Scouts & Badges

We strive to offer dynamic, engaging and quality programming for the disciplines associated with Fine & Performing Arts where the experience of the participant is paramount. The Johnson County Museum and Kidscape are housed in the same building as the Arts & Heritage Center. Troops are encouraged to make a day out of their outing here!

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Performing Arts Scouts Workshops

To book a Performing Arts Scout program contact

 Performing Arts Coordinator, Lacey Connell.


Enjoy a carefully curated performing arts opportunity where your girl scouts can explore their performer side! Work with a Performing Arts Coordinator to plan a workshop(s) to fulfill requirements for performing arts-related badges. We can dance, we can act, we can sing,  write plays, as well develop social emotional skill sets, while making memories and lasting friendships. Girls can complete steps in the following petals, badges, and journeys.


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Daisy: Creative Play and Storytime   

Explore creative adventures through storytelling!  Daisy Girl Scouts can enroll in the “Creative Play Adventure” class, where they embark on imaginative journeys through storytelling, puppetry, and role-playing, earning their badge in creative play and story time skills.  Participants will complete all Creative Play/Storytime badge steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Performing Arts fun badge 

Brownie: Dance Adventures

Explore creative adventures through dance!  Brownie Girl Scouts can enroll in the “Dance Adventures” class, where they embark on a dance adventure through warmups, learn/perform new dance steps, create a dance on their own, all while earning their badge in Dancer skills.  Participants will complete all Dancer badge steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Performing Arts fun badge.

Brownie: My Family Story

Explore creative adventures through heritage and storytelling!  Brownie Girl Scouts can enroll in the “My Family Story” class, where they embark on imaginative journeys through storytelling, making a story tree, and story sharing, earning their badge in My Family Story.  Participants will complete all My Family Story badge steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Performing Arts fun badge.

Junior: Music Adventures

From exploring music of the past to creating your own, join us on a musical adventure you are sure to love! Junior Girl Scouts can enroll in the “Music Adventures” class, where they embark on a music adventure starting with how music is made, exploring music from cultures around the world, and even making their own music all while earning their badge in Musicianship.  Participants will complete all Musician badge steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Performing Arts fun badge.

Junior: Playing the Past

Explore the past through character building, costuming, and creative writing! Junior Girl Scouts can enroll in the “Playing the Past” class, where they embark on a history adventure through character study, basic costuming, a day in the life role play, earning their badge in Playing the Past.  Participants will complete all Playing the Past badge steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Performing Arts fun badge.

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Fine Arts Scouts Programs- 

Our one-of-a-kind you-schedule-it fine arts workshops help you explore your creative side! Work with the Fine Arts Coordinator to plan a workshop(s) to fulfill requirements for arts-related badges or to bond with your troop.  See the full list of badge offerings below. 

We are happy to schedule any Ceramics, Bookbinding, Jewelry or Drawing workshop for any troop Brownie to Ambassador, it just may not reach the requirements for an official Girl Scouts badge. 

Coming 2024: More badge workshops and event offerings for Fine Arts, STEAM & Making!

Workshops are 2hrs long, with a cost of $15/girl and a minimum of 8 girls - maximum of 15. Scouts workshops are generally booked the last Saturday of the month, except the months of June & July. To book a Fine Arts Scout program contact Fine Arts Coordinator, . 

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Fine Arts Workshops: 

The workshops below are available for Brownies,  Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors*. 
*Please note that the official Art & Design & Craft & Tinker badges are not available for all scout levels through Girl Scouts.


Drawing (Art & Design)
Work towards your Art & Design badge with us while learning about drawing. Participants will learn about different drawing techniques and tools while creating their own unique drawings during this program. Participants will complete all Art & Design badge steps during this two hour program and get a JCPRD Fine Arts fun badge.

Book Artist (Craft & Tinker)
Work towards your Craft & Tinker badge with us while learning about bookbinding. Participants will learn about different types of book binding techniques and tools while making their own books during this program. Participants will complete all Craft & Tinker steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Fine Arts fun badge.

Ceramics (Art & Design)
Work towards your Art & Design badge with us using ceramics. Participants will make two ceramics pieces while learning about both art and design from a pottery perspective. Participants will complete all Art & Design badge steps during this two hour program and get a JCPRD Fine Arts fun badge. All pottery will be kiln fired and ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after program completion. 

Jewelry (Craft & Tinker)
Work towards your Craft & Tinker badge with us while learning about jewelry making. Participants will learn about different types of jewelry making techniques and tools while making their own pieces of jewelry during this program. Participants will complete all Craft & Tinker steps during this two-hour program and get a JCPRD Fine Arts fun badge.