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Calvert Marine Museum

Night in Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
Program Level: B, J
Do two Girl Scout Badge or Try-It programs at our secluded Cove Point site. Stay overnight at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the beach. The Keeper's Cottage and Lighthouse are not handicap-accessible. Admission to the Calvert Marine Museum included in fees. Forms B220 and B240 are required.

Fee: $25/program fee (per group); $25/person. Fee includes dinner and breakfast.
When: Saturday nights, May-November
Where: Cove Point Lighthouse, 350 Lighthouse Blvd., Lusby, MD 20657
Register: Contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.
Vendor Information: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com


Colonial Inn

Explore and Learn about Virginia Beach
Program Level: All
The Colonial Inn offers Girl Scouts unique and fun opportunities to earn Try-Its, Badges, and IPs. Come to Virginia Beach to explore and learn about this beautiful coastal area. All packages include 2 nights oceanfront accomodations, breakfast each morning, the appropriate Try-It, Badge or IP, and activities to assist girls in completing all or most of the required elements. Forms B220 and B240 are required.

Fee: $59-$140/person for a quad room.
When: Call to schedule
Where: Colonial Inn 2809 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Register: Contact the Group Sales depart ment at 800-448-2786 or sales@col-inn.com to receive a Girl Scout Planner outlining all of the programs offered.
Vendor Information: www.col-inn.com


Science Museum of Virginia

Camp In
Program Level: B, J, C, S
Now in its 21st year, Camp In features exciting workshops, an IMAX film and planetarium show, fabulous exhibits, evening and breakfast snacks and much more. Your group will participate in three educational and entertaining workshops: Journey to Jamestown, Animal Grossology and Incredible Edibles. Camp In activities fulfill many Badge requirements. All participants receive a souvenir pen, patch and Camp In bag. Forms B220 and B240 are required.

Fee: $36/girls; $18/adults. One chaperone is required for every six girls. Additional chaperones pay full price.
When: Friday and Saturday nights, October-May
Where: 2500 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220
Register: Contact Louise Mason at 804- 864-1436 or email lmason@smv.org.
Vendor Information: www.smv.org


Traveling Players Ensemble

Amphitheatre Overnights!
Program Level: J, C, S
Play theatre games, make masks, perform skits! Girl Scouts earn performing arts and outdoor/environmental badges while spending the weekend camping. Individually tailored for your troop. Girl Scouts get 7 hours of intensive training with theatre educators. Forms B220 and B240 are required.

Fee: $80/girl for instruction, materials, badge. No charge for adults. Every overnight can be tailored, which can affect pricing. 25% deposit required to reserve weekend.
When: Weekends, September-November and March-May; Call to schedule.
Where: In residence at Camp Calleva in Poolesville, MD or at Camp Crowell in Oakton, VA.
Register: Call 301-573-2521 or 703-987-1712, info@travelingplayers.org
Vendor Information: www.travelingplayers.org


Young Artists Theatre

Drama Overnight Adventures, Workshops and Live Shows

Program Level: All
For 13 years, we've provided exciting opportunities for Girl Scouts of all levels. Overnight includes an extensive, interactive drama experience. The workshop is a one-hour hands-on chance to explore being onstage. The live shows feature child and teen actors, sparking girls to pursue their own desire to perform.

Fee: Overnight: $30/Girl Scout; adults free. Overnight fee includes Overnight Adventure, evening and morning snack, and patch.
Workshop: $125/up to 12 girls.
Live Show: $7/person for groups of 10 or more.
Where: Young Artists Theatre, Cherry Tree Center
Rt. 29 and Rt. 216, West Laurel, MD
When: Year-round; call to schedule. Live shows are offered in October, December, and March-May
Register: Call 301-604-2844 or email contactus@yatheatre.com
Vendor Information: www.yatheatre.co


 

 

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