Does your troop want to earn certain badges, but you aren't an expert in that field or don't have access to necessary supplies? Girl Scouts of Manitou Council's community partners can help!
Our community partners provide on-going opportunities for troops to earn badges and participate in activities.
Check out our current list of community partners below to see what badges your troop can start earning, or what fun activities you can explore! And don't forget to check out our events page for awesome event opportunities your troop can take advantage of.
Community Partners:
- Fiserv Forum: The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum are proud to offer Girl Scouts and their friends and family special savings on events at Fiserv Forum. Learn more about upcoming events & ticket information!
- Shalom Wildlife Zoo Girl Scout Badge Experience: Shalom Wildlife is a 100 acre zoo with four miles of trails, with educational signs and learning centers along the way. On your hike, you will see over 75 species and more than 750 animals. Known as America's largest petting zoo, you will have the opportunity for many animals interactions. This is the perfect place for Girl Scoouts of all program levels to earn a variety of outdoor and animal badges. Pick which badge you will be earning, plan your 3-4 hour adventure and pre-register. Located in West Bend. Learn more!
- Sweet Adelines International: Explore the world of music & barbershop quartets. The Young Women in Harmony Scouting Patch offers Girl Scouts an opportunity to earn a patch through song. This was created to introduce girls to the joy of singing with other in four-party harmony, barbershop style. Learn more!
- Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: WMQFA offers different programs on sewing and fiber arts that relate to Girl Scout badges or skills. Each program gets a tour of the current exhibitions and a museum patch. Located in Cedarburg. Learn more!
- Badger Trails, Inc.: A nonprofit organization of volunteers that sponsers three hikes annually on historic trails in Wisconsin. Their events provide the opportunity for Girl Scouts to fulfill various advancement requirements for Camping, Environmental Science, Orienteering, Bird Study, Backpacking, Nature, Geocaching, and Forestry just to name a few. They promote health, fun, and an appreciation for nature. Learn more!
- Local libraries: Your local library is often a great resource. Some offer different STEM and activity kits, host different workshops, classes, and opportunities, and are a great resource. Connect with your local library to learn more about their offerings!
