Central: Indy
Christian Youth Theater
o Description: CYT Indy is a licensed affiliate of CYT, Inc, the largest youth theater program in the nation, with programs across the country.
o Programs Offered: Seasonal offerings of theater performances that offer Girl Scouts special discounts.
o Location: 3200 N Cold Spring Rd Indianapolis, IN 46222
o Website: https://www.cytindy.org/
· The Art Lab
o Description: The Art Lab is a locally owned and managed art studio and classroom, providing adults and children with creative avenues of self-expression through the arts.
o Programs offered: Provides various art programming and badge full-filling programs with professional teaching artists. Come visit us to work on pottery, painting, fiber arts, sewing and more. We also can come to you! Several scout workshops are available, but also take troop reservations!
o Location: 31 East Main Street Building 37 Suite 300, Carmel IN 46032
o Website: http://www.artlabindy.com/scouts/
Indiana State Museum
o Description: Uncover Indiana’s secrets at this world-class institution, featuring unique exhibits and hands-on experiences that showcase the stories, events and characters that have helped shape Indiana’s history.
o Programs offered: Seasonal Girl Scout Badge Days, Family Nights Out, and Family Discovery days are offered. See the Indiana State Museum website for more information and to register.
o Location: 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46204
o Website: https://www.indianamuseum.org/
Createrella
o Description: Createrella is a floral and stationary design studio based in Indianapolis, IN. Founded by lead designer, Candace Nortey and with my husband, Adjei, I'm inspired by the simple beauty of flowers to evoke the feelings of joy and peace in a space.
o Programs Offered: Petal Party by Createrella Florals is the best way to enhance your Girl Scout troop meetings: a fun and creative workshop for all age levels! This class includes 30 minutes of floral class instruction (learn floral processing, floral varietals, vase preparation, floral technique), snack time and 45 minutes at the flower bar where girls get to use all the tools and create a flower arrangement in a vase that they can bring home
o Location: Travels to you
o Website: http://www.createrella.com/
Garfield Park Arts Center/ Conservatory
o Description: The Garfield Park Arts Center, part of Indy Parks & Recreation, engages visitors in diverse, artistic and cultural exhibitions, arts classes, and special events. It features performing arts spaces, visual arts galleries, classrooms, and a literary arts library.
o Programs Offered: Seasonal badge earning program opportunities are provided. For more information about these classes, visit the Garfield Park Arts Center website.
o Location: 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203
o Website: https://www.gpacarts.org/
uPaint Pottery Studio
o Description: uPaint’s mission is to provide an environment full of creativity and a place to spend quality time with loved ones. The uPaint teams strives to make the pottery painting experience the very best it can be for all customers.
o Programs offered: Seasonal pottery painting experiences are offered. To register and find more information, visit the uPaint Pottery website.
o Location:
§ Plainfield- 1820 East Main Street Plainfield, IN 46168
§ Greenwood- 3113 W Smith Valley Road, Suite D Greenwood, IN 46142
§ Hamilton Town Center- 13901 Town Center Blvd, Suite 200 Noblesville, IN 46060
o Website: https://upaintpotterystudio.com/
Hammer & Stain
o Description: Hammer & Stain Central Indiana is a DIY studio where guests can create a personalized piece of art in fun instructor guided classes. We offer personalized/customized wood signs, pillow covers, door mats, tote bags, ceramics & more.
o Programs offered: Girl Scouts can plan a private sign making workshop for your troop and create a piece you & your friends will love!
o Location: 11508 Lantern Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
o Website: https://hammerandstainci.com/collections/scouts
Ripple Moblie Arts
o Description: Ripple Mobile Arts is a traveling art business providing Pottery wheel, Fused glass and Recycled art to girls of all ages. We can come to you or you can setup a class at the studio.
o Programs Offered: We fulfill the Pottery badge requirements and can provide recreational programs for any occasion in Pottery, Fused glass and Recycled art. Clay and Fused programs work well for any occasion. $20 a girl for 2 clay or fused glass projects. All participants can create a project on the pottery wheel in a single workshop. We deliver all finished work to you.
o Location: Northwood Christian Church 4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
o Website: https://www.ripplemobilearts.com/
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy
o Description: The Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy is proud to include the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum among its training methods. This breakthrough nine-level program combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development.
o Programs offered: Seasonal dance badge earning opportunities that includes learning basic ballet steps, putting them together to learn a short dance, learning about the play of the season, enjoying a snack, and creating a craft. The workshop will also include the badge earned and a voucher to attend that season’s performance.
o Location: 1329 W. 96th St., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46260
o Website: https://ballettheatreofcarmel.org/
Serenity
o Description: This 1868 home was one of the first in Zionsville and is platted on the 2nd lot! We repainted this lovely home its original, historical color. Enter through the antique doors and you are stepping back in time. Enjoy lunch or English tea with friends or at our "community table". Experience wonderful antiques, aged rugs, period lighting and sensational food.
o Programs offered:
§ Murder Mystery Dinner for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Enjoy a four course dinner and try to solve a crime. Each person gets a script and you solve the murder as a team investigative unit of 6 and 8 participants. Must be 12 or older.
§ Etiquette and Manners Matter for Brownies and Juniors. Learn the 80 points of etiquette while eating a four course meal. So necessary as Manners Matter.
o Location: 135 South Main Zionsville, IN 46077
o Website: https://www.occasionsdivine.com/restaurant.html
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
o Description: Carmel Clay Parks and Registration is a part of Indiana State Parks. They manage and maintain more than 500 park acres and numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark.
o Programs Offered: Seasonal badge earning workshops offered. Find more information at the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation website.
o Location: 1195 Central Park Drive West Indianapolis, IN 46280
o Website: https://www.carmelclayparks.com/
·White River Sound- Sweet Adelines International
o Description: White River Sound is a woman's barbershop chorus dedicated to achieving the highest level of musical performance through education, competition, community involvement and friendship.
o Programs Offered: SAI Young Women in Harmony for Brownies and Juniors. Do your Girl Scouts like to sing? Sweet Adelines International will teach the art of barbershop singing to your troop. Programs geared toward Brownies and Juniors. Older scouts interested in leadership opportunities, please contact Susie Davis. Scholarship programs available – contact Susie Davis.
o Location: Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Leadership Learning Center meeting rooms A & B. 7201 Girl Scout Lane Indianapolis, IN 46214
o Website: https://www.whiteriversoundchorus.org/
Fun Factory
o Description: Fun Factory in Indianapolis for rollerskating and a whole lot more! They host all of your group events including fundraisers, sports teams, private parties, birthday parties, and corporate events. Bring your school or day camp field trips to Fun Factory for an afternoon of exercise and excitement.
o Programs Offered: Enjoy a fun evening of skating with special Girl Scout discounts and opportunities with Fun Factory! Each month offers something different.
o Location: 175 Southern Plaza Dr Indianapolis, IN 46227
o Website: https://funfactoryskating.com/
Divers Supply Indy
o Description: Divers' Supply Indy is full service recreational and technical scuba equipment. We offer Dive Instruction, dive travel, equipment services.
o Programs offered:
§ Girl Scouts Try Scuba for Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassadors. The Try Scuba session is the easiest way to experience the underwater world of scuba diving. You’ll enjoy a classroom session to learn the basics of scuba and a one-time, entry-level opportunity in a pool. Scuba certification not included.
§ Me & My Gal open Water Scuba Certification for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. You and your gal can get your scuba diving certification with the SSI Open Water Diver course – This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. To enroll you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
o Location: 104 S Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46219
o Website: https://www.diverssupplyindy.com/
·Fusion Gymnastics
o Description: Fusion gymnastics offers many opportunities for exercise and fun. From their competitive team to open gym, birthday parties, and sleepovers there is something for everyone.
o Programs offered: Gymnastics Girl Scout FUN. Bounce, jump, flip, and more as you experience gymnastics equipment and learn some basic gymnastics moves. Bring a water bottle and dress to be active! Being active is part of healthy lifestyle and this program can help earn requirements for badges at several Girl Scout levels.
o Location: 582 Pitt Rd Brownsburg, IN 46112
o Website: http://www.fusiongym.com/
Level 10 martial Arts
o Description: Specializing in helping kids develop leadership skills and success-mindset as well as helping families spend quality family time together; Level 10 is not your average "kicking and punching" karate school.
o Programs Offered: Girl Scout Self Defense Seminar for Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Girls will work on self-defense skills and learn how to deal with bullies and peer pressure.
o Location: 5135 S Emerson Ave b, Indianapolis, IN 46237
o Website: https://www.level10martialarts.com/
The Sparkle Studio
o Description: Sparkle4Girls Is a collection of lifestyle and skill building workshops for girls all ages. The workshops are relevant, interactive, engaging and fun.
o Programs offered: Sparkle4Girls Workshop. The workshop series includes: Yummy Friendship, an ice cream themed interactive workshop that promotes and equips girls to build healthy friendships. The Sparkle 4 Girls workshop series includes other useful lifestyle and skill building workshops.
o Location: 1081 3rd Avenue SW Suite 6 Carmel, IN 46032
o Website: http://www.sparkle4girls.com/
Eagle Creek Park
o Description: Eagle Creek Park is one of Indiana’s State parks. They offer a variety of trails and outdoor opportunities including educational programming at the Ornithology center.
o Programs offered: A variety of badge earning and just-for-fun workshops are offered. Visit the Ornithology Center’s page on Eagle Creek Park’s website for more information.
o Location: 6515 Delong Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46278
o Website: https://eaglecreekpark.org/
Pennsy Trail
o Programs offered: Global Youth Service Day- Support our beautiful waterway in Hancock County and help protect wildlife while learning about the area.
o Location: 400 West Trail Head, just south of US 40, Hancock County IN 46219
Snapology
o Description: At Snapology we believe that children are meant to learn through play. When children are engaged in interactive, hands-on learning activities, their creativity flourishes and they show an increased interest in school. We help your child grow up with a thirst for knowledge. How do we do it? Snapology engages children ages 1-14 using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. While the kids are having fun with familiar toys, laptops and iPads, we sneak in the learning. Shh, don't tell them it's educational!
o Programs offered: A variety of STEM focused workshops are available. There is a new one offered every month! Check out Snapology’s website to register and for more information.
o Location:
§ Indianapolis, IN
o Website: https://www.snapology.com/
Indianapolis Zoo
o Description: The Indianapolis Zoo is home to many types of animals and prides itself on its award winning educational outreach along with its conservation efforts.
o Programs offered: Bunk For A Badge at the Zoo for Brownies and Juniors. The Bunk for a Badge program is specifically designed for Girl Scout Juniors and Brownies! Your scouts will have fun earning a badge while spending the night at the Zoo. Join us on one of our thematic evenings. Brownies choose between Pets and Senses. Juniors choose between Animal Habitat, Detective and Flowers. The first troop to book the night selects the badge and only one badge program can be run per evening.
o Location: 1200 West Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
o Website: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/learn-explore/scout-experiences/
·Microsoft
o Description: This innovative technology company not only sells computers but also provide technology education to youth.
o Programs offered:
§ Computer Expert Badge Workshop for Brownies. Computers help you do so much. You can make amazing art, find incredible facts on the Internet, and send fun cards to friends and family. Earn the Computer Expert badge with Microsoft and you'll be a safe, secure computer expert!
§ Digital Photographer Badge Workshop for Juniors. It seems like almost every gadget can take a digital photograph, from phones to laptops to, of course, digital cameras. But do you know how to get the most out of your digital device, and what it takes to capture a winning photo? You will if you earn this badge with Microsoft!
§ Robotics Badge Workshop for Brownies. Robots are simple machines that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment. Start by engineering a simple algorithm, then learn about programming on paper, before you program a "robot" Brownie friend and on a device.
§ Robotics Badge Workshop for Daisies. A robot is a machine that is programmed to move and act. Robots do things we, as humans, can't or don't like to do. Robots can be super small to go into small spaces or be built to go places that are too hot or cold for us. They can even go to far away planets and send information balck to scientists! Learn about the many things robots do, and work in teams, like engineers, to design a robot that solves an everyday problem.
o Location: 8702 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis, IN 46240
o Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/
Children’s Dental Center
o Description: Fishers Pediatric Dentist Serving Children in Indianapolis. The mission at Children's Dental Center is to build a dental home valuing prevention, early detection and treatment of dental disease in children.
o Programs Offered: Smile Squad Dental Patch for Daisy, Brownies, and Juniors. Increase your knowledge and understanding of dental health! Participate in fun activities involving nutrition/healthy habits and have the opportunity to donate items to a local organization of your choice!
o Location: 9886 East 116th Street Suite 100 Fishers, IN 46037
o Website: https://www.babytoothcenter.com/
The Spaience Lab
o Description: The Spaience Lab is an Innovative and Creative Program that blends the elements of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering , Arts , Math, and even Entrepreneurship into a fun, engaging and useful enrichment program. Based on the projects, it has a special appeal to girls and thereby fosters and develops girl’s interest in Science and other STEM/STEAM related areas.
o Programs offered: Available workshops include: Lip Gloss Lab, Bubble Science, Making Scents Of Science , Bath Bomb Exploration and others . Contact us for troop / group reservations.
o Location: Mobile
Website: http://www.thespaiencelab.com/
