GSMISTS Community Event Resources
There are many community organizations that provide events and activities for our girls. Most of the events are posted on our GSMISTS Event Calendar, but there are organizations that provide events and programs throughout the year that can be scheduled at your convenience. Below is a list of community organizations offering activities for our Girl Scouts.
Please note: These are not council-sponsored events. For more information and registration instructions please contact the organization sponsoring the activity, event or program.
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Earn a Meijer Gardens Patch!
Girl Scout troops will discover fun and surpriseing things about birds as they explore Meijer Gardens using our "Take Flight with Birds" guide and exploration sheet. Scouts will visit a variety of habitats, from the tropical conservatory to the wetlands, woods and farm garden as they serach for birds and examine bird sculptures too! Dress for the weather and allow 2 1/2 to 3 hours to complete the activities. Troops must pre-register by contacting Julie Franke at the contact information below. Cost includes all materials and a Meijer Gardens Patch.
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Contact: Julie Francke at 616.975.3145 or jfrancke@meijergardens.org
Cost: $5/Girl Scout, leaders free, additional adults $7
Website: http://www.meijergardens.org
Troop Visits
Girl Scout troops may visit Meijer Gardens at any time and enjoy our lowest admission rate simply by pre-registering. The cost is $3/Girl Scout, sibling and leader. Additional adults are $7 each. This rate is good throughout the year, and includes admission to all areas. Troops must pre-register at least one week in advance to receive this special Girl Scouts troop rate.
Contact: Suzie Doten at 616.974.5239 or sdoten@meijergardens.org
The Mud Room
Are you looking for a creative activity for your troop? Visit this fun and artful studio to paint some pottery, try your hand at glass fusing, or enjoy some good clean fun making clay pots on a real potter's wheel. In addition to these just-for-fun activities, Girl Scout Juniors can earn their Ceramics & Clay Badge, Girl Scout Brownies can complete their Colors & Shapes Try-It and Girl Scout Daisies can make a very special project out of clay. Details on pricing and group sizes can be found on the "Classes for Kids" page of The Mud Room's website.
Location: 447 Ada Drive SE, Ada, MI 49301
Contact: Rachel or The Mud Room Staff at 616.682.9706 or mail.themudroom@yahoo.com
Website: www.TheMudRoom.us
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Exciting exhibits and programs for Girl Scouts including exploring the Shipwreck Century and the archaeology of the Great Lakes!
Location: 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Sarah Waters at 989.356.8805 ext. 38 or sarah.a.waters@noaa.gov
Website: www.thunderbay.noaa.gov
