Community partners are organizations within the Hampton Roads area who have been approved by Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast to offer events and activities that fit within the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
There are three types of community partners: event partners, resource partners, and service partners. Each partnership fits under one of our four program pillars.
Community Event Partners are organizations that provide activities or events tailored to the Girl Scout programs. These programs incorporate the Girl Scout National Program Portfolio which consists of The Girls’ Guide to Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Leadership Journeys.
Programs can be created to give girls the opportunity to complete part, or all, of a specific Journey or badge.
Chartway
Federal Credit Union
Not-for-profit, member-owned
financial institution hosting events focused on financial planning and
financial literacy.
Geico
Insurance company educating
youth on safe driving practices and more.
Navy Federal
Credit Union
Federal credit union serving those in
the military community hosting events focused on financial planning
and financial literacy.
All Sweet
Things
Offers cooking skills and
cooking badges
Bittersweet Studio
Offering mindfulness activities and parties including art and
yoga to earn badges.
Children's Mueseum of Virginia
Open to families with children ages 1-11 where kids can
explore, imagine and discover tgether through play. An explore patch is avaliable for the museums.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial World's largets living history museum offering the Colonial
Williamsburg Explore Patch.
Curls on Canvas
Art program for
children to explore their inner artist through painting.
d'Art
Center
Non-profit community art center located in
Norfolk's NEON district.
Dynamic Divas
Program that hosts
workshops for teenage girls
Hope
Springs Veterinary
Hampton Roads animal hospital and
medical center.
HR Iceplex
Let ME Be Great Yoga
Yoga program for children with all abilities to practice
mindfulness, strength, and flexibility.
Love UR
Healthy
Health educational program for children and
adults. Fair Play, Staying Fit, and Cross Training badge completion
programs are offered.
Mini Me Events
Now You're Cooking NYC
Recreational cooking classes for children and families.
Ocean
Breeze Water Park
Paul D. Camp
Community College
Community College with locations
in Franklin, Suffolk, and Smithfield.
Skinny Dip
Frozen Yogurt Bar
Frozen yogurt chain with 10 Hampton Roads locations.
Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA)
Animal shelter providing a foster program, adoption events,
low-cost veterinary care services, and wildlife preservation initiatives.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum in Virginia Beach with educational programming for
all ages.
Virginia
Wesleyan University
The
Adventure Park
Outdoor ropes course adventure.
Discounts available for Girl Scout groups.
Adventureworks Zipline
Offers teambuilding programs and adventures that connect and
inspire teams.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Virginia's most beautiful theme park offering the Explore
Busch Gardens Patch.
Elizabeth
River Project
Organization aimed at cleaning up the
Elizabeth River through educational initiatives.
Go Ape
Offers ziplining and outdoor experiences
Jamestown Settlement
Living history museum in Jamestown offering the Explore Jamestown Patch.
Norfolk Admirals
Professional hockey club of the ECHL offering group discounts
and special Girl Scout events.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Virginia's largest botanical garden located in Norfolk hosting a wide
variety of programs for children and families and offering the Explore the Norfolk Botanical Garden Patch.
Norfolk Tides
Professional MiLB team offering group discounts and special
Girl Scout events.
Paul D. Camp Community
College
Community College with locations in Franklin,
Suffolk, and Smithfield. Softball camp available seasonally.
Roanoke Island Festival Park
A 25-acre historic site offering patch programs and the Explore Roanoke Island Festival Park Patch.
VA811 Dig with Care
Educational tools and resources are available for our next
generation of diggers to start learning today.
The Virginia Zoo
Zoological society in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of events
for children and adults. Girl Scout programs and the Explore the Virginia Zoo Patch available.
Water
Country USA
Virginia's largest water park offering the Explore
Water Country USA Patch.
Booz Allen
Hamilton
Global IT consulting firm with educational
opportunities.
Brick
Headz
STEAM educational program for children focusing on
the power of building and play.
Catch
the King
Chesapeake
Public Library
Public library offering classes for a
variety of ages.
Children's Museum of Virginia
Children's museum located in Portsmouth offering badge workshops
and a Children's Museum of Virginia Explore
Patch.
Differences Foundation
Non-profit
organization in Hampton Roads educating youth on a variety of topics.
Elizabeth City State University Planetarium
Planetarium in Elizabeth City offering field trip opportunities.
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Museum and science center offering badge programs and the Explore The Mariners' Museum Patch.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Maritime-themed science center in Norfolk hosting a variety of
Girl Scout and family activities and offering the Explore Nauticus Patch.
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The NOAA hosts numerous educational events annually.
North
Carolina Aquariums
Network of aquariums located
throughout North Carolina offering educational opportunities.
Ocean Breeze Water Park
Water park located in Virginia Beach offering special group
rates and events.
Portsmouth Public Library
Public library offering classes for a variety of ages.
Society of Women Engineers
Committee of local women in engineering.
SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic
Outreach program aimed at increasing STEM interest and literacy
in Hampton Roads.
Sub Zero
Nitrogen Ice Cream
Specialty ice cream restauraunt
utlizing the science of liquid nitrogen for each frozen treat.
Virginia Air and Space Center
Official visitor center for the NASA Langley Research Center.
Badge programs and journey workshops offered.
Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Aquarium located
in Virginia Beach offering the Explore
the Virginia Aquarium Patch and the Explore
Sea Turtles Patch.
Virginia Living Museum
A combination aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science
center offering the Explore The Virginia Living Museum Patch.
Watermen's
Museum
Historical museum located in Yorktown.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Virginia's most beautiful theme park offering the Explore Busch Gardens Patch.
Children's
Museum of Virginia
Children's museum located in
Portsmouth offering badge workshops and a Children's
Museum of Virginia Explore Patch.
Colonial Williamsburg
World's largest living history museum offering the Colonial
Williamsburg Explore Patch.
Jamestown Settlement
Living history museum in Jamestown offering the Explore
Jamestown Patch.
The Mariners'
Museum and Park
Museum and science center offering
badge programs and the Explore
The Mariners' Museum Patch.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Maritime-themed science center in Norfolk hosting a variety of
Girl Scout and family activities and offering the Explore
Nauticus Patch.
Norfolk
Botanical Garden
Virginia's largest botanical garden
located in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of programs for children and
families and offering the Explore
the Norfolk Botanical Garden Patch.
Roanoke
Island Festival Park
A 25-acre historic site offering patch programs and the Explore
Roanoke Island Festival Park Patch.
Virginia Living Museum
A combination aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science
center offering the Explore
The Virginia Living Museum Patch.
Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Aquarium located
in Virginia Beach offering the Explore
the Virginia Aquarium Patch and the Explore Sea Turtles Patch.
The
Virginia Zoo
Zoological society in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of events
for children and adults. Girl Scout programs and the Explore
the Virginia Zoo Patch available.
Water Country USA
Virginia's largest water park offering the Explore Water Country USA Patch.
Community Resource Partners are organizations that provide activities or events with a discounted fee for Girl Scouts. Activities do not need to be tailored to the Girl Scout program but may include badge activities.
These opportunities might also include shows, tours, or games. Many times, these discounts are extended to family members.
Chartway
Federal Credit Union
Not-for-profit, member-owned
financial institution hosting events focused on financial planning and
financial literacy.
Duck Donuts
Family-friendly business making and selling made-to-order donuts.
All Sweet
Things
Offers cooking skills and
cooking badges
Bittersweet Studio
Offering mindfulness activities and parties including art and
yoga to earn badges.
Children's Mueseum of Virginia
Open to families with children ages 1-11 where kids can
explore, imagine and discover tgether through play. An explore
patch is avaliable for the museums.
Art museum and glass studio offering the Explore the Chrysler Museum Patch.
Colonial Williamsburg
World's largest living history museum offering the Colonial Williamsburg Explore Patch.
Color Me Mine
Pottery painting studio offering children and family
events.
Curls on Canvas
Art program for
children to explore their inner artist through painting.
d'Art
Center
Non-profit community art center located in
Norfolk's NEON district.
Equi-Kids
GLaZENFYRE
Pottery studio with classes and events for all ages.
Hope
Springs Veterinary
Hampton Roads animal hospital and
medical center.
Hurrah
Players, Inc.
Non-profit theater company offering classes and family-friendly entertainment.
Let ME Be Great Yoga
Yoga program for children with all abilities to practice
mindfulness, strength, and flexibility.
Love UR
Healthy
Health educational program for children and
adults. Fair Play, Staying Fit, and Cross Training badge completion
programs are offered.
Mini Me Events
Name Sake Brand Co.
Offers the Public Speaker badge.
Now You're Cooking NYC
Recreational cooking classes for children and families.
Operation Smile
Non-profit organization providing free surgeries for adults and
children born with a cleft lip. Volunteer and community service
opportunities available.
Peninsula Fine Arts
Center
Art center featuring family-friendly exhibits,
events, and more.
Skinny Dip
Frozen Yogurt Bar
Frozen yogurt chain with 10 Hampton Roads locations.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum in Virginia Beach with educational programming for
all ages.
Virginia Musical Museum & Hall of Fame
Virginia
Stage Company
Professional theatre company with educational opportunities and
Girl Scout events.
The
Adventure Park
Outdoor ropes course adventure.
Discounts available for Girl Scout groups.
Ballyshannon
Equestrian Center
Horseback riding lessons, Girl Scout badge programs and more.
Barn Life
Horseback riding lessons and camp.
Elizabeth River
Project
Organization aimed at cleaning up the Elizabeth
River through educational initiatives.
Endview Plantation
An 18th-century plantation located in Newport News.
Equi-Kids Therapeutic
Riding Program
One of the largest accredited equine riding programs benefiting
the special needs community.
Go Ape
Offers ziplining and outdoor experiences
Hunter
House Victorian Museum
Non-profit historic house museum in Norfolk offering the Explore the Hunter House Victorian Museum Patch.
Jamestown Settlement
Living history museum in Jamestown offering the Explore
Jamestown Patch.
Lynnhaven River NOW
Non-profit aimed at protecting Virginia's waterways.
The Nature Bus
Program aimed at connecting people with Virginia's
nature.
Norfolk
Botanical Garden
Virginia's largest botanical garden
located in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of programs for children and
families and offering the Explore
the Norfolk Botanical Garden Patch.
REI
(Recreational Equipment Inc.)
VA811
A non-profit organization functioning for the safety and
benefit of everyone in our community. The Explore VA811 patch is avaliable through VA 811.
The
Virginia Zoo
Zoological society in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of events
for children and adults. Girl Scout programs and the Explore
the Virginia Zoo Patch available.
ODU Challenge Course
The Department of Recreation and Wellness offers programs,
facilities, and services for ODU students, faculty, and staff,
retirees, alumni and the community.
Catch
the King
Chesapeake Public Library
Public library offering classes for a variety of ages.
Children's Museum of Virginia
Children's museum located in Portsmouth offering badge workshops
and a Children's Museum of Virginia Explore Patch.
Code
Camp Kidz
Offers online learning for children to explore the world of
coding, and offers requirements for the Think Like a Programmer Badge.
Differences Foundation
Non-profit
organization in Hampton Roads educating youth on a variety of topics.
Elizabeth City State University Planetarium
Planetarium in Elizabeth City offering field trip opportunities.
Eastern Virginia
Medical School
Medical school offering Girl Scout events and educational opportunities.
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Museum and science center offering badge programs and the Explore The Mariners' Museum Patch.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Maritime-themed science center in Norfolk hosting a variety of
Girl Scout and family activities and offering the Explore Nauticus Patch.
Portsmouth Public Library
Public library offering classes for a variety of ages.
SPAWAR
Systems Atlantic
Outreach program aimed at
increasing STEM interest and literacy in Hampton Roads.
Sub Zero
Nitrogen Ice Cream
Specialty ice cream restauraunt
utlizing the science of liquid nitrogen for each frozen treat.
Tidewater Collegiate Academy
Private homeschool with Girl Scout programs available.
Virginia Air and Space Center
Official visitor center for the NASA Langley Research Center.
Badge programs and journey workshops offered.
Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Aquarium located
in Virginia Beach offering the Explore
the Virginia Aquarium Patch and the Explore
Sea Turtles Patch.
Virginia Living Museum
A combination aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science
center offering the Explore The Virginia Living Museum Patch.
Watermen's Museum
Historical museum located in Yorktown.
Children's museum located in Portsmouth offering badge workshops and a Children's Museum of Virginia Explore Patch.
Chrysler Museum of Art
Art museum and glass studio offering the Explore
the Chrysler Museum Patch.
Colonial Williamsburg
World's largest living history museum offering the Colonial
Williamsburg Explore Patch.
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Non-profit historic house museum in Norfolk offering the Explore
the Hunter House Victorian Museum Patch.
Jamestown Settlement
Living history museum in Jamestown offering the Explore
Jamestown Patch.
The Mariners'
Museum and Park
Museum and science center offering
badge programs and the Explore
The Mariners' Museum Patch.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Maritime-themed science center in Norfolk hosting a variety of
Girl Scout and family activities and offering the Explore
Nauticus Patch.
Norfolk
Botanical Garden
Virginia's largest botanical garden
located in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of programs for children and
families and offering the Explore
the Norfolk Botanical Garden Patch.
Virginia Living Museum
A combination aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science
center offering the Explore
The Virginia Living Museum Patch.
Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Aquarium located
in Virginia Beach offering the Explore
the Virginia Aquarium Patch and the Explore Sea Turtles Patch.
The
Virginia Zoo
Zoological society in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of events
for children and adults. Girl Scout programs and the Explore
the Virginia Zoo Patch available.
Habitat for
Humanity
Volunteer-driven non-profit organization aimed
at building affordable housiing. Volunteer opportunities
available.
Operation Homefront
Non-profit organization serving military families. Volunteer
opportunities available.
Operation Smile
Non-profit organization providing free surgeries for adults and
children born with a cleft lip. Volunteer and community service
opportunities available.
Virginia Beach SPCA
(VBSPCA)
Animal shelter providing a foster program,
adoption events, low-cost veterinary care services, and wildlife
preservation initiatives.
The
Adventure Park
Outdoor ropes course adventure.
Discounts available for Girl Scout groups.
Elizabeth River
Project
Organization aimed at cleaning up the Elizabeth
River through educational initiatives.
Equi-Kids
Therapeutic Riding Program
One of the
largest accredited equine riding programs benefiting the special
needs community.
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Non-profit historic house museum in Norfolk offering the Explore the Hunter House Victorian Museum Patch.
Jamestown
Settlement
Living history museum in Jamestown
offering the Explore
Jamestown Patch.
Lynnhaven River NOW
Non-profit
aimed at protecting Virginia's waterways.
Norfolk
Botanical Garden
Virginia's largest botanical garden
located in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of programs for children and
families and offering the Explore
the Norfolk Botanical Garden Patch.
Differences
Foundation
Non-profit organization in Hampton Roads
educating youth on a variety of topics.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Maritime-themed science center in Norfolk hosting a variety of
Girl Scout and family activities and offering the Explore Nauticus Patch.
Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Aquarium located
in Virginia Beach offering the Explore
the Virginia Aquarium Patch and the Explore
Sea Turtles Patch.
Virginia Living Museum
A combination aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science
center offering the Explore The Virginia Living Museum Patch.
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Non-profit historic house museum in Norfolk offering the Explore
the Hunter House Victorian Museum Patch.
Jamestown Settlement
Living history museum in Jamestown offering the Explore
Jamestown Patch.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Maritime-themed science center in Norfolk hosting a variety of
Girl Scout and family activities and offering the Explore
Nauticus Patch.
Norfolk
Botanical Garden
Virginia's largest botanical garden
located in Norfolk hosting a wide variety of programs for children and
families and offering the Explore
the Norfolk Botanical Garden Patch.
Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Aquarium located
in Virginia Beach offering the Explore
the Virginia Aquarium Patch and the Explore
Sea Turtles Patch.
Virginia Living Museum
A combination aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science
center offering the Explore
The Virginia Living Museum Patch.
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