Courageous & Strong This program will explore examples of how to be courageous and strong! Listen to Tula's story, then explore the museum as we look for examples of courageous and strong women throughout history. Complete Courageous & Strong Petal Steps: 1, 2, and 3
Inspired Painter Armed with artistic inspiration from the various 18th-19th century art forms at Dumbarton House, Brownies expand their art vocabulary and create their own artwork to take home! Explore how to express yourself in a self-portrait and share a story by painting a group mural. Painting Badge Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
At Ease with Etiquette Learn the essentials of etiquette and how it has evolved over time. From table manners to polite conversation, scouts will get to practice the basics. After, they’ll put what they’ve learned to the test during an afternoon tea party with their new friends! This is a special program that includes lunch. The cost is $25 per scout and $10 per adult (includes tour & lunch for adult). Making Friends Badge Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Social Butterfly Badge Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Drawing Dumbarton Using 200 year-old objects from the museum, scouts will explore various methods and techniques of drawing including still life, shading, perspective, and even cartoons. During this program specific to art, Juniors will expand their art vocabulary and take home a portfolio of their creations. Drawing Badge Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Playing the Past Learn how girls lived during the Federal Period. Juniors will tour the historic house to “research” their role, then it’s time to pretend you’re a young woman living in the new capital city. Write with a quill pen, play games, make a clothespin doll to take home, and end with a tea party. Playing the Past Badge Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Book Artist Explore the art of bookbinding. Cadettes will tour the museum and historic books in our collection. After learning the process of bookbinding they will marble paper and design their own book to take home. This program will cover all 5 steps to earn the Book Artist Badge.
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