Spring 2020 Inspire Discovery

2021 TROOP EXPERIENCES

Baetje Goat Farms

Marcoot, girls will view a special “field to fork” video about the family farm and get a chance to make and sample various delicious cheeses. Girls can earn a badge and taste the Girl Scout-themed ice cream.

Discover a world of goats and cheese and how the two work together to produce some of the state’s best tasting dairy! Girls will be able to feed the goats, tour the creamery, and assist the cheesemakers in making their own special cheese. Girl Scouts can explore more than 7,000 square-feet of interactive space at The Magic House, MADE for Kids, the Museum’s new satellite location in the City of St. Louis. Featuring a Maker's Workshop, Artist's Studio, Designer's Lab and Entrepreneur's Marketplace, girls will have the opportunity to create a design for a 3D printer, paint on a digital easel, operate simple robotics, learn to silkscreen and more! The Magic House at MADE

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Girls Scouts will use engineering concepts to

Urban Harvest

explore the feats, history and changing perceptions of the Mississippi River through engaging activities. Girls rotate through different interactive stations at the National Great Rivers Museum to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the river and how humans have both influenced and adapted to its untamed spirit. Also available is an optional tour on top of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam more than 80 feet above the waters of the Mighty Mississippi, completing the adventure of discovery.

Interested in visiting St. Louis' first rooftop farm? Through a brief overview, girls will learn about Urban Harvest STL and the history of the FOOD ROOF Farm, followed by a farm walk with in-depth explanations of each component of the farm, from hydroponic towers to the agricultural green roof system, to chickens, to an edible wall.

Microsoft at the Galleria

Marcoot Jersey Creamery

Turn to the Older Girl section of this publication on pgs. 22-23 for all the details on these troop experiences for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.

Tour Marcoot Jersey Creamery for a special hands-on experience in farmstead and artisan cheeses or custard-style ice cream! At

TROOP EXPERIENCE FAQ's Q. What if I cannot re-register 70 percent of my troop girls because some moved away or said they will not be returning?

Q. How do I register for multiple locations if my troop girls want to go to different offerings? A. Each troop that re-registers 70 percent of their troop girls will be awarded their choice of one experience that the troop can attend together.

Q. Can we take troop girls that didn’t re-register?

A. Yes, if you re-register 70 percent of the troop girls, but some girls did not re-register, they may still attend the troop experience.

A. Percentage of troop registration is based upon troop size during the 2019-2020 membership year. Consider inviting new girls to join your troop and register in the spring for the following Girl Scout year.

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