Girl Scout Program Guide 2021 - 2022
Dear Girl Scout, The start of a new Girl Scout year is a time near to my heart. The donning of a new vest or sash, the butterflies you feel on the way to that first meeting, the smile of a volunteer, an old friend or new that greets you at the door. The promise of something great about to unfold - a friendship, a skill, memories that will last a lifetime. I can hardly wait to start this new adventure with you. See all we have in store throughout this program guide and I suspect you’ll be just as excited as I am! The pandemic has put into perspective for me, and all of us here at Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, how important our sisterhood is. Our connection to the Girl Scout Promise and Law has kept us focused on what really matters - each other. While we can’t thank you enough for sticking with us through the pause, it’s time to press play on exciting outdoor adventure, innovation through STEM and art, entrepreneurial skill-building and success, and so much more. Yours in Girl Scouting,
Claudia Peña Porretti, CEO
Hey, Girl Scouts! You know what the scientific method is all about, right? Just because something sounds good, doesn’t make it true. Good scientists investigate every hypothesis using the scientific method. They learn new things along the way, and may even end up changing their hypothesis or surprising themselves with their conclusions. We gave the scientific method a try at GSCB and here’s what we found:
Hypothesis Mobile programming options will engage more Girl Scouts than ever before, keep their curiosity peaked and interests growing, and give volunteers the opportunity to offer programming they may not be comfortable facilitating on their own!
Experiment GSCB launches our Program on the Move pilot in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 at a variety of locations throughout our council footprint. We learned by doing, collected feedback from Girl Scouts, parents and volunteers and had a TON of fun!
Analyze Data & Draw Conclusions Program on the Move is a total SUCCESS! Let’s make it even better by allowing volunteers to schedule the time and place they want their Program on the Move visit and give them a variety of topics to choose from with their Girl Scouts!
Program on the Move is here!
GSCB Staff are standing by, ready to deliver engaging, hands-on programming to Girl Scouts, right at YOUR troop meeting! Our Program on the Move mobile programming registration opens Sept. 15th, 2021 for troops to begin securing spots after Oct. 1st, 2021. What’s Different? • Every Girl Scout who participates in a Program on the Move program will receive a FREE patch. • Volunteers request the date, time and place of the program. Some limitations apply. GSCB Staff bring necessary materials and faciliate the activities. • Volunteers/girls pick a topic from our program offerings, based on your troop/group’s interests or year plan. Request a Program on the Move visit in 3 easy steps
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Scan QR code below or visit gscb.org/potm
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Can you guess what some of our program topics will be?
Choose Reserve Now, then select the date and time that works best for your troop/group. Pick your desired program topic.
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Submit your request. GSCB Staff will be in touch with additional information and confirmation.
Outdoor & Camp Girl Scouts are a force of nature - and we’re offering something for every adventurer, explorer and trailblazer in our ranks. Our Adventurer Series, Night Hikes and other outdoor opportunities will focus on outdoor progression. Whether you’re venturing out for the first time, or a camper extraordinaire, there’s an opportunity at your comfort level that offers skill-building, environmental education, and more.
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Adventurer Series Level up in the outdoors! Each Adventurer event gives you the opportunity to learn something new, challenge yourself, and build a deeper connection with the outdoors.
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Adventurer Day A full day packed with so much fun, you’ll be happy for a good nights rest in your own bed!
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Adventurer Overnight A day full of outdoor experiences awaits you when you wake up at camp!
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Adventurer Weekend Two days, two nights, countless memories to take home with you.
You might catch these constellations in the night sky. Can you unscramble their names?
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Night Hikes The outdoors is one of the most amazing places to explore - even at night! See your favorite camps in a whole new way on one of our night hikes. ! Volunteers - visit the Activity Resource Library at gscb.org/arl for guidance on how you can take your troop on a night hike! NEW this year - Camp Sticker STOPs!
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Camp Sticker STOPs will be a part of our regularly scheduled GSCB events. Sticker opportunities will be indicated on the GSCB Event Calendar listing. Every event at camp will NOT be a sticker opportunity. Stickers will only be given to Girl Scouts who register and are present at the event.
Stay tuned for Summer Camp 2022 Keep an eye on your mailbox this January for our annual Summer Camp guide. We’ll have all the details on resident and day camp opportunities.
Interested in booking a GSCB camp property for your troop? Learn more about our camp properties at gscb.org/camp
Want more outdoor? Become a V.I.C.! We’re heading in to year two of our V.I.C. (Very Invested Camper) program. For just $25.00, you can get exclusive outdoor access! Enroll September 1st - November 30th.
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• Patch & yearly rocker • 3 exclusive V.I.C.-only events • Early summer camp registration & discount • Give your input on future outdoor & camp programming • Camp swag item • Quarterly newsletter • Camp leadership opportunities
Can you solve this riddle? Hint: the answer is found outdoors! What can run, but never walks; has a mouth, but never talks; has a head, but never weeps; has a bed, but never sleeps?
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Virtual Programs We’ve been loving the convenience and flexibility virtual programming has to offer - so we’re keeping it around! Learn a new recipe in your own kitchen, solve a mystery with your BFFs, or practice some new self-care tips - pajamas encouraged!
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NEW Program Partnerships In-person and Virtual Options! The Delmarva Peninsula and surrounding area is chock-full of exciting places to visit, businesses to explore and experts to learn from. Check out our growing list of Program Partners who may offer special Girl Scout experiences, discounts or even badge-earning opportunities! Interested in becoming a GSCB Program Partner? Contact Member Care at MemberCare@cbgsc.org for more information.
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Fall Product & Cookies Fall Product Program 2021 - Oct 1st - Nov 3rd RISE UP and reveal your entrepreneurial spirit with our Fall Product Program! Starting October 1st, set your goals and get to work customizing your avatar and website, sending emails to friends and family, and taking orders for yummy treats and more. Earn funds for your troop and make a splash with cool penguin prizes. Are you up for the Penguin Pal Challenge? Complete all of the challenge requirements by October 24th, 2021 for a chance to win a HUGE penguin plush!
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Take the challenge at www.gscb.org/fallproduct
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Are you the best of the best? Product Program A.C.E.S. is for the Girl Scout whose entrepreneurial spirit runs deep! Any girls who reach $1,250+ worth of products sold in the 2021 Fall Product Program OR 2,500+ packages of cookies sold during the 2022 Cookie Program, AND attend a council rally for each program will be welcomed into this exclusive club. Product Program A.C.E.S. Perks: • Product Program A.C.E.S. patch with 2022 rocker • Give your input on decisions for future product programs • GSCB go-to’s for press, TV, radio and other appearances related to Fall Product and/or Cookies • Regular opportunities to share your cookie expertise with others
Cookie Program 2022 Our cookie entrepreneurs are unstoppable! Even a global pandemic didn’t get you down. Come back better than ever this December when we kick off Cookie Program 2022! Visit our For Cookie Sellers page later this fall for more information.
Cookie Program Mascot hint: This creature is found in the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia
For Girls on the Go The pandemic showed us ways to enjoy our favorite activities from home. Girl Scouts included! If you’re looking for a Girl Scout activity you can do on your own, look no further than our Mystery Subscription Box and our Badge Influencer Program. GSCB Mystery Patch Subscription Box Get a Girl Scout surprise in your mailbox every month with our Mystery Patch Subscription Box. Choose from one month, three months or six months. Patches are mailed to you along with patch activity instructions you can work on by yourself, or with friends - until next month!
Badge Influencer Ever wondered what your favorite YouTube stars or influencers do to create the awesome content you love? Apply to become a GSCB Badge Influencer! We select new Badge Influencers twice a year, but we are always accepting applications. Badge Influencers get a badge kit (badge included) with materials and requirements, PLUS a free Content Creator fun patch, mailed right to your door. Earn your badge while living out your content creation dreams. Send us your video footage, photos, boomerangs, original songs or artwork - we’ll compile it into your very own Badge Influencer episode!
Catch our previous Badge Influencer episodes on Youtube @ Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay!
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For Volunteers New Resource Alert! The Activity Resource Library is here. Visit the ARL for a list (by topic, or by time of year) of downloadable and/or printable activities to complete with your Girl Scouts. www.gscb.org/arl
Volunteer Camp Getaway Weekends and Getaway Days Even dedicated Girl Scout volunteers need to get away sometimes. This spring, make time for YOU by joining us for a Volunteer Getaway Weekend or just for the day. There will be a variety of activities available such as boating, archery, crafts and more. You can take a class, relax with friends or enjoy a good book in the great outdoors. Volunteer Getaway Weekends April 29 - May 1, 2022 - Camp Todd May 13 - May 15, 2022 - Camp Grove Point
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Volunteer Getaway Days June 4, 2022 - Camp Country Center June 4, 2022 - Camp Sandy Pines
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Call us, beep us, if you want to reach us! Our Volunteer Support Team is growing! We’ve added a few new faces to our team this summer and they’re looking forward to getting to know all of our wonderful GSCB volunteers. If you ever need general assistance or your Volunteer Support Specialist is unavailable, we encourage you to reach out to our Member Care Team at MemberCare@cbgsc.org or 800-341-4007.
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Our Mission Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. 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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