PF indicates that this partner is also listed in Program Fun, activities for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadettes and Seniors. Check out the current issue of Program Fun for information about the program activities offered by each partner.
 

Abrakadoodle
(757) 331-3464
 

Your child's art is as original as he/she is!
Giving children the best art education isn't magic....

It's ABRAKADOODLE!

Adam Thoroughgood House PF
1636 Parish Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 431-4000

Experience the 17^th Century at the Adam Thoroughgood House while you earn a patch! Special patch tours are available throughout the year at a special Girl Scout advance price.

Requirements for the Explore the Adam Thoroughgood House patch are available on site.

American Cancer Society

Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. The American Cancer Society is providing opportunities for Girl Scouts to participate in local Relay For Life events. These community-based events enable troops to earn a patch by participating in cancer control educational programs.

Requirements are designed and offered by the American Cancer Society. Relay for life runs April through September.

Download the Relay for Life patch requirements booklet.

Leader's can get information now in 2 ways:
1. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 to inquire
2. Go to www.cancer.org. Click on Relay For Life event, enter a zip code and a list of local events will appear.

Leaders must notify the American Cancer Society as to which relay they plan to attend by contacting them in one of the ways listed above.

Contact your local American Cancer Society to learn more about youth programs; Generation Fit, Healthy Kids Network, Tobacco Education, and Sun Safety.

Arena Racing USA
 

Boykins Tavern
17130 Monument Circle
Isle of Wight, VA 23997
(757) 365-9771

Named after Major Francis Boykin, who served as a lieutenant with Patrick Henry and later camped with George Washington at Valley Forge. He inherited this land in 1780, as well as the house that stood there since 1762. A smart businessman, he donated land for the Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1800. He even helped pay for the original courthouse that is still standing and being used today, as well as the new jail. His tavern was conveniently located right next door for meals and refreshments needed by court officers and personnel, curious observers and travelers.

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Busch Gardens, Europe PF
One Busch Gardens Way
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(800) 343-7946
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Girl Scouts visiting Busch Gardens, Europe can experience all the fun and excitement the parks have to offer while working toward Girl Scout Awards.

 

Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 397-4016
 

Chrysler Museum of Art
245 West Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 333-6239

The museum offers award activities for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts.

 Colonial Inn
2809 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-5370 or (800) 448-2786
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Colonial Inn offers year-round unique and fun opportunities to earn Girl Scout awards. All packages include two nights oceanfront accommodations, breakfast each morning, the appropriate award and activities to assist the girls in completing all or most of the required elements. Contact group sales to request a Girl Scout Planner.

Color Me Mine PF
1300 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 625-1666

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
2200 Parks Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 425-0000

Dolls of Diane
2850 Sandy Bay Road, Suite 101
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 345-0029
Toll Free: 1-888-202-3518
Diane Dawson, Owner
doll2museum@yahoo.com

Dolls of Diane is a newly established business which opened 13 November 2007 in Williamsburg, Virginia.  The three-faceted business features a Novelty Gift Shop, exhibits of more than 800 rare, collectible dolls complemented with doll furnishings and accessories, and a party room for meetings, celebrations, and special events.  Exhibits include the following:  Betsy Ross and the Thirteen Original Colony Dolls, Madame Alexander’s Little Women collection, Shirley Temple dolls, “The Wizard of Oz” collection, “The Cinderella” collection, Tom Sawyer, Romeo and Juliet, Jackie and John F. Kennedy in bridal attire, Princess Diana and Prince Charles in replicas of their wedding attire, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and John Wayne with voice recordings, Duke Ellington dolls, Elvis Presley, the complete “Gone With the Wind” collection, William Shakespeare and his wife, King Henry VIII and his six wives, Queen Cleopatra, talking U.S. president dolls, and dolls from many countries around the world.  The many accessories include a replica of Jackie Kennedy’s pearls, a Japanese temple, an antique German pram, a Turkish cradle, Japanese kimonos (periodically rotated), and a replica of miniature instruments from Viet Nam.  The modest admission fee charged for exhibits is reduced with groups of six or more.  In addition, a private party room is available for group meetings and special events; with rental of the party room for a minimum of two hours, Girl Scout groups will be exempt from admission fees to view the exhibits. Arrangements can be made with the owner for a guided tour.

Dolls of Diane opens from 9:00 AM on Sundays through Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Although the shop is closed on Wednesdays, the owner will open upon special request to accommodate group needs.  Located less than five minutes from the historic Jamestown Settlement, Dolls of Diane is a must-see attraction completely unique to Williamsburg.  A visit to Dolls of Diane provides a one-of-a-kind experience that is both fascinating and culturally enriching, providing excellent opportunities for study trips and grade level girl scout award activities.  The owner will be happy to work with scout leaders and design a tailor-made program for troops visiting Dolls of Diane.  Furthermore, girl scouts wearing their uniforms, sashes, or vests will receive a 10% discount off purchases in the gift shop.  Please visit our website (www.dollsofdiane.com) for more detailed information and a photo gallery of selected dolls on display.

The Elizabeth City State University Planetarium
Campus Box 845
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-3SKY

FREE...Convenient...Highly Educational...and always a crowd pleaser. The Planetarium is housed in a 30" dome with 60 unidirectional seating. The theatre is equipped with a Spitz 512 star project and various planetarium auxiliaries. In addition to the night sky presentation, the planetarium offers star shows, laser shows, laser disc and video presentations. All shows are free, by reservation only and seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 20 or more may reserve their own show.

Endview Plantation PF
362 Yorktown Road
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 887-1862

Explore Endview Plantation patch requirements.

Ferry Plantation House
4163 Cheswick Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5182

Explore the Ferry Plantation House patch requirements. 

Francis Land House PF
3131 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-6923
(757) 431-4000

Experience the 19^th Century plantation site. Girl Scouts will participate in activities that emphasize colonial history, crafts, songs and customs. House tours are available throughout the year for active Girl Scouts at the special advance rate. Two leaders are free, Francis Land House patch included.

Explore the Francis Land House patch requirements are available on site.

Great Wolf Lodge
549 E. Rochambeau Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(800) 551-WOLF

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Greenhouse Agency
(757) 531-9500

Disney On Ice and Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus packages at special Girl Scout rates.

Hampton Arts
4205 Victoria Blvd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 722-2787

The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton offers a wide variety of projects in the visual arts for Girl Scouts from Brownies to Girl Scouts 11-17.

Hampton History Museum PF
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-6838
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Explore Hampton History Museum  patch requirements.

Healthy Girls
5963 Village Street
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 683-4475

Historic Hope House Plantation
132 Hope House Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3140
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Located in Windsor, NC. It includes the 1803 Hope Mansion and the 1763 King-Bazemore House. Learn a great deal about late 18th and early 19th century life on a plantation. There are several "hands on" activities provided at Historic Hope Plantation such as open hearth cooking, colonial toy demonstrating, straw doll/toy making, butter making and storytelling. Brownies can easily earn Try-Its such as Listening to the Past by attending a two hour program on designated Saturdays or other mutually agreeable days of the week.

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Hunter House Victorian Museum PF
240 West Freemason Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 623-9814
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Rich in architectural details and lavish originals, Victorian Era furnishings, the Hunter House Victorian Museum tells the story of a family living in Norfolk in the late 1800's. Tours and programs are an excellent fit into "Listening to the Past" as well as any Try It or badge requiring an historic site visit. Visit as a troop or with your family. A new "Explore the Hunter House Victorian Museum" patch is on its way! Check our website for another new program: "Playing in the Past."

Explore Hunter House patch requirements.

Hurrah Players
935 Woodrow Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757)627-5437

The Hurrah Players is committed to offering Hampton Roads' children and their families the opportunity to experience full-stage, full length productions of music theatre classics while providing training and onstage performance opportunities in dance, vocal, music, acting and theatre for aspiring performers. The Hurrah Players offers Girl Scout Junior Theater badge workshops throughout the year.

International Children's FestivalPF

(757) 727-8311

http://www.hampton.gov/parks/icf

For more information contact:

cmasterstaff@hampton.gov

Lee Hall Mansion PF
163 Yorktown Rd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3371

Let's Dish PF

(757) 333-1284

Lynnhaven House
4405 Wishart Road,
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757-460-1688

The Lynnhaven House offers Girl Scout activities and tours of the house year-round. Please call to make reservations.

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Nauticus, National Maritime Center PF
One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 664-1010 OR (800) 664-1080, ext. 41010

Nauticus, The National Maritime Center is ready to meet your Girl Scout needs in our spectacular science center. Through a series of exciting and educational hands-on workshops and overnights, your Girl Scouts will have fun learning about science... and earning and age level award. Located on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Please call for information or to register.

Newsome House PF
2803 Oak Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-2360

Explore the Newsome House patch requirements.

Norfolk Botanical Garden PF
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 441-5838

Explore Norfolk Botanical Gardens patch requirements.

Norfolk SPCA
916 Ballentine Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 622-3319
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Ocean Breeze PF

(757) 425-1241

Girl Scout Appreciation Days August 18-31, 2008

Old Coast Guard Station PF
24th & Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 422-1587
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Take a tour of the Old Coast Guard Station. Learn about shipwrecks, rescues and the history of the Old Coast Guard.

Our relaxed oceanfront setting and the customized nature of our activities leads to an excellent experience for your entire group. For more information on Girl Scout opportunities, please call or email the Director of Education.

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Safe U PF
(757) 630-0662

Eye-opening and empowering. Customized workshops that help girls become "Predator Proof". Learn what girls of all ages can do to protect themselves.

Society of Women Engineers PF
(757) 380-4963
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Spotlights School of Dance and Theatre
2953 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite 107

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 318-0883

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Spotlights Dance and Theatre is committed to offering services to the community in dance and theatre. Our dance training begins at 18 months and continues into our adult program and is comprised of ballet, tap, jazz, modern, Hip Hop, ballroom/salsa, and musical theatre dance technique. Our theatre produces young actors from ages 6 and up in a safe environment where they learn to explore creative movement, let of inhibitions, explore vocalization, begin to perform, and more.  Spotlights Dance and Theatre offers a wide range of Girl Scout badge opportunities for Daises, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors.  These workshops incorporate the essential components needed  for girls to complete various dance and theatre badges as they apply to their badge level. Through our facility and the use of our large dance studio and our theatre black box, the girls can incorporate skill builders, technology components, career exploration, and enjoy many hands-on kinesthetic activities. 

Surf Adventure Company & Ocean Rentals
577 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 721-6210 OR (800)695-4212
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Triple R Ranch PF
3431 Bunch Walnuts Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4177
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Triple R Ranch will host your troop for a fantastic camp experience, be it for the day or for the weekend. Troop camping is available most Friday and/or Saturday nights September through May. Call about special weekend options.

Horsemanship activities fill quickly, so call right away to reserve a spot.

Virginia Air and Space Center PF
600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0900

The Virginia Air & Space Center is the official visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center. The Center offers both day and overnight programs for Girl Scouts to earn space- and science-related Try-Its, badges and Interest Project patches.

Virginia Arts Festival PF

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center PF
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 437-6312 OR (757) 385-0310
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Day and overnight activities are available.

Virginia Ballet Theater
134 West Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-4822
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Without Ballet, What’s The Pointe?

The Virginia Ballet Theatre is the only Professional dance company in the Hampton Roads area and one of only two professional companies in Virginia. Founded in 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia Ballet Theatre has a long tradition of regional excellence, offering a full season of performances, as well as, sending over 200 students to some of the worlds most prestigious dance companies and schools around the world. Discount tickets for Girl Scouts are available.

 
Virginia Living Museum
524 J Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 595-1900

Virginia Musical Theater
(757) 340-5446

Arrange tour backstage and meet the actors after the performance. Please call to make reservations.

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum PF
206 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 393-8031

Explore the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum patch requirements

Virginia Stage Company
(757) 627-1234

With an audience of over 100,000 people annually, VSC produces exciting theatre including world premieres, musicals, comedies, and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. Virginia Stage Company’s home is the historic Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk. A prime example of Beaux-Arts Classicism, the Wells Theatre is a designated National Historic Landmark restored to its original 1913 grandeur. In addition to producing main stage theatre, Virginia Stage Company works very closely with young audiences through educational programming. VSC sees over 50,000 young people every year. Bringing shows directly to the area schools and twice a year publicly. This innovative programming teaches life stories through the power of live theatre. Our public service is to offer the community a place where people can gather to celebrate, explore, and question the many issues of human and social experiences through the act of live theatre.

Virginia Symphony
(757) 213-1418
 

Virginia Zoological Society
3500 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 441-2374

Young Chef's Academy PF
Norfolk (757) 623-2433
Virginia Beach (757) 422-4337
Newport News (757) 989-1818

 

York River State Park
5526 Riverview Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-3036
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