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    collaborative Programs

   Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes partners with many area organizations, businesses and agencies for programs, badge resources and events.
   These collaborations present exciting opportunities to share resources, knowledge and expertise in the spirit of the mission of Girl Scouting.
   Check each listing for contact information and how to register. Collaborative Programs are listed here as they are scheduled, so check back often!

December  ~  January  ~  February  ~  March   ~  April  ~  May  ~  June  ~  July  ~  August

Ongoing Collaborative Programs
November Collaborative Programs

Seussical
Eau Claire Children's Theater, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: November 19-22
    The Cat in the Hat narrates this musical featuring the story of Horton the Elephant and other popular Dr. Seuss characters.
Registration Contact: Wayne Marek, info@ecct.org or 715.839.8877 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: November 12
Ages/Grade Levels: Geared for Grades K-4, fun for all
Cost: $7/person


Manners Try-It Workshop
Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI
Date/Time: November 28, begins at 1:00 pm
    Girl Scout Brownies will complete all requirements for the Manners Try-It and take it home!
Registration Contact: Jeanne Wagner, Educator, jwagner@thepaine.org, 920.235.6903 ext. 34 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: November 14
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies
Minimum/Maximum: 15/25
Cost: $12/girl, includes all supplies and patch


December Collaborative Programs

The Nutcracker
Grand Theater, 401 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI
Date/Time: December 5, 1:30 and 7:00 pm, December 6, 1:30 pm
    Central Wisconsin School of Ballet's award winning production of the classic Holiday ballet, The Nutcracker, returns. Called "one of the Nation's nine most
    notable Nutcrackers" by Newsweek Magazine, this enchanting production is fashioned after the great masters. Guest Dancers from the American Ballet
    Theatre will join local dancers.
Registration Contact: Annaluna Karkar, info@wausaudancetheatre.com or 715.843.5444 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: One week before performance
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $8/Girl Scouts; $10/Leaders


Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Eau Claire Children's Theater, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: December 18-20
    Enjoy the holiday adventures of the Herdmans! Activity Day on December 20!
Registration Contact: Wayne Marek, info@ecct.org or 715.839.8877 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: December 11
Ages/Grade Levels: Geared for Grades K-4, fun for all
Cost: $7/person


Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker
Auditorium Theater, 50 E Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL
Date/Time: December 11-17, visit www.joffrey.org for times
    Chicagoland's most popular holiday tradition, Robert Joffrey's production of The Nutcracker features the full Joffrey company, local children's choruses
    and more than 120 young dancers to create a winter wonderland of beauty, magic, and sugarplum delight! Nutcracker educational handouts provided for
    each child while supplies last. Best to book your tickets as soon as possible!
Registration Contact: Maggie Miller, groupsales@joffrey.org or 312.386.8937 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $20-$35/person


A Christmas Carol
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI
Date/Time: December 15, 7:30 pm, see www.foxcitiespac.com for more information
    Share in the true meaning of Christmas by spending an evening with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan as they bring to life one of the world's most enduring
    Christmas stories. Make it an edicational experience - click here to download a special study guide! (Visit www.nebraskatheatrecaravan.com to find out
    more about the Nebraska Theater Caravan)
Registration Contact: Sherry Rougeux, groupsales@foxcitiespac.com or 920.730.3786 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: Ages 8+
Cost: $25 and up


The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI
Date/Time: December 20, 6:30 pm, see www.foxcitiespac.com for more information
    Celebrate the spirit of the season with the "18th century rock band" that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years.
Registration Contact: Sherry Rougeux, groupsales@foxcitiespac.com or 920.730.3786 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: Ages 8+
Cost: $55 and up


Harlem Globetrotters 2010 World Tour
Bradley Center, 1001 N Fourth St, Milwaukee, WI
Date/Time: December 31, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm
    The first 200 people to purchase tickets will be invited to a special pre-game autograph session! Order early for the best seats - prices include a patch!
Registration Contact: Mary Riemer, mriemer@bcsec.com or 414.227.0444 to purchase tickets or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $15 or $19/person


January Collaborative Programs

Girl Scout Safety-Wise Patch Program
Aspirus, 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI
Date/Time: January 18, 5:00-7:00 pm
    Participants will learn information and skills about maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle in order to reduce their risk of accidental injuries. Activities will
    include touring the Aspirus Teddy Bear Clinic, learning about safety devices and proper use in the Aspirus Children's Safety Center, and learning about
    car safety, helmet safety, fire safety, home safety, and pedestrian safety. Participants will also create a safe sleep poster for public display in the Aspirus
    Children's Safety Center.
Registration Contact: Michelle Armstrong, Safe Kids Coordinator, michelbl@aspirus.org or 715.847.2864 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: K-3
Minimum/Maximum: 7/15
Cost: $7/person


Girl Scout Ice Skating Program
Greater Green Bay Figure Skating Club, De Pere Ice Arena, DePere, WI
Date/Time: January 23
    Come skate with the Greater Green Bay Figure Skating Club! Girls will have on ice instruction geared to their experience level with a club instructor and
    enjoy a performance by the club skaters. Bring your own skates or use those provided by the De Pere Ice Arena.
Registration Contact: Mary, kenglebert5@new.rr.com or 920.819.8228; registration information found at www.greatergreenbayfsc.com
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 50/300
Cost: $10/person


February Collaborative Programs

Disney's Alice in Wonderland
Eau Claire Children's Theater, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: February 11-14
    You'll love this large cast musical version of the popular Disney movie. Overnighter February 12; Mad Hatter's Tea Party February 13!
Registration Contact: Wayne Marek, info@ecct.org or 715.839.8877 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: February 4
Ages/Grade Levels: Geared for Grades K-4, fun for all
Cost: $7/person


Cats
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI
Date/Time: February 12-14, times vary, see www.foxcitiespac.com for more information
    There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a
    musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in
    Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit
    song, "Memory".
Registration Contact: Visit www.foxcitiespac.com, call the group sales department at 920.730.3786 or e-mail groupsales@foxcitiespac.com for your group
    of 15 or more.
Ages/Grade Levels: Ages 8+
Cost: $20-$40/person in select areas of the theater


Cinderella
Auditorium Theater, 50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Date/Time: February 17-28, visit www.joffrey.org for times
    The enchanting Cinderella is set to Serge Prokofiev's brilliant score, with a large cast of dancers and local children, breathtaking sets and costumes.
    Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella is widely considered one of the greatest ballets of this timeless fairy tale! Best to book your tickets as soon as possible!
Registration Contact: Maggie Miller, groupsales@joffrey.org or 312.386.8937 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $20-$35/person


March Collaborative Programs

Peter and the Wolf and The Ugly Duckling
Allegro Regional Dance Theater at Grand Theater, 401 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI
Date/Time: March 6, 4:00-5:30 pm
    Allegro Dance Theater presents Peter and the Wolf and The Ugly Duckling, two fully narrated, entertaining and humorous ballets with live music played
    by the Wausau Symphony. Children may have their photo taken on stage following the performance and wear their pajamas to see their bedtime stories
    come to life.
Registration Contact: Kathy Jacobs, djac4@aol.com or 715.848.1863 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: February 25; Payment deadline: March 1
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: Performance only: $7.50/girl, $9.50/adult; Performance and dance workshop package: $10/girl


The Jungle Book
Eau Claire Children's Theater, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: March 26-27
    Based on the classic book by Rudyard Kipling. Overnighter March 26; Activity Day March 27!
Registration Contact: Wayne Marek, info@ecct.org or 715.839.8877 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: March 19
Ages/Grade Levels: Geared for Grades K-4, fun for all
Cost: $7/person


April Collaborative Programs

Little Women
Eau Claire Children's Theater, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: April 8-11
    The Broadway musical version of the beloved classic novel. Overnighter April 9; Activity Day April 10!
Registration Contact: Wayne Marek, info@ecct.org or 715.839.8877 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: April 1
Ages/Grade Levels: Geared for Grades K-4, fun for all
Cost: $7/person


Chippewa River Adventure
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 210 Water Street, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: April 17, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
    Girls in the Outdoors will engage girls ages 8-12 in exciting outdoor activities such as canoeing, fly fishing, outdoor cooking, archery and rifle range at
    the beautiful Round Hill site in Durand, Wisconsin. Girls will rotate through all of the activities in groups of ten to twelve. No experience with these activities is
    necessary.
Registration Contact: Libby Thurston, thurstel@uwec.edu, 715.836.3365, www.uwec.edu/ce/youth to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: February 25; Payment deadline: March 1
Ages/Grade Levels: Ages 8-12
Maximum: 50
Cost: Visit www.uwec.edu/ce/youth for cost and to register


Gymnastics Exploration Event
Oshkosh Gymnastics Center, 2080 W 20th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI
Date/Time: April 17, 2:30-4:00 pm
    Experience the sport of girls' gymnastics! Event includes instruction on the four women's gymnastics events: vault, bars, beam and floor, plus trampoline.
    All attendees will receive a certificate of participation that can be used for troop/individual badge-earning requirements, or join us just for the fun of it.
    You may register as a troop or individual.
Registration Contact: Julie Brady or Nancy Alf, ogc@ogcgym.com or 920.235.7800 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $10/person


May Collaborative Programs

Storybook Weekend/Sleeping Beauty
Wausau Dance Theater at Grand Theater, 401 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI
Date/Time: May 1, shows at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
    Sleeping Beauty is the story of a beautiful princess who sleeps for a hundred years. How could everyone in the castle - even the flies on the walls - sleep
    for a century and then wake up? WDT brings this magical tale to life through original choreography, costuming and guest dancers that will enchant
    audiences of all ages.
Registration Contact: Annaluna Karkar, info@wausaudancetheatre.com or 715.843.5444 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: April 24
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $8/girl, $10/adult


Art in 3-D
Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St, Wausau, WI
Date/Time: May 8, shows at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
    Discover the visual arts in your own community. Connect through art with other Girl Scouts as you learn about past masters and contemporary artists.
    Create three sculptures using different mediums. Find out how the museum fulfills its mission "to enhance lives through art" within the greater Wausau
    community.
Registration Contact: Jayna Hintz, jhintz@lywam.org, 715.845.7010 to register or for more information
Deadline to Register: April 30
Ages/Grade Levels: Grades 4-5
Minimum/Maximum: 10/20
Cost: $15/girl


Girl Scout Safety-Wise Patch Program
Aspirus, 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI
Date/Time: May 17, 5:00-7:00 pm
    Participants will learn information and skills about maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle in order to reduce their risk of accidental injuries. Activities will
    include touring the Aspirus Teddy Bear Clinic, learning about safety devices and proper use in the Aspirus Children's Safety Center, and learning about
    car safety, helmet safety, fire safety, home safety, and pedestrian safety. Participants will also create a safe sleep poster for public display in the Aspirus
    Children's Safety Center.
Registration Contact: Michelle Armstrong, Safe Kids Coordinator, michelbl@aspirus.org or 715.847.2864 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: K-3
Minimum/Maximum: 7/15
Cost: $7/person


June Collaborative Programs

Cinderella
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild at State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI
Date/Time: June 24-26, 7:30 pm, June 27, 1:30 pm
    Enjoy the timeless enchantment of Rodgers and Hammerstein's spectacular musical, Cinderella. This magical fairy tale is for all ages.
Registration Contact: cvtgact@aol.com or 715.832-PLAY (832-7529) for more information
Deadline to Register: Reserving tickets ahead of time is recommended over buying tickets at the door
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $7/girls and chaperoning adults


Wizard of Oz
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI
Date/Time: June 25-27, see www.foxcitiespac.com for times
    Journey back to simpler times with this musical celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, as Dorothy, Toto and their friends travel down the Yellow Brick
    Road to the magical land of Oz. You'll know you're not in Kansas any more from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you Over the
    Rainbow in this timeless production, featuring the classic songs and beloved characters you remember from your childhood.
Registration Contact: Visit www.foxcitiespac.com, call the group sales department at 920.730.3786 or e-mail groupsales@foxcitiespac.com
Ages/Grade Levels: Ages 8+
Cost: $20 - $40 in select areas of the theater


July Collaborative Programs

Programs are scheduled on an ongoing basis, so be sure to check back often! In the meantime, check out our Ongoing Collaborative Programs for awesome ideas for your troops/groups, families and friends!


August Collaborative Programs

Programs are scheduled on an ongoing basis, so be sure to check back often! In the meantime, check out our Ongoing Collaborative Programs for awesome ideas for your troops/groups, families and friends!


Ongoing Collaborative Programs

Action City, 2402 Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire, WI
Dates/Times: Open year round & holidays, Sunday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
   Action City is the hottest place to have the time of your life! With bumper cars, mini bowling, the adventure maze and tons more, it's a perfect venue for
   Girl Scouts and adults. The City also features a large banquet room; perfect for up to 450 people for events, troop meetings, fundraisers, parties, etc.

Registration Contact:
fun@actioncityfun.com, 715.838.9663
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: Varies by package chosen; discount available for Girl Scouts 


Aspirus Women's Health, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, 333 Pine Ridge Boulevard, Wausau, WI
Breast Cancer Awareness Participation Patch Program
Date/Time: Offered on an ongoing basis beginning 4/14/2009
   Group and individual activities equip Girl Scouts with age appropriate information about breast health and breast cancer, enabling them to share learned
   information with important women in their lives. When complete, this program fulfills participation patch requirements. Program includes a tour, learning
   activities, and an elective craft or writing activity. For additional program information visit the Aspirus website here.

Registration Contact:
Aspirus Information Center at 715.847.2380 or 800.847.4707 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: Girls in grades 6-12 and Girl Scout Adults
Minimum/Maximum: 7/15 (no limit on number of chaperones attending)
Cost: $7/Girl Scout  

Highway to Health Badge Program
Date/Time: Offered on an ongoing basis beginning 4/6/2009
   Group and individual activities equip Girl Scouts with age appropriate information and skills about maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle and reduce their
   risk of developing heart disease. When complete, this program fulfills badge requirements. Program includes a tour, learning activities, creating heart
   healthy recipes, and a heart health art project. For additional program information visit the Aspirus website here.
Registration Contact:
Aspirus Information Center at 715.847.2380 or 800.847.4707 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Juniors (grades 4-5)
Minimum/Maximum: 7/15 (no limit on number of chaperones attending)
Cost: $7/Girl Scout  


Benson's Whispering Pines Farm, 5405 County Road HH, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Horse Riding Lessons - Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Open year round, day and evening hours available
   Indoor and outdoor arenas available, as well as many sizes of horses to help you learn. Instruction and program options include: safety, catching and
   leading, grooming and tacking up, mounting and riding, earning Girl Scout badges, and more!

Registration Contact:
Bruce and Debbie Benson, dbenson@tznet.com, 715.421.2132 or 715.213.4132
Deadline to Register: Must call for reservations one week in advance
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 2/10
Cost: $25/participant/ hour. Special rates may be available. 


Blue Haven Stables W4853 Cty Rd Q, Merrill, WI 
Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Open April through October
   Program consists of grooming, saddling, bridling, and riding lessons. One hour Horse Lovers and/or Horse Riders Badges can be earned.

Registration Contact:
Sharon Jahnke, bluehaven@dwave.net, 715.536.4210 or 800.537.4210
Deadline to Register: Call for times and dates
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 4/10
Cost: Per participant: Programs-$185  Lessons-$44  Trail Rides-$25  One Hour Sessions-$25


Bison Ridge Ranch, W5707 County Road D, Montello, WI
Buffalo Ranch Tours
Dates/Times: Open May 15-October 15; Thursday-Sunday: 11:00 am & 3:00 pm; Monday-Wednesday special tour times available
   Take a ninety-minute tour visiting the "buff tuff" corrals, handling facilities and viewing a short video of a bison round-up. Enjoy a wagon ride to see the
   bison herd, visit our Gift Shop, meet the bottle babies and feed the chickens! Bring your brown-bag lunches to enjoy under the shade of our tent.

Registration Contact:
Jessie Turney or Georgia Derrick, brr@bisonridgeranch.com or 608.589.5500 to make a reservation or visit www.bisonridgeranch.com
Deadline to Register: Thursday–Sunday tours, 1 day advance reservation; Monday–Wednesday tours, 2 weeks advance reservation
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 5/35
Cost: $5/person


Chaos Water Park Resort, 5152 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI
Dates/Times: Open year round & holidays, Monday-Thursday 4:00-9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
   Chaos is the world's first comic book playground! Scream down slides at lightning speed, explore your inner super hero strengths, and find hidden clues in
   the park. This is the place for Super Heroes in training. You can be anything you want to be, except bored.
Registration Contact:
ali@chaosresort.com, 715.232.8685, www.chaosresort.com
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: General Admission $19.95/ person; group rates available


Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology, 21 E Grand Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI
Girl Scouts Badge and Try-it Workshops
Dates/Times: Open year round, Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Group tours at other times by arrangement; special
programs also available for groups.
   
CFMIT is open to the public year-round, providing visitors with a look at the variety of industries, from fur-trading and logging days, up to the most current
   nano-technologies. Several Badge and Try-It workshops are offered throughout the year including Puppets, Stitch it Together, Math Fun and Science
   Wonders
.
Registration Contact:
cfmit@charter.net, 715.720.9206, visit www.cfmit.org often to view all our programs
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 15/25
Cost: General Admission: $3/adults, $1/children 18 and under; CFMIT members admitted free (additional charge for Try-It workshops)


Chippewa Valley Museum, PO Box 1204, Chippewa Falls, WI
Girl Scouts Badge and Try-it Workshops
Dates/Times: Year round; afterschool and weekend bookings available. Contact them for further details
   Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors can earn various Try-Its and Badges including Through the Years, Manners, Building Art, Her Story, Listening to the Past, Across
   Generations, Local Lore, My Heritage, Collecting Hobbies, Folk Arts, Toymaker,
and Yarn and Fabric Arts.
Registration Contact:
Karen Jacobson, k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com 715.834.7871, www.cvmuseum.com
Deadline to Register:  Ongoing; check their website for workshop schedules
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors (grades 1-6)
Minimum/Maximum:  12/45 girls
Cost: Contact CVM for current rates


Clay Corner Studio, 303 Third St, Wausau, WI
Dates/Times: 10:00 am-7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 12:00-5:00 pm Sunday
   
Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies can fulfill some requirements in Hobbies and Friends are Fun. Juniors can earn the Ceramics and Clay Badge right in the
   studio, and fulfill requirements in other badges. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors can fulfill requirements in Artistic Crafts, Your Own Business,
   Just Jewelry and Visual Arts.
Registration Contact:
Martina Strehlow, claycornerstudio@yahoo.com or 715.848.2607
Deadline to Register: One week before desired date
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 4/60
Cost: Varies by project - range is $4-$30/Girl Scout


Climb Trees 4 Fun, travels to your location!
Dates/Times: April-November, half/full-day programs
   We bring this great program to you!
Recreational tree climbing is a new, safe way to explore tree canopies. It involves the use of ropes and harnesses;
   the climbers are tied in and secure at all times. You decide how high you feel comfortable climbing. Challenging, educational, and rewarding.
Registration Contact:
Tara Blecha, 414.737.4051 or www.climbtrees4fun.com
Deadline to Register: Dates available on a first come, first-served basis
Ages/Grade Levels: K-Adult
Minimum/Maximum: 10/30 throughout the day
Cost: Costs vary with the number of participants (more climbers = less $ per climber!)


Dream Flight USA Foundation, Inc., based in Wausau, WI - travels to your location!
Dream Flight USA Space Shuttle Program
Dates/Times: This program operates year round and travels to your location
   
A teacher travels with the Spirit of Education and is assisted during the missions by our shuttle pilot. Once on board, the students will rotate through the
   stations performing various activities, including deploying a satellite with a mechanical arm, designing a floor plan for the International Space Station,
   and learning how challenging working in space can be.
Registration Contact:
Nick Ryan, dream@dreamflightusa.com, 715.845.6392, www.dreamflightusa.com
Deadline to Register: One month in advance
Ages/Grade Levels: Grades 4-6
Maximum: 20
Cost: $700/day plus expenses, including mileage, meals and when needed, overnight accommodations (2 rooms) for a crew of two


Dunn County Historical Society, PO Box 437, Menomonie, WI
Caddie Woodlawn Participation Patch
Dates/Times: This program can be arranged with one or two days of activities. Dates and times are scheduled for your convenience.
   Explore pioneer life in late 1850s Wisconsin with Caddie, the heroine of Carol Ryrie Brink's Newberry Award-winning book Caddie Woodlawn. Orientation at
   Rassbach Museum is followed by a historian-guided tour through her home. Participants receive the book and a history map, view a video, and dress up
   in era clothing.
Contact
: Carol or Rose Mary Stoll, dchs@dunnhistory.org or 715.232.8685 to schedule
Grade Level/Ages: All
Minimum/Maximum: 5/25
Cost: $17


Eau Claire Regional Arts Center and State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire Street Eau Claire, WI
Dates/Times: Year round; visit www.eauclairearts.com for current schedule
   Year-long programming of music, theatre, dance, and other performances, including: The Blanks, Runt of the Litter, History of the Word, and Harlem Gospel
   Choir
. Free art gallery exhibits.
Registration Contact:
Ben Richgruber, info@eauclairearts.com, 715.832.2787
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Maximum: 1,100
Cost: Varies


Field Trip Factory Field Trips
Programs vary nationwide at various locations
   Field Trip Factory offers FREE, FUN community-based field trips. Our learning adventures teach valuable life-skills inhealth and nutrition, science,
   responsibility and more. May fulfill badge requeirements. See what is available in your area today! 
Registration Contact:
Field Trip Factory, info@fieldtripfactory.com, 800.987.6409, www.fieldtripfactory.com

Ages/Grade Levels: Grades Pre-K - 6
Minimum/Maximum: 7/30 (no limit on number of chaperones attending)
Cost: FREE!


Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI
Date/Time: Varies; visit www.foxcitiespac.com for a complete show listing
    The mission of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is to serve as a gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities and
    enhance understanding and enjoyment of life through the creation and presentation of the arts. We look forward to seeing your troop at the theater!
Registration Contact: Sherry Rougeux, groupsales@foxcitiespac.com or 920.730.3786 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: Varies by show
Cost: $12 and up/person


GivaGeta™, 27 Kreiger Ln, Ste 12, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Teambuilding and Leadership Development Programs
    Teambuild, develop leadership, build positive values, reduce emotional bullying, and open lines of communication in a fun-filled, subtle way using
    The World's Kindest Playing Cards and other products by GivaGeta Smiles. The interactive experiential learning (learn by doing) brings people together,
    energizing the group while allowing participants to understand more about each other and the organization. Activities programming book includes ice
    breakers, mixers and more. Give Teamwork…Get Results
Registration Contact:
Jim Cantoni, smiles@givageta.com, 860.657.0770 or www.GivaGeta.com
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: Varies; as low as 50 cents


Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI
Garden and Nature Tours
Date/Time: Tours upon request April – October
   Green Bay Botanical Garden is a beautiful combination of formal gardens, wooded trails, tranquil ponds, and our well known Children’s Garden. Groups
   can arrange guided tours and participate in outdoor, hands on activities to learn more about plants, animals, soil, and the outdoors. Program can be
   tailored to fulfill badge requirements (Girl Scout Brownie Try-Its: Plants, Eco-Explorer, and Earth and Sky; Girl Scout Junior Badges: Wildlife, Your Outdoor
   Surroundings
, Earth Connections, and Plants and Animals)
Registration Contact:
Kelle Hartman, khartman@gbbg.org or 920.490.9457
Deadline to Register:  2 weeks advanced notice is required
Ages/Grade Levels: Grades K-5
Minimum/Maximum:  5/30 girls
Cost:  $4/girl (minimum fee of $30)


Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301
   Heritage Hill is a living history museum devoted to the preservation of its buildings and artifacts and the interpretation of the history of Northeastern
   Wisconsin and its people. Our purpose is to provide an educational experience that encourages visitor awareness, understanding and appreciation of the
   history of this region.
Registration Contact:
920.448.5150 or visit www.heritagehillgb.org for more information.
Ages/Grade Levels: All
General Admission: Adults - $8, Seniors (Ages 62+) - $7, Children (Ages 5-17) - $6, Children (4 and under) – FREE. Special prices may apply for various
   events.


Hoofbeat Ridge Camps, 5304 Reeve Road, Mazomanie, WI
Girl Scout Riding Programs - Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Open year round.Special Riders Badge weekends in the spring and fall.
   Located 20 miles west of Madison, near Mazomanie, our facilities include modern bunkhouses, complete with bathroom and shower facilities attached. We
   have a large indoor riding arena, outdoor rings and miles of trails on 250 acres of gently-rolling countryside. Our 60 gentle, well-broke school horses are
   used year round.

Registration Contact:
Ted Marthe, Camp Director, hoofbeat@midplains.net , 608.767.2593, www.hoofbeat.org 
Deadline to Register: Call for times and dates
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up; maximum rider weight limit of 200 pounds
Cost: $20/2-hour day program, call for overnight programs availability


Kinni Valley Riding Academy, LLC, 1171 30th Ave., River Falls, WI
Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Available by appointment all year, rain or shine. Cold weather riding available in our heated indoor facility.
   Feel like getting away from it all? Picture yourself riding off into the sunset on a beautiful horse, winding through the Kinnickinnic River Valley. Come ride
   with us and open the doors to new and exciting things.

Registration Contact:
Carolyn Lowe, carolyn@kinnivalleyacademy.com, 715.426.1321, www.kinnivalleyacademy.com 
Deadline to Register: Call for times and dates
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 10 person minimum, no maximum. Smaller groups (under 10 riders) please call for assistance
Cost: $35/person Horse Fan Badge, $45/person Horse Rider Badge, please call for information and costs on the Horse Sense Badge, summer camps and
   hourly lessons


Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Girl Scout Badges at the Lake Superior Zoo
Date/Time: Zoo is open year round, 10:00 am-4:00 pm; call for available dates/times for badge workshops
   The Lake Superior zoo badge workshop will help your group prepare for earning grade-level recognitions: Girl Scout Daisy Life Takes Shape, Girl Scout
   Brownie Animals and Eco-Explorer Try-Its; and Girl Scout Junior Wildlife and Plants and Animals Badges.

Registration Contact:
Heidi Faris, edu2@lszoo.org or 218.730.4510
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
Minimum/Maximum: 7/30
Cost: $20/program, additional fee for zoo admission 

Zoo Snooze at Lake Superior Zoo
Date/Time: January-September, 7:00 pm-8:00 am; call for available dates for overnights
   A " Zoo Snooze" is an overnight adventure at the Lake Superior Zoo, which includes zoo program, an animal encounter, a pizza party, a night hike,
   T-shirt, a midnight snack and movie. In the morning we serve breakfast and the zoo is yours to explore!

Registration Contact:
Heidi Faris, edu2@lszoo.org or 218.730.4510
Ages/Grade Levels: 2nd grade and up
Minimum/Maximum: 15/40
Cost: $30/girl; $15/adult 


Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Inc, Mackinac Island, MI 
Dates/Times: Seasonally early May through late October
   Enjoy a horse-drawn, narrated carriage tour of scenic, historic Mackinac Island, including downtown, Grand Hotel, Arch Rock, Island cemeteries, Scout
   Barracks of the Governor's Honor Guard and stops at Surrey Hill Carriage Museum, Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, Fort Mackinac and the
   Governor of Michigan's summer residence.
Contact
: Susan Horn, info@mict.com, 906.847.3307 or visit www.mict.com
Deadline to Register: 10 days in advance. Hay rides available in the evening by advance reservation only.
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $9/person


Mountain Meadows Ranch, 13807 Whiffen Lane, Mountain, WI 
Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Memorial Day and Labor Day, Saturday–Monday 9:00 am–4:00 pm; Open daily third week of June – Labor Day, Monday–Saturday
9:00 am–4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am–3:00 pm; After Labor Day open weekends only, weather permitting
   Bring your own tent and cook over the firepit then wake up and help get the horses ready.
Registration Contact:
Kelly Krieger, kellykrieger@ymail.com, 715.276.3860
Deadline to Register: Reservations recommended
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 4/26
Cost: One-hour trail ride only - $20/girl; Trail ride with badge work (2.5–3 hours) - $30/girl


Mulberry Lane Farm, 3 miles east of Sherwood - W3190 County Road B, Hilbert, WI
Dates/Times: Visit www.mulberrylanefarmwi.com for seasonal operating dates and times
   Milk a cow, ride a pony, kiss a pig, cuddle a kitten, feed a goat, enjoy a hayride and more during your "hands-on" guided tour of the farm. Enjoy a picnic
   lunch in the massive haymow or outdoor picnic area.
Registration Contact
: Make reservations online at www.mulberrylanefarmwi.com or call 920.989.3130
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $7/person


Oshkosh Gymnastics Center, 2080 W 20th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Date/Time: Ongoing; contact them to check for time availability (mostly weekends)
   Celebrate at the Oshkosh Gymnastics Center. Your group will enjoy 1 hour of free play in our gym with activities that include zip line, castle maze,
   trampolines, foam filled pit and all kinds of gymnastics equipment. After the play hour, you can relax for 1/2 hour in our party room, where you can
   provide your group with a snack and beverage. Quote based on party supply requirements and number of attendees. Call for quote.
Registration Contact:
Julie Brady or Nancy Alf, ogc@ogcgym.com or 920.235.7800 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 10/100
Cost: Varies


Paper Discovery Center, 425 W Water St, Appleton, WI
Paper Making Field Trip
Date/Time: Any open day, upon request; 2-hour time slot
   Learn about the history, science, and technology of papermaking and its impact on our local heritage. Make paper by hand, participate in classroom
   discussion and hands on activities about water and paper strength, as well as exploring paper fibers with the microscope. Activities during this session will
   help Girl Scouts in all levels earn a science badge.
Registration Contact:
Barb Sauer, Barb@PaperDiscoveryCenter.org or 920.380.7491 to register or for more information

Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum: 15
Cost: $3/girl

Paper Works Program for Girl Scout Cadettes and Seniors
Date/Time: Any open Saturday, upon request; 3 hours
   Complete all requirements with hands-on activities, videos, displays, presentations, and career speakers. Call to schedule a date and time. 
Registration Contact: Barb Sauer, Barb@PaperDiscoveryCenter.org or 920.380.7491 to register or for more information
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum: 15
Cost: $10/girl


Rainbows End Alpaca Farm and Rainbow Gifts, W6139 US 2, Norway, MI
Farm Day and Fiber Event
Dates/Times: Contact them for current schedule
   Drop by the Rainbows End Alpaca Farm for a FREE tour! Learn all about the gentle Alpacas and how their fleece is used as fiber to create clothing items and
   more. You may also participate in creating a dry and/or wet felting project.
Registration Contact:
Mary Lynn Verley, lynnv@att.net, 906.563.7034, www.rainbowsendalpacas.net
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 5/20
Cost: Depends upon project chosen


Roses and Showers, travels to your location!
Victorian Program
Dates/Times: Year round, contact for availability
   Roses and Showers will come to your location and give a Victorian Courtship presentation to your troop/group. The Language of the Flower is where girls
   discover what wearing or giving certain flowers and colors communicated in the Victoria era. The Language of the Fan presentation has the girls making fans
   and learning what various gestures convey. Staff arrives in period dress, making this an unforgettable, educational experience.
Registration Contact:
Jaclyn Theis, jaclyn1135@gmail.com or 507.281.4733
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $40/local (Rochester, MN); $25 added for each 100 miles from Rochester, MN.


The Building for Kids, 100 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI
Girl Scout Afterschool and Overnight Programs
Date/Time: Year round
   The Building for Kids is the ideal choice when planning an outing for your Girl Scout troop. Explore hands-on exhibits, participate in guided Badge and
   Try-It workshops, or attend an unforgettable overnight experience. Girls are invited to come build their imagination, creativity, and confidence! Check out
   the Girl Scout Brochure by visiting www.buildingforkids.org, clicking on Groups/Girl Scouts and then on the PDF download. 
Registration Contact:
contact@buildingforkids.org or 920.734.3226 to schedule programming or to reserve spaces in sponsored overnights
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors afterschool programs are available and overnights are available
Cost: See www.buildingforkids.org for the current Girl Scout Opportunities Brochure for costs and details of various programs


The Wisconsin Roller PunkS, Skater’s Edge, 5714 Integrity Way, Appleton, WI
Junior Roller Derby
Date/Time: Season runs November 7, 2009 - February 6, 2010
   The Wisconsin Roller PunkS is a Non-Profit junior flat track derby program, open to girls ages 10-17. The TWRPS program is a roller skating program    designed to develop character, confidence, and leadership by teaching the basics of the sport of roller derby. TWRPS season runs from November 7 -
   February 6th and includes twice weekly practices on Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm and Saturdays 10:30 am-12:00 noon. The TWRPS will then be able to show
   off their skills in 2 of the Paper Valley Roller Girls' halftime shows, and in a private bout for friends and family. This is not the roller derby you used to
   watch on TV! We subscribe to the following governing principles: Safety; Sportsmanship; Full Participation (everyone gets to play). Check out our website
   at www.twrps.org for more information and how your child can become involved!
Registration Contact:
Stella Jackson, info@twrps.org or 920.733.9043 to register or for more information

Deadline to Register:  Registration held at Skater's Edge on October 25 and 27, 7:00-8:00 pm
Ages/Grade Levels: Age 10-17
Cost: $70/girl


Trek & Trail, Bayfield, WI
Kayaking in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior
Dates/Times: Programs offered between Memorial Day and Labor Day
   Looking for an adventure program for your group? Trek & Trail offers sea kayaking trips on Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore,
   Bayfield, WI. Trips range from ½ day introductions to kayaking to our day trip at the Squaw Bay Sea Caves. If you want multi-day kayaking camping
   adventures, we offer those as well.

Registration Contact:
Mary Swevel, trek@trek-trail.com, 800.354.8735
Deadline to Register: Call to reserve your adventure
Ages/Grade Levels: Age 14 and up
Minimum/Maximum: 8/16
Cost: Dependent on what gear you want provided and the duration of your trip - call for more information 


Trinity Equestrian Center, S5300 State Road 37, Eau Claire, WI
Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Events run from January - May and September -December, 2-hour activity
   This program is for horse lovers! Riders will learn to be safe around horses, how to groom, tack, lead and ride! Dynamic stationed horse activities are
   planned for large groups. All children wear helmets, long pants and closed toe shoes.

Registration Contact:
Toni Mattson, toni@trinity-ec.com , 715.8354530, www.trinity-ec.com
Deadline to Register: 2 weeks prior to desired date of activity
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 6/36 riders
Cost: $20/rider 


Triple HHH Equestrian Center, 735 16 ½ Street, Dallas, WI
Council-approved horse stable
Dates: April-October
   We will custom tailor a program to fit your group's needs. We offer horseback riding on our scenic wood trails ($22/first hour) or they can be used for
   hiking. We offer 3 hour sessions to earn horse badges, which includes a trail ride for $45/person.

Registration Contact:
Irvin and Joy Humphrey, 715.458.4107, www.triplehhhenterprises.com
Deadline to Register: Must make reservations
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Cost: $22-$45/person 


University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education, 210 Water St, Eau Claire, WI
GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science)
Date/Time: 2nd Saturday of each month, September 2009 through May 2010, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (program will not be offered in January)
   The GEMS program brings science and math to life through hands-on, interactive workshops led by UW-Eau Claire faculty. Each Saturday focuses on a
   different theme such as Physics, Nanotechnology or Environmental Science. All workshops are held on the UW-Eau Claire campus. Contact us about
   personalizing the day for your child or troop.
Registration Contact:
Libby Thurston, thurstel@uwec.edu, 715.836.3365, www.uwec.edu/ce/youth
Deadline to Register:  2 weeks advanced notice is required
Ages/Grade Levels: Grades 4-8
Maximum:  25 girls
Cost: Check www.uwec.edu/ce/youth for fees and registration 


UP Children's Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI
Dates/Times: Year round, call for availability
   Mission: Engaging youth and families to discover through interactive exhibits and related programs. The Museum is a hands-on exploratory learning
   environment designed by kids for FUN! Education staff can customize any visit, from earning a specific recognition to scheduling an awesome overnight!

Registration Contact:
Jim Edwards, 906.226.3911
Ages/Grade Levels: K-12
Maximum:  32 girls for sleepover programs
Cost: $4/girl, chaperones free. Sleepovers start at $150 for ten girls with chaperones


Upper Peninsula Equestrian Center, 292 Taylor Road, Sands Township, MI
Horseback Riding Lessons and Summer Camp Programs - Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Sundays 10:00 am–9:00 pm
   Horseback riding lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. Focus on horse care, feeding and grooming, horse psychology and ground work.
   Selecting the right horse, tack and equipment, Horse Back Riding 101 and more.

Registration Contact:
Victoria Jenema, ravhawran@aol.com, 906.235.4780
Deadline to Register: Must make reservations
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Cost: $50/individual riding lesson


Vogel’s Farm, W11047 Enterprise Lake Rd, Elcho, WI
Date/Time: Open year round, 12:00–5:00 pm
   Our mission is to familiarize city folk with the farm experience, and the excitement of meeting its challenges and reaping its fruits. Our farm includes
   cows, goats, llamas, chickens, ducks, geese, dogs, cats and much more. Among its other features are an authentic log cabin, a barn, Herb’s tractor and
   a milking parlor.
Registration Contact: Herb and Margie Vogel, 715.275.3532; www.vogelsfarm.com
Deadline to Register: Call for reservations
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Cost: $5/adult, $2/child


Wild Air Play Zone, W3223 Springfield Dr, Appleton, WI
A Bouncin' Good Time
Dates/Times: Open year round
   Jump, slide and bounce all over Wild Air's huge inflatables in our 15,000 square foot, temperature-controlled indoor pay zone. Includes Appleton's largest
   indoor inflatable slide at 25 feet! Promotes physical activity and bonding among your Girl Scouts.

Registration Contact:
Christie Guckenberger, Christie@wild-air.com or 920.830.2200
Deadline to Register: 48 hours advanced reservation required
Ages/Grade Levels: All
Minimum/Maximum: 15/100
Cost: $5.25 - 1 hour; $5.75 - 1 1/2 hours; $6.25 - 2 hours; per child


Wild West Campground and Corral, 9495 Highway 54, Amherst, WI
Council-approved horse stable
Dates: May-October, seven days/week
   Work on your horse badges seven days a week May through October! We offer a summer camp experience that can’t be beat.

Registration Contact:
Jay Adriaenssens, WildWest@wi-net.com, 715.824.5112
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies (age 7) and up  
Cost: $20/person


Wilderness Pursuit, N5773 Resewood Ave, Neillsville, WI
Horse Badges - Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Open year round
   Wilderness Pursuit provides the chance to enjoy wonderful horses and to ride them in beautiful surroundsings. We offer custom made primitive outing
   trips and trail rider overnights. Troops can earn Horse Program recognitions at any level. Horse Education includes grooming, tack and riding, American
   horse history, conformation, and health of the horse.

Registration Contact:
Lynette, wpwpw@tds.net, 715.743.4484 or visit www.wildernesspursuit.com
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Maximum: 12 riders
Cost: Call or email for details


Woods and Water Ecotours, PO Box 113, 20 South Pickford Ave., Hessel, MI
Island Ecotours
Dates/Times: Year round trips. Sea Kayaking is offered June-September, winter adventures run December-March
   Visit beautiful and hidden Les Cheneaux archipelago located along the Lake Huron shoreline, near Mackinac Island. Practice Leave No Trace concepts
   while learning about the flora and fauna. American Canoe Association certified safety and instruction is provided on sea kayak trips. Birding, hiking,
   biking, and snowshoe trips are offered seasonally.

Registration Contact:
Jessie A. Hadley, info@WoodsWaterEcotours.com, 906.484.4157
Deadline to Register: Register one month or more in advance to secure dates
Ages/Grade Levels: All; 4th grade and up for sea kayaking
Minimum/Maximum: 4/14
Cost: Group rates available. Pricing is based on length of trip, number of participants, meals, guide service and gear. Please inquire.


Woodside Ranch, W 4015 State Road 82, Mauston, WI
Council-approved horse stable
Dates/Times: Open year round
   Offering horseback riding, hayrides, mini golf, tennis, basketball, softball, volleyball and many planned group activities. Take a kayak, paddle boat or
   canoe around our lake, throw in a fishing pole and see what you catch. Nature trails on our 1250 acres take you deep into the woods where you can study
   the animals and trees. You can also earn badges while having all this fun! 

Registration Contact:
Virginia Barton, General Manager, vbarton@woodsideranch.com or 608.847.4275
Deadline to Register: Call for availability
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 10/25
Cost: $15/hour/girl


YMCA of the Fox Cities, several YMCA locations in the Fox Valley area
Girl Scouts Try-It, Badge and Interest Project Workshops
Date/Time: Year round; afterschool and weekend bookings available. Contact them for further details.
   Earn recognitions including: GS Brownie Try-Its - Dancercize, Manners and Art to Wear; GS Junior Badges - First Aid, Swimming, and Fun and Fit;
   GS Cadettes and above - Camera Shots, Jeweler, and Child Care Interest Projects.
Registration Contact:
Jessica Rolain, Appleton - 920.954.7602; Jeanne Hoest, Neenah-Menasha - 920.886.2128; Angie Pecore, Fox West - 920.757.9820;
   Belinda Price Dejany, Heart of the Valley - 920.830.5707; Shane Vondracek, Apple Creek - 920.954.7619
Deadline to Register:  Call for reservations
Ages/Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and older
Cost: Costs range from $4-$15/person


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