Community Partners

Is your troop looking for field trip opportunities? Maybe you want to find a subject matter expert to help girls earn part of a badge or Journey? Great news! We have dozens of local Community Partners who are amazing resources for everything you may want to explore! Get in touch with the perfect expert below!

Arts & Culture: Abrakadoodle - South Charlotte
We are an Art Education provider, we offer Art classes for the Girl Scout Art Badges., as well as Enrichment classes to help with Community project around Art. We offer STEAM classes as well, we can incorporate ART into any project!

Art Box Ceramics and Canvas
Art Box Ceramics and Canvas is a paint-you-own pottery studio located in downtown Waxhaw, NC! We specialize in painting on ceramics and canvas, plus clay hand building and wheel throwing classes. We can customize a project for your troop to help you earn badges! We have helped troops earn social etiquette, bug, ceramic and art badges. We offer events at our studio or we can come to your location for troops or regional council meetings! Our owner, Kristin Mitchell was a former Girl Scout and enjoys supporting our local troops through art activities!

Arts Delivered
Arts Delivered has helped thousands of girl scouts since 2012 receive their pottery/ceramic and other arts based badges at our location or yours! Contact us to get started today!

Arts for All
Believing in the power of the artistic process to build self-worth and develop empathy for our neighbors, Arts for All fosters community growth through foundational arts instruction and service to teachers. Arts for All is an arts studio and gallery serving Charlotte-area teachers and students. We provide group and private instruction in music, visual arts, and theatre. We offer summer mini-camps for all ages, and we also offer special group classes or events catered to the needs of your group.

Blumenthal Performing Arts
Camp Blumenthal is an interactive theater experience geared toward students ages 8-14 which helps unpacks elements and themes of the production. These events are hosted on a Saturday evening (between the matinee and evening performance times) and the components include a musical theater workshop, an arts & craft project and a show-related discussion with a snack. The cost is a $12 add-on per student with the purchase of discounted show tickets.

Charlotte City Ballet Company
Charlotte City Ballet Company is a pre-professional, community-based, nonprofit (501(c)3) ballet company featuring classic and contemporary works, enriching the Charlotte community through public performances and outreach programs. CCBC was founded by Claudia Folts and Beverly Barwick in 1985 and is currently under the direction of Melissa Hale Coyle and Lisa Leone.

Charlotte Youth Ballet
The Charlotte Youth Ballet provides ballet students from across the greater Charlotte area the opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind experience to dance along side professionals in a full length ballet productions. We have created for the Girl Scouts a "Before the Curtain" event to meet our director and dancers and to hear what dedication it takes to be a dancer. Girl Scouts are given a free embroidered badge\patch for attending. Perfect holiday outing.

Clayworks, Inc.
Come have muddy fun with us! Earn your pottery badge while learning how STEM and pottery converge. How does pottery go from wet and malleable clay to hard ceramic that can be put in dishwasher? Clayworks, largest non-profit ceramic teaching facilities in the Southeast is located in the Oakhurst area of Charlotte. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of ceramic arts, advancement of artists and students, and enrichment of the communities it serves. Our Community Engagement Coordinator will work with your Troop Leader to coordinate a memorable hands-on workshop, lead by one of our talented teaching artists.

Indian Trail Art Studio
Teaching of various art media: drawing, acrylic painting, watercolors, collages, paper sculpture, foil relief, murals, papier-mÃ¢chÃ©, pottery.

JAARS
JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Here is the cool part. We do it through land, sea, and air, technology, media, and training.

Kidcreate Studio
Specializing in children's art classes, camps and art themed parties, Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. At Kidcreate, your child will create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials. We are devoted to making our students art experience with Kidcreate the best it can be. Come get messy with us!

KidzArt
If you can dream, you can draw! KidzArt is a unique, drawing-based art enrichment program that emphasizes creativity, self-confidence, critical thinking and having fun. Weekly classes for grades K-5 are offered at various schools throughout S. Charlotte and at McDowell Arts Center in Matthews, with no prior experience needed.

Matthews Heritage Museum
The Matthews Heritage Museum offers tours of the museum (we have a patch you can earn!). The patch looks like our logo. We also have a newly created changing exhibit on Tank Town, the African-American community that grew up alongside Matthews. Learn about the people who lived here, the jobs they worked at, and the places they worshipped.

Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Playhouse is a community based non-profit theatre committed to enriching the lives of children, adults, and families by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts and education. Earn Girl Scout badges in fun and creative ways while learning about the art of live theatre. Experience the magic of live theatre by attending one of our productions, summer camps, School of Theatre classes, or auditioning for a show. We also have community service and service learning opportunities for older girls.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Medieval times in Myrtle Beach is proud to offer exclusive shows for scouts and their guests on Scout Appreciation Days! Scouts' honor meets knightly chivalry as this educational matinee show includes a presentation on the Medieval "Code of Chivalry" and how it relates to being a good citizen in modern-day life. Then, enjoy a two-hour Tournament while being served a four-course feast fit for a King. *Ask about hosting your Bridging Ceremony at the Castle!

MoveStudio Charlotte
MoveStudio Charlotte seeks to promote the joy of movement through high quality instruction, community classes and special events. We provide a safe space for all dancers, instructors, students and artists to hone their craft.

Nailed It DIY Studio
We are a craft/DIY Studio that organizes and leads team building events. We have room in the studio for up to 30 guests or our â€œart-tendersâ€ can come to your location, with unlimited guests, and bring all materials and know how to provide a fun, crafty party. We offer many youth projects with positive quotes that would go hand in hand with the Girl Scout way. We could also custom design something specific for your troop.

North Carolina Storytelling Guild - Southern Piedmont Region
Storytellers from North Carolina Storytelling Guild's Southern Piedmont Region are presenting a very special storytelling event at the Reedy Creek Nature Center.

Piedmont Dance Theatre
Piedmont Dance Theatre provides special ticket pricing to its performance of The Nutcracker every December for Hornets Nest Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and families.

POP SCENTsation
Our perfume parties empower girls to be Playful, Original, Powerful and to become the POP SCENTsation that we know they are! We want to make it easy for you so our parties come to you! Each partygoer will learn how to build a fragrance, create their own scent combination, and of course, bottle their very own perfume! Our parties can be tailored to your troops need; such as helping your girls receive their Flowers Badge by using only flower scents for your troops party. Perfect for their Senses Badge too!

Sew Fun! Parties and More
Sew Fun! Parties and More is a sewing studio dedicated to elevating the lost art of sewing and design and keeping it ALIVE! Sewing is made fun when it is taught in creative ways like: parties, summer camps, workshops, classes, and more. With input from a Girl Scout Troop Leader, we have designed an apron that can be used when collecting money for your Girl Scout cookies sales.

Steps N Motion Dance Studio
Steps N Motion has served the Charlotte community for 39 years! We strive each day to maintain a family atmosphere that fosters creativity, friendship, confidence, exercise, and of course FUN! Our studio is a safe place for all to be loved, accepted, and valued. We're pleased to offer FREE dance class events to Charlotte area Girl Scout Troops as a fun team building event or to earn their dance badge.

Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department
We offer a wide variety of cultural arts programming. Currently we are offering Girl Scout workshops one Saturday per month, where troops can come work on a pottery project in order to meet the requirements to earn their Pottery Badge.

Vine Images, INC
Here's a chance to learn all about photography with Vine Images. Photography is one of the largest, most used skill worldwide. With over 1.8 billion photos uploaded to social media each day, everyone is a photographer. Learning photography allows us to not only share our life with generations to come, but it's a valuable skill in marketing businesses. Our goal is to empower young girls to learn new skills and understand they can use it for much more than taking the perfect selfie. We take our experience, our knowledge and passion for this job and share it with as many photographers as possible!

Wilton Brands
We offer activities to introduce girls to cake and food decorating, desserts, and cultural recipes.
Community Service: Alzheimer's Association
The Western Carolina Chapter offers opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. The Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter hosts thirteen walks across central and western North Carolina September 7th through November 2nd. The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Together, we can end Alzheimer's.

Brookdale Carriage Club Memory Care
We are a memory care in Charlotte and we would like to partner with any troop of any age to do any intergenerational activity. Whether it be helping plant a garden, do a craft together, or play games and mingle. The memory care loves interacting with the younger generation. Growing up myself, I know what a huge impact and the joyful moments it was being a part of a long term care community, especially with my Grandparents out of state.

Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill
Just as composers orchestrate music to strike the right feeling, Cadence cultivates a vibrant rhythm for a fully engaged life. Our people, places and programs work in harmony to create experiences that delight residents and make our communities thrive. The Cadence way is a creative and progressive approach focused on health, wellness and living styles that respect individual choice, while providing supportive services to encourage people to live their best life at any age and in the way they choose.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services engages nearly 3,000 volunteers each year to help improve and protect local streams and lakes! We hope you will join us! We have a variety of volunteer activities that can accommodate all ages and interests. Parents like our activities for teaching young children to care about the environment. High school and college students like our activities for earning community service hours or extra credit. There are activities for groups and single individuals and most only require a few hours to participate. Contact us and we'll help you find an activity just right for you!

Community Events Foundation
The mission and purpose of our organization is to unite communities throughout North Carolina and expose them to cultural events that promote acceptance, appreciation of diversity and inclusion.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
Host a donation drive to benefit Goodwill! Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide job training and employment services to job seekers in our community facing obstacles to employment such as lack of skills, experience or education, and those with criminal backgrounds seeking a second chance.

Hemophilia of North Carolina
Hemophilia of North Carolina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons affected by bleeding disorders through advocacy, education, promotion of research, and delivery of supportive programs and services. We strive to raise awareness and educate people about the signs and symptoms of bleeding disorders in women and girls so they can receive appropriate and adequate treatment for their bleeding disorder.

Jade's Traveling Backpack Mission
Jade is a ten year old published author. She loves Girl Scouts! She recently earned her Bronze award with her troop! Jade is the founder of Jade’s Traveling Backpack Mission that was established in 2012. She has traveled to six continents to make a difference and learn about other cultures. She loves attending school and being an active member of Girl Scouts. She recently released her first book about being yourself no matter what. I Am Me is being shared at schools (locally and globally) to help teach lessons surrounding identity and self love. Jade is extremely passionate about empowering other kids. She would love to share her book and her mission with your troop for free. She would love to do a virtual Zoom meeting with your troop.

OneBlood
We are a non-profit blood center providing safe and affordable blood to patients in local hospitals. I was wondering if any the Girl Scout troops would be interested in hosting a blood drive this year and join us in our life-saving mission. Perhaps there is a badge some are working towards that may coincide with giving back to the community. I was a girl scout here in Charlotte when I was a kid! It was so much fun and such a great learning experience!

Promising Pages
Promising Pages is a nonprofit organization that inspires underserved children to achieve their dreams by instilling a love of reading. Fueled by studies showing that children who can't read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, Promising Pages provides innovative classroom programs and more than 100,000 free books annually, making us Charlotte's largest and most efficient distributor of up-cycled books aimed at addressing this critical and solvable community need.

Veteran Baskets - Wounded Warriors Family Support
Encouraging individuals and groups to reach out and thank our nation's aging veterans with gift baskets. The project gives girl scouts a unique opportunity to interact with older veterans who greatly appreciate not only the gift basket, but also the social interaction of the youth. <br>We are issuing grants this year for top troops and individual girl scouts who participate in the program.
Financial Literacy: SheEO Academy
SheEO Academy now offers GIRL SCOUTS badge virtual workshops. SheEO Academy instructors help girls earn entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business, innovation badges in person and on-line. The mission of SheEO LLC is to provide tools and training to help young ladies lead and succeed in business and in life.

VicTreeFi
Complete Financial Literacy badges online with VicTreeFi! VicTreeFi is a female-founded company, dedicated to promoting financial education. The company's co-founder was a Girl Scout. VicTreeFi provides online courses that are self-paced and mobile-friendly. Courses are built around national standards for financial literacy and also fulfill the steps required to complete Girl Scout financial literacy badges. Courses take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Each badge will require approximately two VicTreeFi courses to complete all steps associated with the badge.
Girl Leadership: BOLD for Girls
BOLD: Bravery- Originality- Leadership- Determination. BOLD is a program that helps girls increase self-confidence, improve body image, deal with social media pressure, develop meaningful friendships, and use their voices to change the world! We currently offer BOLD classes virtually- class enrollment covers 7 weeks with one module per week. Our classes include discussion groups, games, crafts, music, videos, and more! Girls also receive a box delivered to their door with all the worksheets, supplies, and BOLD swag for the classes. Fun for them, and convenient for parents! We also offer BOLD workshops for troops, clubs, and sports teams! The workshop can be designed to fit your group's needs and time frame.

Caron's Education Department
Looking to use your voice to impact your community in a healthy way? Interested in developing and enhancing leadership skills such as: communication, team-work, planning and decision making, public speaking and more? Reach out and let's chat more!

Claster Educational Services
Claster Educational Services guides students and families step-by-step so they are well-prepared and confident as they navigate the college admissions process. We offer workshops and one-on-one guidance on all aspects of admissions, including: high school course selection and extracurricular activities; planning for standardized tests; developing a college list; preparing for campus visits and interviews; demystifying financial aid; helping students develop strong applications and essays; and gap year planning. We are based in Washington, DC and have worked with students in more than a dozen states.

International College Counselors
For fifteen years, the team of independent college advisors at International College Counselors has worked one-on-one with students in grades 8-12, expertly guiding them through all aspects of the often complicated and competitive college admissions process. As Director of College Advising in the Carolinas, I’d like to empower Seniors and Ambassadors (and their parents if desired) with a firm, up-to-date understanding of the process through College Admissions: Everything You Need to Know presentation (about 45 minutes) as well as worksheets to help Ambassadors complete their College Knowledge badge. Also discussed: how the Gold Award can improve chances for college admission.

Living Libraries
Living Libraries offerings aim to help your child develop into their best version of themselves in action, possessing a stronger sense of empathy, leadership, self-esteem and community. The powerful Genuine LiLi Key and corresponding interactive children's book, games and online content and mentorship opportunities can turn ordinary children into Superhuman learners and leaders. Preliminary results show children can also experience decreased frustration, anxiety and even screen addictions. Buy a book as a gift for a loved one, or for someone you don't know waiting on our FreeLi scholarship waiting list. Readers become leaders.

The Lotus Project
The Lotus Project is a mentorship program that inspires personal growth for young women everywhere who want to feel heard whole and confident, when the pressure for perfection stifles them from being their true, unapologetic selves. The full curriculum is available, as well as personalized workshops and even guest speaking - Live or via Video Chat!

Play with Purpose Academy & Rescue
Sadly, bullying continues to be an issue in our world. Play with Purpose Pet, a local dog training rescue nonprofit located in south Charlotte, is concerned about bullying too and wants to work with you to create a more compassionate world. Why does an animal welfare organization care about bullying? Extensive studies show the connection between various forms of violence. We know that hurt people will hurt people and animals. Inspired by the needs in our community and guided by the principles of social-emotional learning, Wayside Waifs, a Missouri-based animal rescue, created No More Bullying! to break the perpetual cycle of human and animal abuse.

PrettyPonytails
PrettyPonytails is 501c3 nonprofit community organization. Our mission is to empower at-risk and under-served girls 1-18 years old by providing haircare kits to boost self-esteem and confidence. We offers services to ensure that young girls feel good about their appearance, self esteem and confidence. We believe that when girls feel good about themselves, they will perform better in school and social settings to help them succeed and excel academically, socially and in the future.

Stuff a Bear
The girls can earn a badge that I provide for stuffing an animal. I bring everything they will need and my super stuffer machine. It is a great event the children will love it.
Healthy Living & Sports: Adventure Air Sports
Adventure Air Sports is a full-scale action park that provides incredible experiences to jumpers, groups, and teams! Our world-class attractions include: the largest Ninja Course in the Carolinas, Zipline, Dodgeball, Basketball, Trapeze, Trampoline Park, and our brand new VALO jump! We also have party room rentals and catering options available for any group looking to take their celebration to the next level!

American Academy of Dermatology
The American Academy of Dermatology is excited to share our Good Skin Knowledge Program, which was developed in 2013 with the goal of educating youth about skin, hair and nail conditions to eradicate stigma and raise self-esteem. In addition to the online lesson plans, troop can schedule virtual programs with a medical student by contacting us on our website.

American Kennel Club
This is an activity that will be done with a guide at an AKC dog show. The Girl Scouts will learn about the different breeds of dogs, responsible dog ownership, and more. This is a hands-on-learning experience that emphasizes the importance of being a responsible dog owner and good citizen. Each participant will receive a free show admission, free patch, and free teacher guide.

B. Well: Live Consciously
B.Well offers interactive workshops to encourage girls to become healthy, loving, and strong young women. With so many competing messages on what it means to be a desirable girl, I support girls in creating clear visions on how they envision healthy and loving futures. I am prepared to offer dynamic workshops on self-esteem and self-love, speaking up and using our voices, creating college/career action plans, healthy relationships with other girls, and honoring our bodies through healthy choices. I would love to work with your troop! Well girls run the world!

Braces By Bird
Dr. Suzanne Bird and her family-friendly team are dedicated to helping our neighbors in Charlotte, Ballantyne, Blakeney, and Fort Mill achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful, and straight smiles. As an orthodontist with a dual specialty in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Bird is here for your family.

Cano Family Services, PLLC
Cano Family Services is a local community mental health agency that provides social emotional support services. These include individual/family therapy, empowerment groups, camps and leadership skills workshops.

Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte/Concord
Charlotte's premier indoor water park resort. We have over 80,000 square feet of interior water park fun with more splash outdoors. We have everything you will need to have a great family getaway, all under one roof! Enjoy all of our family entertainment, retail shops and food and beverage outlets throughout the property. Experience our outstanding guest service, as we strive to create family traditions, one family at a time.

Harris YMCA
The Harris YMCA offers Babysitter Training classes for ages 11-15 years old. Students learn how to supervise children, recognize safety hazards, handle first-aid situations, play appropriate games & activities with children, change diapers, carry out parents' instructions and discuss job responsibilities. Training also includes Basic Infant/Child CPR.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Your Girl Scouts will get fired up about math and physics when they see it come to life in our state-of-the-art wind tunnel. Our STEM program inspires and educates students through an immersive, educational program where they first learn science and technology, and then defy gravity by flying. It’s so much more than a lesson – It’s an enriching day of fun and learning that they’ll remember the rest of their lives!

Juice Bar Fort Mill
Juice Bar Fort Mill would love to host local Girl Scout troops to discuss healthy eating and nutrition. We will educate what plants are used in our fresh juices and smoothies and the benefits of those fruits and vegetables on our bodies. In addition to the "veggication" lesson, we will allow the troops to "create their own smoothie" and get hands on experience.

Kind Karma Yoga & Holistic Center
We offer Kind Karma Kids Yoga, age related meditation, breathing techniques, (GST) Gong & Sound Therapy and much more . Kind Karma® Kids Yoga incorporates simple and easy-to-learn yoga postures and movements, and breathing methods. The children also get to experience playing the healing instruments, such as the gongs, crystal bowls and others. These practices are mindful learning tools for children to develop healthy coping skills and teach positive ways to channel energy, emotions and feelings, and to cope with uncomfortable, painful, conflicted or turbulent life situations. As well, these holistic modalities are proven to have a profound effect on children by increasing their self-esteem, self-image, increasing positive thinking and self-talk, self-empowerment, focus and concentration.

Kinetic Heights
Kinetic Heights is Charlotteâ€™s only indoor ropes and challenge facility with a ninja warrior course, warped wall, parkour village and high ropes challenges. The jaw-dropping 22,000 square foot space is climate-controlled, impeccably kept, and staffed with expertly-trained, confident staff focused on individual attention. We can't wait to help you soar to new heights of fun and confidence! Coming soon: programs that help Girl Scouts earn badges!

Piedmont Kennel Club
Charlotte area dog club that offers education and fun events for you and your dog to do.

Queen City Darts Association
Queen City Darts Association is hoping to increase the number of youth dart players in Charlotte and surrounding areas. We will bring all equipment necessary to teach kids to play steel tip darts. We hold youth tournaments locally, and there are numerous opportunities to eventually compete both nationally and internationally.

Ready Prep Eat
Healthy Hands Cooking is the perfect opportunity for children ages 3-18 to learn nutrition and cooking skills that foster healthy lifestyles in an intimate learning experience that is both fun and empowering. Our certified mobile instructors can teach in any environment, while equipped with all of the tools they need to help fight against obesity and make a difference in the lives of its students, their parents and families Students will learn how to make healthy snacks, breakfasts, lunches and dinners along with nutrition, food preparation, gardening, and healthier habits through hands-on STEM, STEAM and STEAM-based activities. More than just recipes, we offer educational materials developed by an army of wellness professionals, teachers, nutritionists, and registered dieticians that support common core learning standards including science, technology, engineering, culinary arts, math and medical (health) that are used in the classroom, summer camps, cooking clubs and after school programs. We look forward to journeying with you to help your kids and teens make real choices for real good food!

Tender Delights Cooking Academy
Tender Delights Cooking Academy is a nutritional mobile cooking class that can help troops obtain 6 of their badges. I will work directly with the troop leader to help the troops obtain the goals that you select. Class Badge Themes include Snacking, Simple Meals, Trying New Cuisine, Eating for Health and Beauty, The Benefits of Eating Locally, and Casual Dinner Party.

The Core Sports Performance
Our foundation’s goal is to equip each individual with the necessary tools they will need to be the best on and off the field of play. In addition to providing top notch physical training, we work to build the intangible traits of world-class athletes: mental toughness, confidence, leadership, and character. The Core Sports Performance began from a passion to empower athletes of all ages to become leaders and agents of change.

Thrive CPR
Thrive CPR provides CPR and first aid class to all. This would be a great skill to have as a troop leader as well as a great learning experience for girls scouts to earn badges. Please contact me if you're interested. My team and I would love to come out to certify your troop leaders and train your Girl Scouts.

Urban Air Adventure Park Cornelius
Whether a family outing, team event, birthday party or just for fun, Urban Air is the place for adventure! Urban Air is perfect for children, teens, and adults with over 11 attractions for you to Activate Awesome! With all the different attractions in one great place, we are a great option for team building events, group outings, fundraisers, team banquets and all types of social gatherings. We have a variety of event options for small and large groups! In addition, we offer private park rentals as well lock-ins, company picnics, holiday celebrations, and corporate group outings. Some of our attractions include: Ropes Course, Warrior Course w/41" ball pit below, Apex Trampolines, Runway, Sky Rider, Tubes Playground, Battle Beam.

Youth Style Fitness
Youth Style fitness was founded to empower the overall total wellness of youth ages 6-18. Our mission is to foster an awareness of healthy eating and exercise to empower a healthy youth development and wellness. Our vision is to give youth the skills and knowledge to develop and uphold healthy practices to carry into adult hood. We offer a 60 minute workout that includes a warm up, condition phase, and cool down. During the course of the workout, youth will complete exercises enhancing upper and lower body strength as well as core strength. Youth will also participate in fun games and activities involving physical activity while also promoting friendly competition. Nutritional tips/information will be offered during the cool down phase.
Outdoor Adventure: Buffalo Zoo
Join us virtually at the Buffalo Zoo for a wild and exciting Girl Scout badge program! Each program includes animal demonstrations, live views of exhibit animals, and badge related discussions and activities. We have several badges that individual girls can sign up for on our website or we can schedule a special program just for your troop.

Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks
Active Living and Parks uses fitness, wellness and education to improve the quality of life for Cabarrus County residents. The County operates four parks and two active living centers, each with unique amenities. Features include the area’s first mountain bike course and skills trail, tennis courts, miniature golf course, paddle boats, softball and soccer fields, swim pool, nature and bike trails, outdoor fitness equipment and fishing ponds. Rent one of our facilities, which include athletic fields, community rooms, dog run, climate-controlled cabins, tent sites, group camping sites, shelters and a two-story barn facility. Cabarrus offers many low-cost classes, camps and workshops year round. Connect with the outdoors while participating in hands-on programs geared toward nature, conservation, sustainability and environmental stewardship education. The junior ranger program offers free nature education to local students in the classroom and through field trips to our parks. Girl Scout troops are also encouraged to ask about badge programs at our parks.

Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment.

Kings Mountain National Military Park
Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park preserves the site of this important battle, along with nearly 4,000 acres of beautiful mixed hardwood forest in the upcountry of South Carolina.

Navitat Canopy Adventures
Take your Girl Scout outings up a notch at Navitat Canopy Adventures! With two different zipline courses to choose from, your troop is bound to have a new favorite activity for years to come. Not only is Navitat fun for everyone, but it’s also a great team building and outdoor adventure experience. Get your group outside, bonding, and creating memories that will last forever

Orvis Charlotte
Orvis Charlotte offers our FREE introduction to Fly Fishing classes every weekend through the summer. Limited to 18 people per class, this two-hour course covers the basics of casting, fighting fish, rigging, knot tying and fly selection. We provide all of the equipment and generally host this class at our store at Phillips Place Shopping Center, but can also accommodate special groups in off-site locations. Our Store Manager, Mary Griffin, and Fishing Manager, Trey Oliver teach these classes. Both avid anglers, Mary and Trey are excited to share their love of fly fishing and to encourage conservation and outdoor engagement. Call the store or visit orvis.com/charlotte for more information!

Rescue Ranch
Looking for a fun way to earn a Girl Scout badge? Love animals? Then Rescue Ranch Scout Programs are for you and your troop! Each program is 2 hours long and includes at least three hands-on animal encounters and activities. Programs meet most, if not all, badge requirements. We offer Girl Scout badge days, or schedule your troop to come for a private visit (minimum of 20 participants required).

Thrifty Adventures
Thrifty Adventures is the most diverse guide company in North Carolina, providing trips all over NC, SC and TN! Experiences include Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Waterfall Rappelling, Kayaking (Flatwater and Whitewater), River Tubing, Yoga Hikes and various youth programs in several NC State Parks and Pisgah National Forest. Rivers include the Catawba, Toe and French Broad. Most popular youth programs include the Rock Climbing Merit Badge, Multi-Sports, Brownie Overnight Wilderness Adventure and Spider Lily Paddle.

Union County 4-H Youth
4-H is a community of young people across American who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills as they work in partnership with caring adults. 4-H programming is building on four essential elements which are the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health of the program. Throughout the year, 4-H in Union County has a variety of opportunities for youth to participate in and earn various badges for Girls Scout, including Robotics, Leadership, Healthy Living/Cooking, Livestock, Animal Husbandry, Nature Exploration, Civic Engagement, and more!

Willis Observatory
Willis Observatory has 5 premium telescopes, including a solar telescope for daytime viewing. We also have many other amenities, including a fire pit patio beside mountain creek, 2 bocce balls courts, water rocket launches, video area, 10 ft Earth ball, Bear Creek bears (chainsaw carvings), Wolf/Thunderbird totem pole, UFO Landing Pad, Lyman Whitaker wind sculptures, 5.1 pound, 4.5 billion years old Campo del Cielo meteorite, and kite flying.

Wing Haven
Just off the Greenway and nestled in an urban neighborhood of Charlotte, Wing Haven is comprised of three gardens: Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife Garden & Children's Garden, and Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. We offer:
- a 90 minute tour experience for scouts of all ages ($5/girl)
- Girl Scout Badge Day twice a year in the Spring and Fall ($15/girl)
- a venue for badge work, meetings, ceremonies
- community service opportunities- general admission during garden hours, Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm ($10/adult, over the age of 10)

Winterplace Ski Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort is the southernmost ski resort in West Virginia. Winterplace is a popular attraction due to its proximity to Interstate 77. Winterplace has been voted as the best place in the region to learn to ski and offers a variety of programs for organizations and groups in the Charlotte area.
STEM: Atomz Lab
Atomz Lab offers STEM programs designed to amaze and delight curious young minds. We off Scout Badge classes at our lab in Indian Land or at your location. Some of the badges that we are offer are as follows: Home Scientist, First Aid, Household Elf, WOW! Water, Senses, Bugs, Animal Habitats, Detective, First Aid, Flowers, DIY Gardener, Special Agent/DNA, Trees, Science of Happiness, First Aid

Challenge Island
Challenge Island is a corporate partner with Girl Scout councils from coast to coast. Challenge Island is a one of a kind Educational Enrichment program on the cutting edge of educational thought and at the forefront of S.T.E.A.M. Education and 21st Century Learning. Our one of a kind STEAM challenges and adventures fulfill a number of Girl Scout Journey and Badge requirements. Girls also received a unique Challenge Island Fun Patch each time they do a journey or badge workshop with Challenge Island. Wrapped in whimsical trimmings (headbands, face-paint, and the beat of the tribal drum), the Challenge Island program features an unmistakable spirit and flair. A sense of anticipation fillsthe air as tribes of kids enter new worlds of adventure and imagination through Challenge Island badge workshops, after-school classes, in-school field trips, camps, birthday parties, family fun nights and much more. Contact us to schedule a private Troop event.

Charlotte Motor Speedway
The STEM program at Charlotte Motor Speedway focuses on the core principles of STEM as it relates to Motorsports. Through engaging stations and activities, students will learn how STEM plays an important role in future pathways.

Charlotte Reptile & Amphibian Rescue
Looking for a unique Animal or Pet program for your troop? We are available to provide programs about reptiles & amphibians in general, and/or caring for reptiles as pets. Typically 4-6 animals are brought to the program to introduce girls to a few different species and try to remove the fear some many initially have. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit established for the purpose of providing veterinary care and re-homing services for unwanted reptiles & amphibians in the greater Charlotte area. Our rescue also welcomes volunteers to help with feeding animals and cleaning cages. We normally are caring for 65-80 reptiles at any given time. We will travel free of charge up to 25 miles (one way) from zip code 28216. Longer distances may be arranged - please call to discuss.

Code Ninjas Concord
Founded in 2016, Code Ninjas is the world's largest and fastest-growing coding franchise, with hundreds of locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment.

First in Flight Chapter Women in Aviation International
We are a group of women and men, from aircraft mechanics to pilots, who have come together to support one another and encourage young girls and young women in the aviation industry.

Georgia Aquarium
If you’re looking for group activities in Atlanta for your troop, we’ve got you covered! With 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water, groups experience everything from whale sharks and beluga whales to sea otters and more. If you’re looking for an extra adventure, try our Sleep Under the Sea! After the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night and everyone has gone home, we invite you to join us for an exciting night of adventure and exploration. All sleepovers include admission to the Aquarium at 6pm on the day of your sleepover as well as the entire next day and entrance to all presentations, a bedtime snack, breakfast, guided tours and activities, and a sleeping spot in front of one of our magnificent gallery windows. Contact Jeni Flowers at jflowers@georgiaaquarium.org to book your troop or for more details!

Girl Coders
Girl Coders inspires girls to take the very first step towards their STEM journey. No coding experience is necessary for the troop leaders or Girl Scouts. Each of our workshops is a one-time, two-hour event that could by easily hosted during a regular troop meeting. The curriculum, available for a variety of popular and widely-used coding languages and tools, is designed to be accessible and self-contained. After completing a workshop, all girls receive a free embroidered patch as a physical reminder of her accomplishment in completing a coding education program.

IDEA Lab Kids - Ballantyne
Introducing IDEA Lab Kids - Ballantyne. We teach Kids to Rock their Grey Matter and LOVE S.T.E.A.M! We are a S.T.E.A.M Education Enrichment Center located in Ballantyne, serving kids ages 4 - 14. We have a classroom + gym facility where we teach classes in the areas of Science, Culinary & Arts, Robotics, Engineering, Visual Arts, Entrepreneurship, Coding and more! We offer Afterschool Classes, Remote Learning Support, Camps, Birthday Parties, Girl Scouting Badge Opportunities, Private Events and more.

Interior Architects
We can teach girls how to use SketchUP - I 3d modeling software that is easy to learn and free to use. We use it for quick demonstrations to show our clients and could be a fun and useful tool for them to use with Journeys, Badges, or Highest Award projects.

Mathnasium of Huntersville
Mathnasium of Huntersville is your neighborhood math-only resource and learning center. We help kids in grades 2nd - 12th understand math by teaching in math the way that makes sense to them. As a Girl Scout Partner, we strive to assist scouts in their pursuit of STEM and math-related awards and badges. Whether it's through our Math Night program or a custom-designed troop event, we have a knowledgeable team of instructors and resources available to assist scouts from 2nd - 12th grade!

NASCAR Hall of Fame
The NASCAR Hall of Fame education mission is to educate and engage students in their discovery about NASCAR, teach them how to apply STE(A)M [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math] through real- world application and provide an experiential learning environment which includes highlighting careers within the sport.

North Carolina Science Festival
The North Carolina Science Festival is a month-long, statewide celebration of STEM that happens every April. Museums, science centers, libraries, parks, schools, businesses, and other organizations host events throughout the state to provide North Carolinians with unique experiences.<br>Visit our website to find opportunities near you!

Pediatric Hair Solutions
Pediatric Hair Solutions is offering Girl Scout troops a hands on experience learning the science of entomology, specifically the study of pediculosis capitis, also known as head lice. This science module would include learning the lifecycle of the louse, working on a microscope with samples of the bug at each stage of its lifecycle, learning how the bug eats, breathes and moves from head to head, as well as the chemical and non chemical treatments for treating head lice.

QCRA YETI Robotics
QCRA uses STEM programs to help youth learn life and work place skills in teamwork, technology, business, and communication. We built FIRST Zones for youth and teams to meet, learn, build and exchange ideas early engagement of youth from various backgrounds, including traditionally underrepresented populations. Check out our website to join a FIRST robotics team, or contact us to learn about hosting a robotics program for your troop! We offer a one-day program where girls earn all 3 Robotics badges.

Reptiles 101
Reptiles 101 is a hands on, fun, educating experience learning about Reptiles with an emphases on snakes. We learn about mostly indigenous species but I also bring some larger snakes. Its my goal that students, young and old, overcome the conditioned fear of Reptiles and begin to see the beauty in these creatures. The cost is $200.00 per group of up to thirty students and the class can be from one hour to one hour and a half. I am flexible and don't mind staying to answer questions afterwards.

The Car Chick
The Car Chick is an automotive expert, professional car shopper, writer, speaker, radio & television host and champion race car driver. She partners with Girl Scout troops to help young women earn their Car Care Badge through a comprehensive workshop that covers basic car care and safe driving concepts in a hands-on environment.

Twists N Turns
TwistsNTurns presents a unique and interactive detective game experience in which girl scouts become active participants in our immersive stories, and must work together as a team to unravel the plot before time runs out! We aim to engage and excite our participants in our obstacle-driven mysteries, leaving them with memories that will last forever.

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