Stovetop Badges: Girl Scout Troops Cook, Learn and Earn at Sprouts in Carmel

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Stovetop Badges: Girl Scout Troops Cook, Learn and Earn at Sprouts in Carmel

Host your troop at Sprouts Cooking School in Carmel for a hands-on 1.5-hour cooking session that teaches kitchen skills and meets Girl Scout badge requirements.

Stovetop Badges: Girl Scout Troops Cook, Learn and Earn at Sprouts in Carmel.

Duration
1.5 hours
Location
Carmel
Operator
Sprouts Cooking School
Category
Food Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Host your troop at Sprouts Cooking School for an engaging, hands-on cooking adventure in Carmel. Under the guidance of a Sprouts Lead Teacher, children prepare one of two menu options, learn essential kitchen skills and complete badge requirements in a focused 1.5-hour session.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LESSON

Guided, hands-on kitchen skills

Led by a Sprouts Lead Teacher, the session centers on practical, hands-on activities so scouts learn essential kitchen techniques while they cook.

THE BADGES

Badge-focused menus

Both menu options meet the requirements for Junior Girl Scouts to earn the Simple Meals badge; one option also satisfies the Snacks badge requirements for Brownies.

THE FORMAT

Troop-friendly group size

Price includes up to eight children in a single session, with room to expand to 16 participants with additional fees—ideal for small troop gatherings or split sessions for larger groups.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

The 1.5-hour class moves at a deliberate, hands-on pace: a short introduction by the Sprouts Lead Teacher, followed by guided cooking stations where scouts prepare chosen menu items, and a wrap-up that ties the exercises to Girl Scout badge criteria.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this program fits—or doesn’t fit.

1
Junior Girl ScoutsWell suited: both menu options meet the requirements for Juniors to earn the Simple Meals badge.
2
Brownie Girl ScoutsA good match when the Snacks-qualified menu is selected—one menu option fulfills Brownie Snacks badge criteria.
3
Small TroopsIdeal for standard troop sizes: the base price includes up to eight children per session.
4
Larger Troops or Combined GroupsPossible with advance planning: sessions can accommodate up to 16 children with additional fees—book early to secure expanded capacity.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

No specific personal gear is listed in the provided details—confirm any apparel or dietary needs with the operator when booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the cooking session?

The session lasts 1.5 hours.

Where do we meet for the class?

Meet at 13190 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Unit 100, Carmel, IN 46033.

How many children are included in the price?

Price includes up to eight children; the program can accommodate up to 16 participants with additional fees.

Which Girl Scout badges can scouts earn here?

Both menus meet the requirements for the Junior Girl Scouts Simple Meals badge; one menu option also qualifies Brownie Girl Scouts for the Snacks badge.

Who leads the class?

A Sprouts Lead Teacher guides the session.

How many menu options are offered?

Two menu options are available during the session.