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.
The website is: www.alicepaul.org/



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