Making Waves
Learn some basic swim moves and have a blast in the heated pool. Afterward, use what you learned during some fun free time in the pool. You’ll also receive a fun patch. Girls Grades: K-12 � � � � � � Date/Time: Saturday, March 22, 1-3 p.m. Location: Summit Athletic & Tennis Club, 2900 Plank Rd., Altoona, PA 16602 – Blair County Cost: $9 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: March 16
Mini Adventurers
Take on the Brownie Fun Course at Camp Singing Hills. Using teamwork, communication and a whole lot of fun, earn a Low Ropes fun patch! Girls Grades: 2-3 � Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 2, noon-2 p.m. Location: Camp Singing Hills, 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 – Venango County Cost: $11 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: October 10
National Public Lands Day – Day of Service
Celebrate one of our great state parks by joining us for a day of service as part of National Public Lands Day. Come early to hike the trails, and we’ll meet at noon to do service projects identified by the park staff. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Girls Grades: K-12, and families � � � � � � Date/Time: Saturday, September 28, noon-4 p.m. Location: Ryerson Station State Park, 361 Bristoria Rd., Wind Ridge, PA 15380 – Greene County Cost: $4 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: September 20 Volunteer Needed: Event Chaperone, to volunteer please contact ProgramAdmin@gswpa.org.
Native American Awareness
Before our ancestors arrived, the lands of western Pennsylvania were inhabited by strong Native American tribes. Learn about their culture and how it compares to ours today. Try out Native American cooking techniques, traditional clothes and games. Girls Grades: 6-10 � � Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Raccoon Creek State Park, 3000 State Rt. 18, Hookstown, PA 15050 – Beaver County Cost: $10 per girl/$3 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: October 26
Native American Lore
Take a trip back through time to the year 1770 to visit a Native American Frontier Cabin. Learn about ways of life and traditions of the Colonial Native Americans, and then explore an Eastern Woodland Indian Village. Participate in a variety of hands-on activities such as grinding corn, trying a Native American recipe around a camp fire and making your own Native American game. End the day making a Native American beaded necklace! You’ll also work on step three of the Snacks badge. Girls Grades: 2-3 � Date/Time: Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella, PA 15312 – Washington County Cost: $17 per girl/$6 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: March 21 Volunteer Needed: Event Chaperone; to volunteer, please contact ProgramAdmin@gswpa.org.
Natural Beauties
Be a natural beauty at Phipps Conservatory! Learn to create your own chemical-free beauty products like lip balm and perfume, and learn helpful tips about organic beauty. Put together healthy snacks from the gardens to keep your inside as beautiful as your outside, and use recycled material and natural dyes to create striking tie-dye! Girls Grades: 4-5 � Date/Time: Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 – Allegheny County Cost: $14 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: February 26
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