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April Events Spotlight
Silver Award Workshop
Girl Scout Level: Junior, Cadette
When: Sat. April 4 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: GSCNC DC Office, 4301 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite M-2, Washington, D.C. 20008
We will provide a detailed overview on the Silver Award and the process to earn it. We will do breakout sessions to help Girl Scouts brainstorm ideas! Feel free to register with your troop so you can work on your project together! There will be a separate program for the adults that will help them better understand the silver award as well.
Cost: $15.00 per youth, $10.00 per adult
Contact: rmurphy@gscnc.org
Register: Register here!
Going Batty Patch for Brownies & Animal Habitats Badge for Juniors
Girl Scout Level: Brownies, Juniors
When: Sat. April 11 | 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: 7703 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA 16652
Explore Lincoln Caverns! Brownie Girl Scouts will learn about bats' ecological importance and common misconceptions. Discover local bat species and learn how to help them. Make a recycled bat craft and an educational poster. Junior Girl Scouts will earn the Animal Habitats Badge, learning about endangered species, cave habitats, and building a bat house (one per troop). Enjoy touring two beautiful crystal caverns.
Cost: $25.00 for Brownies, $27.00 for Juniors
Contact: info@lincolncaverns.com or 814-648-0268
Register: Register here! (Brownie)
Register here! (Junior)
Outdoor Artists with the Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Girl Scout Level: Any Level
When: Sat. April 11 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
Get inspiration from nature for a variety of media: painting, drawing, mobile, poetry, photography, sculpture. All materials provided except cameras.
Cost: $15.00
Contact: info@theccm.org
Register: Register here!
Embracing Camp Confidence
Girl Scout Level: Any Level
When: Sat. April 11 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Winona, 6885 Winona Place, Hughesville, MD 20637
Thinking about sleepaway camp but not sure if your Girl Scout is ready? Embracing Camp Confidence is a supportive, interactive open house designed especially for new and first-time camp families—and those still deciding about summer camp.
Cost: $5.00
Contact: rmontague@gscnc.org
Register: Register here!
Broadway at the National: The Wiz
Girl Scout Level: Junior, Cadette, Ambassador, Senior
When: Sun. April 12 | 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Where: The National Theater, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!” This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
THE WIZ is recommended for ages 8+.
THE WIZ runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission. This production uses haze, smoke and flashing lights.
Cost: Starting at $30.00
Contact: (202) 424-2138 or groupsales@broadwayatthenational.com
Register: Register here!
Cinderella: An Enchanting Ballet
Girl Scout Level: Any Level
When: Fri. April 17 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richard J. Ernst Cultural Community Center, 8430 Center Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
Experience the timeless tale of Cinderella like never before as Festival Ballet Virginia brings this enchanting story to life through the art of dance. Set against a backdrop of stunning choreography, dazzling costumes, and magical sets, this performance promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
Festival Ballet Virginia invites you to step into the timeless magic of Cinderella at the Northern Virginia Community College Richard J. Ernst Cultural Community Center. This dazzling premiere sparkles with humor, beauty, and enchantment. From a whimsical Fairy Godmother to comical stepsisters, from glittering costumes to breathtaking transformations, Cinderella promises to delight audiences of all ages.
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable performance where wishes take flight, laughter fills the stage, and happily-ever-after is only a slipper away.
Cost: $18.00 - $35.00
Contact: scoutinfobv@gmail.com
Register: Register here!
Explore Your Future Workshop
Girl Scout Level: Senior, Ambassador
When: Sat. April 18 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Way of Faith Ministries, 8800 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031
Are your Girl Scout Seniors & Ambassadors ready to talk confidently about themselves and their interests? Whether for college interviews or career exploration conversations, this is a great time to help build your Scouts' confidence!
This 2.5-hour workshop helps Girl Scouts unpack their unique strengths and personality traits, examine possible career paths, and practice professional communication skills. $60 includes light refreshments and a pre-event personality and career assessment.
Cost: $60.00
Contact: innersparkdevelopment@gmail.com
Register: Register here!
Designing for Disaster
Girl Scout Level: Junior
When: Sat. April 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington D.C. 20001
Juniors will learn how to use the Design Thinking Process to solve problems through hands-on activities and discussion. First, they will design an emergency shelter in response to a natural disaster of their choice. Second, they will adapt their shelter to survive an earthquake, testing their final structures on a shake table!
After participating in this two-hour workshop, Juniors will have completed all requirements for the Think Like an Engineer Badge 2&3: Emergency Shelter and Earthquake Resistant Building (badge NOT included).
Cost: $15.00
Contact: family@nbm.org or 202-849-2467
Register: Register here!
Dark Sky Defenders
Girl Scout Level: Cadet, Senior, Ambassador
When: Sat. April 18 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Potomac Woods, 13932 Potomac Woods Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176
As cities and towns grow brighter, the stars grow dimmer but we can make a difference. Join us for a late night at camp exploring the night sky and how light pollution affects nature, people and so much more. Through hands-on exploration, night sky observation and exciting activities participants will discover how to become Dark Sky Defenders and protect the darkness we all depend on.
Cost: $20.00
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Register: Register here!
Galactic Explorers Girl Scout Overnight at Port Discovery Children's Museum
Girl Scout Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior
When: Sat. April 18 – Sun. April 19 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Where: Port Discovery Children's Museum, 35 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
Daisy Astronaut Challenge - Explore the sun, moon and stars through physical challenges as you train to become an astronaut. Fulfills all requirements for Daisy Space Science Explorer badge.
Brownies Step into the Solar System - Step into the solar system to learn about your place in space including our moon, neighboring planets and the stars that surround us. Fulfills all requirements for Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge.
Juniors Explore Beyond - Become a space scientist as you learn about tools we use to explore other worlds, then take steps to look deeper at our solar system as you model the stars and planets. Fulfills all requirements for Junior Space Science Investigator badge
Cost: $80.00
Contact: scouts@portdiscovery.org
Register: Register here!
Geocacher and Animal Habits Badge Combo
Girl Scout Level: Junior
When: Sat. April 18 – Sun. April 19 | 5:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Where: 7703 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA 16652
Get ready for an epic underground adventure! This weekend combo event is packed with fun as you earn not one, but two awesome badges. The Geocacher badge program is a blast, teaching you how to use a GPS unit to find coordinates. You'll learn cool geo-slang, track a Travel Bug, make fun trade items, and go on an exciting Girl Scout-themed geocaching hunt.
But that's not all! In the Animal Habitats badge program, you'll dive into why animals live where they do and how we can protect their homes. Chat about amazing cave critters and habitats, create a fantastic poster about endangered species, and build a bat house to help our nocturnal friends. (one per troop)
Plus, you'll enjoy a fantastic presentation on cave conservation, cave animals, and cavern formation. The highlight of your trip? Touring, not one, but TWO stunning crystal caverns! Along the way, participate in fun workshops to complete your badge and patch requirements. Enjoy slumber party-style accommodations, an evening snack, and a delicious pizza lunch.
Want even more excitement? Add the Junior Cave Explorer Patch! You'll get to learn all about caving basics, safety, and cave animals. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure! Learn more and sign up at www.lincolncaverns.com.
Cost: $67.00
Contact: info@lincolncaverns.com or 814-643-0268
Register: Register here!
Trees Badge
Girl Scout Level: Cadettes
When: Sun. April 19 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
We love trees! Get to know some local trees. Dress for outdoor activity.
Cost: $18.00
Contact: info@theccm.org
Register: Register here!
Girl Scout Badge Skills Workshop
Girl Scout Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette
When: Sun. April 19 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Frederick, 914 N. East St, Frederick, MD 21701
AR Workshop would like to help you host a “Craft and Tinker Badge” Workshop for
Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts, or the “Woodworker Badge” Workshop for Cadettes. Let us do the work and watch the Girl Scouts have a blast while earning a badge!
Cost: $39.00 - $75.00
Contact: frederick@arworkshop.com
Register: Register here! Password: GSPP
Going Batty and/or Directions Matter Patch Programs
Girl Scout Level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
When: Fri. April 24 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Where: 7703 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA 16652
Explore the world of bats at Lincoln Caverns! Girl Scouts will learn about bat species, conservation, and build a bat house for the Going Batty Patch. Each troop will take home a bat house to install in their community. (one per troop)
The "Directions Matter" patch covers mapping, geocaching, and letterboxing. Girl Scouts will make a letterboxing craft and join a special geocache hunt.
This event includes a cave conservation presentation, information on cave animals and formations, and tours of two crystal caverns.
Workshops meet patch requirements, and the event includes indoor lodging, an evening snack, and lunch-time meals.
Cost: Starting at $63.00
Contact: info@lincolncaverns.com or 814-643-0268
Register: Register here!
Garden Fairies with the Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Girl Scout Level: Junior
When: Sat. April 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
Complete requirements for the Gardener badge and help to beautify the park with fresh plantings. Bring a bag lunch.
Cost: $15.00
Contact: info@theccm.org
Register: Register here!
Planting Seeds in STEM
Girl Scout Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior
When: Sat. April 25 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30/1:00 p.m.
Where: University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
K-5 Girl Scouts have been invited as the student guests of honor at the University of the District of Columbia’s Spring Open House! Girl Scouts will engage in hands-on STEM rotations, highlighting careers across agriculture, sustainability, health, nutrition, architecture, and environmental science! All Girl Scouts will leave with the STEM Career Exploration Badge and a fun patch in hand! Potbelly lunch served at the end of the program!
Cost: $15.00
Contact: ederogat@gscnc.org
Register: Register here!
Aesop’s Fables with Adventure Theatre Company
Girl Scout Level: Daisy, Brownie
When: Sat. April 25 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Adventure Theatre Company, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Aesop’s Fables is a vibrant, theatrical adventure that brings timeless tales to life with wit, warmth, and whimsy. Adapted by acclaimed playwright Mike Kenny, this fast-paced production features a lovable troupe of traveling storytellers—Wolfie, Syd, Harriet, and Barry—who use humor and imagination to retell five classic fables: The Tortoise and the Hare, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Wind and the Sun, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Wolf and the Jackdaw. Each story delivers a valuable life lesson on patience, honesty, kindness, and perseverance, making it a delightful experience that entertains while inspiring young audiences to think, feel, and grow.
Cost: $18.50 per person for a group of 10 or more
Contact: abradley@adventuretheatre-mtc.org
Register: Register here!
Deloitte AI and Emerging Technology Workshop
Girl Scout Level: Ambassador, Senior
When: Sat. April 25 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Deloitte, Rosslyn Center, 1919 N. Lynn St, Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22209
Get ready for a high-energy, hands-on AI experience with Deloitte on Saturday, April 25th!
At this interactive event, Girl Scouts will go beyond the hype and explore what artificial intelligence is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how it is being used right now across industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and transportation. Girl Scouts will jump into engaging challenges, collaborate in teams, and get a behind-the-scenes look at real-world AI applications - including the opportunity to build and test a simple AI model.
What you can expect:
- AI made simple: What AI and machine learning are, and where they already appear in daily life
- Tech for Good in action: Real examples of how AI helps solve real-world problems
- Innovation Lab: Build, test, and learn using beginner-friendly tools while exploring bias and fairness
- Make smart recommendations: Use a guided framework to evaluate AI tools for impact, ethics, and security
- Capstone moment: Share ideas and reflect on how to use AI knowledge responsibly and creatively
Whether youth are brand new to AI or already curious about future careers, this upbeat, educator-led experience is designed to spark confidence, critical thinking, and creativity - while showing Girl Scouts they don't just use technology; they can help shape it.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Program Questions tgittings@gscnc.org
Registration Assistance: councilcare@gscnc.org
Register: Register here!
Vintage Brownie Badge Workshop: Girl Scouts in the USA
Girl Scout Level: Brownie
When: Sat. April 25 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: History Program Center, 3 Hillcrest Drive, Suite A103, Frederick, MD 20103
Get ready for Girl Scout Birthday with this hands-on workshop. Learn about vintage uniforms, handbooks and Girl Scout activities of the past as you earn the Brownie Girl Scouts through the Years badge. The vintage badge will be available for purchase ($2/each) and may be worn on the front of the vest or sash. Once a badge, always a badge. Archives patch is included in the $5 cost.
Cost: $5.00
Contact: ann@robertsonwriting.com
Register: Register here!
