GSU GO December 2013 - May 2014

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Event Guide December 2013 - May 2014

Quality life-changing experiences for girls of all ages!

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About Our Activities Girls – come by yourself, with an adult or friend, or with your troop! Registration is ongoing and open to all girls in grades K–12. You don’t need to be in a troop to join the fun! Our Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Our Promise to Girls Girl Scouting gives every girl access to life−changing experiences that inspire her to do great things. That every girl of this generation will reach her full potential;

Join Us! Membership in Girl Scouting is available to any girl in grades K–12 or adult who makes the Girl Scout Promise, accepts the Girl Scout Law, and pays an annual membership fee of $15. Find out what a girl can do and join us at an upcoming parent meeting. For more information, call (801) 265–8472 or visit www.gsutah.org.

Contributors Chief Executive Officer Cathleen Sparrow Chief of External Affairs Melissa Mathews

Program Coordinator Jenna Goldman

Editor Josh Jones

Program Coordinator Shari Solomon-Klebba

Director of Marketing and Communication Angie Hyde

Program Coordinator Mindy Harmon

Graphic Designer Stephanie Jensen

Don’t have time to be on a traditional troop? Here is the solution… become a Juliette! Girls can join Girl Scouts as Juliettes (individually-registered girls, not in troops) and can participate in different types of activities. These activities provide alternate membership options (pathways) outside of a troop. Pathways include events, camp, and/or a series. For example, a girl can participate in an event pathway simply by registering for program activities in this publication.

wherever she lives, whatever challenges face her, however great the journey to what she can become.

Program Manager Brandy Strand

Symbol Key Daisies: Grades K-1 Brownies: Grades 2-3 Juniors: Grades 4-5 Cadettes: Grades 6-8 Seniors: Grades 9-10 Ambassadors: Grades 11-12

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

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Program Five Initiatives

Healthy Living well rounded life Outdoors nature appreciation Advocacy government issues STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Photographer Kelli Bramble

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’ the SKy s LIMIT Spend the day with avaition professionals, work toward your “Sky Badge,” and learn about exciting career paths that will take you soaring into your future!

Girl Scout Day at Leading Edge Aviation: pg. 6

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Drawing Badge Workshop for Juniors Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Art is communication and expression; it is about discovering yourself through creativity. See what you can accomplish through the visual art of drawing. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum studying the diverse techniques and styles of drawing. Learn about shading, perspective, and experiment with different mediums and materials. You will leave with your own artist portfolio! Get ready to see where your artistic side leads you! You will complete the requirements for the Drawing badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Drawing badge. Date: December 3 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: November 19 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Girl Scout Day at Leading Edge Aviation Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Spend a day with Leading Edge Aviation and learn what types of careers are available in aviation. Meet with pilots and others working in the industry and see how to begin a career in aviation. Also this is a good opportunity to work towards a “Sky Badge.”

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December 7 Saturday, 11 a.m. 6-12, Adults

Fee: FREE Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: November 30 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132 Holiday Minicamp She & Me Girl/Adult

Does rocking around the Christmas tree, spinning the Dreidel, stringing popcorn, playing games, singing songs and making snow sculptures sound fun? We think so too! Come and join us in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Older girls and younger girls will enjoy separate sleeping areas and age appropriate activities in addition to doing activities together. Date: December 6-7 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $35 per person DEADLINE: November 25 Contact: Carly Cahoon ccahoon@gsutah.org The Nutcracker Ballet Girl/Adult, Troop, Family

Bring your family or your troop and join us for this enduring holiday tradition – The Nutcracker Ballet performed by Ballet West at the Capitol Theatre. Our seats are in Orchestra 5. All girls must attend with an adult. Date: December 7 Time: Saturday 2 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $28.00 per person

Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: November 15 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379

of eyes on predator and prey animals, and come to understand how important the five senses are. Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Badge can be purchase at the GSU Shop.

Painting Badge Workshop for Brownies Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Date: December 7 Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: December 1 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821

Learn what it takes to unleash your creativity through the stroke of a brush. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum learning the different techniques and styles of painting. Enhance your artistic skills and study significant periods of art history. Discovery Gateway will provide the supplies and inspiration to paint a landscape or portrait of your own. Get in touch with your artistic side and see what you can accomplish! You will complete the requirements for the Painting badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Painting badge. Date: December 10 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: November 26 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Sense-Able Science Girls, Girl/Adult, Troop

You are a scientific wonder! Investigate how humans and animals perceive the world using the five senses. Scouts will listen to a heartbeat, create a map of the tongue, explore the difference in location

Super Sleuthing Girls, Girl/Adult, Troop

In this hands-on Detective badge workshop, Scouts will brush up on observation skills, extract green pea DNA, investigate finger and lip prints, and learn to communicate in code! Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Detective badge is available for purchase at the GSU Shop. Date: December 7 Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: December 1 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821


The Nutcracker Ballet: pg. 6

Dancing Scientist Girls, Girl/Adult, Troop

Date: December 14 Time: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: The Leonardo DEADLINE: December 6 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821 New Year’s Eve Bash Minicamp Girl Only

10−9−8−7−6−5−4−3−2−1−Happy New Year! Bring in the 2014 at camp, rockingout with your friends! From campfires, glow-stick tag, snowshoeing, songs, and art projects – there is something for everyone! Girls in grades K−5 will have different programming and sleeping areas from girls in grades 6−12. Date: December 30- January 1 Time: Monday 5:30 p.m. - Wednesday 11 a.m. Grades: K-12 Fee: $75 per Girl Scout, $90 per non Girl Scout DEADLINE: December 16 Contact: Amber Kuecker, akuecker@gsutah.org

Artists of Ballet West in Willam Christensen’s “The Nutcracker.” Photo by Luke Isley.

Learn new moves and science too, all while jamming to your favorite tunes! Explore the science behind hip hop, ballet, the two step, and more, then top off a dance-tastic day by creating your very own dancing robot. Work toward your Dancer or Staying Fit badge.

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change Get inside government and let others hear YOUR voice. Learn how laws are made and how you can change the world.

Inside Government: pg. 11

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Investigate how our government makes decisions. You can Take Action and discuss issues you are most passionate about.

Finding Common Ground: pg. 11

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Destinations Drawing Badge Workshop for Juniors Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Art is communication and expression; it is about discovering yourself through creativity. See what you can accomplish through the visual art of drawing. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum studying the diverse techniques and styles of drawing. Learn about shading, perspective, and experiment with different mediums and materials. You will leave with your own artist portfolio! Get ready to see where your artistic side leads you! You will complete the requirements for the Drawing badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Drawing badge. Date: January 7 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: January 1 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 The Violet Petal Workshop Girl/Adult, Troop

Do you want to travel to exotic places and experience new things in faraway countries?

Early Application 10 Due November 15, 2013

You will learn to “be a sister to every Girl Scout” by learning to more effectively communicate with others and also learning about foreign cultures through technology. You will learn to keep in touch by making a postcard with Publisher or by making Skype calls. You will also learn about other cultures by doing research through Bing. You can earn a Microsoft patch at this program! Girls participating in this program complete some of the required steps for

the Violet Petal and will be able to finish their petal on their own time. Date: January 11 Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. – Noon Grades: K-1, Adults Fee: $5 per girl, free for adults Location: Microsoft Store DEADLINE: January 4 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821 Painting Badge Workshop for Brownies Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Learn what it takes to unleash your creativity through the stroke of a brush. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum learning the different techniques and styles of painting. Enhance your artistic skills and study significant periods of art history. Discovery Gateway will provide the supplies and inspiration to paint a landscape or portrait of your own. Get in touch with your artistic side and see what you can accomplish! You will complete the requirements for the Painting badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Painting badge. Date: January 14 Time: Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: January 1 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379

Suncrest Community Leadership Team Cookie Rally Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Welcome to the world of business done Girl Scout style! As “business owners,” girls will leave this event with the courage to believe in themselves, look potential buyers in the eye and speak up. The Cookie Rally is a high-energy, good time with games, crafts, prizes and fun for all. Suncrest Community Leadership Team Volunteers are hosting this event. GSU is not accepting registrations for this event. Date: January 17 Time: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $5 per girl, free for adults Location: Roy, Utah DEADLINE: January 10 Contact: Jeni Hadden, www.suncrestserviceunit.com (801) 430-7067 Snowshoe: Level 1 She and Me Girl/Adult

Discover all that Trefoil Ranch has to offer in the winter time. Whether this is your first experience with snowshoes or not, we want you to come and explore with us! This weekend is for snowshoe beginners. We will make sure you have a successful experience by taking the time to teach you all you need to know about snowshoes. Then we’ll head-out on an adventure! You will get to look for animal tracks, play games and catch snowflakes on your tongue (weather permitting). Warm up in the lodge with hot chocolate and cookies for you to decorate.


Date: January 17-18 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m.Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: $35 per person DEADLINE: January 5 Contact: Carly Cahoon, ccahoon@gsutah.org **O.W.L. – Winter Camping at Camp Cloud Rim Girl Only

Spend the weekend learning about and practicing winter camping techniques at Camp Cloud Rim. We will meet at the Salt Lake City office, drive to the Camp Cloud Rim area, put on snowshoes and backpacks, and then hike to the camp property. You’ll spend the weekend learning about snow shelters, cooking meals, and taking in the winter wonderland around you on snowshoes – time will be spent indoors and outdoors. It will be an experience you’ll never forget! Girls must be physically able to snowshoe with a backpack for 1−3 miles. Needed: Volunteer assists with winter camping experience contact akuecker@gsutah.org. Date: January 17-20 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m.Monday 3 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: $150 per person DEADLINE: January 5

Contact: Amber Kuecker, akuecker@gsutah.org Inside Government Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

How do laws get made and who makes them? Want to change the world? Learn how you can get involved and have others hear YOUR voice! You’ll have the chance to discuss the issues you are most passionate about and learn to Take Action. Girls who participate in this program will earn the Inside Government Badge and will be invited to go on “The Hill” during Legislative Session with Girl Scouts of Utah! Date: January 22 Time: Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15/Girl, Free for Adults Location: Utah State Capitol DEADLINE: January 15 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org (801) 716-5132 Finding Common Ground Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Democratic governments exist to help citizens with differing opinions find common ground. In this workshop, investigate how government makes decisions and how you can get involved and have others hear YOUR voice! You’ll have the chance to discuss the issues you are most passionate about and learn to Take Action. Girls who participate in this program will earn the Finding Common Ground Badge and will be invited to go on “The Hill” during Legislative Session with Girl Scouts of Utah!

Date: January 23 Time: Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Grades: 6-8, Adults Fee: $15/Girl, Free for Adults Location: Utah State Capitol DEADLINE: January 16 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org (801) 716-5132 Create Your Own: Geology Rocks! Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Calling all rock hounds! Come explore the incredible world of rocks, minerals and crystals at NHMU. You’ll examine the layers of the Earth; investigate the differences between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; explore and create crystals, and go on a tour of our amazing Land Gallery. This workshop is for both Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts. Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Badge can be purchase at the GSU Shop.

create your own crystal snowflake art work, build snow sculptures and explore the trails around Trefoil Ranch. Enjoy time both outside and inside, warming yourself up by the fire, having a dance party, and enjoying yummy hot chocolate. Juniors participating in this program will complete some of the required steps for the Animal Habitats Badge and Cadettes participating in this program will complete some of the required steps for the Trail Blazing Badge. All Girls will be able to finish their badges on their own time. Date: January 31-Feb 1 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m.Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: 4-8, Adults Fee: $35 per person DEADLINE: January 17 Contact: Carly Cahoon, ccahoon@gsutah.org

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Brownies participating in this program will complete some of the required steps for the Hiker Badge and Juniors participating in this program will complete some of the required steps for the Camper Badge. All Girls will be able to finish their badges on their own time.

Date: January 29 Time: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: $15per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: January 22 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821 Winter Adventure Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Wintertime is one of the best times to discover the great outdoors and learn cool things too! Learn about tracking animals,

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Learn about painting, enhance your skills and create your own masterpiece!

Painting Badge Workshop for Brownies: pg. 14

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Wildcat Basketball Girl/Adult, Troop, Family

Date: February 1 Time: Saturday 2 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: FREE Location: Ogden DEADLINE: January 17 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Sound Engineer for a Day Girl Only

Have you ever wondered who’s behind the cool music and sound effects at basketball games? Here’s your chance to find out! You will get to job shadow the sound engineer at the Weber State Women’s Basketball game against Sacramento State. This amazing opportunity is free but you must register in advance and space is very limited.

Announcer for a Day Girl Only

Do you love sports? Do you love to talk about sports? Maybe you’ll be the next great sports announcer! Sign up to job shadow the announcer at the Weber State Women’s Basketball game against Sacramento State. This amazing opportunity is free but you must register in advance and space is very limited. Date: February 1 Time: Saturday 1:30 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: FREE Location: Ogden DEADLINE: January 17 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Promotions Director for a Day Girl Only

During a basketball game, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes action! While the players are busy running on the court, the promotions director is busy running the entertainment. Do you want to see how that all comes together during a game? Come job shadow the promotions director at the Weber State Women’s Basketball game

against Sacramento State. This amazing opportunity is free but you must register in advance and space is very limited. Date: February 1 Time: Saturday 1:30 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: FREE Location: Ogden DEADLINE: January 17 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Video Director for a Day Girl Only

Everyone loves to see themselves on the jumbotron during a basketball game! This is your chance to see first-hand how that giant-TV-magic happens! Come job shadow the video director at the Weber State Women’s Basketball game against Sacramento State. This amazing opportunity is free but you must register in advance and space is very limited. Date: February 1 Time: Saturday 1:30 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: FREE Location: Ogden DEADLINE: January 17 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Drawing Badge Workshop for Juniors Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Art is communication and expression; it is about discovering yourself through creativity. See what you can accomplish

through the visual art of drawing. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum studying the diverse techniques and styles of drawing. Learn about shading, and perspective; while experimenting with different mediums and materials. You will leave with your own artist portfolio! Get ready to see where your artistic side leads you! You will complete the requirements for the Drawing badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Drawing badge. Date: February 4 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: January 21 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379

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Weber State PURPLE and Girl Scout GREEN unite! Show your Girl Scout spirit and support for the Lady Wildcats at their February game against Sacramento State! Create a fan poster and bring it with you to the game. The troop or family with the winning poster will be treated to a pizza party with the team. (The date for the pizza party will be chosen for a time that works for the winners and the team.) All Girl Scouts will be invited on the court for a post-game autograph session with the team. This game is free but you must register in advance. All girls must attend with an adult.

Date: February 1 Time: Saturday 1:30 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: FREE Location: Ogden DEADLINE: January 17 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379

Computer Savvy Scouts Girl/Adult, Troop

Your Girl Scout will learn how to paint a digital picture, participate in an Internet research project, letter writing and learn a new Internet game! You can earn a Microsoft patch at this program! Girls participating in this program complete some of the required steps for the Computer Expert Badge and will be able to finish their badge on their own time. Date: February 8 Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.-Noon Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $5 per girl, free for adults Location: Microsoft Store DEADLINE: Saturday, February 1 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821

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Painting Badge Workshop for Brownies Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Learn what it takes to unleash your creativity through the stroke of a brush. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum learning the different techniques and styles of painting. Enhance your artistic skills and study significant periods of art history. Discovery Gateway will provide the supplies and inspiration to paint a landscape or portrait of your own. Get in touch with your artistic side and see what you can accomplish! You will complete the requirements for the Painting badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Painting badge. Date: February 11 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: January 28 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 BLAST (Babysitter Lesson and Safety Training) Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

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Babysitting is an important responsibility and this workshop is meant to prepare young sitters! The BLAST class is an interactive program designed to be exciting and fun while providing future babysitters all the tools necessary to be effective and dynamic babysitters. This workshop aligns with the Babysitter Badge and will help girls start to fulfill the requirements.

Date: February 12 Time: Wednesday, 5-7:30 p.m. Grades: 6-8 Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults, Troops of 5 girls or more receive a discount of $10 per girl Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: February 5 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132 Heartfelt Crafternoon Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Love is in the air, and it’s time to get up close and personal with the symbol of the season: the heart. Work towards your My Best Self badge and investigate the science of the human body. We’ll explore the inner workings of heart health, learn fun new activities to strengthen your heart, and even make your own one-of-a-kind Valentine. Date: February 13 Time: Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Grades: 2-5 Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Leonardo DEADLINE: January 31 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821 **O.W.L. – Winter Camping Level 2 at Camp Cloud Rim Girl Only

You’ll still do everything from Winter Camping Level 1 (see Level 1 description

on page x) but you’ll get to experience more outdoor time and adventure! From snowshoeing to area lakes, cooking on backpacking stoves outdoors, and building snow shelters, you’ll have a packed weekend of winter wonderland awesomeness! Girls must be physically able to snowshoe with a backpack for 1−3 miles. Needed: Volunteer to assist with winter camping experience. Contact akuecker@gsutah.org. Date: February 14-17 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: $150 per girl DEADLINE: January 31 Contact: Amber Kuecker akuecker@gsutah.org Past Meets Present Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Come earn the Playing the Past badge! Travel back in time at BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures. Explore life as a Ute girl living in Utah during the early 1900s. Find out how she lived, how she dressed, and how she played! Come see real artifacts from the Ute culture from our current exhibits. Relating to the past helps girls define their place in the world and to develop a stronger sense of self. Fee includes Playing the Past badge. Date: February 15 Time: Saturday 10 a.m.-Noon. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $7 per girl, free for adults Location: Provo DEADLINE: February 10 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379

Bruin’s Basketball Girl/Adult, Troop

Wear your Girl Scout uniform, shirt, or sash and get in FREE to the Salt Lake Community College Bruin’s girls basketball game! Immediately following the girls’ basketball game will be the men’s basketball game which you are also welcome to attend. The girls will be announced during the night and possibly could be involved in a half time activity. All children must register with an adult. Come have some fun and cheer on the Bruins! Date: February 20 Time: Thursday 5:30 p.m. Grades: K-12 and adults Fee: FREE Location: Salt Lake Community College Redwood Road Campus DEADLINE: February 13 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Edible Engineering Girl/Adult, Troop

Come explore the tasty side of engineering with the University Of Utah’s Society of Women Engineers. Make your own liquid nitrogen ice cream, explore kitchen chemistry and try hands-on engineering! Registration (for girls) includes a fun patch, t-shirt and refreshments. Date: February 21, 2014 Time: Friday, 5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Grades: 4-12, Adults Fee: $15/Girl, Adults Free Location: University of Utah DEADLINE: February 7, 2014


Snowshoe: Level 2 She and Me Girl/Adult

Have you had the opportunity to snowshoe before, and loved it? If so, this camp is for you! Come and spend as much time as possible, discovering the great trails and scenery Trefoil Ranch has to offer. We will snowshoe under the stars on Friday night, as well as on Saturday discovering animal habitats, tracks and hibernating trees. Warm up in the lodge with hot chocolate and cookies for you to decorate as well as other indoor activities. Juniors participating in this program will complete some of the required steps for the Camper Badge and Cadettes participating in this program will complete some of the required steps for the Night Owl Badge. All Girls will be able to finish their badges on their own time. Date: February 21-22 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: 4-8, Adults Fee: $35 per person DEADLINE: Feb 7 Contact: Carly Cahoon, ccahoon@gsutah.org Home Scientist Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

The Natural History Museum of Utah is where science meets fun! You’ll make scientific observations and try your hand

at experimenting as you create chemical reactions, investigate solids and gasses, test bubbles, and explore static electricity. Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Home Scientist badge is available for purchase at the GSU Shop. Date: February 26 Time: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: February 19 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821

Lean how to be an effective and dynamic babysitter.

BLAST (Babysitter Lesson and Safety Training): pg. 14

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Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomonklebba@gsutah.org (385)321-9821

Plant Power Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Come explore the world of plants from the tiny scale of cells to the structure of individual plants, to entire ecosystems. After examining plants in one our learning labs, you’ll go on a plant hunt to identify plants, inspect flowers and root systems, and discover plant adaptations. Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Flower badge available for purchase at any Girl Scout Shop. Date: February 26 Time: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: February 19 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821

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Make new friends while dancing, parading, and making your own t-shirt!

Be A Friend First St. Patrick’s Day Party: pg. 17

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Books, Bonnets, and Badges Girl/Adult, Troop

Date: March 12 Time: Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: Free Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: March 5 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132 Be A Friend First St. Patrick’s Day Party Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Get ready to “Be a Best Friend First!” Learn a Irish Dance, decorate a t-shirt to wear at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown SLC on Saturday March 16 (parade is optional). Please plan on staying at least an hour to complete the activities. All girls and adults who plan on participating in any of the activities will need to register for this

Date: March 13 Time: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $6 per person Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: March 6 Community Leadership Team: Sunnyside Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821

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Did you know how many times Girl Scouts have changed their fashions throughout the past 100 years? We have gone from formal to funky, to minimalist, to major cool, just to name a few. Discover the funky attire that Girl Scouts wore in the ‘50s and groovy ‘70s! Have a blast while discovering Girl Scout cameras, curtains, and curios. Check out the Girl Scouts of Utah Heritage Museum and connect with the largest girl-serving organization in the United States. Participate in a retro fashion show. Participants will receive a Heritage Museum patch and a snack (Girl Scout Cookies made from the original recipe). GSU Heritage Museum volunteers are hosting this event.

event. Sunnyside Community Leadership Team volunteers are hosting this event.

Girl Scout Day at Leading Edge Aviation Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Spend a day with Leading Edge Aviation and learn what types of careers are available in aviation. Meet with pilots and others working in the industry and see how to begin a career in aviation. Also this is a good opportunity to work towards a Sky badge. Date: March 22 Time: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Grades: 6-12, Adults Fee: FREE Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: March 15 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132

Learn about Girl Scout History!

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M t h g i n d Mi Join us for a super science sleepover in the Utah Museum of Natural History; complete with science experiments, a treasure hunt, and campfire stories.

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Art is communication and expression; it is about discovering yourself through creativity. See what you can accomplish through the visual art of drawing. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum studying the diverse techniques and styles of drawing. Learn about shading, perspective, and experiment with different mediums and materials. You will leave with your own artist portfolio! Get ready to see where your artistic side leads you! You will complete the requirements for the Drawing badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Drawing badge.

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Date: April 1 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: March 18 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Roar and Snore-She and Me Overnight Girl/Adult, Troop

Join us for an unforgettable evening among the exhibits! We’ll begin the night with several hands-on science explorations. A late night snack will be next before heading off for a treasure hunt. Then, unroll your sleeping bag beneath a giant spiral of DNA, a case of sparkling butterflies, or the watchful eyes of an elk. Before you settle in for the night, gather around a virtual campfire for a story. The next morning, enjoy a continental breakfast and then set out for the rest of your day full of memories of your sleepover

adventure! Girls must come with an adult to the overnight. Date: April 4-April 5 Time: Friday, 6:30 p.m. – Saturday 8:30 a.m. Grades: 2-7, Adults Fee: $40 per Girl, $25 per Adult Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: March 27 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821 Digital Art Smarts Girl/Adult, Troop

You will learn the parts of a camera, photography tips and tricks, photo editing and how to create a collage and photo album! You can earn a Microsoft patch at this program! Girls complete some of the required steps for the Digital Photographer Badge and will be able to finish their badge on their own time. Date: April 5 Time: Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-Noon Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $5 per girl, free for adults Location: Microsoft Store DEADLINE: March 29 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821

Painting Badge Workshop for Brownies Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Learn what it takes to unleash your creativity through the stroke of a brush. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum learning the different techniques and styles of painting. Enhance your artistic skills and study significant periods of art history. Discovery Gateway will provide the supplies and inspiration to paint a landscape or portrait of your own. Get in touch with your artistic side and see what you can accomplish! You will complete the requirements for the Painting badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Painting badge. Date: April 8 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: March 25 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 BLAST (Babysitter Lesson and Safety Training) Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Babysitting is an important responsibility and this workshop is meant to prepare young sitters! The BLAST class is an interactive program designed to be exciting and fun while providing future babysitters all the tools necessary to be effective and dynamic babysitters. This workshop aligns with the Babysitter Badge and will help girls start to fulfill the requirements.

Date: April 9 Time: Wednesday, 5-7:30 p.m. Grades: 6-8 Fee: $15 per Girl, Adults Free, Troops of 5 girls or more receive a discount of $10/girl Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: April 2 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132 Tracy Aviary Animal Helpers Badge Workshop Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troops

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Drawing Badge Workshop for Juniors Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

If you love animals—especially birds—and want to explore the ways they impact and help humans, this workshop is for you. The afternoon will be spent working toward earning the Animal Helpers badge and along the way you will meet some of our most charming birds up close, discover the intimate ties that bind humans to the amazing animals that live all around us and make new friends in the process. Badges may be purchased at any Girl Scout shop. Private workshop sessions are available depending on staff availability and group size. Date: April 12 Time: Saturday, 1:30-5 p.m. Grades: 6-8 Fee: $16 per Girl, Adults Free who accompanying troops of 5 or more girls; adults accompanying troops of 5 or fewer, or individual girls, must pay standard rate admission. Location: Tracy Aviary DEADLINE: April 5 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132

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Eggstravaganza in the Dark Girl Only, Troop

Hop on over to Copper Meadows for some Easter fun in the dark. Yes that is right, in the dark! So grab your flashlight and get ready for some fun; this is not going to be like any regular Easter egg hunt! You will need to search high and low for funfilled eggs and a lucky few will even find a golden egg. We will also be stuffing Easter eggs and baskets to donate to the food bank. Snack and a fun patch are included. Copper Meadows Community Leadership Team Volunteers are hosting this event. Date: April 12 Time: Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Grades: 4-12, Adults Fee: $8 per Girl, $3 per Adult Location: Taylorsville, Utah DEADLINE: April 5 Community Leadership Team: Copper Meadows Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821 Tracy Aviary Animal Habitats Badge Workshop Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troops

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Come enjoy an afternoon filled with discovery and surprises as Tracy Aviary experts help you explore the ins-and-outs of our local feathered wildlife and the habitats they call home. While earning your Junior Animal Habitats badge, you’ll get to meet some of our favorite flighted friends up close and personal as you learn how birds survive in so many different habitats, what challenges those environments are

facing and how you can help. You’ll even get to make some crafts to help you build a bird habitat in your very own back yard! Badges may be purchased at any Girl Scout shop. Private workshop sessions are available depending on staff availability and group size. Date: April 19 Time: Saturday, 1:30-5 p.m. Grades: 4-5 Fee: $16 per Girl, Adults Free who accompanying troops of 5 or more girls; adults accompanying troops of 5 or fewer, or individual girls, must pay standard rate admission. Location: Tracy Aviary DEADLINE: April 12 Contact: Jenna Goldman, jgoldman@gsutah.org, (801) 716-5132 Earth Day Innovation Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Ever wonder what it’s like to be both an artist AND an engineer? Do you reduce, reuse, and recycle? Then this workshop is for you! This is your chance to take the driver’s seat and put your creativity to use, all while working towards your Innovation badge. We’ll explore the amazing plants and animals of our wild, wild world, sharpen our artistry skills, and then use our knowledge to build our very own environmental problem-solving machines. Are you up for the challenge? Date: April 19 Time: Saturday 1-3 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: The Leonardo DEADLINE: April 11

Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821 Earth Day Service Project Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Character, Self-Esteem, Kindness. . . .These are the traits in all Girl Scouts. Are you in need of service hours and would like to make a real difference in your community? Come out and spend your morning with us. Everyone benefits when people volunteer to help others. Confidence and values instilled by serving others, develops positive character traits by volunteering. Suncrest Community Leadership Team Volunteers are hosting this event. Date: April 22 Time: Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Grades: 4-12, Adults Fee: FREE Location: Roy, Utah DEADLINE: April 15 Community Leadership Team: Suncrest Contact: Irish Billings, (801) 920-5702 www.suncrestserviceunit.com Inventor and Product Designer Badges Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah for a workshop that encompasses innovation and design through an exploration of design thinking. Girl Scouts will discuss products and inventions that have made our lives better and then brainstorm solutions to three different problems. We’ll create prototypes,

problem solve what’s not working, and adjust concepts using feedback from the group. Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Inventor and Product Designer badges are available for purchase at the GSU Shop. Date: April 23 Time: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: April 18 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821 Spring Campout (Family Camp) Girl/Adult, Troop, Families

Spring is here which means it is time to get out and explore the outdoors at camp with the Girl Scouts of Utah! Many of us are so busy and overscheduled that we don’t get a chance to relax and enjoy the natural world that surrounds us. Challenge yourself to take the weekend off and enjoy quality time exploring nature and reconnecting with other Girl Scouts and Girl Scout families as camp staff provides fun-filled camp activities for all. Date: April 25-26 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults, Families (all children must be in kindergarten or higher) Fee: $45 per person DEADLINE: April 11 Contact: Carly Cahoon, ccahoon@gsutah.org


Spring Campout (formerly Camp Rocks) Girl/Adult, Troop, Families

Spring is here which means it is time to get out and explore the outdoors at camp with the Girl Scouts of Utah! Many of us are so busy and overscheduled that we don’t get a chance to relax and enjoy the natural world that surrounds us. Challenge yourself to take the weekend off and enjoy quality time exploring nature and reconnecting with other Girl Scouts and Girl Scout families as camp staff provides fun-filled camp activities for all. Date: April 25-26 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults, Families Fee: $35 per person DEADLINE: April 11 Contact: Carly Cahoon, ccahoon@gsutah.org

Learning Proper Netiquette Girl/Adult, Troop

Girls will learn about social media, online communication, email etiquette, start the Kindness practice and present what they learned! You can earn a Microsoft patch at this program! Girls participating in this program complete some of the required steps for the Netiquette Badge and will be able to finish their badge on their own time. Date: April 26 Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. – Noon Grades: 6-8, Adults Fee: $5 per girl, free for adults Location: Microsoft Store DEADLINE: Saturday, April 19 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821

All about birds! Learn about where birds live and how you can help them.

Tracy Aviary Animal Habitats Badge Workshop : pg. 20

Don’t miss this opportunity! Deadline for regsitation is April 19, 2014

Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Tuacahn Center for the Arts Girl/Adult, Troop, Family Go “under the sea” as Tuacahn Center for the Arts presents Disney’s Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical. This stage adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning 1989 film comes to life at Tuacahn in a magnificent stage production the entire family will enjoy! Tuacahn will be one of the first regional theatres in the country to present this updated version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, with new orchestrations which have enhanced this fabulous production. Our seats are in Area 2 of the Tuacahn Amphitheatre. All girls must attend with an adult, please. Date: June 19 Time: Thursday 8:45 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $38 for ages 5-12, $45 for ages 13-adult Location: Ivins Registration closes: April 19 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379

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d Sum mer Fun Roller coasters, animation, and movie magic are all happening in one awesome place.

Love to draw? Lean some new skills like shading and perspective. You’ll even leave with your own artist portfolio!

Drawing Badge Workshop for Juniors: pg. 24

Summer Science Kick Off : pg. 25

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Zombie Apocalypse Survival Training Girl/Adult, Troops

Can you survive the Zombie Apocalypse? After this event you will be able to! Earn your First Aid Badge, learn basic survival skills and put your new found knowledge to the test in a fun obstacle course. Registration includes event t-shirt, patch, and refreshments. Frontier Community Leadership Team volunteers are hosting this event. Date: May 3 Time: Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $10 per girl, $10 per adults Location: West Point, Utah DEADLINE: March 31 Community Leadership Team: Frontier Contact: Maria Menlove, mariasews@gmail.com (801) 682-6951 Drawing Badge Workshop for Juniors Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Art is communication and expression; it is about discovering yourself through creativity. See what you can accomplish through the visual art of drawing. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum studying the diverse techniques and styles of drawing. Learn about shading, perspective, and experiment with different mediums and materials. You will leave with your own artist portfolio! Get ready to see where your artistic side leads you! You will complete the requirements for the Drawing badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Drawing badge.

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Date: May 6 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: April 22 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Bruin’s Softball Girl/Adult, Troop

Wear your Girl Scout uniform, shirt, or sash and get in FREE to the Salt Lake Community College Bruin’s softball game! All children must register with an adult. Come have some fun and cheer on the Bruins! Date: May 3 Time: Saturday 12 p.m. Grades: K-12 and adults Fee: FREE Location: Salt Lake Community College Redwood Road Campus DEADLINE: April 27 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Annual Family and Community Carnival Girl/Adult, Troop

It’s Carnival Time! Bring the whole family, friends, and neighbors for an “inexpensive” evening of family fun! $5 for a 20 game punch card plus five door-prize tickets. $5.00 for a meal and purchasing rides on the bounce toys. Presale tickets purchased by April 14th include one meal coupon, one free bounce toy, 20 game

punch card and 10 door prize tickets. Suncrest Community Leadership Team Volunteers are hosting this event. Date: May 9 Time: Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Grades: K-12, Adults Fee: $10 per girl, $10 per adult Location: Roy, Utah DEADLINE: May 2 Community Leadership Team: Suncrest Contact: Barb, (801) 430-7067 www.suncrestserviceunit.com Digital Movie Madness Girl/Adult, Troop

Girls will learn the basics of filming, film a short video, share a scene and work with other Girl Scouts to edit the movies they create! You can earn a Microsoft patch at this program! Girls participating in this program complete some of the required steps for the Digital Movie Maker Badge and will be able to finish their badge on their own time. Date: May 10 Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. – Noon Grades: 6-8, Adults Fee: $5 per girl, free for adults Location: Microsoft Store DEADLINE: Saturday, May 3 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org, (385) 321-9821

Painting Badge Workshop for Brownies Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Learn what it takes to unleash your creativity through the stroke of a brush. Spend an afternoon at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum learning the different techniques and styles of painting. Enhance your artistic skills and study significant periods of art history. Discovery Gateway will provide the supplies and inspiration to paint a landscape or portrait of your own. Get in touch with your artistic side and see what you can accomplish! You will complete the requirements for the Painting badge. Fee includes art supplies, admission into the museum, and Painting badge. Date: May 13 Time: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. Grades: 2-3, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: Salt Lake DEADLINE: April 29 Contact: Mindy Harmon, mharmon@gsutah.org, (801) 891-8379 Plant Power Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Come explore the world of plants from the tiny scale of cells to the structure of individual plants, to entire ecosystems. After examining plants in one our learning labs, you’ll go on a plant hunt to identify plants, inspect flowers and root systems, and discover plant adaptations. Plus, receive a participation patch from NHMU! Flower badge available for purchase at any Girl Scout Shop.


Date: May 17 Time: Saturday, 10: a.m.-Noon Grades: 4-5, Adults Fee: $15 per Girl, Free for Adults Location: The Natural History Museum of Utah DEADLINE: May 12 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821 **O.W.L. – Rock Climbing Girl Only

On Belay? Belay On. Climbing? Climb On. Rock? ROCK ON! Spend the weekend learning all the basics of rock climbing, from climbing techniques, to belaying, to learning about all the equipment that is needed to climb safely. We will start at the Salt Lake City office and then spend the weekend camping and rock climbing (location TBD). Girls will be transported to the rock climbing and camping site off Girl Scout property by camp staff that are approved drivers. Rock climbing activities are subject to weather conditions. Needed: Volunteer assists with rock climbing experience needed contact akuecker@gsutah.org. Date: May 16-18 Time: Friday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 6 p.m. Grades: 6-12 Fee: $150 per girl DEADLINE: May 2 Contact: Amber Kuecker akuecker@gsutah.org

Summer Science Kick Off Girl Only, Girl/Adult, Troop

Can you take the heat? Start your summer off right and work toward your Science and Technology badge in this workshop dedicated to rollercoaster, movie magic, and summer fun! Delve into the world of animation, create your own special effects, and even learn the science of rollercoasters! Date: May 24 Time: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Grades: 2-5, Adults Fee: $15 per girl, free for adults Location: The Leonardo DEADLINE: May 16 Contact: Shari Solomon-Klebba, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org (385) 321-9821

All about birds! Learn about where birds live and how you can help them.

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Registering for Activities Girls can join in a variety of activities simply by registering for them. Girls create their own unique Girl Scout experience their way. “Girl Only” is listed when girls can attend an event without an adult accompanying them (adult supervision is provided).

General Registration Information For insurance purposes, girls and adults must be registered with Girl Scouts to participate in most programs. Family members and the community may participate in specially designated programs.

Supervision of girls: • Girls who register individually without an adult are placed into a group and supervised by a volunteer or paid staff member.

Online registration: Complete your registration online. Go to www.gsutah.org and click on the “register” tab in the top right corner.

• Girls may register individually without an adult for many events (see event description), however, You & Me and troop only programs require adults. • Girl Scouting is possible because of volunteers. Adults are encouraged to register for and attend events to help supervise girls. Program descriptions list when additional adult volunteers are needed (these volunteers are in addition to troop leaders and parents/guardians registered for programs).

Register by mail: • Payments with activity credits must be done by mail. • Troops: You must provide the names of all girls and adults attending the event at the time of registration. • Mail registration form and payment to: Girl Scouts of Utah Program and Camp Registrar 445 East 4500 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84107

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Girl Scouts of Utah is going digital Site Surfing Tips You’ve probably noticed – we’re going digital. Our technic world is speeding forward and Girl Scouts of Utah is jumping on board. Your Summer Camp catalog, Program catalog (formerly “Fun Stuff”), and all registration is now exclusively online.

1) Visit www.gsutah.org 2) Click on the “register” button and create a user name and password to login (if you don’t already have one) 3) Sign up for all your favorite Girl Scout events and activities.

Troop Registration A troop may register and attend an event or activity as a group. When four or more girls from the same troop register for a program, an adult affiliated with the troop must register and attend the event with the girls. Troop leaders must supervise their troops at events they attend.

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Program and Mini-Camp Cancellation and Refund Policy Register Online Registration is available online at www.gsutah.org • To register a girl for a program you will need to: oC reate a User Name and Password for yourself (her guardian). You will have access to your family roster with all family members. For assistance with creating a user name and password please contact the council during business hours. This will help prevent any issues with losing links to family members and profiles. oL ogin as the adult guardian; the council has listed as Guardian 1 for the girl. oS elect the program and register the girl by selecting the box next to her name. oC omplete the registration information and process the order. oR eview payment due, and registration prior to entering card information. Option is available to print a receipt with verification order number. You must complete order and all information required to process correctly. Items in a cart not processed will not hold space for processing later. • Programs are on a first-come, first-served basis. You may sign your girl up for more than one program if you wish! Activity Scholarships • If applying for an Activity Scholarship, fill out the application from www.gsutah.org. Mail form to: Girl Scouts of Utah, Activity Scholarship, 445 East 4500 South, Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 or email form to: ccahoon@ gsutah.org.

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Other Registration Information • We have computers available during business hours at each service center for your use if you don’t have access to internet at home or at your local library. • If you are a registered Girl Scout in another council outside of Utah, please contact Cheryle Hatch, Program and Camp Registrar at registrations@gsutah.org or (801) 265-8472. Confirmation Information You will receive an email notice that your Girl Scout has been registered for the program. Once the registration deadline for a program occurs and the needed number of registrants is met, you will receive a confirmation email which will include a link to the following forms. These forms can also be found at www.gsutah.org. • Program Release Form (required to bring to all programs) • Overnights/Mini-Camps have these additional documents: Medication Form, Packing List Refunds • No refunds are given: o Once the registration deadline passes and the confirmation email is sent. o If a girl returns home during a program because of homesickness, misconduct, parent/guardian request, and/or any other circumstance. • If a girl cannot attend a program or mini-camp, she can transfer her registration to another girl.

Cancellations The program fee will be refunded if: • GSU receives a written notification of the cancelation at least five weeks prior to the mini-camp or program. • The Girl Scout cannot attend her program because she becomes ill or injured and GSU receives a request for the refund in writing with a physician’s note within one week after the scheduled program. • GSU cancels the program and alternative programs were offered but you do not select one of the alternative programs. Other Registration Questions? Contact Cheryle Hatch, Program and Camp Registrar, at registrations@gsutah.org or (801) 265-8472. Disclaimer Girl Scouts of Utah plans quality programs with the health, safety, and well-being of the girls as our first priority. Some programs may be altered or cancelled due to weather, fire, natural disaster, lack of staff, or lack of registrations. No alternation or refunds will be issued if changes are made to activities due to weather, fire, or natural disaster. If a program is canceled due to low registration numbers, girls will be afforded the opportunity to select another program.


Program Initiatives 2014 In 2013 we introduced a whole new way of presenting our programs. The colorful logo icons for each initiative help you find the program area you’re interested in fast! New this 2014 year is the Financial Literacy initiative.

Healthy Living 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Self-worth Team Building Reflection Anti-Bullying Healthy Media Healthy Lifestyle Choices

advocacy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Environmental stewardship Government and Civic Engagement Make a Difference in your world Human Rights Social Justice Influence change

outdoors 1. Only 11% of children visit a local park or natural area everyday 2. 86% think it's cool to protect the environment 3. 90% of kids who spent time outdoors said it helps relieve stress.

STEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Science Technology Engineering Math Critical thinking Problem Solving

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Financial Literacy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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