GSOFCT 2016-17 Program Resource Guide by Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Dear Volunteers, Welcome to the 2016-2017 Girl Scout program year! Thank you for donating your time, talents, and enthusiasm to the girls you lead in Girl Scouting in Connecticut. The experience girls gain from being Girl Scouts allows them to discover who they are, their voice, and what they stand for, connect with the world and others to create relationships, and learn how to take action to make our world a better place. Because of you, Girl Scouting provides a safe place for girls to grow, try new things, make new friends, and thrive. This year, we are celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouts selling cookies! That’s right– for the last 100 years, girls have been selling cookies to the public to help fund a number of their efforts including community service projects, activities, trips, and other ways to make the world a better place. We are excited to celebrate the centennial with the introduction of our new Girl Scout S’mores cookie! We continue to offer new programming to better serve girls’ needs and follow the trends of today, such as STEM, adventure programming, Journey weekends, dabbler days, and more. This book is jam-packed with a large variety of activities, events, programs, and resources for all levels, including families. Share this book with girls and families in your troops so that they can explore everything Girl Scouts of Connecticut has to offer! There are plenty of familyfriendly activities like family camping, Mystic Day, and much more. Everything you see in these pages will be online on our website at gsofct.org. Together, with your help, we can make the upcoming Girl Scout year a tremendous success! Your dedication and hard work are the key components that drive our mission of building girls with courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Thank you! Yours in Girl Scouting,

Margaret Hansen-Kaplan Chief Operating Officer Girl Scouts of Connecticut e-Newsletters Find activities, ideas, and updated program information in the following electronic newsletters: Helpful Hints – tips for working with Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Published the first Wednesday of each month. Advisor Update – tips for working with Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Published the second Wednesday of every other month (rotates with Bridges). Girl Scout Bridges – for girls and families. Published the second Wednesday of every other month (rotates with Advisor Update).

You can find all of these newsletters on our website at gsofct.org. You can also stay connected with GSOFCT via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Linked In and YouTube!

Volunteer e-blast – for leaders. Published the fourth Friday of every month. Pathways – for members and friends of GSOFCT. A monthly note from our CEO and feature stories on Girl Scouts in CT.

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Table of Contents Tips for Using this Book..................................................................................................... 3 How to Register................................................................................................................ 4-5 Program Services Contacts..............................................................................................6 National Program Portfolio................................................................................................ 7 Do A Good Turn Daily and Dabbler Days......................................................................8 Council Shop.........................................................................................................................9 Girl Scout Daisy Programs and Events....................................................................10-11 Girl Scout Brownie Programs and Events..............................................................12-15 Girl Scout Junior Programs and Events..................................................................16-21 Girl Scout Cadette Programs and Events……….................................................... 22-27 Girl Scout Senior/Ambassador Programs and Events....................................... 28-31 Travel.....................................................................................................................................32 Presidential Volunteer Service Award..........................................................................33 Highest Awards.............................................................................................................34-35 Girl Scout Multi-Level Programs and Event......................................................... 36-55 Product Sales Programs…………………………………….................................................. 56-59 Historical Museum and Items....................................................................................... 60 Council’s Own Patches and Other Organization Awards........................................ 61 Program Resources.................................................................................................... 62-63 Adventure at Pattagansett............................................................................................. 64 Events and Series Alpha Index................................................................................65-66 Events and Series Chronological Index................................................................ 67-69 Council Map.........................................................................................................................70 Addresses-Service Centers and Outdoor Program Centers..................................71 Invest in Girls, Change the World..................................................................................72 Business Partners........................................................................................................ 73-77 Property Rentals and 3 for FREE....................................................................................78 Training Dates.....................................................................................................................79

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Tips for Using This Book If you are interested in what activities are available during a particular month, jump to the Chronological Index on page 67. Scan through to see which activities are available to your specific grade level and go to the page listed for details. If you are looking for activities for a particular grade level, remember to check both the grade level section as well as the multi-level section. In these sections, activities are listed in alphabetical order. When you attend a grade-level specific event, all girls will be approximately the same age. Multi-level events are attended by a wider range of grade levels. For each activity there is a “register by” date. Remember to include this in your planning. Many events may fill before the “register by” date. You may register online, via fax, or mail. See How to Register on page 4. If you are looking for more information on resources particular to your grade level, you will find it at the beginning of the level section. Higher award information may be found on page 34 and 35. Scan the Table of Contents for other areas of interest such as Product Sales Program, Council’s Own patches and badges, Museum, etc. What Does This Mean? At the end of every event, series, or trip description, you’ll see info in parentheses, such as (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/ Adult). We’ve added this to help identify who is welcome to attend these programs. Please remember that the majority of programming is intended for girls to learn and grow. Adults accompany solely for chaperoning and safety reasons. Register and bring only girls from the appropriate grade level. Troop: A troop attends as a group of girls with chaperoning adults meeting ratio and safety activity checkpoints. When troops attend this way, there are more spaces available for girls to participate. Family: This indicates that the event is geared for a wide range of ages – from Daisies to grandparents! Girls may attend with their immediate or extended family members. Often family friends are welcome to attend. All families must have responsible adults with them. Individuals: A girl may attend an event on her own, provided she brings a completed Health History Form. In general, these events are smaller and serve Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Individuals w/Adult: Any girl may attend with an adult chaperone.

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How to Register Plan well in advance with the girls to choose the events they’d like to attend. Registration

All events require registration. Events may fill up quickly before the deadline. Early registration helps to assure your place and allows the Program Facilitator adequate time to prepare for the number of participants. Event size is limited by the facility and number of facilitators. For these reasons, once the maximum has been met, additional participants cannot be added. Registration for most events and series in this book open on September 1. Some may open earlier.

been received. This does not confirm placement in the event. Registered participants will receive a confirmation via email or mail within two weeks following receipt of your registration and payment. If you have not received a confirmation, call or email the Registration Department at (203) 239-2922 ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. Sometimes mail goes astray and we may not have received your registration.

Cancellations

By Troop or Individual: Email the Registration Department at registration@gsofct.org as soon as possible, and at least two weeks prior to the initial Registration forms can be found at gsofct.org registration deadline. Include your name, event title, in the Resource and Form Library. You can mail, email, or fax the completed registration form along with payment or and event number. If received in this manner, program fees (minus any non-refundable deposits mentioned) register online using a credit card. You may also visit the will be returned. If you do not notify us in this manner, North Haven Service Center and submit the registration form with payment. Payment must be made at the time of no refunds will be made. Refunds will be issued in the registration. No registrations will be taken over the phone. manner of initial payment.

Registration Methods

Registering for an Event Online

Step 1: Go to gsofct.org Step 2: On the “Participate” tab, select “Program and Training Registration Area” Step 3: Click “Log on” Step 4: Enter your login name and password. You should receive this information after you registered to be a member of GSUSA. If you don’t know your login, you can request this information by going to the main page of the “Program and Training Registration Area” and selecting the appropriate prompt in the “Log On” area. Step 5: Click “View and Register” Step 6: Enter the beginning and ending dates in the “Event Between Dates” area. Under “Event Name Contains,” type in the name of the event or the event number then click “filter.” The system will search based on the criteria you entered. Step 7: Once you find the event of choice, follow the prompts to complete the registration process.

Payment Options

Checks & Money Orders: Make checks payable to GSOFCT, and send payment in full to the Registration Department, North Haven Service Center, 20 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473. Please use one check per event registration form. Copies of checks will not be accepted. Credit Card Payments: If paying by credit card, you may fax or mail the registration form providing credit card information in the space allotted at the bottom of the form. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. Include the full account number, expiration date, 3-digit code, name as it appears on the card, and authorization to charge the card.

Confirmation

Upon completing registration through gsofct.org, you will receive a confirmation that your registration has

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By GSOFCT: We do our best to not cancel an event. But, sometimes we need to cancel. If extreme weather occurs, a facilitator is ill, or an event does not fill to the minimum number of participants, we may cancel. We will contact you at the email/phone associated with your event registration. In cases of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on gsofct.org. If you are unable to attend an alternate date, or if there is no alternate date, a refund will be issued in the manner of initial payment.

Tag-a-longs & Siblings

Unless otherwise indicated in the event description and registration information, due to space and safety reasons, do not bring siblings or other non-Girl Scouts. Girls in grades K-12 are welcome to register as a member of Girl Scouts and attend events. Bring only those you registered for an event. Do not assume that “there will be room for one more person.”

Girl Scout Safety & Ratios

Please visit gsofct.org. Here you will find information on traveling as a troop as well as ratios. Girl-Adult ratios must be followed unless otherwise mentioned in the event description. Overall, these events are planned and geared for girls. Please do not bring additional adults as they may fill a space which could have been enjoyed by a girl. Financial Assistance Limited partial financial assistance may be available for girls attending council-sponsored events. The request for financial assistance is found in the Resource and Form Library on our website. Membership If you are not yet a registered member, you may include your membership and council service fees with your event registration. Adults who are attending overnight events must be registered and approved members. The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1 through September 30.

Visit gsofct.org, click on the Membership tab, and select Resource and Form Library

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Mission Delivery Contacts All staff members can be reached at 1 (800) 922-2770 with the extensions below. Mission Delivery Name Janet Ridenour

Title Senior Director of Mission Delivery

Office Location North Haven

Phone- email ext. 3425 jridenour@gsofct.org

Melissa Schmitt

Admin. Assistant to Senior Director of Mission Delivery/COO

North Haven

ext. 3021 mschmitt@gsofct.org

Program Department program@gsofct.org

gold@gsofct.org

Linda Kalish

Director of Program

North Haven

ext. 3327 lkalish@gsofct.org

Nancy Bussmann

Admin. Assistant to Program

North Haven

ext. 3310 nbussmann@gsofct.org

Jeanette Barrows

Adventure Manager

Waterbury

ext. 3511

Jacque Simpson-Gilson

Senior Manager of Girl Program

North Haven

ext. 3336 jsimpson-gilson@gsofct.org

Nancy Bajek

Girl Program Manager

North Haven

ext. 3369 nbajek@gsofct.org

Melissa Ilies

Program Coordinator –

North Haven

ext 3005 MIlies@gsofct.org

Service Unit/Troop Support

Erica Mitchell

Program Coordinator-Younger Girl

Hartford

ext. 3229 emitchell@gsofct.org

Jacqueline Vargas

Program Coordinator-Older Girl

North Haven

ext. 3345 jvargas@gsofct.org

Ellyn Savard

Manager of STEM Program

Wilton

ext. 3018 esavard@gsofct.org

Dani LaChance

STEM Specialist

North Haven

ext. 3342 dlachance@gsofct.org

Kristin Iovene

Senior Manager of

North Haven

ext. 3502 kiovene@gsofct.org

Community-based Program

Sujey Alicea

Community Program Manager

North Haven

ext. 3321 salicea@gsofct.org

Janeska Cardona

Community Program Specialist

North Haven

ext. 3366 jcardona@gsofct.org

Melissa Crespo

Community Program Specialist

Wilton

ext. 3842 mcrespo@gsofct.org

Deb Thompson

Community Program Specialist

Waterbury

ext. 3611 dthompson@gsofct.org

jbarrows@gsofct.org

Camping Services Department camp@gsofct.org Karen Nelson

Director of Camping Services

North Haven

ext. 3368 knelson@gsofct.org

Shannon Longo

Camp Manager

North Haven

ext. 3344 slongo@gsofct.org

Susan Leigh

Admin. Assistant to Camping Services North Haven

ext. 3320 sleigh@gsofct.org

Registration ext. 500 registration@gsofct.org Para información en Español por favor llame (800) 922-2770 ext. 3900 Local numbers are listed for those who reside in the local calling area. North Haven (203) 239-2922 • Waterbury (203) 757-1340 • Wilton (203) 762-5557 Hartford (860) 522-0163 • Lebanon (860) 423-5502

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National Program Portfolio Combined, Badges and Leadership Journeys give girls opportunities to learn new skills and take the lead as they make the world a better place. This is the Girl Scout National Program Portfolio.

Leadership Journeys Girl Scout Journeys are the foundation for leadership development at each program grade level in Girl Scouting. Just by following a Journey, girls will be engaging in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and practicing some Girl Scout traditions! The sample sessions in the adult guides are intended not as a set number of meetings, but to provide momentum and a road map for a whole adventure that has more impact than any one activity in the Journey. Girls are encouraged to customize their Journeys based on their interests and resources. There are three series of Journeys, and in each series there is a Journey book for each Girl Scout grade level. For each Journey there is a set of five skill building badges that compliment the Journey experience. The three series and the level Journey titles include: It’s Your Story–Tell It! Daisy: Three Cheers For Animals Brownie: A World of Girls Junior: aMUSE Cadette: MEdia Senior: MISSION: SISTERHOOD! Ambassador: BLISS: Live It!, Give It!

It’s Your Planet–Love It! Daisy: Between Earth and Sky Brownie: WOW! Wonders of Water Junior: Get Moving Cadette: Breathe Senior: Sow What? Ambassador: Justice

It’s Your World–Change It! Daisy: Daisy Flower Garden Brownie: Brownie Quest Junior: Agent of Change Cadette: aMAZE Senior: Girltopia Ambassador: Your Voice, Your World

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is available for each program level. Combined with journeys and the skill building badge sets, this resource rounds out a girl’s experience, providing a multitude of opportunities to learn new skills and increase knowledge of Girl Scouts. This three-ring binder resource has three sections: • A Handbook section – full of traditions and Girl Scout history • A “My Girl Scouts” section – with a place to record what girls do as Girl Scouts • An Awards section - For Daisies this includes information on earning the Girl Scout Petals, and for every other level, information on their Legacy badges – topics that have always been, and still are, important to Girl Scouts. The seven Legacy badge topics include: Artist, Athlete, Citizen, Cook, First Aid, Naturalist, and The Girl Scout Way. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting also offers: Financial Literacy badges (one per year), Cookie Business badges (one per year), Make My Own (one per year), Journey Summit Pin, and My Promise, My Faith. Additional awards such as VIT, Program Aide, Bronze, Silver, and Gold are included in appropriate grade level books. More information and additional Adventure and Art in the Outdoors badges on the National Program Portfolio can be found at gsofct.org on the Participate tab.

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Commit to and practice one good turn daily for at least four months. You can use our Good Turn calendar found at gsofct.org if you’d like, but it isn’t necessary. Recognize or thank at least four others for their good turns. They don’t have to be Girl Scouts. Hand them a Kindness Coin or Card. Find Printable cards and directions for kindness coins online too! Reflect. At the end of four months, hold a discussion, day of service, or ceremony focused on what you did, and how it made you feel. Were there changes within you or others? We ask that you share a bit about your experience with a quick survey. Remember, while you can start this at any time, the four months between October 31 and March is recommended. Use Girl Scout Week for reflection. Patches can be purchased at any GSOFCT Shop. Questions? Email program@gsofct.org.

Dabbler Days Returning are Daring Daisy Day, Brilliant Brownie Day, and Jammin’ Junior Day. Girls will dabble in a few badges and adults will have time to network as they attend concurrent workshops. We’re excited to head outdoors and to Candlewood for two new Dabbler Days – Bloomin’ Brownie Day and Juniper Junior Day! Join us to make new friends and explore this lovely property. New this year: • Interested adults can sign up to assist with pre-planned activities and attend at no cost. • Creative Cadettes Day, hosted by the UCONN Scouting Association.

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Your Girl Scout Adventure Begins Now!

Two ways to get started: Basic Starter Kit – we build it for you. Kit contains everything a girl needs for a great year in Girl Scouts. We’ve eliminated the guess work and included The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, American Flag Patch, Insignia Tab, World Trefoil Pin and Membership Pin. Just select your Official Uniform Item (tunic, sash, or vest), Journey Book, Troop Numerals, Council ID Set, FREE BAG, and you’re on your way!

Essentials Starter Kit – build it yourself. The essentials kit is for a Girl Scout of any grade level who wants to select what they need for the year. Simply choose your Journey or a Girl Guide and $50 worth of merchandise for one grade level kit, and you qualify for a FREE BAG. Let the adventures begin!

Council Shops are located in the following Service Centers: Hartford Lebanon* North Haven Wilton Shop Online 24/7 shop.gsofct.org *Satellite shop offers core products and limited additional merchandise.

...every girl deserves her own

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Girl Scout Daisy Programs and Events GRADES K-1 Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers council-sponsored programs and events for troops and girls. These events bring together girls from around the state to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and some events may fill before this date. You may register for events online at gsofct.org or by form via fax or mail.

DA I S Y R E S OU R C E S Daisy Leadership Journeys It’s Your Story–Tell It! series: 3 Cheers for Animals As Daisies learn about animals and their needs, girls learn ways to care for themselves too. It’s Your Planet – Love It! series: Between Earth and Sky The Flower Friends take a cross-country road trip that invites Daisies to explore the country and invasive species. It’s Your World – Change It! series: Daisy Flower Garden As Daisies plant seeds and care for a garden, they explore the value of the Girl Scout Law. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting This three-ring binder contains information on traditions, ceremonies, how to earn petals and leaves, and other awards. Space is set aside to record thoughts and memories. GSOFCT Council’s Own patches may be found in this book or online at gsofct.org. All Journey and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books, as well as awards, may be purchased at the GSOFCT shops or online at gsofct.org.

Event Etiquette • Have the girls plan. Show them this book or the online registration area. • Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events. • Questions about registering should be directed to the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770 ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. • Please register on time; be aware of the deadlines. Nothing is sadder than canceling an event at deadline due to low numbers of participants, and then having people ask if they can still register. Also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is recommended. • If you have special needs or specific questions about the event programming, contact the listed program contact. Be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration date, when we know how many girls to expect. • Bring only those registered for an event to the event. Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can add just one more. • Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc…). • Adults – It’s great to meet and network. If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it is OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting to the event, so in most instances the answer will be, “yes, please.” • Whether a volunteer, GSOFCT staff, or a community program partner, whoever is facilitating loves sharing skills and experiences with the girls, and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Remind the girls that a “thank you” is always appreciated. Looking for More? Find more events for Daisies in the multi-level section, starting on page 36.

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Daisy Slumber Party

Eco-Smart Daisies

Join us for a sleepover adventure! Come explore the camp, bring a brown bag dinner, build a campfire, and roast your s’mores. Continental breakfast included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Learning how to use resources wisely is a great skill! Daisies will see firsthand how nature uses the three Rs Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Along the trails, games will help girls understand how to take action and make Earth a better place! (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Saturday, 3/3/2017 PO17005 6:00 p.m.Oxford 3/18/2017 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 3/19/2017

Fee: $20.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/50

At Daisy’s World, you’ll be busy with hands-on activities and games, all to help you learn about Juliette (Daisy) Gordon Low. Activities support the Rose Petal - Make the World a Better Place and Violet Petal - Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout (patches not included). Bring a lunch and water bottle. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 11/28/2016 PG17006 10:30 a.m.East Lyme 12/10/2016 1:30 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/50

Rocky Craig, Sunday, 10/24/2016 PG17144 10:30 a.m.Stamford 11/13/2016 12:00 p.m. An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 11/21/2016 PG17142 12/10/2016

10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.

An-Se-Ox, Saturday, 2/27/2017 PG17143 9:30Oxford 3/18/2017 11:00 a.m.

“Wow, look at all those other Daisies – I’m really a part of something really big!” This is what girls will say at this Dabbler Day. In small groups, girls practice making new friends, try some Girl Scout Traditions, dabble in STEM, play games, and have fun! Adults attend either as Helper Adults (will facilitate station activities and will receive outlines prior to the day) or Workshop Adults (will attend relevent workshop concurent to girls’ session). Girls will leave with memories, new skills, ideas to continue the fun, and a special patch for the day. A snack and patch are included in this event. Bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adults) When

Shelton Saturday, Intermediate 3/25/2017 School, Shelton

Intro to Fire Building In this program, girls will learn fire building safety, the different types of wood, and build an edible campfire. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event #

Candlewood, Saturday, 10/28/2016 New Fairfield 11/12/2016

PO17009

Merrie-Wood, Saturday, 2/24/2017 Manchester 3/4/2017

PO17010

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $10.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20

Daring Daisy - Dabbler Day

Where

When

Fee: $5.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20

Daisy’s World

Where

PG17074

Zoo in the Sky Animals in space? Learn about animal constellations in the state-of-the-art planetarium, then create your own constellation that can be projected on to your ceiling at home. Your personal planetarium! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult, no tagalongs) Where

When

Discovery Museum, Saturday, Bridgeport 4/29/2017

Event #

4/13/2017

PG17069

Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Fee: $18.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/90

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $10.00 adults $0 facilitating adult Program Contact: Erica Mitchell, emitchell@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 75/150 To register, see page 4

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Girl Scout Brownie Programs and Events GRADES 2-3 Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers council-sponsored programs and events for troops and girls. These events bring together girls from around the state to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and some events may fill before this date. You may register for events online at gsofct.org or by form via fax or mail.

BROWNIE R ESOURCES Leadership Journeys It’s Your Story – Tell It! series: A World of Girls Brownies discover ways that they can create positive change in the world. It’s Your Planet – Love It! series: Wow! Wonders of Water Brownies explore the wonders of water and ways of working as a team. It’s Your World – Change It! series: Brownie Quest Brownies search for three keys which help them learn leadership skills and take action in their world. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting This three-ring binder contains information on traditions, ceremonies, how to earn badges and other awards, such as the Journey Summit Award. Space is set aside for girls to record their thoughts and memories. GSOFCT Council’s Own patches may be found in this book or online at gsofct.org. All Journey and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books, as well as awards may be purchased at the GSOFCT shops or online at gsofct.org. Additional Outdoor Adventure and Art in the Outdoors badges can be found online.

Event Etiquette • Have the girls plan. Show them this book or the online registration area. • Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events. • Questions about registering should be directed to the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770 ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. • Please register on time; be aware of the deadlines. Nothing is sadder than canceling an event at deadline due to low numbers of participants, and then having people ask if they can still register. Also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is recommended. • If you have special needs or specific questions about the event programming, contact the listed Program Contact. Be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration date, when we know how many girls to expect. • Bring only those registered for an event to the event. Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can add just one more. • Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc…). • Adults – It’s great to meet and network. If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it is OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting to the event, so in most instances the answer will be, “yes, please.” • Whether volunteers, GSOFCT staff, or a community program partner, whoever is facilitating loves sharing skills and experiences with the girls, and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Remind the girls that a “thank you” is always appreciated.

Looking for More? Find more events for Brownies in the multi-level section, starting on page 36.

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To register, see page 4

Bloomin’ Brownies - Dabbler Day

Brownie Boating

“Wow, look at all those other Brownies – I’m a part of something really big!” This is what girls will say at this Outdoor Dabbler Day. In small groups, girls practice making new friends, explore woodland trails and tiny creatures, get creative with recycling and art in the outdoors projects, and have fun! Girls will leave with memories, new skills, ideas to continue the fun, and a special patch for the day. Adults will take part in concurrent workshops. Helping Adults will facilitate station activites based on outlines received prior to the day. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adults)

Join us at Camp Laurel for a fun-filled morning of boating on our secluded lake. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Where When Register by Event # Laurel, Monday, 9/26/2016 PG17130 Lebanon 10/10/2016 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $10.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 12/24

Candlewood, Saturday, 10/24/2016 PG17217 9:00 a.m.New Fairfield 11/5/2016 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $15.00 girls $10.00 adults $0 helping adults Program Contact: Dani LaChance, dlachance@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/180

Brownie Bugs Creepy, crawly, buggy bugs! They play an important role in our world. Discover just how important they are to our ecosystems through exploration in the Larsen Sanctuary. Look for bugs in action in their various habitats and count how many different kinds you can find. Then put your artistic flair to work by drawing a bug poster. Connects to Brownie Bugs badge. Take one or both CAS workshops in one morning (see Brownie Hiker). Badge not included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult, no tagalongs)

Brilliant Brownies - Dabbler Day “Wow look at all those Brownies- I’m really a part of something big!” This is what girls will say at this Dabbler Day. In small groups, girls practice making new friends, try some new Girl Scout Traditions, dabble in STEM and art badges, explore healthy options, hone communication skills through some Girlz R.U.L.E.® team challenges, and have fun! Girls will leave with memories, new skills, ideas to complete the badges, and a special patch for the day. Adults will take part in concurrent workshops. Helping Adults will facilitate station activities based on outlines received prior to the day. A snack and a patch are included in this event. Bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adults) Where

When

Shelton Intermediate School, Shelton

Saturday, 1/6/2017 PG17071 1/21/2017

South Congregational Church, East Hartford

Saturday, 2/1/2017 PG17072 2/25/2017

Time 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17017 10/22/2016

10:15 11:15 a.m.

Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17020 9:004/22/2017 10:00 a.m. Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17019 4/22/2017

10:15 11:15 a.m.

Where: Connecticut Audubon Society at Larsen Sanctuary, Fairfield Fee: $14.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/18

Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $10.00 adults $0 helping adults Program Contact: Erica Mitchell, emitchell@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 50/125 To register, see page 4

When Register by Event # Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17018 10/22/2016

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Brownie Hiker

Engineering for Brownies

Where does the trail lead us? Will we come across a pond or marsh along the way or perhaps an animal in hiding? This program takes you on a hike in the Larsen Sanctuary where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll search for signs of animals and birds. Learn what gear to take on a hike and how to pack tasty, healthy snacks for energy. Connects to Brownie Hiker badge. Take one or both CAS workshops in one morning (see Brownie Bugs). Badge not included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult, no tagalongs)

Discover how engineering is a part of the world around you! Learn about designing, building, and inventing in this hands-on workshop sponsored by Society of Women Engineers, New England Shoreline Section. While working with engineers and college students, build an air-powered car, learn about sound and vibration, float a boat, and design a structure to support a book. Fee includes patch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

When

Event #

Time

Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17022 9:0010/22/2016 10:00 a.m. Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17021 10:1510/22/2016 11:15 a.m. Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17024 4/22/2017

9:00 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17023 10:154/22/2017 11:15 a.m.

When

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Time

Saturday, 4/13/2017 PG17032 9:004/29/2017 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 4/13/2017 PG17031 1:004/29/2017 3:30 p.m.

Where: Pattagansett, East Lyme Fee: $5.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 12/40

Where: Connecticut Audubon Society at Larsen Sanctuary, Fairfield Fee: $14.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/18

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Brownie Sleepover Adventure Join us for a sleepover adventure! Come explore the camp, bring a brown bag dinner, build a campfire, and roast your sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores. Continental breakfast included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 11/4/2016 PO17004 6:00 p.m.East Lyme 11/19/2016 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 11/20/2016

Fee: $20.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/65

Galactic Girls Brownies rule the skies! Spend the morning at the Discovery Museum under the starry sky of the planetarium learning about the stars, Sun, moon, and planets. Make take-home crafts that teach Brownies their special place in space. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult, no tagalongs) Where

When

Discovery Museum, Saturday, Bridgeport 11/5/2016

10/25/2016

PG17042

Discovery Museum, Saturday, Bridgeport 3/11/2017

2/23/2017

PG17043

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $17.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/120

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To register, see page 4

Getting Your Hands Dirty

Science Day

Girls who have previously studied with Miss Florence practiced the art of painting delicate china, which is showcased at the museum today! On this visit, you’ll get your hands a little bit messier! Work on some steps toward your Potter badge and take home your own clay pot, ceramic tile, and Florence Griswold Museum patch. (For: Troops, Individuals, no tagalongs)

Become a Home Scientist. You can make raisins dance and create that awesome stuff that comes out of a dinosaur’s nose when he sneezes! We’ll complete some actvities toward the Home Scientist badge. Badge included. Girls complete badge with troop or on their own. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Florence Griswold Saturday, Museum, 2/25/2017 Old Lyme

Where

2/9/2017

Rocky Craig, Saturday, Stamford 4/29/2017

PG17044

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls Space in the studio is limited, so parents may drop girls off and enjoy the museum grounds at no charge, or pay the $5.00 fee upon arrival and visit the museum and house while girls are working. Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/25

Making Games Change it up! Explore new and old games, create and teach your own game, or play a newly created game! You’ll complete some steps towards the Making Games badge and leave with ideas to complete the badge. Badge included. Please bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where When Register by Pattagansett, Saturday, 3/6/2017 East Lyme 3/18/2017

Event # PG17009

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $12.00 girls $4.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/50

When

PG17079

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $12.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Erica Mitchell, emitchell@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/40

Snacks x 5 Team up with other Brownies as you work on steps towards earning the Brownie Snack badge (included). Girls will learn and practice cooking and safety skills as they create snacks for all to try. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where When Register by Pattagansett, Saturday, 1/3/2017 East Lyme 1/14/2017

Event # PG17012

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $20.00 girls $8.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/20

Once Upon a Palette Where is the perfect place to paint? Some think it’s Miss Florence’s beautiful home, the center of the Old Lyme Art Colony at the turn of the century. Explore painting techniques inside and out and complete some steps toward the Painter badge. Fee includes museum patch. (For: Troops, Individuals, no tagalongs) Where

When

Florence Griswold Saturday, Museum, Old Lyme 5/27/2017

PG17062

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Girl Scout Junior Programs & Events GRADES 4-5 Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers council-sponsored programs and events for troops and girls. These events bring together girls from around the state to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and some events may fill before this date. You may register for events online at gsofct.org or by form via fax or mail. JUNIOR RESOURCES

Leadership Journeys It’s Your Story – Tell It! series: aMUSE Juniors seek out and learn from positive role models in their lives. It’s Your Planet – Love It! series: Get Moving! Girls learn about energy inside them, around them, and ways to use energy wisely. It’s Your World – Change It! series: Agent of Change Juniors discover what makes them unique while learning about women in history. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting This three-ring binder contains information on traditions, ceremonies, how to earn badges and other awards, such as the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Space is set aside for girls to record their thoughts and memories. Additional Outdoor Adventures and Art in the Outdoors badges may be found online. GSOFCT Council’s Own patches may be found in this book or online at gsofct.org. All Journey and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books, as well as awards may be purchased at the GSOFCT shops or online at gsofct.org. Event Etiquette • Have the girls plan. Show them this book or the online registration area. • Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events. • Questions about registering should be directed to the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770 ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. • Please register on time; be aware of the deadlines. Nothing is sadder than canceling an event at deadline due to low numbers of participants, and then having people ask if they can still register. Also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is recommended. • If you have special needs or specific questions about the event programming, contact the listed Program Contact. Be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration date, when we know how many girls to expect. • Bring only those registered for an event to the event. Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can add just one more. • Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc…). • Adults – It’s great to meet and network. If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it is OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting to the event, so in most instances the answer will be, “yes, please.” • Whether volunteers, GSOFCT staff, or a community program partner, whoever is facilitating loves sharing skills and experiences with the girls, and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Remind the girls that a “thank you” is always appreciated.

Looking for More? Find more events for Juniors in the multi-level section, starting on page 36. Interested in the Girl Scout Bronze Award? See “Highest Awards,” page 34.

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To register, see page 4

A Series of Unfortunate Adventures: Do you Have What it Takes to Survive? Life doesn’t always go smoothly. We all face unfortunate events from time to time. So, how do we turn a bad situation into a memorable adventure? Practice your real-life survival skills with a variety of unlikely (and somewhat imaginary!) circumstances on our low ropes course at camp. You might be abducted by drooling aliens, get stranded in a forest packed with poison ivy, or need to find your way out of a jungle after losing your eyesight. You might be surprised at what you can overcome when you take on life’s challenges with the help of your friends. (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where When Register by Event # Pattagansett, Tuesday, 7/18/2017 PG17102 East Lyme 8/8/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $25.00 adults $5.00 non-climbing adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/18

aMUSE Journey Weekend Join other Juniors as you explore the role models around you. Through a variety of activities, we’ll explore stereotypes and media, and how those factors impact our lives. Pre and post work is required to complete the Journey awards. Girls will leave the weekend having completed most of the Journey activities and ready to do their Take Action project. Adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Juniors. All will participate in sessions focusing on Growth Mindset and Goal Setting. Participants must attend the entire weekend. They may not arrive late or leave early, as this disrupts the program for others. Journey books, four meals, snacks, and Journey awards are included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Laurel, Friday, 5/10/2017 PG17070 5:30 p.m.Lebanon 6/9/2017 Sunday, 12:00 p.m. 6/11/2017

Fee: $70.00 girls, $70.00 adults Program Contact: Program Department program@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/180

Animal Habitats at CT Audubon Take to the trails and investigate different animal habitats to discover who lives where. Learn about endangered animals and what we can do to protect the habitat and the animals who live there. Then put what you’ve learned together with your creative talents and create an animal habitat. Connects to Junior Animal Habitats badge. Badge not included. (For: Troops and Individuals w/Adult, no tagalongs) When Register by Event # Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17015 10/22/2016

Time 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17016 4/22/2017

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Where: Connecticut Audubon Society at Larsen Sanctuary, Fairfield Fee: $14.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/36

Bling It Out Bring your creativity! Using different techniques and materials, make a variety of pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Learn about jewelry from around the world and explore birthstones. Complete some steps toward the Jeweler badge (provided). Girls may complete badge on their own or with her troop. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

Event #

Pattagansett, Saturday, 1/9/2017 East Lyme 1/21/2017

When

PG17003

Time: 1:00 - 6:30 p.m. Fee: $20.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/45

Bling It Out Overnight Bring your creativity! Using different techniques and materials, make a variety of pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Learn about jewelry from around the world and explore birthstones. Complete some steps toward the Jeweler badge (provided). Girls may complete badge on their own or with her troop. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Friday, 1/9/2017 PG17004 6:00 p.m.East Lyme 1/20/2017 Saturday, 11:00 a.m. 1/21/2017

Fee: $28.00 girls, $10.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/50 To register, see page 4

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Celebrate the Seasons

Drawn To It

Take a little time out of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and come relax for a bit at camp. We’ll make a holiday craft and entertain each other with songs and skits by the evening campfire. We’ll also take a hike through camp in the morning. A continental breakfast is provided. Participants should bring a bag supper. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Start sketching your way toward your Drawing badge at the Florence Griswold Museum where artists lived and worked together at the turn of the century. Fee includes museum patch. (For: Troops, Individuals, no tagalongs)

Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Friday, 11/21/2016 PG17133 6:00 p.m.Oxford 12/9/2016 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 12/10/2016

Fee: $30.00 girls, $15.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 24/40

Where

When

Florence Griswold Saturday, Museum, Old Lyme 4/22/2017

PG17030

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls Space in the studio is limited, so parents may drop girls off and enjoy the museum grounds at no charge or pay the $5 fee upon arrival and visit the museum and house while girls are working. Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/25

Climbing for Chickens Adventure parks, indoor ropes courses, zip line canopy tours, and rock climbing gyms are popping up all over the place. People don’t seem to be afraid of heights anymore. Are you missing out on the fun due to your fears? Are you tired of being the designated photographer? Have you ever wished you could have a place to try climbing without the noise, stress, or pressure from those who don’t understand how afraid you are? Your wish has come true. This program is only for those who really struggle with their fear and want more time and techniques to overcome it. Discover your inner squirrel as you make new friends who will support and encourage you along the way. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 6/19/2017 East Lyme 7/8/2017

Event # PG17134

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $25.00 adults $5.00 non-climbing adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/12

Engineering Your Future Discover the world of engineering! Earn your Society of Women Engineers patch in this hands-on workshop led by members of the Society of Women Engineers and Cadets from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Do you see engineering your future? Come find out! Patch is included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Olin Science Center, Saturday, Connecticut College, 11/19/2016 New London

PG17033

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $5.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 20/100

Crime Lab

Explore the Night

Put your sleuth skills to the test! We will break codes to understand secret messages, study fingerprints, and identify mystery substances. Once you’ve learned the tricks of the trade and perfected your detective skills, help us solve a crime and save the day! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Take a night hike with and without flashlights. Learn the sounds of nighttime. Camp Laurel abounds with nocturnal animals. Determine which animals are making noises. Find out how well you can see at night. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Discovery Museum, Saturday, Bridgeport 1/28/2017

Event #

1/12/2017

PG17028

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 12/36

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Where

When

Event #

Laurel, Friday, 5/19/2017 PG17035 Lebanon 6/2/2017

Time: 8:00 p.m. Fee: $3.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 8/30 To register, see page 4

Galactic Explorer/Light Pollution 201 - Overnight This is an excellent opportunity to complete major portions of the Galactic Explorer patch. Start in the afternoon with solar observing and making diagrams of sunspots, solar flares, prominences, etc. In the evening we’ll view the night sky and make planispheres to find objects of interest. Plan on staying up late to enjoy the cold, crisp winter air. If there are objects of interest we’ll get up early to observe them, otherwise we’ll have breakfast and do more solar observing to see how much the sun has rotated overnight. Dress warmly. Bring a dinner and we’ll provide breakfast and hot cocoa. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Laurel, Tuesday, 12/16/2016 PG17040 2:00 p.m.Lebanon 12/27/2016 Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. 12/28/2016

Fee: $15.00 Girl, $10.00 Adult Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 10/40

Jammin’ Juniors - Dabbler Day “Wow, look at all those other Juniors – I’m a part of something really big!” This is what girls will say at this Level Day. In small groups, girls practice making new friends, try some Girl Scout Traditions, dabble in STEM and art badges, explore body confidence, hone communications skills through some Girlz R.U.L.E.® team challenges, and have fun! Girls will leave with memories, new skills, ideas to complete the badges, and a special patch for the day. Adults will take part in concurrent workshops. Helping Adults will facilitate station activites based on outlines received prior to the day. A snack and patch are included in this event. Bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Quinnipiac University, Saturday, Hamden 11/19/2016

11/3/2016

PG17100

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $10.00 adults $0 facilitating adult Program Contact: Jacqueline Vargas, jvargas@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/150

Junior First Aid It can be scary when someone is sick or hurt, especially in an emergency. Join us for a day of practice so you can learn how to help people. All activities link to Junior First Aid badge. Badge provided (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult)

Offer to babysit for free, especially if the family is stretched and needs a break.

When

Hartford Service Center, Hartford

Saturday, 12/10/2016

11/24/2016

PG17075

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $12.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Erica Mitchell, emitchell@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/30

Juniper Juniors - Dabbler Day

Girls Take Flight Meet women aviators, climb aboard a real aircraft, take the controls at a flight simulator, build your own flying machine, learn the history of women in aviation, and much more! Connects to It’s Your World: Change It! Agent of Change Journey. Fee includes patch and museum admission. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult) This is a Community Program Partner event. Where

When

New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks

Saturday, 12/30/2016 1/7/2017

Time 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Register with Community Program Partner Fee: $15.00 girls $12.50 adults Program Contact: Community Program Partner: NEAM Amanda Parks, (860) 623-3305 ext. 313 Min./Max.: 10/20

To register, see page 4

Where

“Wow, look at all those other Juniors – I’m a part of something really big” This is what girls will say at this Outdoor Dabbler Day. In small groups, girls practice making new friends, walk woodland trails while letterboxing, explore animal habitats, get creative with recycling and art in the outdoors, and have fun! Girls will leave with memories, new skills, ideas to continue the fun, and a special patch for the day. Adults will take part in concurrent workshops. Helping Adults will facilitate station activities based on outlines received prior to the day. Bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adults) Where

When

Event #

Candlewood, New Fairfield

Sunday, 4/30/2017

4/17/2017

PG17218

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $10.00 adults $0 facilitating adult Program Contact: Dani LaChance, dlachance@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/180 Program Resource Guide |

Kitchen Kemistry

Marine Animal Habitat Exploration

Create cool chemistry using your average kitchen ingredients. Girls will learn about the changes in matter and learn how to make edible glop and other amazing creations using food and chemistry together. You never knew science could be so much fun. (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult)

Be a marine scientist for the day while exploring the nearshore and offshore habitats of Long Island Sound! The EnviroLab, a floating classrooom, will take you out to Long Island Sound for a unique, hands-on experience. Under the guidance of professional marine scientists, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring up sea creatures using a trawl net, test oxygen and salinity levels, catch plankton, and discover the rich diversity of life beneath the waves. After lunch help clean up the Rocky Intertidal Zone while discovering its inhabitants and their unique adaptations. Bring your own lunch. Satisfies steps 1, 2, and 5 of Animal Habitat badge. Project Oceanology patch included! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where When Register by Event # Time An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 1/14/2017 PG17086 9:30 a.m.1/28/2017 12:00 p.m.

An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 1/14/2017 PG17085 1:001/28/2017 3:30 p.m.

Pattagansett, Saturday, 1/27/2017 PG17088 9:30 a.m.East Lyme 2/11/2017 12:00 p.m. Pattagansett, Saturday, 1/27/2017 PG17087 1:00East Lyme 2/11/2017 3:30 p.m.

Where

When

Project Saturday, Oceanography, 5/6/2017 Groton

Event #

4/20/2017

PG17057

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $65.00 girls $65.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/50

Fee: $12.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jacque Simpson-Gilson, jsimpson-gilson@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 25/30

Mystic Seaport Sleepover Begin your evening by putting on your detective hats, while taking a private tour of the Museum grounds after hours. Here, you will work to solve a mystery at Mystic Seaport and use your sleuthing skills to interpret a crime scene and shake down one of our exhibits. Following a snack break, girls will go back to our Crime Lab and analyze the evidence to crack the case, while learning how to read and write Morse code, analyze different styles of handwriting, and take and examine different fingerprint patterns before heading off to sleep onboard the historic square-rigged ship, the Joseph Conrad. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

Listen to the Music Are you a lover of music? Can you turn anything into an instrument? Like to move your feet to the beat? Meet up with some college students who love to do the same. Actvities will link to the Musician badge. (For Troops, Individual girls w/Adult) Where

When

University of Saturday, Connecticut, Storrs 11/12/2016 Campus, Mansfield

Event #

10/21/2016

PG17076

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fee: $10.00 girls $4.00 adults Program Contact: Erica Mitchell, emitchell@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/50

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When

Mystic, Saturday, 4/6/2017 PG17192 Seaport, 4/22/2017 Mystic Sunday, 4/23/2017

6:00 p.m.9:30 a.m.

Fee: $80.00 Girl, $80.00 Adult Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 25/45

NYC Day Trip Start the day off at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. You will also have free time to explore the area and have lunch. Times Square is a popular stop during this time. Then we will head over to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum. On our way home, we will stop for dinner (dinner and lunch not included in price). Exact pick up times and locations are not determined yet. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) ($50 deposit due at registration) Where

When

Event #

NYC, New York

Saturday, 6/17/2017

5/17/2017

PG17194

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (time is from first pick up to last drop off, time not exact) Fee: $100.00 girls $100.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/50

Volkswalks Come out, meet new friends, and take a 10 km (6.2 mile) walk at your own pace. Join us, rain or shine! The program contact is an experienced Volkssporter and Girl Scout and is happy to provide participants details beforehand. Walks are recommended for Girl Scout Juniors and older. Troop Leaders must contact Carol West at least four days prior to the event for specific addresses and to inform her of large groups attending. Please note that walk durations vary with an adult average of two hours. All walks are open to the public. Families are welcome. Juniors - this is a great way to “help your family stay fit,” Step 5 of the Staying Fit badge! Fee: free*

*Walks are free, but an optional small fee is charged for a recorded Volkswalk credit and award.

Contact: Carol West, carol.west@sbcglobal.net Time: approximately 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Locations/Dates: Wallingford, September 10, 2016 Hartford, October 15, 2016 Simsbury, October 22, 2016 Wethersfield, November 12, 2016 Cheshire, December 10, 2016

Visit www.avaclubs.org/cvvc for more information.

Say Cheese!

SWE: Be That Engineer

Learn about digital cameras, take and edit photographs, and make a photo project. Girls will take home photos and ideas to complete the Digital Photographer badge. Badge included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Learn to think like an engineer! Let the young women in the Society of Women Engineers help you design and build projects and test your results. Can you improve your design? Learn how! Fee includes snack and patch. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 12/8/2016 East Lyme 12/17/2016

Event # PG17010

Time: 1:00 - 6:30 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/70

Event #

Eversource, Sunday, 4/20/2017 PG17065 Berlin 5/7/2017

The Science Behind Climbing

Come cook up a storm with other Juniors! You’ll use your imagination and skills to create and prepare a variety of foods to share. Simple Meals badge included. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult) When

When

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $5.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 24/40

Serve up a Meal

Where

Pattagansett, Saturday, 1/3/2017 East Lyme 1/14/2017

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $20.00 girls $8.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/20

Event # PG17011

For girls who have climbed before and are curious about how it all works. This program helps them understand the mechanics of friction, leverage, and weight ratios. Girls will get a closer look at the gear and techniques that keep them safe as they climb, and learn to belay each other as a group. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event #

Pattagansett, Tuesday, 6/20/2017 PG17163 East Lyme 7/11/2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $25.00 adults $5.00 non-climbing adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/10 Program Resource Guide |

Girl Scout Cadette Programs & Events GRADES 6-8 Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers council-sponsored programs and events for troops and girls. These events bring together girls from around the state to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and some events may fill before this date. You may register for events online at gsofct.org or by form via fax or mail.

CADETTE RESOURCES Leadership Journeys It’s Your Story – Tell It! series: MEdia Cadettes look for the ME in media and learn how they can shape media – for themselves, their community, and the world. It’s Your Planet – Love It! series: Breathe! Girls explore properties of air as well as measuring air quality and ways to improve it. It’s Your World – Change It! series: aMAZE Girls learn to navigate paths to peaceful relationships, both locally and globally. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting This three-ring binder contains information on traditions, ceremonies, how to earn badges and other awards, such as L.I.A. and the Girl Scout Silver Award. Space is set aside for girls to record their thoughts and memories. Additional Outdoor Adventures and Art in the Outdoors badges may be found online. GSOFCT Council’s Own patches may be found in this book or online at gsofct.org. All Journey and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books, as well as awards may be purchased at the GSOFCT shops or online at gsofct.org.

Event Etiquette • Have the girls plan. Show them this book or the online registration area. • Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events. • Questions about registering should be directed to the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770 ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. • Please register on time; be aware of the deadlines. Nothing is sadder than canceling an event at deadline due to low numbers of participants, and then having people ask if they can still register. Also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is recommended. • If you have special needs or specific questions about the event programming, contact the listed Program Contact. Be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration date, when we know how many girls to expect. • Bring only those registered for an event to the event. Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can add just one more. • Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc…). • Adults – It’s great to meet and network. If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it is OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting to the event, so in most instances the answer will be, “yes, please.” • Whether volunteers, GSOFCT staff, or a community program partner, whoever is facilitating loves sharing skills and experiences with the girls, and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Remind the girls that a “thank you” is always appreciated.

Looking for More? Find more events for Cadettes in the multi-level section, starting on page 36. Interested in the Girl Scout Silver Award? See “Highest Awards”, page 34.

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To register, see page 4

Adventures in Leadership

aMAZE Journey Weekend

We need healthy leaders to help us navigate challenges in our lives, and others need us to lead them in their struggles. Through fun activities on the ground, thrilling adventures on our ropes course, and quiet times for reflection, we will explore leadership; how to choose a good leader, how to be a good follower, and how to encourage and support one who might be struggling in her leadership role. Girls will create a special token to take with them as a reminder to apply what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned everywhere they go. Lunch will be provided. There will be a one-hour break for lunch. (For Troops, Individual girls, Individuals w/Adult)

Join other Cadettes in the maze of friendship and discover how to create peace together. Pre and post work is required to complete the Journey awards. Girls will leave the weekend having completed most of the Journey activities and ready to do their Take Action project. Adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Cadettes. All will participate in sessions focusing on Growth Mindset and Goal Setting. Participants must attend the entire weekend. They may not arrive late or leave early, as this disrupts the program for others. Journey books, four meals, snacks, and Journey awards are included. (For: Troops, Girls w/Adult)

Event #

Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 10/31/2016 PG17103 East Lyme 11/19/2016

Laurel, Lebanon

Friday, 9/7/2016 PG17093 5:30 p.m.10/7/2016 Sunday, 12:00 p.m. 10/9/2016

Where

When

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $50.00 girls $15.00 adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/15

Fee: $70.00 girls $70.00 adults Program Contact: Program Department, program@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/180

Adventures in Leadership Optional Overnight This is an optional overnight for girls participating in the Adventures in Leadership event. Girls will have additional team building and leadership experiences. We will be staying in the Metcalf Lodge. Girls should bring a bag supper. A continental breakfast will be provided. (For: Troops, Individual girls, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Friday, 10/31/2016 PG17104 7:00 p.m.East Lyme 11/18/2016 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 11/19/2016

Fee: $10.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/15

Boston Museum of Science Sleepover Spend the night at the museum! During your overnight there will be science workshops, hands-on activities, live animals, a late-night show, a planetarium show, an Omni film, and plenty of time to explore the museum. When will the fun end? An evening snack and light breakfast are included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Boston Museum of Science, Boston

Saturday, 3/9/2017 PG17186 5:00 p.m.4/1/2017 Sunday, 11:00 a.m. 4/2/2017

Fee: $55.00 girls $55.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/50

Return your neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trash can for them.

To register, see page 4

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Breathe Journey Weekend

Cadettes’ Science of Happiness

Air is all around us, but do we really think about it? Join other Cadettes as you examine indoor and outdoor air quality and light pollution. Discover how these can affect our health and the world around us. Using this information, make plans to take action! Pre and post work is required to complete the Journey awards. Girls will leave the weekend having completed most Journey activities and ready to do their Take Action project. Adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Cadettes. All will participate in sessions focusing on Growth Mindset and Goal Setting. Participants must attend the entire weekend. They may not arrive late or leave early, as this disrupts the program for others. Journey books, four meals and snacks, and Journey awards are included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Join Kappa Delta Sorority on campus and dive into the science of happiness badge. Hear what tools others use to overcome their rough spots in life, and then check in on your own “signature strengths”. These are traits you can harness to increase your own happiness. Create vessels to hold happy thoughts and reminders. You’ll leave with ideas for completing the badge. Badge not included. Please bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Laurel, Lebanon

Friday, 4/19/2017 PG17216 5:30 p.m.5/19/2017 Sunday, 12:00 p.m. 5/21/2017

When

Saturday, 10/27/2016 PG17098 11/5/2016

Time 11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.

Where: Sacred Heart University - University Commons, Fairfield Fee: $3.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Jacqueline Vargas, jvargas@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/75

Fee: $70.00 girls $70.00 adults Program Contact: Program Department, program@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/180

Challenger Mission - Moon Cadette to the Rescue There are two things to know about all emergencies: how to prevent them or how to handle them. Together, let’s discover how to work with minor injuries and illnesses and how to tell when the problem is serious. In the First Aid badge, Cadettes will be taking a closer look on how to use a first aid kit, explore how to prevent serious outdoor injuries, and know the signs of shock and how to treat them. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Experience the new state-of-the-art Challenger Center! The year is 2054. The mission is to establish a permanent base on the moon. Astronauts aboard the spacecraft and scientists in mission control must work together to repair a probe, analyze lunar samples, and select a site for the moon base, all while communicating effectively and protecting the health and safety of the crew. We challenge you to take this exciting journey with us! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Discovery Museum, Friday, Bridgeport 5/5/2017

Event #

4/20/2017

PG17026

Pattagansett, Saturday, 11/17/2016 PG17097 9:30 a.m.East Lyme 12/3/2016 12:00 p.m. Pattagansett, Saturday, 11/17/2016 PG17096 1:00East Lyme 12/3/2016 3:30 p.m. An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 4/26/2017 PG17095 9:30 a.m.5/13/2017 12:00 p.m.

An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 4/26/2017 PG17094 1:005/13/2017 3:30 p.m.

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $22.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 18/36

Fee: $10.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Jacqueline Vargas, jvargas@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/50

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Creative Cadettes - Dabbler Day Looking for a Girl Scout event to have fun, be creative, and learn new skills? Join us for a fun-filled day on the UConn campus as we dabble in Comic Artist, Special Agent, Babysitter, and Girl Scout Ways. Bring a bag lunch. (For: Troops and Individual girls and girls w/Adult) Where

When

University of Saturday, Connecticut, Storrs 11/12/2016 Campus, Mansfield

Event #

10/21/2016

PG17073

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Erica Mitchell, emitchell@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 50/70

Engineers to the Rescue! At night, get to know girls from around the state as you complete design challenges. After breakfast it’s Engineers to the Rescue! The scenario: Your group is camping at Yellowstone and there is an earthquake. Survival skills meet science as you design water filters, wind powered cranks, and a safe shelter. Work with members of the Society of Women Engineers to solve the problems you face. Activities will take place in the comforts of the lodge. Fee includes patch. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, East Lyme

Friday, 1/12/2017 PG17034 6:00 p.m.1/27/2017 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. 1/28/2017

Fee: $24.00 girls $18.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 15/40

Follow the Arrow On this one-night overnight, Cadettes will be doing archery indoors! We’ll each make our own quivers using traditional materials and weaving methods. Girls will also have time to hike through camp, make s’mores, and enjoy each other’s company. We’ll work together to make a communal meal at lunchtime. A continental breakfast is also provided. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Fee: $15.00 girls, $10.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 10/40

Candlewood, Saturday, 1/2/2017 PG17146 6:00 p.m.New Fairfield 1/21/2017 Sunday, 4:00 p.m. 1/22/2017

Fee: $45.00 girls, $20.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30 To register, see page 4

When

Laurel, Wednesday, 12/16/2016 PG17041 2:00 p.m.Lebanon 12/28/2016 Thursday, 10:00 a.m. 12/29/2016

Keep shoveling the snow, even though you’re on your neighbor’s sidewalk.

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It All Adds Up at Travelers!

Letterboxing Overnight

Where were you when the lights went out? Or the blizzard hit? Or the hurricane crashed through? Build your own dwelling, then see how it survives these disasters! Learn how insurance works to protect us. Fee includes lunch and patch. Parking fees are generously covered by Women in Actuarial and Analytics. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult)

Learn all about Letterboxing while helping prepare letterboxes to be planted at Laureleiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letterboxing events in September. We will spend some time searching for letterboxes at camp (weather permitting) and then plan and carve the stamps for the letterboxing event at Camp Laurel. Have your artwork featured in Letterboxes! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Event #

Travelers, Monday, 10/3/2016 PG17046 Hartford 10/10/2016

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fee: $5.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/25

Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 2/9/2017 PG17055 3:00 p.m.East Lyme 2/25/2017 Sunday, 3:00 p.m. 2/26/2017

Fee: $20.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 5/20

Katniss Skills School

Rip, Tear, Fold, and Glue

Girls like Katniss Everdeen show what it means to be smart, strong, and determined. Come and work on your own skills in archery, fire building, and wilderness survival, ending with a team challenge. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Reading might be an activity you can do sitting down, but creating a book takes a lot of energy! Give life to an old book, explore book arts, and take home your own momento journal. Complete some steps of Book Artist badge. Fee includes Florence Griswold Museum patch. (For: Troops, Inviduals w/Adult, no tagalongs)

Where

When

Event #

Laurel, Sunday, 2/27/2017 PG17148 Lebanon 3/12/2017 An-Se-Ox, Saturday, 4/10/17 Oxford 4/29/2017

PG17147

Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/24

Where

When

Florence Griswold Saturday, Museum, Old Lyme 3/25/2017

PG17063

Entertain the baby in the shopping cart ahead of you in line.

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Trash Talk Learn fun ways to turn your trash into treasure! Have you ever gone into your closet and found an old T-shirt that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear anymore or walked into your garage and found some old mason jars or jewelry and wondered what else you could do with them? I bet you never thought of repurposing these pieces of forgotten treasures. Join us as we as we create new uses for your old stuff. Bring an old T-shirt and anything else you think you can repurpose and join us for some trash talk. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult) Where When Register by Event # Time An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 3/17/2017 PG17089 9:30 a.m.4/1/2017 12:00 p.m.

An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 3/17/2017 PG17090 1:004/1/2017 3:30 p.m.

Pattagansett, Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17092 9:30 a.m.East Lyme 4/22/2017 12:00 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Join us at Timber Trails as we enjoy all the fun that winter can offer! Cadettes will spend an evening with songs and skits by the fire. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend the following day cross country skiing through camp. (For Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Timber Trails, Friday, 1/30/2017 PG17165 6:00 p.m.Tolland, MA 2/17/2017 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. 2/18/2017

Fee: $45.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

Pattagansett, Saturday, 4/7/2017 PG17091 1:00East Lyme 4/22/2017 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $14.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jacque Simpson-Gilson, jsimpson-gilson@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 25/30

At lunch, sit next to someone new in school and start up a conversation about things they like.

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Girl Scout Senior/Ambassador Program & Events GRADES 9-10, 11-12 Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers council-sponsored programs and events for troops and girls. These events bring together girls from around the state to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and some events may fill before this date. You may register for events online at gsofct.org or by form via fax or mail.

SENIOR AND AMBASSADOR R ESOURCES Leadership Journeys It’s Your Story – Tell It! series: For Seniors: MISSION Sisterhood! Seniors learn how widening their network broadens their world and benefits the world as well. For Ambassadors: Bliss: Live it, Give it! Ambassadors use their leadership skills to help others achieve their dreams too. It’s Your Planet – Love It! series: For Seniors: Sow What?- Girls investigate the food network and ways to take positive action to help others. For Ambassadors: Justice- Girls explore the idea of justice for earth and all its inhabitants. It’s Your World – Change It! series: For Seniors: GIRLtopia- Girls create their vision of an ideal world. For Ambassadors: Your Voice, Your World - Girls learn tools to discover an issue they care deeply about and advocate for a possible solution. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting This three-ring binder contains information on traditions, ceremonies, how to earn badges and other awards, such as Journey Summit. Space is set aside for girls to record their thoughts and memories. Additional Outdoor Adventure and Art in the Outdoors badges may be found online. GSOFCT Council’s Own patches may be found in this book or online at gsofct.org. All Journey and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books, as well as awards may be purchased at the GSOFCT shops or online at gsofct.org.

Event Etiquette • Have the girls plan. Show them this book or the online registration area. • Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events. • Questions about registering should be directed to the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770 ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. • Please register on time; be aware of the deadlines. Nothing is sadder than canceling an event at deadline due to low numbers of participants, and then having people ask if they can still register. Also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is recommended. • If you have special needs or specific questions about the event programming, contact the listed Program Contact. Be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration date, when we know how many girls to expect. • Bring only those registered for an event to the event. Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can add just one more. • Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc…). • Adults – It’s great to meet and network. If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it is OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting to the event, so in most instances the answer will be, “yes, please.” • Whether volunteers, GSOFCT staff, or a community program partner, whoever is facilitating loves sharing skills and experiences with the girls, and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Remind the girls that a “thank you” is always appreciated.

Looking for More? Find more events for Seniors and Ambassadors in the multi-level section starting on page 36. Interested in the Girl Scout Gold Award? See “Highest Awards”, page 35.

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To register, see page 4

Challenger Mission - Mars

Follow the Arrow

Experience the new, state-of-the-art Challenger Center! The year is 2026, and you and your crew are on your way to the Red Planet! Use teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills to build and launch a probe to one of the Martian moons and explore and analyze Martian environment, all in potentially hazardous conditions! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

On this one-night overnight, Seniors and Ambassadors will be doing archery indoors! We’ll each make our own quivers using traditional materials and weaving methods. Girls will also have time to hike through camp, make s’mores, and enjoy each other’s company. We’ll work together to make a communal meal at lunchtime. A continental breakfast is also provided. (For Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Discovery Museum, Friday, Bridgeport 3/24/2017

Event #

3/9/2017

PG17025

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $22.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 18/36

Where

When

Candlewood, Friday, 1/2/2017 PG17145 6:00 p.m.New Fairfield 1/20/2017 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. 1/21/2017

Fee: $45.00 girls, $20.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

Connecticut River Trip Join us for our third annual canoe trip on the Connecticut River. Sunday afternoon, start at Camp Pattagansett and practice our paddling skills on Pattagansett Lake and spend the night at camp. On Monday morning we leave for the Hadlyme Ferry landing and put our canoes in the water and head for Seldon Neck. We’ll paddle into quiet inlets, and observe the local water birds. We’ll spend the night by the river, and head back upriver on Tuesday. Meals are included. (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Sunday- 8/1/2017 PG17137 East Lyme Tuesday*

12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.

When: *Actual date will be determined by 2/1/17 and posted online. Fee: $70.00 girls $70.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/20

Girls Take Flight Meet women aviators, climb aboard a real aircraft, take the controls at a flight simulator, build your own flying machine, learn the history of women in aviation, and much more! Connects to It’s Your World: Change It! GIRLtopia Journey. Fee includes patch and museum admission. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult) This is a Community Program Partner event. Seniors only. Where

When

New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks

Saturday, 2/3/2017 2/11/2017

Time 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Register with Community Program Partner Fee: $15.00 girls $12.50 adults Program Contact: Community Program Partner: NEAM Amanda Parks, (860) 623-3305 ext. 313 Min./Max.: 10/20

Wipe out the bathroom sink if it needs it.

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Galactic Explorer Overnight CREW

Girls just want to have fun!

Help out the Juniors with their Galactic Explorer patch – and get yours as well! We’ll have some fun games to play, including Astronomy Jeopardy in case of bad weather. Bring your dinner, we’ll supply breakfast and hot cocoa. Dress warmly. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

It’s time to take a break from studying, college applications, sports, and dance recitals. Take back your weekend and let your hair down and have some fun. Dance the night away, create specialty desserts, pamper yourself with handmade sugar scrubs and nail polish. Take the night to become a rock star and rock out to your favorite karaoke song or choose to channel your inner designer and create your own unique piece of jewelry. Most importantly let’s take the time to connect with ourselves and our girlfriends. Girls just want to have fun, right? (For: Troops, Individuals)

Where When

Laurel, Tuesday, 12/16/2016 PG17038 12:00 p.m.Lebanon 12/27/2016 Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. 12/28/2016

Fee: $10.00 girls, $10.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 5/10

Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 4/3/2017 PG17099 6:00 p.m.East Lyme 4/22/2017 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 4/23/2017

Fee: $20.00 girls No adults Program Contact: Jacqueline Vargas, jvargas@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/50

Send a thank you note to the office of a public servant.

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To register, see page 4

Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Weekend CREW Girl Scout Senior and Ambassador Troops: Come help run the weekend’s activities! All levels of letterboxers are welcome with classes, workshops, and dozens of boxes hidden all over camp. We’ll even have night hikes! This event runs rain or shine. Event patch and meals included. Choose to stay until Sunday at no extra charge. (For: Troops) Where

When

Laurel, Friday, 8/15/2017 PG17168 6:00 p.m.Lebanon 9/22/2017 Sunday, 11:00 a.m. 9/24/2017

Fee: $15.00 girls, $7.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch Min./Max.: 10/20

Sow What? Journey Weekend Join other Seniors and explore issues surrounding food networks, land use, and local and global challenges we face. Pre and post work is required to complete the Journey. Girls will leave the weekend having completed most activities and ready to do their Take Action project. Adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Seniors. All will participate in sessions focusing on Growth Mindset and Goal Setting. Participants must attend the entire weekend. They may not arrive late or leave early, as this disrupts the program for others. Journey books, four meals and snacks, and upon completion of Take Action survey, Journey awards are included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Laurel, Friday, 8/15/2017 PG17000 5:30 p.m.Lebanon 9/15/2017 Sunday, 12:00 p.m. 9/17/2017

Fee: $70.00 girls, $70.00 adults Program Contact: Program Department, program@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 60/180

To register, see page 4

Winter Wonderland Join us at Timber Trails as we enjoy all the fun that winter can offer! Seniors and Ambassadors will spend an evening with songs and skits by the fire. We’ll spend the following day cross country skiing through camp. (For Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where When Register by Event # Time Timber Trails, Saturday, 1/30/2017 PG17166 6:00 p.m.Tolland, MA 2/18/2017 Sunday, 4:00 p.m. 2/19/2017

Fee: $45.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

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Travel TRAVEL TROOP # 3 This is an exciting opportunity for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (grades 6-12), and their parents or advisors to make new friendships through the adventures of travel! Girl Scouts are guided through the various aspects of trip planning and are encouraged to participate in a variety of trips/events. Organizational meetings are held at the Middletown Police Department, 222 Main St. in Middletown, CT 06457. First chance at trip sign-up is given at meetings. Presently, we have over 200 active members from Connecticut and we welcome more! Initial dues of $15 plus application provides full membership. Leaders are notified of all dates via email. Trip/event details are presented at all organizational meetings. Trip planning meetings are required when final plans are presented to participants as outlined by trip leaders. With cooperation and participation from our members, Travel Troop #3 flourishes. Our 2016-17 meetings are scheduled for 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, September 7 Tuesday, October 11 Wednesday, November 16 Tuesday, January 10 Wednesday, March 8 Tuesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 31 Representatives should be sent from your group to obtain updates on all Travel Troop #3 opportunities. New members are invited to any meeting. As we do long range planning, come and join as early as possible in the year. Summer Beach Bash is July 18, 2017 at Maureen’s in Westbrook. Our projection of TT#3 trips/events for 2016 -17 is very exciting! Just to list a few adventures: Ski/Board Winter Weekend, Camp Hi Rock Work Weekends, Nantucket Biking/Hosteling trip. European Adventure, Dude Ranch, Camping, and more. Join us! • Please call Maureen Francescon at (860) 301-6424 for info • Visit our Web site: http://traveltroop3.weebly.com/ • Email: FrancesconMoe@aol.com

Philly Overnight

NYC Day Trip

Spend the weekend in our Nation’s birthplace. Begin the day on a coach bus as we head to Philadelphia! Once we arrive, we will have a group lunch and take a Duck Boat tour. Afterwards your group will have free time to explore the city and visit places such as the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, the Rocky Steps and much more! We will then head back to CT mid afternoon on Sunday. See page 52 for details.

Start the day off at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. You will also have free time to explore the area and have lunch. Times Square is a popular stop during this time. Then we will head over to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum. On our way home, we will stop for dinner (dinner and lunch not included in price). See page 21 for details. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult).

Destinations Girl Scout destinations are unique travel and learning opportunities for individual girls in grades 6-12. Whether here or abroad, girls will meet and team up with girls with similar interests. GSUSA usually posts the year’s new destinations in September on forgirls.girlscouts.org. Applications must be received in the North Haven Service Center by November 14. Based on need, number of applicants, and availability of resources, partial financial assistance may be available. It is also appropriate to discuss with your troop the possibility of using Product Sales funds to support these experiences. For local information, contact Nancy at nbajek@gsofct.org.

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Presidential Volunteer Service Award Girl Scouts of Connecticut is a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Available to civic-minded children, teens, and adults, it’s given in recognition of volunteerism. The service may be in one or more topical areas, and is recognized at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The number of hours for each level is age-dependent. Since this isn’t a Girl Scout-earned award, hours used towards awards such as Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold may be applied towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. For those who have accumulated over 4,000 hours of service, there is a Lifetime award. Award packets (certificate, letter from the President of the United States, and pin) are $10 and there are three ordering deadlines: October 15, January 15, and April 15. Packets will be sent approximately six weeks after these dates. For more info and the request form, visit the Resource and Forms library at gsofct.org. Questions? Email program@gsofct.org.

Community Service Bar In Girl Scouts Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are able to earn these service bars by volunteering locally or at a council level. At a council level, assistance is often needed preparing for events, assisting at younger girl events, or general office work. If you are interested in earning this award, and/or have volunteer hours to do for school or other organizations, and would like to know what options are available at the council level, contact program@gsofct.org. At a local level, speak with your Troop Leader, Service Unit Manager, or attend a Leader’s Meeting and discuss where you can provide service. More information about these awards is in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

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Girl Scouts Highest Awards Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors may earn one of the highest awards – Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Each award challenges a girl to put her leadership skills to work as she takes action to address a community issue. Information about these awards may also be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and at gsofct.org. These are national awards, but each council has their own way of doing things. It is important to know GSOFCT’s process, deadlines, reporting, etc. The Girl Scout Bronze Award • The Girl Scout Bronze Award can be earned by a Girl Scout Junior, until September 30 of her sixth grade year. • Girls must complete a Junior Girl Scout Journey as a prerequisite. • Girls can earn the Bronze Award as a group and their project can be inside or outside the Girl Scout Community. • The Take Action project must address an issue’s root cause and include a suggested minimum of 20 personal hours. • When completed, please register your accomplishment online, PG17998 and share information at gsofct.org. • Bronze pins and commemorative items can be found at GSOFCT council shops. • If you have any questions, email program@gsofct.org.

The Girl Scout Silver Award • The Silver Award is the second highest award Girl Scouts can earn. This award is for Girl Scout Cadettes. • The deadline for this award is September 30 of the girl’s ninth grade year. Once they reach October 1 of their ninth grade year, they are Girl Scout Seniors and cannot earn this award. • Girls must first complete a Cadette Journey before working on their Silver Award. They can choose from Breathe, aMAZE, or MEdia. • Once girls have completed the Journey, they should watch the Silver Award Webinar with their adult advisor to learn everything they need to know about earning the Silver Award. You can go to our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/gsofct to watch the webinar. • You can also go to gsofct.org and learn more about the Silver Award. • When completed, please register your accomplishment online, PG17999 and share information at gsofct.org. • If you have any questions, please email silver@gsofct.org.

Are you super proud of your Silver Award Take Action Project? Apply to be part of the June Expo at the Gold Award Celebration held on the first Sunday of June. Questions? Contact program@gsofct.org

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Girl Scout Gold Award The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. Each Gold Take Action project is led by one girl. The effort taken to earn this award expresses a special commitment to one’s self, community, world, and future. Each Gold Award project provides a sustainable solution that addresses a community issue. General information may be found in the Senior and Ambassador Girl’s Guides to Girl Scouting. Necessary GSOFCT specific information and forms may be found on gsofct.org. Prerequisites to earning the Gold Award include completing either two Senior/Ambassador Journeys, or having earned the Silver Award and completed one Journey. Girls must also attend a Gold Award Webinar before submitting their initial project plan. Adults are welcome to attend the webinar as well. All Gold Award projects are submitted for approval and girls are expected to work closely with their Volunteer Gold Award Mentor. All girls who have earned their Gold Award during the year (April 1-March 31) are honored at a council-wide celebration, held on the first Sunday in June. During this ceremony, girls are presented with Gold Award certificates and a number of congratulatory letters and certificates from local and national dignitaries. After completing the final Gold Award interview, girls who have earned the Gold Award may plan and participate in a local pinning ceremony. While girls receive their pin from their Gold Award Mentor, other special commemorative Gold Award items may be found at GSOFCT council shops and online shop. For more information, visit gsofct.org or email gold@gsofct.org. The following are a few important dates to keep in mind. More dates and information are located in the Gold Award Guidelines and Toolkit: • Begin prerequisite work after July 1 before entering ninth grade. • Last date to submit My Gold Award Project proposal is June 1 of twelfth grade. • Submit My Gold Award Project Idea within three months of attending a Gold Award Webinar. • Submit proposal within three months after initial meeting with Gold Award Mentor. • Allow two-to-three weeks for project idea paperwork turnaround. • Allow six-to-eight weeks for proposal paperwork turnaround. For information about grants and scholarships, see page 62. For webinar dates, visit the Gold Award page on gsofct.org

Be a Gold Award Mentor! Gold Award mentors have the opportunity to positively influence and provide direction for the young women interested in tackling issues within their community and striving to improve the lives of others. If you are interested and would like to learn more about being a Gold Award Mentor, please email gold@gsofct.org.

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Multi-Level Program Events and Resources Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers council-sponsored programs and events for multiple grade level troops and girls. These events bring together girls from around the state to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and some events may fill before this date. You may register for events online at gsofct.org or by form via fax or mail. In this section: 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), Am=Ambassador (grades 11-12), A=Adult You’ll find additional events for single grade levels in the beginning of this book. Event Etiquette • Have the girls plan. Show them this book or the online registration area. • Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events. • Questions about registering should be directed to the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770 • ext. 500 or registration@gsofct.org. • Please register on time; be aware of the deadlines. Nothing is sadder than canceling an event at deadline due to low numbers of participants, and then having people ask if they can still register. Also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is recommended. • If you have special needs or specific questions about the event programming, contact the listed Program Contact. Be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration date, when we know how many girls to expect. • Bring only those registered for an event to the event. Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can add just one more. • Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc…). • Adults – It’s great to meet and network. If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it is OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting to the event, so in most instances the answer will be, “yes, please.” • Whether volunteers, GSOFCT staff, or a community program partner, whoever is facilitating loves sharing skills and experiences with the girls, and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Remind the girls that a “thank you” is always appreciated. Looking for More? Find more events in the separate grade-level sections of this book.

Additional program opportunities may be planned during the year. Information about these activities are promoted in our e-newsletters Helpful Hints, Advisor Update, Girl Scout Bridges, and Volunteer E-blast as well as posted on our website homepage, Facebook Page, and to troop volunteers through Rallyhood. To find our events online: - Visit gsofct.org/iMIS_public - Then click on the orange Events tab at the top - Then click on the Calendar link on the left

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A Series of Unfortunate Adventures: Do you Have What it Takes to Survive? CSAm Life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always go smoothly. We all face unfortunate events from time to time. So, how do we turn a bad situation into a memorable adventure? Practice your real-life survival skills with a variety of unlikely (and somewhat imaginary!) circumstances on our low ropes course at camp. You might be abducted by drooling aliens, get stranded in a forest packed with poison ivy, or need to find your way out of a jungle after losing your eyesight. You might be surprised at what you can overcome when you take on lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges with the help of your friends. (For Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event #

Pattagansett, Tuesday, 7/18/2017 PG17101 East Lyme 8/8/2017

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $25.00 adults $5.00 non-climbing adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/18

Annual Meeting - GSOFCT JCSAmA All members of GSOFCT are invited to the Annual Meeting where we will discuss the status of the council. More information will be available early in 2017. Where: TBD When: Sunday, 4/23/2017 Contact: Samantha Goodman, sgoodman@gsofct.org Event #: PG17215 Fee: Free, but we welcome donations to cover the cost of lunch.

Archery - Beginner JCSAm Girls attending this workshop will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery and range safety. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Register by Event # Time Where When Aspetuck, Weston

Saturday, 10/3/2016 PG17105 12:30 - 10/15/2016 2:30 p.m.

Aspetuck, Weston

Saturday, 10/3/2016 PG17106 3:00- 10/15/2016 5:00 p.m.

Carlson, Bristol

Saturday, 10/3/2016 PG17109 12:30 10/15/2016 2:30 p.m.

Carlson, Bristol

Saturday, 10/3/2016 PG17110 3:00- 10/15/2016 5:00 p.m.

Merrie-Wood, Saturday, 10/3/2016 PG17117 Manchester 10/15/2016

12:30 2:30 p.m.

Merrie-Wood, Saturday, 10/3/2016 PG17118 3:00- Manchester 10/15/2016 5:00 p.m Pattagansett, Sunday, 10/3/2016 PG17121 12:30East Lyme 10/16/2016 2:30 p.m. Pattagansett, Sunday, 10/3/2016 PG17122 3:00East Lyme 10/16/2016 5:00 p.m. Rocky Craig, Stamford

Sunday, 10/3/2016 PG17123 12:3010/16/2016 2:30 p.m.

Rocky Craig, Stamford

Sunday, 10/3/2016 PG17124 3:0010/16/2016 5:00 p.m.

Timber Trails, Sunday, 10/3/2016 PG17127 Tolland, MA 10/16/2016

12:302:30 p.m.

Timber Trails, Sunday, 10/3/2016 PG17128 3:00Tolland, MA 10/16/2016 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $15.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/20

See someone struggling to carry packages? Lend a hand.

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Archery - Beginner continued

Archery Challenge - On Target!

JCSAm Girls attending this workshop will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery and range safety.

JCSAm Enjoy your day off this Election Day with fun and target games on the archery range. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Candlewood, Saturday, 4/17/2017 PG17107 New Fairfield 5/6/2017

Time 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Candlewood, Saturday, 4/17/2017 PG17108 3:00New Fairfield 5/6/2017 5:00 p.m. Katoya, Milford

Saturday, 4/17/2017 PG17113 5/6/2017

12:30 2:30 p.m.

Katoya, Milford

Saturday, 4/17/2017 PG17114 3:005/6/2017 5:00 p.m.

Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Tuesday, 10/24/2016 PG17152 10:00 a.m.Oxford 11/8/2016 12:00 p.m. An-Se-Ox, Tuesday, 10/24/2016 PG17151 1:00Oxford 11/8/2016 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $15.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/20

Merrie-Wood, Saturday, 4/17/2017 PG17119 12:30Manchester 5/6/2017 2:30 p.m. Merrie-Wood, Saturday, 4/17/2017 PG17120 3:00Manchester 5/6/2017 5:00 p.m. Carlson, Bristol

Sunday, 4/17/2017 PG17111 12:305/7/2017 2:30 p.m.

Carlson, Bristol

Sunday, 4/17/2017 PG17112 3:005/7/2017 5:00 p.m.

Laurel, Lebanon

Sunday, 4/17/2017 PG17115 12:305/7/2017 2:30 p.m.

Laurel, Lebanon

Sunday, 4/17/2017 PG17116 3:005/7/2017 5:00 p.m.

Rocky Craig, Stamford

Sunday, 4/17/2017 PG17125 5/7/2017

12:302:30 p.m.

Rocky Craig, Stamford

Sunday, 4/17/2017 PG17126 5/7/2017

3:005:00 p.m.

Fee: $15.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/20

Adventure at Pattagansett BJCSAm In addition to the adventure-based events listed in this book, we provide group development sessions at Camp Pattagansett in East Lyme. A group of six or more may contact Victoria Eisenhauer to schedule a session customized to the groups’ goals and needs. Participating in this programming helps ensure a safe space for all to face their fears, test their limits, and support each other throughout the process. While some adventure parks focus on a “fun/wow factor,” we focus on the “wow” within each person and group – all while having fun! These three-hour sessions are for six-to-ten participants, and cost $200. Additional fees apply for larger groups, and may apply when additional facilitators are needed. Scheduling with Victoria includes arranging for the site and session. To facilitate scheduling, please have a number of possible dates in mind. We’ll do our best to accommodate. Call Victoria Eisenhauer at (860) 691-2195.

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Around the World Celebrations

Boston Museum of Science Sleepover

BJ Celebrate World Thinking Day! Explore the WAGGGS pin, view an educational puppet performace, try crafts, and enjoy other activities. Thinking Day patch included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult)

BJ Spend the night at the museum! During your overnight there will be science workshops, hands-on activities, live animals, a late-night show, a planetarium show, an Omni film, and plenty of time to explore the museum. When will the fun end? An evening snack and light breakfast are included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult)

Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 2/6/2017 East Lyme 2/18/2017

Event # PG17001

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $10.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 15/60

When

Min./Max.

Friday, 11/18/2016- Saturday, 11/19/2016

10/28/2016

PG17182

20/50

Friday, 3/3/2017- Saturday, 3/4/2017

2/9/2017

PG17183

20/50

Friday, 3/10/2017- Saturday, 3/11/2017

2/16/2017

PG17184

20/50

PG17185

20/50

Beadie Buddies

Saturday, 3/25/2017- 3/2/2017 Sunday, 3/26/2017

BJ In the comfort of Metcalf Lodge, create several interesting designs with pony beads. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult)

Saturday, 5/13/2017- 4/20/2017 PG17187 20/150 Sunday, 5/14/2017

Where

When

Event #

Pattagansett, Saturday, 10/31/2016 PG17002 East Lyme 11/12/2016

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $12.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/30

Saturday, 5/20/2017- 4/27/2017 Sunday, 5/21/2017

PG17188

20/100

Friday, 6/2/2017- Saturday, 6/3/2017

5/11/2017

PG17189

20/100

Saturday, 6/10/2017- 5/18/2017 Sunday, 6/11/2017

PG17190

20/100

Time: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Fee: $55.00 girls $55.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org

Candlewood Canoe Adventure CSAm For girls who have some experience in canoeing; we’ll gather on Friday night and prepare for our canoeing adventure. Saturday morning we head off across Lake Candlewood, spend the morning exploring the woods and beach front. We’ll cook a simple meal for lunch and then head back across the lake. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Bicycle Clinic Day DBJCSAm Dust off your bicycles and join us at camp! We’ll do some light maintenance, if necessary, to ensure your bicycle is in tip-top shape and ready to ride. We’ll review bicycle safety and rules of the road on a mini course. Then, we’ll head out along the camp road and visit a historical cemetery. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Saturday, 2/27/2017 Oxford 3/18/2017

Event # PG17129

Where

When

Candlewood, Friday, 4/24/2017 PG17131 6:00 p.m.New Fairfield 5/12/2017 Saturday, 5:00 p.m. 5/13/2017

Fee: $45.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

Time: 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $5.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/30

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Candlewood Summertime Staycation

Climbing for Chickens

DBJCSAmA Spend the weekend at Camp Candlewood with your family. Accomodations include an A-frame camp site with picnic tables and latrines. You can relax at camp or take day trips out. Swimming, boating, and archery activities will be available. Participants are responsible for their own meals, which may be cooked at camp, or enjoy some of the local restaurants. Camp units will be shared. (For: Families)

CSAm Adventure parks, indoor ropes courses, zip line canopy tours, and rock climbing gyms are popping up all over the place. People don’t seem to be afraid of heights anymore. Are you missing out on the fun due to your fears? Are you tired of being the designated photographer? Have you ever wished you could have a place to try climbing without the noise, stress, or pressure from those who don’t understand how afraid you are? Your wish has come true. This program is only for those who really struggle with their fear and want more time and techniques to overcome it. Discover your inner squirrel as you make new friends who will support and encourage you along the way. (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Candlewood, Friday, 7/3/2017 PG17132 6:00 p.m.New Fairfield 7/28/2017 Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 7/30/2017

Fee: $65.00 per tent site/family of five Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/20

Challenger: Soaring with Christa JCSAm Arts Escape presents this community program. Experience a play that focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s life as a child, college student, and teacher. Thirty years after the Challenger disaster, her message of courage, confidence, and character still rings true. Light refreshments will be served at 4:30 p.m., the show begins at 5:00 p.m. A Q&A Session will follow the play. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult, Families) Where

When

Arts Escape, Friday, Southbury 10/21/2016

Time

10/11/2016

4:30 p.m.

Register with Community Program Partner Fee: $5.00 girls $15.00 adults Program Contact: Becky Butler at Arts Escape beckybutler@artsescape.org, (203) 586-1474 or online at artsescape.org

Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 7/24/2017 East Lyme 8/12/2017

Event # PG17135

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $25.00 adults $5.00 non-climbing adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/12

Columbus Day Adventure JC Join us at Camp Laurel for a fun-filled day of archery in the morning and boating in the afternoon. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event #

Laurel, Monday, 9/26/2016 PG17136 Lebanon 10/10/2016

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $20.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/24

If your sibling forgot to do a chore, do it for them.

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Constellations of the First Americans DB Learn some of the constellations that the First Americans created. Discover how the stars came to be placed in the sky through various myths and legends. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

2017 Cookie Rallies Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, January 7 See page 57 or gsofct.org for more information.

Event #

Laurel, Friday, 10/14/2016 PG17027 Lebanon 10/28/2016

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $5.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 4/20

CSI JC Explore the world of forensic science! Use your observational skills to solve a mystery. Explore techniques such as fingerprinting and DNA. Junior Detective badge or Cadette Special Agent badge included; girls complete on their own. Bring a bag lunch and water bottle. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 1/23/2017 East Lyme 2/4/2017

Event # PG17005

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 20/70

Desert Island Challenge BJ Oh no! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been stranded on a deserted island and you need to get home! Band together with your group to stay safe and make it off the island. Girls will learn about making fires, shelters, and how to signal for help in the wilderness. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Discovery Astronomy Club JC Want an out-of-this-world experience? Join Discovery Museum staff to watch the night sky with state-of-theart computer-controlled telescopes, build and launch rockets, learn about NASA missions, and explore the moon, Mars, and beyond. Registration is for the entire six-session series. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event #

Discovery Fridays, 10/13/2016 PG17029 Museum, 10/21/2016, Bridgeport 11/18/2016, 1/20/2017, 2/24/2017, 3/31/2017, 5/19/2017

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Fee: $60.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

Merrie-Wood, Sunday, 10/11/2016 PG17140 1:00Manchester 10/23/2016 3:30 p.m. Rocky Craig, Sunday, 10/31/2016 PG17141 1:00Stamford 11/13/2016 3:30 p.m. Laurel, Lebanon

Sunday, 2/27/2017 PG17139 9:003/12/2017 11:30 a.m.

An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Saturday, 4/10/2017 PG17138 9:004/29/2017 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $10.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/24

Enchanted Fairies DB Explore fairies through crafts, games, and stories. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn what it means to be a fine fairy friend. If you wish, be creative and dress as your favorite fairy. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 3/13/2017 East Lyme 3/25/2017

Event # PG17007

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $12.00 girls $4.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net

Min./Max.: 15/60 To register, see page 4

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Explore the Solar System and Beyond

Fire Building 1.0

JC Go on a voyage of discovery through near and far space! Learn about the Sun, moon, comets, meteors, and asteroids, then explore stars and galaxies. Use a star map to locate constellations on your own. Registration is for the entire six-session series. Accompanying adults will be asked to assist with activities and supervision. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

BJ In this program, girls will learn fire building safety, how to build an A-frame and teepee fire, light the matches to start the fire, and make a campfire snack to enjoy. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult)

Where

When

Event #

The New Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, West Hartford

Fridays, 10/21/2016, 11/18/2016, 1/20/2017, 2/17/2017, 3/17/2017, 4/21/2017

10/13/2016

PG17036

Where

When

Candlewood, New Fairfield

Sunday, 9/30/2016 PO17002 11:00 a.m.10/16/2016 1:00 p.m.

Merrie-Wood, Sunday, 2/24/2017 PO17003 11:00 a.m.Manchester 3/12/2017 1:00 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $80.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/30

Fire Building 2.0 JC Have you already helped build campfires before, but want to learn more? Come on down to camp and learn advanced fire building. Learn Log Cabin and Trench fires and make a delicious campfire snack. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Candlewood, Sunday, 9/30/2016 PO17006 2:00New Fairfield 10/16/2016 4:00 p.m. Merrie-Wood, Sunday, 2/24/2017 PO17007 2:00Manchester 3/12/2017 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20

Exploring Hammonasset JC Explore varied shoreline habitats at Hammonasset State Park with a marine biologist and educator. Use a seine net at the sandy beach and see what you find, explore the tidal pools, and seek invasive species, discover what lurks in the marsh! (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Event #

Hammonasset Thursday, State Park, 6/29/2017 Madison Thursday, 7/6/2017

6/15/2017

PG17082

6/22/2017

PG17083

6/29/2017

PG17084

Thursday, 7/13/2017

Ages 9-11 Dissect different toys and stuffed animals to discover how they work and move. Then choose different parts and pieces to put together to design and create your own Franken-toy. Fee includes general admission for participants. (For: Troops, Individual girls) Where

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $15.00 adults Program Contact: Jacque Simpson-Gilson, jsimpson-gilson@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 25/40

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Franken-toys at the CT Science Center

When

Event #

The Connecticut Saturday- 10/24/2016 PG17037 Science Center, 10/29/2016 Hartford

Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Fee: $20.00 girls no adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 16/20 To register, see page 4

Girl Scout Hackathon JC Code for a cause! No coding experience necessary! Girls work in teams with a computer science mentor and a nonprofit to brainstorm and develop a prototype smartphone app that will benefit the work of their nonprofit. Lunch, snack, and patch included. (For: Troops, Individuals; Adults may drop off or volunteer to help for the day) Where

When

Quinnipiac Saturday, 3/2/2017 University, 3/25/2017 Hamden

Event # PG17045

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 40/50

Galactic Explorer Weekend CSAm Take advantage of the GSOFCT camp with the darkest night sky. Timber Trails offers the best light pollution-free skies allowing us to view some truly spectacular galactic objects – open clusters, planetary nebula, red super giants, and galaxies. Plan on staying up late to catch as much of the night sky as possible. We’ll have crafts galore, view Comet Ison’s demise, review alarmist conspiracy videos, see some NASA space videos, play astronomical games, and more. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Timber Trails, Friday, 4/21/2017 PG17039 8:00 p.m.Tolland, MA 5/5/2017 Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 5/7/2017

Fee: $40.00 girls $40.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 20/50

Girl Scout Traditions DB Explore Girl Scout traditions with hands-on activities such as ceremonies, the Promise and Law, SWAPS, and songs. Daisies receive a vintage Girl Scout patch and Brownies receive the Girl Scout Way badge. Bring lunch and water bottle. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 11/7/2016 East Lyme 11/19/2016

Event # PG17008

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $10.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/45

Get Inspired! JCSAm Discover what career you might enjoy; learn about jobs you think you want and some you may never have heard of. Meet and mingle with female professionals from a wide variety of industries. Why did they choose this career and what paths did they take to get here? Meet in small groups for in-depth discovery. Event is cohosted by Kappa Delta Sorority. (For Troops, Indiviuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Sacred Heart Sunday, 4/10/2017 PG17081 1:00 p.m.University, 4/23/2017 3:00 p.m. Fairfield

Fee: $5.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Barbara Koteen, barbarakoteen@yahoo.com Min./Max.: 20/100 To register, see page 4

Great Girl Scout Campout DBJCSAm Join girls all over Connecticut for a one-night overnight. Choose your own location. Patch Included. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adults) Where

When

Anywhere

Friday, 9/11/2017 PO17008 6:00 p.m.9/22/2017Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 9/23/2017

Fee: $4.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/200 Program Resource Guide |

Happy Birthday, Juliette!

Haunted Hike

DB Juliette loved Halloween! She should - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her birthday! Come enjoy her Halloween Birthday Party where you will learn some Girl Scout traditions, play some birthday games, and have Halloween fun! (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

DBJCSAm Ghosts, goblins, witches, and ghouls lurk in the woods at Katoya when Halloween is near! This scary hike is for brave Girl Scouts and their families and friends. Snacks and treats are provided. Groups of 10 hikers start every five minutes and are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hike lasts about 20 minutes. Patches are available for $2.00. Extra tickets are available at the door for $8.00 each. Families are welcome. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Katoya, Milford

Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17181 10/29/2016

Saturday, 10/12/2016 PG17180 10/29/2016

1:00 3:00 p.m.

Fee: $7.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Program, program@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/100

Where

When

Time

Katoya, Milford

Friday, 10/13/2016 PG17201 7:0010/21/2016 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10/13/2016 PG17202 10/22/2016

3:30 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10/13/2016 PG17203 10/22/2016

6:30 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $7.00 girls $7.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 100/600

Hats Off JCSAmA Hats off to Girl Scouts! Learn to read a simple pattern, discover the stretch in fleece fabric, and use a sewing machine to create a one-of-a-kind warm cap. Hats will be donated to needy children. Adults who are not sewing do not need to pay the fee. Friday night session is for Cadettes and older. (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

North Haven Service Center, North Haven

Friday, 11/4/2016 PG17174 11/11/2016*

6:008:00 p.m.

Saturday, 11/4/2016 PG17176 11/12/2016

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, 11/4/2016 PG17175 11/12/2016

1:00 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, 11/4/2016 PG17177 11/12/2016

3:30 5:30 p.m.

Haunted Hike Behind the Scenes: Set Up

Sunday, 11/4/2016 PG17178 11/13/2016

1:30 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, 11/4/2016 PG17179 11/13/2016

4:00 6:00 p.m.

SAm Creating the Haunted Hike takes lots of work. Come help with assembling, deploying, and decorating. (For: Troops, Families, Individual w/Adult)

Fee: $7.00 Girl, $0.00 for Adult w/o sewing, $5.00 Adult w/cap Program Contact: Rita Dering or Linda Kalish ritadering@aol.com or lkalish@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 6/12 * For: CSAmA only

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Time

Where

When

Katoya, Thursday, 10/13/2016 PG17204 4:00Milford 10/20/2016 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 0/200 To register, see page 4

Haunted Hike Behind the Scenes: Clean Up SAm Saving the makings of Haunted Hike from year to year takes lots of work. Come help with gathering, sorting, disassembling, and storing for next season. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Katoya, Sunday, 10/13/2016 PG17205 1:00Milford 10/23/2016 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 0/200

Haunted Hike CREW (Tour Guides) CSAm Love Halloween? Are you a bit of an actress? Like to dress up? Be a tour guide for the Haunted Hike! (For: Troops, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where When

Katoya, Friday, 10/13/2016 PG17207 6:00- Milford 10/21/2016 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10/13/2016 PG17208 2:30- 10/22/2016 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10/13/2016 PG17209 5:30- 10/22/2016 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/60

Haunted Hike Building/Tent/Area Crew CSAm Work with others to create a spooky Haunted Hike. Decorate a building, tent, or create a vignette. Come be part of the planning and execution of the Haunted Hike! Buildings require a commitment for the full weekend, although actresses or actors can change. Places like graveyard or tents may be shared Friday or Saturday. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Katoya, Milford

Friday, 10/13/2016 PG17206 6:0010/21/2016 9:30 p.m. and and Saturday, 3:30 - 10/22/2016 9:30 p.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 0/50

Haunted Hike Decorating Pumpkins DBJCSAm Decorate your pumpkin to create a spooktacular Halloween creation! We provide the pumpkin, you provide the creativity! There will be paint, picks, safety carving sets, and additional items. You can take your creation home, but we hope that you will leave it for all to enjoy in the pumpkin field. Pumpkins left for Haunted Hikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pumpkin field can be picked up on Sunday afternoon. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where When

Katoya, Wednesday, 10/6/2016 PG17210 5:30- Milford 10/19/2016 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 10/6/2016 PG17211 5:30- 10/20/2016 7:00 p.m.

Fee: $7.00 girls $0.00 for Adult w/o pumpkin; $7.00 Adult w/pumpkin Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/30 To register, see page 4

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Haunted Hike Patches DBJCSAm “I Survived the Haunted Hike!” Pre-order your patches to receive the new 2016 patch! Or make your choice from all the patches available at the gate. Where

When

Event #

Katoya, Milford

Friday, 10/13/2016 PG17212 10/21/2016 and Saturday, 10/22/2016

Fee: $2.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 0/2,000

Haunted Hike Pumpkin Field DBJCSAm Display your troop’s decorated or carved pumpkins in the pumpkin field! The more pumpkins we have, the more fun the display! (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Katoya, Thursday, 10/13/2016 PG17213 4:00Milford 10/20/2016 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 0/200

Haunted Hike Scare Creature Trail DBJCSAm Assemble a “scary” creature and bring it to camp for a special spot along the Haunted Hike Trail! Can’t come on Thursday evening? Email lbresky@gsofct.org to arrange a drop off time. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Katoya, Thursday, 10/13/2016 PG17214 4:00Milford 10/20/2016 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Linda Bresky, lbresky@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 0/200

Jump into Spring Campout DBJCSAmA Join girls all over Connecticut for a one-night overnight. Choose your own location. Patch Included. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adults ) Where

When

Anywhere Friday, 4/21/2017 PO17011 5/5/2017 Saturday, 5/6/2017

6:00 p.m.9:00 a.m.

Fee: $4.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 20/200

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To register, see page 4

Just For Girls

Letterboxing: Advanced 2016

DBJCSAm A fun-filled weekend for girls to bring mom or their significant adult female family member over the age of 21 (substitutions may be made, contact facilitator). We will have many activities such as cake decorating, boating, and archery (weather permitting), crafts, campfires, s’mores, and much more. This is a rain or shine event. Register soon as event fills quickly. (For: Individuals w/Adult)

DBJCSAm Bring your stamp and journal to search for dozens of stamps! Were you at our Letterboxing Weekend and didn’t get to all the boxes? Come on back to finish. Sign in and out in the time alloted. Siblings welcome at same price. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Timber Trails, Friday, 9/1/2017 PO17000 6:00 p.m.Tolland, MA 9/22/2017 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 9/24/2017

Fee: $70.00 girls $70.00 adults Program Contact: Karen Nelson, knelson@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 80/160

Where

When

Laurel, Sunday, 10/17/2016 PG17014 12:00Lebanon 10/30/2016 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $3.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 10/50

Letterboxing Hike

Letterboxing: Advanced 2017

DBJCSAm Learn all about Letterboxing, from making a stamp and journal to reading and following the clues! Hike the camp trails as you learn this great new hobby! Already know about letterboxing, but have not had a chance to letterbox at all the camps? Here is your chance! Siblings welcome at same price. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adult)

DBJCSAm Bring your stamp and journal to search for dozens of stamps! Were you at our Letterboxing Weekend and didn’t get to all the boxes? Come back to finish! Sign in and out between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. Siblings welcome at same price. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adult)

Where When Register by Event # Time Laurel, Lebanon

Sunday, 10/17/2016 PG17049 1:0010/30/2016 3:00 p.m.

Laurel, Lebanon

Sunday, 10/17/2016 PG17050 2:0010/30/2016 4:00 p.m.

Where

When

Event # Time

Laurel, Sunday, 9/17/2017 PG17017 12:00Lebanon 9/24/2017 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $3.00 girls $3.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 10/50

An-Se-Ox, Sunday, 11/7/2016 PG17047 1:00Oxford 11/20/2016 3:00 p.m. An-Se-Ox, Sunday, 11/7/2016 PG17048 2:00Oxford 11/20/2016 4:00 p.m. Pattagansett, Sunday, 4/13/2017 PG17051 1:00East Lyme 4/30/2017 3:00 p.m. Pattagansett, Sunday, 4/13/2017 PG17052 2:00East Lyme 4/30/2017 4:00 p.m. Yankee Trails, Sunday, 5/4/2017 PG17053 1:00Tolland 5/21/2017 3:00 p.m. Yankee Trails, Sunday, 5/4/2017 PG17054 2:00Tolland 5/21/2017 4:00 p.m. Fee: $5.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 10/40

To register, see page 4

Program Resource Guide |

Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Day

Mall Madness XV

DBJCSAm Bring your own stamp and journal, or begin with a stamp-making workshop, and then head out on the camp trails in search of letterboxes. There will be special boxes just for the day. Letterboxing is a great hobby for all ages. All levels of instruction included. Rain or shine. Join us for a few hours, or all day. Siblings welcome at the same price. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Laurel, Saturday, 9/11/2017 PG17169 Lebanon 9/23/2017

9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.

Fee: $8.00 girls $8.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 15/60

Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Day with Lunch DBJCSAm Same event as Letterboxing: Adventure Day, with lunch provided in the dining hall. Where

When

Event # Time

Laurel, Saturday, 9/11/2017 PG17170 Lebanon 9/23/2017

Fee: $15.00 girls $15.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 15/60

9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.

Saturday March 11, 2017 At the Enfield Square Mall Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information. If you have questions or want to volunteer individually or as a troop contact gabbygail53@cox.net.

Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Weekend JCSAm Troop camping + letterboxing = fun! All levels of letterboxers welcome. The weekend will include classes, workshops, night hikes, and dozens of boxes hidden all over camp! You provide your food and an outdoortrained adult. Rain or shine. Fee includes event patch and Saturday lunch. Siblings and additional girls and adults may join you on Saturday at the day rate. See Laurelei’s Letterboxing Challenge. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Laurel, Friday, 9/11/2017 PG17171 Lebanon 9/22/2017 Sunday, 9/24/2017

6:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.

Fee: $25.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch Min./Max.: 15/20

Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Weekend with Full Meals JCSAm Same event as Letterboxing Weekend, with breakfasts, Saturday’s lunch and dinner provided in the dining hall. Where

When

Laurel, Friday, 9/11/2017 PG17172 6:00 p.m.Lebanon 9/22/2017 Sunday, 11:00 a.m. 9/24/2017

Fee: $60.00 girls $55.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch Min./Max.: 15/20

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To register, see page 4

Light Pollution 101

Mystic Seaport Sleepover

DB Learn how light pollution affects not just astronomy, but wildlife and your own health. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

CSAm Groups begin their adventure with an introduction to Mystic Seaport and an evening walk through the recreated 19th century village. After the tour, participants enjoy an evening snack, make a sailor’s craft, and then sleep aboard the Joseph Conrad. After breakfast, girls have the opportunity to climb the rigging of the Joseph Conrad, and can tour the museum on their own for the remainder of the day. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult)

Where

When

Event # Time

Laurel, Friday, 3/31/2017 PG17056 7:00Lebanon 4/14/2017 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $3.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 8/30

Where

When

Event # Time

Mystic Saturday, 4/20/2017 PG17193 Seaport, 5/6/2017- Mystic Sunday, 5/7/2017

6:00 p.m.9:30 a.m.

Fee: $80.00 girls $80.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 25/45

Money Matter$ at Merrill Lynch CSAm Many money mentors! Accept this special Election Day invitation to work with the accomplished women at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America on Good Credit and Buying Power badges. Learn life lessons on investing and saving. Lunch and patch included. Badges not included. (For: Individual girls; no Adults) Where

When

Event # Time

Merrill Tuesday, 10/25/2016 PG17058 12:00Lynch, 11/8/2016 3:30 p.m. Fairfield

Fee: $5.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

Mystic Day DBJCSAm Energy is everywhere. Explore the different forms of energy in people, animals, and nature. Also, learn about ways you can conserve energy everyday. Spend the rest of your day exploring the aquarium on your own. Come as a troop or a family. Fun patch included. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Mystic Sunday, 4/10/2017 PG17191 Aquarium, 4/23/2017 Mystic

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Girl Scout activities and check-in will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. then enjoy the aquarium until close) Fee: $20.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 100/1,000 To register, see page 4

Nighttime Explorations CSAm Have telescope, will travel. Bring a telescope – or not. Enjoy a quiet evening looking into the deep sky. Bring a list of objects you’d like to see, and we’ll try and find them. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event # Time

Laurel, Friday, 5/19/2017 PG17059 Lebanon 6/2/2017

8:00 p.m.

Fee: $3.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 8/30

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Ocean Adventures JC Be a marine scientist for a couple of hours! The EnviroLab, a floating classroom, will take you out to Long Island Sound for a unique, hands-on marine science experience. Under the guidance of professional marine scientists, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring up sea creatures using a trawl net, test oxygen and salinity levels, catch plankton, and discover the rich diversity of life beneath the waves. Fun patch included. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where Project Oceanology, Groton

When Register by Event # Time Saturday, 5/18/2017 PG17061 10:00 a.m.- 6/3/2017 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 5/18/2017 PG17060 1:00.- 6/3/2017 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $35.00 girls $35.00 adults Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 30/50

On Land and In the Air: Overcoming Fear Just About Anywhere Optional Overnight CSAm This is an optional overnight for girls participating in the On Land and In the Air event. Girls will have additional team-building experiences. We will be staying in the Metcalf Lodge. Girls should bring a bag supper. A continental breakfast will be provided. (For Troops, Individual girls, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, East Lyme

Friday, 4/3/2017 PG17150 7:00 p.m.4/21/2017Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 4/22/2017

Fee: $10.00 girls $10.00 adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer,

veisenhauer@gsofct.org

Min./Max.: 10/15

Outdoor Cooking Level 1

On Land and In the Air: Overcoming Fear Just About Anywhere CSA For most people, fear is unavoidable. What are some ways we react when feeling fearful? Can we manage our fears in a healthy, productive way? It takes courage to test our limits and discover our potential. With a variety of warm-up activities, experiences on our low and high ropes course, and time for discussion, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll identify some of your fears and practice working through them with your friends. Your group will leave with a virtual tool kit for facing fears in the future. Lunch will be provided. (For Troops, Individual girls, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, Saturday, 4/3/2017 East Lyme 4/22/2017

Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee: $50.00 girls $15.00 adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/15

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Event # PG17149

DB, JC Interested in learning what you can cook in the great outdoors? Come join us to learn the basics of cooking over a fire! Review basic fire safety and make your own foil dinner topped off with a delicious campfire dessert. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult) Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Sunday, 10/7/2016 PO17012* 11:00 a.m.- 10/23/2016 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10/7/2016 PO17013** 2:00- 10/23/2016 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, 3/3/2017 PO17014* 11:00 a.m.- 3/19/2017 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, 3/3/2017 PO17015** 2:00- 3/19/2017 4:00 p.m.

Pattagansett, Sunday, 3/17/2017 PO17016* 11:00 a.m.- East Lyme 4/2/2017 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, 3/17/2017 PO17017** 2:00- 4/2/2017 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $12.00 girls $6.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20 * DB ** JC To register, see page 4

Outdoor Cooking Level 2 DB, JC You’ve tried out basic campfire cooking, now it’s time to try something a bit more challenging! In Outdoor Cooking Level 2, girls will get to work with a Dutch oven and make their very own meal. We’ll be talking about how to be healthy and how to cook for a whole group, so come join us for some delicious fun! Girls should have previously completed Outdoor Cooking Level 1 or have experience with outdoor cooking. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Merrie-Wood, Saturday, 10/14/2016 PO17018* 11:00 a.m.- Manchester 10/22/2016 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10/14/2016 PO17021** 2:00- 10/22/2016 4:00 p.m.

Rocky Craig, Stamford

Sunday, 3/24/2017 PO17019* 11:00 a.m.- 4/9/2017 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, 3/24/2017 PO17020** 2:00- 4/9/2017 4:00 p.m.

Overnight at the New England Air Museum DBJCSAm Spend a night exploring the New England Air Museum! Activities include build-and-fly challenges, open cockpit experiences aboard a real aircraft, flight simulators, scavenger hunts, and more. Fee includes evening snack, light breakfast, patch, and museum admission. (For: Troops, Individual w/Adult) This is a Community Program Partner event. Where

When

New England Saturday, 5/5/2017 Air Museum, 6/3/2017Windsor Locks Sunday, 6/4/2017

5:30 p.m.9:30 a.m.

Register with Community Program Partner Fee: $55.00 Girl, $55.00 Adult Community Program Partner: NEAM Amanda Parks (860) 623-3305 ext. 313 Min./Max.: 70/120

Fee: $12.00 girls $6.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20 * DB ** JC

Paper Marbling JCSAm Find your inner artist! We’ll create one-of-a-kind, intricate, and colorful note papers using an art technique that was first practiced in Japan over 900 years ago! The colors and patterns ripple and swirl through the paper, and mesmerize the viewer. (For Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

Outdoor Cooking Level 3 JC, SAm Let’s get advanced in how we cook outdoors! Girls will be in charge of most of the meal during this activity from preparation and firebuilding, to cooking and cleaning up. If you’re ready and interested in learning about how to properly use pie irons, come on out to help make a delicious meal! Girls should have previously completed Outdoor Cooking Level 2, or have experience with outdoor cooking. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Event #

An-Se-Ox, Saturday, 9/26/2016 PG17153 Oxford 10/15/2016

Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/20

Candlewood, Sunday, 3/10/2017 PO17024* 11:00 a.m.- New Fairfield 3/26/2017 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, 3/10/2017 PO17025** 2:00- 3/26/2017 4:00 p.m.

Aspetuck Weston

Saturday, 3/31/2017 PO17022* 11:00 a.m.- 4/22/2017 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, 3/31/2017 PO17023** 2:00- 4/22/2017 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $12.00 girls $6.00 adults Program Contact: Shannon Longo, slongo@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/20 * JC ** SAm To register, see page 4

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Program Resource Guide |

Pattagansett Almost Labor Day Staycation

Philly Overnight

DBJCSAm Spend the weekend at Camp Pattagansett with your family. Accomodations include a platform tent site with picnic tables and port-o-lets. Camping units will be shared. You can relax at camp or take day trips out. Swimming, boating, and archery activities will be available. Participants are responsible for their own meals, which may be cooked at camp, or enjoy some of the local restaurants. (For Families)

CSAm Spend the weekend in our Nation’s birthplace. Begin the day on a coach bus as we head to Philadelphia! Once we arrive, we will have a group lunch and take a duck tour. Afterwards your group will have free time to explore the city and visit places such as the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, the Rocky Steps, and much more! We will then head back to CT mid-afternoon on Sunday. Transportation, overnight accommodations, lunch and duck tour on Saturday included in the price. ($100 deposit due at registration.)

Where

When

Pattagansett, Friday, 8/7/2017 PG17154 East Lyme 8/25/2017 Sunday, 8/27/2017

6:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.

Fee: $65.00 per tent site/family of five Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/18

When

Philadelphia, Saturday, 8/7/2017 PG17195 PA 9/9/2017 Sunday, 9/10/2017

7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.*

*(time is from first pick up to last drop off, time not exact)

Fee: $215.00 girls $215.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 35/50

Pattagansett July 4th Staycation DBJCSAm Spend the weekend at Camp Pattagansett with your family. Accomodations include a platform tent site with picnic tables and port-o-lets. Camping units will be shared. You can relax at camp or take day trips out. Swimming, boating, and archery activities will be available. Participants are responsible for their own meals, which may be cooked at camp, or enjoy some of the local restaurants. (For Families) Where

When

Pattagansett, Friday, 6/19/2017 PG17155 East Lyme 6/30/2017 Sunday, 7/2/2017

6:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.

Fee: $65.00 per tent site/family of five Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 5/18

Polar Adventure DBJ Come out and enjoy the winter snow with us. Girls will have the opportunity to try snowshoeing on the camp trails. We’ll also learn about the animals that are out and about this time of year. We’ll also practice plant identification without leaves! (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Oxford

Monday, 1/2/2017 PG17157 1/16/2017

Monday, 1/2/2017 PG17156 1:00- 1/16/2017 3:00 p.m.

Candlewood, Monday, 1/30/2017 PG17159 New Fairfield 2/20/2017

Make a friendship bracelet and surprise a friend.

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10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Monday, 1/30/2017 PG17158 1:00- 2/20/2017 3:00 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/15 To register, see page 4

Powder Puff Derby DBJC Be creative and construct a vehicle to race at the Powder Puff Derby following the CT River Valley Mohegan District rules found in your confirmation. Be as creative as you want! With the help of an adult, create a car using the official BSA Pinewood Derby® car kit Item #17006 (note you must use the BSA wheels - with the stamped “BSA PINEWOO DERBY” on them). The entire process teaches Girl Scouts about many areas from woodworking, precision work, decorating, competition, and sportsmanship. Let the race begin! Fun patch provided. Check-in is from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the race runs 2:00-4:00 p.m. Lunch for sale at the event. (For: Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Time

Salem School, Saturday, 1/9/2017 PG17077 Salem 1/28/2017

11:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.

Samuel Saturday, 1/9/2017 PG17078 Staples 1/28/2017 Elementary School, Easton

11:30 a.m4:00 p.m.

Fee: $10.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Salem: Tracie Hatt, GSTracie@comcast.net Easton: Ilka Neunteufel, ilka@usa.com Min./Max.: 18/90

Pysanky (Ukranian Eggs) JCSAm Ukranian egg decorating is an art form done throughout the year. Girls will learn this unique and traditional method for making beautiful eggs during the springtime. (For Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

An-Se-Ox, Saturday, 3/13/2017 Oxford 4/8/2017*

Event # PG17160

*(snow date 4/15/2017) Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $5.00 adults Program Contact: Jeanette Barrows, jbarrows@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/20

Quassy Day DBJCSAm Join Girl Scouts of Connecticut for this fun-filled family event. Come as a troop or a family. In the private picnic grove, enjoy a buffet lunch, get your face painted, enjoy yard games, learn to juggle, and more! After lunch enjoy all of the rides and activities the park has to offer. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Quassy Sunday, 9/20/2016 PG17196 Amusement 10/2/2016 Park, Middlebury

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.*

*(Girl Scout activities and check-in will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Lunch is served from 12:00-2:00 p.m., then enjoy park until close)

Fee: $20.00 girls $20.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 100/1,000

To register, see page 4

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Someone Special & Me DBJCSAmA Bring that special male relative over 21 to enjoy a weekend at camp (substitutions may be made, please contact facilitator). Outside activities (weather permitting) include archery, a service project, games, canoeing, and time in the woodshop. The theme this year is “A Weekend With the Stars.” Bring a peanut-free bag dinner for Friday and your own pumpkin and tools to carve. Contact facilitator for dietary needs and packing list two-weeks prior to event date. Includes three meals Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (For: Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

Timber Trails, Friday, 9/24/2016 PO17001 Tolland, MA 10/7/2016 Sunday, 10/9/2016

Recycled Runway DBJ Create an outfit for your 18-21 inch doll at home using recycled materials (old shirt, pillowcase, grocery bags, snack bags, etc.). The categories include formal occasion, casual wear, career, or sport activity. In addition to walking the red carpet, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in numerous recycled crafts and can learn more about the importance of recycling. Come show off your creativity! Fun patch provided. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult) Where

When

6:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.

Fee: $55.00 girls $55.00 adults Program Contact: Camping Services, camp@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 100/200 SAVE THE DATE Someone Special & Me Friday, 10/6/2017-Sunday, 10/8/2017

Salem Saturday, 3/10/2017 PG17080 10:00 a.m.School, 3/25/2017 Salem 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $8.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Tracie Hatt, GSTracie@comcast.net Min./Max.: 18/35

Teddy CSI DB While investigating a crime scene, girls will learn various forensic techniques. Working together, will they answer the question, “Who borrowed Mr. Bear?” Fun patch and snack included. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Event #

An-Se-Ox, Sunday, 11/21/2016 PG17197 Oxford 12/4/2016

So You Want to Buy a Telescope? A This is our annual guide for parents interested in buying a telescope. Telescopes can cost from $20 to $20,000 for home use. Find out where to put your hardearned money. Buying inexpensive doesn’t mean useless and great results can be had from big box stores options. Great for pre-holiday decision making. (For: Adults) Where

When

Candlewood, Saturday, 3/20/2017 New Fairfield 4/1/2017

PG17198

Pattagansett, Saturday, 3/28/2017 East Lyme 4/8/2017

PG17199

Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $10.00 girls $2.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 15/30

Event # Time

Laurel, Friday, 11/3/2016 PG17064 7:00Lebanon 11/18/2016 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $2.00 adults Program Contact: Geoffrey McLean, astronomy@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 10/30

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Write a thank you note to a teacher or school staff person. To register, see page 4

The Science Behind Climbing CSAm For girls who have climbed before and are curious about how it all works. This program helps them understand the mechanics of friction, leverage, and weight ratios. Girls will get a closer look at the gear and techniques that keep them safe as they climb, and learn to belay each other as a group. (For Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, East Lyme

Tuesday, 6/20/2017 PG17161 7/11/2017

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 girls $25.00 adults $5.00 non-climbing adults Program Contact: Victoria Eisenhauer, veisenhauer@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 8/10

Wee Faerie Village Presents: “A Flutter in Time: Faeries Around The World & Across the Ages” DBJ Follow your “Time Traveler’s Guide to the Faerie World” and travel through time and place to visit the magical Faerie realms around the globe. Explore how faeries have made their homes in the style indicative of time and place around the world. Take a tour of “A Flutter in Time” featuring over three dozen faeriescaled places on the museum’s campus that conjure the history of faerie-kind around the world in a fun and imaginative way, then work on a faerie house project. Fee includes Florence Griswold Museum patch. (For: Troops, Individuals, no tagalongs) Where

When

Florence Griswold Friday, Museum, Old Lyme 10/14/2016

10/3/2016

PG17067

Friday, 10/6/2016 PG17068 10/21/2016

Walktober - Camp Laurel Back Trails Hike DBJCSAm Come to Camp Laurel enjoy this beautiful property as we hike the back trails of the camp. See a part of camp most visitors do not take the time to explore and enjoy. Learn a little about the history of this Girl Scout camp that opened in 1955 and has served Girl Scouts for over 60 years. The hike will be two-to-three miles on woodland trails of moderate difficulty. This event is open to Girl Scouts and the public. (For: Troops, Individuals w/Adult, Families) Where

When

Friday, 10/13/2016 PG17066 10/28/2016

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 girls Space in the studio is very limited, so parents may drop girls off and enjoy the museum grounds at no charge, or pay the $5.00 fee upon arrival and visit the museum and house while girls are working. Program Contact: Ellyn Savard, esavard@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 10/25

Laurel, Sunday, 10/27/2016 PG17173 9:00Lebanon 10/30/2016 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $0.00 girls $0.00 adults Program Contact: Kimberly McLean, kim@mcleanresearch.com Min./Max.: 20/100

Zoo Day Watch and Explore DBJ Come to Metcalf Lodge and watch three Kids on the Block Puppet shows based on bullying awareness, healthy eating, and disability awareness. After each show, you’ll explore each topic through hands-on activities. Please bring a bag lunch and water bottle. (For: Troops, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Pattagansett, East Lyme

Saturday, 11/21/2016 PG17013 12/3/2016

Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fee: $10.00 Girl, $3.00 Adult Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio, gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net Min./Max.: 12/45 To register, see page 4

DBJCSAm Explore the connections between animals, water, and plants while playing games, visiting the many exhibits, and enjoying fun activites. Learn how the zoo helps endangered animals. Spend the rest of your day exploring the zoo on your own. Come as a troop or family. Fun patch included. (For: Troops, Families, Individuals w/ Adult) Where

When

Beardsley Saturday, 5/1/2017 PG17200 11:00 a.m.Zoo, 5/13/2017 Bridgeport 2:00 p.m.* *(Girl Scout activities and check-in will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. then enjoy zoo until close)

Fee: $13.00 girls $13.00 adults Program Contact: Nancy Bajek, nbajek@gsofct.org Min./Max.: 100/1,000

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2016 QSP Program

Updates to the Program for 2016! Girls will receive a direct invitation to the QSP Online Program! Girls registered for Girl Scouts prior to September 30 with an active email address will receive an email invitation to log into the QSP Online Program! This email will include a link to get girls started in customizing their online store, and inviting customers to support them in reaching their goals. Exciting nut-E Updates Online nut, candy, and magazine sales will now automatically flow from the online program into nut-E. This will ensure that troops receive credit for all online sales and will decrease the amount of information entered by the Troop QSP Manager. The QSP Program is GSOFCT’s fall product program that offers an opportunity for customers to support Girl Scouts through the purchase of magazines, photo keepsakes, nuts, and candy. Troop proceeds help to fund the troop treasury early in the Girl Scout year.

New recognition for Share Program sales! The Share Program is back and we are once again partnering with the American Red Cross, CT Chapter. Girls who sell at least two Share items will receive the Share patch, girls who sell five or more items will also receive a collapsible water bottle with carabiner.

Order taking for the 2016 QSP Program will take place from October 1 to November 1. Nut and candy products will be delivered in early December.

Service Unit QSP Managers will hold trainings in August and September. Troop volunteers will pick up all materials when they attend training. Additional resources will be available at gsofct.org.

MyPatch Creation opportunity for girls and volunteers! Once again girls and volunteers will be able to create their own customized patch. Girls will earn the patch when they have $150 or more of online sales. NEW: Troop volunteers with girl online sales totaling $300 or more will earn their own patch! Up to two volunteers may order their free patches directly through email.

New nut and candy products! Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts with Peanuts in the new one pound gripper jar! This year’s collectable tin - Girl Scout Camp Pack Tin Filled with Mint Treasures.

Troops will continue to earn 15 percent of total sales for nuts, candy, photo keepsake, and magazine orders. Troops can also earn $2.00 for each completed address booklet. Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops may opt to take an additional 2 percent in proceeds in lieu of girl recognitions.

For more information about the QSP Program please contact the Product Sales Department at productsales@gsofct.org

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2016- 2017 Cookie Program Generation after generation of girls have applied their energy and ingenuity to build the Cookie Program into the largest girl-led business in the country. Be part of the 2016-2017 Cookie Program built by girls and celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies.

New This Year! H Simplified Banking for all Troops H Updated Troop Proceeds H Two great premium cookies!

Return of the gluten-free Toffee-tastic and introducing Girl Scout S’mores. H New S’mores Cookie – Crunchy graham sandwich cookies with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling. H Embossed with Girl Scout S’mores logo and outdoor experience badges. H Made with all-natural flavors, colors, and ingredients.

Returning FavoritesTop six selling cookies are back Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, and Savannah Smiles. Cookies will be $5.00 a box with the premium cookies (Toffee-tastic and S’mores) at $6.00.

Return of Digital Cookie! Girls are encouraged to join the growing number of their friends who are using Digital Cookie to help them reach their cookie goals. Girls and their families will get the invitation to register for Digital Cookie 3.0 in late December 2016. All girls are encouraged to offer their customers the opportunity to support our Council Gift of Caring Program- Cookies For Heroes. Girls can help to send cookies for our military personnel, overseas and at home, veterans, and our community heroes.

The 2016-2017 Cookie Program Calendar Election Day Booth Sales- November 5-13, 2016 Initial Order taking starts January 7, 2017 Cookie Rallies- January 7, 2017 Goal Getter orders- February 5, 2017 to April 2, 2017 Cookie Delivery- March 4-5, 2017 Booth Sales- March 4- April 2, 2017 Return of Cookie Rallies! – All troops and girls are encouraged to attend a Cookie Rally on January 7. Rallies will be held at locations around the state. The Cookie Program teaches girls the 5 important skills of Goal Setting, Money Management, Decision Making, People Skills, and Business Ethics.

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Election Day Booth Sales Election Day Booth Sales In 2016 we have a better ballot box available at polling locations and around town during the week of Election Day. At Election Day Booth Sales, customers are encouraged to cast their ballots and then pick up a box of their favorite Girl Scout Cookies. All registered troops and girls may hold booth sales and/or ask friends and family to purchase cookies from November 5- November 13, 2016. Booths may be held at polling locations, businesses, events, and other venues in your community. Speak with your Service Unit Manager or Service Unit Cookie Manager to learn about the procedure for scheduling and securing a booth site in your area. All booth site locations, days, and times must be approved by the service unit. Girls develop important skills in goal setting, money management, decision making, business ethics, and people skills while planning for, holding, and using proceeds from their booths. Troops will earn proceeds to be used for upcoming activities and trips, to purchase troop supplies and rewards, and to fund projects that benefit the community. Ballot Boxes Bursting with the Bakery’s Best! Troops can offer six varieties of cookies to customers at their booth sales: Savannah Smiles, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Samoas, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints. Don’t forget about boxes for our Cookies for Heroes Program! Customers can also purchase boxes in support of this program which thanks our veterans, local heroes, and those currently serving our country. There is a treat available for everyone who casts their ballots at other booth locations during Election week. Placing an Order and Picking up Ballot Boxes • Troops who would like to hold a booth must reserve cookies by completing the Election Day Booth Sales Cookie Reservation form found on the homepage at gsofct.org no later than Monday, September 26, 2016. Troops may begin reserving cookies on August 12, 2016. • By reserving cookies for an Election Day Booth Sale the troop agrees to participate in the 2016 QSP Program and initial order taking in January during the 2016-2017 Cookie Program. • The standard order of 20 cases will be given to troops on consignment for their booth sale. Only cookies picked up for this sale may be sold; troops may not sell cookies from the 2016 Cookie Program or past sales. • Your troop will be assigned a pick up date and location. Your Product Sales Manager will contact you via email with this information and ask you to sign up for a pick up time with the Election Day Booth Sale Cupboard Manager.

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Election Day Booth Sales NEW Cookie Pricing, Proceeds, and Payment Procedure • Cookie varieties available during Election Day Booth Sales are now sold for $5.00 per box in Connecticut. Troops will earn $.85 in troop proceeds for each box sold, and they will earn a $20 bonus for selling all 20 cases of cookies. • No more overpayment errors, filling out deposit slips, or printing payment confirmations! Troop payments to the council will now be made by ACH debit from troop accounts. The council will debit the amount due directly from the troop’s account following the close of Election Day Booth Sales. If you do not have an ACH Debit Authorization Form on file by the beginning of November you will need to complete one prior to picking up your cookies. EDBS Patches Troops can earn a 2016 EDBS Patch by meeting these requirements: • Picking up and returning cookies on their scheduled day and time. Troops who sell all of their cookies must notify the Election Day Booth Sale Cupboard Manager that they will not be returning cookies. • Offering Cookies for Heroes boxes to all customers and selling at least one box to support the program. • Submitting a completed EDBS Patch Order Form to their Cupboard Manager with unsold cookies or, for troops who sell all boxes, by the assigned date for cookies returns. For more information about Election Day Booth Sales please contact productsales@gsofct.org.

If you have any questions regarding the process of Election Day Booth sales please email productsales@gsofct.org Product Sales Contacts Ann Nunn-Hacku Director, Product Sales ext. 3333 anunn-hacku@gsofct.org John Daley Admin. Assistant to Product Sales ext. 3305 jdaley@gsofct.org Lisa Deschnow Product Sales Manager ext. 3346 ldeschnow@gsofct.org Allison Mangles Product Sales Manager ext. 3339 amangles@gsofct.org Susan Pratt Product Sales Manager ext. 3816 spratt@gsofct.org Nancy Sherman Product Sales Manager ext. 3237 nsherman@gsofct.org

North Haven North Haven North Haven/Lebanon Waterbury Wilton Hartford

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Historical Museum and Items Girl Scouts of Connecticut: McGuff Museum of Girl Scout History Located in Room 107 on the first floor of the North Haven Service Center, the museum houses a collection of dolls in replica uniforms, local and international items, historical uniforms, accessories, and more. View the Golden Eaglet on the large screen TV, listen to Girl Scout songs, try on some historical uniforms, or take part in simple self-guided, hands-on activities. Troops have used the museum for ceremonies, special meetings, and when working on Girl Scout Ways badges. There is no fee to use the museum. Open hours are available upon request. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do our best to match your schedule. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to visit as a troop or service unit please let us know as far in advance as possible. If you are in the service center during business hours, feel free to ask the Program Department if the museum is available for visiting. Visits may be scheduled by contacting program@gsofct.org. Those scheduled during regular GSOFCT business hours are met most easily.

Historical Suitcases The GSOFCT Historical Committee volunteers have created a collection of suitcases which bring history to your meeting or local event. There is no fee to borrow them, but due to their weight, they must be picked up from and delivered to the North Haven Service Center. Suitcases contain uniforms, accessories, and books from various eras. Uniforms may be tried on at meetings or used in fashion shows. While there are only a few, the parade suitcases contain uniforms that may be worn while marching in a parade. Please use the reservation form found at gsofct.org and reserve as far in advance as possible.

Volunteers are always welcome to help input items into the archival program, identify and repair items, and welcome girls to the museum. Contact program@gsofct.org for more information. Donations of specific items are needed to complete our collection! While items may not be placed in the museum, they will be used in other ways. See our historical wish list to complete our collection at gsofct.org.

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Council’s Own Patches and Other Organization Awards Council’s Own Patches Girl Scouts of Connecticut has several patch programs in which girls may participate. Girls take part in themed activities to complete the patch programs. Most patches are available for purchase at GSOFCT council shops or online. Full information regarding the program activities may be found in the Resource and Form Library at gsofct.org under Girl Program, GSOFCT Patch Programs. Patch Programs Include: Plate Spinning Connie the Caterpillar Pondering Ponds Do A Good Turn Daily - NEW! S’More Girls at Camp Fitness Challenge Techbridge - NEW! Flat Juliette Design Time Galactic Explorer Engineers to the Rescue Juggler Make it Green Letterboxing Power it Up Live Healthy, Lead Healthy Thrillbuilders Living the Law (pin)

Faith Awards My Promise, My Faith is a national Girl Scout faith-based award. Information about this award may be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. P.R.A.Y. award programs encourage girls to become more active in their own religion, and develop spiritually by providing specific instruction. Awards are available for most ages and religions. More information may be found at praypub.org.

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Program Resources Pen Pals

Techbridge Kits

Connecting with girls in other parts of Connecticut increases girls’ literacy skills and helps them learn more about our state! Submit a Pen Pal Request form found in the Resource and Form Library at gsofct.org, and our Pen Pal volunteer will do their best to find a Connecticut match for you. One of the best things about having Connecticut pen pals is that girls have more opportunities to meet in person.

Techbridge Kits provide hands-on exploration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and related careers. Each box contains a guide and materials for the activities, and may be rented for a fee. Most kits are geared for Juniors and older. The five topic themes include: Power it Up, Design Time, Make it Green, Engineers to the Rescue, and Thrill Builders. To help facilitators become familiar with the activities and concepts, there are online instructional video clips. For more information visit the Participate tab of gsofct.org, or contact Dani Lachance at dlachance@gsofct.org. New this year, A Techbridge patch and rocker “gear patches” for each kit.

Letterboxing Join in on the fun of letterboxing! This is a combination of scavenger hunt, map reading, and a hike. Follow clues to find a “planted” letterbox at one of our Outdoor Program Centers. Once you find the box, you can mark your logbook with the stamp found inside, stamp the logbook with your personal stamp, and return it to the box. General information about letterboxing can be found at letterboxing.org. For more information about letterboxing at one of our sites, contact program@gsofct.org. Remember to look for letterboxing events in this book as well!

Braille Books A generous grant provided GSOFCT with Braille copies of all The Girl’s Guides to Girl Scouting, Badge sets, Journey adult guides, and Girl Journey books. We have lending sets available at each Service Center. For more information, contact program@gsofct.org.

Grief and Loss Program-in-a-Box Helpful when there is a loss in a family or group, the Grief and Loss box contains ideas to help girls develop loss awareness through literature, art, and interactive activities. Books include storybooks for younger girls, teen appropriate books, as well as informational books for adults working with youth. Grief and Loss boxes are located in each of our service centers, and are available at no cost. Contact program@gsofct.org.

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Gold Award Scholarships Girls who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award by April 1 of their high school senior year and are entering college as a freshman the following fall, or who have earned the Gold Award after April 1 before their college freshman year and are entering as a college sophomore, may apply for the following $1,000 scholarships. The Bea Okwu and the Emily Chaison scholarship forms may be found in the Gold section of the Participate tab at gsofct.org. The Connecticut Elks also offer a scholarship. The application for this is usually posted in the same area by February 1. All applications are due on April 1. Girls are also encouraged to visit the GSUSA website for a national Gold Award scholarship search engine.

Gold Award Grants Through the support of donors, GSOFCT is able to offer a very limited number of $100 Gold Award mini grants for approved projects. Contact your Gold Award Mentor for more information.

Troop and Service Unit Program Support Found in the Resource and Form Library, you’ll find the Heart Sisters, a complete plan for a healthy living event. While the Program Department can’t come run an event for a service unit, we’re happy to share our experience and help guide older girls and/ or volunteers in their event planning. The Program Department will also do their best to attend a service unit meeting to discuss Girl Scout programming. Contact program@gsofct.org for more information.

On Site Lending Library

Live Healthy, Lead Healthy (LHLH)

Whether you want to just take a look at the 3 Cheers for Animals Daisy Journey, Wonders of Water Brownie Journey, or the Get Moving Junior Journey, or want to start them, come out to the camps below and use the lending library while on site! Each box contains journey books, a quick guide to the box, and supplies for the first few sample sessions. There is no charge to use the box. Just reserve your time at camp, send your reservation to program@gsofct. org, and we’ll send you the code to open the box. If you do this during the 3 for Free timeframe there will be no site charge either! Get more info at gsofct.org under the Participate tab or email program@gsofct. org.

Energy in/energy out, fitness, and stress reduction are the three key elements to this program. For Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, LHLH may be run as a series or as a patch program. To earn the patch, girls choose one activity from each category and complete a simple take action project, leading others to a healthier lifestyle. Find more info at gsofct.org under the Participate tab or contact Erica at emitchell@gsofct.org or program@gsofct.org.

Boxes are located at Rocky Craig - Troop House, Merrie-Wood - Lodge, Pattagansett Lodge - Room B, and An-Se-Ox Lodge, Cozy Corner.

Programming at Pattagansett Victoria, our on-site ranger can tailor an adventure based on group development experience for your troop. See page 38. New this year: Nature walks led by Robin. After making a site reservation, contact veisenhauer@gsofct.org to see if a hike may be arranged.

Girlz R.U.L.E.® For girls in grades 3-8, this interactive program hones communication and relationship-building skills. The Words to Live By give girls easy-to-remember tools to use in times of conflict. Each Girlz R.U.L.E.® session contains an icebreaker, a team challenge, and a debrief period. The program can be used as a six-to-eight session series or be embedded in troop meetings. Ambassadors and Adults may be trained to implement the program. For more info, visit gsofct.org under the Participate or contact Nancy at nbajek@gsofct.org.

STEM An all-girl environment gives girls the perfect space to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. See this guide for numerous events based on STEM, the Brownie Section for FIRST Robotics, or explore our Techbridge kits. Techbridge kits are designed for Juniors and older girls, and cover a wide range of engineering areas. See more and find the reservation form at gsofct.org under the Participate tab. For more info about STEM contact Ellyn at esavard@gsofct.org.

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Adventure Programs at Pattagansett in East Lyme Do you crave fun and excitement? Want to test your potential while reaching for the top of the tower, or build your team skills on the challenge course? Now your troop can reserve both the site and the facilitator in one easy process at a date and time convenient for your troop! With three different programs to choose from â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Team Challenge 101, Tower Climb, and Beyond Team Challenge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is sure to be an activity right for your troop of Brownies through Ambassadors. Programs are three hours in length. Cost is $200 for six to ten participants. Additional participants are $20 each. All participants must be registered members and will need to have a completed Consent to Participate and Release Form.

Are you ready to reserve a program for your troop/group? Call Victoria Eisenhauer at (860) 691-2195. If you reach the answering machine, please leave a message including phone number with area code.

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Events and Series Alpha Index Title of event actual level of girls page A Series of Unfortunate Adventures: Do you Have What it Takes to Survive? CSAm 37 A Series of Unfortunate Adventures: Do you Have What it Takes to Survive? J 17 Adventure at Pattagansett BJCSAm 38 Adventures in Leadership C 23 Adventures is Leadership Optional Overnight C 23 aMAZE Journey Weekend C 23 aMUSE Journey Weekend J 17 Animal Habitats at CT Audubon J 17 Annual Meeting - GSOFCT JCSAmA 37 Archery - Beginner JCSAm 37-38 Archery Challenge - On Target! JCSAm 38 Around the World Celebrations BJ 39 Beadie Buddies BJ 39 Bicycle Clinic Day DBJCSAm 39 Bling It Out J 17 Bling It Out Overnight J 17 Bloomin’ Brownies - Dabbler Day B 13 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover BJ 39 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover C 23 Breathe Journey Weekend C 24 Brilliant Brownies - Dabbler Day B 13 Bronze Award J 34 Brownie Boating B 13 Brownie Bugs B 13 Brownie Hiker B 14 Brownie Sleepover Adventure B 14 Cadette to the Rescue C 24 Cadettes’ Science of Happiness C 24 Candlewood Canoe Adventure CSAm 39 Candlewood Summertime Staycation DBJCSAm 40 Celebrate the Seasons J 18 Challenger Mission - Mars SAm 29 Challenger Mission - Moon C 24 Challenger: Soaring with Christa JCSAm 40 Climbing for Chickens CSAm 40 Climbing for Chickens J 18 Columbus Day Adventure JC 40 Connecticut River Trip SAm 29 Constellations of the First Americans DB 41 Cookie Program DBJCSAm 57 Cookie Rallies DBJCSAm 57 Council Addresses 71 Council Map 70 Council’s Own Patches DBJCSAm 61 Creative Cadettes - Dabbler Day C 25

Title of event

actual level of girls page

Crime Lab J 18 CSI JC 41 Daisy Slumber Party D 11 Daisy’s World D 11 Daring Daisy - Dabbler Day D 11 Desert Island Challenge BJ 41 Discovery Astronomy Club JC 41 Drawn To It J 18 Eco-Smart Daisies D 11 Election Day Booth Sales DBJCSAm 58 Enchanted Fairies DB 41 Engineering for Brownies B 14 Engineering Your Future J 18 Engineers to the Rescue! C 25 Explore the Night J 18 Explore the Solar System and Beyond JC 42 Exploring Hammonasset JC 42 Fire Building 1.0 BJ 42 Fire Building 2.0 JC 42 Follow the Arrow C 25 Follow the Arrow SAm 29 Franken-toys at the CT Science Center Ages 9-11 42 Galactic Explorer Overnight CREW SAm 30 Galactic Explorer Weekend CSAm 43 Galactic Explorer/Light Pollution 201 Overnight C 25 Galactic Explorer/Light Pollution 201 Overnight J 19 Galactic Girls B 14 Get Inspired! JCSAm 43 Getting Your Hands Dirty B 15 Girl Scout Hackathon JC 43 Girl Scout Traditions DB 43 Girls just want to have fun! SAm 30 Girls Take Flight J 19 Girls Take Flight S 29 Gold Award SAm 35 Great Girl Scout Campout DBJCSAmA 43 Happy Birthday, Juliette! DB 44 Hats Off CSAmA 44 Hats Off JCSAmA 44 Haunted Hike DBJCSAm 44 Haunted Hike Behind the Scenes-clean up SAm 45 Haunted Hike Behind the Scenes-set up SAm 44 Haunted Hike Building/Tent/Area Crew CSAm 45 Haunted Hike CREW (Tour Guides) CSAm 45 Haunted Hike Decorating Pumpkins DBJCSAm 45 Haunted Hike Patches DBJCSAm 46 Haunted Hike Pumpkin Field DBJCSAm 46 Haunted Hike Scare Creature Trail DBJCSAm 46

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Events and Series Alpha Index Title of event actual level of girls page Title of event actual level of girls page Pattagansett July 4th Staycation DBJCSAm 52 Historical Museum DBJCSAm 60 Philly Overnight CSAm 52 Intro to Fire Building D 11 Polar Adventure DBJ 52 It All Adds Up at Travelers! C 26 Powder Puff Derby DBJC 53 Jammin’ Juniors - Dabbler Day J 19 Program Resources DBJCSAm 62-63 Jump into Spring Campout DBJCSAmA 46 Pysanky (Ukranian Eggs) JCSAm 53 Junior First Aid J 19 QSP Program DBJCSAm 56 Juniper Juniors - Dabbler Day J 19 Quassy Day DBJCSAm 53 Just For Girls DBJCSAmA 47 Recycled Runway DBJ 54 Katniss Skills School C 26 Regional Training Days Adult 79 Kitchen Kemistry J 20 Rip, Tear, Fold, and Glue C 26 Letterboxing Hike DBJCSAm 47 Say Cheese! J 21 Letterboxing Overnight C 26 Science Day B 15 Letterboxing: Advanced 2016 DBJCSAm 47 Serve up a Meal J 21 Letterboxing: Advanced 2017 DBJCSAm 47 Silver Award C 34 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Snacks x 5 B 15 Weekend CREW SAm 31 So You Want to Buy a Telescope? Adult 54 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Day DBJCSAm 48 Someone Special & Me DBJCSAmA 54 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Day Sow What? Journey Weekend S 31 with Lunch DBJCSAm 48 SWE: Be That Engineer J 21 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Teddy CSI DB 54 Weekend JCSAm 48 The Science Behind Climbing CSAm 55 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure The Science Behind Climbing J 21 Weekend with Full Meals JCSAm 48 Trash Talk C 27 Light Pollution 101 DB 49 Travel JCSAm 32 Listen to the Music J 20 Volkswalks JCSAmA 20 Making Games B 15 Walktober - Camp Laurel Mall Madness DBJCSAm 48 Back Trails Hike DBJCSAm 55 Marine Animal Habitat Exploration J 20 Watch and Explore DBJ 55 Money Matter$ at Merrill Lynch CSAm 49 Wee Faerie Village Presents Mystic Day DBJCSAm 49 “A Flutter in Time: Faeries Around Mystic Seaport Sleepover CSAm 49 The World & Across the Ages” DBJ 55 Mystic Seaport Sleepover J 20 Winter Wonderland SAm 31 Nighttime Explorations CSAm 49 Winter Wonderland C 27 NYC Day Trip J 21 Zoo Day DBJCSAm 55 Ocean Adventures JC 50 Zoo in the Sky D 11 On Land and In the Air: Overcoming Fear Just About Anywhere CSAm 50 On Land and In the Air: Overcoming Fear Just About Anywhere Optional Overnight CSAm 50 Once Upon a Palette B 15 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 DB 50 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 JC 50 Outdoor Cooking Level 2 DB 51 Outdoor Cooking Level 2 JC 51 Outdoor Cooking Level 3 JC 51 Outdoor Cooking Level 3 SAm 51 Overnight at the New England Air Museum DBJCSAm 51 Paper Marbling JCSAm 51 Pattagansett Almost Labor Day Staycation DBJCSAm 52

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22 Haunted Hike CREW (Tour Guides) CSAm 10/13/2016 45 August 2016 22 Outdoor Cooking Level 2 DB 10/14/2016 51 12 Troops begin to reserve 22 Outdoor Cooking Level 2 JC 10/14/2016 51 EDBS cookies DBJCSAm 58 22 Regional Training Day Adult 79 23 Desert Island Challenge BJ 10/11/2016 41 September 2016 23 Haunted Hike Behind the 10 Volkswalks J CSAm 20 A Scenes-clean up SAm 10/13/2016 45 26 Last day to reserve EDBS N 23 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 DB 10/7/2016 50 cookies DBJCSAm 58 D 23 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 JC 10/7/2016 50 28 Constellations of the First Americans DB 10/14/2016 41 October 2016 S 28 Wee Faerie Village Presents 1 Regional Training Day Adult 83 E “A Flutter in Time: Faeries Around 1 QSP Program order taking begins 56 The World & Across the Ages” DBJ 10/13/2016 55 2 Quassy Day DBJCSAm 9/20/2016 53 R 29 Franken-toys at the CT Science 7-9 aMAZE Journey Weekend C 9/7/2016 23 I Center Ages 9-11 10/24/2016 42 7-9 Someone Special & Me DBJCSAmA 9/24/2016 54 E 29 Happy Birthday, Juliette! DB 10/12/2016 44 10 It All Adds Up at Travelers! C 10/3/2016 26 S 30 Letterboxing: Advanced DBJCSAm 10/17/2016 47 10 Brownie Boating B 9/26/2016 13 30 Letterboxing Hike DBJCSAm 10/17/2016 47 10 Columbus Day Adventure JC 9/26/2016 40 C 30 Walktober - Camp Laurel 14 Wee Faerie Village Presents: Back Trails Hike DBJCSAm 10/27/2016 55 “A Flutter in Time: Faeries Around H The World & Across the Ages” DBJ 10/3/2016 55 R November 2016 15 Volkswalks JCSAmA 20 O 1 QSP Program order taking ends DBJCSAm 56 15 Archery - Beginner JCSAm 10/3/2016 37-38 N 5 Galactic Girls B 10/25/2016 14 15 Paper Marbling JCSAm 9/26/2016 51 O 5 Cadettes’ Science of Happiness C 10/27/2016 24 15 Regional Training Day Adult 79 C 5 Bloomin’ Brownies - Dabbler Day B 10/24/2016 13 16 Archery - Beginner JCSAm 10/3/2016 37-38 5-13 Election Day Booth Sales DBJCSAm 58 16 Fire Building 1.0 BJ 9/30/2016 42 L 7 Troops complete QSP entries in nut-E, 16 Fire Building 2.0 BJ 9/30/2016 42 O make payment to council, and submit 19 Haunted Hike Decorating G paperwork to SU QSP Manager DBJCSAm 56 Pumpkins DBJCSAm 10/6/2016 45 I 8 Money Matter$ at Merrill Lynch CSAm 10/25/2016 49 20 Haunted Hike Behind the C 8 Archery Challenge - On Target! JCSAm 10/24/2016 38 Scenes-set up SAm 10/13/2016 44 A 11 Hats Off CSAmA 11/4/2016 44 20 Haunted Hike Decorating 12 Volkswalks JCSAmA 20 Pumpkins DBJCSAm 10/6/2016 45 L 12 Beadie Buddies BJ 10/31/2016 39 20 Haunted Hike Pumpkin Field DBJCSAm 10/13/2016 46 12 Creative Cadettes - Dabbler Day C 10/21/2016 25 20 Haunted Hike Scare Creature Trail DBJCSAm 10/13/2016 46 I 12 Listen to the Music J 10/21/2016 20 21 Discovery Astronomy Club JC 10/13/2016 41 N 12 Hats Off JCSAmA 11/4/2016 44 21 Explore the Solar System and Beyond JC 10/13/2016 42 D 12 Intro to Fire Building D 10/28/2016 11 21 Wee Faerie Village Presents: E 13 Desert Island Challenge BJ 10/31/2016 41 “A Flutter in Time: Faeries Around 13 Eco-Smart Daisies D 10/24/2016 11 The World & Across the Ages” DBJ 10/6/2016 55 X 13 Hats Off JCSAmA 11/4/2016 44 21 Challenger: Soaring with Christa JCSAm 10/11/2016 40 17 Last day to return EDBS cookies DBJCSAm 58 21 Haunted Hike DBJCSAmFam 10/13/2016 44 18 So You Want to Buy a Telescope? Adult 11/3/2016 54 21 Haunted Hike Building/Tent/Area 18-19 Adventures in Leadership Optional CREW CSAm 10/13/2016 45 Overnight C 10/31/2016 23 21 Haunted Hike CREW (Tour Guides) CSAm 10/13/2016 45 18-19 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover BJ 10/28/2016 39 21 Haunted Hike Patches DBJCSAm 10/13/2016 46 19 Girl Scout Traditions DB 11/7/2016 43 22 Animal Habitats at CT Audubon J 10/12/2016 17 19 Engineering Your Future J 11/7/2016 18 22 Brownie Bugs B 10/12/2016 13 19 Adventures in Leadership C 10/31/2016 23 22 Brownie Hiker B 10/12/2016 14 19-20 Brownie Sleepover Adventure B 11/4/2016 14 22 Volkswalks JCSAmA 20 19 Jammin’ Juniors - Dabbler Day J 11/3/2017 19 22 Haunted Hike DBJCSAm 10/13/2016 44 20 Letterboxing Hike DBJCSAm 11/7/2016 47 22 Haunted Hike Building/Tent/Area 29 Cookie payment due for Election CREW CSAm 10/13/2016 45 Day Booth Sales DBJCSAm 58 22 Haunted Hike Patches DBJCSAm 10/13/2016 46

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4 Intro to Fire Building D 2/24/2017 11 4-5 Drive-Thru cookie deliveries DBJCSAm 57 4-April 2 Booth Sales DBJCSAm 57 10-11 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover BJ 2/16/2017 39 December 2016 11 Galactic Girls B 2/23/2017 14 3 Watch and Explore DBJ 11/21/2016 55 12 Desert Island Challenge BJ 2/27/2017 41 3 Cadette to the Rescue C 11/17/2016 24 12 Katniss Skills School C 3/27/2017 26 4 Teddy CSI DB 11/21/2016 54 12 Fire Building 1.0 BJ 2/24/2017 42 9-10 Celebrate the Seasons J 11/21/2016 18 12 Fire Building 2.0 JC 2/24/2017 42 10 Volkswalks JCSAmA 20 18 Making Games B 3/6/2017 15 10 Daisyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World D 11/28/2016 11 18 Bicycle Clinic Day DBJCSAm 2/27/2017 39 10 Junior First Aid J 11/24/2016 19 18 Eco-Smart Daisies D 2/27/2017 11 10 Eco-Smart Daisies D 11/21/2016 11 18-19 Daisy Slumber Party D 3/3/2017 11 17 Say Cheese! J 12/8/2016 21 19 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 BJ 3/3/2017 50 27-28 Galactic Explorer Overnight CREW SAm 12/16/2016 30 19 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 JC 3/3/2017 50 27-28 Galactic Explorer/Light Pollution 201 24 Challenger Mission - Mars SAm 3/9/2017 18 Overnight J 12/16/2016 19 24 Cookie payment due DBJCSAm 58 28-29 Galactic Explorer/Light Pollution 201 25 Enchanted Fairies DB 3/13/2017 41 Overnight C 12/16/2016 25 25 Girl Scout Hackathon JC 3/2/2017 43 25 Rip, Tear, Fold, and Glue C 3/9/2017 26 January 2017 25 Daring Daisy - Dabbler Day D 3/13/2017 11 7 Girls Take Flight J 12/30/2016 19 25 Recycled Runway DBJ 3/10/2017 54 7 First day of initial order taking 25-26 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover BJ 3/2/2017 39 for Cookies DBJCSAm 57 26 Outdoor Cooking Level 3 JC 3/10/2017 51 7 Cookie Rallies DBJCSAm 57 26 Outdoor Cooking Level 3 SAm 3/10/2017 51 14 Serve up a Meal J 1/3/2017 21 14 Snacks x 5 B 1/3/2017 15 April 2017 16 Polar Adventure DBJ 1/2/2017 52 1 Trash Talk C 3/17/2017 27 20-21 Bling It Out Overnight J 1/9/2017 17 1-2 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover C 3/9/2017 23 20-21 Follow the Arrow SAm 1/2/2017 29 1 Teddy CSI DB 3/20/2017 54 21 Bling It Out J 1/9/2017 17 2 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 DB 3/17/2017 50 21 Brilliant Brownies - Dabbler Day B 1/6/2017 13 2 Outdoor Cooking Level 1 JC 3/17/2017 50 21-22 Follow the Arrow C 1/2/2017 25 6 Final eBudde entries due DBJCSAm 58 27-28 Engineers to the Rescue! C 1/12/2017 25 8 Pysanky (Ukranian Eggs) JCSAm 3/13/2017 53 28 Crime Lab J 1/12/2017 18 8 Teddy CSI DB 3/28/2017 54 28 Powder Puff Derby DBJC 1/9/2017 53 9 Outdoor Cooking Level 2 DB 3/24/2017 51 28 Kitchen Kemistry J 1/14/2017 20 9 Outdoor Cooking Level 2 JC 3/24/2017 51 14 Light Pollution 101 DB 3/31/2017 49 February 2017 21-22 On Land and In the Air: Overcoming 4 CSI JC 1/23/2017 41 Fear Just About Anywhere Optional 5 Last day of initial order taking DBJCSAm 57 Overnight CSAm 4/3/2017 50 6 Goal Getter order taking DBJCSAm 57 22 Animal Habitats at CT Audubon J 4/7/2017 17 10 Initial Cookie order due via eBudde DBJCSAm 58 22 Brownie Bugs B 4/7/2017 13 11 Girls Take Flight S 2/3/2017 29 22 Brownie Hiker B 4/7/2017 14 11 Kitchen Kemistry J 1/27/2017 20 22 Drawn To It J 4/6/2017 18 17-18 Winter Wonderland C 1/30/2017 27 22 Trash Talk C 4/7/2017 27 18 Around the World Celebrations DBJ 2/6/2017 39 22-23 Girls just want to have fun! SAm 4/3/2017 30 18-19 Winter Wonderland SAm 1/30/2017 31 22 On Land and In the Air: Overcoming 20 Polar Adventure DBJ 1/30/2017 52 Fear Just About Anywhere CSAm 4/3/2017 50 25 Getting Your Hands Dirty B 2/9/2017 15 22-23 Mystic Seaport Sleepover J 4/6/2017 20 25-26 Letterboxing Overnight C 2/9/2017 26 22 Outdoor Cooking Level 3 JC 3/31/2017 51 25 Brilliant Brownies - Dabbler Day B 2/1/2017 13 22 Outdoor Cooking Level 3 SAm 3/31/2017 51 23 Get Inspired! JCSAm 4/10/2017 43 March 2017 23 Mystic Day DBJCSAm 4/10/2017 49 3-4 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover BJ 2/9/2017 39 30-Dec 3 Delivery of QSP nuts and candy to Service Unit QSP Manager DBJCSAm

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23 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30

Annual Meeting - GSOFCT Engineering for Brownies Zoo in the Sky Science Day Desert Island Challenge Katniss Skills School Regional Training Day Letterboxing Hike Juniper Juniors - Dabbler Day

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E Date title of event actual level register page V of girls by date E N July 2017 T 6 Exploring Hammonasset JC 6/22/2017 42 S 8 Climbing for Chickens J 6/19/2017 18

11 The Science Behind Climbing CSAm 6/20/2017 55 A 11 The Science Behind Climbing J 6/20/2017 21 N 13 Exploring Hammonasset JC 6/29/2017 42 28-30 Candlewood Summertime D Staycation DBJCSAmA 7/3/2017 40 August 2017 S 8/2017 Connecticut River Trip SAm 8/1/2017 29 E 8 A Series of Unfortunate Adventures: May 2017 R 5 Challenger Mission - Moon C 4/20/2017 24 Do you Have What it Takes to Survive? CSAm 7/18/2017 37 I 5-7 Galactic Explorer Weekend CSAm 4/21/2017 43 8 A Series of Unfortunate Adventures: 5-6 Jump into Spring Campout DBJCSAmA 4/21/2017 46 Do you Have What it Takes to Survive? J 7/18/2017 17 E 6 Marine Animal Habitat Exploration J 4/20/2017 20 12 Climbing for Chickens CSAm 7/24/2017 40 S 6 Archery - Beginner JCSAm 4/17/2017 37-38 25-27 Pattagansett Almost Labor Day 6-7 Mystic Seaport Sleepover CSAm 4/20/2017 49 Staycation DBJCSAmA 8/7/2017 52 C 6 Regional Training Day Adult 79 7 SWE: Be That Engineer J 4/20/2017 21 September 2017 H R 7 Archery - Beginner JCSAm 4/17/2017 38 9-10 Philly Overnight CSAm 8/7/2017 52 12-13 Candlewood Canoe Adventure CSAm 4/24/2017 39 15-17 Sow What? Journey Weekend S 8/17/2017 31 O 13 Cadette to the Rescue C 4/26/2017 24 22-24 Just For Girls DBJCSAmA 9/1/2017 47 N 13-14 Boston Museum of Science 22-24 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure O Sleepover BJ 4/20/2017 39 Weekend CREW SAm 8/15/2017 31 C 13 Zoo Day DBJCSAm 5/1/2017 55 22-24 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure L 19-21 Breathe Journey Weekend C 4/19/2017 24 Weekend JCSAm 9/11/2017 48 O 20-21 Boston Museum of Science 22-24 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s Adventure Sleepover BJ 4/27/2017 39 Weekend with Full Meals JCSAm 9/11/2017 48 G 21 Letterboxing Hike DBJCSAm 5/4/2017 47 22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout DBJCSAmA 9/11/2017 43 I 27 Once Upon a Palette B 5/11/2017 15 23 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s C Adventure Day DBJCSAm 9/11/2017 48 A June 2017 23 Letterboxing: Laurelei’s L 2 Explore the Night J 5/19/2017 18 Adventure Day with Lunch DBJCSAm 9/11/2017 48 2 Nighttime Explorations CSAm 5/19/2017 49 24 Letterboxing: Advanced DBJCSAm 9/17/2017 47 2-3 Boston Museum of Science I Sleepover BJ 5/11/2017 39 N 3 Ocean Adventures JC 5/18/2017 50 D 3-4 Overnight at the New England E Air Museum DBJCSAm 5/5/2017 51 X 9-11 aMUSE Journey Weekend J 5/10/2017 17 10-11 Boston Museum of Science Sleepover BJ 5/18/2017 39 17 NYC Day Trip J 5/17/2017 21 29 Exploring Hammonasset JC 6/15/2017 42 30-July 2 Pattagansett July 4th Staycation DBJCSAmA 6/19/2017 52

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Service Centers

Outdoor Program Centers

1 (800) 922-2770

An-Se-Ox

Hartford Service Center

47 Condon Road, Oxford, CT 06478

340 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 522-0163

Lebanon Service Center

175 Clubhouse Road Lebanon, CT 06249 (860) 423-5502

North Haven Service Center

20 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 239-2922

Waterbury Service Center

171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102 Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 757-1340

Wilton Service Center

529 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 (203) 762-5557

Be prepared! Always consult a map. Please note some camp addresses may not be found on a GPS or other mapping systems.

Aspetuck 88 Old Easton Turnpike, Weston, CT 06883 Candlewood 29 Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812 Carlson 700 Willis Street, Bristol, CT 06010 Katoya 71 Country Lane, Milford, CT 06461 Laurel 175 Clubhouse Road, Lebanon, CT 06249 Merrie Bee Cabin 75 Old Norwalk Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 Merrie-Wood 650 Gardner Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Pattagansett 121 Upper Pattagansett Road, East Lyme, CT 06333 Rocky Craig 69 Guinea Road, Stamford, CT 06903 Timber Trails 1266 East Otis Road, Tolland, MA 01034 Use directions found on gsofct.org. Other sources may be inaccurate. Yankee Trails 343 Plains Road, Tolland, CT 06084

Find directions at gsofct.org Click on the Participate tab, select Property information and Tours, click on camp profile of choice.

Property Department Contacts property@gsofct.org Michele Velez Sheena Young

Director of Property Services Property Services Coordinator

North Haven North Haven

ext. 3329 mvelez@gsofct.org ext. 3357 syoung@gsofct.org

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C O U N C I L M A P A N D A D D R E S S E S

Last year we were able to bring Girl Scouting to even more girls through the generosity of our donors. Like you, our caring donors believe in the power of Girl Scouts and that EVERY GIRL should have this opportunity. Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it be great if we could serve EVERY GIRL who wants to be a Girl Scout? Your gift can help make this happen! Please contact: Fund Development at (860) 522-0163 or donate@gsofct.org to learn how you can join our circle of donors.

Invest in Girls. Change the World.

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To discuss placing an ad in the 2017-2018 Program Resource Guide, contact program@gsofct.org.

Serving Girl Scouts for 35 years

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B U S I N E S S P A R T N E R S

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Troops and service units can reserve space at any of our properties for a few hours or overnight! Most properties have year-round availability. For more information on our properties or to take a virtual tour, visit the Property Information and Tours page on our website, gsofct.org. If you have questions, contact property@gsofct.org.

Online Site Reservations coming Winter 2017

3 for FREE! What a deal!

Your troop can reserve a camp site or building for up to three hours for free, from 3:00 p.m. on Sunday until 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Come take a hike, play games in the field, study the stars, go bird watching - the possibilities are endless! Reserve your site today. Please note that this does not apply to troop money-earning activities. It does not waive specialty area rental fees. Contact property@gsofct.org with questions.

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Save the Date Girl Scouts of Connecticut

REGIONAL TRAINING DAYS 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2017 TE17301 TE17302 TE17303 TE17304 TE17305 TE17306 TE17307 TE17308

Aspetuck Yankee Trails Pattagansett An-Se-Ox (Fall) Candlewood Merrie-Wood Laurel An-Se-Ox (Spring)

Saturday, October 1, 2016 Saturday, October 15, 2016 Saturday, October 15, 2016 Saturday, October 22, 2016 Saturday, April 29, 2017 Saturday, April 29, 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017

Network, learn, and have fun!

Regional Training Days offer volunteers an opportunity to complete a variety of required trainings in one day. Out and About and Ready? Set? Go! courses, as well as a few others, will be offered depending on site availability. Mark your calendar, set-up a carpool with your friends, and get ready to take your Girl Scout Adventure to the next level!

We all know it takes many volunteers to make Girl Scouting happen. Now is the time to say thanks for all their help! Check out all our Volunteer Recognitions and nominate someone today! Nominating is easy when you use our online nomination portal at gsofct.org.

For more information or questions, contact recognitions@gsofct.org

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Notes for our year... Built by girls!

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