A Girl Scout Troop Activity With Real Perfumery
Looking for a Girl Scout troop activity that feels fresh, hands-on, and a little bit grown up? Glitters & Grace brings real perfumery to your troop, where girls smell real materials, learn how a perfume is built, and blend one of their own.
It works at your regular meeting spot or at our Mokena studio. Either way, a host leads the whole session, so leaders get a well-earned break.
- Trained perfumer & formulator
- A host at every station
- Ages 5 and up
- Setup & cleanup included
A Girl Scout Troop Meeting Idea That Engages the Senses
Most meetings lean on talking, writing, or crafts. Perfumery adds something new: smell.
Girls sniff, compare, and describe what they notice. They learn that a perfume has layers, sometimes called notes (the different scents that show up as a fragrance unfolds). Then they put that idea to work at the blending table.
It is an easy Girl Scout troop meeting idea because it mixes a little learning with a lot of fun. Girls practice describing, choosing, and sharing their opinions with friends. Even quiet girls find their voice when the question is simply, "Which one smells like summer to you?"
How the Session Flows
Here is a typical outline. We adjust the pace for younger and older girls.
- Welcome and smelling. The host introduces a few scents and asks girls what they notice.
- How perfume is built. A short, friendly look at how scents layer together.
- Blend time. Each girl blends her own perfume from kid-friendly scents. Signage suggests blends for anyone who would rather not start from scratch.
- Name it and take it home. Girls name their creation and leave with their own bottle.
Everything made at the perfume bar is an eau de parfum (a strong, long-lasting perfume strength) made with perfumer's alcohol. So it is a real perfume, not a toy.
Made by a trained perfumer
Every station was designed by our founder, Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator who trained with master perfumer Karen Gilbert, at the Institute for Art and Olfaction, and through courses and workshops around the world. We ask about allergies when you book, and your contract covers allergen disclosures.
Start your booking inquiryBrownie Troop Activity or Older Girls
A Brownie troop activity needs to be clear, quick, and cheerful. Our hosts keep steps short, offer suggested blends, and give plenty of help.
A Junior troop activity can go further. Older girls tend to love experimenting, comparing their blends, and giving their perfume a creative name.
Our kids experiences are for ages 5 and up, so most troop levels fit. Teens get the fuller perfume lab experience, blending from many more fragrance materials. Learn more on our kids and teens perfume party page.
A Scout Troop Field Trip to Our Mokena Studio
A scout troop field trip to our studio gives girls a change of scenery. The studio has a party room and a kitchen, and troops can bring their own snacks.
It is just minutes from Homer Glen, Lockport, New Lenox, Frankfort, Orland Park, and Tinley Park. See photos and details on our Mokena studio page.
Prefer to stay put? We also come to your usual meeting place anywhere in Chicagoland, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis, with local hosts in each market. Families or leaders provide tables, or we bring them for a small fee.
Troop Party Ideas for the End of the Year
Wrapping up the year or celebrating a big troop milestone? Perfumery makes a memorable choice among troop party ideas, because every girl leaves with something she made.
You can round out a troop outing for girls with more stations:
Lip Lab
Girls mix their own lip gloss, with a Kids tier for younger scouts.
Bath
Bath bombs to take home.
Candy
A candy cart for a festive finish.
Photo Booth
A digital booth for troop photos.
Customized decor and personalized signage can carry your troop colors, too. For more celebration ideas, see our kids beauty party page.
Planning a Girl Scout Troop Outing: What Leaders Should Know
Planning a Girl Scout troop activity means thinking about logistics, safety, and budget. Here is what to expect from us.
Setup and cleanup.
Our team arrives one hour early and cleans up after.
Allergies.
We ask about allergies when you book, and the contract covers allergen disclosures. Please gather that information from families ahead of time.
Pricing.
Pricing is based on guest count and stations, from $475. Extra hosts can be added for large groups.
Headcount.
Guest count can go up after booking but not down, so book your lowest expected count.
Our founder, Cheryl Gleason, is a trained perfumer and formulator who designed the perfume experience.
Glitters & Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every station we bring to your party.
Add-On · Digital Photo Booth
Strike a Pose: Add the Digital Photo Booth
Make the party even more fun and keep every memory. Add our digital photo booth rental, and guests can snap photos all party long, fresh gloss and sparkle included.
- Share as they snap. Kids with phones or tablets can download and post their photos the moment they take them.
- The full gallery, sent to you. After the party, parents receive a link to every photo from the booth.
- Memories in one place. No chasing down pictures from other parents. Every pose, group shot and silly face is saved together.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Girl Scout program?
No. This is an independent Girl Scout troop activity offered by Glitters & Grace, and it is not affiliated with Girl Scouts. Leaders are welcome to use it however fits their troop plans.
How long does it take?
Session length depends on your group size and the stations you choose. We will talk through timing with you when you book.
Can younger siblings join?
Kids experiences are for ages 5 and up. Siblings in that range are welcome when you include them in your headcount.
Book Your Troop's Perfume Session
Call 815.418.6740 or send an inquiry with your troop size, ages, and preferred date. We reply within 2 business days.
Give your girls a Girl Scout troop activity they will smell, make, and remember.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
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Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director