Connect with our Exclusive Program Partners

Is your troop looking for program opportunities to help empower your girls to explore their interests and acquire new knowledge and skills? Girl Scouts of Maine is honored to work with businesses and community organizations to offer opportunities to our members to enhance their Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Program Partners provide quality programs that align with the Girl Scout mission and values. Many of our Program Partners offer badge and Journey related workshops, community service projects, and fun opportunities to help Girl Scouts become future leaders.

Earn your Craft and Tinker badge with Day's Jewelers on a behind-the-scenes jewelry tour!

Complete the steps of your financial literacy badge with an exclusive tour and activities with financial experts.

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Levels: D/B/J

With Day’s, our exclusive Craft and Tinker Program Partner, Girl Scouts have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the jewelry profession and see the tools of the trade in action with an experienced Day’s Jewelers professional. In this unique opportunity tailored just for Girl Scouts, you will complete the Craft and Tinker badge requirements for your level (sold through the GSME Council hop).

To inquire about the program with Day's Jewelers for your troop, please complete the interest form.

Program opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis based on store availability at the following locations:

Auburn
Augusta
Bangor
South Portland (limited availability)
Topsham
Waterville

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Levels: D/B/J/C

With Bangor Savings Bank, our exclusive Financial Literacy Program Partner, Girl Scouts have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour and explanation of the banking process with financial experts. Hands-on activities and games will heighten their budgeting skills and knowledge of saving and investing (investing is for Juniors and Cadettes). In this unique opportunity tailored just for Girl Scouts, you will complete parts of a financial literacy badge for your level (sold through the GSME council shop).

To set up a program for your troop, contact:

For more information about Girl Scouts of Maine’s Program Partners, please reach out to Customer Care at customercare@gsmaine.org or 888-922-4763.

If you represent a business or organization interested in providing program opportunities for local Girl Scouts, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Resource Development at ResourceDevelopment@gsmaine.org or by phone at 888-922-4763. As a Program Partner, you’ll collaborate with the GSME Program team to create customized programs for Girl Scout troops, focusing on the four Program Pillars of Girl Scouting: STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship. By working together, we help the youth of Maine discover new interests, explore great opportunities within our state, prepare for exciting careers, and broaden their horizons.

Local Opportunities with our Community Resources

The Girl Scouts of Maine Community Resources list is a great way to expand your troop offerings by connecting with local businesses, organizations, outdoor venues, and other program opportunities. Find Girl Scout of Maine Community Resources here.

Community Resources are organized by county and relate to the Treasure ME! Patch Program. Travel throughout our great state and see if you can experience what all four regions have to offer!

If you have a recommendation for a Community Resource in your area, please complete this Girl Scouts of Maine Community Resources form.

Southern

Blixx Horses
Kennebunk, ME

In this therapeutic, non-riding setting, learn to appreciate a horse's calm energy as you learn to care for these animals.

207-985-1994 blixx@myfairpoint.net

Centerpoint Martial Arts
Falmouth, ME

Grow mentally and physically through the martial arts and delf-defense workshops offered at Centerpoint Martial Arts.

207-504-1557 andy@centerpointmartialarts.com

Diversions Puzzles and Games
South Portland, ME

Flex your creativity, teamwork, and analysis skills as you work with staff from Diversions on game design.

207-773-0300 mtrudeau@diversionsgames.com

Maine Audubon Society
Falmouth, ME

Investigate Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat with a lense of conservation and STEM. Sample topics include: water study, pollinators, trees, and animal habitats.

207-781-2330 x211 cgriset@maineaudubon.org

Portland Museum of Art
Portland, ME

Work on your artist badge as you enjoy the array of ever-changing art at the Portland Museum of Art.

207-775-6148 x3226 tours@portlandmuseum.org

Portland Stage
Portland, ME

Portland stage offers educational programs that encourage young people to be creative thinkers, playful individuals, brave risk-takers, dynamic storytellers, and confident learners. Programs focus on literacy, cultural awareness, imaginative problem-solving, collaborative play, and creative thinking through the lens of theatre.

207-774-1043 x104 education@portlandstage.org

Unicorn Cove Hula Hui
Casco, ME

Explore Hawaiian culture as you learn traditional and modern styles of Hawaiian dances.

207-347-5686 nira.kazi@yahoo.com

Western

L.C. Bates Museum
Hinckley, ME

Hands-on explorations include: animal habitats, bugs, ecosystems, Maine Native Americans, and more.

207-238-4250 lcbates@gwh.org

Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
Livermore, ME

Step back in time and experience life on a 19th century farm. Try different roles vital to farm life as you gain an understanding about what life was like. Juniors can work towards earning their Playing the Past Badge.

207-897-4366 norlands@norlands.org

Northern

Challenger Learning Center
Bangor, ME

Blast off on your own space mission or get your creative juices flowing in the Makerspace lab.

207-990-2900 x1 khibbard@astronaut.org

Cole Land Transportation Museum
Bangor, ME

Explore artifacts from the past and learn about Maine’s land transportation through scavenger hunts or guided tours. All group programs are free.

207-990-3600 x13 ptrice@colemuseum.org

Curran Homestead
Orrington and Holden, ME

Experience 19th century rural New England life that connects with STEAM. Juniors can work towards earning their Playing the Past badge.

207-205-4849 thecurranhomestead@gmail.com

Maine Discovery Museum
Bangor, ME

Collaboration, cooperation, hands-on and innovative all describe the programs at the museum. There is a strong focus on STEAM and inquiry-based programs.

207-262-7200 tplummer@mainediscoverymuseum.org

Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium
Orono, ME

Provides educational planetarium programs with a variety of hands-on activities. The programs feature a wide variety of astronomy and science themes. The facility also has an observatory and telescopes.

207-581-1341 shawn.laatsch@maine.edu

Wintergreen Arts Center
Presque Isle

Provides creative experiences that empower the young and the young-at-heart to imagine, invent, and innovate through art.

207-762-3576 wintergreenarts@gmail.com

Eastern

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Boothbay, ME

Connect with life sciences in the garden through hands-on field study explorations and activities that highlight living organisms and their life cycles.

207-633-8031 fieldtrips@mainegardens.org

Diver Ed's Dive In Theatre
Bar Harbor, ME

Explore life under the sea through live video aboard the Starfish Enterprise. The 2-hour boat trip features a fun-filled look at ocean life.

207-288-3483 info@divered.com

Maine Sport Outfitters
Rockport, ME

From guided trips to rentals, Maine Sport Outfitters has you covered for all things outdoors: kayak, canoe, SUP, on foot, skis, or snowshoes.

207-323-1702 programs@mainesport.com

Maine State Aquarium
Boothbay, ME

From lobsters to sea anemones, the Maine State Aquarium gives an indepth and hands-on look at Maine marine life. Earn your Lobster Lore patch as you explore the aquarium.

207-592-1839 Elaine.Jones@maine.gov

Monkey C Monkey Do
Wiscasset, ME

Hit the high ropes as you challenge yourself and others through team building and personal challenges. The zip lines and giant swing are always a hit.

207-882-6861 info@monkeycmonkeydo.com

Statewide

Acadia Mountain Guides
Acadia National Park, ME | Camden Hills, ME | Clifton, ME | North Conway, NH

Can offer programs for rock climbing, guided hikes, wilderness first aid, and avalanche awareness.

207-866-7562 climb@acadiamountainguides.com

Learn all about the tools used to create beautiful jewelry in hands-on workshops. Juniors can earn part of their Jewelry Badge.

207-680-1642 nlevesque@daysjewelers.com

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Offers discounted tickets for Girl Scout functions in addition to the ability to provide information on Boston travel.

207-780-1000 x109 Brian@nnepra.com

Ethan Allen
Portsmouth, NH

At Ethan Allen's full-service design center, create your dream bedroom using the 3-D floor planner. You'll work with a Design Consultant to see what it takes to design a room floorplan, explore color theory, balance, mood and harmony. At the end of the 90 minute workshop you will have designed your own room complete with fabric and paint samples in addition to the Ethan Allen patch specifically designed for Girl Scouts.

603-431-9144 kimberly.sturdevant@ethanallen.com

Seacoast Science Center
Rye, NH

Experience nature and the power of the sea as you become stewards of the ocean. Topics include: marine biology and marine science, ecology, geology, animal adaptations, and more.

603-436-8043 x20 s.toupin@sscnh.org

Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, NH

History comes to life at Strawbery Banke. Customize your program based on your needs and interests. Topics include: Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden, Making Games, Playing the Past, Amuse, and more.

603-433-1100 bcoppola@strawberybanke.org

The Children's Museum of NH
Dover, NH

Through hands-on and interactive programs, girls become inspired to be the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers. STEM is a strong focus of many of the exhibits, including the Build It. Fly It exhibit and the STEAM Innovation Lab.

603-742-2002 xanthi@childrens-museum.org

Virtual

Fun Chefs

Fun Chefs is an exciting interactive culinary arts program that encompasses lessons in culinary arts, nutrition, sanitation, culinary math, culinary geography, and etiquette. Girls will become more confident in their kitchen skills while working on their cooking badges.

561-676-8716 funchefs@hotmail.com

Twists N Turns-Immersive Escape Room & Mystery Experiences

Twists N Turns presents an interactive detective game experience in which Girl Scouts become active participants in our immersive stories, and must work together as a team to unravel the plot before time runs out! Girls will feel like they've entered into a movie or video game, as they will be looking for clues, solving puzzles and riddles and trying to catch a culprit alongside our live Detective facilitator! Through the use of animations and special effects girls will experience an exciting, realistic mystery solving experience that will put their detective skills to the test!

424-666-7097 reliav101@gmail.com

Vine Images, INC

Through self-paced, online classes and challenges, you'll learn digital photography skills to take your photos to the next level. The program is designed to be completed at your own pace within the 30 days you have access to the materials. Each lesson gives you a photo challenge to try so you can get out form behind the computer and try some new photography skills.

757-870-5080 pam@vineimages.org

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