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Welcome to S’more Fun! Summer List

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Table of Contents Welcome....................................................................................2 How to use S’more Fun!.......................................................3 Program Strategy Overview.............................................. 4 GSNI Council Events..............................................................5 How to Register.......................................................................6 At A Glance...............................................................................7 Programs and Events for Girls.......................................7-8 Summer Camp Information........................................9-11 ON THE COVER: A Girl Scout family enjoys canoeing at Camp Dean!

S’more Fun!

Introducing S’more Fun—our new program, activity, and event guide for Summer 2021! S’more Fun includes a variety of in-person and virtual events GSNI Girl Scouts can experience this membership year! To celebrate, girls who register and attend at least two events this season will qualify to purchase this great new patch! S’more Fun replaces our Big Book and Little Book, as GSNI keeps our promise to “use resources wisely” and streamline our expenses while still staying connected to our volunteers, girls, and families in our everchanging new world! S’more Fun can also be found online on www. girlscoutsni.org under Activities and will be updated regularly! Be sure to visit often and stay up to date! Come have S’more Fun with us!

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S’more Fun Build a Patch!

How to use S’more Fun! What’s a GSNI Voucher? Cookie Dough/S’more Dough/ Cashew Cash Summer 2021 S’more Fun is meant Cookie Dough/S’more Dough/Cashew to last June 2021- August 2021 Cash are reward vouchers earned membership year. Look for S’more by some girls who participated in Fun - Fall for the months of September Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie - November 2021. Programs. These vouchers are issued electronically via email as a unique e-code. All Dough e-codes expire on Monday, Guide to Icons April 1, 2022. new

NOTE: When used for Service Unit Day Camp, dough vouchers are due one week earlier to enable processing. You’ll notice in our event listings that some events are not GSNI Voucher eligible. That means that these events cannot take any GSNI vouchers listed above as payment.

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Program Strategy Overview

Our Four Focus Areas By combining these skills, we’re developing independent, confident girls who build a better world. Practical Life Skills ⏵ Between all the fun and adventure, Girl Scouts are learning critical life skills in everything they do. They’re preparing for a positive, healthy, and independent future. ⏵ Includes Financial Literacy, Healthy Living, Cooking, DIY (Do It Yourself), and Adulting.

Outdoor Activities & Adventures ⏵ In the outdoors, girls learn and practice important skills, experience unforgettable adventures, triumph through individual and group challenges, and get inspired to care for the environment. Each new adventure boosts a girl’s confidence! ⏵ Includes Outdoor Skills, Environmental Education & Action, Outdoor Adventures, and Aquatic Adventures. 4 | girlscoutsni.org

Travel & Global Community ⏵ Girl Scouts love to travel and explore the world— from field trips as Daisies to globe-trotting adventures as teens. Girls love exploring different places and cultures, either up close or from afar. They’ll tackle unique challenges and social justice issues from around the world and be inspired to make a difference. ⏵ Includes Travel (Local, U.S., International, Service), Understanding Cultures, and Global Issues.

Career & Interest Exploration ⏵ Each girl’s interests and hobbies are as unique as she is. Thankfully, there’s a world of possibilities to explore through Girl Scouts. Girls delight in trying new things when they’re young and start exploring potential careers as they get older. For girls, the future is bright! ⏵ Includes The Arts, STEM, Career Exploration, Entrepreneurship, and History & Traditions.

Important Girl Scout Dates Global Action Days International Day of the Girl: October 11 International Day of the Girl is an opportunity to celebrate the power of girls and highlight the inequalities girls face around the world.

Global Poverty Day: October 17 Initiated in 1993, this day was designated to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. Girls can dive into issues around poverty by engaging in activities with this focus in mind.

16 Days to End Gender-Based Violence: November 25–December 10 Initiated in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, these 16 days connect November 25 (International Day against Violence against Women) and December 10 (International Human Rights Day) in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights—and to emphasize that such violence is a violation of human rights. This time is used by individuals and groups around the world to call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.

World Thinking Day: February 22 On February 22 of each year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 146 countries celebrate World Thinking Day. Each year there is a new theme and new activities to earn the GSUSA World Thinking Day Award. See below for more information.

International Women’s Day: March 8 On this day, we help girls celebrate and recognize the importance of gender equality and women’s rights by engaging them in various program opportunities. One way to connect to the WAGGGS sisterhood is for girls to earn their Global Action Award. By earning this award, girls make a difference on a topic that affects girls and women all over the world.

Global Youth Service Day: April 23-25, 2021 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) was established in 1988. GYSD celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service. This is the largest service event in the world and the only one dedicated to the contributions children and youth make 365 days of the year.

International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT)/STEM Day: April 22, 2021

to learn about environmental issues such as clean water and air, noise pollution, global warming, soil contamination, and agricultural processes. Each Journey is packed with current environmental information and offers ways to interact on topics that affect everyone on the planet.

GSNI Council Events Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday: October 31 2019/20 Annual Meeting: May 15, 2021 Over the Edge 4 Girl Scouts: June 5, 2021 GSNI Recognition Event: July 18, 2021

Outdoor Adventure Trips! Be a Spelunker! - CANCELLED Eagle Cave, Blue River, WI $145/girl; $145/adult | GSNI Voucher Eligible Fri, April 16–Sun, April 19, 2020 (overnight) Register by March 1, 2021

Eagle Cave has over 3,000 feet of passages to explore! Groups will spend the weekend spelunking, sleeping in the cave, and may even see a bat or two! Program fee will include all bus travel and program activities, along with a snack on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Senior Adventure badge*, Outdoor Activities & Adventures

Ultimate Outdoor Adventure - RESCHEDULED Wildman Adventure Resort, Athelstane, WI $200/girl; $200/adult | GSNI Voucher Eligible Sat, June 26, 2021 | 6 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $100 deposit due at time of registration - Final payment due April 1, 2021

Are you ready? Girls and adults will experience the ultimate adventure during this trip! An expert will guide everyone in a group and single white-water rafting experiences. Girls and adults will challenge themselves on a full zipline tour and take in amazing views at the resort! Meals and transportation are included! Outdoor Activities & Adventures

Initiated by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), this week was created to highlight issues around Education for All agenda. During this week, girls can get hands-on experience with ICT/STEM.

World Environment Day: June 5 The United Nations utilizes World Environment Day to highlight and discuss the importance of environmental awareness and action. The It’s Your Planet—Love It! Leadership Journey gives girls the opportunity 844-GSNI-4-ME | 5

How to Register for Activities Tips for Registration Many of our programs and events fill early, so advance registration is always recommended! Before you register, please have the following information handy: ▶ Troop Number ▶ Girl Scout(s) birthdate(s) ▶ Contact email ▶ Contact phone number ▶ Any special requirements or needs Available spots may be found in the drop down box when choosing the number of people to register. If the number you are looking for is not there, the event does not have adequate space for your group.

How to Register for Events Registrations and payment may be: ▶ Completed online at girlscoutsni.org/activities, unless otherwise noted. ▶ Mailed to the Rockford Resource Center, 1886 Daimler Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 ▶ Called in to 1-844-GSNI-4-ME. ▶ Hand-delivered to any GSNI Resource Center during regular business hours. (GSNI is not responsible for forms dropped off when a center is closed.) Registering online is the fastest way to ensure your spots are secured! Paper registrations are entered in the order they are received, and there may be a delay in this process during peak times. Registrations must be received by the deadline date. No spots will be held without payment.

Event Cancellations If an event does not meet the minimum registration by the deadline date, GSNI reserves the right to cancel the event. Participants will be notified via email.

Payment Payment must be submitted in full with all registrations. Cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and/or GSNI vouchers (for eligible events and programs) are accepted. Online registration requires credit card payment. Electronic Cookie Dough/S’more Dough/Cashew Cash eCodes can be used online. Simply select the “Gift Card” option and enter your code. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough/Cashew Cash” must be received prior to the expiration date and can only be used for girl fees. Check event listings for exceptions to “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” acceptance.

Confirmation A confirmation will be emailed to all participants shortly after the closing registration date. If you have not received a confirmation three days prior to the event, please contact Customer Care at 1-844-GSNI-4-ME or customercare@girlscoutsni.org. Registration opens February 1, 2021.

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⏵ Registration opens February 1, 2021! ⏴ Chaperones Adults must register for any event they will attend, whether or not an adult fee is charged. Fees are listed with the event description, when applicable. Unless otherwise noted: ▶ Registration for events is open for both troops/groups and individuals. ▶ If girls register as an individual, girls must be accompanied by an adult. If this requirement would otherwise preclude a girl from attending, please call Customer Care, to see if there are already enough adult chaperones attending. ▶ Troops registering as a group must meet proper girl/adult ratios. See Safety Activity Checkpoints. Adults accompanying participants may be responsible for: ▶ Assisting with program activities as requested by program facilitator. ▶ Administering any necessary disciplinary actions when behavior is disruptive. If behavior continues to be disruptive, the event facilitator may alert chaperones to handle the situation appropriately.

Meals Participants are expected to provide their own meals, unless otherwise indicated in the event listing.

Financial Assistance A limited amount of event financial assistance is available. Girl participants may request up to $15 twice per membership year for event financial assistance. Requests are considered in the membership year the event is being held, not the date submitted. If requesting financial assistance for an event, please submit a completed financial assistance request with the event registration form. The financial assistance form may be found on girlscoutsni.org/forms. Please remember the best way for girls to fund their own experience in Girl Scouts is through participation in the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs. For more information, call 1-844-GSNI-4-ME.

Refund Procedures ▶ A full refund of the fee (including deposit) is made only if a participant can’t be placed in the event of her choice, or if it is necessary for GSNI to cancel an event. ▶ A partial refund, cost of the event minus a $5 per person processing fee or 1/2 the event fee for events costing less than $10, will be given, if requested in writing prior to the event deadline. When requesting a refund, include the following information in an email to customercare@girlscoutsni.org: name and address of participant, name and date of event, and reason for refund request. ▶ No refunds will be given after the event registration deadline. ▶ If a Girl Scout membership registration fee was paid ($25), it is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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At-a-Glance Schedule Date

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Celebrating Community Older Girl Hangout! Daisy - Good Neighbor Older Girl Hangout! Girl Scout Traditions! Inventor Personal Insurance for New Adults Older Girl Hangout! Raise Her to Be a Leader Tula - Courageous and Strong Highest Awards at a Glance

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Virtual—Zoom Meeting $4 | GSNI Voucher Eligible Wed, June 9, 2021 | 3–4 p.m.

All Girl Scouts in grades 9–12 are invited to attend our Older Girl Hangout! You’ll interact with other Girl Scouts and talk about any-andeverything! On the second Thursday of each month, we’ll introduce a new topic, and you’ll be the ones to drive discussion or activities!

Girl Scout Traditions

Girl Scout Brownies will meet virtually to work on their Celebrating Community badge and explore what makes a community special! The Brownie Celebrating Community badge will be mailed to participants. Brownie Celebrating Community badge, Practical Life Skills

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Virtual—Zoom Meeting Free | GSNI Voucher Eligible Sat, July 10, 2021 | 10–11 a.m. Register by June 30, 2021 Explore Girl Scout traditions and get ready to share them! *Girl Scout Way badge, Career & Interest Exploration

Older Girl Hangout!

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Virtual—Zoom Meeting Free | GSNI Voucher Eligible Thu, June 10, 2021 | 7–8 p.m. Register by June 6, 2021

Virtual—Zoom Meeting $4 | GSNI Voucher Eligible Sat, June 26, 2021 | 10–11 a.m. Register by June 17, 2021

Girl Scout Daisies will meet virtually to learn how they can help their community by being a good neighbor! The Daisy Good Neighbor Badge will be mailed to participants. Daisy Good Neighbor badge, Practical Life Skills

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Virtual—Zoom $4 | GSNI Voucher Eligible Wed, July 14, 2021 | 3–4 p.m. Register by July 7, 2021

Girl Scout Brownies will explore what it takes to be an inventor and learn about some innovative female inventors! The Brownie Inventor badge will be mailed to participants. Brownie Inventor badge, Career & Interest Exploration

Personal Insurance for New Adults

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Virtual—Zoom Free | GSNI Voucher Eligible Thu, July 15, 2021 | 7–8 p.m. Register by July 1, 2021

Whether you’re getting your driver’s license for the first time, taking your computer away to school, need to get a flu shot, or even completing an application for a really cute puppy at a pet adoption event, people will ask you about your insurance. But what is it, and how do you know what insurance you should have? Please join an Illinois licensed insurance agent in this no-cost educational workshop explaining the basics of auto, health, home, and (even!) pet insurance. Practical Life Skills

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Programs and Events for GIRLS August

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Older Girl Hangout!

Virtual—Zoom Meeting Free | Not GSNI Voucher Eligible Wed, August 18, 2021 | 3–4 p.m.

Virtual—Zoom Free | GSNI Voucher Eligible Thu, August 12, 2021 | 7–8 p.m.

Girl Scout Daisies will explore what it means to be Courageous and Strong and meet our Flower Friend Tula.

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Raise Her to Be a Leader

Virtual—Zoom Meeting Free | GSNI Voucher Eligible Thu, August 26, 2021 | 7–7:45 p.m

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Virtual—Zoom Meeting Free | GSNI Voucher Eligible Tue, August 17, 2021 | 7–8 p.m.

Highest Awards at a Glance

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When it comes to your girls’ future, anything is possible! That said, being told she can do or be anything she chooses will only take her so far—she’ll also need strong leadership skills and hands-on life experience to take on the world with confidence. Come and learn about the leadership paths available to Girl Scouts!

We know girls want to do good things for the world. Help the people who need it most. Protect animals that can’t speak for themselves. Treat the environment with the respect it deserves. We know girls have great ideas, ones that make a lasting difference. And they’re more than ready to work hard to put those ideas into motion. Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards—the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—are their chance to leave a legacy and to make a lasting difference in their community and the world. Begin your journey by starting to learn more about highest awards.

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Summer Camp Information Themed Weekend Camp Sessions For the summer of 2021, families can enjoy all GSNI camps have to offer! GSNI camp staff will be hosting family and troop camps every Thursday through Sunday throughout the summer at Camp Dean. Each family will receive a private cabin or tent per household and share communal space, such as latrines, within the unit. Each troop will reserve a full unit to attend camp. These units, or collection of cabins or tents, will travel together to activities around camp. All meals will be provided by camp staff. These meals and snacks will be a combination of pre-packaged, picnic-style meals, and family cookouts. Camp staff will assist in cookouts. Family camp runs Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. Troop sessions run Friday through Sunday. Both troops and families can participate in all available camp activities for the weekend including all facilitated outdoor activities. Troops do not need to come with family members but must provide adequate girl-to-adult ratios. Core camp staff will be on site to assist families during their weekend stay. Camp staff will facilitate outdoor skills and activities, themed arts and crafts, games, and badgework throughout their session.

Camp Dean Themed Weekend Camp Sessions Cost per family for cabin rental | $150/$125 before April 30, 2021 Cost per family if pitching own tent | $120/$95 before April 30, 2021 Cost per troop - $60/girl, $25/adult | troop capacity 4 adults, 16 girls.

Family Weekend - August 5–8, 2021 Troop Weekend – August 6-8, 2021 You are stranded at camp! Can you make it through the weekend? Your family will team up against others to overcome obstacles, learn navigation and wilderness survival skills, fire and shelter building, first aid, and more! Through exciting daily challenges and scavenger hunts, you will be challenged to put your skills to the test! Do you dare climb to the final crate in crate stacking, try exotic cuisine, and slip your way into the mud pit? Each family will face off in the final challenge to see who will earn the title of Ultimate Survivors!

Weekday Rentals Weekday overnight rentals are available to registered Girl Scouts or Girl Scout alums and families as well as Girl Scout Troops. Families and Troops will be responsible for their own food, activities, and supervision. Families and Troops may rent an outdoor sleeping cabin at Camp Dean or a platform tent or Adirondack at Camp McCormick for a daily fee. Check-in on first day begins at 4 p.m. and check-out on final day is 11 a.m. Families and Troops may also visit camp under day-use only option and will be assigned a location for latrine use. Families may reserve Sunday–Wednesday. All families and troops renting camp during the week will be able to book facilitated outdoor activities for an additional fee per participant.

Camp Dean Rental Schedule

Family Weekend - June 17–20, 2021

Family rental fee - $45 for 4-person cabin for first night ▶ $90 for 8-person cabin for first night ▶ $20 for pitch your own tent for first night ▶ $30 per additional night

Troop Weekend – June 18-20, 2021

Day-use rental fee - $25

Take a step back in time and explore living off the land! As you learn about the prairie plants and little critters, you will discover ways to sustain the environment. Learn all about the frontier life by making your own butter, learning how to weave or sew, and more! The weekend will be filled with additional outdoor activities such as hiking, orienteering, and observing everything around you. Learn about Leave No Trace and become an environmental advocate! You will even complete some requirements towards your Environmental Stewardship badge.

Troop Capacity – Cherry Hollow and Oak Grove unit sleeps 16 girls, 4 adults. Hickory Glenn unit sleeps 6 people total. ▶ Sunday, June 13–Wednesday, June 16 ▶ Sunday, July 5–Wednesday, July 7 ▶ Sunday, July 18–Wednesday, July 21 ▶ Sunday, August 1–Wednesday, August 4

Week 4: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

Family rental fee - $45 for 4-person tent for first night ▶ $63 for 6-person Adirondack for first night ▶ $20 for pitch your own tent for first night ▶ $30 per additional night

Week 1: Foxes Den on the Prairie

Family Weekend - July 8–11, 2021 Troop Weekend – July 9-11, 2021 Your owl has arrived! Board the train, grab your magical broomstick, and fly to camp! Attend classes such as astronomy, potions, magical defense, herbology, and wizard sports. Complete in the all-camp Tournament of Magic and earn points for your favorite magical house. Put your spells and outdoor skills to the test as you explore the ins and outs of the camp’s witches and wizards. Week 6: Under the Sea Family Weekend - July 22–25, 2021 Troop Weekend – July 23-25, 2021 The seaweed is always greener at Camp Dean! Spend long summer days by the pond discovering the wonders of water! Take a canoe out for a waterfront picnic or explore the creatures in the creek. Become a camp mermaid and pamper yourself in our mud pit! Bring the undersea life home with aquatic-themed crafts and games. During the week, you will make progress towards your It’s Your Planet, Love It Journey. Week 8: Do You Dare?

Camp McCormick Rental Schedule

Day-use rental fee - $25 Troop Capacity – Deertrail and Arrowhead Unit sleep 14 people total: 10-12 girls and 2-4 adults. ▶ Sunday, June 20–Wednesday, June 23 ▶ Sunday, June 27–Wednesday, June 30 ▶ Sunday, July 11–Wednesday, July 14 ▶ Sunday, July 24–Wednesday, July 28

Resident Camp – Camp McCormick Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL $225 / girl | GSNI Voucher Eligible Check-in: 4:00 PM | Checkout: 3:00 PM This is the chance for your Girl Scout to have the time of her life this summer! Our resident camps offer so many ways for your Girl Scout to not only gain independence, but to try new skills, make new friends, and create memories of a lifetime! Trained camp staff will provide 844-GSNI-4-ME | 9

Summer Camp Information plenty of opportunities for campers to participate in our new theme week activities and other popular camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, cooking over a campfire, and hiking! Your camper will stay overnight in the platform tents and explore camp during the day. Come out for a 4-day/3-night adventure like no other! To comply with current Illinois Department of Public Health, American Camping Association, and CDC guidelines, limited capacity is available to 12 participants at this time. Two girls will share a platform tent based on grade level and those campers with fears of dark/night will be assigned closer to counselor tents. All ages will sleep in same unit with GSNI summer camp staff sleeping within the unit. All food will be served picnic/takeout style or unit will cook over the campfire. ▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 4-4:30 p.m. ▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 3-3:30 p.m. Week 2: Snow Summer Adventures Date: June 24 – June 27, 2021 Register by: May 27, 2021 Are you looking for an afternoon climbing high towards the sky? How about experimenting what frozen things do in the summer sun? During Snow Summer Adventures, you can experience all the thrills of two opposite seasons, summer and winter! Practice your skills on the climbing wall, archery range, and crate stacking to beat unique outdoor challenges! Make your own snow and take the icy polar-bear plunge down the slip and slide. Master outdoor skills such as fire building, knot tying, and orienteering during the summer heat and the winter cold. As you overcome challenging obstacles throughout the week, you will return to home base with progress towards your Snow or Climber badge.

Week 5: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Date: July 15-18, 2021 Register by: May 27, 2021 Your owl has arrived! Board the train, grab your magical broomstick, and fly to camp! Attend classes such as astronomy, potions, magical defense, herbology, and wizard sports. Complete in the all-camp Tournament of Magic and earn points for your favorite magical house. Put your spells and outdoor skills to the test as you explore the ins and outs of the camp’s witches and wizards. Week 7: Color Wars Date: July 29 – August 1, 2021 Register by: May 27, 2021 Join us for the craziest, messiest, most colorful competition this side of GSNI! Art lovers will be sorted into teams as you compete in colorful outdoor challenges. The week will be filled with plenty of crafts like creating your own foot-paint masterpiece, tie dye, and more. Enjoy messy Twister, paint with archery, and work up to an all-out color war! You will fulfill requirements towards your Outdoor Art badge.

Counselor-in-Training Camps Girl Scout camp is the perfect place for girls to take on leadership roles and become role models for younger girls! Since Girl Scouts is the premiere leadership organization for girls, Girl Scout camp provides unlimited options to hone leadership skills. The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is a great way for girls to learn about leadership, group dynamics, outdoor skills, program planning, and more! The CIT program is designed so girls participate in leadership training and apply those new skills with younger campers in the same week. In addition, CITs receive additional activity training such as ceremonies, outdoor skills, fire building, and more. Activities completed during the CIT program fulfill requirements towards earning the CIT I or CIT II Award. If girls want to earn CIT Awards, they must attend and complete CIT I before CIT II. Sessions can be attended without earning of the award. To maintain adequate social distance and gathering sizes, all girls must complete a CIT Application and be selected to participate in the CIT I, CIT II, and/or CIT Leadership programs. These applications will aid in understanding your CITs interests, strengths, and needs for this summer. Do not register for these sessions until you have received approval from the council.

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) Entering Grades 9–12 Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL Price Level - $25 / session July 5-11 – CITs will lead Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Themed Weekend Camp. Check-in Monday - 9 AM | Check-out Sunday - 4:30 PM Do you want the opportunity to advance your leadership skills? If so, CIT I is for you! You will spend the week with us to develop your skills as a camp leader. Not only will you help trained staff develop camp activities, you will also implement them with younger campers during our family and troop themed camp weekends. Lodging available for all CITs at Camp Dean.

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) Entering Grades 10–12 & Girl Scouts graduating in 2021 Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL Price level - $25/per girl July 19-25 – CITs will lead Under the Sea Themed Weekend Camp Check-in Monday - 9 AM | Check-out Sunday - 4:30 PM You’re almost there! Now’s the time to pull together all the camp development and leadership skills you developed over the years. Join us at Camp Dean CITs will come together to plan activities for an upcoming weekend camp session based on your specialties and interests. They will also engage with camp administrative staff to see the behind the scenes on developing camp programming. Join us for the Under the Sea themed weekend camp and lead everyone in everything aquatic! Lodging available for CITs to remain on-site all week.

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Entering grades 9–12 & Girl Scouts graduating in 2021 In-person (Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL) In-person (Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL) Looking to improve your outdoor leadership skills? In the CIT Leadership program, Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will receive specialized trainings for our outdoor activities, such as lifeguarding, USA Archery Level 1 Instructor, small watercraft safety for canoeing and kayaks, or basic waterfront rescue techniques.

Summer Camp Information With these specialized trainings, CITs may join camp staff in facilitating specific outdoor programs for campers and their families. Interested CITs can join camp staff training for these specialized certifications. They will work with the CIT Director to schedule a weekend to facilitate these activities and enhance their skills. CITs are free to join any training they wish and assist at either Camp Dean or Camp McCormick. All trainings will be held at Camp Dean. CITs can participate in both CIT-I or CIT-II programs in addition to the CIT Leadership program or just the CIT Leadership program. Sleeping accommodations available for weekend stay, or CITs may attend day-only.

The following weekends are open for CITs to schedule trainings with their CIT Director: Camp Dean Weekends ▶ June 17–20 ▶ July 8–11 ▶ July 22–25 ▶ August 5–8 Camp McCormick Weekends ▶ June 24–27 ▶ July 15–18 ▶ July 29–August 1

Counselor in Training Leadership - Archery Instructor Training new Camp Dean $45/Participant | GSNI Voucher Eligible Saturday, May 29, 2021 | 9 am - 5 pm Register by April 23, 2021

Before registration, CITs must apply and be approved for the program. CITs can apply here. Are you an archery enthusiast? Would you like to lead younger Girl Scouts and their families in your favorite outdoor sport? Counselors in Training can join summer camp staff to receive their USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification before the approaching summer camp. CITs will learn proper archery form, details on our camp equipment, and proper field safety during this all day class. After receiving this specialized training, CITs join camp staff in facilitating these outdoor programs for campers during our upcoming family summer camp programs. They will work with the CIT director to schedule a weekend to facilitate these activities and enhance their skills in leadership, education, and archery. CITs are free to assist any family camp weekend at either Camp Dean or Camp McCormick. CITs can participate in both CIT-I or CIT-II programs in addition to the CIT Leadership program.

Counselor-in-Training Leadership – CPR/ First Aid/AED Training new Camp Dean $25/Participant | GSNI Voucher Eligible Sat, June 5, 2021 | 1–3 pm Register by May 1, 2021

of CPR and First Aid on their own time. CITs will join camp staff to demonstrate their skills to the instructor and receive follow-up training. (CITs interested in lifeguard training do not need to take this class.) After receiving this specialized training, CITs join camp staff in facilitating these outdoor programs for campers during our upcoming family summer camp programs! They will work with the CIT Director to schedule a weekend to facilitate these activities and enhance their skills in leadership and education. CITs are free to assist any family camp weekend at either Camp Dean or Camp McCormick. CITs can participate in both CIT-I and CIT-II programs in addition to the CIT Leadership program but do not need to attend virtual CIT camps to participate in the CIT Leadership program.

Counselor-in-Training Leadership – Lifeguard Training new Camp Dean $45/Participant | GSNI Voucher Eligible Fri–Sun, June 11–13, 2021 | 1–5 p.m. Register by May 1, 2021

Before registration, CITs must apply and be approved for the program. Counselors-in-Training (CITs) CITs must be 15 years or older by time of registration. CITs will need to pass a swim test before participating in training. Swim tests include swimming 300 yards utilizing proper swim strokes, treading water for two minutes only using your legs, and complete a timed event of swimming and diving for training brick within one minute and 45 seconds. Would you like to lead younger Girl Scouts and their families on the waterfront? CITs can join summer camp staff to receive their Lifeguard certification before the approaching summer camp. Through this blended learning technique, CITs will learn virtually the basic skills of waterfront safety on their own time. CITs will join camp staff to demonstrate their skills to the instructor and learn in-water rescue techniques. CPR/First Aid/AED for aquatic settings is also included in this training. Lifeguard training follows this schedule: Friday, June 11: 1–4 p.m. Saturday, June 12: 1–5 p.m. Sunday, June 13: 1–4 p.m. After receiving this specialized training, CITs join camp staff in facilitating these outdoor programs for campers during our upcoming family summer camp programs. They will work with the CIT Director to schedule a weekend to facilitate these activities and enhance their skills in leadership, education, and safety. CITs are free to assist any family camp weekend at Camp Dean. CITs can participate in both CIT-I and CIT-II programs in addition to the CIT Leadership program but do not need to attend virtual CIT camps to participate in the CIT Leadership program.

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Before registration, CITs must apply and be approved for the program. Would you like to lead younger Girl Scouts and their families in your favorite outdoor activities? Counselors-in-Training (CITs) can join summer camp staff to receive their Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/ AED certification before the approaching summer camp. Through this blended learning technique, CITs will learn virtually the basic skills

Camp Dean Cost: $35/participant | GSNI Voucher Eligible Mon, June 14, 2021 | 1–4 p.m. Register by May 1, 2021

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Summer Camp Information Is Camp Dean’s pond calling your name? Would you like to lead younger Girl Scouts and their families on the waterfront? Counselors-in-Training (CITs) can join summer camp staff to receive their Small Watercraft and Basic Water Rescue certification before the approaching summer camp. Through this blended learning technique, CITs will learn virtually the basic skills of waterfront safety on their own time. CITs will join camp staff to demonstrate their skills to the instructor and learn about canoeing, kayaking, and how to help someone out of a flipped boat. After receiving this specialized training, CITs join camp staff in facilitating these outdoor programs for campers during our upcoming family summer camp programs. They will work with the CIT Director to schedule a weekend to facilitate these activities and enhance their skills in leadership, education, and safety. CITs are free to assist any family camp weekend at Camp Dean. CITs can participate in both CIT-I and CIT-II programs in addition to the CIT Leadership program but do not need to attend virtual CIT camps to participate in the CIT Leadership program.

GSNI Virtual Becoming Me Program This six-week virtual program experience is centered around core themes from Mrs. Obama’s Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers that align with the Girl Scout mission, such as knowing and telling your story, maintaining mental health and wellness, and supporting and nurturing girls on their own journeys. During this experience, participants will earn three Girl Scout badges as they discuss and explore who they are and what they want to become. If Girl Scouts have already earned one or more of these badges, that’s just fine—they can still participate in the Becoming Me program and receive the patch! Their prior experiences will give them an even stronger foundation for reflecting on the program themes. Once the program series is complete, participants will be mailed the 3 badges and the Becoming Me program patch. This program will take place once a week for six weeks. Sessions will not be recorded. If girls cannot attend a session(s), they will need to complete some work on their own to earn the badges.

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Fee includes 3 program badges, Becoming Me patch, and shipping costs. Items will be mailed after the program session ends. The six-week virtual program is: $12 a girl | registration ends on June 1 Daisies - Wed: June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 2021 | 5:15–6:15 p.m. Daisy badges: Good Neighbor, Outdoor Art Maker, and Buddy Camper

Brownies - Tues: June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 2021 | 5:15-6:15 p.m. Brownie badges: Making Friends, Philanthropist, Outdoor Adventurer

Juniors - Wed: June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 2021 | 6:45–7:45 p.m. Junior badges: Scribe, Junior Trail Adventure, and Democracy for Juniors

Cadettes - Thurs: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 | 5:45–6:45 p.m. Cadette badges: Eco Trekker, Science of Happiness, Finding Common Ground

Seniors - Tues: June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 2021 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Senior badges: Collage Artist, Women’s Health, and Behind the Ballot

Ambassadors- Tues: June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 2021 | 7:45–8:45 p.m. Ambassador badges: Coaching, Public Policy, and Eco Advocate

GSNI Independent Becoming Me Program If the virtual series doesn’t work for you, your troop can work on the Becoming Me Series yourself. Get started now: ▶ Download the free instructions and badge booklets. ▶ Download an excerpt of the Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers book and journal (PDF), created especially for Girl Scouts! ▶ Learn about the Becoming Me national service project. This program will take six to eight sessions to complete and can be done with your troop or your council.

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