Spring/Summer 2016 Spark

A PUBLICATION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

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SPRING / SUMMER 2016

building a brighter future for every girl Invest in our three year, $9 million comprehensive Campaign and support girls to make our community stronger.

Goal #1 Total $2 million Inspire leadership through access to ongoing innovative experiences.

Goal #2

Total $2 million

Advance the values of diversity and inclusion through annual outreach programs.

Goal #3

Total $5 million

Improve GSEP outdoor leadership centers to expose girls to environmental stewardship, adventure and fun.

We invite you to be a part of this historic journey. Invest in the critical resources that will enable us to offer every girl the skills and the opportunities she needs to excel, exceed and lead.

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To learn more about investment opportunities contact: Stephanie Lim Capello | Chief Development Officer 215.564.2030, ext.1037 | scapello@gsep.org Or log on to gsep.org

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Everything all in one publication!

Check out the enclosed Program Guide starting on page 43 to see all the fun activities happening this Spring and Summer! Then flip it over to see all the new things going on at camp this summer.

on the cover Photograph by Danielle Yavorski Ready to take your adventure to the next level? Try out the new adventure elements at Mosey Wood (pictured) or at one of GSEP’s other amazing camps this summer. Flip this magazine over to check out the 2016 Camp Guide!

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6 a day with gsep’s national young woman of distinction

28 interest patrols

Find a fun alternative to the traditional

34 girl scouts highest honors

We traveled to Washington, D.C. to experience a day in the life of a National Young Woman of Distinction.

8 cover story: let cookies be your ticket to adventure International travel, service projects, summer camp, troop trips… what do you want to do in 2016? Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program to earn proceeds and adventure credits to fund your adventures!

21 gsep signature events Experience sisterhood. Our Signature Events are designed to bring together girls from all corners of the Council.

troop format.

31 take the lead Save the dates for our upcoming Take the Lead events in Greater Philadelphia, Berks County, and the Lehigh Valley.

The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are the highest honors that can be earned by a Girl Scout. Hear from recent awardees and learn about the steps you can take towards earning an award.

35 Bronze Award: Making Our Community Beautiful

36 Silver Award: Operation Grow Garden

37 Gold Award: From Raptor Camp to Verano de Actividades

38 Gold Award: Project Monarch Health and Habitat

40 service & leadership opportunities for girls Find out how girls of all ages can take action and make a difference.

23 troop tri Meet a troop who encouraged one another as they swam, biked, and ran in the 2015 Girlz Tri.Du.Rule! Triathlon.

Turn to page 6 to read about GSEP’s own Alexa Iannace, one of ten 2015 National Women of Distinction.

spring/summer 2016 issue Spark is a publication of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and is published twice yearly.

Kim Fraites-Dow Acting CEO & Chief Operating Officer

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) serves close to 40,000 girls ages 5–17 in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties. We are a volunteer-based, non-profit organization with close to 15,000 adult volunteers. Nationally, nearly 2.8 million girls and adult volunteers enjoy the Girl Scout experience.

Jennifer Richards Sr. Director of Communications & Customer Engagement Jenny Kontos Design Manager Angela Agosto Graphic Designer Elizabeth D’Angel Marketing & Communications Manager Jeff Kwait Production Coordinator Qurana Moody Marketing & Communications Assistant CONTRIBUTORS

Ken Anderson, Diana Applegate, Nancy Bachrach, April Beattie, Michele Bement, Tracey Bunch, Stephanie Capello, Nicole Frederick, Katrina Gable, Hana Glennon, Sonia Gonzalez, Joan Hannahoe, Amanda Harrity, Victoria Laird, Melissa Pepitone, Babette Racca, Megan Rich, Erin Vermeulen, Stefany Wilson GIRL CONTRIBUTORS

Halle B., Shannon B., Korbyn C., Zuri C., Grace F., Devan G., Jessica G., Ariel H., Emily P., Elizabeth S., Nahla T., Rachael T., Ashley Z., and the girls of troops 7704, 6232, 11137, and 852.

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ceo corner This issue of Spark comes at a time of change and transition for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Not only are we planning for all of the fun the summer will bring, we’re also saying goodbye to Natalye Paquin, who has served as GSEP’s CEO for the past five years.

Natalye played an important role in uniting our Council, planning for sustainability, and leading us to become one of the top ten largest councils in the nation. Natalye has been selected to further the Girl Scout movement on the national level as the newly appointed Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) for Girl Scouts of the USA. While she will be greatly missed at GSEP, Natalye’s appointment is a testament to the strength of our Council, and she’ll be sharing everything she’s learned from you all with our national leadership team.

As Acting CEO, I’m excited about the amazing adventures on the horizon and about leading such a phenomal group of girl and adult leaders. As you flip through this issue of Spark, you’ll find all kinds of cool things you can do with Girls Scouts. Travel the world, take a troop trip, try something new at summer camp, or plan a service project that leaves a lasting impact on your community…there’s something for everyone, and it all begins with

cookies! When you participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, you get to choose how to use your proceeds.

How awesome is that?

Whether you’re a summer camp veteran or a camping newbie, be sure to flip the magazine and check out the Camp Guide to see everything happening at camp this summer. In addition to new adventure elements and travel camp weeks, we’re also opening new indoor activity centers at Laughing Waters and Shelly Ridge and indoor lodges at Shelly Ridge and Mosey Wood. You can be one of the first to use these great new facilities! So read on, get inspired, and make your 2016 plans. With Girl Scouts, anything is possible!

Share Spark with a friend!

Go to gsep.org, fill out the form online and we will include her in our mailing list for the next edition.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Kim Fraites-Dow Acting CEO & COO Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

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National Young Woman of Distinction Last summer, Girl Scouts of the USA announced that Alexa Iannace of Emmaus was selected as a National Young Woman of Distinction in recognition of her Gold Award project, a documentary titled “What You Don’t Know About Child Pornography.” This honor is given each year to ten Girl Scouts whose Gold Award projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge related to a national and/or global issue. As a National Young Woman of Distinction, Alexa was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Kappa Delta sorority in addition to a $5,000 scholarship from GSUSA. We caught up with Alexa on the campus of American University, where she is currently a freshman studying International Relations, to chat about what this experience has been like for her.

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Tell us about your NYWOD experience. Who have you gotten to meet, what sorts of things have you already done, and what’s coming up?

A. The biggest thing so far has been being invited the White House to attend the Champions of Change event with fellow National Young Women of Distinction, Liza Villanueva (2015 NYWOD) and Monique Tinglin (2014 NYWOD). I’ve also been offered a standing invitation for internships with Rep. Charlie Dent’s office and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

I’ve met the CEO of GSUSA, Anna Maria Chávez, and the person who inspired me most, Darragh Friedman, a GSEP alumna and 2013 NYWOD. I’m most excited about the opportunity to continue raising awareness and highlighting the issue of childhood pornography. I’m also looking forward to being able to lean on my fellow honorees and having a community of young women who can inspire each other.

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What do you hope to get out of this experience?

A. I hope that I am an inspiration to other girls. The NYWOD title is a great way for me to be a voice for childhood pornography awareness as an international issue. I hope I can impact the lives of people who work in criminal justice and the victims in a positive way.

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How has achieving your Gold Award and pursuing other Girl Scout leadership experiences prepared you for college?

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What would you say to Girl Scouts thinking of pursuing their Gold Award and other leadership experiences?

A. I would advise every girl to find an issue that makes you angry.

Find something that you’re passionate about and if you don’t have one, go talk to people. Find out something that you didn’t know that changes your view of the world and gives you passion to make it a better place. Don’t be afraid to take on projects that seem too big. We must be the change we wish to see in the world, so go out there and be your own change!

A. Everything I did in Girl Scouts has led me to being here. Girl Scouts has given me confidence as a freshman I don’t think a lot of other students possess.

I know how to email and talk to professors with ease.

I’m comfortable meeting new people and talking to peers because of Girl Scouts.

LEFT: Alexa with Darragh Friedman at GSUSA Headquarters in New York. RIGHT: Alexa (middle) with fellow NYWODs in front of the White House; Alexa with former GSUSA CEO Frances Hesselbein.

Lenfest Foundation Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Lockheed Martin Lockton Companies Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

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Mattel, Inc. Maurice Seltzer Trust Montgomery County District Attorney/ Risa Vetri Ferman The Nelson Foundation The Patrick O’Connor Family Foundation A special shout out to our generous donors whose investment will help us bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to more girls, enabling them to discover what’s important to them, connect with their community, and take action to make the world a better place! Help us say thank you to these contributors of $5,000 and above* whose investment helps Girl Scouts’ commitment to ensuring every girl reaches her fullest potential.

PECO The Pew Charitable Trusts Philadelphia Phillies Pond Lehocky Stren Giordano, LP PPL Corporation Ms. Catherine A. Pullen Priscilla Payne Hurd Foundation

The Adelman Family

CRW Graphics

Air Products

Pam and Dave DeCampli

Aldridge Electric, Inc.

The Donley Foundation

AmeriHealth Caritas Services LLC

Dove/Unilever US, Inc.

Bank of America

East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Becker & Frondorf

Equal Measure

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Better World Fund

Ann Thornton Field, Esq.

TD Charitable Foundation

BioClinica, Inc.

Firstrust Bank

Tierney

Boscov’s, Inc.

Girl Scouts of the USA

Toyota Financial Services

Capital BlueCross

Independence Blue Cross

Estate of Samuel D. Trauger

Carpenter Technology Corporation

IronPigs Charities

US Airways/American Airlines

JAMS, The Resolution Experts

United Way of Berks County

Century Fund

Jerlyn Foundation, In Memory of Gertrude K. McGonigle

United Way of Bucks County

Chevrolet Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation

John Templeton Foundation

Citizens Bank-Plymouth Meeting

Kenny Construction Company

Comcast Family of Companies

Kline & Specter, P.C.

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Lehigh Valley Business Education Partnership

Comcast Spectacor Console Law Offices, LLC Crayola

Just Born, Inc.

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

Dianne and Jeffrey Rotwitt Saint-Gobain Corporation The Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund

United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley University of Pennsylvania Health System UPS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

for more information or to donate Visit our secure website at gsep.org or call 215.564.2030, ext. 1039 * Contributions made between October 2014 – April 2015

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HOW FAR WILL YOU GO WITH COOKIES? When you participate in the Girl Scouts Cookie Program, the largest girl-led business in the world, you earn funds to fuel your activities. Whether you want to use your cookie proceeds to travel, camp, or take action in the community… the adventure starts now!

“I utilized social media to increase my sales and I also worked at booth sales.

My hard work paid off and I sold enough cookies to cover my entire trip. —DEVAN G.

LET COOKIES BE YOUR TICKET TO CAMP

LET COOKIES BE YOUR TICKET TO THE WORLD Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors who sell 500+ packages of cookies can participate in the Older Girl Travel Plan and earn travel credits for troop trips or Destinations with Girl Scouts from around the world.

Check out page 14 for more information about how you can apply for a Destinations trip of a lifetime!

LET COOKIES BE YOUR TICKET TO LEADERSHIP Your troop can use its cookie proceeds to help the community. Brownie Troop 7457 used a portion of their cookie proceeds to make no-sew fleece blankets for Laurel House in Norristown. After completing the World of Girls Journey they decided to take action and help women and girls who are subject to abuse. Way to go girls!

LET COOKIES BE YOUR TICKET TO FUN RECOGNITIONS Earn awesome recognitions like patches, a cool hoodie, and more!

Plus, girls who sell 500 boxes of cookies can join us for the 500 Club Picnic, and girls who sell 1,000 boxes of cookies are invited to the super exciting all-day Mystery Tour. See page 11 to hear from girls who attended these events last year.

LET COOKIES BE YOUR TICKET TO TROOP TRAVEL Plan a trip with your troop! Service Unit 521 saved their cookie proceeds for two years in order to travel to Savannah, Georgia – the birthplace of Girl Scouts. While in Savannah, they visited Juliette Gordon Low’s home and historical landmarks like The First African American Baptist Church of Savannah, which slaves built with their bare hands. The girls are already looking forward to reaching another goal so they can go somewhere else next year!

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Girls of all ages are eligible to earn Adventure Credits – a special voucher that can be used to participate in GSEP programs or summer camps.

Use your Adventure Credits to try the new adventure elements at camp or to check out the new resident camp at Shelly Ridge.

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Get ready, girls! The 99th year of the Cookie Program is finally here. Whether planning a trip with your troop, traveling to another country or even spending the summer at camp, the Cookie Program helps to get you there!

mark your calendars Grab your calendar and write down these important dates!

JANUARY 14, 2016 Start of the Program FEBRUARY 26–28, 2016 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend MARCH 13, 2016 Cookie Program Ends 2ND WEEKEND IN JUNE* 500 Club Celebration JUNE 22* Mystery Tour

* 500 Club Celebration and Mystery Tour dates are tentative

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You can earn Adventure Credits to use at camp, Older Girl Travel Credits to travel the world, or cool recognition items like Beats by Dre™ headphones and a kayak! operation cookies from home

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Operation Cookies from Home gives customers the chance to purchase cookies and donate them to military men and women. GSEP works handin-hand with the USO to ensure that each donated box makes its way to military personnel. Last year girls donated over 6,000 cases! What will it be in 2016?

GSUSA is once again hosting the Bling Your Booth Contest and six lucky troops will win $250. Here’s how it works:

the buy five club The Buy Five Club is back! Customers that purchase five packages can join the GSEP Buy Five Club. At the end of the program, five members will be selected to win a special prize! choose your own adventure!

The top seller in each grade level will be awarded with a Choose Your Own Adventure Package! Package options will be released at the end of the program.

• G irls work together to select an original theme to decorate their cookie booth.

• A t the booth, be sure to take a photo and post it on the GSUSA Facebook page, including your troop number and cookie goal.

• O nly one entry per troop is permitted.

• M ore info and full contest rules can be found at Facebook.com/ GirlScoutsUSA.

In 2015, girls had an awesome time celebrating their Cookie Program success not only by earning cool recognitions, but also by attending the 500 Club Celebration and the Mystery Tour!

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girls celebrate their success! the 500 club is earned by any individual girl who sells more than 500 packages of cookies. Last year, girls and their guests had an awesome time at Dorney Park! Girls splashed around in the water park, rode really fast roller coasters, and got to hang out with other top sellers. GSEP is super excited for the 2016 500 Club Celebration. Will you be there?

At the 500 Club celebration we have so much fun hanging out with old friends and making new friends.”

—ASHLEY Z.

The mystery tour was fabulous.

We got to go to Ellis Island! The boat ride was nice. We got to look out on the water. Not a sight you see everyday!

My troop had a great time hanging out and experiencing the whole trip, which ended with us going to a fancy restaurant.”

the mystery tour is earned by any girl who sells more than 1,000 packages of cookies. (Whoa!)

Last year girls explored the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and enjoyed a delicious dinner with an even better view at Liberty House Restaurant!

Check out what Nahla said about her experience.

Girl Scouts has enabled me to grow into a responsible young lady and business woman.

This is my 8th year selling cookies and I still love it!”

—KORBYN C.

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HEAR YE, HEAR YE!

LEMONADESR ARE TURNING 10!

Make sure you stock up on your Lemonades (and all their tangy, citrus-y, sweetness).

2016 Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Lemonade Cookie!

Did you know that by eliminating the carton packaging that more than 300 tons of paperboard are taken out of the waste stream every year?! Now that’s going green!

Share your pics using #Lemonades and show us how you’re celebrating!

It’s a culinary experience unlike any other.

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, ArtsQuest™ and area restaurants come together to celebrate the Girl Scout classic— cookies! You’ll sample more than 20 different dishes and desserts, all featuring your favorite Girl Scout cookies. Whether you love Thin Mints®, Caramel DeLites® or Peanut Butter Patties®, you’re sure to find something to please the palate at this one-of-a-kind event.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

610.332.3378 | www.steelstacks.org Benefits Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and ArtsQuest™ Arts Education Fund

Girl Scout

Cookie CR UNCH Feb. 28, 2016, 1–3pm

ArtsQuest™ Center at SteelStacks™ 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA

Explore ice cream inventions, travel & taste around the world or create a brand new ice cream flavor! *The History of Ice Cream *Ice Cream Around the World *The Great Flavor Experiment (610) 554-0480 20 min. north of the LV Mall www.IceCreamLabPA.com

wayne art center

SummerArt Camp June 6 - Aug 26, 2016 Programs for all ages including Advanced Teen Studios Volunteer opportunities to support girls leadership development web:www.wayneart.org email: carolyn @wayneart.org

Take it to the Bank Get financial literacy lessons from experts at the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs! The PICPA’s “Take it to the Bank” programs are presented by local CPAs and complement the work your troop is doing to earn their financial literacy badges. Programs are free and available for all levels of Scouts.

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For more information, contact Colleen Kuczynski at ckuczynski@picpa.org, call (888) 272-2001, or visit www.picpa.org/scouts.

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Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for older girls!

Swim with turtles, rappel down a mountainside, train like an astronaut, or chill with pandas in a Chinese conservation center. On a Girl Scout Destination, you’ll visit places, experience things, and make friends that will last a lifetime.

Whether you’re a high adventurer seeking a new thrill, a future scientist ready to help the environment, a photographer wanting to capture once-in-a-lifetime shots, or a travel

guru looking for her next great adventure, there’s a Destination for everyone. The possibilities are limitless – just like you!

destination: adventure!

Destinations are open to registered Girl Scouts ages 14–17. You can even fund your Destinations through your cookie sales! Earn credits through the Older Girl Travel Plan by selling Girls Scout Cookies, then apply it toward the cost of your Destination.

2. Download an application form and complete it. You’ll need to fill out an application for each event you want to attend.

International Girl Scouts Destinations fall into six categories:

You pick the trip that appeals to you!

Outdoors Science People Apprenticeships

1. L og on to http://forgirls. girlscouts.org/travel/. Select your top 4 choices.

3. Print out two copies of the reference form and ask two people who know you well to fill them out. You can use the same letters of reference for all your applications.

4. Send your application to GSEP— applications are accepted throughout the year until the Destination is full. We’ll mail your application to the Destination sponsor. Applications should be sent via email to travel@gsep. org or mailed to Attn: Victoria Laird, P.O. Box 814, Valley Forge, PA 19482.

Getaways

we want to hear from you!

Has your troop taken a trip regionally, nationally, or internationally? Send us your stories, pictures, and videos to travel@gsep.org so that you can inspire more Girl Scouts to travel!

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SPACE ACADEMY

BY RACHAEL T. & ZURI C.

rachael’s pov My favorite activity at Space Academy was the Moon Walk Module, which simulated walking on the moon where gravity is one sixth that of Earth. I was jumping more than walking in the model, which was an amazing feeling!

zuri’s pov Most memorable was launching my rocket – instead of taking off, it blew up completely! It was both hilarious and quite frightening! Space Academy was a blast of an experience, and I would totally recommend it for all Girl Scouts, especially those who love adventure and being challenged.

The time I spent at Space Academy surpassed my expectations. My week was filled with team-building activities, such as mission simulations. It’s crucial to communicate and listen to your teammates, just like real astronauts need to do! I learned amazing facts about the history of space exploration in the United States and in other countries. But what I enjoyed the most was meeting Girl Scouts from all around the United States and even some from around the globe! Space Academy was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the time I spent at space camp will stay with me forever.

RACHAEL: back row, 4th in from right.

ZURI: back row, 2nd in from right

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This summer, we attended the Space Academy Destination at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Space camp is out of this world! During the week, we completed mock space missions, toured the Space Museum, trained in a large diving tank, and gained and launched model rockets. We met Girl Scouts from across the U.S. and built confidence and leadership skills as we worked together to complete space missions.

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After an overnight flight, we landed at Heathrow Airport and were In the last edition finally in London! of Spark, we shared our During our days excitement as we prepared there, we strived to experience for the trip of a lifetime to London the culture and and Paris. Here’s the story of history of the our amazing adventure! city. We strolled along the rows of vendors and food trucks of Old Spitalfields Market and toured the historic Globe Theatre,

BY HALLE B., ARIEL H., AND EMILY P. where we even got to see a rehearsal for Shakespeare’s King Richard III! Landmarks that we saw included Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. But and enjoyed a fish and chips dinner the highlight of our time in London and a special pinning ceremony. was visiting Pax Lodge, the WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) World Center! We were welcomed by their international staff

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Halfway through our trip, we took a high speed train to Paris. There were so many dazzling sites to see!

We visited the Louvre, the largest museum in the world, and viewed some of the priceless artwork displayed there.

Did you know that it would take over three months to see every exhibit inside the Louvre?! We saw many of the historic landmarks and beautiful gardens in Paris, such as Les Invalides, Jardin du Luxembourg, Notre Dame, and of course the Eiffel Tower! We also took a short trip to Versailles where we explored the palace and gardens. After a week of fast-paced sight-seeing, exploring, and education, it was awesome to spend our last day in Disneyland Paris!

Our trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget!

Even though we came from all different corners of our council, we built memories and friendships that will stay with us forever.

 GIRL SCOUT DAYS  AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

UPCOMING DATES  MARCH 12, 2016

8 A.M. – 3 P.M.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

B YOU OOK RT TOD ROOP AY!

CITIZEN LEGACY BADGE Girls will learn more about America’s history, explore our revolutionary system of government, and discover what it means to be an active citizen.

WOMEN’S HISTORY PROGRAMS

PRICING SCOUTS: $14 ADULTS: $12  One FREE adult for every 10 Girl Scouts!  Includes museum admission and special programs. Lunch is not included.

Go back in time to learn more about our nation’s greatest women heroes, from suffragists to Supreme Court Justices! Girl Scouts will participate in exciting women’s history programs, including trivia games, tours, and much more!

BONUS ACTIVITIES Scouts can get a head start on their First Aid Legacy Badge by meeting police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders! We also offer select Journey programs.

PLUS: All Scouts receive the museum’s special Scout Day Fun Patch!

RESERVATIONS Reservations are required. Contact our Group Sales team to book your troop today! Call 215.409.6800 or email groupsales@constitutioncenter.org.

Visit constitutioncenter.org/scouts for a list of Legacy Badges and Journeys offered, sample agendas, and other helpful information.

Independence Mall

525 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

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COUNCIL TRAVEL GSEP’s Travel Pathway offers girls the opportunities to explore new places, learn about different cultures, and meet new people. You will put your courage, confidence, and character to the test as you develop skills in goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and ethics. Adventure is waiting for you! costa rica: serving the environment july 7–15, 2016 Service tours provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture in a unique and meaningful way. In addition to your service learning activities, you’ll enjoy the biodiversity of this beautiful country from every angle by visiting the hot springs of the Arenal region, hiking to La Fortuna

Waterfall, visiting Inbioparque, taking an exciting canopy tour and even going kayaking.

Enrollment for Costa Rica is open through January 4, 2016. Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to discover Costa Rica with GSEP!

mark your calendars Travel Information Meeting SUNDAY, MARCH 13 2015, 2–3PM Valley Forge Program Center 100 Juliette Low Way Valley Forge Grades: 4–12 Cost: FREE Pack your bags and get your passport ready, it’s time for an adventure! Come learn about GSEP’s Travel Pathway and all the amazing travel opportunities available for girls. Hear about GSEP’s upcoming trips to Pax Lodge and Our Chalet! Learn all about Girl Scout Destinations – from how to apply, to why you should go. Get the chance to learn about WAGGGS and the incredible global travel opportunities at our World Centers! You’ll also hear about how to earn money to fund your trip with the Older Girl Travel Plan.

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Questions?

Send an email to travel@gsep.org!

don’t forget You can even fund your council trip through cookie sales using the Older Girl Travel Plan. It’s never too early to start planning for the 2018 trip to Pax Lodge!

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REAL GIRLS TAKE ON THE WORLD

Get ready to take on the world! Whether it’s in your community, at the national level, or on a global scale, there are many ways for Girl Scouts to get involved as global citizens and champions for change!

WAGGGS – Our Global Sisterhood We are part of a global sisterhood that is 146 countries strong! The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the largest girl serving organization in the entire world!

Girls from all corners of the globe can gather together at the four WAGGGS World Centers – Pax Lodge in England,

Our Cabana in Mexico, Our Chalet in Switzerland, and Sangam in India.

Every year on February 22nd, we celebrate World Thinking Day, a time to honor our international friendship with our sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Check out this year’s theme – CONNECT at worldthinkingday.org.

Have you or your troop visited a WAGGGS World Centre? Did you celebrate World Thinking Day? Share your stories with us at travel@gsep.org!

“We are part of a global sisterhood that is 146 countries strong!

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WE HAVE FUN DOWN TO A SCIENCE! Spend the day or night and work toward the requirements for achievements with our Scout Day and Camp-In events!

Check our website for scout day and camp-in dates! www.fi.edu • 215.448.1200

Girl Scout Retreats!

Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors

Spend a fun-filled day, overnight or weekend this spring at Appel Farm while earning your Girl Scout Arts Badges and Journeys! Located on 117 acres of beautiful woods and open fields, we provide a unique experience for all scouts to bond with their fellow sisters while exploring the arts.

Highlights Include • Programming specifically designed to meet Girl Scout requirements and taught by professional Teaching Artists • Modern, comfortable accommodations with indoor bathrooms

• A S’mores Bonfire & Sing-Along • An Award Ceremony & Ice Cream Party • All meals, badges & Journeys included!

Journey Jamboree ~ March 18-20 • Crafty Campout ~ April 15 & 16 • Daisy Daycamp ~ May 7 Juniors & Cadettes Brownies & Juniors Daisies/Moms & Seniors

For more info, visit www.appelfarm.org/girl_scouts or call (856) 358-2472.

Located at 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, NJ • Only 35 minutes from Philadelphia.

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We can’t wait to help you connect with new friends and watch as you realize your potential. Brainstorm ways to make an impact and create sustainable change in your community. Get ready to tell your story, bond with your favorite gal, experience adventure at camp, and push yourself to the finish line. When you work together with your sister Girl Scouts, there’s no limit to the amazing things you can do!

YOUNGER GIRL PROGRAMS (GRADES K-5)

Real Girls Shout It Out

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1–4:15PM National Museum of Jewish American History, Philadelphia Every girl has a story to tell! Spend time learning to navigate friendships, build your confidence, and uncover the unique traits that make you YOU.

OPEN TO ALL AGES

Camp Madness

Family Camp

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 5PM — SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 11AM

FRIDAY, MAY 27, 7PM – MONDAY, MAY 30, 10AM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7PM – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10AM

Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville

Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony

Grades: 4–12

Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation for your entire family!

Cost:

$45 / girl $25 / adult

Come see what camp is all about!

Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 5:30–10:30AM

OLDER GIRL PROGRAMS (GRADES 6-12)

Real Girls Shout It Out

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 10AM–2:30PM Cedar Crest College, Allentown Leave ready to tell your story— shout it out: I can be anything!

Check out the full descriptions of these Signature Events in the Program Guide section beginning on page 44.

Take Action! Conference SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1–5PM Cedar Crest College, Allentown Through hands-on workshops, you’ll learn all about the Silver or Gold Award, from brainstorming project ideas, to recruiting an all-star team of volunteers, to filling out your paperwork like a pro.

French Creek State Park, Elverson Experience the thrill of crossing the finish line after you swim-bike-run or run-bikerun and become a multisport athlete!

For detailed information about the race, check out www.gsep.org/girls-triathlon.

Cowgirl Campout FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 5PM — SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 10AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Rustle up your favorite gal (mom, aunt, older sister…) for the ultimate girls’ weekend in the great outdoors.

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, Troop 7704 from In just one short month over 1,300 books Rockledge, PA collected Philadelphia’s for Children’s Hospital of gram.

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Want to see you and your troop in the pages of Spark and our other communications? Send us your photos! We love sharing all the amazing things you are doing throughout council.

Bridging to Ambassador A poem by Jessica G., Troop 00026 We’ve gone from blue-aproned Daisies to beanie-wearing Brownies, We’ve earned our flower petals and completed our try-its, We donned our green vests and our beige sashes, We’ve gone camping and flown overseas, We’ve caroled and baked and cleaned, But now we have one final trade, To Girl Scouts a farewell we will bade, We will make one final bridge from Senior to Ambassador.

As Girl Scouts we have helped the young and old, Now all that’s left is to earn our Gold.

Even though the good times have come to an end, We have made forever friends.

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Junior Troop 6232 of Allentown used some of their cookie earnings to purchase pet supplies for the Sanc tuary at Haafsville. The girls volunteer monthly by walk ing dogs and looking after the cats. The girls also collected towels and sheets that they donated to the organizat ion.

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TROOP TRI Q.

What was your favorite part of the Girlz Tri. Du. Rule!?

MEGAN: I liked the whole thing because I got to meet new people, and it made me proud of myself. I felt more athletic. The slushies after the race were awesome!

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What was the biggest challenge in the race?

AMELIA: Running was the hardest part for me because I was starting to get tired by the end.

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Would you recommend the race to other Girl Scouts? Why?

HAYLEY: Girls should do it because they get to try something new and meet new people. I also learned about myself and felt very proud.

NATALIE: I would recommend it to other Girl Scouts because life is not always easy and challenging yourself prepares you for the future. Just believe in yourself and you can do it!

GirlzTri.Du.Rule!

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 5:30–10:30AM French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, Elverson Grades: K–12 Cost:

$60 / girl

Are you ready to Tri, Du and RULE? Then start prepping for the third annual GirlzTri.Du.Rule! Triathlon, Duathlon, and Adaptive Race for all girls ages 5-17! Experience the thrill of crossing the finish line after you swim-bikerun or run-bike-run and become a multisport athlete! In partnership with KidzTri3, GSEP presents an amazing opportunity to discover the power of your body in the safety of the Girl Scout sisterhood. For detailed information regarding the race, check out www.gsep.org/girls-triathlon. *USAT membership required;additional $15 fee due at registration.

I felt so proud, like the luckiest leader in the world. I was watching four of my girls run the race—not just one, but four! — and I remember thinking, “There isn’t anything that my troop can’t do!” And they did it together, which is awesome!

—KATHY HUEY

LEFT TO RIGHT: Natalie, Amelia, Megan, Hayley

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Four girls from mixed-level Troop 11137 of Boyertown, PA participated in the second annual GirlzTri.Du.Rule! this past summer. Here’s what they had to say about the race.

mark your calendars

We Have the Most Fun with Science Girl Scout Day Programs

Women in STEM (Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors) Three Cheers for Animals (Daisies)

Girl Scout Overnight Camp-ins Bugs Badge (Brownies) Flowers Badge (Juniors) Woodworker Badge (Cadettes) Wonders of Water (Brownies) DSC Make It! Badge (Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors) DSC Wizarding World Badge (All Levels)

March 19, 2016 April 30, 2016

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Costume Party

Have fun at Crayola Experience in your favorite costume!

May 13, 2016 7pm-11pm

Night includes dinner, attractions, and Crayola Experience fun patch.

$39.99 per person

Appreciation Days

Enjoy a day with your troop with no group minimum and a deeper discount!

May 28, 2016 & June 4, 2016 10am-6pm

$15.99 per scout ( Includes Crayola Fun Patch ) $13.99 per additional guest

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woven placemat These woven placemats are easy to make and they’re not just for your dining table! Use them at your desk or on any surface you want to protect — and pick the magazine pages you like best to make a custom design!

SUPPLIES Old Spark Magazines Glue Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS Cut 14 strips, lengthwise, from old magazine pages. We folded each page into 3 equal strips and cut on the folds.

Fold the strips in half, again lengthwise, and secure with double sided tape or glue.

Line up 7 of the strips and tape them together at the bottom to secure them. Then you can weave in the other 7 strips individually without anything moving out of place.

Fold some tape over the edges to finish them and keep everything neat. You can use colored or patterned tape like we did if you want some extra flare!

If you want to make your placemat waterproof and longer lasting, brush two coats of Mod Podge over the whole thing.

(Let it dry between coats and before you flip to the other side.) You can also use contact sheet paper and stick it to each side, cutting off the excess at the edges.

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send us pictures of your recycled placemat! /GirlScoutsEPenn

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interest patrols Patrols Currently Accepting New Members Fashion Patrol

The Patrol is looking for Cadette and older Girl Scouts to volunteer at the sleepovers.

Mariner Unit Patrol

Contact: Karen Zimmerman 610.760.1887 kzsews@rcn.com

GSEP FIRST Robotics Patrols

Contact: Alexandra Shivers ashivers856@gmail.com 609.471.4071

Fashionistas! Find your style and friends that share your passion for fashion. Join the Fashion Patrol and pick from the workshops below to get your design on. You can even compete in GSEP Fashion Patrol’s “Project Runway.”

Grades: K -3, Junior FIRST Lego League (Jr. FLL) 4-8, FIRST Lego League (FLL) 9-12, FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

Grades: 6–12

2016 Workshops: January 8–9 Baby Bundles Workshop February 12–13 Fibers Workshop March 11–12 Princess Tea Party April 29–30 Illustration Workshop May 20–22 Runway

GSEP Heritage Patrol Grades: 6–12 Contact: Betsy Cutler 610.395.2721 betsy2955@gmail.com www.gsepheritagepatrol.com Respect your heritage! Entering its 32nd year, the Heritage Patrol works with community groups committed to preserving and sharing every aspect of their Lehigh Valley History. Patrol members organize and implement special events open to all Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts in November, February, March and April.

DELAWARE COUNTY

Contact: GsepRoboticsPatrol@yahoo.com Do you have an interest in science and technology, or are you struggling with science and technology? The Robotics Patrol is the place for you! Gain skills in computers, research, problem solving, public speaking, team building, and so much more! This Interest Patrol competes in FIRST Robotics competitions throughout the Philadelphia area. Junior FLL meets August thru January, FLL meetings run June through February. Jr. FLL and FLL meets on Wednesday nights from 6–8pm and Sunday evenings as needed during the competition season. FRC runs all year long, but on a reduced schedule from May through September.

All teams are now taking new members. Join us to get started and learn all the basics! Our Motto is “We Can Do It!” and so can you!

Robotics Patrol BERKS COUNTY Grades: 4–8

The Berks County Museum Patrol Grades: 7–12 Contact: museumpatrol@yahoo.com https://sites.google.com/site/ berkscountymuseumpatrol/ The Berks County Museum Patrol is an interest patrol that has something for girls of all ages!

Girls in the patrol gain leadership experience while they work with younger girls by leading activities, singing songs, and helping to plan the overnight. Our patrol members also have the opportunity to make new friends from around the council and have a ton of fun! The Berks County Museum will be offering sleepovers again at the Berks County Historical Society located at 940 Centre Ave, Reading. They will be offered on a Saturday to Sunday beginning in March 2016. Activities include pizza dinner, crafts and a fun patch. We will have nights available to Daisies, Brownies and Juniors.

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Contact: Michelle Koch troop1091@gmail.com 610.587.9272 Calling all Girl Scouts ages 9 to 14 years old…

Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a headto-head combat mission? Come learn basic strategies for building sturdy structures and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition. If you like to build with Lego® bricks—you’ll love this! Girls work in teams to build and program Lego® models, and program a robot using Lego® Mindstorms® NXT and EV3 technology. Then, use your new skills to solve real-world problems and challenges.

Girls will program and modify their robot to complete various challenges. Our Patrol is a member of the First Lego League®. New to robotics? Don’t worry beginners are welcome.

Grades: 4–12

Are you a Junior or Cadette looking for an adventure on the water? Throughout the summer, members of the Mariner Unit participate in offshore and boating activities that expose them to basic sailing and engineering principles. Girls learn invaluable leadership and communication skills on the water as well as when practicing in navigation and boat floating competitions.

Mean Green Canoe Team Grades: 8–12 Contact: Barbara Curtin 610.896.7365 curtinbarb@aol.com Join one of the most established interest groups in the country! For nearly 40 years, the Mean Green Canoe Team has helped young women become great paddlers. No experience necessary – just an interest in flat-water canoe racing and a weekly commitment to teamwork!

The goal is to participate in the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in Bainbridge, NY over Memorial Day weekend (May 27–30, 2016). Final decisions regarding which girls will compete in the Regatta will be made by mid-May. Team members must attend rain-or-shine practices every Sunday afternoon (except Easter Sunday) from mid-March through mid-May, on the Schuylkill River in Linfield, PA. An organizational meeting and two mandatory practices will be held in March, then weekly practice begins. A $100 fee covers the pool practice, overnight, and all but 2 meals at the Regatta.

how does an interest patrol work?

Patrols act as special interest troops.

The patrol leader is a troop leader, and the girls are all Girl Scouts with a common interest in the theme of the patrol. All of the same rules governing troops apply to patrols, which means it’s easy to get started once you have two adults and some excited girls! how do i start an interest patrol?

Find an exciting topic, a group of interested girls, and two adults ready to lead the charge! Then email us at girlprogram@gsep.org, and we’ll get you started on your next adventure. For questions about GSEP Interest Patrols, contact kgable@gsep.org

GOOD FUNdraising

Goodwill Donation Drives

Support your troop by collecting donations for Goodwill Help fund job training services for people in your community Keep clothing & household goods out of landfills Get a patch for your participation

We look forward to partnering with you! Contact us for details. drives@yourgoodwill.org • 1.877.585.0135 • yourgoodwill.org

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Take the Lead honors amazing women in your community. These women inspire others around them to do amazing things and make the extraordinary happen. Each year Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania honors these women at Take the Lead, our signature fundraising event.

TAKE THE LEAD 2016 EVENT DATES & VENUES

30th Anniversary

20th Anniversary

LEHIGH VALLEY

GREATER PHILADELPHIA*

BERKS COUNTY

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Hyatt at The Bellevue

Crowne Plaza Hotel

ArtsQuest™ Center at SteelStacks™

*Includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

questions?

To learn more about Take the Lead 2016, purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or purchase program ads, please visit gsep.org/takethelead or call 215.564.2030, ext. 1037 gsep.org • spring/summer 2016

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SUPPORT AMAZING WOMEN

ready to run programs Looking for something different to do with girls? Out of ideas for troop meeting activities? Try out GSEP’s Ready to Run Programs!

Designed to be used by volunteers with girls, these curriculum guides are available at gsep.org under Volunteer Resources. available ready to run programs: • Free Being Me Series

• Up All Night: MEdia Journey in a Day

• Friendship Circle Series

• Imagineer

• Daisy Jam

• WAGGGS World Thinking Day Activity Packet

• I t’s Your Planet-Love It! Series with Healthy Habits

• Do you know Juliette Gordon Low? Activity Packet • Happy Birthday Girl Scouts Activity Packet

• Science and Engineering Samplers • Be A Friend First Series

Have ideas for a program? Email girlprogram@gsep.org.

COUNCIL AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS Registered Girl Scouts in grades 9–12 are eligible to apply for 15 council scholarships and awards. Scholarship applications are posted on gsep.org.

HOW TO APPLY Scholarship applications can be found at gsep.org under WHAT GIRLS CAN DO > SCHOLARSHIPS. On the same page you can find “A Scholarship and Award Guide,” which provides a list of colleges that provide scholarships to girls who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, as well as other state and national scholarship and award information. Scholarship applications can be sent to girlawards@gsep.org.

important deadlines JANUARY 15, 2016 Applications must be received at one of the GSEP Service Centers or girlawards@gsep.org MARCH 2016 Notification letters sent to applicants SPRING 2016 Achievement Ceremony

who are Girl Scout alumnae?

80% of female business owners 69% of U.S. Senators every U.S. female Secretary of State YOU Whether your last troop meeting was a year ago or 20 – we’ve got opportunities for you to get involved. When you come back as an alumna, you’ll be invited to events to connect with other successful women and inspire a new generation of girls. ready to get started? Visit gsep.org/alumnae to check out upcoming events and different ways you can get involved.

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Highest Awards The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are your opportunity to Take Action to make the world a better place and leave a lasting impact in your community!

The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards – the highest honors that a Girl Scout can earn – recognize girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership by carrying out projects that meet a need in the community. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is proud to highlight some of the awe-inspiring Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects carried out by Girl Scouts who are making a real difference throughout our council.

100 Years of Extraordinary Projects from Extraordinary Girls!

2016 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Gold Award!

Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world. Previously known as the Golden Eaglet, Curved Bar Award, and First Class, the Girl Scout Gold Award acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others.

Stay tuned to learn how we’ll be celebrating this very special anniversary throughout the year!

BY JUNIOR TROOP 852

For our Bronze Award project, we improved the outdoor area surrounding our local library. Prior to working on our project, we earned multiple badges related to

At the library, we removed weeds and planted flowers that were appropriate for the area and that we knew would grow and flourish.

We also painted flowers, vines, and

It was a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding to know that we did something great for our community!” gardening and the outdoors. Some skills we learned include flower planting and arranging, identifying flowers native to Pennsylvania, and making bird feeders. All these skills were extremely useful for our Take Action project!

animals on the fences to make the outdoor space more beautiful and encourage people who visit the library to spend time outside in the garden. It was a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding to know that we did something great for our community!

what is the bronze award?

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As you and your team plan and complete your Take Action project, you’ll develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when you work with other Girl Scouts to make a difference.

Boldly Go for Bronze!

1. Complete a Junior-level Journey.

2. Build your team. You can work with your troop, a small group, or go solo.

3. Explore your community and identify a need.

4. Choose your Bronze Award project.

5. Put your project into action with 20 hours of service!

6. Reflect, share your story, and celebrate!

The Bronze Award approval process is leader-approved!

Visit www.gsep.org>Girls> What Girls Can Do>Awards for more information.

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making our community beautiful

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operation grow garden GRACE F., TROOP 7197

what is the silver award?

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. It gives you the chance to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving your community.

strive for silver!

1. Complete a Cadette Journey.

2. Identify issues that you care about.

3. Build your team.

When first thinking about my Silver Award, I wanted to create a garden that could help improve the community. The garden was a great idea, but how could it become something bigger? I decided to use it to feed hungry people.

In my “Operation Grow Garden,” we grew tomatoes, peppers, squash, and zucchini. We also had an herb garden where we planted basil, oregano, thyme, cilantro and dill. I went around to various garden centers and asked for donations. My local Home Depot footed 100% of the bill!

I worked with St. Martin’s In the Fields Church in Chestnut Hill to set up a free supper, and created flyers to

distribute to people about the event.

On the big day, my team and I got right to work. We prepared several trays of enchiladas, salad, and corn bread. I fed 150 people with food grown in my garden!

4. Explore your community.

I even had enough left over to deliver a bushel of tomatoes to 300 Ministries, an organization that takes care of battered women and their children in Philadelphia. Since then, my contact at St. Martin’s in the Fields decided to bring the “Supper” idea to four or five other Wissahickon Deaneries. She is asking girls to volunteer and help run Supper events at the parishes. My project was a HUGE success!

7. Make a plan and put it in motion.

5. Choose your Silver Award project.

6. Develop your project plan and submit it to the council for feedback.

8. Reflect, share your story, and celebrate.

The deadline for current 8th graders to submit a Silver Award proposal is May 1, 2016. The reflection is due September 30, 2016.

need more information?

Email us at girlawards@gsep.org for more information on Silver Award requirements.

Visit gsep.org to register for an optional information session.

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from raptor camp to verano de actividades CAITLIN S., AMBASSADOR, TROOP 1166

My Gold Award journey started in the spring of my sophomore year of high school. I knew that I wanted my Gold Award project to benefit children. As I was looking for ideas, I learned that Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization that conserves and educates about raptors such as hawks, wanted to recreate their Raptor Camp for youth.

I immediately began to work with Hawk Mountain, and soon realized that they had no Spanish education materials. I decided to change that.

My Gold Award project would be to create a bilingual Raptor Camp.

I created five lesson plans, each addressing a different topic, and coordinated with an educator in Mexico to have the lesson plans translated into Spanish. While the lesson plans were being translated, I learned it might be possible for me to take my Raptor Camp to a private

school in Costa Rica. I was excited about the potential global impact!

First, I had to implement the Raptor Camp at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

I invited students and trained volunteers to help me with the camp. Twenty different students attended the camp each day, for a total of 80 campers. Each day, I gave a presentation on the day’s raptors. Then there were games and activities, visits from live raptors, presentations by Hawk Mountain’s scientists, and hikes to watch for raptors at Hawk Mountain’s lookouts.

While I was leading the Camp at Hawk Mountain, my Costa Rica plans fell through. I was disappointed, but discovered that Hawk Mountain had a sister organization, ProNatura, in Veracruz, Mexico.

I contacted ProNatura, and their education specialist, Yumei Cabrera Carrasco, invited me to teach in

the Macuiltepetl Ecological Park in Xalapa, Veracruz. My mother and I travelled to Xalapa for four days in early August. Yumei, who is a former international Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Trainee, and I taught 16 students at the ecological park, using the lesson plans and materials from my Raptor Camp. It was amazing to see how my project had grown into something that impacted people living in a different country.

When I returned home, I worked with Hawk Mountain to put all of my Raptor Camp lesson plans and videos onto their website. The materials can now be accessed by other educators and made available to more children, regardless of whether they speak English or Spanish. In addition, I made bins of materials for each day of the Raptor Camp that Hawk Mountain can use in the future.

My Gold Award took me to places I never could have imagined and provided experiences that wouldn’t have been possible without Girl Scouts. For any girl out there who is considering a Gold Award, I encourage you to go for it. You never know where it might take you!

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project monarch health and habitat

BY ELIZABETH S., TROOP 21119

Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate from the northern United States to Mexico every fall?

Fewer and fewer monarchs arrive at their destination each year, and their population is declining at an alarming rate. Aware of this environmental problem, I taught others about ways to help monarch butterflies for my Gold Award project. While there are many causes of monarch butterfly endangerment, I focused on two: the abundance of a harmful monarch butterfly parasite known as ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE) and the dearth of the milkweed plant, which is the only plant that monarchs lay eggs on. I addressed both of these issues by creating and leading a Community Scientist Program at the Churchville Nature Center, in Churchville, PA, where I was already involved in giving tours at the Butterfly House.

Sixty people attended my program, where I gave a presentation with a question and answer session about monarchs and how the community can help them. All attendees, both children and adults, learned how to safely test monarch butterflies for the OE parasite and viewed the parasites under microscopes.

ready to go gold? make sure to complete these requirements before submitting your proposal.

Earn the Silver Award and one Senior or Ambassador Journey

OR

Earn two Senior or Ambassador Journeys

By testing monarchs for OE and providing our data to university researchers, my team and I participated as Citizen Scientists to help understand the effect of this parasite so that solutions can be found. I also stressed the importance of the milkweed flower for monarchs, and encouraged everyone to plant a butterfly garden to promote a monarch habitat by providing two different types of native milkweed seeds.

My Gold Award project required me to step out of my comfort zone many times. I previously felt uncomfortable speaking publicly, but after giving an extended presentation to 60 people, I learned that practice helps me feel much more confident. Now I know that by planning and preparing in advance, I can be comfortable and confident speaking in front of any crowd.

need more information?

Email us at mygoldaward@gsep.org for more information on Gold Award requirements.

Visit gsep.org to register for an optional information session.

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Celebrate America’s Birthday with Girl Scouts! what is the gold award?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

It recognizes girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond.

Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to “Go Gold!,” an action that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of not only their communities but the world.

go for the gold!

1. C hoose an Issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about.

2. Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue.

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

4. Create a Plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measurable impact.

5. Present Your Plan & Get Feedback: Sum up your project plan for your Girl Scout Council.

6. Take Action: Take the lead to carry out your plan.

7. Educate & Inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.

The deadline for current 12th graders to submit a Gold Award proposal is May 1, 2016.

All Girl Scouts (ages 10+) are invited to walk in the Wawa Welcome America – Philadelphia Independence Day Parade!

Monday, July 4, 2016 11 AM* – 12:30 PM Join more than 5,000 participants as they celebrate America’s birthday marching through the nation’s most historic square mile!

Sign up today!

Email Michelle at mvthornton411@yahoo.com, Robin at rstewart757@gmail.com, or Chanelle Smith at clsmith_1@yahoo.com with the names of the girls and adults who will attend. You will receive event details by email when they are available. *Participating Girl Scouts will need to arrive and line up earlier than 11 AM, but the exact time and location will not be provided until the week before July 4.

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service & leadership opportunities for girls Do you want to show off your leadership chops at camp? Hoping to be a camp counselor in the future? Leadership programs are available for older girls at our day and resident camps. camp program aide Offered at both day and resident camp, Program Aide provides Cadettes with hands-on leadership and mentoring opportunities. You’ll share your skills, test your knowledge, and inspire younger girls. You’ll earn requirements towards the Program Aide pin while enjoying all the best parts of camp life!

camp intern Offered at day camp, Camp Intern provides Seniors and Ambassadors with the basics of leadership, childcare, safety, and general day camp management. You’ll extend

your knowledge of songs, games, and crafts, all while working with younger Girl Scouts. Get the chance to shadow a counselor and see what it really takes to be a camp counselor! At the end of the program, you’ll earn the Camp Intern pin.

counselor-in-training I (CIT I) Offered at resident camp, CIT I provides Seniors and Ambassadors with the basics of leadership, childcare, safety, and general resident camp management. You’ll extend your knowledge of songs, games, and crafts, all while working with younger

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Girl Scouts. Get the chance to shadow a counselor and see what it really takes to be a camp counselor! At the end of the program, you’ll earn the CIT pin.

counselor-in-training II (CIT II) Offered at resident camp to girls who have successfully completed CIT I, CIT II gives girls the opportunities to gain skills in a specialized area, including waterfront, horseback riding, adventure/team-building, arts & crafts, and environmental/nature.

At the end of the program, you’ll earn the CIT II pin.

GREEN PROJECT 2016 Make a Difference in Your Community!

Join thousands of girls and adult volunteers as they celebrate Earth Day with two weeks of planet friendly projects right in your community. From Saturday, April 16 to Sunday, April 24, you can design your own community project. No project is too small to include in our efforts to make the world a better and more beautiful place. Girls can build bird houses, make wildflower seed balls, organize an art show of recycled art, or clean up and plant flowers at a park.

Register for “GSEP Green Project� in the Online Registration System at gsep.org. At the end of April, you will receive an email from girlprogram@gsep.org confirming the number of girl patches needed as well as the date when patches will be available for pick up from a local service center.

The Green Project is generously supported by PECO.

MLK DAY OF SERVICE

Join thousands of Girl Scouts across our council on Monday, January 18, 2016 to celebrate the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

PLAN A DAY OF SERVICE 1. Consider the needs of both your community and GSEP.

2. Choose a project.

3. Start planning your project

and determining details, such as: where? Decide where you will carry out your project. what? Determine what kind of tasks are involved. who? Choose the number of volunteers you will need to complete the project.

Every year, Girl Scouts like you strengthen their communities and help create solutions through service. Whether you volunteer at a local food bank, spend quality time doing crafts with the elderly, or collect and sort books for your school library, you can make a difference. You can partner with schools, civic organizations, communities of faith, local businesses, and many other groups that could use your help.

No project is too small!

More information and registration details are available at gsep.org under What Girls Can Do > Leadership & Service.

Share your project stories and photos. Tell us about your Day of Service!

Send your MLK Day photos and stories to girlprogram@gsep.org.

South Mountain YMCA Camps

Outdoor Center Providing Day and Overnight trips to help develop leadership and outdoor skills to several generations of Girl Scouts For More information contact our Outdoor Center Director Euan Walker at 610-670-226, ewalker@smymca.org or find us online at www.smymca.org

Work at camp in Summer 2016!

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We have special need for certified nurses, lifeguards and head chefs. Short-term and full-summer positions are available, and for select positions, parents of Girl Scouts can receive a significant discount to send their girls to camp.

Interested in learning more? Please visit the career section of gsep.org. Please contact Megan Rich at mrich@gsep.org with any questions.

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PROGRAM GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 a publication of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Program Listings

by Grade Level

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DAISIES/GRADES K-1 55 46 53 59 51 51 52 58/59 58 58 58 51/54 53 57 50 47 48 50 51 48 49/59

Amazing Animal Robotics American Girl Fashion Show Between Earth & Sky Cowgirl Campout (1st Grade Only) Daisies, Plants, and Animals, Oh My! Daisy Day at the Zoo Daisy Delight Family Camp Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

Go Gaga for Camp (1st Grade Only) Honey Bees and You! I Can Be… LEGO® Art History LEGO® Scientist My Best Self Real Girls Shout It Out Spring Fling Dance Party Overnight Talking for Two Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation Wildlife of PA Wonders of Colors Day

BROWNIES/GRADES 2-3 55 46 59 57 54 46 59 57 53 58/59 55 57 49 58 58 49 46 51/54 51/55 53 48 52 59 59 50 48

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Acting Naturally Musicians American Girl Fashion Show Bodacious Bugs Brownie Einsteins Brownie Outdoor Adventure Color Your World!

Cowgirl Campout Creativity at Camp Dancing Feet Family Camp Fit Fun Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park Girl Scout Naturalists Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

Go Gaga for Camp Go Green Home Scientist I Can Be… Inventor’s Club LEGO® Art History LEGO® Scientist Letterbox Adventures Me and My Gal Me and My Guy My Best Self My Family Story

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Our Water Adventure Painting in the Park Painting Party Pop-Up Play Real Girls Shout It Out Sassy Snacks Sensational Senses Spring Fling Dance Party Overnight Spring Things STEM in Nature Super Structures Super Summer Celebration Talking for Two The Wonder of Water Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation Trekkin’ in Nature Wildlife of PA Wonders of Colors Day WOW Bugs Your Watery World

JUNIORS/GRADES 4-5 46 911, What’s Your Emergency?

51 A Day in the Life 56 A Night at the Theatre 55 A Single Shard 55 Acting Naturally Musicians 49 aMUSEing Possibilities 50 Back to the Drawing Board!

46 Camp Madness 48 Celebrate YOU! 54 Colonial Day 54 Combat Robots 59 Cowgirl Campout 57 Creativity at Camp 53 Dancing Feet 46 Drawing From Experience 57 Fabulous Flowers 58/59 Family Camp 56 Fantastic Flowers 52 Follow the Clues 47 Geocachers 48 Get Moving!

57 Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park 49 Girl Scout Naturalists 58 Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

58 Go Gaga for Camp 48 Green Thumb Girl Scouts 47 Growing Gardeners 50 Healthy Meals

49 53 59 48 52 47 51 50 53 49 59 59 53 55 57 55 47 46 47 46 48 56 50/51 46 56 57 50 59 51 47 58 57 47 49/59 56

History Detectives How Does the Garden Grow?

Incredible Animal Habitats Invent, Improve, Impact Inventor’s Club 2 Jazzy Jeweler Overnight Junior Gardeners Laughing Waters Work Weekend LEGO® Art History LEGO® Scientist Me and My Gal Me and My Guy Mosey Wood Work Weekend Old Fashioned Flower Fun Painting in the Park Perfect Practice Play Photo Explorers Pop-Up Play Real Girls Shout It Out Rockin’’ Rockets Spring Fling Dance Party Overnight Spring Things Staying Fit STEM in Nature Super Structures Super Summer Celebration Talking for Two Terrific Trees Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation Travel Information Meeting Tree Huggers Wild and Green Gardeners Women in STEM Wonders of Colors Day Your Watery World

CADETTES/GRADES 6-8 56 A Night at the Theatre 55 A Single Shard 52 Beneath the Trees 54 Beneath the Trees Overnight 58 Bike & Boat 46 Book Artist 46 Camp Madness 52 Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend 48 Celebrate YOU! 54 Combat Robots 56 Comic Artist 59 Cowgirl Campout 57 Creativity at Camp 51 DIY Girls 49 Exploring the Dark Overnight 58/59 Family Camp 47 Geocachers 57 Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park 58 Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

58 Go Gaga for Camp 50 Healthy Meals

58/59 57 55 58 58 52 54 50 50 47 59 59 53 50 48 56 50 49 57 52 53 58 51 47 47 49/59

SENIORS/GRADES 9-10

58 46 52 59 58/59 57 55 58

58 46 52 54 59 49

Bike & Boat Camp Madness Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend Combat Robots Cowgirl Campout Exploring the Dark Overnight

Family Camp Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park Girls Auto Clinic Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

Go Gaga for Camp Green Space in the City High Stakes Team Building Laughing Waters Work Weekend Lead with the Bears Lehigh University Campus Tour Me and My Gal Me and My Guy Mosey Wood Work Weekend Reach for the Sky! Real Girls Shout It Out Spring Things STEM Explorers STEM Spotlight Podcasts Super Summer Celebration TAKE ACTION! Conference Textile Artist Tree Huggers Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation Travel Information Meeting Women in STEM Wonders of Colors Day

58 52 54 50 50 47 59 59 53 50 48 56 50 49 57 52 51 47 58 57 47 49/59

Go Gaga for Camp Green Space in the City High Stakes Team Building Laughing Waters Work Weekend Lead with the Bears Lehigh University Campus Tour Me and My Gal Me and My Guy Mosey Wood Work Weekend Reach for the Sky! Real Girls Shout It Out Spring Things STEM Explorers STEM Spotlight Podcasts Super Summer Celebration TAKE ACTION! Conference Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation Travel Information Meeting Tree Huggers Waterfront Lifeguarding (16 & up) Women in STEM Wonders of Colors Day

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54 High Stakes Team Building 48 Invent, Improve, Impact 52 Inventor’s Club 2 50 Laughing Waters Work Weekend 50 Lead with the Bears 47 Lehigh University Campus Tour 59 Me and My Gal 59 Me and My Guy 53 Mosey Wood Work Weekend 49 Night Owls at the Zoo 55 Perfect Practice Play 54/56 Program Aide Training 50 Reach for the Sky! 48 Real Girls Shout It Out 56 Spring Things 50 Staying Fit 50 STEM Explorers 46 STEM in Nature 57 Super Summer Celebration 52 TAKE ACTION! Conference 58 Tree Huggers 52 Tree-tastic 51 Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation 47 Travel Information Meeting 47 Women in STEM 49/59 Wonders of Colors Day 56 Your Watery World

AMBASSADORS/GRADES 11-12 Bike & Boat Camp Madness Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend Cowgirl Campout Family Camp Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park Girls Auto Clinic Girlz Tri.Du.Rule!

HOW DO I REGISTER? To register, go to gsep.org. Click “Online Registration System” at the top of the page.

QUESTIONS? Contact us at ebiz@gsep.org.

ADULTS!

Only register the adults necessary to mee t girlto-adult ratios fo r your group at the prog ram.

Check out page 60 of this guide for detailed registration instructions and policies for all of our programs.

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Rockin’ Rockets FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 7PM — SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$60 / girl $40 / adult

Three…Two…One…Blast Off! Create a film canister rocket and a bottle rocket to blast off at camp this weekend! When you’re not playing with rockets, rock out while rock climbing! It is sure to be a rockin’ weekend full of rocks and rockets! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in cabins and all food.

911, What’s Your Emergency?

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 9AM–12:15PM

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Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$9 / girl

Do you know what to do for a paper cut or a bee sting? How can you tell if someone breaks her arm when she falls? Do you know what goes into a first-aid kit? Everyone should know how to help in an emergency! At this program, you’ll make a kit to take home, talk to doctors and nurses, and meet the brave and inspiring people who are the first to arrive in an emergency. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *This program meets most of the requirements for the First Aid badge.

Pop-Up Play SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 12–4PM Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashburne Road, Cheltenham Grades: 2–5 Cost:

$22/ girl

Enter stage right, Girl Scout playwrights! Spend the afternoon working with a local actress and theatre maker to learn the basics of stagecraft. You’ll learn about moving on stage, getting into character, and working with a script. Create an original ensemble performance to share with your family at the end of the workshop! Bring a snack and water.

Color Your World!

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, Coatesville Grades: 2–3 Cost:

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Grab a smock and join in some colorful fun! It’s time to think about painting in a new way—talk to an artist, get inspired by great artwork, and learn to paint what you see and feel. *Includes Painting badge.

American Girl Fashion Show SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 10AM–1PM Lehigh University, Iacocca Hall 111 Research Dr., Bethlehem Grades: K–3 Cost:

$37 / girl $36 / adult

Enjoy a fun filled morning for you and your favorite dolls! Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls’ individual styles. Bring your dolls and wear your favorite American Girl clothing or “tea-party” outfit! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes event patch.

Camp Madness FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 5PM — SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 11AM

Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 4–12 Cost:

$45 / girl $25 / adult

Come see what camp is all about! Spend the weekend mimicking summer camp life, from campfires and games to arts & crafts, hiking, and eating in the dining hall. Come on your own to meet and connect with new friends, or come with your troop for a fun experience together. Individual girls are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult. Troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in cabins and all meals.

STEM in Nature SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 9AM–3PM Wildlands Conservancy 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Grades: 2–8 Cost:

$22 / girl $11 / adult

Join Wildlands Conservancy as you explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) found in nature. Learn about natural inspired design, inventions, and animal and plant adaptations. Build your own tree, create

a mealworm maze and seed bomb soil with a twist on paper airplanes. Bring a packed lunch. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snack and Wildlands Conservancy Jr. Naturalist patch.

Home Scientist SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 10AM–12PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$15 / girl $6 / adult

The Reading Public Museum is filled with science!

Learn how science is used in cooking, experiment with static electricity, create an eruption, and so much more! You’ll even make your own silly putty to take home! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Home Scientist badge and museum admission.

Drawing From Experience SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1–3PM Allentown Art Museum 31 N 5th Street, Allentown Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$15 / girl $10 / adult

Art is all about using techniques to express yourself! Learn the techniques of drawing, shading, and perspective using a variety of materials and tools. Explore the museum’s exhibits and use your observation skills to sketch your own pieces. Create a portfolio to share with friends and family using your new skills! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Drawing badge and museum admission.

Book Artist SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1–4PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$15 / girl $6 / adult

Did you know the Reading Public Museum has a library? Take a tour and discover how different books have been made throughout history. Then take apart a book to see what’s inside and use your new knowledge to make your own planner and other homemade books. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Book Artist badge and museum admission.

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Look out for this icon for GSEP Signature Events that you won’t want to miss out on!

Lehigh University Campus Tour

Travel Information Meeting

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1–3PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2–3PM

Lehigh University 27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem

Valley Forge Service Center 100 Juliette Low Way, Valley Forge

Grades: 6–12

Grades: 4–12

Cost:

Cost: FREE

$3 / girl

Photo Explorers SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, Coatesville Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$15 / girl

Explore digital photography from selfie snapshots to scenic landscapes. Learn about the digital camera, elements of a photograph, and use our cameras and iMacs to make and edit your photos. You’ll be able to share your images digitally, and print your favorites! *Includes Digital Photographer badge.

Real Girls Shout It Out SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1–4:15PM

National Museum of Jewish American History 101 S. Independence Mall E., Philadelphia Grades: K–5 Cost:

$15 / girl $9 / adult

Every girl has a story to tell! Spend time learning to navigate friendships, build your confidence, and uncover the unique traits that make you YOU. Play games and tell stories with your sister Girl Scouts as you discover all the amazing things that girls can do. Leave ready to tell your story—shout it out: I can be anything! *Completes activities towards the Brownie World of Girls Journey and the Junior aMUSE Journey. Includes museum admission & snack.

Pack your bags and get your passport ready, it’s time for an adventure! Come learn about GSEP’s Travel Pathway and all the amazing travel opportunities available for girls. Hear about GSEP’s upcoming trip to Pax Lodge! Learn all about Girl Scout Destinations — from how to apply, to why you should go. Get the chance to learn about WAGGGS and the incredible global travel opportunities at our World Centers!

You’ll also hear about how to earn money to fund your trip with the Older Girl Travel Plan.

Growing Gardeners THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 6–8:30PM Lowe’s Bethlehem 1235 Martin Court, Bethlehem Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$20 / girl $5 / adult

Join the staff at Lowe’s and learn all about gardening! Visit the outdoor garden center and discover how to choose the right plants and seeds. Then get dirty as you build your own geranium box and fill it with your first plants. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Gardener badge.

Jazzy Jeweler Overnight

Geocachers FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7PM — SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 4–8 Cost:

$60 / girl $40 / adult

Go on a geocaching adventure this weekend at camp! Find out what equipment you’ll need, make a craft to trade, and learn to use a GPS. Then use your new skills as you head out on an adventure! You’ll even track the adventures of a travel bug. Many treasures are to be found at camp this weekend! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in cabins and all food.

Women in STEM SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 9AM–12PM Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown Grades: 4–12

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 6PM — SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 8:30AM

Cost:

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math at the Da Vinci Science Center! Jump into the hurricane simulator, show off your building skills using KEVA planks, and more as you explore over 100 interactive exhibits! Join Dr. Sabrina Jedlicka, a professor at the Department of Material Science and Engineering at Lehigh University, Dr. Nancy Troyano, Entomologist and Director of Technical Education and Training at Ehrlich Pest Control, and Debora Roberson, Architect and owner of Roberson

Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$38 / girl $20 / adult

Spend the evening learning about and making your own jewelry! Learn how to use wire to make pendants, create unique designs out of shrinky-dinks, and make jewelry to share with others. See different gemstones used in jewelry,

$16 / girl $7 / adult

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Take a campus tour with the sisters of Kappa Delta and picture yourself as a Lehigh University Mountain Hawk! Learn about the majors offered and the student clubs that make your college experience memorable. Share your dreams about what you’ll be doing after high school and get answers to questions about college. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult.

view ancient jewelry on display in the museum, and end the evening by sleeping in one of the museum galleries. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes breakfast, Jeweler badge, and “I Slept at the Museum” patch.

Butz Architects, who will share their stories and lead you in hands-on activities. Find out how the fun activities you’ll try today can help to make the world a better place. Bring a bagged lunch. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Da Vinci Science Center.

Real Girls Shout It Out

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 10AM–2:30PM Cedar Crest College 100 College Drive, Allentown Grades: 6–12

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Cost:

$15 / girl $8 / adult

Stories say so much about us—they’re a way to express our interests, hopes, and dreams. Role play with your new friends, create your own Media story to share with others, and explore healthy relationships. Have fun with animation, discover your own point of view, and know when reality isn’t real! Leave ready to tell your story—shout it out: I can be anything! *Includes lunch and event patch.

Completes activities towards the Cadette Media Journey and Senior Mission: Sisterhood Journey.

completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes dinner, snack, breakfast, and event patch.

Celebrate YOU! SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1–4PM Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Mary’s Hall 235 E State Street, Doylestown Grades: 4–8 Cost:

$14 / girl

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1–2:30PM The Schuylkill Center 8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia Grades: K–3 Cost:

$12 / person

Come learn about native Pennsylvania animals!

You’ll hear about the special work happening at The Schuylkill Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation program, and learn the difference between pets and wildlife. Discover how you can help care for the planet, so that wildlife can have a home too! *This program completes step 1 of the Pets badge and is a great supplement for the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey.

Spring Fling Dance Party Overnight SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 7PM — SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 9AM The Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square, Easton Grades: K–5 Cost:

$53 / person

Dance the night away at the colorful Crayola Experience. Explore 26 engaging attractions and be a part of the explosion of color and creativity as the sun goes down! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program.

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LEGO® Scientist MONDAY, MARCH 28, 6–7:30PM

YOU are amazing, so let’s celebrate you! Join fellow Girl Scouts and learn how to take the best care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. Participate in fun, hands-on activities and interactive discussions as you discover what well-balanced nutrition is, develop positive body image, learn the benefits of exercise, and gain positive stress management skills. Then let loose and enjoy some Zumba fun with your friends! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snacks and completes requirements towards the Staying Fit and Eating for Beauty badges.

Snapology of Reading

Get Moving!

Green Thumb Girl Scouts

SUNDAY MARCH 20, 1–4PM

Wildlife of PA

much information as you can and bring a family photo, favorite recipes, and other memorabilia before you start your journey here! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes museum admission, family book, and My Family Story Badge.

Cedar Crest College 100 College Drive, Allentown Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$12 / girl

Get ready to energize, investigate, and innovate!

Explore the ways you fuel your body and your mind, and examine the energy found in the world around you. Create an Energy Pledge to reduce your energy consumption, and you’ll be ready to take action on an energy issue in your community.

All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *This program completes the Energize Award and most of the Investigate Award from the Get Moving! Journey.

My Family Story SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1–4PM Sigal Museum of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society 342 Northampton Street, Easton Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$26 / girl $6 / adult

Everyone loves a good story, and what better story than your own? Join family history researchers (called genealogists) at the Sigal Museum as you learn how to create your own family tree and record your family’s stories.

Hear about other people who discovered amazing stories about their families with a little bit of research. You’ll start to build your family album, including a family tree, so collect as

220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$12 / girl

Cultivate your love of science! Explore the different areas of science & nature: astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics while doing something a little different – learning with LEGO®! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 5:30–7PM Bog Turtle Creek Farm, Mohnton Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$5 / girl

Join Alvernia University Environmental Club at Bog Turtle Creek Farm to learn the basics of gardening. Tour the farm and help to plant some of the garden. Create your own Zen garden to take home to share with your family and friends. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Gardener badge.

Invent, Improve, Impact SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 8:30AM–12PM Villanova University 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova Grades: 4–8 Cost:

$13 / girl

Engineers design and invent products that improve our lives and the world around us.

Prepare to get your hands dirty as you join Villanova University Mechanical Engineering faculty and students in hands-on activities that attempt to solve real life problems. Discover how you can change the world by learning more about solar race cars, prosthetic design, nanotechnology, and wind turbines (activities vary from year to year). Juniors and Cadettes will experience separate workshops.

STEM Spotlight Podcasts SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 8:30AM–3:30PM Lehigh University 27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem Grades: 9–12 Cost:

$20 / girl

Girl Scout scientists unite with Lehigh University for a day of STEM investigation and storytelling.

Learn firsthand about research that Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers are carrying out at Lehigh University. Interview a Lehigh faculty member and create your own podcast to highlight your passion. This program is girls-only! *Includes lunch and event patch.

Gather with sister Girl Scouts from around the council as you enjoy The Crayola Experience!

Explore 26 fun attractions that combine color, chemistry, and technology, and discover how crayons are made in an animated show.

Name your own crayon, build with Model Magic, and draw and paint! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes event patch.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 9–10:30AM Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$13 / person

Girl Scout Naturalists SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1–3PM The Schuylkill Center

Trekkin’ in Nature SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 10AM–12PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$13 / girl $6 / adult

Hike through the beautiful Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and discover unique rock formations and trees that were alive over 200 years ago! Learn how to read a trail map and understand trail signs as you complete a one-of-a-kind Girl Scout scavenger hunt. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Hiker badge.

Wonders of Color Day SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 10AM–5PM

Grades: 2-5 Cost: $10/person Discover the plants and animals that make the Schuylkill Center their home! Many animals are secretive and can only be discovered by the ‘clues’ they leave behind. Learn to observe and interpret animal tracks, identify birds and insects, and make up some “clues” of your own. *Completes step 3 of Brownie Bugs badge and steps 1-2 of Junior Animal Habitats badge.

Night Owls at the Zoo SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 6PM — SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 9AM Lehigh Valley Zoo 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$42 / girl $39 / adult

Spend the night at Lehigh Valley Zoo and become a night owl at work. Lehigh Valley Zoo Conservation Educators will teach you about their exciting careers and how to protect our fragile environment while exploring nature and enjoying other fun outdoor activities. Cost includes Zoo Admission on April 3. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes Night Owl and Animal Helpers Badges.

aMUSEing Possibilities SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 1–4PM West Chester University—Sykes Student Union 700 S. High Street, West Chester

The Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square, Easton

Grades: 4–5

Grades: K–12

Have you ever thought about the roles you play in your daily life? Take center stage and open your mind to new possibilities! Learn about the various roles you already play every day—from student to daughter and friend. Explore exciting

Cost:

$17 / girl $15 / adult

Cost:

$7 / girl

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$8 / girl

From unplugging electronics to taking shorter showers, there are lots of simple things that you can do to help protect the planet. Discover great ways to “go green” and make the world a better place. *Includes Household Elf badge.

Exploring the Dark Overnight FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 6PM — SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 8:30AM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 6–10 Cost:

$38 / girl $20 / adult

Spend the night exploring the dark! Gaze at works of art featuring night themes and use your inspiration to create your own sky art.

Learn about nocturnal animals, visit with the nighttime staff, and see a planetarium show before you end the evening by sleeping in one of the museum galleries. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program.

At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes breakfast, Cadette Night Owl and Senior Sky badges, and “I Slept at the Museum” patch.

LEGO® Scientist FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 6–7:30PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$12 / girl

Cultivate your love of science! Explore the different areas of science & nature: astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics while doing something a little different – learning with LEGO®! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

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Historians are detectives and detective work has a history. Put your powers of observation to work in a historic house, and solve a history mystery. Who lived there? When? What did they like to do? How did they dress? Learn about clues like fingerprints and other scientific detective work, and send secret messages as they did in early America. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Detective badge.

Go Green SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2–4PM

8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia

History Detectives

possibilities you may not have considered when choosing a role for yourself. Break down the stereotypes about what a girl can be! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Speak Out Award from the aMUSE Journey.

Laughing Waters Work Weekend

Lead with the Bears

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 7PM — SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 11AM

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 10AM–4PM

Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville

Ursinus College 601 E Main Street, Collegeville

Grades: 4–12 Cost:

$20 / person

Camp’s been resting and needs some fixing up to get ready for all the summer sunshine! Help sweep out tents, clear off trails, and organize supplies. At the end of a hard day’s work, we’ll celebrate with a campfire on Saturday night. You’ll have time to explore camp too, by hiking, playing, and soaking up the sunshine. Bring work gloves, shoes you don’t mind getting dirty, and your elbow grease! Individual girls are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult.

Troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents or cabins and all meals.

Reach for the Sky!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8 , 7PM — SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–12 Cost:

$80 / girl $40 / adult

Reach for the sky as you challenge yourself this weekend! Let your arrows fly at archery, skim across the pond at boating, climb into the trees at the high challenge course, and zoom down dueling zip lines. End Saturday night singing songs around a campfire before falling asleep in a cozy cabin. You’ll be amazed at what you can do! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in cabins and all food.

STEM Explorers SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 9AM–3PM Alvernia University 400 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading Grades: 6–12 Cost:

$15 / girl $8 / adult

Join Alvernia University students and explore the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Make magazine necklaces using geometry, and bring your big ideas to build the best egg drop contraption. The day wouldn’t be complete without watching gummy bears explode in the chemistry lab! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes lunch and event patch.

Grades: 6–12 Cost:

Sassy Snacks SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 10AM–12PM Capital Blue at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley Grades: 2–3 Cost:

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Full of sass? Your snacks can be too! Learn what snacks are good for you and your BFFs. Have a blast making veggie faces, then head over to the snack shack to create an “undercover” treat to enjoy any time of the day for a quick burst of energy. Finally, using your favorite fruits and veggies, learn how to make your own smoothie that is as sweet as you. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snacks and Snacks badge.

My Best Self SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1–3PM Moondog Yoga 44 Front Street, Quakertown Grades: K–3 Cost:

$17 / girl

There are so many things that make you happy and healthy! Learn to pay attention to what your body needs, relax with yoga, and know what to do when something’s bugging you- so you can keep yourself feeling great. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Brownie My Best Self badge and Moondog Yoga event patch.

Back to the Drawing Board!

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$15 / girl

It’s time to learn the basics—of drawing!

Experiment drawing with different media, like charcoal, pastels, pencils and markers.

We’ll explore techniques like shading and perspective drawing, and you’ll go home with several works of art! *Includes Drawing badge.

Talking for Two SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1–4PM West Lawn United Methodist Church 15 Woodside Avenue, Reading Grades: K–5 Cost:

$17 / girl $7 / adult

Come out and laugh along with Marian and her cast of zany puppet characters. You’ll love her mischievous bird, Dudley, and you’ll be amazed when a drawing comes to life! Someone may even become a human puppet! After the show, discover the art of ventriloquism, learn how to become a ventriloquist, and take a peek at some very special and unique puppets. Learn the basics of puppetry and leave with a smile on your face and your very own puppet creation! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult.

Staying Fit SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 3:30–5:30PM Moondog Yoga 44 Front Street, Quakertown Grades: 4–8

Healthy Meals SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1–3PM Capital Blue at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley Grades: 4–8 Cost:

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$9 / person

This is no ordinary visit to a college campus— this is Ursinus! Learn about the majors offered and the student clubs that make your college experience memorable. Try a “mock” class led by student leaders on campus and get answers to questions about college life.

Share your dreams about what you’ll be doing after high school and picture yourself as an Ursinus College Bear. *Includes lunch.

Eat healthy food that tastes great! Take a stroll with experts from Capital Blue to explore the restaurants in the Promenade Shops and discover the best way to read menus so you can order the healthier options. Work up an appetite, because after your walk you’ll fix your own meal and create delicious desserts.

All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snacks and Simple Meals badge for Juniors.

$3 / girl

Cost:

$17 / girl

Jump into this program to figure out what fitness, food, and fun you need to stay strong for life. Get active with aerobic activity, learn how yoga can help relieve stress, and brainstorm ways to keep your body fueled. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied

by an adult. *Includes Junior Staying Fit badge and Moondog Yoga event patch.

I Can Be...

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 10AM–12PM Valley Forge Program Center 100 Juliette Low Way, Valley Forge Grades: K–3 Cost:

$4 / girl

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A firefighter, a teacher, a doctor? It’s okay not to know, because there are so many amazing choices! Meet women who live and work according to the Girl Scout Law and try hands-on activities to learn about their jobs. *Includes Barbie® I Can Be… patch.

Daisy Day at the Zoo SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 11AM–3PM Lehigh Valley Zoo 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville Grades: K–1 $17 / person

Spend the afternoon at Lehigh Valley Zoo exploring how to care for the different animals.

Lehigh Valley Zoo educators will teach you the proper ways they care for the animals, from the penguins to the camels. Observe the wonders of nature by examining local plant life while on a nature hike in the Trexler Nature Preserve. Bring a bagged lunch. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Three Cheers for Animals and Between Earth and Sky Journeys.

A Day in the Life SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1–4PM Sigal Museum of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society 342 Northampton Street, Easton Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$17 / girl $6 / adult

Spend time with a museum educator as you explore life in colonial times. Experience life during our country’s birth; see how a girl dressed, what games she played, and what food she ate during the mid-1700s. You’ll even create your own accessory to take home! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes museum admission and Playing the Past badge.

Staying Fit

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 6–8PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 6–8PM

Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing

Alvernia University 400 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading

Grades: 2–3

Grades: 4–5

Cost:

Cost:

$14 / girl

$5 / girl

Girls think of everything! Did you know a woman invented windshield wipers, space helmets, scotch guard, ice cream cones, disposable diapers, and even more? Learn about the process real inventors go through while solving “real world” problems. Design, build, and use computer programming to create robotic models. Whoever said you couldn’t solve the world’s problem with LEGO® bricks? Maybe YOU will be the next woman to submit a patent! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

From the indoors to the outdoors, explore ways to be active, eat well, and stay stress free.

Get tips on being healthy from the Alvernia Science Association! Make your own delicious and nutritious snack mixes, and create your own diary to keep your mind sharp. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Staying Fit badge.

Toad Walk Volunteer Orientation

Grades: K–1

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 6–8PM The Schuylkill Center 8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia Grades: K–12 Cost:

$7 / person

Why did the toad cross the road? To get to the other pond! Spring is mating season for amphibians, and that means American toads are waking up from their winter naps to look for the perfect mate and the perfect pond to lay eggs in. Help shepherd hundreds of toads safely across Port Royal Avenue as they migrate to and from the reservoir during the breeding season.

Volunteers are needed for evening shifts April 12 – April 20, and again May 15 – June 30.

Volunteer orientation for scout groups will be on April 12. You must attend this orientation if you or your troop wish to volunteer. *If you volunteer for more than 3 nights, you will receive a special Schuylkill Center patch.

DIY Girls THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 6–8:30PM Lowe’s Bethlehem 1235 Martin Court, Bethlehem Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$18 / girl $5 / adult

Join the staff at Lowe’s and learn how to complete your own DIY projects. Level wood, swing a hammer, and discover the difference between screws and nails. Use your new knowledge to complete your first DIY project before you leave! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Woodworker badge.

Daisies, Plants, and Animals, Oh My! SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 9AM–12PM OR 1–4PM Wildlands Conservancy 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Cost:

$15 / girl $8 / adult

Join your sister Daisies for a day full of outdoor fun! Learn about animal safety as you interact with various animals, dance with the bees, plant herbs, and discover the wonder of worms. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snack and Wildlands Conservancy Jr. Naturalist patch. This program is a great supplemental activity for the 3 Cheers for Animals and Daisy Flower Garden Journeys.

Junior Gardeners SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 9AM–12PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$15 / girl $6 / adult

The Reading Public Museum’s Arboretum is the perfect place to explore gardening! Tour the outdoor garden spaces and learn which plants grow best in our state. Make your own terrarium in an empty glass container that you bring from home (like a pasta sauce jar), and plant seeds to add to your own garden at home. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Gardener badge and museum admission.

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Inventor’s Club

Our Water Adventure SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 9AM–12PM Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$19 / girl

Join us for a water adventure! Work in teams to clean up a simulated oil spill and make your own wave modulators. Explore the states of water as a vapor, ice, liquid, gas, and solid. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements for the SAVE Water Award from the WOW Wonders of Water Journey.

Green Space in the City SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 10AM–2PM Jacobs Engineering 2301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Grades: 9–12

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$5 / girl

Spend the day with professionals from Transportation You and the Schuylkill River Development Corporation as you draft ideas for a community space along the Schuylkill River Trail. Brainstorm activity areas in a new park, such as a garden or dog park, then design a safe way for pedestrians to access the trail from the park. Work as a team to consider input from the community, and environmental and structural concerns. Finish with a walking tour of the new section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia to see if your designs match up! Bring a bagged lunch. *Includes snack.

Letterbox Adventures SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 10AM–12PM Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media Grades: 2–3 Cost:

Daisy Delight SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 12:45–3PM Valley Forge Program Center 100 Juliette Low Way, Valley Forge Grades: K–1 $8 / girl $2 / adult

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Beneath the Trees

Grades: 4–8

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Inventor’s Club 2 SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 4TH–5TH GRADES: 9:30–11AM; 6TH–8TH GRADES: 11AM–12:30PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1–4PM

Cost:

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

We already knew girls thought of everything, but now it is your time to CREATE! What will you dream up? Review how “stuff” works – gears, axles, pulleys, and levers. Discuss the basics behind the Design Method and go to work on your own invention. Will you be the next woman to submit a patent? It’s a good idea to have already attended the Inventor’s Club program. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$15 / girl $6 / adult

The Reading Public Museum’s Arboretum is the perfect place to get to know trees! View the tree cookie to learn about tree-ring dating, study leaves to identify different trees, and learn what it takes to be a tree caretaker at the museum. Then use your imagination as your draw up a plan for a tree-garden featuring a tree house! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Trees badge and museum admission.

Follow the Clues SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1–4PM Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$19 / girl

Follow the clues to solve the Great Cookie Caper! But first, master your skills as you learn about the power of observation, communicate using different types of codes, and examine fingerprints. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Detective Badge.

$14 / girl

Uncover the exciting world of letterboxing at this fun, hands-on morning at Tyler Arboretum! Join in a fun game of hide and seek using clues and directions to a hidden box. Collect stamp images as a way to record your findings, and use your creativity to make your own stamp! *Completes steps 1, 2 & 4 of the Letterboxer badge.

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afternoon of international fun! Play international games, sing songs, and learn about Girl Scouts in other countries around the world.

Come in uniform to make SWAPs and visit the GSEP Museum. Please bring a donation for a local food cupboard. *Completes all requirements for Vi’s petal. Includes snack and International Friendship Fun patch.

Take Action! Conference

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1–5PM Cedar Crest College 100 College Drive, Allentown Grades: 6–12 Cost:

$10 / girl

Rally with sister Girl Scouts to go for Silver and Gold! In hands-on workshops, you’ll learn all about the Silver or Gold Award, from brainstorming project ideas, to recruiting an all-star team of volunteers, to filling out your paperwork like a pro. Get inspired by hearing from young women just like you who used their vision to change their community. Learn what it means to TAKE ACTION! Now is your time to change the world!

Time at this program can count towards your Silver or Gold Award hours if you have completed

$12 / girl

Tree-tastic THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 6–7:30PM Angelica Park, Reading Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$5 / girl

Take a hike around Angelica Park and explore the many trees that call the park home! Learn about the different types of trees, take action as you plant a new tree in the park, and get creative using a variety of materials to build your own tree. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Trees badge.

Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 5PM — SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 10AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 6–12 Cost:

$10 / person

Winter is over and camp is in need of some serious cleaning! Come with your troop, alone, or with interested volunteers to help us get camp ready for the season. Everyone is welcome, especially folks handy with tools or gardening! At the end of a hard day’s work, we’ll celebrate with a party in the pavilion, complete with rollerblading and more. Girls need not come with an adult. Troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents and all food.

Mosey Wood Work Weekend

Between Earth & Sky

The Wonders of Water

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 7PM — SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 10AM

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1–4PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 6–8PM

Camp Mosey Wood, White Haven

Lehigh University 27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem

Alvernia University 400 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading

Grades: 4–12

Grades: K–1

Grades: 2–3

Cost:

Cost:

Cost:

$10 / person

Winter is over and Mosey Wood needs some help to look great for the camping season! If the weather’s good, be the first tent campers of 2016 at Mosey Wood as you set up and stay in tents, clear trails, and clean units and buildings.

You might even get to paint or get extra dirty with some landscaping. Bring along a pair of work gloves and help make camp shine. At the end of a hard day’s work, we’ll celebrate with a campfire on Saturday night. You’ll have time to explore camp too, by hiking, playing, and enjoying the natural beauty of Mosey Wood. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents (cabins if weather is poor) and all food.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 10AM–12PM Acting Naturally Theatre 164 N. Flowers Mill, Langhorne Grades: 2–5 Cost:

$12 / person

Join your sister Girl Scouts as you get down to some cool tunes! Learn the steps to dances from the roaring 20s, the era of Doo Wop, 80’s dance fever, and more. Use your creativity and own style to put together a dance of your own with your friends. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Dancer badge for Brownies.

Join Daisy and her flower friends on an imaginary cross-country road trip! Learn about your feelings and how to be sensitive to the feelings of your friends and family. Have fun acting out skits with your friends and share your special skills with your sister Daisies. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *This program completes the Blue Bucket Award and the Firefly Award from the Between Earth and Sky Journey.

Textile Artist SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1–4PM Sigal Museum of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society 342 Northampton Street, Easton Grades: 9–10 Cost:

$19 / girl $6 / adult

Explore the beautiful world of handicraft at the Sigal Museum. Stroll through the Decorative Arts Gallery exhibits and view gowns and accessories that were hand decorated by their wearers between the 1750s and the 1950s. Create your own decorative quilt piece to take home after seeing beautiful samples and quilts in the Decorative Arts Gallery that were made by girls your own age. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes museum admission and Textile Artist badge.

Super Structures MONDAY, APRIL 25, 6:30–7:30PM

How Does Your Garden Grow?

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 11AM–3PM Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$14 / person

Expand your gardening knowledge and discover how to help plants and flowers grow. Be inspired by a visit to the beautifully landscaped Morris Arboretum. Explore three gardens that will surprise you, and sketch your own special garden. Learn how to choose garden plants, experiment with seeds, and create your own indoor or outdoor garden. Bring or buy your lunch (on site at Compton Café) and enjoy a picnic on the patio. *Includes Gardener badge.

Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$12 / girl

Can you build the next Taj Mahal? Super Skyscraper? Are you the next Julia Morgan, designer of the famous Hearst Castle?

Create and build your own architectural pieces using engineering theories and spatial concepts that reach across all fields of design, ranging from urban spaces to residential communities, furniture, and more! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

$5 / girl

Let’s explore the wonderful world of water! Join the Alvernia University Science Association as you explore properties of water you never would have guessed existed. Watch water change colors, push water to its breaking point, and create a little tension…surface tension that is! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the WOW Wonders of Water Journey.

LEGO® Art History FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 6:30–8PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$12 / girl

STEAM comes to life! Art and the study of science and math have always gone hand-inhand. From Van Gogh and Picasso to Frida Kahlo, artists love combining the abstract with perfect symmetry. Be zany, discuss perspectives, step out of your box, learn about renowned artists, and get creative with LEGO® in a whole new way! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

LEGO® Art History SATURDAY, APRIL 30, K-1ST GRADES: 9:30–10:30AM; 2ND–3RD GRADES: 11AM–12PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: K–3 Cost:

$12 / girl

STEAM comes to life! Art and the study of science and math have always gone hand-inhand. From Van Gogh and Picasso to Frida Kahlo, artists love combining the abstract with perfect symmetry. Be zany, discuss perspectives, step out of your box, learn about renowned artists, and get creative with LEGO® in a whole new way! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

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Dancing Feet

$5 / girl

Colonial Day

Program Aide Training

Beneath the Trees Overnight

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 10AM–2PM

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1–6PM

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing

East Hills Moravian Church 1830 Butztown Road, Bethlehem

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 6PM — SATURDAY, MAY 7, 8:30AM

Grades: 4–5

Grades: 6–8

Cost:

Cost:

$13 / person

Take a fun-filled trip back in time! Experience life in the colonial period as you interact with costumed interpreters and period activities.

Try colonial cooking, candle dipping, quill pen writing, colonial toys, and games, and so much more! Bring a bagged lunch. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Playing the Past badge.

Program Aide Training SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1–6PM Lehigh Valley Service Center 2633 Moravian Avenue, Allentown

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Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$6 / girl

Do you want to help a younger girl find her WOW with Girl Scouts? As a Program Aide, you’ll work as part of a team to design and lead activities for younger girls. In this training, participate in hands-on activities to learn about team-building, leadership skills, girl development, and leading a group. We’ll guide you through the GSEP training course and help you build the skills necessary to work directly with younger girls. It’s a good idea to start working on your Leader-In-Action (LIA) award before attending this training. You can learn more about the LIA in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. *Includes snack.

Combat Robots SUNDAY, MAY 1, 4TH–5TH GRADES: 9:30–11:30AM; 6TH–8TH GRADES: 12–2PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 4–8 Cost:

$14 / girl

Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a headto-head combat mission? Learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using axles, levers, motors, and sensors. Then build a robot for friendly competition! You’ll have a blast as you play and complete robotic challenges in this remote control robotics program. Be prepared to battle! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

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Do you want to help a younger girl find her WOW with Girl Scouts? As a Program Aide, you’ll work as part of a team to design and lead activities for younger girls. In this training, participate in hands-on activities to learn about team-building, leadership skills, girl development, and leading a group. We’ll guide you through the GSEP training course and help you build the skills necessary to work directly with younger girls. It’s a good idea to start working on your Leader-In-Action (LIA) award before attending this training. You can learn more about the LIA in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. *Includes snack.

I Can Be...

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2–4PM Delaware County Service Center 760 W Sproul Road, Springfield Grades: K–3 Cost:

$4 / girl

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A firefighter, a teacher, a doctor? It’s okay not to know, because there are so many amazing choices! Meet women who live and work according to the Girl Scout Law and try hands-on activities to learn about their jobs. *Includes Barbie® I Can Be… patch.

Brownie Outdoor Adventure FRIDAY, MAY 6, 5PM — SATURDAY, MAY 7, 7PM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$50 / person

Come explore all that camp has to offer! From nature hikes and arts & crafts, to group games and stargazing by the campfire, you’re sure to have a great time. Sleep in platform tents after a fun day of activities and friendship in the outdoors. Individual girls are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult.

Troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations, all food, and Outdoor Adventurer badge.

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$38 / girl $20 / adult

Take a closer look and get into the science of trees when you meet with an arborist. Design and build a model of your dream tree house, and walk through the arboretum and learn to identify different trees. Use pastels to create your own artwork before you end the evening by sleeping in one of the museum galleries. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes breakfast, Trees badge, and “I Slept at the Museum” patch.

Combat Robots FRIDAY, MAY 6, 6:30–8:30PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 6–10 Cost:

$14 / girl

Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a headto-head combat mission? Learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using axles, levers, motors, and sensors. Then build a robot for friendly competition! You’ll have a blast as you play and complete robotic challenges in this remote control robotics program. Be prepared to battle! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

High Stakes Team Building FRIDAY, MAY 6, 7PM — SUNDAY, MAY 8, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–12 Cost:

$80 / girl $40 / adult

This weekend is all about teamwork! Paddle across the pond as you work through the water challenge, help your team through the low challenge course, and support each other through the high challenge course. Test your communication—and construction skills—as you build a raft with your group to use in the water competition. Your weekend of adventure “peaks” as you fly through the air on our dueling zip lines! All troops must bring Safety Activity

Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents and all meals.

Old Fashioned Flower Fun SATURDAY, MAY 7, 9–10:30AM Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$13 / person

Visit Trout Hall to learn the story of Anne Allen, the granddaughter of Allentown’s founder, who lived in the historic building in the colonial days.

Through hands-on activities, discover how she would have used flowers for art, healing, and even to send messages in code! Make a special floral gift for Mother’s Day. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Flowers badge.

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 9:30–10:30AM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: K–1 Cost:

$12 / girl

Get creative with STEAM! Use a computer to follow detailed instructions to build your very own snapping alligator, drumming monkey, or twirling birdie LEGO® robot. Put on your engineering hat as you problem solve and test theories using axles, pulleys, and levers.

You’ll even learn the basics of computer programming while working with your robots to move and make sounds in this fun, interactive program! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

Acting Naturally Musicians SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10AM–12PM Acting Naturally Theatre 164 N. Flowers Mill, Langhorne Grades: 2–5 Cost:

$12 / person

Join the staff of Acting Naturally as you take a journey through music! Explore songs from musicals around the world and dress up in authentic costumes to play the part. Bring your imagination for a day full of music fun! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes requirements towards the Musician badge for Juniors.

Inventor’s Club

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10AM–12PM

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 11AM–12:30PM

Capital Blue at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley

Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing

Grades: 2–3

Cost:

Cost:

$3 / girl

Do you like sports and recess? Get creative and work within small groups to create new rules to your favorite games. Then discover how much fun your rules really are! We are going to have a field day full of friends, fitness, and festivities.

Playing games is exercise, and exercise is fun! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snacks and Fair Play badge.

Girls Auto Clinic SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10AM–12PM Valley Forge Program Center 100 Juliette Low Way, Valley Forge Grades: 9–12 Cost:

$11 / girl

Come learn more about how cars work and how to maintain your own from a female mechanic!

This workshop gives you the knowledge you need to feel empowered and in control of your car.

Learn how to tell if you need new brakes, why there are letters on the side of your tire, how to jump start a car, what to do if your car overheats, and what’s under the hood. Bring the car that you drive, as you’ll be able to apply what you learn to the car you use. Rain date of May 14. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Car Care badge.

Painting in the Park SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10AM–12PM

Grades: 2–3 $14 / girl

Girls think of everything! Did you know a woman invented windshield wipers, space helmets, scotch guard, ice cream cones, disposable diapers, and even more? Learn about the process real inventors go through while solving “real world” problems. Design, build, and use computer programming to create robotic models. Whoever said you couldn’t solve the world’s problem with LEGO® bricks? Maybe YOU will be the next woman to submit a patent! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

A Single Shard SATURDAY, MAY 7, 12–4PM People’s Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern Grades: 4–8 Cost:

$33 / person

From the page to the stage, see the Newbery Award-winning novel A Single Shard brought to life. Explore concepts of pottery using inlay techniques on clay tiles in a hands-on workshop, then see the show. Discover the story of Tree-ear, a Korean orphan who uses art and perseverance to overcome obstacles and create a better life. *Includes snack & event patch.

Perfect Practice Play SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1–3PM

Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashburne Road, Cheltenham

Capital Blue at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley

Grades: 2–3

Grades: 4–8

Cost:

Cost:

$13 / girl

Join a professional painter and teacher from Cheltenham Center for the Arts for the unique experience of painting outside! Work with watercolors, and explore various painting techniques. Set up your easel at nearby High School Park, which boasts four distinct ecosystems.

It’s a one-of-a-kind painting environment! *Completes steps 1-2 of Painting badge.

$3 / girl

We all need a balance of work and play, and sports provide the perfect mixture! Come learn the basic principles of practice that apply to every sport. Discover workout routines that will keep you fit and healthy for life, and work together to accomplish the exercises. Then, break out into relay teams for an obstacle course. Bring your competitive side-prizes will be awarded! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snacks and Practice for Purpose badge for Juniors.

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Amazing Animal Robotics

Fit Fun

Program Aide Training SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1–6PM Valley Forge Service Center 100 Juliette Low Way, Valley Forge Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$6 / girl

Do you want to help a younger girl find her WOW with Girl Scouts? As a Program Aide, you’ll work as part of a team to design and lead activities for younger girls. In this training, participate in hands-on activities to learn about team-building, leadership skills, girl development, and leading a group. We’ll guide you through the GSEP training course and help you build the skills necessary to work directly with younger girls. It’s a good idea to start working on your Leader-In-Action (LIA) award before attending this training. You can learn more about the LIA in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. *Includes snack.

Your Watery World

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SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1–3PM The Schuylkill Center 8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia

have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Great supplement for the Cadette Public Speaker badge. Includes admission to both shows, breakfast, and Playing the Past badge for Juniors.

Super Structures FRIDAY, MAY 13 6:30–7:30PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$12 / girl

Can you build the next Taj Mahal? Super Skyscraper? Are you the next Julia Morgan, designer of the famous Hearst Castle?

Create and build your own architectural pieces using engineering theories and spatial concepts that reach across all fields of design, ranging from urban spaces to residential communities, furniture, and more! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

Grades: 2–8

Spring Things

Cost:

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 9AM–3PM

$10 / person

Enjoy a day of discovery and science as you explore one of Earth’s most important resources: water! Learn just how much water the average person uses in a day and the ways that humans impact our watersheds. Then hike down to Schuylkill Center’s ponds and streams to investigate the creatures that make these aquatic habitats their home. Brainstorm ways you can become a water conservationist in your everyday life! *This program completes requirements towards the Brownie Wonders of Water Journey.

A Night at the Theatre FRIDAY, MAY 13, 6:30PM — SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2PM Arden Theatre 40 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia Grades: 4–8 Cost:

$80 / girl $55 / adult

When the curtains close, you don’t have to go home! Take your seat in the audience for The Secret Garden and meet one of the leads from the play. Get a good night’s sleep at the theatre school, because in the morning you’ll be the actresses. Learn how to become your character and more in interactive workshops, then get giggly at The Stinky Cheese Man. It’s a night at the theatre you’ll never forget! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. At least one adult per group must

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Wildlands Conservancy 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Grades: 2-12 Cost: $22 / girl $11 / adult Spring has sprung and Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is filled with growth and activity. Find life in the pond beyond tadpoles, hike with binoculars in search of migratory birds, and meet some of the animals.

Identify blooming flowers and plants as you learn their medicinal and food usages. Bring a bagged lunch. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snack and Wildlands Conservancy Jr Naturalist patch.

Painting Party SATURDAY, MAY 14, 10–11AM OR 1–2PM OR 2:30–3:30PM The Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$19 / girl $14 / adult

Spend the day at The Crayola Experience exploring worlds of colorful fun! Discover 26 exciting attractions that combine color, chemistry, and technology. Watch a live theater show on how crayons are made, and enjoy hands-on activities as you draw, paint, and create marvelous spin art. While you are there, use your creativity to create fabulous pieces of painted artwork in a Girl Scout exclusive

workshop. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Crayola Experience from 10am-5pm and the Painting badge.

Comic Artist SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$15 / girl

Jump in to the world of comics! Explore a variety of comic styles and characters, from newspaper “funnies” to comic books and graphic novels. Learn how comic artists storyboard their ideas and bring your story to life! *Includes Comic Artist badge.

Program Aide Training SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1–6PM Shelly Ridge Service Center 330 Manor Road, Miquon Grades: 6–8 Cost:

$6 / girl

Do you want to help a younger girl find her WOW with Girl Scouts? As a Program Aide, you’ll work as part of a team to design and lead activities for younger girls. In this training, participate in hands-on activities to learn about team-building, leadership skills, girl development, and leading a group. We’ll guide you through the GSEP training course and help you build the skills necessary to work directly with younger girls. It’s a good idea to start working on your Leader-In-Action (LIA) award before attending this training. You can learn more about the LIA in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. *Includes snack.

Fantastic Flowers SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2–3:30PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$12 / girl $6 / adult

There’s more to flowers than just good looks!

Without them, plants could not make seeds and scientists think the world would be much drier, and of course less pretty. Work with an educator as you dig up flower secrets and peek under the petals to learn how flowers can help people. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes Steps 1-4 of the Flowers badge.

Creativity at Camp

Fabulous Flowers

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 10AM-3PM

SATURDAY MAY 21, 9AM–12PM

Camp Mountain House, Allentown

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Grades: 2–8 Cost:

$20 / girl

Join us for a taste of camp! Aim true while you shoot archery, take on your friends in a game of gaga, and get creative as you craft your own pottery pieces. Enjoy lunch in the pavilion and sing and play games with your old and new Girl Scout friends. Bring a packed lunch. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult.

LEGO® Scientist

Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$15 / girl $6 / adult

Stroll through the museum arboretum as you explore and study the flowers in bloom.

See how flowers are used in different works of art throughout the museum, make your own bath beads with your favorite scent, and create fabulous pieces of flower art to share with your family! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Flowers badge and museum admission.

MONDAY, MAY 16, 6:30–7:30PM Snapology of Reading 220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Wyomissing Grades: K–1 Cost:

$12 / girl

Waterfront Lifeguarding FRIDAY, MAY 20, 5PM — SUNDAY, MAY 22, 6PM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 16 years & above Cost:

$200 / person

Turn your love of water into a real skill and become certified in American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding! You must be able to pass pre-requisite skills including swimming 550 yards continuously, retrieving submerged objects, and treading without using your hands.

All participants must attend the entire weekend, and pass both physical and written tests in order to receive certification. Refunds will not be given to those who cannot pass any part of the course, including the prerequisites. Class starts promptly at 5pm, and goes for long hours.

Individual girls are welcome and need not be accompanied by an adult. Interested adults are also welcome to attend without girls. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in a cabin and all meals.

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 10AM–12PM Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashburne Road, Cheltenham Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$13 / girl

Join a professional painter and teacher from Cheltenham Center for the Arts for the unique experience of painting outside!

Work with watercolors, and explore various painting techniques. Set up your easel at nearby High School Park, which boasts four distinct ecosystems. It’s a one-of-a-kind painting environment!

Wild and Green Gardeners

Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park SATURDAY, MAY 21, 5PM — SUNDAY, MAY 22, 8AM Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown Grades: 2–12 Cost:

$38 / person $24 / season pass holder

Join us for a special overnight full of fun and excitement at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, just for Girl Scouts! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner, and take advantage of your starlight admission by jumping on your favorite rides.

Once the park closes, you’ll have exclusive ride time and the chance to experience “Dinosaurs after Dark”! Be sure to bring your own tent and sleeping gear. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program.

At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes event patch, dinner, and starlight admission to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.

Super Summer Celebration FRIDAY, MAY 27, 5PM — SUNDAY, MAY 29, 11AM

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 10AM–12PM

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope

Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove

Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$14 / girl $6 / adult

Visit the beautiful gardens of the Preserve where you’ll learn the importance of gardening with native plants. Discover which plants are important for wildlife and plant your own mini garden to take home. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes Steps 1, 3-5 of the Gardener badge.

Brownie Einsteins SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1–3PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 2–3 Cost:

Grades: 2–12 Cost:

$75 / person

Kick off a great summer at our super summer celebration! If your troop really loves camping, or if you’re not quite ready to camp on your own, this weekend is for you. GSEP camp staff will support leaders and lead groups through some favorite camping activities. Enjoy hiking and crafts, sports and sing-alongs, and even swimming if the weather’s good! Brownies and Juniors can take aim with archery, and Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can reach for footholds on the climbing wall. Sleep in platform tents after days full of fun at the perfect end of the year camping trip. This event is for troops only. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations, all food & programming, and event patch.

$13 / girl $6 / adult

Think like an inventor as you explore how to turn everyday objects into something

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Cultivate your love of science! Explore the different areas of science & nature: astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics while doing something a little different – learning with LEGO®! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes admission to the Discovery Center and event patch.

Painting in the Park

new and exciting! Practice problem solving, planning, and design while exploring the various inventions found throughout the museum. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Inventor badge and museum admission.

Family Camp FRIDAY, MAY 27, 7PM — MONDAY, MAY 30, 10AM

Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony All Ages Welcome Cost:

$90 / person (Children under 2 are free)

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Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation for your entire family! Parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents and other relatives are invited to Camp Mosey Wood. Families participate in organized activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, games, and crafts, but you can also enjoy other activities independently. Activity specialists will be on hand to guide you through archery (4th grade and above) and the high challenge course (6th grade and above), with lifeguards overseeing swimming and boating.

Adults must supervise children during the event; one adult must register with every three children. *Includes accommodations and all meals served in the Dining Hall.

Tree Huggers (Core Camping) FRIDAY MAY 27, 5PM — SUNDAY MAY 29, 11AM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 4–12 Cost:

$30 / girl $15 / adult

Climb the highest heights or stay low to the ground— either way you’ll be hugging the trees as you ascend Camp Laughing Waters’ ropes courses! Use the ropes to become a better team, get to know each other, celebrate your differences, and just have fun. When not working together in the trees, you and your troop can wander the woods of Laughing Waters, play disc golf, and work on your outdoor cooking skills.

Troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents or cabins and all meals.

Bike & Boat SATURDAY, MAY 28, 10AM–3PM Sand Island to Canal Park along the D&L Trail, Bethlehem Grades: 6–12 Cost:

Go Gaga for Camp (Core Camping) FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 5PM — SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 11AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 1–12 Cost:

$30 / girl $15 / adult

Grab a troop and head to Wood Haven for the weekend! This is your chance to camp with your troop while consultants guide you through the fun outdoor activities for your age level.

Brownies: Dip your toes into camp with swimming, a nature hike, field games, and archery.

Juniors: Set your sights on archery, swimming, and rollerblading.

Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors: Jump into adventure with the climbing wall, swimming, and archery. Everyone will come together at the Saturday night campfire, where your troop can perform a skit or song, or just enjoy the sing-along.

You’ll receive your tent unit and workshop times prior to the event. Remember: You provide your own food for the weekend, along with additional activities. This is a troop only event; troops must come with a Camp and First Aid certified adult.

Adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations and consultant fees.

GirlzTri.Du.Rule!

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 5:30–10:30AM French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, Elverson Grades: K–12 Cost:

$60 / girl

view various specimens in the butterfly tower and magnifying boxes, and build and pollute “towns.”

Get active as you move through the water cycle obstacle course and pull macroinvertebrates from the Little Lehigh Creek. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults.

Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes snack and Wildlands Conservancy Jr. Naturalist patch. This program completes requirements towards the WOW Wonders of Water Journey and Bugs badge.

Bike & Boat SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 10AM–3PM Sand Island to Canal Park along the D&L Trail, Bethlehem Grades: 6–12 Cost:

$33 / person

Join the Wildlands Conservancy’s team of naturalists and explore the Lehigh River on both bicycles and canoes. You will be biking one direction and canoeing the other way. Gain a unique perspective of the Lehigh River as it flows through out valleys, the diverse ecosystem that depends on it, and the fascinating history that surrounds it. Bikes and canoes are provided for you. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy along your journey. Program will run rain or shine, except during a thunderstorm.

Honey Bees and You! SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 10–11:30AM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: K–1

Are you ready to Tri, Du and RULE? Then start prepping for the third annual GirlzTri.Du.Rule!

Triathlon, Duathlon, and Adaptive Race for all girls ages 5-17! Experience the thrill of crossing the finish line after you swim-bike-run or run-bike-run and become a multisport athlete! In partnership with KidzTri3, GSEP presents an amazing opportunity to discover the power of your body in the safety of the Girl Scout sisterhood. USTA membership required; additional $15 fee due at registration. For detailed information regarding the race, check out www.gsep.org/girls-triathlon.

Cost:

WOW Bugs

Sensational Senses

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 9AM–3PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1–2:30PM

Wildlands Conservancy 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope

Grades: 2–3

Grades: 2–3

Cost:

Cost:

$10 / girl $6 / adult

Discover your connection with honey bees through the plants they use and consume on a daily basis. Learn about bee anatomy, how bees survive together in a hive, and what colors they love! Play bee games, taste test honey, and plant a flower perfect for a honey bee. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes the Clover Award from the Between Earth & Sky Journey.

$33 / person

Join the Wildlands Conservancy’s team of naturalists and explore the Lehigh River on both bicycles and canoes. You will be biking one direction and canoeing the other way. Gain a unique perspective of the Lehigh River as it flows through out valleys, the diverse ecosystem that depends on it, and the fascinating history that surrounds it. Bikes and canoes are provided for you. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a bagged lunch

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Take to the outdoors and explore the wonders of water and bugs! You’ll net a wildflower meadow,

$9 / girl $6 / adult

Four out of five senses want to explore nature!

Join a naturalist for a hike through the habitats at

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve to discover all the sights, sounds, textures, and smells that nature offers. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes Steps 1-3, and 5 of the Senses badge.

Terrific Trees SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 10AM–12PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: 4–5 Cost:

$13 / girl $6 / adult

Cowgirl Campout FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 5 PM — SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 10AM

Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony

Grades: 1–12

Grades: 2–12

Cost:

Cost:

$60 / person

Wood Haven is turning into the Wild West!

Rustle up your favorite gal (mom, aunt, older sister…) for the ultimate girls’ weekend in the great outdoors. Both of you can try your hands at traditional Camp Wood Haven activities: horseback riding, swimming, archery, climbing wall, and more. Take part in some fun evening activities, including a country hoe-down! All adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. All girls must be accompanied by a female adult.*Includes accommodations in platform tents, all food, and an event patch.

Wonder of Color Day SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 10AM–5PM The Crayola Experience 530 Centre Square, Easton

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1–3PM

Cost:

Cost:

$13 / girl $6 / adult

Explore Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve — the perfect habitat for many different animals! Spend time in the bird observatory before hitting the trails to explore habitats, feed the birds, and create a comfy place for our fine-feathered friends. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Animal Habitat badge.

Bodacious Bugs SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 10–11:30AM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: 2–3 Cost:

$9 / girl $6 / adult

Bugs help us in lots of cool ways. From pollinating flowers to mosquito management in the pond and meadow, bugs make everything happen at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes Bugs badge.

$17 / girl $15 / adult

Gather with sister Girl Scouts from around the council as you enjoy The Crayola Experience!

Explore 26 fun attractions that combine color, chemistry, and technology, and discover how crayons are made in an animated show. Name your own crayon, build with Model Magic, and draw and paint! All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Includes event patch.

Me and My Gal

$80 / person

Bring your best guy to camp for a weekend of fun!

Enjoy activities like swimming, boating, hiking, and arts & crafts. Aim true at archery (4th grade and above) and test your limits on the high challenge course (6th grade and above). There’s even time to just hang out with your guy! All girls must be accompanied by a male adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents, and all meals.

Grades: K–12

Grades: 4–5

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1PM — FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 5PM

Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove

Incredible Animal Habitats Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope

Me and My Guy

Family Camp FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7PM — MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10AM

Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: All Ages Welcome Cost:

$90 / person (Children under 2 are free)

Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation for your entire family! Parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents and other relatives are invited to Camp Mosey Wood. Families participate in organized activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, games, and crafts, but you can also enjoy other activities independently. Activity specialists will be on hand to guide you through archery (4th grade and above) and the high challenge course (6th grade and above), with lifeguards overseeing swimming and boating.

Adults must supervise children during the event; one adult must register with every three children. *Includes accommodations and all meals served in the Dining Hall.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1PM — TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 5PM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 2–12 Cost:

$80 / person

This is a gals only, no guys allowed kind of program!

Enjoy activities like swimming, boating, hiking, and arts & crafts. Aim true at archery (4th grade and above) and test your limits on the high challenge course (6th grade and above). There’s even time to just hang out with your gal! All girls must be accompanied by a female adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in platform tents, and all meals.

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Are you ready to learn trees from A to Z? Join a naturalist and discover prize specimens on a tour of the grounds. Learn how to identify Pennsylvania trees and find out about their uses. The fun wouldn’t be complete without taking home your own unique tree art. All troops must bring Safety Activity Checkpoints adults. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. *Completes Steps 2, 3, and 5 of the Trees badge.

Registration Information Girls can participate in any day program individually (unless otherwise noted), with a group, or as a troop.

Special efforts are made to welcome all girls. Please note, while we may be able to accommodate adults in certain situations, program space is reserved for girls.

Program registrations are accepted online. Online registration is the best option for allowing immediate access and confirmation of your registration.

Emailed or faxed forms containing credit card information as a form of payment are strongly discouraged as GSEP cannot guarantee the security of credit card information that is mailed, dropped off, faxed, or emailed.

The Online Registration System is the best option for credit card payment.

Registration questions?

Contact: 888.564.4657, press 2 ebiz@gsep.org gsep.org

GSEP does not accept registration by phone.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ONLINE 1. Visit us at gsep.org , click ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM. 2. E nter your username and password. Or, if you’re a first time user or haven’t used the system since August 2013, activate your account by clicking on the NEW ONLINE ACCOUNT button.

3. I f you receive an alert to contact us, please do so. Your record may be incomplete, you may have a duplicate record, or you may not be linked to your girl’s record.

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4. Click on the ACTIVITIES tab.

5. Search for the program you want using the various search features.

6. Click on the program name and review the details.

7. Click REGISTER NOW. 8. Select the registrant and click CONTINUE. 9. Enter additional information as requested, then click CONTINUE.

same time girls are in attendance need to be cleared and registered to ensure the utmost safety of the girls. Effective January 1, 2014, in addition to becoming a registered adult member of Girl Scouts, any adult who registers for an overnight program with GSEP will have to successfully complete a Criminal Background Check prior to program registration. By logging onto the Become a Volunteer page of gsep.org, the adult will be directed to apply for a Criminal Background Check (CBC). Following successful completion of the CBC, the adult can then register for the program.

• D ue to planning issues and safety concerns, walk-in girl and adult registration cannot be accepted at any GSEP event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES Registrations are accepted until the program is full or two weeks prior to the program date, whichever comes first. Please allow at least four weeks lead time from the program date for processing of paper registration forms.

10. Confirm your order details and click CHECKOUT; consider making a donation or select the not at this time option, click CONTINUE.

We cannot guarantee paperwork submitted less than four weeks in advance will be processed in time for you to attend the program.

11. Enter your credit card information and click PROCESS MY ORDER.

CONFIRMATIONS Confirmations with necessary details will be sent to all registrants by email approximately two weeks prior to the program date.

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, & VOLUNTEERS • Adult spaces in programs are only intended for the adults necessary to meet the girl/adult ratios, unless otherwise indicated. Chaperoning adults are free unless otherwise indicated by a per person or per adult price for the program. All chaperoning adults must be registered for the program.

• All girls attending a program or event must be registered Girl Scouts.

Girls new to Girl Scouts can register as a New Member online at gsep. org through the online registration system.

SPACE & ATTENDANCE Program space is limited. Attendance capacity is based on the needs of the program itself and cannot be adjusted due to late registration, transfer requests, troop needs, etc.

Program capacity and space availability can be viewed online.

TROOP REGISTRATION Only approved 01 troop leaders can register current troop members online using the troop management feature.

• C ouncil-sponsored programs are designed for specific age/grade levels. Please only register for programs that are in your age/grade level.

PAYMENT Payment for all programs is due in full at the time of registration. Space will not be held for any registration forms submitted without the full payment amount that is due.

• Leaders, parents, and guardians must make arrangements to leave other children at home. Additional children and/or family members are not permitted to attend any GSEP program.

REFUNDS Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to ebiz@gsep.org at least four weeks in advance of the program date for consideration. Refunds are not issued for “no shows” (registrants who do not attend).

• A ll GSEP Sponsored Programs: According to Volunteer Essentials, all volunteers participating in the Girl Scout movement shall meet GSUSA membership standards, which include committing to the Girl Scout Promise, accepting the Girl Scout Law, and registering annually through the Council as members of the Girl Scout movement.

Effective January 1, 2014, prior to registering for all programs sponsored by GSEP, adults who are interested in attending must have a current membership that exists on the adult’s record in the online registration system. This applies to all of the programs advertised in SPARK or via the GSEP website or other communication. Cost of registration is $15 and is in addition to the cost of the program. Adults can register online.

• T rips & Overnight Programs: According to Volunteer Essentials, when girls go on trips and overnight programs, the group must have at least two unrelated, registered, cleared, and trained adult volunteers.

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Refunds are not issued for cancellations occurring less than four weeks in advance or if numbers are reduced less than four weeks prior to the event.

CANCELLATIONS GSEP reserves the right to cancel an event due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or other reasons beyond our control. In the event a program is canceled, a full refund will be issued.

Weather-related cancellations: A GSEP staff member will contact you if a program will be cancelled due to weather. When possible, the event will be rescheduled or a refund issued.

For cancellations in advance, email notification will be sent to each registrant For same day cancellations, an attempt will be made to call the phone number available on record. Phone numbers and emails can be updated at any time through the online registration system when you visit your online profile on our website at gsep.org.