Central Region Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Partners
Nearby Girl Scout properties: Camp Birch Trails (Irma), Camp Del O’Claire (Wausau), Camp Sacajawea (Wisconsin Rapids)
Food + Farm Exploration Center
FFEC offers several badge options for girls including STEM badges for Programming Robots (Daisy-Cadette), Designing Robots (Brownie) and Life Skills badge for cooking (Brownie-Senior). In these badges girls complete the requirements using activities designed by the FFEC education staff and equipment available at FFEC.
Additionally, we offer a patch program that includes a guided tour of FFEC and an activity that includes either cooking skills or STEM skills. Currently we offer Cooking with Commodities in which girls can choose from making cranberry muffins, chocolate pea cookies, or potato gnocchi for the cooking patch. And we offer Precision Agriculture, an activity that focuses on technology used in agriculture for the STEM patch.
3400 Innovation Drive, Plover, WI 54467
715-303-3276 | jscott@fftf.us
GiGi’s Playhouse
Generation G Movement | Join us for an inspiring and hands-on workshop where students will dive into the heart of the Generation G movement—a commitment to be generous, kind, and accepting. Attendees will explore how they can bring these values into their schools and neighborhoods, becoming ambassadors of inclusion and positivity. As part of the workshop, students will engage in a creative art experience, choosing between a 2D or 3D project to express what Generation G means to them personally. These powerful pieces will go beyond the classroom, with plans to display them in the community, sparking conversations and spreading the message of acceptance far and wide.
Understanding Learning Through the Eyes of Down Syndrome | This engaging workshop invites attendees to explore how individuals with Down syndrome learn, and how we can better connect with them in schools and communities. Through purposeful, hands-on experiences inspired by GiGi’s Playhouse programs—such as LMNOP, Destination Discovery, GiGi Kitchen, and GiGiFIT—participants will gain insight into effective strategies for inclusive interaction and support. Whether you’re a student, educator, or community member, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to build empathy, understanding, and meaningful relationships that foster acceptance and belonging.
3910 Schofield Ave Ste 3 Weston WI 54476
715-907-1867 | eerdman@gigisplayhouse.org
Historic Point Basse
Step back in time at Historic Point Basse, an 1841 settlement founded by Robert and Mary Wakely. We’re the only living history museum on the Wisconsin River, offering an authentic glimpse into the past within the original Wakely home and eleven other historic buildings across our 44-acre site in Nekoosa.
Contact us to schedule a field trip program, featuring guided tours that can contribute to your ‘Playing the Past’ badge. Beyond tours, our site offers diverse opportunities: 3.5 acres of walking trails perfect for earning hiking, outdoor, and survival badges like Trail Adventure, Eco Camper/Trekker, Journey, Outdoor, Night Owl, and Survival Camper.
For geocaching enthusiasts, we have a multi-cache onsite and are eager to assist groups with a night geocaching adventure in our woods. Finally, Historic Point Basse provides an ideal setting for completing Silver and Gold Award projects.
364 Wakely Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457
715-459-9182 | historicpointbasseschooltour@gmail.com
Humane Society – Marathon County
Check out the Humane Society in Marathon County for tours and community service opportunities. The Humane Society is the perfect place to work on any animal badges!
7001 Packer Dr., Wausau WI 54401
715.845.2810 | volunteers@catsndogs.org
Humane Society – Portage County
Visit the Humane Society to learn about animals, volunteer, or donate items for the animals. The Humane Society of Portage County is the perfect place to work on animal badges, or community service and Take Action projects.
3200 Iber Lane, Plover WI, 54467
715.344.6012 | executive.director@hspcwi.org
Kiddin’ Around Yoga
Kiddin’ Around Yoga comes to you, traveling up to 10 miles from Wausau, WI. Let’s ride our magic carpet to explore adventures in Kiddin Around Yogaland! Move, Laugh, and Play! Kiddin Around Yoga class taught by Miss Jess is a very active class where you can explore silly yoga poses, partner poses, and FUN games! While building confidence, body awareness, peace, and positive self-esteem in class we can maintain strong and healthy bodies. Oodles of smiles and giggles in every class!
Kids Zumba | The Zumba® Kids session with Miss Jess is the ultimate dance-fitness party, where you can play it loud and rock with friends! This class is packed with high-energy dance steps, fun games, cultural exploration, and music that gets you movin’ to the beat!
Kiddin’ Around Yoga is the perfect partner for your Dancer, Fair Play, or Practice with Purpose badge!
kiddinaroundyoga@gmail.com | 715-630-0076
PATCH Workshop
Take the lead in your healthcare by inviting PATCH for Teens to your next troop meeting! PATCH for Teens is a 60-minute workshop led by PATCH Teen Educators. The primary goal is to empower young people to begin managing their own health care experiences, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and advocate for youth-friendly services.
These workshops are appropriate for middle and high school age Girl Scouts.
Will travel up to 50 miles from Wausau, WI.
715.227.2640 | wausau@wipatch.org
Women’s Community
Interactive programming for elementary school ages & up that addresses bodily respect & safety, bullying, secrets, boundaries, respect, self-esteem, feelings, safety planning, internet safety, and healthy relationships.
3200 Hilltop Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
kimberly@womenscommunity.org
