Girl Scout Patch Program

Discover what makes Scottsdale “The West’s Most Western Town.” From its rich history and unique Western roots to a thriving arts and culture scene, Scottsdale is a place where tradition and innovation come together. Explore how your city works, learn about local government, and find meaningful ways to get involved and make a difference in your community.

View this Scottsdale Girl Scouts Patch Program (PDF)

Complete at least one activity per area of interest. Please take photos as you engage in each activity and email them to Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s Marketing and Communications Team and include “City of Scottsdale Patch” in the subject line. Your photos may also be shared on social media using #CityofScottsdale and #gsacpc.

The activities below include free opportunities and those with an associated fee. Opportunities available at no cost are identified with an asterisk*.

For more information, contact Community Involvement Advisor Dominique Rivas.

Scottsdale has a vibrant arts community and celebrates the beauty of its unique culture. Explore the arts and learn more about the city’s unique culture.

1. Attend an event hosted by Scottsdale Arts. Follow up with your troop leader or caregiver to share your thoughts about the arts.

2. Tour a museum in Scottsdale and take pictures of your visit.

3. Participate in the Scottsdale Gallery Association’s Art Walk, held Thursday evenings in Old Town. Where did you go and what did you experience?*

4. Visit one of the following locations: Butterfly Wonderland, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, OdySea Aquarium, or Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Share your experiences with your Girl Scout troop. What was the most enjoyable part of your visit and why? Remember to take pictures! (Some of these activities have a fee associated with participation.)

5. Visit Scottsdale Civic Center or Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts to enjoy the outdoor space and live entertainment. Share pictures of your visit with your troop leader.

6. Create an artistic design that captures an element of Scottsdale’s community and share it with the city of Scottsdale through email, or mail to:

City of Scottsdale
Community Involvement – Girl Scout Patch
7506 E. Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Learn about the different community services and programs available to Scottsdale residents and ways in which others can support individuals and families in need.

1. Visit one of Scottsdale’s senior centers to learn about the services provided to residents in our community.*

2. Support your community by donating to the Scottsdale Food Bank, 7601 E. McKellips Road, Bldg. C. Before you go, call 480-312-2323 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays to check in with staff about current needs and how you can make the biggest impact.*

3. Visit the Little Free Library at Paiute Community Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road.*

4. Donate new baby items to the Scottsdale Family Resource Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road, to support families in need. You may contact the Scottsdale Family Resource Center at 480-312-0038 to learn more about the program.*

5. Sign up for Speak Up Scottsdale, the city’s online community engagement portal, to learn about and offer feedback on city issues, programs, services and projects.*

Scottsdale is an inclusive community that welcomes everyone. Learn how our city is a place for all people and share your ideas about building connections with people in Scottsdale.

1. Visit a Scottsdale Public Library branch and read a book about another culture.*

2. Visit Thompson Peak Park, 20199 N. 78^th Pl., or Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road, to experience inclusive playgrounds tailored to children with physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities.*

3. Visit a Scottsdale Public Library branch or research on your own to learn about the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Share a land acknowledgement with your family or Girl Scout troop.*

4. Learn about Scottsdale’s Anti-discrimination Ordinance. Share information with your family or Girl Scout troop about the purpose of the Ordinance and who it protects.*

5. Share your ideas about ways the city could build connections with people throughout Scottsdale and email your ideas to the city of Scottsdale.*

Become familiar with Scottsdale’s local government. Learn how we serve everyone who lives, works, attends school and visits our city.

1. Attend a City Council meeting at Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., or virtually.

2. Tour a city facility to see how work gets done in your community. Reach out to the department you’d like to visit ahead of time to schedule a tour and conversation or contact Community Involvement Advisor Dominique Rivas.

3. Visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “careers,” then choose a role that interests you to learn how it helps support the Scottsdale community.*

4. Communicate by either writing a letter or sending an email to Scottsdale’s Mayor or City Councilmembers to share your input or recommendations about something in Scottsdale you would like to see change and why. Team up to make it happen! Work with your Girl Scout troop, troop leader or family to brainstorm ideas and get help writing your letter.

Letters can be mailed to:

Scottsdale City Hall
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

5. Review the city’s budget to learn how Scottsdale funds programs and services throughout the community*

Learn about Scottsdale’s unique history and the contributions made by others. Visit scenic landscapes to enjoy the beauty of our historic town.

1. Visit a business in Old Town Scottsdale, take a picture and share it with your Girl Scout Troop and/or family.*

2. Take a selfie with a historical monument, statue or landmark in Scottsdale and either share with your Girl Scout troop and/or family or post it on social media using #CityofScottsdale and #gsacpc.*

3. Visit one of the Scottsdale’s mountain preserves – McDowell Sonoran Preserve or Pinnacle Peak Park. Take pictures of plants, birds, rocks and nature. Share your photos with the city of Scottsdale via email or on social media using #CityofScottsdale and #gsacpc.*

4. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River, 7455 N. Pima Road, to learn about the brave U.S. forces aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.*

5. Visit the Old Adobe Mission, 3817 N. Brown Ave., to learn about the oldest standing church in Scottsdale.*

Scottsdale is recognized as an environmental leader and continuously seeks ways to be environmentally conscious. Learn how you can help us become a more sustainable city.

1. Visit the Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park, 8411 E. McDonald Drive. Read and learn about plant care, plant selection and our desert habitat.*

2. Check your home for leaks or sign up for Scottsdale’s WaterSmart portal.*

3. Recycle cans and bottles for a week and see how much you collect. Use the Recycle Right Wizard to learn what is recyclable in Scottsdale.*

4. Use Merlin or iNaturalist apps to inventory birds and plants in your yard or a nearby park. Make a list of your discoveries and share with your Girl Scout troop.*

5. Ride the Scottsdale Trolley and share your experiences with your Girl Scout troop.*

6. Cook a plant-based meal using ingredients from a Scottsdale farmers market ( Farmers Market North Scottsdale or Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market) or find a grocery store product that was grown in Arizona.