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Corporate Headquarters

841 S. Clearview Parkway New Orleans, LA 70121 Phone 504-733-8220 路 800-644-7571 Fax 504-733-8219

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Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone 225-927-8946 Fax 225-927-8402

Council Website www.gsle.org

Girl Scout Pathways Join first, then Choose

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Program Frequently Asked Questions

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Program Pathways is published annually by the Program Department of Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

Additional program activities and events are developed throughout the year, and updated on the council website.

Please visit www.gsle.org regularly.

The Girl Scout Mission

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November

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December

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January 2016

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February 2016

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April 2016

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May 2016

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Highest Awards

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Product Program Information

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Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Promise

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On Your Own

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

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The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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Welcome

Welcome to a B.I.G. year of adventure and discovery! Believe In Girls is the theme for this year’s Program Pathways, our annual, council guide and resource book for girl members, parents, leaders or advisors!

Pathways 2015-2016 Support our Sponsors!

In this year’s Program Pathways you will notice a variety of local businesses and organizations that are sponsoring the publication, and by doing so, are helping to offset the cost to print and mail this publication to Girl Scouts. We encourage you to mention ‘Girl Scouts’ when contacting our sponsors, and letting them know you saw their advertisement in Program Pathways! Our council website at www.gsle.org will also provide a link to each sponsor’s website, as a service to our membership.

There are many ways to participate in Girl Scouting, and we hope you’ll enjoy the variety of opportunities for girls, whether you’re in a troop or as an individually registered Girl Scout. The Events, Series, Camp, and Travel program activities listed in this guide are designed with girls in mind — to spark their interests, address their concerns, build their skills, and explore the world around them. We have once again included a variety of “onyour-own” activities for troops and families.

Being active outdoors is a tradition in Girl Scouting, and now with Girl Scouts of the USA’s new Outdoor Badges, we’ve added some exciting new Badge Workshops at each of our three Girl Scout camps, that we hope you’ll enjoy.

Since the program team continues to add new activities for girls throughout the year, we encourage you to stay up-to-date by reading the monthly council email newsletter and frequently visiting our website calendar at www.gsle.org and our council’s social media pages.

Take a moment to explore Program Pathways to discover how much fun and how fulfilling it is to be a Girl Scout!

Yours in Girl Scouting, Program Department, Girl Scouts Louisiana East

¡Bienvenidos!

Bienvenidos a B.I.G. (Believe in Girls) un año de aventura y descubrimientos! Believe In Girls (Tener Fe en las niñas) es el tema del programa de “Pathways” este año. La guía y libro de recursos de nuestro concejal para ser utilizada por las muchachas (Girl Scouts), padres, líderes y consejeros.

Bayou Country Children’s Museum, page 49 The Blood Center, page 49 Mardi Gras World, inside back cover Painting with a Twist, inside front cover Premier Lanes Entertainment Center, page 50 Splendor Farms, page 50 Steamboat Natchez, page 50 West Baton Rouge Museum, page 49

Existen muchas maneras en las que las Girl Scouts pueden participar, y esperamos que disfruten en la variedad y oportunidades que se les ofrece a las muchachas, involucrada ya sea con una tropa o registrándose para participar individualmente. Los Eventos, Series, Campamentos y programa de Viajes, incluidos en esta guía, están diseñados pensando en las muchachas, Girl Scouts –para motivar sus intereses, hablar de sus preocupaciones, desarrollar sus habilidades, y explorar el mundo que las rodea. Hemos incluido, una vez más, una variedad de actividades que pueden ser practicadas “en su propio tiempo” para que las muchachas lleven a cabo con sus padres y familiares.

Promover actividades al aire libre es la tradición de “Girl Scouting”, y el nuevo Parche De Al Aire Libre de “Girl Scouts of the USA” es con ese fin, promoviendo varios talleres en los campamentos con el fin de ganarse el Parche De Al Aire Libre.

Ya que el equipo de programas continúa agregando nuevas actividades durante el año, le sugerimos mantenerse al día leyendo el panfleto mensual o revisando las redes sociales o el calendario en nuestra página web www.gsle.org.

Tome su tiempo y explore Programa “Pathways” y descubrirá un mundo lleno de diversión y satisfacción participando en Girl Scouts.

Contigo en Girl Scouting Departamento de Programas, Girl Scouts Louisiana East

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Girl Scout Pathways Join first, then Choose!

There are more ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouts than ever! We call them Pathways, and they include troop, camp, events, series, travel, and virtual. They were developed nationally by matching grade-level preferences and availability with flexible options. Girl Scout Pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls supported by a comprehensive model of volunteerism—it is our delivery system and internal way of organizing our program offerings. Choose the Pathway that you think best reflects your interests and schedule. You can participate in programs listed under any Pathway, too.

Events Pathway

a pre-requisite to participate from session to session, because girls build on the skills learned at each session.

The Events Pathway is for Girl Scouts who like to pick and choose from a menu of events that interest them. Events are stand-alone program offerings; examples might include a career event for Seniors and Ambassadors, or a leadership conference for teenage Girl Scouts.

The primary difference between events and all other pathways is that different girls participate in each event, as opposed to one group of girls coming together regularly. The Events Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Travel Pathway Every girl deserves a chance to see the world. Girl Scouts offers many different travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. The Travel Pathway presents girls with opportunities to prepare, plan, money-earn, and participate in travel opportunities through group travel, council-sponsored trips, or nationally sponsored excursions. The Travel Pathway also facilitates appropriate progression; for example, younger girls participate in short, local trips to prepare them for longer, international trips as they progress through grade levels. The Travel Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Camp Pathway The Camp Pathway allows girls to participate in the outdoors and/or focus on environmental education. Day and weekend camping is offered during the school year while resident camp is generally offered during the summer months. Going to a camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts. For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, fishing, ropes course, horseback riding, and star gazing. The Camp Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Troop Pathway The Troop Pathway offers the same group of girls the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, usually over a span of nine to 12 months.

Girls may join at any time during the troop year. Notes: A troop that also goes camping or travels as a group is still operating in the Troop Pathway (not the Camp or Travel Pathways).

Series Pathway The Series Pathway gives girls the opportunity to explore a specific theme or topic without making a long-term commitment or joining a troop. Each girl chooses to participate in the entire series as a complete program package; series offerings may be short term (for example, six days of two-hour daily meetings) or longer term (such as meeting every two weeks for 12 weeks) but always are shorter than an academic year. One example of a Series Pathway is participation in the council’s First Lego League robotic team competition. Notes: Series offerings may require facebook.com/GSLEcouncil

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Virtual Pathway The Virtual Pathway, when completed, will provide girls with a secure online community in which they may participate regardless of geographic location. Currently, girls may enjoy activities, games, badges and more by accessing the forgirls.girlscouts.org website. |

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Three Easy Steps 1. Mark the programs you want to attend and ask your leader or your parent/guardian to sign you up.

2. Register for your programs! NEW this year, for many of our events and activities, is online registration through our eBiz system at www.gsle.org/ebiz. Click on the Activities tab in eBiz to locate your program. For those who prefer to register for an event or activity, off-line, a Program Event Registration Form with instructions is located on page 43.

3. Review your confirmation for additional instructions or supplies prior to the day of the event.

Pathways programs are designed for different levels of Girl Scouts. This key will help you understand the levels and symbols to pick the events that are just right for you.

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Program Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in Girl Scout events?

Do adult chaperones pay for program events?

There are opportunities for registered Girl Scouts, grades K – 12, to be involved in Girl Scouting independently, with a troop, or through a geographically-based group known as a Service Unit. A girl registered under one Pathway is welcome to participate in programs that are considered part of another Pathway, either independently or with a group.

When fees are listed per girl, adults do not have to pay for the event. When fees are listed per person, any individual attending the event must pay the fee.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the program activity?

Yes. A confirmation goes to the troop leader, adult in charge, or individual registering prior to the event with directions and instructions for the event (usually by email). Make sure that information is distributed to troop members who are attending the event.

Will I receive confirmation of our participation in a council-sponsored event?

Under each program there is a contact person listed who will be able to answer questions about the event.

Who do I contact if I want to see if I’m registered for the event?

What is the refund policy?

A full refund is made only when the council cancels the event.

If your schedule changes, it may be possible to transfer your event fees to a future event. No fee transfers will be made for no-show troops or girls. All transfer of fees will be made at the discretion of the Vice President of Program and Properties.

If you need to check to see if your registration or payment was received you can contact Cherrill Morvant at 225-927-8946, ext. 1254 or by email cmorvant@gsle.org.

When does registration open and close? How are council program events filled?

How does the council ensure that girls have a safe and enjoyable time at events?

Listed under each program offering is a registration open and deadline date. Registration is open until the maximum number of participants is reached or the deadline date arrives, whichever occurs first. If by 4 p.m. on the opening date the council has received more registrations than the maximum number of participants for that event, a random drawing will be held to select the participants. In order for your registration to be processed the full amount of the fee must be included with the registration.

All events are planned according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints. Please adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoints at all Girl Scout programs (i.e. using the buddy system, etc.).

How will I know that an event has been cancelled?

If you are attending an event hosted by the council and it is cancelled, the adult listed on the event registration form will be notified by email or by phone.

What is the leader’s responsibility for the event if the whole troop attends?

Are Badges included?

Only if included in the event and/or fee description.

The leaders must provide a sufficient number of adults to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints. They must also ensure that there is a currently certified first aider, a First Aid kit, the original permission slip for each girl, completed Health History Record for each girl, completed Health History for each adult, and items listed in event or confirmation description. The leader is responsible for monitoring her troop/group’s behavior and actions.

Do I have to be in a troop to earn a Badge or Award?

Absolutely not! Girl Scouts earn badges or awards by completing the requirements set by the council or the national curriculum, either independently OR with a group.

Can I sell cookies or fall products if I join a Pathway other than Troop?

If my daughter participates in a program independently, how will she be supervised?

Yes, any registered Girl Scout can sell cookies or fall products to earn program credit.

Girls participating independently should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Volunteers may be available to supervise groups of girls participating independently at certain events, but please check with the program staff member listed under each event to see if your daughter needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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Programs 2015-2016 august 2015 Robotics Series

FIRST LEGO® Girl Scout Team(s)

Timber Lake Gliders - Kayaking Club

Applications are currently being accepted for girls interested in joining the Girl Scout FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) teams. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society. Girl Scouts Louisiana East is currently supporting a total of six (6) teams from the areas of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Luling, Destrehan, Slidell, and Houma. Each team consists of approximately 10 girls. A strong commitment is necessary for participation in this program which requires that specific meeting times be set by the team and attended by each member so as to prepare the robot for the competition date in November. Teams meet periodically through the summer and early fall, and then begin to meet at least once, possibly twice a week beginning in September through the competitions in November and December. This series introduces girls to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a specially created playing surface.

Did you know that kayaking is one of the fastest growing sports in America? Join us at Camp Whispering Pines for an exciting group dedicated solely to kayaking. Come learn how to be a safe, proficient paddler while enjoying a variety of spectacular paddling experiences, both on and off camp. Girls must attend a orientation/training session at Camp Whispering Pines before joining us on an off-camp adventure. Off camp trips will occur during the school year and may require a small fee. A $25 annual due will be assessed when you join. The maximum number for this club is limited to 20 girls (based on the number of kayaks available at CWP). If you have your own kayak - please bring it so more girls can participate.

When: Regional qualifying tournaments will be held November 7 and 14. The Louisiana Regional Championship Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015.

Event Code: KA6301 When: Sunday, August 23, 2015 Time: 1 – 5 p.m.

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This orientation is for girls who are interesting in joining the Timber Lake Gliders, and will introduce you to the program’s goals, rules and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program.

Where: Tournament competition locations - TBA. Fee: $25 per Girl Scout.

Application: To apply, fill out the special application form found on the council website (send no money at this time) and fax, email, or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Attn: Kevin Shipp, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121/Fax: (504) 733-8219/Email: kshipp@gsle.org.

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext.

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Notes: Only 10 girls will be accepted to each team on a first come, first served basis. For more information about the FIRST LEGO® League, visit www.usfirst.org.

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Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: Orientation meeting is free; bring a sack lunch, drink and water bottle. (See “Kayak” Safety Activity Checkpoints for clothing and equipment. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are supplied at Camp Whispering Pines).

Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: August 14, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Volunteer Coordinator: Heather Niemic at HNiemic@agcenter.lsu. edu for more information.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at jpollard@gsle.org or 504-355-5871.

Volunteer Opportunities: Adult volunteers are necessary for this program to succeed – please join! Adults must also complete this orientation session, volunteer application, and background check prior to volunteering.

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WRANGLER/SPUR Program

Are horses your thing? Would you like to share your riding skills and knowledge of horses with younger girls? Then consider joining the Wrangler/Spurs Program. You will be paired with adult and girl mentors to teach Western horseback riding workshops at Camp Marydale to troops and service units. Wranglers also help out with special weekend events such as Love, Hug & Groom and various Horse Camps.

Wrangler/Spur Program Orientation Open to girls, age 14 and older (Wranglers), and girls, age 12 – 13 (Spurs).

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $5 per person (girl and adult), includes training materials and lunch.

Capacity: Minimum 3/Maximum 15 per session Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to event date.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

Volunteer Opportunities: Wrangler/Spur adult volunteers are necessary for this program to succeed – please join! Adults must also complete an orientation session, volunteer application and background screening prior to volunteering.

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This orientation is for girls who are interesting in joining the Wrangler/Spur Program. They are held at Camp Marydale and are designed to introduce you to the program’s goals, rules and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program. Upon completion of this orientation, you are free to join the Wrangler/Spur Program. Please bring a water bottle, empty binder, and a pencil/pen to the orientation.

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Event Code: WO6101 When: Saturday, August 29, 2015 (Deadline to register 8/14/15) Event Code: WO6102 When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 (Deadline to register 11/6/15) Event Code: WO6103 When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 (Deadline to register 2/5/16)

Adventure Girls!

Event Code: AG5301 When: Sunday, August 30, 2015

See your neighborhood or see the world. Girl Scouting has a long-standing history and tradition of introducing girls to the wonders and majesty of nature through day and overnight backpacking and outdoor adventures. Girls learn leadership skills as they plan trips and work together to make their trip a success. They discover their strengths, connect with their team and take action as they learn about preserving our valuable natural resources.

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Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $5 per person (girl and adult), includes training materials.

Capacity: Minimum 3/Maximum 50 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum is reached or two weeks prior to each weekend.

Volunteer Coordinator: Laura Rogan at roganlj@gmail.com for more information.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at jpollard@gsle.org or 504-355-5871.

Volunteer Opportunities: Adventure Girl adult volunteers are necessary for this program to succeed – please join!

Adults must also complete this orientation session prior to volunteering.

Adventure Girls Orientation

This orientation is for girls who are interested in joining the Adventure Girls Program and will introduce you to the program’s goals, rules and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program. Upon completion of this orientation, you are free to join the Adventure Girls Program. Please bring a water bottle, empty binder, and a pencil/pen to the orientation.

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Program Aide (PA) Training

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Program aides are role models for younger Girl Scouts. They have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and to share their interests and experiences with younger girls in a troop, group, or camp setting. Join us for training to put these interests and skills together.

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Come participate with members of the LSU Women’s Soccer team in a pre-match soccer clinic!

When: Sunday, August 30, 2015

Where: LSU Soccer Stadium, Skip Bertram Drive, Baton Rouge, LA Fee: $3 per Girl Scout, parents and guest admission is free.

Registration Instructions: Girls must be registered for the event in advance; no walk-ups will be accepted on day of the event. To register please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts

Event Code: PA6101 When: Sunday, August 30, 2015 (Deadline to register is 8/14/15) Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

LSU Volleyball Open to girls, ages 5 – 12

Event Code: PA6301 When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 (Deadline to register is 10/9/15) Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA

Event Code: PA6401 When: Sunday, December 20, 2015 (Deadline to register is 12/4/15)

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Come participate with members of the LSU Volleyball team in a post-match, on-court activity!

When: Sunday, September 27, 2015

Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, North Stadium Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: $3 per Girl Scout, parents and guest admission is free Registration Instructions: Girls must be registered for the event in advance; no walk-ups will be accepted on day of the event. To register please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts

Event Code: PA6302 When: Sunday, February 28, 2016 (Deadline to register is 2/12/16) Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Event Code: PA6102 When: Sunday, May 1, 2016 (Deadline to register is 4/15/16)

LSU Women’s Basketball, LSU Gymnastics, and LSU Softball Open to girls, ages 5 – 12

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA

Time: 2 – 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20 per session Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to event date.

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When: January/February/March 2016

Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, North Stadium Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and Tiger Park, depending on sport.

Fee: TBD Event Details: Girls must be registered for events in advance; no walk-ups will be accepted on day of the event. To register please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts Information will be updated on www.gsle.org as well.

LSU Athletics Patch

Throughout the LSU Athletic season, Girl Scouts have the chance to earn the official LSU Athletics patch!

The patch will be awarded to each girl that attends three out of five designated LSU Girl Scout events over the 2015-16 LSU Athletic season at select sporting events. Special classification borders are available to those girls who have already earned the patch! Please visit www.

LSUsports.net/girlscouts for most up to date information regarding registration instructions and event details. For any other questions please contact promotions@lsu.edu.

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Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: North and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain, with across the city sweeps of street curbs and storm drains.

Registration Instructions: Contact Joann Haydel with Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Education Department, at 504836-2238 or joannh@saveourlake.org

River Runners

Open to girls, grades 6 – 12

Me & My Pal Weekend

Start this fun and exciting weekend at Bogue Chitto State Park on Friday evening. Early Saturday you will slip into EV peaceful waterways on a kayak camping expedition. You and your friends will be discovering a river ecosystem, learning to read the river and spotting local wildlife along the way. The highlight of this adventure is camping overnight on a sandbar and free time to cool off in the water with your new friends. What a great outdoor experience!

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at Camp Whispering Pines Open to girls, grades 2 – 12, and their favorite guy, age 21 or older Our duo of girls and their favorite guy – whether it’s dad, grandfather, uncle or another appropriate adult male, will explore the great outdoors together with a “Minute to Win It” theme. Come with a team name and uniform and compete against other duos, all while having fun! Go swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, and go on a hike! Girls and their pals will be sleeping in cabins near each other. If you would prefer to pitch a tent for your duo, let us know!

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Event Code: RR6301 When: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2015 Where: Bogue Chitto State Park, 17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton, LA Time: Check in Friday at 6:30 p.m. Check out Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $60 per girl (includes camping site and food/meals) Capacity: Minimum 8/Maximum 16 Prerequisites: Participant should feel comfortable in a canoe/ kayak and primitive camping experience.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: August 31, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Volunteer Coordinator: Heather Niemic at HNiemic@agcenter.lsu. edu for more information.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at jpollard@gsle.org or 504-355-5871.

Event Code: MP6101 When: Saturday, September 19, 2015 – Sunday, September 20, 2015 Time: Check in Saturday at 10 a.m. Check out Sunday at 11 a.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $30 per person, which includes three meals, as well as facilitator fees.

Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 80 participants Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 4, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

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Beach Sweep

Open to girls, grades K – 12

Help keep our lake and waterways clean by participating in this annual event. The cleanup E will be followed by celebration picnic held in several areas including LPBF’s New Canal Lighthouse. Girl Scouts are always a huge contributor to the annual beach sweep, so please come participate and help keep our lake clean for everyone to enjoy year round!

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Water Investigators

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

Notes: Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed, and will provide event details as well as what can and should be brought. Event will be cancelled if registration minimum is not reached.

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Join us for a wonderful way to spend the afternoon in the great outdoors with staff and volunteers from LSU Ag Center and Louisiana 4-H Youth Wetlands program! Girls will test water quality, examine tiny creatures living in water, and learn about Louisiana animals, fish, and plants. This event complements the WOW! Wonder of Waters Brownie Journey book and adult guide.

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National Hunting and Fishing Day Outdoor Festival - Baton Rouge

presented by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Open to girls, grades K – 12 and their families

Event Code: WI6301 When: Sunday, September 20, 2015 (Deadline to register 9/4/15)

LDWF hosts National Hunting and Fishing Day Outdoor Festivals (NHFD) each year across the state to celebrate the E EV conservation contributions of our nation’s hunters and anglers. The number and types of display vary but may include LDWF management programs, archery and fishing demonstrations, exhibits from local chapters of Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club and CCA, and supporting businesses from the local communities. Girl Scouts will receive an activity book and LDWF Scout patch for their participation at numerous fishing and boating exhibits.

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Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Event Code: WI6302 When: Sunday, February 21, 2015 (Deadline to register 2/12/16) Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 per girl.

Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 60 each session Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

When: Saturday September 26, 2015

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Waddill Outdoor Education Center, 4142 N. Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70814 Fee: Free Registration: Not required.

Staff Support: Danica Williams at dwilliams@wlf.la.gov

Girl Scout Day

LDWF's Family Fish Fest

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at National Hunting and Fishing Day Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

Join us at the Baton Rouge Zoo for a day of Girl Scout only activities designed to complete requirements from the E Flowers Junior Badge! The event and activities are open for girls of all ages, but only Girl Scout Juniors will receive a badge, and some of the activities might relate to other age level badge requirements.

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Event Code: BZ6101 When: Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Fee: $5.25 per registered Girl Scout. Price includes zoo admission and badge programing as well as a Flowers badge for all attending Girl Scout Juniors. Fee is $7.50 for all adults/teens and any non-Girl Scouts. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend, but activities will only be available for Girl Scouts.

Capacity: Minimum 50 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

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When: Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Waddill Outdoor Education Center, 4142 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70814 Fee: Free Registration: Preregistration for event can be done at www.wlf.la.gov/ familyfishfest.

LDWF Staff Support: Danica Williams at dwilliams@wlf. la.gov or (504) 628-7282.

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Open to girls, ages 5 – 12 When: Sunday, September 27, 2015 (see page 10).

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Come visit Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, investigation, learning, friendship, and fun!

Brownies will learn about and explore the world of insects, go on a bug hunt for creepy crawlies, beautiful butterflies, and other six-legged friends. The Brownie Bug Badge requirements are met in this interactive two hour workshop. Come be an insect investigator!

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When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 and can be scheduled at other available dates and times.

Outdoor Adventurer

Time: Workshops are 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free for two troop leaders/adults) Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 girls per workshop Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required and will be accepted through September 30 as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by September 11 (three weeks before event).

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 30, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com to check space availability; register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Badge is not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.

NEW Brownie Badge workshop Open to girls, grades 1 – 3 Girl Scout Brownies, are you ready to explore the great outdoors? What do you see? What do you hear? There are so many amazing adventures waiting for you. Bring your friends, bring your lunch and spend the day playing outdoors at Camp Covington, exploring nature, learning new camp skills and ways to care for the outdoors. By the end of the day Girl Scout Brownies (and “bridging” Girl Scout Daisies) will complete the requirements for the NEW Outdoor Adventurer badge!

FYI–Workshop presenters will be GSLE Cadette troop members developing their leadership skills and sharing their outdoor knowledge.

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Event Code: OA6301 When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 (Deadline to register 9/18/15) Event Code: OA6302 When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 (Deadline to register 10/30/15) Event Code: OA6303 When: Saturday, December 5, 2015 (Deadline to register 11/20/15) Event Code: OA6304 When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 (Deadline to register 1/29/16) Event Code: OA6305 When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 (Deadline to register 3/25/16) Time: Check in Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Check out Saturday at 4 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $7 per participant (bring a sack lunch and drink), which includes Outdoor Adventurer badge and supplies.

Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 100 girls per session.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.

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Girl Scouts Getting to Know Nuclear at River Bend Nuclear Plant Open to girls, grades 6 – 12

Girls in sixth grade and up will have a day filled with fun and information about electricity, with a focus on nuclear EV energy. Join us at the River Bend Nuclear Plant for learning about nuclear science and radiation. See demonstrations in a nuclear plant control room simulator. Learn what it is like to work in a nuclear power plant. Learn about an important source of electric power that generates no greenhouse gas. Girls will earn the Get to Know Nuclear patch. Parents are welcome to attend.

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When: Saturday, October 10, 2015

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: River Bend Nuclear Plant, US Highway 61, St.Francisville, LA 70775 Fee: $5 per person or $10 per troop. Lunch is provided.

Capacity: Maximum 75 Registration Opens: Now Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration Instructions: Forms will be available on Louisiana Nuclear Society (LNS) website at http://local.ans.org/la/ Due to plant security requirements, pre-registration is required.

Contact: Paul Sicard Entergy/River Bend at psicard@entergy.com or 225-381-3666.

Notes: If your troop/ group would like to camp the night before or after this event, the council has reserved the Tanglewood unit at Camp Marydale just for your members.

Unit fees are waived, but you will still need to complete a camp reservation form.

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

Horseback Riding

NEW Junior Badge workshop Open to girls, grades 4 – 5 SE

Riding a horse is one of the most exciting things you can do.

But ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. During this fabulous weekend, GSLE members of our Wrangler/Spur program will share with you the basics of horseback riding, teach you how to take care of a horse and learn about horse safety, prepare you for your ride, practice your ride, and take you out on a trail ride, if weather permits!

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Event Code: HR6101 When: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2015 (Deadline to register 9/25/15) Event Code: HR6102 When: Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2015 (Deadline to register 11/25/15) Event Code: HR6103 When: Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2016 (Deadline to register 1/29/16)

National Park Patch Program

Event Code: HR6104 When: Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15, 2016 (Deadline to register 4/29/16)

Open to girls, grades 2 – 8 SE

The National Park Service and Girl Scouts of the USA have partnered to create the Girl Scout Ranger Program. You can participate in the Girl Scout Ranger program through any Girl Scout activity at any national park—with your troop, at an event, or during a camping or travel experience. Girl Scouts can also work collaboratively with NPS employees and take part in educational programs, volunteer and service projects at any NPS site, such as participating in existing educational programs and service projects (Ranger-guided interpretive tours, Junior Ranger programs, Environmental education programs, Web Rangers).

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Time: Check in Friday at 7 p.m. Check out Sunday at 2 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $40 per girl, which includes program supplies, horseback riding badge, and five meals; $20 per adult, which includes five meals. *Capacity: Minimum 18/Maximum 40 girls per session. *Please Note: this is not necessarily a troop event; girls can also register individually. If a troop does register together, maximum two adults per troop.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

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variety of long-term or short-term service projects to improve and ensure protection of park resources and facilities. Girl Scouts are encouraged to take part in any sustainable organized project, agreed upon by the NPS, as an appropriate service opportunity that protects and preserves park resources.

Juniors Flowers Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP03 When: Saturday, December 5, 2015 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Juniors Flowers Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP04 When: Saturday, December 5, 2015

Girl Scouts and their leaders should contact the park Volunteer Coordinator to select and develop these projects and activities.

After spending five hours at a park participating in activities, you will get a certificate from the National Park Service. Spending 10 hours, you will be awarded a Girl Scout Ranger patch! The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Barataria Preserve have designed some great workshops and other opportunities to help our girls get started!

More information about the Girl Scout Ranger Program can be found at http://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/girlscoutranger.htm

Time: 1 – 3 p.m .

Cadette Trees Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP05 When: Saturday, December 19, 2015 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cadette Trees Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP06 When: Saturday, December 19, 2015

Chalmette Battlefield Workshops Open to girls, grades 2 – 8

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Girl Scout Brownies will learn campfire safety, how to start a fire with flint and steel, and how to prepare toast and tea over an open fire.

Juniors and Cadettes will learn about women who were involved in the War of 1812, what soldiers and camp followers ate during the campaigns, how to start a fire with flint and steel, how to work as a team to prepare a beef stew and corn bread over an open fire, how to work as a team to clean up a historic camp kitchen.

Where: Barataria Preserve, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 Fee: $3 per girl, fee covers registration and badges Capacity: Two troops can sign up for each spot for a total of 40 girls for each time slot.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is met or two weeks prior to each event.

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

Notes: Badges will be provided at the completion of each workshop.

Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged). A confirmation will be sent out via email prior to the event.

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When: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Time: 10 – 11 a.m. and again from 1 – 2 p.m.

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Junior and Cadette Workshop When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Chalmette Battlefield, 1 Battlefield Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043 Capacity: Maximum 15 girls in each Brownie Session, 20 girls in Junior/Cadette session Registration Instructions: Spaces for this program are limited and will fill up quickly. Call Ranger Patricia, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Education Coordinator, 504-5893882, ext. 134 to reserve your spot.

Notes: Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged). Programs are conducted outdoors, so be sure to bring any needed sunscreen or bug repellant.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands at Acadian Cultural Center

Interested in fulfilling the requirements to earn your Brownie Bugs Badge or Cadettes Tree Badge? Come visit this historic national park!

Fee: Free. Badges are not included.

Capacity: Maximum 25 girls at each workshop.

Where: The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 Registration Instructions: Call the Wetlands Acadian Center at 985-448-1375 to set up a time convenient for your troop to participate in the badge workshops, which are dependent upon hours of operation and presenter availability.

Barataria Preserve Workshops Open to girls, grades 2 – 8 Brownie Bugs Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP01 When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Girl Scouts Bayou Lafourche Clean-Up Acadian Cultural Center

Brownie Bugs Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP02 When: Saturday, November 21, 2015

When: Saturday, March 12, 2016

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 Registration Instructions: Permission slips and pre-registration is required. Call the Wetlands Acadian Center at 985-448-1375 to register; canoe times are possible depending on availability.

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Girl Scout Day Volleyball Clinic Open to girls, grades K – 12

Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

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Step back in time! Back by popular demand is the Louisiana Renaissance Festival’s Theater Workshop for Girl Scouts. Your day will begin with a welcome and brief meeting with a few of the villagers, before you and your troop are escorted to stations set up around the village. Each station will fulfill a requirement toward the Junior Playing the Past or Brownie Dancer Badge. The day will end with the presentation of workshop certificates to each girl.

While the workshop is based on activities for aforementioned badges and the LRF actor training, the event is open for all girls age 7 and older.

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When: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Time: Clinic is immediately following 11 a.m. volleyball match versus Brewton-Parker College Where: University Sports Complex, Loyola University New Orleans Fee: Donations to Tulane Cancer Center will be accepted in lieu of admission.

Registration Instructions: Contact Angela Franke at ajfranke@ loyno.edu or 504-864-7397 or Anastasia Ochoa atochoa@ loyno.edu or 504-864-7225 to register.

Registration Opens: July 1, 2015 Deadline: October 7, 2015 Notes: Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Renaissance Festival, 46468 River Road, Hammond, LA70401 (One mile north of Hammond High School on Highway 1064) Free: Free, but you must register before October 2 to be able to participate.

Capacity: Maximum 150 girls Registration Instructions: Contact Ella Long with the Louisiana Renaissance Festival at 985-507-8614 or edorris@i-55.com.

Limited space is available and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Registration Opens: September 14, 2015 Deadline: October 2, 2015 Contact: Ella Long (contact info above) or Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle. org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 for more information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and drinks for a picnic within the village walls.

Longue Vue House and Gardens

Day of the Girl: An Empowerment Workshop Open to girls, grades K – 12

Join Longue Vue House and Gardens as we celebrate the Day of the Girl in this esteem–building empowerment workshop for all girls. With three times Olympic Champion Ashley Tappin as our keynote speaker, and many other honored panelists, girls will meet and interact with women who are making a difference in our local community while fostering teamwork and completing STEM activities.

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Animal Guardian Workshop

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015

Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $25 per person Capacity: Maximum 60 guests Registration Instructions: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com.

Notes: A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.

Be an Animal Guardian and earn your LA/SPCA Animal Guardian Patch! Come to the LA/SPCA and learn about an animal shelter’s function in the community and how you can help save more lives. Your troop will get the chance to learn about animal welfare, tour the LA/SPCA, and complete an activity to earn their Animal Guardian patch, only offered at the LA/SPCA! Price of patch is included in fee.

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Where: The Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114 Fee: $5 per Girl Scout, $1 per additional person ($30 minimum deposit required to book your date and time) Capacity: Minimum 6/Maximum 20 Registration Instructions: Advanced registrations are required and will be accepted through each deadline as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, the LA/SPCA must receive registration and payment three weeks prior to event.

Sessions book fast, so please register as soon as possible.

Registration Opens: Now Contact: Erica Argraves-Yaw at 504-762-3321 or erica@la-spca.org to check space availability, register over the phone, or for more information.

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Paddle It Up!

Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 A weekend on the lake awaits you at Paddle It Up! From bow to stern and side sweep to J stroke, you will learn all about boating on Camp Whispering Pines’ Timber Lake. Girls will enjoy friendly competitions, tip a canoe, and have a floating breakfast. We will spend the night in the platform tents, so come prepared for an adventuresome weekend in the water and under the pines. * New for Girl Scout Seniors — activities and skills from this event can apply to completion of the new Paddling Badge!

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Event Code: PU6301 When: Saturday, October 17, 2015 – Sunday, October 18, 2015 (Deadline to register 10/2/15) Event Code: PU6302 When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 – Sunday, April 10, 2016 (Deadline to register 3/25/16) Time: Check in Saturday at 9 a.m. Check out Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $40 per girl, which includes three meals and facilitators’ fees; $25 per adult, which includes three meals.

Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 35 (including adults) Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 2, 2015 or when maximum is reached.

Volunteer Coordinators: Kari Spencer at six.olive.shoots@gmail. com, Jennifer Verneuille at jennvern69@gmail.com and Amanda Harrop at Acauthron@gmail.com Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 for more information.

"New Cuisines" Workshop

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How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

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Using the urban legend of zombies, we’re planning a fun weekend where girls will learn many of the steps needed to be prepared and survive an emergency or disaster, whether it is a hurricane, pandemic, flood, fire or even a zombie apocalypse. We’ll begin on Friday evening packing a “survival bag” for the weekend, identifying teams and recognizing Zombie attire. Saturday begins with team competitions in many activities such as: survival skills, shelter building, campfire building/cooking over a campfire, building a solar cooker, identifying plants (poisonous, edible), purifying water, fishing, traps and snares, navigation, first aid, and especially, “leave no trace”—we don’t want the zombies to know you’re there, right?

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When: Saturday, October 17, 2015 or Saturday, November 14, 2015 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: $10 per Girl Scout, which includes tour of the Hermann-Grima House and Living History activity.

Contact: Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses Education Coordinator Jenny Dyer at jennyd@hgghh.org or call 504-2740751 to schedule a time. Visit www.hgghh.org for additional information.

Event Code: ZA6301 When: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2015 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Sunday at 3 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $45 per person including adults. Price includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast, lunch, all camping and presenter fees.

Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 100 girls Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return

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Event Code: BS6402 When: Saturday, October 24, 2015 (Deadline to register 10/9/15)

The Lightning Thief Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, October 18, 2015

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Event Code: BS6404 When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 (Deadline to register 4/8/16)

Thodos Dance of Chicago– A Light in the Dark, Story of Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, November 1, 2015

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Where: BSI Comics, 3030 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002 Fee: $15 per girl, and fee includes art supplies Capacity: Minimum 15 /Maximum 30 each session.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

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Skippy Jon Jones Snow What!

Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 Time: 7 p.m.

The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Sunday, December 6, 2015 Doktor Kaboom LIVE WIRE: The Electricity Tour Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, January 31, 2016

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Aquila Theatre: Romeo and Juliet Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, February 21, 2016

at Camp Marydale Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families Here is a special opportunity for all Girl Scouts in our council and their families! You and your family (males included) are invited to get away from your routine to explore the beautiful campgrounds at Camp Marydale. You’ll share a wonderful family experience, meet other Girl Scout families, and make new friends! You may canoe, hike, participate in family teambuilding activities, get a pony ride, swim, and cook out for Saturday dinner. After your cookout, enjoy a Halloween-themed carnival! Bring your best family-coordinated costume to win the prize! *Please register by family, not troop.* CAMP

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny (Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia) Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Sunday, February 28, 2016 Time: 2 p.m.

Where: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Registration Instructions: Tickets go on sale August 1. Ticket prices vary by performance and can be ordered individually online — performance only, no Girl Scout programming included.

For group orders of 10 or more, discounts are available by phone order only. Visit www.manshiptheatre.org or call 225-344-0334 or toll-free 866-451-2787.

Event Code: FC6101 When: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2015 Time: Check in Saturday between 9 – 11 a.m. Check out Sunday between 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (schedule check-in and check-out times with Angela) Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $20 per person which includes Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast, facilitators for programs; family will provide their own food for Saturday dinner to cookout.

Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 100 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. *Please register by family, not troop.* Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

BSI Manga Character Development Workshop Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 SE

Learn the basic techniques to developing Manga characters!

You’ll learn how to draw the signature facial features, key expressions, and much more to successfully produce your first Manga character. You’ll spend some time on the fashion of Manga (epic clothing is usually a key feature in Anime and Manga) as you become your own fashion designer for your Manga character, and you’ll learn a little about Cosplay too. Then it’s on to learning about layout, lettering, and line techniques, as you develop your six panel Manga!

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Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 (see page 10)

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J. Low's Fall Festival and Duck Derby

at Camp Whispering Pines Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families Happy Birthday, Juliette Low! Join us for a Fall Festival and birthday celebration for the original J. Lo! Activities EV include: face painting, s’mores, song fest, hayrides, hot dogs, refreshments, rock wall, canoeing, kayaking, face painting, making and trading SWAPS, and pumpkin painting.

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Adopt one or more of our rubber ducks who will swim across our Trefoil pool in our very first duck derby fundraiser! The race will be divided into four heats with all four heat winners receiving prizes before racing for the grand prize – $500 of Girl Scout Duck Dough!

Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds from the Duck Derby will benefit the GSLE Camp of your choice, and your adoption/ donation will be applied to your service unit’s Annual Family Giving goal too!

Jefferson Performing Arts Society's All-Access Tour and Tech Review Performance Open to girls, grades 3 – 12

Triple Threat – $25

Catch an exclusive, all-access look into a Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) Production. The tech review EV details all technical aspects of the show such as lighting and sound used during a performance. This performance will test and make needed adjustments in order to be accurate for the live production. Following the tech review performance (approximately 90 minutes long) you will be able to participate in an informative tour and discussion. See where the performers prepare, learn how the show comes to life, and get a chance to meet the cast and crew members! You will likely find several opportunities to fulfill requirements from your Brownie Dancer, Junior Musician, Cadette Public Speaker, and Senior Troupe Performer badges as you tour the backstage of James and the Giant Peach.

Quack Pack – $50

Event Code: JP4401 When: Monday, November 2, 2015

Derby Dozen – $100

Event Code: JP4402 When: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

When: Saturday, October 31, 2015 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Duck Derby begins at 11 a.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: See adoption packages Registration Instructions: Complete the registration form at http://bit.ly/fallfestduckderby Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 16, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

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Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003 Fee: $6 per girl, two (2) adults allowed free with every 10 girls, $6 each for additional adults.

Capacity: No Minimum/Maximum 30.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 20, 2015.

Notes: Special Girl Scout Price to attend JPAS performance of James and the Giant Peach. Call the JPAS Box Office 504-8852000 and mention the Girl Scouts to get a special ticket price of $10 each. The performances are November 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and November 8 at 3 p.m.

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Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $5 per participant (bring a sack lunch and drink), which includes Archery badge and supplies.

Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 60 per session Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.

Volunteer Contact: Linda LeRay at mathmom16@yahoo.com.

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This Girl Scout My Promise, My Faith workshop invites girls to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their faith while completing the requirements of the My Promise, My Faith pin. This award helps girls explore how Girl Scouting and their faith offer similar ideas about how to interact with the world around them—and how Girl Scouting can tie into their faith. Girls can earn this national pin each year.

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Event Code: MF6101 When: Saturday, November 7, 2015

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church of Gonzales, Fellowship Hall/ Education Building, 224 W. Constitution St., Gonzales, LA 70707 Fee: $5 per person, including adults (please bring a sack lunch and drink, no glass please) Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 100 girls Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 23, 2015 or when maximum is reached.

Volunteer Coordinators: Anne Roberts at anneroberts46@ yahoo.com and Kim Schwartz at Schwartz_kk@yahoo.com Staff Support: Jill Pollard at jpollard@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext.

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Our Flower Garden Workshop Open to girls, grades K–1

Come visit the Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun! Daisies will expand on their Daisy Flower Garden by potting up a Friendship Garden and investigating the life of our favorite garden helper! Come explore the world of ladybugs and flowers!

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NEW Archery Badge workshop Open to girls, grades 5 – 8

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Where: Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free to 2 troop leaders/adults) Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 (girls per workshop) Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required and will be accepted through October 30 as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by October 16 (three weeks before event).

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 30, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-2934722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com to check space availability; register over the phone, or for more information.

By the end of the day Girl Scout Cadettes (and “bridging” Girl Scout Juniors) will complete the requirements for the NEW Archery badge!

Event Code: AR6301 When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 (Deadline to register is 10/23/15) Event Code: AR6302 When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 (Deadline to register is 12/18/15) Event Code: AR6303 When: Saturday, May 14, 2016 (Deadline to register is 4/29/16)

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Opera: Die Fledermaus, (the bat) by Johann Strauss, Jr.

Gardener Exploration Workshop Open to girls, grades 4 – 5

Set in Vienna with waltzes, great costumes, revenge, intrigue, romance and lots of champagne.

Get ready to grow! Visit Longue Vue for a day of friendship and learning as Girl Scouts explore the basics of garden design and what it takes to plan and plant a garden. Girl Scouts will learn about hardiness zones, plant selection, seed germination, and will take home seeds to plant in their own garden. Come explore the world of gardens! Most of the Junior Gardener Badge requirements are met in this interactive two hour workshop.

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Event Code: OP4402 When: Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 25/No Maximum. Adult space is limited to two for every 10 girls attending the performances..

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 21, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 and can be scheduled at other available dates and times.

Time: 3 – 5 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Cost: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free to 2 troop leaders/adults) Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required and will be accepted through October 30 as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by September 16 (three weeks before event).

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 30, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com to check space availability; register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Badge is not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.

Opera: Tosca by Puccini.

Tosca is in love with a revolutionary as Napoleon sweeps through Europe. Murder, torture, and a rending ending make this opera unforgettable.

Event Code: OP4403 When: Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 25/No Maximum. Adult space is limited to two for every 10 girls attending the performances.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 21, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

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Night at the Opera Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 SE

Bravo, Bravo, Bravisimo. Many thanks to New Orleans Opera for inviting Girl Scouts to attend their dress rehearsal once again. If this is your first time to attend the Opera with Girl Scouts, please attend the orientation. At orientation, you will learn the opera etiquette and review the upcoming operas. While we have plenty of room for adults at orientation, adult space is limited to two for every 10 girls attending the performances. Please keep this in mind when requesting tickets.

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Open to girls, grades K–3 When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 (see page 18).

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Training Center, GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, LA 70121 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 10/No Maximum.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

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Camp Champions Day(s)

There is a new moon on November 11 so make plans to see it up close during a campout at the St. George Observatory!

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This is a wonderful opportunity to show your philanthropic side – the practice of giving time to help make life better for other people – by becoming a Camp Champion! Attend one or all of our volunteer days at our three camps, where you help with “winterizing” the property for our winter camping season. We will be doing such work items as attaching tarps and/or Visqueen to the cabins, installing “Plexiglas” panels in units, cleaning up and marking trails, cleaning up canoes/kayaks, and generally winterizing camp.

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Event Code: SG6201 When: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15, 2015

When: Saturday, November 14, 2015

Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA

Time: Check in Saturday at 3 p.m. Check out Sunday at 9 a.m.

Where: 540 St. George Rd., Schriever, LA 70395. Visit www. stgeorgeobservatory.com for directions.

Fee: $10 per girl, $10 per adult.

Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 100 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 30, 2015 or when maximum is reached. If minimum attendance requirement is not reached, event will be canceled.

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Notes: Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged). A confirmation packet will be sent out prior to the event. Must have Basic Camp-trained adult to participate in camping.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA

When: Saturday, December 12, 2015

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration Instructions: Email Jill Pollard at jpollard@gsle. org or call 504355-5871. Please bring items such as work gloves, lopping shears, cleaning rags, and equipment/ tools to make this process easier.

Adults can bring power tools if you are experienced with using them.

GSLE Camp Champions who plan to help with the workday (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) can spend the night at camp either the night before or after the clean up (unit fee waived). That will be on your own, and you will need to follow the usual camping rules and procedures to do so.

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Holiday Horse Camp Open to girls, grades 4 – 5

Get ready for some fun, friendship, and horses! You will learn the basics of Western riding from members of the Wrangler/Spur Program as well as tons of hands-on activities related to horse care, barn maintenance and, if weather permits, a trail ride. You will also have time for some horse-themed games and even an art and craft! Girl Scout Juniors that complete all activities and skills from this event will earn the NEW Horseback Riding badge. *Please Note: this is not focused as a troop event; therefore, girls should register individually. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop.*

Event Code: HP6101 When: Sunday, November 22 – Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Time: Check in Sunday at 6 p.m. Check out Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $60 per girl, which includes program supplies and five meals; $30 per adult, which includes five meals.

Capacity: Minimum 18/Maximum 40; Maximum 8 total adults.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form (located in the back of this guide), registering as an individual and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop and include the troop roster and fees.

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Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $4 per girl, $6 per accompanying adult Capacity: Maximum 20 guests per tour Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 20, 2015 Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required for special tour price and will be accepted through November 20 as long as space is available for the requested tour time, and payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by October 30 (three weeks before event).

Contact: Anna Bell Jones at 504-293-4701 or ajones@longuevue. com to check space availability, to register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase. Picnicking on grounds is permitted with registration for this special day.

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Where: Our Lady of Divine Providence, 917 N. Atlanta St., Metairie, LA 70003 Fee: $10 per girl; a light snack will be provided.

Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 200 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 1, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

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Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 20, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

Notes: Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed, and will provide event details as well as what can and should be brought.

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If you would like to see what horses are all about, consider attending this weekend. If you are a beginner, you will learn the basics of horsemanship with a group of older girls the same as yourself! Some skills include: how to groom and saddle your own horse and basic riding skills. If you are a seasoned rider, you will deepen your riding skills and learn equine first aid, equine safety, and barn management! All girls, no matter their riding experience, will enjoy several trail rides, weather permitting, one of which will include a meal! *Please Note: this is not focused as a troop event; therefore, girls should register individually. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop.

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Just in time for the holidays! Join with some of the best culinary students in all of Louisiana as they provide a handon presentation, making you queen of your kitchen and with a great piece of holiday eating and decorating fun for you to take home!

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Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $60 per girl, which includes program supplies and five meals; $30 per adult, which includes five meals.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20; maximum 5 total adults.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form (located in the back of this guide), registering as an individual and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop and include the troop roster and fees.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 6, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

Event Code: CF6201 When: Saturday December 5, 2015 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70310 Fee: $17 per girl, fee includes presenter fees and materials.

Capacity: Minimum 12/Maximum 32 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 13, 2015 or when maximum is reached.

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

Notes: Girls should dress in tennis shoes and active attire and expect to be very active! Bring your own personal water bottle.

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Earn your Junior Jeweler Badge at the Historic HermannGrima House Museum. The workshop will explore tools of the trade, various types of jewelry making, and hands-on crafting that will cover all the requirements necessary to earn the Jeweler Badge for crafty Juniors. Girl Scout Juniors attending will receive the Jeweler Badge.

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Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: $8 per girl.

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Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: Free to all registered Girl Scouts and troop leaders; $10 each for friends and family.

Capacity: No Minimum/Maximum Registration Instructions: Complete the special New Orleans Bowl Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225-927-8402 / Email: eventregister@gsle. org. Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: December 9, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

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Capacity: Maximum 250 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our Class of council website, or complete 2016 and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) for each individual with fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. Include T-shirt size.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 20, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Notes: Senior, Ambassador, and adult volunteers are needed for Smart Cookie U. Contact Maya Miller at mmiller@gsle.org or 225-364-3259 to learn ways to help!

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Registration Instructions: Email your troop information including the number of girls attending. *The Museum is open and Girl Scout pricing is available all day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: Shelbie Johnson with the National WWII Museum at 504528-1944, ext. 425 or shelbie.johnson@nationalww2museum.org to RSVP or for more information.

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A product is anything developed by one person for another.

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Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $5 per girl (bring a sack lunch and drink) Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

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Where: Conference room, GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Please ensure your troop/group or Individual participants have transportation from the HQ offices to Elmwood Shopping Center (part of the badge requirements) during the workshop.

Fee: $5 per girl (bring a sack lunch and drink).

Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

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Please come join them in the spring to cleanup around the lake. This cleanup will also be followed by a celebration picnic at the New Canal Lighthouse.

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Where: North and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain, with across the city sweeps of street curbs and storm drains.

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Event Code: SH6101 When: Saturday, February 20, 2016

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Girls will know how to resist the lure of fancy packaging, sophisticated ads, or wanting to wear the latest trend, to saving their hard-earned allowance for something they really need and want. Girl Scout Juniors will complete some steps towards the Savvy Shopper Badge and Girl Scout Cadettes will complete some steps toward the Comparison Shopping Badge.

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Acadian Cultural Center Girl Scouts Bayou Lafourche Clean-Up Open to girls, grades 2 – 8 When: Saturday, March 12, 2016 (see page 15).

Open to girls, grades 4 – 5

Begin earning your It’s Your Planet—Love badge set! You will have the opportunity to work on activities for the Jeweler, Gardener, Detective, Independence, and Camper badges. Activities will include jewelry making, building a zen garden, making invisible ink, going on a scavenger hunt, and learning how to build a fire.

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Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $15 per girl, which includes program supplies, one meal and one snack; $5 per adult, which includes one meal and one snack.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 4, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

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When: Sunday, March 13, 2016 or Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: 12 – 2 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

april 2016 Big Bass Rodeo & Fishtival

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It’s time to do a good turn! Do your family members and neighbors have items collecting dust that might make someone happy to use in their own home? Then participate by collecting donated items and delivering them to Goodwill Collection Centers/Stores on Goodwill Good Turn Day! Participating Girl Scouts will receive a patch from the store at the time of the donation.

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Where: New Orleans City Park next to Morning Call Café, 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: Fees range from $5 to $10, depending on the age of the angler.

Capacity: No maximum Registration: Available online or day of event, please visit http:// neworleanscitypark.com/big-bass-fishing-rodeo-and-fishtival for details.

Staff Support: Danica Williams, dwilliams@wlf.la.gov or 504-628-7282.

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016

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Love, Hug & Groom Open to girls, grades 2 – 3

Would you like to learn more about our horses at Camp Marydale? Here’s your chance to work with our members of the Wrangler/Spur Program as they introduce you to the basics of horse care with hands-on grooming. You’ll also tour the barn, receive a fun patch and end your session with a pony ride!

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LH6102–Session 2: Saturday, April 9, 2016, 1 – 3 p.m.

LH6103–Session 3: Sunday, April 10, 2016, 9 – 11 a.m.

LH6104–Session 4: Sunday, April 10, 2016, 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $10 per girl Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 40 per session Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 25, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

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When: Saturday, April 9, 2016

Approximate Race Start Time: 9:10 a.m. Packet pickup and “day of race” registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m.

Where: Tammany Trace Trailhead/Koop Drive/Caboose Kids Konnection Playground (I-12 & Hwy 59), Mandeville, LA Fee: See below for fee discounts, patch and T-shirt information.

Registration Instructions: Registration forms are on page 47 and 48, or can be downloaded at www.gsle.org/thin-mint-sprint/ Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 2, 2015 for discounted fees. Registrations will also be taken the day of the race.

Staff Support: Kari Volz at kvolz@gsle.org or 225-927-8946, ext. 1224.

Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Entry Fee

Register by March 7, 2016 - $10 per person Register after March 7, 2016 - $15 per person Register day of race - $35 per person

Thin Mint Sprint 5K Entry Fee

Register by March 7, 2016 - $20 per person Register after March 7, 2016 - $25 per person Register day of race - $35 per person Girl Scout Perks: Current Girl Scouts will receive a patch if they register for either race by March 31, 2016.

T-Shirts: T-shirts will be guaranteed to racers registered by March 31, 2016. Racers registering after March 31, 2016 can purchase a T-shirt at the race for $10 while supplies last.

and Sponsor a Horse at Camp Marydale!!

We are offering troops, individuals, and businesses an opportunity to sponsor a horse for a year. As a Pony Up! sponsor, your name will be listed with your horse’s bio on our website, in the Annual Report, and GSLE Connections.

Levels of Sponsorship $1,500 supports the basic necessities of one horse for an entire year. $500 Purchases one saddle. $25 supplies one horse with one mani/ pedi (hoof trimmings) from the $150 pays for horse vaccinations for one horse.

$75 feeds one horse for one month.

farrier. Horses get trimmings every 6-8 weeks. $10 allows one horse to be wormed.

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Celebrate mothers in this tea for girls and their moms! Enjoy conversation, food, and drink in elegant surroundings while learning the basics of flower design and together creating an arrangement to take home. Guests will enjoy an afternoon tea, with hot tea and lemonade, while dining on tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets. A tour of the house follows the event.

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Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $35 per person (adults/children) Capacity: Minimum 35 guests/Maximum 60 guests Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@ longuevue.com.

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Let us help you earn your Gold Award for the Girl Scout Gold Award Centennial in 2016.

Girls' Highest Awards

Remember, your Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects should have strong elements of advocacy, education and sustainability.

• Advocacy: “Are you raising awareness of an issue within your community?”

• Education: “Are you letting others within your community know how they can help combat this issue?”

• Sustainability: “Is your project legacy continuing after you have completed your project?”

For more help and guidelines concerning these awards and the take action projects associated with them, be sure to explore the Frequently Asked Questions document on our website along with all the forms you will need to complete and turn into council for project approval.

Each year in our council over 100 girls earn Girl Scout’s highest awards for their individual program level. As girls progress through their projects they gain insight into the world around them, learn goal setting, and increase their selfesteem by completing tasks and assignments they may have thought impossible only a year before. To learn more about these awards and GSUSA and council requirements, visit our website at www.gsle.org.

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a registered Girl Scout Junior can achieve.

This leadership adventure will offer you and your team the opportunity to develop more confidence, meet new people, and have fun while making a difference toward issues that are important to you! When you make the decision to earn your Girl Scout Bronze Award, these are the steps you’ll take: 1.

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Open for any leader or girl interested in Bronze, Silver and Gold Award. An informal presentation about what is expected with as much Q&A as needed-no registration required

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Highest Award Training for Leaders Open for any leader or Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador wanting knowledge of Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and how projects should be structured and what is expected with as much Q&A as needed

Event Code: HAW301 When: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Where: St. Charles Parish East Regional Library, 160 W Campus Dr., Destrehan, LA 70047 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (if registering as a troop, include the troop roster) and fees.

Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

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Choose an issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about.

Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue.

Get help: Invite others to support and take action with you.

Create a plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measureable impact. Present your proposal and plans to the council to receive approval as well as feedback and advice.

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The process of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador can earn— puts you in a unique position to take action in your community to make the world a better place. You will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally.

Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with completing two Senior or Ambassador journeys or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador journey, along with the following steps:

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Educate and inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.

For more information about the Girl Scout Gold Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards. Gold Award final reports are due by March 15, 2016 in order to be recognized at the Council Ceremony to be held in or around June 2016.

For more information about the Girl Scout Silver Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards.

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Identify issues you care about.

Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team or decide to go solo.

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Do you see issues in your neighborhood or school and have a desire to make it better?

When you earn the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest award a registered Girl Scout Cadette can earn – you have an opportunity to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving your community.

When you make the decision to earn your Girl Scout Silver Award, these are the steps you’ll take:

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Product Program Information Participating in the council-sponsored fall product and cookie programs teaches girls the five essential skills of goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, as well as providing much needed financial support for troops and the council. The proceeds from these sales enable girls to fund their activities as well as provide for upkeep of council properties, adult learning, and other council-wide initiatives. In order to participate in money-earning activities, a girl must be a registered member of Girl Scouts. All age levels, including Daisies, may participate in the sales. Participation is voluntary.

Fall Product Program Is your Girl Scout troop interested in a money earning activity that’s easy, provides startup funds for the troop right away, and offers customers a variety of delicious yet inexpensive items to purchase?

The council’s Fall Product Sale of nuts, candies, magazines, and address booklets is September 25 - October 25, with a theme of Reach New Heights! Ashdon Farms/QSP, the licensed Girl Scout vendor, has even prepared a lot of fun activities for Girl Scouts of all ages to enjoy.

The Fall Product Sale is a “Friends and Family Campaign” which means no door-to-door or booth sales. Sixteen different products for sale (ranging from $5 to $8) are being offered, including a collectible Girl Scout tote tin filled with mint treasures, as well as new products like Dark Chocolate Carmel Caps with Sea Salt, Black Forest Trail Mix, and Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix. All orders are pre-paid, and the troop earns $1 for every food item sold, $2 for every address booklet (only one per girl) completed, and 10 percent of the price of each magazine sold (15 percent for online sales).

This year’s community service project gives customers the option to purchase honey roasted peanuts to be shipped overseas to our military troops! When a girl sells five items for the troops, she will earn a patch.

As the girls participate in the sale they will earn troop proceeds and individual girl sellers will receive incentives ranging from the interlocking patches, plush animals, and much more. Visit the website at www.gsle.org to view recognitions, products, and for additional information.

Check out the... Online Nut Store

As part of the QSP Online Program, emails to friends and family will now include the option for customers to order, pay for and have nuts and candy delivered to their homes/business. All 25 Girl Scout nut, candy and chocolate items will be available as well as five gift items. Girl Scouts Louisiana East features the 16 most popular items on the order card. Troops earn proceeds for every item sold online with sales being reported on the Girl’s Online Sales Report.

Photo Keepsakes!

Here’s a fun, easy way for family and friends to support Girl Scouts. Our program offers a great way to help people preserve and share their memories with personalized photo keepsakes using the photos they have stored on computers, mobile devices, Facebook, and Instagram. Friends and family can order photo keepsakes such as photo books, holiday cards, posters, calendars and more. These items can be ordered online or by using paper order forms and will be delivered directly to the customer.

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Friday, September 25 – Sunday, October 25, 2015 Orders taken Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20, 2015 Girls deliver the orders. Since the money is pre-collected, the troop receives their proceeds immediately.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors registered by September 11, 2015.

Adult Learning Sessions

Fall Product Service Unit Fall Manager Training

This learning session helps to prepare service unit product sales managers, service unit managers and area product sales managers for the upcoming Girl Scout Fall Product Program. Training includes product information, required paperwork, and yes, product tasting. For more information contact Maya Miller at 225-927-8946, ext. 1229 or mmiller@ gsle.org or Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 or amoore@gsle.org.

Course No.: FALL15 When: Saturday, August 29, 2015

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Ascension Parish Library, 708 S. Irma Ave., Gonzales, LA Registration Instructions: Register online through eBiz at www.gsle.org/ ebiz under the Activities tab.

Fall Product Troop Training

(both Webinar and Classroom options available)

This year’s fall training is being offered to you in two ways. The webinar format allows you to access the information from a computer or mobile device that is intended to accommodate your schedule. We still will provide in person classroom-led trainings, if you prefer more interaction. Trainings cover how the sale works, product information, required paperwork, incentives, and more. This training is an alternative for troops that cannot attend their local service unit training. Contact Alisha Moore at amoore@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 for more information.

Webinar When: Tuesday, September 1; Thursday, September 3; Tuesday, September 8; or Thursday, September 10, 2015, 6 to 8 p.m.

Classroom-Led Course No.: REACH5 When: Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Course No.: REACH6 When: Thursday, September 17, 2015

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Registration Instructions: Register online for the webinar or classroom training of your choice through the eBiz system at www.gsle.org/ebiz, under the Activities tab.

Staff Contacts: For more information contact Maya Miller at 225-927-8946, ext. 1229 or mmiller@gsle.org or Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 or amoore@gsle.org.

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Cookie Program

Dream, Design, Do!

Taste Success with ABC Bakers

Important Dates:

We’re excited to announce that ABC Bakers is our new baker partner this cookie season! The oldest and most experienced Girl Scout Cookie baker, ABC has been supporting girls and volunteers in this great American tradition since 1936. Expect the same great taste and quality, plus some exciting new cookies and a wealth of resources to empower girls and volunteers in the Cookie Program. Take a look at www.abcsmartcookies.com

Today’s Girl Scout is more than a thinker: She’s a doer, a dreamer of ideas, creator of solutions, and a believer in herself. This year’s theme captures the spirit of this creative, proactive girl! It incites her to take action, and encourages her to make her dreams a reality.

Friday, January 15, 2016 Cookie pre-order begins Sunday, January 31, 2016 Cookie pre-order ends Friday, February 19, 2016 Girls may begin delivering cookies Friday, February 26 – Sunday, March 13, 2016 Booth Sales at various locations

Cookie Rookie

National Cookie Weekend begins February 26!

Is this your first time in the cookie program? If so, this is the class for you! Receive an in-depth introduction to the cookie program and learn the tools of success for your troop. Even if you have already participated in the cookie program, and would like a re-fresher course, please join us.

Notes: An online Cookie Finder to booth locations is available at www.girlscoutcookies.org as a smart phone mobile app. Enter your zip code to find the booth sale closest to you! Booth Sales are a great way to increase sales at the troop level!

Price: Cookies are $4 a box upon delivery, with eight delicious varieties. A Gluten-free cookie will also be offered for $5.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors registered by December 4, 2015.

Classroom-Led Course No.: ROOKE1 & ROOKE3 When: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 & Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, New Orleans

Cookie Management Adult Learning Session

Classroom-Led Course No.: ROOKE2 & ROOKE4 When: Thursday, December 3, 2015 & Thursday, December 10, 2015

We have an exciting line-up at this year’s Cookie training, including meeting our new cookie partner, ABC Bakers, and seeing all the additional new things in store for the 2016 Cookie Program!

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, Baton Rouge.

Open to Area Cookie Managers, Service Unit Cookie Managers, Cupboard Managers, and Cookie Rally Directors.

Smart Cookie U - Save the Date!

Course No.: DDD003 When: Saturday, November 14, 2015

You’ll have the opportunity to work one-on-one with successful businesswomen from the community, as you enhance your business and financial knowledge while boosting your self esteem and leadership skills. Seniors and Ambassadors will also get the chance to take a tour of a college campus! Smart Cookie U is a fun way to put your new-found skills into practice as you prepare for the largest, girl led business in the country: the Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Open to Girl Scout Juniors – Cadettes

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Fee: $10, which will include a lunch, program materials, and a theme tshirt.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 6, 2015 Registration Instructions: Register online through the eBiz system at www.gsle.org/ebiz, under the Activities tab.

Staff Contact: Maya Miller at mmiller@gsle.org or 225-927-8946, ext. 1229 or Alisha Moore at amoore@gsle.org or 504-733-8220, ext 2241.

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On Your Own Contact: Audubon Zoo at 504-861-5103 or bwalken@ AudubonInstitute.org to request a reservation form which must be submitted with a $350 deposit in order to book your overnight. This program operates on a first come, first served basis. A coordinator will contact you to assist with date availability. Visit its website at www.auduboninstitute.org/ education/programs/scout-programs for more information.

Archdiocese of New Orleans

Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting The committee is under the direction of the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the archdiocese. Its main purpose and function is to oversee the Catholic religious recognition program for Girl Scouts in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

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Important 2016 dates provided by the committee are: a fall Informational and counselor training meeting (mandatory for all adult counselors - includes optional Safe Environment training) on October 10, 2015; a retreat for Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes on November 13-15, 2015 at Camp Abbey; a pilgrimage to a local Catholic shrine on December 5, 2015; a Court of Honor Book/Award review on March 20, 2016; a spring pre-ceremony meeting which is mandatory for all adult counselors on April 4, 2016; and an Awards Recognition Ceremony on April 17, 2016 at St. Louis Cathedral.

Catholic Committee on Scouting The Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (www.info.ccosbr.net) is a committee affiliated with the Diocese of Baton Rouge serving both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Dedicated to promoting service to God at each level of Girl Scouting, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (www.nccgscf.org) and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (www.nfcym.org). There are five different awards a Catholic Girl Scout can earn throughout her years in Girl Scouts.

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Each year the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting. Quarterly meetings will be held October 28, 2015; January 20, 2016; April 20, 2016; July 20, 2016; at Our Lady of Mercy (OLOM) office conference room at 6:30 p.m. On October 18, 2015 and February 14, 2016 there will be Emblem Counselor Training from 1 - 5 p.m. On October 18, 2015 there will also be a Rosary Patch Program (Sorrowful Mysteries) from 1- 3 p.m. On April 17, 2016 there will be a Bible Patch Program from 2 - 3 p.m. and the Awards Ceremony with mass is set for August 28, 2016 (church 1-3 p.m., reception 3-4 p.m.)

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Registration Instructions: Contact the Scout Programs Coordinator at 504-212-5357 or cpage@auduboninstitute.org or visit its website at www.auduboninstitute.org/education/ programs/scout-programs for more information.

Audubon Zoo Camp Out Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

The Girl Scout Overnight program was designed especially with Girl Scout advancement in mind. Individual Girl Scout units are invited to camp overnight while learning about animals. All Girl Scout leaders, parents, Girl Scouts, and siblings are invited to join in the fun with our Girl Scout Overnight program. The activities include animal encounters, exploring biofacts, snack and a night hike, a hot breakfast and a morning hike through the zoo.

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Where: Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA Fee: $35 per person includes security, an evening snack, and breakfast the following morning.

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BASF Kids' Lab Workshops

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Explore the wonders of chemistry in these hands-on science workshops sponsored by BASF and offered at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on the second and fourth weekends of every month! Each 45-minute, instructor-led workshop offers safe, fun, and engaging chemical experiments such as Chemistry is Bananas, Playful Polymers, The Rainbow Connection, The “pHun” Factor, A Hair-Raising Experiment, Energy Loves Produce, Hold Everything, and Happy Hands. The goal of this program is to foster science literacy and promote a greater appreciation for and interest in the dynamic world of chemistry. All participants will receive a lab apron, safety glasses, a certificate of participation, and a backpack filled with additional takeaway items. In order to provide assistance with this learning experience, one adult participant is required for every four child participants.

Please check in at the sign-in table at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled workshop in order to confirm your reservation and guarantee space for your group.

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Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Contact: Call the Zoo Education Department at 225-775-3877, option 2.

Notes: Bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Sleeping accommodations are in the Zoo‘s climate-controlled education building with two restrooms.

Domino's Pizza Field Trip Open to girls, grades K – 12

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit www.lasm.org for more information.

Capacity: No minimum for participation in Kids’ Lab; 30 maximum per session, including adults. Groups of less than 25 may share lab space with other visitors.

Registration Instructions: Email kidslab@lasm.org or call 225.344.5272, ext. 132, for all group or individual reservations.

Participants may also register on a first come, first served basis on the day of each workshop. Visit www.lasm.org for additional details.

Be Well Nutrition presents

Smart Snacking

Open to girls, ages 11 – 17 Growing girls are hungry girls. With so many snacks available, it can be tricky to determine which snack is the healthiest and most satisfying. This 45-60 minute presentation teaches girls what to look for when choosing snacks and how to read a nutrition label. After a quick presentation, the girls practice what they’ve learned in an activity involving some tasty healthy treats! This program pairs well with another event focusing on fitness or nutrition.

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What goes on at the Zoo at night? Safari Night guests get to find out! Safari Night programs are available Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round. Monkeys chatter, wolves howl, and tigers roar as your Safari Guide leads your group on walking tours of different parts of the Baton Rouge Zoo. You’ll learn all about the zoo’s animals through hands-on activities and animal encounters. All participants receive a Safari Night T-shirt. Enjoy allday zoo admission immediately following your Safari Night. A variety of themes is available; call the zoo to receive further information.

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Tour a New Orleans or Northshore Domino’s Store and learn how to make a pizza! The tours can be adapted to include additional information to help achieve badges. During the field trip girls will learn the history of Domino’s Pizza, talk about safety rules, learn the importance of washing your hands, see what happens with an order after it is placed, and participate in making their own pizza! Each girl will receive a small 1-topping pizza they made themselves, a Junior Pizza Maker Certificate, and a Domino’s Pizza goodie bag including a Domino’s Pizza Patch! Tours begin before the store opens at 9 a.m. and they last about an hour depending on how many people participate.

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Registration Instructions: Contact Stephanie Siegwald at Stephanie.Siegwald@rpmpizza.com or 504-521-6296 to set up your Domino’s Pizza Field Trip at a store near you. This applies to the New Orleans Metro and Northshore area. Similar programs may be available in other areas; call your local store to find out details.

When: After school or on weekends Where: Greater New Orleans area, although if there are 3+ groups of 20+ kids, she will travel to you within our council jurisdiction.

Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 50 participants Registration Deadline: 4 weeks before desired presentation date Contact: Kelsey Chan-Chin; Community Outreach Intern for Be Well Nutrition at email: kchanchi@tulane.edu Notes: Variety of healthy snacks will be provided!

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GIST (Girls In STEM at Tulane) Open to girls, grades 5 – 8 Tulane University’s GIST Program provides fifth through eighth grade girls with the opportunity to meet and work with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Workshops developed and offered by faculty and student teams encourage and empower girls to inquire, investigate, and discover in a positive environment. Their goal is to open the doors wide and welcome young students to careers in STEM fields by encouraging creative thinking, promoting self-esteem, and increasing awareness of the opportunities that await them.

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East Jefferson General Hospital

It's Great to Be a Girl!

When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fee: $10. Please do not mail checks until formally accepted. Lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt will be provided. Participants will visit three different labs where they will do workshops in STEM fields. Needbased scholarships available.

Registration Instructions: You can find out more about this program and register online at http://gist.tulane.edu. Space is limited so apply today.

Contact: Email gist@tulane.edu for more information.

Open to girls, ages 9 – 12, and a trusted adult * Sensitive Issues: In order to be contemporary and responsive to girls’ needs and interests, some Girl Scout activities focus on subjects that may be considered sensitive. These subjects include, but are not limited to advocacy projects, work with religious groups, or anything that could yield a political/social debate. Please review the following information so that you are informed of the program content being presented to your daughter.

So much happens to a young girl’s body during puberty both emotionally and physically. Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect, and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for preteens. This seminar, for girls ages 9-12, includes an informal open discussion on self-esteem, self-care, puberty and communication. A brief and simple introduction to the opposite sex is covered. A parent or trusted adult should accompany each preteen. It will be important to continue discussions at home on these topics as each girl will have their own unique situation, story and culture.

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LOVE Your Heart by Living a Heart Healthy Lifestyle Open to girls, ages 10 – 17

Learn what it takes to maintain a healthy heart and lifestyle!

This heart healthy workshop will teach girls how to incorporate heart healthy activities and lifestyle habits into their daily lives. You’ll learn why Heart Disease is the No. 1 killer of women, risk factors, family history, and the importance of living a healthy life excluding smoking, drinking, and drugs. Each participant will receive heart related educational information about heart disease prevention.

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When: Call for scheduled dates and times Where: East Jefferson General Hospital, Esplanade 2 Conference Center, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 Fee: $20 per person Registration Instructions: Call Health Finder at 504-456-5000 or Amy Luke at 504-503-4870 or aluke@ejgh.org for more information.

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Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 8/maximum 30 girls per workshop Registration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@ heartnhands.org for all group or individual registrations to reserve your spot today.

Notes: Session includes group and team-building activities, so wear comfortable attire.

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Safe Sitter

Open to girls, ages 11 – 14 Safe Sitter is a national medically accurate child care course developed for boys and girls, ages 11 to 14. Taught by registered nurses certified in the Safe Sitter curriculum, the program teaches safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. At the conclusion of the of the two-day course, participants receive a program completion card. Bring a bag lunch and money for a soft drink, as well as a sweater since it tends to be cold in the classroom. An afternoon snack is provided. Cell phones are turned off during class.

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Where: East Jefferson General Hospital, Prenatal Classroom – 4th Floor, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 Fee: $80 per person Registration Instructions: Call Health Finder at 504-456-5000 or Amy Luke at 504-503-4870 or aluke@ejgh.org for more information.

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LOVE Your Heart Cooking Challenge

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Open to girls, ages 10 – 17

Learn how to eat to live and what it takes to maintain a healthy heart! This heart healthy cooking demonstration featuring a local, New Orleans chef or nutritionist will offer girls a chance to experiment with a healthy recipe and learn from the best.

Participants will learn how to prepare heart healthy recipes by substituting salt/sodium and sugar for natural spices and food label instruction. Each participant will receive a cooking sample and heart healthy recipe cards.

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Fee: $8 per person which includes cooking demonstration samples and heart healthy recipe cards.

Capacity: Minimum 10/maximum 25 girls per workshop Registration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@ heartnhands.org for all group or individual registrations to reserve your spot today.

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Open to girls, grades K – 12

Honor your troop’s Girl Scouting milestones or just come together in a beautiful setting to celebrate! Longue Vue has lovely garden rooms and historic indoor spaces for available for special events. Work with our special events staff to create a celebration as unique as your scouts! Catering options are available.

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When: Daily, dependent upon availability Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: Venue, rental, and catering fees apply Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum varies Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com for more information and to check availability. Visit www. longuevue.com to fill out a booking request form.

Notes: Badges are not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.

LOVE Your Heart Fitness Challenge Open to girls, ages 10 – 17

In this interactive fitness session, girls will learn how to exercise their hearts by participating in a 3-hour heart fitness challenge which includes a variety of exercise techniques (i.e., yoga, zumba, hula hoop contests, jump rope, etc). Each participant will receive a team T-shirt and a special giveaway from Heart N Hands.

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Fee: $10 per person which includes a T-shirt and special fitness giveaway from Heart N Hands Capacity: Minimum 10/maximum 40 girls per workshop.

Registration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@ heartnhands.org for all group or individual registrations to reserve your spot today.

Note: Heart healthy snacks can be provided at an additional fee.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation

Herb Container Workshop

"Save Our Lake, Save Our Coast"

Open to girls, grades K – 12

Open to girls, grades K – 12

Come visit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at our lighthouse on Lakeshore Drive and earn the LPBF badge! Girls will tour the lighthouse museum and explore the history of the New Canal Lighthouse while learning about its five women keepers of the light. Learn about the Lake Pontchartrain watershed and water quality of the lake through hands-on activities and water sampling. Discover the importance of saving our coast by creating a bead bracelet that represents our multiple lines of defense against hurricanes and storms.

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Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA Fee: $3 for children 6-12 years old, $5 for children over 12 (group rate).

Capacity: Maximum 80 Registration Instructions: Call Joann Haydel with LPBF Education/ Outreach at 504-836-2238.

When: Call to schedule. Workshops are a 1 ½ hour program.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free to 2 troop leaders/adults).

Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 (girls per workshop) Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@ longuevue.com.

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Pot up an herb container in this workshop created for all levels of Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts will visit their culinary herb maze, pot up an herb container with three different herbs, learn how to take care of your container, and learn how herbs are used in cooking. Prior to the workshop, troops are encouraged to have a “recipe swap,” and then come to Longue Vue to learn how to grow, harvest, and cook with herbs.

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Engineering Day

Miss Trudy's Traveling Trunk Show

Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

Open to girls in grades K - 2 and their families

Enjoy a day of entertaining, educational discovery at the Art and Science Museum as Girl Scouts participate in “hands-on, minds on” activities and dynamic demonstrations designed to make learning about engineering meaningful and relevant.

Opportunities will abound for applying the concepts of the engineering process with interdisciplinary connections in math, science, technology, design, and the arts. This exciting event will also provide Girl Scouts with insight into STEM careers related to engineering, construction, and design. Located in downtown Baton Rouge on the banks of the Mississippi River, LASM houses a 171-seat planetarium with a 60-foot-diameter dome along with museum galleries including Science Station, Discovery Depot, Solar System, Ancient Egypt, and Art Exhibitions. Be sure to meet their 2,300-yearold mummy during your visit!

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Sing, dance, and share stories with Miss Trudy in this entertaining, interactive program that explores the art and science of the seasons. Meet special puppet friends, Sheldon the Sheepdog and Frederick the Mouse, and discover the amazing surprises that can always be found in Miss Trudy’s Trunk!

Enjoy a different show each season, and then visit the museum’s hands-on galleries, especially Discovery Depot, for crafts and creative play. Siblings of all ages are welcome.

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When: Every Saturday Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit www.lasm.org for more information.

When: Date TBD, Spring 2016

Louisiana Art and Science Museum

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

Registration Instructions: Troops planning to attend as a group of 15 or more can contact Reservations Coordinator Jessica Correll at jcorrell@ lasm.org for group rates/reservations.

Otherwise, no reservation or registration is needed to attend; pay admission at the door and enjoy the event.

Notes: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.

National Astronomy Day

Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families Join the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in a celebration of the fascinating science of astronomy. The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium will host a variety of special astronomy related activities, exhibits, special planetarium shows, and films. Learn about the importance of dark skies, recent NASA discoveries, and careers in astronomy.

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When: Date TBD, Spring 2016.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Registration Instructions: Troops planning to attend as a group of 15 or more can contact Reservations Coordinator Jessica Correll at jcorrell@lasm.org for group rates/reservations. Otherwise, no reservation or registration is needed to attend; pay admission at the door and enjoy the event.

Notes: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.

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Engineer It Workshops Open to girls, ages 6 - 12

These weekend family workshops focus on concepts used in engineering and design. Hands-on activities are presented by the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in conjunction with professional engineering volunteers and students. Concepts introduce the disciplines of engineering and design professions such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, and other applicable areas of study. Participation is on a first come, first served basis.

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When: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit www.lasm.org for more information.

Capacity: No minimum; maximum 15 children Contact: Sheree Westerhaus at 225-344-5272, ext. 124, or swesterhaus@lasm.org.

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Louisiana Art and Science Museum

Viewing & Doing Art Open to girls, ages 6 - 12

Open to girls, grades K – 12

This is a hands-on art activity you make and take home with you! The activity changes each month, ranging from papermaking to sculpture and drawing portraits. Be prepared to get a little messy, and also don’t forget to view the current art exhibitions for some added creative inspiration. One guardian per two children is required.

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When: First Saturday of every month.

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sign in at 9:45 a.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit www.lasm. org for more information.

Capacity: No minimum for participation; maximum 24 Registration Instructions for groups: Group workshops are only held when a group is registered no less than 10 days in advance. To register, email tfrazier@lasm.org. Group workshops are held from 1-2:30 p.m.

Registration for individuals: Participants may register on a first come, first served basis on the day of each workshop, with signin beginning at 9:45 a.m. Visit www.lasm.org for additional details.

Louisiana Operation Lifesaver Open to girls, grades K – 12, and adults

Louisiana Operation Lifesaver is a continuing public safety education program established to end collisions, deaths and injuries at places where roadways cross train tracks, and on railroad rights-of-way. This program gives the basics of do’s and don’ts around railroad crossing and tracks, explaining why trains cannot stop quickly, etc.

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When: After school or on weekends Where: They will travel to your troop gathering.

Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 2/Maximum 75-200 Contact: Claude D. Maher, Executive Director, at 225-921-8381 or Operationlifesaver@la.gov or Jim Bellmyer at jbigfootb@gmail. com.

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is a marine research and educational facility located in the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana. This location, situated within the estuarine wetland complex of the Mississippi River delta plain between the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers, provides ready access to the most productive estuaries in the United States. LUMCON offers a wide range of marine science-related educational activities for students of all ages. Field trip participants are offered an array of activities designed to allow students to explore and gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of Louisiana’s coastal environments. Each activity could be arranged to meet some proficiency award requirements about the environment or water. Troop leaders are encouraged to work with the educators in advance to plan the best possible experience for their Girl Scouts.

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Where: Directions to LUMCON in Cocodrie are available at www. lumcon.edu/information/directions/asp. Mailing address is 8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants.

Contact: Murt Conover at 985-851-2860 for program information and availability.

Notes: Not all activities are suited very age group.

Mardi Gras World Open to girls, grades K – 12

You’ve seen the parades, now see how they are made! Take a tour of their prop shop and float den where the Kern Studio artists are working year round. The hour-long tour includes a film about Mardi Gras history, costumes, and King Cake. Not only are they the most unique attraction in New Orleans, their tour qualifies Girl Scouts for a History of Mardi Gras patch!

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When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Where: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, on the Riverfront, New Orleans, LA Fee: $7.50 per person, which includes King Cake.

Capacity: Maximum 30 per tour.

Registration Instructions: Call 504-361-7821 to book your tour today.

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Girls are introduced to the world of gemstones and pearls.

You will make a piece of jewelry and earn a certificate towards your jewelry badge. Play Bead Bingo with prizes.

When: By appointment only.

Where: Meme’s Beads & Things, 106 Gause Blvd. West, Ste. A5, Slidell, LA Fee: $10 per person Capacity: Minimum 16/Maximum 20 participants Registration Instructions: Contact Michelle Roy or Shirley Hudson at 985-643-5700 for reservations, one week in advance.

Notes: Cupcakes and drinks can be provided at an additional fee.

Microsoft's Computer Expert Brownie Badge Workshop Open to girls, grades 2-3

In this class Girl Scout Brownies learn: to paint or draw with an art program; to use web-based search engines (like Bing) to find out some cool facts; to take an “online trip” or journey to learn and experience something new; to communicate/make connections via methods like instant messaging, wall posts or email; to use the computer for everyday needs and wants, like playing games or creating playlists.

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Microsoft's Digital Photographer Junior Badge Workshop Open to girls, grades 4-5

When: Dates and times are available to be scheduled at the troop’s convenience.

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Where: The Microsoft Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.

Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@ microsoft.com to discuss schedule.

Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader.

The Computer Expert badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

Where: The Microsoft Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.

Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@microsoft.com to discuss schedule.

Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader.

The Digital Photographer badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

Junior Badge Workshop Open to girls, grades 4-5

Microsoft's Digital Movie Maker

In this class Girl Scout Juniors learn: basic skills and techniques of the entertainment industry, including broadcast television, music and video; hands-on creation of a personalized ringtone.

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When: Dates and times are available to be scheduled at the troop’s convenience.

Where: The Microsoft Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.

Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@ microsoft.com to discuss schedule.

Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader.

The Entertainment Technology badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

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In this class Girl Scouts Cadettes learn: basic skills and techniques of movie making, composition, and cinematography; hands-on creation of their very own filming project.

When: Dates and times are available to be scheduled at the troop’s convenience.

Where: The Microsoft Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.

Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@microsoft.com to discuss schedule.

Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader. The Digital Movie Maker badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

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Northlake Nature Center

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Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond – teaming with native animal and plant life – the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden” with endless possibilities for all girls! You can: adopt a trail to maintain throughout the year; adopt the wildflower garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the front entrance garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the herb garden to maintain throughout the year; plant potted tree seedlings throughout the community; plant tree seedlings in late January and early February; campaign to collect recyclable large round Weber grill lids for tree stones; make tree identification stones to mark the trails; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Wild Things” in mid October; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Three Rivers Art Festival” in mid November; prepare a campfire and host the marshmallow melt for the “Moonlight Hike and Marshmallow Melt” event(s) in Fall and Spring on full moon evenings.

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In this class Girl Scout Cadettes learn: basic skills and techniques for online communications and hands-on practices to cultivate effective written communication.

When: Dates and times are available to be scheduled at the troop’s convenience.

Where: The Microsoft Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.

Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@microsoft.com to discuss schedule.

Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader. The Netiquette badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

New Heights Therapy Center

Where: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448 Contact: Rue McNeill, Executive Director, Northlake Nature, at 985626-1238 or info@northlakenature.org to coordinate desired dates and times.

Open to girls, ages 13+, and adult volunteers

Located in Folsom, LA, New Heights Therapy Center provides therapeutic riding to help people with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities achieve an improved quality of life.

They are in need of program volunteers to work hands on with riders and horses as well as specially trained volunteers to supervise riders, horses, and other volunteers, special events volunteers, and volunteers to help with facility improvement. They also provide a work to ride program for volunteers, age 13 and up, who will learn horse and barn management.

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art Open to girls, grades K – 12

See the South! From 19th century Impressionistic landscapes to the works of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter to Contemporary Abstract Art, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art invites Girl Scouts to take a special tour of the museum followed by an art activity inspired by works in the collection. Tours and activity can also be tailored to meet many proficiency award requirements.

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When: Check the museum’s website at www.ogdenmuseum.org for hours of operation.

When: Therapy sessions are typically after school and on Saturdays.

Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Fee: $5 per Girl Scout (includes tour and activity); two adults per troop admitted free; $8 for each additional adult.

Contact: Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator at 504-539-9608 or ebalkin@ ogdenmuseum.org to schedule a time.

Where: New Heights Therapy Center, 16191 Louisiana 40, Folsom, LA 70437 Registration Instructions: Complete the Center’s Volunteer Registration packet, which includes application, various agreements, liability and release forms.

Contact: Stephen Engro at Stephen.engro@newheightstherapy. org or 985-796-4600 or Meridith Buswell at meridith.buswell@ newheightstherapy.org or 985-796-3677 for more information.

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Premier Lanes Entertainment Center

West Baton Rouge Museum

Premier Lanes Entertainment Center offers upscale bowling

in a family center with security, restaurant, VIP area for

special parties, events, birthdays, as well as a 65-game arcade with the latest in bumper cars and the only laser maze in LA. An adjacent movie theater has recently opened. Premier Lanes offers bowling and arcade packages for Girl Scouts, qualifying them for the Bowling fun patch offered in the council shop.

Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

20th Annual Sugar Fest

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The West Baton Rouge Museum invites the public to

celebrate the 20th Annual Sugar Fest, a family fun day to

celebrate the sugar cane harvest with wagon rides, cane grinding, syrup making, 19th century crafts, sweets contest, and live Louisiana music performances. Celebrating 20 Sweet Years!

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When: Sunday, October 4, 2015

When: Weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or weekends before 2 p.m.

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen LA 70767 Fee: Free admission Registration Instructions: No registration required. For more information, visit www.westbatonrougemuseum.com

Where: Premier Lanes Entertainment Center, 1414 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA 70737 Fee: The Girl Scout bowling package starts at $6.50 per person, and may increase based on activities/food selection.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 125 Registration Instructions: Contact the Premier Lanes sales and event office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 225-621-2695.

Their website is www.premierlanes.net.

YAYA Inc.

Young Aspirations, Young Artists Open to girls, ages 13+

YAYA is a non-profit arts community and teaching design

studio dedicated to the artistic, professional, and personal

development of creative young people in New Orleans. Each participant may receive a finished artistic product per workshop.

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Open to girls, grades K to 12, and their families All aboard the Steamboat Natchez for a tour which earns you the River Heritage Patch! The tour of the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi lasts about 20 minutes, and the remainder of the cruise enables girls to enjoy the historical and port narration, the riverbank scenery, and jazz trio. Before each cruise is a steam calliope concert, which is an instrument used to draw people to the city from the outlying farms before radio, TV and internet. It’s just a step back in time.

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When: Tuesdays to Fridays, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday events are by appointment only.

Where: 338 Baronne St., Third Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: Family day events range from $25-$35 per family depending on the workshop.

Capacity: Maximum 25 per workshop Registration Instructions: Email info@yayainc.com or Monica Tyran, Studio Coordinator at monica@yayainc.com Notes: Parking is available by parking meters or lots. Snacks provisions vary depending on the length of workshops and number of participants.

When: The two-hour cruises run seven days a week, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Girl Scouts may arrange to come any day.

Where: Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70130 Fee: Call for Girl Scout participant rate.

Capacity: 3 Girl Scouts/No maximum Registration Instructions: Advance ticket purchasing will enable their staff to provide a guided tour of the boat and a River Heritage Patch for each Girl Scout. Reservations are recommended seven days in advance.

Contact: Call 504-561-1401 or 800-233-2628.

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Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-364-3251 direct 225-927-8402 fax roshop@gsle.org

Gift Cards for purchase at both Council Shop locations.

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Corporate Headquarters eventregister@gsle.org 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 644-7571 F (225) 927-8402

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GSLE Program Event Registration Form

Event registration is now available online at www.gsle.org/ebiz under Activities Tab. Or you may register using this form - PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF FORM, AND INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEE. ** For processing purposes this form should be legible and easy to read.** Return to the Regional Service Center address to the ATTN: Business Services, via email, fax, or mail.

REMINDER: It is the responsibility of leaders and transportation adults to assure they have parent permission slips/ troop outing forms completed and on hand for each girl participating in events.

Registration is for:

q Troop/Group

q Adult

q *Individual Girl (complete individual girl information below)

Event Code (mandatory): __________________ Event Name ____________________________________________ Event Date __________ Program Age Level (please check): Service Unit # ______________

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Troop # ______________

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Parish __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Troop Leader’s or Parent/Guardian’s Name (please print clearly) Address_________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ ZIP____________ Phone # (h) (______) _____________________ (w) (______) _______________________ (c) (______) ______________________ Cost per Girl $ __________Cost per Adult $ __________

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Total Amount Enclosed $___________________ Payment in FULL is required for form to be processed.

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Account # _______/________/________/________ Exp. Date _____/_____ CVC ______

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H/PI – Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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Cardholder Signature _____________________________________________________ The following MUST BE COMPLETED and SIGNED by the PARENT/GUARDIAN LISTED ABOVE for any girl requesting to attend an event or activity as AN INDIVIDUAL. For girls attending with a troop/group – troop adults are responsible for obtaining parent permission and health information for participating members unless requested otherwise in the event details.

Girl’s Name: ________________________________________________________ List any health conditions that event coordinator should be aware of or would limit girl’s participation in activities: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List current medications: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergies to medication, food, insects, etc. _________________________________________________________________________________ Physician or Clinic: __________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ___________________________ Person to notify in case of emergency, if parents cannot be reached: Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ____________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City _________________________ State _____ Zip _________ I give permission for my daughter to participate in the activity listed at the top of this event form, including transportation, if provided, to and from the program site.

I hereby give Girl Scouts Louisiana East, the right and permission, without compensation to use photographs/videos of my daughter and her name for publicity and public relations purposes. I give permission for my daughter, _____________________________________ , to receive emergency medical treatment if necessary.

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Run for their future, run for your health. Girl Scouts Louisiana East is proud to host the 4th Annual GSLE Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash fun run. These races will encourage a holistic approach to healthy living by encouraging girls and their families to lead more active lives, make smarter food choices, and build self-­‐ confidence. The non-­‐competitive race is open to both runners and walkers.

T-­‐Shirts Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash Custom style t-­‐shirts will be given to racers Saturday, April 9, 2016 registered on or before March 31. Racers registering Tammany Trace – Koop Drive Trailhead after March 31 can purchase a t-­‐shirt at the race for 8:00 AM Packet pickup and on-­‐site registration opens $10 while supplies last.

9:00 AM Welcome & opening ceremony

9:10 AM Daisy Dash begins!

ENTRY FEES: 9:30 AM Thin Mint Sprint begins!

9:30 AM Post Race celebration until 11:00 AM Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Code: DD6301

$10 Pre-­‐register by March 7, 2016 Location

$15 Pre-­‐register after March 7, 2016

$35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016 Both races will start at the Tammany Trace – Koop

Drive Trailhead. The trailhead is located near the Thin Mint Sprint 5K Code: TM6301 intersection of I-­‐12 and HWY 59 in Mandeville, LA.

$20 Pre-­‐register by March 7, 2016 Festivities will take place at the Caboose Kids

$25 Pre-­‐register after March 7, 2016 Connection Playground. $35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

Girl Scout Perks Register: Current Girl Scouts will receive a patch if they register Postal mail: GSLE Thin Mint Sprint for either race by March 31, 2016.

Attn: Kari Volz

545 Colonial Drive Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-­‐up

Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fax: 225-­‐927-­‐8402 Saturday, April 9, 2016 Email:

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EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE FORM!

o Thin Mint Sprint 5K (TM6301) o 1 Mile Daisy Dash (DD6301)

Last Name _____________________________ First Name ______________________ Date of Birth____________

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Emergency Contact Name ___________________________ Emergency Contact Phone _______________________

Entry Fees: Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run

Thin Mint Sprint 5K

o $10 Pre-register by March 7, 2016

o $20 Pre-register by March 7, 2016

o $15 Pre-register after March 7, 2016

o $25 Pre-register after March 7, 2016

o $35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

o $35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

Coupon Code: _______________________ Payment Information: o CHECK (payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East)

o MC

o Visa

o Discover

o AMEX

Name on Card ____________________________________________ Exp. Date ______/_______ Signature of Cardholder_____________________________________ Credit card Number ____________/____________/____________/___________ CVC ______ Acknowledgement & Waiver of Risk

I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event, including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who may claim on my behalf, waive and release Girl Scouts Louisiana East, and any event sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claim of liability, for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind of nature whatsoever arising out of, on in course of, my participating in this event, whether caused by negligence or fault. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind of nature whatsoever, foreseen and unforeseen, known and unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to sponsors or agents authorized by them to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any record of this event for any purpose. Minors only accepted with a parent or guardian’s signature.

Parent Signature (participant under 18 years of age) ____________________________________ Signature _____________________________________

Date_________________

(waiver must be signed to participate)

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ADVENTURE! 985-446-2200 • contactus@bccm.info 211 Rue Betancourt • Thibodaux, LA 70301 in Acadia Plantation off Percy Brown Road Tues - Sat: 10am - 6pm • Sun: Noon - 4pm • Mon: Closed • www.bccm.info

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Monthly/Summer Horse Camps & Riding Lessons

Steamboat NATCHEZ

Badges of all age groups available Horseback riding Arena or Trails Fishing Gardening Petting Zoo

to register or for more info

(985) 886-3747 or visit www.splendorfarms.com

Conveniently located 45 minutes from New Orleans and an hour from Baton Rouge on the Northshore in Bush, Louisiana!

Last authentic Steamboat on the Mississippi River

Departs from the French Quarter 2 Hr Cruise, Troop Rates, Guided tour Earn a River Heritage Patch

504-569-1401 800-233-2628 www.SteamboatNatchez.com

Watch our camp video online!

Earn your

Bowling Patch

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$$ TROOP & UNIT FUNDRAISERS ARE AVAILABLE $$ 1414 N. Airline Hwy, Gonzales LA 70737 (225) 621-BOWL www.premierlanes.net Sales@premierlanes.net

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545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 800-644-7571 • gsle.org

Girl Scouts Louisiana East serves the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. It is funded by voluntary philanthropic contributions, the cookie and fall product sales, fees for services, and the United Way in selected parishes.

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