Program Partners
The APA of Missouri offers the opportunity for Girl Scouts to learn about animal care, animal welfare, and earn badges by providing service to shelter pets. The APA is currently offering an in person class to earn the Brownie Pets Badge. Contact leah@apamo.org  for more info or to register your troop. 
AR Workshop has opportunities to earn badges such as "Painting, Wood Working, Daisy Art and Design, Daisy Craft and Tinker,Brownine Art and Design, Brownie Craft and Tinker, Brownie Create and Innovate, Junior Art and Design, Junior Craft and Tinker, Collage Artist, Room Makeover and so much more!  Each guest will recieve instruction for their group and will be walked through the creative process, while guests learn with hands-on experiences.  We are a group of current and former educators who love helping to unleash the unimaginable in all age groups.  In addition to group activities, we offer summer camps for kids of all ages that would allow for indiviudal badge earning.
The Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis works to inspire the future generation of innovators through simulated space missions and other ‘out-of-this-world’ hands-on educational programs that emphasize the importance of teamwork, leadership, communication, and creative problem solving skills. We offer several Badge Workshops and Journey Sessions based on space travel and STEM topics. 
Claster Educational Services offers workshops for Seniors and Ambassadors that are aligned with the Financing My Future and College Knowledge badge requirements. Our badge workshops focus on how the Girl Scout experience can inform the college search and strengthen students' applications Topics include high school course selection and extracurricular activities; planning for standardized tests; developing a college list; preparing for campus visits and interviews; helping students develop strong applications and essays; and demystifying financial aid.
The rock climbing experience is located within our Gravity Lab and is designed for Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Troop leaders can guide the session with our supplied climbing workbook, which will facilitate an engaging discussion and encourage participation in a fun and exciting environment. The lab offers 20-foot towers to conquer, fun walls to scale, a top-out boulder to take on, and even the chance to race a friend. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure at the Gravity Lab.
Complete Harmony offers trauma informed mindfulness and yoga services for youth who have experienced trauma, have anxiety, mental health, special needs, and for kids who love yoga!
PowerUp Cyber Safety is a free program for K-8 students that uses industry professional volunteers to teach youth about cybersecurity. Students will learn about topics like online safety, media literacy, digital footprints, and more, all through hands-on activities with no technology required. We provide all of the materials and will provide Girl Scouts with their physical badges at the end of the session.
DaySpring Arts & Education offers Girl Scouts of all ages the opportunity to earn badges and participate in activities in a range of areas including dance, art, theater, music and STEM! This is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and bond with fellow troop members, as well as have fun exploring the world of the arts.
The Endangered Wolf Center offers Girl Scouts of any age the opportunity to learn how to be ambassadors for not only wild canids but for wildlife and ecosystems of all kinds. Through age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and learning about our animals, Girl Scouts will learn about their impact on nature and how to be a positive influence for others.
Frisella Nursery is a 30-acre garden center located in Definace, MO and we are offering a variety of programs for Girl Scouts to earn badges. From planting a garden to learning about trees and flowers, you will leave our program with knowledge on how to plant, identify, protect and care for plants in our environment. Learn about pollinators, vegetable gardening, flower gardening, trees and more at a Frisella Nursery's Girl Scouts programs!

The mission of Girls in the Know is to empower girls to embrace a strong sense of self. Through educational resources, instruction and building a sense of community, girls are empowered to know that they are enough.

Our cornerstone 4-part Empowerment Workshop Series is for girls ages 9-13, led by licensed professional women who are subject matter experts.  Each 60-90 minute session covers a specific topic.  

Session 1:  Empowering Pre-teen girls
Session 2: Promoting a Healthy Body Image
Session 3: All About Safety
Session 4: Let's Talk about Puberty

Inertia Martial Arts offers traditional the traditional and authentic martial art of Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo. From self-defense application and seminars, to immersive taekwondo instruction that focuses on building character in addition to building strength, Inertia Martial Arts has something for everyone. We build perserverance and leadership, honing mental strength and resilience in our fitness activities. 

We create a positive community that will have you leaving our programming feeling confident, happy, and excited to learn more. Skills learned in the dojang expand far beyond the reach of martial arts and can be applied to school and home life.

Inertia Martial Arts and Fitness offers Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo and Self-Defense and Badge Programs to Girl Scouts.

Kennelwood Pet Resorts boasts over 50 years of experience in the pet care industry. With nine locations spanning throughout Missouri and Illinois, each staffed by highly skilled and compassionate individuals, Kennelwood stands as the region's premier authority in pet care.

Our newly established Learning Center in Kirkwood, Missouri, offers an ideal setting to impart our wealth of expertise in pet care. Nestled within an operational Kennelwood facility, it provides an immersive experience for attendees to witness firsthand the care bestowed upon the entrusted pets.

Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors are all welcome to participate in our classes, with the opportunity to earn a badge upon completion of the course. The cost of the class includes the badge. Our classes are crafted to blend enjoyment with education, typically lasting between an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the badge requirements.

Dates and times for sessions are tailored to accommodate individual troop schedules. For scheduling inquiries and session arrangements, please reach out to Jenny.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to share our knowledge and passion for pet care with your troop.

Kraus Farms offers both English and western riding lessons. Our students not only learn to be safe and confident riders, they also learn all aspects of horse care, including grooming and tacking. For groups 9 years and older we can also offer trail rides.
Leftovers, etc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides household and industrial resources for use in all Girl Scout Journeys and Badge Work. The use of our resources provides an opportunity for girls at all levels to be creative and “think outside of the box”. In addition, the organization offers “Journey In A Day” workshops as well as in-house assistance with “Take Action Projects” for all levels. Workshops are conducted by our specialized staff and we assume responsibility for planning, gathering material, conducting the workshop and cleanup. Date and time scheduling of each workshop is at the discretion of troop leadership. We offer all Journeys (with or without Take Action Project) and most Badge workshops excluding Automotive Engineering, Coding, Digital Arts, Cybersecurity, Outdoor (climbing, camping, etc.) and Cookie Business.

Mad Science hands-on workshops utilize hands-on activities and demonstrations. The workshops come to your location and can be scheduled by individual troops. Each workshop can accommodate up to 25 girls. Select workshops can help scouts meet badge requirements. 

Science shows get children excited about science through amazing demonstrations. They are great for larger groups. Booth activities are available too. 

Summer camps are offered throughout St. Louis which girls can sign up for as individuals.

The Missouri Botanical Garden offers overnight experiences, troop programs and badge workshops for girls to explore the wonders of nature.  Programs are located at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Shaw Nature Reserve and the Butterfly House. 
MJ Performing Arts Academy offers girls the opportunity to earn badges by participating in a dance class that focuses on the importance of fitness, sportsmanship, exercise and following your dreams. Girl Scouts will leave class feeling happy, healthy, fit and confident.
Photo Exploration's workshops use photography, writing and collage for creative, self expression and self-awareness. Badge workshops available for Brownies, Juniors and Ambassadors. We also design non badge workshops for girls of all ages. For more information, e-mail Cathy Lander-Goldberg, LCSW, the director and author of Photo Explorations.
These workshops guide students on a journey to leverage science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for a better world. In the first workshop, they learn to apply science for positive change by observing, gathering information, and taking action. The second workshop helps participants envision a future where their hobbies align with STEM, exploring how these interests can translate into impactful careers. The third workshop empowers them to research and plan, showing how their unique abilities can be transformed into real-world STEM professions that make a meaningful difference in society and for the planet.
Rooted Warriors Yoga is a program designed to teach Girl Scouts to learn about mindfulness and how to use mindful strategies in everyday life. We will learn how to use mindfulness to be: caring, courageous, responsible, respectable, honest. and resourceful. Our lessons will help girls discover new things they like about themselves and to use positive self-talk. We will incorporate fun energetic yoga poses that demonstrate strength, balance and flexibility.
RYZE Adventure Park is an aerial climbing and zipline park located in the heart of the St. Louis metro. With over 100 climbing challenges suitable for all ages and abilities, every girl who climbs with us can experience success, an incredible sense of accomplishment and leave with greatly increased self confidence. We are fully approved by GSEM climbing safety personnel, utilize world class safety equipment and provide plenty of professionally trained staff to teach and encourage your scouts. GSEM members are entitled to our non-profit group pricing for groups of 10 or more. Private off hours events are available for groups of 25 or more. Miniature golf and yard games are provided to Girl Scouts for no additional charge. RYZE is a locally owned family business that is looking forward to serving you with the experience you are seeking.
Girl Scout groups can book a private badge program to earn a badge from the list of prepared badge programs. These programs take place after the Zoo closes to the public and will complete the entire badge. The group will get a personal experience as your own educator leads you through all your badge requirements.

Group Sewing Lessons/ Project Sewing

For the Girl Scouts we have developed a program called "Sewing the Seeds of Kindness"

Participants will sew a quilted flower (or collage flower).  This program will be tailored to the badge where applicable.

The flowers will be "planted" in a public place for someone to find.  A tag on the flower will direct the finder to a webpage, where they can submit a picture of the flower they found.

Any Girl Scout or troop is welcome to the Studio for just a fun outing as well, even if it is not for a badge.

The St. Louis Cardinals offer multiple Girl Scout Nights at the Ballpark each season featuring reduced ticket prices for Girl Scouts and their family/friends and a patch for the Girl Scout. Visit cardinals.com/theme for more information.
We will introduce and educate Girl Scouts to music through performance and teamwork, collaboration, cultural awareness, commitment to a challenge, and interactive programming.
We offer field trips and private tours during the week. These are hosted on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday. You can choose either 10 am-12 pm or 2 pm-4 pm. During your visit, you will get to meet and learn about our rescued animals. While brushing cows, meeting horses and donkeys, cuddling turkeys, holding chickens, playing with goats, giving pigs tummy rubs, and hearing the animals’ stories of resilience, you will learn how to be heroes for animals. You will hear each animal's story, how they are cared for, about their species, how to read their body language, and how to safely interact with them on the animal's terms. Additionally, we are open every Sunday to the public. This is an open house style where guests can roam around and learn from volunteers about each animal. Lastly, we have many different on site or off site service projects available.

Self-Guided Tours: A visit to The Magic House and The Magic House, MADE for Kids can meet many badge requirements for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts. STEM, art and civics experiences are all highlighted in our self-guided badge booklets for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts, available onsite.

Girl Scout Private STEAM Center Rentals: Before The Magic House opens, Girl Scout Troop can rent the entire STEAM Center (Science Lab, Art Studio, Make-it Workshop and Future Play) for one hour of exclusive exploration. Price includes the opportunity to stay and play during public hours after the Museum opens to the public. (Offered at The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum)

Girl Scout Badge Workshops: During this one-hour workshop, Magic House staff will lead scouts through a series of activities to meet specific badge requirements. All materials and supplies will be provided.

Available September through May

(Offered at both locations)

Girl Scout Camp-Ins: Scouts are invited to troop over to The Magic House for their next camping adventure! On select evenings, scouts can camp in the great indoors and have The Magic House all to themselves as they explore the Museum after dark, take part in fun activities, sleep “under the exhibits” and more!

Participants will enjoy an evening snack, a light breakfast and receive a special Magic House Camp-In patch.

(Offered at The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum)

Family-owned Upper Limits offers world-class indoor rock climbing. We create one-of-a-kind experiences through quality instructors, setters, and staff members striving to create a diverse and welcoming community that shares a passion and expertise in climbing. With core values centered around our passion to serve and succeed, making family foundational, inspiring a feeling of belonging, and changing lives through climbing and teaching, there is something for everyone at Upper Limits gyms
Z Total Body offers the Girl Scout group a full body fitness challenge from head to toe. With a 20+ Circuit station workout, all ages and levels can show their strength. Girls leave with self-confidence, self-accomplishment and team building skills as they work their body, hearts and brains. Girls will leave with a love for fitness, it happens all the time at ZTB. Leaders and parents are encouraged to join in the fun for an additional fee.