practice new skills. Programs include team building, Eight Basic Outdoor Skills, Skill Builder Badges, Snowshoeing, Maple Sugaring, Nature Hike, and Animal Presentation.
Phone: 585-336-3035
Contact: Brian Andrew, Naturalist, Scout Coordinator
To set up a program, contact Brian Andrew at 585-336-3035 or emailBrian_Andrew@westiron.monroe.edu.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Minimum of 10 girls, maximum of 20 girls
Time(s): Weekday afternoons, starting as early as 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 to $10/girl, depending on program
Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Lollypop Farm is excited to offer brand-new Girl Scout workshops. Each workshop includes a unique, hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience. During the two-hour program, Girl Scouts will explore the shelter on a guided tour, get up close and personal with an animal friend, complete a mini service project, and fulfill the requirements needed to earn one of four Girl Scout animal-themed badges.
Girl Scout Workshops
Daisy Scouts - Birdbath Award
Brownie Scouts - Pets Badge
Cadette Scouts - Animal Helper Badge
Senior Scouts - Voice for Animals Badge
We also lend guidance to Girl Scouts completing their Bronze Award, Silver Award, and Gold Awards.
Phone: 585-223-1330 x173
Contact: Angela Prodrick, Humane Education Coordinator
To set up a program, visit lollypop.org.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $7 per girl
217 Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY 14063
The gallery provides group tours of current exhibitions followed by an hour-long workshop that is sure to spark dialogue, inspire creative expression and stimulate active engagement! The programs last approximately 2 hours with tour-only options also available.
Phone: 716-673-4897
Contact: Hyla Stellhorn
To set up a program, call 716-673-4897 or email Hyla.Stellhorn@fredonia.edu
Level(s): 4th grade and up
Exhibition Dates:
September 9 – November 20, 2019 – Mixed Media Collage and Film Artist, Martha Colburn
February 7 – March 6, 2020 – Ceramic Artists, Kwok-Pong & Susan Beiner
March 23 – April 10, 2020 – Contemporary Surealist, Emily Mae Smith
Year round, weather permitting – In Sight On Site, Outdoor Sculpture Tour
Cost: $0
Capacity: Minimum 2 girls / Maximum 16 girls
Time(s): Monday, Thursdays, Fridays from 5;30 pm – 7:30 pm
Microsoft
Store at Walden Galleria Mall
Suite L108 Galleria Drive,
Buffalo, NY 14225
Phone: 716-706-2280
Contact: Emily Pricola
To register your troop, email Emily Pricola, community development specialist, at: empricol@microsoft.com
Level(s): Daisy through Cadette
Date(s): N/A
Capacity: Maximum 20
Time(s): N/A
Cost: No cost
Programs Available:
Brownie Computer Expert Badge
In this two-hour session, Scouts, ages 8-14, work through a variety of fun activities necessary to obtain a Computer Expert Badge. They will get hands-on experience with the latest technology from Microsoft as they discover the versatility of computers, safe use and more.
During the workshop, Scouts will use Bing to visit their Scout troop’s website or ImagineCup.com, research an interesting animal, take a virtual road trip with Bing Maps, plan a world adventure and research directions from one place to another! Scouts will create a short travel guide with Office 365 using the information discovered to provide information on language, money, and holidays.
Next, they will create and send an e-card or a thank you card and create an online message to the leader of their country about something that’s important to them. Scouts will also try out the Surface Pro 3, to create an invitation, a treasure map, a flyer for a fund-raising event, a lemonade stand sign or a photo presentation.
Then, it’s game on! Scouts will be able to challenge themselves and others as they try out the newest version of online games including Kodu and Project Spark. They’ll also be able to try a Dance off Challenge on Xbox, and create their own playlist! Scouts will have a blast trying new activities on the latest available apps and Microsoft devices.
In addition to this session, Scouts will participate in other activities to earn their badges both before and after the session. It’s likely they will not able to complete all activities during the session. Be assured that they may be finished with review by the Scout troop leader at a later time. Keep in mind that Microsoft does not provide Scout badges. It is the responsibility of the troop leader to determine if each Scout has earned the badge and to issue them accordingly.
Junior Digital Photography Badge
Snapping and sharing a photo has never been easier. Scouts can use photographs to capture family memories, good times with friends, and selfies. Photography also allows Scouts a chance to be creative and express their imagination using photographic elements such as lighting, composition, depth, color, and content. Going far beyond taking the ubiquitous selfie, in this workshop, Scouts will learn to take expressive photographs, edit them, and present them as objects of art using a variety of Microsoft products and devices.
At the end of this 90-minute Workshop, Scouts ages 10-12 will:
- Work through a variety of activities necessary to obtain a Digital Photographer Badge. (80% of badge requirements will be completed)
- Learn about the history of photography and the development of cameras
- Understand composition and make amazing photo edits using a Surface Pro and Windows 10
Laura Jacket Arts
Papermaking Workshop
Students will learn about the history of papermaking and have the opportunity to produce several pieces of their own. Roll up your sleeves as you’re going to get wet. Make your own paper in any color and thickness, adorned with flowers, beads, ribbons, even insects. It’s amazing how simple it is. Rip up bits of existing paper, from newsprint to watercolor paper, put into a household blender with water and grind into pulp. Using the nifty frame you’ve built from wood, duct tape and window screen, the pulp is sloshed on top, forming a wet layer of paper mulch. We flip this onto a sheet of cloth and allow it to dry, forming a whole new sheet of paper from your torn bits. Add any sort of embellishments such as string, sparkles or butterfly wings to make it uniquely your own.
Length of Program: minimum 1.5 hours, can be extended
Maximum Capacity: 12, can accommodate 20 with an assistant
Age Level: 7+
Fun Sculpture Workshop
Length of Program: minimum 1.5 hours, can be extended to 5 hours
Maximum Capacity: 15
Age Level: 7+
This program deals with the creative, historical, aesthetic, and critical aspects of sculpture. Students will learn about the history of sculpture and have the opportunity to produce several pieces of their own. Roll up your sleeves and stick your hands into a bucket of plaster! We need to mix out the air bubbles before we pour it into a milk carton to set. Later we’ll use butter knives and nutpicks to carve. Other three dimensional pieces can be created with bendable wire that can be twisted into figural shapes, We can also use pieces of wood we glue together to create a new shape, finishing by painting the surface. How about using plaster-coated strips to make a cast of your foot or hand? There are all kinds of ways to make three dimensional art objects. We’re going to explore several in this very messy hands-on workshop.
Hand Bookbinding Workshop
Length of Program: minimum 1.5 hours, can be extended
Maximum Capacity: 12
This program deals with Hand Bookbinding. Students will produce several finished books during the class. We will learn how to fold signatures, use an awl to punch holes and stitch together our pages. Students will choose paper for the end pages and glue them onto the front and back of the signatures. After gluing the binding we will cut the page edges cleanly. Paper backed cloth will be glued onto cardboard for the covers; the signatures will be correctly placed inside and glued in. Voila! Your own book!
Rubbings Workshop
Length of Program: 1-2 hours
Maximum Capacity: 25
Age Level: 7+
Students will produce multiple prints on paper or rubbings. This process is easy to learn and require few supplies. Scissors, glue, cardboard, good quality paper, crayons, colored pencils, and markers will be provided for the first project. We will begin with a brief lecture about artistic printmakers, followed by an outline of the basic procedures. Participants will use coloring tools to create images on paper. Pieces of cardboard are cut into various shapes and glued onto a large sheet of cardboard. A sheet of drawing paper, handmade paper, rice paper or another type of paper is laid on top. The artist rubs their coloring tool on top of the approximate placement of the cardboard to create an image. Areas may be rubbed over several times with different colors for unusual effects. This may be the final image or the artist may continue to refine the paper surface with various media such as markers and pencils after it has dried. We will complete the session with a critique of the finished works.
Cyanotype Photography Workshop
Length of Program: 1-6 hours
Maximum Capacity: 25
Students will produce blue photographic prints on paper or cloth using Cyanotype, one of the earliest and most beautiful non-silver processes in photography. This workshop, photographic in nature, requires no darkroom or extensive equipment. We’ll take something old and something blue and give it a new interpretation. These blue prints are made with the help of the sun so bring your sunglasses. We will begin with a brief lecture about the historical aspects of photography. Participants will review the safety procedures, coat paper or cloth with light sensitive chemicals using a foam brush in a darkened area (not completely dark), and work on their negatives. To make a negative students may draw on a transparent sheet using a permanent marker, cut out and tape down pieces of old photographic negatives, or use the copy machine to transfer a previously created image to a transparent sheet. Participants will place their negative and interestingly shaped objects such as stencils on their now dry paper or cloth and carry outside to the sun (weather permitting) or under the light table. Exposure takes approximately five to ten minutes. For development the paper or cloth is placed under running water for five minutes. Afterwards, the images are hung up to dry for about one hour. Students will be encouraged to comment on others’ work in an aesthetic and critical manner before the close of the session. This workshop is a lot of fun! Bring your imagination and a sense of humor.
Monoprints Workshop
Length of Program: minimum 1.5 hours
Maximum Capacity: 20
Age Level: 7+
Students will produce prints on paper. Students will follow a step-by-step procedure in the production of their prints. They will begin by drawing shapes on cardboard and cutting them out. These shapes will be glued onto a large sheet of cardboard. The students will use brayers to apply ink to the surface or their cardboard. A sheet of paper will be placed on top of the inked surface. The students will rub the back of the paper to transfer the ink. The paper is carefully peeled off the cardboard creating a print. Each print should be allowed to completely dry before undergoing any additional marking such as drawing or writing on the surface. Students will be encouraged to comment on others’ work in an aesthetic and critical manner before the close of the session.
Three Dimensional Bookbinding Workshop
Length of Program: approximately 1.5-2 hours per book
Maximum Capacity: 15, can accommodate 25 with an assistant
This unit of study marries the art of bookmaking with the teaching of literacy. Students will learn four sculptural book designs that will promote and encourage their writing skills as they write stories to fill the pages of these books. There are four books students can learn how to make in this workshop. These books include a Kaleidoscope book that opens like a fan or a DNA Helix. A second book is a Flag book that has a series of pages that interweave. Another book is a Tunnel book that opens like a diorama. The final book is a pop-up book that has parts that move with the action of turning the pages.
Contact: Laura Jacket
Email: laurajacket@yahoo.com
Phone: 585.225-0065
To set up a program: Contact Laura Jacket by calling 585.225.0065 or by emailing laurajacket@yahoo.com The artist will provide GSWNY a certificate of insurance to the council when a troop books her services.
Cost: $150 per workshop
Monkey See, Monkey Do… Children’s Bookstore
- 9060 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031
- Monkey See, Monkey Do… Children’s Bookstore offers over a dozen unique Leadership Journeys for Daisies through Ambassadors. Each program revolves around a book theme. Students will focus on reading, writing, public speaking, critical thinking, and discovering concepts that may be new to them. Not only do we have programming available for your troops to choose from, but we also work with leaders in customizing a program that will address a specific topic using literacy as the foundation to our programming. We coordinate Skype sessions with authors as well as author visits that tie-in with the curriculum and provide students the opportunity to apply their critical thinking and leadership skills.
- Phone: 716-204-8417
- Contacts: Kim Marie Krug and Kathleen Skoog
- To set up a program, call 716-204-8417.
- Level(s): All
- Date(s) of program: N/A
- Capacity: N/A
- Time(s): N/A
- Cost: N/A
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House
17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY 14608
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House preserves the National Historic Landmark home of Susan B. Anthony and collects and exhibits artifacts related to her life and work. We offer programs through our Learning Center that challenge individuals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities. We offer a program for every level of Girl Scouting: Two Daisy Petals; Celebrating Community Brownie Badge; Susan B. Anthony House Patch for Juniors and Older Girls; and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award Inspiration for those beginning to develop Take Action projects. Programs at all levels involve a specific tour of the Susan B. Anthony House followed by hands-on experiences in our Carriage House.
Phone: 585-235-6124
Contact: Annie Callanan, Director of Programs and Visitor Services
To set up a program, contact Annie Callanan at acallanan@susanbanthonyhouse.org or call 585-235-6124 ext. 19.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
National Museum of Play at the Strong
One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY, 14607
The National Museum of Play is the only collections-based museum devoted to play. The museum blends the best features of both history and children’s museums and provides a multitude of offerings. The Strong explores play and the way it encourages learning, creativity, and discovery and illuminates cultural history. Museum Girl Scout programs include badge-based experiences, community service experiences, and museum exhibit experiences.
Phone: 585-263-2700
Contact: Mary Kelly, Public Program Coordinator
To set up a program, visit our website or contact Mary Kelly at 585-410-6315.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
New York State Citizens Disaster Preparedness
The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible. The training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan, home safety and stocking up on emergency supplies.
Contact: MSG Brian Bennett
Email: brian.j.bennett6.mil@mail.mil
Phone: 518.390.0786
To set up a program: Contact Brian Bennett to set up a program
Level(s): All
Location: At your meeting place, or where you choose.
Cost: Free – The program is also designed for families, so this is a great family event for a troop as well.
Seneca Iroquois National Museum
814 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779
The Seneca-Iroquois Museum welcomes visitors to experience the Hodinošonih culture in educational exhibits and through knowledgeable staff! We can provide guided tours to exhibits, and participants can even create a culturally relevant craft for an additional fee.
Phone: 716-945-1104
Contact: Lilyan Jones
To set up a class, please email Lilyan Jones at Lilyan.jones@sni.org or call 716-945-1760
Level(s): all
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Min: 5; Max: 25
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $2/child for tour - $0/Chaperones – There is no charge for tours in February if done with a craft.
300 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14424
Girl Scouts can earn badges from the SPCA! Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors can work with their troop to learn about domestic and local wild animals, make toys, beds, and treats for the shelter animals, learn about animal safety and much more. Just go to www.yourspca.org and download the Girl Scout Information Packet which includes all the activities and project ideas for the girls to complete. When the activities are complete, schedule a tour of the shelter and collect your badges!
Contact: Katherine Gillette-Cockerill
Email: katherineG@yourspca.org
Phone: (716) 875-7360 ext. 234
To set up a program: Call Katherine Gillette-Cockerill or email at katherineG@yourspca.org
Level(s): Daisy - Ambassadors
Capacity: Minimum = 6 girls / Maximum = 20 girls
Cost: girls = $8.00 / adults/siblings = $5.00
Virtual Badge Resources and Opportunities:
Free Activities:
Pre-recorded videos of animals and their owners
Humane Education animal storytimes, pet projects, and animal assignments!
Virtual Patch Program Information (Fee-based, program on demand)
Complete simple activities in your virtual troop meetings or individual scouts and then invite the SPCA Serving Erie County to your troop meeting for a virtual field trip and animal meet and greet. Suggestions for which activities work best virtually are made for each age group below.
Daisy Patch Program Activities 1-3 and 6 are easiest to do virtually.
Brownie Patch Program Activities 1, 3, and 6 are easiest to do virtually.
Junior Patch Program Activities 1, 3 and 6 are easiest to do virtually.
Contact: Katherine Gillette-Cockerill, Humane Educator
Email: KatherineG@yourspca.org
Phone: (716) 875-7360 ext. 234
Cost: $50 per troop for a 30-minute virtual tour and animal encounter. Patches cost $2 per participant and will be mailed to the troop leader following completion of the evaluation form.
Program is available Monday-Saturday afternoons and evenings.
Register for your field trip at: https://forms.gle/vC6SSzsLRixJoNuV8
The SPCA Serving Erie County is not affiliated financially in any way with any other animal agency, including the Niagara County SPCA, the ASPCA, or any other humane society or animal welfare group. Our protocols, policies, and procedures are unique to this organization, a completely independent humane society that does not receive any city, county, state, or federal tax dollars. The important programs and services of the SPCA Serving Erie County are possible only due to the caring people and organizations that support us.
Location: Zoom, the link will be sent out the day before the class.
Twists N Turns 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. In order to solve these mysteries girls, need to demonstrate courage and confidence in their guesses with various puzzles and riddles. With rigorous practice, I believe any Girl Ccout can train their mind to have a heightened sense of awareness. This will not only help them in their schooling but will also allow them to see the world differently, improving their life skills. It will bring a new dimension to their lives and boost their confidence.
They will be solving a virtual murder mystery. The mystery will be presented to them through images and text on the screen. I will narrate the story and explain each puzzle and riddle, encouraging them to use what they see or hear to make informed guesses. They will look for misdirections and break down the steps necessary to solve the puzzles. Then, they will share and debate hypotheses with their classmates, ultimately working together to solve the mystery before class ends. The puzzles and riddles will involve colors, wordplay, shapes and math.
We serve both large group events and events for individual
troops.
Scouts take our mystery classes to earn:
- Junior Detective’s badge
- Cadette Special Agent badge
After they solve the mystery, scouts will receive a
certificate of completion and puzzle/riddle worksheets that they can
complete after class.
Contact: Rebecca Eliav
Phone: (424) 666-7097
To register for a program: Please send an email to reliav101@gmail with the date/time of the class you want to register for or use the contact from on our website twistsnturns.club
Level(s): Brownie, Junior, Cadette
Capacity: Minimum: 5 girls / Maximum: 50 girls
Cost: $17 per girl, $7 per adult
Western New York Book Arts Center
468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
The Girl Scouts Book Arts Badge Workshop will provide Girl Scouts with all of the necessary steps to complete the Book Arts Badge. Explore the art of the book by learning about the anatomy of a book, building your very own books, and discovering the art of antique letterpress printing!
Phone: 716-348-1430
Contact: Khrista Tabak
To set up a program, contact Khrista Tabak at Khrista@wnybookarts.org to request a date to visit WNYBAC!
Level(s): Grades 3 through 12
Date(s) of program: Wednesdays through Saturdays
Capacity: Minimum 5 girls, maximum 25 girls
Time(s): 12 to 6 p.m.
Cost: N/A
