Bike and Roll Washington DC
30% Off Bike Tours and Bike Rentals
Who: Girl Scouts of all ages
When: June 1-11, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown DC (National Mall)
Old Post Office Pavilion
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington DC, 20004
Rent a bike or take a guided tour of the monuments daily from our Downtown DC locations just a block from the National Mall. Our guides provide the ultimate experience for touring DC's memorials and monuments - private group tours are available with notice. Rentals come with helmets & locks so you can explore on your own. Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor.com then round up your friends and join us for the highlight of your trip.
Fees: Girl Scouts receive 30% off listed prices. Adult bikes: $7/hr (with a 2 hour minimum), or $35 for the full day
Kids bikes, tagalongs & trailers: $5 hr (with a 2 hour minimum), or $25 for the full day
Day time tours: $40 adults/$30 kids
Night tours: $45 adults/$35 kids
*3 hour minimum for bike rentals to receive 30% discount
How to register: Tours, full day rentals, and 2-hour rentals can be reserved ahead of time at www.bikethesites.com or call (202) 842-2453. Use coupon code GIRLSCOUTS for 30% discount. Walk-up rentals are also available (based upon availability).
For more information: www.BiketheSites.com
Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens
Free Admission for Girl Scouts
Who: Girl Scouts of all ages
When: June 5-10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Garden
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20853
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting, Hillwood welcomes Girl Scouts free of charge. Enjoy Marjorie Merriweather Post's spectacular estate and gardens and discover the beauty and history of the French and Russian art collections.
Fees: Girl Scouts: Free
Adults: Suggested donation of $15
Tagalong: $5 (suggested donation) ages 6-18; free for children younger than 6
To register: Call (202) 686-5807
For more information: www.hillwoodmuseum.org
Girl Scouts Rock @ NASA
Who: Girl Scouts of all ages
When: June 8, 2012
9:30 a.m. Morning Registration
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Morning Session for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Registration
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Session for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
Where: NASA Headquarters
300 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20546
The Girl Scouts are celebrating 100 years of inspiring and building leaders from young girls by rocking the National Mall this summer. To help commemorate the occasion, NASA is hosting an event on June 8, 2012 at the Agency's Headquarters in Washington D.C.
NASA will host the Girl Scouts for an engaging program in aeronautics, science, and exploration. They will learn from special guests about NASA's missions, careers, and experience hands-on, interactive displays. NASA will host two sessions based on age.
The morning session will feature several hands-on activities targeted to the younger explorers. In addition, Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and other special guests will present to the group on some of NASA's exciting missions and discoveries. The girls will be able to take a picture of themselves on Mars, learn about solar sails, and find out where one might see NASA technology in everyday life.
The afternoon session will feature Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and Astronaut Pam Melroy and is generally targeted to Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. The program may also be of interest to younger children.
The event is at no-cost to Girl Scouts and their chaperones, but due to high demand and limited seating, pre-registration is required. Registration of a group is limited to 10, including the adult chaperone. The event is regulated by a first come, first served basis. For groups with multiple ages, the chaperone may choose the event which best meets the needs of the group. NASA will not strictly enforce the age ranges suggested for the events, but the activities planned may be more suitable to the groups listed in the agenda below. When registration is open, a link will be posted to this site.
Fees: Free
To register: women.nasa.gov/events/
Spirit of Mount Vernon - Girl Scout Lunch Cruise
Who: Girl Scouts of all ages
When: June 10, 2012
Board: 3:30 p.m.
Cruise: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Spirit Cruises
600 Water Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Bring your troop aboard the Spirit of Mount Vernon for a festive 2 hour cruise on the Potomac dedicated to celebration of the Girl Scouts. Enjoy fun and friendly service, a scrumptious array of kid-friendly dining selections, picturesque views of the historic DC waterfront and engaging entertainment.
Fees: Girls: $40, Adults: $45
To register: Contact Kimi Holloway at (202) 488-6034 or email at kholloway@entertainmentcruises.com
Looking for events and programs leading up to
Girl Scouts Rock the Mall?
GSCNC's got you covered!
From an afternoon with the Washington Nationals to high adventure at the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School, we've got all the activities you could wish for during your Girl Scouts Rock the Mall celebration. From June 1-11, 2012 we have a jam-packed schedule of fun opportunities for Nation's Capital Girl Scouts and visitors alike. Click the link below to see a list of all the excitement coming your way in June and information on how to register for these awesome events!
Click here to download the Beyond Rock the Mall! PDF full of fun events.
The Smithsonian Institute and Girl Scouts Rock the Mall
To learn about all the Smithsonian activities and discounts for "Girl Scouts Rock the Mall" and beyond, visit the special
GirlScouts100 page.
Ask Smithsonian Experts
Q&A with Women Who Work at the Smithsonian
Here's a fun activity you can do with your Girl Scout troop before leaving for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall! Check out this website to meet some of the incredible women who work behind the scenes at the Smithsonian: www.si.edu/events/museum-women Smithsonian women study bones, create beautiful graphic designs, clean astronauts' space suits, figure out how to move exhibits such as a gigantic extinct snake replica around the country, and more-and some of them are former Girl Scouts. These women are available from now until June 8 to answer your Girl Scouts' questions, provide career advice, and inspire the next generation of museum professionals.
Discover Smithsonian Museums
Girl Scouts can explore five different Smithsonian museums-the National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum-with the "Girl Scouts Discover!" self-guide. The free guide is available in two grade levels for younger and older Girl Scouts and in Spanish and English. Download it here:
