All Girl Scout programs are held at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so make your reservations early! A 50% non-refundable deposit is required.

The badge programs listed below cover all requirements necessary for completion of badge. Unless noted, the maximum number of people for each program is 20 scouts and 5 adults. Call us in advance to arrange a time and date.

ALL LEVELS

Nature Discovery Walks

Enjoy a naturalist-led seasonal walk along the nature center’s woodland trails. Walks may be either general, or cover specific topics at the group’s request. Maximum group size: 30(scouts and adults).

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Night Hike & Campfire

This naturalist-led program includes an evening walk on the nature center’s trails to look and listen for nature at night, followed by a campfire program. (Snacks or additional activities are the group leader’s responsibility.)

Maximum group size: 30 (scouts and adults).

Fee: $9/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $100)

BROWNIES

Listening to the Past

Learn about life in the 19th century through games, tours through museum buildings and activities. Note: Museum staff will dress girls in 19th-century clothing for this program.

Fee: $9/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $100)

Animals

Explore the lives of animals as you hike the nature center trails.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Earth & Sky

Learn about the Earth as you discover creatures that inhabit both the land and sky.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Eco-Explorer

Learn about the living and non-living parts of our environment as you explore the trails and create new habitat for woodland creatures.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Watching Wildlife

Learn about animal homes and communication as you hike the nature center trails.

$7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

BROWNIE OVERNIGHTS

Me & My Shadow Overnight

Experiment with shadow skits, games and shadow crafts during this fun overnight at the museum. Evening snack and continental breakfast included. Minimum 10 scouts; maximum 25 scouts. One adult required for every five scouts.

Fee: $30/scout, $10/adult (minimum fee $350)

Sounds of Music Overnight

Discover how music is made, create your own instrument, and show off your own voice with a karaoke finish! Evening snack and continental breakfast included. Minimum 10 scouts; maximum 25 scouts. One adult required for every five scouts.

Fee: $30/scout, $10/adult (minimum fee $350)

OVERNIGHTS FOR ALL LEVELS

Overnight program includes choice of guided night hike on nature center trails or through historic village, campfire, evening snacks and a continental breakfast. Minimum 10 scouts; maximum 25 scouts. One adult required for every five scouts.

Fee: $30/scout; $10/adult (minimum fee $350)

Juniors

Architecture

Learn about different architectural styles as you explore the historic village.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Earth Connections

Participate in an in-depth study of an ecosystem, and learn to identify local plants.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Finding Your Way

Learn how to read a map, use a compass and find your way using natural clues.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Wildlife

Learn about the plants and wildlife native to our area as you explore our trails.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Local Lore

Learn about life in the 19th century as you explore the historic village. Note: Museum staff will dress girls in 19th-century clothing for this program.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $100)

Ceramics & Clay

Learn several techniques for working with clay, and take home a creation of your own.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Rocks Rock

Learn about rocks, fossils and glaciers as you explore the nature center trails.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

Drawing & Painting

Explore different media, techniques, shapes and perspectives in art as you create your own masterpieces.

Fee: $7/scout, $5/adult (minimum fee $80)

The fees listed for the aforementioned programs do not include admission to the historic village or art gallery. If you wish to spend time in the village before or after your paid scouting program we will be pleased to offer everyone in your group $3 off the price of regular admission.

Other Scouting Opportunities:
Volunteer Service Hours
Gold Award Projects

For more information, call (585) 538-6822.