Girl Scouts at Home

Savannah Escape Room for Juniors (June 30, 2020)
Come visit the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low. We will welcome you in with open arms, but it’s going to be up to you to find your way out! Explore the house and solve the riddles and puzzles it contains to make your escape. Teamwork will be essential as you work in small groups to try to solve this virtual escape room. Patch included.

Savannah Escape Room for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (July 7, 2020)
Come visit the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low. We will welcome you in with open arms, but it’s going to be up to you to find your way out! Explore the house and solve the riddles and puzzles it contains to make your escape. Teamwork will be essential as you work in small groups to try to solve this virtual escape room. Patch included.

Zookeeper Chat and Otter Encounter with Buttonwood Park Zoo (July 13, 2020)
Join us for a 20-minute encounter with otters and an opportunity to interview their keeper about fun facts, conservation questions, and more!

Simple Machines & A(maize)ing Grains: STEM at the Plimoth Grist Mill (July 14, 2020)
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors are invited to discover how 17th-century engineers and entrepreneurs harnessed the power of nature to fuel their communities at the Plimoth Grist Mill! For this workshop, girls should come prepared with a pencil and book or block (of any size or shape) to use in their explorations of simple machines as labor-saving devices.   

Wampanoag Pottery with Plimoth Plantation (July 15, 2020)
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors are invited to discover how archaeology and oral tradition helps us better understand 17th-century Wampanoag lifeways! Learn the importance of pottery to Wampanoag families, and make your own pot using traditional methods. Bring your own clay or play-dough, or make your own clay using all-natural pantry staples.

Journey on the Underground Railroad (July 16, 2020 for Brownies and Juniors; July 21, 2020 for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors)
Discover the stories of brave men and women who set out to free themselves or others from slavery. Explore primary sources at the Jackson Homestead, a documented stop on the Underground Railroad. Would you risk your life, your livelihood, or your status in the community to free yourself or to assist freedom seekers?

All Things Blueberries with Chef Joan (July 17, 2020)
Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can explore the exciting world of blueberries in this delightful culinary session! Girls will make blueberry buckle cupcakes, a star-spangled blueberry parfait, and blueberry coconut roll-ups.

Dancer Badge with Rachel Park Dance Center (July 22, 2020)
Girl Scout Brownies can earn the Dancer badge by joining professionals at Rachel Parks Dance Center in this fun and  interactive session!

Beef Enchilada Night with Two Knives and a Pan (July 23, 2020)
In this one-hour class, Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can learn how to make their own Green Enchilada Sauce for Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas (any ground meat can be substituted for beef if you prefer!). While the enchiladas bake, we'll whip up a batch of Lime Crema and a Marinated Tomato Salad with fresh summer tomatoes.

The Confidence Connection (July 23, 2020)
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors are invited to join Fearless Focus Program’s owner Maria Wood-Smith for this one-hour online class in confidence building! In this interactive and active event, you'll learn and practice techniques for building self-confidence, explore the impact that positive body language has on your sense of self-confidence, practice good sitting and standing posture, and more.

Bugs Badge for Brownies and Juniors: Outdoor Insect Investigation with Mass Audubon at Tidmarsh (July 24, 2020)
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary staff will provide instruction on how to create two insect observation tools, and show girls where to look for insects, help identify them, and learn why they are so important to the world around us! 

Mad Science: Marvels in Motion (July 25, 2020)
In this high energy event, Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and their families can see Newton’s three laws of motion in action! Try exciting experiments, compete in crazy competitions, and learn the physics behind some of your favorite sports.

Black Bean Brownies with Food Explorer (July 28, 2020)
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors can join Food Explorers for a fun program of baking and learning about food! We’ll be making Black Bean Brownies in this delicious session.

Camp In Campout for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors (July 29, 2020)
Join Girl Scouts and their families across eastern Massachusetts for a virtual campout! From the comfort of your own home, experience the magic of Girl Scout camp—including singalongs and a campfire!  Pitch a tent in your yard or create a blanket fort in your house to sleep in; show off your gourmet s’mores; make a traditional camp craft; and get a taste of overnight camp without leaving home. Activities will be different from those in the June 5 Camp in Campout.

Homemade Bagels with Food Explorers (July 30, 2020)
Girl Scout Cadettes and Seniors can join Food Explorers to learn how to make homemade bagels with a twist! Instead of yeast, girls will use yogurt to create a light and fluffy texture.

Worldwide Welcome with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate (July 30, 2020)
The Statue of Liberty has welcomed diverse citizens to our country and communities. Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies are invited to read a story about the Statue of Liberty and American communities, and—with a little inspiration from the famous New Colossus poem found on Statue of Liberty—to create a poster celebrating the diversity of the United States.

Today's Vote with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate (August 5, 2020)
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes are invited to learn about the Electoral College and what it might mean to change it. Decide for yourself the fairest way for Americans to elect our leader, and cast your vote in a virtual Senate session!

Pets Badge for Brownies with Zoo New England (August 11, 2020)
Animals at the zoo may not be pets, but zookeepers still spend all day taking care of them (sometimes all night, too)! They make sure animals get healthy foods, exercise, toys to play with, and everything else they need. In this program, learn about how the animals at the zoo are cared for and discover some things you can do for your own pet!

Mac & Cheese Cups with Food Explorers (August 13, 2020)
Join Food Explorers to make delicious Mac & Cheese Cups! Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will learn how to make their own cheese sauce from scratch, and create this tasty treat in a muffin tin.

Solar System Science with the EcoTarium (August 13, 2020)
Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors are invited to get to know the planets of our solar system and talk to a staff member about space and working in a Planetarium. Then, learn star-gazing tips to help you get ready for observing the night sky with your family.

Homemade Pasta with Food Explorers (August 14, 2020)
Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to join Katie, a Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers, to make homemade pasta! Girls will learn how to mix, knead, roll, and cut their own fettuccine without a pasta machine. With just a rolling pin and some muscles, you’ll have perfect pasta in no time!

Animal Habitats Badge for Juniors with Zoo New England (August 18, 2020)
All animals need habitats, and it's important that we help protect those habitats! The animals at the zoo come from all sorts of unique habitats, many of which are being lost or destroyed. In this program, girls will learn about different habitats, the animals that live there, and how we can help protect and save habitats for animals.

Science Detectives with the EcoTarium (August 18, 2020)
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors can explore steps 2-4 of the Detective badge. Learn about codes, fingerprints, and DNA!