Out & About

Out and About Programs

These programs are offered by area businesses. The programs listed on this page are not sponsored by Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council.

For your convenience contact information is listed or contact the Service Center by email or by phone at (219)795-3900

Service Projects

Make Gators

Make Gators for our Troops – What's a Gator? It's a neck warmer that takes 3 seams, in 3 minutes and cost about $1.00 in fleece. Get directions at our web site.

DOD

The Department of Defense urges the public not to send unsolicited mail, care packages or donations to service members unless they are family members or personal friends. The following web site is available to send greeting cards and virtual thank you cards

Ugly Quilts-Service Project Idea

Help the homeless by making simple sleeping bags from recycled fabrics and distributing them FREE to the homeless. For more information see the web site.

Services, Demos, Tours, Etc.

ADD/ADHD-Bronze Award Project

Listening to and understanding girls with ADD/ADHD-Bronze award project completed by a Girl Scout with ADD. Visit the website for great information for girls, Girl Scouts, parents and Girl Scout leaders at www.understandme.org

Don Roberts School of Hair Design

Don Roberts School of Hair Design, 152 E US Hwy 30, Schererville IN, 219-864-1600. Book your troop at Don Roberts any Thursday or Friday at 4:00 pm. For $15.00 per person, each girl will receive a basic manicure and a twisty up do.

Glenwood Roller Rink

656 Holbrook Rd, Glenwood IL

Girl Scout Skating Parties, Girl Scout Slumber Parties, Girl Scout Skate, Wednesdays, 6—9 pm, Saturdays 12:30-4:00 pm, Sundays 2—5 pm, $6.50 admission includes skating, skates, hot dog, chips & pop. For more details call Mr. Quitter at 708-754-5540

Newport Aquarium

1 Aquarium Way, Newport KY 41071

Group rates for 10 or more. Registration form and complete details available at the Council Service Center or by contacting Newport Aquarium at 859-815-1423

Customized Educational Tours to New York City

Customized Educational Tours to New York City - Junior Tours, 1-800-631-2241 or www.juniortours.com

Ace Adventure Center

PO Box 1168, Oak Hill, WV 25901

For information, 800-787-3982 or www.AceRaft.com

Mental Health Association in Lake County

For Girl Scouts 15-18

D o your girls need and want to move beyond stereotypes? Improve their decision-making and assertiveness skills? Sessions center on, avoiding risky behavior, disproving sexual myths, and learning facts about teen pregnancy. Discussion, activities, and lots of fun will take place. Sensitive issue permission slip will be needed for this program.

Cost: $15.00 per Girl Scout 15-18

Schedule this program for your troop by calling Brianne Oliver at 219-922-3822

Eli’s Cheesecake World

6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive

Chicago, IL

Information call 800-354-2253

Hostelling International in Chicago’s Loop

Hostelling International in Chicago’s Loop area accepts overnight accommodations ($28.50/night) for Girl Scout groups. Earn the Discover the World patch. Reservations contact Kimberly Ortman at 312-583-2225 or kortman@hichicago.org.

Meet Mouthie

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Just Girls Dress-up Parties

Contact Jackie Wickland at 219-838-7421 or Gloria Wilhite at 219-924-5741

Glenwood Roller Rink

Girl Scout Skating Parties can be reserved Monday-Thursday from 6-7:00 pm or Saturday from 9-11:00 am or 5-7:00 pm. Call Ray Quitter at 800-230-8330.

A Glass Palette

Group classes offered. Mosaic Garden Stone, Mosaic Sun catcher, Fused Glass Tile, Stained Glass Heart Sun catcher. For more information, call (219) 838-4527

Free Field Trips

Call 1-800-987-6409 or visit the web site