We welcome Girl Scouts to engage with Hillwood through a variety of virtual and in-person offerings!
Schedule an in-person or virtual badge-earning program 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.
Complete the Girl Scout Program Request Formto schedule an in-person or virtual program for your troop. Please submit program requests at least 4 weeks in advance.
$10 per Girl Scout and tagalongs, 4 adults free, $18 additional adults (in-person)
Programs meet requirements for Junior badges (see descriptions for details) and are age-appropriate and engaging for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette girls
In-person:
Group size: minimum 8, maximum 25
Hands-on art project included
See our safety guidelines for information about how we are following the latest guidance related to COVID-19
Dates and time: Tuesday-Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m., subject to availability
The following dates and times are currently available for fall 2022 in-person programs (weekday programs, Tues-Fri, are also available upon request):
Saturday, October 29, 2:30-4 p.m.
Saturday, November 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 12, 2:30-4 p.m.
Sunday, November 13, 10-11:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2:30-4 p.m.
Virtual:
Group size: minimum 5, maximum 35
Dates and times: daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., subject to availability
Program length: 45 minutes
Includes a drawing activity; Girl Scouts should be prepared with a blank paper and a drawing implement (such as pencil, crayons, or markers) during the program
In Fabergé’s Workshop(available year-round, virtually and in-person)
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.
Meets the following requirements to earn the Junior Jeweler Badge:
• Step 1: Get to know the tools of the trade
• Step 4: Jewelry inspired by another culture
• Step 5: Make a sparkling gift
Garden Journeys(available virtually year-round and in-person March-November)
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
Flower Power (available in-person only, May-October)
Go on a flower hunt, see dazzling orchids in bloom, and create flower artwork. The activities complete all 5 steps required to earn the Junior Flowers Badge.
Bridging Ceremonies
The half-moon bridges in the Japanese-style garden are a beautiful setting for bridging ceremonies.
$50 per troop
Group size: 25 maximum
Dates and times: Tuesday-Sunday, March-November, 10-11 a.m. or 3-4 p.m., subject to availability
Facilities and access (Please inform us of any special needs when you schedule your visit.)
Museum shop: Commemorate your visit with a Hillwood fun patch!
Dining arrangements
Picnicking: Bring picnic blankets and a bag lunch or snack to enjoy on the lawn in designated areas. Please note that we do not allow large coolers or any kind of special event set-up (tables, chairs, etc.) in the gardens, and music and games (frisbee, etc.) are not permitted.
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