Performances, Exhibits, and Tours (PETS)
A troop may attend up to two programs from this category. All programs are approximately 1—1:15 hours in length unless otherwise noted.
Let’s Sing Nature Songs D B J
Dan Pascucci
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 60
Combining environmental education with song and dance, puppetry, and other shenanigans, Dan Pascucci brings a high-energy performance� Do a plant dance, sing the Scat Song, try a bit of Woga (water yoga), and have a great time celebrating nature! Bernheim Arboretum's Nature BasedEducator, Mr� Dan was selected as Outstanding Educator by the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education in 2023 Come sing-along and see what all the excitement is about!
A Midsummer Night's Dream D B J C
Kentucky Shakespeare
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM
Capacity: 250
“The course of true love never did run smooth” in Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, magical mischief, and best laid plans gone awry, students will focus on conflict resolution, healthy relationships, and selfesteem�
Aristides' Art Club D B J C
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 75
Try a fun craft to discover the elements of thoroughbred racing and the Kentucky Derby� Receive an authentic Thoroughbred Racing Plate (a light horseshoe used for racehorses) to decorate with a variety of craft materials� Leave with your very own lucky horseshoe�
Wacky Messy Game Show D B J C
Drama by George Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 130
Join us for hilarious, sloppy fun at the Wacky Messy Game Show! We'll choose 6 contestants to get sloppy in games like "A Question of Pie”, "Cheese Cracker Makeover”, and "Human S’mores”, but everyone will enjoy watching the zany fun�
A Celebration of Toys D B J C
Village Dance Company
Highland Community Ministries
1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40204
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 250
Enjoy a ballet performance as you learn interesting facts about toys and enjoy classical ballet and modern dance technique� A brief Q&A will follow the show, so bring your questions!
Howard Steamboat Museum D B J C
Howard Steamboat Museum
1101 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
This Richardson Romanesque mansion is a beautiful example of steamboat craftsmanship 130 years ago! The Howard family lived here from 1894 to 1970, and it is filled with what the family enjoyed� It opened as a steamboat-era museum in 1958 Models, tools, clothing, toys, furnishings, and all sorts of things from historic boats are part of the tour The first floor is accessible; stairs are required to reach the second and third floors�
Contemporary Dance Performance
D B J C S A
Ambo Dance Theatre
Highland Community Ministries
1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40204
9:00 AM
Capacity: 200
Discover the wild, wonderful (and sometimes kookie) world of modern dance, one of America's original theatrical dance forms! Dancers in flowing costumes perform high-energy, acrobatic, and athletic movements and share stories ranging from the heartfelt to comedic The program includes historical and contextual information about the diverse representations of modern dance that audiences will experience There are also opportunities to get up out of your seat and move and groove alongside the dancers! All ages and abilities are welcome
La Vie En Rose D B J C S A
La Petite Musique
The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 200
Come listen to the lovely music of La Petite Musique� Dane Waters sings and Mike O’Bryan plays accordion You will hear French, American and other international songs�
Old Louisville Ghost Walk B J C
David Domine
4th Street and Ormsby Avenue Louisville, KY 40203
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 40
Join a trained guide for a narrated walk through the Old Louisville neighborhood, known as "America's Most Haunted Neighborhood" and learn about its history through its verified hauntings
Connect the Dots B J C S A
American Printing House for the Blind Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 50
How do blind people navigate the world? Girls Scouts will learn about the world's most famous blind person, Helen Keller and how she helped make sure Louise Braille's dot system become the world system for blind people to read and write You will produce your own Braille bookmark!
Craft Sampling B J C S A
Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 60
Costumed interpreters will be on site as you tour historic Locust Grove� They'll demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills, like preparing a meal using just a large fireplace, or making lye soap using a special ingredient� Then, enjoy the exhibit 19th Century Girlpower: The Women of Locust Grove as you tour one of Louisville's oldest landmarks
Culbertson Mansion House Tour B J C S A
Culbertson Mansion
914 E. Main Street, New Albany, IN 47150
9:00 AM | 11:00AM | 1:30PM
Capacity: 30
See the Victorian grandeur of the home that once belonged to businessman and philanthropist, William Culbertson, and learn about 19th century life in New Albany� The threestory, Second Empire mansion contains 25 rooms spread out over multiple floors There are many stairs throughout the house, but the views are worth the climb!
NEW Mojo Quilts and More B J C S A
Mojo Quilts and More
510 Bells Mill Road, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 40
Angelique Shah, a Bronx native, graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries in NYC and has always had a passion for creating beautiful clothing, home décor, and accessories Mojo Quilts and More has a mission to spread joy through the colorful tapestry of fiber arts, weaving together the shared history of quilting and other forms of fiber expression Enjoy a tour of the studio and a demonstration on the quilting machine�
NEW Art Exhibits & Printmaking J C
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
201 E. Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Enjoy a printmaking activity themed to our current art exhibits, Mothering Me and The Printed Bird: 500 Hundred Years of Birds in Fine Books�
History Mystery: Kentucky’s Leading
Ladies J C S A
Frazier Museum
829 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40204
9:00 AM
Capacity: 50
Learn about the women of the Cool Kentucky exhibit with a fun, interactive session involving a scavenger hunt that tests knowledge of the Frazier Museum’s galleries!
The Art of the Scare J C S A
7th Street Haunt
2012 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY 47172
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 100
Tour a haunted house and experience the special effects makeup and the costume departments� Learn about different types of scares and how they are a form of acting� Prop makers will be on hand to demonstrate how effects are created along with sound and lighting� Experience firsthand how haunted house acting and production is the same as a live theater performance
NULU Street Art Tour J C S A
Liz Richter
Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Join Liz Richter, a muralist and Girl Scout alum, as she leads you on a walking tour of street art in the shopping district of NULU� One of the few female street artists working large scale in Louisville, Liz will show you murals by herself and other well-known Louisville artists, like Often Seen Rarely Spoken, The Art Cartel, Patrick Sheehan, Kacy Jackson, and others! Liz will discuss street art, describe the works and how they were made and answer questions� You will receive an illustrated map Liz made of the murals in NULU and an interactive scavenger hunt�
Voice of Social Change: Ira Aldridge
J C S A
Kentucky Shakespeare Filson Historical Society
1310 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40208
11:00 AM
Capacity: 200
Against the backdrop of racial injustice in the 1800s, Ira Aldridge persevered to become the first Black man to perform Shakespeare’s leading men� This one-man show follows Aldridge’s quest to carve his own path, inspiring you to utilize your own power and sense of purpose to overcome life’s obstacles�
Schimpff’s Confectionery Tour J C S A
Schimpff’s Confectionery
347 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 40
Take a sweet visit to the past at Schimpff's Confectionery
This family-owned shop has been producing handmade candy for four generations, since 1891� Watch a demonstration of old-fashioned candy made on equipment used since the early 1900's, hear some history of the area, and see hundreds of items of candy memorabilia in the Schimpff's Candy Museum Receive a small goodie bag of candy and a sample of the candy being made�
Flame Run Gallery & Hotshop Tour C S A
Flame Run Gallery & Hotshop
815 W. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 18
Visit the region’s largest public-access glass studio and gallery! Take a tour through the gallery and studio spaces as you learn about glass blowing and the history of Flame Run�
Life During the Gilded Age C S A
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
1402 St. James Court, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 15
Enjoy a guided tour of all three floors of the museum As you go, you will learn about the history of Louisville during the Gilded Age through the lens of the two families who lived in the home
Workshops
Girl Scouts may attend one workshop from their program level. Workshops are about 1—1:15 hours in length unless otherwise noted.
Silk Screening D B
Print Tex USA
11198 Ampere Court, Louisville, KY 40299
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 40
Have you ever been curious about how those designs get on your t-shirts? The method is called silk screening, and it is a very interesting process to watch Visit the production plant to see how silk screening is done and print your very own Festival of the Arts T-shirt�
Shirt sizes available: Youth Small-Adult XXL�
Exploring Movement D B J
Louisville Ballet
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM
Capacity: 35
Get moving with Louisville Ballet! Join Louisville Ballet for an hour of ballet basics, creative movement, and learn some choreography from Louisville Ballet’s The Brown Forman Nutcracker
Clay Cookies and Badges D B J
Kayla Morgan
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 35
Girl Scouts love selling (and eating) cookies! In this workshop, create and paint your own Girl Scout Cookies or Girl Scout badge with air-dry clay and acrylic paint�
Craft Ornaments D B J
Jacki Bunger
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
Create a cute ornament to adorn your room or add to your holiday décor� Choose between creating a folded paper ornament or a craft stick tree ornament� Calling all crafty kids to create and decorate your very own ornament!
Disney Dance Making Workshop D B J
Ambo Dance Theatre
812 Clarks Lane, Louisville, KY 40217
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 40
Learn how to create your very own dance, taking inspiration from your favorite Disney characters! This workshop begins with a high-energy warmup where you’ll learn a short piece of choreography� Collaborate with your friends to create an original dance, perform it for your peers, then enjoy a short performance by Ambo Dance Theatre’s company members! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate�
NEW Wooden Wall Art D B J C
Wholly Rustic
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 45
Create a rustic art piece that matches your unique style! Grab your paintbrushes, put on a smock, and create a oneof-a-kind art piece with the guidance of the painting pros at Wholly Rustic
Storytelling with Shadow Puppets D B J C
Frazier Museum
829 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40204
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
The Frazier Museum is all about sharing history through stories, and shadow puppetry is a fun and efficient way to tell a good one! Inspired by the museum galleries, make your own shadow puppet while learning some puppetmaking techniques At the end of the session, show-andtell or perform with your completed puppet�
Chocolate Gifts B
Dawn Hall
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 24
Milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate…so much chocolate! Learn simple recipes and make pans of various breakable bark See how easy it is to make chocolate gifts for teachers, parents, and friends� Take home a small favor bag of chocolate goodies made by YOU (if you don’t eat them right there)!
New workshops are highlighted in lime green.
Kentucky Coil Pots B
KMAC Museum
715 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 15
Learn about the history of pottery in Kentucky, and learn how to make your own version! You will learn coiling and glazing techniques, and create a bowl or cup with these skills� Leave your clay creations at KMAC for firing and return in 2-3 weeks to pick up your masterpiece�
Crafting a Miniature Tree B J
Louisville Miniatures Club
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Join the Louisville Miniatures Club to create your own mini-masterpiece� You will make and decorate a wire tree� Choose a season, add decorations, and take your tiny piece of artwork home with you!
NEW Harmony Singing Workshop B J
Louisville Folk School
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Explore local history while learning the traditional folk songs of Kentucky and Appalachia! Engage with each other by singing and playing party games from the past�
Leathercraft B J C
Tandy Leather
4646 Hendrik Drive Louisville, KY 40299
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
Try one of the oldest skills invented by humans! Make a leather craft project with top quality leather, leatherworking tools, and hardware from Tandy Leather� Use stamping tools and markers to make a wristband or a keychain� Leaders may be asked to assist, if needed�
NEW Modern Belly Dance Fusion B J C
Zainah Dance
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 25
Experience belly dance fusion, where belly dancing techniques meet the songs of our generation! Tie a coin scarf around your hips and get ready to groove� Learn a unique dance that combines the fluidity of belly dance and the cooky dance moves of Wednesday Addams!
Community Excellence
Through Martial Arts B J C S A
Terry Greenwell
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 25
Focus on the development of mind, body, and spirit through martial arts training This fitness program consists of exercises from the discipline of karate� Improve balance, flexibility and posture, release stress, and unite the mind and body
Fiber & Spinning B J C S A
Little Loomhouse
328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40214
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
Explore three 1860s era historic cabins, nestled on a wooded hill, while learning the history of wool processing, making yarn, and weaving� Create your own friendship bracelet and handwoven coaster to take home
NEW Rockin’ Pots and Plants J C
Melissa Amshoff
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 25
November is a great time to be creative and start your winter garden� Use paint pens to decorate a flowerpot, rocks, or shells Then add prepared soil to a low maintenance plant for a mini-winter garden!
Embroider a Denim Patch J C S
Embroiders’ Guild of America
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 6
The Embroiderers’ Guild of America was formed for the express purpose of fostering the art of needlework and associated arts� You will learn how to design a project and then hand embroider the stitches The finished piece can decorate a backpack, tote bag, or garment�
Chinese Calligraphy J C S A
Asia Institute–Crane House 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40203
9:00 AM
Capacity: 12
Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy! Chinese calligraphy is the writing of Chinese characters as an art form� It is held in high esteem across East Asia� Learn a new skill and take home a beautiful, distinctive masterpiece to display in your home�
NEW How to be a Magician J C S A
Tom Causey
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM
Capacity: 20
Be amazed during a mini magic show, then learn to create and perform three magic tricks using cards and household items! This workshop will build your confidence and presentation skills while you have a hat full of fun!
NEW Cake Decorating Class J C S A
DeChe’s Cakes and Treats
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
9:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 40
Learn how to make frosting and how to hold and pipe frosting from a piping bag� Then learn three different piping techniques and how to add them to a cake or cupcake� Afterwards, use your creativity and decorate the cake however you'd like!
The Art of Fencing J C S A
Louisville Fencing Center
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 26
Learn about the Olympic sport of fencing and see what it takes to qualify for national competitions� Watch live fencing, meet national coaches and Olympians, receive instruction, and then suit up and try your new skills�
Creative Bliss Candle Making J C S A
Creative Bliss Candle Bar
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 45
Create your own candle! Learn the science and art of candle making� Enjoy the relaxation that comes with mixing wax and fragrance to create a beautiful 1-ounce wood wicked candle to keep�
NEW Design Your Own Badge J C S A
Ms. Audrey’s Craft Emporium
1703 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 16
Transform vinyl records into stunning works of art! In this engaging session, participants will design a Girl Scout Badge to mount on their wall� You will explore your creativity while gaining hands-on experience in upcycling materials� This class encourages artistic expression and environmental awareness, resulting in beautiful, personalized creations You will leave with a unique masterpiece and a newfound appreciation for sustainable crafting Get ready for a fun, inspiring adventure in art and recycling!
NEW Fem-Prov J C S A
Comm As You Are
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
Through the use of improv and comedy this workshop provides a safe space for women and girls to explore their voice and ideas, take risks, and embrace vulnerability� You will also strengthen your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others
Printing on Textiles J C S A
Karen Weeks Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
Design and print a personalized tote bag with non-toxic, colorful inks using vintage and hard carved printing blocks Re-create heritage patterns or create your own unique pattern� Let your creativity drive the process! Please note that paint is not washable Smocks will be provided, but please consider wearing clothes you don't mind getting paint on
Chinese Traditional Painting J C S A
Asia Institute–Crane House 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40203
11:00 AM
Capacity: 12
Discover the art of Chinese traditional painting! Instructors will guide you through this fun painting class Learn to paint with a Chinese brush pen and leave with a beautiful, distinctive masterpiece to display in your home�
Stage Combat J C S A
Kentucky Shakespeare Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Learn how to safely perform a staged fight using hand-tohand combat and swordplay� Watch how stage combat and storytelling interact and deepen the story�
NEW Native American Music and Art
J C S A
Susan Mullins
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
Spend some hands-on time with the unique instruments used by Native Americans while learning about their history� Then create your own piece of artwork using beads and materials unique to the Native American culture�
Crafting a Miniature Tree C S A
Louisville Miniatures Club
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Join the Louisville Miniatures Club to create your own mini-masterpiece� You will make and decorate a wire tree� Choose a season, add decorations, and take your tiny piece of artwork home with you!
Enter the Zine-iverse! C S A
Lilly Higgs
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 15
Join this year’s Festival patch (see below) and T-shirt designer, Lilly Higgs, while getting your story out there! Comics, poems, short stories—all can be shared with the world by small, simple books called 'zines! Learn how to make a tiny, easily copied book and let your story shine�
NEW Hand-building with Ceramics
Hannah Johnston
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 20
C S A
Use your hands and tools to shape clay into forms like bowls and cups We will explore methods of making pinch pots and coil building forms� After your form is made, you can use tools to add texture and designs to your piece� Next, we will paint on color Your piece will later be fired in a kiln and become a fully functional piece of your very own pottery!
NEW Story Telling for Self Confidence
C S A
Angela Masden
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
11:00 AM | 1:30 PM
Capacity: 10
Translate your experiences, dreams, and emotions into visual art� Guided by experienced facilitators, explore themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment, using various art techniques such as painting, collage, and mixed media� Create art pieces that tell your personal stories in a safe and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely
NEW Teenagers Turned Into Major Illustrators
C S A
300FOR300
Noe Middle School
121 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
1:30 PM
Capacity: 30
Learn from female illustrators that have worked for big companies like Pinterest Hear about the ins-and-outs of life as an illustrator, then work together to create simple illustrations�
