Girl Scouts love State Parks Day-Lead the Way

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Museum Front Lawn
Main Park Address: Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

When

Sept. 12, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All Girl Scouts are invited to the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to participate in Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day on Saturday, September 12 from 1-3 p.m. The theme for this year’s program is Lead the Way. This year’s theme is designed to inspire Girl Scouts to give back to the parks they love while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Participants will rotate through a variety of Lead the Way stations where they will create crafts, plan a picnic, design a camp shirt, and engage in other fun leadership activities.

At the end of the program, the girls will join in a Reflection Circle to share how they demonstrated leadership or supported others throughout the day. The program will be held rain or shine.

This activity is open to Girl Scouts of all ages, but registration is required. To register your Girl Scout or troop, please call the Southwest Virginia Museum at (276) 523-9640 or email doretha.cole@dcr.virginia.gov.

Registration will end on Friday, September 4 at 4 p.m.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.

Girls

About Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Every September, during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, Virginia State Parks offers a variety of programs to connect Girl Scouts with nature while earning badges. From guided hikes and plant identification to campfire building and backpacking basics, this special weekend helps Girl Scouts learn outdoor skills, build confidence and become advocates for the environment.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-9640
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov