2015-2016 Program Partner Directory by Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

2015 - 2016 Program Partner Directory

2015-2016 Program Partner Directory Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) knows that there’s so much for a Girl Scout to discover throughout the year! We’ve made partnerships with a wide range of companies and organizations from across our 30 counties (and beyond!) to provide you with a list of amazing things to do with your troop. Our Program Partner Directory has a little bit of everything for every girl whether it is creating an artful masterpiece to discovering new scientific experiments. It doesn’t matter if there is snow on the ground or a heat wave coming through our directory has fun activities all year round! The Program Partner Directory is published once a year and given to you to stir up inspiration for planning your troop year. We hope that enjoy the 2015-2016 Program Partner Directory and find endless adventures for your Girl Scouts!

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION South Central Region.............................. pages 24 – 31

Arts.................................................................................page 4 Health & Wellness.....................................................page 4 Outdoor Education..................................................page 4 S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).............................................. page 5

Arts...................................................................pages 24 – 26 Health & Wellness........................................pages 26 - 28 Outdoor Education....................................pages 29 – 30 S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).................................pages 30 – 31

NORTHEAST REGION Northeast Region. .......................................... pages 6 – 11

WEST REGION West Region.....................................................pages 32 – 34

Arts.................................................................................page 6 Financial Literacy......................................................page 6 Health & Wellness.....................................................page 8 Outdoor Education.......................................pages 8 – 10 S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)............................................. page 11

Arts...............................................................................page 32 Health & Wellness...................................................page 32 Outdoor Education................................................page 33 S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)........................................... page 34

SOUTH REGION South Region. ................................................... pages 12 – 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NORTH REGION North Region....................................................... pages 4 – 5

Arts..................................................................... pages 12 – 15 Financial Literacy.................................................... page 16 Health & Wellness................................................... page 16 Outdoor Education.....................................pages 18 – 20 S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)................................. pages 21 – 23

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NORTH REGION ARTS Build-A-Bear Workshop

1.877.789.BEAR (2327) | www.buildabear.com Lehigh Valley Mall 238 Lehigh Valley Mall Whitehall, PA 18052 Party with your troop! Discover the FUN of friends making friends! Use your imagination to bring new friends to life, play games, and make memories.

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Mountain Top Art Center LLC

OUTDOOR EDUCATION Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

717.368.2389 | www.dutchwonderland.com 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East Lancaster, PA 17602 Camp-O-Ree at Dutch Wonderland offers fun for your entire troop! Spend the day or add an overnight camping adventure at old Millstream Campground at Dutch Wonderland.

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks 814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652

570.474.1040 | www.MountainTopArtCenter.com 134 N. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top, PA 18707 Instruction in clay, printmaking, book arts and other creative projects. Demonstrations for badge/patch programs. Painting parties for kids and adults.

Roundtop Mountain Resort

The Glaze to Be

800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com 288 North Stage Coach Rd. Weatherly, PA 18255

570.322.PYOP (7967) | www.the-glaze-to-be.com 201 Basin St., Suite 10 Williamsport, PA 17701

Health & Wellness Hershey Bears Hockey Club

717.534.3352 | www.hersheybears.com 550 W. Hersheypark Dr. Hershey, PA 17033 Please visit our website for details on Girl Scout programs being offered during the 2015-2016 season.

JFBB Ski Area

570.443.8425 | www.jfbb.com PO Box 1539 Blakeslee, PA 18610

Susquehanna Valley Derby Vixens 802.233.8547 | www.svderbyvixens.com PO Box 2409 Williamsport, PA 17703

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717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, PA 17339

Whitewater Challengers

Willow Creek Farm

570.205.9539 | www.willowcreekfarmpa.com 2082 Creek Rd. Catawissa, PA 17820

Willow Creek Plaza

570.274.6169 610 East 5th St. Mt. Carmel, PA 17851 “Where the community comes to learn.” The region’s destination for education, art and fitness classes, event rental space, party planning services and more! For more information, email Willow Creek Plaza at willowcreekplaza@yahoo.com.

NORTH REGION STEM Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary

484.467.0882 | www.bearmountainbutterflies.com 18 Church Rd. Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks

814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652 Pennsylvania’s Girl Scout friendly cave, where science, adventure and discovery are NATURALLY FUN! Featuring a variety of badge and patch programs for all age levels. Near Golden Pond!

Philadelphia Zoo

215.243.5353 | www.philadelphiazoo.org 3400 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Franklin Institute 215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 North 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

World of Little League® Museum & Official Store

570.326.3607 | www.littleleaguemuseum.org 252 U.S. 15 (Montgomery Pike) South Williamsport, PA 17701

Girl Scout

Mission:

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NORTHEAST REGION ARTS Build-A-Bear Workshop

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042 Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience, located in Easton! Bursting with 26 hands on attractions. Crayola Experience is perfect for a day of fun.

Mountain Top Art Center LLC

570.474.1040 | www.MountainTopArtCenter.com 134 North Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top, PA 18707 Instruction in clay, printmaking, book arts and other creative projects. Demonstrations for badge/patch programs. Painting parties for kids and adults.

Roberson Museum and Science Center 607.772.0660 | www.roberson.com 30 Front St. Binghamton, NY 13905

Spirited Arts

570.507.1560 | www.myspiritedart.com 253 Scranton Carbondale Hwy. Dickson City, PA 18508

Toys on the Square, Unusual Toys & Pottery Painting

717.566.6301 | www.toysonthesquare.com 22 East Main St. Hummelstown, PA 17036 Pottery painting and instruction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; demonstration of 8-9 techniques and assist with project, studio tour of glazing/firing processes. Visit www.toysonthesquare.com for more information.

FINANCIAL LITERACY NBT Bank

570.341.8415 | www.nbtbank.com 409 Lackawanna Ave., Suite 201 Scranton, PA 18503

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NORTHEAST REGION

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NORTHEAST REGION Health & Wellness Greater Carbondale YMCA

570.282.2210 | www.greatercarbondaleymca.org 82 North Main St. Carbondale, PA 18407

OUTDOOR EDUCATION Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

JFBB Ski Area

570.443.8425 | www.jfbb.com PO Box 1539 Blakeslee, PA 18610

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Indian Echo Caverns

570.421.7231 | www.shawneemt.com PO Box 339, Hollow Rd. Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 Girl Scout Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 7, 2016

717.566.8131 | www.indianechocaverns.com 368 Middletown Rd. Hummelstown, PA 17036

Lehigh Valley Zoo

610.799.4171 | www.lvzoo.org 5150 Game Preserve Rd. Schnecksville, PA 18078 Outdoor Education continues on page 10.

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NORTHEAST REGION

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NORTHEAST REGION OUTDOOR EDUCATION CONTINUED

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks 814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652

Pocono Environmental Education Center 570.828.2319 | www.peec.org 538 Emery Rd. Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328

Roundtop Mountain Resort

717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, PA 17339 Unique adventuresome year round outdoor fun for Girl Scouts includes OGO balls, zip lines, canopy tour, ropes course, skiing/snowboarding and all day snow tubing.

Whitewater Challengers

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Stay up-to-date with insider information.

Follow GSHPA at www.facebook.com/GSHPA

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800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com 288 North Stage Coach Rd. Weatherly, PA 18255 Let’s go rafting! Go on an adventure with Whitewater Challengers on the Lehigh River. For more outdoor fun… try biking, zip line, and camping. The most fun you’ll have all year!

Woodloch Resort

570.685.8000 | www.woodloch.com 731 Welcome Lake Rd. Hawley, PA 18428 Voted the #1 hotel for families in the USA by TripAdvisor, Woodloch Pines in the Pocono Mountains offers an all-inclusive, four-seasons, lakeside escape.

NORTHEAST REGION STEM Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary

484.467.0882 | www.bearmountainbutterflies.com 18 Church Rd. Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Offering a live butterfly flight room, frog room, special programs and tours. Group bookings on-site mid-April through September. Public walk-in June through Labor Day.

Crayola Experience

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks

Philadelphia Zoo

215.243.5353 | www.philadelphiazoo.org 3400 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Roberson Museum and Science Center 607.772.0660 | www.roberson.org 30 Front St. Binghamton, NY 13905

The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier 607.773.8661 ext. 205 | www.thediscoverycenter.org 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton, NY 13903

The Franklin Institute 215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 North 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Follow the adventure

@GSHeartPA Capturing the fun – 365 days a year!

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south REGION ARTS Art Matters Studio

717.208.6901 | www.artmattersstudio.com 486 Royer Dr., Suite 104 Lancaster, PA 17601 Art Matters Studio offers badge programs at our location â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or yours! Painting, drawing, clay, jewelry and more. Reasonable prices! Call 717.208.6901 to schedule!

Build-A-Bear Workshop

1.877.789.BEAR (2327) | www.buildabear.com Park City Center 142 Park City Center Lancaster, PA 17601 Capital City Mall 3506 Capital City Mall Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011 Party with your troop! Discover the FUN of making friends making friends! Use your imagination to bring new friends to life, play games, and make memories

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Creative York

717.848.3200 | www.creativeyork.com 10 North Beaver St. York, PA 17401 Creative York (formerly York Arts) offers hands on art activities for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Troops. Visit www.creativeyork.com for schedule of classes and fees.

Dreamwrights Youth & Family Theatre 717.848.8623 | www.dreamwrights.org 100 Carlisle Ave. York, PA 17401 Dreamwrights Theatre offers a variety of programs for Daisies, Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts. More information may be found at www.dreamwrights.org or by calling 717.848.8632 ext. 221. Arts continues on page 14.

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Come as a SCOUT GROUP and SAVE!

Tickets $15!

Valid on $15 and $25 tickets. Restrictions and exclusions may apply. No double discounts. Subject to availability. Excludes premium seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.

Fri. OCT. 16 7:00 PM GIANT CENTER

GOOD ONLY

For more information and to purchase Scout Tickets, call 717-534-3352 or e-mail jdise@hersheypa.com.

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H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center

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717.477.SHOW (7469) | www.luhrscenter.com Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Dr. Shippensburg, PA 17257 The 1,500 seat Luhrs Center is located on the campus of Shippensburg University and offers a wide range of performances including family and kid shows.

Feld Entertainment 703.448.3655 www.disneyonice.com www.ringling.com

Gamut Theatre Group – Popcorn Hat Players

717.238.4111 | www.gamuttheatre.org 15 North 4th St. Harrisburg, PA 17101 Popcorn Hat Players available on tour at your location and in Gamut Classic Theatre. Group discounts available for in-house shows. Call for more information!

Gettysburg Ghost Tours

717.338.1818 | www.gettysburgghosttours.com 47 Steinwater Ave. Gettysburg, PA 17325 Join us for a one hour candle lit walking tour that will educate and entertain. Our guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Great group rates!

Jen’s Pottery Den

717.581.1427 | jen@jenspottery.comcastbiz.net 711 Olde Hickory Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 Jen’s Pottery Den is a creative art studio offering pottery painting, mosaics, glass and clay work. We can provide a unique program for all ages.

Tillie Pierce House Inn

717.398.2847 | www.tilliepierce.com 301 Baltimore St Gettysburg, PA 17325 Hands on projects for all skill levels, featuring hand pieced quilting, embroidery and knotting. Classes held in the parlors of the historic Tillie Pierce House Inn.

creative york formerly

DAISY, BROWNIE, JUNIOR, CADETTE & SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS • Pottery

• Painting

• Drawing and More

• Hands-On Art Activities

• Taught by Local Artists

• Brand New Classrooms

To see a class schedule or to register online, visit www.creativeyork.org. For more information, contact Mindy Christian at 717-848-3200 or email mindychristian@creativeyork.org.

10 N Beaver Street • York PA 17401 • www.creativeyork.org

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south REGION Toys on the Square, Unusual Toys & Pottery Painting

717.566.6301 | www.toysonthesquare.com 22 East Main St. Hummelstown, PA 17036 Pottery painting and instruction – demonstration of 8-9 techniques and assist with project, studio tour of glazing/firing processes. Visit www.toysonthesquare.com for more information.

ROMISE: Girl Scout P I will try On my honor, y, and my countr d o G e rv e s o T at all times To help people Law. the Girl Scout and to live by

“Quilt with me” provides a hands-on experience for all skill levels, featuring hand-pieced quilting, embroidery and knotting. Classes are held in the parlor of the historic Tillie Pierce House Inn.

EARN ART BADGES

PAINTING, JEWELRY-MAKING, DRAWING AND MORE! At Art Matters Studio, you can throw a fun-filled event for your troop that doubles as an opportunity to earn badges! You can come to the studio or we can come to you. Events are two hours and include all supplies. We offer clay, jewelry, painting, drawing and custom options!

For more information visit our website: www. artmattersstudio.com

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south REGION FINANCIAL LITERACY PICPA (Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs) 215.496.9272 | www.picpa.org/scouts 1801 Market St., Suite 2400 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Health & Wellness Goodwill Keystone Area

877.585.0135 1150 Goodwill Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17101 Goodwill now offers cash for donations. You can help us fund job training programs, keep items out of landfills and earn funds for your troop!

JFBB Ski Area

Find Programs and Events on our online

events calendar at gshpa.org

570.443.8425 | www.jfbb.com PO Box 1539 Blakeslee, PA 18610

Hershey Bears Hockey Club

717.534.3352 | www.hersheybears.com 550 West Hersheypark Dr. Hershey, PA 17033 Please visit our website for details on Girl Scout programs being offered during the 2015-2016 season.

Take it to the Bank Get financial literacy lessons from experts at the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs! The PICPA’s “Take it to the Bank” programs are presented by local CPAs and complement the work your troop is doing to earn their financial literacy badges. Programs are free and available for all levels of Scouts.

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For more information, contact Colleen Kuczynski at ckuczynski@picpa.org, call (888) 272-2001, or visit www.picpa.org/scouts.

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GOOD FUNdraising

Goodwill Donation Drives

Collect donations to earn money for your troop Help fund job training services for people in your community Keep clothing & household goods out of landfills Get a patch for your participation

We look forward to partnering with you! Contact us for details. drives@yourgoodwill.org • 1.877.585.0135 • yourgoodwill.org 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 P ROGRAM P ARTNER D IRECTORY | PAGE 17

south REGION OUTDOOR EDUCATION Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

717.368.2389 | www.dutchwonderland.com 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East Lancaster, PA 17602 Camp-O-Ree at Dutch Wonderland offers fun for your entire group! Spend the day or add an overnight camping adventure at old Millstream Campground at Dutch Wonderland.

Eisenhower National Historic Site 717.338.9114 | www.nps.gov/eise 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 Gettysburg, PA 17325

Heart and Hands Equine Center

717.434.2529 | www.heartandhandsequinecenter.com 2215 Pine Town Rd. Lewisberry, PA 17339

Indian Echo Caverns

717.566.8131 | www.indianechocaverns.com 368 Middletown Rd. Hummelstown, PA 17036

Lancaster County Parks Environmental Center

717.295.2055 | www.lancastercountyparks.org 1 Nature’s Way Lancaster, PA 17602 Naturalists Design Program to meet your requirements. Topics include wildlife, science, insects, gardening, hiking, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, letter boxing, senses, camping, environment and much more!

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks 814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652

Maize Quest

717.382.4878 | www.mazefunpark.com 2885 New Park Rd. New Park, PA 17352 Outdoor Education continues on page 20.

MAY 13-15, 2016! Join us for a weekend of camping, scouting and FUN at Dutch Wonderland! Our package options allow you to participate in the weekend at your own pace, whether it’s joining us just for the day or tent camping with us at Old Millstream Campground located right next to Dutch Wonderland!

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Maize Quest

Corn Maze & Fun Park

Add Camping, Hayrides & Geocaching! Badge-friendly activities for you on our farm. & Pics s on o Vide book! Face

Call 1-866-WE-LOSE-U ext 103 or

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Roundtop Mountain Resort

717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, PA 17339 Unique adventuresome year round outdoor fun for Girl Scouts including OGO balls, zip lines, canopy tour, ropes course, skiing/snowboarding and all day snow tubing.

Whitewater Challengers

800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com 288 North Stage Coach Rd. Weatherly, PA 18255

Experience Overnight Adventures at the Zoo. Scouts take a guided night hike around the Zoo, have fun with up-close animal encounters and earn badge requirements!

Visit philadelphiazoo.org/learn for more information or call 215-243-5353 to reserve your groups Overnight Adventure today!

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south REGION STEM Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Lancaster Science Factory

717.509.6363 | www.lancastersciencefactory.org 454 New Holland Ave. Lancaster, PA 17602 A children’s science center specializing in STEM offering free admission to all Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders, plus Scouts can earn a scientific Achievement Badge.

• Sleep over at the Museum • Museum Scavenger hunt • Make your own timepiece

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks

These are just some of the exciting programs for you and your troop. Call today for more information! 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 717-684-8261, ext. 237 education@nawcc.org www.museumoftime.org

WE HAVE FUN DOWN TO A SCIENCE! CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR

SCOUT DAY AND SPECIAL ALL GIRL CAMP-IN DATES! www.fi.edu • 215.448.1200

Spend the day or night and wor k toward the requirements for Journeys!

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Calling All Girl Scouts! Lancaster Science Factory inspires girls to discover a passion for science, technology, engineering and math.

Our expanded program offers: Complimentary admission for all Girl Scouts! Earn a unique Scientific Achievement Badge and Science Expert Pin! (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes) Special workshops available for Brownie Home Scientist and Inventor badges in November and December.

(Additional dates in the Spring of 2016 TBA. Days may vary. Please call to confirm availability.)

Hands-on experiences help girls to understand their abilities and potential! Learn more and register at lancastersciencefactory.org

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Maryland Science Center

410.545.5955 | www.marylandsciencecenter.org 601 Light St. Baltimore, MD 21230 Overnight includes IMAX, Planetarium, science workshops and more! Please call for cost and available dates. Registration opens in early October; events run from January-May.

Philadelphia Zoo

215.243.5353 | www.philadelphiazoo.org 3400 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 See the Zoo like never before – at night, in the dark! Zoo overnights provide a rich, family-friendly adventure where guests learn the inside scoop about what happens after dark. Hike through the zoo and wake up with wildlife!

The Franklin Institute 215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 North 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

The National Watch and Clock Museum 717.684.8261 | www.museumoftime.org 514 Popular St. Columbia, PA 17512

Camp-IN at the

Maryland Science Center An overnight adventure for Girl Scout Juniors and/or Girl Scout third-grade Brownies • Interactive science education • IMAX and Planetarium shows • Hands on workshops • Evening snack and breakfast included • Time to explore our exhibits, visit the store, and sleepover at the museum! Registration begins in October. Events run Friday or Saturday nights, Jan.-May. Early registration recommended. 410-545-5955 | dbellomo@mdsci.org 601 Light Street Baltimore’s Inner Harbor | www.marylandsciencecenter.org

Dress the part with Girl Scout Gear

$12 for girl sizes $14 for volunteer sizes

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south CENTRAL REGION ARTS Build-A-Bear Workshop

1.877.789.BEAR (2327) | www.buildabear.com Park City Center 142 Park City Center Lancaster, PA 17601 Capital City Mall 3506 Capital City Mall Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011 Party with your troop! Discover the FUN of friends making friends! Use your imagination to bring new friends to life, play games, and make memories.

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Feld Entertainment

703.448.3655 www.disneyonice.com | www.ringling.com

Gamut Theatre Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Popcorn Hat Players

H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center

Keystone Musical Arts Center

717.737.5622 | www.keystonemusicalartscenter.org 4910 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 They Keystone Musical Arts Center (KMAC) provides private lessons on most instruments and voice, along with group classes, workshops, ensembles and summer camps. Arts continues on page 26.

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south CENTRAL REGION POPCORN HAT PLAYERS CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2015-2016 SEASON Performances Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Tickets $8. Group discounts available.

December 2-19, 2015 A Popcorn Hat Christmas Carol

May 11-26, 2016 Robin Hood

January 13-30, 2016 Sleeping Beauty

June 8-18, 2016 Wonder Tales from Around the World

Feburary 17-March 6, 2016 Stone Soup

July 13-August 20, 2015 Cinderella

April 13-30, 2016 Rumplestiltskin

Also available on tour to your location! For tickets and more information contact Gamut Theatre Group at (717) 238-4111 or Info@GamutTheatre.org • GamutTheatre.org • 15 N. 4th Street Harrisburg, PA 17101

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Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School Drew Thomas Magic “MATERIALIZE” Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! YAMATO the Drummers of Japan: “Bakuon”—Legend of the Heartbeat Skippyjon Jones, Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas) The Peking Acrobats “Year of the Monkey Celebration”

SAT | DEC 5, 2015 | 11 AM & 2 PM FRI | FEB 19, 2016 | 8 PM FRI | FEB 26, 2016 | 7:30 PM TUE | MAR 15, 2016 | 8 PM SAT | MAR 19, 2016 | 11 AM & 2 PM THU | APR 7, 2016 | 7:30 PM

Just a short drive off of I-81 or Rt. 11 on the campus of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. Groups and buses welcome—FREE parking! Photos and Study Guide info for select performances are available at Luhrscenter.com in the event section for each performance. *Only organized groups as part of an organization or business will receive a discount.

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Over the Teacup, Inc.

717.737.5099 | janet@overtheteacup.com PO Box 1464 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Certified by Protocol School of Washington, Janet Young has taught etiquette to Scouts of all ages for over 14 years. Etiquette – path to a brighter future.

Pennsylvania Regional Ballet 717.732.2172 | www.prballet.org 211 North Enola Dr. Enola, PA 17025

717.566.6301 | www.toysonthesquare.com 22 East Main St. Hummelstown, PA 17036 Pottery painting and instruction – demonstration of 8-9 techniques and assist with project, studio tour of glazing/firing processed. Visit www.toysonthesquare.com for more information.

Health & Wellness Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg 717.657.4804 ext. 327 4800 Union Deposit Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111

The Hershey Story

Goodwill Keystone Area

717.520.5587 | www.HersheyStory.org 63 West Chocolate Ave. Hershey, PA 17033

877.585.0135 1150 Goodwill Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17101 Goodwill now offers cash for donations. You can help us fund job training programs, keep items out of landfills and earn funds for your troop! Health & Wellness continues on page 28.

A Sweet Way to Earn a Badge! Senses

Badge Workshop for Brownie Scouts Includes making your own chocolate bar! Saturday, March 12, 2016 9:30 a.m. to noon $10 per Scout, Senses Badge included

Playing the Past Badge Workshop for Junior Scouts Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:30 a.m. to noon $10 per Scout, Playing the Past Badge included Register for badge programs online at HersheyStory.org Visit any time and earn a Hershey Story Patch! Complete two activities, such as: “Scouting for History” in the Museum Experience, a Chocolate Lab class, a special holiday program or chocolate Tastings

For reservations and more information: 717.520.5596 or Info@HersheyStory.org 63 West Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey | HersheyStory.org PAGE 26 | 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 P ROGRAM P ARTNER D IRECTORY

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GOOD FUNdraising

Goodwill Donation Drives

Collect donations to earn money for your troop Help fund job training services for people in your community Keep clothing & household goods out of landfills Get a patch for your participation

We look forward to partnering with you! Contact us for details. drives@yourgoodwill.org • 1.877.585.0135 • yourgoodwill.org 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 P ROGRAM P ARTNER D IRECTORY | PAGE 27

south CENTRAL REGION Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation Health & Wellness (717) 691-4572 CONTINUED

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

1731 S. York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 570.443.8425 | www.jfbb.com

JFBB Ski Area

PO Box 1539 We three miles of trails; teaching gardens; tree Blakeslee, PAoffer 18610 identification programs, a bird blind, two outdoor classrooms more. Club Hershey Bearsand Hockey Check out our website: www.mbgsd.org 717.534.3352 | www.hersheybears.com

We offer three miles of trails; teaching gardens; tree identification programs, a bird blind, two outdoor classrooms and more. Check out our website: www.mbgsd.org

550 West Hersheypark Dr. Hershey, PA 17033 Area Please visit our website for detailsMechanicsburg on Girl Scout programs Parks & Recreation being offered during the 2015-2016 season.

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street Silver Spring Ambulance & Rescue Association Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

717.697.3131 | www.silverspringambulance.com 12 Eleanor Dr.offer three miles of trails; teaching gardens; tree We PO Box 177 identification programs, a bird blind, two outdoor New Kingstown, PA 17072 classrooms and more.

We offer three miles of trails; teaching gardens; tree identification programs, a bird blind, two outdoor classrooms and more. Check out our website: www.mbgsd.org

Check out our website: www.mbgsd.org

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

We offer three miles of trails; teaching gardens; tree identification programs, a bird blind, two outdoor classrooms and more. Check out our website: www.mbgsd.org

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

We offer three miles of trails; teaching gardens; tree identification programs, a bird blind, two outdoor classrooms and more. Check out our website: www.mbgsd.org

Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re building courage, confidence, Mechanicsburg Area and character.

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street P ROGRAM P ARTNER D IRECTORY Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Parks & Recreation

(717) 691-4572 1731 S. York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

south CENTRAL REGION OUTDOOR EDUCATION Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

Indian Echo Caverns

717.566.8131 | www.indianechocaverns.com 368 Middletown Rd. Hummelstown, PA 17036 Learn to look at the world with an inquisitive eye as science and our environment is explored and celebrated. All ages, call for information.

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks 814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652 Outdoor Education continues on page 30.

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Oregon Dairy

717.656.2856 | www.oregondairy.com 2900 Oregon Pike Lititz, PA 17543 Oregon Dairy Corn Maze: Thursday through Sunday, beginning September 17, 18, 19, 20 through October 29, 30, 31 and November 1. Regular Corn Maze and Flashlight Maze: Friday and Saturday. Call (717.656.2856) or email (nancy.brown@oregondairy.com) for more information.

Roundtop Mountain Resort

Trails & Trees Environmental Center 717.691.4572 | www.mbgsd.org Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation 1731 South York St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Whitewater Challengers

800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com 288 North Stage Coach Rd. Weatherly, PA 18255

STEM Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Hershey Gardens

717.508.5698 | www.hersheygardens.org 170 Hotel Rd. Hershey, PA 17033

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south CENTRAL REGION Lancaster Science Factory

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks

Philadelphia Zoo

215.243.5353 | www.philadelphiazoo.org 3400 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Franklin Institute

215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 North 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

WITF

717.704.3000 | www.wift.org 4801 Lindle Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111

Maryland Science Center

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WEST REGION ARTS 2000 Degrees Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

814.234.1151 | www.2000degreespottery.com 202 West College Ave. State College, PA 16801 Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been entertaining scouts for fifteen years. Both fun and educational, girls can create their own ceramic masterpiece. Call for information and special GSHPA pricing!

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

The Centre County Historical Society 814.234.4779 | www.centrefurnace.org 1001 East College Ave. State College, PA 16801

The Makery

814.321.4576 | www.themakerypa.com 209 Calder Way State College, PA 16801 The Makery is a new, fun, arts and crafts studio specializing in troop workshops for sewing, jewelry design, painting, photography, knitting and other artistic disciplines.

Health & Wellness State College Spikes

814.272.1711 | www.statecollegespikes.com 112 Medlar Field at Lubano Park University Park, PA 16802

Discover, connect, and take action.

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WEST REGION OUTDOOR EDUCATION Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

Roundtop Mountain Resort

Whitewater Challengers

800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com 288 North Stage Coach Rd. Weatherly, PA 18255

2015Caverns, Inc. Indian

814.632.7578 | www.indiancaverns.com 5386 Indian Trail Spruce Creek, PA 16683

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks 814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652

For Girl Scout Brownies & Juniors • •

Going Batty (12/5/15) Geology Rocks (4/2/16)

For Girl Scout Brownies • • • • • • •

Letterboxer & Cave Explorer (11/14/15 – 11/15/15) WOW – Wonders of Water (12/5/15 – 12/6/15) WOW – Wonders of Water (3/12/16 – 3/13/16) Letterboxer & Going Batty (4/9/16 – 4/10/16) WOW – Wonders of Water (4/30/16 – 5/1/16) Fossil Fun & Rocks Rock (5/21/16 – 5/22/16) WOW – Wonders of Water (6/11/16 – 6/12/16))

For Girl Scout Juniors • • • • • • • • •

Geocacher & Junior Cave Explorer (10/3/15 – 10/4/15) Ghosts & Goblins Party with Animal Habitats (10/24/15 – 10/25/15) Geocacher & Geology Rocks (11/7/15 – 11/8/15) Animal Habitats & Geocacher (3/5/15 – 3/6/16) Junior Cave Explorer & Animal Habitats (4/2/16 – 4/3/16) Geocacher One Day (5/7/2016) Geology Rocks & Geocacher (5/14/16 – 5/15/16) Going Batty & Geology Rocks (6/4/16 – 6/5/16) Geocacher & Animal Habitats (6/18/16 – 6/19/16)

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Ghosts & Goblins Party with Directions Matter (10/31/15 – 11/1/15) Going Batty & Geology Rocks (11/20/15 – 11/22/15) Going Batty & Geology Rocks (2/26/16 – 2/28/16) Geology Rocks & Directions Matter (4/22/16 – 4/24/16)

For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors:

Individual troop programs also available...year round

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WEST REGION STEM Bricks 4 Kidz

814.574.2211 | www.bricks4kidz.com 2790 West College Ave. State College, PA 16804

Crayola Experience

610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042

Discovery Space of Central PA

814.234.0200 | www.mydiscoveryspace.org 112 West Foster Ave. State College, PA 16801

Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks

814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com 7703 William Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA 16652 Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girl Scout friendly cave, where science, adventure and discovery are NATURALLY FUN! Featuring a variety of badge and patch programs for all age levels. Near Golden Pond!

Sylvan of State College

814.234.8990 www.locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/state-college-pa/ 2134 Sandy Dr., Suite 4 and 5 State College, PA 16803

Explore. Learn. Discover. Come in and explore your creativity, curiosity and imagination. 112 W. Foster Ave. State College, PA 814.234.0200 MyDiscoverySpace.org PAGE 34 | 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 P ROGRAM P ARTNER D IRECTORY

Need a getaway? Rent A camp!

Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores, hiking, outdoor advent ures and a big sleepover wit h your t roop! What more could you ask for?!

For questions about reserving a camp or unit, equipment or equipment facilitators, email registrar@gshpa.org or call 1.800.692.7816.

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