January-May 2021
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Girl Scout Basics Supporting Your Girl Through COVID-19 Although many things might be canceled right now, Girl Scouts is not one of them! During these challenging times, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience is more beneficial than ever. Here are a few tips in supporting your girl:
If your girl’s troop is meeting in person in a safe way following local health and safety guidelines, and you’re comfortable too, go for it! If you have a special skill you can share with your girl’s troop, maybe you’re a pro at using Zoom, offer to help be the tech host of a meeting that is facilitated by the leaders. If your girl isn’t in a troop or her troop is not meeting right now, and she wants to connect to a group of Girl Scouts her age, consider joining our virtual troop meetings or clubs for a fun way for your girl to try new things and make new friends. Check out GSWISE or GSUSA’s Girl Scouts at Home webpages for loads of activities, patch programs, badges, and more you can do from home with your girl. No experience is necessary for the activities your girl chooses—at Girl Scouts, both girls and adults learn together by trying new things, and discovering new skills and interests along the way. And remember while she may need your support or guidance, Girl Scouts is specifically designed to work best when your girl takes the lead. Those times when she’s “in charge” of a project or activity—with you there to help if needed—making her own choices and bravely testing new skills. Those are the moments that will give her the independence, resilience, and sense of self she’ll need later in life. Know you’re not alone, we are all going through this together. Reach out to your Girl Scout network or council if you need additional support or have questions. We are here to help!
Girl Scouts at Home Girl Scouts at Home is your way to participate in Girl Scouts from virtually anywhere. Find select program resources available for girls, parents/caregivers, and volunteers including a virtual events calendar, badge tutorials, patch programs, fun activity sheets, community service ideas, and so much more. Be sure to check out both the GSWISE and GSUSA Girl Scouts at Home sites to view all the opportunities offered via Girl Scouts at Home.
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GSWISE: gswise.org>Activities>Girl Scouts at Home GSUSA: girlscouts.org>Girl Scouts at Home
Power Her Girl Scout Activities with the Cookie and Nut Programs When girls participate in the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs, not only do proceeds from her sales help her power new Girl Scout experiences, but she’s also taking part in the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program. Whether it’s a trip she’ll never forget, a STEM activity that opens her mind, a service project that changes her community, or the chance to build a lifetime of memories at camp—the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs make it all happen! And now, everything can be done online (including payments), therefore these programs are easier than ever. Go to gswise.org>Cookies for details on how to get started with the 2021 Cookie Program. Selling begins February 1.
Getting the G.I.R.L. out of Camp We value engaging Girl Scouts in the wondrous outdoors at GSWISE. Whether at our overnight camp or one of our many day camps; skills are transferable. Is your girl a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, or leader? Skill sets gained at camp can catapult your girl into her sphere of influence with characteristics valued in youth leadership, peer to peer inspiration, and community impact. Did you know? According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, attending Girl Scout Camp allows girls to become environmental stewards and develop socioemotional and leadership skills, positive values, a sense of self, challenge seeking skills, and healthy relationships. Beyond their camp experience alumni noted that they were more appreciative of diversity, able to persevere, and have a willingness to try new things. At day camp your camper can: Take safe risks in an all-girl environment Be introduced to the overnight experience Begin leadership immersion through the Program Aide and CIT programs At overnight camp your camper can: Gain independence as she explores personal interests Engage in high adventure programming such as sailing, white water rafting, off-site base camping trips, and on-site rock climbing Immerse in leadership development programming through the CIT I and CIT II programs GSWISE is dedicated to growing the G.I.R.L in your Girl Scout through the camp and outdoor experience. As you begin planning your Girl Scout’s year, ensure camping, outdoor themed events, and Summer Camp are part of your plans. The benefits of camp and outdoor experiences are endless! Learn about all camp opportunities at gswise.org>Camp. Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
Journey and Badge in a Box Journey and Badge in a Box We’d like to introduce you to Journey and Badge in a Box, perfect for individual girls and troops! Choose a badge or Journey award from the Girl Scout menu below, and let us do all the work preparing you for the adventure. Each Journey or Badge in a Box comes fully stocked with a lesson plan and all required supplies needed to earn the badge or award. We will even print the Volunteer Toolkit materials if you don’t have access to the VTK or a printer. Pick up boxes at your local Resource Center. We know you’ll find these boxes to be a time saver, affordable, and helpful in addressing the needs and interests of your girl(s). To order your Journey or Badge in a Box kit, complete an order form found at gswise.org>Resources>Journey or Badge in a Box Order Form.
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Available Journey and Badge in a Box options: Journey and Badge in a Box
Cost/girl
Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey
$16
Mari and Vi petals (petals not included)
$7
Rollercoaster Design Challenge badge
$8
Space Science Explorer badge
$8
Trail Adventure badge
$18
Think Like an Engineer Journey
$16
Brownie Quest Journey
$16
Bugs badge
$8
Leap Bots Design Challenge badge
$8
Letterboxer badge
$18
Hand Sewing patch
$9
Jeweler badge
$10
Space Science Investigator badge
$8
Geocacher badge
$18
Agent of Change Journey
$16
Machine Sewing patch
$10
aMAZE Journey
$16
Comic Artist badge
$9
Night Owl badge
$18
Book Artist badge
$10
Woodworker badge
$15
Woodworker patch
$15
GIRLtopia Journey
$16
Your Voice, Your World Journey
$16
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How to Register for Events Adventures for Every Girl Whether she’s a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, or leader, we’ve got an event that will unleash her inner G.I.R.L. Here’s her chance to try something new, but be sure to sign up for old favorites too! She’ll learn a lot, have fun, and make new friends. •
Events are offered in person or virtually.
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Events are a great way to start or complete requirements for an earned award.
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Events are facilitated by staff, volunteers, and/or girls (under supervision), and community partners.
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All GSWISE-sponsored events are fun, interactive, educational, held to the highest safety standards, and developed to meet the needs of all girls.
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Some events require that chaperones register for the event and accompany girls during the event. These events are indicated with the chaperone CH symbol.
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Some events are appropriate for the whole family including siblings. Look for the family F symbol.
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Event Financial Aid Financial aid is available to help girl members participate in Girl Scout events. Financial aid can be considered for one event per season (fall, spring, summer) per girl. To request event financial aid, select the Financial Aid box during online registration. A Financial Aid Form will be emailed to the family to complete and submit. Financial aid is funded by proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program and gifts to Girl Scouting.
Overnight event registration closes two weeks before the event. Day events close either one week or two days before the event. Registration deadlines are listed in the event details for each event at gswise.org>MYGS> Find Events. All events are subject to change. Refer to gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events for details.
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Registration opens January 15 at noon for events beginning February-May. January events are already open for registration. • Go to gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events. Questions? Contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Program Activity Credits (PACs) Girls earn PACs by participating in the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs. Credits can be used to pay for all or partial event fees. To redeem PACs, select “Program Credits” as your payment method during online registration. A PAC Form will be emailed to the family to complete and submit.
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COVID-19 Safety at In-Person Events Please know we are taking necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff and event volunteers while participating in in-person council events, including: • Masks will be required indoors. • Temperatures will be taken during event check-in. • Event capacities will be reduced as needed to observe 6’ distancing guidelines. • Unless necessary, girls will not share program supplies, if sharing is necessary, supplies/equipment will be sanitized between uses. • Wipes and sanitizer are available in every room. • We have established enhanced cleaning/disinfecting guidelines. • Registrants who feel ill on the day of the event should stay home, we can make exceptions and provide refunds. • Due to the ever-evolving COVID-19 guidelines, registrants impacted by event changes or cancellations will be contacted. Current detailed safety guidelines for in-person events will be outlined in your confirmation. Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
How to Register for Events Confirmations and Recognitions
Adult Volunteers/Chaperones
Event confirmation details are available at gswise.org>MYGS>My Events>Upcoming Events two weeks prior to the event. Share the event confirmation with everyone registered from your group.
Adults chaperoning girls other than their daughter are required to be registered with Girl Scouts of the USA as an adult member. Safety is our number one priority. We can ensure the safety of all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers only when adults become registered members and complete the required background check.
When applicable, earned awards will be provided at events. Related awards are available for purchase at your local Resource Center. Awards for virtual events will be available for pickup at your local Resource Center, or opt for the award to be mailed ($1 fee) by contacting us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Program Aides (PA)
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Girls in grades 6–12 can assist at events, leading activities as a Program Aide! Have fun, strengthen your leadership skills, and meet new friends while working directly with younger girls. •
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Adult volunteers are responsible for obtaining permission slips and for meeting adult-to-girl ratios for the event. All attending adults are expected to assist the girl(s) as needed and to ensure appropriate girl behavior.
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Find events that interest you where you are at least two years older than the event participants.
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Find the event name with “PA” in front of it and use that link to complete your registration. PAs do not pay a registration fee.
Event Cancellations Policy Cancellations are available more than two weeks ahead of an event. Cancellations can be transferred to a future event at the time of cancellation, or registrant may request that an Activity Credit be applied to the appropriate account. A $5 cancellation processing fee will be incurred for each registrant. Activity Credits must be used for events happening prior to September 1, of the same membership year. Transfers, Activity Credits, and refunds are not available when cancelling within two weeks of the event.
Attend PA Core Training. Training is not required, but is very helpful. Find PA trainings at gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events.
Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive in five key ways as they:
Develop a strong sense of self
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Display positive values
Seek challenges and learn from setbacks
Form and maintain healthy relationships
Learn how to identify and solve problems in their community
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New 2020 Badges
Daisy
Brownie
Junior
Cadette
Senior
Ambassador
Toy Business Designer
Budding Entrepreneur
Business Jumpstart
Business Creator
Business Startup
Entrepreneur Accellerator
Democracy for Daisies
Democracy for Brownies
Democracy for Juniors
Democracy for Cadettes
Democracy for Seniors
Democracy for Ambassadors
Daisy Automotive Design
Brownie Automotive Design
Junior Automotive Design
Daisy Automotive Engineering
Brownie Automotive Engineering
Junior Automotive Engineering
Daisy Automotive Manufacturing
Brownie Automotive Manufacturing
Junior Automotive Manufacturing
Brownie STEM Career Exploration
Junior STEM Career Exploration
World Thinking Day Award
Global Action Award
Cadette STEM Exploration
Global
STEM Career Exploration
Automotive Engineering
Civics
Entrepreneur
Transform your ideas into action, turn questions into adventure, and grow your confidence through practice when you earn a new badge from your level! Questions? Contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
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Get Connected with the Volunteer Toolkit! You already know your girl loves Girl Scouts for the friends, fun, and all the new things she’ll get to experience. If your girl is in a troop wouldn’t it be great if you knew more about what she’s accomplishing? And if your girl is an Individually Registered Member wouldn’t it be great if you had access to all the badges, Journeys, and planning tools you need to take charge of your girl’s Girl Scout experience just like troop leaders do?
With the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK), you can: Parents of Girls in Troops
Parents of Individually Registered Members
View the precise activities and program content your girl is engaged in
Explore prebuilt tracks of the most popular badges and Journeys or build your own
Review what her troop is planning for the entire year
See when and where troop events are scheduled
Access step-by-step instructions for activities that work towards badges, Journeys, and other awards
Stay in touch with troop leaders and volunteers
Easily share activities with others who can help your girl earn awards
Track your girl’s Girl Scout milestones and more!
Find resources tailored to each program grade level
Track your girl’s achievements and more!
It’s easy to get started in the VTK! Troop leaders and parents/caregivers and their Girl Scouts can access the VTK through gswise.org>MYGS>My Account> Volunteer Toolkit
Questions? Contact us at customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
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Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
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STEM Sisters Club
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Great Outdoors Club
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Kindness Club
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aMuse Journey at Home
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The Night Before Cookies Rally
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Think Like a Programmer Journey
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Life Skills
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Ongoing
Ambassador
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CH Chaperone $
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Program Aide
Entrepreneurship
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Extend Your Experience with Troop Camping Attending an event on a GSWISE property? Extend your experience with Troop Camping! Consider bringing your troop to spend the evening before or after your event to experience all that camp has to offer. Learn more about Troop Camping at gswise.org>Camp>Troop Camping.
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Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
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Brownie
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Junior
Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
February
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Cadette
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Senior
Outdoors
Pillar Virtual Page # D
STEM Sisters Club
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PA Core Training
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Great Outdoors Club
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Kindness Club
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STEM Sisters Club
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Great Outdoors Club
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Highest Awards Q&A
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Designing Robots
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Entertainment Technology
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Innovation Inspired by Nature
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Space Science Adventurers
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Space Science Investigators
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Think Outside the Brownie Box
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Stars and Stories with the UWM Planetarium
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A Trip Around the World Centers
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Kindness Club
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Think Like a Programmer Journey
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Life Skills
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Ambassador
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Entrepreneurship
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Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
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Brownie
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Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
March
Event Title
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Cadette
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Senior
Outdoors
Pillar Virtual Page # D
STEM Sisters Club
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Stars and Stories with the UWM Planetarium
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Great Outdoors Club
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Kindness Club
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PA Core Training
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STEM Sisters Club
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Great Outdoors Club
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Kindness Club
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Archery I Think Like a Programmer Journey
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Life Skills
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Ongoing
Ambassador
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CH Chaperone $
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Program Aide
Entrepreneurship
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Additional event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email and social media for details as new events pop up.
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Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
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Brownie
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Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
April
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Outdoors
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STEM Sisters Club
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Kindness Club
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Archery I
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Archery I
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Archery II
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Hatchet Throwing
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Great Outdoors Club
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Archery I
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Archery II
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Exploring the Cosmos with the UWM Planetarium
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Hatchet Throwing
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STEM Sisters Club
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Highest Awards Q&A
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Great Outdoors Club
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Kindness Club
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Archery I
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Archery II
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Brownie STEM Career Exploration
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Cadette STEM Career Exploration
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Junior STEM Career Exploration
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Think Like a Programmer Journey
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Life Skills
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Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
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Build a Bee
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Hatchet Throwing
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STEM Sisters Club
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Archery I
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Archery II
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Great Outdoors Club
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Kindness Club
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Archery I
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Archery II
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Paint My World
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STEM Sisters Club
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Great Outdoors Club
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PA Core Training
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Kindness Club
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Think Like a Programmer Journey
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PA Core Training
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Life Skills
Archery I
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Ambassador
Outdoors
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Ongoing
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Entrepreneurship
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Virtual Troops and Clubs We are continuing our staff-led, council-wide Virtual Troops and kicking off new Virtual Clubs this January! Girl Scouts are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. All Virtual Troops and Clubs are free; pre-registration is required. We welcome girls to participate as they are able. Throughout the year, there may be an option to meet in person depending on current COVID safety-guidelines.
Great Outdoors Club New!
Virtual Troops
Dare yourself to become an empowered leader in the outdoors! Try new outdoor-themed activities, discover the wonders of nature, gain and build new outdoor skills, and explore the environment around you. Develop an appreciation for our natural world and learn how to take care of Mother Earth. Join the club at any time!
Join a Virtual Troop, and you will always have something to look forward to! Team up with sister Girl Scouts your age from across the council to lead your own adventure together. Engage in a wide variety of exciting activities of your choice such as earning badges, completing a Journey, and earning fun patches. Discover your talents and passions and learn new skills while having fun together! Girl Scouts are welcome to join at any time throughout the year.
D B J 2nd Tuesday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. – Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11
C S A 3rd Tuesday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18
Kindness Club New! Have fun while making the world a better place! Dig your hands into issues that matter to you, learn from community agencies about their needs, and connect with your neighborhood by giving back through group community service projects as part of the Kindness Club. Along the way to helping others, you’ll develop new skills and gain new insights about yourself and the world around you. Join the club at any time!
D Biweekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:00 p.m. – Begins Jan. 5
B Biweekly on Wednesdays starting at 6:00 p.m. – Begins Jan. 6
J C Biweekly on Thursdays starting at 6:00 p.m. – Begins Jan. 7
D B J (Spanish speaking multi-level) Biweekly on Mondays starting at 6:00 p.m. – Begins Jan. 4
How to Register for Virtual Troops and Clubs:
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D B J 4th Thursday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 27
STEM Sisters Club New! Meet women mentors from a variety of STEM careers. Get to know them, their job responsibilities, and have real conversation about how they use their STEM career to make the world a better place. The experience comes to life as they show you their career through hands on activities, videos, and virtual tours. You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to engage and learn with these confident and courageous women. Join the club at any time!
Go to gswise.org. Click on the green Join Us button. Click on next green Join Us button. Click on Find Troops. Log in. Type in 53214 in the Zip/Postal Code field, then scroll down and click Search. Now, type the name of the club or troop you wish to register for in the Search field and continue through the registration process.
Questions? Contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
D B J 3rd Monday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, May 17
C S A 1st Monday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. – Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3 gswise.org • 800-565-4475
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Events
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aMUSE Journey at Home
Event Location Key: To view the full list of properties operated by GSWISE, go to gswise.org. CAC = Camp Alice Chester, East Troy CPC = Chinook Program Center, Waukesha CSB = Camp Silver Brook, West Bend MCRSC = Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee TFOPC = Trefoil Oaks Program Center, Kenosha WHSC = Woodhaven Service Center, Kenosha
J Join your new Girl Scout friends online to gain an understanding of just how limitless your potential can be as you combine storytelling with the many roles--real and creative--that the world has to offer. Have fun trying on new roles, hearing from women in a variety of roles, playing games, busting stereotypes, and using storytelling to takeaction. There will be both live, virtual experiences and activities to be completed at home on your own. You may choose to work with your troop outside of the live virtual experiences or complete the Journey independently. You will be supported by council staff and your parent/guardian. $25/girl
Icon Key: D Daisy (Grades K-1) B Brownie (Grades 2-3) J Junior (Grades 4-5) C Cadette (Grades 6-8) S Senior (Grades 9-10) A Ambassador (Grades 11-12)
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Sun., Jan. 31, Feb. 21, and Mar. 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Virtual
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Earned award: aMUSE Journey awards
Archery I
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Take aim as you give archery a shot. Learn new skills and practice using a bow and arrow. $12/girl
A Trip Around the World Centers D B J C S A F
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Did you know that the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides has five World Centers where culture meets history? Gather as a family and immerse yourselves in the ultimate cultural experience on World Thinking Day as you all take “A Trip Around the World Centers�. Sample architectural programming from Pax Lodge in London, learn the history of yodeling at Our Chalet in Switzerland, make music at Our Cabana in Mexico, design using nature at Sangam in India, and explore water conservation at Kusafiri in Africa. Discover the exciting world of travel that is available to Girl Scouts. Activity kits will need to be picked up from Resource Centers by Friday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. Custom participation patch included for Girl Scout members with registration. $8/child five and older; children under five do not need to register Mon., Feb. 22, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual
Sat., Mar. 27, 10:30-11:45 a.m., CSB Sat., Mar. 27, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CSB Sat., Mar. 27, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CSB Sat., Apr. 10, 10:30-11:45 a.m., CPC Sat., Apr. 10, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CPC Sat., Apr. 10, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CPC Sun., Apr. 11, 12:30-1:45 p.m. CPC Sat., Apr. 17, 10:30-11:45 a.m., TFOPC Sat., Apr. 17, 12:00-1:15 p.m., TFOPC Sat., Apr. 17, 2:00-3:15 p.m., TFOPC Sat., Apr. 24, 10:30-11:45 a.m., CAC Sat., Apr. 24, 12:00-1:15 p.m., CAC Sat., Apr. 24, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CAC Sat., May 1, 10:30-11:45 a.m., TFOPC Sat., May 1, 12:00-1:15 p.m., TFOPC Sat., May 1, 2:00-3:15 p.m., TFOPC Sat., May 8, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CAC Sat., May 8, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CAC Sat., May 15, 10:30-11:45 a.m., CSB Sat., May 15, 12:00-1:15 p.m., CSB Earned award: Cadette Archery badge
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Events
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Cadette STEM Career Exploration
Shoot like a pro! Review your skills and improve your accuracy with other experienced archers.
Now is the time to explore your passions in STEM. Learn from the experts and explore careers in Computer Science, Nature & Environment, Engineering, Creative Technology, Health & Wellness, and Food & Agriculture.
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$12/girl Sun., Apr. 11, 2:00-3:30 p.m., CPC Sat., Apr. 17, 3:30-5:00 p.m., TFOPC Sat., Apr. 24, 3:30-5:00 p.m., CAC Sat., May 8, 3:30-5:00 p.m., CAC Sat., May 15, 2:00-3:30 p.m., CSB Earned award: Cadette Archery badge
$13/girl Sat., Apr. 24, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Earned award: STEM Career Exploration badge
Designing Robots Brownie STEM Career Exploration
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B It’s never too soon to begin thinking about your future. Learn from the experts, play games, and explore careers in Computer Science, Nature & Environment, Engineering, Creative Technology, Health & Wellness, and Food & Agriculture. Through hands-on activities you’ll see how to turn interests into careers and begin setting goals. $13/girl Sat., Apr. 24, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Earned award: STEM Career Exploration badge
Build a Bee
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Bee-lieve it or not, we depend on bees! Come explore their world as we taste the fruit of their labor, roll a beeswax candle, and make your own bee buddy. $11/girl or child five or older; children under five do not need to register Sat., May 1, 9:00-11:30 a.m., CPC Earned award: Clover petal
Extend Your Experience with Troop Camping Attending an event on a GSWISE property? Extend your experience with Troop Camping! Consider bringing your troop to spend the evening before or after your event to experience all that camp has to offer. Learn more about Troop Camping at gswise.org>Camp>Troop Camping.
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Explore with Milwaukee School of Engineering the connections between science, engineering, and entertainment. Design a catapult or explore stop motion filming to discover all about the science behind some of your favorite technologies. Girls will be added to a Google classroom on February 5. Girls will complete work prior to the live Zoom event on February 20. During the Zoom event on February 20, girls will showcase their work and share their experiences as they completed the badge.
Discover how engineers copy nature’s time-tested patterns to create technology that solves problems. Investigate artificial intelligence and global needs for robotic solutions. Girls will be added to a Google classroom on February 5. Girls will complete work prior to the in-person event on February 20.
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Earned award: Designing Robots badge
$13/girl Sat., Feb. 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Virtual (Feb. 5-19) and Milwaukee School of Engineering (Feb. 20)
Sat., Feb. 20, 12:00-12:30 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Entertainment Technology badge
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Explore the cosmos and the beauty of the night sky at the planetarium! Identify constellations and astronomical objects such as planets and moons. Hear how they came to be and learn about astronomy-related careers. Astronomer Jean Creighton will answer your questions and share her excitement about space! $11/girl
Through games and hands-on activities, work with experts to discover STEM careers in Computer Science, Nature & Environment, Engineering, Creative Technology, Health & Wellness, and Food & Agriculture. It’s never too soon to start thinking about your future! $13/girl Sat., Apr. 24, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Earned award: STEM Career Exploration badge
Sun., Apr. 18, 2:00-3:10 p.m., Virtual Related award: Space Science Investigator badge
Paint My World
B Hatchet Throwing C S A CH Learn the basics of hatchet throwing. Master the throwing techniques and scoring. Challenge your friends to a contest as you become a target-sport pro! $16/girl
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Using watercolors, tempera, and puffy paint, express yourself by creating four unique works of art. Tour the museum to be inspired from pieces created by national watercolor artists. $22/girl Sat., May 15, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum Earned award: Painting badge
Sun., Apr. 11, 3:45-5:15 p.m., CPC Sun., Apr. 18, 12:30-2:00 p.m., CAC Sun., Apr. 18, 2:15-3:45 p.m., CAC Sat., May 1, 3:30-5:00 p.m., TFOPC Sun., May 2, 12:30-2:00 p.m., CSB Sun., May 2, 2:15-3:45 p.m., CSB
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Events
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Space Science Adventurers
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Space Science Investigators
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New! Join us for the Night Before Cookies Virtual Rally to enjoy hands-on activities that will help you prepare for a wildly successful Cookie Program! Urban Ecology Center will be joining us for the live portion to share and answer questions about bees, our cookie mascot! Some activities will also count towards cookie-related badge steps. Live activities will be led during the virtual kickoff and additional pre-recorded activity videos will be available at gswise.org>Cookies throughout the 2021 Cookie Program. Optional participation patch available for $1/patch. No fee, pre-registration required Sun., Jan. 31, 2:00-2:45 p.m., Virtual Related awards: Daisy Count it Up, Daisy Money Counts, Daisy Talk it Up, Brownie Give Back, Brownie Meet My Customers, Junior Customer Insights, Junior Cookie CEO, Cadette Business Plan, Cadette Think Big, Cadette Marketing, Senior My Portfolio, Ambassador Research and Development badges; Daisy/Brownie/Junior/Cadette Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins
The Night Before Cookies Rally
Think Like a Programmer JourneyEarn Your Awards Online C S A Complete your Programmer Journey online and learn to code all from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule! CodeCampKidz will guide you step by step as you work through your projects. No experience or previous coding knowledge is required. You are free to come and go as your schedule permits picking up where you left off. You will have as long as you need to complete your Journey, which includes approximately 6-10 hours of instruction. Optional live support classes are available daily to help you. $25/girl Open enrollment. Every Monday, previous week’s registrants will be uploaded and receive a welcome email to begin their virtual coding journey. Earned award: Think Like a Programmer award
$11/girl Sun., Feb. 21, 2:00-3:10 p.m., Virtual Sun., Mar. 7, 2:00-3:10 p.m., Virtual Related award: Space Science Adventurer badge
Additional event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email and social media for details as new events pop up. gswise.org • 800-565-4475
Think Outside the Brownie Box B Unleash your inner inventor with Milwaukee School of Engineering to solve real world problems and design a new product. Warm up your inventor’s mind by building mini challenges and put those new skills to use as you build your prototype. Girls will be added to a Google classroom on February 5. Girls will complete work prior to the live Zoom event on February 20. During the Zoom event on February 20, girls will showcase their work and share their experiences as they completed the badge. $13/girl Sat., Feb. 20, 12:00-12:30 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Inventor badge
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Volunteer with Girl Scouts! Stand Up for a Better Tomorrow. Be a Girl Scout Volunteer. As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. There’s nothing like helping girls find their voices and use them to change the world. The benefits of volunteering with Girl Scouts go both ways. As a volunteer, you’ll: • Unleash the confidence that comes with being a role model • Discover your leadership style as your girls discover theirs • Network and meet new people in your community • Build new skills and have fun as you take on exciting activities with your girls Sign up to become a Girl Scout volunteer today at gswise.org. Your life will never be the same.
Community Event Providers Who are Community Event Providers? Community Event Providers are local organizations and businesses offering experiences that connect Girl Scouts with their community and the world around them. Activities are aligned with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or are considered a beneficial opportunity for Girl Scouts.
How do I sign up?
Listings of activities are found at gswise.org>Activities>Community Events. Opportunities are updated throughout the year. Check back often to see what’s new!
Listings are organized by category.
Registration and staffing are handled by the Community Event Provider. Contact the organization directly for questions or to register for an event.
Will travel indicates the organization will come to your troop meeting location.
Our Community Event Providers Museums, Tours, Attractions, & Shows
Colleges & Universities Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Kenosha Public Museums The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
Kenosha Cedarburg
Community Service Make-A-Wish Prevent Child Abuse WI The Sharing Center
Milwaukee Will Travel Kenosha
Outdoors Door County Adventure Center Riveredge Nature Center Schlitz Audobon Nature Center
Life Skills Family Tae Kwon Do Champions Generations Against Bullying Girls in Aviation Good Friends, Inc.
Will Travel Milwaukee, Racine
Door County Saukville Milwaukee
Treetop Explorers, LLC
Wauwatosa
Urban Ecology Center
Milwaukee
Wehr Nature Center
Franklin
Milwaukee Will Travel
STEM
La Terraza Pottery Studio
Milwaukee
Code Camp Kidz
Milwaukee Youth Theatre
Milwaukee
GE Healthcare
Milwaukee
Super Soren by Kristen Perhach
New Berlin
Waukesha County Recycling
Waukesha
VicTreeFi Wisconsin Human Society Friendship Art Studio
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Highest Awards See page 14 for an icon and location key Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards J C S A The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards represent the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. These awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. Whether you want to focus on health and wellness, animals, STEM, public safety, education, the environment, or any other issue, you’ll inspire others and learn more about yourself. As you earn one of Girl Scouting’s highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world—and maybe even beyond.
Highest Awards Virtual Trainings Recorded trainings are available for girls, parents, and volunteers who want to learn what it takes to earn each of the Highest Awards. Watch the videos at a time that works best for you. Bronze Award Virtual Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About> Our Program>Highest Awards>Bronze Award. Silver Award Virtual Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About>Our Program>Highest Awards>Silver Award Gold Award Virtual Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About>Our Program>Highest Awards>Gold Award (note training is required at the Gold level). Looking for inspiration? Check out examples of Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects via Girl Scouts of the USA’s Girls Changing the World map at girlscouts.org>Girls>Girls Changing the World.
Highest Awards Q&A J C S A We want you to succeed in earning your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award! Maybe you have an idea but need help working out the details, you’d like help navigating the process and guidelines, or you want someone to review your project plan prior to submitting your proposal to the council for Silver and Gold. Whatever your question, our highest awards volunteers and staff are here for you! Drop in any time during one of these optional sessions for additional support. Can’t make it to a session? Contact us at customercare@gswise.org and we can still help. Prerequisite: Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, Gold Award Recorded Training No fee, pre-registration required Wed., Feb. 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Virtual Tue., Apr. 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Virtual Related awards: Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards gswise.org • 800-565-4475
Highest Awards Support Goes Virtual If you or your troop has taken the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award Virtual Training but is still looking for additional support or has questions about an award, contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org and we can set up a live virtual meeting with our council staff or Highest Award Mentor Committee representatives and your troop/ group. Related awards: Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards
Girl Scout Gold Award Approval Process S A Girls going for the Gold must receive council approval at two occasions, first prior to starting the project and second after project completion. Girls will correspond with a representative from the Highest Awards Mentor Committee for these project approvals. To obtain first project approval, girls must submit their Proposal in GoGold at least three weeks prior to the tentative start date of the project. To obtain second project approval, girls must submit their Final Report in GoGold after project completion (final deadline is September 30 of the same year they graduate High School). Upon submission of the Proposal or Final Report, the council will connect the Girl Scout with a representative from the Highest Awards Mentor Committee. Girls will correspond with the committee member to gain council approval though email, text messages, phone calls, video calls, and/or inperson meetings. If girls wish to connect with the Highest Awards Mentor Committee prior to submitting a Project Proposal, simply contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org to be connected earlier in the process. Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scout Highest Awards Celebration J C S A F CH This optional celebration is for girls who have earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards and their guests. Final Reports are due March 1, 2021 to be recognized at the 2021 Girl Scout Highest Awards Celebration. Submit Final Report online at gswise.org>Highest Awards (go to Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award webpage for the report). Girls must be current members during the membership year of the council’s celebration to attend. Invitations will be mailed in the spring to eligible girl awardees. 2021 Date/Time TBD
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Leadership Opportunities See page 14 for an icon and location key Program Aide (PA)
Volunteer-in-Training (VIT)
Older Girl Scouts can lead, or assist leading, specific activities for younger girls while fine-tuning their own skills. Girls can serve as PAs at council and service unit events, within a troop, and at camp. PAs need to be at least two years older than the girls they are working with. See the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for information on earning the Program Aide award.
Grades 10–12 This is an opportunity for girls who’d like to mentor a younger Girl Scout group in a setting other than camp. See the Senior or Ambassador Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for information on how to earn this award. Training Requirement: Leadership Essentials for the level girls choose to work with. Refer to page 4 for directions to register for training.
PA Core Training C S A Prepare for the PA Experience. Training includes leadership skills, tips for working with younger Girl Scouts, an overview of the Girl Scouts Leadership Experience, teaching methods, and more. $10/girl Sat., Feb. 6, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., Mar. 13, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., May 22, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., CPC Sat., June 5, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., TFOPC Related award: Program Aid pin
Event Program Aide (PA) C S A Events throughout this book with the PA symbol provide a great PA opportunity. PAs attend events for free. Refer to page 5 for directions to register for PA events. Training Requirement: None; PA Core Training highly encouraged
Troop Program Aide (PA) C S A Girls assist a younger troop in their area and gain practical skills and tips for working with both girls and troop leaders. Contact customercare@gswise.org to get details on Troop Specific Training and connect with a troop. Training Requirement: PA Core Training and Troop Specific Training
Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT), Camp Program Aide (PA)
Girl Scout Leadership Network S A Interested in engaging with GSWISE’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), connecting with your peers, and learning about hot topics for older girls? The Girl Scout Leadership Network (generally between 15-30 girls) serves as an advisory group to the CEO. Members provide perspective on issues facing girls today, develop valuable leadership skills, and participate in enriching topics of interest with guest speakers, and more. Girls attend 3-4 meetings over one school year and may be invited to additional special council events. The annual deadline to apply is approximately September 1 and is open to currently registered members. For more information and to apply go to gswise.org or contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Girl Board Members Grades 10-12 Looking for a unique leadership experience? Be the voice of girls as you help Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast make strategic decisions about the organization in order to fulfill our mission. Each year, GSWISE accepts applications for the position of girl board member to serve on the Board of Directors for a one-year term with full voting privileges. Girl board members are elected annually and attend 4-6 board meetings. They work alongside the Chief Executive Officer and other adult board members who are community and business leaders in our jurisdiction. Girls must be registered Girl Scouts, 14 years old, and a high school sophomore, junior, or senior by the time the term begins on October 1, 2021. The application will be posted at gswise.org in spring 2021. For more information and to apply, check gswise.org or contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
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Travel Destinations Information C S A Application deadline for 2022 trips: June 1, 2021 Every year girls are having the most awesome, unforgettable trips of their lives traveling through Girl Scout Destinations. Next summer this could be you! Experience incredible travel opportunities, meet girls from around the country and the world, and return feeling inspired and empowered. Girl Scout Destinations take Girl Scouts 11 years old and older on unique trips ranging from dog sledding in Minnesota to discovering the Amazon in Peru, Broadway in New York to astronautics in Alabama. Trips generally happen in the summer, range from several days to a couple weeks long, and are sponsored by Girl Scout councils across the country or Girl Scouts of the USA-approved organizations, like Outward Bound. For a list of Girl Scout Destinations and to apply online, go to girlscouts.org>Girls>Travel>Destinations. Financial assistance may be available. For more information, contact 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Troop Trips Your troop can plan the adventure of a lifetime! Girls develop self-confidence and leadership skills by working together to plan a trip. To organize a safe and enjoyable troop trip: Refer to the Troop Trip Guidelines and Safety Activity Checkpoints at gswise.org> Girls & Guardians>Travel. Check out the Girl Scout Guide to U.S. Travel or the Guide to Global Travel at gswise.org> Girls & Guardians>Travel. Complete and submit a Troop Trip Application form found at gswise.org>Resources for: o 1-2 night trips to a non-council owned site more than 100 miles away from the troop’s community o A trip of three or more nights Submit troop trip forms 30 days prior to departure (two years for international trips). Check out all the trip planning tools found at girlscouts.org>Girls>Travel and gswise.org> Girls & Guardians>Travel.
Council-Sponsored Travel Experiences (Global Girls) S A The time to explore the world is now! Gain experiences of a lifetime while visiting new places with friends from GSWISE. Join experienced travel adults from our council who will guide your world tour. Try new foods, immerse yourself in different languages, and experience new cultures. Girls will meet several times before the trip to prepare and learn what to expect. Build your character, increase your confidence, and test your courage as you voyage out into the world with girls and adults from our own council. Girls must be 14 or older at the time of travel. There is an opportunity to get one high school credit for participating in a trip! It is never too late to become a GSWISE Global Girl. Though the sooner you enroll, the more time you’ll have to plan financially.
Explore Iceland: North and South June 25, 2021 (departure is +/- 4 days of June 25) 8-day Trip Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of Earth, and journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations. Check out the wonders at http://bit.ly/ gswiseiceland. For additional details or questions visit http://bit.ly/ gswiseiceland or contact 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Journey Down Under July 2022 (specific dates TBD) 12-Day Trip Travel down under to New Zealand and Australia! Immerse yourself in indigenous culture of the Maori and experience their traditions and a Hangi feast. Visit Sydney and its Featherdale Wildlife Park to see native animals like the Koala and Kangaroos. Explore the Great Barrier Reef natural wonder as you snorkel with sea creatures. For more information or questions visit https://girltrips. eftours.com/girl-scout-trip/australia-new-zealand or contact 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
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