GSNI 2013 Summer Program Booklet by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

2013 Summer

Program and Training Booklet

Look Inside for Exciting New Programs and Camps!

What can a girl do . . .?

Registration Begins May 1 www.girlscoutsni.org1

Program Booklet - Summer Edition

Quarterly Publication • Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois • Issue: 2013.3 Program Department Listings .................. 3 Programs-at-a-Glance ........................... 4-5 Programs .................................................... 6-14 Day/Twilight Camps .....................................15 Training Schedule ........................................ 16 Online Program Registration Information .................... 17-18

Event Registration Information ......................... 19 Event Registration Form ...................................... 20 Preferred Partners ................................................. 21 Sponsorships ................................................... 22-23 YMCA/Girl Scout Journey Camp ..................... 24

GSNI Program Department (All e-mail addresses are first initial, last name @ girlscoutsni.org. Example: bknight@girlscoutsni.org) Cindy Sarkady Director of Girl Leadership Rockford Service Center, Ext. 7111 Brooke Radford-Knight Program Specialist Focus: Travel Pathway, Healthy Living, Journey Education Elgin Service Center, Ext. 7147 Felecia Dupczak Camp Pathway Manager Focus: Camp (resident/day) and Program Aide Sugar Grove Service Center, Ext. 7161 Jean Henn Program Assistant/Camp Site Coordinator Elgin Service Center, Ext. 7132

Laura Bumba Camp Pathway Specialist Focus: Adventure & Environmental Education Rockford Service Center, Ext. 7173 Pam Schnecke Program Specialist Focus: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Leadership Awards (GS Bronze, Silver and Gold) Shannan Harley Program Specialist Focus: Series in under-represented areas Sugar Grove Service Center, Ext. 7121 Stacie Simpson Program Specialist Focus: Preferred Partners, Financial Literacy Freeport Service Center, Ext. 7148 Need help registering for a program? Call the Registration Help Desk, Ext. 7110

Event Supervisors Needed! For many of our events, we need one registered Girl Scout Volunteer (registered adult who has passed a background check) per event to:

• Check in participants

• Provide overall supervision of girls during the event, with support from troop adults in attendance. • Provide assistance to facilitators as needed, with support from troop adults in attendance.

• Distribute and collect event evaluations.

• Check out participants, ensuring all girls are signed out by approved adult.

If interested in this position, please contact the “Staff Contact” listed for the event you are available to help with. Event supervisors will receive a $10 Event Voucher that may be used to register their daughter for a future council-sponsored program event held during the current membership year.

Summer 2013 PROGRAMS-AT-A-GLANCE Level(s)

Location

Deadline

Date(s)

Journey / Badge / Focus / Connection

Pg.#

Abracadaba . . . My Garden Grow! Acting Camp

St. Charles

See Listing

Mon.-Sat, 6/10-15

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals

3 Cheers for Farm Animals!

Caledonia

7/17

Sun., 8/04

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals

Reptiles Around the World

DA, BR

Bartlett

6/05

Sat., 6/22

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals

Heart to Heart

DA, BR

Elgin

6/12

Thurs., 6/27

World of Girls / Dancer

Who Dun It?

DA, BR

Milledgeville

6/10

Thurs., 6/27

STEM

Wetland Wonders

DA, BR

Bartlett

7/03

Sat., 7/20

WOW

Tues., 6/21 Tues., 7/19

Pets

Tues., 6/18

STEM

Program Name

(Listed by age groups.)

Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em Cowgirl

Maple Park

6/04 7/02

Robo Engineers

Algonquin

6/02

My Best Elf Self Day Camp

Sycamore

6/12

Pinch, Pull, and Roll

Algonquin

6/13

Mon., 6/24 Tues., 6/25

Potter

Letterboxing

Crystal Lake

6/22

Sun., 7/07

Letterboxing

My Best Elf Self

Sycamore

7/10

Tues., July 23

Healthy Living / WOW! / My Best Self

Farm Fresh Snacks

Caledonia

7/10

Fri., 7/26

WOW / Snacks

Color Your World

Freeport

7/10

Sat., 7/27

Painting

Girl Power! Super Power! Acting Camp

St. Charles

See Listing

Home-Milked Ice Cream

BR, JR

Caledonia

6/05

Sat., 6/21

Troop Trek Fairy Tales

BR, JR

Harvard

5/22

Troop Trek Fairy Tales

BR, JR

East Troy, WI

Forever Flowers

BR, JR

Get Your Paint On

BR, JR

Mon.-Fri., 6/24-28 Healthy Living / WOW! / My Best Self

Mon.-Sat., 7/15-20 A World of Girls

WOW!, Get Moving! aMUSE / Snacks

Sat., 6/22-23

Camping

6/27

Sat., 7/27-28

Camping

Algonquin

6/19

Tues., 7/02

aMUSE / Potter, Drawing

Algonquin

6/26

Mon., 7/08

aMUSE, WOW / Painting, Drawing World of Girls, aMUSE / Potter

9-10 10

Lucky Clay

BR, JR

Algonquin

6/26

Weds., 7/10 Thurs., 7/11

Camp Chef

Crystal Lake

5/27

Weds., 6/12

Camping

In the Garden

Sycamore

6/05 7/10

Thurs., 6/20 Sat., June 22

Get Moving / Gardener

Troop Trek Fairy Tales

East Troy, WI

8/14

Sat., 9/14-15

Camping

Helping Horses

Maple Park

6/11 7/09

Tues., 6/28 Tues., 7/26

Get Moving, aMUSE / Animal Habitats

Express Yourself

Freeport

6/05

Sat., 6/22

Agent of Change

Exploring Science

Batavia

6/19

Mon., 7/08

STEM

Claymation Cinema

Lake in the Hills

6/21

Tues., 7/9, 7/16, 7/23

STEM / Digital Photographer, EntertainmentTechnology

Crazy Chemistry

Belvidere

7/03

Mon., 7/22

STEM

Journey Dance

Elgin

7/10

Thurs., 7/25

Get Moving!, aMUSE / Staying Fit

Farm Fresh Chefs

Caledonia

7/10

Fri., 7/26

Get Moving! aMUSE / Simple Meals, Gardener

Starring Role! Acting Camp

St. Charles

See Listing

Mon.-Sat., 7/29-8/03

aMUSE

Beauty Bliss

JR, CD

Caledonia

6/05

Fri., 6/21

Get Moving!, Breathe / Science of Happiness

Got Robot?

JR, CD

Milledgeville

6/12

Thurs., 6/27

STEM

Thrillbuilders

JR, CD

Milledgeville

6/12

Fri., 6/28

STEM

10-11

Journey / Badge / Focus / Connection

Level(s)

Location

Deadline

Date(s)

Outdoor Survival

JR, CD, SR

Bartlett

6/29

Sat., 6/15

Camper, Trailblazing, Adventurer

Wetland Wonders

JR, CD, SR

Bartlett

7/03

Sat., 8/10

Water (Ambassador)

Rockin’ the Basics

JR, CD, SR, AM

Warrenville

6/12 6/26

Get Moving / Badge: Adventure

aMAZING Horses Series

Maple Park

6/03

aMAZE / Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness

aMAZING Horses Series

Maple Park

6/26

Sat., 6/29 Thurs., 7/11 Weds., 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/03 Weds., 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31

aMAZE / Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness

Video Game Animati on 1

Lake in the Hills

6/21

Tues., 7/09, 7/16, 7/23

STEM

Trees

Rockford

6/19

Sat., 7/13

Trees

MEdia Series

Rockford

6/12

Mon.-Fri., 7/15-7/19 MEdia

Woodworker

Rockford

6/26

Troop Trek - Program Aides

CD, SR, AM

Harvard

5/22

Fri.-Sun., 6/21-6/23 Camp

Troop Trek - Program Aides

CD, SR, AM

East Troy, WI

6/27

Fri.-Sun., 7/27-7/29 Camp

Troop Trek - Program Aides

CD, SR, AM

East Troy, WI

8/14

Fri.-Sun., 9/13-9/15 Camp

Climb On!

CD, SR, AM

Rockford

5/15

Sat., 6/08

aMAZE/Adventurer/Adventure

Rock On!

CD, SR, AM

Baraboo, WI

7/10

Sat., 7/27

Get Moving / Adventurer; Outdoors

Aware of Air

CD, SR, AM

Bartlett

8/07

Sat., 8/24

Breathe / Sky (Senior)

Caledonia

7/08

Sun., 7/21

Sow What? / Badge: Locavore

Program Name

Sow What ? On the Farm

Weds., 7/24

Pg.#

Woodworker

Check event listings at www.girlscoutsni.org for recently added programs.

THIN MINT SPRINT 2013 Saturday, September 21 Camp McCormick Stillman Valley, Illinois

•• 8K Thin Mint Sprint (5 Miles) •• 2-Mile Family Fun Walk/Run •• Tough Cookie Trail Run (Approx. 4 Miles) •• Do the Double (Approx. 9 Miles)

Visit www.girlscoutsni.org for information and www.active.com for registration

Summer 2013 PROGRAMS Climb on Code: SU100 Journey: aMAZE / Focus: Adventure / Badge: Adventurer Are you ready for adventure? Spend half the day working on awesome team-building activities, and the other half climbing a 36foot climbing wall! Challenge yourself and test your limits. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Saturday, June 8, 2013 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford $22 per girl / $22 per adult 15/60 girls; 3/10 adults Ends May 15, 2013 Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

NOTE: A signed waiver is required to participate in this event. aMAZING Horses SerieS Badge: Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness / Journey: aMAZE Be aMAZED at how horses can help you make better friendships! Work with the staff at BPS Friends to complete your aMAZE! Journey working with horses using Equine Assisted Learning. Then team up with your group to complete your Diplomat Take Action award. Who: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Staff Contact: NOTE:

Girl Scout Cadettes 9 a.m.-12 Noon BPS Friends 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park $95 per girl aMAZE Journey book and awards 10/15 girls; 1/4 adults Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 All sessions must be attended.

Code SU101 Dates: Registration:

Wednesdays, June 12, June 19, June 26, and July 3, 2013 Ends June 3, 2013

Code SU102 Dates: Registration:

Wednesdays, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31, 2013 Ends June 26, 2013

Camp Chef Badge: Camping Find your inner chef as we explore camp cooking. You will use a variety of cooking methods to create a meal to enjoy at the end of class.

Code: SU103

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10 a.m.-12 Noon Crystal Lake Nature Center 330 N. Main St., Crystal Lake $17 per girl 5/20 girls; 2/6 adult Ends May 27, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Outdoor Survival Badge: Camper, Trailblazing, Adventurer

Code: SU104

Get ready for your summer outdoor overnights by learning outdoor survival skills. What gear should you pack? How do you find your way? Where can you find shelter? What is safe to eat? Take a hike into the prairie to learn these skills. Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Saturday, June 15, 2013 Date: Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girl Min./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adults Registration: Ends May 29, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 Ride ‘Em Cowgirl Badge: Pets Let your inner cowgirl ride! Get to know the horses at BPS Friends while you groom, clean, and care for them. Then saddle up and ride around the arena. YEEHAW! Who: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies 9-11 a.m. BPS Friends 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park $37 8/12 girls; 1/4 adults Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Code SU105 Date: Registration:

Friday, June 21, 2013 Ends June 4, 2013

Code: SU106 Date: Registration:

Friday, July 19, 2013 Ends July 2, 2013

Code: SU107

Robo Engineers

Journey: aMAZE / Focus: STEM / Badge: Adventurer

Explore simple machines, engineering and programming by building and programming your own robotic creation using the LEGO™ WeDo System. Who: Girl Scout Brownies Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills Fee: $24 per girl Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 1/3 adults Registration: Ends June 2, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 In the Garden

Journey: Get Moving! / Badge: Gardener

Get planting this summer in the gardens at Hy-Vee. Learn the basics of gardening, composting, and what makes gardens organic. Cook up some healthy recipes using garden produce, then plant some seed vegetables to take home. Who: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hy-Vee Grocery Store 2700 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore $12 5/12 girls; 1/4 adults Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Code SU108 Date: Registration:

Thursday, June 20, 2013 Ends June 5, 2013

Code SU109 Date: Registration:

Saturday, June 22, 2013 Ends July 10, 2013

HOME-MILKED ICE CREAM

Code: SU111

Journey: Get Moving!, Breathe / Badge: Science of Happiness

Have a beauty day at . . . the farm? Get your friends together for an after12 Noon of beauty at Angelic Organics. Learn to make your own all-natural organic beauty products straight from nature. Create your own custom lip balm, body scrub, healing salve, and goat’s milk soap to take home. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Friday June 21, 2013 1:30-4 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $32 per girl 8/12 girls; 1/4 adults Ends June 5, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Troop Trek - Program Aides Focus: Camp Do you enjoy assisting younger troops in the out-of-doors? Program Aides are an essential part of the Troop Trek Program. Arrive on Friday night to prepare the activity areas for the troops arriving the next day. Stay the rest of the weekend and help the troops complete these Fairy Taleinspired activities. Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Fee: $20 per girl Includes: Troop Trek T-shirt, patch and meals at each Troop Trek session Min./Max.: 30/80 girls; 10/20 adults Staff Contact: Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161 NOTE: Mail-in registration only. The Troop Trek Program Aide Registration Form can be found on the Events Page.

Code: SU110

Journey: WOW!, Get Moving! aMUSE / Badge: Snacks

Can you guess which ingredients in ice cream come from the farm? At Angelic Organics it’s all of them! Together you’ll milk the goats, visit the beehive, and look for wild fruit on the land then make up a batch of truly home-grown ice cream. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

BEAUTY BLISS

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Friday, June 21, 2013 10 a.m.-12 Noon Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $15 per girl Fun Patch 12/24 girls; 1/5 adults Ends June 5, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Code: pa01 Date: Time: Location: Registration:

Friday-Sunday, June 21-23, 2013 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Sunday Mary Ann Beebe Center 17501 Streit Rd., Harvard Ends May 22, 2013

Code: pa02 Date: Time: Location: Registration:

Friday-Sunday, July 26-28, 2013 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Sunday Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WI Ends June 27, 2013

Code: pa03 Date: Time: Location: Registration:

Friday-Sunday, September 13-15, 2013 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Sunday Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WI Ends August 14, 2013

Express Yourself Journey: Agent of Change

This year’s theme—Fairy Tales, will focus on games and activities inspired by classic fairy tales. Girls will be able to experience a new twist on outdoor skills, common camp activities, and storytelling. So round up your troop and grab your sleeping bag because Troop Trek 2013 is where you want to be!

What will your self-portrait say about you? Check out famous self-portraits and then create your own, using expressive color with oil pastels and words that describe your unique personality.

Time: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

9 a.m. Saturday-4 p.m. Sunday $20 per girl; $20 per adult Camp Activities (program supplies and staff), Troop Trek patch, and T-Shirt 30/80 girls; 10/20 adults Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

CODE: TT01 Who: Date: Location: Registration:

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23, 2013 Mary Ann Beebe Center 17501 Streit Rd., Harvard Ends May 22, 2013

CODE: TT02 Who: Date: Location: Registration:

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28, 2013 Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WI Ends June 27, 2013

CODE: TT03 Who: Date: Location: Registration:

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15, 2013 Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WI Ends August 14, 2013

NOTE: Mail-in registration only. The Troop Trek Registration Form can be found on the Events page at www.girlscoutsni.org. Strict girl/adult ratios will be followed. Consult the “Group Camping” Safety Activity Checkpoint for specific ratios. Reptiles Around the World Code: SU112 Journey: 5 Flowers 4 Stories 3 Cheers for Animals Shake the hand of a bearded dragon from Australia and meet other unusual reptiles that come from all over the world. If you want, you can touch and hold the reptiles. Also, you will learn about animals native to Illinois and see places where they live on a short hike through the prairie. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Code: SU113

Troop Trek Fairy Tales Focus: Camp

Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies Saturday, June 22, 2013 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/8 adults Ends June 5, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Fee Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday June 22, 2013 3-5 p.m. Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., Freeport $15 per girl Fun Patch 10/20 girls; 2/4 adults Ends June 5, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

Pinch, Pull, and Roll Badge: Potter

Code: SU114

Work towards your Potter badge as you learn and try lots of fun clay techniques. Use your new skills to hand build a oneof-a kind coil pot and clay tile to fire, decorate, and bring home. NOTE: This is a 2-session workshop. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, June 24, 2013 and Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. River Art Studio 121 Madison St., Algonquin $32 per girl 4/13 girls; 1/4 adults Ends June 13, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Helping Horses Journey: Get Moving, aMUSE / Badge: Animal Habitats Come find out how horses can help people and how you can help them. Learn how to groom, clean, and care for these four-legged friends then take them for a ride around the arena. Who: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors 9-11 a.m. BPS Friends 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park $37 8/12 girls; 1/4 adults Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Code: SU115 Date: Registration:

Friday June 28, 2013 Ends June 11, 2013

Code: SU139 Date: Registration:

Friday July 26, 2013 Ends July 9, 2013

HEART TO HEART Journey: World of Girls / Badge: Dancer

Code: SU116

Come find your inner happy and create a heart-to-heart dance with your fellow Girl Scouts. JourneyDance is a grooving celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact: Who Dun It? Focus: STEM

Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies Thursday June 27, 2013 9:30-11 a.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $8 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends June 12, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 Code: SU117

Join Ruff Ruffman as you explore chemical reactions to learn if Grandma Ruffman baked a cake with the metal file it in. Write a secret message to your friends using an invisible ink and mix two liquids together to make a gooey solid. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact: GOT ROBOT? Focus: STEM

Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies Thursday June 27, 2013 10 a.m.-12 Noon Trinity Lutheran Church 717 Stover, Milledgeville $8 per girl 10/40 girls; 2/8 adults Ends June 12, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 Code: SU118

Curious about the FIRST Lego League? Learn some basic programming skills as you program a LEGO™ MindStorms robot to perform some basic moves while incorporating various sensors. Who: Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Date: Thursday June 27, 2013 Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 717 Stover, Milledgeville Fee: $10 per girl Min./Max.: 8/20 girls; 2/5 Adults Registration: Ends June 12, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 ThrillBuilders Code: SU119 Focus: STEM Create a model playground using simple machines; learn about beveled gears while constructing a merry-go-round; and build a mini-catapult to see who can fling a marshmallow the furthest!

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Friday June 28, 2013 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 717 Stover, Milledgeville $12 per girl Fun Patch 10/40 girls ; 2/8 adults Ends June 12, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NOTE: Bring a sack lunch and filled water bottle - limited refrigeration is available.

Rockin’ the Basics Journey: Get Moving / Badge: Adventure Ready to take your climbing experience outdoors? Come find out if you know the basics of climbing, belaying, knots, and the value of Leave No Trace, before taking your expertise outside! This program is designed as the prerequisite for the Rock On! Outdoor Climb Program (Saturday, July 27) at Devil’s Lake State Park. Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Time: 10 a.m.-12 Noon Location: Vertical Endeavors 28141 Diehl Rd., Warrenville Fee: $18 per girl Min./Max.: 8/16 girls; 2/4 adults Staff Contact: Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173 NOTE: This program is a prerequisite for the Rock On! Outdoor Climb on July 27, 2013. A signed waiver is required to participate in this event. Code: SU120 Date: Registration:

Saturday, June 29, 2013 Ends June 12, 2013

Code: SU121 Date: Registration:

Thursday, July 11, 2013 Ends June 26, 2013

FOREVER FLOWERS

Journey: aMUSE / Badge: Potter, Drawing

Code: SU122

Relief sculptures have been used to adorn buildings and walls for hundreds of years. Create flowers that you can keep forever! Working in clay, you will learn basic techniques to create 2 and 3D flower sculptures you’ll fire and paint. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.:

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Tuesday July 2, 2013 12 Noon-2 p.m. River Art Studio 121 Madison St., Algonquin $26 per girl 4/13 girls; 1/4 adults

Program listing continued on the next page.

Registration: Ends June 19, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 Letterboxing Code: SU123 Badge: Letterboxing Do you like to solve puzzles? Take walks? Find treasure? Letterboxing is all that and more! Spend time learning this new skill. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Friday, June 7, 2013 10 a.m.-12 Noon Crystal Lake Nature Center 330 N. Main St., Crystal Lake $8 per girl 5/20 girls; 2/6 adults Ends May 22, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Get Your Paint On

Code: SU124

Film your very own claymation animated movie! Create characters out of clay and bring them to life by using digital cameras and animation software programs. Learn animation concepts, develop a story, and discover creative ways to build your character. Girls will receive a copy of their movie after the class is complete. Who: Girl Scout Juniors Date: Tuesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23, 2013 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills Fee: $68 per girl Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 1/3 adults Registration: Ends June 21, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Journey: aMUSE, WOW! / Badge: Painting, Drawing

Note: Program fee is for all three sessions.

Put brush to canvas and learn to create beautiful works of art. Still life is one of the most common forms of painting and many artists start their careers using this. Girls will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art, painting with acrylics on canvas board. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also learn about composition balance, highlights and shadows and how to mix warm and cool colors!

Video Game Animation 1 Focus: STEM

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes Who: Date: Tuesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23, 2013 12:30-2:30 p.m. Time: Location: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills Fee: $68 per girl Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 1/3 adults Registration: Ends June 21, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Monday, July 8, 2013 12 Noon-2 p.m. River Art Studio 121 Madison St., Algonquin $22 per girl 4/13 girls; 1/4 adults Ends June 26, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Exploring Science Focus: STEM

Code: SU125

Put your investigative powers to the test as you explore chemical reactions, build a kaleidoscope to learn about light and reflection, learn about outdoor prairie plants and determine the health of the pond at FermiLab. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Claymation Cinema Code: SU126 Focus: STEM / Badge: Digital Photographer, Entertainment Technology

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, July 8, 2013 9:30-11:30 a.m. Lederman Science Education Center FermiLab Pine/Kirk Rd., Batavia $8 per girl 10/20 girls, 1/4 adults Ends June 19, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Code: SU127

Dive into the world of video game animation by creating characters that dance, sing and interact with one another. You will work in teams to create a dynamic video animation game. You will be able to add sound effects and music clips and afterwards, post your game online to share with others!

Note: Program fee is for all three sessions. Code: SU128 Lucky Clay Journey: World of Girls, aMUSE / Badge: Potter, Painting Spirit houses can be found nearly everywhere in Thailand, from the busy city to the remote villages in the north. They believe the houses will bring them happiness, prosperity, good luck, and health. Create your own lucky house using clay slab-building methods and decorating them in texture and other embellishments. Your creation will then be bisque-fired, ready for colorful painting! Who: Date: Time: Location:

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Wednesday, July 10, 2013 and Thursday, July 11, 2013 12 Noon-2 p.m. River Art Studio 121 Madison St., Algonquin

Fee: $37 per girl Min./Max.: 4/13 girls; 1/4 adults Registration: Ends June 26, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 Note: This is a two session workshop. Trees Badge: Trees

Code: SU129

Grab your naturalist hat and get to know trees. Work towards your Trees badge as you explore Camp Winnebago. Learn to identify different trees while learning important tree issues. Make a tree dish to eat. See how many different kinds of trees you can find at camp. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes Saturday, July 13, 2013 9-11:30 a.m. Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford $9 per girl 15/40 girls; 2/8 adults Ends June 19, 2013 Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

Media Series Journey: Media

Code: SU130

Stories are told everywhere—in movies by big Hollywood studios, online by bloggers and through social networks, through the clothes chosen by stylists for a fashion spread in a magazine, and photos chosen by a newspaper editor. MEdia helps girls think about who is responsible for telling all the stories they see around them and how can use their story to help “re-make” the forms of media they see around them. But is that story true? Come find the “ME” in media and how you can reshape it for yourself, your community and the world.

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies Saturday, July 20, 2013 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/8 adults Ends July 3, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Sow What? On the Farm Journey: Sow What? / Badge: Locavore

Code: SU132

Girls on the Sow What? Journey learn the power of their own choices in impacting the food system. Bring it to life at Angelic Organics by diving into organic farming, community supported agriculture, and the power of locally grown food in transforming economy, diet, and social relationships. Girls will lend a hand in helping with farm work projects, and create a light supper using ingredients from the farm. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Seniors Sunday, July 21, 2013 1-7 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $32 per girl 10/15 girls; 1/4 adults Ends July 8, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Crazy Chemistry Focus: STEM

Code: SU133

Using household ingredients, see who can make the biggest and longest lasting bubble! Create a piece of jewelry using milk and mix up a bouncy polymer.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors Who: Girl Scout Cadettes Date: Monday, July 22, 2013 Date: Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19, 2013 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Time: 9 a.m.-12 Noon Location: VFW Post 1461 Location: Rockford College 1310 W. Lincoln, Belvidere 5050 E. State St., Rockford Fee: $12 per girl Fee: $50 per girl Min./Max.: 10/40 girls; 2/8 adults Min./Max.: 10/20 girls; 2/4 adults Registration: Ends July 3, 2013 Registration: Ends June 12, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 Staff Contact: Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121 NOTE: Bring a sack lunch and filled water bottle. Note: Program fee is for all five sessions. Wetland Wonders Journey: WOW!

Code: SU131

My Best Self Code: SU134 Focus: Healthy Living / Journey: WOW! / Badge: My Best Self Let’s get cookin’ in the Hy-Vee grocery store kitchen where you’ll learn all about eating right to be the best you you can be.Take the Thirsty Challenge, try three new healthy and tasty foods, and create a yummy meal makeover while working on your My Best Self badge.

Program listing continued on the next page.

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10 a.m.-12 Noon Hy-Vee Grocery Store 2700 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore $12 per girl 5/12 girls; 1/4 adults Ends July 10, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Woodworker Badge: Woodworker

Code: SU135

Work towards your woodworker badge as you take a step back in time at the Tinker Swiss Cottage. A tour of the cottage looks at Robert Tinker’s skill as a woodworker. Tinker has several examples of wood burning, carving, and furniture making. Then off to the garden to gather sticks and create your own root wood creation. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon Tinker Swiss Cottage 411 Kent St., Rockford $7 per girl; $7 per adult 10/40 girls; 2/8 adults Ends June 26, 2013 Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

Journey Dance Code: SU136 Journey: Get Moving!, aMUSE / Badge: Staying Fit JourneyDance is a grooving celebration that will have you loving yourself and loving your life! Connect to your inner super girl through dance music. So come shake off your worries and have some fun! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Thursday July 25, 2013 9:30- 11 a.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $8 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends July 10, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Farm Fresh Chefs Code: SU137 Journey: Get Moving! aMUSE / Badge: Simple Meals, Gardener Calling all future chefs! Come create your own simple meal by going right to the source at Angelic Organics. Prepare and share a summer supper using ingredients you’ll pick right off the farm. While you’re waiting for your food, help the farm crew care for the animals. A delicious way to spend the day!

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Friday, July 26, 2013 1-6 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $27 per girl Dinner prepared during the class 12/24 girls; 1/5 adults Ends July 10, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Farm Fresh Snacks Journey: WOW! / Badge: Snacks

Code: SU138

Who knew a great place to find snacks was on the farm? Get hands-on at a real working organic farm where you’ll pick your tasty treats right off the land and put together lots of yummy and healthy summer snacks. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Friday, July 26, 2013 10 a.m.-12 Noon Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $17 per girl 12/24 girls; 1/5 adults Ends July 10, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Rock On! Code: SU142 Journey: Get Moving / Badge: Adventurer; Outdoors Are you ready to take your climbing experience to the next level? Join Girl Scouts and Vertical Endeavors as we head up to Devil’s Lake State Park for an exclusive outdoor climb! Spend the whole day practicing on the practical skills already learned in Rockin’ the Basics, and building on your climbing experience! Prerequisite: All participants must have previously attended one of the Rockin’ the Basics programs (Saturday, June 29 or Thursday, July 11) before attending this event. Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Devil’s Lake State Park, with Vertical Endeavors Staff S5975 Park Rd., Baraboo, WI Fee: $83 per girl Includes: Fun patch; snacks Min./Max.: 10/20 girls; 2/4 adults Registration: Ends July 10, 2013 Staff Contact: Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173 NOTE: All participants must have attended one (1) Rockin’ the Basics programs (June 29 or July 11) to attend this program. A signed waiver is required to participate in this event. All girl and adult participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Color Your World Badge: Painting

Code: SU143

Find artistic inspiration with a visit to the art museum. Work with your team to set up a “still life” to paint. A real artist will train you to mix and paint with acrylic paints. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Fee Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Saturday, July 27, 2013 3-5 p.m. Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., Freeport $15 per girl Fun Patch 10/20 girls; 2/4 adults Ends July 10, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

3 Cheers For Farm Animals! Code: SU144 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers For Farm Animals! Come learn all about how farm animals need care. Help the Angelic Organics farm crew do animal chores, care for the goat kids, hunt for eggs and hold the chickens. Have a farm-grown snack while you learn about the roles of animals on the farm. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies Sunday, August 4, 2013 2-4 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $15 per girl Fun Patch 12/24 girls; 1/5 adults Ends July 17, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Wetland Wonders Badge: Water (Ambassador)

Code: SU145

Aware of Air Journey: Breathe / Badge: Sky (Senior)

Code: SU146

We each take about 20,000 breaths a day, but what is in the air we breathe? Come to the Bartlett Nature Center where we have plenty of fresh air out in the prairie. Get the facts and try experiments to enhance your Breathe Journey. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Saturday, August 24, 2013 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/8 adults Ends August 7, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Abracadabra . . . My Garden Grow! Acting Camp Code: SU147 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Girls will spend a fun week exploring their connection to the world and animals in it! Explore voice, movement, and music through acting games to create a play all your own! Fantastic introduction to young ones with little or no acting experience! The week will end with a performance on the Steel Beam Theatre Main Stage for family and friends! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies Monday, June 10-Saturday, June 15 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 Noon Saturday performance: 4 p.m. Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St., St. Charles $150 per girl 6/20 girls; 1/4 adults Contact Lori Holm at the Steel Beam Theatre Box Office at 630-587-8521 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

Hidden among the prairie plants is the wet land of wetlands. Discover the plants and animals that depend on the wetlands. See how pollution can be cleaned up with the help of the wetlands. Plan on getting a bit wet and dirty as we go in for a close look. Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girl Min./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adults Registration: Ends July 24, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

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Girl Power! Super Power! Acting Camp Journey: A World of Girls

Code: SU148

Girls will spend a fun week exploring their connection to each other, to friendships, and to the super powers within! Explore voice, movement, and teamwork through fun games to create a play all your own! The week will end with a live performance on the Steel Beam Theatre Main Stage for family and friends! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, July 15-Saturday, July 20 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 Noon Saturday performance: 4 p.m. Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, IL $150 per girl 6/20 girls; 1/4 adults Contact Lori Holm at the Steel Beam Theatre Box Office at 630-587-8521 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

Starring Role! Acting Camp Journey: aMUSE

Code: SU149

Girls will spend an exciting week exploring the various â&#x20AC;&#x153;rolesâ&#x20AC;? we play in life and in support of one another, with a touch of Hollywood glamor! ! Explore voice, movement, and teamwork through fun games to create a play all your own! The week will end with a live performance on the Steel Beam Theatre Main Stage for family and friends! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, July 29-Saturday, August 3 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 Noon Saturday performance: 4 p.m. Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, IL $150 per girl 6/20 girls; 1/4 adults Contact Lori Holm at the Steel Beam Theatre Box Office at 630-587-8521 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

What Can A Girl Do . . . at Camp? What Can a Girl Do…At Camp?

Come find out at these GSNI Day and Twilight Camps! Get ready for a summer adventure like no other! Day/twilight camps offer girls the opportunity to discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Volunteer-Run Day/Twilight Camps Volunteers throughout the council plan and carry out a variety of day/twilight camps. The following list includes the volunteer run camps we had information for at the time of publication. For a more up-to-date list or for additional information on any of these camps, visit www.girlscoutsni.org or contact Felecia Dupczak at Ext. 7161. Camp Aztec Service Unit Barrington Service Unit Broken Arrow Service Unit Cheyenne Service Unit Choctaw Service Unit Doubletree Service Unit Gemini Service Unit Jon Duerr LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve Menominee Service Unit Oakhurst Forest Preserve Ojibiwa Service Unit Osceola Service Unit Phillips Park Potowatomi Service Unit Quapaw Service Unit

Location Cary Barrington Harvard Harvard & Bartlett Crystal Lake Sycamore Yorkville St. Charles St. Charles Ingleside Aurora Harvard Harvard Aurora Harvard McHenry

2013 Date June 10 – 13 June 11 – 15 July 8 – 12 June 10-14 June 17 – 20 June 24-28 June 24-28 July 8-12 July 22 – 26 June 10 – 14 July 15 -19 June 24 – 28 June 3 – 7 June 24-28 July 21-25 June 10-14

Important: Adult volunteers are the key to success for each volunteer-run day/twilight camp. If you enjoy working with children, we encourage you to volunteer. Depending on the camp, volunteers are needed for a variety of positions and for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days. Many of the camps offer sibling units to accommodate children of adult volunteers. Your help is vital to ensure the success of these day/twilight camps. To volunteer, contact the day/twilight camp director or Felecia Dupczak at Ext. 7161.

GSNI 2013 Summer Training Schedule Girl ScoutING 101

Elgin June 18 July 9 August 6 Freeport June 17 July 23 August 15 Sugar Grove June 4 July 18 August 13 Rockford June 19 July 17 August 21 Webinar June 10 June 22 July 8 August 5 August 17

Indoor Overnights 6 - 8 p.m. 1 - 3 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m.

7 - 9 p.m. 3 - 5 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m.

6 - 8 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 1 - 3 p.m.

6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m.

6 - 8 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m.

Three Processes = One Powerful Program Elgin June 12 Freeport August 27 Sugar Grove July 25 Rockford July 30

3 - 5 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 3 - 5 p.m.

Elgin June 18 July 9 August 6 Sugar Grove June 4 July 18 August 13 Freeport June 17 July 23 August 15 Rockford June 19 July 17 August 21 Webinar June 24 July 20 July 29 August 26

3 - 5 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 1 - 3 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 7 - 9 p.m. 3 - 5 p.m.

• Service Unit Troop Coordinator: July 10 12 Noon August 22 6 p.m.

Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Elgin June 12 Freeport August 27 Sugar Grove July 25 Rockford July 30

6 - 8 p.m. 3 - 5 p.m. 3 - 5 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m.

• Service Unit Manager: July 16 6 p.m. August 8 6 p.m. • Service Unit Engagement Coordinator: July 16 6 p.m. • New Volunteer Mentor: August 22 12 Noon

Elgin June 27 August 13 Sugar Grove June 4 July 18 Freeport June 17 August 15 Rockford June 19 July 17

6 - 9 p.m. 6 - 9 p.m. 9 a.m.-Noon 2 - 5 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. 6 - 9 p.m. 3 - 5 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m.

Please check training schedule for updates on Outdoor Overnights Trainings by going to www.girlscoutsni.org and click on Volunteer Resources, then Trainings.

6 - 8 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m.

Please register by going to www.girlscoutsni.org and clicking on “Volunteer Resources,” then “Trainings.” The deadline for registering for these classes is the week before the training date.

• Service Unit Event Coordinator: June 6 12 Noon August 28 6 p.m.

3 - 5 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. 6 - 8 p.m.

Service Unit Management Team Conference Call Training Schedule

• Service Unit Treasurer: June 6 6 p.m.

GSLE: From Here To There

Field Trip Basics Elgin July 19 Rockford August 7

6:30 - 8 p.m. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Online Program Registration Information

If you have accessed the Online Registration Portal previously and have a user name and passwoRd., log in and skip to Step 5.

Follow the directions below to create a login on our registration site.

If your daughter is registered with a different council, please use a paper copy of our registration form. Please be sure all girl members you are registering are current Girl Scout members unless the program is for families and friends as well. If they are not, please process their membership fee before registering for a program.

If your daughter or troop members are already registered with Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois for 2012-2013, and have not accessed the online registration before, follow Steps 1-5.

Each individual member will need his/her own user name for logging in. If you have multiple daughters in Girl Scouts, log out and go through the process again. Keep the user name(s) and password(s) in a safe place.

If you need help registering for camp or a program event, please call our Registration Help Desk at 847-741-5521, Ext. 7110, or e-mail registration@girlscoutsni.org. Help Desk hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a . m .- 5 p. m .

Click Here to Register

Step 1: You will need to select “Click Here to Register.”

Step 2: Click the “Activate your account” button.

Step 3: Scroll down to the first set of boxes and enter your daughter’s First Name, Last Name, and your E-mail Address. If registering your troop, enter your First Name and Last Name and E-mail Address. Only 01 leaders will be able to register his/her troop for a program. Each individual (adult and/or girl) must create his/her own login. The information you enter must EXACTLY match our membership database. If you get a customer not found error, or if your e-mail address has changed, please contact the Registration Help Desk.

Juliette Gordon Low

Step 4: You’ll receive an e-mail containing a secure link to set up a user name and password. Once you save the login information you’ll be logged into the account. The name that appears in the upper right-hand corner indicates the person’s account you are logged into.

Juliette Gordon Low 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018-2798 (555) 555-5551 registration@girlscoutsni.org

Juliette Gordon Low 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018-2798

Juliette Gordon Low

Juliette Gordon Low 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018-2798 (555) 555-5551 registration@girlscoutsni.org

Step 5: After logging in, click on “My Account” on the left side of the screen to update all information, especially phone numbers and e-mail addresses. It is important that you include an e-mail address that accepts mail from girlscoutsni.org and that you check frequently.

Juliette Gordon Low 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018-2798

To register your troop, the 01 Leader will need to log in as him/herself. ••

Click on “Troop Management” located on the left-hand side of your screen. Select all of the members (girls and adults) of your troop that you would like to register for the event. Then pull down the list options from the “Action” box, and select “Purchase or Register For.”

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On the left-hand side of the screen, click on “Program Activities & Events.” Then search for the program for which you would like to register. Programs are separated by age level and location. Select the correct program and then “Add to Cart.” Then process your payment on the following screen.

Permission Slips at Council-Sponsored Programs According to Volunteer Essentials Safety Activity Check Points: “. . . every time a group meets at a time and location different from the regular group meeting, you must use a permission form—even if the girls are responsible for getting to that location on their own. Permission forms give parents the who, what, when, where, and why, so that they can decide whether their daughter can participate in an event or go on a trip. A signed permission form permits you to include the girl in the activity and also provides you with up-to-date emergency contact information.”

When attending a council-sponsored program, each participant is asked to submit a permission slip, which is kept by the council. A copy of this permission slip is sent with the event confirmation; however, the activity permission slip found on the GSNI website may be used.

•• If the parents are responsible for transporting girls to and from the event, this is the only permission slip that is needed.

•• If the troop is providing transportation, a second permission slip is needed and should be in the car in which the girl is being transported.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) 2013 Event Registration Information

Unless otherwise noted, registration for events in this booklet begins May 1, 2013. HOW TO REGISTER: Unless otherwise noted, registration for events is open for both troops/groups and individual registration. NOTE: Permission slips will be sent with the confirmation; however, the activity permission slip found on the GSNI website may be used. Council events are conducted by a variety of sources—outside resources, volunteers, and/or council staff. In order to ensure girl/adult ratios are met, we ask the following: •• If registering as an individual, check the program description to determine if adult chaperones are required to accompany girl participants.

•• If registering as a troop/group (even if leaders ask parents to register the girls individually), proper girl/adult ratio must be met.

•• Due to space limitations, we ask that troops meet but do not exceed girl/adult ratios.

In all cases, each girl participant must turn in a completed permission slip signed by their parent/guardian. Check the individual program description to determine if adult chaperones are required to pay. Adult chaperones are required to register regardless of fee. To determine the proper girl/adult ratio, see Volunteer Essentials, Chapter 4: Safety Wise. Volunteer Essentials is available on the GSNI website. Troop registrations will keep all your girls together—all will get in or not get in. If you don’t want any girls left out, troop registration is recommended. Registrations and payment may be: •• Completed online at www.girlscoutsni.org unless otherwise noted •• Mailed to the Elgin Service Center

•• Hand delivered to any of GSNI’s service centers during regular business hours. (GSNI is not responsible for forms dropped off when a center is closed.) •• Registrations must be received by the deadline date.

NOTE: Registrations are not accepted over the phone and no spots can be held without a paid registration. However you choose to register, you must not register prior to the beginning registration date (May 1, 2013). Registrations postmarked, dropped off, or submitted online prior to the beginning registration date will receive a two-day penalty. (Held for two days after registration opens.) Registrations received after the close of registration will be accepted ONLY at the discretion of the director of girl leadership or her designee. Please CALL the program assistant at Ext. 7132 for possible availability after the registration deadline has passed.

PROGRAM CANCELATIONS: If a program does not meet the minimum registration as of the deadline date, GSNI reserves the right to cancel the program. Notice will be made by e-mail and phone. PAYMENT: Payment in full MUST be submitted with the registration. Cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCaRd., Discover and/or “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” are accepted. Online registration requires credit card payment. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” cannot be used with online payment. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” must be received prior to the expiration date listed on the coupon. CONFIRMATION: A registration confirmation will be e-mailed to all participants shortly after the closing date of registration. If you have not received a confirmation five (5) days prior to the event, please call the program assistant at Ext. 7132. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited amount of financial assistance is available. Girl participants may request up to $15 twice per membership year for program event financial assistance. Requests are considered by the membership year the event is being held, not date submitted. If requesting financial assistance for a program event, submit a completed financial assistance request WITH the event registration form. The financial assistance form may be found on the GSNI website or contact the program assistant at Ext. 7132. REFUND PROCEDURE: •• A full refund of the fee (including deposit) is made ONLY if a participant can’t be placed in the program of her choice or if it is necessary for GSNI to cancel a program opportunity.

•• A partial refund, cost of the event minus a $5 per person processing fee or 1/2 the event fee for events costing less than $10, will be given if requested in writing prior to the event deadline. When requesting a refund, include the following information in an e-mail or letter to the program assistant at jhenn@girlscoutsni.org: name and address of participant, name and date of event, and reason for request.

•• No refunds will be given after the event registration deadline. If a Girl Scout membership registration fee was paid, it is non-refundable. CHAPERONES: Adults accompanying participants may be responsible for: •• Assisting with program activities as requested by program facilitator. •• Administering any necessary disciplinary actions when behavior is disruptive. If behavior continues to disrupt, the workshop facilitator may alert the chaperones to have them handle the situation appropriately.

Registration Opens May 1, 2013 (early registration will be penalized)

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Council-sponsored Event Registration Form

OFFICE USE Postmark/ Del. Date _______________

Return with payment to: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois OR Register online at Elgin Service Center www.girlscoutsni.org 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin, IL 60124 PLEASE PRINT PROGRAM INFORMATION Name of Program Event/Workshop

Code

GIRL INFORMATION

ADULT INFORMATION

Date/Time Number of Girls Fee per Girl Number of Adults Fee per Adult

PAYMENT Total

REGISTRATION: NOTE: Unless otherwise specified: •• Troops/groups must meet proper girl/adult ratio •• Adults MUST register for the program. Check individual program descriptions to determine if there is an adult fee. •• All girl participants must be registered Girl Scouts. If you are registering a girl for an event who is not a current member of Girl Scouts, please contact our registration help desk on how to register her as a Girl Scout. (847-741-5521, Ext. 7110).

Adult Contact ___________________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City/Zip ____________________________________________ Home Phone __________________________________________ Alternative Phone ___________________________________________ Troop/Group No. ______________________ OR _________________________ Individually Registered Girl Scout Current Girl Participant Names Grade Adult Chaperone Names First Aid 1. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 2. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 3. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 4. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 5. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 6. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 7. _____________________________________ _______ If additional space is needed to list girls and/or adults, 8. _____________________________________ _______ please attach second sheet of paper. 9. _____________________________________ _______ 10. ____________________________________ _______ Please indicate any special needs that those in attendance may have (diet, activity limitations, etc.):

PAYMENT INFORMATION ___Check/Money Order ___Cash ___Credit Card ___Cookie Dough/S’more Dough Credit Card Information: ____Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover Expires ____________________________ Cardholder’s Name (PRINTED) ______________________________ Signature ____________________________________ Cardholder’s Address _________________________________________ City/Zip ______________________________________ Card #__________________________________________________________ Validation Code (on back of card) _________

You may have noticed the Preferred Partner logo throughout this booklet, indicating quality events planned and implemented by organizations, businesses, and experts in your community. When you see the Preferred Partner logo, you can trust that the program offered aligns with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. In addition to these partners, check out the list of Preferred Partners below who are offering events and activities with flexible scheduling for your troop or service unit! Visit www.girlscoutsni.org for more information about what each Preferred Partner offers, and to see any new partners. Questions or interested in becoming a Preferred Partner? Contact Stacie Simpson at ssimpson@girlscoutsni.org or 815-235-8777, Ext 7148. Preferred Partner

Contact Name E-Mail Address

Phone Number Website

Angelic Organics Learning Center Caledonia

Liz Whitehurst 815-389-8455 liz.w@learngrowconnect.org www.learngrowconnect.org

Barrington Area Library Barrington

Liz Kirchoff 847-382-1300, Ext. 370 lkirchhoff@balibrary.org www.balibrary.org

Bartlett Park District Bartlett

Dan Mitchell Dan Mitchell dmitchell@bartlettparks.org www.bartlettparks.org

Blackberry Farm Aurora

Laureen Baumgartner 630-892-1550 lbaumgartner@fvpd.net www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Blazing Prairie Stars Friends Maple Park

Debi Greaux bpsfriends@live.com

Cadence Health â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Delnor Hospital Geneva

Karin Podolski 630-208-3998 karin.podolski@delnor.com www.cadencehealth.org

Charmaine & Co. Countryside

Charmaine Spencer 708-870-3006 spencerplays@yahoo.com www.spencerplays.com

Crystal Lake Nature Center Crystal Lake

John Fiorina jfiorina@crystallakeparks.org

630-365-5550 www.bpsfriends.com

815-455-1763 www.crystallakeparks.org

Corinne Sosso 815-972- 2842 Discovery Center Museum Rockford corinnes@discoverycentermuseum.org www.discoverycentermuseum.org Freeport Art Museum Freeport

Barry Treu 815-235-9755 education@freeportartmuseum.org www.freeportartmuseum.com

Geneva Public Library Geneva

Emily Thompson 630-232-0780 earmistead@geneva.lib.il.us www.geneva.lib.il.us

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center St. Charles

Lauren Kulinski lkulinski@stcparks.org

630-513-4393 www.stcnature.org

Hy-Vee Sycamore

Lisa Brandt 1642dietitian1@hy-vee.com

815-267-2800 www.hy-vee.com

K. Strom Inc. Arlington Heights

Kevin Engstrom kevinmengstrom@aol.com

865-235-5371 www.stromcqc.com

Lisa Gnaidy Village of Lakewood

Lisa Gnaidy jlmv99@gmail.com

815-267-2800

The Mystery Shop Carol Stream

Mary Heitert tms@themysteryshop.com

630-690-1105 www.themysteryshop.com

Rush-Copley Healthplex Aurora

Roz Poi 630-978-6741 roz.poi@rushcopley.com www.rushcopley.com

Sewing4Fun South Elgin

Chris Dahl sewing4funwithchris@gmail.com

847-345-0979 www.sewing4fun.com

St. Charles Public Library St. Charles

Denise Farrugia bklyczek@stcharleslibrary.org

630-584-0076 www.stcharleslibrary.org

Tinker Swiss Cottage and Museum Rockford

Alix Fox 815-964-2424 alix@tinkercottage.com www.tinkercottage.com

Vertical Endeavors Warrenville

Anita Johnson 630-836-0122 anita@verticalendeavors.com www.verticalendeavors.com

Winnebago Co. Soil and Water Conservation District Rockford

Jessica Cocroft 815-965-2447 jessica-ra-swcd@comcast.net www.winnebagoswcd.org

Yoga from the Heart Elgin

Nancy May nancym1121@sbcglobal.net

815-319-3500 www.yogafromtheheart.org

have some fun! Join Us for a Field Trip!

ATWOOD CENTER 2685 New Milford School Rd • 815-874-7576 Many badge work and field trip opportunities are available within Atwood’s 334-acre setting. Topics include habitats, Birds of Prey, camping skills, local history, and overnights in the new tree houses; costs range from $7 to $35.

NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY & GARDENS 1354 N 2nd St • 815-987-1654 A variety of badge opportunities available including staff-created customized badge projects for your troop. Two-hour field trips also available; $8/child (Winnebago County resident), $10 (non-resident of Winnebago County).

LOCKWOOD PARK 5201 Safford Rd • 815-987-8809 Enjoy Lockwood’s 146 acres with 15 miles of scenic trails, and some fun badge and field trip opportunities including: Horse’n Around, and 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, and 3 Cheers for Animals. Call for more information.

CARLSON ICE ARENA 4150 N Perryville Rd, Loves Park • 815-969-4081 RIVERVIEW ICE HOUSE 324 N Madison St, Rockford • 815-969-4081 Join figure skating staff for an assortment of badge work projects, or to ice skate. Skating-related handouts are available, as well as quick mini-lessons. Call for more information.

815-987-8800 (TTY, 888-871-6171)

We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities. Call for info.

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A variety of fun activities from the Girl Scout Journey books will teach the girls the three keys to leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action. Activities will be ageappropriate for those girls registered. If you’re not already, upon registering for the program you will become a registered Girl Scout and all girls will receive a Journey book. Girls may need additional time outside of this program to complete Journey awards. For more information about the Girl Scout Journey Program, visit GSNI’s website at www.girlscoutsni.org.

GIRL SCOUT JOURNEY CAMP Who: Date & Time: Journey:

Daisies (K-1st) Code Y303 Session 2 & 3 June 17–21, June 24-28, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Between Earth and Sky & 3 Cheers for Animals

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Brownies (2nd-3rd) Code Y304 Session 5 & 6 July 8-12, July 15-19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. WOW! Wonders of Water & World of Girls

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Juniors (4th-5th) Code Y305 Session 7 & 8 July 22- 26, July 29-Aug 2 12:30-2:30 p.m. aMUSE & Get Moving!

Fee for All

$82 for GSNI members, additional $12

Sessions:

Registration fee for non-members

Registration: Through Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Begins February 1 Ends 12 days before camp begins

Minimum for Journey Camp: 10

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION •• Visit www.sageymca.org to download enrollment forms, medical health forms and releases which must be submitted in their entirety at registration. •• All camps are held at Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Rd., Crystal Lake, 815-459-4455. •• Bring a water bottle. •• These Specialty Camps are not eligible for early or multi-child discounts. We reserve the right to cancel Specialty Camps due to low enrollment.

Register through Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois—go to their website at www.girlscoutsni.org and click on the Girl icon, then Program Events and Girl Program Online Registration. Financial assistance is available. Call staff contact – Claudia Kirmse at 847-741-5521, Ext. 7133.

These programs are partially funded by the McHenry County Community Foundation. Funding covers Journey books and supplies.