Schedule Your Own

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Schedule Your Own
DAISIES
BROWNIES
JUNIORS
CADETTES
SENIORS
AMBASSADORS
Schedule Your Own Partner Programs
• 2016 PARTNERS • WORK DIRECTLY WITH PARTNERS TO CHOOSE A DATE THAT WORKS FOR YOU •
KNOX COUNTY
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY (CONT)
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee
GALESBURG
Get healthy and learn the essentials to nutrition!
Work with a Registered Dietitian to earn foodie
badges and get tips for living a healthy life. Even try
making a healthy snack!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 5-15
Cost: $0-5/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Lauren Wolfrum, 309-342-1615
lwolfrum@hy-vee.com
MERCER COUNTY
SHERRARD
New Kingdom
Trailriders
CLINTON COUNTY
CLINTON
Free Spirit
Yoga Fitness
Need to destress and test your flexibility? Join
relaxing yoga sessions for all ages with Free
Spirit Yoga.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 10-30
Cost: $12-15/Girl, $5/Adult
Contact: Kelli Jahn, 563-570-3120
Kellijahn@kiddingaroundyoga.com
WELTON
Make It Yours
Upcycle Center
Craft with a cause at the Make It Yours
Upcycle Center and try your hand at creating a
variety of projects for badges, journeys, or the
everyday occasion.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 2-10
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Ann Lenth , 563-340-3935
makeityoursupcycle@gmail.com
HENRY COUNTY
GENESEO
Smith Studio
and Gallery
Smith Studio and Gallery has art-rageous
activities for all ages! Experience every art
medium and earn the Painting, Potter, Drawing,
Jeweler, Comic Artist, and Collage Artist badges.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 4-16
Cost: $15/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: David Smith , 309-945-5428
david@smithstudiogeneseo.com
Giddy up with New Kingdom Trailriders! During
one-hour workshops, explore in the barn and join
the horses in the arena for age-appropriate riding.
Notice: 1 month Capacity: 4-16
Cost: $20/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Angie Nelson , 309-764-4220
angie@nktriders.org
MUSCATINE COUNTY
MUSCATINE
Muscatine County
Conservation
Get some fresh air and explore the outdoors!
Hike the trails and discover bugs and animals with
Muscatine County Conservation.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Michelle Berns , 563-264-5922
mberns@co.muscatine.ia.us
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
EAST MOLINE
Wright-Way
Equestrian Center
Come on out to Wright-Way Equestrian Center to
learn all there is to know about a girl’s best friend,
the horse! Participate in clinics where you can
groom and ride a horse. Clinics are offered for all
riders from beginner to advanced!
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 4-Varies
Cost: Varies/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Cindy Wright , 309-792-5788
wrightwayequestrian@yahoo.com
MILAN
Get healthy and learn the essentials to nutrition!
Work with a Registered Dietitian to earn foodie
badges and get tips for living a healthy life.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Dietitian, Nina Struss , 309-787-0273
nstruss@hy-vee.com
MOLINE
American Red Cross
Be prepared for any situation! Join the American
Red Cross for fun and interactive programs in First
Aid, water safety, and Citizen CPR. Help the cause
and participate in the pillowcase project to help
kids affected by disasters.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-10
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Amber Macgrath, 309-277-4023
amber.macgrath@redcross.org
ROCK ISLAND
Quad City
Botanical Center
Flowers, bugs, and dirt, oh my! Come on down
to the Quad City Botanical Center to learn about
eco-systems, gardening, the environment, and
much more!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Kate Mapes , 309-794-0991 x208
edu@qcgardens.com
NormaLeah Ovarian
Cancer Initiative
Listen to your body! In one-hour, ageappropriate sessions, learn about ovarian cancer,
its relationship to other cancers, risk factors, and
how to become a vigilant self-advocate of your
health. Patches included.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 5-30
Cost: $5/Girl, $5/Adult
Contact: Mary McNeil , 309-794-0009
normaleahfoundation@gmail.com
SCOTT COUNTY
DAVENPORT
ATEEC
Become energy experts at the ATEEC Learning
Lab! Explore the interactive exhibits to discover
biofuels, solar power, wind power, and more.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-30
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Heather Ballou , 563-441-4093
hkballou@eicc.edu
SCOTT COUNTY (CONT)
SCOTT COUNTY (CONT)
BLACKHAWK COUNTY (CONT)
DAVENPORT
DAVENPORT
CEDAR FALLS
Figge Art Museum
Modern Etiquette
with Natasha
Hearst Center
for the Arts
Explore the many exhibits at the Figge Art
Museum, and create your very own masterpiece
to take home!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 10-35
Cost: $5/Girl, $5/Adult
Contact: Lynn Gingras-Taylor , 563-326-7804
x2006, lgtaylor@figgeartmuseum.org
Kids Against Hunger
Help children affected by hunger! Learn about the
effects of food insecurity and how Kids Against
Hunger feeds starving children around the world.
Package meals for distribution abroad and locally
in the Quad Cities area.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 10-50
Cost: $30/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Pam Gettert , 563-343-4783
kahyqc@aol.com
Nahant Marsh
Want to learn more about wildlife? Check out
Nahant Marsh! Explore the trails and have fun with
other outdoor activities.
Notice: 3 weeks Capacity: 10-20
Cost: $5-10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Amy Loving , 563-323-5196
aloving@eicc.edu
Quad Cities
Food Hub
Head downtown to QC Food Hub and experience
their fresh and fun programming! Learn how to eat
local and complete a variety of petals and badges.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 5-100
Cost: $10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Bambi Suits , 563-265-2455
bambi@qcfoodhub.com
River Music
Experience
Calling all music enthusiasts! Come on down to
the River Music Experience to explore all things
music and entertainment. Schedule various
workshops ranging from jazz to recyclable
instrument making.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 24-50
Cost: $5/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Ellis Kell , 563-370-0386
ekell@rivermusicexperience.org
SECC911
9-1-1 what’s your emergency? Join SECC911 to
learn about using 911, find out what to expect
when you call, and take a tour! If you’re unable to
make it to SECC911, they are willing to travel- just
give them a call!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 5-25
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Billie Huffman , 563-484-3044
bhuffman@scottcountyiowa.com
St. Ambrose
University
Expand your computer knowledge at this fun
and interactive workshop hosted by St. Ambrose
University.
Notice: 6 weeks Capacity: 7-20
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Gary Monnard , 563-333-6181
monnardgary@sau.edu
Manners Matter! Join certified etiquette
consultant, Natasha, for customized workshops
focusing on social skills for any occasion. Snacks
included!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-80
Cost: $7/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Natasha Sottos , 309-737-9180
natashasottos@yahoo.com
DIXON
Wapsi River Environmental
Education Center
Love the outdoors? Then head on down to the
Wapsi River Environmental Education Center!
Explore numerous outdoor activities ranging from
solar cooking to snowshoeing.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 10-50
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Dave Murcia, 563-328-3286
dave.murcia@scottcountyiowa.com
WARREN COUNTY
MONMOUTH
Jamieson Community
Center
Girl Scouts give back! Take part in a variety of
service projects from creating community
gardens to visiting local seniors with the Jaimeson
Community Center.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 1-50
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Nancy Mowen , 309-734-4251
thejamiesoncenter@gmail.com
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY
HARPERS FERRY
Effigy Mounds
National Monument
Become a Junior Park Ranger at Effigy Mounds
National Monument! After completing Junior
Ranger activities, receive a Ranger badge and
certificate of completion. Junior Ranger patches
are available for $4.95 each.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 0-100
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Sheila Oberreuter, 563-873-3491
Sheila_oberreuter@nps.gov
BENTON COUNTY
VINTON
Benton County
Conservation
Get outdoors with the experts at Benton County
Conservation! Breathe in the fresh air as you hike
and camp, and learn conservation techniques.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-$10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Karen Phelps, 319-472-4942
kphelps@bentoncountyparks.com
BLACKHAWK COUNTY
CEDAR FALLS
Hartman Reserve
Nature Center
Get a chance to learn important survival skills
that will benefit you no matter your age! Then,
explore your outdoor surroundings as you earn
new badges.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 1-25
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Katie Shelton, 319-277-2187
katie.hrnc@gmail.com
Art lovers will want to check out the Hearst
Center for the Arts! Tour the exhibits that
spotlight Iowa artists and get a lesson in proper
art gallery etiquette.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 8-25
Cost: $7/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Riley Martin, 319-273-8641
riley.martin@cedarfalls.com
Luann Alemao &
Associates
Learn the essence of good etiquette and how
to cook fantastic meals! Earn food badges
and prepare to be the best host for your next
gathering with friends and family!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 4-25
Cost: $10-20/Girl, $10-20/Adult
Contact: Luann Alemeo, 319-266-8021
l.alemaoassoc@cfu.net
Waste Trac.
Black Hawk County
Ever wonder what happens to your trash after it
leaves your house? Find out by joining Waste Trac
for a landfill tour! See the life-cycle of garbage and
watch as it gets smashed in a giant compactor.
Notice: 3 weeks Capacity: 5-40
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Lydnsey Anderson, 319-266-8722
landerson@co.black-hawk.ia.us
Mindful Yoga
Namaste! Get connected with your mind and
body by practicing ancient moves and challenging
your body with classic yoga positions.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 8-20
Cost: $5/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Donna Heller
Donna.mindfulyoga@gmail.com
WATERLOO
Cedar Bend
Humane Society
Help animals in need! Learn the essentials of pet
care like keeping your new cuddly friends warm,
clean, and exercised. All activities will be under the
guidance of volunteers at the Humane Society.
Notice: 1 month Capacity: 5-10
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Amy Anderson, 319-232-6887
cbhsmedia@gmail.com
Family Health
Chiropractic
Get an inside glimpse of the world of chiropractic
and learn how to become a happier and healthier
you! Don’t have time to visit them? They can
come visit you!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 3-20
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Donita Kreuger, 319-232-5202
famhealthchiro@gmail.com
Hy-Vee (Logan Ave.)
Get healthy and learn the essentials to nutrition!
Work with a Registered Dietitian to earn foodie
badges and get tips for living a healthy life.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $5/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Beth Barber, 319-234-8627
bbarber@hy-vee.com
BUTLER COUNTY
DUBUQUE
Butler County
Conservation
Dubuque Museum
of Art
Get a taste of your natural surroundings with the
experts at Butler County Conservation! Hiking,
camping, conservation, and many more outdoor
activities await you.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-$10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Jeff Kolb, 319-278-1130
butlerccb@butler-bremer.com
Picasso, Monet, and Rembrandt- all the greats
started somewhere! Experience art through
colors, painting, masks, comics, and photographs
at the Dubuque Museum of Art.
Notice: 3 weeks Capacity: 6-17
Cost: $5/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Margi Buhr, 563-557-1851
mbuhr@dbqart.com
CHICKASAW COUNTY
GreenIowa
AmeriCorps
IONIA
Chickasaw County
Conservation
BLACKHAWK COUNTY (CONT)
CEDAR FALLS
Northeast Iowa
Food Bank
Help the food insecure by preparing meals for
the Northeast Iowa Backpack program! Food is
distributed to the local community and everyone
can get a tour of the Food Bank when you’re done!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 1-20
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Patrick Bird, 319-235-0507
pbird@feedingamerica.org
Veridian Credit Union
Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Have fun
with money and gain knowledge from the staff
at Veridian Credit Union. Aside from just having
a great time, earn all of the Financial Literacy
badges!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 3-40
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Monica Reyes, 319-287-8455
monicajr@veridiancu.org
BREMER COUNTY
WAVERLY
Hy-Vee
Get healthy and learn the essentials to nutrition!
Work with a Registered Dietitian to earn foodie
badges and get tips for living a healthy life. Even try
making a healthy snack!
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-12/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Christine Sexton, 319-352-1365
1872dietitian1@hy-vee.com
Crawdaddy Outdoors
Kayak, camp, snowshoe, and more- take on any
adventure with Crawdaddy Outdoors!
Notice: 1 month Capacity: 12-25
Cost: $30-40/Girl, $30-40/Adult
Contact: Darrin Siefken, 319-352-9129
info@crawdaddyoutdoors.com
BUCHANAN COUNTY
INDEPENDENCE
Heartland Acres
Agribition Center
Challenge yourself with a scavenger hunt through
the Heartland Agribition Museum while you learn
about the history of agriculture!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 1-20
Cost: $3/Girl, $3/Adult
Contact: Craig Johnson, 319-332-0123
craig@heartlandacresusa.com
DUBUQUE COUNTY (CONT)
CLARKSVILLE
Kayak, camp, and have fun in the wilderness!
Chickasaw County Conservation hosts lots of
activities that will make your outdoor
experience memorable.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-$10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Matt Crayne, 641-394-4714
mattcrayne@hotmail.com
CLAYTON COUNTY
GUTTENBERG
Guttenberg Gallery &
Creativity Center
Perfect your art skills in a medium you love, or
try a new interest at the Guttenberg Gallery and
Creativity Center! Participate in a variety of art
classes including jewelry design, painting, pottery,
mosaics, warm glass fusion, and stain glass.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 1-20
Cost: $10-45/Girl, $0-$45/Adult
Contact: Molly Mosier, 563-252-2787
creativitycenterusers@gmail.com
DELAWARE COUNTY
MANCHESTER
Manchester
Fish Hatchery
Ever wonder where the fish at your local lake
come from? The Manchester Fish Hatchery! They
produce over 600,000 fish for stocking in Iowa
waters every year.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Dan Rosauer, 563-927-3276
dan.rosauer@dnr.iowa.gov
DUBUQUE COUNTY
DUBUQUE
Claire’s
Bling, jewels, and glitter- learn financial skills from
accessory retailer, Claire’s, at the Kennedy Mall.
Notice: 3 Weeks Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $5 - $10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Carol Blasen, 563-583-7601
carolblasen@hotmail.com
American Red Cross
Do you know what to do if a disaster strikes? Learn
how to make an emergency preparedness kit and
take part in the Pillowcase Project with the experts
at the American Red Cross.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 6-30
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Jolene Carpenter , 563-564-4565
Jolene.Carpenter@redcross.org
Green Iowa AmeriCorps is Iowa’s community
leader in boots-on-the-ground energy
efficiency services. Whether working on an
It’s Your Planet-Love It! Journey or just talking
about energy efficiency, call on Green Iowa
AmeriCorps to help lead the way. Available
only in Dubuque County.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 4-30
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Solange Carpenter, 563-690-6032
greeniowadb@gmail.com
Team Buildingblocks
Build a stronger troop! Take on a challenging ropes
course to enhance your teamwork and leadership
skills with Team Buildingblocks.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 6-125
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Dan Block, 563-556-0985
info@teambuildingblocks.com
DYERSVILLE
Dyer-Botsford
Historical House
Step back in time at the Dyer-Botsford Historical
House and Doll Museum! Take a tour of the 1850’s
home, learn more about the people who lived
there, and explore the collection of 1,200 dolls.
Groups can also schedule a Victorian Tea Party!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 1-40
Cost: $0-12/Girl, $5-$12/Adult
Contact: Joan Kramer, 563-875-8590
djkramer@hotmail.com
FarmTek Greenhouse
Get your STEM fix at FarmTek! Visit their
greenhouses to learn about hydroponic and
aquaponic gardens, which use water and nutrients
to grow plants, rather than soil! This tour is great
if you’re working on an It’s Your Planet-Love
It! Journey.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 2-50
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Cathy Eiben, 800-327-6835 X 7795
ceiben@farmtek.com
Plum Creek Archery
Test your aim and hit the target! Plum Creek
Archery offers groups the chance to learn the
basics of archery and practice their skills by
shooting at targets and playing an archery game!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 2-20
Cost: Groups -$100-250/Girl,
Groups -$100-250/Adult
Contact: Tom Goldsmith, 563-875-7525
pcastaff@plumcreekarchery.com
FAYETTE COUNTY
ELGIN
Fayette County
Conservation
Get outdoors with the experts at Fayette County
Conservation! Breathe in the fresh air as you hike
and camp, and learn conservation techniques.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Dawn Amundson, 563-426-5740
gncfccb@alpinecom.net
GRUNDY COUNTY
REINBECK
Grundy County
Conservation
Get outdoors with the experts at Grundy County
Conservation! Breathe in the fresh air as you hike
and camp, and learn conservation techniques.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-$10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Jeff Kolb, 319-267-2858
bcrdg@netins.net
HOWARD COUNTY
CRESCO
Howard County
Conservation
Get outdoors with the experts at Howard County
Conservation! Breathe in the fresh air as you hike
and camp, and learn conservation techniques.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-$10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Angela Bries, 563-547-3634
abries@co.howard.ia.us
JACKSON COUNTY
MAQUOKETA
TAMA COUNTY
TOLEDO
Otter Creek
Nature Center
Come out to the Otter Creek Nature Center to
hike, camp, and experience other fun workshops
at their beautiful property!
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 5-12
Cost: $0-10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Chris Anderson, 641-484-2231
canderson@tamacounty.org
WINNESHIEK COUNTY
FORT ATKINSON
Winneshiek County
Conservation
Hike the trails at Lake Meyer and experience other
outdoor activities like building a bird house for
your feathery friends!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-25
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Lilly Jensen, (563) 534-7145
education@winneshiekwild.com
JONES COUNTY
CENTER JUNCTION
Jones County
Conservation
Explore the outdoors with the naturalists in
Jones County. Earn multiple badges and get
active in nature.
Notice: 6 weeks Capacity: 6-36
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Michele Olson, 319-481-7987
naturalist@co.jones.ia.us
CORALVILLE
Maroger Fine Arts
Learn the fundamentals of painting and
drawing with step-by-step methods taught by
the professionals at Maroger Fine Arts! The power
of art can be amazing, so get to the studio to
find out.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 7-12
Cost: $12/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Yvette Jury, 319-333-1222
info@marogerarts.com
Need a little bling in your life? Stop by Beadology
to learn about the jewelry industry and create a
special piece to take home!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 4-12
Cost: $5-17/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Karen Kubby, 319-338-1566
karen@beadologyiowa.com
TIPTON
Ever
canoe around the lake or snowshoe through the
snowy forest? Now’s your chance to explore the
outdoors (year-round) and earn badges! Notice: 2
weeks Capacity: 5-50
Cost: $0-5/Girl, $0-5/Adult
Contact: Sarah Subbert, 563-886-6930
cedarccb@cedarcounty.org
DES MOINES COUNTY
JO DAVIESS COUNTY
From beginners to advanced riders, the
Shenandoah Riding Center offers riding lessons
for all horse lovers!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 1-$20
Cost: $35/Girl, $35/Adult
Contact: Corey Morehead, 815-777-9550
info@theshenandoahridingcenter.com
JOHNSON COUNTY
Cedar County
Conservation Board
Paintbrushes, clay, and jewelry galore! Make your
way to the Art Center of Burlington to do all kinds
of art-related badge activities, and work with the
experts to create your own masterpieces!
Notice: 1 month Capacity: 6-18
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Nicole Kamrath, 319-754-8069
nicole@artcenterofburlington.com
Shenandoah
Riding Center
Iowa Children’s Museum
Get inspired to imagine, create, and explore!
There is no better place than the Iowa Children’s
Museum to discover the power of play. Earn
badges ranging from painting and drawing,
to inventing.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 10-24
Cost: $10-12/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Aimee Mussman, 319-625-6255
amussman@theicm.org
IOWA CITY
BURLINGTON
GALENA
CORALVILLE
CEDAR COUNTY
Hurtsville Interpretive Center
Check out native prairie and protected wetlands
with the Hurtsville Interpretive Center! Earn
the Bugs, Hiker, Geocacher, Animal Habitats,
Gardener, and Flower badges.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 10-50
Cost: $2/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Jennifer Meyer, 563-652-3783
jen@jacksonccb.com
JEFFERSON COUNTY (CONT)
Art Center of
Burlington
Hy-Vee (Agency St.)
Get healthy and learn the essentials to nutrition!
Work with a Registered Dietitian to earn foodie
badges and get tips for living a healthy life.
Notice: 1 month Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $5-10/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Michelle Kuster, 319-753-1616
mkuster@hy-vee.com
JEFFERSON COUNTY
FAIRFIELD
Peaceful Postures
Mind, body, spirit! Experience different forms of
yoga to help you live a healthy, stress-free life!
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 6-20
Cost: $10/Girl, $5/Adult
Contact: Mary Platt, 845-463-3494
peacefulpostures@gmail.com
Beadology
Iowa City
Fencing Center
Touché! Learn the basics of fencing and “go to
battle” with your friends! A variety of courses are
offered for girls of all levels.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 6-20
Cost: $10-15/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Judy O’Donnell, 319-338-7171
icfencingcenter@gmail.com
LEE COUNTY
FORT MADISON
Fort Madison
Community Hospital
Health and wellness are important to living
an awesome life! Stop by the Fort Madison
Community Hospital to learn about First Aid and
healthy living through special programs and take
behind-the-scenes tours.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 5-20
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Katelin Essing, 319-371-6005
kessing@fmchosp.com
LINN COUNTY
CEDAR RAPIDS
American Red Cross
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the American
Red Cross and learn what it’s really like to be
a disaster respondent. Help the cause and
participate in the pillowcase project to help kids
affected by disasters.
Notice: 3 weeks Capacity: 10-30
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Shana Beal, 319-270-2843
shana.beal@redcross.org
LINN COUNTY (CONT)
VAN BUREN COUNTY
Veridian Credit Union
Villages Folk School
Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Have
fun with money and gain knowledge from the
staff at Veridian Credit Union. Aside from just
having a great time, earn all of the Financial
Literacy badges!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 3-40
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Monica Reyes, 319-287-8455
monicajr@veridiancu.org
Want to expand your creativity and learn new
skills? Check out the Villages Folk School!
Experience hands-on learning in traditional arts
like knitting, basket weaving, bread making, and
more. You must be at least 13 years old.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 5-15
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Mel Stockwell, 319-288-0047
villagesfolkschool@gmail.com
CENTRAL CITY
WASHINGTON COUNTY
CEDAR RAPIDS
Doyle Ranch
LINN COUNTY (CONT)
CEDAR RAPIDS
TITLE Boxing Club
Did you know boxing is a great way to get fit and
super fun? Work alongside professional trainers
at TITLE Boxing to learn the basics. Then, choose
if your troop wants to learn more about how
boxing can be used for fitness or defense.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 10-60
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Glenda Marsh, 319-329-4581
gmarsh@titleboxingclub.com
Animal Care and Control
Dog and cat lovers will have a blast at this day of
pet pampering! Take a tour, meet the animal-care
staff, and help the animals through pet-related
service projects.
Notice: 1 month Capacity: 10-30
Cost: $5/Girl, $5/Adult
Contact: Diane Webber, 319-286-5908
d.webber@cedar-rapids.org
Green Iowa
AmeriCorps
Green Iowa AmeriCorps is Iowa’s community
leader in boots-on-the-ground energy efficiency
services. Whether working on an It’s Your PlanetLove It! Journey or just talking about energy
efficiency, call on Green Iowa AmeriCorps to help
lead the way.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 4-60
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Austin Yantes, 319-362-2214
greeniowacr@gmail.com
Indian Creek Nature Center
Explore the outdoors at the beautiful Indian Creek
Nature Center. Get your hands dirty and feet
moving as you earn multiple nature badges .
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 10-40
Cost: $10/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Jennifer Rupp, 319-362-0664
jrupp@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Prestige Dance Studio
Dance your heart out at Prestige Dance Studio!
Try tap, jazz, hip-hop, or ballet and earn badges
as you move.
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 8-30
Cost: $5/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Jess Novotny, 563-543-8414
prestigedancestudiocr@gmail.com
Groom horses, braid manes, and learn safety at
Doyle Rach! Communication is key with horses, so
learn the language of your new equestrian friend.
You can even try and lead the miniature donkey!
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 2-10
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Terri Doyle, 319-213-1781
tdoyle@bankerstrust.com
MARION
Hy-Vee
Get healthy and learn the essentials to nutrition!
Work with a Registered Dietitian to earn foodie
badges and get tips for living a healthy life.
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 8-20
Cost: $5-15/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Brian Scheil, 319-377-4803
1396dietitian1@hy-vee.com
The Dreaming Bear
Your imagination is the limit at Dreaming Bear Art
Studio! Paint a picture, create a mosaic, build a
sculpture, and work with fiber arts- just to name
a few!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 6-20
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Dori Patrick, 319-373-7070
dreamingbear@gmail.com
SPRINGVILLE
Greenbriar Stables
Become an equestrian expert at Greenbriar
Stables! Tour the barn and learn about essential
care and grooming for horses. Depending on age
level, you may also be able to ride!
Notice: 4 weeks Capacity: 1-20
Cost: Varies/Girl, Varies/Adult
Contact: Robin Ballantyne, 319-361-7115
robin@netins.net
LOUISA COUNTY
WAPELLO
Port Louisa
Wildlife Refuge
Support the protection of migratory birds
and check out Port Louisa Wildlife Refuge! See
birds and animals you’ve never seen before and
learn about all their habits. Complete multiple
outdoor badges - including Hiker, Bugs, Flowers,
and Trailblazing.
Notice: 1 week Capacity: 1-20
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Cathy Henry, 319-523-6982
cathy_henry@fws.gov
BONAPARTE
AINSWORTH
Washington County
Conservation
Get some fresh air and explore the outdoors
with the naturalists at the Washington County
Conservation Board. Earn multiple badges and
take part in activities like hiking. Even see
different animals!
Notice: 2 weeks Capacity: 10-24
Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult
Contact: Pam Holz, 319-657-2400
wccbnaturalist@iowatelecom.net