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Presented by: Anne Mellen

732-356-7164

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WHAT DOES SAFETY-WISE SAY ABOUT FIELD TRIPS

❖ Chapter 4 contains basic safety guidelines that need to be considered when taking your girls on field trips

❖ Chapter 5 contains guidelines for planning trips with Girl Scouts, including tips for progression by age levels [46-48]

❖ Safety-wise minimum ratios of adults to girls for trips [69]

o 2 adults for 5 Daisies and 1 adult for every 3 additional Daisy

o 2 adults for 12 Brownies and 1 adult for every 6 additional Brownie

o 2 adults for 16 Juniors and 1 adult for every 8 additional Junior

o 2 adults for 20 Cadettes and 1 adult for every additional 10 Cadettes

o 2 adults for 24 Seniors and 1 adult for every additional Seniors

❖ Checklist for Travel Readiness [49-51]

❖ Travel Tips for All Trips [48-49]

❖ “Be sure every girls knows which adult or patrol leader she is responsible to while on the trip and that each adult knows the names of the girls she is responsible for” [49]

❖ “Use the buddy system when traveling” [49]

❖ “The entire itinerary is known to girls, adults, parents, the council, and the back-home emergency contact” [50]

WHAT DOES SAFETY-WISE SAY ABOUT FIELD TRIPS (CONTD.)

❖ Transportation and Travel [52]

❖ Auto Accident Facts [52-53]

❖ Trip Planning Checklist [54]

▪ Review trip planning tips throughout Safety-Wise.

▪ Review your council's policies and procedures for trips.

▪ File trip plans according to your council's procedures.

▪ Check with your councils for insurance limits needed by drivers.

▪ Obtain insurance information from drivers.

▪ If renting vehicles, check with your council for procedures.

▪ Talk with all drivers about safe driving tips. In addition, discuss your expectations and the girls' expectations for the trip.

▪ Establish realistic schedules for the trips and safe places to stop for breaks along the way.

▪ Plan rest stops at least every two hours.

▪ Review council emergency procedures.

▪ Give important passenger information to each driver.

▪ Recruit an adequate number of adults to supervise girls and to relieve drivers on long trips.

▪ Discuss the trip thoroughly with the girls and agree on the ground rules.

▪ Establish that girls must not ride in the back of pickups or other trucks.

▪ Plan the route to the destination, obtain maps, and have toll money readily available, if needed.

▪ Prearrange meeting places for vehicles on the trip. There should be no driving in caravans or convoy formation.

▪ Plan to drive in daylight hours.

▪ Check cars for the number of factory-installed seat belts. There must be a seat belt for every rider.

▪ When using a cellular phone in an emergency, pull completely off the road and stop, set the emergency parking brake, and turn on flashers before dialing.

▪ Ask drivers to check all lights, signals, tires, windshield wipers, horns, and fluid levels before the trip.

▪ Plan to drive with the headlights on.

▪ Do not start a trip if bad weather will impair visibility and reduce safety.

▪ Place a first-aid kit in each vehicle.

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Hints for Organizing a

FIELD TRIP

Once you have decided on your field trip, here are some helpful hints:

6 Make some decisions. What kind of information do you need? How much will it cost? Where will the money come from? What kind of special permission do you need? Have you read Safety-Wise and your council guidelines?

7 Plan your calendar. Is there a set date for the event? Who do you need to meet with and when? If you are setting dates, who do you need to consult with? What kind of planning time and preparation time is needed?

9 What kinds of plans do you need to make? Do you need committees to work out the details? Do you need to arrange for special tools or materials? Do you need transportation? Are parents going to help? What about first aid? Will you wear uniforms or something to identify yourselves as Girl Scouts? Do you have a bad weather plan?

11 Share your experience Let your council know what you did and how it went.

• PROGRESSION – Don’t try to schedule field trips that are too old for your troop members. There will be plenty of time later to go on those types of trips and there are plenty of trips to take for the younger girls.

FORMS, FORMS, FORMS

❖ Day trip applications, along with roster and first aid cards go to designated person in your service unit

❖ Overnight trip applications, along with roster, first aid cards and appropriate training cards go first to SUM and then to council at least six weeks before the event

❖ Health cards for all participants, adult and girl, and first aid kit must accompany troop on all trips

❖ Permission slips with a designated home person must travel with troop on all trips

❖ The troop leader must have copies of the driver’s license, car registration, and insurance coverage form for all drivers on a field trip.

TYPES OF FIELD TRIPS

❖ LOCAL

❖ WEBSITES

❖ MUSEUMS

❖ NATURE CENTERS

❖ HORSE LOVER RESOURCES

❖ ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

❖ FARMS

❖ OVERNIGHTS

❖ PLANETARIUM – SPACE PROGRAMS

❖ FACTORIES

❖ WHITE WATER RAFTING

❖ THEATERS

❖ ANIMALS

❖ CRAFTS

❖ MISCELLANEOUS

LOCAL IDEAS

❖ Police Station

❖ Fire Department – Safety Sense Tryit, Safety First Badge, Emergency Preparedness IP

❖ Rescue Squad –First Aid Badge, Emergency Preparedness IP, Safety Sense Tryit

❖ Court House, Municipal Building – My Community Badge, Citizen Near and Far Tryit

❖ Grocery Store – Eat Right, Stay Healthy Tryit, Food Power Badge

❖ Park or Nature Trail – hike, nature scavenger hunt, pick up litter – Plants Tryit, Watching Wildlife Tryit, Walking for Fitness Badge, Wildlife Badge, Outdoor Fun Badge, Hiker Badge, Visit Fitness Trail. Laying a trail – Ready, Set, Go Camping Tryit

❖ Library – Story time, sleepover, Books Badge, Her Story Tryit, Reading IP

❖ Historical Buildings – Listening to the Past Tryit, Folk-art Badge

❖ Hospital – Emergency room tour maybe combined with program by hospital staff – did this with breast cancer theme for 7th graders and up. Younger girls could probably tour selected areas also.

❖ Post Office

❖ Beach Hunting – for items that were rough, smooth, etc.

❖ Health Spa

❖ Greenhouse or Garden Center

❖ Bank

WEBSITES

❖ – Reserve field trips online at local businesses. Put in zip code and just reserve. Heard that contact is very fast. For example: 07059 or 07090

Petco (Petsmart has similar program, but you have to contact the specific store) - They run, fly, swim and slither. Meet them up close. Responsibility and character development are stressed throughout this fascinating look at the animal kingdom.

A & P - All New Field Trip! Develop a whole “new attitude” about living healthy. Try new foods, learn about good nutrition and have fun along the way.

Walbaum’s - All New Field Trip! Develop a whole “new attitude” about living healthy. Try new foods, learn about good nutrition and have fun along the way.

Wild Oats - Discover a world of natural and organic. This hands-on, good-nutrition adventure is filled with delicious sampling and environmentally friendly shopping hints.

❖ – Categories:

Adventure Sports Canoeing Challenge Course Hiking Horseback Riding kayaking Mountain Biking Rafting/Tubing Rock Climbing Team Building

Agriculture Apple Cidering Farms Hayrides Maple Sugaring Mazes Pick-Your-Own

Character Education Community Service Conflict Resolution Disability Awareness Diversity Acceptance Ethics Leadership Skills Team Building Tolerance

Environment/Nature Animals Aquariums Boat Excursions Botanical Gardens Caves & Mines Coastal Conservation Guided Tours Habitats Mountains Nature Centers Parks Pond/Stream Ecology Recycling Volunteering Wetlands Zoos

Films for Kids Animated Imax/Large Format Live Action

Holidays Christmas Earth Day Easter Halloween Hanukkah Kwanza Martin Luther King Presidents

Multicultural African American Asian Hispanic Jewish Native American

Museums Art Children's Day Trips/Guided Tours History Maritime Media Multicultural Photography Science/Technology Sculpture Workshops

People Community Workers Explorers Inventors Pioneers Presidents Women

Performing Arts Broadway Circus Comedy Dance Dinner Theater Drama Free Events Jazz/Blues Magic/Puppets Musical Off-Broadway Opera Readings Regional Theater Shakespeare

Periods In History Ancient Civilization Colonial Period Contemporary Industrial Revolution Middle Ages Prehistoric

Proms & Celebrations

Recreation/Sports Amusement/Theme Parks Bowling Camping Carousels Dude Ranch Fishing Fitness & Recreation Centers Paint Ball Skating/Ice Skating Skiing/Snow Tubing Spectator Sports & Shows

Science Archeology Astronomy Biology Caves & Mines Computer/Technology Energy/Power Food Chain Gemstone Mining Geology Health Math Physics Planetariums Water Weather

Social Studies American History Behind-The-Scene-Tours Boats/Planes/Trains City History Economics/Business Markets Geography/Mapping Immigration Industrial Development Interactive Reenactments Lighthouses/Seaports Sports History State History Transportation Systems

Special Events

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Trips Community Service Competitions Cruises Festivals Graduation Trips Overnight Retreats Senior Class Trips Travel

MORE WEBSITES

❖ – the #1 source for fun things in New Jersey

CATEGORIES

Airplane & Helicopter Rides

Expo & Convention Centers

Pool / Billiard Halls

Amusement Parks

Fishing

Roller Skating Centers

Aquariums

Family Entertainment Centers Mini-Golf

Skateboard Parks

Atlantic City Casinos

Golf Courses

Skiing & Snowboarding

Attractions

Holiday Happenings

Skydiving

Auto Racing

Horseback Riding

Sports - Amateur

Bands

Horse Racing

Sports - College

Bars & Nightclubs

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Sports - Professional

Beaches & Boardwalks 

Ice Skating Rinks

Swimming Spots

Bed & Breakfasts

Lighthouses

Tennis / Racquet Courts

Boat Rentals

Miniature Golf Courses

Theatres

Boat Rides & Dinner Cruises

Movie Theaters

Ticket Brokers

Bowling Centers

Museums

Ticketmaster Locations

Calendar of Events

Paintball

Villages

Camping

Parasailing

Water Parks

Comedy Clubs

Parks & Forests

Wineries

Concerts

Pick-Your-Own-Farms

Zoos

Planetariums

 

 

MUSEUMS

GEOLOGY MUSEUM

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

presents the thirty-seventh annual OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, January 29, 2005

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS      

123 Scott Hall

10:00 a.m. VOLCANISM IN CENTRAL AMERICA

  Volcanoes, Sediments and Subduction

      Dr. Michael Carr          

      Dept. of Geological Sciences

 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J

11:00 a.m. THE PRICE OF OIL:

  Why is it so high?

   Where is it going

        Alex Kulpecz

        Former Exec VP, Royal Dutch Shell

        Dept. of Earth Science and Engineering

        Imperial College, London, England

 2:00 p.m. A RADICAL NEW VIEW OF PREHISTORY:

  Who were the first humans to populate North America?

      Dr. Dennis Stanford

Dept. of Anthropology

United States National Museum

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

 3:00 p.m.  DRILLING AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD:

  The Arctic Coring Expedition

      Dr. Kathryn Moran

      Graduate School of Oceanography and Dept. of Ocean Engineering

       University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, R.I.

  ROCK AND MINERAL IDENTIFICATION  

            202 Geological Hall

  MINERAL SALE   

         135 Scott Hall

For information:

William Selden, Collections Manager at (732) 932-7243 = rwselden@rci.rutgers.edu

The Geology Museum entrance is on the corner of George and Somerset Street in

New Brunswick, NJ.

ALL EVENTS FREE        NO REGISTRATION      

❖ Acorn Hall – Revolutionary Home – 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, N.J

Phone: 973-267-3465

❖ Duke Gardens – Hillsborough, N.J. – weekly tours available

MORE MUSEUMS

❖ Historic Cold Spring Village 19th Century Open-Air Living History Museum with 25 restored historic buildings on a 22-acre wooded site where costumed interpreters bring the crafts, sights, sounds, and aroma of the Age of Homespun to life. Cape May. Tel:609-898-2300

❖ Historic Fort Mifflin From Self-Guided to Guided (by docents in period uniforms), Weapons Demonstrations, Soldier Life Programs, Cannon Demonstrations and much more.  215-685-4167. REGION: PHILADELPHIA.

❖ Historic Speedwell – Morristown - PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trip, Self-Guided & Guided Tours, Workshops. REGION: Northern NJ. Tel: 973-540-0211.

❖ Historic Walnford - Features an operational late 19th century gristmill. Tel: 609-259-6275.

❖ Howell Living History Farm - Interprets life on the farm in the 1900 with costumed interpreters and hand on activities. 609-737-3299.

❖ Long Street Farm - 9 acre farm interprets life in the 1890's with costumed interpreters and hands on activities. Tel: 732-946-3758. REGION: Central NJ

❖ Monmouth Museum - PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Self-Guided, Guided Tours, Workshops. 732-747-2266.

❖ Morris Museum - Exhibits focus on art, natural science, geology, dinosaur, decorative arts and anthropology. Objects from the collection are presented in  permanent and changing exhibitions. Morristown. Tel: 973-971-3700.

❖ Museum of Early Trades and Crafts - By presenting and interpreting the history and life ways of the ordinary people of pre-industrial New Jersey through the preservation and exhibition of the tools, products and household objects of an earlier time. Madison. Tel: 973-377-2982.

❖ Navesink Lighthouse (Twin Lights) Historic Site - Slide presentation, guided tours and interactive discussion of the history of the lighthouse and their keepers. Tel: 732-872-1814.

❖ NEW JERSEY AVIATION HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM - PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Guided Tours. Tel: 201-288-6344

❖ New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum - GRADE LEVEL: All grades. GROUP TYPE: School, After School. PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST: Fee.

❖ Old Barracks Museum - Experience the inspirational story of how New Jerseyans triumphed over many dire challenges during the Revolutionary War. Display the Furniture, Curios, & Pictures a 100 year retrospective of collecting with costumed characters will greet you and show you around.

❖ Absecon Lighthouse - Visitors can climb the 228 steps to the top of the historic tower and tour interactive exhibits in the reconstructed Keeper’s House. Hands-on inter-disciplinary program designed to support the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in four content areas. Tel: 609-449-1360

❖ Red Mill Museum Village- Educational programs, tours, living history reenactments, as well as popular annual events such as Harvest Jubilee and Haunted Mill. REGION: Tel: 908-735-4101.

❖ Space Farms Zoo and Museum - Space Farm’s Zoo and Museum has provided fun and educational insights into the animal world since 1927. Sussex, NJ. Tel: 973-875-5800. For further information please click on name.

❖ Tuckerton Seaport - Re-created working seaport village in the 19th century. REGION: Tel: 609-296-8868

❖ Waterloo - Waterloo Village is a 19th century Morris canal port town located along the banks of the Musconectcong River in the Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Sussex County. Stanhope, New Jersey. tel: 973-347-0900 – Indian and Early American sites (covers requirements for Celebrating People: Now and Then, Stories from around the world)

❖ Wharton State Forest Batsto Historic Village - PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Self-Guided & Guided Tours. REGION: SOUTHERN NJ. Tel: 609-561-0024.

❖ Wild West City - The American West comes alive for your campers at Wild West City. Netcong, NJ. Tel: 973-347-8900. Click on name for further information.

❖ Wild West City

❖ Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center- The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is dedicated to enhancing public awareness of Sport and its role in society. Montclair. Tel: 973-655-2378.

❖ Edison National Historical Sites – West Orange – 1 hour tour – 973-736-0550 - - closed for refurbishing – plans to open sometime in 2005

❖ Clinton Historical Museum —Colonial replicas of shops. Tours by reservation. Group rates. Phone 735-4101.

❖ Drake House - Plainfield. Built 1746. Open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 2-5 P.M. Reserve if you want to participate in a craft. Phone 908-722-4118.

❖ Miller-Cory House - Westfield. Open Sunday 2-5 PM Colonial demonstrations-Phone 908-232-1776

❖ Liberty Village - Flemington. Group rates. Call 732-782-8550

❖ New Jersey Historical, Society - Newark. Open Saturday by appointment. Free. Phone 973-483-3939.

❖ Teterboro Airport Teterboro. 3rd grade and up. Airport tour Flight Museum Call 201-288-1776.

❖ Bell Labs - Murray Hill, Mountain Avenue. Sundays 1:00 - 5 PM Excellent display Lobby of main building.

❖ Longstreet Farm, Holmdel Living History Farm 732-842-4000 (covers requirements for Foods, Fiber & Farming Badge)

❖ Fosterfields Living Farm, Chatham 973-326-7645 (covers requirements for Foods, Fiber & Farming Badge)

❖ Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Township 609-397-0449, During October, they have spooky storytelling at night in the middle of a cornfield.

❖ Liberty Science Center Liberty State Park 201-200-1000 – overnights too

❖ Richmondtown, Staten Island NY Oldest Schoolhouse in the US, historical village and museum 718-351-1611

❖ Northlandz – Home of the Great American Railway, Doll Museum and Gallery - - 495 Highway 202 South - Flemington, NJ 08822 - (908) 782-4022

NATURE CENTERS

New Leaf Environmental Education Center, Somerset, N.J.

At Oak Spring Program Center (732) 469-6061

The new Leaf EE Center is located within a 125 acre farm and woodland property in Somerset County, adjacent to the Delaware-Raritan Canal and Colonial Park. The site has a diverse character of open spaces of grassy meadows, woodlands on gently rolling hills, as well as a wetlands area which includes a small pond. Habitat includes cedar filled old field and dominant woodland growth of oak, hickory and pine; the lowlands include maple, box elder and elm. Girls will be directly involved in activities that arouse their curiosity, as they develop skills of observation, discover the wonders of the environment and build an appreciation of natural communities through hands-on activities.

Programs are available Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Programs are 1 1/2 to two hours long and are based on interests and skills of the girls.

Registration is required.

A fee of $5.00 per Scout covers site cost, supplies and participation patch.

School groups (non scout) fee of $7.00 /person.

Programs can be created to meet specific needs based on New Jersey curriculum.

For information or appointment call:

732-469-6061 or 732-821-9090 ext. 125

Available Program Opportunities

Enerjazzed from fire to fission, learn about all kinds of energy: magnets, electricity, volcanic eruptions, solar power, wind and water. This is an indoor program.

Whispers from the Woods explorations of woodland habitats: Barking up the wrong tree? - Comings and goings - Get carried away - Wanted: Dead and Alive are some of the activities included in the 2 hour hike around the perimeter of the property. This is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather.

Wading into Wetlands conduct field test for water quality with "ph phun," explore the soggy surroundings of the marsh and wetlands, find out who's living there, learn about seasonal changes and adaptations through marsh maneuvers! This is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather.

UnderWonder hands-on program, turning the unseen world into the now-seen world. Activities include dirt discoveries, pond water zoo, fantastic fibers and recycling. This is an indoor program.

It's So Easy Being Green learn about edible plants and use them for natural stains and dyes. You'll identify and gather as we hike the fields and woods. Check out how environmental factors affect plants in our & "grow labs." This is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather.

Sites and Sounds of Woodland Wonderings enjoy nature's final burst of energy as everyone gets ready for winter's rest. Learn about the animals that share our trails. This is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather.

Mystery Mayhem of the Millennium a progressive adventure as you are the detective... using scientific investigations to solve this who-done-it. This detective-based program is indoor fun to find out who done it?

Roots and Shoots environmental program developed by Jane Goodall on our responsibility to take care of the Earth, activities includes craft, games and hike. Outdoor program, dress for the weather.

MORE NATURE CENTERS

❖ Raptor Trust, 1390 White Bridge Road, Millington, N.J. – 908-647-2353 - - color slide presentations are available on a variety of raptor subjects including field identification, migration, rehabilitation and the general biology and ecology of birds of prey. Well behaved birds accompany lecturers – also various seasonal service projects are available. – Birds IP, Wildlife and Outdoor Surrounds Badge, Animals IP

❖ Somerset County Parks -

|Washington Valley Park | |

|Sourland Mountain Preserve | |

|Greenway Park | |

|Riverside Park - Frank "Nap" Torpey Athletic Complex | |

|Colonial Park | |

|Duke Island Park | |

|Lord Stirling Stable | |

|North Branch Park | |

|Little Brook Sanctuary | |

|Environmental Education Center – Basking Ridge, N.J. | |

|Union County Parks - | |

|Briant Park - Summit | |

|Cedar Brook Park - Plainfield | |

|Echo Lake Extension - Mountainside | |

|Nomahegan Park - Cranford | |

|Rahway River Park – Rahway | |

|Warinanco Park - The Henry S. Chatfield Memorial Garden - St. Georges Avenue, Roselle | |

|Trailside Nature & Science Center – Mountainside - Free tours by appointment Phone 908-232-5930. | |

|Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center - Chatham Township. Tours. Phone 908-635-6629. | |

|High Rock Environmental Education Center, Staten Island NY 200 Nevada Avenue 718-667-2165 | |

|Monmouth County Park System 732-946-2669 Jersey Devil Program - go into the woods at night and hunt for the Jersey Devil! Slide presentation | |

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|Sandy Hook Park Commission 732-872-5938 runs programs for scouts | |

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Scherman-HoffmanWildlife

Sanctuary

Home of the Hoffman Center for Conservation and Environmental Education

11 Hardscrabble Road, P.O. Box 693, Bernardsville, Nj 07924

Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (908) 766-5787 / Fax: (908) 766-7775 / Bird Hotline: (908) 766-2661

AT SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Office is open Tuesday to Saturday 9 to 5, Sunday 12 to 5. Trails are open 7 days, dawn to 5:00 p.m. (park in the Scherman lot if visiting Mondays or before 9:00 a.m. other days).

VISIT the Hoffman Center for Conservation and Environmental Education.

SHOP our nature store. We are the area's best source for binoculars, spotting scopes, bird seed, feeders, field guides, natural history books, and nature gifts.

WATCH our state-of-the-art feeding station.

HIKE our 3 miles of trails. LEARN from our educational materials, exhibits, and expert naturalists. In addition to the programs and field trips listed below, we offer group programs and tours for schools, scouts, clubs, and other organizations by reservation at least 2 weeks ahead. We also offer a wide variety of lectures and slide programs for club meetings and special events. Please call for more information and the fee schedule for these programs.

Whether you register for programs by mail or phone, please be sure to provide the following information: Your name, address, phone, and e-mail; dates and titles of program(s) you are registering for;

Name and phone of an emergency contact; and whether you will get instructions from the Web site or will need them mailed.

Program Registration Information: Checks should be made payable to NJAS and sent to P.O. Box 693, Bernardsville, N) 07924, or brought to the Hoffman Nature Center during open hours. Indicate which program(s)you are registering for, and please be sure to include your name, address, and phone number in case we need to contact you. It is also possible to register by phoning us during office hours; please have your credit card ready. Pre-paid registration ensures a place and is required for all trips. Walk-ins are possible for in-house programs at the Hoffman Nature Center if not full. No refunds except in case of cancellation by us. No cancellation for bad weather unless specifically stated. For Field Trip Directions go to (Centers/ Scherman), or directions can be mailed on request.

HOFFMAN CENTER CLOSED Thursday, November 25

Thanksgiving Friday and Saturday, December 24 and 25

Christmas Eve and Day Saturday, January 1

New Year's Day

CLASSIC FIELD TRIPS

The best sites, the best leaders. Collectively, our Classic Field Trips sample all New Jersey birding has to offer, not to mention botany, mammals, and other aspects of natural history. Bird checklists will be provided; results from past Classic Field Trips are posted on our Web site. Bring lunch, binocs, appropriate clothes and footgear, and sunscreen.

HORSE LOVER RESOURCES

❖ Watchung Stables, Mountainside, Jean Jacobus 908-272-8732 (covers Horse Lover's & Horseback Rider Badges)

❖ Lord Stirling Stables, Basking Ridge, 908-766-5955 (covers Horse Lover’s Badges)

❖ Rocking Horse Ranch Resort – All Inclusive Weekend, Friday thru Sunday – includes 3 meals daily, trail rides, instruction, outdoor and indoor pool, water slides, paddle boats, outdoor sports, mini-golf, laser shooting range, sing-along, disco, horse merit badges – 1-800-647-2624 – 600 Rte. 44-55 Highland, NY 12528, – weekends fill fast (covers Horse Lover’s and Horseback Rider Badges and Horse IP)

❖ New York Dude Ranches Website -

❖ Malibu Dude Ranch – 351 Foster Hill Road - Milford, PA. - oldest working dude ranch in the eastern United States. Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains on a thousand acres of forested land, Malibu is alive with wildlife and history. Trail riding at Malibu is our specialty with the experience of the oldest dude ranch in the east. Novices and old timers can get away from it all deep in the forests of the Pocono’s. Once aboard a horse out in the woods students get a feel for what it must have been like hundreds of years ago. Other activities include hayrides, bonfires, swimming, petting zoo, arcade, hiking, tennis, archery, basketball, volleyball, activities on the lake and rifle range. Accommodations available for overnight trips. GRADE LEVEL: 5th-12th grade. GROUP TYPE: School, Scout, After School, Weekend, Homeschoolers. PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Tours. COST: Fee. REGION: NORTH EAST PA.

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

❖ MINIATURE GOLF

Fairway Golf Center

1650 Stelton Rd

Piscataway, NJ

Phone:(732) 819-0111 



Anchor Golf and Batting

21 Route 10

Whippany, NJ

Phone: (973) 887-0898 



Colonial Park Putting Course

Elizabeth Ave

Somerset

732-873-8585

Garden State Golf Center

3091 US Highway 22

Branchburg

908-707-1101

❖ ICE SKATING

Bridgewater Sports and Ice Arena



1425 Frontier Road

Bridgewater

732-PLAY-BSA (732-627-0006)

A $12 million, 150,000 square-foot facility offering public skating programs

Mennen Sports Arena

161 E. Hanover Avenue

Morristown

973-326-7651

Twin ice skating arena covering 18,000 sq.ft.

Rock Ice Pavilion,

125 North Ave. (Rt. 28)

Dunellen

732-752-8600

Public skating, freestyle sessions, adult and youth hockey activities, leagues, clinics and camps and figure skating lessons and camps. They offer group outings and parties.

MORE ATHLETIC RESOURCES

❖ ROLLER SKATING

United Skates of America, Roller & Ice Skating

Woodbridge Community Center

600 Main Street

Woodbridge

732-596-4100

State of the art center with roller skating, ice skating for all ages on an official NHL sized rink, arcade games, rides, pro shop and a full service concession area.

Extremes

3 Chimney Rock Rd

Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3194

|Phone: (732) 560-0005  |

Florham Park Roller Rink

192 Ridgedale Ave

Florham Park, NJ 07932-1705

|Phone: (973) 377-0465  |

❖ BOWLING

Somerset County

Strike'n Spare Lanes

380 Route 22

Greenbrook

732-356-0011

Extreme Bowling with music and lights every Saturday night from 10pm - 3am.

TenPin Lanes

Manville

908-526-4040.

Starlight bowling every Fri. & Sat. night 10pm - until close.

Union County

Clark Lanes

140 Central Ave.,Clark

908-381-4700 

Garwood Lanes

346 North Ave.,Garwood

908-276-2040 

Hy Way Bowl

Route 22, Union

908-687-9300

Jersey Lanes

30 Park Ave. North, Linden

908-486-6300

Linden Lanes

741 Stiles, Linden

908-925-3550

Rock-n-Bowl with music and lights every Saturday night from 9:30pm - 2am

Roselle Lanes

114 Chestnut Rd., Roselle

908-341-1224

FARMS – PICK YOUR OWN

Hillview Farms – 223 Meyersville Road, Gillette, N.J. 0908-647-3131 – Tours available

June – Strawberries

July – Blueberries, Raspberries, Beans

August – Peaches, Tomatoes, Zinnias

September – Raspberries, Grapes, Apples

October – Apples, Pumpkins

SOMERSET COUNTY

Country Gentleman Roadside Market

845 Rt. 518, Skillman

(908) 359-6414

Strawberries, Raspberries, Zinnias 

Open April thru Oct

Everett's Farm & Market

258 Beekman Lane, Hillsborough

(908) 369-3711

Pumpkins 

Open June - Oct., 10 am - 6 pm

Healthy Acres Farm

759 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset

(908) 510-7811

Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Pickels, Zucchini, Squash, Peppers, and Pumpkins

Sunhaven Farms

1018 Orchard Dr., Hillsborough

(908) 369-6504

Strawberries, Peas, Peppers, Green Beans, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Garden Mums

OVERNIGHTS

Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks –is the easiest cavern in America to reach, located directly on U.S. Rt.22 (William Penn Highway), 3 miles west of Huntingdon, PA.

Lincoln Caverns has designed specialized programs and workshops to specifically complete the following GSUSA and BSA recognitions, plus Lincoln Caverns' own Junior Cave Explorer Patch. Beginning in 1990 as Girl Scout Council sponsored Badge Days, the programs have grown to include eight unique programs and have been attended by Scouts from all over the northeastern United States.

Badge and patch programs are offered any day of your choosing - NOW YEAR ROUND, subject to space availability. Deposit and pre-payment is required. All programs are held in our INDOOR LEARNING CENTER with some outdoor activities, weather permitting. Can include an overnight in upstairs room of facility

Junior Cave Explorer Patch Program

NEW Eco-Explorer Brownie Try-It Program

Older Girl Scout Digging Through the Past Interest Project

Junior Girl Scout Rocks Rock Badge

Junior Girl Scout Wildlife Badge

NEW Junior Girl Scout Finding Your Way Badge

NEW CHOICES Combination Badge Programs for Junior Girl Scouts

Detailed information packets with registration forms are available for all Badge/Patch Programs. Give us a call at 814-643-0268 or EMAIL info@

Beach Jam Held twice a year in Wildwood, NJ 609-729-3700 ext 134, October and May – Council has brochures – all ages

Encounter – Held on the weekend after Mother’s Day – Blairstown, N.J. – weekend of camping competition involving mixed groups of Boy and Girl Scouts - – website has current flyer – 6th graders and up

Great Adventure Weekend – held in October - October 14 – 16, 2005 – Older Girl Program – IP or Studio 2B award completed – Camping right on Great Adventure grounds – Friday to Sunday – Admission to park for one to two days included – Council has brochure - 2005 will feature a Space Exploration Interest Project with NASA trained facilitators. Enjoy a weekend packed with fun activities including riding great coasters, all the screaming fun at Fright Fest and visiting the Wild Safari.

For Camporee information call 732-349-4499.

PLANETARIUMS AND SPACE PROGRAMS

The Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College – Route 28 and Lamington Road, North Branch, New Jersey – 908-231-8805 - - programs change regularly - The Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College offers fun, educational programs that will take you and your students into space and evoke a sense of adventure as you visit the last frontier. You will travel through time and space and explore exploding nebulas, mysterious black holes and the solar system from its beginning to the present day. Our educational shows are designed to help young people discover the wonders of the universe. The Planetarium offers general public shows and laser concerts for all ages. These shows change periodically but are also available to interested school groups.

Trailside Planetarium – Mountainside - (No one under 8 years old) Phone 908-232-5930

Buehler Challenger and Science Center

|Address |

|400 Paramus Road, Lot F |

|Paramus, NJ 07652 |

| |

|Date Opened 10/94 |

|Phone 201/251-8589 |

|FAX 201/251-9049 |

|Full Mission |

|Experience the excitement of being an Astronaut and a Mission Controller on one of eight work teams as you "Rendezvous with Comet |

|Halley." Groups of 18-34, grades five to adult, will spend one hour in training and two hours "flying." Available on Monday-Thursday |

|evenings and Saturdays. |

|9/1/04-8/30/05 Cost: $950.00 (includes a $200.00 non-refundable deposit) |

|Mega-Mission |

|This 4-hour program for groups of 18-34, grade five and up, offers more than a Full Mission with an additional hour of pre-mission |

|programming. Like our Camp-Ins, assistance towards badge and patch requirements for scouts is available. |

|Cost: $1,100.00 (includes a $250.00 non-refundable deposit) |

|Mini-Mission |

|For groups of 12-18, grade five to adult, this abbreviated version of the Full Mission includes one-hour of training and a one-hour |

|flight…a great way to experience the excitement of being an Astronaut! Scheduled on Monday-Thursday after school, evenings or Saturdays. |

|Cost: $500.00 (includes a $150.00 non-refundable deposit) |

FACTORIES

Crayola Factory – – 20 Centre Square – Easton, PA – also includes National Canal Museum – Tuesday to Saturday – 9:30 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from Noon to 5 PM – Open Mondays between March 1 and Labor Day – reservations are required for groups of 15 or more – 610-515-8000 – a Hands-on Discover Center – everyone can be creative and learn to think “outside the lines” – best for Brownies and Juniors – computerized models – painting – coloring – demonstrations.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

❖ Whitewater Challengers – wc- – 800-443-8554 - Scout weekends featuring rafting, living history, competitions, dj/dance, free scout patch, camping, nature show, games, scavenger hunt, music and sing-along, history alive show, the crawl wall – White Haven, PA – day trips available as well

THEATERS

❖ Papermill Playhouse – Brookside Drive, Millburn, N.J. – – 973-379-3636 – Backstage tours – Children’s theater – education programs

CONVENTION CENTERS

Quilt shows, boat shows, home shows, garden shows, auto shows, etc.

❖ Garden State Exhibit & Convention Center-50 Atrium Drive Somerset 732-469-4000 - -

The Garden State Exhibit hall is 62,000 square feet which can accommodate 440 - 8' by 10' booths or 320 - 10' by 10' booths, 3800 people banquet style (round table of 8 with head table), 4,000 people reception style and 4,000 people theater style with head table or staging. In addition to the exhibit hall, a 7,500 square foot lobby may be used for additional exhibits. Also available is a conference room which can hold up to 200 people. The "Center" has a food court which seats 400 as well as a separate full service bar.

❖ N.J. Expo and Convention Center - 97 Sunfield Ave. (Raritan Center) – Edison - 732-417-1400 -

The largest venue in northern New Jersey, the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center offers 137,000 square feet total which includes 125,000 square feet of single level exhibit space, 4,500 square feet of multi-purpose meeting/function space. They can offer a variety of options for events ranging from a conference for 500 to 5,000 to a 100 booth to 700 booth events, 5,000 Banquet/reception (Round tables of 8 with head table) and 7,500 Theater style with head table or staging. With its sleek modern architecture and its comfortably furnished conference rooms, the NJCE center is sure to impress both attendees and exhibitors alike.

Sample Schedule

|Innovative Beads Expo - Purchase from a large variety of Beads and Take some Beading Classes! |

|04/30/2005 - 05/01/2005 |

|NJ State Quilters Expo - Purchase Quilts and other products or Take a Quilting class! - 06/09/2005 - 06/11/2005 |

ANIMALS

❖ SEEING EYE SCHOOL - - Morristown, NJ - If you'd like to schedule a tour with The Seeing Eye, please e-mail us at tours@. – 973-539-4425 – Pets IP – Animal Badge

❖ ST. HUBERT’s Animal Welfare Center – 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ - – St Hubert's is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to alleviating the suffering and neglect of companion animals, and providing services that support the human-animal bond. - (973) 514-5920.

❖ VETERNARIANS

❖ KENNELS

Roxdane Kennels in Warren provides tours. Many others will too

❖ ANIMAL SHELTERS

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Belle Mead

Nancy's Parrot Sanctuary

Clark

Noah's Ark Animal Rescue

East Hanover

Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter

Lindenwold

Animal Adoption Center

North Plainfield

Amber House

Somerset County

Cocker Rescue of New Jersey

Union County

Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption

Voorhees

The Animal Orphanage

❖ ZOOS

o Popcorn Zoo (Humane Society) Forked River 609-693-1900 takes care of injured animals (might upset younger scouts) - Humane Way & Lacey Road

Forked River - 609-693-1900

A very special zoo founded in 1977 to rescue and house animals that are sick, elderly, abandoned, abused or injured which could no longer survive in the wild. Over 200 domestic and exotic animals including an African Elephant, regal African lions, Bengal and Siberian tigers, American black bears, monkeys, llama, an Angus bull, goats, deer and many more are nestled in the scenic Pine Barrens. Learn how they found the animals and what they have done to save them. Open All year round, everyday from 11am - 5pm. Contributions are accepted as they receive no federal, state or local funding of any kind. Pictured is Tina, a Bengal Tiger who was abused behind the scenes of the big top when she was part of a traveling circus.

o Turtle Back Zoo - West Orange - 560 Northfield Avenue. Phone 973-731-5800 - 16 acres of numerous domestic and wild animals, farm animal petting area, pony rides, train ride, and café.

CRAFTS

❖ The Printmaking Council of NJ Station Road, Somerville, NJ 908-725-2110 (Print and Graphics Badge, Photography IP)

❖ POTTERY AT ANGELFIRE STUDIOS – DEWEY MEADOWS – Basking Ridge

WHEEL THROWING -

BEGINNERS-

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. check for weekly schedule.

Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

Six week session’s $195.00 $60.00 deposit is required. Meet for 1 1/2 hours, once a week.

$35.00 materials fee includes 251b. bag of stoneware. Glazes and firing, and tool rentals. Temporary storage of work.

INTERMEDIATE - Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. check for weekly schedule. Six week session’s $195.00 $60.00 deposit is required. & $35.00 materials fee includes 251b. bag of stoneware. Glazes and firing, and tool rentals. Temporary storage of work. Studios hours are available to work on your own whenever a pottery wheel are free. College students will receive a %10 discount. Call for availability. Artists who wish to throw on their own may purchase a 25 lb. bag of clay, rent tools, and utilize kiln and glazes. Minimum fee is $35.00 for materials. Wheels may be used at $20.00 per hour. Additional glazes and clay bodies may be ordered upon request.

CHILDREN'S CLASSES - Children under 12, will be learning the art of hand building projects. Techniques such as coiling, slab rolling, and pinch pots will be the basis of building functional.

Bowls, sculptures, cups, vases, and more. Meets for four weeks - $ 95.00 $30.00 deposit is required. Meet for 11/2 hours, once a week. $20.00 materials fee includes: Unlimited stoneware.

Glazes and firing, and tool rentals. Temporary storage of work. Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mommy (or Paddy) and Me; For $60.00 you can hand build pottery together with your child for 2 hours. Clay supply is unlimited and so is the fun.

BEG1NNERS Six week schedule:

Week 1: Wedging-introduction to throwing on the wheel (practice centering and throwing small cylinders).

Week 2: Introduction to trimming.

Week 3: Concentrate on centering. Practice lifting even walls. Practice, practice and more practice.

Week 4: Introduction to height and shape using rubber ribs and a variety of tools.

Week 5: Combine height and shape to create unique forms. Introduction to bowls.

Week 6: Glazing

I highly recommend coming in to the studio in between your classes to trim your greenware ( pottery when leather hard, as opposed to trimming during class time- Use that time to create and throw!!!)

INTERMEDIATE

We will explore new techniques such as bottles, large bowls, and lids. Students can progress at their own pace.

The pottery created in the studio MUST be picked up after final firing due to the limited amount of space available. Sundays, the studio is officially closed, however, if you would like to make a private" session please feel free to call for an appointment.

To schedule a class or to create a class stop in or call Justine at 908.604.4294.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. VISIT A MAGIC SHOP

2. GO TO A COUNTY FAIR

3. VISIT A TAXIDERMY SHOP

4. VISIT A DOLL AND TOY HOSPITAL

5. VISIT A CANDY SHOP

6. VISIT A SMALL PRINTING SHOP

7. GO TO THE CIRCUS

8. VISIT A DAIRY FARM

9. GO TO A WATER FUN PARK

10. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

11. ARBORETUM

12. FINE ARTS GARDENS ( HORTICULTURAL DISPLAYS -)

13. NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR

14. VISIT THE RAILROAD YARD

15. VISIT VERIZON CENTRAL OFFICE

16. VISIT A LOCAL COLLEGE CAMPUS – RVCC – UCC – Kean College

17. County Recycling Center – Somerset County’s provides programs for school age kids.

18. Special Interest - Culture Loop Bus in New York City. Catch it across from Port Authority. Goes completely around Manhattan and stops at all points of interest, Get off and on as you wish. Saturday, Sunday and holidays

19. Coast Guard Base 732-872-3442 welcomes tours

20. Limited Too Stores do a program with Junior Girl Scouts called Fashion Adventure - it's free! - Call individual stores for more information

21. Channel 12 News station – Raritan Center, Edison – 3rd grade and up is appropriate – Tours are available - - 732-346-3200

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