American Cancer Society
Diane Sartor-Raymond
2605 River Rd.
New Orleans, LA 70121
504-833-4024
American Red Cross
Louisiana Capital Area Chapter
Barbara Bourgeois
4655 Sherwood Common Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-291-4533
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On Your Own
On Your Own (Community Resources for Girl Scout Troops, Families, and Individually Registered Girl Scouts).
There are many community organizations, businesses, non-profits, that offer programs to Girl Scout troops and individuals accompanied by a parent/guardian at discounted rates, with program tailored to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Below are organizations, many of them sponsors of the council’s Program Power guide, who have submitted information to the council.
Animal Shelters 
Louisiana SPCA
Open to girls, grades 3 – 12
Be an Animal Guardian and earn your Louisiana SPCA Animal Guardian Badge! Your troop can visit Louisiana SPCA to learn how animal shelters work in the community and how you can help save animals' lives. During this workshop (3rd grade and up), your troop will learn about animal welfare, tour our New Orleans campus and complete an activity to earn your Animal Guardian badge, only available at the Louisiana SPCA! If your troop is interested in making a donation, a wish list of other needed items can be found on its website at Louisianaspca.org/ways-to-give/ . We are always in need of blankets, comforters, newspapers, sturdy dog toys and yummy soft treats!
When: Animal Guardian presentations are available Monday-Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. After school tours are welcome! Presentation and tour will last approximately up to two hours.
Where: Louisiana SPCA Shelter, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA
Fee: $20 per scout with a minimum of 5 Scouts and a maximum of 10 Scouts.
Capacity and Requirements: Maximum 10 Scouts per tour/presentation with a maximum of 3 chaperons. The health and wellbeing of all is important to us and Covid precautions are in place. We require all visitors to complete a wellness survey before coming on campus, have a temp test, maintain physical distance of 6 feet and wear masks at all times while on campus.
Registration Instructions: Contact the Louisiana SPCA Humane Education department at 504-368-5191, ext. 208 or Education@laspca.org to arrange tour times and presentations.
Cat Haven
Cat Haven (11130 N Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816) has many opportunities to volunteer. Our facility houses up to 75 cats/kittens at a time. With the help of volunteers, we are able to properly take care of all of our fur babies on a daily basis. From cleaning cages, bowls and litter pans, providing enrichment toys for playtime to hanging out with the cats and giving them love and attention, there is always something to do here at Cat Haven. Come and meet our welcoming staff and feline friends.
This is the purrfect place to volunteer! Girl Scout adult please review information on Animal Interaction in the most current Safety Activity Checkpoints. Website: https://www.cathaven.org/
Art, Jewelry Making, etc.
Bellyfire Studios Pottery Workshop
Open to girls, ages 7-18
Girl Scouts make wheel-thrown and hand built masterpieces, while learning age old pottery techniques from our trained instructors. Check out Pottery Classes more info.
Where: 257 Lee Dr. Suite P, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Contact: Email david@bellyfirestudios.com with Troop number, total number of participants, Girl Scout ages, and preferred dates. Workshops are available year round.
Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses' Girl Scout Workshops
Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses are pleased to offer badge earning workshops to Girl Scouts. Workshops are conducted on museum property (820 St. Louis Street) and include a brief tour of the Herman-Grima House. To book a workshop, please email education@hgghh.org with Troop number, total number of participants, Girl Scout ages, and preferred dates. Workshops are available on weekends and school breaks.
JEWELRY WORKSHOPS
Girl Scouts craft 19th century jewelry. A minimum of five Girl Scouts must pay for the workshop to occur, regardless of how many actually attend. Jewelry workshops are limited to 10 Girl Scouts and are $17/Girl Scout plus a single $30 activity fee for the group. One free adult is admitted for every ten Girl Scouts. Any additional adults must pay regular museum entrance ($20). Open to ages 7 to 18.
Louisiana Pottery – Hand-building Pottery Class
Open to girls, grades K - 12
Girl Scouts will learn basic and primitive sculpting techniques for making utilitarian vessels from clay. Pieces will be to be fired in a kiln and picked up at a later date.
When: Call to schedule a date and time. Where: : Talk to Mrs. Judy about her studio or you can reserve the GSLE DreamLab for your event.
Fee: Depends on what you want to do.
Capacity: Minimum 6 per class.
Contact: Call/text Judy Starrett at Louisiana Pottery at (225) 200-5473 to schedule an event.
Meme’s Beads & Things
Open to girls, grades K – 12
Girls are introduced to the world of gemstones and pearls. They will make a piece of jewelry and earn a certificate towards their jewelry badge. Play Bead Bingo with prizes.
When: By appointment only.
Where: Meme’s Beads & Things, 106 Gause Blvd. West, Ste. A5, Slidell, LA
Fee: $20 per person
Capacity: Minimum 16/Maximum 20 participants
Registration Instructions: Contact Michelle Roy or Shirley Hudson at
985-643-5700 for reservations, one week in advance.
Notes: Cupcakes and drinks can be provided at an additional fee.
Community Service
American 250 Patch Program
250 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the "Declaration of Independence" was signed.
Celebrate 250 years of American History with a special patch program!
In cooperation of the Pierre de Mandeville Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
On Your Own
Over the course of history, Community Service has been an integral part of the Girl Scout Experience. The following are some organizations that may have community service opportunities for you or your troop. They are certainly not intended to be the only organizations for you to contact, and you are greatly encouraged to serve in your community in whatever way best suits your goals for making the world a better place.
What’s the difference between a “Community Service” project and a “Take Action” project? Click here to find out.
The Blood Center | Blood Buddies
Founded in 1960, The Blood Center serves as the lifesaving link between the donor and the patient. Blood is a vital medical component that cannot be manufactured. It is only through generous donors that blood is made available to patients in need.
Girl Scouts earn the Blood Buddies patch by: attending a presentation on blood facts, why people need blood; supporting the community blood supply by successfully recruiting two or more blood donors Blood Buddies are lifesavers.
To get involved in the Blood Buddies program contact: Paul Adams at blooddrive@thebloodcenter.org.
Common Ground Relief Wetlands Restoration
Open to girls, grades K – 12
Common Ground Relief owns and operates a tree farm in the Lower Ninth Ward and conducts plantings of trees and marsh grasses for various state and federal agencies. Younger students can assist in seed propagation and butterfly garden care and older students can assist in potting saplings and nursery maintenance projects as half day service events.
Older Girl Scouts can assist them with full day projects that involve planting native marsh grasses and bottomland hardwood trees around the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and along the Gulf Coast. Many projects involve boating and canoeing. All Girl Scouts receive an orientation about coastal land loss geared to their specific age group. Visit their wetlands page at www.commongroundrelief.org to preview videos.
When: Planting projects occur from mid-October through July. Contact them to schedule.
Time: Half or full day, Monday through Saturday
Where: 1800 Deslonde Street, New Orleans, LA
Fee: Contact them for details about planting projects
Capacity: 20
Registration Instructions: Email them at wetlands@commongroundrelief.org.
Pontchartrain Conservancy Science For Our Coast Since 1989
Girl Scout Troops are a vital part of our community, and we are proud to support these amazing youth through hands-on environmental education opportunities. Sign your troop up to explore the unique ecosystems and environmental challenges facing the Pontchartrain Basin while earning badges through engaging, inquiry-based programs.
Click here for details on reserving a program and explore our program descriptions to learn more about the educational experiences available through Pontchartrain Conservancy.
Northlake Nature Center
Open to girls, grades 2 – 12
Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond – teaming with native animal and plant life – the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden” with endless possibilities for all girls! You can: adopt a trail to maintain throughout the year; adopt the wildflower garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the front entrance garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the herb garden to maintain throughout the year; plant potted tree seedlings throughout the community; plant tree seedlings in late January and early February; campaign to collect recyclable large round Weber grill lids for tree stones; make tree identification stones to mark the trails; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Wild Things” in mid October; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Three Rivers Art Festival” in mid November; prepare a campfire and host the marshmallow melt for the “Moonlight Hike and Marshmallow Melt” event(s) in Fall and Spring on full moon evenings.
Where: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Contact: Rue McNeill, Executive Director, Northlake Nature Center, at 985-626-1238 or info@northlakenaturec.org to coordinate desired dates and times.
Other Organizations
Each listing has a contact person that can provide you more information about their events.
American Red Cross
Southeast Louisiana Chapter
Lou Kennedy
300 Ashland Way
Madisonville, LA 70447
985-892-4317
Cancer Assoc. of Greater New Orleans
Tammy Swindle
824 Elmwood Parkway STE 154
New Orleans, LA 70123
504-733-5539
tammy@cagno.org
American Diabetes Association
John Guzzardo
2424 Eden Board Ave. STE 660
Metairie, LA 70002
504-889-0278
American Lung Association of Louisiana
Jo Ann Lovell
2325 Severn Ave. STE 8
Metairie, LA 70001
504-828-5864
Faith
Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting
The Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts for the Archdiocese of New Orleans is under the direction of the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry office and oversees the Catholic religious recognition program supplied by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. Awards are available for girls in all program levels.
Adult counselor guidance is needed to complete a book of written and activity requirements. This is best done with a group, but girls may work individually. Cost per girl is $30 - book, medal, patch and awards ceremony with the bishop.
The date for 2027 will be announced and posted when available.
If you are interested in the program and/or have questions, please contact committee chair Gloria St.Pierre at gloriastpierre@gmail.com
Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
The Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (www.ccosbr.org) is a committee affiliated with the Diocese of Baton Rouge serving Girl Scouts. Promoting service to God at each level of Girl Scouting, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts (www.nccgscf.org) and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (www.nfcym.org). There are six different awards a Catholic Girl Scout can earn throughout her years in Girl Scouts. The Committee offers an additional Our Lady’s Award for Girl Scouts living in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Each year the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting. Dates may change so please check the website (ccosbr.org) for updated information.
The Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will hold a religious awards ceremony at 1 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 on August 23, 2026.
For more information please contact committee secretary Barbara Sicard at 225-769-7781 or bsicard5@gmail.com or visit their website at www.ccosbr.org.
P.R.A.Y.
https://www.praypub.org/
Open to girls, grades K – 12
Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) is a non-profit organization aimed at fostering the Christian growth of children, youth, and families through churches and youth serving agencies. Its national board of directors includes representatives from Protestant and Independent Christian Churches and the national youth agencies.
Girl Scouts encourages girls to grow in their religious beliefs by earning Religious Recognitions offered by their faith communities and by earning the My Promise, My Faith pin, which helps a girl deepen the connection between the Girl Scout Law and her faith.
While GSUSA is a secular organization, Girl Scouts has always encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys via their faiths’ religious recognitions. Girl Scouts recognizes that religious instruction must come from the family and faith community.
“The motivating force in Girl Scouting is spiritual.” -- GSUSA Constitution
The P.R.A.Y. Award is a bridge connecting Girl Scouting and churches to benefit young people. The result is stronger youth, stronger families, stronger congregations, and stronger councils.
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National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting Scholarship
The National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting (NJCGS) will again offer a scholarship opportunity for post-high school education that can be applied for by Girl Scouts who have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award AND their Or Emunah Award, the NJCGS religious award that can be earned by Girl Scouts in 10th to 12th grade.
In addition to the Gold Award and Or Emunah requirements, applicants need to:
1) Submit the application form.
2) Complete a brief essay (200-300 words) describing how the applicant’s connection to Judaism has influenced her Girl Scout experience.
3) Submit at least one reference from a non-relative who knows about the applicant’s Girl Scout, Jewish and/or community activities.
The deadline for submitting all application materials is April 30, 2026.
Further requirements and details about the scholarship can be found in the application form at: https://www.njcgs.org/NJCGS-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf
Further information about the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting and the Or Emunah Award can be found on our website: njcgs.org
Questions? Contact NJCGS.comm@gmail.com and include the word “Scholarship” in the subject of your email. (Yes...there are two "mm" at the beginning part of that address!
Financial Literacy
VicTreeFi Financial Literacy Courses (and more)
Complete financial literacy badges online! VicTreeFi’s Moneyville platform provides on-demand courses and live virtual workshops for Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts are invited to register for one or more of VicTreeFi’s offerings to complete all steps required to earn badges.
The Moneyville platform from VicTreeFi also includes virtual workshops and courses covering other badge subjects (including democracy, digital leadership, and STEM). On-demand courses are constantly available, so timing can be tailored to individual or troop needs. Courses are available for all Girl Scout grade levels.
VicTreeFi is a female-founded company, dedicated to promoting educational resources. The company’s co-founder is a Girl Scout alum. Registration: Girl Scouts can enroll by visiting he URL: https://moneyville.io/
Pelican State Credit Union
Pelican State Credit Union invites Girl Scout Troops to tour the branch of their choice.
Fill out this form to set up appointment:
Healthy Living, Cooking & Nutrition
Smile Doctors Girl Scout Social
Open to girls, grades K – 12
Presented by Smile Doctors by DN Orthodontics
Get your passport, visit our work stations and leave with a patch, pizza and some great swag! We can't wait to meet you and help you create healthy smile habits.
When: Contact Brittany to schedule a date for your troop.
Where: Three location options: Metairie, Harvey or Houma
Contact: Call Brittany at 318-614-3930. Learn more about Smile Doctors at www.smiledoctorsbydnortho.com.
Culinary Kids
Open to girls, grades K – 12
BADGE-ELIGIBLE programs are designed to meet your requirements…Daisys through Ambassadors! Want to be efficient? Complete TWO badge requirements in ONE event if you’d like us to combine the experience! Or, be creative with a celebration and enjoy a custom cooking and kitchen science curriculum to fit your girls’ interests, such as a “hurricane party”—girls are given a pile of ingredients and have to cook it all up since the power is out! Participants learn about food safety and temperatures, being creative, and having fun! Other sessions can include cupcake decorating, cultural foods…anything you like!
When: Any time; please call and schedule date and time.
Where: Culinary Kids, 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville, LA 70448
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 35
Fee: $20 - $45 per person, includes the dishes/meals they have prepared. Registration Instructions: Call 985-727-5553 or email request to info@culinarykidsns.com. Allow a minimum of two weeks’ notice to create your event. Deposit required to reserve events.
Note: With advance notice, food allergies can be accommodated.
Culinary-Kids-Program-Descriptions
Website: www.culinarykidsns.com
FaceBook: @CulinaryKidsNS
Heart N Hands, Inc. – LOVE Your Heart
COOKING CHALLENGE
Open to girls, ages 10 – 17
Learn how to eat to live and what it takes to maintain a healthy heart! This heart-healthy cooking demonstration features a local, New Orleans chef or nutritionist who will offer girls a chance to experiment with a healthy recipe and learn from the best. Participants will learn how to prepare heart-healthy recipes by substituting salt/sodium and sugar for natural spices and also includes food label instruction. Each participant will receive cooking samples and heart-healthy recipe cards.
When: Call or email to schedule your one-hour interactive session.
Fee: $8 per person which includes instruction by a chef/nutritionist, cooking demonstration samples and heart-healthy recipe cards.
Capacity: Minimum 10/maximum 20 girls per workshop. The will come to you.
Registration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@heartnhands.org for all group registrations to reserve your spot today. Visit www.heartnahnds.org for more details.
FITNESS CHALLENGE
Open to girls, ages 10 – 17
In this interactive, love your HEART fitness session, girls will learn how to exercise and work their hearts by participating in a heart-healthy fitness challenge/exercise instruction, which includes a variety of fitness techniques (i.e., yoga, Zumba, dance lessons, hula hoops, jump rope, and much more). Each participant will receive a special giveaway compliments of Heart N Hands.
When: Contact Heart N Hands directly to schedule your one-hour interactive fitness session
Fee: $10 per girl, which includes fitness instruction and special giveaway from Heart N Hands
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 girls per workshop. They will travel to you.
Registration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@ heartnhands.org for all group registrations to reserve your spot today. Visit www.heartnhands.org for more details. PE/ Fitness attire required
Note: HEART healthy snacks can be provided by Heart N Hands at an additional fee.
Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses' Girl Scout Workshops
Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses are pleased to offer badge earning workshops to Girl Scouts. Workshops are conducted on museum property (820 St. Louis Street) and include a brief tour of the Herman-Grima House. To book a workshop, please email education@hgghh.org with Troop number, total number of participants, Girl Scout ages, and preferred dates. Workshops are available on weekends and school breaks.
COOKING WORKSHOPS
These workshops feature a short tour of the house and a flame-free food preparation activity featuring a 19th-century recipe. A minimum of five Girl Scouts must pay for the workshop to occur, regardless of how many actually attend. Cooking workshops are limited to 10 Girl Scouts and are $17/Scout plus a single $30 activity fee for the group. One free adult is admitted for every ten Girl Scouts. Any additional adults must pay regular museum entrance ($20). Participants must wear closed toed shoes. Open to ages 7 to 18.
Smile Doctors - Girl Scout Social
Get your passport, visit our workstations, and leave with a patch, pizza and a swag bag! Contact Brittany to schedule your Troop's visit at one of their three locations at Metairie, Harvey or Houma. We can't wait to meet you and create healthy smile habits!
Learn more about Smile Doctors at www.smiledoctorsbydnortho.com
Swann School of Protocol Baton Rouge- Etiquette Courses
Karryl Durr, is the owner and operator of the Swann School of Protocol Baton Rouge. Karryl specializes in providing youth etiquette training that equips young people with the tools they need to navigate social interactions with poise, integrity, and respect.
See her website: https://batonrouge.swannschool.com/ for Etiquette Courses For Children & Teens workshops.
Skin Care workshop sponsored by MaryKay
Self-care made simple! Get the troop together or embark on a self-care journey on your own with a Mary Kay's Skin Care Workshop designed for girls in grades 4-12.
Learn the importance of skin care, from sunscreen tips to acne care. Plus, enjoy special treatments for your lips and hands for that extra glow!
To find a consultant near you, click here!
Hospitals
Blood Buddies
Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families
Founded in 1960, the Blood Center serves as the lifesaving link between the donor and the patient. Blood is a vita medical component that cannot be manufactured. It is only through generous donors that blood is made available to patient in need.
Girl Scouts earn the Blood Buddies patch by: attending a presentation on blood facts, why people need blood and what are the requirements to donating blood; supporting the community blood supply by successfully recruiting two blood donors.
To get involved in the Blood Buddies program contact us at: blooddrive@thebloodcenter.org.
Museums, Zoos, and other Attractions
Common Ground Relief Wetlands Restoration
Common Ground Relief owns and operates a tree farm in the Lower Ninth Ward and conducts plantings of trees and marsh grasses for various state and federal agencies. Younger students can assist in seed propagation and butterfly garden care and older students can assist in potting saplings and nursery maintenance projects as half day service events.
Older Girl Scouts can assist them with full day projects that involve planting native marsh grasses and bottomland hardwood trees around the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and along the Gulf Coast. Many projects involve boating and canoeing. All Girl Scouts receive an orientation about coastal land loss geared to their specific age group. Visit their wetlands page at www.commongroundrelief.org to preview videos.
When: Planting projects occur from mid-October through July. Contact them to schedule.
Time: Half or full day, Monday through Saturday
Where: 1800 Deslonde Street, New Orleans, LA
Fee: Contact them for details about planting projects
Capacity: 20
Registration Instructions: Email wetlands@commongroundrelief.org
Dozing with Dolphins
Dozing with Dolphins
IMMS is proud to present a night of fun and excitement for Scouts and other youth groups! Come, stay, and explore! IMMS’ “Dozing with Dolphins” program is designed to be interactive and educational for ages 5 and up. Guests will participate in exciting educational activities and presentations, watch a movie on the “big screen” and observe animal training presentations. Your program includes breakfast and participants can purchase an embroidered “Dozing with Dolphins Patch”. Come create memories of a lifetime with us.
The “Dozing with Dolphins” program at IMMS can be booked on our website, or for more information contact groups@imms.org or call 228-896-9182.
All proceeds go to The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
Where: 10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport, MS 39503
Fee: Contact them for directly for more information.
Registration Instructions: Visit https://oceanadventures.us/dozing-with-dolphins/
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Save Our Lake, Save Our Coast
Pontchartrain Conservancy Science For Our Coast Since 1989
Girl Scout Troops are a vital part of our community, and we are proud to support these amazing youth through hands-on environmental education opportunities. Sign your troop up to explore the unique ecosystems and environmental challenges facing the Pontchartrain Basin while earning badges through engaging, inquiry-based programs.
Click here for details on reserving a program and explore our program descriptions to learn more about the educational experiences available through Pontchartrain Conservancy.
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Collage Artist Workshop
Open to girls, grades 6 – 12
Come explore inspiration, creativity and identity through collage! Girl Scout Seniors will learn multiple collage techniques while experimenting with color, composition, and message. Each girl will leave with three artworks that are uniquely hers. Senior Collage Artist Badge requirements are met in this workshop.
Gardener Exploration Workshop
Open to girls, grades 4 – 5
Get ready to grow! Visit Longue Vue for a day of friendship and learning as girls explore the basics of garden design and what it takes to plan and plant a garden. Girl Scouts will learn about hardiness zones, soil, plant selection, seed germination, and will take home a seed growing experiment. Come explore the world of gardens! All of the Junior Gardener Badge requirements are met in this interactive two hour workshop.
Insect Investigation Workshop
Open to girls, grades 2 – 3
Come visit Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, investigation, learning, friendship, and fun! Brownies will learn about and explore the world of insects, go on a bug hunt, and create insect-inspired crafts. The Brownie Bug Badge requirements are met in this interactive two-hour workshop. Come be an insect investigator!
Friendship Flower Garden Workshop
Open to girls, grades K – 1
Come visit the Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun! Daisies will expand on their Daisy Flower Garden by planting a Friendship Garden and investigating the life of our favorite garden helper – the ladybug! Come explore the world of ladybugs and flowers! Workshop earns a Daisy Flower badge.
Cadette Trees Workshop
Open to girls, grades 6 – 8
Come visit Longue Vue for a day of exploration and learning with friends! Cadettes will be naturalists for the day while working on tree identification and tree-inspired artwork. Get crafty while exploring the world of trees – to know them is to love them! Workshop earns a Cadette Tree badge.
Ambassador Photography Workshop
Open to girls, grades 11-12
Come visit Longue Vue for an evening of photography and fun with friends! Ambassadors will explore the gardens while learning about composition, motion, and light. Release your inner digital artist surrounded by the inspiration of nature! Workshop earns a Photography Badge.
When: 2-hour workshops are held on Saturdays
Where: Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124
Fee: $300
Capacity: Maximum of 18 girls per workshop
Registration Instructions: Advance registration required. Contact Neana Collins at 504-293-4713 or ncollins@longuevue.com for more information.
Note: Girl Scout badges not included; Longue Vue patches available for purchase. Longue Vue is in compliance with all local and federal safety regulations.
Louisiana Children’s Museum | Children's World’s Fair
Open to girls, grades K - 9
Find news on upcoming events and special dates here:https://lcm.org/lcm-calendar/
LCM Sensory Friendly Play Time
LCM offers a playtime for families each first and third Thursday of the month 4:30-6:30 that provides a low-sensory experience where children with sensory-specific needs can explore the Museum without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of typical open hours. They limit the number of families who can attend, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment such as noise-reducing headphones and weighted vests. When available, specialists will be on hand to help facilitate activities and provide resources. If you would like to participate in this event, please register.
Robotics Badge with Dominican Robotics
Open to girls 3rd - 5th grade
The Dominican Robotics team are excited to help your Girl Scouts earn their robotics badges! Our team loves working with young minds, and we can't wait to guide your girls through an exciting, hands-on robotics experience. The girls will program an EV3 robot, see a live laser cut demonstration, drive a competitive FIRST Tech Challenge robot and earn their robotics badge. Each girl will get a laser cut bag tag with their troop number on it, a 3D printed robot, a laser cut pencil.
When: Call to schedule - (between August and November)
Where: St. Mary's Dominican High School, New Orleans, LA
Time: 1 hour
Fee: $5 per girl (The robotics badge is not included in the fee.)
Capacity: minimum is 5 and maximum is 15 girls
Reservation Instructions: Email Crissy Giacona to schedule. The scout leader must be present. Parents are welcome. Contact: Crissy Giacona (cgiacona@stmdhs.org)
LSU Museum of Natural Science | Special Saturdays
Open to girls, ages 5 - 10 and their families
Each "Special Saturday" at the LSU Museum of Natural Science (LSUMNS) is a STEM program that focuses on introducing children and their parents to the world of natural science. Each month they focus on a specific topic (ex. Louisiana archaeology, amphibians and reptiles in the environment, mammal movement, bird migration, etc.) and invite experts from within the LSU research community to give short presentations. These presentations are enhanced by hands-on activities tailored to incorporate both scientific inquiry and discovery.
When: CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES One Saturday each month (September – May) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Schedule TBA on the Museum's website (lsu.edu/mns) or social media in late summer.
Where: LSU Museum of Natural Science, Foster Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; Main Exhibit Area
Fee: Free
Capacity: Maximum 35 kids
Registration Instructions: RSVP at lsu.edu/mns under "Education & Exhibits" "Special Saturdays."
Note: You may still participate if you did not sign up. RSVPs let us know how many to expect so they can prepare activities accordingly.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM
Open to girls, grades K - 12
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to participate in Ogden Museum Girl Scout Program. Choose from a variety of offerings tailored specifically for each troops’ needs. During the two-hour program, scouts will explore the world of Southern art, while working towards the completion of a badge. Each program includes a guided tour of the Museum followed by an art-making activity led by educator Jewel Campbell. Badges are not provided by the Ogden Museum. Program includes:
- A museum tour facilitated by a museum educator for one scout group
- An art-making project facilitated by a museum educator
- All art supplies
When: Program is offered on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. - Noon
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Fee: $100 which includes a tour and art activity for up to 10 Girl Scouts. Two adults per troop admitted free. Additional Girl Scouts are $10.00 each. Additional adults are $11 each. Fees include all art supplies.
Contact: mpontiff@ogdenmuseum.org or 504-539-9624 to book a program or visit Ogden Museum's website for more information.
PROGRAM OPTIONS (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON)
For Daisy Troops
Leaders may choose one of the following programs focusing on character-building concepts required to earn each of the Daisy Petals below.
Clover’s Petal — Girl Scouts tour the Museum and discuss artwork, focusing on how artists can use resources wisely. An art activity focusing on collage technique will follow the tour.
Sunny’s Petal — Girl Scouts tour the Museum and discuss how to be friendly and helpful in the Museum environment as well as the art studio. An art activity focusing on collaborative mural-making will follow the tour.
For Brownie Troops
Girl Scouts will work towards earning the Painting Badge by touring the museum and discussing how different artists portray ‘the real world’ around them. An art activity focusing on landscape painting will follow the tour.
For Junior Troops
Girl Scouts will work towards earning the Drawing Badge by touring the museum and discussing the variety of media that artists use to draw. An art activity focusing on different techniques of drawing, including shading and perspective will follow the tour.
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Open to girls, grades K to 12, and their families
All aboard the Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS for a tour that earns you the River Heritage Patch! The tour of this riverboat on the Mississippi lasts about 15 minutes, and the remainder of the cruise enables girls to enjoy the historical and port narration, the riverbank scenery, and jazz trio. Before each cruise is a steam calliope concert, which is an instrument used to draw people to the city from the outlying farms before radio, TV and internet. It’s just a step back in time. (it plays 15 -20 minutes at 10:30am and 1:30pm)
When: The two-hour cruises run seven days a week, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Girl Scouts may arrange to come any day.
Where: Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70130
Fee: Call for Girl Scout participant rate.
Capacity: Minimum 3 Girl Scouts/No maximum
Registration Instructions: Advance ticket purchasing will enable the staff to provide a guided tour of the boat and a River Heritage Patch for each Girl Scout. Reservations are recommended seven days in advance.
Contact: Call 504-569-1401
West Baton Rouge Museum
Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families
We are back open to the public and can take walk in visitors and small group tours and have a variety of events on the calendar that may be of interest. I would just suggest checking local listings and our social media for workshop opportunities. We can even schedule something special just for troops. Visit www.westbatonrougemuseum.com
Where: West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen LA 70767
Parks, Gardens, and Nature Centers
Lacombe Heritage Center | The Nature of Learning
Open to girls, grades 4 – 12
Select any one of these three programs being offered by the Lacombe Heritage Center: The Nature of Learning, which is a hands-on environmental education initiative; Adopt-A-Spot 9/11 Living Memorial Cypress Tree Planting Project to plant bald cypress seedlings in select locations in St. Tammany Parish; and the Bartram Wilderness Adventure Resource Restoration Trail and Blueway, an eco-adventure tourism development project. These three initiatives are interconnected as they supply academic and field instruction in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, and other locations throughout St. Tammany Parish. Our programs combine learning with practical application.
When: Program are year round. Planting cypress seedlings can only be done in the fall, winter, and spring months. Their programs can be tailored to work within the troops’ availabilities.
Where: Lacombe Heritage Center, 29069 Clesi Ave., Lacombe, LA 70445
Fee: Fees may vary depending upon the program content, materials, and number of participants.
Capacity: Minimum 6/Maximum 30
Information and registration Instructions: Contact Nature of Learning Project Coordinator, or Lacombe Heritage Center Coordinator, Tom Aicklen at indianajonest@aol.com or 985-882-7218.
Registration Opens: Cypress Tree Planting registration is open from August through October. No specific deadlines to register. Please call to receive appointment information. The more notice the better.
Note: Dress should be appropriate for outdoor activities in the wetland and forest environment, with sunscreen, insect repellent, and first aid. Parking will be available close to the site, but some walking may be required. They will endeavor to have food donated by local businesses, and participants will be notified if successful.
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
Open to girls, grades K – 12
LUMCON offers engaging, hands-on coastal science experiences designed to support youth learning and align with troop educational goals. At the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana, Girl Scouts explore coastal wetlands through field-based and lab-based activities that bring marine science to life through guided investigations in both outdoor and indoor settings. LUMCON’s Blue Works programs in Houma, Louisiana provide a separate set of opportunities focused on modern STEM learning and career pathways connected to the state’s emerging “blue economy.” These programs extend learning beyond the field by engaging students in technology, data science, engineering, and applied science used in real-world coastal and marine industries. Each location offers a complete, stand-alone set of experiences that can be tailored to different age levels and aligned with badge or proficiency award requirements in environmental science and related topics. Troop leaders may choose one site or combine experiences across both programs to best meet their goals and interests.
Where: Directions to both LUMCON locations are available at https://lumcon.edu/education-and-outreach/
Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants
Contact: LUMCON E&O at education@lumcon.edu for program information and availability.
Notes: Not all activities are suited for every age group.
Website: LUMCON.edu
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands at Acadian Cultural Center
Interested in fulfilling the requirements to earn your Brownie Bugs Badge or Cadettes Tree Badge? Come visit this historic national park!
Fee: Free. Badges are not included.
Capacity: Maximum 25 girls at each workshop.
Where: The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Registration Instructions: Call the Wetlands Acadian Center at 985-448-1375 to set up a time convenient for your troop to participate in the badge workshops, which are dependent upon hours of operation and presenter availability.
Northlake Nature Center
Open to girls, grades 2 – 12
Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond – teaming with native animal and plant life – the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden” with endless possibilities for all girls! You can: adopt a trail to maintain throughout the year; adopt the wildflower garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the front entrance garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the herb garden to maintain throughout the year; plant potted tree seedlings throughout the community; plant tree seedlings in late January and early February; campaign to collect recyclable large round Weber grill lids for tree stones; make tree identification stones to mark the trails; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Wild Things” in mid October; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Three Rivers Art Festival” in mid November; prepare a campfire and host the marshmallow melt for the “Moonlight Hike and Marshmallow Melt” event(s) in Fall and Spring on full moon evenings.
Where: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Contact: Rue McNeill, Executive Director, Northlake Nature Center, at 985-626-123
Woodlands Conservancy | Guided Nature Hikes
Open to girls, grades K – 12
Explore the plants, animals, insects and other wildlife found in a forested wetland on a guided hike with Woodlands Conservancy naturalists. Learn how to conserve local forests and waterways while working towards nature and outdoor related badges. Hikes can be tailored to meet requirements for different scout levels or linked to tree planting, water quality testing, or trail-clean-up service projects.
They recommend their hikes for Girl Scout Brownies working towards Bugs, Hiker, and Outdoor Adventurer Badges, their Water Journey for Girl Scout Juniors working towards their Animal Habitatsbadge and for Girl Scout Cadettes working towards their Trees badge.
When: Hikes scheduled upon request; weekdays and weekends, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Fee: $10 per girl
Capacity: Minimum 8/Maximum 30
Registration Instructions: Email info@woodlandsconservancy. org or call 504-433-4000 for scheduling, information and questions. Please contact them at least three weeks in advance of your preferred trip date.
Note: Girls should wear closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for outdoor seasonal conditions.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful - Get Down & Clean Up
Open to girls K-12.
Litter cleanup supplies are now available to be checked out at public libraries across Louisiana! Use your library card to borrow a kit, which includes a tote bag, litter grabber tool, safety vest, trash bag, and instructions on how to conduct a cleanup. You can also use the data collection sheet to measure and report on the litter you pick up. Grab your friends and have some fun while you care for your community!
Check this page for a list of participating libraries: https://keeplouisianabeautiful.org/library-clean-up-kit-program/
You can also call your library to make sure they have the number of kits you need.
When & Where: You have the freedom to choose the time and place of your cleanup! Keep safety in mind, and be sure to bring an adult with you. (Follow guidelines in Safety Activity Checkpoints).
Safety
Louisiana Operation Lifesaver
Open to girls, grades K – 12, and adults
Louisiana Operation Lifesaver is a continuing public safety education program established to end collisions, deaths and injuries at places where roadways cross train tracks, and on railroad rights-of-way. This program gives the basics of do’s and don’ts around railroad crossing and tracks, explaining why trains cannot stop quickly, etc.
When: After school or on weekends
Where: They will travel to your troop gathering.
Fee: Free
Capacity: Minimum 2/Maximum 75-200
Contact: Claude D. Maher, Executive Director, at 225-921-8381 or Operationlifesaver@la.gov or Jim Bellmyer at jbigfootb@gmail.com
Girl Scouts and Water Safety
Goldfish Swim School Covington is excited to partner with Girl Scout troops in the Louisiana East region to provide valuable water safety education and swim experiences. As a premier swim school with a state-of-the-art indoor facility, we are committed to empowering young girls with essential water safety knowledge and skills.
Program Options
We offer two flexible opportunities for Girl Scout troops to participate:
Option 1: Girl Scout Swim & Water Safety Event (Held at Our Swim School)
• A water safety presentation led by certified instructors
• A structured swim session in our heated indoor pool
• Hands-on practice of essential water safety skills
• Cost: $5 per swimmer
Option 2: On-Site Water Safety Presentation (Held at Your Troop’s Meeting Location)
• A 20-minute interactive water safety presentation
• Led by experienced swim instructors
• Covers drowning prevention, emergency responses, and safe water practices
• Free of charge
Why This Matters
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children, and Louisiana has one of the highest drowning rates in the country. Our goal is to equip Girl Scouts with life-saving knowledge and confidence in and around water, whether they are swimmers or not.
Benefits for Girl Scouts
• Earn a water safety patch - if applicable
• Gain essential water survival knowledge
• Learn skills that promote confidence and independence
• Participate in a fun, team-building experience
Scheduling & Next Steps
We would love to bring this opportunity to your troop! Whether you’d like to schedule a swim event or a water safety presentation, we can work with your troop’s schedule to make it happen.
Please reach out to discuss availability and details. We look forward to partnering with Girl Scouts to promote water safety in our community!
Rachelle Nurse
50 Park Place, Suite 100
Covington, Louisiana 77433
985-338-2400
swimcovington@goldfishss.com
Internal: Contact Tracy if you need more info.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
Open to girls, grades K – 12
LUMCON offers engaging, hands-on coastal science experiences designed to support youth learning and align with troop educational goals. At the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana, Girl Scouts explore coastal wetlands through field-based and lab-based activities that bring marine science to life through guided investigations in both outdoor and indoor settings. LUMCON’s Blue Works programs in Houma, Louisiana provide a separate set of opportunities focused on modern STEM learning and career pathways connected to the state’s emerging “blue economy.” These programs extend learning beyond the field by engaging students in technology, data science, engineering, and applied science used in real-world coastal and marine industries. Each location offers a complete, stand-alone set of experiences that can be tailored to different age levels and aligned with badge or proficiency award requirements in environmental science and related topics. Troop leaders may choose one site or combine experiences across both programs to best meet their goals and interests.
Where: Directions to both LUMCON locations are available at https://lumcon.edu/education-and-outreach/
Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants
Contact: LUMCON E&O at education@lumcon.edu for program information and availability.
Notes: Not all activities are suited for every age group.
Website: LUMCON.edu
Sports, Dance, and Fitness
Crew to Captain Program
Open to girls, grades 9 - 10
Crew to Captain is a Maritime Career Development Program that is designed for high school students to find potential pathways to careers in the local maritime industry. Over three years, students will learn to sail and work towards a series of certifications while learning valuable professional skills and being introduced to careers and opportunities for post-high school graduation. This program will meet weekly from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm during the fall and spring seasons! (10 weeks). Students who successfully complete Crew to Captain will be offered the opportunity to take the US Sailing Level 1 Certification free of charge. If students pass the certification, they will be offered part time employment as instructors at CSNOI as they pursue their future endeavors.
Where: New Orleans, LA
Fee: FREE
Application Instructions: To apply for the fall 2024 Crew to Captain program, send an email to info@nolacommunitysailing.org telling us about yourself and why you’re interested in participating in this program.
STEM Baton Rouge
Open to girls, grades K - 12
STEM Baton Rouge is an organization that aims to engage, expose, and inspire children in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through high-quality programming and resources. Our team is dedicated to providing hands-on activities and projects that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills, as well as highlighting the exciting career opportunities available in STEM fields. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children and believe that every child has the right to access high-quality STEM education. Our goal is to help children in our community discover their full potential and become the next generation of STEM innovators and leaders. We are an affiliate of STEM Global Action, a worldwide leader in the design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events to K-12 students, families and communities.
Registration Instructions: To learn more and to register, visit https://stembatonrouge.stemglobalaction.com/
STEM Bayou
Open to girls, grades K - 12 (Varies)
Promoting STEM education and opportunities for all community members and stakeholders in Assumption, Lafourche, and Terrebonne parishes.
Where: Bayou, LA
Fee: Varies
Registration Instructions: To learn more and to register, visit https://www.bayoustem.com/
STEM Northshore
Open to girls, grades K - 12 (Varies)
We envision a Northshore Region that is well equipped to meet current and future workforce demands and exists as a leader in science and innovation. Join us in our collective mission to prepare all youth and young adults on the Northshore for success through quality inclusive STEM education and workforce development opportunities.
Where: Northshore, LA
Fee: Varies
Registration Instructions: To learn more and to register, visit https://northshorestem.org/
STEM NOLA
Open to girls, grades K - 12
STEM NOLA is a national leader in the design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events to K-12 students, families and communities.
Participants in STEM NOLA programs receive a unique interactive, hands-on learning experience that allows learners of all ages to deepen their knowledge in STEM studies, gain confidence in their abilities and chart a course for career opportunities in STEM fields.
Where: NOLA, LA
Fee: Varies
Registration Instructions: To learn more and to register, visit https://stemnola.com/
STEM Design Build Sail
Open to girls, grades 6 - 8
Through Community Sailing New Orleans' STEM Design Build Sail program, middle school students learn both STEM and boating skills. Over the course of the semester, students spend time in the classroom learning about myriad of topics including perimeter and area using a sail and Bernoulli’s Principle of Lift using ping pong balls and water guns. They also enjoy their time on the water. Students and parents state that the program reinforces some of the science and math concepts that they are learning at school. Students feel “learning at Community Sailing” helps them to better understand these concepts that they are encountering in their classrooms in a fun and low stress environment.
When: The spring session of STEM Design Build Sail will begin on March 12, 2024. Classes will meet every Tuesday from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: New Orleans, LA
Fee: FREE
Registration Instructions: To learn more, email info@nolacommunitysailing.org or call 504-233-3292.
LIGO Science Saturdays
Open to girls, grades K - 12
On the first Saturday of every month from 10 AM - 4 PM, visitors are welcome to experience the LIGO Science Education Center's Science Saturdays. These events are FREE. Experience tours weather permitting and approximately 50 interactive science exhibits. Open to individuals and small groups.
During your visit you will have a chance to explore many interactive exhibits housed in LIGO's Science Education Center (LIGO SEC). You will also visit be able to see artifacts from the detector as well as a view of the interferometer's 4km-long arms reaching into the loblolly pine forest. Questions are particularly welcome on the tour.
When: The first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: 19100 LIGO Lane, Livingston, LA 70754
Fee: FREE
Registration Instructions: To attend a Science Saturday, you can now just drop in, OR you can register in advance for a tour time by clicking on the Science Saturday you are interested in here: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/LA/page/Science-Saturdays?fbclid=IwAR1urCq4I2ywF5caMo4o9d4Y0QufeGlW2dJUp7ssdbJzpPh7RSU4i4Hc8gk
Busy Bee Clinic
Open to girls, grades 2 - 10
The Busy Bee Clinic offers a variety of programs that help girls develop collaboration skills while learning new computer and digital photography proficiencies, and earning a Girl Scout badge! This girl-led and learning-by-doing curriculum supports various badge requirements.
When: Call to schedule.
Where: Busy Bee Clinic, 122 New Orleans Blvd., Houma, LA 70364
Fee: varies
Capacity: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Registration Instructions: To schedule a workshop for your group, please call 985-873-0107. Please note the workshop capacity is 12 girls, and a group leader and second adult must be present at all times. Troops are welcome to bring refreshments, or they can make arrangements to provide refreshments.
Contact: Brenda Babin at beebabin@busybeeclinic.com or 985-873-0107.
Free Public Planetarium Shows at the St. Charles Parish Westbank Regional Library
The St. Charles Parish Library Planetarium is one of the only planetariums in the United States associated with a public library. Our planetarium helps to increase the public's understanding of science and our universe through interactive presentations on a 360 degree, digital surround-sound, 20-foot dome theater. The planetarium is located just 20 miles west of New Orleans on US 90.
Check out their website: https://www.myscpl.org/visit/planetarium to find out what shows are playing and their intended audiences. Summer of 2023 schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30pm; Saturday Children's Matinee:10am & 11:30am; Saturday Afternoon Matinee: 2pm & 3:30pm.
Planetarium seating is limited and registration is required. Register through our event calendar or by calling the West Regional Library at 985-785-8471.
Louisiana Arts & Science Museum
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum and BASF have teamed up with Girl Scouts Louisiana East to conduct a few very special experiments, and all girls ages 5-12 are invited to discover the chemistry with them! Watch the video and download the directions and supply list using the link in the description. The video is about 17 minutes long, but stopping to investigate and perform experiments could take about 40 minutes to finish.
see Museums section for more at the Louisiana Arts & Science Museum
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
Open to girls, grades K – 12
LUMCON offers engaging, hands-on coastal science experiences designed to support youth learning and align with troop educational goals. At the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana, Girl Scouts explore coastal wetlands through field-based and lab-based activities that bring marine science to life through guided investigations in both outdoor and indoor settings. LUMCON’s Blue Works programs in Houma, Louisiana provide a separate set of opportunities focused on modern STEM learning and career pathways connected to the state’s emerging “blue economy.” These programs extend learning beyond the field by engaging students in technology, data science, engineering, and applied science used in real-world coastal and marine industries. Each location offers a complete, stand-alone set of experiences that can be tailored to different age levels and aligned with badge or proficiency award requirements in environmental science and related topics. Troop leaders may choose one site or combine experiences across both programs to best meet their goals and interests.
Where: Directions to both LUMCON locations are available at https://lumcon.edu/education-and-outreach/
Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants
Contact: LUMCON E&O at education@lumcon.edu for program information and availability.
Notes: Not all activities are suited for every age group.
Website: LUMCON.edu
Louisiana Hiking Club
Open to girls, K-12, and their families
The Louisiana Hiking Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to meet the needs of Louisiana backpackers and hikers. Its goals are:
- to advance the knowledge of hikers and backpackers in Louisiana by offering classes, seminars and other educational resources
- to foster communication between hikers
- to maintain existing trails and establish new ones
- to plan trips
- to compile accurate cartographic and naturalist guides for Lousiana trails
Our member day hikes and backpacking trips range from short excursions in Louisiana's state parks to trips of more than 100 miles along Arkansas' Ozark Highlands Trail and Alabama's Sipsey Wilderness and others, such as the Ouachita and Pinhoti trails. Our member hikes include trails throughout the Kisatchie National Forest, such as the Wild Azalea Trail, Backbone Trail, and Caroline Dormon Trail; trails in Mississippi's Homochitto National Forest and DeSoto National Forest; Mississippi's Clark Creek Natural Area; and trails in various wildlife management areas. Members of the club often coordinate club hiking or backpacking trips to out-of-state destinations as well.
The club has meetings the first Thursday of each month at the Bluebonnet Library. It has 2nd Saturday hiking opportunities and more. Check them out at: https://www.louisianahikingclub.org/
LSU Athletic Patch
Throughout the LSU Athletic season, Girl Scouts have the chance to earn the official LSU Athletics patch! Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to meet student-athletes, coaches, and learn the sports by participating in special events.
Special classification borders are available to those girls who have already earned the patch!
Please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts for most up to date information regarding registration instructions and event details for LSU Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Gymnastics, Softball and more! For any other questions please contact promotions@lsu.edu.
Jazzercise - Metairie Center | Junior Jazzercise Dance Party
Open to girls, grades K - 12 Junior Jazzercise is a perfect program to get girls active and learn the importance of healthy living. The program combines fun, easy-to-follow dance moves to popular music, fitness games, and strength training as well as discussions on nutrition and staying fit. Girls will receive a Junior Jazzercise fun patch for participating. Activities overlap Girl Scout badge activities. Refer to corresponding age level Girl Guide for related badges.
When: Call to schedule 1-2 hour sessions. Minimum two weeks’ notice for registration.
Where: Metairie Center Jazzercise, 3939 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002
Fee: $25 per person, includes patch
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 Registration Instructions: Contact Jeannine at mcjazz504@yahoo.com or call 504-252-0223.
Notes: Dress comfortably in T-shirt, shorts, etc. Tennis shoes are required. Snacks are allowed. Parking in rear of building.
Premier Lanes Entertainment Center
Open to girls, grades K – 12
Premier Lanes are the newest, unique activity center for all ages located in Gonzales, LA. They offer upscale bowling in a family center with security, VIP area for special parties, company events, birthdays, Girl Scouts and sport team events, plus a 65- game arcade with latest in bumper cars and the only laser maze in the state. Amenities include an exciting restaurant and bar and recently added Malco 11 Screens Movie Theatre. Premier Lanes offers bowling and arcade packages for Girl Scouts, qualifying them for the Bowling fun patch offered in the council shop.
When: Weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or weekends before 2 p.m.
Where: Premier Lanes Entertainment Center, 1414 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA 70737
Fee: The Girl Scout bowling package starts at $6.50 per person, and may increase based on activities/food selection.
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 125
Registration Instructions: Contact the Premier Lanes sales and event office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 225-621-2695. Their website is www.premierelanes.net.
