Barter Theatre
Barter Theatre, the state theatre of Virginia, offers discounted tickets to Girl Scout groups of 15 or more. Troop members will receive the student rate and no service charges. Special adult pricing is also available for adults attending with the group. This discount offer applies to all performances and at both Barter Theatre stages. Groups must book in advance. Visit their website for the calendar and list of shows. Barter also offers downloadable study guides for student groups, workshops, tours, and one-on-one talkbacks with the actors as add-on options.
Where: 127 West Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 Map
Price: Varies
Contact: Email Brenna Bowyer at Groups@bartertheatre.com or call 276-619-5604.
Levels: DBJCSA
Beyond A Brick
Beyond a Brick leads STEM badge workshop for Daisies through Cadettes. Workshops are designed to stimulate creativity, problem-solving and team-working skills, allowing girls to explore problems and invent solutions.
Where: Girl Scout Leadership Center of Appalachian Highlands
Price: Varies
Contact: For questions email info@beyondabrick.com
Register: Register for workshops on their website.
Levels: DBJC
City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department
The City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department manages 101 acres of parkland, each offering amenities such as playgrounds, pavilions, athletic facilities, walking trails, and open areas, along with two community centers that provide reservable space for classes, meetings, and special events. In addition to maintaining these facilities, we host a variety of inclusive, affordable programs and community events throughout the year, including seasonal celebrations, family-friendly activities, outdoor movies, live music, and more, all designed to bring people of all ages together to create and celebrate community.
Where: Various locations in Elizabethton, TN
Price: Free activities (sometimes there will be paid for elements such as food trucks, but the activities/registration are free)
Contact: Emma Carney, ecarney@cityofelizabethton.org
Levels: DBJCSA
Clinique
Clinique of East Tennessee, North Georgia, and Southwest Virginia offers skin care and makeup master classes to earn the "Put Your Best Face Forward" Clinique patch.
Where: Multiple locations:
- Tri Cities Area: Belk Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and Greeneville
- South West Virginia: Belk Wise
Price: Free
Contact: Email or call Lara McIntosh, Clinique Regional Director, at lmcintos@estee.com, or 423-596-8500
Levels: JCSA
Mahoney's Outfitters
Here at Mahoney's, we love the outdoors as much as Girl Scouts. We provide a broad range of clothing, footwear, and equipment to all our customers, from weekend warriors to avid trail trekkers. We have only the best quality when it comes to our customer service, and we stand behind all our products 100%. Girl Scouts in uniform (vest/sash/tunic) will receive a 10% discount on purchases (some exclusions apply).
Where: Two locations:
- 830 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604
- 825 Cummings Street, Abington, VA 24211
Price: Varies
Contact:
- Johnson City: 423-282-5413
- Abingdon: 276-628-6249
Levels: DBJCSA
Rocky Mount State Historic Site
All ages are invited to step back in time at Rocky Mount State Historic Park. Girl Scouts can earn their Outdoor Art (all levels), Gardener (Juniors), Playing in the Past and Woodworker (Cadettes) badges while having fun with the Cotswold sheep.
Where: 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats, TN 37686 Map
Price: Varies
Contact: Email Whitney Hoss at whoss@rockymountmuseum.com or call 423-524-9104.
Levels: DBJCSA
Tri-Cities Airport
Tri-Cities Airport offers tours of the airport including:
- Airline ticket counter locations – where passengers check in for their flight
- Flight Information Display System (FIDS) – explanation of the flight tracking system, including weather
- Observation deck – opportunity to watch departing/arriving aircraft
- Fire station – public safety officers will explain and demonstrate the unique fire trucks used at the airport
- Baggage claim – how luggage gets from the plane to the passenger
- Passenger screening area (TSA) – the importance of TSA and passenger preparedness
Tours are provided to groups of no more than 25 individuals ages 10 and up. This includes chaperons, friends or family of the group, etc.
Tours are offered Monday-Friday, between 9:00am and 4:00pm and generally take one (1) hour. Much of the tour is outside, so tours are generally scheduled during the months of April through October. Scheduled tours may be cancelled due to weather.
Where: 2525 Hwy. 75, Blountville, TN 37617
Price: Free
Contact: Tri-Cities Airport Services desk at 423-325-6000
Levels: JCSA
WEHC Radio (Emory and Henry College)
WEHC radio welcomes Girl Scouts to tour their radio station to get a behind the scenes look and learn why radio stations are important to the community they serve. Girls will also have a chance to work with students or staff to record their voices to possibly use for broadcast.
Where: Emory and Henry Campus, 30461 Garnand Drive, Emory, VA 24327
Price: Free
Contact: Email wehc@enc.edu
Levels: DBJCSA
