Program Partners are organizations in the community that provide programming in alignment with Girl Scout curriculum or values. Our partners provide expert programming on a variety of topics, from hands-on STEM activities to museum sleepovers and everything in between.
Partners are from around the state and country and provide virtual and in-person programs. A handful of our Program Partners also allow troops to schedule their own program.
Meet our Program Partners by program pillar or those offering You-Schedule-It opportunities.
Learn how to suggest or become a Program Partner.
Our Program Community Partners run events with many different focuses, like sleepovers or online badge workshops. Some partners serve more than one pillar, as many have multiple focus areas. Check the Activities Calendar for upcoming events.
The Christa McAuliffe Space Center, part of the Alpine School District, offers interactive planetarium shows that align with the Space Science badges: "The Moon: A Legacy Left Behind" and the "Beginner’s Guide to the Galaxy." They also offer leadership and team building experiences to help you jumpstart Brownie Fair Play and Cadette Good Sportsmanship.
CodeCampKidz is an entirely virtual partner, providing immersive coding experiences for older girls, including the Think Like a Programmer Journey and some of the Coding for Good badges.
Little Beakers offers 60-minute (for the Home Scientist badge) and 90-minute (for the space and engineering/design focused badges) guided sessions that include hands-on experiments and/or activities that would meet the badge requirements as requested by the troop. Sessions would be priced per participant with a minimum base price for each event. Pricing schedules are available on our website.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides water and conservation-related activities, including a Journey day for Brownies and Rosie’s petal for Daisies.
The Natural History Museum of Utah runs hands-on STEM programs throughout the year, as well as select larger events like sleepovers. Their programming focuses on grades K-5.
SeaQuest offers field trips and overnight events where Girl Scouts can enjoy hands-on learning to earn their Ocean Discovery badge (available online). A field trip can include a guide who will teach about aquatic life and conservation. Additionally, they offer a science lab where Girl Scouts can see what takes place behind the scenes to ensure the quality and care of their animals.
Lastly, they have a Sleep with the
Sharks encounter where Girl Scouts can spend the night at SeaQuest,
see nocturnal animals come alive, experience an exclusive shark
feeding, and have sweet dreams beside their favorite animal
exhibit. This partner offers You-Schedule-It options.
The STEM Action Center provides STEM activities in their Makerspace in South Salt Lake, including 3D printing, computer programming, and robotics. They use specialized technology for fun and informative programs.
Thanksgiving Point provides programming in multiple pillars, including outdoor workshops in their garden and STEM programs. They also work with GSU on council-led programs.
The University of Utah SWE Section provides hands-on engineering and technology activities at the University of Utah. They are a volunteer-run section of a national organization.
Utah Tech University STEM Outreach provides STEM programs to the St. George area through their Makerspace and other facilities at the Atwood Innovation Center. They emphasize engineering and technology.
Utah Valley University (UVU) offers multiple STEM badges on their campus. They can offer Automotive Engineering, Coding Basics, Digital Game Design, Robotics, Cybersecurity, STEM Careers, and College Knowledge badges, as well as a civil engineering cement activity.
Weber State University offers STEM programs such as Cadette STEM Day and other work with Girl Scouts of Utah. They are primarily a STEM partner but may be involved in other areas.
Archer’s Cave offers archery activities for ages 8 and older as well as the Cadette Archery badge. Instructors are trained by USA Archery at a high level to offer quality, safe instruction to Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout troops can set up a 'mermaid lesson' taught by a certified freediving instructor. In the lesson, Girl Scouts will learn how to hold their breath, use a monofin, and swim like a mermaid. A swim test is required before the lesson, administered by Aqua-Native.
Canyon Country Discovery Center leads rafting and other outdoor adventure activities. They are located in Sothern Utah, near the San Juan river and other outdoor destinations.
The Hogle Zoo provides eco-science activities in addition to sleepovers, when available. They hold interactive and hands-on events that center around animals and ecology.
The Jordan River Commission hosts tree plantings and other environmental service projects for Girl Scouts and their families along the Jordan River.
The Ogden Nature Center provides outdoor programming, such as the Hiker badge and Girl Scout days. They emphasize outdoor opportunities.
Tracy Aviary provides eco-science programming at their Jordan River Nature Center, including the Bugs and Animal Habitats badges. Programs generally occur in September and May, with an additional Girl Scout Day in the winter or spring.
The City of Orem provides community service activities primarily with the Parks and Recreation department. For community service, please contact Kena Mathews at 801-229-7023.
Game On! is a sports and physical activity group for ages 4-14. They host sports clinics and badge workshops, teaching Girl Scouts to be active.
The Humane Society of Utah offers on-site visits for troops to become more knowledgeable about their pet resource center and important role in helping pets. These visits must be scheduled in advance through the contact below.
All visits are staff-led, 45 minutes in length, and include a presentation, tour of the adoptable animals, and animal interaction. Feel free to ask about how to add service to these visits when you reach out to schedule.
HSU also hosts a Pet Badge event for Brownies biannually! More information can be found on the Event Calendar.
The Hutchings Museum Institute provides a Playing the Past badge workshop and is a great place to take your troop to learn about Utah history or gemstones.
Kappa Delta is a national partner with Girl Scouts and is pleased to provide events in the Cache Valley area, as well as other parts of the state. Their focus is empowerment and self-improvement. They are a volunteer-run section of a national organization.
The Leonardo offers Arts, STEM, and STEAM activities for multiple ages. They specialize in badges that mix science, engineering, the arts, and more.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides water and conservation-related activities, including a Journey day for Brownies and Rosie’s petal for Daisies.
Natural Grocers Ogden’s Nutrition Coach can help Girl Scouts learn about food and nutrition. They can provide support for the New Cuisines, Simple Meals, Snacks, and Eating for Me badges. Please note that this is not a hands-on cooking class.
Contact them at nhc.og@naturalgrocers.com or 385-333-7768.
The Pioneer Theatre Company is a professional theatre company in Salt Lake City, located on the University of Utah campus. They provide hands-on theatre experiences, as well as plays and musicals.
St. George Regional Hospital offers events with their child life department that focus on making hospital experiences less scary and teaching Girl Scouts about the medical field.
The Turtle Shelter project offers a portable shelter for the houseless. They make foam vests that can keep someone warm at 10 degrees below zero. Troops and service units can contact them to set up a service project.
VicTree Financial (VicTreeFi) provides entrepreneurship and financial literacy courses, as well as most democracy badges. These courses cover various badges for all levels and are self-paced. Girl Scouts have unlimited time to complete the course, but most courses take about an hour to complete.
VicTreeFi also offers the Digital Leadership and Democracy badges for Daisy through Senior.
Vine Images Inc. serves as an arts and photography partner, providing online, self-paced courses for Brownie through Ambassador levels. Courses include Outdoor Art and Photography badges.
VicTree Financial (VicTreeFi) provides entrepreneurship and financial literacy courses. These courses cover various badges for all levels and are self-paced. Girl Scouts have unlimited time to complete the course, but most courses take about an hour to complete.
VicTreeFi also offers the Digital Leadership and Democracy badges for Daisy through Senior.
Ballet West works with us to offer tickets to the Nutcracker to our members.
Real Salt Lake provides soccer experiences for Girl Scouts, including discount game tickets and other activities.
Girl Scouts of Utah and the Salt Lake Bees partner on a game and sleepover, where Girl Scouts and their families attend a game then campout on the field. Keep your eye on the calendar for the yearly event!
The University of Utah athletics department provides discount tickets to select women’s sports games, including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
2024 Women's Basketball Ticket Discount
GSU families can get $2 tickets to any women’s basketball game
this season with the discount code WBBKIDSCLUB
The Utah Jazz offers a special Girl Scout Night where members are invited for an exclusive ticket price.
The Utah Warriors Rugby team offers a Girl Scout night at rugby games and skills clinics to explore this unique sport.
The Christa McAuliffe Space Center, part of Alpine School District, offers interactive planetarium shows that align with the Space Science badges: "The Moon: A Legacy Left Behind" and the "Beginner’s Guide to the Galaxy."
They also offer leadership and team building experiences to help you jumpstart Brownie Fair Play and Cadette Good Sportsmanship.
As a "You-Schedule-It" partner, Little Beakers offers 60-minute (for the Home Scientist badge) and 90-minute (for the space and engineering/design focused badges) guided sessions that include hands-on experiments and/or activities that would meet the badge requirements as requested by the troop.
Sessions would be priced per participant with a minimum base price for each event. Pricing schedules are available on their website.
SeaQuest offers field trips and overnight events where Girl Scouts can enjoy hands-on learning to earn their Ocean Discovery badge (available online). A field trip can include a guide who will teach about aquatic life and conservation. Additionally, they offer a science lab where Girl Scouts can see what takes place behind the scenes to ensure the quality and care of their animals.
Lastly, they have a Sleep with the Sharks encounter where Girl Scouts can spend the night at SeaQuest, see nocturnal animals come alive, experience an exclusive shark feeding, and have sweet dreams beside their favorite animal exhibit.
Utah Valley University (UVU) offers multiple STEM badges on their campus. They can offer Automotive Engineering, Coding Basics, Digital Game Design, Robotics, Cybersecurity, STEM Careers, and College Knowledge badges, as well as a Civil Engineering cement activity.
Archer’s Cave offers archery activities for ages 8 and older as well as the Cadette Archery badge. Instructors are trained by USA Archery at a high level to offer quality, safe instruction to Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout troops can set up a 'mermaid lesson' taught by a certified freediving instructor. In the lesson, Girl Scouts will learn how to hold their breath, use a monofin, and swim like a mermaid. A swim test is required before the lesson, administered by Aqua-Native.
The Ogden Nature Center provides outdoor programming, such as the Hiker badge and Girl Scout days. They emphasize outdoor opportunities.
Tracy Aviary offers three workshops for troops: Brownie Bugs, Junior Animal Habitats, and Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice. Workshops have a minimum of six Girl Scouts.
TreeUtah can organize volunteer tree planting events at public parks and schools with Girl Scout troops around the state.
Contact Jack Jacob at 802-683-0786 or jack@treeutah.org
Game On! Sports 4 Girls can help your troop earn a badge or patch in a fun and active way! They coordinate with individual troops to customize the program topic and goal. Sessions start with a sports-oriented warm-up and stretching session, then follow with a game or two involving teams that addresses the program goal and stresses character-building concepts such as teamwork, fair play, staying fit, etc.
Game On! also strives to teach a fundamental sport skill (i.e. throwing a ball with proper form or dribbling a soccer ball through obstacles). Sessions end with an empowering team challenge and cheer.
The Humane Society of Utah offers on-site visits for troops to become more knowledgeable about their pet resource center and important role in helping pets. These visits must be scheduled in advance through the contact below.
All visits are staff-led, 45 minutes in length, and include a presentation, tour of the adoptable animals, and animal interaction. Feel free to ask about how to add service to these visits when you reach out to schedule.
HSU also hosts a Pet Badge event for Brownies biannually! More information can be found on the Event Calendar.
Natural Grocers Ogden’s Nutrition Coach can help Girl Scouts learn about food and nutrition. They can provide support for the New Cuisines, Simple Meals, Snacks, and Eating for Me badges. Please note that this is not a hands-on cooking class.
The Turtle Shelter project offers a portable shelter for the houseless. They make foam vests that can keep someone warm at 10 degrees below zero. Troops and service units can contact them to set up a service project.
Are you a part of a community organization that would like to provide events or programming for Girl Scouts of Utah? Apply to become a Program Partner!
Potential partners are evaluated by our Program Department. If your organization would like to partner with us, please email programs@gsutah.org. The process for partnership generally takes three weeks to a month and includes an intake interview and an annual, virtual training.
We offer three main types of partnership:
Do you know an organization that would make a good Program Partner? Submit your suggestion online for our team to review; this does not guarantee a partnership.