Meadow Brook Girl Scout Programs
Bring your troop to Meadow Brook Hall to explore the historic mansion and experience our engaging Girl Scout programs.
Meadow Brook Hall inspires and educates with its grand rooms and collections of fine and decorative art. The expansive collection provides scouts with insight into local history that has had an international impact, making this estate, with its original furnishings unlike any place you have seen before.
Girl Scout Program Details:
- Tour times: Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- GUEST COUNT: Scout programs are available for a minimum group of 10 people (scouts, adults, and siblings). Due to the capacity of the scout room, tours allow for a maximum of 30 guests. Please limit adult attendance to Troop Leaders and 1 adult for every 6 scouts.
- Cost: Girl Scout programs are $15 per person (scouts and additional attendees). The Tea Party is $18 per scout and $15 for additional attendees. This includes the Meadow Brook Patch. Additional Meadow Brook Patches can be purchased for $4 each.
- Free admissions: With the first ten paid admissions, your group receives two free admissions for troop leaders.
- Arrive early: Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your tour to ensure starting and ending on time. Groups that arrive late will have their tour shortened accordingly.
Available Girl Scout Programs:
TEA PARTY $18 scout | $15
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of entertainment at Meadow Brook Hall. Girls will learn and practice party etiquette while discovering the secrets behind hosting events at the estate. The tour includes a brief introduction of the Dodge-Wilson family, entertaining spaces, snack and a souvenir tea cup to decorate. This tour is recommended for ages 5-12. Approximately 1 and a half hours.
MAKING GAMES
This tour focuses on the Wilson and Dodge children and how life at Meadow Brook Hall in 1929 differs from our own today. What has changed and what has stayed the same? Scouts meet the requirements for the “Making Games Badge” by playing a variety of games, as well as taking home a blank game board so that they can create their own. Approximately 1.5 hours.
contributes towards: Brownie Girl Scouts – Making Games badge
PLAYING THE PAST
This tour focuses on the life of Frances Dodge and what it was like to grow up as a young girl at Meadow Brook Farms and Hall in the 1920s and 30s. We will also cover some of the great accomplishments of Matilda Dodge Wilson, who made great contributions to her community through her philanthropic work. After the tour, take part in an art activity in Frances’ Playroom. Approximately 1.5 hours
contributes towards: Junior Girl Scouts – Playing the Past badge
SECRET SPACES
Your troop knows Meadow Brook like the back of their hands, now they’re ready to “master” it by exploring behind the scenes. Check out the secret passage ways and attic level of Meadow Brook Hall, an exclusive tour for Scouts only! This tour is intended for the older Scout who has been to Meadow Brook before. Approximately 1.5 hours.
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Program Contributes toward the following:
DAISY GIRL SCOUTS:
- Zinni (Spring Green Petal): Considerate and Caring
- Mari (Orange Petal): Responsible for What I Say and DO
- Gloria (Purple Petal): Respect Myself and Others
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS:
- Social Butterfly Badge
Holiday Scout Tours
Scout Holiday Walk Tour $18
November 29 – December 23, 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Meadow Brook Hall’s annual Holiday Walk brings the magic of the season alive with an unforgettable series of activities and special events. Experience the wonder of our more than 50 magnificent trees—including a 10-foot tall Poinsettia tree created by 150 live plants, dazzling trimmings, and lights galore!
Girl Scout holiday programs are a special way to experience the holidays, with a snack and holiday craft in Frances Dodge’s playroom before marveling at Meadow Brook during Holiday Walk during a self-guided tour of the historic mansion.
Available time slots: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m.
Scout Holiday Walk Tour with Santa Visit $20.50
Available Saturday, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2024
On select Saturdays this holiday season, Santa will visit Meadow Brook for a magic-filled experience. Girl Scouts who visit on Santa Saturdays can tell Santa their wishes.
For more information about Meadow Brook Youth Programs or Girl Scout Programs, call (248) 364-6254, email .
