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  Heritage  Badge Scout Programs


Welcome to Our Heritage Badge Program

Brownie, Jr. Scout and Cub Scout troops and individuals may complete badge work by participating in the activities listed below.

FEES:
$4.00/child Includes activity, supplies and snack (not badge)
$2.00/adult
Registration without payment will be canceled after 5 work days, without notification.

REGISTRATION:
A) Registration on a first-come, first serve basis
B) Mail a check or M.O. payable to:  Lansing Parks and Recreation Dept. (LPRD)
C) Send to:
     Turner-Dodge House, 100 E. North St., Lansing, MI 48906
D) Telephone registrations are accepted with payment required by credit card or by check within one week of call. Visa or MasterCard accepted.

SPECIAL RESERVATIONS:
A)  When scheduled classes are full, Troops of 8 or more may call to reserve for after school or  during breaks.
B) Minimum of 8 pre-paid participants, equivalent payment, is required.
C) Call (517)483-4220 to arrange times.

NOTES:
     A) Space is limited in the program to Leaders and paid participants to ensure program quality.
     B) Parent drivers and siblings are invited to wait in the receiving room or visit the outside area.
     C) We request that parents supervise younger siblings away from program areas (safety).
     D) A house tour is not included with the badge. Self-guided tours may be taken if time allows.

Registration without payment will be canceled after 5 work days, without notification.



Cub Scout Program

Girl Scout Winter/Spring Schedule 2008

Call 517/483-4220 to schedule. TDD 483-4479 for hearing impaired.
Morning programs are from 9-11 a.m.
Afternoons are from 12-2 p.m.

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MONTH/DATE                  9:00-11:00 A.M.                       NOON – 2:00 P.M.

March           1st        Listening to the Past      Art to Wear                  B      

                    8th          Local Lore                    Prints &  Graphics        J

                    15th       CAGS Day (Register through Capital Area Girl Scouts)

                    22nd        Me & My Shadow     Manners                         B

                     29th          My Heritage           Prints & Graphics           J

April            25th         Brownies Thru the Years       Art to Wear       B

                    12th          Architecture            Local Lore                     J

                    26th          Listening to the Past   Manners                      B 

May            10th          Me & My Shadow   Brownies Thru the Years    B

                  17th          Architecture              Toymaker                        J 

                     Victorian Birthday Parties - Year-around

Enjoy old-fashioned games and crafts and our special birthday punch in the dining room!

$60 for 12 people. 

 

Summer History Day Camp

 

Call us at 483-4220 to register or if you have any questions!

Badge Activities in Brief: 

See Try-Its or Badge Book for details.


BROWNIE TRY-ITS


 

Brownies through the Years

How did Brownies talk, dress, and eat in the past? Learn what it would be like to be a Brownie from long ago!!

11/17   2/2   4/5   5/10

 

Listening to the Past                          

What does this house say to you?  Explore the pioneer days through music, song and theater.  You'll all star in a special production about Chief Okemos!

1/19   3/1   4/26

 

Art to Wear

First make Victorian masks and jewelry, then mix up and wear your own face paint! 

11/17   3/1   4/5

 

Manners

Learn proper manners and social etiquette while you create a Victorian tea party for your fellow Girl Scouts!

1/19   3/22   4/26

 

Me and My Shadow Me and My Shadow

In the 1800s, kids made crafts and games using their shadows.  After this program, you'll see your shadow in a whole new light!       

2/2   3/22   5/10

 

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BADGES

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Architecture

Design creative buildings and gardens while

taking a peek at beautiful examples of both right

here at the Turner-Dodge House.

10/20    4/12   5/17

 

Local Lore

Explore this beautiful old house, and then learn how to peruse stories, old maps and your home town to learn all about your local history!

1/26   3/8   4/12

 

Toymaker

You'll make your very own movie and explore our trunk of old-fashioned toys!  Please bring an item of household trash (buttons, egg cartons, etc.) for a toy-making activity.

10/20   2/9  5/17

 

My Heritage

Explore your personal history by making a heritage scrapbook and traditional crafts.  Bring your family tree information.

2/9   3/29

2/9   3/29 

Prints and Graphics

You can make a print or design out of almost anything you see.  Use them to decorate paper, fabric, clothing – bring out the artist in you.

1/26   3/8   3/29

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