Ongoing Program Activities

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council has several community partners where girls can participate in educational programs throughout the year.  Be sure to check out these exciting opportunities!

Beads at MetroWest All Ages
Looking for something to do… well just time to pick a date to have some fun while making jewelry and learning almost everything there is to know about beads. You can choose one of the 4 packages, or customize your choice of fun. Depending on which program package you choose, will determine which badge you will be able to earn.
Location: Beads at MetroWest, 2607 S. Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, 32835
Min/Max: 3/15
Cost: $12 - $24 per person (20% off any of the 4 packages options).
Reservations can be scheduled possibly with 7 days notice. Workshops are a duration of 2 hours. For more information, go to www.beadsatmetrowest.com.
Register with Community Partner: (407) 293-2530.
 

Billie Swamp Safari at the Seminole Tribal Village
What a fun and exciting way to spend a weekend – with the Seminole Indian Tribe in the Florida Everglades at Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. You’ll experience sleeping in a native-style Indian chickee lodge (How cool is that?); then you can choose from a long list of activities: day swamp buggy eco-tour, Birds of Prey and Critter educational workshops, campfire story telling, Native American tools and a night swamp buggy eco-tour (the night buggy tour is so totally more exciting than the day tour) to name a few. If this doesn’t sound exciting – then you can design your own educational program with the staff from Billie Swamp Safari. 

Register with community partner: Seminole Tribe at (800) 949-6101 or e-mail: safari@semtribe.com and be sure to ask for their Special Educational and group rates. You can take your own food or they have meal plans available thru the Swamp Water Café. The Ah Tiki Museum is also well worth the extra time and expenses.
 

Brevard Zoo:
Day at the Brevard Zoo (B J)
Bring your troop for an outing at the Brevard Zoo! Attend a program, earn a Brevard Zoo patch, then walk the zoo. Choose from the Animals Try-It or Watching Wildlife Try-It for Girl Scout Brownies and Plants and Animals badge or Wildlife badge for Girl Scout Juniors. Visit www.brevardzoo.org for more Girl Scout opportunities. Register with community partner by calling (321) 254-9453, ext. 219.


Overnight at the Brevard Zoo  
Private Overnight Adventures available upon request.
Time: 6 p.m. (Day One) to 9 a.m. (Day Two)
Cost: $35 per person for members, $40 per person for non-members
Register with community partner: (321) 254-9453, ext. 219.


Night Hikes at the Brevard Zoo
Date: Private Night Hike Adventures available upon request
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $24 per person for members, $25 per person for non-members
Register with community partner: (321) 254-9453, ext. 219.


Camp Out Under the World’s Largest Rocket!  (Grades 2-9)
Bring your sleeping bags and dream under the gigantic Apollo/ Saturn V Rocket. Learn about the past and future of space exploration. Meet and talk with an astronaut, perform a hands-on, minds-on Team Engineering Challenge, enjoy a private screening of a 3D IMAX film and learn the details behind NASA’s new Constellation Program - all led by our Overnight Adventure instructors. Program includes pizza dinner, midnight snack and continental breakfast. Exclusive Girl Scout Program will offer Try-It, Badge and IP links.

In the Spring there will be a two day program offered with this camp out and the Salute to Girl Scouts – watch for details in Citrus Council Chatter or on Citrus Council’s website.

General Information
Date: Private Overnight Adventures available upon request
Location: Kennedy Space Center
Time: 4 p.m. (Day One) to 9:30 a.m. (Day Two)
Minimum Group Size: 10
Maximum: 220 Girl Scouts and adults
Cost: $85 (plus tax) per Girl Scout, $65 (plus tax) per adult (1:5 ratio)
Register with community partner: TReaves@dncinc.com or (321) 449-4832 .

Central Florida Dance Center       
The Central Florida Dance Center is offering workshops at their beautiful new facility in Winter Garden. These workshops have been specifically designed to fulfill the requirements for the Dancercise Try-It and the Dance Badge. Daisies are welcome, too! These workshops are one hour in length and may be scheduled on Friday or Saturday afternoons. Please call to set up your troop's workshop!Date: Ongoing
Location: Winter Garden
Cost: $12 per girl
Register with Community Partner: (407) 656-8131.

Cordoba Orthodontics (B)
When we are born, very few of us have them, and we do get them, it is very important to take care of them. What are they? Your teeth. We brush, we floss, but what else can we do to make sure we have healthy teeth, and a healthy body? Make a visit to the orthodontist and get an expert’s opinion, and learn how to keep your smile perfect.

Two locations. 90 Fox Ridge Ct., DeBary or 734 Stirling Center Pl., Lake Mary.
Min/Max Girls: 7/15
Cost: Free
Note: Brownies will earn their “Healthy Habits” Try-It. Registration: Register with Community Partner: Call Elisha at (407) 444-9960 or email Elisha@cordobaortho.com.

Dinosaurs!   (D B J)
Guide yourself through walkways and explore a land filled by 150 dinosaurs (badge earning opportunities available), go on a guided dig for fossils to take home, see a unique dinosaur movie in the caves exhibit, unearth a life size dinosaur skeleton in the Bone yard, walk thru the Skeleton Garden, see the Prehistoric Museum, enter the Carnivore Boardwalk if you dare, cross into Deinonychus Island, and learn all that you can about these animals from long ago. As you take this trip through time, complete requirements from several badges.

General Information:
Location: Dinosaur World, Plant City
Cost: $6 for groups of 12 or more with advance reservations
Note: If you do not have 12 girls you will be charged the regular admission price.
There are no food services in the park. So bring your lunch or order from Pizza Hut for delivery and receive a discount. Register with Community Partner: (813) 717-9865, www.dinoworld.net.

Sea Education Adventures
Swim with the Manatees       (J and above)
Special Girl Scout Dates: November 15, 2009-March 15, 2010
This adventure begins at Crystal River, Florida where you’ll enjoy a presentation introducing you to manatees as well as Florida’s guidelines for in-water Manatee encounters. Then you’ll get fitted for your wetsuit and issued equipment including mask, fins and snorkel. Snorkeling instruction is your next step - then it’s off to a chance of a lifetime where you’ll enter the water and snorkel face-to-face with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Crystal River is home to the largest wintering population of Florida Manatees, so participants are sure to have the most exciting day ever! Best time to see manatees is in the winter and early spring (before March) and yes it’s cold at this time of year – but with the wetsuit on it’s a very comfortable temperature – so no worries mate! Note: Participants must know how to swim to participate. Minimum of 12 participants for this program – with 36 you get free charter bus transportation. Register with partner: Sea Education Adventures:
Website: www.seaeducationadventures.com or
E-mail: seaventuresme@aol.com or Toll free: (800) 892-2364


Florida Keys Marine Science Program      (J and above)
This adventure offers a spectacular look at Florida’s aquatic environment. It is designed to instill an understanding of Florida’s aquatic environment while at the same time increasing the awareness of man’s enormous impact on our fragile resources. The program focus is on the biological, ecological and geological study of Pigeon Key (near Marathon) and it’s surrounding waters and reefs in the Florida Keys. Your adventure will begin by dropping off your luggage and getting right down to business with an educational seminar including Pigeon Key Island historical program, nocturnal eco-systems, charter boat trip with snorkeling on a beautiful coral reef, snorkeling around the island to collect specimens to take back to touch tanks to do investigations and research, tidal study (of course while snorkeling).
Note: Participants must know how to swim to participate. Minimum of 12 participants for this program.
Date: March 15, 2010- August 31, 2010
Register with partner: Sea Education Adventures
Website: www.seaeducationadventures.com
E-mail: seaventuresme@aol.com or Toll free: (800) 892-2364


Rainbow River Snorkel Adventure    (J and above)
Special Girl Scout Date: February 27, 2010

This adventure offers a spectacular look at Florida’s freshwater ecology. The program is designed to instill an understanding of Florida’s freshwater environment while at the same time increasing the awareness of man’s enormous impact on our fragile resources. The program focus is on the biological, ecological and geological study of the beautiful Rainbow River on the west coast of Florida. The program includes a variety of animal and plant species as well as the physical properties of the river. You’ll begin with an educational and safety brief, a discussion of wildlife observation techniques and review of usage of snorkeling equipment. When you enter the water you will receive additional instruction on snorkeling. The majority of the day will be spent on the river with face-to-face encounters with the many species of fish and wildlife, while snorkeling the crystal clear springs and river. For your snorkeling adventure you’ll take a short boat trip up the river and enter the water in groups and drift down the river where the average visibility is in excess of 200-feet while floating with the slow moving current. Lodging and food can be arranged for this trip with Sea Ed. Adventures. Note: Participants must know how to swim to participate.  Minimum of 12 participants for this program – with 36 you get free charter bus transportation. Register with community partner: Sea Education Adventures, Website:  www.seaeducationadventures.com
E-mail: seaventuresme@aol.com or Toll free: (800) 892-2364

Eco Adventures     (B J C S A)
Learn about nature through discussions, live animal demonstrations, hiking, crafts and more! Available for youth ages 8-16. Either join one of the many classes held at one of the Seminole County parks or call for a private show for your troop!
Register with Community Partner: Call Jane at (407) 359-0959 for dates and more information. Cost: $5 per girl.
COMING SOON - Girls Scouts, in partnership with Seminole County Natural Lands, is developing opportunities to explore the Girl Scout Journey program together! Call us for more information on this and other great opportunities for your troop such as primitive camping at the Geneva Wilderness Area or birthday parties in the Nature Center!


Florida Eco-Safaris
Join the staff of Forever Florida and Florida Eco-Safaris for a one hour guided eco-safari through one of the most beautiful ranches in Florida. You’ll travel through the Crescent J Ranch “a real working ranch” and learn about Florida’s rich ranching history, along with the Spanish cultural influences. You’ll see real cracker horses and cattle, along with other sites of a real working ranch. You’ll then travel through the 3,200 acre wildlife preserve, which is a strong element to preserving Florida’s rich history. While in the nature preserve you’ll learn about the different Eco-Systems and management techniques used to protect them. This tour is a really great balance of the historical side of ranching and wildlife conservation. And don’t forget Forever Florida is one of ourapproved horse stables – so take advantage of a day of great activities while being down home on the ranch.General Information: 7.5 Miles South of Holopaw (US192 & 441) (Osceola County) 1 hour eco-safari available plus lots of other exciting things on the ranch.
Register with community partner: Florida Eco-Safari at (407) 957-9794 or (888) 957-9794 toll free or visit website   www.floridaecosafaris.com.


Hats, Teas & History Try-It Days      (D B)
Join the Maitland Historical Society for a tour of the Waterhouse Residence Museum and a tea party! Each year the Maitland Historical Society sets aside one weekend just for Brownie and Daisy Girl Scouts. You’ll enjoy the view at beautiful Lake Lily Park as you participate in four activities that will help you earn your Manners Try-It. Activities include the opportunity to decorate your own Victorian Style hat, the chance to tour the historic Waterhouse Residence Museum built in 1884, a fun-filled lesson on manners of the past and today, and a tea party. Your tea party will feature tea sandwiches, a variety of cookies and sweets, and a variety of flavored teas all served on beautiful mixed and matched china. You’ll go home with your Manners Try-It in hand, a Maitland Historical Society patch, and a newly decorated hat. Daisies are welcome, too!
Location: Maitland Historical Society, 840 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland
Min/Max Girls: 20/60
Cost: $12 per girl. 
Register with Community Partner: (407) 644-2451 or
e-mail: jnash@maitlandhistory.org.

KSC Student Astronaut Training Experience (B and above)
Student ATX immerses your Girl Scouts in the world of today’s astronaut as they experience a mission simulation and hands-on space activities. At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Girl Scouts engage in space exploration briefings, hands-on training, motion-based simulators and a full-scale Space Shuttle mission simulation, all designed to prepare your Girl Scouts for the rigors of spaceflight. This program is designed for teams of 13 – so get your friends together to be in the same mission crew. If you don’t have 13 – no problem – they’ll put you in with other non-Girl Scout participants. Date: The Student ATX program is available on a limited basis.  Contact Tara at the numbers or emails listed below for full information.  Location: U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Times: Arrival 9 a.m., 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $45.00 (plus tax) per Girl Scout, Non-participant chaperone rate of $17.00 (plus tax), which includes admission to the U.S. Astronaut of Fame. Register with Community Partner: TReaves@dncinc.com or (321) 449-4832.

Maile School of Imaging
Image & Manners- ages 6 to 17 years: Look and feel your best, Dining Manners & Social Etiquette ($20 per girl) 2 hour class

Posture & Runway-Ages 6 to 17 years: Proper Introductions, Building Confidence, Poise & Beginning Runway ($5 per girl) 2 hour class

Public Speaking-Ages 6 to 17 years: Speaking in front of a group, Building Confidence, Video Taping and Critique ($5 per girl) 2 hour class

Make Up & Skin Care: Ages 11 to 18 years: Ways to take care of your skin and Proper make up application. Make up and Skin Care products provided by The Maile School. All students receive their very own set make up brushes to keep ($22 per girl) 2 hour class

Commercials & Acting: Ages 6 to 17 years: Performing on camera, Cold Reads, Slating and Building Confidence ($5 per girl) 2 hour class

Each session has a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 except the make up class the maximum is 22 due to space availability.

Register with Community Partner:  Debby Tapia, (407) 628-5989, ext. 13.  Located in Winter Park.

Orange County History Center  (All ages)
Self Guided Tour
Use a History Center field guide to enhance your journey on this self-guided tour.
Cost: $4 per child (History Center patch can be purchased for an additional $2),
$5 per adult.

Guided Tour
Take a journey through the History Center on a guided tour. Guides ask questions that encourage the group to explore Central Florida's unique history. A guided tour can be created to fit badge requirements.
Min/Max 10/20
Cost: $6 per person (History Center patch included)
Registration must be made two weeks in advance.

Orlando Repertory Theatre
 The Orlando Repertory Theatre invites all Girl Scouts to enjoy their 2009-2010 season. All opening weekend shows have a discounted cost of $5.00 per Scout ticket. The Rep also offers a special rate for Girl Scout theatre workshops throughout the year. Workshops are designed to support skills required for earning a Theatre Badge for any of the shows.
General Information:
Location: Orlando Repertory Theatre 1001 E. Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803
(Loch Haven Park)
Cost: $5 for Girl Scouts; $17 for adults. (Offer good for opening weekends only).
Note: Theatre Badge Workshops are available for any production of the season. For more information visit the website to see the 2009/2010 season’s titles, dates, and times, on the Youth Academy/Girl Scouts tab at www.orlandorep.com.
Reservations: please call The Rep box office at (407) 896-7365.

Girl Scout at Oviedo’s Riverside Pool (B J)
Join the Aquatic Staff at Oviedo’s Riverside Pool to work on the Swimming portion of the Sports and Games Try-It and the Junior Swimming Badge. There will be lifeguards and aquatic staff there to assist the scouts with all of the fun activities. Leaders or chaperones must remain at the pool during these activities and the girls MUST already know how to swim.
General Information:
Location: Riverside Pool, Oviedo
Other: Juniors need to bring a long sleeve shirt and pants for survival swimming.
Cost: $6 for Oviedo Residents, $10 for Non-Oviedo Residents
Registration: You must register in person at a City of Oviedo Recreation Facility (Riverside Park or the Aquatic Facility). Each Girl Scout must have a completed RecTrac Information Form submitted prior to registration. These forms can be faxed, mailed, e-mailed to you or picked up at the park. They can also be found online at www.cityofoviedo.net under Recreation and Parks. Register with Community Partner: Contact Lori Hickey at (407) 971-5570 or lhickey@cityofoviedo.net for any other information or questions.


Studio 6 Pottery    (B J C S A)
One of the things that is the most present from the world’s history is pottery pieces. Plates, bowls, figurines, vases, they all tell a story from someone’s life. By using your hands, you can create your own piece of history, your own masterpiece of art work.
Location: 2910 Maguire Rd, Suite 1003, Ocoee, FL 34761
Max Girls: 50
Cost: $10 (includes a choice of a 4-inch or 6-inch tile or flat ornament); $15 (includes a choice of salad plate or something from the b’day shelves, or a clay project with large name plate out of clay).
Note: Brownies can earn a fun patch. Juniors will work on their “Ceramics and Clay” badge. All Older Girls will work on their “Artistic Craft” Interest Project.
Register with Community Partner: Call Stephanie at (407) 903-7278 or email stephanie@studio6pottery.com.

University of Central Florida Sky Scouts (Grades 2- 12)
Girl Scouts can explore the beauty of the sky with students from The University of Central Florida and the UCF Astronomy Society. Your adventure will include hands-on learning activities as well as the chance to use the incredible telescope in the university’s dome. Registrations will be accepted by grade level – so please let them know when you register what your grade is. They must keep the dates separated by age level so the activities are the same. Brownies will earn their Space Explorer Try-It, Junior’s will earn their Sky Search Badge and Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will work toward their Space Exploration IP. Girls who complete the requirements will receive their badge that night.
Date: On-going beginning August 15
Location: UCF Robinson Observatory (just off Alafaya Trail near University)
Other: Girls may register individually but must have a chaperone.
Max Girls and Adults: 24 – (2 adults per troop please – see note)
Cost: $7 per girl – includes Try-It, Patch, snack and drink.
Register with Community Partner: ucfskyscout@gmail.com

Note: Due to the limited capacity of this site – please register no more than two adults per troop. Additional adults may drop-off and pick-up but we must remain within our capacity and serve as many girls as possible. There will be facilitators who contribute to the girl/adult ratio of the event for Safety-Wise standards.

Victory Martial Arts  All ages
Pick your time and your place to learn while having fun with your friends through martial arts. 7 class options ranging from self-defense to leadership to peer pressure. Call for class specifics and to find out which badges will tie-in to the class.
Classes Available
*Confidence * Self Defense *Leadership *Discipline *Fitness
Location: All 10 Victory Martial Arts locations (Please visit www.victoryma.com for a list of locations.)
Other: Girls may register individually
Min/Max: 10/50 per class
Cost: $3 per person
Register with Partners. Sandra Velasquez 407-740-6747 ext. 403 or contactus@victoryma.com.
Program Marketing Manager: Valerie Dennis