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Field Trip Database

Resources and Ideas for Inexpensive Girl Scout Activities and Field Trips

Boston Ballet

Offers group rates (40% off of group of 10 or more)

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra

Free family and community concerts at various locations

http://www.bysoweb.org/pages/1720_family_and_community_concerts.cfm

BSO Family Concerts

http://www.bso.org/brands/bso/education-community/children-families/family-concerts.aspx

The Collins Center

http://www.collins-center.com

Check website for family performances. Located at Andover High School

Coco Keys, Danvers

Girls can enjoy the indoor water park and earn a water safety patch. Need to call and register as a troop to get discounted rate. (About $16/girl.)

Lynn Auditorium

http://www.lynnauditorium.com/index.shtml

Check web site for family friendly performances

Microsoft Store, Burlington Mall

www.MicrosoftStore.com/BurlingtonMall

Programs to earn various Journey patches are available

781-685-1000

alweinst@microsoft.com

Petco

Offer several patches for Girl Scouts.

Rogers Center for the Arts

http://www.merrimack.edu/community/rogers/

Located at Merrimack College

Check web site for family friendly performances

Showcase Cinemas de Lux Revere

Call to find out about free behind-the-scenes tours for scouts

StonehamTV

http://www.stonehamtv.org/

They are a community resource and part of their mission is to educate about the studio, their

services in the community, and how to use the equipment.

Taza Chocolate Factory Tour

http://www.tazachocolate.com/tours

They offer factory tours to see how chocolate candy is made. Located in Somerville.

Wenham Museum

http://wenhammuseum.org/scouts.html

This museum has a collection of antique toys and trains and offers programs for scouts. (See url above for more details.)

They also have an historic house on site and are across the street from the Wenham Tea House.

Wenham Tea House

http://www.wenhamteahouse.com/childrens-tea.php

Across the street from Wenham Museum

Children’s teas for younger girls: “We invite a professional actress to dress up as a character from the Disney universe and come down to the Tea House and read the character's story to our guests as we serve a delightful menu of treats to you and your loved ones. It's like having Disney in Wenham! “

Wheelock Family Theatre

http://www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org/

See teacher resources page for ideas

http://www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org/for-educators.aspx

Greater Boston Stage Company

395 Main St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Phone: (781) 279-2200

https://www.greaterbostonstage.org/

Stoneham Theatre Young Company

http://stonehamtheatre.org/youngcompany/index.html

Check upcoming performances or call for schedule. Speak to them about specials for Stoneham

Girl Scouts. Tickets could be under $5 each.

Stoneham Fire Department

25 Central Street , Stoneham, Mass 02180

General Business: 781-438-0127

Tours: Good for Daisy Petals

Stoneham Police Department

47 Central Street, Stoneham, Ma 02180

General Business: 781-438-0127

Tours: Good for Daisy Petals

Rocking Horse Ranch

13 Pancake Hollow Rd, Highland, NY

(800)647-2624

http://www.rockinghorseranch.com/girlscouts

Notes: Horseback riding overnights, Scout programs, badge workshops

Stoneham Animal Hospital

17 Elm Street , Stoneham, MA 02180

(781) 438-7200

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Stone Zoo

149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA

(617)541-LION

http://www.zoonewengland.org/Page.aspx?pid=299

Notes: scout programs, overnights and group volunteer opportunities

Wolf Hollow

114 Essex Road, Ipswich, MA

(978)356-0216

http://www.wolfhollowipswich.org/

Notes: Wolves in the "wild", presentations on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer

Seven Seas Whale Watch

63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA

(888)283-1776

http://7seaswhalewatch.com/

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New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

(617)973-5206

http://www.neaq.org/

Notes: scout overnights offered through council

The Butterfly Place

120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA

(978)392-0955

https://butterflyplace-ma.com/

Notes: scout discounts, scout programs arranged by the Educational Director

GS Museum

265 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA

(781)662-5899

http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/girl-scout-museum.html

Notes: Badge work, Tea with Juliette Lowe (4th grade and up)

GS Museum

1740 Turnpike Road, North Andover, MA

(978)774-4880

http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/girl-scout-museum.html

Notes: badge work, reservations required

Orchard House

399 Lexington Road,Concord,MA

(978)369-4118 x106

Notes: programs especially for Brownies and Juniors

Wenham Museum

132 Main Street,Wenham,MA

(978)468-2377

http://www.wenhammuseum.org/scouts.html

Notes: 17th century museum, offers badge programs

Habitat Center (Audubon)

10 Juniper Road,Belmont,MA

(617)489-5050

http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Habitat

Notes: Brownie Try-it, Junior Badge and older interest project programs available

Plymouth Plantation, Mayflower II, John Carver Inn

137 Warren Avenue,Plymouth,MA

(508)746-1622

http://plimoth.org/education/scouts.php

Notes: overnights, Scout Day in the spring, website has list of badges for which Plimouth Plantation visits help

Gore Place

52 Gore Street,Waltham,MA

(781)894-2798

http://www.goreplace.org/

Notes: Listening to the Past, Stitch it Together, Eco-explorer Try-its, Earth Connections, Winter Sports, Frosty Fun, Architecture, Yarn and Fabric Arts, Folk Arts Badges

Museum of Science

1 Science Park,Boston,MA

(617)723-2500

http://www.mos.org/

Notes: Search on "scouts" to find overnights and programs specifically tailored for scouts

Sew Trendy Studios

74 Albion Street,Wakefield,MA

(339)203-4807

http://www.sewtrendystudio.com/

Notes: Has specific GS programs

Legacy Beads

474 Main Street,Wilmington,MA

(978)694-1600

http://www.legacybeads.com/

Notes: Has specific GS programs

Camp Wabasso

Bradford,NH

(617)350-8335

http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/camp-resident-wabasso.html

Notes: camping

Harold Parker State Forest

Andover/North Andover,MA

Notes: Hiking, camping, geocaching

Heberts Mansion and Candy Factory

575 Hartford Turnpike,Shrewsbury,MA

(866)432-3781

http://www.hebertcandies.com/

Notes: Pay for candy workshops

Stop & Shop

259 Main Street,Stoneham ,MA

(781) 438-3737

Notes: tours

Krochmal Farm

81 Jennie's Way,Tewksbury,MA

(978)657-5906

http://www.krochmalfarms.com/

Notes: Haunted Hayride

Boston Hill Farm

Rte 114,North Andover,MA

(978)681-8556

http://www.bostonhillfarm.com/

Notes: Hayrides, pick your own

Look What I Made

4 Lowell Road,North Reading,MA

(978)664-5946

http://www.lookwhatimade.net/

Notes: paint your own pottery

Plaster Fun Time

347 Main St,Reading,MA

(781)944-6383

http://www.plasterfuntime.com/

Notes: paint your own plaster, good for younger kids

Wenham Tea House

Monument Street,Wenham,MA

(978)468-1398

http://www.wenhamteahouse.com/

Notes: children's tea offered on Wednesdays - a bit pricey

Shear Madness

74 Warrenton St,Boston,MA

(617)426-5225

https://www.shearmadness.com/

Notes: Recommended for 13 and up, "comedy Who-done-it play"

Blue Man Group

74 Warrenton Street,Boston,MA

(800)982-2787

http://www.blueman.com/

Notes: Fun, eclectic performance group

Putnam House

27 Bow Street,North Reading,MA

(978)664-1066

Notes: Amy looking into what the Historical Society would offer

North Shore Music Theatre

62 Dunham Road,Beverly,MA

(978)232-7200

http://www.nsmt.org/

Notes: theatrical performances, some of them specifically for kids

Stoneham Post Office

345 Main Street , Stoneham, MA 02180

(800) 275-8777

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Ecotarium

222 Harrington Way,Worcester,MA

(508)929-2700

http://www.ecotarium.org/

Notes: Indoor-outdoor museum with tree-top tour and zipline

Red Jacket Mountain View Resorts

2251 White Mountain Highway,North Conway,NH

(603)563-0166

http://www.redjacketresorts.com/

Notes: Hotel with indoor waterpark

Dungeon Museum/Pirate Museum

16 Lynde Street,Salem,MA

(978)741-3570

http://www.witchdungeon.com/

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Pirate Museum

274 Derby Street,Salem,MA

(978)741-2800

http://www.piratemuseum.com/

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Moynihan Lumber

164 Chestnut Street,North Reading,MA

(781)944-8500

http://www.moynihanlumber.com/

Notes: badge work

Field Trip Factory

http://www.fieldtripfactory.com/

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Topsfield Fair

Topsfield,MA

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Lowes

15 Commerce Way, Woburn, ,MA

(781) 376-5500

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Stoneham Town Hall

35 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

781-279-2600

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Essex Institute and Museum

Salem,MA

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Stoneham Public Library

431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

781) 438-1324

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Essex River Basin Adventures

1 Main Street,Essex,MA

(978)768-3722

http://www.erba.com/

Notes: kayak tours, May-Oct

Smolak Farms

315 S. Bradford Street,North Andover,MA

(978)682-6332

http://www.smolakfarms.com/

Notes: Pay for group tours, pick your own apples, pick your own pumpkins

Burbank YMCA

36 Arthur B. Lord Drive,Reading,MA

(781)944-9622

http://www.ymcaboston.org/burbank/

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Stoneham Arena

101 Montvale Ave, Stoneham, MA 02180

(781) 279-2629

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Flynn Skating Rink

300 Elm St, Medford, MA 02155

(781) 396-8500

https://flynnrink.com/

Red Roof Inn

19 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA

(781)935-7110

http://www.redroof.com/

Notes: swimming

Mt. Monadnock, NH

Notes: hiking

Wingaersheek Beach

Gloucester,MA

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Amesbury Sports Park

12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA

(978)388-5788

Notes: Snow tubing

Great Brook Farm State Park

984 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA

(978)369-6312

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/gbfm.htm

Notes: canoeing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing

Cervizzii Self Defense

6 Washington Street,North Reading, MA

(888)802-2622

http://www.cervizzismartialarts.com/

Notes: Self Defense programs, good for Daisy "strong" petal

Inn at East Hill Farm

460 Monadnock St, Troy, NH

(603)242-6495

http://www.east-hill-farm.com/

Notes: Scout weekends and day trips, farm activities

Breakheart Reservation

177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA

(781)233-0834

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/breakhrt.htm

Notes: offers biking, hiking, some ranger led programs

Ipswich River Park

Central Street,North Reading, MA

Notes: skate park, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields

Boston Rock Gym

78G Olympia Ave, Woburn, MA

(781)935-PEAK(7325)

http://www.bostonrockgym.com/

Notes: birthday parties, kids climbing hours, boy scout program

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA

(978)887-9264

http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Ipswich_River

Notes: nature center, trail maps

High Tea at the Ritz

10 Avery Street, Boston, MA

(617)574-7100

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/BostonCommon/Dining/Default.htm

Notes: appears that they only off the "summer cupcake tea" now

Boston Breakers

65 N. Harvard Street, Allston, MA

(877)439-2732

http://www.womensprosoccer.com/boston

Notes: Professional women's soccer playing at Harvard Stadium

Coco Key

50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA

(978)777-2500

http://www.cocokeywaterresort.com/

Notes: indoor water park

Walden Pond

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA

Notes: nature hikes, history

Sky Venture

3 Poisson Ave, Nashua, NH

(603)897-0002

http://www.skyventurenh.com/

Notes: indoor skydiving

Camp Evergreen

166 Jenkins Road, Andover, MA

(978)475-2502

http://www.campevergreen.com/

Notes: Will do hike, hot dogs and sing songs by the fire for a donation!

NR Recycling Center

North Reading, MA

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Children's Discovery Museum

177 Main Street, Acton, MA

(978)264-4200

http://www.discoverymuseums.org/visitor-information/community-groups

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Wheelabrator

285 Holt Rd.,North Andover, MA

Scott Emerson at 978-688-9011

http://www.wheelabrator-northandover.com/

Notes: Facility burning trash for energy…very cool!

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/

Notes: Offers public programs

Children's Museum

300 Congress Street, Boston, MA

(617)426-6500

http://www.bostonkids.org/

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Lawrence Eagle Tribune

100 Turnpike Street,North Andover, MA

(978)946-2111

Notes: has printing press on-site, offers tours, contact:Lillian Toohey; ltoohey@eagletribune.com

Letter boxing at Ives Forest in North Reading

Girl Scout Letterboxing: A fun, free activity in North Reading's Ives

Forest. This Silver Award project was organized by Carly Sponzo.

It is a fun scavenger hunt with trivia on the history of North Reading

Girl Scouts. http://www.atlasquest.com/boxes/clue/?boxId=224376

Emmaus House

127 How St,Haverhill, MA

(978)241-3400

http://www.emmausinc.org/

Notes: Homeless shelter with volunteer opportunities

Stoneham Food Pantry

First Church, Stoneham, MA 02180

781-438-0097

fccstonehampantry@gmail.com

Bentley College

Waltham, MA

Notes: sporting events?

GoGirlGoBoston

617-288-9898 x 170

http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/GoGirlGo/Boston.aspx

Notes: Organization promoting girls fitness, founded by Billy Jean King

Salem Witch Museum & Village

288 Derby Street, Salem, MA

(800)298-2929

http://www.salemwaxmuseum.com/

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Stonehambank

80 Montvale Ave, Stoneham , Mass 02180

(781) 438-0430

Notes: Tours and financial literacy programs

Rainforest Café

1 Burlington Mall Road,Burlington, MA

(781)272-7555

http://www.rainforestcafe.com/

Notes: educational tours

Northeast Animal Shelter

347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA

(978)745-9888

http://www.northeastanimalshelter.org/

Notes: tours of shelter

Reading Municipal Light Department

230 Ash Street, Reading, MA

(781)944-1340

http://www.rmld.com/

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Saugus Iron Works

244 Central Street, Saugus, MA

(781) 233-0050

http://www.nps.gov/sair

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Windkist Farm

125 Windkist Farm Road

North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 USA

(978) 688-7662

http://www.windkistfarm.com/

Notes: horse farm that allows tours to meet with the horses, don't have to ride them.

Taste Bud Kitchen

14 High Street

North Andover, MA 01845

(978) 655-1790http://tastebudskitchen.com/northandover/

Notes: cooking lessons

Duck Tours

Prudential Center or Museum of Science, Boston, MA

(617)723-DUCK

http://www.bostonducktours.com/

Notes: fun tours of Boston (Batch kids do this in school)

Federal Reserve Bank

600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA

(617)973-3463

http://www.bos.frb.org/education/programs.htm

Notes: tours and educational programs offered

Hammond Castle

80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA

(978)283-7673

http://www.hammondcastle.org/

Notes: castle built by prolific inventor, tours for students available

Strawberry Banke Museum

14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH

(603)433-1100

http://www.strawberybanke.org/

Notes: 18th century museum with working demonstrations

State House

Beacon Street, Boston, MA

(617)727-3676

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/trs/

Notes: tours, can ask our state rep or senator to meet with the girls