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ROLLER SKATING
United Skates of America has several programs
specifically designed for the Girl
Scouts of America. Offers Overnight "Lock In" programs for ages 7 and up. Tel: 401-438-9898
75 New Rd, Rumford, RI - 45 minutes from Millis MA
Monster Golf, RT 1, Norwood MA
Indoor mini golf and arcade. Glow in the dark monster course.
Co Co Key Water Resort
Indoor Rock Climbing Walls
Dedham Health and Athletic
200 Providence Hwy Dedham, Massachusetts 02026 (781) 326-2900 www.dedhamhealth.com> 35ft high climbing wall, beginner to advanced courses, specialized classes for children
5-15 yrs old, adult climbing also available
Carabiner's Climbing wall
328 Parker Street New Bedford, Massachusetts (508) 984-0808 http://www.carabiners.com/> 65' high climbing wall, 12', 20', 30' and 40' intermediate routes, 32,600 sq. ft
of climbing, 112 top ropes, 46' portable outdoor tower, weight room, cardio equipment, pro shop, and locker rooms
Mad Science
Their
spectacular shows were part of the Brownie Big Four and Mad Science for Juniors. Now, Mad Science offers hands-on workshops
for your troop! Using the same edu-taining techniques as seen in their shows, the Mad Scientists will bring fun science
directly to your troop ... watch a marshmallow grow HUGE! Make your own Wave Motion Modulator! Listen to the radio…with
your teeth! Choose from dozens of age-appropriate one-hour workshops, including Slippery Science, Wacky Weather, Under
Pressure and Dinosaurs, and badge workshops. Mad Scientists bring all of the equipment necessary and handle all setup
and cleanup. All you provide are the girls and the curiosity! $140 for up to 30 girls (feel
free to combine troops!). Additional travel fee may be required in some areas. For more info, visit www.MadScience.org/SouthernMass, email Mad.Science@comcast.net or call 800 748 7144.
Children’s Museum in Easton
9 Sullivan Ave, Easton
Special
workshops offer activities to qualify Brownies for Try-its. Creative, experienced teachers make the topics come alive! For
a list of the most popular programs, contact the museum. You can select and schedule an individualized workshop.
Tues-Fri,
Oct-May, 4:00-5:30 (or weekends, by special arrangement); $8-9pp, includes Try-it.
Overnight programs are available.
Packages include an evening of exploring museum exhibits, an optional Try-it workshop, videos for bedtime viewing, bedtime
snacks and breakfast.
7:00p-9:00a, $15pp ($23 with workshop). Min 20 people, including adults (1a/5g req). To
book, call 508 230 3789.
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Battleship Cove Nautical Nights
Fall River
Spend a
night in the restored, climate-controlled ships’ quarters on Battleship Massachusetts. Sleep in authentic crew bunks,
eat in the Officer’s Wardroom, and solve problems that the crew faced over half a century ago.
Overnights are available
year-round. Program includes 3 meals, 2 presentations and a chance to work on the Wave the Flag Try-It.
Blue Hills Reservation
695 Hillside Street, Milton
Thousands
of years before European explorers arrived, Native Americans made their homes here and called themselves “Massachusett,”
or “people of the great hills.” Educational programs by Rangers are offered on weekends.
Sat and Sun, 11:00-3:00,
$1.5pg, $3pa. Call Blue Hills Reservation for more info, 617 698 1802
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center
The
Observatory is the principal structure associated with the history of weather observation in the USA. This year’s exciting
programs include Kites and the Troposphere, Observing Weather, guided hikes, Clouds, Balance and Spinning Toys and Weather
on the Web.
Daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Contact Don McCasland, k617 696 0562, dmccasland@bluehill.org,
for fees. www.bluehill.org.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
This museum features cultural and natural history
exhibits including a display of live animals of the Blue Hills. Sixteen historic structures tell fascinating tales of Native
Americans, explorers, farmers, quarry workers, and inventors. The Weather Observatory sits atop the hill.
For details,
call 617 333 0690.
Capron Park Zoo
201 County Street, Attleboro
Capron
offers self-guided tours, behind-the-scenes tours, animal prorams and overnights.
www.capronparkzoo.com, 508-222-3047.
The Climbing Cave
The Climbing Cave at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines
in Plymouth is fitted to look like a real cave, with outcroppings for bouldering (horizontal "climbing"). Helmets and headlights
are available. The cave is heated for use all year. Use of the cave is free for our troops, and the experience is self-guided.
To make a reservation, email three possible dates to Lu-Ann Souza, three weeks before the earliest.
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