The B&O Railroad Museum is proud to join the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland as a Partner Program in offering badge and patch programs at the museum throughout the year. Designed for all levels of Girl Scouts, our programs will tie into the science, technology and history of the B&O Railroad. Choose one of the below scheduled programs or plan private program for your troop.
Girls Scouts of Central Maryland Partner Program
Our Girl Scout programs are designed to help every girl discover their passions, strengthen their confidence and see themselves in the B&O Railroad.
As a Girl Scouts Council Sponsored Go Partner, we’ll be offering monthly themed programs for the 2024-2025 season for Girl Scouts of select levels, depending on the program. We have a bunch of activities on the agenda and, of course, train rides on the schedule. Bring the whole Troop or come individually to meet fellow Girl Scouts from other troops!
Girl Scouts: $30
Adults: $20
Please note: $50 non-refundable security deposit required when booking private program.
To register: register through the links below or visit the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Events.
2024-2025 Schedule:
Documenting History at the B&O Fun Patch Program
Monday, December 30, 2024 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Get ready to dive into the archives of the B&O Railroad Museum! In this program we will take a tour of the B&O Archives for a chance to see some historical documents with the museum’s Archivist. We will learn how history is documented and how we know what happened all those years ago! Then we will do an activity where we become the documenters of our own time. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Scouts will receive a fun patch for their participation in this program.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
Presidents at the B&O Democracy Badge Program
Sunday, January 19, 2024 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
In this program Scouts will take a tour to learn about the Presidents who have interacted with the B&O Railroad. Then we will have some fun as we play a game to learn how new ideas can become laws and how the three branches of government work together. We will end the program with a train ride on the Mile One Express. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Scouts will receive the Democracy Badge for their participation in this program.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisies, Brownies, and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
Black History at the B&O Fun Patch Program
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
In this program, Scouts will learn the stories of freedom seekers who interacted with the B&O Railroad on their journey to freedom. Explore our Underground Railroad exhibit and reflect on this history with an art activity inspired by work by artist, Aaron Douglas. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Each Scout will receive a fun patch for participation in the program.
Girl Scout Levels: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
STEM on the Rails at the B&O STEM Careers Exploration Badge Program
Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
What do you want to be when you grow up? If you think you might want to be a scientist, mathematician, engineer, or railroad expert then this program is for you! We will take a tour of the museum to see how STEM careers intersect with the railroad throughout history and today, we might even meet some current STEM professionals that work at the B&O. Next, we will do some fun STEM activities to practice important skills used by railroad employees. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Scouts will receive the STEM Career Exploration Badge for their participation in this program.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
Tinkering on the Railroad at the B&O Craft & Tinker Badge Program
Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Learn how to craft and tinker with repurposed railroad materials to create new objects! In this program we will start with a tour about how crafting and tinkering skills helped develop new railroad technologies. Next, we will tinker with gears, clocks, wires, and more to craft wearable jewelry pieces. We will end with a train ride on the Mile One Express. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors will receive a Craft & Tinker Badge, older scouts may participate for a fun patch.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
Mother & Daughter Fun at the B&O Fun Patch Program
Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Mother Daughter Tea – Railroad Style! In this program Scouts will learn about Olive Dennis and her revolutionary changes to passenger travel (including dining and chinaware). Then we will design our own china patterns and have some tea. The program will end with a train ride on the Mile One Express. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Scouts will receive a fun patch for their participation in this program.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
Get Messy at the B&O Outdoor Art Badge Program
Saturday, June 7, 2025 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Learn about the intersections of art and the railroad before creating some of your own unique, and probably a bit messy, pieces of artwork! We will end the day with a train ride on the Mile One Express. Admission to the B&O Railroad Museum is included with registration. Scouts will receive the Outdoor Art Badge for their participation in this program.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and Girl Scouts Friends & Family
Plan a private program for your troop
Please note: $50 non-refundable security deposit required when booking private program.
Use the form below to request a private troop program:
For more information
Please contact our education department at Edu@BORail.org.
