Here are the details for the on-site and outreach educational programs at Gore Place.
Scout Program Details
Girl Scouts
Gore Place is a unique location for Girl Scouts to visit and participate in programs. On 45 green acres in Waltham, MA, Scouts can explore nature, visit a farmyard, snowshoe, or tour an elegant 1806 mansion. This unusual setting offers Girl Scout programs indoors an outdoors for Brownies and Juniors.
Eleven
special programs allow
Brownies and Junior
Girl Scouts to fulfill requirements
for badges. Using the Gore
Place collections and the
45 acres of open space,
these programs help scouts
develop their visual and
critical thinking skills
while piquing their curiosity.
Self-guided Programs:
OUTDOORS!
Animals
Explore the world of animals at
Gore Place. Through 4 activities
which COMPLETE the REQUIREMENTS
for this TRY-IT, compare the lives
of farm animals, wild animals and
pets. Learn about characteristics
that they all have in common and
some things that make them different.
OUTDOORS!
Outdoor
Adventure
This program explores Gore Place’s
45 acres and provides the materials
and instructions to do requirements
number 1, 3, 4, and 5 to COMPLETE
the TRY-IT. Brownies and their
leaders will follow a trail through
the gardens, trees, fields, brook,
and farm and learn that an outdoor
adventure can happen close to home.
Snack not included.
Mid-April
to Mid-November
Daily
Mid-November
to Mid-April
Monday - Friday
Docent-led Programs:
Listening
to the Past
Wear an elegant gown like Rebecca
Gore. Climb the spiral staircase.
Roll a large hoop through the gardens.
These are some of the experiences
Brownies will have as they discover
life on an early 19th century country
estate. They will see and discuss
how the Gores, their nieces, nephews
and servants ate, slept, worked
and played. Following a tour of
the 1806 mansion, Brownies participate
in activities with reproduction
clothing and toys.
Stitch
It Together
Tour the beautiful 1806 mansion
at Gore Place, focusing on 19th
century examples of embroidery,
quilts and clothing. See the sampler
stitched by Christopher Gore’s
mother when she was a young girl
in 1736. See how stitches can change
a plain fabric into a beautiful
quilt. After the tour, participate
in a simple stitching activity
based on the Gore Place collections.
OUTDOORS!
Eco-Explorer
Learn about habitats while exploring
the gardens, fields, brooks and
farm at Gore Place. Then, create
a pretend habitat with craft materials.
April
to Mid-November
Monday - Thursday, 1-1/2 hours
Self-guided Programs:
OUTDOORS!
Earth
Connections
At Gore Place, scouts become ecologists
and study plants, animals and their
environments. Explore your own
ecosystem, visit our heritage breed
animals, identify native plants
and learn how they were used by
Native Americans.
Mid-April
to Mid-November
Daily
OUTDOORS!
Winter
Sports
Would your scouts like to try snowshoeing
for the Winter Sports badge? We
have 25 pair of children's snowshoes*
and 16 pair for adults which can
be rented for 1 hour for $5 a pair.
Winter Months Only
OUTDOORS!
Frosty
Fun
Outdoor winter fun on Gore Place’s
45 acres includes snowshoeing*,
building snow sculptures, and searching
for animal tracks. Two visits to
Gore Place can COMPLETE the REQUIREMENTS
to earn this badge.
Winter Months Only
*Recommended maximum weight for
snowshoes:
children - 100 lbs. Adults - 220
lbs.
Docent-led Programs:
Architecture
How does an 1806 Federal mansion
set on 45 acres differ from a
21st century home? With the aid
of architectural plans, scouts
examine the exterior of the mansion,
tour 22 rooms and look for relationships
between the two.
Yarn
and Fabric Arts
See examples of 18th and 19th century
yarn and fabric art while touring
the 1806 mansion at Gore Place.
Highlights include embroidery,
clothing, needlework, and quilts.
Folk
Arts
A visit to the Gore Place mansion
reveals antiques, portraits, toys,
and needlework. After touring the
1806 National Historic Landmark,
use 19th century reproduction items
and ideas prompted by the tour
to draw a self-portrait.
April
to Mid-November
Monday - Thursday, 1-1/2 hours
Reservations Required ~ for all programs
Fees - $6 per participant.
Chaperones - Unlimited chaperones permitted at no charge for outdoor programs. Two chaperones for every 10 scouts admitted at no charge for Mansion Tour Programs. Additional chaperones regular adult admission.
Deposit - A $30 non-refundable deposit is due within 10 business days of booking.
For More Information - Call Susan Katz, Director of Education (781) 894-2798 or email susankatz@goreplace.org .
To
Schedule Your Visit -
Fillout this booking
form .
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