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Daily Events: Cadette (grades 6 - 8)

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Cheekwood Garden and Art Tours

Surround yourself with beautiful botanical gardens and inspiring artwork....

The vision statement for Cheekwood states, "Cheekwood will be cherished locally and recognized nationally for its unique ability to welcome visitors of all ages with one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor experiences reflecting its noted art and botanical collections displayed in one of the great American Country Place Estates."

Cheekwood offers guided and self-guided tours in the gardens and Museum of Art for groups of 12 or more (including adults). Girl Scouts can explore plants, habitats and the environment during our Garden Adventure tour, or learn about the history of Cheekwood and the art collection during the Discover Cheekwood tour. There are also several exciting changing exhibition tours each year! For a current listing of the available tours, please visit www.cheekwood.org. Visits must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance to get the Girl Scout rate.

Location:
Cheekwood; 1200 Forrest Park Drive; Nashville, TN 37201

Fee:
$3 per girl; $10 per adult; includes admission to Cheekwood and 1 hour guided tour for groups of 12 or more or groups are welcome to self-guide through the gardens and museum

Register:
Click here to register now

Contact:
Cheekwood
Karen Kwarciak - kkwarciak@cheekwood.org or (615) 353-6973
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37201

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Edgar Evins State Park events

Friends of Edgar Evins State Park Edgar Evins State Park, approximately 6,000 acres on the shores of beautiful Center Hill Reservo...

Friends of Edgar Evins State Park
Edgar Evins State Park, approximately 6,000 acres on the shores of beautiful Center Hill Reservoir, provides excellent recreational opportunities and accommodations on one of the most beautiful lakes in the south. Named in memory of James Edgar Evins, a former state senator instrumental in the development of Center Hill Dam and Lake, the park has a cabin complex, camping, hiking, picnicking and a full service marina along with fishing and boating.

Activities are available year round. The Friends of Edgar Evins offer special events.

Lots of opportunities exist for service project hours or Silver and/or Gold Award projects. If you are able to donate your time and talents even if it's just for one day, check the Friends of Edgar Evins website for ideas or contact Ronica Evans, the Girl Scout coordinator for the Friends of Edgar Evins organization at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The park is located in DeKalb County, 60 miles east of Nashville and 20 miles west of Cookeville. The park entrance is four miles south of I-40 at exit 268. It is also accessible from State Highway 141.

Nine primitive campsites are available for a small fee on a first come first served basis.

Register:
Click here to register now

Contact:
Edgar Evins State Park
http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/EdgarEvins/
(800) 250-8619 and (931) 858-2446

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Canoe and Kayak with Higher Pursuits

Guided canoe and kayak trips on the Scenic Duck River near Columbia are available with Higher Pursuits. This guided program focuse...

Guided canoe and kayak trips on the Scenic Duck River near Columbia are available with Higher Pursuits. This guided program focuses on teaching or improving paddling skills, boater safety and discussions about local wildlife and history. Higher Pursuits provides a certified lifeguard for the trip in addition to quality boats and vest-style life jackets. The trip is 5 1/2 miles long on the Duck River in a section of the river that is part of a Tennessee Blueway and State Scenic River rich in wildlife and folklore. Most groups average 4 to 5 hours per trip.

Primitive camping is also available. (No electricity or running water. Higher Pursuits claims to have the fanciest outhouse in Maury County.) The camping area is located within minutes of a scenic hiking trail in the Duck River State Nature Area.

The canoe or kayak trip fee is $12.50 per girl or adult (a 50% discount off the regular price). The fee includes boat rental, life jacket, guide fee and program. The program is offered April through October. For more information, visit the Higher Pursuits website. To make reservations, call Dawn Nelson at (931) 840-8575 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Location:
Higher Pursuits 3114 Cheeks Bend Rd. Columbia, TN 38401

Fee:
$12.50 per girl; $12.50 per adult; includes boat rental, life jacket, guide fee and program

Contact:
Dawn Nelson
Higher Pursuits
3114 Cheeks Bend Rd.
Columbia, TN 38401

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Country Music Hall of Fame Patch Program

Celebrate music at The Country Music Hall of Fame Museum...

The Country Music Hall of Fame Museum offers a special patch program for Girl Scouts. To earn a patch, Girl Scouts must visit the museum and accumulate the required number of activity points. Some activities are free and some require tickets.

A special discount for tickets is available to Girl Scouts. The special Girl Scout discount for museum and Studio B tour as follows: Museum tour: $7 per girl; two adults admitted free with every 10 Girl Scouts. Additional adults are $12. Studio B tour: $10.99 per girl; $12.99 per adult. The monthly Fun for Family events are free.

Location:
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum 222 5th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203

Contact:
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
222 5th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 416-2001
tickets@countrymusichalloffame.org

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Free Self-Defense Classes

Earn badges through martial arts and self defense training...

Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate

Girl Scouts can get assistance in earning badges through martial arts or self defense training. Bill Taylor has been conducting ladies’ self defense seminars in the Murfreesboro area for more than 30 years. Classes are 1 1/2 to 2 hours and are offered at no cost as a community service to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Visit the school’s website at www.bskonline.com.

Reservations must be made in advance. Classes are held in the Murfreesboro area. For more information contact Bill Taylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (615) 893-6003.

Location:
820 N.W. Broad St. OR 1911 Business Campus Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Contact:
Bill Taylor
820 N.W. Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Horse Sense Badge Workshop

Participants work toward earning the Horse Sense interest patch. Participants will learn about careers with horses and explore man...

Participants work toward earning the Horse Sense interest patch. Participants will learn about careers with horses and explore many aspects of horses and horsemanship. The four hour session is primarily ground work, but will include a Trail ride. Some additional work after this day may be required to complete the interest patch. This program is available most weekends throughout the year and may be requested on weekdays.

For more information contact Equestrian Manager, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at (615) 947-3214. Please review our cancellation policy before registering.

Location:
Camp Sycamore Hills Ashland City, TN

Fee:
$30 per girl; $15 per adult; includes a Trail Ride

Cancellation:
Please view our cancellation policy by clicking here.

Resource:
Horse Request Form

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Lovin' and Groomin'

This one-hour session includes a tour of the barn, learning general safety around horses and ponies and hands-on experience with g...

This one-hour session includes a tour of the barn, learning general safety around horses and ponies and hands-on experience with grooming some of Camp Sycamore Hills's equine friends. Lovin' and Groomin' is a non-riding program. Open to Girl Scout Daisies and older. Available most weekends of the school year and may be requested on weekdays.

Girl Scout Brownies will earn the Lovin' and Groomin' try-it.

Location:
Camp Sycamore Hills

Fee:
$5 per girl; adults are free;

Cancellation:
Please view our cancellation policy by clicking here.

Resource:
Horse Request Form

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Museum Discovery Interest Project

Girl Scout Cadette/Senior Museum Discovery interest project Discover the philosophy of children's museums, explore the wetlab and...

Girl Scout Cadette/Senior Museum Discovery interest project

Discover the philosophy of children's museums, explore the wetlab and study wildlife in an urban wetlands area while completing requirements for an interest project patch. This program lasts 2-3 hours, but may be broken up into more than one visit to the museum. The scheduled activities will complete most requirements except for service project requirements, which may include volunteer hours in the museum. Service hours may be scheduled following the program if time permits.

The cost is $6 per girl with a minimum payment of $42. One adult is free with every 4 girls; additional adults are $4. Adult members of Discovery Center are free. At least two adults must accompany each group. The cost of the program does not include the cost of the patch. Patches may be purchased from a Girl Scout regional office.

For more information, contact the Discovery Center Program Department at (615) 890-2300 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.discoverycenter.org

Location:
Discovery Center 502 SE Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Fee:
$6 per girl; adults are free; includes Cost includes admission to the museum and guided program and materials. Costs do not include the actual patch.

Contact:
Programs Department
Discovery Center
502 SE Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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Oaklands Historic House Museum

Step back in time at Oaklands Historic House Museum...

Step back in time at Oaklands Historic House Museum offers customized programs for Girl Scouts. Take a tour of this nationally registered historic landmark, learn about the history of Oaklands and complete try-it or badge activities. The education department at Oaklands will be happy to assist you in planning an exciting troop experience.

The special Girl Scout fee is $5 per girl with one adult admitted free for every ten girls. Additional adults are $2. Oaklands patches are available for purchase for $2 each. There is also a gift shop with unique items for purchase.

Visit the Oaklands Historic House Museum website at www.oaklandsmuseum.org/.

Location:
Oaklands Historic House Museum 900 North Maney Ave. Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Fee:
$5 per girl; adults are free; includes Cost includes a tour of the home and museum, video presentation and activity.

Contact:
Oaklands Historic House Museum
Attn: Mary Beth Nevills
900 North Maney Ave.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 893-0022
mb@oaklandsmuseum.org

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Pony Ready

This one-hour non-riding program is for girls who have already participated in Lovin' & Groomin'. Participants will advance their...

This one-hour non-riding program is for girls who have already participated in Lovin' & Groomin'. Participants will advance their grooming skills and learn to lead a horse or pony. Girl Scout Brownies will earn the Pony Ready try-it. The program is offered most weekends throughout the year and may be requested on weekdays. The program is available to Girl Scout Brownies and older.

Location:
Camp Sycamore Hills

Fee:
$8 per girl; adults are free;

Cancellation:
Please view our cancellation policy by clicking here.

Resource:
Horse Request Form

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