Fun Local Outings

These places sometimes have activities specifically for Girl Scouts, so call & ask.If no Scout specific programs available, ask for a list/description of their programs for children--those programs often mirror Petal and Badge requirements.  updated October 2023

• Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 973-267-7600

• Morris Museum, 973-971-3700 or www.morrismuseum.org

• Morris County Parks Service, 973-326-7600 or  www.morrisparks.net

• Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, 908-273-8787

• Jockey Hollow Park has a short trail just for Scouts, 973-539-2016

• Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Township https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/great-swamp-outdoor-education-center/

• Museum of Early Craft and Trade, Madison https://metc.org/scout-programs/

• The Raptor Trust, Long Hill Township https://theraptortrust.org/education/programs/

• Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium https://www.raritanval.edu/community-resources/planetarium/public-shows

• Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, Short Hills https://hartshornarboretum.org/program/scouting/