2015-2016 Program Partner Directory

2015-2016 Program Partner Directory

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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!

2015-2016 Program Partner Directory


2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 P r o g r a m P a r t n e r D i r e c t o r y | PAGE 3

North rEGioN ...................................................... pages 4 – 5

arts ................................................................................page 4 Health & Wellness ....................................................page 4 outdoor education .................................................page 4 S.t.e.m. (Science, technology, engineering, math) ............................................. page 5

NorthEAst rEGioN .......................................... pages 6 – 11

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

south rEGioN ................................................... pages 12 – 23

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

south CENtrAl rEGioN ............................. pages 24 – 31

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

WEst rEGioN .................................................... pages 32 – 34

arts ..............................................................................page 32 Health & Wellness ..................................................page 32 outdoor education ...............................................page 33 S.t.e.m. (Science, technology, engineering, math) .......................................... page 34

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Build-A-Bear Workshop1.877.789.BEAr (2327) | www.buildabear.comlehigh Valley Mall238 Lehigh Valley mallWhitehall, Pa 18052Party 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 Experience610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com30 centre Squareeaston, Pa 18042

Mountain top Art Center llC570.474.1040 | www.MountaintopArtCenter.com134 n. mountain Blvd.mountain top, Pa 18707instruction in clay, printmaking, book arts and other creative projects. Demonstrations for badge/patch programs. Painting parties for kids and adults.

the Glaze to Be570.322.PYoP (7967) | www.the-glaze-to-be.com201 Basin St., Suite 10Williamsport, Pa 17701

HEALTH & WELLNESS

hershey Bears hockey Club717.534.3352 | www.hersheybears.com550 W. Hersheypark Dr.Hershey, Pa 17033Please visit our website for details on girl Scout programs being offered during the 2015-2016 season.

JFBB ski Area570.443.8425 | www.jfbb.comPo Box 1539Blakeslee, Pa 18610

susquehanna Valley Derby Vixens802.233.8547 | www.svderbyvixens.comPo Box 2409Williamsport, Pa 17703

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park717.368.2389 | www.dutchwonderland.com2249 Lincoln Hwy. eastLancaster, Pa 17602camp-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 rocks814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com7703 William Penn Hwy.Huntingdon, Pa 16652

roundtop Mountain resort717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com925 roundtop rd.Lewisberry, Pa 17339

Whitewater Challengers800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com288 north Stage coach rd.Weatherly, Pa 18255

Willow Creek Farm570.205.9539 | www.willowcreekfarmpa.com2082 creek rd.catawissa, Pa 17820

Willow Creek Plaza570.274.6169610 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 [email protected].


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Bear Mountain Butterfly sanctuary484.467.0882 | www.bearmountainbutterflies.com18 church rd.Jim thorpe, Pa 18229


lincoln Caverns, inc. and Whisper rocks814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com7703 William Penn Hwy.Huntingdon, Pa 16652Pennsylvania’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 Zoo215.243.5353 | www.philadelphiazoo.org3400 West girard ave.Philadelphia, Pa 19104

the Franklin institute215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 north 20th St.Philadelphia, Pa 19103

World of little league® Museum & official store570.326.3607 | www.littleleaguemuseum.org252 U.S. 15 (montgomery Pike)South Williamsport, Pa 17701

Girl sCout MissioN:Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.


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Build-A-Bear Workshop1.877.789.BEAr (2327) | www.buildabear.comlehigh Valley Mall238 Lehigh Valley mallWhitehall, Pa 18052Party 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.com30 centre Squareeaston, Pa 18042Discover 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 llC570.474.1040 | www.MountaintopArtCenter.com134 north mountain Blvd.mountain top, Pa 18707instruction in clay, printmaking, book arts and other creative projects. Demonstrations for badge/patch programs. Painting parties for kids and adults.

roberson Museum and science Center607.772.0660 | www.roberson.com30 Front St.Binghamton, ny 13905

spirited Arts 570.507.1560 | www.myspiritedart.com253 Scranton carbondale Hwy.Dickson city, Pa 18508

toys on the square, unusual toys & Pottery Painting717.566.6301 | www.toysonthesquare.com22 east main St.Hummelstown, Pa 17036Pottery 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.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

NBt Bank570.341.8415 | www.nbtbank.com409 Lackawanna ave., Suite 201Scranton, Pa 18503


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800-443-8554

Poconos, PA

Scout Raft Rally on the Lehigh River

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Greater Carbondale YMCA570.282.2210 | www.greatercarbondaleymca.org82 north main St.carbondale, Pa 18407

JFBB ski Area 570.443.8425 | www.jfbb.comPo Box 1539Blakeslee, Pa 18610

shawnee Mountain ski Area570.421.7231 | www.shawneemt.comPo Box 339, Hollow rd.Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pa 18356Girl scout Day – February 7, 2016

OUTDOOR EDUCATION


indian Echo Caverns717.566.8131 | www.indianechocaverns.com368 middletown rd.Hummelstown, Pa 17036

lehigh Valley Zoo610.799.4171 | www.lvzoo.org5150 game Preserve rd.Schnecksville, Pa 18078

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Pocono Environmental Education Center 570.828.2319 | www.peec.org538 emery rd.Dingmans Ferry, Pa 18328

roundtop Mountain resort717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com925 roundtop rd.Lewisberry, Pa 17339Unique 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 800.443.8554 | www.whitewaterchallengers.com288 north Stage coach rd.Weatherly, Pa 18255Let’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 resort570.685.8000 | www.woodloch.com731 Welcome Lake rd.Hawley, Pa 18428Voted the #1 hotel for families in the USa by tripadvisor, Woodloch Pines in the Pocono mountains offers an all-inclusive, four-seasons, lakeside escape.

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Bear Mountain Butterfly sanctuary 484.467.0882 | www.bearmountainbutterflies.com18 church rd.Jim thorpe, Pa 18229offering 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 Experience610.515.8000 | www.crayolaexperience.com30 centre Squareeaston, Pa 18042Discover 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.



roberson Museum and science Center607.772.0660 | www.roberson.org30 Front St.Binghamton, ny 13905

the Discovery Center of the southern tier 607.773.8661 ext. 205 | www.thediscoverycenter.org60 morgan rd.Binghamton, ny 13903

the Franklin institute215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 north 20th St.Philadelphia, Pa 19103

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Art Matters studio 717.208.6901 | www.artmattersstudio.com486 royer Dr., Suite 104Lancaster, Pa 17601art matters Studio offers badge programs at our location – or yours! Painting, drawing, clay, jewelry and more. reasonable prices! call 717.208.6901 to schedule!

Build-A-Bear Workshop1.877.789.BEAr (2327) | www.buildabear.comPark City Center142 Park city centerLancaster, Pa 17601Capital City Mall3506 capital city mall Dr.camp Hill, Pa 17011Party 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


Creative York 717.848.3200 | www.creativeyork.com10 north Beaver St.york, Pa 17401creative 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 theatre717.848.8623 | www.dreamwrights.org 100 carlisle ave.york, Pa 17401Dreamwrights 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.

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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 CENTERSM

GOOD ONLY

For more information and to purchase Scout Tickets, call 717-534-3352 or e-mail [email protected].

DisneyOnIce.com


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

• Pottery • Painting

• Drawing and More • Hands-On Art Activities

• Taught by Local Artists • Brand New Classrooms

creative york

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 [email protected].

DAISY, BROWNIE, JUNIOR, CADETTE & SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS

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Feld Entertainment703.448.3655www.disneyonice.comwww.ringling.com

Gamut theatre Group – Popcorn hat Players 717.238.4111 | www.gamuttheatre.org15 north 4th St.Harrisburg, Pa 17101Popcorn 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.com47 Steinwater ave.gettysburg, Pa 17325Join us for a one hour candle lit walking tour that will educate and entertain. our guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. great group rates!

h. ric luhrs Performing Arts Center717.477.shoW (7469) | www.luhrscenter.comshippensburg university1871 old main Dr.Shippensburg, Pa 17257the 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.

Jen’s Pottery Den 717.581.1427 | [email protected] olde Hickory rd.Lancaster, Pa 17601Jen’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.com301 Baltimore Stgettysburg, Pa 17325Hands 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.

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486 Royer Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 | 717-208-6901 | [email protected]

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

EARN ART BADGESPAINTING, 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!

“Quilt with me” provides a hands-on experience for allskill levels, featuring hand-pieced quilting, embroidery

and knotting. Classes are held in the parlor of the historicTillie Pierce House Inn.

toys on the square, unusual toys & Pottery Painting717.566.6301 | www.toysonthesquare.com22 east main St.Hummelstown, Pa 17036Pottery 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.

Girl sCout ProMisE:

On my honor, I will try

To serve God and my country,

To help people at all times

and to live by the Girl Scout Law.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

PiCPA (Pennsylvania institute of CPAs) 215.496.9272 | www.picpa.org/scouts1801 market St., Suite 2400Philadelphia, Pa 19103

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Goodwill Keystone Area 877.585.01351150 goodwill Dr.Harrisburg, Pa 17101goodwill now offers cash for donations. you can help us fund job training programs, keep items out of landfills and earn funds for your troop!


hershey Bears hockey Club717.534.3352 | www.hersheybears.com550 West Hersheypark Dr.Hershey, Pa 17033Please visit our website for details on girl Scout programs being offered during the 2015-2016 season.

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.

For more information, contact Colleen Kuczynski at [email protected], call (888) 272-2001, or visit www.picpa.org/scouts.

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Find Programs and Events

on our online events

calendar at gshpa.org


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We look forward to partnering with you! Contact us for details. [email protected] • 1.877.585.0135 • yourgoodwill.org

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 land� lls

Get a patch for your participation


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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park717.368.2389 | www.dutchwonderland.com2249 Lincoln Hwy. eastLancaster, Pa 17602camp-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 site717.338.9114 | www.nps.gov/eise1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100gettysburg, Pa 17325

heart and hands Equine Center717.434.2529 | www.heartandhandsequinecenter.com2215 Pine town rd.Lewisberry, Pa 17339

indian Echo Caverns717.566.8131 | www.indianechocaverns.com368 middletown rd.Hummelstown, Pa 17036

lancaster County Parks Environmental Center717.295.2055 | www.lancastercountyparks.org1 nature’s WayLancaster, Pa 17602naturalists Design Program to meet your requirements. topics include wildlife, science, insects, gardening, hiking, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, letter boxing, senses, camping, environment and much more!


Maize Quest 717.382.4878 | www.mazefunpark.com 2885 new Park rd.new Park, Pa 17352


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MAY 13-15, 2016!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!

Join us for a weekend of camping, scouting








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

Visit www.ScoutsAtMQ.com

Maize QuestCorn Maze & Fun Park

Register online to receive FREE: “Top 5 ways to use MQ with your scouts”

and a chance to WIN tickets!

Add Camping, Hayrides &Geocaching!

Badge-friendly activities for you on our farm.

Pics &

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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!

Experience Overnight Adventures at the Zoo.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

roundtop Mountain resort 717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com925 roundtop rd.Lewisberry, Pa 17339Unique adventuresome year round outdoor fun for girl Scouts including ogo balls, zip lines, canopy tour, ropes course, skiing/snowboarding and all day snow tubing.


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lancaster science Factory 717.509.6363 | www.lancastersciencefactory.org454 new Holland ave.Lancaster, Pa 17602a 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.


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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 work toward the requirements for Journeys!

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

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. [email protected]


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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 o�ers:Complimentary admission for all Girl Scouts!

Earn a unique Scienti�c 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 con�rm availability.)

Hands-on experiences help girls to understand their abilities and potential!

Learn more and register at lancastersciencefactory.org

454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 717.509.6363 lancastersciencefactory.org


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Maryland science Center 410.545.5955 | www.marylandsciencecenter.org601 Light St.Baltimore, mD 21230overnight includes imaX, Planetarium, science workshops and more! Please call for cost and available dates. registra-tion opens in early october; events run from January-may.

Philadelphia Zoo 215.243.5353 | www.philadelphiazoo.org3400 West girard ave.Philadelphia, Pa 19104See 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.org514 Popular St.columbia, Pa 17512

Camp-IN at the Maryland Science CenterAn 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 | [email protected]

601 Light Street Baltimore’s Inner Harbor | www.marylandsciencecenter.org

$12 for girl sizes

$14 for volunteer sizes

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Build-A-Bear Workshop 1.877.789.BEAr (2327) | www.buildabear.comPark City Center142 Park city centerLancaster, Pa 17601Capital City Mall3506 capital city mall Dr.camp Hill, Pa 17011Party with your troop! Discover the FUn of friends making friends! Use your imagination to bring new friends to life, play games, and make memories.


Feld Entertainment703.448.3655www.disneyonice.com | www.ringling.com

Gamut theatre Group – Popcorn hat Players 717.238.4111 | www.gamuttheatre.org15 north 4th St.Harrisburg, Pa 17101Popcorn Hat Players available on tour at your location and in gamut classic theatre. group discounts available for in-house shows. call for more information.

h. ric luhrs Performing Arts Center 717.477.shoW (7469) | www.luhrscenter.comshippensburg university1871 old main Dr.Shippensburg, Pa 17257the 1,500 seat Luhrs center is located on the campus of Shippensburg University and offers a wide range of performances including family and kids shows.

Keystone Musical Arts Center717.737.5622 | www.keystonemusicalartscenter.org4910 carlisle Pikemechanicsburg, Pa 17050they Keystone musical arts center (Kmac) provides private lessons on most instruments and voice, along with group classes, workshops, ensembles and summer camps.

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POPCORN HAT PLAYERS CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2015-2016 SEASON

December 2-19, 2015A Popcorn Hat Christmas Carol

January 13-30, 2016Sleeping Beauty

Feburary 17-March 6, 2016Stone Soup

April 13-30, 2016Rumplestiltskin

May 11-26, 2016Robin Hood

June 8-18, 2016Wonder Tales from Around the

World

July 13-August 20, 2015Cinderella

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

Performances Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Tickets $8. Group discounts available.

717.477.SHOW luhrscenter.com

Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School SAT | DEC 5, 2015 | 11 AM & 2 PM Drew Thomas Magic “MATERIALIZE” FRI | FEB 19, 2016 | 8 PM Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! FRI | FEB 26, 2016 | 7:30 PM YAMATO the Drummers of Japan: “Bakuon”—Legend of the Heartbeat TUE | MAR 15, 2016 | 8 PM Skippyjon Jones, Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas) SAT | MAR 19, 2016 | 11 AM & 2 PM The Peking Acrobats “Year of the Monkey Celebration” 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.

Receive A

10% discount for

groups of 20+!*

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over the teacup, inc.717.737.5099 | [email protected] Box 1464mechanicsburg, Pa 17055certified 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.org211 north enola Dr.enola, Pa 17025

the hershey story 717.520.5587 | www.hersheystory.org63 West chocolate ave.Hershey, Pa 17033

toys on the square, unusual toys & Pottery Painting 717.566.6301 | www.toysonthesquare.com22 east main St.Hummelstown, Pa 17036Pottery 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. 3274800 Union Deposit rd.Harrisburg, Pa 17111

Goodwill Keystone Area 877.585.01351150 goodwill Dr.Harrisburg, Pa 17101goodwill now offers cash for donations. you can help us fund job training programs, keep items out of landfills and earn funds for your troop!

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A Sweet Way to Earn a Badge!

Senses Badge Workshop for Brownie ScoutsIncludes making your own chocolate bar!Saturday, March 12, 20169:30 a.m. to noon$10 per Scout, Senses Badge included

Playing the Past Badge Workshop for Junior ScoutsSaturday, April 16, 20169:30 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 TastingsFor reservations and more information: 717.520.5596 or [email protected]

63 West Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey | HersheyStory.org

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We look forward to partnering with you! Contact us for details. [email protected] • 1.877.585.0135 • yourgoodwill.org

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 land� lls

Get a patch for your participation



HEALTH & WELLNESS


hershey Bears hockey Club717.534.3352 | www.hersheybears.com550 West Hersheypark Dr.Hershey, Pa 17033Please visit our website for details on girl Scout programs being offered during the 2015-2016 season.

silver spring Ambulance & rescue Association717.697.3131 | www.silverspringambulance.com12 eleanor Dr.Po Box 177new Kingstown, Pa 17072

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



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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park 717.368.2389 | www.dutchwonderland.com2249 Lincoln Hwy. eastLancaster, Pa 17602camp-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.

indian Echo Caverns 717.566.8131 | www.indianechocaverns.com368 middletown rd.Hummelstown, Pa 17036Learn to look at the world with an inquisitive eye as science and our environment is explored and celebrated. all ages, call for information.





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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

oregon Dairy 717.656.2856 | www.oregondairy.com2900 oregon PikeLititz, Pa 17543oregon 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 ([email protected]) for more information.

roundtop Mountain resort 717.432.9631 ext. 3723 www.roundtopmountainresort.com925 roundtop rd.Lewisberry, Pa 17339Unique adventuresome year round outdoor fun for girl Scouts includes ogo balls, zip lines, canopy tour, ropes course, skiing/snowboarding and all day snow tubing.

trails & trees Environmental Center 717.691.4572 | www.mbgsd.orgmechanicsburg area Parks & recreation1731 South york St.mechanicsburg, Pa 17055


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hershey Gardens717.508.5698 | www.hersheygardens.org170 Hotel rd.Hershey, Pa 17033

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south CENTRAL REGIONlancaster science Factory717.509.6363 | www.lancastersciencefactory.org454 new Holland ave.Lancaster, Pa 17602a 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.


Maryland science Center410.545.5955 | www.marylandsciencecenter.org601 Light St.Baltimore, mD 21230overnight includes imaX, Planetarium, science workshops and more! Please call for cost and available dates. registra-tion opens in early october; events run from January-may.


the Franklin institute 215.448.1387 | www.fi.edu 222 north 20th St.Philadelphia, Pa 19103

WitF717.704.3000 | www.wift.org4801 Lindle rd.Harrisburg, Pa 17111


WEST REGION

ARTS

2000 Degrees Paint Your own Pottery studio 814.234.1151 | www.2000degreespottery.com202 West college ave.State college, Pa 16801We’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!


the Centre County historical society 814.234.4779 | www.centrefurnace.org1001 east college ave.State college, Pa 16801

the Makery814.321.4576 | www.themakerypa.com209 calder WayState college, Pa 16801the 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 spikes814.272.1711 | www.statecollegespikes.com112 medlar Field at Lubano ParkUniversity Park, Pa 16802

Discover, connect, and take action.


WEST REGION

2015

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)For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors: • 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)Individual troop programs also available...year round

OUTDOOR EDUCATION


indian Caverns, inc.814.632.7578 | www.indiancaverns.com5386 indian trail Spruce creek, Pa 16683


roundtop Mountain resort717.432.9631 ext. 3723www.roundtopmountainresort.com925 roundtop rd.Lewisberry, Pa 17339Unique adventuresome year round outdoor fun for girl Scouts includes ogo balls, zip lines, canopy tour, ropes course, skiing/snowboarding and all day snow tubing.



WEST REGION

Explore.Learn.Discover.Come in and explore your creativity, curiosity and imagination.

112 W. Foster Ave.State College, PA814.234.0200

MyDiscoverySpace.org

STEM

Bricks 4 Kidz814.574.2211 | www.bricks4kidz.com2790 West college ave.State college, Pa 16804


Discovery space of Central PA 814.234.0200 | www.mydiscoveryspace.org112 West Foster ave.State college, Pa 16801

lincoln Caverns, inc. and Whisper rocks 814.643.0268 | www.lincolncaverns.com7703 William Penn Hwy.Huntingdon, Pa 16652Pennsylvania’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 5State college, Pa 16803


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For questions about reserving a camp or unit, equipment or

equipment facilitators, email [email protected] or call 1.800.692.7816.

350 Hale Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17104 | 1.800.692.7816 | [email protected]

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2015-2016 Program Partner Directory