Pathways Program Guide // Fall 2018

//Fall 2018

Pathways Program Guide

Look for: Carrying the Torch pg. 18

STEM Lab!

@ the Promise Center pg. 23

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF

G.I.R.L.

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Contact GSNYPENN 1.855.213.8555 www.gsnypenn.org info@gsnypenn.org

St. Lawrence

Jefferson

Lewis Oswego

Pathways Program Guide Contacts

Oneida

Wayne

New Hartford Little Falls

Cicero

Ontario

NY Yates

Membership Support

Auburn

Seneca

Liz Schmidt, Director

Rome

Rochester

Allegany

Steuben Corning

Community Development

Schuyler

Syracuse

Chemung

Madison HOOVER

Cooperstown

Chenango

Otsego

Ithaca Cortland

Tompkins

Horseheads

Aletha Rollins, Senior Director

Onondaga

Cayuga

COMSTOCK

Christina Verratti, Director

Herkimer

Watertown

All staff can be reached at 1.855.213.8555.

Programs and Outdoor Initiatives

TREFOIL

Harrisville

Tioga

Norwich

Broome AMAHAMI

Delaware

Johnson City

Savre

Customer Care and Opportunities

PA

Tioga

Bradford

Sara Scott, Director

Product Sales and Retail Operations Andrea Mastronardi, Senior Director

Executive Team Julie Dale, Chief Executive Officer Jim Matthews, Chief Financial Officer Wendy Cobrda, Chief Marketing Officer

Need to reach the Executive Team?

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Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to administer the Girl Scout program in 24 counties of New York and two in Pennsylvania. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. We offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. We are dedicated to serving our Council membership.

Your support stays local and gives girls across our region the opportunity to experience the magic of Girl Scouting.

■ Service Centers Cicero* 8170 Thompson Road Cicero, NY 13039-9393 T: 315.698.9400 • F: 315.698.9500 Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Horseheads* 226 Colonial Drive Horseheads, NY 14845-8531 T: 607.796.6202 • F: 607.796.2462 Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Johnson City* Oakdale Mall Suite 52 601–635 Harry L Drive Johnson City, NY 13790-1245 T: 607.724.6572 • F: 607.724.6575 Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

New Hartford* 600 French Road New Hartford, NY 13413-1037 T: 315.733.2391 • F: 315.733.1909 Please call or email the staff member you wish to meet with to arrange an appointment.

Watertown 131 Washington Street, Suite 306 Watertown, NY 13601-2604 T: 315.782.1890 Please call or email the staff member you wish to meet with to arrange an appointment. *Includes a full service Girl Scout Boutique. Call for hours.

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ABOUT US

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HOW TO REGISTER OR RESERVE

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COUNCIL POLICIES

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HIGHEST AWARDS

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LIFE SKILLS

10 OUTDOORS 16

SCHOOL BREAK SCOUTS

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

20 STEAM 25 TRAVEL 26

VOLUNTEER ENRICHMENT

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BOUTIQUES

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PRODUCT SALES

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PROGRAM INDEX

☙ Adventure Centers Amahami 434 Page Pond Rd. Deposit, NY 13754 Comstock 1419 Taughannock Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Hoover 2065 Song Lake Crossing Rd. Tully, NY 13159 Trefoil 168 Rose Rd. Harrisville, NY 13648

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How to:

Register for Programs, Reserve a Council Property Events & Training Registration

All programs, events and trainings (even free ones) require registration. Events may fill up quickly before the deadline.

Early registration helps assure your place and allows the program facilitator adequate time to prepare for the number of participants. Size is limited by the facility and number of facilitators. For these reasons, once the maximum has been met, additional participants cannot be added.

Finding Programs, Events and Trainings

• Check out the offerings in this guide!

• Additional programs are added all the time, so remember to check our website at gsnypenn.org for the most up-todate offerings.

• Click the “Programs & Events” tab on the top of the homepage. Events are listed in chronological order, so be sure to scroll down the page.

• Click the event title to view complete information and be directed to the “Register Now” button.

• The “Register Now” button will take you to either the partner’s own registration page or our Doubleknot platform.

Registering Through Doubleknot

From GSNYPENN website event listings: • After clicking the “Register Now” button on the web event listing, you will be automatically directed to Doubleknot to register.

• Follow the steps to create a new user profile or log on with an existing account.

Alternatively, you can visit Doubleknot directly at gsnypenn.org/doubleknot.

• Click “Log In” in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.

• Follow the steps to create a new user profile or log on with an existing account.

• Browse our programs, events and trainings by following the tabs on the navigation bar at the top of the screen.

• Click “Register” on the event you are interested in to be taken to an information page for the details.

• Click “Register” again at the bottom of the page when you are ready to register for the program and follow the prompts.

• Sit back, relax and daydream about the exciting program you just registered for!

All property reservations are made through Doubleknot at gsnypenn.org/doubleknot.

• Troops may reserve a site up to seven months in advance; Service Units up to nine months in advance.

• Hover over the “Property Reservation” tab on the navigation bar at the top of the screen and click on the property you wish to reserve.

• Select the type of features you wish to reserve at the property from the dropdown menu under “Category.” (Note: If any buildings, waterfront, archery range or equipment are not reserved by you, they will be available for other Girl Scout groups or the Council to use – even when you are on the property.)

• Select the date you wish to reserve – don’t forget to check how many nights you want to stay in the “Duration” box.

If you are visiting camp for just the day, use the “Day Use” category.

• Once you have selected the features and date(s) you wish to reserve, click the “Checkout” button.

• You will be prompted to either log on or create a new user profile.

• Follow the prompts to fill out the details of your reservation.

• A deposit of 50% of the reservation fee is due at the time of your booking.

• Upon completion, you will receive a reservation confirmation email. If you do not receive your confirmation, please contact Customer Care at reservation@gsnypenn.org.

Registration Confirmation

Upon completing registration through Doubleknot, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive your confirmation, please contact Customer Care at program@gsnypenn.org.

gsnypenn.org/doubleknot ▲ We highly recommend using the same email address and password you use to login to your GS Member Community when creating your Doubleknot login for the first time.

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More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

Council Policies

Cancellations, Refunds, Event and Program Non-Girl Scouts & Etiquette GSNYPENN offers Council-sponsored programs and events Financial Assistance for troops and girls. These events bring together girls from Cancellations

By Troop or Individual: Prior to the registration deadline, email info@gsnypenn.org as soon as possible and include your name, names of all registrants needing to cancel, Troop/Service Unit #, event name and date, and details of cancellation. Please see refund policy below.

Cancellations made after the registration deadline will not receive a refund, unless the cancellation is due to a medical reason. A request for refund with a doctor’s excuse must be received within 2 weeks of cancellation or event date.

By GSNYPENN: We do our best to not cancel events, however sometimes we may need to do so. If extreme weather occurs, a facilitator is ill, or an event does not fill to the minimum number of participants, we may cancel. We will contact you ASAP in the case of a cancellation. Every effort will be made to reschedule the event, but if you are unable to attend an alternate date, a refund will be issued in full. Please see refund policy below.

Refund Policy

Full refunds are given if GSNYPENN cancels a Council-run program or event. Troops, groups or individuals will be notified as soon as possible when a decision is made.

Payments or deposit fees for all Council programs and events are non-refundable, unless Council cancels the event, or the registering person/group cancels PRIOR to the registration deadline.

Tag-a-longs & Siblings

Unless otherwise indicated in the event description and registration information, due to space and safety reasons please do not bring siblings or non-Girl Scouts. Bring only those you registered for an event. Do not assume that “there will be room for one more person.” Please refer to Council policies (available on our website) for more information.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available for girls attending Council-sponsored programs and events. Access the request for financial assistance at gsnypenn.org via the “Forms” page.

across our 26-county footprint to enjoy an opportunity that they might not be able to create on their own. Please note that each event has a registration deadline and that some events may fill before this date. You may register online using the “Programs & Events” tab at gsnypenn.org. (Please refer to this guide’s “How to Register” page for complete registration process and information.)

• Have the girls plan. Show them this guide or visit the “Programs & Events” tab on our homepage.

• Let girls and their families know that individual girls with an adult may attend most all events.

• Questions about registering should be directed to Customer Care at 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org.

• Please register on time and be aware of deadlines. Nothing is sadder than cancelling an event due to low participant numbers and then having people ask if they can still register.

Please also understand that sometimes events fill before the deadline. Early registration is always recommended.

• If you have special needs or specific questions about event programming, contact program@gsnypenn.org.

Please be aware that programming often isn’t fine-tuned until the registration deadline, when we know how many girls to expect.

• Bring only those who registered for an event to an event.

Some sites are very limited in space. Please don’t assume we can just “add one more.”

• Be prepared. Be sure to have directions to the site and plan on arriving in time to walk to check-in. Double check that you have what you need for the day (attire, lunch, etc.)

• Adults: It’s great to meet and network! If you’d like to have conversations, ask the facilitator if it’s OK if you step out of the room, go for a walk, etc. Conversations are distracting at an event, so in most cases the answer will be, “Yes, please!”

• Whether it is a GSNYPENN staff member, volunteer, or community partner, whomever is facilitating the program loves sharing their skills and experiences with the girls and puts a lot of effort into what they do. Please remind girls that a “thank you” goes a long way and is always appreciated.

Girl Scout Levels DAISY

Grades K-1

BROWNIE Grades 2-3

JUNIOR

Grades 4-5

CADETTE Grades 6-8

SENIOR

Grades 9-10

AMBASSADOR Grades 11-12

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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HIGHEST AWARDS// Striving for Silver, Going for Gold Awards Webinar

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LEVEL: C • S • A • Adults | COST: Free | REGION: All | BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No | LOCATION: Virtual Wondering exactly what it takes to earn our highest awards? Join us for an interactive webinar focusing on the requirements and processes associated with earning the Silver and Gold Awards. Discussion will include topics like how to choose a project, how to write a proposal, how to document your project and much more!

After this webinar, you’ll have the tools you’ll need to succeed in earning Girl Scouts' two highest awards. This webinar is for Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, leaders and parents. Please register in advance via Doubleknot. Free. Starting in the new member year (October 2018), this training will be mandatory for any girl submitting a Gold Award proposal.

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6-7 p.m.

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6-7 p.m.

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National Leadership and Mentoring Awards for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Are your teen Girl Scouts looking for more opportunities to showcase their leadership skills, work with younger girls and perform community service? The National Leadership and Mentoring Awards are a great place to start! These awards are girl-led and leader-approved.

Complete requirements for all awards can be found in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for Cadette, Senior and Ambassador levels.

Guides can be purchased at the Girl Scout Boutique.

CADETTE GIRL SCOUTS Silver Torch Earned by a Cadette Girl Scout who completes a Cadette Leadership Journey at their current level, including the Take Action Project. Girl Scout must also serve a full term in a leadership position in a place of her choice. Once complete, leaders approve and award the pin.

Leader in Action (LiA) Earned by a Girl Scout Cadette who helps a Brownie Troop or group work on any of the three Leadership Journeys. Complete requirements for earning the award can be found in any of the Brownie Journey Leader Guides.

Program Aide (PA) Earned by a Girl Scout Cadette who has earned one LiA Award and then completes a Council-designed leadership course. After completing these first two steps, girls will need to work with younger girls over six sessions in addition to those done for the LiA Award.

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SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS Silver and Gold Torch Earned by a Senior Girl Scout who completes a Senior Leadership Journey, including the Take Action Project. Girl Scout must also serve a full term in a leadership position in a place of her choice. Once compete, leaders approve and award the pin.

Counselor in Training I (CIT) Earned by a Senior Girl Scout who mentors younger girls in a camp setting for one session. Requires completion of a Councildesigned leadership course, available this year at Comstock Adventure Center during summer resident camp.

Counselor in Training (CIT II) Earned by an Ambassador Girl Scout who first completes the CIT I award. Must then mentor younger girls in a camp setting for one session while focusing on increasing skills in a particular area - such as archery or lifeguarding. Available this year at Comstock Adventure Center during summer resident camp.

Volunteer in Training (VIT) Earned by an Ambassador Girl Scout who mentors younger girls outside of a camp experience.

ALL LEVELS – CADETTES, SENIORS, AMBASSADORS

AMBASSADOR GIRL SCOUTS

Community Service Bars Earned at every level. Girls provide at least 20 hours of community service to the same organization. Leaders should approve the organization and type of service being provided. Girls track their own hours and the leader approves and awards the pin.

Gold Torch Earned by an Ambassador Girl Scout who completes an Ambassador Leadership Journey, including the Take Action Project.

Girl Scout must also serve a full term in a leadership position in a place of her choice. Once complete, leaders approve and award the pin.

Service to Girl Scouting Bars Earned at every level. Girls provide at least 20 hours of community service to Girl Scouting at the Troop, Service Unit or Council-level. Girls track their own hours and the leader approves and awards the pin.

Volunteer in Training (VIT) Earned by a Senior Girl Scout who mentors a younger girl troop outside of a camp experience.

Counselor in Training (CIT I) Earned by an Ambassador Girl Scout who mentors younger girls in a camp setting for one session. Requires completion of a Council-designed leadership course, available this year at Comstock Adventure Center during summer resident camp.

For more information about these awards, requirements to earn them or current Council opportunities, please email program@gsnypenn.org.

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

Awards Overview HIGHEST AWARDS

BRONZE AWARD

SILVER AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Grade Levels

Girl must be in 4th or 5th grade and a registered Girl Scout Junior

Girl must be in 6th, 7th or 8th grade and a registered Girl Scout Cadette

Girl must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador

Overview

First complete a Junior Journey • Take action on a community issue the troop or group cares about • Council approval is needed for any money earning

First complete a Cadette Journey and the Silver Award Training • Work as an individual or in a small group of 4 or less • Take action on a community issue that the girls care about • Council approval is needed for any money earning

First complete two Journeys (Senior or Ambassador) or earn the Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey and complete the Gold Award Training • Girls work individually • Take action on a community issue the girl cares about • Council approval is needed for any money earning

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Troop/Group Volunteer

Council’s Awards Program Manager

Council’s Gold Award Committee

Bronze Final Report

Silver Final Report

Gold Proposal and Final Report (see website for submission deadlines for proposals)

September 30 of 6th grade

September 30 of 9th grade

September 30 following graduation from high school

• Junior Journey • Bronze Award Girl Guidelines • Adult Guide

• Cadette Journey • Silver Award Girl Guidelines • Adult Guide • Council Training

• Senior and/or Ambassador Journeys • Gold Award Girl Guidelines • Gold Adult Guide • Council Training

Project Hours Per Girl

(Includes brainstorming, research, implementation, reflection)

Project Approval Submission to Council Deadline for Final Reports Resources

Award guidelines can be found in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting or at gsnypenn.org.

If you have any questions or are ready to submit your Gold Award project proposal or final report, contact us at program@gsnypenn.org. Special request trainings are available to troops with a 6-girl minimum. To request a training, please contact us at the above email.

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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LIFE SK ILLS//////// Fall Fairy Event

Find Your Inner Special Agent!

DATE: 10/6/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/28/18 LEVEL: D • B • J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Huckleberry Swamp, P.O. Box 17718, Rochester, NY 14617

DATE: 10/16/18 TIME: 6-8:15 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/9/18 LEVEL: C COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Horseheads Service Center

Join the fairy fun at Huckleberry Swamp.

The morning will start with a few crafts - from fairy wands to fairy doors. After crafts, enjoy a reading of the book “Fairy Houses” by Tracy Kane. Then we’re off for a walk along the boardwalk trail, where we’ll enjoy another fairy activity while we make our way to Fairy Trail.

Once there, we will let our imaginations run wild and build our own natural fairy house along the way!

Take the Pledge & Learn About Red Ribbon Week DATE: 10/16/18 TIME: 5-6:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/9/18 LEVEL: B • J • C • S • A COST: $5 Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: New Hartford Service Center Girls will complete a Red Ribbon Week activity, make a drug-free pledge and hear about Enrique Camarena, a DEA agent who worked hard to battle against illegal drugs. The purpose of the program is to empower young people to engage in a drug-free activity and strengthen their anti-drug beliefs. Red Ribbon Week was established in memory of the sacrifices made to help keep our communities drug-free and encourage youth to lead healthy lives, free of drugs. Observed annually in October, Red Ribbon Week is a national celebration to promote youth education on the dangers of substance abuse. Girls will be mailed an official patch for participating from the Drug Enforcement Agency! Snack and beverage provided.

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DATE: 12/1/18 TIME: 1-3:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/16/18 LEVEL: C COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: St Joseph’s Church, 240 West First St., Oswego NY 13126 Are you a fan of crime solving shows like Law and Order or NCIS? Then grab your magnifying glass and find your inner special agent! Special agents wear many hats - detective, scientist, psychologist and enforcer of the law.

To earn this badge, we will uncover your skills in one of the most exciting and demanding - jobs for investigative minds. Badge included.

Learn All About P.A.W.S. Education Program at the Chenango County SPCA DATE: 10/20/18 TIME: 12:30-2:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/10/18 LEVEL: D • B • J • C COST: Free Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, Norwich, NY 13815 Ever wonder how a pet shelter works?

The P.A.W.S. Education Program aims to educate pet owners of tomorrow, including YOU! How will they do that?

Taking part in interactive activities and small group exercises, as well as learning about what the shelter does will help you become the best pet owner you can be!

There is no fee for this program, but the center asks for girls to bring something

from their wish list: cat litter, peanut butter, kongs, paper towels, dry pet food, canned pet food, plastic toys, pinesol and canned pet food. Let's do our part to make the world a better place for these animals!

Earn Your Entertainment Technology Badge DATE: 10/20/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/5/18 LEVEL: J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Watertown Service Center DATE: 10/23/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/15/18 LEVEL: J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen, 520 N Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891 DATE: 11/19/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/9/18 LEVEL: J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: LOCATION: Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Rd., Herkimer, NY 13350 DATE: 12/4/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/27/18 LEVEL: J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Hoover Adventure Center Be an “imagineer” and construct your own roller coaster! Do you know what a thaumatrope is? Have you ever wanted to surf a sound wave? In this program,

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

you’ll learn all about these and much more through animating artwork, digging into video game development, learning about the science of amusement park rides, and creating your own special effects! All girls will earn their Entertainment Technology Badge.

Celebrating Community!

DATE: 10/23/18 TIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/16/18 LEVEL: B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Wood Library, 134 North Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 Have you ever thought about what the word “community” really means? Or how many “communities” one person can be a part of? Come learn about what defines a community, figure out how many you’re a part of and share what makes each of them great! Hands-on activities include art projects and flag folding, end the event with a custom parade all while earning your Brownie Celebrating Community Badge! Program cost includes badge.

Locavores…Are You One? DATE: 10/27/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/12/18 LEVEL: S

COST: $20 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center DATE: 11/3/18 TIME: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/22/18 LEVEL: S COST: $20 Girl • Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Reginald Wood Memorial Scout House, 96 Pulteney St. Hammondsport, NY 14840 A locavore is someone committed to eating locally grown, seasonal foods.

While earning this badge, learn how to take steps toward healthful eating, helping the environment and supporting local farmers. Come hungry, as we will also prepare some dishes using local ingredients for our lunch! Badge included.

Letterboxing: The Hidden Treasures DATE: 11/3/18 TIME: 1-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/19/18 LEVEL: B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Canton Free Library, 8 Park St., Canton, NY 13617 Come on an amazing adventure game played by people all over the world!

Follow clues to find hidden treasure boxes! Make your own letterboxing stamps, create clues to our very own letterbox and hunt for letterboxes that may be in the area! All girls will earn the Letterboxing Badge.

Public Policy Badge DATE: 11/15/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/8/18 LEVEL: A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark Street Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 If you want your voice heard - you need to know about public policy! Find out how a citizen can work to affect change in her community, her country and her world! When you’ve earned this badge, you will know about public policies and how you can influence legislation that matters to you! Learn about opportunities that may help you develop Take Action and Gold Award projects!

Badge included.

Use Your Five Senses to Explore the World DATE: 12/10/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/30/18 LEVEL: B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Guernsey Memorial Library, 3 Court St., Norwich, NY 13815 Did you know girls can smell more scents than boys? A human nose can recognize up to 10,000 different smells!

Explore how your senses work together to let you see, hear, smell, taste and touch the world around you! Activities include listening to sound boxes, taste testing and putting your nose to work by sniffing out smells and playing a smelly game! Braille is a special way people communicate when they have lost their sense of sight. Would you like to learn how to write your name in Braille? Join us for this awesome program and earn your Senses Badge!

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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OUT DOORS////////// Weekend by the Water

DATE: 9/14/18-9/16/18 TIME: 6 p.m.-11 a.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/4/18 LEVEL: C • S • A COST: $30 Girl • $30 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Amahami Adventure Center Come spend a fun and relaxing weekend at Amahami with other older scouts. We will have some activity offerings for you to choose in the morning and then spend the afternoon playing in and on Lake Waletka. Fee includes your meals and lodging in units. The Susquehanna River Raiders council canoe team will have its first meeting on Sunday afternoon. You can plan to stay, meet the coaches and find out what it is all about. No commitment necessary. We will have leftovers for lunch for those who stay.

LEVEL: C COST: $12 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center

DATE: 10/7/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/27/18 LEVEL: C • Adults COST: $12 Girl • $2 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Amahami Adventure Center Cadettes, come master the skill of using a bow and arrow! We will complete all of the requirements of the Cadette Archery Badge. Girls will learn from an expert, get to know archery equipment and safety, and have plenty of time to perfect their skills. We will end with an exciting archery challenge! Please bring a bag lunch and a water bottle.

Cadette Archery Badge Day

Primitive Camper Badge Overnight

DATE: 09/15/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/10/18

DATE: 9/15/18-9/16/18 TIME: 3 p.m.-11 a.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/10/18

LEVEL: C • S • A COST: $25 Girl • $15 Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center

Explore Trefoil’s primitive campsite while earning your Primitive Camper Badge! You will have the opportunity to talk to a camping expert, prepare and pack your gear, make a meal using trip stoves and even learn a new primitive camping skill. We will learn how to use a handsaw and tie knots. We will be canoeing over to our primitive site with our gear. Before we head over, you will be given instructions on proper paddling techniques. Girls will also learn the importance of Leave No Trace principles. Unleash your inner camper in this exciting program!

Rainbow World Jamboree DATE: 9/28/18-9/30/18 TIME: 7 p.m.-11 a.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/18/18 LEVEL: C • S • A COST: $35 Girl • $20 Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Hoover Adventure Center Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors come put your camp skills to the test!

Join us for this popular annual event.

Girls and leaders will complete in camp skill challenges such as outdoor cooking, shelter building, lashing, knot tying and much more! It’s a weekend filled with wild and exciting competitions. Girls must register as a troop.

Be Prepared: First Aid in the Outdoors DATE: 10/6/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/27/18 LEVEL: C • S • A • Adults COST: $12 Girl • $2 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Amahami Adventure Center 10

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

Be prepared! That’s the Girl Scout motto, and being prepared means knowing what to do and how to react in an emergency. Girls will take their first aid skills to the next level by exploring different injuries and illnesses that can happen in the wilderness, and how to treat and monitor them. This is NOT a certifying course. Girls will complete some of the requirements for the following badges: Cadette Primitive Camper, Cadette First Aid, Senior First Aid, Ambassador First Aid.

Fall Fest DATE: 10/13/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/7/18 LEVEL: All COST: $12 Girl • $8 Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center Explore Trefoil in the fall! Come check out the beautiful foliage as you participate in fall-themed activities, have a chance to decorate your own pumpkin and indulge in hot apple cider and donuts! Celebrate the best part of fall at Trefoil Adventure Center!

Harvest Festival DATE: 10/13/18 TIME: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/4/18 LEVEL: All COST: $12 Girl • $12 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Amahami Adventure Center Enjoy the fall colors as you explore camp at the 7th annual Harvest Festival at Amahami! Go on a guided hike, make a fall craft, catch a fish and learn some new songs at the end of day campfire!

We will have a no hands allowed donut eating contest and, of course, apple cider, too! Back by popular demand is a pumpkin decorating contest.

Troops should decorate a pumpkin ahead of time and bring it with them to enter. This year, the contest theme is “Nightmare Before Christmas,” so troops should decorate their pumpkins with a Christmas theme. The troop with the most creatively decorated

pumpkins wins a prize! The Girl Scout Traveling Boutique will be open throughout the day. Please bring a bag lunch and drink, as no food will be available for purchase.

Earn Your Hiker Badge DATE: 10/13/18 TIME: 1-5 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/28/18 LEVEL: B • Adults COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Friends of Rogers, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, NY 13460 This fun-filled program will cover all requirements to help you earn your Hiker Badge! We will figure out which gear and food is essential for the trail and which items should be left behind, how to read a map and navigate the

trails at Rogers Center. Please let us know if anyone in your group has food allergies, as we will be preparing our own trail mix to take on the hike. This is a rain or shine badge program, please dress for the weather.

Fall Day of Service DATE: 10/14/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/11/18 LEVEL: All COST: Free Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Amahami Adventure Center Come give back to your camp and help prepare Amahami for the winter. Wear clothes to work in and bring your own lunch. If you are attending both Harvest Festival and the Fall Day of Service, you are invited to spend the night in

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between at Amahami, free of charge. If you’re interested, please contact Becca Scheetz at bscheetz@gsnypenn.org to register. Limited spots available.

Backpacking for Beginners: Overlook Mountain DATE: 10/20/18-10/21/18 TIME: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/4/18 LEVEL: C • S • A COST: $35 Girl • $25 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Johnson City Service Center See the beautiful Catskills from the fire tower of Overlook Mountain, marvel at the ruins of the abandoned Overlook Mountain Hotel and spend the night camped by Echo Lake. Backpacking beginners and veterans are invited on this scenic nine-mile trip. We will meet and depart from the Johnson City Service Center, most gear will be provided. This event will complete some requirements for the following badges: Cadette Primitive Camper, Cadette Trailblazing, Senior Adventure Camper, Senior Adventurer, Ambassador Survival Camper, Ambassador Ultimate Recreation Challenge.

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Make your own basket!

DATE: 10/20/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/11/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A • Adults COST: $15 Girl • $15 Adult REGION: II • IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Hoover Adventure Center People from all over the world have been weaving baskets for thousands of years! Put your own spin on this ancient art and learn how to weave natural materials into your very own basket!

Things That Make Us Go “WOW”: Wonders of Water Journey-in-a-Day DATE: 10/20/18 TIME: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/5/18 LEVEL: B COST: $15 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Comstock Adventure Center Roughly 71 percent of the world’s surface is covered by water. What better place to explore this amazing supporter of life than along one of the Finger Lakes? After a day spent at camp learning about all facets of one

of Earth’s most important resources, each troop will walk away with plans to put into place for their Take Action Project; you will just have to put the project into action to complete the full Journey! Over the course of the day you will learn about the significance water has, how valuable it is and how it can sometimes be taken for granted. We will also get on our feet and go for hikes, exploring the ways water appears in nature - including taking a closer look at Cayuga Lake, and the waterfalls and wetland area at camp! We will also take a break from water activities for some GaGa Ball! Participants should bring their own lunch.

Hiking Adventure at Minna Anthony Common Nature Center DATE: 10/20/18 TIME: 1-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/10/18 LEVEL: D • B COST: $8 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, 44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640 Get ready before you hit the trail at Minna Anthony Nature Center! Learn new hiking skills, be a detective as

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you hunt for signs of animals and birds, create a habitat trail and go on a scavenger hunt! To make sure you have enough energy for your hike , we will make GORP to take along! Troops are invited to come early and bring a bag lunch so you can enjoy the grounds of the Nature Center! *Troop Leaders and adults: there is a separate fee of $3.00 to go over the Thousand Islands Bridge to Wellesley Island.*

Junior Badge Blitz: Overnight Edition DATE: 10/20/18-10/21/18 TIME: 7 p.m.-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/5/18 LEVEL: J COST: $25 Girl • $8 Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Comstock Adventure Center Earn the Junior Outdoor Art and Camper badges in one overnight... what’s more exciting than that? Kick off the new Girl Scout year as you spend a fall overnight at camp, expanding your outdoor skills and making awesome art! Come get inspired by nature as you create art inspired by wildlife and the sounds of the lake and forest, and explore woodworking and nature photography.

While getting in touch with your creative side, you will also hone your inner camp chef, building and cooking lunch over a campfire. Saturday includes nighttime fun, like hanging out and singing at the campfire, and a game of flashlight tag! Breakfast and lunch on Sunday are included. Girls will receive the two badges they’ve earned at the end of the program.

Make Your Own Basket DATE: 10/21/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/11/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A • Adults COST: $15 Girl • $15 Adult REGION: II • IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Hoover Adventure Center People from all over the world have been weaving baskets for thousands of years! Put your own spin on this ancient

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art and learn how to weave natural materials into your very own basket!

Environmental Stewardship Badge Day DATE: 10/27/18 TIME: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/22/18 LEVEL: D • B COST: $12 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center Connect with the environment at Trefoil Adventure Center while earning the Daisy Eco Learner or Brownie Eco Friend badge. Girls will become environmental stewards by learning how to protect and respect nature, basic Leave No Trace principles and campfire safety.

Troop Camp Like a G.I.R.L. DATE: 10/27/18-10/28/18 TIME: 7-5 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/11/18 LEVEL: J • C • S COST: $35 Girl • $15 Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Comstock Adventure Center

your weekend as you and your troop decide what experiences will await you at camp! Maybe you will innovate at outdoor STEM, be a risk-taker trying a new activity for the first time or a go-getter as you earn a badge!

This weekend includes a variety of experiences that offer something fun and different for all age levels. Activities offered throughout the weekend include outdoor survival skills, Senior Sky Badge, Cadette Archery Badge*, Junior Simple Meals Badge, Outdoor STEM, outdoor art, fire building, outdoor cooking and sunrise yoga. Please note that time will not allow for each troop to participate in every activity, but the best part of the program will be getting to choose exactly which activities to do!

Troops will receive an email detailing their activity choices two weeks in advance to have time to collaborate and make decisions. Meals are included.

Come for one night from Friday to Saturday, or stay all weekend FridaySunday (Staying two nights? Add $10 to your fee)! *Cadette Archery Badge: Participation for this portion is limited to a maximum of 24 girls. Participation will be first-come, first-served and will occur at the time of registration with an additional sign-up (no additional cost).

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Experience camp at our Adventure Centers!

Amahami

is in Deposit, NY, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountain region.

Amahami offers all campers the opportunity to expand their knowledge, confidence and comfort in nature through an immersive outdoor experience. The property features miles upon miles of hiking trails, including one to Amahami’s very own fire tower! Amahami is located on a small private lake. Campers may spend the week sleeping in a troop house, cabin or platform tent.

Contact: Outdoor Program Manager Becca Scheetz; bscheetz@gsnypenn.org

Comstock

in Ithaca, NY, is located along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Comstock features nearly two miles of lakefront, offering a wide variety of water sports and a beautiful location to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Comstock’s proximity to a variety of popular local destinations allows for many off-camp experiences for campers.

Contact: Outdoor Program Manager Mandi Miller; mmiller@gsnypenn.org

Hoover

is in the heart of Central New York, located along the shores of Song Lake in Tully. Hoover is home to the region’s only Day Camp experience, offering the perfect opportunity for any camper looking to get their feet wet and explore what camp has to offer.

Hoover’s unique, flat setting, with ample field space allows for a variety of fun summer time activities, such as field games, sports and exploring the many hiking trails on site. Hoover features two rustic cabin units and two platform tent units, for any camper who may choose to challenge themselves with an add-on overnight experience.

Contact: Outdoor Program Manager Katie Falank; kfalank@gsnypenn.org

Trefoil

is in Harrisville, NY, located on the outskirts of gorgeous Adirondack Park. Campers get the ultimate high adventure and wilderness experience while spending a week in an intimate, outdoorsy setting. Trefoil features GSNYPENN’s only high and low ropes course!

With its proximity to Adirondack Park, Trefoil is a great location for any camper looking to explore the outdoors! Most campers spend their week sleeping in a-frame units, or our famous yurt!

Contact: Outdoor Program Manager Betheny Jennings; bjennings@gsnypenn.org

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Cadette Outdoor Journey Overnight DATE: 11/10/18-11/11/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/26/18 LEVEL: C • Adults COST: $25 Girl • $5 Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Onanda Park, 4965 County Road 16, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Are you ready to work on your Silver Award? Come out for an active, informative overnight as you work on your Outdoor Journey! Practice the process of planning a primitive overnight trip--from your gear to hiking routes to how to prepare meals and proper leave no trace principles. Girls will also practice and drink water they purify themselves and test out geocaching skills. Did you know Onanda Park used to be a YWCA summer camp?

Girls will also have free time to explore the unique grounds during the day and at night as they go on a guided hike to explore the sounds and sights of the woods and sky. Participants will earn the Night Owl Badge, Primitive Camper Badge and Trailblazing Badge and will receive all at the end of the program.

They will also have time to plan for their Take Action Project. After the program, the Take Action Project is the final step to earn the Outdoor Journey. Meals are included. Participants will have one task to complete prior to the program that will take 30 minutes to accomplish.

Make Your Own Wooden Spoon DATE: 11/10/18 TIME: 1-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/1/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A • Adults COST: $10 Girl • $10 Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Reginald Wood Memorial Scout House, 96 Pulteney St. Hammondsport, NY 14840 DATE: 11/11/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/1/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A • Adults COST: $10 Girl • $10 Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No

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LOCATION: Reginald Wood Memorial Scout House, 96 Pulteney St., Hammondsport, NY 14840 Create your own wooden spoon using coal burning and carving techniques.

We will begin our afternoon with a safety session discussing knife and fire procedures, precautions and guidelines.

We will use a hot coal from the fire to slowly burn an indent to create the bowl of your spoon, then use a knife to carve the outline. Take your spoon home and brag about your newly-honed woodworking skills!

Get Moving Journey in a Weekend DATE: 11/16/18-11/18/18 TIME: 7 p.m.-2 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/9/18 LEVEL: J COST: $45 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center Engage your mind and heart as you explore the many forms, uses and misuses of energy. This Journey engages girls in science, math, the outdoors and environmental stewardship as they gain the confidence and skills needed to take action to conserve Earth’s energy and make a difference. Girls will complete all requirements of the Junior Get Moving Journey throughout the course of the weekend. There are spots for two adult volunteers who will be responsible for assisting with the program and supervision of girls.

eyes out for tracks and other traces of them. Indoors, you will make an animal habitat in a shoebox and learn about what types of animals live outside all winter. How do they do it? You’ll find out!

You will also get a chance to play in the snow, make snow art and enjoy some hot chocolate. This program will help girls to work on the Between Earth and Sky, and 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journeys for Daisies, the Brownie Outdoor Adventurer Badge and Juniors Animal Habitats Badge. Lunch not provided; girls are welcome to stay after the program to eat a brought lunch before departing.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Afternoon Session DATE: 12/1/18 TIME: 1-3:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/16/18 LEVEL: D • B • J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Bailiwick Lodge at Comstock Adventure Center Come to camp for a fun and educational winter’s day! Get the chance to try out snowshoes, go on a winter hike looking for animals and also keep your eyes out for tracks and other traces of them. Indoors, you will make an animal habitat in a shoebox and learn about what types of animals live outside all

winter. How do they do it? You’ll find out!

You will also get a chance to play in the snow, make snow art and enjoy some hot chocolate. This program will help girls to work on the Between Earth and Sky, and 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journeys for Daisies, the Brownie Outdoor Adventurer Badge and Juniors Animal Habitats Badge. Lunch not provided; girls are welcome to stay after the program to eat a brought lunch before departing.

Holly Days DATE: 12/9/18 TIME: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 12/4/18 LEVEL: All COST: $12 Girl • $8 Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center Get in the holiday spirit at Trefoil!

Connect with your fellow Girl Scouts while decorating cookies, creating holiday ornaments and participating in other winter activities. End the afternoon warming up around the campfire with hot chocolate and cookies. Participants are welcome to bring a food item that will be donated to a local food bank to spread holiday joy to others.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Morning Session DATE: 12/1/18 TIME: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/16/18 LEVEL: D • B • J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Bailiwick Lodge at Comstock Adventure Center Come to camp for a fun and educational winter’s day! Get the chance to try out snowshoes, go on a winter hike looking for animals and also keep your

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SC HOOL BRE AK SCOUT S/////

Bring a friend so she can experience all the fun that Girl Scouts has to offer. If nonregistered girls decide to join Girl Scouts, $10 of the program fee can be applied toward the $25 annual membership.

Explore the Hidden Gems of Madison County

DATE: 10/8/18 TIME: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/24/18 LEVEL: D • B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N Main St., Canastota, NY 13032 Join us for a day trip to explore hidden gems of Madison County! Our day starts at the Great Swamp where you will learn more about the rich black soil by taking a swamp tromp and participating in a local birds and mammals workshop. After lunch, get in the Girl Scout van and cruise over to the Oneida Community Mansion House to solve a history mystery about Madison County and how the Oneida children lived hundreds of years ago.

The Mansion House includes five historic buildings packed with heritage and cultural exhibits, situated on 33 acres of landscaped lawns and gardens.

How amazing is that? Finish the day exploring the lush gardens on our own to see all their beauty! Enjoy a programpacked day of taking a journey through time and exploring outdoors! Bring a bagged lunch. A fun patch and snack will be provided! *Van will pick up at 8:30 a.m. and drop off at 4 p.m. at the Canastota McDonald’s, 13 N. Peterboro St., Canastota, NY 13032.*

Fall Fun School Break Scouts DATE: 10/8/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/1/18 LEVEL: D • B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Lowville Baptist Church, 7627 N State St., Lowville, NY 13367 16

Schools out, so come and have fun with us instead of sitting home! We’ll do some hands-on STEM activities, make some fancy crafts, go on a groovy scavenger hunt and a lot more! Bring your lunch and a drink!

Columbus Day Outdoor Adventure DATE: 10/8/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/1/18 LEVEL: D • B • J • C COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Comstock Adventure Center DATE: 10/8/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/1/18 LEVEL: J • C COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Comstock Adventure Center Want to spend your day off from school enjoying the beautiful autumn sights and sounds? Join us at Comstock for a whirlwind adventure as we experience camp in a day. Take a shot at the archery range, play GaGa ball, explore the animals and treehouse at the Cayuga Nature Center, try out a rowboat or canoe and enjoy a camp craft. 10 spots available in our Girl Scout van from Horseheads, or drop your girl of at Comstock. Van will depart Horseheads Service Center at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m.

Amahami Pathfinders DATE: 11/11/18-11/12/18 TIME: 6 p.m.-5 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/1/18 LEVEL: B • J • C • S • A COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: III

BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Amahami Adventure Center Girls are invited to join us for a day of exploring the wonders of Amahami.

Girls will try their hand at archery, climb the DEC fire tower, go on a nature hike, make some arts and crafts, and learn traditional outdoor skills. A van will leave from the Johnson City Service Center Sunday evening to transport the girls to Amahami and the van will bring them back to the Johnson City Service Center Monday evening. A snack Sunday evening will be provided, as well as breakfast and lunch on Monday.

Wild About STEM DATE: 11/12/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/29/18 LEVEL: B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl., Syracuse, NY 13204 Do you love travel and animals? This program is for you! Spend the entire day at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse - explore their exhibits, go on a wild and wacky scavenger hunt and learn all about your favorite animals from camels to crows! The Girl Scout van will depart from and return to the Cicero Service Center. Please bring a lunch, water bottle and your inquisitive mind.

2 Museums, 1 Day, Unlimited Fun DATE: 11/26/18 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/7/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: The Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St., Corning, NY 14830

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Feeling good and gaining knowledge are just a few of the positive impacts of visiting a museum. Depart from Hurley Supermarket parking lot (387 York Ave., Towanda, PA) and travel to the Rockwell Museum where we will explore Art About America: The Story of the American Experience. Then, travel to Corning Museum of Glass to learn about the history of glass and the science and technology behind innovations in glass through hands-on exhibits and live glass making demonstrations. Please pack a lunch and water bottle. A snack will be provided.

Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know about TRASH DATE: 2/18/19 TIME: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/4/19 LEVEL: B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: New Hartford Service Center Do you know what a zero waste lunch is? If kids brought a zero waste lunch everyday, it would keep over nine tons of waste from filling up our landfills!

That’s the equivalent to nine small cars!

A ZERO WASTE LUNCH is a lunch that makes ZERO garbage! We will meet at the New Hartford Service Center and depart for a tour at the OneidaHerkimer Recycling Center. Learn the journey garbage and recyclables take once they are picked up from residences and businesses across Oneida and Herkimer Counties. See how recyclables are processed in order to get them ready to be turned into brand new things. Throughout the tour, you will also learn the importance of recycling, how to properly recycle and why recycling is one of the easiest ways to benefit the environment right here in our region. Return to the service center to create “chia pet” planters, make mini landfills, convert boxes into swap boxes and more recycling activities! Bring a ZERO WASTE lunch if you can, or a bagged lunch. You will earn a fun patch.

A reusable bag with materials and snack will be provided!

Winter Journey Camp, Day 1 DATE: 2/18/19 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/4/19 LEVEL: B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center Bored on break? Come to the firstever Winter Journey Camp! Earn your Outdoor Journey in three days; Juniors can be on their way to a Bronze Award!

Test your puzzle-solving skills as you earn your Brownie Letterboxer Badge or Junior Geocacher Badge. Explore what letterboxing is, make your own letterbox and try to locate an authentic one outdoors. Then, take your treasure hunting skills to the next level as you learn how to use a GPS and experiment with geocaching!

Winter Journey Camp, Day 2 DATE: 2/19/19 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/4/19 LEVEL: B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center Bored on break? Come to the first-ever Winter Journey Camp! Earn your Outdoor Journey in three days; Juniors can be on their way to a Bronze Award! Make a first aid kit and learn how to treat minor injuries. Learn to build a fire to cook over and the basics of Leave No Trace. Brownies will earn their First Aid Badge and Juniors will earn their Camper Badge.

Winter Journey Camp, Day 3 DATE: 2/20/19 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/4/19 LEVEL: B • J COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center

can be on their way to a Bronze Award!

Come and be an explorer with us! Learn how to prepare for a hike and then utilize your new skills. While on the trail, we will learn about animal habitats.

Brownies will earn their Hiker Badge and Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats Badge.

Cadette Mystery Trip (Region IV) DATE: 2/20/19 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 1/31/19 LEVEL: C COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: It’s a MYSTERY! Attend to find out!

If you like STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), we promise you’ll love this destination and the awesome experience! Please pack your lunch and a drink. We will leave from the parking lot of Dollar General, 820 NY-244, Alfred Station, NY 14803. *Parents: if you’re curious about where we’re going, please contact LeAnn Keim at lkeim@gsnypenn.org and promise not to tell your girl!*

Cadette Mystery Trip (Region I) DATE: 2/21/19 TIME: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 1/31/19 LEVEL: C COST: $25 Girl • $35 non-registered Girl REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: It’s a MYSTERY! Attend to find out!

If you like STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), we promise you’ll love this destination and the awesome experience! Please pack your lunch and a drink. We will leave from the parking lot of Walmart, 341 NY-104, Oswego, NY 13126. *Parents: if you’re curious about where we’re going, please contact Karen Strife at kstrife@gsnypenn.org and promise not to tell your girl!*

Bored on break? Come to the firstever Winter Journey Camp! Earn your Outdoor Journey in three days; Juniors

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SIGNAT URE EVE NT S/////// Join us October 6-7, 2018 for our second annual Carrying the Torch: Girl Scout Convention on Women's Rights, in Seneca Falls, NY. COST: $10 Girl • $10 Adult - includes all activities and supplies.

This collaboration between GSNYPENN and the Women’s Rights National Historical Park and National Women’s Hall of Fame commemorates the 101st anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State while celebrating how girls of today carry the torch of equal rights through civic engagement. The two-day convention is open to all Girl Scouts and girls. We hope to see our Girl Scout sisters from across New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut - and beyond! Further details will be shared on gsnypenn.org/torch and our social media!

Earn Your Global Action Award During Carrying the Torch DATE: 10/6/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/28/18 LEVEL: All COST: Included with event cost REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Seneca Falls Visitor Center 89 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148

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Did you know that through your Girl Scouting experience you’re working alongside 10 million girls in 146 countries?! Come learn about the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development and how what you do directly connects to them! Earn your official National Girl Scout Global Action Award and brainstorm ideas for Take Action projects to Gold Award projects and everything in between! Cost includes Global Action Award Patch, which can be worn on the front of your vest or sash! Concurrent sessions offered for Daisies/Brownies/Juniors and Cadettes/Seniors/Ambassador.

Attendees must pre-register for this portion of the event.

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

DATE: TBD, January 2019 TIME: TBD REGISTER BY: TBD LEVEL: All COST: TBD Girl • TBD Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Carrier Dome, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244

Join us for our 14th annual sleepover event. This year’s theme is Be Your Best Self! Save the date and register early! We’ll kick things off with a rockin’ dance party and of course, pizza! This year’s highlights include an adventure course, community service activity, animal exhibit, swimming, GS Shop & Snack, STEM activities and more. Older girls can participate in a late night activity.

If you would like to volunteer, you must visit gsnypenn.org/v3 to sign up. All volunteers are required to give at least four hours of time; failure to do so will result in being billed the event fee. Please remember to choose your t-shirt size before the registration deadline. *All girls and adults attending must be registered as Girl Scouts in order to participate.*

Plan to join us in January 2019 for our biggest cookieWOW! yet! “Go for Bold” and kick off the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program at the Loud House - that’s right, Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome. This event will be held in conjunction with SU Athletics. Girls will participate in activities related to the five essential skills needed to be successful in the cookie program and life, attend an SU Women’s Basketball game and much, much more! We can’t wait to see you! Further details will be shared on cookiewow.org and our social media.

DATE: 11/10/18-11/11/18 | TIME: 4 p.m.-9 a.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/03/2018 | LEVEL: All COST: $35 Girl • $35 Adult | REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Ralph Perry Junior High, 9499 Weston Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413

NYPENN Pathways 10-Year Anniversary Camporee Join us as we celebrate 10 years being NYPENN strong at this action-packed camporee located on the shores of the beautiful St. Lawrence River at Wellesley Island State Park! Further details to be announced. Keep an eye on our website and social media.

DATE: 6/7/19-6/9/19 TIME: TBD REGISTER BY: 5/24/19 LEVEL: All COST: TBD Girl • TBD Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Rd., Fineview, NY 13640

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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ST E AM////// Build Your Own Badge Program!

DATE: Ongoing TIME: At your convenience REGISTER BY: Ongoing LEVEL: All COST: TBD/Call for information Girl • TBD Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Arts Center of Yates County, 127 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 Is your troop looking for experienced artists to lead your girls through their Pottery or Jewelry Badges? How about their Painting, Drawing or Collage Badges? The Arts Center of Yates County would love to work with you! Please call 315.536.8226 to arrange for your badge program (fee to be determined).

CodeCampKidz Level 1: HTML and CSS DATE: 9/17/18-11/14/18 TIME: 4 p.m.; 5 p.m. *See description for specific dates and times

REGISTER BY: 9/17/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $20 Girl REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Online

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Ready to bump up your computer programming skills and start using the real thing? Join CodeCampKidz to understand the basics of website programming using HTML and CSS. You’ll use their online platform to complete lessons and create personal projects; that means you’ll have an online coach to help you learn to code pages, overcome obstacles, build problem solving skills and develop confidence as an independent web developer. This is an entry point for all students new to website coding, regardless of grade level. Girls are required to register for and attend this pre-scheduled introductory onboarding session, and then will have open access to all of the lessons for the rest of the month, based on her own availability. Online coaches

are available daily at pre-scheduled times for guidance, support and code reviews.

Level One Classes: September 17 at 5 p.m. • September 19 at 4 p.m. • October 15 at 5 p.m. • October 17 at 4 p.m. • November 12 at 5 p.m. • November 14 at 4 p.m.

CodeCampKidz Level 2: Bootstrap JS Toolkit DATE: 9/17/18-11/14/18 TIME: 5 p.m.; 6 p.m. *See description for specific dates and times

REGISTER BY: 09/17/18 LEVEL: C • S • A COST: $20 Girl REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Online Do you already know basic HTML and CSS? Add to your website programming skills with CodeCampKidz’s online platform and learn to use the Bootstrap JS toolkit. Create webpages that automatically change their appearance based on the viewing device and create a suite of tools you can reuse and customize for your own use. This is best for students who completed Programmer Pro: HTML & CSS or already know HTML and CSS basics, regardless of grade level. Girls are required to register for and attend this pre-scheduled introductory on-boarding session, and then will have open access to all of the lessons for the rest of the month, based on her own availability.

Online coaches are available daily at pre-scheduled times for guidance, support and code reviews.

Level 2 classes: September 17 at 6 p.m. • September 19 at 5 p.m. • October 15 at 6 p.m. • October 17 at 5 p.m. • November 12 at 6 p.m. • November 14 at 5 p.m.

CodeCampKidz Level 3: JavaScript and jQuery DATE: 9/17/18-11/14/18 TIME: 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. *See description for specific dates and times

REGISTER BY: 09/17/18

LEVEL: C • S • A COST: $20 Girl REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Online You’re an HTML, CSS and Bootstrap JS pro. Ready to advance? Add to your website programming skills with CodeCampKidz’s online platform to learn JavaScript and jQuery fundamentals. After you understand the basics, code the ‘front end’ of a real e-commerce application that communicates with a web server.

When you’re done, you’ll have coded a working storefront website! This is best for students who completed the first two Programmer Pro classes, or already have a good understanding of text-based coding. Girls are required to register for and attend this prescheduled introductory on-boarding session, and then will have open access to all of the lessons for the rest of the month, based on her own availability.

Online coaches are available daily at pre-scheduled times for guidance, support and code reviews.

Level 3 classes: September 17 at 7 p.m. • September 19 at 6 p.m. • October 15 at 7 p.m. • October 17 at 6 p.m. • November 12 at 7 p.m. • November 14 at 6 p.m.

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

Calling All Girl Scout Alums!

Did you plan sock hops with your troop in the ’50s?

Sell cookies and wear tie-dye in the ’60s? Camp and cook out in the ’70s? Rock big hair with your badges in the ’80s? AOL Instant Message your camp buddies in the ’90s? Swap Silly Bandz at your troop meetings in the 2000s? If you shared in the Girl Scout Movement for ANY length of time, you’re an alum!

Are you in - LinkedIn?

We are also excited to share that for the first time ever, all Girl Scout alums can now come together online to support female advancement in the workforce and help prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership and career success by joining the national Girl Scout Network on LinkedIn at girlscouts.org/GirlScoutNetwork.

This also includes all of the amazing Lifetime Members, Service Unit Managers, Troop Leaders and adult volunteers we are so honored to serve. An alum can be active with a troop or Service Unit, or a supporter of the Movement and our mission through attendance at our events and/or via one-time volunteer opportunities. If you are reading this, you are most likely an alum!

GSNYPENN is actively looking to connect with local alums through a series of special events to celebrate and discuss how they can support the Girl Scout mission today and into the future. We want to hear from you, and any alums among your family and friends. To learn more about alum activities and opportunities, please contact GSNYPENN Development Director JoAnne Morak at 315.698.9400 or jmorak@gsnypenn.org

Girl Scouts of the USA and LinkedIn launched the network to support equal opportunity in the workplace and allow the Movement’s more than 50 million alums to connect with one another to enhance their career development.

The collaboration marks the first time GSUSA will have the ability to track life experiences and successes of alums using LinkedIn’s community of more than 546 million members. The network also provides a place for employers and human resource professionals to recruit women who possess skills crucial to career success. To join, visit the link above and click “follow.”

Thank you for all you collectively do to bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls across our 26-county footprint.

We could not do this without you!

gsnypenn.org/alum Girls’ Night Out: STEAMfest!

DATE: 9/29/18-9/30-18 TIME: 4 p.m.-10 a.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/12/18 LEVEL: All COST: $30 Girl • $30 Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Banford Elementary School, 99 State St., Canton, NY 13617 It's our first-ever “Girls’ Night Out" and it’s all about STEAM! Come celebrate all things creative, imaginative and exploratory at a festival extraordinaire.

It’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Girls’ Night Out: STEAMfest is an awe-filled, jaw-dropping chance for Girl Scouts of all levels to tinker, build, crumble, fly, dabble—PLAY! Plus, we'll have pizza, a dance party, swimming and activities for older girls.

Kick off the new Girl Scout year and come hang out overnight with your friends. You’ll also get the chance to make a few new ones, too! Adults are needed to assist with various tasks

throughout the event. If you are available and can sign up for a two-hour block of time, we will reduce your fee to $15.

Please contact Girl Experience Manager Karen Strife at kstrife@gsnypenn.org for more information.

Stinky STEM DATE: 10/6/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/21/18 LEVEL: D • B • J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Cicero Service Center DATE: 10/6/18 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 9/21/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Cicero Service Center

Come out and enjoy a STEM Saturday at the Promise Center! Do you like using your senses to learn about things?

This program is for you! Learn all about things that will make you say YUCK through hands-on activities. Make slime and have a snack (let’s hope you can still eat it!). Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Two free adult volunteer slots are available; adults will be asked to assist during the program.

Explore Your Artistic Side at the Fenimore Art Museum!

DATE: 10/13/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/1/18 LEVEL: B • J • C COST: $20 Girl • $8 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Farmers Museum, 5775 New York 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Nobody knows specifically when the first people starting producing art, but it is believed art has been created as

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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far back as 100,000 years ago! Explore art through the ages as you go on a tour of the Fenimore Art Museum. Master your artistic talent by learning how to paint backwards in a folk art workshop where you will create your own unique, framed piece to bring home! Tour the Farmers Museum, a historic village that is an excellent example of a mid-19thcentury farming community in Central New York State, complete with an authentic Blacksmith Shop, Pharmacy, Printing Shop, Lawyers Office, Farm, Tavern, General Store and more! Bring your best walking shoes and a bagged lunch. Fun Patch provided.

STEM to YOU! DATE: 10/17/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/3/18 LEVEL: D • B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: New Hartford Service Center DATE: 10/23/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/9/18 LEVEL: D • B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Horseheads Service Center DATE: 10/26/18 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/12/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, 24 Park Pl., Geneva, NY 14456

LEVEL: D • B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Family Enrichment Network of Greater Binghamton, 24 Cherry St., Johnson City, NY 13790 DATE: 4/6/19 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 3/22/19 LEVEL: D • B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Hoover Adventure Center DATE: 4/6/19 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 3/22/19 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Central Square Community Church, 833 US Route 11, Central Square, NY 13036 DATE: 4/18/19 TIME: 1-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 4/4/19 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Apalachin United Methodist Church , 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, NY 13732 Do you like to investigate the world around you by conducting experiments and learning how everyday things work?

Then let us bring STEM to YOU! Expect the unexpected during this interactive

STEM experience where girls will do hands-on science experiments, make observations about the world around them and make a STEM creation. A snack will be provided. Coming to a town near you! For all STEM experiences: please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Two free adult volunteer slots are available; adults will be asked to assist during the program.

Outdoor Art Explorer DATE: 10/21/18 TIME: 12-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/17/18 LEVEL: J COST: $12 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center Do you love the outdoors and art?

Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create and design different kinds of art in the outdoor setting. Spend a day at Trefoil and let the trees, sky, water and air influence your imagination.

We will complete all requirements of the Junior Art Explorer Badge.

Teddy C.S.I. DATE: 11/1/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/25/18 LEVEL: B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark Street Rd., Auburn, NY 13021

DATE: 11/6/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/23/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Northern New York Philanthropy Center, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601 DATE: 3/14/19 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

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More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

DATE: 11/6/18 TIME: 6-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/26/18 LEVEL: B • J COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Watertown Service Center Ever wonder how police solve a crime? Ever want to know the who, what, when and how of crime scene investigation? Come solve the mystery of Who Borrowed Mr. Bear! We will use forensic evidence to analyze a “crime scene.” What is forensics? Forensics is using science to analyze evidence from a crime. Girls will learn how to gather evidence and use critical thinking skills to solve the crime! (Don’t worry - all is age appropriate; no blood!) Fun Patch included.

Classroom Quest: An Escape Room Experience DATE: 11/3/18 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/2/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center DATE: 11/3/18 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/2/18 LEVEL: J • C • S • A • Adults COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center Do you like to decode puzzles, break codes and follow clues? Do you like to solve the mystery before the last page? This program is for you! Be a detective and use teamwork to solve the Classroom Quest. Your mission is to piece together the case in less than 60 minutes and clear your best friend’s name. Your math, technology, engineering, language and communication skills will be put to the test; and you must work as a team to succeed. Do you have what it takes?

Find out by registering for this program.

Who done it? Fun Patch included.

Did you know we have a STEM Lab at our Cicero Service Center available for troops? We’ve also created a series of Tech Tubs with several fun STEM activities for use in the lab!

Want to explore on your own? Try our Tech Tubs and GoldiBlox kits!

FUN PATCH TECH TUBS Use of the STEM Lab and Fun Patch Tech Tub costs just $20 and includes: ⬥ STEM activity with easy to follow directions ⬥ Supplies for up to 12 girls ⬥ Fun Patch for all participants FUN PATCH TECH TUBS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: ⬥ Science Discovery (Daisy) ⬥ Science in Action (Brownie) ⬥ Earth is Our Home (Brownie) ⬥ Science Sleuth (Junior) ⬥ Engineering Sampler (Cadette/Senior/ Ambassador) Multi-level Troop? Contact us to discuss Tech Tub options.

BADGE TECH TUBS Use of the STEM Lab and Badge Tech Tub costs just $20 and includes GoldieBlox kits to complete requirements for new Daisy and Brownie engineering badges for up to 12 girls.

Making Things Move (Daisy) ⬥ Contains parts to complete all badge activities for the 3 new badges: o Board Game Design Challenge o Roller Coaster Design Challenge o Model Car Design Challenge Making Things Zoom (Brownie) ⬥ Contains parts to complete all badge activities for the 3 new badges: o Fling Flyer Design Challenge o Leap Bot Design Challenge o Race Car Design Challenge Note: Badges are not included in rental cost.

Bringing more than 12 girls? No problem! Please add $2 per additional girl.

Use Doubleknot to reserve the STEM Lab and select your corresponding Tech Tub. (See “How to Register” on page 4 of this guide.)

TRAVELING FROM OUT OF TOWN? MAKE IT AN OVERNIGHT! Book the Cicero Activity Center for just $25 - make your reservation through Doubleknot. Be sure to check out our list of local partners under the “Events & Programs” tab on our website at gsnypenn.org to make a whole weekend out of it!

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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LEVEL: D • B • J • C • S • A COST: TBD Girl • TBD Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Arts Center of Yates County, 127 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 Is there a fun, creative project your troop would like to work on but you don’t have the supplies or talent to make it happen?

Maybe the girls have wanted to earn one of the Art Badges and you need some help? The Arts Center of Yates County will have afternoons open the week of February break to help meet the creative needs of your troop, be it a Badge or just for fun! Please call at least two weeks prior to desired date to schedule. Fee to be determined.

Brownie Computer Expert DATE: 11/8/18 TIME: 6-7:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 11/1/18 LEVEL: B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Steele Memorial Library 101 E. Church St., Elmira, NY 14901 Computers can help you do so much!

You can make amazing art, find incredible facts on the Internet and send fun cards to friends and family.

We will teach you to be a safe, secure computer expert!

Explore Engineering!

DATE: 2/2/19 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 1/18/19 LEVEL: D • B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center DATE: 2/2/19 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 1/18/19 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center 24

Do you like solving problems and

building things? Then this program is for you! You will be given a few engineering challenges. It is up to you (and your team) to solve the problem by building a prototype. We will explore the Engineering Design Process and apply it to our challenges. A snack and Fun Patch will be provided. Two free adult volunteer slots are available; adults will be asked to assist during the program.

Pottery and Me DATE: 2/9/19 TIME: 5-7 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 1/25/19 LEVEL: B COST: $23 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Clay School of Ithaca - 950 Danby Rd, Suite 28 - Ithaca, NY 14850 Calling all Brownies! Learn all about clay and the process of creating beautiful pieces of artwork while earning your Potter Badge! Make your own clay project with the help of skilled instructors. Projects will be complete and available for pick up two weeks after the class (someone from Council will contact you for arrangements). Fee includes Badge and clay project.

Out of School Art: Your Choice!

DATE: 2/18/19-2/22/19 TIME: 1-3 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/1/19

Surprise STEM DATE: 3/2/19 TIME: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/15/19 LEVEL: D • B COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center DATE: 3/2/19 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 2/15/19 LEVEL: J • C • S • A COST: $10 Girl • Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center Do you love surprises? Do you like to investigate the world around you, conduct experiments and learn how things work? Put on your mad scientist hat and expect the unexpected during this wacky STEM experience! Girls will play games, do hands-on activities, learn more about the world around them and create a thing (or two). A Girl Scout can get hungry being a mad scientist... so a snack will be provided.

Unfortunately, we can’t tell you the theme of the day. That would ruin the surprise....Muhaha! For all STEM experiences: please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Two free adult volunteer slots are available; adults will be asked to assist during the program.

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

T RAVE L//////////// Outdoor Adventure Teams: North or South

DATE: 11/3/18-5/13/19 TIME: 12 p.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/19/18 LEVEL: S • A COST: $150 Girl REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: North: Cicero Service Center South: Johnson City Service Center DATE: 11/3/18-5/13/19 TIME: 12 p.m.-12 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/11/18 LEVEL: S • A COST: $150 Girl REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Johnson City Service Center Come join GSNYPENN’s Outdoor Adventure Team. The Outdoor Adventure Team (OAT) is an exciting opportunity for Seniors and Ambassadors to push their limits and explore all the outdoor opportunities New York State has to offer. As part of OAT, girls will hone their outdoor skills. Trips will include one overnight backpacking trip; one overnight paddling trip; one overnight trip whitewater rafting OR rock climbing; snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and other winter activities; other activities participants come up with such as wilderness survival, Leave No Trace, and first aid. As part of this program, girls will complete some requirements for the following badges - Senior: Adventure Camper, Paddling, Adventurer; Ambassador: Survival Camper, Ultimate Recreation Challenge, Water. The Outdoor Adventure Team will meet the following weekends - Trip 1: Nov. 2-3, Backpacking Trip; Trip 2: Feb. 16-17, Winter Adventure Overnight; Trip 3: April 13-14, Paddling Trip; Trip 4: May 10-11, Whitewater rafting OR rock climbing. Additional dates may be scheduled for trip planning meetings.

Program cost covers four weekend trips including all crew gear, most personal gear, transportation to and from activities from a central location, food for overnight trips and all activity fees.

Financial assistance is available.

London to Lucerne 2019

transportation, nine overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms, and European breakfast and dinner daily.

Passport required.

Extended Trips Webinar

DATE: 7/8/19-7/18/19 TIME: TBD REGISTER BY: 5/1/19 LEVEL: Ages 13+ COST: $4,695 Girl • $5,245 Adult REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Europe

Planning on taking your troop on an extended trip? Trips are great ways for girls to develop a strong sense of self, develop positive values, gain practical life skills, seek challenges in the world and develop critical thinking. Before you take an extended trip, you will need to take our webinar! This webinar is offered monthly.

Three European cities. Two WAGGS Centers. One amazing tour. We will experience incredible adventures as this trip takes us through the bustling streets of London, museums of Paris and high up into the Swiss Alps. Among our stops will be a trip to Pax Lodge, the Louvre and our Chalet! Fee includes round-trip flight from Syracuse,

DATE: 10/3/18 & 11/7/18 TIME: 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER BY: 10/1/18 & 11/1/18 LEVEL: C • S • A • Adults COST: Free Girl • Free Adult REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Virtual

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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VOLU NT EER E NR IC HME NT/////// Leadership Essentials - Daisy Level

Description: Discover more about what Daisy girls can do and common characteristics, along with tips and resources for leading your Daisy troop!

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

9/25/18 10/9/18

7-8 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

9/20/18 10/4/18

All All

Virtual Virtual

11/7/18

7-8 p.m.

11/2/18

All

Virtual

Leadership Essentials - Brownie Level Description: Girl Scout Brownies-who they are, what they do and how to lead their Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

9/27/18 10/18/18

7-8 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

9/22/18 10/13/18

All All

Virtual Virtual

11/13/18

8-9 p.m.

11/8/18

All

Virtual

Leadership Essentials - Junior Level Description: Girl Scout Juniors-who they are, what they can do and resources to guide you -- including a glimpse into earning the Bronze Award.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

9/27/18 8-9 p.m.

10/24/18 7-8 p.m.

9/22/18 10/19/18

All All

Virtual Virtual

11/15/18

11/10/18

All

Virtual

8-9 p.m.

Leadership Essentials - Multi-Level Description: Multi-Level Troops: A unique challenge with unique advantages. Gain comfort with the National Program Portfolio; learn when to adapt activities, facilitate separately, embrace the sisterhood and leverage help from the troop committee.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

9/26/18

7-8 p.m.

9/21/18

All

Virtual

10/25/18

All

Virtual

10/30/18 7-8 p.m.

Leadership Essentials - Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Levels Description: Gather tips and tricks for guiding an older girl troop. From behavior management and girl-led to Journeys and Gold Awards, we will share advice for leaders and ways to keep girls engaged as they grow older.

Cost per Adult: Free

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DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

9/19/18

7-8 p.m.

9/14/18

All

Virtual

11/6/18

7-8 p.m.

11/1/18

All

Virtual

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Single Level Description: Explore how to make the Volunteer Toolkit work for you. Learn about the latest updates, tips and strategies.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

9/20/18

7-8 p.m.

9/19/18

All

Virtual

10/23/18 7-8 p.m.

10/22/18

All

Virtual

1/10/19

7-8 p.m.

1/9/19

All

Virtual

2/19/19

7-8 p.m.

2/18/19

All

Virtual

Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Multi-Level Description: Explore how to make the Volunteer Toolkit work for your troop. Learn about the latest updates, tips and strategies unique to a multi-level platform.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 9/20/18

8-9 p.m.

9/19/18

All

Virtual

10/23/18 8-9 p.m.

10/22/18

All

Virtual

1/10/19

8-9 p.m.

1/9/19

All

Virtual

2/19/19

8-9 p.m.

2/18/19

All

Virtual

Simply Successful Overnights - Blended Description: Learn how to take your troop on overnight trips. SSO prepares participants for planning and facilitating a safe overnight Girl Scout experience-such as at a lock-in, hotel or home sleepover. Workshop does not include camping overnight and is a pre-requisite for Simply Successful Camping.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 9/11/18

7-8 p.m.

9/6/18

All

Virtual

10/17/18

7-8 p.m.

10/12/18

All

Virtual

11/15/18

7-8 p.m.

11/10/18

All

Virtual

12/18/18 7-8 p.m.

1/22/19 7-8 p.m.

2/13/19 7-8 p.m.

12/13/18 1/17/19 2/8/19

All All All

Virtual Virtual Virtual

Simply Successful Camping Description: Has your troop gone on overnights and now you’re ready for camping in a lodge, cabin or tent? Then it’s time to take SSC and learn to plan and facilitate a safe group outing. We will prepare meals using various outdoor cooking methods, practice knife-safety, fire building and more. Pre-requisites: SSO and one group overnight experience.

Cost per Adult: $25 DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 8/18/18 9/22/18

9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 8/9/18 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 9/17/18

III IV

9/29/18

9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 9/16/18

II

Amahami Adventure Center Reginald Wood Memorial Scout House, 96 Pulteney St., Hammondsport, NY 14840 Comstock Adventure Center

9/29/18

9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 9/16/18

I

Trefoil Adventure Center

10/13/18

9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 9/30/18

II

Hoover Adventure Center

SHOW US WHAT YOUR TROOP IS UP TO & YOU COULD WIN!

Visit gsnypenn.org/troopstories or see the back cover for details.

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Hands-On Course Description: The American Heart Association course will provide First Aid, heart saver and AED training and certification to adult volunteers and cover these practices for both adults and children.

Cost per Adult: $35 DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 9/22/18

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 9/13/18

III

Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River St., Sidney, NY 13838

10/20/18 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 10/11/18

IV

Owego Church of the Nazarene, 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego, NY 13827

11/3/18

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 10/25/18

III

Johnson City Service Center

12/9/18

6 p.m.-9 p.m.

II

King of Kings Lutheran Church, 8278 Oswego Rd., Liverpool, NY 13090

12/1/18

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended Description: Get certified with this American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED blended learning skills session. An online portion will need to be completed before the skills session.

Cost per Adult: $35 DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

10/10/18 5:30-7:30 p.m.

9/30/18

I

Oswego Public Library, 120 East 2nd St., Oswego, NY 13126

10/17/18

5:30-7:30 p.m.

10/7/18

I

Watertown Service Center

10/17/18

5:30-8:30 p.m.

10/7/18

II

Cicero Service Center

10/17/18

6:30-8:30 p.m.

10/8/18

III

First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440

10/23/18 10/24/18 11/6/18 11/7/18 11/17/18

6:30-8:30 p.m.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

10/11/18 10/12/18 10/28/18 10/29/18 11/8/18

III I I III IV

2/19/19

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

2/10/19

II

First United Methodist Church, 51 South Main St., New Berlin, NY 13411 Lowville Baptist Church, 7627 North State St., Lowville, NY 13367 Gouverneur Central Library, 60 Church St., Gouverneur, NY 13642 New Hartford Service Center United Church of Painted Post, 201 N. Hamilton St., Painted Post, NY 14870 Cicero Service Center

Super Saturday!

Description: Super Saturdays are learning events filled with multiple learning sessions. Come for one session, or stay for the day.

Cost per Adult: $10 DATE

TIME

10/13/18 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 10/4/18

II

10/27/18 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 10/18/18

III

11/3/18

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 10/25/18

I

11/17/18

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 11/8/18

IV

Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton St., Delhi, NY 13753 Gouverneur Junior-Senior High School, 113 E. Barney St., Gouverneur, NY 13642 United Church of Painted Post, 201 N. Hamilton St., Painted Post, NY 14870

Adult Retreat Description: Volunteers and Girl Scout alums are invited to Trefoil for a special retreat to connect, relax and experience what camp has to offer. Various trainings and camp activities will be offered throughout the weekend. You may choose to participate in all activities or choose to just relax around the fire-the choice is yours! Chair massages will also be offered to help you relax and unwind.

Cost per Adult: $25 DATE

TIME

10/19/18 - 7 p.m.-10 a.m.

10/21/18 28

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 10/12/18

I

Trefoil Adventure Center

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

Adult Knife Safety Description: Learn basic knife safety for carving wood and types of knives and how to use them. *This is NOT a certification course. It is for your knowledge only.* Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

10/20/18 1-2:30 p.m.

10/11/18

II • IV

Hoover Adventure Center

11/11/18

11/1/18

IV

Reginald Wood Memorial Scout House, 96 Pulteney St., Hammondsport, NY 14840

1-2:30 p.m.

Knife Safety Information Class Description: Volunteers are invited to come learn about the various types of pocket knives, pocket knife safety, how to care for a pocket knife and ways to implement knife safety within your troop.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

11/16/18

7-8 p.m.

11/14/18

III

Johnson City Service Center

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Training Description: Join us for an official USA Archery Association Level 1 Instructor training course. Participation in this course will certify adults to teach archery at any GSNYPENN camp archery range or other approved range. As part of the course fees, participants will receive a USA Archery kit, including various materials and their certification card.

Cost per Adult: $35 DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 9/29/18

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9/14/18

II

Comstock Adventure Center

Adult Archery Training Description: Registered adults and volunteers are invited to Hoover to earn a certification that will allow them to teach archery to Girl Scouts of all ages. Archery is now available at all four of our properties. You will be instructed by a NYS Sportsman Education Instructor. This certification is only valid for out Council. Dress for the weather and bring your own lunch and water bottle.

Cost per Adult: $10 DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 10/13/18

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

10/9/18

II • IV

Hoover Adventure Center

Backpacking for Troop Leaders Description: Leaders for older girl troops, come experience how to facilitate backpacking trips and teach backcountry skills to their troops. Participants will carry 30-pounds of gear and food four to six miles round-trip, while practicing the necessary skills to set up a Leave No Trace primitive campsite. We will set up a tent and rain fly; practice food storage in the backcountry kitchen; use backpacking stoves, map, and compass; learn about backcountry hygiene and water purification; and also group dynamics and decision making. Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and most gear will be provided. Pre-requisite: Simply Successful Camping. For additional questions, contact Becca Scheetz at bscheetz@gsnypenn.org.

Cost per Adult: $10 DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 9/15/189/16/18

1 p.m.-10 a.m.

9/6/18

III

Amahami Adventure Center

Primitive Camping Information Session Description: Have you taken your troop car camping, but are looking to take the next step in your wilderness experience?

Come to the Johnson City Service Center and learn about backpacking equipment and how it differs from camping equipment, the first steps of planning a backpacking trip, backcountry meals and any other questions you may have. Adult leaders as well as Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to attend.

Cost per Adult: $3 DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

1/17/19

7-8 p.m.

1/15/19

III

Johnson City Service Center

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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High Adventure Opportunities Description: Is your troop clamoring for more outdoor thrills, but you don’t have the experience to lead the activities? There are tons of organizations that run trips and programs that provide skilled leadership and guides, you just have to sign your girls up!

Come learn about opportunities in New York State and beyond. Adult leaders, as well as Seniors and Ambassadors, are welcome to attend.

Cost per Adult: $3 DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION

LOCATION

2/7/19

7-8 p.m.

2/5/19

Johnson City Service Center

III

Service Unit Encampment Director Training Description: Come participate in this training to be able to hold your own Service Unit Encampment! Learn about the importance of the Encampment Director, collaborate with other volunteers and learn important safety and planning aspects of an encampment. Pre-requisite: Simply Successful Camping Cost per Adult: Free DATE

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

11/15/18

6:30-8:30 p.m.

11/8/18

All

Virtual

Service Unit Encampment Director Update Description: Participate in this webinar to keep your Service Unit Encampment Director training up-to-date! Updates are required every three years. This course is NOT for first-time Encampment Directors, just for those who have been trained before and are in need of an update.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE TIME REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION 2/5/19

6:30-7:30 p.m.

1/29/19

All

Virtual

SU ThinkTank Description: Be amongst experts providing advice and ideas for running successful Service Unit Meetings and Service Unit Finances. This session is best-suited for Service Unit Managers and Treasurers. You may wish to bring a light meal for this session.

Cost per Adult: Free DATE

30

TIME

REGISTER BY REGION LOCATION

10/16/18 6-8 p.m.

10/14/18

II

Cicero Service Center

10/23/18 6-8 p.m.

10/21/18

I

Adams Public Library, 2 N. Main St., Adams, NY 13605

10/23/18 6-8 p.m.

10/20/18

III

New Hartford Service Center

10/25/18 6-8 p.m.

10/23/18

III

Norwich Family YMCA, 68 N. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815

10/27/18 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

10/27/18 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

10/27/18 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

10/25/18 10/25/18 10/25/18

IV III IV

Dormann Library, 101 W. Morris St., Bath, NY 14810 First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton St., Delhi, NY 13753 Tioga Center United Methodist Church, 3024 State Rte. 17C, Barton, NY 13734

GSNYPENN Boutiques

Many ways to shop for your Girl Scout!

Shopper's Guide

GSNYPENN Boutiques, including our online store, offer merchandise every G.I.R.L. needs to support her Girl Scout experience! Plus, everything a volunteer needs as well: volunteer uniforms, pins, scarfs, tote bags, t-shirts, books and more!

GIRL SCOUT ESSENTIAL MUSTHAVES:

VISIT US: Choose from our four locations! (see pages 2-3)

SHOP ONLINE Shop at GSNYPENN’s online store: girlscoutshop.com/NYPENN-PATHWAYS-COUNCIL We’re always open! All monies spent online support our Council and local Girl Scouts!

Pop-Up Events Our Boutique (and other GSNYPENN activities) comes to you!

Please check our website for more up-to-date information as it becomes available. Pop-Up events were developed to serve all members and parents. Bring your Girl Scout and shop! This is a great opportunity to accomplish multiple Girl Scout activities in one place. Boutiques will offer Back to Troop, Starter Kits, gifts and accessories. Pre-orders are always welcome. This is also a great chance for girls to spend their Cookie Dough.

REGION I

DATE: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 LOCATION: Watertown Service Center BOUTIQUE: 2-8 p.m.

FIRST AID TRAINING: 5-8 p.m.

Plus: activity for girls while you shop!

REGION II

DATE: Saturday, October 13, 2018 LOCATION: Good Shepard Church, 320 South Pearl St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 BOUTIQUE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

OPEN REGISTRATION/PARENT MEETING: 12-2 p.m.

Plus: activity for girls while you shop!

REGION III

DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2018 LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton St., Delhi, NY 13753 BOUTIQUE: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

SERVICE UNIT THINK TANK: 11 a.m.1 p.m.

Plus: assistance with registration/ roster review and activity for girls while you shop!

REGION IV

DATE: Friday, October 19, 2018 LOCATION: Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 BOUTIQUE: 3-7 p.m.

Plus: recruitment table, Volunteer Tool Kit parent training and activity for girls while you shop!

• Uniform piece (vest or tunic) • Insignia (5-digit troop number, Council ID flag, insignia tab, pins) • Age level Girl Guide (available at all levels—makes a great souvenir for girls to document their years in scouting!)

• Journey Book (to complement the Girl Guide and Girl Scout Journey the troop chooses to take!)

EXTRA MUST-HAVES:

• • • • •

Age-level polo to complete uniform Beanie (Daisy & Brownie) Girl Scout socks Age-level scarves and slides Age-level accessories

ADDITIONAL NEEDS FOR BOTH GIRLS AND ADULTS:

• Girl Scout t-shirts & sweatshirts • Gifts for girls and leaders (pens, pencils, window clings, water bottles, travel mugs, etc.)

• Cookie merchandise • Outdoor patches • GSNYPENN patches

Don’t miss our Annual Holiday Open House in December – watch our website, social media and your email for further details about this and other upcoming GSNYPENN Boutique promotions!

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GSNYPENN Product Sales Programs

2018 Fall Product Program

Congrats to our 2017 Super Sweet Success Club Members:

Magazines, Munchies & More!

Virginia Ames, Troop 60032 from Syracuse, NY Cassalyn Barriger, Troop 20118 from Oneida, NY Madelyn Bellis, Troop 61687 from Farmington, NY Olivia Carey, Troop 30206 from Delhi, NY Kayla Cavaliere, Troop 50151 from Antwerp, NY Addison Chase, Troop 50200 from Heuvelton, NY Mackenzie Coffie, Troop 50130 from Watertown, NY Ali Jamrozy, Troop 60302 from Arkville, NY Morgan Mentry, Troop 50302 from Watertown, NY Allison Nichols, Troop 20480 from Little Falls, NY Faith Sass, Troop 30206 from Andes, NY Cheyenne Terry, Troop 41140 from Wolcott, NY Melody Wands, Troop 20326 from Blossvale, NY Olivia Warner, Troop 60674 from Grand Gorge, NY Christal Williams, Troop 40458 from Mansfield, PA Austynn Willson, Troop 20692 from West Winfield, NY

Program Starts: Monday, October 1, 2018 Program Ends: Monday, October 29, 2018 Online portion: Runs through Monday, November 26, 2018 Great option for troops starting up later in the fall! Parents – look for an e-mail invite from UNIFY (our new online system) to set-up your Girl Scout’s online store!

SELL!

Products available to sell to family and friends: • NEW - Candles, including a collector’s edition Girl Scout candle!

• Nut and candy items • Magazine subscriptions and renewals • Photo keepsake books, cards, etc.

• Tumbler mugs • Organic vegetable seed planters Sell online or through paper forms. Get the selling packet from your Troop Leader in September, or visit girlscouts.qspgao.com/NYPENN.

EARN!

Troops earn 20% for online sales and 15% for paper orders. Troop proceeds stay directly in the troop account and girls choose how they wish to use them: yearly activities, projects, supplies, badges and so much more!

JOIN!

The Super Sweet Success Club!

All girls who sell $1,000 or more of fall product are included. 2018 members will earn the Super Seller Patch, plus a $40 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods!

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2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program Save the date!

Program Starts: January 11, 2019 Delivery Week: February 25-March 2, 2019 Booth Sales and Program Ends: March 24, 2019 Go for Bold encourages every girl to find her own version of bold, whether it’s being creative with a booth design or shining as a leader who is determined to achieve big goals! Girls can go for BOLD in all aspects of their lives.

Girl Scouts is here to encourage, support and rally behind all girls who dream big. Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls are learning all the skills they need to do just that!

Troops can start prepping girls early! Check out Little Brownie Bakers at littlebrowniebakers.com for awesome goal setting ideas and playful ways to learn about the program. You can also watch helpful videos and get great selling tips!

• First time selling? Watch the Cookie Rookie video to learn the basics!

• Been selling for a while? Check out the teen section and learn even more creative ways to lead through the Cookie Program!

More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

PROGRAM INDEX// DATE Ongoing 8/18/18 9/11/18 9/14/18 -9/16/18 9/15/18 9/15/18 -9/16/18 9/15/189/16/18 9/17/1811/14/18 9/17/1811/14/18 9/17/1811/14/18 9/19/18

9/20/18 9/20/18 9/22/18

9/22/18 9/25/18 9/26/18 9/27/18 9/27/18 9/28/189/30/18 9/29/189/30/18 9/29/18 9/29/18 9/29/18 10/3/18 10/3/18 10/6/18 10/6/1810/7/18 10/6/18

10/6/18 10/6/18

Program Title Build Your Own Badge Program!

Simply Successful Camping Simply Successful Overnights - Blended Weekend by the Water

LEVEL All

Region Focus IV STEAM

PAGE # 20

Adult

III

Volunteer 27

Adult

All

Volunteer 27

C • S • A

III

Outdoors

10

Cadette Archery Badge Day Primitive Camper Badge Overnight Backpacking for Troop Leaders CodeCampKidz Level 1: HTML and CSS CodeCampKidz Level 2: Bootstrap JS Toolkit CodeCampKidz Level 3: JavaScript and jQuery Leadership Essentials - Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Levels Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Single Level Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Multi-Level American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Hands-On Course Simply Successful Camping Leadership Essentials Daisy Level Leadership Essentials Multi-Level Leadership Essentials Brownie Level Leadership Essentials Junior Level Rainbow World Jamboree

C

I

Outdoors

10

C • S • A

I

Outdoors

10

Adult

III

Volunteer 29

J • C • S • A All

STEAM

20

C•S•A

All

STEAM

20

C•S•A

All

STEAM

20

Adult

All

Volunteer 26

Adult

All

Volunteer 27

Adult

All

Volunteer 27

Adult

III

Volunteer 28

Adult

IV

Volunteer 27

Adult

All

Volunteer 26

Adult

All

Volunteer 26

Adult

All

Volunteer 26

Adult

All

Volunteer 26

C • S • A

II

Outdoors

10

STEAMfest!

All

I

STEAM

21

Simply Successful Camping Simply Successful Camping USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Training Striving for Silver, Going for Gold Extended Trips Webinar Fall Fairy Event Carrying the Torch

Adult

II

Volunteer 27

Adult

I

Volunteer 27

Adult

II

Volunteer 29

C•S•A• Adults Adults D•B•J All

All

Highest Awards Travel Life Skills Signature Events Signature Events

6

STEAM STEAM

21 21

All II II

Earn Your Global Action All II Award During Carrying the Torch Stinky STEM D•B•J II Stinky STEM J • C • S • A II

25 8 18 18

DATE 10/6/18

Program Title Be Prepared: First Aid in the Outdoors Cadette Archery Badge Explore the Hidden Gems of Madison County

LEVEL C • S • A • Adults C • Adults D•B•J

Region Focus III Outdoors

PAGE # 10

III III

10 16

10/8/18

Fall Fun School Break Scouts

D•B•J

I

10/8/18

Columbus Day Outdoor Adventure

D • B • J • C II

10/8/18

Columbus Day Outdoor Adventure

J•C

IV

Adult

All

Outdoors School Break Scouts School Break Scouts School Break Scouts School Break Scouts Volunteer

Adult

I

Volunteer 28

Adult Adult

II II

Volunteer 28 Volunteer 27

Adults B•J•C

II • IV III

Volunteer 29 STEAM 21

All All B • Adults All B•J•C• S•A C

I III III III III

Outdoors Outdoors Outdoors Outdoors Life Skills

11 11 11 11 8

IV

Life Skills

8

Adult Adult

II I

Volunteer 30 Volunteer 28

Adult

II

Volunteer 28

Adult

III

Volunteer 28

Adult

All

Volunteer 27

D•B Adult

III All

STEAM 22 Volunteer 26

Adult

I

Volunteer 28

10/7/18 10/8/18

10/9/18

Leadership Essentials Daisy Level 10/10/18 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended 10/13/18 Super Saturday!

10/13/18 Simply Successful Camping 10/13/18 Adult Archery Training 10/13/18 Explore Your Artistic Side at the Fenimore Art Museum!

10/13/18 Fall Fest 10/13/18 Harvest Festival 10/13/18 Earn Your Hiker Badge 10/14/18 Fall Day of Service 10/16/18 Take the Pledge & Learn About Red Ribbon Week 10/16/18 Find Your Inner Special Agent!

10/16/18 SU ThinkTank 10/17/18 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended 10/17/18 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended 10/17/18 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended 10/17/18 Simply Successful Overnights - Blended 10/17/18 STEM to YOU! 10/18/18 Leadership Essentials Brownie Level 10/19/18 - Adult Retreat 10/21/18 10/20/18 Learn All About P.A.W.S. Education Program at the Chenango County SPCA 10/20/18 Earn Your Entertainment Technology Badge 10/20/18 American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Hands-On Course 10/20/18 Make your own basket!

10/20/18

Things That Make Us Go "WOW": Wonders of Water Journey-in-a-Day

16

16

16

26

D • B • J • C III

Life Skills

8

J

I

Life Skills

8

Adult

IV

Volunteer 28

J • C • S • A II • IV • Adults B II

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

Outdoors

12

Outdoors

12

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DATE 10/20/18

Program Title Hiking Adventure at Minna Anthony Common Nature Center 10/20/18 Adult Knife Safety 10/20/18- Backpacking for 10/21/18 Beginners: Overlook Mountain 10/20/18- Junior Badge Blitz: 10/21/18 Overnight Edition 10/21/18 Make Your Own Basket 10/21/18 10/23/18 10/23/18

Outdoor Art Explorer American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended

Earn Your Entertainment Technology Badge 10/23/18 Celebrating Community!

10/23/18 Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Single Level 10/23/18 Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Multi-Level 10/23/18 SU ThinkTank 10/23/18 SU ThinkTank 10/23/18 STEM to YOU! 10/24/18 Leadership Essentials Junior Level 10/24/18 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended 10/25/18 SU ThinkTank 10/26/18 STEM to YOU! 10/27/18 Locavores…Are You One? 10/27/18 Super Saturday!

10/27/18 SU ThinkTank 10/27/18 SU ThinkTank 10/27/18 SU ThinkTank 10/27/18 Environmental Stewardship Badge Day 10/27/18- Troop Camp Like a G.I.R.L. 10/28/18 10/30/18 Leadership Essentials Multi-Level 11/1/18 Teddy C.S.I. 11/3/18 Locavores…Are You One? 11/3/18 Letterboxing: The Hidden Treasures 11/3/18 American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Hands-On Course 11/3/18 Super Saturday!

11/3/18 Classroom Quest: An Escape Room Experience 11/3/18 Classroom Quest: An Escape Room Experience 11/3/18Outdoor Adventure Team: 5/13/19 North 11/3/18Outdoor Adventure Team: 5/13/19 South 11/6/18 Leadership Essentials - Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Levels 11/6/18 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended 11/6/18 Teddy CSI 11/6/18 STEM to YOU!

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LEVEL D • B

Region Focus I Outdoors

PAGE # 12

DATE 11/7/18

Program Title Leadership Essentials Daisy Level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended Striving for Silver, Going for Gold Extended Trips Webinar Brownie Computer Expert Make Your Own Wooden Spoon Veni.Vidi.Vici. - Be Your Best Self!

Cadette Outdoor Journey Overnight Make Your Own Wooden Spoon Adult Knife Safety Amahami Pathfinders

LEVEL Adult

Region Focus PAGE # All Volunteer 26

Adults C • S • A

II • IV III

Volunteer 29 Outdoors 12

Adult

III

Volunteer 28

C•S•A• Adults Adults B J • C • S • A • Adults All

All

Highest Awards Travel STEAM Outdoors

J

II

Outdoors

13

J • C • S • A II • IV • Adults J I Adult III

Outdoors

13

C • Adults

II

J

IV

Life Skills

B Adult

II All

Life Skills 9 Volunteer 27

Adult

All

Volunteer 27

Adult Adult D•B Adult

I III IV All

Volunteer Volunteer STEAM Volunteer

11/12/18

Wild About STEM

B•J

II

11/13/18

Leadership Essentials Brownie Level Public Policy Badge Leadership Essentials Junior Level Simply Successful Overnights - Blended Service Unit Encampment Director Training Knife Safety Information Class Get Moving Journey in a Weekend American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended Super Saturday!

Earn Your Entertainment Technology Badge 2 Museums, 1 Day, Unlimited Fun

Adult

Adult

I

Volunteer 28

Adult J•C•S•A S Adult Adult Adult Adult D • B

III II I III IV III IV I

Volunteer STEAM Life Skills Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Outdoors

30 22 9 28 30 30 30 13

J • C • S

II

Outdoors

13

Adult

All

Training

26

B S B

II IV I

STEAM Life Skills Life Skills

22 9 9

12/1/18

Find Your Inner Special Agent!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Morning Session Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Afternoon Session Earn Your Entertainment Technology Badge Striving for Silver, Going for Gold American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Hands-On Course Holly Days Use Your Five Senses to Explore the World Simply Successful Overnights - Blended cookieWOW! 2019

C

Adult

III

Volunteer 28

12/1/18

Adult I J • C • S • A II

Volunteer 28 STEAM 23

12/1/18

J • C • S • A II • Adults S•A All

STEAM

23

Travel

25

S•A

All

Travel

25

Adult

All

Volunteer 26

Adult

I

Volunteer 28

11/7/18

STEAM 22 Volunteer 28 8

30 30 22 26

11/7/18 11/7/18 11/8/18 11/10/18 11/10/1811/11/18 11/10/1811/11/18 11/11/18 11/11/18 11/11/1811/12/18

11/15/18 11/15/18 11/15/18 11/15/18 11/16/18 11/16/1811/18/18 11/17/18 11/17/18 11/19/18 11/26/18

B•J I J•C•S•A I

STEAM STEAM

23 22

12/4/18 12/5/18 12/9/18

12/9/18 12/10/18 12/18/18 TBD, Jan. 2019

All IV IV III

J • C • S • A IV • Adults Adults IV B • J • C • S III • A

6 25 24 14

Signature 19 Events Outdoors 14 Outdoors

14 29 16

All

Volunteer School Break Scouts School Break Scouts Volunteer

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More programs & events are being added all the time—be sure to check gsnypenn.org!

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DATE 1/2/19 1/10/19 1/10/19 1/17/19 1/22/19 2/2/19 2/2/19 2/5/19 2/6/19 2/7/19 2/9/19 2/13/19 2/18/19

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Program Title Striving for Silver, Going for Gold Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Single Level Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Multi-Level Primitive Camping Information Session Simply Successful Overnights - Blended Explore Engineering!

Explore Engineering!

Service Unit Encampment Director Update Striving for Silver, Going for Gold High Adventure Opportunities Pottery and Me Simply Successful Overnights - Blended Everything You've Always Wanted to Know about TRASH Winter Journey Camp, Day 1

LEVEL C•S•A• Adults Adult

Region Focus PAGE # All Highest 6 Awards All Volunteer 27

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Out of School Art: Your Choice!

Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Single Level Volunteer Toolkit Webinar - Multi-Level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Blended Winter Journey Camp, Day 2

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School Break Scouts School Break Scouts STEAM

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Winter Journey Camp, Day 3

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Cadette Mystery Trip

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Cadette Mystery Trip

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Surprise STEM Surprise STEM Striving for Silver, Going for Gold STEM to YOU! Striving for Silver, Going for Gold STEM to YOU! STEM to YOU! STEM to YOU! Striving for Silver, Going for Gold Striving for Silver, Going for Gold NYPENN Pathways 10-Year Anniversary Camporee London to Lucerne 2019

D•B J•C•S•A C•S•A• Adults D•B C•S•A• Adults D•B J•C•S•A J•C•S•A C•S•A• Adults C•S•A• Adults All

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School Break Scouts School Break Scouts School Break Scouts School Break Scouts STEAM STEAM Highest Awards STEAM Highest Awards STEAM STEAM STEAM Highest Awards Highest Awards Signature Events Travel

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

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The Girl Scout Mission

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

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

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Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org

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NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID SACRAMENTO CA PERMIT NO 1827

8170 Thompson Road Cicero, NY 13039-9393

TROOP STORIES! SHOW US WHAT YOUR TROOP IS UP TO & YOU COULD WIN! We wish we could be everywhere, so that's where we need YOU! You can help us see all the fun and exciting things our troops are doing, and maybe win 1 of 3 Amazon gift certificates we are giving away each month* in the process.

What do you need to do?

Simply post your photo, troop number, location and a 2-3 sentence description of what the troop is doing in the picture in the comments of our monthly Troop Stories post on our official Council Facebook page. Not on Facebook? You can still win!

Submit your entry at gsnypenn.org/troopstories.

Winners are selected at random at the end of each month. *See webpage for full terms and conditions.

GSNYPENN.ORG/TROOPSTORIES