Take Action for the Environment with ALOCA
UNICEF Kid Power!
What: Thanks to a generous grant from Alcoa Foundation, GSSI will offer mini grants for take action and highest award projects that focus on environmental sustainability and/or environmental education throughout the 2020-2021 membership year. Troops, service unit events, service unit camps, and/or individuals (registered members grades K-12) must submit a mini grant proposal form to be considered. If awarded, project will receive $75.00 towards project expenses.
Get your girls moving, and do good with UNICEF! Through Girl Scouts’ partnership with UNICEF Kid Power, your troop can give back while taking part in a fun activity at your next virtual meeting! UNICEF Kid Power is an online platform that lets girls select from a library of over 150 videos of three- to five-minute activities that will have them dancing, learning about the world and having fun. Videos feature: Physical activities like dancing, workouts, and yoga Activities that teach girls social-emotional skills and spark conversations on social justice and change, resilience, and more. By engaging with UNICEF Kid Power’s videos, your troop can unlock virtual coins to support food banks and philanthropic organizations in your community! And for every ten exercise or mindfulness videos completed, UNICEF distributes one ready-to-use therapeutic food packet to a severely malnourished child. Your troop’s donations may go anywhere in the world
Tree Pledge Grant
In partnership with Alcoa, GSSI’s Local Tree Pledge will work to provide safer and healthier air and water for our neighbors, make our communities more attractive, and be good environmental stewards. GSSI Tree Pledge Seed Request Kite Festival
Program Title: Kite Festival Who: Girls entering grades K-12 and their families, camp volunteers, camp alum, Perry County first-responders, and community supporters What: GSSI invites you to join us and fly a kite as we honor the individuals involved in the 2018 camp incident. Bring your own kite or purchase one from GSSI; proceeds go to the “I Love Camp Koch Fund.” Enjoy the outdoors, listen to music, and bring a picnic lunch to share with your friends and family. When: June 26, 2021 from 11-2 p.m. CST Where: Camp Koch, Cannelton, IN REGISTER
Troop Leader Blueprint Keep your troop going strong with these specially adapted badges, Journey’s, and activities for virtual and safe inperson meetings. Check out the activities for each grade level on the Volunteer Page on our website.
Global Action Days
In 2015, leaders worldwide agreed to work together to accomplish 17 goals by 2030—these are referred to as the Global Goals for Sustainable Development, or SDGs for short. They focus on things like taking care of the environment, making sure all people have enough to eat, and improving people’s health. They’re big goals, but Girl Scouts know a thing or two about changing the world! Girl Scouts’ Global Action award calls for girls to address the SDGs by discovering, connecting, and taking action in their communities and beyond. In 2019, the emphasis is on SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). In 2020, girls will explore SDG 5 (Gender Equality) to earn their Global Action award. Guide for Daisy, Brownie, & Juniors Guide for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassadors Outcome: Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world.
Girl Scouts at Home, GSSI
What: Girl Scouting doesn't have to stop during this time of social distancing! In the "For Girls" section, we've compiled ways you can continue the Girl Scout experience from home! In the "For Parents & Volunteers" section you will find resources for adults on ways to continue to support your girls and families during this time.
GSUSA Virtual Events Calendar
What: An event calendar listing nationally produced virtual events for girls, parents, and volunteers, which can complement your local efforts. There are three subject areas: Awesome Girls events for girls, Raising Awesome Girls for parents and caregiver members, and Tips for Troop Leaders for current volunteers. AT&T Girl Scout STEM Festival
When: April 17 from 12-4:30 EST What: Create your own STEM experience as you choose from dozens of hands-on activities, live events, fun challenges, and booth experiences! Complete Girl Scout badge and award requirements! Go behind the scenes with the Broadway League, the FBI, Instagram, NASA, and more! Explore 30+ booths that offer live chat time, inspiring videos, and fun downloads! All girls will start the day by completing a fun Citizen Science activity with our Science Cheerleaders and end the day with the opportunity to earn a free patch. Cost: No Cost Register
Day Camp…. is an experience for girls from different troops and groups to meet outdoors each day. Girls attend as individual girls and are place in units according to their grade in the fall. At day camp you’ll try new crafts, sing songs, and discover the wonders of the outdoors and learn how to live with nature, play games, experiment with science, math, and technology, make new friends, and make lasting memories! Day camp is a great way to build courage, confidence, and character! Contact Day Camp Directors for registration information! Knox When: June 7-11, 2021 Where: Camp Wildwood Day Camp Director: Bobette Phillips, bphillips2255@hotmail.com North Dubois When: July 6-10, 2021 Where: Camp Carnes Day Camp Director: Jayme Buechler jjb10706@yahoo.com South Dubois When: September 11-12,2021 Where: TBA Day Camp Director: Rachel Beier, jrbeier0609@gmail.com & Tammy Haug tshaug90@gmail.com Vanderburgh & Posey Day Camp When: June 21-25, 2021 Where: University of Southern Indiana Day Camp Director: Cathy Claridge gssi.daycamp@gmail.com
North Warrick Twilight Camp When: TBA Where: Thresherman Park Day Camp Director: Gayla Vincent , Gamv55@aol.com Southwest Warrick When: June 17-18, 2021 Where: Camp Brosend Day Camp Director: Trudy Day, 5days@roadrunner.com Perry When: June 8-10, 2021 from 9-4 p.m. Theme: “Under the Sea” Where: Camp Koch Day Camp Director: Stormie Woodrum, ckmom710@yahoo.com Spencer Twilight Camp When: June 15-17, 2021 Where: Spencer County Youth and 4H Center, Chrisney, IN Day Camp Director: Tamara Messemann; tamaramessemann@yahoo.com
Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about. GSUSA Go for the Gold YouTube Playlist
Service to Girl Scouting
Honor and Golden Honor Troops
What: If you choose to volunteer at least 20 hours to the Girl Scout organization, you can receive the Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador Service to Girl Scouting bar. For example, you might volunteer your time at a special event for younger girls, be an office assistant for your council or service unit, or help with special projects. Pin is purchased by member. Application
What: Activities and steps must be completed by October 1. The application is due April 1 to be recognized at the annual award event in May. Honor and Golden Honor troops meet the Essential Elements of a Girl Scout Troop, and provide overall excellence in troop management and programming in a given year. To achieve this honor, leaders and girls must work in partnership with each other, other troops, Service Team and council staff. *Golden Honor Troop applicants must complete all Honor Troop requirements PLUS the Golden Honor Add-ons.
Community Service Bar What: To earn the Community Service bar, first choose an organization you'd like to volunteer with. The organization will need to agree to give you instructions about the work you'll be doing. Complete at least 20 hours of service to earn the bar and then complete this online form. Pin is purchased by member. Application
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Angel Mounds
Snickerdoodle Art
Program Title: Art in the Outdoors : Outdoor Art Maker When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. What: Step 1– See the colors of nature Step 2– Hear the sounds of nature (search for sounds of nature) Step 3– Share your outdoor art (make “Leave no Trace” picture) Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls educate and inspire other.
Program Title: Outdoor Art Maker Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be sending a SnickerDoodle teacher with supplies to meet a troop at local park. Create collages/art with found nature items. Cost: $15 Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome). Andrea Habig 812-45941992 Outcome: Girls are able to able to better recognize their strengths and abilities.
Angel Mounds
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Program Title: Good Neighbor What: Discover your city or town (take a walk) Step 2– See what makes your state special (crafting activity) When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls feel connected to their communities.
Program Title: Daisy Automatize Design Age Level: Daisy: K-1st grade Girl Scouts When: Anytime program, call to schedule a virtual or in person program. Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. What: Design and build a car using pasta and hot glue! Cost: No fee Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, patrice.allen.ctr@navy.mil Badge: Automotive Design Badge
Angel Mounds Program Title: Buddy Camper What: Step 1– Help plan a camping trip (site provides resources that allow campers to help plan trip) Step 2– Help pack for your trip (site provides suggested pack list) Step 3– Go camping (night/day hike and learning to tie notes when at camp) When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls gain practical life skills.
Angel Mounds
Angel Mounds
Program Title: Potter What: Step 1- Find some pottery (visit an art gallery or museum) Step 2- Make a simple pot (pinch or coil pot) Step 3- Make an art piece (make beads for jewelry) When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls gain practical life skills that prepare them for a positive , independent future.
Program Title: Art in the Outdoors: Outdoor Creator What: Draw on inspiration from the natural world to make art When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812) 853-3956
Angel Mounds
Program Title: Bugs What: Step 1- Make a butterfly lifecycle reference out of an egg carton Step 2- Make a bug box Step 3- Go on a bug walk When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls gain positive attitudes toward learning, seek opportunities for expanding their knowledge and skills, and take risks.
Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
Where: Mount Vernon, Hovey House and Rain Garden When: Late July or early August What: The program could include a butterfly presentation with caterpillars, planting a pollinator plant to take home, and planting at the gardens in Mount Vernon Cost: No Cost, badge included Contact: Rita Wedig ritatwedig@aol.com Crisis Connection
Program Title: Barbara Sinatra’s Protect Yourself Rules What: Child abuse awareness & prevention education. Where: At this time, we are doing presentations virtually, via zoom. Once COVID restrictions are lifted, we can do trainings inperson for Dubois, Spencer, Perry, Pike Counties. Cost: No fee Contact: Crisis Connection, Renee enee.williams@crisisconnectioninc.org 812-482-1555 Hoosier National Forest
Angel Mounds
Program Title: Hiker What: Step 1- Try out a hiking skill (know the trail) Step 2- Pack a snack for energy (GORP) Step 3- Go on your hike (have a scavenger hunt) When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls are increasingly committed to practicing and promoting healthy behavior.
Program Title: Brownie Trail Adventure Hike What: Brownies will get to spend the day hiking with Forest Service interpreters! After an interpretive hike along the German Ridge trail, we’ll have lunch at the shelters (built by the Civilian Conservation Corps!) and enjoy the afternoon at the lake. (Brownie Trail Adventure badge) When: Saturday, July 10, 2021 Where: Live - Hoosier National Forest trail, tentatively German Ridge Lake Trail Cost: Free, no day use fees Contact: Mia Gilbert maria.gilbert@usda.gov and Alexander Johnson alexander.johnson@usda.gov
Jasper Public Library
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Program Title: Robotics Badge What: Jasper Public Library will customize a program to help the troop members complete steps to earn the Robotics badges. The troop may arrange to come to the Jasper Public Library, or the Library staff will bring the Mobile MakerSpace to your Dubois County location. When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Jasper Public Library, 100 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Jasper IN 47546 or the Mobile MakerSpace is available to come to Dubois County Locations. Cost: Free or Troop may donate to the Jasper Public Library Contact: Brenda Woodard 812-482-2712 x6119 or makerspace@jdcpl.us
Program Title: Cybersecurity Age Level: Brownie/Junior 2-5th grade Girl Scouts When: Anytime program, call to schedule a virtual or in per program. Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. What: We have an escape room activity that the girls can work through for this badge. Cost: No fee Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, patrice.allen.ctr@navy.mil Badge: Automotive Design Badge Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum Program Title: Painting Skill Building Badge What: Paint a still life of an archival Red Skelton object or a clown Program Title: Brownie Outdoor Art Creator portrait. What: Work towards the new Art in the Outdoors Skill Building Create a mood; calm, happy or sad through color choices. Badge! Troops will also receive a tour of the museum and cabins Paint without brushes: Using straw blowing, stamps, sponge, with a history lesson! Make a day of exploring Lincoln! Box string etc. lunches can be added, or get a pizza from a local pizza shop Paint a timeline mural of Red Skelton’s community and the events nearby! of his life as a comedian and artist. When: Anytime program; call to schedule. When: Anytime program; call to schedule your time and date. Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport IN, 47635 Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Cost: $7 per girl and no cost for adults. If you would like to reWhere: Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Red Skelceive your Badge at the program, there will be an additional $3 ton Boulevard, Vincennes, IN fee. Contact: Nancy Kaiser lpvdirector@gmail.com Sift Yoga Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Outcome: Program Title: Girl Scout Yoga Field Trips What: 60-minute Special Brownie Scout yoga class (yoga mats, blocks, and bolsters provided), along with yoga-themed games and a small craft. Program Title: Robotics *Could be used as part of requirements for “My Best Self” Badge. When: Anytime program, call to schedule a virtual or in per pro- Min. 6 girls, max. 20 girls gram. Where: Sift Yoga 4166 Wyntree Drive, Newburgh, IN, 47630 Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for troops Cost: $10 per girl within 40 miles of Crane, IN. Contact: Carrie Rice siftyoga@gmail.com or (812) 518-0638 What: We have 2 robots that the girls can use for this badge – Cubelets and Dash. The Cubelets will allow the girls to design a Snickerdoodle Art robot and the Dash will allow them to program the robot. Cost: No fee Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, paProgram Title: Painting Badge trice.allen.ctr@navy.mil What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Badge: Automotive Design Badge Some examples of program activities could be "paint a mood," Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
"paint without brushes," or paint a mural (group/troop team building; each Girl Scout paints a canvas that is a part of a larger mural). Cost: $12 Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome). Andrea Habig 812-459-41992
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Hoosier National Forest
Program Title: Programming Robots Age Level: Junior 4-5th grade Girl Scouts When: Anytime program, call to schedule a virtual or in per program. Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. What: Learn how to design and program robots with the LEGO EV3! Cost: No fee Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, patrice.allen.ctr@navy.mil Badge: Automotive Design Badge
Program Title: Hoosier Teens and Trails What: Seniors and Ambassadors will get to spend the day learning from Forest Service recreation staff! They’ll get the chance to learn about trail work, how to use tools, and what goes into maintaining Hoosier National Forest trails for all users. (Senior Trail Adventure and Ambassador Trail Adventure badges) When: Saturday, July 17, 2021 Where: Live - Hoosier National Forest trail TBD (Tell City Ranger District) Cost: Free Contact: Mia Gilbert maria.gilbert@usda.gov and Alexander Johnson alexander.johnson@usda.gov
Crisis Connection
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Program Title: One Love – Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships What: One Love engages young people with powerful films and honest conversation. Through their workshops and peer-to-peer discussions, One Love offers a framework that helps students spread the message online and in their communities. One Love educates young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and learn how to love better. The programs give students the tools to recognize the warning signs of abuse, understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and help to empower bystanders. Where: At this time, we are doing presentations virtually, via zoom. Once Covid restrictions are lifted, we can do trainings in-person for Dubois, Spencer, Perry, Pike Counties. Cost: Free Contact: Crisis Connection, Renee renee.williams@crisisconnectioninc.org 812-482-1555
Program Title: Programming Robots Age Level: Senior 9-10th grade Girl Scouts When: Anytime program, call to schedule a virtual or in per program. Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. What: Programming Robots, Designing Robots and Showcase This may be best accomplished by the girls borrowing our VEX kits and using them for a few sessions. Cost: No fee Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, patrice.allen.ctr@navy.mil Badge: Automotive Design Badge
Crisis Connection Program Title: “In Their Shoes” relationship card simulator What: A scenario-based training designed to help participants learn what dating violence is like from a victim’s perspective. Where: At this time, we are doing presentations virtually, via zoom. Once Covid restrictions are lifted, we can do trainings in-person for Dubois, Spencer, Perry, Pike Counties. Cost: No fee Contact: Crisis Connection, Renee enee.williams@crisisconnectioninc.org 812-4821555
Acclaim Graphics
Auntie Anne’s
Program Title: Troop Tie-Dye What: Tie dye a T-Shirt. Includes all dyes, setup, gloves, tees, and rinsing instructions to take home with your shirt. Girl Scouts and adults can tie dye. When: Anytime program. Just call to schedule a date! Where: Programs can be scheduled at the Acclaim office, or they will come to your troop meeting location. Cost: $6 per shirt for youth and adult sizes small-XL. (Extended sizes available: $8 per 2XL, $10 per 3XL and 4XL.) Contact: Kelly Birkhead at kelly@acclaimgraphics.com or call (812) 424-5035, M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to schedule your group. No minimum number of girls or adults.
Program Title: Girl Scout Field Trips What: History of the pretzel presentation, hands-on lesson in the art of pretzel rolling, unique teacher’s packet, activity packet, baker's hat for pretzel rolling, pretzel and drink, discount coupon for your next visit to Auntie Anne's! When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date. Cost: $5 per person, for an additional $1 you get a Girl Scout patch. Contact: Sarah Mazzocco 812-423-4471 to schedule your troop.
Alcoa
Program Title: Art in the Outdoors: Outdoor Art Apprentice What: Step 1– Explore art outdoors (dig into an artist inspired by nature) Step 2– Make something! (Make art in the style of the artist) Step 5– Design with nature (design a garden) When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956
Program Title: Power Program Age Level: 8th-12th grade Girl Scouts What: Plant tours and programming that focus on fossil fuel, nuclear and renewable energy, and transmission information. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Alcoa Power Plant 4700 Darlington Rd, Newburgh IN 47630 Cost: No cost Contact to register and questions: Michael Stefurak Michael.Stefurak@alcoa.com, Office: (812) 842-3125 Angel Mounds
Program Title: Trees What: Step 1- Try some tree fun (design a tree house or cook a tree dish) Step 2- Dig into the amazing science of trees (sketch and label the parts of a tree) Step 3- Make a creative project starring trees (capture a tree on your canvas or on the page) When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 8533956 Angel Mounds
Program Title: Night Owl What: Step 1- Take a field trip to explore the night (go solar; Starlab) Step 2- Tour your world after dark (visit a park, trail, etc.) Step 3- Explore nature at night (examine the night sky) Step 4- A “night activity” When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 853-3956
Angel Mounds
Angel Mounds
Program Title: Primitive Camper When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. What: Step 3– Make a camp meal Step 4– Learn a new primitive camping skill Step 5– Go camping Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling (812) 8533956 Apple Hill Orchard
Program Title: Pie Baking Program and Orchard Tours *Fall Program recommended Where: 6235 N Ford Road Bruceville, IN 47516 Cost: Pie baking ($5 per girl) + tours ($4 per girl) Leaders/chaperones no cost; additional adults $2 per adult When: Anytime program; call to schedule Contact: Karen Black (812) 324-9010, Kdblack73@gmail.com
*Blue Heron Farm & Riding Academy
Program Title: Troop Horse Party What- Fun, horse-filled, two-hour event at our farm! Your troop can choose 3 different activities for their party: riding, horseshoe picture frames, caring for horses, horse painting, horse beauty pageant, horse treat making, barn scavenger hunt, or petting farm. Optional campfire. Each Girl Scout will receive a coloring/ activity book to take home. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. When- Anytime program. Just call to schedule a date! Where- Blue Heron Riding Academy, 733 Inderrieden Rd, Chandler, IN Cost- $175 for up to 10 Girl Scouts, $10 each additional Girl Scout Contact- Jill Ingram, blueheronridingacademy@gmail.com, (812) 202-9192, www.blueheronridingacademy.com Bluespring Caverns Night In the Cave Overnight
Canvas and Conversation
Program Title: Canvas Painting with a Community Canvas What: Through guided instruction, each girl will create her own unique version of a canvas painting, pre-determined by the Girl Scout leaders. This can be tied to color theory as well as an art history lesson, or a theme the children are working on. This is in addition to making a larger "Community Canvas" that can be donated to charity. Each participant paints a section of the "Community Canvas" to donate. When: Evening or weekends. Times are flexible to meet the needs of the troop. Where: At your meeting location. Canvas and Conversation is mobile, bringing everything you would need to your meeting place. Cost: $10 a canvas with a min. of 10 Girl Scouts. Community canvas is $20 each. Contact: Alena Kiefer (812) 425-5960 or paint@canvasandconversation.com Canvas and Conversation
Min: 15 girls minimum to hold this event. What: A sleep experience like no other! Spend the evening immersed in invigorating challenges, dive head first into “Cave Exploring” with guided tours and enjoy a boat tour over the Mystery River! Unwind in the cool 52 degree cave air while you drift off to sleep. Nothing beats the peaceful stillness of this ultimate cave experience! Arby’s breakfast wraps will be catered in the morning at 7:15 a.m. !Dismissal is at 8:30 a.m. You may bring snacks for the evening but make sure all snacks are secured in a bag or cooler for the evening to eliminate any wildlife animals. When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. What to bring: pillow, sleeping bag, pajamas, water bottle, extra pair of clothing, backpack. Please bring sack dinner and snacks for the evening! Where: 1459 Blue Springs Cavern Rd, Bedford, IN 47421 Cost: $40 per person You may split up the amount, $15 per person to secure your spot via check mailed to the address above and bring the remainder $25 per person to check in. Checks only payable to Bluesprings Cavern. Cannelton Locks and Dam
Program Title: Lock and Dam Tours What: Learn the behind the scenes of Cannelton Locks and Dam! When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Cannelton Locks and Dam Contact: Larry Dunning, Locksmaster 812-547-7595, larry.e.dunning@usace.army.mil
Program Title: Introduction to Drawing & Drawing Materials What: Through guided instruction, each child will learn various techniques to creating a unique drawing and can experiment with different drawing materials. This can be incorporated into a lesson on art history or color and value. When: Evening or weekends. Times are flexible to meet the needs of the troop. Where: At your meeting location. Canvas and Conversation is mobile, bringing everything you would need to your meeting place. Cost: $10 per girl with a min. of 10 Girl Scouts. Supply fee of $20. Contact: Alena Kiefer, Owner/Artist Canvas & Conversation. (812) 425-5960 or paint@canvasandconversation.com
Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Citizen Science Program
When: Sunday, April 25 Get started on the NEW Girl Scout Citizen Scientist Journeys with the help of NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, Girl Scout leader and lifetime member Mandy Scurry. We will prepare our minds for scientific observations and learn about ways we can help scientists from our own backyards! Where: Indian Hill Overlook Park, 6599 US Hwy 66, Newburgh, IN For: Daisies and Brownies: 1-2:45 p.m. Juniors: 3-4:45 p.m. Citizen Science Program Cadettes and Seniors: 5-6 p.m. Cost: $3 per girl Register When: Saturday, April 24 Get started on the NEW Girl Scout Citizen Scientist Journeys Deadline: Friday, April 16 *Masks must be worn at the event and girl/adult Girl Scout with the help of NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, Girl Scout ratios met. Troop leaders are responsible for permission leader and lifetime member Mandy Scurry. We will prepare our minds for scientific observations and learn about ways we can help forms. Girls attending without a troop must have a parent or guardian in attendance as well. This is an outdoor rain-orscientists from our own backyards! shine event. In the case of severe weather, the event will be Where: Scott Township Park, 2112 Schlensker Rd, Evansville, IN cancelled and fee For: returned. Daisies and Brownies 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Juniors: 10-11:45 a.m. DIY Studio Cadettes and Seniors: 1-2 p.m. Cost: $3 per girl Register What: DIY Studio in Evansville is now offering Girl Scouts of all Deadline: Friday, April 16 *Masks must be worn at the event and girl/adult Girl Scout ratios levels the chance to create their own, one-of-a-kind wooden art! In-studio fees are only $15 per girl and include all supmet. Troop leaders are responsible for permission forms. Girls plies. Take-home kits are also available for only $10 per kit, attending without a troop must have a parent or guardian in attendance as well. This is an outdoor rain-or-shine event. In the but do not include paint and glue. When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. case of severe weather, the event will be cancelled and fee reWhere: 1304 S. Green River Road Evansville, IN turned. Cost: $10 per kit Contact: Stacey Merkel at merkelstacey@hotmail.com or call 812-431-4006 Program Title: Spring 2021 Girl Scout Workshops When: April, May June What: View Spring Flyer for over 40 different program offerings! Where: Zoom Virtual Programs Cost: 1 Hour $15/Girl Scout 90 min. $18/Girl Scout 2 hours $20/Girl Scout Register: https://www.theccm.org/girl-scouts
Dragonfly Collective
Delta Dental Free Patch Program
Program Title: Zoom Yoga What: These combination sessions of Yin and Vinyasa yoga aid in relaxation and stress reduction. When: March 11, April 15 and May 13 from 6:30– 7 p.m. Where: Zoom Cost: $2 per girl, per session Contact: Register Here
Program Title: Smile Squad What: Review good dental habits, try an oral health experiment, discover how hidden sugars can damage your teeth, and learn about the importance of brushing twice a day and reading every day for a healthy body and mind! View Patch Program Patches will not be available until after April 1 st. You can request patches here. (Please allow 6-8 weeks for patches to arrive.) Some materials can be requested here. (Please allow 3 weeks for materials to arrive.) Visit https://deltadentalin.com/girlscouts for program information. Check out the YouTube page to learn more about the patch:https://youtu.be/TusgEcqUgCo *Remember that the first 30 troops to earn their patch over Girl Scout week (March 10-16) will receive a Smile Kit for all their girls, which includes a toothbrush and a vanilla lip balm.
Dragonfly Collective
Program Title: Zoom Meditation What: Spend time with us relaxing as you refocus. This 15 minute virtual mediation will help settle and prepare you for the end of winter and the coming of spring. When: March 25, 2021 from 6:30– 6:45 p.m. Where: Zoom Cost: $ 1 per girl, per session Contact: Register Here
Doodlebug, Inc.
Program Title: Crafting Classes When: Saturday morning preferred. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: The Doodlebug, Inc. 671 3rd Ave Jasper, IN What: We can design a class that meets your troop’s needs for any paper craft or even a jewelry project. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. Contact: Hannah Thyen or Melanie Sermersheim (812) 482-4949 www.thedoodlebuginc.com Badge: This program can help Juniors work towards their Jeweler Skill Building Badge. *Double M Stables
Program Title: Horseback Riding When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. What: Wear tennis shoes or hiding boots and long pants. Troops must complete a special activity application for council approval. Where: 5200 Seven Hills Road Evansville, IN 47725 Cost: $45 9-12 p.m. and $65 for 9-3 p.m. (15 girls minimum) Contact: Kim Gilkey 812-305-6868
Emerald Design
Program Title: Floral Design Program When: Anytime program; call to schedule your time and date. Where: Troop meeting location What: Learn the basics of floral design, techniques, and the process of growing cut flowers. Contact: Whitney Muncy, emeraldevv@gmail.com, (812) 760-0452 Cost: Price depends on program needs. Badge/Journey: Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey, Junior Flowers Skill Building Badge Evansville Audubon Society
Program Title: Bird watching What: The Evansville Audubon Society offers training for bird watching. It includes proper use of binoculars and other field equipment, use of birding aids such as field guides, identification apps, proper recording and use of checklists, and skills for the identification of birds by sight, sound, and behaviors. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Meeting at Wesselman Woods Nature Center (and other birding areas, as appropriate). Contact: Donald L. Batema at drldc2@gmail.com 812-204-2847 Journey: Perfect place for Daisies to work toward their petals or toward their Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey. Evansville Wartime Museum
What: Explore the Home Front Gallery exhibit which displays personal military memorabilia including uniforms, weapons, and honors. Experience the contributions and scarifies of everyone involved in achieving the victory of WWII! Where: 7503 Petersburgh Road, Evansville, IN 47725 Cost: $10 per ticket Contact: 812-424-7461 to schedule a tour or visit the website: https://www.evansvillewartimemuseum.org/membership-2/
Family Roots Nursery
Fired Up
What: This is the perfect place to visit for all of your gardening needs! Family Roots offers greenhouse tours, fresh-cut floral demonstrations, as well as hands-on seminars. In hands-on seminars, girls can physically make something and take it home with them (comes with a charge). To tour the greenhouse or watch in the fresh-cut floral department, there is no charge. Family Roots can also go out with girls in the community and help them plant flowers/ trees. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Family Roots Nursery, 4871 W. 1200 S. - Dale, IN Contact: Andrea Peters (877) 476-9648 or familyroots@psci.net www.familyrootsnursery.com
Program Title: Canvas “Best Friends”, 12x12 Canvases When: Anytime; program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per girl, payable at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can put this experience towards the Painting or Making Friends Badge, Seniors towards Room Makeover Badge.
Fire Horse Yoga
Program Title: Painting, Making Friends Skill Building Badges What: Canvas “Best Friends”, 12x12 canvases When: Anytime; program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per girl, payable at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work towards their Painting and Making Friends Skill Building Badges.
What: Escape into a world of comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Learn how yoga can help reduce stress and keep you fit. Cost: $7 per girl When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Location: 513 ½ Main Street, Jasper, IN Contact: Tina Drew, (812) 309-9093 to schedule a date and time. Journey: This program relates well with the Breathe Journey for Cadettes and the Healthy Living Skill Building Badges for all age levels. Fired Up
Program Title: “I Promise” Canvas, 12x12 canvas When: Anytime. Program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per painter payable at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com
Fired Up
Fired Up
Program Title: Build “A Bugs Life” Leaf with Bugs When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event, includes 2nd visit to paint if time doesn’t allow. Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work on Potter and Bugs Badges. Fired Up
Fired Up
Program Title: Clay Promise Hand What: Build your very own Girl Scout Promise hand art with a heart! When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl, which includes a 2nd visit to paint their piece. Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Daisies can put the experience towards their Promise Center, Brownies towards their Potter Badge.
Program Title: Mixed Media Canvas “Butterfly Fancy” When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work on their Potter or Bugs Badges, Seniors on Collage Artist or Room Makeover Badges.
Fired Up Gattitown Program Title: Ceramic “Graffiti Peace” Dinner Plate When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N. Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $18 per painter at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work on their Painting Badges, Seniors on their Room Makeover Badge. Fired Up
Program Title: Be Your Own Chef What: Make your own pizza and tour Gattitown’s kitchens. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: 316 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN Cost: $11.50 per girl (includes drink), One leader FREE, Chaperones $7.50 Contact: manager@gattitownevansville.com or call (812) 4733800 Badge: This program will help girls earn the Cook Legacy Badges. George Rogers Clark Memorial Park
Program Title: Painting, Celebrating Community, Collage Artist What: “Hooray for the USA” Mixed Media Canvas When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $18 per girl payable at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work on their Painting and Celebrate Community Badges, Seniors on their Collage Badge. Fired Up
Program Title: Clay Totem Story Stick, Clay Flowers When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event, includes second visit to paint if needed. Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchristie@aol.com fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work on the Potter and My Family Story Badges. *Froehlich's Outfitters
Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. Daisy Girl Scouts can attend program to learn about caring for animals. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: 8388 Deer Creek Rd, Cannelton, IN 47520 Cost: $40 per person for 2-hour trail ride through the Hoosier National Forest. Contact: (812) 836-2117, christie.froehlich@tellcity.k12.in.us.
What: Share this important historical site with girls. The park offers a Junior Ranger program that involves learning about the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Children of all ages may become Junior Rangers while visiting the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. How? When you arrive at the park, ask a ranger at the visitor center for a Junior Ranger questionnaire. You can also download the worksheet here and bring it with you when you visit. Cost: No cost to become a Junior Ranger! Where: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591-1001 Contact: (812) 882-1776 x210 Hoosier National Forest
Program Title: Recreating without a Trace What: A crash course on how to recreate safely and responsibly on your public lands! The 7 Leave No Trace principles and campfire safety will be covered. (Eco Learner badge) When: Saturday, August 7, 2021 Where: Virtual at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Tentatively hosted live. Cost: Free, if virtual. If live, HRRA does have a day use fee of $5.00/vehicle. Contact: Mia Gilbert maria.gilbert@usda.gov and Alexander Johnson alexander.johnson@usda.gov Knox County Parks Department
What: Girls can earn the Naturalist, Outdoor, and Animals Skill Building Badges and camp out under the stars. Chaperones must attend programs and Girl Scout ratios must be met. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Cost: Cost may vary on activity Contact: info@knoxcountyparks.com Badge/Journey: Girls can work toward the following: Naturalist Skill Building Badges and the Animals Skill Building Badges.
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum
*Marengo Cave
Program Title: Artist Badge programs What: Work towards Artists Legacy Skill Building Badges for all age levels! When: Anytime program; call to schedule. Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport IN, 47635 Cost: $5 per girl and no cost for adults. Contact: Marie Clifford, mcclifford12@gmail.com, (812) 649-9147
Program Title: Beyond the Falls When: Must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance and requires a min of 6 girls. Where: 400 East State Road 64, Marengo, IN 47140 What: 4.5+ hours of activity (includes prep and cleanup). The trip includes the New Discovery Section entering through the Red Room, continuing beyond the waterfall into Stewart Hall, and exiting through the Weathers’ entrance. Involves crouchLyles Station ing, hand and knee and belly crawling, and some climbing over breakdown. Moderate-to-difficult. Program Title: Day Progarm *Activity requires special activity application for approval. When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. Cost: $55 What: School Day Program includes milking cows, candle making, Registration: https://www.marengocave.com/individuals/caveplaying marbles, washing clothes with lye soap upon request. exploring/beyond-the-falls Where: Lyles Station Historic School and Museum Badge: Outdoor Skill Building Badge Cost: $4 per person Contact: Stanley Madison, chairman@lylesstation.org 812-3852534 (school); 812-779-7456 Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden Lyles Station Program Title: Zoom A Zoo What: Join Mesker Park Zoo in a live virtual experiences with Program Title: Night at the Museum: our zoo animals and staff using Zoom or other video conferencWhen: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. ing application. Gather your troop to experience a dynamic, What: Night at the Museum where re-enactors present stories of interactive discussion, and our meet our special animal guests. important in local history. Cost: $50-$150 per program Where: Lyles Station Historic School and Museum When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date Cost: $4 per person Where: Virtual with Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Contact: Stanley Madison, chairman@lylesstation.org 812-385Contact: MPZBG Education (812) 435-0809 or educa2534 (school); 812-779-7456 tion@meskerparkzoo.com *Marengo Cave
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden
Program Title: Waterfall Crawl When: Two options: Every Saturday (icave2) at 11:00 Memorial Day – Labor Day or schedule your own WFC with at least 2 weeks’ advance notice and 6 or more people. Where: 400 East State Road 64, Marengo, IN 47140 What: 3 hours of activity (includes prep and clean up). Explore the Discovery section stopping at the waterfall, entering and exiting through the Red Room. Involves crouching, hand and knee and belly crawling, and some climbing. Easy-to-moderate difficulty. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. Cost: $34 or $38 (icave2) Registration: https://www.marengocave.com/individuals/caveexploring/waterfall-crawl
Program Title: Girl Scout Zoobilee at Mesker Park Zoo What: Scouts and their troop can enjoy the zoo and experiences hosted just for them, including interpretive programs, animal encounters, zookeeper chats, and interactive activities. Scouts are asked to wear troop and level identification for the event. Visit www.meskerparkzoo.com for more Details. When: Saturday, April 10; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., timed entry reservations required. Reservation deadline is March 20. Where: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Cost: $10/scout; $5/tag along; plus zoo admission (free for members and 2 troop leaders) Contact: MPZBG Education (812) 435-0809 or education@meskerparkzoo.com
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden
NASA Glenn Research Center
Program Title: Penguin Palooza! What: Join us in a spring seek & find for fun, playful penguins throughout the Zoo! Find all the penguins and enter to win in weekly drawings for Zoo tickets and novelties. Contest details will be available at the front gate upon entry. Visit www.meskerparkzoo.com for more details. When: March 20 - April 24 Where: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Contact: MPZBG Education (812) 435-0809 or education@meskerparkzoo.com
Program Title: Celebrating 80 years with 80 hands on activities. When: Anytime program. Contact to set up date and time. What: Flyer NASA Glenn Research Center is celebrating 80 years of pushing boundaries and breaking barriers. In recognition of 80 years of STEM, Glenn’s Office of STEM Engagement launched a new webpage that features science, technology, engineering, and mathematics student activities organized under three themes: aeronautics, space, and research and engineering. Students can complete the STEM activities at home, or in classrooms or informal education settings. Activities include designing a lunar habitat, programming a rover, making a pinwheel galaxy, and making and flying straw planes, paper airplanes, and helicopters. New activities will be added monthly and announced through Twitter (https:// twitter.com/NASAGRC_Edu) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NASAGRCedu)
*Meadowbriar Stables
Program Title: Horseback Riding Cost: 10 or more, $30 per Girl Scout When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. 5166 Brumley Road, Newburgh, IN 47630 *Activity requires special activity application for approval. Contact: (812) 853-3495 Badge: Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey Badge: Outdoor Skill Building Badge NASA
Program Title: Space Science Badges Workshops When: Anytime program. Contact to set up date and time. Currently only provided virtually over Zoom. What: Earn the Girl Scout Space Science badges with the help of NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and GSSI volunteer Mandy Scurry. Depending on the age level, learn about stars, planets and the moon in fun, interactive ways. Program will not include hand-on telescope viewing. Cost: Depending on age level, cost would be to cover supplies only. Contact: Mandy Scurry, Girl Scout volunteer and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, amanjohn@hotmail.com, 517-256-2734 (text or call)
Newburgh Tumbling
Girl Scout Nights When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Newburgh Tumbling What: Fun opportunity for girls to learn the sport of gymnastics and tumbling with an Olympic theme. Cost: $12 per girl cash or check payable to Newburgh Tumbling Register: Call 812-842-2455 Badge: Gymnastics Fun Patch *Night Sun Stables
Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. Cost: $20 per child for 2 hours, a minimum of 10, if less than 10, price will increase. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: 2601 Night Sun Dr, Evansville, IN 47725 Contact: (812) 499-3403, nightsunstables@hotmail.com
*Patoka Lake Programs
PAR IT Consulting
What: Tree ID, forest plant ID, vine ID (poison ivy and the "safer" vines), wilderness survival, backpacking, beginner kayaking lessons, insect programs, conservation programs, habitat hikes, night hikes, night sensory hikes, owl prowl hikes, beginning archery lessons, and recycling. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: DNR Patoka Reservoir, 3084 N Dillard Rd, Birdseye, IN 47513 Contact: Dana Reckelhoff, Interpretive Naturalist, C.I.G. dreckelhoff@dnr.IN.gov (812) 685-2447 Badge: Patoka Lake has so much to offer! Girls could work toward any of the Naturalist Badges.
Program Title: Cybersecurity What: Come hang out with your troop at a real IT firm where you’ll play games, solve puzzles, earn THREE badges, and learn about real-life good-guy hackers! Find out what happens to every phone photo you take, every video you post on TikTok or YouTube, and how you could even get spied on in your own home (and how to prevent that). This is the perfect age to become an official “PAR IT Consulting Junior Cybersecurity Investigator!” When: Choose from the following dates: Wednesday, April 14, 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. CST K-5 grades Tuesday, June 15, 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. CST 6-12 grade Wednesday, August 18, 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. CST K-5 Tuesday, October 19, 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. CST 6-12 grade Where: PAR It Consulting, 9845 Hedden Road Evansville, IN 47725 Cost: $15 per girl, includes badge Contact: Jo Van Hoy, jo.vanhoy@par.consulting, to register your troop
Painting with a Twist
When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Painting with a Twist 5625 E. Virginia St, Ste A, Evansville, IN 47715 What: Painting with a Twist-Evansville is a fun art studio where Girl Scouts can create their own masterpiece. They conduct 1.5-2 hour classes where our local talented artists can guide girls through the painting process. At the end of the class, the girls walk out with their own unique twist on our artwork and their own masterpiece. During the class, local artists teach different techniques and styles as related to acrylic on canvas medium. All artwork is done on a 16x20 canvas. For groups with 15 or more, they will come to your meeting location! Cost: $25.00 per person for both adults and girls (if parents will not paint, there is no cost). Badge: For and extra $5, Brownies can complete all the steps to earn the Painting Skill Building Badge. Registration: You can request a party at Request a Party Just tell us in the comments section that it is a Girl Scout Troop party and your troop number. We will take it from there! Contact: Mihir Paranjape (812) 550-1434 or (812) 4703495
PAR IT Consulting
Program Title: Digital Photography What: Spend an hour or two with a professional photographer! By the end of our time together, attendees will have earned their Digital Photography badge and will: 1. Understand the “Good Exposure Trifecta” 2. Learn how to create print-worthy images (we will start a photo project called MAGNET TRIPTYCH , together, that your troop leader can pick up later when the product comes back in) 3. Up their portrait game – understand why photos taken with different lenses and different angles can make us look so different, and how to use that to your advantage (your mom will start asking you to take her photo instead of hiding!) Edit your images using a mobile editing tool. Attendees will need to provide their own camera (DSLR cameras are great, but a cell phone would also be perfectly adequate for this lesson) and please download Adobe’s Lightroom for mobile devices AHEAD OF TIME because we will not have time to help every kiddo with downloads during the program. When: Wednesday, May 12, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. CST K-5 grades Wednesday, May 19, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. CST 6-12 grade Wednesday, October 20, 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. CST K-5 grades Wednesday, October 27, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. CST 6-12 grade Where: Friedman Park Newburgh, IN Cost: $15 per girl, includes badge and photo project Contact: Jo Van Hoy, jo.vanhoy@par.consulting, to register your troop.
Purdue Extension
*Riverwind Stables
What: Babysitting When: Anytime program; call to schedule. Where: Troop meeting location Cost: No Cost Contact to register and questions: You may call any of the contacts listed below, they often travel to other counties. Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik jstefanc@purdue.edu Dubois – Chelsea Brewer cebrewer@purdue.edu Knox – Tonya Short short43@purdue.edu Perry – Megan Jaspersen mjaspers@purdue.edu Posey – Kristen Lowry klowry@purdue.edu Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers brotherm@purdue.edu Warrick – Jo Gilreath jgilreat@purdue.edu
Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: 5377 Grimm Rd, Newburgh, IN, 47630 Cost: Will vary based on how many girls attend the program. Riverwind also offers private lessons and will give Girl Scouts a special buy-one, get-one free private session! Contact: (812) 490-4001, riverwindstables@gmail.com
Purdue Extension
What: Financial Literacy I Badge When: Anytime program; call to schedule. Where: Troop meeting location Cost: No Cost Contact to register and questions: You may call any of the contacts listed below, they often travel to other counties. Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik jstefanc@purdue.edu Dubois – Chelsea Brewer cebrewer@purdue.edu Knox – Tonya Short short43@purdue.edu Perry – Megan Jaspersen mjaspers@purdue.edu Posey – Kristen Lowry klowry@purdue.edu Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers brotherm@purdue.edu Warrick – Jo Gilreath jgilreat@purdue.edu Purdue Extension
What: Healthy Living Badges When: Anytime program; call to schedule. Where: Troop meeting location Cost: No Cost Contact to register and questions: You may call any of the contacts listed below, they often travel to other counties. Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik jstefanc@purdue.edu Dubois – Chelsea Brewer cebrewer@purdue.edu Knox – Tonya Short short43@purdue.edu Perry – Megan Jaspersen mjaspers@purdue.edu Posey – Kristen Lowry klowry@purdue.edu Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers brotherm@purdue.edu Warrick – Jo Gilreath jgilreat@purdue.edu
Seton Harvest
What: Seton Harvest is a certified Naturally Grown farm that uses the land in a just and environmentally-conscious way by sharing locally grown food with shareholders and persons who are financially poor and hungry in our community. They provide tours, can come and talk to your troop, or you can even volunteer on the farm. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date Where: 9400 New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN, 47720 Cost: Free Contact: Julie Dietz, Julie.Dietz@doc.org, (812) 963-7692 Badges: This program goes with the SOW What Journey for Ambassadors and the naturalist Skill Building Badges.
Sift Yoga
Snickerdoodle Art
Program Title: Virtual Yoga Program What: 45-minute Special Girl Scout virtual yoga class you can do with your troop or at home. Minimum 6 girls. Where: Virtual Zoom Event, link will be emailed once you have registered. When: Anytime program, email to schedule your troops time and date! Cost: $10 per girl Register: Email Carrie Rice siftyoga@gmail.com
Program Title: Outdoor Art Master Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be to participate in mural/ public art painting; identify a new mural location and acquire approval from the business owner! Cost: Price may vary Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) Southwest Indiana Yoga Project
Snickerdoodle
What: SnickerDoodle Art Girl Scout Parties and badge programs. Where: Troop meeting locations. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Cost: $10 per girl (10 minimum) Contact: (812) 459-1992 Badge: This is the perfect place for Girl Scouts to work toward the Artist Legacy Badges! Snickerdoodle Art Program Title: Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be to participate in mural/public art painting: identify new mural location and acquire approval from the business owner! Cost: Price may vary Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome)
Program Title: Empowerment Through Health What: Southwest Indiana Yoga Project proudly offers yoga classes for Girl Scouts! Classes will introduce yoga principles and fundamental poses to young students. Girls will learn awareness of their minds and bodies, build physical strength, and practice breath work. Studies show that yoga cultivates focus, manages stress, and combats anxiety in children and teens. Start your Girl Scout on her Journey to mindfulness, empowerment, and awareness! Where: Girl Scout troop meeting locations or service unit events When: Anytime program; call to schedule your time and date Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Contact: Va Cun, Founder and CEO, va.cun@swiyp.org
Thyme in the Kitchen *Vanderburgh County Humane Society What: If it’s time to teach your girls some skills for the kitchen, then this is the place to go. They offer a wide variety of cooking classes in a top-of-the-line kitchen inside their delightful store. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Thyme in the Kitchen, 2308 W Franklin Street, Evansville, IN Contact: Ruth Richmond ruth@tkevv.com Badge: Girl Scouts can work toward their Cook Legacy Badges!
Program Title: Education Programs What: Vanderburgh County Human Society offers a variety of programs for all ages. Choose from the list below of reach out for specific badge steps for customized programs. Dog Bite Prevention, Pet Care Responsibility, Recycling for the VHS, Pet Overpopulation and Spay/Neuter, VHS and the Community, Topic and Book Discussions! *Activity requires special activity application for approval. Where: Programs can be scheduled Monday-Friday at the Humane Society’s location or the education dept. can come to you. Toyota When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Cost: Free but a $50 donation and/or supplies from our online “wish Program Title: Plant Tours list” are welcome and appreciated. What: Explore the visitor center and take a tram ride through the Contact: Cyndi Donley, Humane Education at (812) 426-2563 ext. 206 plant! or c.donley@vhslifesaver.org When: Contact to schedule a time and date. Where: Toyota Visitor Center, 4000 S Tulip Tree Dr, Princeton, IN *Vertical eXcape Climbing Center Contact: Visitor Center Tours Badge: Robotics Badge, NEW Automotive Engineering Badges What: Vertical eXcape offers group discount for Girl Scouts! *Activity requires special activity application for approval. *Vanderburgh County Humane Society When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Online waiver Where: Vertical eXcape 1315 N. Royal Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 What: The Vanderburgh Humane Society is the perfect place for Cost: Group Rates and Pricing your troop to work towards the Pets Skill Building Badges. The Need a minimum of 10 girls to participate for both programs. staff at the Humane Society will help Girl Scouts meet the reContact: Matt France matt@verticalexcape.com quirements needed to earn the Badges. Girls will tour the facility (812) 479-6887 and sit down for an educational component. Girls over the age of 16 may contact the Humane Society about their volunteer opportunities. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Cost: Free. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Where: 400 Millner Industrial Dr, Evansville, IN, 47710 Contact: Cyndi Donley, Humane Education at (812) 426-2563 ext. 206 or c.donley@vhslifesaver.org Badge: Brownies may work on their Pets Skill Building Badges and Daisies can work towards their 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. List of Donation Items *Vanderburgh Humane Society
Program Title: Cardio for Canines When: Every Saturday at 8 a.m. Girls will need to be accompanied by an adult. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. What: Get your exercise with a shelter dog and take a walk through Garvin Park. Where: 400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710 Contact: Registration required www.vhslifesaver.org 8712-426-2563
Waupaca Foundry
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Foundry-in-a-Box What: Creating small metal castings (learning the melt, sand mold, and finishing process). Depending on the age, this may only be a demonstration versus hands-on. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: Waupaca Foundry, 9856 State Road #66, Tell City IN, 47586 Cost: No cost Contact: Karen Snyder, Karen.snyder@waupacafoundry.com, (812) 547-0704
Program Title: First Aid Badge What: Learn the basics of first aid! This program is designed to help all age levels work toward their First Aid Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 polley@ymcaswin.org YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Wesselman Woods Program Title: Education Programs When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date. Where: Wesselman Woods, 551 N Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711 What: Wesselman’s can offer a variety of programs to fit your troops needs. Trees, insects, flowers, wildlife, nature hikes, and custom badge programs per request. Cost: $6 per person Contact: Zach Garcia, 812-479-0771, ext. 102 Group Registration Form Wesselmans Nature Society
Program Title: Junior Forest League When: Junior Forest League meets on Saturdays at 10AM to 12PM at the outside fire pit. Where: Wesselman Woods What: Junior Forest League is a weekly program which focuses on various environmental topics specific to Southern Indiana. League members will have the chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville peers. *May’s monthly topics include Sustainability and Recycling Cost: $40 per month Contact: Contact Kailene Goldsberry at kailene@wesselmanwoods.org for further questions. Register Here YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Artist Badge What: Girl Scouts can complete steps toward their Artist Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 polley@ymcaswin.org
Program Title: Archery Program When: This is an anytime program, so troops can call to schedule their time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $15 for each person who shoots (including adults and siblings). Certified instructors will keep this a safe, fun, no-pressure program. Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 polley@ymcaswin.org Badge: This program can help Cadette Girl Scouts work towards their archery Skill Building Badge. YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Athlete Badge What: Girl Scouts can complete steps towards their Athlete Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan, Evansville, IN Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 polley@ymcaswin.org
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Healthy Living Badges What: Girl Scouts can complete steps towards their Healthy Living Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 polley@ymcaswin.org YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Troop Fitness What: From yoga to step aerobics to just about any fitness class in between, the YMCA’s fitness instructors create a routine that is perfect for your troops. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 polley@ymcaswin.org Badge This can help your troop complete the Healthy Living Badge requirements by learning how to take care of their bodies. Yoga Program with Sarah Loehr
When: Anytime program; call to schedule your time and date. Where: TBD (we can meet at your troop's normal location or get a meeting room at the Newburgh Library) What: We will learn about yoga (when & how it started, how it can help you stress less, and feel better physically and mentally). A 30 minute class will be taught with games and partner poses. Contact: Sarah Loehr (812) 598-9002 sforster418@yahoo.com Cost: $8 per girl for an hour-long class and fun yoga patch. Minimum of 6 girls per class; added cost for drive time of more than 15 mins. Badge/Journey: Healthy Living Skill Building Badges; Daisies: Respect Myself and Others Petal; Brownies: My Best Self; Juniors: Staying Fit; Cadettes: Breathe Journey
United Way of Southwest Indiana There are many ways to get involved with United Way of Southwestern Indiana. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our programs and help us reach those in need in our community. When you raise your hand as a United Way volunteer, we connect you with the nonprofit who needs your help. Community Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer USI Partner Organizations This database will enable you to search non-profit and community organizations that you might wish to volunteer with. Please click the links to be redirected to the organization's website. Community Organizations River Pointe Health Campus Location: 3001 Galaxy Dr, Evansville, IN Contact: Emily Oglesby at (812) 475-2822 Gilda’s Club Evansville Volunteer Opportunities Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Gilda’s Club is looking for volunteers! Maybe your Girl Scouts troop would like to host a craft or activity during Family Connect Night? Interested: Contact Chelsey, (812) 402-8667 or Chelsey@gcevv.org Terrace at Solarbron, located on the Westside of Evansville, is looking for new ways to bring joy and entertainment to their residents. They offer residents a full schedule of activities every day, from morning to night, and also on weekends. They are willing to work with your troop to find a time that would work best to volunteer. Contact Austin Flittner aflittner@cardon.us or call (812) 4377932 if you are interested in volunteering. The Waters of Scottsburg Created to offer an enlightened approach to providing healthcare to area seniors, The Waters of Scottsburg is highly-regarded and widely-known for providing comprehensive, Individualized care. Location: 1350 N Todd Drive, Scottsburg, IN, 47170 Contact: Jody Hurt or Kyle Sphire at (812) 752-5663 For more information: http://watersofscottsburg.com/ United Caring Services: 812-422-0297 Holly's House 812-437-7233 Aurora Inc.– 812-428-3246 Literacy Center Inc.—812-429-1222 Evansville Rescue Mission: 812-421-3800 Deaconess Foundation: 812-450-3359 It Takes of Village Canine Rescue: 812-909-1306
Day at the Aquarium Patch Complete the three steps to earn your Day at the Aquarium Patch. Aquarium Tour Patch 1.) Ticket to Adventure: Before we get started, we will need to create our ticket. Follow along with the video to learn how to make your ticket to the aquarium. You will need: • Construction Paper • Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils • Scissors 2.) Undersea Tour: Now that we have our ticket to the aquarium, it’s time for our virtual tour of the National Aquarium. Join our tour here and see live footage of jellyfish, sharks, penguins, and so much more. Aquarium Live Tour 3.) Make a Marine Craft: Choose one from this list or come up with your own. Ocean Themed Crafts
Chalk Walk Complete the five chalk challenges below to earn your Chalk Walk Fun Patch Chalk Walk Patch 1.Make a chalk mural to brighten up your neighborhood. Here are some examples to help you get started. Chalk Walk Ideas 2.Invite family and friends to join you for a chalk based game. Check out this list for inspiration. Chalk Games 3.Try a chalk science experiment like this one. Chalk Science Experiment 4.See what happens to chalk when its consistency changes from dusty to frozen. Chalk Ice 5.This easy to follow tutorial will show you how to create a chalk board game. Gather your family and friends and start cleaning. Sidewalk Chalk Board Game for Families
Covid-19 Time Capsule Complete the following steps to earn your COVID–19 Time Capsule Patch. Time Capsule 1. Find a capsule: Find something to store your items in. It can be a shoe box, a small cardboard box, a tube, or anything that you can find that can be closed. Don’t forget to decorate it. 2. Fill the capsule: Find things that tell the story of your life during the COVID-19 pandemic. It could be newspaper articles, pictures, or an empty box or wrapper of your favorite quarantine snack. Be sure to also include a letter from yourself about what it has been like to live during this time. 3. Seal the capsule: Once you have put everything you want into the capsule, seal it up. You can use tape or glue or even wrap it up in wrapping paper. Be sure to put a do not open until date on it. Once it is sealed up store it somewhere, like in the back of a closet or in your sock drawer. Watch the attached video for tips and ideas on how to make your time capsule. Time Capsule Video
Backyard Camp In Challenge Patch 1. Set up camp: Even though you may not be able to camp out you can still set up camp inside. Make a fort to sleep in and set up an area to do activities. 2. Make a camp meal: Think of your favorite camp meal or snack. Cook it either over a fire or find a creative way to cook it indoors. 3. Do a camp activity: Think of your favorite camp activity. Bring your family together to do that activity. It could be going on a hike, looking at the stars, making a craft, or singing fun camp songs.