American
Red Cross
American Red Cross, Western New York Chapter 786 Delaware Ave,
Buffalo, NY, 14209
They will participate in our interactive session which lasts 40-60
minutes. They will participate in an exercise on preparing and working
through a home disaster (usually fire). They will learn new coping
skills as well as what causes natural disasters. The Pillowcase
Project in conjunction with the Disney Companies team up for disaster
preparedness. The presentation will teach the Girls: How they and
their household can prepare for and stay safe when a natural disaster
becomes an emergency. Learn and practice skills such as coping,
staying calm in stressful situation.
Contact: Amanda Vallone
Email: Amanda.Vallone@redcross.org
Phone: 716-878-2345
To set up a program: Call or email Amanda Vallone - 716-878-2345 - Amanda.Vallone@redcross.org
Level(s): For grades 3-5 or ages 5-11.
Capacity: No requirements, the project is ideal for a group of 10+ girls.
Cost: Free
Asha Sanctuary
2969 Coomer Road, Newfane, New York, 14108
Asha Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and provide refuge for abused,
neglected, and starved farm animals. Educates the community on common
and inhumane practices in animal agriculture. Girls will watch a short
film on common practices in animal agriculture, go on an educational
tour where they will actually meet the animals and hear their
individual rescue stories, make personal connections with the animals
and be empowered to make compassionate choices. After the tour, girls
will perform a mini service project by working hands on feeding,
watering, and / or grooming the animals, or participate in a cooking class.
Various programs can help meet requirements for the following badges
or Journeys:
- Brownie Scouts - Pets Badge
- Junior – Animal Habitats
Badge
- Cadette Scouts - Animal Helper Badge
- Senior
Scouts - Voice for Animals Badge
- Senior Scouts – Social
Innovator Badge
- Brownie Snacks badge
- Junior Simple
Meals badge
- Junior Staying Fit badge
- Junior Savvy
Shopper Badge
- Cadette Eating for Beauty badge
- Senior Women’s Health badge
- Senior Sow What Harvest
Award Journey badge
Contact: Tracy Murphy
Email: tracy@ashasanctuary.com
Phone: 716-480-2571
CLICK
HERE to set up a program.
Level: B - A
Capacity: Min: 10 / Max: 12
Cost: 2 Hour Program = $7/girl and $10/adult
4 Hour Program = $15/girl and $20/adult (Includes Lunch)
Center
for Inquiry
3965 Rensch Road, Amherst, NY 14228
The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society
based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values.
Girls will focus on building critical thinking skills to help them
become lifelong learners.
Phone: 716-636-4869 ext. 423
Contact: Sarah Kaiser
To set up a program, contact Sarah at 716-636-4869.
Level(s): N/A
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: N/A
Child Care Council
595 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610
A registered Safe Sitter® teaching site, the Council offers a
comprehensive babysitting training program for young teens and
adolescents ages 11 and older that prepares graduates to handle
emergencies when caring for younger children and equips them with the
tools needed to stay home alone safely.
Safe Sitter aims to reduce the number of avoidable and unintentional
deaths among children being cared for by young teen babysitters, by
learning infant and child choking rescue, American Heart Association
standards for rescue skills, and first-aid techniques from the
American Academy of Pediatrics. Participants also learn how a child’s
age affects how to care for them, how to prevent problem behavior, how
to run their own babysitting business, as well as online and cellphone safety.
Phone: 585-654-1223, 585-654-4794
Contact: Linda Lane Safe Sitter site Coordinator 585-654-1223 orl.lane@childcarecouncil.com
To register for a program, contact Linda Stilson at 585-654-4794 or emaill.stilson@childcarecouncil.com
Level(s): All girls 11 years of age and older
This program will help girls earn the Cadette Babysitter badge.
Date(s) of program: Monroe County (02/27/2016 & 08/06/2016),
Livingston County (06/04/2016). Monroe
Please feel free to contact Linda Lane to set up an individual
program for your troop / girls.
Capacity: Minimum of 8 girls to set up an individual class time.
Time(s): Set classes are 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $60/girl
Clay Hands Pottery
10086 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031
Clay Hands Pottery is a paint-your-own studio. Our studio not only
offers ready-to-paint ceramics, but also glass fusing technique
classes and clay classes. Our studio offers group parties including
birthdays, girls’ night out, Girl Scouts activities, showers, and more.
Phone: 716-759-1208
Contact: Marie Sperrazza, Owner
To set up a program, call Marie at 716-866-2180.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): Varies
Cost: Varies
Creative Essence
9450 Clarence Center Road, Clarence Center, NY 14032
Our shop is beautiful and provides a positive atmosphere to learn
more types of handwork, including sewing, felting, jewelry making,
clay work, collaging, paper making, and more. Our mission is to create
a community space where people connect through crafting.
Phone: 716-407-2137
Contact: Michele Beiter or Tammy Ulrich, Co-Owners
To set up a program, call 716-946-0382 or email info@creativeessenceshop.com
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Designing Dish
138 Grey Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
Designing Dish is a paint-your-own pottery studio where everyone is
creative. We specialize in several media to teach the public.
Phone: 716-655-4456
Contact: Genevieve Turner, Owner
To set up a program, call 716-655-4456 or email Genevieve@designingdish.com.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Minimum of two girls in a class, maximum of 46 girls in a class
Time(s): N/A
Easel Does It
No Experience required! Easel Does It! provides painting classes
where you follow step-by-step instructions to create your masterpiece.
Whether you are a new artist looking for general instructions, or a
more experienced artist looking to “brush” up on your skills, we have
the perfect event for you!
Each event, you will be given a blank canvas, guidance from an
enthusiastic Easel Does It! Certified artist, along with any materials
you’ll need to complete your painting.
We strive to promote creativity in a fun, relaxing, judgment-free
environment, while encouraging self-confidence through each
individual’s painting.
Phone: 585-360-0339
Contact: Meghan McClune
To set up a class, contact Meghan McClune at 585-360-0339 or
email:easeldoesitllc@gmail.com,
public programs can be seen on the website.
Level(s): all (a great way to earn the Brownie Painting Legacy Badge)
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: dependent on space – class is done at the Girl Scout
Troop’s meeting place.
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $20/girl for 1 hour, $30/girl for 2 hour session
Adults - $26/1hour or $36 for 2 hour session
En
Garde Fencing: Batavia
29 Liberty Street, Batavia, NY 14020
En Garde offers Olympic sport fencing programs for children and
adults that focus on building fitness, nutrition awareness, and
personal growth, including self-respect, independence and
self-confidence. All coaches are United States Fencing Association
Certified. Program includes a pizza party and patch.
Phone: 585-409-3993
Contact: Colin Dentino
To set up a program, call 585-409-3993 or email colin@engardebatavia.com.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Maximum 16
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
EPIC Trainings
10 Baylor Circle, Rochester, NY 14624
EPIC Trainings has fast become a leading provider of CPR and First
Aid training in the Western New York area, and is offering the
following trainings to girl scouts: Baby Sitters Training (5th grade
+), Home Alone Safety (2nd Grade +), Social Networking Safety Class
(2nd grade +), and First Aid for Kids (3rd grade +).
Phone: 585-615-4379
Contact: Lynn Fulmore
To set up a program, call 585-615-4379
Level (s): Brownies-Ambassadors
Date (s): N/A
Capacity: Min: 6, Max: 50
Time (s): N/A
Cost: N/A
Erie Niagara Sunrise
Exchange Club
105 Ross Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
Troop specific hands-on experience learning how origami can be fun,
educational, help PR, recruit, and/or used to earn money.
Phone: 716-240-5765
Contact: Wayne Tahara
To set up a program, call 716-240-5765.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: 100
Time(s): N/A
Cost: N/A
Fashion Lab NY
9060 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031
Fashion Lab NY is a skill-based studio where Kids, Teens and Adults
have the opportunity to experiment creatively through the Art of
Fashion. Our goal is to INSPIRE your uniqueness, while ENCOURAGING
you to create your own sense of style. Among our programs we offer
labs, workshops and camps focused on fashion design – including
sketching, sewing, trendspotting and creating your own fashion brand.
Plus fun options for Birthday Parties, Girl Scouts, Mom and Me, Sip
and Sew events and Private Parties.
Contact: Arlene Kaye
Email: arlene@fashionlabny.com
Phone: 716.406.4067
To set up a program: Call 716-406.4067 or email arlene@fashionlabny.com
Capacity: Minimum – 5 / Maximum - 20
Cost: $20 - $25.00 depending on program
First
Choice Educational Tours
3080 West Main Road, Batavia, NY 14020 (office location)
We offer a wide variety of programs designed for experiential
learning. Girls will broaden their horizons and build on their travel
experiences to inspire others. Through carefully constructed domestic
and international tours, First Choice works to open girls to the
possibilities of the world beyond their neighborhoods.
Phone: 585-762-6090, ext. 218
Contact: Phyllis Breen
To set up a program, call 585-762-6090, ext. 218 or emailPhyllis@tours4students.com.
Address/Location: Office location-
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
Fleet Feet Sports
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
Forrestel
Riding and Sports Camp
11380 Main Street, Medina, NY 14103
Forrestel is an 800-acre working farm. The summer English riding
camp was started in 1980 where riding weekends are offered for
children ages 7 to 17. At Forrestel, young people are encouraged to
try new things and develop confidence in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
Phone: 585-798-2222
Contact: Margaret Darroch
Level(s): Ages 7 to 17
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: N/A
Garden Fresh Foodie
8889 Lake Glen Ct., Clarence Center, NY 14032
Learn the benefits of eating plant-based foods. You will get to
prepare and cook deliciously healthy dishes, as well as sample them!
All dishes prepared will be allergen friendly, with menu items agreed
upon by the leaders.
Girl Scouts will also be exposed to the nutrition the foods have for
their bodies.
Phone: 716-983-8965
Contact: Jessica Meyers Altman
To set up a program, contact Jessica Altman
at veghead18@gmail.com or call 716-983-8965.
Level(s): Brownie and older
Brownie Snacks badge, Junior Simple Meals badge, Junior Staying Fit
badge, Junior Savvy Shopper Badge, Cadette Eating for Beauty badge,
Senior Women’s Health badge or the Senior Sow What Harvest Award
Journey badge.
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Minimum: 10 girls / Maximum 20 girls
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Girls - $25.00 / Adults $25.00
Genesee
Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill Road, PO Box 310, Mumford, NY 14511
At Genesee Country Village & Museum, we inspire excitement and
curiosity about the past and an appreciation for its relevance today.
Visitors experience how life in small towns has changed over time
through engaging and enjoyable encounters with the stories, objects,
buildings, and environments of Western New York. We offer
opportunities for girls of all ages to participate in community
service. Some girls volunteer as a group, others as individuals. We
also work with girls who want to earn their Bronze, Silver, and Gold
Awards. Additionally, we offer a variety of Scout programs that focus
on discovery, understanding, appreciation, and stewardship.
Phone: 585-535-6822
Contact: Melissa Marszalek, Manager of Group and Natural History Programs
To set up a program, contact Melissa Marszalek at mmarszalek@gcv.org or call 585-294-8257.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
Herschell
Carrousel Factory Museum (Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier)
180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
The museum offers many events throughout the year, and group tours
can be schedule for any time. Tours for Girl Scouts include a trip
through the museum’s exhibits, hands-on craft activity, and a ride on
the carrousel. Learn about the art, science, music, and history of the
early American amusement industry from carousels to coasters.
Phone: 716-693-1885
Contact: Amelia Blake, Director of Education
To set up a program, contact Amelia Blake, Director of Education, at
716-693-1885 or at education@carrouselmuseum.org.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: Varies. Call for an appointment
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): Varies. Call for an appointment
Cost: $2.50 per girl, $5.00 per adult
Jamestown Audubon
Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY 14701
Jamestown Audubon provides programs to Girl Scout groups wishing to
earn their Legacy Naturalist Badges. Leaders are asked to schedule a
minimum two-hour block and are encouraged to consider an extra 30 to
60 minutes to allow the girls to explore our exhibits and/or trails.
We also offer an overnight program for $250 that can be customized to
your needs. You may also design a program just for your troop. Girls
are also able to earn badges on an individual level. Fun patches
earned can be purchased for an additional fee at the Blue Heron Gift Shop.
Phone: 716-569-2345
Contact: Jennifer Schlick, Program Director
To set up a program, contact Jennifer Schlick at 716-569-2345 or
emailjschlick@jamestownaudubon.org
Level(s): All levels for fun patch programs. You can also earn the
following Naturalist Legacy Badges (Brownie Bugs, Junior Flowers,
Cadette Trees) and the Junior Animal Habitats badge.
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: dependent on program
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $8/girl, $80 minimum
Jindo Martial Arts
3173 Eggert Road Tonawanda, NY 14150
At Jindo Martial Arts we believe that all children should have the
knowledge and confidence to protect themselves. We can offer your
group an afternoon that is both fun filled and informative. In a
typical 1-hour session we will first cover the fun and importance of
physical exercise. Guests will have an opportunity to run various
martial arts themed activities ranging from balance and endurance to
strength and focus. After a brief break we will introduce the Stranger
Danger/ Bully aspect of the session with discussions about our “5
Fingers of Self Defense” and how each one can help prevent bullying.
We then end with a fun, high energy exercise that focuses on getting
away from danger and reporting it. Jindo supplies bottled water for
the break and all participants will receive a Goody Bag of fun gifts.
Phone: 716-870-2971
Contact: Lisa Susko
To set up program, contact Lisa at lsusko@jundomartialarts.com
Level(s): Juniors-Ambassadors
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Min: 10
Time(s): 1 hour sessions
Cost: $5 per participant, with a $50 minimum
Kidding Around Yoga
Kidding Around Yoga with Donna Baia offers a customized one hour
yoga class for children in grades K – 8 that introduces your troop to
the practice of yoga. All of the traditional aspects of yoga are
taught in a kid friendly, creative and very fun way. The girls will
learn yoga poses, do some breath work and engage in a guided
relaxation activity. This class emphasizes the importance of
developing a strong and healthy body, mind and character. The class
incorporates original Kidding Around Yoga music, a game, a special
Girl Scout story that includes a variety of yoga poses and a yoga
related craft. Positive self-affirmation and core values such as
kindness, giving back to others and gratitude are stressed in class.
The girls can earn a Kidding Around Yoga fun patch for their uniforms.
Phone: 716-380-7104
Contact: Donna Baia
To set up a class, contact Donna Baia at 716-380-7104 or emaildonna@kiddingaroundyoga.com
Level(s): Daisy through Cadette (K-8)
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: dependent on space – class is done at the Girl Scout
Troop’s meeting place.
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $10/girl includes the yoga fun patch, $8/girl, without the
yoga fun patch.
Lucile M. Wright Air Museum
300 North Main Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
The Lucile M. Wright Air Museum is a non-profit educational
institution dedicated to “Motivating Our Youth through Aviation and
Aerospace” and Creating an Awareness of Air and Space in the
Community.
Our 12’ digital 3d planetarium and flight simulators
offer Girl Scouts the unique experience of learning astronomy, space
exploration and work on aviation badges.
Phone: 716-664-9500
Contact: Edward Martiny, Curator
To set up a class, contact Edward Martiny at 716-664-9500 or
email:wrightairmuseum@gmail.com
Level(s): Juniors – Ambassadors (grades 4-12)
Date(s) of program: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m, or by appointment
Capacity: Max: 20
Time(s): 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: admission is free, donations appreciated
Martin
House Restoration Corporation
143 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214
Become a Martin House Junior Docent! The Martin House offers a great
experience for Girl Scout groups looking to engage with Buffalo
history, architecture, and design. This program has three components.
After a tour and specialized workshop, your group has the rare
opportunity to partner with an education docent to give a one-time
tour of the Martin House to their family and friends. In addition to
learning, participants have the unique ability to gain skills in
research, public speaking, and community engagement.
Phone: 716-856-4009
Contact: Gina Neureuther, Director of Education and Programs
To set up a program, contact Gina Neureuther at 716-856-3858, ext.
208 or gneureuther@darwinmartinhouse.org.
Level(s): Grades 3-12
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: 15-30 girls
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $20/girl, special rate for Individuals
(parents/relatives/friends) that come to the Martin House on the night
of the tour pay $10/person
Mattiacio Orthodontics
1393 Hathaway Drive Farmington, NY 14425
Is your troop looking for a fun way to earn a new badge? At
Mattiacio Orthodontics it's our job is to put smiles on faces! Join us
for an engaging learning experience where you will learn how to
practice good dental health. Our upbeat team will teach you the best
ways to care for your teeth as well as the right foods and drinks to
consume in order to keep them healthy. We love FUN so we have many
interactive activities planned!
Contact: Alex Camp
Email: a.camp@mattiacioortho.com
Phone: 585-742-1011
To set up a program: Email a.camp@mattiacioortho.com for more
information or call us at (585) 742-1050.
Level(s): Grades K-6
Location: Mattiacio Orthodontics - 1393 Hathaway Drive Farmington,
NY 14425
Capacity: Minimum = 15 girls / Maximum = 50 girls
Cost: Free
Meadows
of Mendon Stables
1536 West Bloomfield Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
We are a pleasure riding stables that offers both English and
Western horseback riding. Safety, character building, and community
involvement is our specialty. We service large children and adult
therapeutic riding program. The stables owns all the horses, and they
are utilized for our programs. Each person matters, and each riding
need is different from person to person. We are a teaching stables,
and people come here to learn how to ride and how to care for animals.
Girls will experience a working farm. Riders will be provided a
tranquil, warm environment to learn. Riding occurs in an indoor and
outdoor riding arena.
Phone: 585-582-1437
Contact: Amy Jenkins, Owner, Head Instructor
To set up a program, contact Amy Jenkins at 585-582-1437 or meadowsofmendonstables@twc.com.
Level(s): Grades 3-12
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: N/A
Miss Amy’s Workshops
Looking for a unique and bonding experience for your troop? Miss Amy
would love to come to your next troop meeting and offer one of her 60
or 90 minute workshops. Each workshop is fun but most importantly
builds a stronger troop unit through relationship building games and
character lessons. All materials are provided. No need to plan a field
trip I come to you. Click link for a list of workshop topics and descriptions.
Contact: Amy Colombo
Email: amycolombo@rochester.rr.com
Phone: 585-259-5582
Level(s): Grades 5 and Up
Capacity: 1 troop
Troop Cost: Click website link for details
Modern Charm Schools
10225 Main Street, Suite 14, Clarence, NY 14031
For parents and Troop Leaders who want their girls to be known for
their good manners and social skills, Modern Charm Schools offers two
programs. Our YOUNG GIRLS Program is for girls ages 7-11, while the
TEEN GIRL Program is for older girls ages 12-18. There is nothing ‘old
fashioned’ here, we have fun and lots of laughs at our new school in
Clarence, NY. One troop at a time. All the girls in both programs
receive a Certificate of Completion. Completing the TEEN GIRL program
is worthy of mention on a resume. At Modern Charm Schools, we hope
your experience lasts a lifetime!
YOUNG GIRLS
Program includes one 90-minute visit. Will teach a number of
social skills incorporating The Golden Rule as a 3-step process,
introductions, handshakes, the 5 Magic Words, lessons on
consideration, respect and good sportsmanship. We also have a lesson
on restaurant etiquette; each girl practices table setting &
napkin folding. The event ends with a mini cupcake party before
receiving an 8x10” Certificate of Completion. We supply everything at
Modern Charm Schools.
The TEEN GIRL Program is for
girls ages 12-18. In one 90-minute visit, the program will teach a
number of topics and skills appropriate for young adults. - Lessons
include hands on work getting the students involved and interacting
with each other. All of these lessons share the common objective of
teaching students how they can make an impact by applying responsible
ways of interacting
The lessons cover:
- Character Building
- Internet Awareness
- Nail
Care - self manicure
Contact: Michelle W. Burakowski
Email: michelle@moderncharmschools.com
Phone: 716-498-8888
To Set Up a Program: Troop Leaders are asked to phone us to set up
the date & time of arrival are good for us. Call or text to
716-498-8888 and ask for Michelle Burakowski. Or email to michelle@moderncharmschools.com.
Level: YOUNG GIRL Program is for girls ages 7-11 years.
TEEN GIRL Program is for ages 12-18 years.
Time: Weekday evenings and Saturdays
Location: Both programs are held at our school
Capacity: YOUNG GIRL min: 6 / max: 20
TEEN GIRL min:4 / max: 20
Cost: $15/girl
We ask to be paid 50% prior to the first lesson, balance due on the
first visit. Checks or credit cards accepted
Museum
of disABILITY History
3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226
Daisy Girl Scouts will listen to carefully selected stories with
characters that have disabilities. Each Story will increase disability
awareness and show the girls a connection to disability history. They
will also be taken into the museum to see related artifacts. Girls
will receive a pencil and bookmark. Program will run about an hour.
Cost is $4 for girls.
Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts will learn about celebrating
differences during a tour of the museum and an interactive learning
experience of the daily life of someone with a disability. Program
runs one hour. Cost is $4 for girls.
Cadette Girl Scouts will engage in an interactive PowerPoint
presentation designed to encourage them to communicate effectively
with people with disabilities. Participants will learn “person first
language,” how to dispel myths about people with disabilities, and to
focus on abilities instead of disabilities. The program will include a
guided tour of the Museum of disABILITY History. Each girl will design
a bookmark about disability etiquette. Program will run for
one-and-a-half hours. Cost is $4 for girls.
Senior Girl Scouts will participate in a scavenger hunt at the
Museum of disABILITY History. They will learn about care and treatment
and about societal views of people with disabilities over time. The
girls will be split into two groups and take part in the scavenger
hunt. The group of girls that finds the most correct answers will win
a prize. Program runs for one-and-a-half hours. Cost is $5 for girls
(includes ice cream).
Ambassador Girl Scouts will tour the Museum of disABILITY History.
They will learn about the care, treatment, and societal views of
people with disabilities. After, they will split up into groups of two
and pick a wall to come up with an educational skit for. They will
perform for the other groups and they will vote on whose was the best.
The group that is voted the best gets a prize. Cost is $10 for girls
(includes lunch, tour, and prize).
Phone: 716-629-3625
Contact: Janet McNevin
To set up a program, call 716-629-3625.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: Mondays through Saturdays
Capacity: Minimum 4 girls, maximum 12 girls
Time(s): Events are held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $4 to $10
National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children, NY Regional Office (NCMEC/NY)
275 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608
Use the NetSmartz Workshop and KidSmartz to help your troop earn
Internet and/or personal safety badges. An NCMEC/NY Community Educator
can visit your troop with a presentation or ask how your troop or
individual girls can implement the NetSmartz/KidSmartz free online
resources. Programs are tailored for the age level of the troop. To
access web resources, visit netsmartz.org or kidsmartz.org.
Phone: Rochester Office: 585-242-0900 x3327 Buffalo Office: 716-842-6333
Contact: Debra Ortiz-Pardi
To set up a program, call the National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children, NY (NY) and ask to speak with a Community Educator
or email NYBranch@ncmec.org.
Level(s): NetSmartz: K-12 KidSmartz: K-5
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Min: 10
Time(s): Varies
Cost: $0
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.
Oatka Glass
56 Harvester Avenue, Second Floor, Batavia, NY 14020
Girls will use their designing skills to develop and create unique
glass projects, including pendants, wind chimes, plates, mosaics, and
Christmas ornaments. Projects vary depending on age level.
Phone: 585-300-7606
Contact: Amanda Taylor
To set up a program, call 585-300-7606 or email Amanda@oatkaglass.com.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: 5 to 50 people
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies with age level and project
Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve
4050 North Street, Blasdell , NY 14219
The HNHS/Penn Dixie is
offering hands-on science education programs for people of all ages
and backgrounds to learn about paleontology, geology, ecology and
more! Troops can get a tour of our fossil site where they can discover
what life was like on Earth 380 million years ago during the Devonian
era. Everyone is allowed to collect and keep all the fossils they
find! Our programs can be adapted to all age levels and badge requirements.
To set up a program call: Holly Schreiber at 716-627-4560 or Holly@penndixie.org
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: 150
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $5-$8 for scouts 1 adult free with every 10 scouts additional adults
$9
PrepStart Consulting LLC
Founded in 2014, PrepStart Consulting provides strategic preparation
in all aspects of educational and professional development to students
in grades 5 – 12. The Workshops empower young girls to prepare for
their futures in a way that is both strategic and meaningful to their
schooling and career interests.
Contact: Danielle DelMonte
Email: prepstartconsulting@gmail.com
Phone: 716.597.8854
To set up a program: Contact Danielle DelMonte at 716.597.8854 or prepstartconsulting@gmail.com
Level(s): Grades 5 - 12
Capacity: Minimum = 10 girls / Maximum = 50 girls
Cost: $150.00 – flat rate for 1 hour workshop
RAC
For Women
3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 & 1550 West Ridge Road
in Greece
RAC FOR WOMEN is the number one women-only facility in Western New
York. We focus on women and helping improve their quality of life. Our
gym offers over 300 classes a week. Our goal is to teach the Girl
Scouts fun ways that they can stay fit and active. We have programs
available for Brownies, Juniors, and Seniors to help them earn their
Dance, Staying Fit, and Cross Training Badges through fun interactive
classes like Zumba and Pilates. Contact the RAC for Women to set up a program.
Phone: 585-899-6666
Contact: Danielle Phillips
To set up a program, call Danielle at 585-899-6666.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: 15 to 50 girls in Pittsford, 15 to 90 girls in Greece
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $15 per girl
Rainforest Cafe
300 Third Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Educational Safari Expedition
Experience the ultimate
adventure through education. Take a 30 minute educational expedition
with us and learn about the world’s tropical rainforests, threatened
and endangered species and conservation efforts that support and
protect our planet’s fragile ecosystem. Have fun with our resident
animal friends and learn more about the mountain gorilla, our elephant
family, tigers, a nice variety of tropical fish and much more! After
an awesome safari, everyone’s stomachs will be growling with the
tigers! Each girl will receive a Certificate of Achievement and a free
kid’s meal. (Pizza, burger or chicken fingers.)
Phone: 716-278-2680
Contact: Megan Samuelson, Restaurant and attraction sales manager
To set up a program, call Megan at 716-278-2680 or email her at m.samuelson@sheratonatthefalls.com.
Level(s): Grades K-6th
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Minimum: 10 / Maximum: 50
Time(s): The educational Safari Expeditions are conducted in the
morning hours prior to the restaurant opening to allow for
uninterrupted access to the rainforest jungle.
Cost: Girls: $11.99 / Adults are free, but will have to purchase
lunch from the regular restaurant menu.
RAPA
The Kodak Center for
Performing Arts – 200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615
Experience a RAPA Scout Night! On select performances scouts are
invited at a discounted ticket for all attendees. All scouts will
receive a RAPA Family Theatre patch, a backstage experience or
talk-back with select cast members and front-of-house themed
opportunities - your entire troop will have a fantastic time! For up
to date schedules, please visit RapaTheatre.org
Contact: Eric Vaughn Johnson (Program Director)
Email: raparocks@gmail.com
Phone: 585.254.0073
To set up a program: Contact Eric Vaughn Johnson at raparocks@gmail.comor
585.254.0073 (x202).
Level(s): All
Capacity: Minimum girls: 10 / Maximum girls: 180
Cost: Girls = $9.00 or $15.00 / Adults = $18.00 or $20.00
Ready
to Respond
1440 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
Health and Safety training courses and overviews provided. Will
travel to your site for training. Red Cross and American Heart courses
are offered. Affordable and flexible pricing.
Phone: 585-281-4208
Contact: Domenic Danesi
To set up a program, contact Domenic at 585-281-4208.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Minimum: 5 Maximum:50
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
Rich
Schuler Drum Workshops
P.O. Box 108 Greenhurst, NY 14742
Drum Circles facilitated by Rich Schuler. Participants will learn to
play world rhythms along with percussion games and exercises to
develop coordination. There will also be time for free form,
improvised drumming for girls to fully express themselves.
Participants will love this hands on event with smiling faces.
Phone: (716) 969-3911 or (716) 484-8121
Contact: Rich Schuler
To set up a program, contact Rich Schuler, Percussion Instructor, by
calling (716) 969-3911 or (716) 484-8121 or emailing rschuler@stny.rr.com
Level(s): All
Dates(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: Min: 6 Max: 30
Time(s): Varies
Cost: $150 total
Rochester Arc and Flame Center
125 Fedex Way, Rochester, NY 14624
Welding is a fun and marketable skill using fire or electricity to
melt metal to metal. Come learn basic welding skills in this hands-on
program! Girls in the program will learn basic welding safety, basic
GMAW skills, and what welding is useful for. The first portion of the
class will be spent in lecture and the second will be spent welding.
They will be given a small number of welding tasks to accomplish
before making a pre-designed project to take home.
Contact: Matt Wolff
Email: marketing@rocafc.com
Phone: 585.349.7110
To set up a program: Contact the Rochester Arc and Flame Center at
585.349.7110 or email marketing@rocafc.com
Level(s): Girls ages 14+
Location: Rochester Arc and Flame Center
Capacity: Minimum – 10 girls / Maximum – 16 girls
Cost: $40.00/per girl or adult (adults may only participate if there
are less than 16 girls)
Rochester Broadway Theatre League
885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
Groups of 15 or more can save between 10% to 20% per ticket to shows
at the Auditorium Theatre. Groups can pay overtime and typically
receive priority seating over the general public. Discounts and
payment deadlines vary by show.
Phone: 585-222-5000
Contact: Christina Moore
To set up a program, contact Christina at 585-277-3304 or groups@rbtl.org.
Level(s): Grades 4 through 12
Date(s) of program: Varies by show
Capacity: Minimum 15, No max
Time(s): Varies by show
Cost: $35 to $75, may vary by show
Rochester Fencing Club
3335 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Tap into your inner pirate, musketeer, or heroine! Try the Olympic
sport of fencing in a fun and active class taught by US Fencing
certified instructors. Separate sessions for all Girl Scout levels
including leader resources. Earn a fencing patch! Daisies and Brownies
participate in a 45 min. class using foam/plastic swords and masks.
Juniors/ Cadettes / Seniors and Ambassadors enjoy 90 minute classes
and explore the fundamentals in greater depth. The “Intro to Fencing
for Girl Scouts” includes basic footwork, blade work, etiquette, and
safety rules. The class will culminate in scouts suiting up in actual
fencing gear and wielding a steel foil or sabre to test their newly
acquired skills. All equipment and a fun learning atmosphere are
provided. Juniors and above are invited to add on an additional 30
min. PowerPoint presentation and have your class taught by Olympian
Iris Zimmermann. Bring a snack and learn about the history of fencing.
Hear about how Iris broke through barriers in the sport, her Olympic
experience, and women in fencing. Chat with Iris, ask questions, and
come away with an autographed photo. Please make sure all participants
come dressed for an athletic activity including pants to the knees and
athletic shoes. The Rochester Fencing Club recently moved to a
beautiful spacious facility in Brighton/Henrietta. Come experience the
excellence and “Challenge Your Impossible!”
Phone: 585-424-0605
Contact: Iris Zimmerman, Co-Owner and Coach
To set up a program call 585-424-0605 or emailrfc@rocfencing.com.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: Saturday Afternoon / Sunday all day
Capacity: 4-25 girls
Time(s): N/A
Cost: $15.00 - $35.00 based on program.
Rock Ventures
1044 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Rock Ventures is a Rock Climbing and High Ropes facility offering
team building, camps and sleepovers. Rock Venture’s mission is to
provide a safe challenging educational experience for girls of all
ages and abilities. Programs can be customized to the goals and
desired outcomes of the group attending including Challenge by Choice,
100% participation and cooperation & communication. Patches are
available with prior notice.
Phone: 585.442.5462
Contact: Julie or Kent, www.rockventures.net
To set up a program, contact Julie at 585-442-5462. A
nontransferable and non-refundable deposit is required.
Level(s): all grade levels
Date(s) of program: Events, programs and pricing are customized.
Discounts may be available during non-peak hours/days, and based on
number of participants. Call for further details.
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies based on program
Ruckus Dance Alliance
445 W. Commercial Street, Suite 6, East Rochester, NY 14445
Girls will cover all requirements for the Brownie Dancer badge.
Girls will learn basic stretching exercises and a few dance steps from
different styles of dance (for example, tap, ballet, and/or hip hop).
Then girls will work in small groups to create a short dance
combination to show others in the group. Girls should wear comfortable
clothes they can move in. They should bring clean sneakers and a water bottle.
Phone: 585-545-1927
Contact: Carrie Green
To set up a program, contact Ruckus Dance Alliance at 585-545-1927
or emailinfo@ruckusdance.com.
Level(s): Grades 2 and 3
Date(s) of program: Various Saturdays
Capacity: Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 20
Time(s): 1 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $10, includes badge
A Stroll Down Memory Lane
52 West Canyon Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075
My name is Carol Buckland. I have a new program to introduce. I have
an extensive doll collection from 1855 to present day. My program is
informative and interactive. I display and discuss the historical
significance and eras the dolls were popular, also how to care and
store them to keep their integrity intact. This program is for girls
from 5 to 99! All girls use imagination and show care, love, and
creativity through the play of dolls. It promotes positive nostalgic
and connection within generations, as this program can be a family event.
Phone: 716-880-0318
Contact: Carol Buckland
To set up a program, call Carol at 716-880-0318.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: N/A
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): One-hour show
Cost: $50 per hour per group
Smoking and Health Action
Coalition (SHAC) (A Program of the American Lung Association of
the Northeast)
1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 1462
Reality Check is the youth action component of the Smoking and
Health Action Coalition of Monroe County (SHAC) that supports tobacco
control efforts. SHAC is funded by the New York State Department of
Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control to increase support for New York
State’s tobacco-free norm through youth action and community
engagement. Efforts are evidence-based, policy driven, and cost
effective approaches that decrease youth tobacco use, motivate adult
smokers to quit and eliminate exposure to second hand smoke. We can
provide fun engaging events throughout the community to promote a
healthy lifestyle, healthy lifestyle choices and strives to make the
community a better place through youth action.
Phone: 585-484-1504
Contact: Joseph Potter, Reality Check Youth Coordinator
To set up a program, email Joseph Potter at jpotter@lungne.org or call 585-484-1504.
Level(s): 7th – 12th grade depending on the program.
Date(s) of program: Varies
Capacity: Varies
Time(s): Varies
Cost: Varies
SPCA Serving Erie County
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: 716-424-2135
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 = $2.00
STUDIO HUE
155 Garland, Buffalo, NY 14206
Studio Hue is a traveling arts & crafts studio. We make badge
work and fun a snap and can bring it all to you, including supplies,
an instructor as well as taking care of set up and clean up! Studio
Hue is an all women run business who believes girls can change the
world. We use creative thinking to enhance leadership development.
Phone: 716.703.0483
Contact: Kim Lavare
To set up a class: email: studiohue716@gmail.com or use
the website.
Level(s): Grades K-12
Badges Offered:
Sunny’s Petal – Friendly & Helpful, 1-hour, $10 per girl
Zinni’s Petal – Considerate & Caring, 1-hour, $10 per girl
Tula’s Petal – Courageous & Strong, 1-hour, $10 per girl.
Clover’s Petal – Use Resources Wisely, 1-hour, $10 per girl
Vi’s Petal – Be a Sister To Every Girl Scout, 1-hour, $10 per girl
Cadette Comic Artist Badge, 2-hours, $20 per girl - Each Girl will
take home a comic artist kit
Cadette Book Artist Badge, 2 1/2-hours, $25 per girl - Each Girl
will take home a Scrapbook or Journal.
Junior Drawing Badge, 2 hours, $20 per girl - Each Girl will take
home a Sketchbook, and drawing tools
Capacity: Min: 08, Max: 50 – This is also based on your location,
we can come to your meeting, or locate a venue as well.
Cost: $10.00 - $25.00/girl based on craft or badge earned
Theatre
of Youth
203 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
Since 1972, Theatre of Youth (TOY) has been Buffalo's only
professional theatre for child audiences and their families. Our plays
are performed by professional adult actors in full-scale main stage
productions. Our staff has excellent training and many hold advanced
degrees in their fields. Time and time again, parents tell us how much
our plays impact their children. We hope that you will join us for the
special theatre experience that only TOY creates for young people.
Phone: 716-884-4400
Contact: Tim White
To set up a program, call Tim at 716-884-4400 ext. 305 or email: timwhite@theatreofyouth.org.
Level(s): Daisy through Cadette
Date(s) of program: Varies
Capacity: N/A
Time(s): N/A
Cost: Varies
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Scouts will tour the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural national Historic
Site in Buffalo, NY to learn about the circumstances of President
William McKinley’s assassination and Roosevelt’s subsequent
inauguration in 1901 Buffalo. A presentation will explore other WNY
presidential links, and then scouts will break into small groups to
fashion campaign posters for one of the Buffalo-linked presidential figures.
Contact: Mark Lozo
Email: mark_lozo@partner.nps.gov
Phone: 716-884-0095 ext. 15
To set up a program: Troop Leaders can email Mark Lozo (mark_lozo@partner.nps.gov)
Level(s): Grades 4-12
Times: By reservation, minimum 2 weeks in advance
Capacity: Minimum = 5 girls / Maximum = 15 girls
Cost: $15 girl / $5 adult / troop leader (free)
This Little Yogi Went OM
5225 Sheridan Drive (Georgetown Square) Williamsville, NY 14221
Girl Scout Yoga- OM+ Meditate + Yoga + Games + Partner Poses + Dance
+ Relax + Namaste = FUN
Phone: 716-553-5563
Contact: Melanie Keaveny
To set up a program, contact Melanie at melaniebecker79@hotmail.com or thislittleyogiwentom@hotmail.com.
Level(s): All
Date(s) of program: Friday nights or Sundays
Capacity: Minimum of 6, maximum of 20
Time(s): Hour class
Cost: N/A
You Be the Hero
You be the Hero was developed to empower kids to be their own super
heroes. Nina Zesky leads an exciting, action-packed discussion about
unleashing your inner super powers, believing in yourself, and working
together. Nina believes that kids have the power to be anything they
want, they just need to believe in themselves.
Email: MissFingerLakes2019@gmail.com
Phone: 315-436-3060
To set up a program: Call or email Nina Zesky - 315-436-3060
- MissFingerLakes2019@gmail.com
Level(s): Perfect for any grade level but it’s the most fun for
1st-8th grade
Capacity: No requirements, the project is ideal for a group of 10+ girls.
Cost: Free
Capacity: Minimum 6 girls – Maximum 100
Wende Essrow
(Children’s book aurthor/artist)
I am an author and artist of several children’s books. I love to
share my passion for art, nature, and writing with children and
adults. I teach watercolor painting and charcoal drawing as well as
creative short story writing. I provide photographs of nature images
for use as subject material and supply all the art supplies needed to
paint or draw. For the short story creative writing class I have a
teaching method and encourage the participants to write in a fun
manner and they will all leave with a short storyline completed and
time permitting attempt an illustration as well.
Contact: Wende Essrow
Email: wendesworld@roadrunner.com
Phone: 716.226.4007 or 716.510.8017
To set up a program: To plan an event just call my phone contact
and we can discuss time, meeting location preferences and number of
participants. 716-226-4007 or 716-510-8017
Capacity: Min: 10 girls / Max: 30 girls
Cost: $15.00/girl, $15.00/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
