Girl Scout Day FAQs

Registration

Do I have to register in advance?  When is the deadline for registration?
You must register and pay for Pioneer Harvest in advance.  The deadline for 2004 is October 3rd. 

How can I pay the registration fees?
You can pay in advance with a check, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

What if some of my girls can�t make it after I�ve already paid their registration?
There are no refunds after the deadline of September 25, so please be sure to get an accurate count.

What if additional people end up coming that are not pre-registered?
You can pay for additional people at the gate if your troop is pre-registered.

Can I purchase the Scout Day patches on-site?
You are more than welcome to purchase the Scout Day patches on-site, but they are available on a first come, first serve basis.
 

Logistics 

Where is Old City Park?
Maps and directions to Old City Park are located at http://www.oldcitypark.org/maps.htm.

Where do I park?
Parking is free, and there will be staff to direct you to a spot.

Can we bring a picnic lunch?
Absolutely!  We no longer have a restaurant on site, though you can purchase snacks and beverages at our museum store.  In addition, there is a Blimpie�s Sub Shop across the street from the museum.  There will be picnic space available in Nancy�s Garden, on the eastern edge of the museum.  We do not have space to store your lunches.

What else should we bring?
Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and bottled water for your troop.  Feel free to bring your camera, but remember that photos can only be taken outside.  Interior photos are not permitted in order to preserve our artifacts.  If your troop would like to enter the pumpkin carving contest, pumpkins can be purchased for $5.  Also, don�t forget to bring money for our museum store!

What will the day be like?
There will be on-going activities throughout the day, as well as a few scheduled events.  The on-going activities include demonstrations by artisan groups, hands-on crafts for the girls, visiting with our historic interpreters, and seeing our many restored, museum buildings.  Many badge requirements can be fulfilled during the course of the day.  Scheduled events include various contests, including a pumpkin carving contest, pie-eating contest, and corn husking contest.  You will receive a program in your registration packet the morning of the event.

What if it rains?
As many of you know, Old City Park is an outdoor museum.  If it rains, the event will go on!  Some activities will be moved indoors, but all visitors should dress for the weather.

Still have questions contact Melissa Prycer at 214-413-3671 or via email.