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Brownies Programs for Girls in
Grades 2-3
Badge Day at the ZMA: Pottery Extravaganza!
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Girl Scouts are invited to create several clay projects inspired by the ZMA’s extensive pottery collection and complete steps to earn badges. Spend an exciting afternoon at the Zanesville Museum of Art and discover the rich pottery history of Ohio. Activities fulfil several requirements for the Girl Scouts Brownie Potter Badge. Projects that require firing will be available to pick up by October 14, 2023. The activities are based on the Brownie Painting badge, but all ages are welcome. Brownies and younger must be accompanied by a parent or troop leader.
Sat., Sept. 30, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zanesville Museum of Art (Muskingum Co.)
$15-20 per youth
Register by Wed., Sept. 20, 2023
Let’s Dance! Brownie Badge Workshop
Twirl into the dance studio for an active afternoon with the Columbus Modern Dance Company. Move like your favorite animal, explore shapes and patterns with your body, and learn dance steps from the pros. You will perform your own choreography for your friends and family to complete. Badge not included.
Sat., Oct. 7, 2023
Register by Wed., Sept. 27, 2023
Sat., April 13, 2024
Register by Mon., April 1, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Ohio Theatre (Franklin Co.)
$13 per youth
Twilight Paper Lanterns
Make your own lantern and stroll through the Japanese Garden! Girls will choose a paper color to construct a cylindrical lantern. They will then take a stroll through the Japanese Garden while admiring the glow.
Sat., Oct. 28, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Dawes Arboretum (Licking Co.)
$12 per person
Register by Wed., Oct. 11, 2023
Fall Troop Core Camp
Troop Core Camp is a fun and easy way for troops to enjoy the outdoors. Your troop provides the adult supervision, and we provide the rest - program facilitators, song leaders, activity materials, meals, and a whole lot of fun! Try a variety of offered activities. Troop Camp Certification is not required. Adults spending the night must be registered Girl Scout volunteers with a completed background check.
Fri., Nov. 3, 2023–Sat., Nov. 4, 2023
Register by Sat., Oct. 21, 2023
Sat., Nov. 4, 2023–Sun., Nov. 5, 2023
Register by Sat., Oct. 21, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.)
$40 per youth
$35 per adult
Voter GIRL
It’s your voice and your world! Make your voice heard, Girl Scouts! Spend time with the League of Women Voters of Metro Columbus and you’ll learn how to take action in your community on issues that are important to you! You’ll complete steps toward earning your Celebrating Community badge as you learn more about voting and working with others to make the world a better place.
Sat., Nov. 4, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
$6 per youth
Register by Wed., Oct. 25, 2023
Fairytale Ball
Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies are cordially invited to a Fairytale Ball just for Girl Scouts! Arrive in your favorite royal attire and dance to the music. Take your photo in the photo booth, grab a light snack, and complete fun activities like making your own wand, building your own castle, and more! A fun patch is included.
Sat., Nov. 4, 2023
Sun. Nov. 5, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.)
$10 per youth
$8 per adult
Register by Mon., Oct. 23, 2023
Budding Entrepreneur
Identify a problem you have noticed in your daily life and work creatively on a way to solve it! Join other Brownie Girl Scouts in creating a product or business that solves a problem in your community. Spend the day working on your own and with others to create a prototype and pitch your new business idea all while earning your Budding Entrepreneur badge!
Sat., Nov. 18, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
$8 per youth
Register by Wed., Nov. 1, 2023
Rainbows and Rain Showers
Create bracelets and rainbows! Make and take a spectroscope that turns light into rainbows. Then trace the path of a water drop through the water cycle while creating a unique bracelet.
Sat., March 23, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Dawes Arboretum (Licking Co.)
$12 per person
Register by Wed., March 6, 2024
Veterans Memorial Badge Program
Join us at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus for a guided tour, scavenger hunt, and facilitated activities to work towards the Brownie Celebrating Community badge.
Sat., March 30, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. National Veterans Memorial and Museum (Franklin Co.)
$8 per person
Register by Mon., March 18, 2024
Spring Troop Core Camp
Troop Core Camp is a fun and easy way for troops to enjoy the outdoors. Your troop provides the adult supervision, and we provide the rest - program facilitators, song leaders, activity materials, meals, and a whole lot of fun! Try a variety of offered activities. Troop Camp Certification is not required. Adults spending the night must be registered Girl Scout volunteers with a completed background check.
Fri., April 4, 2024 –Sat., April 5, 2024 Register by Wed., May 3, 2024
Sat., April 5, 2024 –Sun., April 6, 2024 Register by Wed., May 3, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.)
$40 per youth
$35 per adult
Happy Trails
Girls will trek their way to earning the Hiker badge at Alley Park. They will practice making trail signs in the nature center using snack foods, then pack a trail mix snack up to take along on a hike. They will examine a map of the trails and determine their path as they make their own trail signs along the way utilizing natural materials. They will also choose and decorate a walking stick for future hikes!
Sat., April 6, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Alley Park (Fairfield Co.)
$13 per person
Register by Weds., March 20, 2024
Brownie Outdoor Badge Day
Calling all Brownies! Earn three badges while you become a skilled camper! Join us at Camp KenJockety for a day-long badge earning event where you’ll earn the First Aid and Hiker badges and be just one step away from earning your Cabin Camper Badge! This will bring you very close to completing your Outdoor Journey requirements. You’ll learn how to plan your camping trip and essential camping skills like how to start a fire, leave no trace principals, and outdoor cooking basics. You’ll even get to cook your own lunch and a snack outside! Participants will leave this program with all three badges they earn.
Sun., May 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.)
$30 per youth
$10 per adult
Register by Sat., April 20, 2024
Girl Scouts on the Water Kayaking Day for Brownies with Pea Ohana Watersports
Join us for a day on the water for Girls Scouts and their families with Pea Ohana Watersports. Learn about water safety and paddling techniques and get ready to kayak! Brownies can learn the basics of kayaking and learn about the local water ways through creeking and conservation activities with an ODNR naturalist. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic and make a day of it! This program takes place in Zanesville, Ohio. Fee includes kayak rental and instruction.
Sun., June 2, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pea Ohana Watersports (Muskingum Co.)
$38 per member
Register by May 20, 2024
Are you ready to earn a patch at home?
Check out our Patch Kit program on page 12 and pick up a box today!
