Academy of Natural Science - Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Academy of Natural Science
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-299-1060
Fax: 215-299-1165
Website: www.ansp.org
Contact: Michelle Morici
Email: morici@ansp.org
Attention Girl Scouts: The Academy has fun hands on
workshops during the day and exciting sleepovers with
lions, tigers, and even tyrannosaurus rex overnight!
Active Learning Center
7200 B Windsor Drive
Allentown, PA. 18106
Phone: 610-366-8084
Fax: 610-366-8057
Web Site: www.alcchildcare.com
Email: sbrown@alcchildcare.com
Contact: Susan Brown
ALC offers martial arts, bouncing, rock climbing and
child safety education program. We are available to help
you plan a troop outing or troop fundraising ideas.
Adventure Aquarium
1 Aquarium Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: 856-365-3300
Fax: 856-365-3311
Website: www.adventureaquarium.com
Contact: Rebekah G. Sieck
Email: rsieck@adventureaquarium.com
Girl Scouts love America’s most touchable aquarium
featuring 2 million gallons of water, two Nile Hippos,
multiple hands on experiences, a walkthrough shark
tunnel, and eight Scout workshops!
Adventure Camp at
Whitewater Challengers
P.O. Box 8
White Haven, PA 18661
Phone: 800-443-8554
Fax: 570-443-9727
Website: www.whitewaterchallengers.com
Contact: Nancy Pilecki
Email: rafting888@aol.com
Girl Scouts from all over the east coast visit the
Whitewater Adventure Camp each year. Whitewater
rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, zip line and
meals.
Art of Rhythm and Dance with Tahya
P.O. Box 56
Coplay, PA 18037-0056
Phone: 610-776-7045
Fax: 610-776-7045
Web Site: www.Tahya.com
Email: tahya@tahya.com
Contact: Tahya
ART of DANSE ORIENTALE & BOLLYWOOD DANCE
with Tahya. Mingling traditional Indian dance with Danse
Orientale, your troop will enjoy easy-to-learn moves to
exotic beats!
The Baum School of Art
510 Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 610-433-0032
Fax: 610-433-3417
Web Site: www.baumschool.org
Email: laurie@baumschool.org
Contact: Laurie Siegfried
Explore your creative side at The Baum School of
Art. Try ceramics, painting, fashion, jewelry, and other
exciting art media. Evening and weekend workshops
available.
Beachcomber Camping Resort
462 Seashore Rd.
Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: 609-886-6035
Fax: 609-886-0289
Website: www.beachcombercamp.com
Email: beachcomberoffice@yahoo.com
Contact: Matt Faragasso
As a full serviced campground, Beachcomber offers
5-star activities and facilities, plus great Spring and Fall
Scout camping specials! Call now for reservations!
Bucks County Civil War Library & Museum
32 N. Broad Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-8293
Web Site: www.buckscivilwar.com
Email: bstrecker@netreach.net
Contact: Betty Strecker
Civil War Library and Museum located in an 1835 Historic
House where tours of all things Civil War may be viewed.

Buehler Challenger & Science Center
400 Paramus Rd., Lot G
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-251-8589
Fax: 201-251-9049
Web Site: www.bcsc.org
Email: missionservices@bcsc.org
Contact: Peggy Silverman
Camp-in overnight on Friday or Saturday at the Buehler
Center! Complete team-building activities, badgework,
and fly a simulated space mission to “Rendezvous with
Comet Halley.”
Camp Green Lane
249 Camp Green Lane Road
Green Lane, PA
Phone: 610-270-1700
Fax: 610-270-1708
Web Site: www.greenlane.com
Email: jdwcgl@aol.com
Contact: Jon Weston
Camp Green Lane has been hosting a wide variety of
groups for over 80 years. We have excellent
facilities and a vast range of program activities.
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: 610-606-4666 Ext: 3574
Fax: 610-437-4471
Web Site: www. cedarcrest.edu
Email: acvalent@cedarcrest.edu
Contact: Allison Valentine
Cedar Crest College (www.cedarcrest.edu) is educating
the next generation of women leaders. We applaud
Girl Scouts for providing critical leadership values and
training to girls and young women for nearly a century.
Chadds Ford Historical Society
P.O. Box 27 1736 N. Creek Rd.
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone: 610-388-7376
Fax: 610-388-7480
Web Site: www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Email: education@chaddsfordhistory.org
Contact: Education Coordinator
Exhibits at the Barn Visitors Center and guided tours of
John Chadds’ and Barns-Brinton Houses highlight 18thcentury
Chadds Ford History.
CoCo Key Water Resort
915 Route 73
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Phone: 856-802-3988
Fax: 856-802-3911
Website: www.mtlaurelcocokey.com
Email: maria.brookover@mtlaurelcocokey.com
CoCo Key, New Jersey’s Only Indoor Water Resort, is
55,000 sq ft. of water park fun. Day trips and overnights
just got splashier!
CN Skate Palace
3471 Concord Rd.
Aston, PA 19014
Phone: 610- 494-4443
Web Site: www.cnskatepalace.com
Email: CNSkate@comcast.net
Contact: Nick or Frank
CN Skate Palace offers roller skating packages for service
units as well as individual troops. Visit cnskatepalace.
com for information.
The Constitution
Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Group Tours depart from:
5th & Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-525-1776
Web Site: www.TheConstitutional.com
Email: leslie@theconstitutional.com
Contact: Leslie Bari
The Constitutional is the best way to explore
America’s Birthplace, taking you behind the scenes
where other tours cannot venture. See 20+ sites on
a 75-minute journey, including the Liberty Bell and
Independence Hall.
Da Vinci Science Center
3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 484-664-1002 ext 110
Fax: 484-664-1002
Web Site: www.davinci-center.org
Email: rbrown@davinci-center.org
Contact: Ruth Brown
Earn science-based badges, Try-Its, and patches in a fun
and safe environment with student labs and over 100
hands-on exhibits to explore!

Delaware Water Gap
Pocono Mountain KOA
233 Hollow Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Phone: 570-223-8000
Fax: 570-223-0760
Website: www.poconoKOA.com
Email: information@Poconokoa.com
Family Oriented Campground: Swimming, miniature
train, miniature golf, game room, playground, volleyball,
basketball, hayrides, bike rentals, cabins, area
attractions and more FUN. Special Scout Pricing
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster PA 17602
Phone: 1-866-FUNatDW (386-2839)
Fax: 717-291-2257
Web Site: www.DutchWonderland.com
Email: amhurley@DutchWonderland.com
Contact: Ashlee Hurley 717-606-5305
Camp-O-Ree weekend at Dutch Wonderland. It’s a
weekend of scouting and fun at Dutch Wonderland!
With three exciting package options to choose from,
any troop can participate. Call 1-866-FunatDW for more
information.
EF Education Tours
1 Education Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: 800-457-9023
Fax: 617-619-1500
Web Site: www.eftours.com/girlscouts
Email: leys.bostrom@ef.com
Contact: Leys Bostrom
EF offers international group trips designed just for girls
and their leaders, offering a truly global Girl Scouting
experience — and the lowest prices guaranteed. Start
planning today and visit us at: www.eftours.com/
gsprograms!
Field Trip Factory
2211 North Elson – Suite 304
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 800-987-6410
Fax: 773-342-9513
Web Site: www. fieldtripfactory.com
Email: jcloos@.fieldtripfactory.com
Contact: Jennifer Closs
Field Trip Factory is the resource for free, hands-on field
trips in your community! All trips meet Scout badge
requirements. Book today!
Flyers Skate Zone
10990 Decatur Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: 856-309-4400 x 2252
Fax: 856-309-4433
Web Site: www.flyersskatezone.com
Email: htran@comcast-spectacor.com
Contact: Hung Tran
Flyers Skate Zone offers a fun Scout Package available
any day of the year. Also great for fundraising. See
website for more details.
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-448-1286
Fax: 215-448-1235
Web Site: www.fi.edu
Contact: Hillary Olsen
Email: campin@fi.edu
Sleepover in your favorite exhibits at The Franklin
Institute! Your stay includes a live show, 4D flight
simulator ride, shows in the planetarium and an IMAX®
Theaters and more!
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: 856-424-1233 x311
Fax: 424-6516
Website: www.discoverymuseum.com
Contact: Judy Shapiro
Email: groupsales@discoverymuseum.com
Countless opportunities for your imagination to take
flight… each exhibit is an invitation to touch, explore,
create. Visit today and discover why we were recognized
as one of the top 20 children’s museums in the country!
Also available: Educational workshops, Field trips,
Birthday Parties, Private Rentals, and Overnights.
Great Valley Nature Center
PO Box 82
4251 Devault Road
Devault, PA 19432
Phone: 610-935-9777
Fax: 610-935-0130
Website: www.gvnc.org
Contact: Lynn Elliott
Email: gvnature@gmail.com
We offer trips and badge programs for girls of all ages.
Visit our Chester County site or travel with us to many
beautiful natural locations.

Green Valleys Association
1369 Prizer Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
Phone: 610-469-4900
Web Site: www.greenvalleys.org
Email: dwhite@greenvalleys.org
Contact: Dawn White
Girl Scout workshops are offered at Green Valleys
Associations’ headquarters of Welkinweir Arboretum
and Nature Sanctuary. Workshops include hands-on
activities and demonstrations to complete Badges
relating to the natural environment.
Haycock Stables Inc.
1035 Old Bethlehem Rd.
Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-6271
Web Site: http://www.haycockstables.com
Contact: Joanne Moore
Girl Scout badge offer. Public guided trails, rides in
Nockamixon Park. Pony rides, horses sold and bought.
Instruction in hunt seat. Indoor, outdoor rings. Open all
year weather permitting. Family owned and operated for
49 years at the same location!
Historical Society of Berks County
940 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-375-4375
Fax: 610-375-4276
Contact: Vicky Heffner
Email: education@berkshistory.org
The Hands-on History Room at the Historical Society
of Berks County is a “must-see”, also museum exhibits
and Girl Scouts programs featuring southeastern
Pennsylvania history.
Historic Fallsington, Inc.
4 Yardley Ave.
Fallsington, PA 19054
Phone: 215-295-6567
Fax: 215-295-6567
Web Site: http://www.historicfallsington.org
Email: info@historicfallsington.org
Contact: Erica Armour
Historic Fallsington offers by appointment the
following badge programs: Try Its Listening to the Past
and Manners. For Juniors, Local Lore, Architecture,
Toymaker and Folk Art.
Historic Germantown
5501 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215-844-1683
Fax: 215-844-2831
Web Site: www.freedomsbackyard.com
Email: programs@freedomsbackyard.com
Contact: Program Office
Located just minutes from downtown Philadelphia
Historic Germantown: Freedom’s Backyard has unique
attractions bringing history to life through historic
homes, gardens and more!
Independence Seaport Museum
Penn’s Landing, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-413-8631
Fax: 215-925-6713
Web Site: www.phillyseaport.org
Email: hcorse@phillyseaport.org
Contact: Hope Corse
The Independence Seaport Museum, located on
the Delaware River on Penn’s Landing, is a museum
dedicated to exploring Philadelphia’s rich maritime
history.
James A. Michener Art Museum
138 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-340-9800
Web Site: www. michenermuseum.org
Email: randerson@michenermuseum.org
Contact: Ruth Anderson
Special programs targeting specific Scout merit badges
available every spring and fall for Scout troops of all ages.
Workshops also planned for individual Scout troops.
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Road
Audubon, PA 19122
Phone: 610-666-5593
Fax: 484-831-5305
Web Site: http://pa.audubon.org
Email: cashley@audubon.org
Contact: Carrie Ashley
The JJAC welcomes the Girl Scouts to participate in our
newly developed Badge Workshop Programs based on
exploration, observation, and curiosity of the natural
world.

The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley
2200 Ave A, Suite 101
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 610-866-8852
Fax: 610-866-8852
Web Site: www.jllvpa.org
Email: info@jllvpa.org
The Junior League: Women around the world as
catalysts for lasting community change. Visit www.jllvpa.
org to join, support, benefit, or participate.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone: 215-228-8200
Fax: 215-228-7940
Web Site: www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Email: gk@thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Contact: Gwen Kaminski
One of Philadelphia’s most unique National Historic
Landmarks. Diverse tours and programs for all ages and
interests. Open seven days a week with free admission.
Longwood Gardens
US Route 1
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610-388-1000
Fax: 610-388-5491
Web Site: www.longwoodgardens.org
Email: mcuguini@longwoodgardens.org
Contact: Michelle Cugini
Brownie and Girl Scout Days at Longwood Gardens
will be April 14 and April 21, 2012. Discover the unique
plants of Longwood while earning Try Its and badges.
Pre-registration is required .Call School & Youth Group
Reservation office at 610-388-5210.
Lost River Caverns
726 Durham Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
Phone: 610-838-8767
Fax: 610-838-2961
Email: info@lostcave.com
Web Site: www.lostcave.com
Guided walking tours daily of an Underground
Wonderland with five chambers, stalactites, stalagmites,
and the mysterious Lost River. Lapidary, jewelry making,
tool, and beading.
Mercer Museum
84 South Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-345-0210
Fax: 215-230-0823
Web Site: http://www.mercermuseum.org
Email: gshupack@mercermuseum.org
Contact: Gayle Shupack
Doylestown’s castles offer Try-Its and Badge programs
for Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts, plus other Scoutfriendly
events like this fall’s “Twilight Under the Towers.”
National Aquarium
501 East Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-576-3800
Web Site: www.aqua.org
Email: clourens@aqua.org
Contact: Celia Lourens
Come face to fin with 16,000 animals including dolphins,
sharks, jellies, and rays. Learn more, including exclusive
programs and tours for scout groups, at aqua.org.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-409-6800
Fax: 215-409-6650
Email: groupsales@constitutioncenter.org
Website: www.constitutioncenter.org
Contact: Group Sales Department
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is
American’s first and only museum devoted to the
U.S. Constitution, its ideals and its legacy of active
citizenship.
The National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St
Philadelphia PA 19106
Phone: 215-925-2800 ext 140
Fax: 215-925-3800
Web Site: www.libertymuseum.org
Email: tours@libertymuseum.org
Contact: Nick Ospa
A museum dedicated to preserving liberty by fostering
good character. Girl Scouts earn badges by exploring our
galleries, interactive exhibits and participating in craft
activities.

North Museum of
Natural History and Science
400 College Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603-3393
Phone: 717-291-3941
Fax: 717-358-4504
Web Site: www.northmuseum.org
Email: info@northmuseum.org
Contact: Education Office
Spark excitement and curiosity in science, nature
and the universe with a trip to the North Museum and
Planetarium. Scout workshops available.
Penn Museum/University of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-898-4890
Web Site: www.penn.museum
Email: events@museum.upenn.edu
Contact: Rachelle Kaspin
40 Winks with a Sphinx is an unforgettable experience
for kids ages 6-12 and their parents or chaperones!
Select Friday or Saturday nights all year.
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs – PICPA
1650 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-972-6188
Fax: 215-496-9212
Website: www.picpa.org
Email: kmiller@picpa.org
Contact: Kathleen Miller
Junior scouts can earn a money sense badge while
learning important financial literacy basics presented by
members of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 North 20th St, 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-988-8861
Web Site: www.PHSonline.org
Email: pjames@pennhort.org
Contact: Patricia James
Planting Seeds, Growing Lives: Grow, Explore, Lead: In
working towards the PHS Patch, girls will gain knowledge
and skills to promote the power of greening and
horticulture to improve lives, build relationships, and
transform communities. Join PHS as a member, enjoy
year-round benefits and support a great cause. Visit
www.PHSonline.org.
People’s Light & Theatre
39 Conestoga Road
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: 610- 647-1900/box office 640-644-3500
Fax: 610- 940-9521
Website: www.peopleslight.org
Email: Wilson@peopleslight.org
Contact: Amy Wilson
Bring your troop to see the wonder of theatre with our
holiday panto Treasure Island or timeless, classic A
Wrinkle in Time.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
P.O. Box 7646
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
Phone: 215-684-7590
Fax: 215-236-4063
Website: www.philamuseum.org
Contact: Emily Schreiner
Email: Eschreiner@philamuseum.org
Visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art with your Girl
Scouts and let their creativity soar! For more information
call 215-684-7590 or visit www.philamuseum.org/
education.
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-243-5275
Fax: 215-243-5602
Web Site: www.philadelphiazoo.org
Email: labows.jennifer@phillyzoo.org
Contact: Jennifer Labows
With more than 1300 animals from around the world,
the Philadelphia Zoo is uniquely positioned to provide
unforgettable animal experiences as well as wildlife
conservation opportunities for Girl Scouts.
Pinegrove Resort Ranch
30 Cherrytown Road
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Phone: 1-800-346-4626
Fax: 845-626-3988
Website: www.pinegroveranch.com
Email: david@pinegroveranch.net
Contact: David O’Halloran
All inclusive Ranch: meals, activities, badges, room and
entertainment. Three meals a day plus free snack bar!
Horseback rides for beginners to advance. Serving
Scouts for 30 years.

Project H.O.M.E./Honickman Learning
Center & Comcast Technology Labs
1936 Judson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215-235-2900
Fax: 215-235-2875
Website: www.projecthome.org
Email: elizapollack@projecthome.org
Contact: Eliza Pollack
Project HOME’s Honickman Learning Center & Comcast
Technology Labs offer academic enrichment programs
for students in grades K-12 and seek to position all young
people for success in every aspect of their lives.
The Red Buffalo Ranch
1106 Anders Rd
Collegeville PA 19426
Phone: 610-489-9707
Web Site: www.redbuffaloranch.com
Email: mdmarino1@comcast.net
Contact: Mike Marino
We offer safe guided trail rides in beautiful Evansburg
State Park on quiet, well-trained horses with
experienced, attentive guides. Also a free picnic area.
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd.
Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: 1-866-GO-4-ELMO
Fax: 215-741-5315
Web Site: www.sesameplace.com
Email: Gayle.Kennedy@SesamePlace.com
Contact: Gayle Kennedy
Check out Sesame Place’s Scout Conservation
Education Program! Visit www.sesameplace.com
for details!
Skippack Golf Club
1146 Stump Hall Road
Skippack, PA 19474
Phone: 610-584-4226
Fax: 610-584-2425
Website: www.skippackgolfclub.com
Contact: Darryl Lock
Email: Darryl@skippackgolfclub.com
After school junior golf program, ages 4-9, six half hour
session per class. Sessions meet twice a week for three
weeks, practice balls and clubs are included, $89.
South Mountain YMCA
P.O. Box 147
Wernersville, PA 19565
Phone: 610-670-2267
Fax: 610-670-5010
Web Site: www.smymca.org
Email: apreston@smymca.org
Contact: Audrey Preston
HORSES… CAMPING… ARCHERY… just a few of the spring
and fall programs at our mountaintop campus. Enjoy
heated cabins, delicious food and friendly staff!
Stars on the Move
1524 Blackrock Rd.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone: 610-715-6853
Web Site: www.starsonthemove.com
Email: starsonthemove@comcast.net
Contact: Denise Vacca
Bring the Universe to you with the Stars on the Move
portable PLANETARIUM. Friendly, fun and educational
for all ages. www.starsonthemove.com.
Storybook Musical Theatre
P.O. Box 473
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 215-659-8550
Fax: 215-659-2775
Website: www.storybookmusical.org
Email: msgoldberg@storybookmusical.org
Contact: Marc S. Goldberg
Storybook Musical Theatre promotes cultural
enrichment and supports girl leadership development
by presenting a three show musical season from
December through July. Group Discounts. Call 215-659-
8550 for brochure.
Swim-in Zone
4355 Savcon Creek Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
Phone: 610-625-4848
Fax: 610-625-4850
Website: www.swim-inzone.com
Email: info@swim-inzone.com
Contact: Penny Pantano
Swim-in Zone is a swimming academy in Center Valley.
Girl Scouts are welcome to enjoy a fun swim in our pool
or fulfill badge requirements.

Women’s Humane Society
3839 Richlieu Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020-5470
Phone: 215-750-3100, ext. 34
Fax: 215-750-3165
Web Site: www.whspets.org
Email: whsedu@aol.com
Contact: Janice Mininberg
Earn your Pet Badge at Women’s Humane Society! For
Daisy through Cadette. Presentaion and tour of animal
shelter on Wednesdays only, 6-7:15pm. Award project
ideas available!
Woodloch Resort
731 Welcome Lake Rd.
Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: 800-WOODLOCH/800-966-3562
Fax: 570-685-8290
Website: www.woodloch.com
Email: Carriemay.boyer@woodloch.com
Contact: Carrie May Boyer
Nestled in the picturesque Northeast Pocono Mountains
Lake Region, “One of America’s best family resorts.”
Immaculate accommodations, endless activities, 3
delicious meals daily & nightly entertainment all yearround.