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FIELD TRIP IDEAS Need Ideas For Upcoming Trips? Here are some for all ages! Great Ideas for the Winter & Spring!!! Ocean County Local Events go online at www.oceancountygov.com/events/ EVENTS HAPPENING IN TOMS RIVER Go online to fine out what is happening around Toms River, Once linked to the site click on Events www.tomsriveronline.com/ Upcoming Events in Toms River Highlights Chocolate Making Tour at Lucille's Fudge at the Brant Beach location 41st Street and Long Beach Blvd *make your own chocolate *See how they are made *Learn the history of Lucille's Candies *Girls take home what they make Tours from October to May 15th cost start at $5.95/child Call Jancie Eismann at 609-494-3700 or 609-597-7300 "THE NUTCRACKER" Come See this Great Live Performance for ONLY $6.00 per ticket For an additional $1.50 get a Performing Arts Ensemble Patch Dates: Saturday, Nov. 28th 2pm & Sunday, Nov. 29th 1pm at the Strand Theater, 4th St & Clifton Ave, Lakewood Saturday, Dec. 5th 2pm at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park Sunday, Dec. 6th 1pm at the Millstone Twp. Performing Arts Center 5 Dawson Court Sunday, Dec. 13th 1pm at the Union County Arts Center in Rahway For tickets & information call: 7321-614-5426 or at 37 Applefarm Rd, Red Bank, NJ TREE LIGHTING, TOMS RIVER Wednesday, December 2nd at 4:45pm will be the Lighting of the Official Ocean County Tree, West Lawn, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. Songs of the season, followed by light refreshments. Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHT will be on Friday, December 4th 33 Washington St. Information: 732-341-8738 - TOMS RIVER Holiday Lights Trolley Rides Cape May, NJ Friday, November 20, 2009 to Jamuary 2, 2010 Ride through Cape May’s Historic District to see festively decorated inns and homes as guides talk about Victorian Christmas traditions, lead sing-alongs, and play Christmas music. Rides last about 30 minutes. Call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 for dates & reservations. $8/seat "MOOSELTOE" Sunday, December 20th at 1:30 pm & 4:00 Pm Meet a Moose with an impossible dream – to fly with Santa’s reindeer! Enjoy the whimsy and magic of the holiday spirit in this enchanting holiday “moosical.” Ages 4-8 Mayo Center for the Performing Arts 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 973-539-8008 LAKOTA WOLF PRESERVE Group Rates Scouts and Any Group over 15 People you must have an appointment to receive the Group discount of every 10th Adult and/or every 10th child free with one payment for the group. Upon arrival at the Preserve you will be invited to the observation area, in the center of four packs of wolves. During our informal talks with the people who raised and care for the wolves. Learn about the social structure of wolf packs, their eating habits,the true behavior of the wolf, and their interaction with man. While in the observation area you will be able to watch the wolves play, interact with each other and maybe even hear them howl. 89 Mt. Pleasant Road Columbia, NJ for additional information call 1-877-733-9653 GLASS BLOWING 1200 Ocean Ave Asbury Park Boardwalk, Asbury Park Group rates for 10+ people includes tour, demosntration, & 1 glass blown item to make website: www.hotsandap.com/ contact at 732-927-5475 or e-mail at office@HotSandAP.com NJ ROCK GYM Your girls ever wanted to learn to rock climb than this is the place 373D rte 46W Fairfield, NJ <>br> Scout Rate: $18/person for 1 1/2 hrs includes instrucitns, climbing and learn commands, safety rules, top rope climbing & bouldering in a fun safe enivornment for additional information call: 973-439-9860 or visit their website at www.njrockgym.com/ MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER 3625 Brigantine Blvd, Brigantine, NJ "What is the Marine Mammal Stranding Center?" "The Center, which has the privilege of housing the only marine mammal stranding facility within New Jersey, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded or otherwise stressed marine mammals and sea turtles." Hours of operation: May Sat. & Sun. 10 am - 4 pm Starting June 14th daily from 10 am - 4 pm Suggested donation of $1.00/ visitor for more information: Call 609-266-0538 or e-mail at mmsc@verizon.net website is: www.marinemammalstrandingcenter.org/ RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! New York Ave and the Boardwalk in Atlantic City It is a short ride to AC and it is more than casino's. Visit Ripley's, go to Planet Hollywood, walk the boardwalk, etc For more information call: 609-347-2001 or e-mail at: info@ripleysatlanticcity.com Visit their website at: www.ripleysatlanticcity.com/ ALICE PAUL INSTITUTE 128 Hooton Road Mount Laurel, NJ Alice Paul was instrumental in getting women the right to vote. SUSAN B. ANTHONY'S HOUSE 17 Madison Street Rochester, NY They offer tours and numerous programs for Girl Scouts including badge work, and the 4B Challenge for Older Girl Scouts For information call 585-235-6124 or e-mail the Program Director at acallanan@susanbanthonyhouse.org The website is: www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/ ASBURY PARK PRESS TOURS The Freehold Plant is where the newspapers are printed and very interesting to see. The Neptune facility does have tours but might work better for a job shadowing day. Freehold Plant 235 Willowbrook Road Contact: Joanne Candito at 732-625-7668 Neptune Facility 3601 Rt. 66 Contact: Gretchen Van Benthuysen at 732-643-4211 Valmonte Center For Performing Arts Great place to take your troop for Music, Dance, Acting, & Fitness 364 North Main Street Manahawkin NJ For additional information call (609)597-1313 or e-mail at ItsaGreatDay@ValmonteCenter.com Go to their website at: www.ValmonteCenter.com MEDIEVAL TIMES Step back into time- the 11th Century- and experience horsemanship, swordplay, medieval games, jousting tournament, along with Dinner. Matinee Dates available and Group Sales call 866-543-5278 or go to the website at www.medievaltimes.com Sky Shows--Robert J. Novins Planetarium At Ocean County College off of Hooper Ave, Toms River For more information call: 732.255.0342 - Recorded information 732.255.0500 - OCC Box Office for Ticket Sales www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium/ IMAX THEATRE AT TROPICANA On the Boardwalk in Atlantic City For Group Sales call 888-505-1435 or e-mail at www.imaxtheatreattropicana.com www.tropicana.net/imaxtheater/ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALL ACCESS TOUR Enjoy a one hour tour behind-the-scenes guided walking tour of the World Famous Arena. Visit team locker rooms, experience the world of pro athletes & sports journalists. Learn how the arena is changed from basketball to hockey. Groups of 10 or more $11.00/ person includes a FREE PATCH Contact Constance Stormer at 212-465-6082 or e-mail: constance.stormer@thegarden.com RADIO CITY STAGE DOOR TOUR Radio City Stage Door® Tour is a fascinating excursion behind the scenes of Radio City Music Hall®, located in the heart of New York City in Rockefeller Center. Learn the secrets of the Great stage where lavish theatrical productions, concerts, and award shows are performed and explore the beautiful art deco interiors. Plus meet one of the world-famous Rockettes! When?: You Choose! Where?: Rockefeller Center Price?: $11.00 Age?: Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors Minimum Scouts?: 10 (If You Purchase 50 Tickets Or More You Get 2 Free) Contact?: 212-465-6082 OR Constance.Stormer@thegarden.com The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Special Scout Offer Sat., Nov 14th & Sun, Nov. 15 at 10am, 1pm, & 7pm Sun, Nov. 21 1pm & 4pm Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19 at 9am Tickets- $57.00 orch / 1st mezzanine Add a Back Stage Tour for $10.00 Contact: Constance Stormer at 212-465-6082 OR Constance.Stormer@thegarden.com A $4.50 facility fee is included in the price of each ticket. A $25 shipping & handling fee will be applied to all orders requesting shipment. No shipping fee will be charged to tickets being held at the Box Office. WACHOVIA COMPLEX Off of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, Pa Concerts- Cheetah Girls, Carrie Underwood, etc Shows- Disney Adventure, Disney on Ice, Playhouse Disney, Lipizzaner Stallions, etc Sports- Hockey, the 76ers, etc For Group Discount call 215-389-9543 Behind the Scenes Tour- visit private luxury seating, press box, studio control room, official locker room, Sports Net, etc. M-F 9-5 Price Adults $5.00 Girls- $4.00 Call 215-389-9543 Surflight Theatre (live performances) Beach Haven on LBI(Long Beach Island) 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org Come see great shows and concerts. Strand Theatre (live performances) Fourth Street, Lakewood Contact Casey Mulvaney at caseym@strand.org or call 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org TWO RIVER THEATER 21 Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ call: 732-345-1500 e-mail: info@trtc.org or the website: www.trtc.org/index.html Ocean County College Fine Arts Theatre The college performs shows all year round. Go online to view the schedule: www.ocean.edu/campus/fine_arts_center/schedule.htm Box Office phone number: 732-255-0500 Stockton Performing Arts Center At Richard Stockton College Exit 44 off the Garden State Parkway intraweb.stockton.edu/pac/calendar.html Cattus Island Park off of Fischer Blvd Toms River 732-270-6960 nature walks, programs, nature center with live animals, trails. Jack's Branch County Park A NEW County Park located at 1100 Double Trouble Rd, Beachwood Nature Center, an Outlook, picnic area, sports fields, playground, nature trails, etc. For more inforamtion call 732-281-2750 Island Beach State Park Seaside Park, NJ They offer FREE programs for troops- learn aboout the barrier island and it's unique ecosystem. Earn a try-it, badge or IP For more information call 732-793-0506 National Estuary Foundation Barnegat Bay Watershed Programs that come to the troops- Water Pollution and Conservation learn how to conserve the Barnegat Bay It is FREE Contact Karen Walzer at 732-370-9578 Insectopolis Interactive bug museum Open Tues. to Sat.-10 AM to 3 PM Closed Sun. Mon. and Holidays General Admission $7 (children 3 and younger free) Groups of 15 or more $5 Contact- (732)349-0559 or info@insectropolis.com or visit www.insectropolis.com 1761 Lakewood Road Toms River, NJ 08755 Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum 78 East Water St. TR 732-349-9209 Tues, Thurs, Sat- 10 am-2 pm www.tomsriverseaport.org/ DAY TRIP- NEW JERSEY Great Trip Day Trip Ideas along the Jersey Shore. www.beachcomber.com click on link- than click on Camping...NJ, next click on region- scroll down- Great trip ideas for any age!! LAKEHURST NAVAL BASE TOURS Route 547(between rte 70 & rte 571) 10 am - 1 pm Registration two weeks prior is mandatory, The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com Jenkinson's Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour Contact the aquarium for new dates & times Ever wonder how much food it takes to feed every animal, every day in our aquarium? Here?s your chance to see (and smell) what it takes to run an aquarium! Tour our entire building from top to bottom. Ages 7 and up only. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes! $12 for adults & $9 for children Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Help feed animals and learn what it takes to work as a biologist. Must wear closed-toed shoes. For ages 11-16 Pre-register: 732-899-1659 Information: 732-899-1212 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium/ - POINT PLEASANT BEACH Poland Springs Arena Ritacco Center Toms River High School North Campus 1245 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River For more Information go to: www.ritaccocenter.com COUNT BASIE THEATRE 99 Monmouth St. Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-842-9000 Come see theatre shows, performers, concerts, youth show, etc. www.countbasietheatre.org/cal.php AVIATION HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm Suggested Donations: Adults $7.00 Children(under 12) $5.00 Groups of 10 or more: Adults $6.00 Children (under 12) $4.00 Location: 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey For more information call: 201-288-6344 or e-mail at njahof@verizon.net Website: www.njahof.org RANKOKUS INDIAN RESERVATION Come visit the ONLY Indian owned and operated museum in New Jersey Located in Rancocas, NJ Burlington County Admission: Adults $5.00 Children $3.00 May and October they hosted a Semi-Annual Indian Arts Festival For more information call: 609-261-4747 e-mail: powhatan@powhatan.org There website is: www.powhatan.org BLUE WATER BEADS 108A Main Street, Manasquan, NJ Host a bead making party for your troop Call: 732-292-2992 or e-mail: info@blue-water-beads.com website: www.blue-water-beads.com TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9 TUCKERTON Tuckerton Seaport now has a patch for Girl Scouts available based on the Seaport's history, arts and environment. Have fun and learn about the Seaport while taking part in the self-guided scavenger hunt. Patches available for purchase in the Gift Shop when you complete the requirements. Call Jackie at 609-296-8868 x 116 for more info Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY 720 Rte 539 New Egypt Come see-Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stocks, SS Sprint, Outlaw Stocks, Rookie Prices are: 6< free, 7-12 $5.50, 13-17 $14, adults $17 You can bring your own food and drinks(coolers welcome) For more information call 609-758-1900 or go to: www.newegyptspeedway.net LINCOLN CAVERNS 7703 William Penn Highway, WS Route 22, Huntington, PA Girl scout Programs for All levels and interests. Go for the day or overnight Special Programs: June 13 & 14, Rpcks Rock & Finding Your Way Older Girls- For additional information call: 814-643-0268, cell- 814-386-3023 and e-mail- scouts@lincolncaverns.com BEACH JAM On the Beach in Wildwood Includes: unlimited rides, camping on the beach, meals, patch, live entertainment, bonfire, tram on boardwalk, etc. Spring Beach Jam May 21-23, 2010 Fall Beach Jam September 25-26, 2010 Deadlines to register: Spring- May 14, 2009 and Fall- September 17, 2009 For more information call: 609-522-3900 x 1195 or e-mail: BeachJam@MoreysPiers.com website: www.moreyspiers.com/youth_beach_jam.htm/ Jersey Shore Pirates It is never too early to plan. This is a great Spring to Fall activity for your troop Board a pirate ship, dress like a pirate, and sail off looking for the treasure This is great for Daisies- Juniors Located at 281 Princeton Ave, Brick For more information call 732-899-6100, e-mail- mail@jerseyshorepirates.com or visit their website at www.jerseyshorepirates.com 25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 14th, 2010 at 12 noon on the Boulevard, Seaside Heights, New Jersey Groups and organizations interested in marching should call Joe and Stacy Palmieri Parade Group co-chairs at 732-929-4826. For more information call John Sweeney Parade Coordinator at 732-830-1847 |
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