Spark | 12-2016 | COOKIE edition

Spark A TRIANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF KANSAS HEARTLAND COUNCIL

DECEMBER 2016 COOKIE EDITION

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Letters from Liz Welcome to the inaugural edition of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Spark magazine!

I hope you like the new look and feel of our magazine. It combines exciting Girl Scout stories and news together with our guide to fun and engaging activities across the council in the coming months.

“Spark” is the perfect name for this magazine. After all, the many Girl Scout experiences that the Council (GSKH) and volunteers provide are designed to do just that — “spark” the interest of our girls. Through the programming options and progressive experiences we offer, girls discover their interests — their “wows.” They develop both the hard and soft skills, and the values that prepare them to practice a lifetime of leadership.

Our Girl Scouts are groundbreakers! They are G.I.R.L.s — Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders! At GSKH, girls develop the grit of a Go-getter — they don’t just dream, they do! Our Girl Scouts get to problem-solve like an Innovator — they don’t just share ideas, they find connections and work together to make our world better in both big and small ways. Girl Scouts have the courage of a Risktaker — they build the confidence to handle whatever comes their way and know every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow.

And Girl Scouts have the heart of a Leader — they take the lead like a Girl Scout and inspire others’ greatness!

In the coming months, I invite all of you G.I.R.L.s to share your stories with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And I would be delighted to be invited to join you at troop activities and for community service projects, so I can see you shine in action. You inspire me and all of us at Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland!

Liz Workman Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland

Spark is all about YOU...

Send story ideas, photos, accomplishments, and comments to:

Communications Department Phone: 888-686-MINT (6468) Fax: 316-684-4141 E-mail: communications@gskh.org Mail: 360 Lexington Rd. Wichita, KS 67218 Online: kansasgirlscouts.org/share

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by the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves more than 15,000 girls and adults in 80 Kansas counties through its operational headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, and regional offices in Emporia, Garden City, Hays and Salina.

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100 Years of Cookie Sales

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Set your Cookie Goal for a chance to WIN

See how cookie sales began, plus a sweet new take on the traditional s’more.

Eight lucky Girl Scouts will win a new Cookie Cart!

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Get the scoop on your sweet rewards Learn more about Cookie Credits and the 500+ Club.

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Tips from a Top Seller Girl Scout Marissa shares her secrets to success!

Luncheon 15 Leadership Susan Page of USA Today will speak at annual event for Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society.

by Region 18 Activities Program events for girls, volunteers and families.

Scout DNA 34 Girl What is a Girl Scout? What difference can being one make in a girl's life?

CONNECT ONLINE facebook.com/ksgirlscouts twitter.com/ksgirlscouts flickr.com/ksgirlscouts

The United Way helps here.

instagram.com/ksgirlscouts

Please pass me on to a friend or recycle!

PREP

Jan 3-14 Jan 15 Feb 6 - 10 Feb 10 Feb 11

Initial cookie orders due Troops pick up cookies Statewide Cookie Kickoff events

Cookie Cupboards open

SALE

Sale starts! (Early selling is not allowed) Booth sales begin

March 19 REWARDS

Cookie Manager Trainings

April 15 April 29-30 May

Sale Ends

Cookie Credits available to spend!

Top Seller Celebrations Cookie Rewards arrive for troop distribution

2017

COOKIE

KICK OFF

Kick off the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Program with your Girl Scout sisters by celebrating Feb. 10 at one of the exciting Cookie Kickoff parties across the council!

Get ready to celebrate the new Girl Scout S’mores Cookie marking 100 years of Girl Scout Cookie History, along with the 5 Skills girls learn through the Cookie Program: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics!

For more details, contact your leader, watch for a postcard being mailed out around Jan. 13, or go to kansasgirlscouts.org.

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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Cookie Program This is What a Girl Can Do! 2017 SALE DATES FEBRUARY 11 - MARCH 19

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Shortbreads

Peanut Butter Sandwich

Need more info on the sale? Go to: kansasgirlscouts.org/cookies/

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2016 SUCCESS

THE

Caramel deLites

Lemonades

2,372

COOKIE BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES

TROOPS EARNED

$699,442 IN PROCEEDS

SKILLS

FLAVORS

Thin Mints

Thanks-A-Lots

GF Trios Limited Release

GIRL SCOUTS LEARN: · Goal Setting · Decision Making · Money Management · People Skills · Business Ethics

Peanut Butter Patties

NEW COOKIE!

GIRL SCOUT S’MORES

S’mores

HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES Girls Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves 15,000 girls and adult volunteers across 80 counties.

$1.01

Title

BAKERY & SALE COSTS

GIRL REWARDS & SU/TROOP PROCEEDS

SOLD MORE THAN

Rewards & Proceeds 38¢

To girls (Cookie Credits, recognition items and incentives)

48¢

To troops (programs, activities, and supplies)

3¢

To Honor Troop recipients

2¢

To Service Units

6,093

GSKH GIRL SCOUTS SOLD COOKIES

1,000

PACKAGES EACH

Bakery & Sale Costs 99¢

To cookie baker (cookies, troop and promotional materials, and print forms)

2¢

For sale expenses (postage and toll-free phone line)

Girl & Volunteer Services $2.08

For programs and services (girl programs, volunteer services/training, financial assisstance, facility operations/maintenance, and program resources)

Girls in America have never been more empowered and encouraged to be themselves, and the theme of the 2017 Cookie Program — “Be unique. Be you.” — celebrates the diversity and unique qualities of all girls while highlighting the fun and rewarding experience of being a Girl Scout! This year’s theme explores the fun of individuality

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1,506,206

TOTAL PACKAGES SOLD

109 GIRLS

$2.08 GIRL & VOLUNTEER SERVICES

$0.91

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23,149 PACKAGES WERE DONATED TO MILITARY AND LOCAL FOOD BANKS THROUGH COOKIE SHARE PROGRAM

GIRLS EARNED

$526,527 IN COOKIE CREDITS (CAN BE SPENT ON GS SHOP MERCHANDISE, CAMP, TRAVEL OR OTHER PROGRAMS)

247

PACKAGES SOLD PER GIRL ON AVERAGE

with an energetic, social, hardworking, and adorable animal as the mascot: the lovable llama.

Support the Girl Scout Cookie Program and local Girl Scout troops, and encourage girls to embrace what makes them unique!

Girl Scout Cookies Fuel a Century of Adventure for Girls

Cookies Fuel a Century of Adventure for Girls

FIRST STEPS

GOING NATIONWIDE

TAKING ACTION

1935 Girl Scout Cookie name appears on cookie boxes

1944 Calendars stand in for cookies due to wartime shortages

Cookie recipe and business plan shared

1936

1952

1925 Girl Scout recipe for s’mores first published

Commercial bakers help meet growing demand

Girl Scout Cookies help foster racial integration

1937

1961

1917

First known cookie sale by Girl Scouts

1922

Cookie sales go coast to coast

For 100 years, Girl Scouts have used cookie earnings to build leaders who make a positive impact on our world. Girl Scout Cookies not only help girls earn money for fun, educational activities and community service projects, but also play a huge role in transforming girls into G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) as they learn essential life skills. There’s no doubt: American

Cookie earnings fund outdoor activities

NEW HORIZONS

1970 Cookies help power first Earth Day experiences 1992

Girl Scout Cookies go to outer space

1994

Low-fat and sugarfree cookies join the lineup

society today is better because of the girls who have taken part in the Cookie Program. But how did it all begin? It started in 1917 when the Mistletoe Girl Scout Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, did what Girl Scouts everywhere do: They had a great idea, got together, and took action to make it a reality! They decided to fund their projects by selling homemade cookies, and the idea spread!

INTO THE FUTURE

2001

Girls start cookie sharing programs for deployed troops & charities

2015 First Gluten-free cookies introduced 2016

New S’mores cookie celebrates 100 years of GIrl Scout cookie sales

Girls who sell 100 packages during the 2017 Cookie Sale and who also sold 100 items during the 2016 Fall Opportunity Sale will earn this Special Edition 100th Anniversary Patch!

Introducing Girl Scout S’mores Cookies This crispy graham cookie, double-dipped in yummy crème icing and finished with a scrumptious chocolatey coating, joins the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie lineup and celebrates 100 years of Girl Scout Cookies! S’mores Cookies are vegan and are also free of artificial colors, preservatives and partially hydrogenated oils. This new cookie complements the Girl Scout tradition of making s’mores in the outdoors, as the recipe for a s’more dates back to a 1925 Girl Scout Leader magazine and a 1927 Girl Scouts of the USA handbook.

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Cookie Goal Photo Contest Share your goal for a chance to win a NEW Cookie Cart!

Goal-setting is one of the important life skills gained through the Cookie Program, and eight lucky Girl Scouts will win a NEW Girl Scout Cookie Cart this year just by sharing their Cookie Sale Goal! Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Cookie Goal Photo Contest gives girls a chance to win a special reward for dreaming big and preparing for their next Girl Scout adventure by setting their Cookie Sale Goal.

Here’s how to enter: ⏵ Write your Cookie Sale Goal on the goal sheet to the left, and write your name on the bottom of the sheet (first name only). ⏵ Take a photo holding your goal sheet and email it by Feb. 10 to communications@gskh.org with the subject line “Cookie Goal Photo Contest.” In the email, include your first and last name, troop number, and contact info. Please submit individual girl photos and not group photos. ⏵ Girls who enter the contest must be registered members of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland participating in the 2017 Cookie Program. Photos entered into the contest may be used in Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland print and digital communications.

Go to the Contests & Incentives page in our Cookies section on kansasgirlscouts.org for more information.

Five Top Sellers will take home Lilly the Llama!

Lilly the Llama is the loveable mascot of the 2017 Cookie Sale, and all girls who sell 1,000 or more packages of cookies will automatically be entered into a regional drawing to take her home!

There are five giant, stuffed Lilly the Llamas that will be given away in the drawing. Stay tuned to see who the winners will be!

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See how far a cookie can take you!

What adventure will you go on this year? Will you zip-line over camp with your friends, go back-packing, try horseback riding, or travel the world?

Selling Girl Scout Cookies will help get you there! All girls who sell at least 30 packages of cookies during the Girl Scout Cookie Program earn Cookie Credits they can spend throughout the year on events, activities, camps, programs, GSKH shop purchases, council-approved troop trips, travel and destinations. Girls must renew their Girl Scout membership by Dec. 15 each year to keep their Cookie Credits active on their account.

What adventure will you go on this year? As part of the OKC Xtreme Adventure Trip, Girl Scouts had a blast white-water rafting in 2016 with Riversport Adventures in Oklahoma City!

500+ Club members get exclusive discounts When you sell 500 or more packages of cookies, not only are you earning fun incentives, access to the Top Seller Celebrations, and Cookie Credits for your next adventure, you also automatically earn membership in the 500+ Cookie Club!

The 500+ Cookie Club is an ongoing incentive throughout the year — girls simply show their 500+ Club card at participating businesses, and they’ll get a special offer! Across the council, 8

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we’ve partnered with businesses that have stepped up to provide exclusive offers and discounts just for Girl Scouts. At the Top Seller Celebrations following the 2017 Cookie Sale, girls will get their 500+ Club membership card they can use between May 1 and Dec. 31, 2017. To see a list of the 500+ Club offers and discounts, go to kansasgirlscouts.org > Cookies > Contests & Incentives. If you know of a business that would like to participate, email cookies@gskh.org.

COOKIE CREDITS Boxes 30 - 59 60 - 89 90 - 119 120 - 149 150 - 179 180 - 209 210 - 239 240 - 269 270 - 299

300

Credits $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $135

Girls who sell 300 packages or more earn $13.50 per 30 sold.

Cookie Credits earned will not exceed $405 annually.

Being a Top Seller just got

sweeter!

We’ve got some exciting, new adventures in store for Girl Scouts who sell 500 or more packages of cookies during the 2017 Cookie Program! April 29 and 30 will be our Top Seller Celebration, with the fun starting at the 500+ Celebration at Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina and culminating in an exciting overnight adventure during the 1,000+ Celebration at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City!

Rolling

Hills

Zoo

500+ Celebration This event, to celebrate girls who sold 500 or more packages of cookies, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina. Top Sellers and an accompanying chaperone get free entry to this adventure featuring more than 100 species of wildlife. Lunch will be provided along with Girl Scout program activities. Additional family members may attend for a discounted admission price.

Great

1,000+ Celebration Swim, splash and slide at the next Top Seller adventure! Girls who sell 1,000 or more packages of cookies, along with their chaperone, will board a bus and travel from the 500+ Celebration at Rolling Hills Zoo to their exciting overnight at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City! Lodging, meals and transportation will be provided for this unforgettable getaway. Zip down the Triple Twist slide at this 84-degree indoor water park resort, or relax and float down the lazy river with your Girl Scout sisters! Great Wolf Lodge offers more than 38,000 square feet of awesome water slides, tons of pools, and a massive water fort tree house with a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket. Girls will enjoy all the activities Great Wolf Lodge has to offer and also be joined by representatives from IBM Corporation for some exclusive STEM activities as part of the Top Seller experience.

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Cookie Manager Trainings have a NEW look!

Volunteers, do you have two years of experience or less as Cookie Manager? This qualifies you as a Cookie Rookie. Learn all the ins and outs of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, from selling ideas to online ordering techniques, during Cookie Training!

Do you have three or more years of experience as a Cookie Manager? We consider you a Cookie Captain!

Come learn what’s new for this year’s cookie season, network with other Cookie Captains for new ideas, and pick up selling materials!

COOKIE ROOKIE FOR VOLUNTEERS City

Location Name

Date

Start

Arkansas City Chanute Colby

First United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall Colby Comm. College, Bedker Memorial Complex Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadelupe Amend Center - Emporia Girl Scout office Garden City Girl Scout office First United Methodist Church, North Entrance Hutchinson Comm. College, Justice Theatre Trinity United Methodist Church Trinity United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office

Tues., Jan. 3 Sat., Jan. 7 Sun., Jan. 8

6 p.m.

2 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 7 Sun., Jan. 8 Sun., Jan. 8 Sat., Jan. 7 Wed., Jan. 4 Thurs., Jan. 5 Sat., Jan. 7 Thurs., Jan. 5 Thurs., Jan. 5 Sat., Jan. 7 Sat., Jan. 7 Tues., Jan. 10 Thurs., Jan. 12

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6 p.m.

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Dodge City Emporia Garden City Hays Hutchinson Salina Salina Scott City Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita

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Location Name

Date

Start

Beloit Colby

United Methodist Church Colby Comm. College Bedker Memorial Complex Amend Center - Emporia Girl Scout office Garden City Girl Scout office Greensburg Scout Cabin First United Methodist Church, North Entrance TFI Family Services - Conference Room Wesley United Methodist Church Liberal Senior Center Calvary Baptist Church Trinity United Methodist Church Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office Wichita Girl Scout office

Sat., Jan. 14 Sun., Jan. 8

9 a.m.

2 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 5 Sun., Jan. 8 Sat., Jan. 7 Sat., Jan. 7 Sat., Jan. 7 Tues., Jan. 3 Tues., Jan. 3 Tues., Jan. 3 Sat., Jan. 7 Wed., Jan. 4 Thurs., Jan. 5 Mon., Jan. 9 Sat., Jan. 14 Sat., Jan. 14

6:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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What was previously known as Cookie College has expanded into even more opportunities for girls to get ready for the annual Cookie Sale: Cookie Rookie and Cookie Captain!

Turn to the program event pages (pg. 18-33) in this edition of Spark magazine or go to kansasgirlscouts.org > Events for complete details.

Cookie Rookie:

City

Emporia Garden City Greensburg Hays Independence Iola Liberal McPherson Salina Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita

*NEW* Cookie Rookie & Cookie Captain events for girls!

This event is for girls with less than two years of experience in the Cookie business! Girls will learn tips during a fun workshop teaching them about the 5 Skills necessary to be an amazing business leader.

Cookie Captain: Girls with three or more years of cookie-selling experience, this event is for you! You’re a captain of the cookie industry, and we invite you to come polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips to help you meet your goals.

6 tips from Top Seller Marissa When Marissa Hill set out to conquer her first Cookie Sale, she had no idea she’d end up selling 2,377 packages of cookies and become Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Top Cookie Seller in 2016. In fact, her Cookie Sale goal wasn’t anywhere near 2,300 – she started out with a goal of selling 100 packages. We sat down with Marissa, of Wichita Troop 40307, to get some sales tips, to ask her what her favorite cookie is (Caramel deLites!), and to find out how a small goal turned into one BIG accomplishment.

1) Break a big goal down

into smaller ones.

Marissa said it helped to have smaller goals to conquer on her way to the top. After selling 100 packages, this go-getter moved on to her next goal of 400, and then on to 1,000, for example.

2) Dress for success.

Just like other Girl Scouts, Marissa quickly learned a critical “step” to success in her first Cookie Sale: wearing comfortable shoes.

Along with wearing your Girl Scout uniform and bundling up if it’s cold

out, Marissa says “good walking shoes” are a must.

3) Make it personal.

“At first, I was just asking people to buy cookies, and then I added in my goal of going to camp,” Marissa recalled, noting people were more likely to buy cookies if they knew what her goals were, how they were helping her, or how they were helping others through Cookie Shares.

4) Teamwork makes the

and missing a cookie booth opportunity when she was sick.

But Marissa kept going. “I didn’t stop — I sold during Spring Break,” she recalled. Her father, Jeffery, said Marissa wore her Girl Scout uniform often and even had customers approach her while eating at a restaurant. “Lunch time, dinner time, Spring Break … she just never burned out,” he said. “And we found that people are pretty supportive of Girl Scouts.”

dream work.

Marissa says she found success through teaming up with friends for five cookie booths. She also reached out to family and friends to go door-to-door through neighborhoods. “I borrowed my troop leader’s wagon a couple times,” she said.

5) Stay positive.

“Even if someone says no, say, ‘Thank you,’” Marissa said. “You’ve just got to be happy and positive.”

6) Never give up.

Her first Cookie Sale wasn’t without its share of obstacles, including some freezing weather

Girls who sell 100 Cookie Shares ride in style!

Have you set a Cookie Share goal?

Any Girl Scout who sells 100 or more Cookie Shares will get an invitation to the 500+ Celebration and arrive in style in a limo! The limo ride will be from the Salina Girl Scout Office to the Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina on April 29 (See page 9 for event details).

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Cookie Share Program gives

customers the option of buying a package of cookies to donate.

Customers who purchase Cookie Shares not only support future Girl Scout adventures, they are giving back to local charities and members of the military and their families. More than 117,500 packages of cookies have been distributed through the Cookie Share Program since 2010!

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PinsPins & Badges & Badges When Scout Cookies, they When girlsgirls sell sell GirlGirl Scout cookies, they utilize utilize the 5 Skills—goal setting, decision the 5 Skills — goal setting, decision making, making, money management, people money management, people skills, and business skills, and business ethics—and earn ethics — and earn the Cookie Activity Pin. the Cookie Activity Pin.

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

Cookie Literacy CookieBusiness Businessand andFinancial Financial Literacy badges are a further opportunity for girls to badges are a further opportunity for girls to hone their skills and gain an understanding hone their skills and gain an understanding of the world of business. of the world of business.

Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

Inventor Badge

Product Designer Badge Social Innovator Badge

Entrepreneur Badge

For more about these other badges girls To more learn more the For more about these andand other badges girls can earn as Girl Scouts, see To learn aboutabout the Girl can earn as Girl Scouts, see the Badge Finder Girl Scout Cookie Program, the Badge Finder at forgirls.girlscouts.org/badges.

Scout Cookie Program, go to at forgirls.girlscouts.org/badges. go girlscoutcookies.org to girlscoutcookies.org today! today!

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Get started:

Did you know you can go online to reach your Cookie Sale customers and even cheer on your Girl Scout friends while you work toward your goal? That’s right — YOU get to take the lead with your own online COCO Cookie Command Center during the 2017 Cookie Sale. Use the COCO Command Center for Digital Cookie sales, so you can share a link to your secure, personalized webpage with a close network of family and friends. This digital component of the Girl Scout Cookie Program is just another way to sell cookies, alongside traditional door-to-door sales and booth sales. Digital Cookie sales give girls the opportunity to learn 21st-century technology relevant in today’s world.

Go to abcsmartcookies.com to access the COCO Cookie Command Center, where you can send eCards with a secure link to customers and even maintain a database of customers from year to year.

Customers can pay online with a credit card, and their cookies are shipped directly to their home or place of business. Take your sales on the go — just like a pro — with COCOmobile, the free mobile app that can be used on Apple and Android devices.

Bring on the FUN! In the COCO Cookie Command Center, you can: ⏵ Set and track goals, and see how your troop is progressing toward its overall goal. ⏵ Send Cheers and words of encouragement to friends, and collect Cheers from others to display on your COCO dashboard. ⏵ Create a cookie activity plan, and earn fun “Skill Bling” each time a planned activity is completed.

Online customers choose from: ⏵ An eight-pack sampler that includes one of each variety ($32 plus $10.95 shipping)** ⏵ A six-pack of any one variety ($24 plus $8.95 shipping)** ⏵ 12 packages of any one variety ($48 plus $15.30 shipping) ** These shipping rates have decreased by 10 percent or more from 2016.

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Second-Annual Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, Wichita 2017 Keynote Speaker Susan Page, USA Today

Susan Page, a native of Wichita and graduate of Wichita Southeast High School, is the Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today. She has interviewed the past eight presidents (three after they left office) and covered her 10th presidential campaign in 2016. She has reported from five continents and dozens of foreign countries, from Russia to China to Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. She regularly guest-hosts The Diane Rehm Show on NPR and appears as an analyst on PBS, CBS, NBC, Fox News and CNN. She's won national awards for her reporting and is a past president of the White House Correspondents Association. She is the daughter of the late Robert Page, former president of the Garvey Co., and the late Marjorie Page, founder of the Wichita Junior Golf Foundation.

The Juliette's Pearls Leadership Society, a giving and advocacy society established in 2014, raises awareness about and funds for Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland to ensure girls across the council have the opportunity to participate in programs that will help them thrive now and in the future as adults. Support Girl Scouts by becoming a member of the Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society, and ensure your spot at this special luncheon.

Contact Amber Hendrix at ahendrix@gskh.org or call (888) 686-6468.

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National Girl Scout Week March 12-18, 2017

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Girl Scout Sunday

Service to Family

Service to the Community

Health and Safety Day

Arts and Culture Day

Service to the Planet

International Friendship Day

1 13 12 1 1 15 14 1 1 16 1 18 17 1 Girl Scout Week kicks off this year on March 12, Girl Scout Sunday and also the Girl Scouts’ 105th birthday commemorating the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low registered the first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia.

So what does Girl Scout Week mean? It means that while Girl Scouts across the country celebrate 105 years of community service, we remain committed to making the world a better place.

Serving as a Girl Scout today means being part of a worldwide organization that builds leadership skills by providing girls with opportunities to discover their interests, connect with others, and take action.

Celebrate by giving back: During Girl Scout Week, Girl Scouts of all ages can celebrate by demonstrating leadership and commitment in ways that have a real impact on their communities.

We’re inviting Girl Scouts across Kansas to participate in a councilwide service project called “Sock It To ’Em,” which is a sock drive for homeless shelters, children’s homes, foster care agencies,

nursing homes, or any agency in your community that could use socks. You can contact an agency in your community to see if they can benefit, and if they could use socks with inspirational messages written on them by Girl Scouts!

Another idea would be to write an inspirational message on a piece of paper to wrap around the sock before distributing them.

Ideas for Girl Scout Sunday: ✴ Help with spiritual services ✴ Sponsor a children’s craft ✴ Have a Girl Scout or volunteer share their experience with the congregation ✴ Earn the My Promise, My Faith award

Save the Date: Honoring our volunteers, Highest Award recipients Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Annual Meeting will be Saturday, April 8, so save the date! Regional locations are to be announced and will be posted on kansasgirlscouts.org. This annual event will honor our dedicated volunteers and Girl Scout Highest Award recipients, while also giving members the opportunity to play a role in our council’s governance.

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All registered members ages 14 and up can serve as voting members during the annual business meeting portion of the event, which needs at least 100 voting members to convene. This leadership opportunity is also a chance for older girls to earn credit toward the Honor Troop Program.

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4 T H A N N U A L 5 K & C O O K I E R E L AY WICHITA GIRL SCOUT OFFICE • 360 LEXINGTON ROAD Help support Girl Scouts across Kansas by participating in the 5K run/walk or by signing up a team of four for the Cookie Relay!

Adults and the public register at gorunyourrace.com — act fast for the best discount and choice of T-shirt size! Girl Scout girl members register on UltraCamp.

Go to kansasgirlscouts.org for more details.

Guadalupe Clinic Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland

Harvey County Homeless Shelter

Girl Scouts give back with Festival of Giving

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland members gave back in a BIG way during the 2016 Festival of Giving!

More than 1,500 Girl Scouts and counting donated gifts and also their time on Saturday, Nov. 12 as part of this service tradition, providing items on social service organizations’ wish lists.

Festival of Giving started in 1950 in Wichita and has expanded across south-central Kansas and beyond!

Organizations benefiting this year

included: the Wichita Children’s Home, Kansas Food Bank, Kansas Humane Society, The Arc of Sedgwick County, Botkin Care and Rehab Center in Wellington, Heritage Estates Living Center in Harper, Wheatlands Health Care Center in Kingman, Guadalupe Clinic in Wichita, Family Life Center of Butler County - Safehouse, Waldron Place Assisted Living in Hutchinson, and the Harvey County Homeless Shelter.

The Arc of Sedgwick County

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SOUTHWEST

PRO GRAM EVENTS SYMBOL KEY = Council sponsored

= Service unit sponsored

Southwest Region Many Friends, Many Voices

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Clarion Inn 1911 E. Kansas Ave., Garden City

Let's celebrate diversity! Bring your favorite adult and learn about the many cultures of our neighbors. You will get to discover the things girls from other countries do for fun and meet new friends along the way. This day is going to be packed with activities from across the world. Snacks and lunch provided. Dads are welcome but please no tag-a-longs.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/13 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

be swimming, basketball, raquetball, team competitions, and more. Pizza, snacks and breakfast provided plus a midnight movie.

Bring your sleeping bags, however sleeping is not required. Dinner, snack and breakfast will be provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 1/14-1/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/3 TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/23 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Captain

N E W! Finnup Center for Conservation Lee Richardson Zoo 312 E. Finnup Dr., Garden City

Mystery at the Gallery Garden City Arts 318 N. Main St., Garden City

Johannes Vermeer is somewhat of an enigma to art historians. Little is known about him and his art, especially his most famous painting, "Girl with a Pearl Earring"! Come spend the night at the gallery and try to solve the mystery of Vermeer's work and participate in a fun art project. At the end of this overnight trip you will have a unique self-portrait to take home. Snack and breakfast provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 1/28-1/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 7 p.m. - 9 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $50 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Rookie

Welcome, Cookie Captains! If you have three or more years of cookie selling experience, you are a captain of the cookie industry and this event is for you! Come out to polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips that will help you reach your big cookie goals! We will focus on the five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let’s rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 2/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/23 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

NEW! Finnup Center for Conservation Lee Richardson Zoo 312 E. Finnup Dr., Garden City

Aim, Zoom, Click!

N E W! Lee Richardson Zoo 312 E. Finnup Dr., Garden City

Polar Plunge

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That’s right - it's a pool party in the middle of winter! Inside, of course. Join us at the Garden City YMCA for an all-nighter! There will

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Welcome, Cookie Rookies! Have less than two years of cookie business experience? Come out and learn tips from pros to have the best possible cookie sale this year! This supportive and fun workshop will teach girls about the five skills necessary to be an amazing business leader: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! Snack provided.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 2/4

Grab your camera and meet us at Lee Richardson Zoo for a morning of photography fun! We will learn the basic skills to capture the most amazing pictures. This day will be led by a local photographer. Snacks will be provided.

Parents may attend but please no tag-a-longs.

Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/10 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

So You Want to Work at the Zoo?

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So you want to work at the zoo? Can you train a jaguar to move from stall to stall? Can you lift buckets of zoo doo? How good are you in the kitchen? Learn all the aspects of what it takes to work at the zoo and more importantly how to get you there! Bring a sack lunch. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Mystery Bus Tour

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Girl Scout Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City

Hop on the bus and be ready for a night of detective work! This evening will include several stops throughout town inlcuding the GCPD and a bonfire at the river where we will put your observation skills to work. Girls, you do not want to miss this overnight adventure.

You'll earn your Detective badge, investigate a crime scene, and learn about fingerprinting.

Space is limited so sign up right away. Snacks, dinner and a light breakfast provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 5/19-5/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/8 TIME: 8 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Rookie

N E W! Kennedy Middle School Cafeteria 1309 Fort St., Hays

Hair to be Beautiful

NEW! Hays Academy of Hair Design 1214 E. 27th St., Hays

Come to the Hays Academy of Hair Design for a special evening of being pampered while learning how to do these applications themselves. There will be choices of manicures, pedicures, hairstyling with a tutorial, and some makeup applications with a tutorial. You don't want to miss out on what these future cosmetologists have to teach you!

No snack provided.

GRADE: K - 6 DATE: 1/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/19 TIME: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $33 ADULT COST: N/A

Welcome, Cookie Rookies! Have less than two years of Cookie business experience? Come out and learn tips from pros to have the best possible cookie sale this year! This supportive and fun workshop will teach the girls about the five skills necessary to be an amazing business leader: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! Snacks provided.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

The Art of Science

NEW! Paint the Towne 810 Main St., Hays

Cookie Captain

N E W! Kennedy Middle School Cafeteria 1309 Fort St., Hays

Learn how to hand-sketch from the dinosaur experts! There will be a lesson and scientific illustration with actual artifacts from Sternberg Museum. Then, we will paint our own version on a canvas that can be taken home and hung in your room! Leave with your sketch, your final painting, and an art patch! Snacks provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: N/A

Welcome, Cookie Captains! If you have three or more years of cookie selling experience, you are a captain of the cookie industry and this event is for you! Come out to polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips that will help you make your big cookie goals. We will focus on the five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! Snacks provided.

GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

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Girls, let's cook up some mouth-watering campfire food! Learn campfire skills and how to cook with Dutch ovens and pie irons. We will gather around the campfire behind the Garden City Little House to cook and sing camp songs.

Finish the day eating our yummy fixin's! Lunch will be provided.

GRADE: All ages DATE: 4/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

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Let's Get Cookin'

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Father-Daughter Dance

Outdoor Leadership 101/201

Barton Community College 245 N.E. 30 Rd., Great Bend

Moore Residence 510 S. Court Ave., Ness City

This annual Girl Scout father-daughter dance is kickin' it old school with a 1980s theme extravaganza. Come dressed in your best '80s gear and get ready to have a ball! We'll have dinner, dancing, a few games, and lots of fun!

Meal included.

GRADE: K - 12 DATE: 2/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/23 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $17 ADULT COST: $17

This combined overnight course prepares the volunteer for backyard campouts, day camps, and camping adventures within their own community or at any Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland camp property, as well as for semi primitive camping at both council owned and non-council owned properties.

Outdoor Leadership 101 is required for any outdoor cooking or fire building. This course is a hands-on participation course where you will experience outdoor cooking methods and fire building, procedures for pitching, striking and caring for tents, and additional outdoor skills and activities that can be added to the girl program. Meals are provided.

PREREQUISITES: Outdoor Leadership 100 – home study OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: N/A DATE: 3/17-3/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/3 TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only GIRL COST: N/A ADULT COST: $20

Fast Track to the Top!

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Sternberg Museum of Natural History 3000 Sternberg Dr., Hays

As we get older, it is important to know skills that will give us the "edge" that colleges, scholarships and future employers are looking for. Get a head start with girls your own age by creating a product, practicing being a business owner, creating an ad, writing a resume that you can take with you, and interviewing for the job! It will be an informal, relaxed way to put you ahead of the game before you need it! Also, this is ideal for girls who are looking to earn any of the Girl Scout Highest Awards!

Snacks provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/20 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $22 ADULT COST: $13

Self-Defense Workshop

FHSU Self Defense Tactics Team 600 Park St.- Cunningham Hall Rm 110, Hays Girls and parents are encouraged to come and learn specilized defense tactics that can be used in a number of situations, especially useful for those getting prepared to live on a college campus! They will have the opportunity to master skills that girls and parents can practice together to establish confidence in their self-defense knowledge. Extra time was added to this session, so girls and parents can practice on dummys to get a feel for what it would feel like on a person. Girls will earn their Self Defense patch. No snack provided.

GRADE: 9-12 DATE: 3/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/27 TIME: 8 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

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Geocaching Galore!

Kansas Wetlands Education Center 592 N.E. K156 Hwy., Great Bend Welcome to the wide world of geocaching — the high-tech treasure hunt. You'll learn all about how geocaching got its start, how to play the game, and then go on a geocaching adventure! Be ready for a fun time outdoors at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center! Girls will earn their Geocacher badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 3/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/10 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $13

6th Grade Trip to Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., Estes Park, Colorado

Girls will learn responsibility, leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building as they venture out as individual Girl Scouts without their troop or family members to Estes Park, Colorado. Adult volunteers will guide them through this experience. It is up to the girls to decide their activities, which could include horseback riding, swimming, roller skating, hiking, mini-golf, volleyball, basketball, board games, and more. Base fee for the trip is $160.

Additional fee of $32 for horseback riding. $50 non-refundable deposit is required with reservation. Cookie Credits cannot be used for the initial deposit. Additional spending money for souvenirs might be desired. Adults interested in chaperoning/driving must contact Trip Director (Vicky Chessmore 785-6260272) for application; there will be a fee for chaperones. Meals and transportation from chaperone/driver locations are included in the fee. Once girls are registered, the trip director will contact the adults to work out a travel path that includes all girls registered. You may be required to drive to an adult chaperone/ driver's location for pick-up and drop-off. All participants will be checking in at St. Francis, KS at 9 a.m. on Friday.

OVERNIGHTS: 2 GRADE: 6 DATE: 5/12-5/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/18 TIME: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $160 ADULT COST: TBD

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Kansas Wetlands Education Center 592 N.E. K156 Hwy., Great Bend

Sensory Play with Animals Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo 2200 Main St., Great Bend

You have five senses that work together to let you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the world around you. Come learn about all five of these senses at the Brit Spaugh Zoo with the animals! Girls will earn their Senses badge.

Snacks provided.

Join us at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center to learn all about gardening! You'll get to explore our butterfly and wildlife garden, learn how to plan your own gardens, and help us prepare for Spring! Girls will earn their Gardener badge and take home their own plants. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 5/27 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/22 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

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Cookie Rookie

NEW! Bethany College 335 E. Swenson St., Lindsborg

Journey Day 1: It's Your Planet - Love It! United Christian Church 214 N. 2nd, Osborne

Join us for a day of Journey fun as we learn about different aspects of our planet, including but not limited to nature, pollution and recycling. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle and 50 SWAPS. Each Girl Scout will return home with a special craft and journey awards. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/15 TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Welcome, Cookie Rookies! Have less than two years of cookie business experience? Come out and learn tips from pros to have the best possible cookie sale this year! This supportive and fun workshop will teach the girls about the five skills necessary to be an amazing business leader: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2017 Cookie Sale!

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/7 TIME: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself. While earning the Science of Happiness badge, you are the test subject, and your life is your laboratory. You’ll find out how scientists measure happiness, and you’ll put their results into action. You’ll also get to perform a happiness experiment on your friends or family — all with making your world a happier place! Light breakfast provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 1/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Captain

NEW! Bethany College 335 E. Swenson St., Lindsborg

Welcome, Cookie Captains! If you have three or more years of cookie selling experience, you are a captain of the cookie industry and this event is for you! Come out to polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips that will help you reach your big cookie goals. We will focus on the five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let’s rock the 2017 Cookie Sale!

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/7 TIME: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

United Christian Church 214 N. 2nd, Osborne

Don't miss the medic safety day as one learns basic first aid & safety from the professionals themselves. Each participant will make their own first aid kit and much more. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and 50 SWAPS. Fun patch will be included. Most requirements for age specific First Aid badge and Safety Awards will be met. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/19 TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

He & Me Sweetheart Dance Webster Conference Center 2601 N. Ohio St., Salina

Join us for the annual He & Me Sweetheart Dance at Webster Conference Center.

Celebrate and create unforgettable memories.

Dance the night away with DJ Cain and capture the memory with a photo (photo cost is separate). Come at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a delicious dinner before the dance. The dance is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dance is $5/person and cost for the dinner is $15/person.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/17 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/6 TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

Sock Hop 2017 Beloit Lock-In NCK Technical College 3033 U.S. Hwy. 24, Beloit

Grab your 50s attire as we rock around the clock all night. Enjoy a 50s costume contest, DJ, dancing, swimming, crafts, food and much more. Saturday supper will not be provided so please eat prior to arrival. Bring swimming suit (under arrival clothes), 50s costume, towel, bedroll (if planning to sleep), change of clothes, potluck snacks, and SWAPS (40-60).

Fun patch will be included. Additional $15 per adult if wanting to participate with craft. Leave all electronics at home. Snack and breakfast provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: K-12 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/15 TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 6 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $10

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Science of Happiness

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DVACK 145 S. Broadway Blvd., Salina

First Aid and Safety Day

Patriotic Party

Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum 200 S.E. Fourth St., Abilene Girl Scouts love community spirit. Find out what makes Kansas and Abilene exciting, unique and worth celebrating. Earn the Celebrating Community badge as you explore history and display your Kansas pride! Girls will go on a hunt for local flags and symbols, learn songs, and create their own celebration.

Discover the Eisenhowers' patriotism and honor First Lady Mamie Eisenhower's dedication to good citizenship. Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/6 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: Free

Powder Puff Derby 2017

badges throughout the day at Rolling Hills Zoo. Each age level will have options that will be posted online at rollinghillszoo.org starting in January. Lunch provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/1 TIME: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $64 ADULT COST: $28

Journey Day 2: It's Your Story - Tell It! United Christian Church 214 N. 2nd, Osborne

Join the Journey of the story — beginning to end — as you grow with courage, confidence and character. Bring 50 SWAPS, a sack lunch and a water bottle. Girl scouts will return home with the age-specific Journey award and a craft. Snacks will be provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

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Osborne High School-Old Gym 219 N. 2nd, Osborne

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Create your own Pinewood Derby car and then watch it race. Girl Scouts, siblings, and parents are all welcome to build their car for the event. Registration includes official car kit which will be available after reservation deadline. All official guidelines will be followed for car construction. Pay $15 per additional derby participant. Please bring a potluck snack.

Awards will be given throughout. Each Girl Scout will receive a Fun patch.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/9 TIME: 2 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: Pay at venue

Badge Days

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Rolling Hills 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina

Want to earn multiple badges in one day? This event is just for you! Girls will earn up to three

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Gardens and Hydroponics

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Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Dr., Salina

East Region My Family Story

N E W! Coffey County Library - Burlington Branch 410 Juniatta St., Burlington We will have a fun day reading stories, drawing and learning all about your family and what is unique about it. Parents are invited to attend.

Please bring an object that is important to your family. At the end of the event, you will earn the Family Story badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 1/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/19 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A

Everyone's an Artist Painting

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Coffey County Library - New Strawn Branch 365 N. Main St., New Strawn

Get inspired! Explore colors, moods, different styles of painting, and hear all about famous artists. Join your friends for this fun artist party and earn your Painting badge! No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 1/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/9 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Rookie

N E W! Amend Girl Scout Center 1200 Burlingame Rd., Emporia We will explore the importance of gardening and the many varieties of plants that can be grown. We will identify specific plants and their features that make them great to grow. We will also learn about the workings of hydroponics.

While learning about this art of gardening that uses no soil — conserves water and space — the girls will earn their Water Conservation Fun patch. Best of all, everyone will plant their own flowers. Girls will also take home a native plant for their own gardens. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 5/10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24 TIME: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A

Welcome, Cookie Rookies! Have less than two years of cookie business experience? Come out and learn tips from pros to have the best possible cookie sale this year! This supportive and fun workshop will teach girls about the five skills necessary to be an amazing business leader: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! No

snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/9 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

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Making Friends

NEW! Coffey County Library - Burlington Branch 410 Juniatta St., Burlington Friends are another kind of family; they are there when you need it and when you want to have fun! Come to learn how to make new friends, keep the old ones, and be the best Brownie friend you can be while earning your Making Friends badge! No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 2/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/30 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A

Sumingashi Painting Brownie Session 1

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Learn a centuries old, Japanese painting technique using sumi ink (floating ink)! Create several masterpieces, each one unique in design, in the Brickhouse Studio! All registered volunteers welcome! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 2/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/5 TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

Clover's Story: Use Resources Wisely

NEW! Welcome, Cookie Captains! If you have three or more years of cookie selling experience, you are a captain of the cookie industry and this event is for you! Come out to polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips that will help you reach your big cookie goals! We will focus on the five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let’s rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/9 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

World Thinking Day 2017 Amend Girl Scout Center 1200 Burlingame Rd., Emporia

Visit the Busy Buzzy Bees with Clover at the Coffey County Library in New Strawn. Use your resources wisely and repurpose items into a craft. At the end of the event, you will complete the requirements to earn your Clover petal! No snacks provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 2/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/4 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: N/A

Sumingashi Painting Junior Session 1

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Learn a centuries old, Japanese painting technique using sumi ink (floating ink)! Create several masterpieces, each one unique in design, in the Brickhouse Studio! All registered volunteers welcome! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 2/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/5 TIME: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

Dab Painting - Daisy Session 1

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Paint with a little dab of this color and a little dab of that color but with no paintbrushes! We will explore a wide assortment of items that one can paint with, from a toy car to a sock! All registered volunteers invited! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 2/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/5 TIME: 9 - 10:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

Sumingashi Painting CSA Session 1

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Learn a centuries old, Japanese painting technique using sumi ink (floating ink)! Create several masterpieces, each one unique in design, in the Brickhouse Studio! All registered volunteers welcome! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 2/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/5 TIME: 3 - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

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On February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day. Every year, Kansas sisters come together to celebrate global sisterhood on this day. We will be having Emporia State University students come and talk about their cultures. You will get a World Thinking Day patch and make crafts from the cultures that are introduced during the event.

For more information, contact Gwen Harris at (620)341-7301 or gharris57@cableone.net.

Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/21 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

Coffey County Library - New Strawn Branch 365 N. Main St., New Strawn

Zinni's Story: Considerate and Caring

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Meet your friends and explore ways to be considerate and caring. You are welcome to bring a snack to share!

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/20 TIME: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: N/A

Dab Painting - Daisy Session 2

Sumingashi Painting Junior Session 2

NEW!

Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Learn a centuries old, Japanese painting technique using sumi ink (floating ink)! Create several masterpieces, each one unique in design, in the Brickhouse Studio! All registered volunteers welcome! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/19 TIME: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Paint with a little dab of this color and a little dab of that color but with no paintbrushes! We will explore a wide assortment of items that one can paint with, from a toy car to a sock! All registered volunteers invited! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/19 TIME: 9 - 10:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

Sumingashi Painting Brownie Session 2

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

SOUTH CENTRAL

Learn a centuries old, Japanese painting technique using sumi ink (floating ink)! Create several masterpieces, each one unique in design, in the Brickhouse Studio! All registered volunteers welcome! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/19 TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

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TIME: 10 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

Sumingashi Painting CSA Session 2

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Stonehouse Gallery 320 N. 7th, Fredonia

Learn a centuries old, Japanese painting technique using sumi ink (floating ink)! Create several masterpieces, each one unique in design, in the Brickhouse Studio! All registered volunteers welcome! Be sure to wear old clothes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 3/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/19 TIME: 3 - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A

Home Scientist Diva

NEW! Coffey County Library-New Strawn Branch 365 N. Main St., New Strawn

Become a Science Diva at this event! Let's do some fun experiments! Be a kitchen chemist, create static electricity, play some fun games, and have fun with science. At the end of the event, you will earn your Home Scientist badge.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/6

Girl Scout Day at the Farm Pioneer Bluffs 695 KS Hwy. 177, Matfield Green

Spend a day on the farm at a historic Flint Hills ranch. Skip rocks and hike along Crocker Creek. Discover the secrets and history of a century-old barn. Show your creativity with nature art. Explore Pioneer Bluffs, a National Register Historic District. Accompany us on this adventurous day and earn a Farm Fun patch. Please bring a sack lunch and let's have a picnic! Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 3/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/13 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $9 ADULT COST: Free

Harry Potter Day at the Library - Session 1

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Fredonia Public Library 807 Jefferson, Fredonia

Come visit Hogwarts with your Girl Scout friends! Dress like your favorite Harry Potter character, watch the first four Harry Potter movies, and make your own wizard wand and cap! Enjoy Hogwart's treats, costume contest and enter to win a set of Harry Potter books!

All registered volunteers are welcome! Bring a blanket and pillow to relax and enjoy the shows! Lunch and supper provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/19 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Free

IGNITE Training

Amend Girl Scout Center 1200 Burlingame Rd., Emporia You asked for it so here it is: the training that will help YOU be a better Girl Scout volunteer! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon while networking with other volunteers! Snack provided.

GRADE: N/A DATE: 4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/2 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only GIRL COST: N/A ADULT COST: Free

for some fun, pretend shopping. Practice using your money wisely to buy things you need and still have some money left for fun!

No snacks provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone.

GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A

Harry Potter Day at the Library - Session 2

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patch. For more information, contact Gwen Harris at (620)341-7301 or gharris57@cableone. net. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/29 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

South Central Region

Fredonia Public Library 807 Jefferson, Fredonia

IGNITE Training Parsons Girl Scout House 221 S. 29th, Parsons

You asked for it so here it is: the training that will help YOU be a better Girl Scout volunteer! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon while networking with other volunteers! Snack provided.

GRADE: N/A DATE: 4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/2 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only GIRL COST: N/A ADULT COST: Free

Come visit Hogwarts with your Girl Scout friends! Dress like your favorite Harry Potter character, watch the first four Harry Potter movies, and make your own wizard wand and cap! Enjoy Hogwart's treats, costume contest and enter to win a set of Harry Potter books!

All registered volunteers are welcome! Bring a blanket and pillow to relax and enjoy the shows! Lunch and supper provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 5/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/22 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Free

Rosie’s Story Marvelous Mall Madness Flinthills Mall 1632 Industrial Rd., Emporia

It's a bird? No, it's a plane? No, it's the Girl Scouts at Mall Madness! This event will be a superpowered girl party with music, food, and crafts all night long, so come dressed as a superhero and show your superpowers.

Need more information? Contact Gwen Harris at (620)341-7301 or gharris57@cableone.net.

Snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 4/22 -4/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/1 TIME: 8 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $10

Coffey County Library-Burlington Branch 410 Juniatta St., Burlington Gather with your friends and listen to Rosie’s story, talk about how she made the world a better place, and learn how we can do the same! When finishing the activities, you will complete the requirements to earn your Rose petal! No snacks provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone.

GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: N/A

How to Shop Like a Girl Scout

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Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia

Explore the outdoors, make a craft, play a game, and set up a tent during this fun-filled day! Plus, you will get to participate in activities run by middle-school Girl Scouts. This event is perfect to come on your own or with your Girl Scout Daisy troop. You will receive a Daisy Day

We will take a guided tour through Strataca with time to shop in the underground gift store.

We will then go to the underground event center to talk about the many uses and healing properties of salt and make bath salts using salt from the mine. Please arrive at 12:45 p.m. for registration and eat lunch prior to arriving; no snack or meal provided. Each Girl Scout must have a responsible adult with them at this event as they will not be able to attend alone.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 1/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 12:45 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: $28

Underground Ice Cream Workshop - Winter Session Strataca 3650 E. Ave. G, Hutchinson

We will take a guided tour through Strataca with time to shop in the underground gift store.

We will then go to the underground event center to talk about the properties of salt and make homemade ice cream using salt from the mine. (We will be using whole milk, no substitutions allowed). Please arrive at 12:45 p.m. for registration and eat lunch prior to arriving; no snack or meal provided. Each Girl Scout must have a responsible adult with her as they will not be able to attend alone.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 1/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 12:45 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: $28

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Daisy Day 2017

Bath Salts Workshop

N E W! Strataca 3650 E. Ave. G, Hutchinson

TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

Thin Mint Sprint Green Teens Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Seniors and Ambassadors, do you love event planning? Join the Thin Mint Sprint committee and put those skills to work! Girls will be working directly with council staff to help plan and run the 4th annual 5k and Family Fun Zone. Monthly meetings start in January 2017. All girls who are participating on this committee need to be present on race day, April 22. No snack provided.

GRADE: 9-12 DATE: 1/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Rookie

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Wichita State University - Rhatigan Student Center 1845 N. Fairmount St., Wichita

Cookie Captain

NEW! Wichita State University - Rhatigan Student Center 1845 N. Fairmount St., Wichita

Cookie Business 101 Get Your Business Off to a Big Start!

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Arkansas City Area Arts Council 116 S. Summit, Arkansas City

Welcome, Cookie Captains! If you have three or more years of cookie selling experience, you are a captain of the cookie industry and this event is for you! Come out to polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips that will help you reach your big cookie goals! We will focus on the five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let’s rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

Junior Cupcake Wars

NEW! Apron Strings 1 S. Main, Hutchinson Welcome, Cookie Rookies! Have less than two years of cookie business experience? Come out and learn tips from pros to have the best possible cookie sale this year! This supportive and fun workshop will teach girls about the five skills necessary to be an amazing business leader: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2017 Cookie Sale! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

In this fun baking class, we will learn how to read a recipe and use the correct equipment and tools for baking. We'll have our own version of the popular television show, "Cupcake Wars"! We'll try new flavors and choose the best one to make our own cupcakes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

Brownie Cupcake Wars

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NEW! Apron Strings 1 S. Main, Hutchinson

In this fun baking class, we will learn how to read a recipe and use the correct equipment and tools for baking. We'll have our own version of the popular television show, "Cupcake Wars"! We'll try new flavors and choose the best one to make our own cupcakes! Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16

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Get your business off to a BIG START with a poster and flier to promote your cookie business! Girls will discuss the business of promotions and learn how to make a balanced, eye-catching poster and flyers to promote their cookie business and booth sales. Girls will discuss the importance of placement, size, style and color of lettering, as well as the logo and vital information for maximum promotion of their business. Girls will complete one full-size poster and one flyer that can be photocopied to hand out to all potential customers! All materials will be provided! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $11 ADULT COST: N/A

First Aid and Safety 301

Hutchinson Community College, Pioneer Hall 1809 E. Essex Rd., Hutchinson This course gives you the skills needed to take care of more advanced First Aid situations such as medical vs. trauma, emergencies, outdoor care, critical injuries, moving, real-life examples, head injuries, neck injuries, drug overdose, and alcohol poisoning. You will also learn about careers in this field and tips for you to become successful. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch and drink. No snack provided.

GRADE: 10-12 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

DÍa de los Muertos: 8th Annual He and Me Dance

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First Christian Church 1600 State St., Augusta

DÍa de los Muertos is the inspiration for this year’s theme. Also known as the Day of the Dead, this Mexican tradition is typically celebrated in November to honor family members that have passed. Dinner, dancing, and a Fun patch is included. Males over the age of 18 may escort their Girl Scout. No tagalongs or unregistered guests. Dinner will be provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: $8

Computer Expert Badge Workshop

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to bring a sack lunch and a drink. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-6 DATE: 2/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/30 TIME: 9 a .m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A

alone. Saturday dinner, snacks, and light Sunday breakfast are provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 2/25-2/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/13 TIME: 5 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $40

Women in Science Engineering

Girl Scout Overnight

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Exploration Place 300 N. McLean, Wichita

Meet women engineers from biomechanics to aerospace fields that will provide highlights of working in STEM careers. Exhibit admission included for the participating Girl Scout and adult only. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/30 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: $13

CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

Using Adobe InDesign, girls will learn how to draw and illustrate a picture. Girls will then take a guided tour of the internet and research and write down five fun facts about their favorite animal. Girls will also research a country of their choice and create a mini travel guide based on what they learn. Using Photo booth, girls will take silly selfies which they will then email to a friend. Finally, we'll visit kidfriendly gaming sites and play some popular games. Afterwards, we'll talk about which games were our favorites and what we would do to make them more challenging or fun. Girls will complete the steps to earn their Computer Expert badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 1/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/16 TIME: 1 - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: N/A

First Aid and Safety 101 Spring Session

Be prepared! This course gives you the skills needed to take care of most First Aid situations. Girls will complete the steps to earn their First Aid badge with Hutchinson Community College. You will be making First Aid kits and learning how to use them in certain situations. Upon class completion you will be AHA Certified in First Aid. Girls will need

Ulrich Museum of Art 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita

Girls will complete all requirements for the Drawing badge while spending a fun-filled morning exploring different drawing materials and styles. Girls will learn about perspective, graphic arts, and create their own portfolio to share the drawings they've created with their friends and families. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 2/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/6 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $27 ADULT COST: $3

Brownie Overnight - Spring Session Cosmosphere 1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson

Grab your flashlights and get ready to spend the night 650 feet below Hutchinson in an active rock salt mine! During this overnight you will learn about the salt mining process, view retired mining equipment, visit the geology exhibit, and see costumes from Hollywood.

You will take a dark ride into the undeveloped mine where you will see items left behind by the miners, collect a souvenir rock, and spend time making a craft from salt. You will also have the opportunity to shop in the underground gift store. Each Girl Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend alone. Please eat dinner prior to attending this event, you will need the energy for the hike! No snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 2/25-2/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/13 TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $48 ADULT COST: $45

Comic Strip Writing

N E W! Winfield Arts & Humanities 700 Gary St., Suites A&B, Winfield

Delve into the world of comics! Meet a real comic artist and learn the steps it takes to make your characters and story come to life!

Girls will be encouraged to write their own storyline and learn to give their drawings emotions through expression. Cadette girls will complete the steps to earn their Comic Artist badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/27 TIME: 6 - 7 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

Earn the Home Scientist badge while spending a night at the Cosmosphere. Tour the Hall of Space Museum and see a show in the Justice Planetarium. Launch film canister rockets, enjoy flash-frozen liquid oxygen ice cream and more! Each Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend

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Hutchinson Community College, Pioneer Hall 1809 E. Essex Rd., Hutchinson

Media Madness! Winter Session

Strataca 3650 E. Ave. G, Hutchinson

Growing Up Wild!

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Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita

Together we will explore what zoo babies need to grow up happy and healthy. It might surprise you to find out their needs are similar to yours!

No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 3/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/27 TIME: 11 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $9 ADULT COST: $9

Girls Night Out- Spring Session Cosmosphere 1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson

Earn the Energize Award from the Get Moving! Journey while spending a night at the Cosmosphere. Tour the Hall of Space Museum and see a show in the Justice Planetarium.

At night (weather permitting), view stars and planets through state-of-the-art telescopes.

Other activities include making solar system bracelets, air rockets, and more! Each Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend alone. Saturday evening meal, snack and light Sunday breakfast are included.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/11-3/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/27 TIME: 5 p.m. - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $38 ADULT COST: $38

Nocturnal Adventure Tiger Trek- Spring Edition Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita

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Come enjoy an adventure-filled night at the Sedgwick County Zoo. You will engage in an exciting evening of games, tours, and a special animal visitor! No tents needed, you will be sleeping in the Slawson Family Tiger Trek.

Each Girl Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend alone.

Please bring a sack dinner. The Nocturnal Adventure fee includes a late-night snack and juice only in the morning as well as entrance into the zoo the next day.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/11-3/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/27 TIME: 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: $28

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Outdoor Leadership 101 Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

By completing this course, volunteers will be qualified to plan and have backyard campouts, host and attend day camps, and have a camping adventure within their own community or stay at any Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Camp property (with the exception of semi-primitive camp sites). This course is required for any outdoor cooking or fire building. This course is a hands-on participation course where you will experience outdoor cooking methods and fire building as well as the procedures for pitching, striking and caring for tents. NOTE: There may be additional training that you will need in order to use certain Girl Scout properties. Please check with the specific camp’s regional office. Meal is provided.

PREREQUISITE : Outdoor Leadership 100 Home-study.

GRADE: N/A DATE: 3/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/27 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only GIRL COST: N/A ADULT COST: $10

Brownie Potter Badge Workshop

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CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

Brownies will earn their Potter badge in this fun, two-session event! During the first session girls will learn about pottery terms and what they mean, pinch and coil techniques, and how to build a slab vessel. Girls will then be given tools and ideas on how to carve and further embellish their clay creations. Then, during the second session, after their slab creation has dried and been fired, girls will learn how to glaze and decorate their vessels. They will also be shown how to use wax resist and stencils in their designs. Lastly, we'll go on a quick tour of the facility and we'll look at work done by students and instructors that is in various stages of completion. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/19 and 3/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/6 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

Journey to Hogwarts

N E W! Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Escape the Muggle world and join fellow wizards for a night of Hogwarts experiences!

Wizards will be sorted and participate in activities, crafts, and games to earn house points. You'll also study some of the same subjects as Harry, Hermione, and Ron: Herbology and Potions. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch for Saturday. Dinner, breakfast and snacks will be provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 3/25-3/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/6 TIME: 10 a.m. - 10 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $65 ADULT COST: $15

Splash and Smash! Spring Session Ulrich Museum of Art 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita

Girls will complete all requirements for the Painting badge while spending a fun-filled morning exploring the art in the Ulrich galleries and creating paintings with a variety of tools and media. Paint a still-life, paint a mood, play musical chair masterpiece while experimenting with bubbles, shaving cream, color, and imagination. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/13 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $27 ADULT COST: N/A

Beginning Rappelling Spring Session

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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Are you ready to experience the thrill of rappelling at Starwoods? After learning about equipment, safety and challenges, you will first practice and then head up the 55-foot tower.

Once at the top, professionally trained staff will make sure you are properly clipped in and you will rappel down the wall. Beginning rappelling is a great chance to learn new skills, gain confidence, and choose your challenge.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/13 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Zip Line - Spring Session

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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Take to the skies during this three-hour program, led by professionally trained Girl Scout staff. Zip-lining provides the opportunity for girls to choose their challenge! Girls will learn about the safety equipment, how to properly stand on the platform and then zip over the lake at Starwoods! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/13 TIME: 5 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Lightning Girl Scout Dance Clinic

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Intrust Bank Arena 500 E. Waterman St., Wichita

Girls, get ready to dance 'til you can't dance anymore! The Lightning Girls, the team's dance squad, will be working with our Girl Scouts on a special program for the hockey game then perform during half time. Girls will also get to help with the flag ceremony at the beginning of the game. You will dance in style with matching T-shirts, too. Join in the fun! Please eat lunch before event. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-8 DATE: 4/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/6 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. + hockey game at 7:05 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Ignite: Leader Day Camp Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Tanganyika Wildlife Park 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of making enrichment for the animals. We'll make treats, meet special animal visitors and even visit with a zookeeper and watch the animals play with our creations! Parents are welcome to join their girls in the park after the event for an additional fee of $6.50 paid to the park. No snack provided.

GRADE: K- 5 DATE: 4/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $6.50

Saddle Up, Brownies!

Spring Session

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Daisies and the Art of Sharing - Spring Session Ulrich Museum of Art 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita

Daisies can earn their Zinnia petal while spending a fun-filled morning exploring the art of sharing. Girls will read Zinnia’s story, talk about what it means to share, and create collaborative works of art with a variety of mixed media materials. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $24 ADULT COST: N/A

Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th N., Wichita

Riding a horse is one of the most exciting things you can do! But ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she'll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Get clued in to horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

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Junior Badge Day Entertainment Technology

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Exploration Place 300 N. McLean, Wichita

Earn your Entertainment Technology badge by learning the ins and outs of programming and sound, and creating your own animation.

Exhibit admission included for the participating Girl Scout and adult only. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch and a drink.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $33 ADULT COST: $13

Museum of World Treasures 835 E. 1st St. N., Wichita

Juniors will complete steps of the Playing in the Past badge while learning about life throughout history. Enjoy a Museum of World Treasures partial tour and hands-on badge activities before kicking back with a late-night movie!

Wake up in the morning to juice and donuts before heading out. Please eat dinner prior to attending this event. Each Girl Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend alone. Snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-8 DATE: 4/7-4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $35 ADULT COST: $28

Animal Habitats of Tanganyika for Juniors Tanganyika Wildlife Park 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard

During this fun-filled workshop, participants will explore the wild and wonderful world of animal habitats, learning more about where wild animals live, how they find their food, what they do for fun, and how we can all help them! Parents are welcome to join their girls in the park after the event for an additional fee of

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Spend the day at camp without the girls!

Enjoy some of the activities that Starwoods has to offer and gain experience in skills that will enhance your troop's outdoor adventures.

Lunch is provided.

GRADE: N/A DATE: 4/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only GIRL COST: N/A ADULT COST: $10

Romp and Chomp

$6.50 paid to the park. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 4/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $6.50

You and a special lady in your life are invited to an afternoon of tea, snacks, friends, and fun.

Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

Mars Cadette Event

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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Calling future astronauts: Get ready for blast off! Girls Go To Mars (GGTM) is a set of activities designed to engage Cadettes in hands-on science. It introduces NASA’s MAVEN Mission, which reached Mars in 2014 and began to study the Martian atmosphere. This adventure will be one giant leap for Cadettes to learn about the red planet, and even a little about our own. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch for Saturday, all other meals provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 4/8-4/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $80 ADULT COST: N/A

First Aid and Safety 201 Spring Session

Hutchinson Community College, Pioneer Hall 1809 E. Essex Rd., Hutchinson Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Emergency Medical Science team at Hutchinson Community College to explore careers in the medical field. Earn your First Aid badge and learn advanced First Aid skills like: triage, identifying head and spinal injuries, signs of alcohol poisoning, and drug overdose.

Upon class completion you will be AHA Certified in First Aid. First Aid kit provided. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch and drink. No snack provided.

GRADE: 7-9 DATE: 4/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/3 TIME: 9 a .m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A

Saddle Up, Juniors!

Spring Session

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Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th N., Wichita

Riding a horse is one of the most exciting things you can do! But ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she'll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Get clued in to horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 4/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/27 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

She and Me Tea

SOUTH CENTRAL

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First Christian Church 1600 State St., Augusta

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Thin Mint Sprint 5K Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Run with the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland in the fourth-annual 5K Thin Mint Sprint and Cookie Relay! Join us at the Wichita Girl Scout office. This event is a unique and exciting 5K race. Dress in your best Thin Mint costume to be eligible to win our costume contest, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family in the Family Fun Zone. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/10 TIME: 8:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $40

Thin Mint Sprint Cookie Relay Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Join Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland for the fourth-annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K and Cookie Relay! The event will be at the Wichita Girl Scout office. The Cookie Relay is a unique and exciting team event. Sign up a team of four participants for the Cookie Relay and be ready to make your way through our 600-yard relay course. Be sure your team is prepared to conquer our cookie obstacles! Dress in your best Thin Mint costume to be eligible to win our costume contest, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family in the Family Fun Zone. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/10 TIME: 9:45 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL & ADULT COST: $20 per team of 4

Beginning Climbing

N E W! Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

New to climbing? Spend some time on our new 55-foot climbing wall, learning the basics of climbing and belaying. Professionally trained staff will lead you through the steps to climb as high as you would like. You will learn about equipment, safety, and choosing your challenge. The climbing wall is a great experience for first time and experienced climbers. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 4/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Animal Habitats for Daisies Tanganyika Wildlife Park 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard

During this exciting workshop, participants will explore the wild and wonderful world of animal habitats, learning more about how animals communicate and move, as well as what is required to care for them. Girls will be working through parts of session 4 and 5 of the Journey during this event. Parents are welcome to join their girls in the park after the event for an additional fee of $6.50 paid to the park. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 4/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/10 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $6.50

Zip Line - Spring Session

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exploring our creek area, and experiencing nature in its full glory! Brownies will complete steps to earn their Senses badge. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Girls must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, however the adult does not need to register. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-5 DATE: 4/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/10 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Brownie Badge Day Inventor Badge

own community or at any Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Camp property, as well as for semi-primitive camping at both council owned and non-council owned properties.

Outdoor Leadership 101 is required for any outdoor cooking or fire building. This course is a hands-on participation course where you will experience outdoor cooking methods and fire building, procedures for pitching, striking and caring for tents, and additional outdoor skills and activities that can be added to the girl program. Meals are provided.

PREREQUISITES: Outdoor Leadership 100 Home-study OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: N/A DATE: 4/29-4/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17 TIME: 4 p.m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only GIRL COST: N/A ADULT COST: $20

NEW!

Exploration Place 300 N. McLean, Wichita

Take to the skies during this 3-hour program, led by professionally trained Girl Scout staff.

Zip-lining provides the opportunity for girls to choose their challenge! Girls will learn about the safety equipment, how to properly stand on the platform and then zip over the lake at Starwoods! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 4/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17 TIME: 5 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Brownies will earn the Inventor badge by using the engineering design process to create a unique invention. Exhibit admission included for the Girl Scout and participating adult only.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17 TIME: Noon - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: $13

Journey to Hogwarts

NEW! Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Saddle Up! Spring Session Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th N., Wichita

Riding a horse is one of the most exciting things you can do! But ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she'll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Get clued in to horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 4/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/10 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

Spring is a magical time when nature reawakens after a long winter! Girls engage their senses drawing birds, planting a seed,

Outdoor Leadership 101/201 Combo Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd., Leon

This combined overnight course prepares volunteers for backyard campouts, day camps, and camping adventures within their

Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita

Become a valued member of the girl planning committee for Haunted Stroll. In this girl-led event, you will grow your leadership skills by planning the budget, marketing strategy, Spookmaster awards, food, and all the eerie and frightful details that makes this event spooktacular! No snack provided, please eat before you arrive.

GRADE: 9-12 DATE: 5/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24 TIME: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: N/A

Ice Age Camp-In

N E W! Exploration Place 300 N. McLean, Wichita

Experience the animals and mega fauna that lived during our last Ice Age. Assemble a model and dig through sediment to unearth your own creature. Visit the traveling exhibit Discover the Ice Age to find out how humans adapted to this new environment. Each Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend alone. Please eat dinner prior to

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Cardinal Creek Farm 396 SW 110th, Leon

Escape the Muggle world and join fellow wizards for a night of Hogwarts experiences!

Wizards will be sorted and participate in activities, crafts, and games to earn house points. You'll also study some of the same subjects as Harry, Hermione, and Ron: Herbology and Potions. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch for Saturday. Dinner, breakfast and snacks will be provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 4/29-4/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/19 TIME: 10 a.m. - 10 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $65 ADULT COST: $15

Haunted Stroll Green Teen Planning Committee

attending this event. Late night snack and light breakfast provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: K-5 DATE: 5/5-5/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24 TIME: 6 p.m. - 10 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members/adults only GIRL COST: $36 ADULT COST: $17

Rosie's Story - Spring Morning Session PRo Kansas Miller Recycling 725 E. Clark, Wichita

Learn from the Rosie petal through an exciting story about taking care of the environment, and the importance of recycling. Learn how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle through a special Daisy activity and an interactive tour of the PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center. Girls must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: N/A

Rosie's Story - Spring Afternoon Session PRo Kansas Miller Recycling 725 E. Clark, Wichita

SOUTH CENTRAL

Learn from the Rosie petal through an exciting story about taking care of the environment, and the importance of recycling. Learn how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle through a special Daisy activity and an interactive tour of the PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center. Girls must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24 TIME: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: N/A

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Program Aid and CIT Training Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, get ready! During this epic training, you will become a camp role model to the younger girls. Learn how camp works, how to make sure campers are having a great time, some emergency procedures, and how to be an amazing camp mentor. Let's make sure this is the best summer ever for our campers! Please eat lunch before attending. Dinner provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 5/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/1 TIME: 2 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

It's Your World - Change It! Journey Workshop Botanica 701 N. Amidon, Wichita

Daisies can earn their It's Your World - Change It! badge set through this exciting workshop.

Girls will fulfill all requirements for the Watering Can, Bee, and Daisy Award badges! Girls will plant and tend a miniature garden, complete a planting in the botanical garden, and pledge the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girls must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, however the adult does not need to register. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/27 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/15 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl and non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $17 ADULT COST: N/A

Starwoods Open House Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Its time for camp! Come to Starwoods, collect your camp passport , explore the camp, check out the Adventure Course and get ready for the summer fun we will be having at camp this year. Ask questions, walk parts of the historic Chisholm Trail, make new friends, learn insider details about upcoming camps, and get excited about an amazing summer! Don’t stand in line on first day of summer camp….

We will have stations set up in Lodge for you complete pre-check in for camps that you have already registered for! See you at camp!

GRADE: All ages DATE: 5/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/19 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Public GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Haunted Stroll Spookmaster Gathering Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Become a Spookmaster at the annual Haunted Stroll. We will go over everything that it takes to be a Spookmaster at this informal meeting.

Girls and leaders will get an opportunity to walk the trail and start to plan their "scare scene" to make this the spookiest stroll yet!

No snack provided. Please eat lunch before attending.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 8/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/7 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Outside In Campout 2016 What a blast! Thank you to all who participated in our epic Outside In Campout on Sept. 24 at Towne West Square in Wichita. There were crafts, singing, dancing, fashion shows, donations collected for the homeless, pizza, DQ ice cream, shopping, scavenger hunt, badge work, giggling, and very little sleeping. But most of all, it was an amazing time with our Girl Scout sisters. With almost 1,400 participants, there were tents, sleeping bags and mattresses all across the mall — an unforgettable night for the girls!

GIRL SCOUT

DNA

Girl Scouts are more likely than non-Girl Scouts to . . .

Be solution-oriented and less likely to be a bystander

Set ambitious goals and think about the future Own her success

Be mentally and emotionally stronger Be optimistic with a “can-do” attitude

Have entrepreneurial spirit or experience

Look for new experiences

Be better skilled at team-building

Not experience gender bias

Be skilled at conflict resolution

Exercise empathy and emotional intelligence

Advocate for herself and others

HELLO

Practice proficiency in a variety of skills and interests (business, STEM, arts/creative, social impact, environment)

My name is

Leader

Be financially independent (on average make $10k more than peers as adults)

Have real world experiences (Places)

Form stronger female networks personally and professionally

Overcome failure and fears SOURCES: More Than S’mores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scouts’ Outdoor Experiences, 2014; How Girl Scouting Benefits Girls, 2014; Financial Empowerment, 2014; Girl Scout Worldview Report, 2015

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Self-identify as a leader (at work, school, with friends, and in the community)

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(People)

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Be civically and politically engaged locally and globally

Experience adventure in the outdoors and healthy living

Council Information Southwest Region

North Region

Garden City Regional Office ( (620) 276-7061

South Central Region

Salina Regional Office ( (785) 827-3679

Wichita Headquarters ( (316) 684-6531

3115 Enterprise Drive, Suite C Salina, KS 67401

114 Grant Avenue Garden City, KS 67846

360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218

East Region

Garden City Little House

Augusta Little House

Amend Center - Emporia Regional Office ( (620) 342-4532

108 Hackberry Street Garden City, KS 67846

Northwest Region

928 E. Kelly Avenue Augusta, KS 67010

Newton Little House

1200 Burlingame Road Emporia, KS 66801

Hays Regional Office ( (785) 625-5671

715 Washington Road Newton, KS 67114

Camp Double E

2707 Vine Street, Suite 8 Hays, KS 67601

Camp Four Winds

794 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801

9236 SE Quivera Road Leon, KS 67074

Camp Starwoods

All properties are reserved by calling the Customer Care line 1-888-686-MINT (6468).

Cheyenne

Rawlins

Decatur

Phillips

Norton

Smith

Jewell

7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026

Republic

KEY

Cloud Sherman

Thomas

Sheridan

Graham

Rooks

Osborne

NORTH

NORTHWEST Logan

Gove

Ellis

Trego

Russell

Hays Wichita

Scott

Lane

Camp Property

Ottawa

Lincoln

Wallace

Greeley

Regional Office

Mitchell

Rush

Ness

Dickinson Saline Ellsworth

Morris

Barton McPherson

Rice

Marion

Lyon

Double-E

Kearny

Reno

Garden City Stanton

Grant

Haskell

Gray

SOUTHWEST Morton

Stevens

State Park

CAMPING

Seward

Meade

Coffey

Harvey Butler

Ford

Emporia

Stafford

Hodgeman

Finney

Chase

Pawnee Hamilton

Osage

Salina

Edwards Pratt

Kingman

Kiowa

Clark Comanche

SOUTH CENTRAL Starwoods

Barber

Sedgwick

Wichita

Sumner Harper

Girl Scout members are able to reserve basic/primitive campsites at 26 Kansas State Parks, thanks to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council’s partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Four Winds Greenwood Elk

Woodson

Allen

Wilson

Neosho

EAST

Cowley Chautauqua

Montgomery

Labette

To request a campsite reservation, you must complete an application form. This form can be obtained on our council website.

For more information, go to: kansasgirlscouts.org > Our Council > Our Camps > State Park Camping DECEMBER 2016

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