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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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