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Brownie Programs

These programs are designed to aid completion of scout badge requirements, but are available to any group with interest.

In addition to these programs designed specifically to help scouts earn badges, we’ll also customize any of our education programs to meet your needs.

To register or to discuss customizing a program, call us at 847-968-3321.

  • Animals Try-It, Girl Scouts of America
    Animals

    Learn trail courtesy and why it’s so important to the wildlife. Walk like a raccoon and chirp like a bird to discover how animals move and communicate.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Brownies
    Independence Grove
  • Animals Try-It, Girl Scouts of America
    Animals: Self-Guided

    Learn trail courtesy and why it’s so important to the wildlife. An assortment of activities help discover a variety of local animals.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Brownies
    Ryerson Woods
  • Bike rodeo
    Bicycle Safety & Rodeo

    Test your bicycle skills on a challenging course. Learn about the Bicycle Rules of the Road. Bicycle and helmet required. Call 847-968-3433 or email mikeanderson@LCFPD.org to book this program.

    Brownies
    Various Preserves
  • Building Arts Try-It, Girl Scouts of America
    Building Arts

    Find out what it takes to become an architect in this interactive program.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Brownies
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Earth & Sky Try-It, Girl Scouts of America
    Earth & Sky

    Discover what’s in the sky and in the earth below us. Use binoculars for a closer look above and make a rock to learn about the below.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Brownies
    Independence Grove
  • Eco-Explorer Try-It, Girl Scouts of America
    Eco-Explorer: Self-Guided

    Have fun while exploring the trails. We supply a backpack full of activities to do along the way that support the needed requirements.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Brownies
    Independence Grove
    Ryerson Woods
  • Fingerprint
    Fingerprinting

    Learn about how police use fingerprints for identification. Get your fingerprints taken. Call 847-968-3433 or email mikeanderson@LCFPD.org to book this program.

    Brownies
    Various Preserves
  • Ice
    Ice Safety

    Forest Preserve Ranger Police Officers will talk about ice safety and what to do if someone falls in. We'll meet at a preserve near you or come to your school. Call 847-968-3433 or email mikeanderson@LCFPD.org to book this program.

    Brownies
    Various Preserves
    Your school
  • Listening to the Past badge, Girl Scouts of America
    Listening to the Past

    Discover the many fascinating ways to learn about history through hands-on activities and a craft.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Brownies
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Map & compass
    Map & Compass

    Test your orienteering skills using a map and compass in a preserve. Call 847-968-3433 or email mikeanderson@LCFPD.org to book this program.

    Brownies
    Various Preserves