Girl Scout Adventures at Poricy Park
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Daisy Scouts
Use Resources Wisely
Savor “Clover’s” story and see how Poricy bees and nature provide us with examples of using natural resources wisely. Includes nature hike & craft!
Completes: Clover Petal - green
Make the World a Better Place
Enjoy “Rosie’s” story while we explore Poricy Park practicing ‘Leave No Trace’ and good environmental stewardship through fun activities! Includes nature hike!
Completes: Rosie Petal - rose
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Brownies
Bugs (March-November) Naturalist Legacy
Explore insects, their homes and habitats with hands-on science. We will investigate many critters in their natural environment while hiking Poricy Park trails!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Hiker World of Water Journey
Jump on this groovy adventure while we learn new skills through kinetic activities and experience the changing natural wonders in Poricy Park!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Home Scientist Quest Journey
Predict and investigate scientific outcomes while performing kicky experiments.
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Inventor World of Girls Journey
Inspired by nature! Nurture your creativity and grow solutions to what ‘bugs’ us!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Senses World of Water Journey
Delve into this experience and you’ll find yourself immersed in the delights of nature using your senses while hiking Poricy Park!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Juniors
Animal Habitats aMUSE Journey
Probe the Poricy “wilderness” and discover the unique critters that create specialized homes within our various habitats!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Camper Get Moving Journey
Polish your skills with fun activities like using GPS units and you will be prepared for your unforgettable overnight journey with nature!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3-partial, 4
Flowers (April-Oct) Naturalist Legacy
Cultivate your green thumb while unveiling the mysteries of flowers using scientific methods and tools!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Gardener (April-Oct) Get Moving Journey
Be dazzled and inspired by dirt, critters and plants while absorbing knowledge about caring for ourselves & all living things with hands-on activities!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Geocacher aMUSE Journey
Pursue your quest on this geo-caching adventure through Poricy Park! Hands-on exploration with GPS receivers!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-partial
Playing the Past MUSE Journey
Journey into colonial times with petticoats, games and more as we try 18th century endeavors in our historic 1770’s Murray Farmhouse!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Scribe Agent of Change Journey
Compose your own work of inspiration, entertainment and more as we compare the past and present of this powerful type of communication. We will even use quill pens!
Completes Steps 1, 3, 4
Partially completes steps 2, 5
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Cadette
Trailblazing Breathe Journey
Empower your mind, body and spirit for a nature adventure as we practice with customized activities-including GPS units!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4
Trees Naturalist Legacy
Unlock nature’s treasure chest and discover an amazing world of trees while we hike and engage in arbor activities!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Senior
Adventurer (April-Oct) Sow What? Journey
Capture your fossil hunt adventure and blaze personal trails honing your outdoor skills while we engage in fun activities!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-partial
Textile Artist Sow What? Journey
Acquire new skills using knowledge from the past in our historic 1770’s Murray farmhouse!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Ambassador
Water (April-October) Naturalist Legacy
Immerse yourself in fun during this exciting program with lab and field experiments!
Completes Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-partial
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Cub Scout Adventures at Poricy Park
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Tiger - Achievement 1
Making My Family Special
Discover Colonial family life and compare to your family in our historic Murray Farmhouse. We’ll explore 1770’s colonial chores & games.
Completes: f, g
Let’s Go Outdoors - Achievement 5
Delve into this journey using your senses and we’ll ferret out weather effects on trees, flowers, animals, and birds.
Completes: f, d, g & #3 of Leave No Trace Award &
One part of Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award
Plant a Seed - Completes Elective 30
Grow tangible results while ‘playing’ with your food using texture, smell & color sensory input!
Feed the Birds - Completes Elective 32 AND
Learn About Animals - Completes Elective 31
Spark the naturalist inside you while connecting with nature through exciting experiences!
Conservation - Completes Elective 34 AND
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Completes Elective 47
Uncover opportunities to benefit all living things as we explore amazing habitats in Poricy Park!
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Wolf
Your Flag - Achievement 2
Polish your flag folding and ceremonial skills at our Revolutionary Era farmhouse!
Completes: 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g & 4f
Your Living World - Achievement 7
Empower your friends & family to live a more nature connected life with your newest skills!
Completes: a, b, c, e, f, Wildlife Belt Loop & #3 of Leave No Trace Award &
One part of World Conservation Award
Spare-Time Fun: Kites - Elective 5
Unlock the secrets of kites while creating your own flights of fancy!
Completes: a, b, c, e
Native American Lore - Elective 10
Immerse yourself in traditional American culture while visiting our teepee and 3 sister’s garden!
Completes: a, b, d, f, Music Pin #1
Birds - Elective 13
Acquire birding skills including turkey calls as we investigate Poricy Park’s feathered friends!
Completes: a, b, c, d, e, f & One part of World Conservation Award
Grow Something - Elective 15
Cultivate your green thumb while absorbing ‘nutrients’ through many hands-on activities!
Completes: a, b, c, d, e, Science Pin #3 & One part of World Conservation Award
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Bear - Achievement 3 AND
What Makes America Special?
The Past Is Exciting & Important: Achievement 8
Journey into local history and engage in unique activities at our NJ State historic site!
Completes: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3j, 8d, 8e, 8g
Sharing Your World with Wildlife: Achievement 5
Unlock wildlife mysteries while caring for all living things with exciting activities and a hike!
Completes: a, c, d, e &
One part of World Conservation Award
Weather: Elective 2, Belt Loop & Pin
Probe the atmosphere using both modern tools and ancient weather forecasting methods! Make your own rain gauge to take home!
Completes: a, b, c, d, e, f & Completes: Loop: 1, 2, 3 & Pin: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 &
One part of World Conservation Award
Nature Crafts: Elective 12
Explore Poricy woods and trails for animal signs. Inspired, we’ll create projects to take home!
Completes: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h &
One part of World Conservation Award
Water and Soil Conservation: Elective 15
Pursue your quest using field experiments and discover less traveled Poricy trails!
Completes: a, b, c, d, e
One part of World Conservation Award
Maps: Elective 23
Acquire new skills for your next adventure through hands-on activities including GPS units!
Completes: a, b, c, d, e
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Webelos
Forester
Traverse Poricy Park’s forested trails and reveal interesting arboreal secrets!
Completes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9
One part of World Conservation Award
Geologist
Seize your ancient treasure at Poricy Park’s fossil beds and capture this badge!
Completes: 2, 4 6, 7, 8
Naturalist
Spring into action to observe and to protect the amazing plants and animals of Poricy Park and beyond!
Completes: 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13
One part of World Conservation Award
Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin
Scholar
Partake of our colonial classroom fun activities and discover the evolution of education!
Completes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12
Scientist
Investigate popular scientific ideas through bona fide experiments and exciting activities!
Completes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
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All Scouts:
Leave No Trace
Fun activities for each scout level that reinforces how to protect Earth’s environment for the future!
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