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Girl Scouts

A group of 4 Daisy Girl Scouts wearing their uniforms and smiling at the cameraWe welcome Girl Scouts to engage with Hillwood through a variety of programs and activities! 

  • Schedule a badge-earning program or bridging ceremony for your troop.
  • Explore Hillwood from home with coloring pages, art projects, games, and a variety of digital resources.
  • Check our calendar for information about upcoming programs.

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Badge-Earning Programs (onsite)

  • $10 per Girl Scout, 4 adults free, $18 additional adults
  • Group size: minimum 8, maximum 15 Girl Scouts; 4 accompanying adults
  • Dates and time: Tuesday-Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m., subject to availability

Weekend dates are fully booked through the end of June 2025. Weekday program times, Tues-Fri, and summer program dates are available upon request. Fall 2025 dates will be posted in August.

 

Please complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form to request a date for your troop's visit.

In Fabergé’s Workshop: Craft and Tinker Badge (available June-September and November-March)

Explore sumptuous jewelry and fanciful objects including those created by imperial Russia's legendary jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé, and design your own magnificent jeweled creations. This program meets all requirements to earn the Craft and Tinker badge for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts.

Garden Journeys: Gardener Badge (available March-November)

Discover the beauty, tranquility, and whimsy of the Japanese-style garden and French parterre and design your own dream garden.

Meets the following requirements to earn the Junior Gardener Badge:
•    Step 1: Visit a garden
•    Step 2: Explore garden design
•    Step 3: Learn how to choose garden plants

Bridging Ceremonies (onsite)

The half-moon bridges in the Japanese-style garden are a beautiful setting for bridging ceremonies.

  • $50 per troop
  • Group size: 35 maximum
  • Dates and times: Tuesday-Sunday, March-November, 10-11 a.m. or 3-4 p.m., subject to availability
  • To request holding a bridging ceremony at Hillwood, please complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form

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