Program Partners
Housed in an old shoe factory in Downtown St. Louis, City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground full of weirdly wonderful spaces to explore! Our mission is to defiantly shatter artistic confines and ignite the fires of creativity within our community, engage in wordlclass artistry, inspiration, and playful exploration.
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.
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.
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.
Flip That House The Board Game University offers a vast array of entreprenuership and enrichment programs using various STEM and problem based learning faciliation methods. The programs include introducing members to real estate, real estate investing, entreprenership, game design and cash and financial management as it relates to business. Some of the sessions offered in our program offers hands on experiences where members have an opportunity to have a "voice of choice" by having the opportunity to design and create their "own" model flip house with a chance to win prizes and bragging rights to being the ulimate flipping mogul. For our older youth, we will explore career opportunities related to STEM and the real estate and construction industry. Our program is also designed to provide information to help any of our aspiring youth entrepreuners to get started on their journey. All members participating in any of our programs will receive a Flip That House The Board Game University Patch.
Gateway Arch National Park offers a variety of FREE programs and workshops to help Girl Scouts fulfill requirements for badges. Facilitated by National Park Service Rangers, year-round programs are offered at the Museum at the Gateway Arch, the Education Classroom at Gateway Arch National Park Visitor Center and at the newly renovated Old Courthouse. 

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.

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. 

Conservation programs help you and your family connect with nature in a variety of ways including special events, children's programming, hands-on experiences, and how-to demonstrations.

Topics can include fishing, archery, outdoor cooking, hikes, hunting, bird watching, nature appreciation, and more. In person and virtual opportunities available year round.

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.
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.

At STEM the Gap Academy, we are a collective of diverse women in STEM with a mission to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of girls in STEM. We are role models for girls to see themselves in these fields, eliminating the gender divide and ensuring that girls take their rightful places in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, which have long been male-dominated. Our vision is to raise a generation of girls who are skilful, fierce, persistent, resilient, and hopeful, prepared to be part of a future full of innovation and progress, knowing they have had a hand in building it.

About Our Classes

STEM the Gap Academy offers interactive virtual classes designed to empower girls with knowledge and help them earn their badges and fun patches in STEM. Our virtual workshops are unique because girls can participate alongside other Girl Scouts nationwide, creating a strong sense of sisterhood and community. You can sign your daughter up individually, or leaders can sign up their troops to participate in pre-scheduled classes. If you prefer a private class, we can also accommodate that, with a minimum of 12 Girl Scouts. Email us, and we will arrange a class for the requested day and time.

Daisies - Cybersecurity Basics Badge
Brownies - Cybersecurity Basics Badge
Juniors - Cybersecurity Basics Badge
Cadettes - Cybersecurity Basics Badge
Seniors - Cybersecurity Basics Badge 
Ambassadors - Cybersecurity Basics Badge

Enroll your Girl Scout in STEM the Gap Academy's virtual cybersecurity classes. In these classes, girls will learn essential skills for the digital age, including how computers work and how to stay safe online. They will explore privacy and identity protection, using observation to investigate potential cyber threats. They will understand the basics of cybersecurity, the role of technology in their lives, and how to identify and protect private information, spot cybercrimes, and safeguard their online identities. Additionally, they will learn about how hackers steal information and the steps needed to protect their data, especially when travelling. The classes will also teach girls how cybersecurity investigators solve crimes and how to manage digital footprints to protect personal data.

Empower your girl with the knowledge and skills to navigate and secure the digital world.

Daisies - Coding Basics Badge
Brownies - Coding Basics Badge
Juniors - Coding Basics Badge
Cadettes - Coding Basics Badge
Seniors - Coding Basics Badge
Ambassadors - Coding Basics Badge

Start your Girl Scout’s coding journey with STEM the Gap Academy's virtual coding classes, where she can earn her coding badges. In these fun and interactive sessions, girls will learn the basics of programming and understand how algorithms, sequencing, and coding concepts like loops and conditionals are used to solve problems and create digital solutions. They will gain practical skills in developing apps and video games, using user-centered design and iteration to plan, build, and refine their projects. They will learn JavaScript syntax, Boolean logic, and how to write shareable code with functions and arguments. The classes will also cover creating impactful digital content, like memes, and leveraging coding to address real-world issues, make a positive difference, and build communities.

Learning to code empowers girls with essential skills for problem-solving, innovation, and participation in technology-driven fields, helping them to actively shape the digital future.

Mechanical Engineering: Board Games for Daisies Badge and Chess Patch
Making Games for Brownies Badge and Chess Patch
Cadettes Good Sportsmanship Badge and Chess Patch
Juniors Chess Patch
Seniors and Ambassadors Chess Patch

Enroll your Girl Scout in the two-hour virtual chess program the Gap Academy's STEM program offers. In this program, she will learn the fundamentals of chess, including piece movements, names, and values, while enhancing her critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. The engaging sessions will also cover the history of chess, promote values like equality and good sportsmanship, and draw real-life parallels to improve decision-making and planning abilities. Additionally, girls will have the opportunity to earn patches with charms, and for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, there is a chance to earn both a badge and a patch together while learning chess.

This program will boost your girl's confidence, academic skills, and love for chess. Register now to secure her spot in this exciting adventure!

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.

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)

theCoderSchool is an after-school program where kids learn coding in languages such as Scratch, Python, Java, C# and others. Kids come in once a week for an hour each and learn coding in a 2:1 student-instructor ratio. Our students have participated in and have won awards in coding competitions, robotics tournaments and franchise wide coding challenges.

We also offer full day week long summer camps and have partnered with multiple schools to teach enrichment programs.

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.

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