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  • Community Service Ideas

Sometimes schedules don’t work out – never fear! There are plenty of resources for you and your troop to access on your own!

We partner with dozens of nonprofits and businesses to offer fun and exciting opportunities right here in our backyard! By working together as a team, we can collaborate with these partners and provide access to resources and experiences far beyond your wildest dreams.

Program Partners

There are many organizations around the state of Arizona and beyond with which the Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is proud to partner. You can contact these organizations to schedule visits with your troop or as an individual.

Let them know that you are a Girl Scout! Sometimes our partners offer special events and programs for Girl Scout members and we’ll let you know about that here.

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  • Girl Scout Daisies – Petal Projects (VIRTUAL)
  • Girl Scout Brownies – Potter, Painting (VIRTUAL)
  • Girl Scout Juniors – Drawing & Business Owner (VIRTUAL)
  • Girl Scout Cadettes – Comic Artist (VIRTUAL)
Verve Studios

Verve Studios is a professional actor-training studio in Scottsdale owned and run by a former Girl Scout and Troop Leader. Verve offers fun, hands-on workshops designed to help Cadettes earn badges while exercising creativity and building confidence.

Workshops are open to individual Cadettes on select dates, or Troops may schedule a private Workshop (8-20 participants). 

Cadette Workshops

  • Digital Movie Maker (In-person Only)
  • Public Speaking (In-person Only)
  • Screenwriter (In-person or Zoom)
Challenge Island

Challenge Island partners with Girl Scout Councils, Service Units, and Troops Nationwide to provide Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes with one-of-a-kind STEAM-based experiences that fulfill multiple Badge and Journey requirements. Scouts receive a Certificate of Completion and a Challenge Island Fun Patch during every program! Please email jnathan@challenge-island.com or call  (480) 456-0862  for more information.

Pixie Dusted Party

Pixie Dusted Party's Girl Scout Princess Programs provide Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a badge with the help of a princess! To learn more and inquire, please visit: https://www.pixiedustedparty.com/girlscouts. You can also email the owner, Amaya Burkhart, at info@pixiedustedparty.com.

The Square PHX

Bring your Girl Scout troop down to The Square PHX for a day of historical fun! Learn about women in history as you research a historical figure, dress the part, and experience everyday Victorian life. The 2-hour visit includes a tour of the Rosson House and fulfills the requirements for the Playing the Past Badge for Juniors.

Gilbert Yoga

Mary Peralta is a lifetime member and a council volunteer. She has volunteered on numerous teams over the years and has also provided volunteer services in mindfulness, sound healing, meditation, and yoga. This connection is to offer additional discounted yoga classes to our Girl Scouts and their families, as requested, with a patch program included. Please contact Mary at gmperalta@msn.com for more information.

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Arcadia Pediatric Dental 

Making the Dentist Fun Again! In this entertaining and interactive class, Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to learn the basics of dental hygiene and the importance of having a clean and healthy mouth! Through a hands-on class led by our amazing dental assistants, each child will have a hands-on opportunity to dive into the world of teeth through our fun models (hint: we have a GIANT toothbrush!)! Each class ends with a take-home toothbrush as well as excitement for the dentist (maybe even inspiration to want to become a dentist.)

Please email Ashley Francis at ashleyfrancis@kidsdentalbrands.com for more information. 

 

Natural Grocers 

Natural Grocers Phoenix’s Nutrition Coach can help Girl Scouts learn about food and nutrition though free coaching, store tours, classes and events. They can also provide free support for the New Cuisines, Simple Meals, Snacks, and Eating for Me badges.

 

The Cave Creek Museum

Inside the museum, Girl Scouts will find interactive exhibits including the first schoolhouse in Cave Creek, Sonoran Desert life, works by local artists, archaeology and local history. Outdoor exhibits include the Golden Reef Stamp Mill, the town's original band stand, the first church of Cave Creek and the last known original Tubercular Cabin in Arizona. The museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ showcases Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. Ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. To plan a customized group tour or register for scheduled programs and events, go to cavecreekmuseum.org. The museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, AZ. 

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Cadence Horsemanship

This Girl Scout Horsemanship Clinic is a jam-packed, 3+ hour program consisting of trainer/handler-led small group sessions on grooming/leading/tying; health & nutrition; anatomy/breeds; and concluding with ride prep and supervised riding! For eligible Girl Scouts, the Horsemanship Clinic may also fulfill the requirements of the Junior Horseback Riding Badge. For more information, please visit the website below.

Get Outdoors Today

GotAZ is a Girl Scout project to help get you outdoors. A resident of Arizona or visiting? We have multiple trails in Greater Phoenix and surrounding areas for you to explore. Not from the area but still want to learn about nature? No problem, we got you there too.

Mighty Boots Wilderness Project

This introductory rock climbing experience focuses on developing confidence and leadership in an outdoor space. This is a great opportunity for team building. No experience is required, and all gear is provided. The age range is 4th grade and up. Please contact info@mightyboots.org for questions or more information. 

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Experience the lush beauty of the Upland Sonoran Desert at Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. With spectacular views of Picketpost Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum (BTA) is located in scenic Queen Creek Canyon, just 30 minutes from Mesa, Arizona. Featuring plant collections from the world's deserts, historic buildings, and gardens along 5 miles of trails. BTA is the perfect place to connect with nature for the whole family! Another program to reconnect your family with mother nature is our Family Yoga Program. Taking place on select Sunday mornings from October through December, this class is for all ages and levels. Taught by a certified family yoga teacher, discover how moving your body in natural spaces will deepen your family's connection with one another and nature. The Children's Garden is an excellent place for children to explore the Javelina Maze, discover the wonders of the natural world, experience vibrant colors, and so much more. Remember your picnic to enjoy in the Children's Garden or Picnic Area! Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers fun for the whole family! Plan your visit today to experience the wonders of nature through Discover Nature Play, Family Yoga, Field Trips, and more! 

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Act One

Act One's first Virtual Reality experience features the story “Freedom in Expression,” which takes Girl Scouts on a journey connecting the history of public art and the Mexican Mural Movement to artists in modern-day Chicago and female mariachis in Tucson. Their second VR experience, “Weaving Our Story,” follows the themes of weaving, storytelling, and public art featuring Indigenous Arizona artists. Contact Pearl Guerriere at pguerriere@act1az.org to schedule Act One’s groundbreaking virtual reality field trip experience, Arts Immersion™


Arizona Science Center

STEM Adventures Await! 

Get ready to spark your curiosity and ignite your imagination at the Arizona Science Center! Girl Scouts can explore the exciting worlds of Astronomy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Biology through hands-on workshops, thrilling overnight experiences, and action-packed STEM extravaganzas (day camps). Whether you're launching rockets, engineering creative solutions, experimenting like a chemist, or uncovering the mysteries of the stars, there’s always something amazing to discover. Come for a day or spend the night—either way, you’ll leave inspired and ready to change the world! 

Learn more about upcoming workshops, overnights, and day camps at Arizona Science Center today! 


ICode Chandler

Visit our hi-tech, fully equipped campus where Girl Scouts can explore various STEM topics, including coding, robotics, video game development, engineering, and so much more! Through instructor-led lessons and hands-on activities, Girl Scouts will learn new skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration…all while having FUN! Check out our website for more information. Contact Misty Ellis at misty.ellis@icodeschool.com.


iFLY Indoor Skydiving

iFLY Indoor Skydiving is excited to offer Girl Scouts an unforgettable, STEM‑powered adventure! Our STEM Career Exploration Badge Program gives Girl Scouts of all ages the chance to be inspired by Women in STEM and discover real‑world careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. They’ll explore the physics behind body‑flight through fun, hands‑on activities, then step into the experiment as they   take flight in our stunning 55‑foot vertical wind tunnel!

Each program is led by a certified STEM Educator, and every Girl Scout receives:

  • An interactive presentation on real-world STEM applications & Women in STEM, led by STEM Educator.
  • Hands-on Lab activity and immersive experiments.
  • Physics demonstrations and air show in the wind tunnel.
  • One-on-one flying with a certified, world-class iFLY flight instructor

New for 2026! Girl Scouts can now pursue the Sport of Indoor Skydiving through a badge‑aligned adventure that builds confidence, movement skills, and pure fun! This high‑energy program is aligned with Life Skills Badges. These programs are created for Girls of every level from Daisies to Ambassadors. While some age groups will meet all badge requirements through the activities provided, others may need a few extra steps to complete their badge.

How to Join the Adventure. Check out the More Stuff To Do page for a full calendar of Arizona Cactus-Pine exclusive Girl Scout events and grab individual tickets through iFLY’s linked Eventbrite page.

Have a troop of 9 or more and want a private field trip? Contact your local iFLY at (480) 712‑4359 or submit a field trip inquiry here to connect with a field trip expert: https://www.iflyworld.com/programs/stem-field-trips#form


Girls Scouts Who Compost Program 

Let’s Go Compost offers the Girl Scouts Who Compost program, a free, four-week STEAM curriculum that helps Girl Scouts learn composting through hands-on science, leadership activities, and real-world environmental action. Troops gain practical tools to reduce waste, explore STEM concepts, and complete meaningful service projects with clear guidance for leaders at every level, from Daisy through Ambassador. All program guides are available as free digital downloads, making it easy for troops and councils to bring composting, sustainability education, and community impact into meetings, camps, and events. For more information, visit Girl Scouts | Let's Go Compost.


Mad Science

Bring a Mad Science experience to your location—or visit our laboratory for unforgettable fun! From parties and shows to hands-on workshops and activity booths, we offer a wide range of STEM programs designed for ages 3–12. Each program is designed to inspire learning, engagement, and a lifelong appreciation for science. Available valley-wide.

Please use the contact information below to learn more:

nephoenix.madscience.org

480-222-2233

funinfo@madsciencephx.com


Musical Instrument Museum

How do musical instruments work, how are they made, and how can science, technology, engineering, and math answer these questions? Visit MIM’s STEM Gallery to learn about vibration, programming, the transfer of energy, and the mathematics of pitch. Find your inner scientist while traveling the world of music on a field trip! Juniors can earn their Musician Badge on a Trailblazer field trip. Design the perfect day for curious girls using a custom gallery map and activity guide (provided upon booking).

Learn more about MIM Education and request your field trip today.


Skype a Scientist 

Skype a Scientist matches scientists with classrooms/groups for informal Q&As all about science! We serve about 10,000 groups a year in this mission. Girls can ask about careers in science or can ask about what life is like as a scientist while learning about their area of expertise! We have thousands of scientists to choose from, all of whom are offering their time and expertise on a volunteer basis. If a Girl Scout Troop wants to talk about dolphins, we have a scientist for that. If they want to learn about space, we've got a scientist for that too! Any scientific topic girls can think of, we have a scientist to match their needs. Complete the form or visit skypeascientist.com.


Tyrannostorus

Join us at Tyrannostorus for engaging science classes starting at $24.95 per participant! Classes include educational presentations and hands-on STEM activities. Learn about Anthropology, Archaeology, Entomology, Geology, Herpetology, the Ice Age, Oceanography, Sharks, Pearls, Paleontology, Pirates, Skeletons, Space, Volcanology, or Zoology. Whether you’re looking to spark curiosity, enhance knowledge, or have fun exploring the wonders of science, Tyrannostorus has something for everyone! Classes are designed to be engaging, educational, and suitable for a wide range of age groups. Visit tyrannostorus.com to see the current class schedule or contact us at rex@tyrannostorus.com if you have a group of 8 or more and would like to schedule something!


Walter Hive Makerspace

The Walter Hive is a community makerspace that provides a shared, creative environment where people of all ages can learn hands-on skills, access specialized tools, and collaborate on artistic and technical projects. It offers equipment for welding, woodworking, laser cutting, fine art and photography, along with workshops and community events that encourage creativity, skill building, and connection in an inclusive and supportive setting. For more information, visit thewalterhive.org/calendar.

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The Global Citizens Program partners with GSACPC to empower our Girl Scouts through travel. Troop Leaders take a look at their sample itineraries at Travel for Girls, designed to inspire and spark ideas for your Girl Scout troop’s next adventure. Each itinerary highlights our immersive, hands-on experiences, blending history, culture, and interactive learning to empower your girls through travel. Whether planning a short getaway or an extended journey, we’ll work closely with you to create a customized program tailored to your troop’s goals, schedule, and budget. Let’s collaborate to create an unforgettable experience for your girls!

Contact the travel partner at info@theglobalcitizenprogram.com to learn more and get started!

How to Become a Program Partner

Are you an organization or individual that provides or are interested in providing quality Girl Scout programming to girls and their families? For more information on becoming a Program Partner, please read the Program Partner Guidelines.

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