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Our Community Partners offer unique opportunities for Girl Scouts to enhance their Girl Scout Leadership Experience! Interested in exploring the option of becoming a community partner? Ready to become a partner? Complete this form to be connected with a staff member.
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All of the partners listed here have met requirements for council approval and have provided us with a Certificate of Insurance. If you do not see a partner listed below, with the exception of government entities as described above, please reach out to Customer Care.
Life Skills 
Aspire to Intern
Aspire to Intern aims to improve academic and professional outcomes for underrepresented students by increasing their awareness of internship opportunities and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure and excel in those internships.
We offer in-person and virtual workshops for high school and college students in groups or through individual coaching. Though our mission addresses underrepresented students, ALL students will benefit from our services as they are essential for career success!
Our services provide practical guidance and instruction in: Internship Information and Search, Essay and Resume Development, Interview Preparation, Workplace (Professional) Expectations, and Building Professional Relationships.
Contact: Megan Singleton | info@writeframeconsulting.com | 843-212-6928
Baker’s Buzzin
Located in Tega Cay, SC, Bakers Buzzin' has been cooking, baking and helping local Girl Scouts earn badges for over 10 years! We have a passion for teaching children of all ages the basic skills needed to cook and bake at home. Our fully equipped residential style kids kitchens are a perfect environment for culinary creativity, cooperation, sharing and self confidence. We think recipes are best when they're made from SCRATCH! That's how we cook and bake here and that how it should be done! We're also a local small business! We love coming up with new ideas and ways of making cooking fun and engaging for girl scouts of all ages! Call us for more information about private cooking events for your troop!
Where: 1157 Stonecrest Blvd., Tega Cay, SC 29708
Contact: info@bakers-buzzin.com | 803-548-7979
Fit Money
FitMoney is a nonprofit creating free, unbiased K-12 financial literacy curriculum. Our team has curated free activities and videos to complete requirements to earn money badges for every age.
The Food Academy
The Food Academy is a full service event planning and catering company specializing in American-Fusion cuisine. We also own and operate 2 restaurants in the midlands of South Carolina. Services offered: Event planning and coordination, catering, event decor, cooking classes, nutrition workshops, meal prep, and hospitality consulting. We can provide inclusive STEAM activities through culinary arts & innovation and Food Science principles, entrepreneurship and business activities and opportunities, as well as life skills through nutrition education.
Where: 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC
Contact: Jessica Carswell | thefoodacademy15@gmail.com | 803-404-8618
Greenville County Museum of Art
The GCMA is able to provide tours and hands-on studio activities to support ART badges. We often do programs on Sunday afternoons, and otherwise are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. We can schedule tours with two-week notice; studio activities with two months notice. All programs are free of charge.
Where: 420 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Contact: Ellen WestKaemper | ewestkaemper@gcma.org | 864-546-4047
Mental Health America of Greenville County
Mental Health America offers speakers, resources, and programming on topics relating to Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
Where: Industrial Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
Plate 108
We offer cooking classes for adults and children. We would like to offer in person or virtual cooking classes for girl scouts to participate in so they can earn certain culinary themed badges. This can be done as individuals or in a group setting. If virtual classes are what the participants choose, we can provide all ingredients (locally) for either pickup or delivery. For those not local, we could still provide the class and recipes, but they would be responsible for purchasing their own ingredients.
Where: 108 E. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC, 29651
Contact: Spencer Kimbrell | marketing@upstatenutrition.net | 864-915-2640
The Pretty Powerful Foundation
The Pretty Powerful Foundation is 501(c)3 that curates resources and events that inspire teen girls to tap into their femininity, take charge, and become leaders of tomorrow. A partnership with Girl Scouts will give troops access to the events, resources and mentorship we provide.
Contact: info@shesprettypowerful.com
South Carolina Children's Theatre
The mission of South Carolina Children's Theatre is to educate and stimulate the minds and imaginations of young people and their families through participation in high-quality theatre, year-round education, and accessible outreach. We offer group discounts for our MainStage Performances for Girl Scout Troops. Additional SCCT opportunities for Girl Scouts include 2nd Stage Performances that may help fulfill non-theatre badges, and backstage tours in conjunction with your planned MainStage show.
Where: 1200 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC, 29611
Contact: Debbie Bell | debbie@scchildrentheatre.org | 864-235-2885
Outdoor
Adventure Center of Asheville
The Adventure Center of Asheville offers many different options for fun and excitement. Enjoy expansive views of the Asheville skyline from Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures or head up into the trees at Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Jump on a mountain bike to experience Kolo Bike Park or grab your kids and check out KidZip, America's first zipline adventure designed for kids under 10.
Where: 85 Expo Drive Asheville, SC 28806
Contact: Sarah Dickson | groups@adventurecenterofasheville.com | 828-450-3400
Anchored Soul
Anchored Soul’s initiatives are to share the joy of stand up paddle boarding (SUP) with the rest of the world and to promote suicide prevention through the Anchored Soul SUPer Mates program. We also offer paddle badges at the completion of Girl Scout paddle outings.
Contact: Heidi Schmidt Cole | seamaiden16@yahoo.com
Climb @ Blue Ridge
We have been providing a climbing facility for the upstate since 1995. Climb @ Blue Ridge is the only gym in the upstate with the capacity for top rope, bouldering, and lead climbing. Our passion is to encourage everyone to experience the sport of climbing. Day camps, classes, and group events are available.
Where: 301 Bulls Rd., Taylors, SC 29687
Contact: 864-895-1416
Dark Horse Horsemanship
We provide opportunities to develop leadership, communication and life skills, with horses as the teachers. Girls will learn how to communicate with horses on the ground, learning about the nature of horses and why they do what they do. The will learn basics of riding, horse care and handling. Badges may be earned.
Where: 909 Broadway School Rd, Belton, SC 29627
Contact: Rebekah Maddox | bekster2@hotmail.com | 864-444-4549
Jekyll Wharf Boat Tours (GA)
Jekyll Island Boat Tours gives you the opportunity to explore the vibrant waters of the Golden Isles through a variety of boat tours. We were just named by TripAdvisor as their Best of The Best Boat Tour in the USA.
Where: 366 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
Contact: Phillip Kempton | jidolphintours@gmail.com
Lake Conestee Nature Park
We are a privately owned nature park of 400+ acres. We provide many educational opportunities and have often provided Girl Scout specific events in the past including Night Hikes and Badge Days.
Where: 601 Fork Shoals Road Greenville, SC 29604
Contact: Erin Knight | erin@conesteepreserve.org | 864-277-2004
Lake Hartwell Safari (GA)
Enjoy the animals in a natural setting as you drive through our Safari Adventure. Animals WILL come directly to your vehicle for photo opportunities! Drive thru as much as you like for one admission price and then enjoy our Safari Walkabout, Tortoise Lane and our Budgie Experiences afterwards. We also offer field trips, summer camps, a weekend community bus, and rental vehicles if you don't want to have your personal vehicle be "blessed".
Where: 915 Boleman Hill Road Hartwell, GA 30643
Contact: Jodi Gray | lakehartwellsafari@gmail.com | 706-717-8837
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation company. Experience whitewater rafting on one of NOC's 8 river's across the southeast, or spend time at our Nantahala Adventure Resort with access to zip lining, kayaking, fishing, lake adventures, and mountain biking. Enhance your group programming with educational content from our paddling and wilderness medicine / survival schools, or join us for team building on our challenge course and alpine tower.
Where: 13077 West Highway 19 Bryson City, SC 28713
Contact: Liz Hoekwater | jan.w@noc.com | 828-488-7185
Palmetto Outdoors
Palmetto Outdoors has been West Columbia's professional outfitting service for tubes, kayaks and tours for the last 14 years. We offer self guided tubing and kayak rentals on the Saluda River during the summer and guided trips to the Congaree National Park in the Spring and Fall. We can do private, guided trips outside of our existing programs for groups. We wish to develop premier packages specifically for girl scouts as requested.
Where: 131 Alexander Road West Columbia, SC 29169
Contact: Michael Mayo | info@palmettooutdoors.com | 803-404-8254
Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary
Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of orphaned or injured wildlife. We provide educational presentations accompanied by our federally licensed, non-releasable animal ambassadors that promote peaceful coexistence with native wildlife . For our older scouts, we have on-site projects that would meet requirements for service hours. For our younger scouts, we have a variety of programs to assist with earning badges and learning how to care for the environment around you. If you are looking for a new and different way to earn your scout badges, let PAWS provide you with some exciting experiences.
Where: PO Box 157, Waterloo, SC, 29384
Contact: Julie Schmidt | paws.sc.programs@gmail.com | 864-416-1272
SC Forestry Commission & Harbison
Harbison State Forest is an educational forest that is managed by SC Forestry Commission. Currently SCFC offers an annual badge workshop for Girl Scouts – Cadette “Naturalist” Tree Badge Workshop. “Grab your naturalist hat and get ready to get to know trees from the shade to the science, the fruit to the forest, and the legends to the lumber.” Scouts will cover all five requirements during this 3.5 hour program. SC Forestry Commission is happy to offer education programs by request. All programs need to be focused around a tree or forestry related theme. We require a minimum of 10 students and will see a maximum of 50 students for a program.
Where: 5600 Broad River Rd., Columbia SC, 29212
Contact: Beth Foley | bfoley@scfc.gov | 803-896-8855
Upstate Zipline
Upstate Zipline is South Carolina's biggest zipline located in beautiful Keowee-Toxaway State Park! Experience the thrill of flying through the treetops and over the lake on 10 different ziplines and one suspended bridge. Courses are available for all Girl Scouts, even younger ones, as well as gem-mining.
Where: Keowee-Toxaway State Park, 138 Museum Cir, Sunset, SC 29685
Contact: 864-720-4318
Vintage View River Retreat
Vintage View River Retreat & Adventures is the perfect destination that offers guests a unique blend of outdoor adventure, relaxation and luxury. You can camp, enjoy water activities such as stand up paddleboarding and kayaking, and other recreational activities. They offer adventures for Girl Scout troops and even adult training through the American Canoe Association.
Where: Clifton, SC 29324
Contact: hello@vintageviewvacay.com
STEM
Clemson Science Outreach Center
The Clemson University Science Outreach Center helps inspire and empower the scientist within each of us. We make science relevant and fun through hands-on labs, camps and activities for learners of all ages. We engage the public through discussions of scientific research. And we support classroom teachers through field trip labs and professional development.
Where: G-26 and G-30 Jordan Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
Challenge Island
Challenge Island partners with Girl Scout Councils, Service Units and Troops Nationwide to provide Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes with one-of-a-kind STEAM-based experiences that fulfill multiple Badge and Journey requirements. Scouts receive a Certificate of Completion and a Challenge Island Fun patch during every program! We have a wide array of programs specific to each level!
Contact: Michelle Paddenburg | mpaddenburg@challenge-island.com
Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One is an aerospace-themed educational program designed to provide interactive learning experiences, integrating science and math curricula with information and technology. Through various simulations, scenarios, and activities we offer, students develop skills in decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and communication.
Where: 2600A Barhamville Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
Contact: Carolyn Donelan | 803-929-3951
CodeCampKidz
Think Like a Programmer: An Online Journey
Are you interested in learning more about coding? Do you want to become a computer programmer? Participate in CodeCampKidz to dig deeper into coding and earn your Think Like a Programmer Journey! This journey is progressive and self-paced, allowing you to work through the process on your own time and learn new concepts in every session. Each activity is reviewed and supported by the staff at CodeCampKidz. The journey will culminate in a final project to earn a Certificate of Completion. Once you complete this journey, you are welcome to continue with other options. Additional learning plans are available for purchase through CodeCampKidz.
Girls can start the program at any time after enrollment is completed. There is a $20 fee. After completion, Think Like A Programmer Journey badges can be purchased from the Girlz Gear shop.
This program is completely virtual. All you need to participate is a modern browser, high speed Wi-Fi, and a computer with audio capability. Unfortunately, Chromebooks are not supported.
Where: Online! Enroll here.
Contact: CodeCampKidz@gmail.com
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
Looking for fun and learning for your group or troop? Visitors to The Schiele Museum of Natural History can explore dinosaur fossils, wildlife displays, American Indian artifacts, gems and minerals, and a state-of-the-art planetarium. In addition, a replica Catawba Indian Village, life-size mazes, and The Farm - a showcase of local agriculture and live animals - are located just outside the front doors on a beautiful Nature Trail. The museum is proud to offer learning opportunities for all ages through group visits, after-hours scouting events, and special events.
Where: 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
Contact: Tiffani Stewart | 704-866-6923
Skillionaire Games
Created by Skillsgap, Skillionaire games offers free-to-play mobile games that connect Girl Scouts to over 100 STEM terms, educational pathways, and careers within the Life Sciences industry, supported by SCBio and their over 1,000 member companies in South Carolina.
South Carolina Aquarium
The South Carolina Aquarium's mission to connect people to water, wildlife and wild places. Through that, we offer hands on, personalized opportunities for groups such as Science at Sunsets, onsite activities, virtual programing, outreach and daily floor programs. Science at Sunsets are after hour programs for groups to book and can be customized to work towards badge requirements. There are also many free offerings for daily visits to the Aquarium with our Onsite Activities and daily programing.
Where: 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
Contact: Selina Bohland | sbohland@scaquarium.org
Yeti Robotics
In line with our commitment to increasing opportunities for women in STEM, YETI holds Girl Scouts Robotics Merit Badge Classes for the 7th year, where students are taught about robots, programming, robot parts and sensors, robot design and prototyping, public speaking and showcasing robots plus information about the FIRST programs. Over 900 girls have earned their Robotics Merit Badge through our program, propelling their interests in STEM and empowering them to join FIRST teams.
Where: 2102 Cambridge Beltway Dr B, Charlotte, NC 28273
Contact: Iaiela Dumitrescu | 704-778-7589
Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy by VicTreeFi
VicTreeFi is a female-founded company, dedicated to promoting financial education. The company’s co-founder was a Girl Scout from her Daisy years through high school graduation. Complete financial literacy badges online! VicTreeFi provides online courses for Girl Scouts that are self-paced and mobile-friendly. Girl Scouts are invited to register for one or more of VicTreeFi’s courses to complete steps required to earn financial literacy badges. Courses are built around national standards for financial literacy. Girl Scouts can enroll at any time to begin to complete badges!
Where: 17 East 37th St. Unit 3, Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Chrissy Earl | christine@victreefi.com | 865-384-4405
Other
Charlotte Youth Ballet
The Charlotte Youth Ballet provides student dancers an opportunity to perform in professional level productions. CYB brings together all the components that make a professional ballet performance magical: the costumes, the props, the lighting, the music and, of course, the dancers, and shares them with Girl Scouts in an interactive session before they watch the performance so they can explore the art and athleticism of ballet and theater in a fun and educational format. We give Girl Scouts an inside look at how it all comes together so they can confidently understand all the pieces and parts of ballet as well as live performing arts. Girl Scouts also receive discounted tickets to CYB performances and a special patch for the event! Girl Scouts can also meet the requirements for dance and performing arts patches with their troop.
Where: 338 S Sharon Amity Rd. #320
Contact: girlscouts@charlotteyouthballet.org
Children’s Art Classes (Greenville)
If you’ve been searching for art classes for kids near Greenville, SC, you can rest assured that you’ll find the perfect option to tap into your child’s creativity. We offer classes for children as young as three years old, covering more than 40 varieties of art, making our art programs the ideal solution for children who are interested in developing their art skills, along with homeschooling parents who want to provide their children with access to an arts curriculum.
Where: Greenville
Contact: Josmary Haulotte | 904-330-8720
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
TCMU-Greenville houses more than 80,000 square feet dedicated to excellence in play-based learning for children ages 0-12, including 30 unique exhibits reflecting the areas of arts, science, health, transportation, the environment and more. TCMU fulfills its mission of developing young minds into compassionate problem solvers through purposeful, intentional and accessible play-based learning opportunities.
Where: 300 College St, Greenville, SC 29601
Contact: Lindsay Lusk | llusk@tcmupstate.org | 864-553-7928
Columbia Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies are a Minor League Baseball team based in Columbia, South Carolina. Their home stadium is Segra Park. More information on game schedules and promotions can be found on their website.
Where: Segra Field, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey Team
The Swamp Rabbits are in the business of affordable family entertainment. Our professional hockey team is only part of the entertainment package patrons receive when they enter Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Concourse attractions, intermission games, live entertainment, and photo opportunities with our mascot "Stomper," are all included in the price of one low-cost ticket. Swamp Rabbits ticket fundraisers are also a great way to give your organization a financial boost!
Where: Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Contact: Anthony Quiles | AQuiles@swamprabbits.com | 864-250-4948
Greenville Triumph
We are the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club, a three-time USL League One finalist and 2020 Champions, located in Greenville, South Carolina. Whether you’re with a sports team, scout group, nonprofit, company, or simply a group of friends, we have customizable packages that cater to all needs and budgets. Let us host your next group outing and create a memorable experience for you and your guests!
Where: 22 S Main St. Greenville, SC 29601
Contact: Autumn Avery | aavery@greenvilletriumph.com | 864-896-9013
The Greenville Drive
The Greenville Drive hosts a game each Spring dedicated to the Girl Scouts Mountains to Midlands members. We use the game as an opportunity for the council to be celebrated & recognized but also to drive more awareness around the programming, goals and objectives of Girl Scouts.
Where: 935 S. Main St. Ste 202, Greenville , SC 29601
Contact: Katie Batista | katie.batista@greenvilledrive.com | 864-335-0056
Peace Center
With a 2,100-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, an amphitheater, and a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting, rehearsal, and event spaces, the Peace Center has become the hub of cultural life in Upstate South Carolina. What makes the Peace Center special are the performance venues and each space is architecturally and acoustically remarkable. Classical, dance, jazz, country, bluegrass, folk, pop, and comedy performers, as well as a full calendar of national Broadway tours, are equally spectacular on the Peace Center’s stages. For the Girl Scout Members, we are able to make Girl Scout Night programs available that include a special meet and greet opportunity with cast members, educational experiences and discounted tickets for performances.
Where: 101 W. Broad St., Greenville, SC, 29601
Contact: Michael Ciaccia | mciaccia@peacecenter.org | 864-679-9277
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 3,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks.
Where: 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210
Stars & Strikes Entertainment Center
The 50,000 square-foot facility houses 24 bowling lanes, 8 of which are VIP lanes with SPARK augmented bowling. In addition to bowling, Stars and Strikes features a 7,500 square-foot arcade and prize store, a multi-story laser tag arena, and bumper cars.
Where: 545 Concord Parkway N, Concord, NC 28027
Contact: Roxanne Armes | 678-965-5707
