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
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
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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
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New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA
(617)973-5206
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
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
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
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
Notes: Pay for candy workshops
Stop & Shop
259 Main Street,Stoneham ,MA
Notes: tours
Krochmal Farm
81 Jennie's Way,Tewksbury,MA
(978)657-5906
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
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
Notes: Recommended for 13 and up, "comedy Who-done-it play"
Blue Man Group
74 Warrenton Street,Boston,MA
(800)982-2787
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
Notes: theatrical performances, some of them specifically for kids
Stoneham Post Office
345 Main Street , Stoneham, MA 02180
Notes:
Ecotarium
222 Harrington Way,Worcester,MA
(508)929-2700
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
Notes:
Pirate Museum
274 Derby Street,Salem,MA
(978)741-2800
Notes:
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/
Notes:
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield,MA
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Lowes
15 Commerce Way, Woburn, ,MA
(781) 376-5500
Notes:
Stoneham Town Hall
35 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
781-279-2600
Notes:
Essex Institute and Museum
Salem,MA
Notes:
Stoneham Public Library
431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
781) 438-1324
Notes:
Essex River Basin Adventures
1 Main Street,Essex,MA
(978)768-3722
Notes: kayak tours, May-Oct
Smolak Farms
315 S. Bradford Street,North Andover,MA
(978)682-6332
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/
Notes:
Stoneham Arena
101 Montvale Ave, Stoneham, MA 02180
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Flynn Skating Rink
300 Elm St, Medford, MA 02155
Red Roof Inn
19 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA
(781)935-7110
Notes: swimming
Mt. Monadnock, NH
Notes: hiking
Wingaersheek Beach
Gloucester,MA
Notes:
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)
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
Notes: indoor skydiving
Camp Evergreen
166 Jenkins Road, Andover, MA
(978)475-2502
Notes: Will do hike, hot dogs and sing songs by the fire for a donation!
NR Recycling Center
North Reading, MA
Notes:
Children's Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA
(978)264-4200
http://www.discoverymuseums.org/visitor-information/community-groups
Notes:
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
Notes: Offers public programs
Children's Museum
300 Congress Street, Boston, MA
(617)426-6500
Notes:
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
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
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
Notes:
Saugus Iron Works
244 Central Street, Saugus, MA
(781) 233-0050
Notes:
Windkist Farm
125 Windkist Farm Road
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 USA
(978) 688-7662
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
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