Explore practical life skills at Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout badges form the foundation of activities that help girls grow as Girl Scouts. Whether it’s by exercising and staying healthy, advocating on behalf of others, protecting our environment, or exploring careers that can truly change the world for the better, girls gain the skills and the inspiration to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and take the lead.
American Red Cross 
Location: Virtual or In Person (depending on program)
To schedule: Contact Loida Rodriguez, Loida.Rodriguez@redcross.org, (317) 452-2816
Cost: Free
Prepare with Pedro the Penguin Preparedness Presentation for Daisies & Brownies
Location: Virtual
Grades: K-3
Prepare with Pedro in a 30-45-minute preparedness education program that teaches girls how to be prepared and take action during home fires and/or local hazards. Learn more about Prepare with Pedro!
The Pillowcase Project for Brownies & Juniors
Location: Virtual or In Person
Grades: 2-5
This is a preparedness education program that teaches girls about personal and family preparedness and safety skills, local hazards, and basic coping skills. Volunteers will lead girls through “Learn, Practice, Share” frameworks to teach them about disaster preparedness and survival skills. Upon completion, girls will receive a pillowcase to build their personal emergency supply kits. Learn more about The Pillowcase Project.
Be Red Cross Ready Program
Location: Virtual
Grades: K-12
This program teaches simple steps to follow in advance to ensure that girls and their families can weather a crisis safely and comfortably. Girls will learn to build a survival kit, make a plan, and understand the disasters that are likely to happen in their area.
MapSwipe Program for Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors
Location: Virtual
Grades: 6-12
Girls can help humanitarians find vulnerable people. This mobile app helps making mapping around the world more coordinated and efficient. MapSwipe allows girls to support humanitarian responses worldwide in three simple steps.
Community Service Bar Volunteer Opportunity with the American Red Cross
Location: Varies
Grades: K-12
Volunteering with the American Red Cross allows girls to support the largest humanitarian organizations in the world while making a positive impact on their peers and their community. Girls can learn new skills, maximize talent, meet new people, improve their resumes, and earn the Community Service Bar Pin while making a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer opportunities are available for girls K-12.
Crisis Connection
Location: 919 E 14th St Suite 100, Jasper, IN 47546
To schedule: Contact Renee Williams, renee.williams@crisisconnectioninc.org, (812) 482-1555
Cost: Free
Who: Girl Scouts in Dubois, Perry, Spencer, Pike, & Martin counties
"In Their Shoes" Relationship Card Simulator
Location: Will meet at troop meeting location
Grades: 9-12
A scenario-based training designed to help participants learn what dating violence is like from a victim's perspective.
One Love—Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships
Location: Will meet at troop meeting location
Grades: 6-12
One Love engages young people with powerful films and honest conversation. Through their workshops and peer-to-peer discussions, One Love offers a framework that helps students spread the message online and in their communities. One Love educates young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and learn how to love better. The programs give students the tools to recognize the warning signs of abuse, understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and help to empower bystanders.
Badge: Step 3 of Senior Women's Health Badge
CrossFit High Bar
Location: 301 N Stockwell Rd, Evansville, IN
To schedule: Contact Leslie, (812) 404-0095
Cost: Varies based on program
Kids ‘n Action
Cost: $10/girl
When: 1st Sat of the month at 10:15 AM CDT
Age: Program is open to ages 3+
Girls can get moving and learn all about cross training in this kid-friendly training class while earning badges.
Badges: Brownie My Best Self; Junior Staying Fit; Cadette Good Sportsmanship; Senior Cross Training
On Ramp Intro to CrossFit
Cost: Contact for pricing
When: Mon, Wed & Fri 5:30 or 6:00 PM CDT
Age: Program is open to ages 10+
CrossFit High Bar offers introductory training classes for ages 10 and older. These small group classes meet 3 times a week for 2 weeks.
Badges: Brownie My Best Self; Junior Staying Fit; Cadette Good Sportsmanship; Senior Cross Training
Etiquette Classes with Charm Appeal & Hosting
Location: 401 SE 6th St, Suite 110 E, Evansville, IN 47713 (or troop location for groups of 9 or more)
To schedule: Charnika Baltzell, Baltzell.Charnika@yahoo.com, (812) 647-4518
Cost: $25/girl; *Contact for special group rate.
Dining Etiquette Workshop
Grades: K-12
Girls will receive a comprehensive overview of dining which includes utensil review, course identification, and informal/formal table settings. Due to limited space, the class will be held at the troop's location for groups over 8. Course includes a certificate of completion. Contact for information on programs for different grade levels.
Badge: Steps 4 & 5 of the Ambassador Dinner Party badge
Image Etiquette Workshop
Grades: 2-12
This workshop is designed to teach girls the importance of image and how to properly present themselves. Poise and elegance will be emphasized through topics such as sitting, standing, and walking. Personal grooming and hygiene instruction will also be discussed. Contact for information on programs for different grade levels.
Public Speaking Etiquette Workshop
Grades: 4-12
This workshop is designed to teach girls how to present themselves in front of an audience. The session is spent allowing students time to practice presentations and learn the dos and don’ts of public speaking. Due to limited space, the class will be held at the troop’s location for groups over 8. Contact for information on programs for different grade levels.
Badge: Cadette Public Speaker
Business Etiquette Workshop
Grades: 9-12
This program is designed to teach students to proper business etiquette and protocol practices crucial to success in the workplace.
Badge: Senior Business Etiquette
Fire Horse Yoga
Location: 702 1/2 Main St, Jasper, IN 47546
To schedule: Contact Samantha Knies Gray, samantha@firehorseyoga.com, (812) 631-2530
Cost: $7/girl
Grades: K-12
Yoga Program at Fire Horse Yoga
Escape into a world of comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Learn how yoga can help reduce stress and keep you fit.
Badges/Journey: Healthy Living Skill Building Badges for all levels; Cadette Breathe Journey
Learn more about Fire Horse Yoga.
Princeton Public Library
Weekly Community Programs from the Princeton Public Library
Location: 124 S Hart St, Princeton
For questions: Call (812) 385-4464
Cost: Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Story Time
When: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM CT & 1:00 PM CT
Grades: K-1
This program includes a story followed by an arts and crafts project, play dough or coloring, or a gross motor activity such as skipping and dancing.
Games Club
When: Thursdays at 4:00 PM CT
Grades: 2-5
This program is all about games! Come hangout with friends and find out what games we are playing today.
Teen Scene
When: Wednesdays at 4:00 PM CT
Grades: 6-12
This teen-led program is a great for girls who want to hangout and enjoy art, games, anime and more.
Family Lego
When: Saturdays from 2:00-4:00 PM CT
Grades: K-12
Families, troops, and kids of all ages are welcome to come out for Lego and Duplo building, challenges, and seasonal themed fun.
Purdue Extension Office Programs
Location: Troop meeting location
To schedule:
Contact your county agent listed below.
Cost: Free
Purdue Extension Agents can present programs on the following topics:
- Financial Literacy Badges
- Healthy Living Badges
Babysitting Class
Teaches the basics of babysitting; including basic childcare
for infants and children, basic first aid, child behavior,
age-appropriate activities, emergency protocols, professionalism, and
how to grow your babysitting business.
Purdue Extension Contacts by County:
- Daviess: Jennifer Stefancik, jstefanc@purdue.edu
- Dubois: Chelsea Brewer, cebrewer@purdue.edu
- Knox: Tonya Short, short43@purdue.edu
- Perry: Megan Jaspersen, mjaspers@purdue.edu
- Posey: Kristen Lowry, klowry@purdue.edu
- Vanderburgh: Meagan Brothers, brotherm@purdue.edu
- Warrick: Jo Gilreath, jgilreat@purdue.edu
Sabor Colombia, LLC
Location: Will meet at troop location
To schedule: Contact Claudia Tascon, saborcolombia22@gmail.com, (812) 470-8319
Cooking, Culture & Business with Sabor Colombia , LLC
When: Must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance
Cost: $200/session; Minimum of 15 girls, Maximum of 20 girls; 2 hours
Grades: K-12
Girls will learn about the history, culture, and how to prepare and cook Colombian food, along with how to own and operate a small business with Sabor Colombia, LLC co-owners Luis and Claudia Tascon.
Learn more about Sabor Colombia, LLC.
Santa Claus Museum & Village
Location: 69 N. State Rd 245, Santa Claus, IN 47579
To schedule: Contact Kathleen at santaclausmuseum@psci.net
Cost: Admission is free, but donations are always accepted.
Santa Claus Museum & Village Interactive Tour
Pay a visit to the historic, 1935 Santa Claus Statue. Stop by the Original Santa Claus Post Office, where girls can sit at antique school desks and pen their letters to Santa. Make sure to tour the stunning 1880 Santa Claus Church. And stop by the Santa Claus Museum to read children’s letters to Santa dating back to the 1930s. You may take a photo at the new Santa Claus mural on the front of the building and visit Santa’s Museum Office. Don’t forget to do some shopping in the museum gift shop for a souvenir of your visit!
Reserve a Room for Your Troop Meetings
Need a space to host troop meetings and/or events? The historic 1880 Santa Claus Church offers accomodations for up to 100 people for meetings and events. There is no cost for meeting request reservations. Contact Kathleen for more details.
Traditional Arts Today
Location: 314 W 9th St, Ferdinand, IN 47532
To schedule: Contact Alexianna Mundy, alexi@traditionalartstoday.org, (812) 998-2487
Crochet Coaster
When: Must be scheduled 4 weeks in advance
Cost: $25/girl; Miminum of 4 girls
Grades: 4-12
Girls will create a crochet coaster and learn fundamental skills of crochet. Instructor will provide you with engaging instruction, a hook, darning needle, yarn, pattern, stitch marker, and printed stitch guides. Class time is approximately 2 hours.
Painting
When: Must be scheduled 4 weeks in advance
Cost: $20-$30/girl, varies with available instructors; Minimum of 4 girls
Grades: K-12
Traditional Arts Today will create a custom painting class for your troop. Class time is approximately 2 hours.
Yoga with Sarah Loehr
Location: Troop meeting location or a meeting room at the Newburgh Public Library
To schedule: Contact Sarah Loehr, (812) 598-9002
Cost: $8/girl (additional cost for drive time of more than 15 minuts from Newburgh)
Yoga Program with Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Loehr
Girls will learn about yoga (when and how it started, how it can help you stress less, and feel better physically and mentally). Program lasts 1 hour and includes a yoga fun patch.
Badges/Journey: Healthy Living Skill Building Badges for all levels; Daisy Respect Myself and Others Petal; Brownie My Best Self; Junior Staying Fit; Cadette Breathe Journey
