Program Partners
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Program Partners
These vendors meet security and safety guidelines from Kentucky's Wilderness Road, and are approved for use by our troop leaders and volunteers. If there are not approved vendors in your area or if you have other questions, contact us for assistance.
Approved Camp Sites 
Please note: Girl Scouts and the National Parks Service have partnered together so that ALL State Parks are approved as sites for camping and other State Park-led activities.
Many troops/groups will choose to camp at sites other than Council owned sites. To camp at a non-Council site, all Safety Wise guidelines must be followed.
Campbell County
- AJ Jolly Park and Campground: 859-635-4423
Carter County
- Carter Caves State Park: 606-286-4411
- Grayson Lake State Park: 606-474-9727
Casey County
- Camp Wa-Kon-Da-Ho: 606-233-1391
Clinton County
- Pickett State Park: 931-879-5821
Fayette County
- Kentucky Horse Park: 859-233-4303
Floyd County
- Jenny Wiley State Park: 606-886-2711
Greenup County
- Greenbo Lake State Park: 606-473-7324
Harlan County
- Camp O'Cumberland: 606-664-2909
Jackson County
- Camp Andrew Jackson: 606-287-7073
Knott County
- Carr Fork Lake: 606-642-3308
- Camp Nathanael: 606-251-3231
Laurel County
- Optimist Club: 606-862-7027
- Levi Jackson State Park: 606-878-8000
- J.M. Feltner Memorial 4-H Camp: 606-864-2770
Lawrence County
- Yatesville Lake State Park: 606-673-1492
Lee County
- Youth Haven Bible Camp: 606-464-2445
Letcher County
- Fish Pond Lake: 606-832-4608
McCreary County
- Cumberland Falls State Park: 606-528-4121
- Sandhill 4-H Camp: 606-376-5323
- Daniel Boone National Forest: 606-376-5323
Madison County
- Fort Boonseboro State Park: 859-527-3131
Nicholas County
- Blue Licks State Park: 859-289-5507
- North Central 4-H Camp Carlisle: 859-289-5308
Perry County
- Twin Rocks Bible Camp: 606-436-6643
Pike County
- Breaks Interstate Park: 276-865-4413
Powell County
- Natural Bridge State Park: 606-663-2214
Pulaski County
- General Burnside Island State Park: 606-561-4104
- Cleft Rock: 606-256-9646
Rowan County
- Rodburn Hollow Campground: 606-784-5624
- Twin Knobs Cave Run Lake: 606-780-7818
Russell County
- Kendall Wolf Creek Dam: 270-343-4660
- Lake Cumberland State Park: 270-343-3111
Wayne County
- 4-H Educational Center: 270-866-4215
- Fall Creek Corps of Engineers: 606-348-6042
Whitley County
- Grove - Daniel Boone National Forest: 606-864-4163
Approved Adventure Facilities
Air Raid Trampoline Park
205 Shiloh Drive
London, KY 40741
Contact: Janelle Osborne
Phone: 606-877-5867
Email: marketing@airraidky.com
Bluegrass Sportmen's League
2500 Handys Bend Road
Wilmore, KY 40390
Contact: Dave McCreary
Phone: 859-858-4060
Email: dave.mccreary@bgslinc.com
Boone Creek Outdoors
8291 Old Richmond Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40515
Phone: 855-494-7539
Email: adam@boonecreekoutdoors.com
Buds Guns Shop and Range
1105 Industry Road
Lexington, KY 40505
Contact: Doug Ramsey
Phone: 859- 368-0419
Email: doug@budsgunshop.com
Center Shot Archery
12 Inez Street
Covington, KY 41015
Contact: Sandra McCoy
Phone: 859-261-7468
Email: centershotarcheryky@gmail.com
Green Acres Kayak
10465 Suspension Bridge Road
Harrison, OH 45030
Phone: 513-353-4770
Email: greenacres@gmail.com
Green Waters Paddling
Ruth Robinson
Kayak rental and guided trips
Email: ruth@greenwaterspaddling.com
iFLY
7689 Warehouse Row
Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Contact: Manda Mazzuca
Phone: 513-901-4359
Email: info.cincinati@iflyworld.com
Louisville Mega Caverns
1841 Taylor Ave
Louisville, KY 40213
Phone: (877) 614-6342
Contact: Sarah Mayer
M& M Archery
10112 Toebben Drive
Independence, KY 41051
Contact: Krysta Wright
Phone: 859-282-6333
Email: mandmarchery@gmail.com
Potter's Ranch
5194 Beaver Road
Union, KY 41091
Contact: Aaron Barker
Phone: 859-586-5475
Email: aaron@pottersranch.org
RockQuest Climbing Center
3475 E Kempter Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone: 513-733-0123
Email: info@rockquest.com
Screaming Raptor Zip Lines
2800 Bullittsburg Church Road
Petersburg, Kentucky 41080
Phone: 859-586-3568
Email: donna@historicbanningmills.com or info@screamingraptorziplines.com
Southeast Mountain Guides
1617 N KY HWY 11
Campton, Kentucky 41301
Phone: 606-668-6613
Sugar Ridge Farm
12273 Green Road
Walton, Kentucky 41094
Phone: 859-743-8974
The Wilds
14000 International Road
Cumberland, OH 43732
Phone: 740-638-5030
Email: information@thewilds.org
Approved Horse Facilities
Deer Run Stable
2001 River Circle Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Contact: Jona Ryan
Phone: 615-268-9960
Email: deerrunstable@yahoo.com
Harmony Acres
2194 Ard Ridge Rd.
Nancy, KY 42544
Contact: Amanda Vanhorn
Phone: 606-219-2684
Email: harmonyacres2684@gmail.com
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Contact: Amanda Reardon, Equine Operations
Phone: 859-259-7991
Email: Amanda.Reardon@ky.gov
Lookout Hills Farm
3300 Burlington Pike
Burlington, KY 41005
Contact: Donna Bray
Phone: 859-816-9395
Email: donna@lookouthills.com
Lovesome Stables
242 Boltz Lake Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Contact: Jody Keeley
Phone: 859-653-7410
Email: lovesomestables@gmail.com
Misty Ridge Farm
5210 Owl Creek Rd.
Melbourne, KY 41059
Contact: Noelle Jarvis or Anna Zinkhon
Phone: 859-781-5779
Email: mistyridgefarm5210@gmail.com
Riding with Rhythm
59 East Fairview Road
Williamstown, KY 41097
Contact: Shirley Dubay
Phone: 859-907-4729
Email: sjdubay64@gmail.com
Serenity Stables
120 Jim Forsythe Lane
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Contact: Charmaine Kern
Phone: 859-620-9313
Email: charmainekern@gmail.com
The Stable Sky
366 Pay Lake Rd.
Partridge, KY 40862
Contact: Drew Baldwin
Phone: 606-589-6910
Email: thestablesky@hotmail.com
T & T Stables
943 Bellwood Rd.
Middlesboro, KY 40965
Contact: Tinka Wilson
Phone: 606-248-3336
Email: tinkawilson@ymail.com
Approved Independent Program Partners
Girl Scout + Brownie Pottery Badge Workshop
This workshop for Girl Scout troops includes two, hands-on clay projects to teach about pinch pot construction, tile making, decorating, composition, pattern, texture, and color. In addition, it includes an in-depth demonstration on the pottery wheel and a comprehensive tour of the ceramic studio. This offers girls a thorough understanding of the clay process, social implications, and the historic context of pottery - all of the knowledge needed to earn their badge and enjoy working with clay.
Price: $20 per person, all ages welcome. Payment made in-person day of workshop. 5 girls minimum/30 girls maximum; 2 adults minimum/5 adults maximum. Contact Rick Hoffman at rick@covingtonclay.com or 859-491-3900 to schedule a date and time that works for you!
Pottery for Girl Scouts
This workshop teaches the same skills as the Potter Badge workshop, but is geared toward different age groups. Girl Scout Daisy, Junior, and Cadette troops will learn various ways to make pottery and complete two projects of their own. The workshop also includes an in-depth demonstration on the pottery wheel and a comprehensive tour of the ceramic studio. The students will gain a thorough understanding of the clay process, social implications, historic nature of clay, and how we can make it through a day without clay in our lives. Allow 1.75 hours.
Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes, you’re invited! Price: $20 per person, all ages welcome. Payment made in-person day of workshop. 5 girls minimum/30 girls maximum; 2 adults minimum/5 adults maximum. Contact Rick Hoffman at rick@covingtonclay.com or 859-491-3900 to schedule a date and time that works for you!
Pottery for Senior and Ambassador Troops
This workshop is intended for older girls, teaching them one in-depth hand-built pottery project. Girls will also learn about pottery in ancient civilizations, the chemistry, architectural, and social aspects of ceramics. A tour of the studio and demonstration on the pottery wheel are included.
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are invited! Price: $20 per person, all ages welcome. Payment made in-person day of workshop. 5 girls minimum/30 girls maximum; 2 adults minimum/5 adults maximum. Contact Rick Hoffman at rick@covingtonclay.com or 859-491-3900 to schedule a date and time that works for you!
Panera Restaurant Visit
Join us at Panera and learn how to make a bagel! Girls will embrace the science of baking, learn what happens behind the scenes at a restaurant, and sample foods. This program is located at Panera Bread, 622 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY 41017. Brownies and Juniors invited! Each session will last approximately 1.5 hours.
$2 per girl OR $3 per girl + patch
Contact KIM at gswrtrip@gmail.com to book your Saturday visit!
Animal Shelter Visit with Protect 4 Paws
Is your troop interested in learning about shelter animal care and work towards your animals badge? Brownies and up, you’re invited to visit the Protect 4 Paws Animal Shelter! Protect 4 Paws is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located in Wilder, KY. Girl Scout troops are welcome to stop by, meet some animals, and learn what makes shelter animal care unique. Please note that large groups will be split to accommodate the size of the building.
Reserve your visit today by emailing protect4paws@gmail.com! You can learn more about Protect 4 Paws at their website here. You can also follow them on Instagram @protect4paws to see adoption updates!
Learn about Water Conservation with SD1!
Has your troop ever wanted to learn more about the water cycle and what we can do to conserve our resources? Take a trip to Sanitation District No. 1’s Public Service Park and explore how SD1 collects and cleans wastewater, improves our water supply, and creates a better environment for wildlife. The Public Service Park is a large outdoor venue that includes a vegetated roof, aquatic bugs, a runoff race, an educational creek overlook, and a Native American history creek walk. There’s so much to explore!
Book your trip today and learn more about tours and field trips on SD1’s website here!
Crystal Clear Science Outreach Programs
Invite national presenter Crystal Clear to deliver tailor-made programs to your location! One hour programs cover all required activities. Journey awards require two sessions or one 2-hour session. STEM badge-oriented programming for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. Badge is not provided.
Small Group (up to 20 girls, each additional girl $8) - $195 with supplies for take-home projects included
Large Group (200 Girl Scout Limit) - $300
If you have a small troop, you can combine with others in your area or reach out to Michelle to work out a plan! Interested? Contact Michelle White, owner, at crystalclearscience@Icloud.com or (513) 828-9944.
Cadette Comic Artist Badge at Holocaust & Humanity Center
Students can complete the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center's Comic Artist Activity that fulfills the requirements of the Girl Scouts Cadette Comic Artist Badge. The activity uses the mural in the Holocaust & Humanity Center lobby and HHC’s mission to use the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action today as a jumping off point to explore the world of comics. Through this activity, students will learn how to convey an inspiring message through art that makes an impact and fosters positive change.
Interested? Please contact Lauren Karas at lkaras@cincyhhc.org to book your visit!
VentureLab – Think Outside the Cookie Box
Grow girls’ courage, confidence, and curiosity with the VentureLab Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Girl Scouts Program. It’s available for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors and it will help them earn their Girl Scouts Entrepreneurship Badge! Download a sample of the curriculum here. For more information go to go.venturelab.org/girl-scouts-troops.
Free2Luv – EXPRESS IT! Activity Book for Self-Love and Self-Care
EXPRESS IT! is at times an activity book, a trusted friend, a creative outlet, and a private journal that helps girls develop a positive sense of self while thinking critically and creatively.
Free2Luv is a non-profit organization that aims to create impactful experiences that promote self-love and self-care. In embracing the EXPRESS IT! program, your troop can be part of this incredible opportunity and explore positive mental health in a whole new way!
This is an exclusive offer for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Interested? Be sure to contact Lilly at info@free2luv.org and put GS Kentucky in the subject line to get started. You can learn more about Free2Luv and their mission by checking out their website heLire.
Cincinnati Zoo
Take a trip to Cincinnati and explore the incredible Cincinnati Zoo! The Zoo offers everything from a bird experience catered to troops to after hour and overnight opportunities. These are great opportunities for troops and Service Units alike!
Interested? Check out https://cincinnatizoo.org/education/ to learn more about available troop and group programs!
Truffle Me! Workshops
Diane Haase at Truffle Me! loves teaching kids and adults how to make truffles. Truffles are soft centers such as peanut butter, Oreo cookies, or salted caramel that is then dipped in amazing chocolate. Classes are $5/truffle per person. Your troop can choose to make from 1-12 truffles. Diane will bring everything needed—all she needs are smiling facings! She can come to your troop meeting location or meet at the Girl Scout office depending on availability. Diane Haase is available weekday evenings and Saturdays. The class takes about an hour. Interested? You can contact Diane at trufflemediane@gmail.com or 859-493-2018.
Behringer-Crawford Museum Tours
Scout tours are available during museum hours. The tours can be self-guided or docent led. There are scavenger hunts to help the scouts explore the museum during self-guided tours. The scout will be able to learn more about the exhibits and may be able to actual examine some artifacts up close when the tour is led by a docent. Programs in different areas can also enhance your visit.
Contact Kim Gehring-Cook at (859) 491-4003 or education@bcmuseum.org for more information.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati – Badge Program
Earn a fun patch by attending a production with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati! Earning this exclusive fun patch is simple:
Under 12 years old: Your troop can attend a MainStage production at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, then each Scout must create their own artwork or a 25-50-word review of the show. Submissions may be posted on our website or included in our email newsletter; we can’t guarantee that every submission will appear.
Over 12 years old: Scouts can attend a MainStage production at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, then then each Scout must create their own artwork or submit a 150-200-word review of the show. Submissions may be posted on our website or be included in our email newsletter; we can’t guarantee that every submission will appear.
Completed submissions can be mailed to
Attn: Scouting Badge
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
4015 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati – Workshops and Touring Productions
Tackle badges as a whole troop with WorkShops and Touring Productions that come right to you! You can book your workshop or touring opportunity by clicking here.
Girl Scout Troops are also eligible for Group Tickets and discounts, which you can learn about by clicking here.
Cincinnati Nature Center
Earn your outdoors badges in the outdoors with the Cincinnati Nature Center! New outdoor programs are added to their website throughout the year, all of which you can learn about here: https://www.cincynature.org/things-to-do/scouts/scout-troop-programs/
Interested in visiting as a troop outside of the offered programs? Follow this link to learn more: https://www.cincynature.org/visit-us/bring-your-group/childrens-groups/
Questions and interest can be directed to Anne Horne at scouts@cincynature.org.
Newport Aquarium – Shark and/or Penguin Breakfast
Wake up with a visit to the Newport Aquarium! Groups of 25 or more can share a one-of-a-kind breakfast with their choice of sharks or penguins, in the company of one of the aquarium’s animal experts. Following a hot breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, and more, your group will receive first access to ALL Newport Aquarium exhibits.
Interested? Reach out to Autumn at ageerer-vignes@newportaquarium.com or by giving her a call at 859.815.1478. The cost per girl is $35.99, adult $45.99. Save your date today!
Gorman Farms
Visit the Gorman Heritage Farm and work toward your nature and animal badges! All upcoming program opportunities can all be found on their website page: https://www.gormanfarm.org/scoutprograms/
Girl Scout groups are asked to fill out the included scheduling form: https://form.jotform.com/212736228054049
Interested in learning more about GIrl Scout programming at Gorman Farms? Sign up to receive an occasional newsletter here: https://form.jotform.com/212663610647051
Girl Scouts Build a Bear Party – Florence Mall
Make us your celeBEARation destination! Make and take home a furry friend at your very own Girl Scout party! The cost is $40 per guest and includes: 1 Girl Scout bear per guest (value up to $24), 1 Girl Scout clothing item, and 1 Girl Scout vest or 1 Girl Scout accessory.
To schedule a party, follow this link https://www.buildabear.com/build-a-party and enter the zip code for Florence (41042). It will pull up the available party time slots to select from. Beok through the website directly or feel free to contact the store directly and we can help you set it up that way as well! We can't wait to party with ya'll!
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