Sports Opportunities & Facilities

The following agencies and contacts offer specialty programs and discounts for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Troops. If you are interested in setting up a troop or group program please contact the agency person listed below.

AAA Rogue River Canoe Rental
12 E. Bridge
Rockford , MI 49341
(616)866-9264
Cost: Call for availability and pricing
You must wear life jackets, they are available.
Facilities: Canoeing

A&A Sports Dancer's Alley
Contact: Kelly Thomas
616-340-0087
Cost: $5.00 per girl or $4.00 for 10 or more girls
Programs: Dancercize try-it workshops. Can be done Friday after school or Saturday. Price does not include Try-It.

Camp Geneva
Contact: Marlene G. Barkel
(616) 399-3150 or (800) 805-0808
3995 N. Lakeshore Drive
Holland , MI 49424
Cost of Program: Varies by activity.
A variety of facilities to utilize including a climbing wall.
Facilities: Rock Climbing, Group Initiative, Overnights

Camp Optimist
Contact: Tina Schmutz
tinaschmutz@msn.com
14th Avenue , Standale , MI off of Lake Michigan Drive
Cost: varies by program . Please contact the facility
Facilities: Archery, Swimming, Tent Camping

Camp Roger
Contact: 874-7286
8356 Belding Rd. Rockford , MI
Cost: Contact facility -price varies by activity/ rental
Program: high ropes, team building activities, facility rental, tent camping, archery.

The Dive Zone
2888 Thornhills Avenue
Grand Rapids , MI 49546
(616) 942-8469
Cost: Call for availability and pricing OR see events section for up coming scheduled courses.
SCUBA and snorkel programs available for girls over 12 and adults.
Facilities: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Skin Diving

Double JJ Resort
Contact: Maragrite or Sandra
(231) 894-3913
PO Box 94
Rothbury , MI 49452
www.doublejj.com
Cost: depends on activities scheduled
Dog sled rides, horseback riding, overnights, bicycle rental, golf, swimming hole, paddle boats, row boats, tennis, basketball and much more await your troop at Double JJ Resort.
Facilities: Horseback Riding, Dogsledding, Golf, Swimming, Paddleboats, Rowboats, Overnights

Double R Ranch
Contact: Tammy or Steve
(616) 794-0520 or (877) 794-0520
4424 Whites Bridge Road
Smyrna , MI 48887
www.doublerranch.com
Cost: depends on activities planned
Have a fun overnight or day trip at Double R Ranch. You can horseback ride, go tubing, camp, or stay in one of their rooms, play golf, go canoeing and much more. Please check Safety-wise for the appropriate trainings for any activities you are interested in.
Facilities: Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Tubing, Camping, Golf

Dufort Farms
Contact: Robin
616-887-9437
1409 Fonger Rd.
Sparta , MI 49345
dufortfarmrides@knightsvillage.net
Cost: Contact facility
Programs: Horse drawn hayrides and sleigh rides. Campfires, picnic & activity area.

Easthills Athletic Club
Contact: Facility
Contact for Overnights: Jaque Simpson
(616) 224-5400 or (616) 224-5400 ext. 222
Cost of Program: one hour events are $5.00 per person, minimum of 10 people. Call for overnight prices.
Opportunities include: Daisy - Fitness fun program. Brownie - Dancersize and Girl Sports. Junior - Dance and Swimming. Cadette/Senior - Invitation to the Dance. Overnight programs also available.
Facilities: Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Overnights

Forest Hills Aquatic Center
Contact: Kelly Sweiter
(616) 493-8950
660 Forest Hill Ave.
Grand Rapids , MI
Cost of Program: call for pricing.
Earn your swimming or water safety badges. Call for times and availability.
Facilities: Swimming

Frank's Knockout Fitness
Contact: Frank
(616)458-2288
240 North Division
Grand Rapids , MI
Cost: introductory class free. $10.00 per class for four weeks($40.00). Must have a minimum of eight kids for any class.
Your girls can learn the fundamentals of boxing, basic kicks, proper form, cardio workouts, and more. Classes are 45minutes to one hour for ages seven and up. Must have at least eight kids to request a class. Introductory class is free. After introductory class kids sign up for one month (four classes) at $10.00 per class.
Facilities: Boxing, Kickboxing

Gazelle Sports
Contact: Melissa Chillag
616-940-9888
3930 28th Street SE Grand Rapids , MI 49512
Cost: FREE
Free store tours that focus on fitness. Tours conducted by Gazellespeaks program, employees with experience and education in health promotion. Store tours can be tailored to fit badge activities for individual groups. Tours can also be geared toward specific age levels.

GymCo
Contact: Dana Iler
616-956-0586
2306 Camelot Ridge Ct. Grand Rapids , Mi 4954
Cost: 1 hour field trip $5.00 per girl, -$25.00 non-refundable deposit (9-3pmM-F). 2 hour Challenge Adventures 20 people or less $160.00, 21-30 $240.00 (Fri & Sat)
Facilities: 1 hour gymnastics field trips or 2 hour challenge Adventures that include team building, relay races, gymastics and more.

Inside Moves Climbing Center
Contact: Jay
(616) 281-7088
Cost of program: ~$15.00 per person, depends on length of program, and type of program selected.
Learn the ropes! Contact Jay to set up a climbing program for your troop. Fulfills some requirements of climbing and high adventure badges and IPP's.
Facilities: Rock Climbing

Mirandette's Martial Arts Center
Contact: Rick Mirandette
(616) 281-1121
4560 Bowen Blvd SE
Kentwood , MI 49508
Cost: varies with program, call for pricing
Offers programs in karate, Aikido, Kick boxing, Self Defense, tai-chi, safety awareness, personal empowerment and survival training
Facilities: Martial Arts courses, available to hire for events.\

Montcalm Community College
Contact: Facility
(989) 328-1209
2800 College Drive
Sidney , MI 48885
Cost of Program: Varies by activity.
Gymnasium, pool, climbing wall, lock-ins and other activities.
Facilities: Rock Climbing, Swimming, Overnights

Sawmill Tube & Canoe
230 Baldwin
Big Rapids, MI
(231)796-6408
Cost: Call for availability and pricing
Facilities: Canoeing, Tubing

YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
Contact: Ardith Turpin
800-909-2267 or Aturpin@grymca.org
1095 N Briggs
Middleville , MI 49333
Cost: varies by program . Please contact the facility
Facilities: Horseback Riding, Camping

Girl Scouts Michigan Trails 3275 Walker Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 (616) 784-3341 (800) 442-1401 FAX: (616) 784-8187