Fall/Winter 2021-22 Possibilities

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Possibilities

Fall/Winter 2021-22 | Program and Event Guide

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County turns today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders… and it’s FUN, too!

Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq. President and Chief Volunteer Officer Denise Ingenito Chief Community Impact Officer Donna Rivera-Downey Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Kathie Rokita Graphic Design and Production Coordinator

Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 Tel 516.741.2550 • Fax 516.741.2207 gsnc.org Shop Hours Monday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Mask required. No appointment required.

Email shop@gsnc.org for details.

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc., Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Agency, is a member of Long Island’s United Way, United Community Fund of Great Neck, and The Community Chest of Port Washington.

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

The 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. The 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.

Girl Scout Misión Girl Scouts ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar el valor, la confianza en sí mismas y los principios para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.

La Promesa de Girl Scouts Por mi honor, yo trataré:

De servir a Dios y a mi patria,

ayudar a las personas en todo momento,

y vivir conforme a la Ley de Girl Scouts.

La Ley de Girl Scouts Yo me esforzaré por:

Ser honrada y justa

cordial y servicial,

considerada y compasiva,

valiente y fuerte, y

responsable de lo que digo y hago, y por

respetarme a mí misma y a los demás

respetar la autoridad

usar los recursos de manera prudente,

hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y

ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts.

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How to use this guide Use Possibilities as a tool to help plan your year, with your troop or Juliette, by finding programs that match a girl’s age level and interests.

Read the complete event description and registration instructions carefully, as not all events are registered through gsnc.org.

If you can’t make the date of a program, contact our program partner directly to schedule your own program at a more convenient time.

What do these icons mean?

You will find these symbols throughout the program guide to determine the Girl Scout grade levels and who can participate in a program.

D

Daisy Grades K­-1

B

Brownie Grades 2-3

J

Junior Grades 4-5

C

Cadette Grades 6-8

S

Senior Grades 9-10

A

Ambassador Grades 11-12

V

Volunteer

Girl Scouts of Nassau County has an active, intentional, and ongoing commitment to ensuring that all members are able to fully and meaningfully participate in and contribute to all aspects of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Mission.

Girl Scouts values inclusiveness and does not discriminate on any basis. Distribution of these materials does not constitute endorsement of any kind.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Who can participate in an event or program?

All program opportunities in Possibilities are offered to registered Girl Scouts in Nassau County. Registered Girl Scouts can participate in level-appropriate programs and events with or without her troop, or as a Juliette, (formerly referred to as an independently registered Girl Scout with no troop affiliation). Non-registered girls need to include the $40 Girl Scout membership fee along with the program registration fee. Girl Scouts from other councils may attend GSNC events if there is space to accommodate them. Placement is on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Individual girls and Juliettes It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to ensure proper adult supervision to all programs.

Troops Those attending as a troop must be accompanied by two approved Girl Scout adult members meeting ratio and Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements. Virtual programs must also have at least two adults supervising.

Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs are non-registered participants, like siblings. See individual listings to determine if Tag-Alongs are permitted and if there is a Tag-Along fee associated with the program. Registered Girl Scouts are given first preference. Due to the current health crisis, there may be restrictions to our Tag-Along policy. Please check the program information for details.

Programs hosted by program partners Program partners must comply with all COVID-19 standards and GSNC policies and practices. Please continue to visit www.gnsc.org for the most up-to-date COVID-19 standards and GSNC policy.

Programs hosted at GSNC Service Center Programs hosted at GSNC’s Service Center are drop-off programs, unless otherwise indicated. Only registered participants are permitted in the classroom.

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Virtual programs Please review and complete GSNC’s Internet Safety Pledge with your Girl Scout. Use it as a guide to ensure the safety of your Girl Scout as she enjoys multiple virtual experiences. https://www.girlscouts.org/en/help/help/internet-safety-pledge.html If materials are required for a virtual program, that information and a Zoom link will be sent to you with your confirmation at least one week prior to the program. Participants are responsible for testing links 24 hours prior to the start of a program.

How to register for GSNC programs You are not registered until you have completed the payment process. Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact customercare@gsnc.org.

Online Visit gsnc.org, click on the “Programs” link located on the navigation bar and follow the instructions.

PAYMENT INFORMATION Payment must be made at the time of registration. Fees may be paid with the following types of payment:

Cash (With paper registrations turned in to Council Service Center only)

Checks or troop checks (Payable to Girl Scouts of Nassau County)

Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover)

Cookie Credits (See below)

Cookie Credits Earned by individual girls who sell 300 or more boxes of cookies. Cookie Credits can be used for all GSNC council activities listed in this book.

To redeem Cookie Credits Individuals may fill out the requested information on the Individual Girl Scout Program Registration Form.

Or you may attach the Cookie Credit Redemption Form downloadable at gsnc.org (search “Cookie Credit Redemption Form”) with your program registration.

If placement in a program does not occur and you paid in cash, credit card, Cookie Credits, or with a check, your payment will be returned.

Refunds Registration fees are nonrefundable unless Girl Scouts of Nassau County cancels the program, barring extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not available for no-shows, late arrivals, early departures, or participants’ technical issues.

Important information about meeting locations: Meetings and programs held at private residential homes are not permitted, either indoors or outdoors.

Confirmation email Upon completion of payment, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains important information like Zoom links, materials required, rules of conduct, and a reminder that it is the responsibility of the participant to test the Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the start of the program and to report technical difficulties to the contact listed on the confirmation immediately. Please check your Spam and Junk folders, if you cannot locate your confirmation.

Program listings in the front of the book are vetted by staff employed by GSNC. This includes assuring that sanctioned GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints are being followed and that the programming is aligned with Girl Scout badge requirements.

All programs listed are in accordance with the most current COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES found at https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/covid-guidelines.html.

Please review to insure that our Girl Scouts are able to attend our programs within these guidelines for optimal safety.

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(By GS Grade Levels and program names alphabetically)

How to use this guide

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Daisy Eco Learner Badge

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Daisy Model Car Design Badge

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Daisy What Robots Do Badge

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Dinosaur Daisy’s Paleontological Adventure

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Make the World a Better Place Petal

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Roller Coaster Challenge Badge

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Sea Shells and Sea Creatures

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Space Science Explorer Badge

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Using Resources Wisely

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Use Resources Wisely Petal at Crossroads Farm

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Murder Mystery on Mars

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Brownie Invention Convention

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Bugs Badge at SMLI

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Brownie Programming Robots Badge

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Brownie Race Car Driver Badge

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Chromatography Sleuth: Who Wrote the Ransom Note?

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The Diary of Worms, Mealworms, and Spiders

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Eco Friend Badge at Crossroads Farm

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Fantastic Fling Fliers Badge

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The Fun and Function of Camouflage

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Home Scientist Badge with StemTASTIC

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Home Scientist Badge at SMLI

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Oceanography 13

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Pats Badge at SMLI

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A Virtual Visit to the Insect Discovery Lab

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Water Everywhere

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WOW! Wonders of Water Journey

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Animal Habitat Badge at SMLI

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Block Kids Competition

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Detective Badge at SMLI

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Gardener Badge at Crossroads Farm

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Geocacher Badge at SMLI

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Junior Balloon Car Design

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Junior Balloon Car Design Challenge Badge with StemTASTIC

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Junior Detective Badge with StemTASTIC

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Junior Programming Robots Badge

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Junior Space Science Investigator Badge

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Science Fair Detectives

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The Mystery of Anastasia

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Quadrat Sampling on the Bay

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Taking Action to Stop Marine Polution

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Beneath Your Feet: Exploring Groundwater at Hempstead Plains Preserve

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Diggin In: Exploring Soils of Long Island’s Only Prairie at Hempstead Plains Preserve

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Sustainable Living on New York’s Only Prairie

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Ancient Forensics

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Night Owl Badge at SMLI

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Night Owl Badge at Cradle of Aviation Museum

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Tree Badge at Crossroads Farm

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The Power of Wind: Wind Turbines and Generators

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Remotely Operated Vehicle Design

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Programming Robotics Badge for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

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Sow What Journey at Crossroads

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Your Body: The Medical Facts You Need to Know from a Source You Can Trust

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Introduction to American Sign Language

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Mindfulness Matters

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Say It Loud and Say It Proud!

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Snacks on a Stick Virtual Cooking Class

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The Best “Course” of Action

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Samuel Townsend: Colonial Merchant

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Movement, Mindfulness, and Positive Vibes

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Practice Yoga

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Tackle It: The Ultimate Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course

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Dance Badge with Femcho*

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Exploring My 5 Senses: ASL

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My Best Self Badge

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Virtual Brownie First Aid Badge

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Empanadas for All! Virtual Cooking Class

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Not Your Ordinary Baked Ziti Virtual Cooking Class

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Making Dreams Come True

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Puzzle Break

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Show Your Strength!

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LIFE SKILLS

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Staying Fit Badge with Femcho*

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Virtual Junior First Aid Badge

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Jurisprudence: North Shore Historical Museum Mock Trial Program

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Rock Climbing for Beginners at Island Rock

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Spy Carft

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If All Else Fails: Ready-to-Use Self Defense Class

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Recreate Your Space

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The Townsends in the Revolution

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Cadette First Aid Class

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Virtual Cadette First Aid Badge

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Climbing Adventure at Island Rock

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Standing Where They Stood: Learning About Slavery in Oyster Bay

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Marine Discover Cruise

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Hiker Badge at SMLI

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Camper Badge at SMLI

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Finding Your Way

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Small Craft Sailing

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Paddle, Pole, and Roll

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Smooth Sailing

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EcoTreker Badge Program at Hempstead Plains Preserve

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Gratitude is Essential

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Community Service Award at Crossroads Farm

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Daisy Outdoor Art Maker Badge

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Girl Scout Workshop Mosaic Trivet

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Peace, Love, and Hoopiness

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Outdoor Poetry

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Poetry Poses

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Brownie Outdoor Art Creator

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Brownie Painting Badge

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Brownie Potter Badge at Garvies

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Brownie Potter Badge at Walt Whitman Birthplace

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A Fairy-tale Mystery with Drama Kids

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Masterpiece Painting

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Soap Making

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Bee a Social Butterfly

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Junior Scribe Badge

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Playing the Past at Walt WHitman Birthplace

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Social Butterfly Tea

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Amazing Amphibian Creations by Natureworks

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Beginners Machine Sewing

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DIY an Accessory from Ordinary to Extraordinary

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Fashion Illustration and Acccessory Design

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Focusing on Fashion Illustration

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Sashiko Embroidery for Beginners

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Raise the Barre! American Barre Technique (ABT)

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Virtual Comic Strip Drawing Class

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Virtual Fantastic Creatures: Character Design Class

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Virtual Skills for Better Drawing

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Civic Mindedness: Civil War

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Civic Midedness

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Art Apprentice Badge at Crossroads Farm

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Cadette Woodworker Badge

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Mansion Mystery at Drama Kids

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Screenwriters and Story Makers

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SPEAK UP! Public Speaking Badge

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Girl Scout Workshop Resin Painting at Make It Too! Bethpage

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Plein Air Art Class

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Virtual Meet the Author with Claire Bellerjeau

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First Year Fears: College Campus Safety

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County Programs (Refer to pages 4 and 5 for placement request instructions) GSNC is kicking off Fall 2021 with more new in-person and virtual programs that are sure to impress Girl Scouts of all ages. Meet other Girl Scouts and make new friends from all over Nassau County by registering for programs as either an independent Girl Scout (Juliette) or as a member of a troop. Choose from many new programs on topics ranging from programming robots, designing race cars, cooking classes, obstacle courses, and creating art in the great outdoors!

We’d love to see what you are doing. Share your experiences with your sister Girl Scouts by sending pictures and a short description with your full name and troop number or Juliette status to GSNC at marketing@gsnc.org.

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Daisy Eco Learner Badge Learn how to prepare yourself for the outdoors and protect D nature through engaging, hands-on nature exploration. Learn

the “leave no trace” principles.

Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:30 AM-11:45 AM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout, leaders free Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged a $4 admission fee if they wish to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program Learn and Earn: Daisy Eco Learner badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Girl Scouts attending this program as an individual may be accompanied by one adult only, and that adult must be listed on the official roster. Girl Scouts attending this program with their troop will be supervised by their leaders only.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Veronica Natale at vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov.

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Daisy Model Car Design Badge Friction does that? Learn how friction affects how a car works.

D Design, build, and test your car, made using LEGO bricks. This

is a hands-on Snapology workshop with lots to do and no time to waste!

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey

Learn and Earn: Daisy Model Car Design badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activiy Important: Only registerd Girl Scout participants allowed in program bus To register: Visit gsnc.org

Earn your Birdbath Award through live animal encounters with D our amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Learn where the ani mals live, what they eat, and how to care for them.

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Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Birdbath Award, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Saturday, October 9, 2021, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Snapology bus GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs

Daisy What Robots Do Badge Use LEGO bricks and WeDo software to build and program a D working robot. This is a hands-on Snapology workshop with

lots to do and no time to waste!

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Snapology bus GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Daisy What Robots Do badge. Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Only registerd Girl Scout participants allowed in program bus To register: Visit gsnc.org Fall/Winter 2021-22 | Girl Scouts of Nassau County 1 Possibilities

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Dinosaur Daisy’s Paleontological Adventure Learn about the everyday life of dinosaurs, the characteristics D that make them unique, and the reasons for their extinction.

Using authentic fossils, replicas, and scale models, participate in a fossil “dig” activity and make your own fossil.

Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10:30 AM-11:45 AM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout, leaders free Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged a $4 admission fee to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Veronica Natale at vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Sea Shells and Sea Creatures Identify shells found based on size, shape, color, and texture.

D Make the connection between non-living shells and living ani mals through a touch tank filled with local marine animals.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along Leaders free $150 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Daisy Responsible for What I Say and Do petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org STEM • DAISIES

Space Science Explorer Badge STEM • DAISIES • NEW!

Make the World a Better Place Petal Learn how we make the world a better place here at Crossroads D Farm, a working registered NOFA certified, organic nonprofit

farm run by Nassau Land Trust, Inc. Your visit will include a guided walk around the farm before building a skit around farm themes of local food production, composting, seed saving, and trash management. Farm chores will round out your experience at the farm.

90-minute program Crossroads Farm 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Make The World A Better Place petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Closed toe shoes required. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org STEM • DAISIES

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Roller Coaster Challenge Badge Have you ever looked up at a roller coaster and wondered how D it works? Wonder no more! Design and build your own ramp or

roller coaster for a marble to travel through using household materials and your own ingenuity!

60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Roller Coaster badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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Learn about the layers of our sun, split the sun’s rays into D a rainbow, and make a pinhole projector to see the sun. Make

a movable moon wheel to keep track of the moon’s phases and learn how the moon affects our tides. Conduct an experiment to determine how the moon got its craters. Finally, make a star pattern using toothpicks and marshmallows and share stories that you connect to with the group.

60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Space Science Explorer badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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Using Resources Wisely Discover what it means to recycle and why it’s important.

D Learn how to recycle things in your own neighborhood, how

nature recycles, and how you can cut down on garbage. Make and bring home a flower seed planted in a small pot made of biodegradable materials.

Tuesday through Saturday Cradle of Aviation Museum program 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 $17 per registered Girl Scout Two free leaders per troop Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged the admission fee to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program Learn and Earn: Daisy Using Resources Wisely badge, Girl Scouting Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Contact the museum’s reservation desk at 516-572-4066

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Use Resources Wisely Petal at Crossroads Farm

Brownie Invention Convention

90-minute program Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Use Resources Wisely petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Closed toe shoes required. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed. Customized Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden and Between Earth and Sky Journey programs available upon request.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org STEM • DAISIES • BROWNIES • CADETTES • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS • NEW!

Murder Mystery on Mars Rumor has it that there has been some D B J C S A foul play on the planet Mars! After a

secret mission went awry, an astronaut has gone missing. The final transmission was concerning. You were hired to investigate. Can you solve the mystery and find a way home? If you love mystery-themed novels and detective shows, then you will love this program! This experience will give you the chance to test your critical thinking skills in hypothetical situations based in fantasy and reality. Learn how to excel in puzzles and riddles that involve colors, wordplay, shapes, and math. Throughout the activity, you will be encouraged to share and debate hypotheses with your peers to work together to solve the mystery before the workshop ends.

Select one session to attend: Daisies and Brownies: Sunday, November 7, 2021, 4:00 PM-4:45 PM Brownies and Juniors: Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: Thursday, October 14, 2021, 7:00 PM-7:45 PM Twists N Turns Virtual Mysteries and Escape Rooms $20 per registered Girl Scout $20 per Tag-Along same age as Girl Scout $10 per additional adult Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 3-person minimum, 35-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Junior Detective and Cadette Special Agent badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Zoom link included in confirmation.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca at reliav101@gmail.com

Friday, February 4, 2022, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Cradle of Aviation Museum One Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 $25 per registered Girl Scout (includes Invention Convention patch) No leaders, additional adults, or Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownie Inventor badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: This is a drop-off event. Girls will be escorted from one station to another by Girl Scout volunteers To register: Visit gsnc.org STEM • BROWNIES

Bugs Badge at SMLI Learn the difference between insects and spiders as you get up B close to our live hissing cockroaches and tarantula. Go on a bug

hunt and set up a terrarium to keep a specimen you find!

​Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Bugs badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request.

To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Brownie Programming Robots Badge Learn about sensors then build and program a working robot B using LEGO bricks and WeDo software. This is a hands-on

Snapology workshop with lots to do and no time to waste!

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 10:15 AM-11:45 AM Snapology bus GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs

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Learn how we use our resources wisely at Crossroads Farm.

D Your visit will include a guided walk around the farm. On our

walk you will have the opportunity to witness our resident bees working their magic. We will talk about how important bees are and how to help bees in your community. Round out your visit with an art project using plant catalogs and flowers that you pick here at the farm.

What do you know about chemistry? Do you know that B chemistry continues to lead to discoveries that lead to inven tions that shape and improve our world? Move from station to station throughout the museum, completing all kinds of hands-on experiments to learn more about chemistry and chemists past, present, and future!

Learn and Earn: Brownie Programming Robots badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Only registerd Girl Scout participants allowed in program bus To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Brownie Race Car Design Badge Design a model car using LEGO bricks and learn how the design of a car can affect its speed during the big race. This is a hands-on Snapology workshop with lots to do and no time to waste!

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Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10:15 AM-11:45 AM Snapology bus GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownies Race Car Design badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Only registerd Girl Scout participants allowed in program bus To register: Visit gsnc.org

Build and safely put out a campfire while learning about the special people who work at the farm.

Two-hour program Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Brownie Eco Friend Badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Participants must bring and wear a bandana for the fire building activity. Closed toe shoes required. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org STEM • BROWNIES

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Chromatography Sleuth: Who Wrote the Ransom Note?

Using the technique of paper chromatography, solve a mystery.

B Complete components of the Wonders of Water Journey using

your newly acquired knowledge of the properties of water, chromatography and capillary action!

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along Leaders free $150 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 ext. 24 or email Cameron@TheWaterfrontcenter.org STEM • BROWNIES

The Diary of Worms, Mealworms, and Spiders Observe mealworms in three stages of life, true worms, and a B model of a spider. Compare and contrast how each moves, eats,

and grows. Make puppets of each bug to get a feel for a bug’s life.

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60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Bugs badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192, email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com STEM • BROWNIES • NEW!

Eco Friend Badge at Crossroads Farm Spend time exploring the outdoors while learning how to B protect the environment within a working registered NOFA

certified, organic nonprofit farm run by Nassau Land Trust, Inc. Hike the farm and use your observation skills as you learn how to protect nature and the birds and bugs. Your hike will include the orchard, vegetable beds, herb garden, teaching gardens, and greenhouse. Stop at our woodpile and discuss the different sizes and conditions of the wood and which ones are best for making a campfire.

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Fantastic Fling Fliers Badge Join us as we uncover the science behind concepts such as B lift and air pressure. Build your own glider, rotocopter, and

airplane. Use the trial and error technique to perfect your designs in hopes of creating the perfect flying machine!

60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Fling Flyer Design Challenge badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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The Fun and Function of Camouflage Explore different examples of camouflage and participate in B a touch tank session showcasing our local marine creatures.

Find hidden fish in one of our favorite interactive hide-and-seek games. Leave knowing all about biomimicry!

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along Leaders free $150 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Home Scientist Badge with StemTASTIC Mix a variety of household items, test them for their acidity B by using a pH indicator, make a lava lamp, and create an explosion!

60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Home Scientist badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity

Important: Virtual program available upon request

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To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192, email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

A Virtual Visit to the Insect Discovery Lab

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The Zoom Insect Discovery Lab inspires Girls to “Zoom In B and Bug Out.” SaveNature.org has presented programs to

580,000 students, Girl Scouts and families. Education specialists are your scientist guides through the incredible world of insects, spiders and their relatives. Learn about the arthropod world while sharpening your inquiry and critical thinking skills.

Home Scientist Badge at SMLI Experiment with science using household materials. Create B slime, learn about density, explore exciting chemical reactions,

and more!

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Home Scientist Badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request.

To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10 STEM • BROWNIES

Oceanography Ocean water covers about three quarters of our planet. How B does it circulate? How does it affect our weather? What kind

of life does a North Shore Long Island Sound estuary support? Learn the answers to these questions through hands-on experimentation.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $12 per registered Girl Scout $12 per Tag-Along Leaders free $180 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 ext. 24 or email Cameron@TheWaterfrontcenter.org

SaveNature.Org, Insect Discovery Lab program $14 per registered Girl Scout $14 per Tag-Along 15-person minimum, 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Bugs badge, Girl Scouting at Home Try it! activity Important: Zoom link sent with confirmation To schedule a program: Contact Norman Gershenz, 415-648-3390, norm@savenature.org

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Water Everywhere Learn about the water cycle, conservation, the effects of polB lution and weather. Observe the process of condensation first

hand and detect the differences between salt water and fresh water, and learn about the adverse effects pollution has on the aquatic environment. Model the integrity and responsibility as you participate in a beach clean-up.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $12 per registered Girl Scout $12 per Tag-Along Leaders free $180 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Wonders of Water Journey, Save Water award, WOW! Award, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 ext. 24 or email Cameron@TheWaterfrontcenter.org STEM • BROWNIES

Pets Badge at SMLI

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Get up close with our live animals and learn what they need to survive. Investigate different types of pets and their needs.

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout 25-person maximum No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownie Pets badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request.

To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

Take an incredible journey through the water cycle, learn ways B to keep it clean, and explore our beautiful beach and the ani mals that call it home!

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum

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Learn and Earn: Brownie WOW! Wonders of Water Journey badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request.

To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Animal Habitat Badge at SMLI

Gardener Badge at Crossroads Farm

Come meet our live animals and explore the world in which J they live. Learn how animals are being threatened in our envi ronment and what can be done to help them.

Get ready to dig in the dirt and explore the beauty and inner J workings of a garden within a working registered NOFA certi fied, organic nonprofit farm run by Nassau Land Trust, Inc. Create a bouquet of fresh flowers, participate in a seasonal farm chore, and learn about the decisions to make when planting vegetables, herbs, and flowers so you can plant your own garden at home.

​Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Animal Habitat badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Block Kids Competition The Block Kids program is a national competition created J by the NAWIC Education Foundation that introduces girls to

the construction industry in an effort to create awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers. Given a criteria for building and miscellaneous materials, you will build a project and explain your thought process to industry professionals who will serve as judges. Experience the excitement of winning first, second, and third place prizes and qualify for the NEF Regional Competition. No experience necessary!

Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $5 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) No leaders, additional adults, or Tag-Alongs permitted in the classroom during the build 7-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Deadline for registration is September 30, 2021.

Parents must sign, scan and email all four documents to Priscilla at pjd.nawic@gmail.com by October 1, 2021. Failure to comply with these deadlines will disqualify those who register.

To register: visit www.gsnc.org.

Questions: Call Priscilla at 718-909-8771 STEM

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Detective Badge at SMLI A crime has been committed and we need your help to solve J the case. Learn to analyze a crime scene, collect evidence, and

solve a mystery.

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

90-minute program Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Junior Gardener badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Closed toe shoes required. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org STEM • JUNIORS

Geocacher Badge at SMLI Learn how to use GPS devices to discover hidden tresures!

J Create an item that will be discovered by another Girl Scout

troop and take home one from the previous troop.

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Geocacher badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Junior Balloon Car Design Junior engineers learn about kinetic and potential energy J while designing and creating a car powered by a balloon in

this hands-on Snapology workshop. How fast and how far will your car go?

Saturday, October 9, 2021, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Juniors Balloon Car badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org STEM • JUNIORS

Junior Balloon Car Design Challenge Badge with StemTASTIC Design and build your own race car that moves with the power J of your lungs. Use engineering practices for problem solving

and trial and error techniques.

60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum

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Junior Detective Badge with StemTASTIC Practice the power of observation after watching a short online J video, make invisible ink, observe our fingerprints, extract DNA

from a piece of fruit, and attempt to solve a real mystery!

60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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Junior Programming Robots Badge Use LEGO bricks and WeDo software to build and program a J working robot. This is a hands-on Snapology workshop with

lots to do and no time to waste!

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM Snapology bus GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Junior Programming Robots badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Only registered Girl Acout participants allowed in program bus To register: Visit gsnc.org STEM • JUNIORS

Junior Space Science Investigator Badge Compare the sizes of the planets in our solar system to the sun, find our age on other planets, make a 3D constellation, and begin to build a Mars rover!

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60-minute program at your meeting location StemTASTIC $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum, 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Space Science Investigator badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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Science Fair Detectives Solve the mystery at the science fair! Examine the evidence as J a team of detectives to figure out who broke into the science

lab. Use role-playing, acting, creative expression, and collaboration to solve this mystery.

Sunday, October 3, 2021, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Junior Detective badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

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The Mystery of Anastasia Many stories have been told about the Romanovs, the last J C royal family of Russia. During the Russian Revolution of 1918, the Romanovs went missing. It was determined that the family was likely murdered, yet in 1920, a mysterious woman resurfaced in Germany and claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov!

Learn about this interesting time in Russian history and how modern science was used to solve the mystery of Anastasia. Collect and interpret forensic evidence. Perform DNA comparisons to identify important people. Use evidence to support a claim, and solve the mystery!

DNALC Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 334 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Thursday, November 4, 2021, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM $13 per registered Girl Scout (includes program worksheets) No Tag-Alongs 18-person minimum to host program Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Quadrat Sampling on the Bay Learn about quadrats, a classic tool used by scientists to J C study ecology. Count and record the number and type of

each living item found in our model quadrats. Use a species key to identify organisms and piece together your findings.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along Leaders free $150 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Learn and Earn: Junior Balloon Car Design badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 646-283-4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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Taking Action to Stop Marine Pollution Explore marine pollution, learn what microplastics J C are, and why they are such a problem. Mimic animals

affected by microplastics through a feeding experiment. Discuss technological innovations and solutions for dealing with microplastic pollution.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along Leaders free $150 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Junior Agent of Change Journey, The Power of One award, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Beneath Your Feet: Exploring Groundwater at Hempstead Plains Preserve Every drop of water we use on Long Island comes J C S A from the aquifers under our feet, yet most people

are unaware of this fascinating system. Take a walk into the Plains to conduct porosity activities, then return to the Center for experiments with porosity tubes and finish with a groundwater model demonstration.

Friends of Hempstead Plains Education Center September and October $15 per registered Girl Scout $15 per Tag-Along (ages 6 and up) Leaders and additional adults free but must be registered for the program

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Directions from the west: Follow Grand Central Parkway which becomes Northern State Parkway east, or Belt Parkway which becomes Southern State Parkway east to Meadowbrook Parkway. Take Meadowbrook Parkway (south from Northern State or north from Southern State) to Exit M4 towards Nassau Coliseum and Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Follow Charles Lindbergh Blvd. a short distance to first exit on right, East Parking Area for Nassau Community College.

Turn right into East Parking Area and see entrance to Hempstead Plains ahead on the right. There is parking at the entrance.

Directions from the east: Follow Northern State Parkway or Southern State Parkway west to Meadowbrook Parkway. Take Meadowbrook Parkway (south from Northern State or north from Southern State) to Exit M4. Proceed as above.

Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Cadette EcoTreker, Senior Eco Explorer and Ambassador Eco Advocate badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home Do it! activity, Hempstead Plains patches available for purchase.

To schedule a program: Email douglas.schmid@ncc.edu

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Digging In: Exploring Soils of Long Island’s Only Prairie at Hempstead Plains Preserve We all depend upon healthy soils for our food.

J C S A In this hands-on program, explore the soils of

the Hempstead Plains Prairie by “digging in” with sifters and augers, conducting porosity experiments and visiting a soil observation pit.

Discuss the connection between soils and plants of the Plains.

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$15 per registered Girl Scout $15 per Tag-Along (ages 6 and up) Leaders and additional adults free but must be registered for the program Directions from the west: Follow Grand Central Parkway which becomes Northern State Parkway east, or Belt Parkway which becomes Southern State Parkway east to Meadowbrook Parkway. Take Meadowbrook Parkway (south from Northern State or north from Southern State) to Exit M4 towards Nassau Coliseum and Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Follow Charles Lindbergh Blvd. a short distance to first exit on right, East Parking Area for Nassau Community College.

Turn right into East Parking Area and see entrance to Hempstead Plains ahead on the right. There is parking at the entrance.

Directions from the east: Follow Northern State Parkway or Southern State Parkway west to Meadowbrook Parkway. Take Meadowbrook Parkway (south from Northern State or north from Southern State) to Exit M4. Proceed as above.

Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Cadette EcoTreker, Senior Eco Explorer and Ambassador Eco Advocate badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home Do it! activity, Hempstead Plains patches available for purchase.

To schedule a program: Email douglas.schmid@ncc.edu STEM • JUNIORS • CADETTES • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS

Sustainable Living on New York’s Only Prairie Get off the grid and connected to nature at the J C S A Hempstead Plains Education Center. Learn about

green building’s solar panels, green roofing, and composting toilets all set in a rare prairie grassland. Take a tour through the trails and discover the unique plants, insects, birds, and mammals that call this place home. Practice being landscape architects and dream up designs for your own sustainable nature centers.

September and October Friends of Hempstead Plains Education Center $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along (ages 9 and up) Leaders and additional adults free but must be registered for the program Directions from the west: Follow Grand Central Parkway which becomes Northern State Parkway east, or Belt Parkway which becomes Southern State Parkway east to Meadowbrook Parkway. Take Meadowbrook Parkway (south from Northern State or north from Southern State) to Exit M4 towards Nassau Coliseum and Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Follow Charles Lindbergh Blvd. a short distance to first exit on right, East Parking Area for Nassau Community College.

Turn right into East Parking Area and see entrance to Hempstead Plains ahead on the right. There is parking at the entrance.

Directions from the east: Follow Northern State Parkway or Southern State Parkway west to Meadowbrook Parkway. Take Meadowbrook Parkway (south from Northern State or north from Southern State) to Exit M4. Proceed as above.

Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Cadette Eco Trekker badge, Senior Explorer badge, Ambassador Eco Advocate badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home Do it! activity, Hempstead Plains patch available for purchase To schedule a program: Email douglas.schmid@ncc.edu

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Ancient Forensics

Tree Badge at Crossroads Farm

Handle and examine authentic skeletal remains of Native C Americans, donated to the museum by Columbia University.

Learn how to interpret them. Move from one station to another completing hands-on activities to determine gender, physiological age, disease, and trauma.

Dig into the amazing life of trees and what they do for our C environment at Crossroads Farm. Identify trees here at the

farm, learn about their parts and sketch the trees to start your tree journal. Plant a tree during your visit and learn about what it takes to keep a tree thriving.

Saturday, December 18, 2021, 10:30AM-12:00 PM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout, leaders free Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged a $4 admission fee to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program

90-minute program Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum

Learn and Earn: Cadette Special Agent badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Veronica Natale at vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

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Night Owl Badge at SMLI Learn about the stars, planets, and constellations in our STAR C LAB planetarium! Meet one of the museum’s nocturnal animals

and learn how they adapt to the dark.

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts; $13 peBadge at SMLIr additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Cadette Night Owl Badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

Learn and Earn: Cadette Tree badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Closed toe shoes required. Wear clothing appropriate for making natural dye. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org

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The Power of Wind: Wind Turbines and Generators What is the difference between a windmill and a wind C S turbine? What blades are the best? Where can you put it?

Why? Learn the answers to these questions and more by building and testing your own!

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $15 per registered Girl Scout $15 per Tag-Along Leaders free $225 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Junior Get Moving Journey Energize award, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245, ext. 24 or email Cameron@TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Explore the night sky, learn about constellation legends, and C make a star finder. Experiment with glow-in-the-dark and

fluorescent objects. Discover the dark world of bioluminescent creatures.

Tuesday through Saturday Cradle of Aviation Museum program 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 $21 per registered Girl Scout Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged the admission fee to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program.

Learn and Earn: Night Owl badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Contact the museum’s reservation desk at 516-572-4066

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Remotely Operated Vehicle Design ROV underwater robots are used for exploring the ocean, C S underwater archaeological sites, and more. Using a remote

control, some propellers, and PVC piping, create and test your own version! Learn the key to successful ROV neutral buoyancy!

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $20 per registered Girl Scout $20 per Tag-Along Leaders free $250 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245, ext 24 or email Cameron@TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Programming Robotics Badge for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Build and program a working model of a robot hand C S A using LEGO bricks and WeDo software. This is a

hands-on Snapology workshop with lots to do and no time to waste!

Friday November 5, 2021, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Snapology bus GSNC Service Center parking lot 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $22 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Programming Robotics badges, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Only registered Girl Scout participants permitted in the program bus To register: Visit gsnc.org STEM • SENIORS • NEW!

Sow What Journey at Crossroads Farm Kick-start your Sow What Journey on a registered NOFA certiS fied, organic nonprofit farm run by Nassau Land Trust, Inc.

Learn about our agricultural practices and how our farm feeds and engages our local community here on Long Island. Explore the various parts of the farm, see how it operates and learn what it means to be a certified organic farm. Participate in daily chores that are required to keep a farm working. Enjoy a harvest celebration. Plan your Take Action project in a notebook that you make at the farm.

Two-hour program Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Fulfills some Senior Sow What Journey requirements Important: Closed toe shoes required. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org

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Your Body: The Medical Facts You Need to Know from a Source You Can Trust Join Dr. Stephanie McNally, an obstetrician and gyneS A cologist at Northwell Hospital, for this one-hour, virtual,

girl-only program that speaks to the all-important steps to take to maintain a healthy body for a lifetime. A full range of topics from the importance of timely health screenings to the value of a detailed medical health family tree and how to know when something needs to be addressed with a medical professional. Please note that the topics that will be covered in this program although entirely medical and age appropriate, may be considered sensitive content.

Thursday, November 11, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Katz Institute for Women’s Health virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) Learn and Earn: Satisfies most Senior Girl Scout Women’s Health badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: A sensitive issues permission slip signed by parent or guardian will be required for attendance. Zoom link included with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Introduction to American Sign Language This class introduces and explores the exciting world of AmerD ican Sign Language. Participate in activities to learn how to

sign the alphabet, basic vocabulary, fingerspell and so much more!

Saturday, October 16, 2021, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM A virtual program with Jessica Berrins $15 per registered Girl Scout Learn and Earn: Daisy Considerate and Caring badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Zoom link included with conifrmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop at your meeting location, contact Jessica Berrins at gssignlanguage@ gmail.com

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Mindfulness Matters Balance in life is essential for good health and happiness.

D B Learn how to relax and de-stress through dance, fitness, and physical and mental exercises every day, anywhere, anytime.

60-minute program at your meeting location Femcho* $16.50 per registered Girl Scout (includes Femcho* patch) $16.50 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity Learn and Earn: Respecting Myself and Others petal, satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try It! activity Important: Athletic attire and bottled water required. Virtual option available upon request To schedule a program: Contact Tina at 516.987.3700 or tina@ femcho.com

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Say It Loud and Say It Proud!

It’s okay to be shy, it’s okay to be quiet, and it’s customary D B to be polite. But sometimes we need to be heard. Have you ever wanted something but were too afraid to ask? Did someone ever take your turn without permission? When did you sit when you wanted to dance? Was there a time when you wanted to sing, but you only mouthed the words? In this class, practice using your voice!

Learn when it is okay to say no! Sing together! Dance together! And best of all, power pose together!

Sunday, October 24, 2021, 11:30AM-12:30PM or Saturday, November 6, 2021, 1:00PM-2:00PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Ave, Baldwin NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) $15 per Tag Along of the same age as Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your convenience and/or meeting location, contact Fabiana

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Snacks on a Stick Virtual Cooking Class

Movement, Mindfulness, and Positive Vibes

Learn basic cooking skills from an expert culinary D B instructor as you make waffle dunkers, pigs in a blanket sticks, pizza skewers, and dessert pops!

Engage in mindfulness and calming activities, basic D B J and partner yoga, breathing techniques, and positive

affirmations that encourage the development of tools to help navigate personal challenges. Practice self-awareness, which may just be what you need to be able to live in and enjoy the present moment!

Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Authority petal, Brownie Snacks badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Adult supervision required. Signed waiver must be completed prior to the start of the program. Zoom link and list of ingredients provided with confirmation.

To register: Visit gsnc.org LIFE SKILLS • DAISIES • BROWNIES

The Best “Course” of Action There is no problem you cannot solve and no obstacle you D B cannot overcome! Perform body weight exercises to gain strength, sharpen your mind by solving puzzles, and work together to complete a timed obstacle course. Learn how to train together as an unstoppable team! No equipment required and modifications provided for all fitness levels.

Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM or Sunday, November 21, 2021, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Ave., Baldwin NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) $15 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your convenience and/or meeting location, contact Fabiana LIFE SKILLS • DAISIES • BROWNIES

Samuel Townsend: Colonial Merchant Raynham Hall Museum is a historic house museum in D B Oyster Bay that interprets the life and times of the Townsend family during the Colonial period. Learn how Samuel Townsend prospered as a merchant during the mid-1700s. Participate in engaging “show and tell” moments explaining Colonial-era objects. Topics of community life, agriculture, trans-Atlantic shipping and commerce come alive through this special tour of the Townsend home of Oyster Bay.

Friday, November 5, 2021, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Kind and Loving Minds (K.A.L.M) Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $15 per registered Girl Scout $15 per Tag-Along Two free leaders, $10 per additional adult 5-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, satisfies several Brownie My Best Self and Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity.

Important: Athletic attire required, bring labeled bottled water, and yoga mat or towel To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? Contact kindandlovingminds@gmail.com to schedule a program at your meeting location that is specific to any and all Girl Scout levels

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Practice Yoga Learn basic yoga poses and participate D B J C S A in mindfulness activities to improve

your overall health and wellness. This everyday practice promotes strength, flexibility, coordination, focus, relaxation, and body awareness. Make yoga a part of your healthy lifestyle today!

Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine at Northwell Health 1500 Old Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576 $10 per registered Girl Scout (patch included) $10 per Tag-Along, leaders free $80 minimum program fee 8-person minimum, 20-person maximum.

Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, Brownie My Best Self badge, Junior Staying Fit badge, Cadette Science of Happiness badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Active wear required. Yoga mats provided. Bring a bottle of water.

To schedule a program: Call Jennifer 516-858-3095

Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Raynham Hall Museum 30 W. Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $15 per registered Girl Scout $10 per additional adult Leaders free No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum

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Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516-922-6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

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Tackle it: The Ultimate Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course Inspired by the television series D B J C S A V American Ninja Warrior, our course

has been recreated using elements that are both engaging and challenging for all ages. Conquer the warped wall, take on the angled steps, tackle the salmon ladder, and dare to attempt the devil steps! Together, learn and practice these healthy lifestyle essential attributes: balance, strength, control, endurance, conditioning, and building confidence!

Saturdays, Sundays and school breaks (2-hour sessions) Ultimate Ninja Warrior 121 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735 $30 per registered Girl Scout (supervised, non-coached session, includes patch) $30 per Tag-Along $30 per additional adult Leaders free in their supervisory capacity $300 minimum program fee 40-person maximum or $40 per registered Girl Scout (supervised, coached session with 8:1 ratio, includes patch) $40 per Tag-Along $40 per additional adult Leaders free in their supervisory capacity $400 minimum program fee 40-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Brownie Fair Play, Junior Practice with Purpose, Cadette Good Sportsmanship, Senior Cross-Training and Ambassador Coaching badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Parents must sign and submit an online waiver prior to the event. $100 deposit required at time of booking. Must wear closed toe, athletic sneakers and athletic attire. Long hair should be in a ponytail. No loose hanging jewelry or rings.

To schedule a program: Call 631-393-6669 or email info@unwli.com

Exploring My 5 Senses: ASL This class includes an introduction to Deaf Culture, a lesson in B how to read Braille, and how to communicate using American

Sign Language. Participate in sight, sound, smell, and touch activities to learn the role that each of your senses play in how you function and enjoy every day. Talk about all of the things that influence your sense of taste when you are not even eating!

Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM A virtual program with Jessica Berris $15 per registered Girl Scout Learn and Earn: Brownie Senses badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Zoom link provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop at your meeting location, contact Jessica Berrins at gssignlanguage@ gmail.com LIFE SKILLS • BROWNIES

My Best Self Badge Learn more about what makes you feel happy and in whose B company you feel good. Identify healthy habits that impact ev eryday life and become more self-aware of things that don’t work for you. Do all of this and more as you dance to popular music, converse, practice deep relaxation, and share compliments.

60-minute program at your meeting location Femcho* $16.50 per registered Girl Scout (includes Femcho* patch) $16.50 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try It! activity Important: Athletic attire and bottled water required. Virtual option available upon request To schedule a program: Contact Tina at 516-987-3700 or tina@ femcho.com

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Dancer Badge with Femcho*

Virtual Brownie First Aid Badge

Turn up the volume! Start with a good stretch and learn about B body positivity. Practice moves from the past and the present.

Put it all together to choreograph a whole new dance and fitness routine.

Learn First Aid from a Registered Nurse who will teach you B how to treat minor injuries, make a first aid kit, and practice communicating the most important information to 911 dispatchers and first responders. Know how to prevent and treat outdoor injuries.

When the unexpected happens, you’ll be prepared!

Friday, October 22, 2021, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM A virtual Femcho* program $16.50 per registered Girl Scout (includes Femcho* patch) $16.50 per Tag-Along (must be a girl of the same age as Girl Scout) Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Brownie Dancer badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do It! activity Important: Athletic attire and bottled water required, Zoom link provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your meeting location, contact Tina at 516-987-3700 or tina@femcho.com

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$13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownie First Aid badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials supplied by participant: List of basic first aid supplies furnished in confirmation Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours in advance. Quiet setting required To schedule a program: Email mabbat02@gmail.com

Empanadas for All! Virtual Cooking Class Are you ready to make the dough from scratch?

Choose from several different filling ingredients and learn how to fill, fold, and bake fresh empanadas!

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Friday, October 1, 2021, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownie Snacks badge, Junior Simple Meals badge, satisfies some Cadette New Cuisine badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Adult supervision required. Signed waiver must be completed prior to the start of the program. Zoom link and list of ingredients provided with confirmation.

To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Not Your Ordinary Baked Ziti Virtual Cooking Class Learn basic cooking skills from an expert culinary B J C instructor as you make oh-so delicious Buffalo chicken

baked ziti. This is a quick and easy anytime meal that is a crowd pleaser!

Friday, October 8, 2021, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Brownie Snacks badge requirements, Junior Simple Meals badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Adult supervision required. Signed waiver must be completed prior to the start of the program. Zoom link and list of ingredients provided with confirmation.

To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Making Dreams Come True Engage in mindfulness, calming activities, B J C S breathing techniques and create your own vision

board to refocus and set your vision on what you want to accomplish in the future! Use your uniquely created vision board to remind and continually inspire yourself to make your dreams come true.

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Puzzle Break What sets Puzzle Break apart from the rest?

B J C S A Puzzle Break is America’s oldest escape

room facility, with outrageously creative themes! Earn badges while solving puzzles, decoding clues, and working together to escape the room!

Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM-8:00 PM and school breaks Puzzle Break Long Island, 180 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 Game package: $27 per registered Girl Scout (includes game and patch) Lunch/dinner package: $35 per person, includes game, pizza, drinks and patch (30 minutes at beginning of session), escape game (1 hour), dessert and post-game discussion time One leader free per 6 Girl Scouts 5-person minimum per game Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, Cadette Special Agent badge Important: Additional adults and/or Tag-Alongs may play at the same time, but in a different Escape Room from the troop. Minimum four additional adults and/or Tag-Alongs per game. Please note that a nonrefundable deposit is required at time of booking.

To schedule a program: Call 516-307-0888 or email info@puzzlebreakLI.com LIFE SKILLS • JUNIORS

Show Your Strength!

Have you started on your fitness journey yet? Let’s push, plank, J and crunch our way to our strongest selves. Learn body weight

exercises that will build strength and cardio moves for endurance.

No equipment required and modifications provided for all fitness levels.

Friday, November 5, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM or Saturday, December 4, 2021, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Ave, Baldwin NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) $15 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your convenience and or meeting location contact Fabiana

Friday, November 5, 2021, 5:45 PM-6:45 PM K.A.L.M. (Kind and Loving Minds) Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) $20 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 7-person minimum, 15-person maximum

Staying Fit Badge with Femcho*

Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Brownie My Best Self and Cadette Science of Happiness badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Wear art friendly, comfortable clothing. To make a truly personalized vision board girls are strongly encouraged to bring magazines and stickers to be cut-up and applied to their board.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? Contact kindandlovingminds@gmail.com to schedule a program at your meeting location that is specific to any and all Girl Scout levels

Friday, October 22, 2021, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM A virtual Femcho* program $16.50 per registered Girl Scout (includes Femcho* patch) $16.50 per Tag-Along (must be a girl of the same age as Girl Scout)

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Increase your strength and decrease your stress by channeling J your energy into learning dance and fitness routines. Let’s

talk about healthy habits like what we eat, how much we sleep, and screen time that makes sense. Learn how to do deep relaxation to wind down or wind up!

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Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try It! activity Important: Athletic attire and bottled water required, Zoom link provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your meeting location, contact Tina at 516-987-3700 or tina@femcho.com

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Virtual Junior First Aid Badge This hands-on class is taught by a registered nurse who will J teach you how to handle urgent first aid issues and sickness.

You will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of emergency medical professionals and build the confidence to communicate effectively with them. Develop working knowledge of the portable first aid kit made in class. $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Junior First Aid badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials supplied by participant: List of basic first aid supplies furnished in confirmation Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours in advance. Quiet setting required.

To schedule a program: Email mabbat02@gmail.com

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Jurisprudence: North Shore Historical Museum Mock Trial Program Learn about the law and legal system in a historic, local J C setting. Actively participate in a mock trial to learn about the law and the legal system, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a customized fictional scripted trial.

Experience the difficulties that judges, lawyers, and juries face in determining which facts are relevant and what legal arguments are effective. Judicial experts assist with trial and jury deliberation.

Programs may be scheduled in the afternoons, at night, and on the weekends.

Trials are 90 minutes and include a building and exhibit tour North Shore Historical Museum, 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $10 per registered Girl Scout 14-person minimum Two free leaders per troop Tag-Alongs and additional adults are not permitted to participate in the trial, and will be charged the museum admission fee Learn and Earn: Satisfies most Junior Inside Government badge and Cadette Finding Common Ground badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity To schedule a program: Contact Amy Driscoll at director@northshorehistoricalmuseum.org or 516-801-1191 LIFE SKILLS

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Rock Climbing for Beginners at Island Rock Learn the skills needed for rock climbing in a controlled J C environment. Harness your courage, test your limits, and

take a healthy risk by challenging yourself to reach greater heights.

Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM-10:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Groups of 30 or more participants can schedule private events on Saturdays 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Island Rock, 60 Skyline Drive, Plainview, NY 11803 $26 per registered Girl Scout, participating leader, Tag-Along ages 7 and up (includes lesson, rope and safety work instructor and two hours of climbing time) Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge and Cadette Good Sportsmanship badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity

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Important: Athletic wear and sneakers mandatory, no jeans, and no jewelry. Girls may bring outside snacks and beverages. Signed waivers required. Must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.

To schedule a program: Call 516-822-ROCK or email Ross@IslandRock.com LIFE SKILLS • JUNIORS • CADETTES

Spy Craft Explore the history of real spies who operated on Long J C Island during the Revolutionary War and learn their secret spy techniques. Learn historic spy craft, including codes, ciphers, and invisible ink. Claire Bellerjeau, Raynham Hall historian, will tell true stories of both British and American spies in the times of the Revolution, from Nathan Hale and the Culper Spy Ring to Major John André and Benedict Arnold.

Select one session to attend: Wednesdays, October 20, November 17, or December 15, 2021 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Raynham Hall Museum 30 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $15 per registered Girl Scout $10 additional adults Leaders free No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, satisfies some Cadette Special Agent badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516-922-6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

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If All Else Fails: Ready-to-Use Self Defense Class Learn how to make the most out of your built-in J C S defenses from a certified instructor with years of

experience working with children and young adults. Begin by learning how to shock an assailant, progress through strategic defense movements against punches, wrist grabs, grabs from behind, chokes and hair pulls. Leave with “everyday use” skills for escaping without harm.

Saturday, October 16, 2021, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM or Saturday, November 20, 2021, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Ave, Baldwin NY 11510 $15.50 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) $15.50 per Tag Along of the same age as Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your convenience and/or meeting location contact Fabiana LIFE SKILLS • JUNIORS • CADETTES • SENIORS • NEW!

Recreate Your Space Have a ‘To-Do” list that never gets done? Adjust your J C S daily routine to keep yourself on task. Identify what

items are in your way. Learn exercises and movements that keep you focused. Create a more productive work/play environment and watch that ‘To-Do” get ”Done’!

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM or Sunday, November 21, December 5, 2021, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Ave, Baldwin NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch)

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your convenience and/or meeting location contact Fabiana

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The Townsends in the Revolution Raynham Hall Museum is a historic house J C S A museum in Oyster Bay that interprets the life and

times of the Townsend family during the Revolutionary War. Learn about how Samuel Townsend, who was a shipping merchant, helped plan the Revolution. Oyster Bay was occupied by several British regiments during the war, notably Col. John Graves Simcoe, commander of a regiment called the Queen’s Rangers. British spy John André also stayed here in 1779, a year before he was captured and executed for his part in the Benedict Arnold treason plot. Like other Long Islanders, the Townsends enslaved many African-Americans, who witnessed the war from a different perspective. Learn the newly discovered true story of Liss, an enslaved teenage girl who escaped with the British in hopes of becoming free. Meanwhile, working as a merchant in British-controlled Manhattan, the Townsends’ son Robert joined a daring group of covert agents, the Culper Spy Ring. Communicating with Washington through letters written in secret code and invisible ink, Robert risked his life to provide critical information.

Select one session to attend: Wednesdays, October 6, November 3, or December 1, 2021 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Raynham Hall Museum, 30 W. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $15 per registered Girl Scout $10 per additional adult, leaders free 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Junior Playing the Past badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516-922-6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

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Cadette First Aid Badge Acting calmly and confidently in an emergency is a learned C skill. Practice that skill in this class as you learn how to use ev erything in a first aid kit properly. Learn the most essential information emergency professionals need to hear to access a situation and respond quickly. Find out how to prevent both common and serious outdoor and weather-related injuries.

Friday, November 5, 2021, 7:15 PM-8:15 PM Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Cadette First Aid badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? Contact Bonnie and Stephen at lcp-course@ optonline.net at least two weeks in advanc LIFE SKILLS • CADETTES

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Learn how to care for others calmly and properly because you have the benefit of “know how.” Learn how to use everything

in a first aid kit and what to say to emergency professionals to help them access the situation and respond quickly. Find out how to prevent both common and serious outdoor and weather-related injuries. $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Cadette First Aid badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials supplied by participant: List of basic first aid supplies furnished in confirmation.

Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours in advance. Quiet setting required.

To schedule a program: Email mabbat02@gmail.com

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Climbing Adventure at Island Rock Your heart will be racing and your knees will be C S A shaking as you learn how to rock climb in this con trolled environment. Learn what avid mountain climbers need to know before they go!

Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM-10:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Groups of 30 or more participants may schedule private events on Saturdays 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Island Rock, 60 Skyline Drive, Plainview, NY 11803 $35 per registered Girl Scout, participating leader, and TagAlong ages 7 and up (includes lesson, program, and approximately three hours of climbing time) 8-person minimum Learn and Earn: Senior Adventure badge, Cadette Good Sportsmanship badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire and sneakers mandatory, no jeans, no jewelry. Girls may bring outside snacks and beverages. Signed waivers required. Must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.

To schedule a program: Call 516-822-ROCK or email Ross@IslandRock.com

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Standing Where They Stood: Learning about Slavery in Oyster Bay Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is famous as C S A the home of Robert Townsend, Washington’s spy.

But this program brings to light a new and much misunderstood history, focused not on the family, but on the 20 African-Americans who were enslaved by the Townsends, and the extent of slavery throughout New York and Long Island in the days before and after the Revolution. It is a history so critical to understand, and yet this part of important history in New York remains virtually unknown to the vast majority of New Yorkers. Learn the true stories of scores of individuals who lived in slavery on Long Island, including the first enslaved person freed on Long Island in 1685, the first published black author in America, born in 1711, an enslaved woman who escaped with the British in 1779, and a regiment of African-Americans who fought alongside British Col. Simcoe’s Queen’s Rangers in 1780.

LIFE SKILLS

$15 per TAG-Along of the same age as Girl Scouts

Wednesdays, October 13, November 10, or December 8, 2021 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Raynham Hall Museum, 30 W. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $15 per registered Girl Scout $10 per additional adult, leaders free 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity, Everyone is Valued fun patch To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516-922-6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

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Outdoors OUTDOORS • ALL GIRL SCOUT LEVELS

Marine Discover Cruise Sail aboard our National Historic D B J C S A V Landmark Christeen, an 1883 Gaff rigged Oyster Sloop, and sail through Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor. Learn about some of the local history, ecology, and marine animals that call this area home. Great opportunity for bridging ceremonies and end-of-the-year celebrations.

October, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $475 for a two-hour sail ($200.00 each additional hour) 15-person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 ext. 24 or email Cameron@TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Hiker Badge at SMLI Get ready to set out on an outdoor adventure. Learn about B what supplies are important, prepare a snack, and journey

through our 36-acre preserve.

Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout 25-person maximum No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownie Hiker badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request.

To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Camper Badge at SMLI OUTDOORS

Camping requires the right skills, proper equipment, and J knowledge to stay safe. Learn how to build a campfire, cook

outdoors, and practice using a compass.

​Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Weekends: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Science Museum of Long Island program 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 $185 up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $13 per additional Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Camper badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity To schedule a program: Email hkivrak@smli.org Questions: Huse Kivrak 516-627-9400, ext. 10

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Finding Your Way Learn to read a map and chart, use a compass and find your J way! Create your own map and use your new orienteering skills

to find a buried treasure!

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $12 per registered Girl Scout $12 per Tag-Along Leaders free $180 minimum program fee for up to 15 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Additional adults and non-participating Tag-Alongs are not permitted in the program.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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Small Craft Sailing Learn to rig up and set sail on board a 19-23’ sailboat with an J instructor. Developing safe-boating habits, learn safety proce dures, handle the sails, steer the boat and basic navigation.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily in October The WaterFront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $175 per boat of up to 4 registered Girl Scouts Leaders free $350 minimum fee for up to 8 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Practice with Purpose badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Life jackets will be provided To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org OUTDOORS • CADETTES • SENIORS

Paddle, Pole and Roll Learn how to use stand up paddle boards (SUP) or kayaks C S in Oyster Bay. Use single, double kayaks and SUPs to learn

the parts of the boat, proper care, paddling strokes and safety techniques.

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily in October The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $45 per registered Girl Scout $45 per Tag-Along 1 leader free $175 minimum program fee for up to 5 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Senior Paddling badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Life jackets will be provided To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org

Learn safety procedures, how to read the weather and how C S to prevent and respond to emergencies while afloat as you

learn to sail aboard a 19-23’ keelboat! Working together, rig the boat, leave from and return to the mooring, steer the boat, trim the sails and determine wind direction. Be sure to ask us how to incorporate a service project!

Programs may be scheduled 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily in October The Waterfront Center, 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 $175 per boat of up to 4 registered Girl Scouts Leaders free $350 minimum fee for up to 8 Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Important: Life jackets provided.

To schedule a program: Call 516-922-7245 x24 or email Cameron@ TheWaterfrontcenter.org

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EcoTreker Badge Program at Hempstead Plains Preserve Visit a local conservancy group, learn about invasive C S A plants, explore species in our area that are native and

need protecting and make a video of your eco trek. Participate in our stewardship mission by removing invasive plants and planting native species.

September and October Friends of Hempstead Plains Education Center and the Prairie $15 per registered Girl Scout $15 per Tag-Along (ages 6 and up) Leaders and additional adults free but must be registered for the program.

Learn and Earn: Cadette EcoTreker badge, satisfies some Senior Eco Explorer and Ambassador Eco Advocate badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home Do it! activity, Hempstead Plains patches available for purchase.

To schedule a program: Email douglas.schmid@ncc.edu

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To register: visit gsnc.org COMMUNITY SERVICE • ALL LEVELS • VOLUNTEERS • NEW!

Gratitude is Essential Spreading good cheer and thoughtD B J C S A V fulness in the best of times and

challenging times is important. Our founder Juliette Gordon Low was proof of that, and so are Girl Scouts. Juliette and her mother cared for wounded soldiers during the Spanish American War in 1898. She fed them. She distracted them from their pain, engaging them with her witty sense of humor. She comforted them in the most basic ways—by being there to hold their hands, dry their tears, and most of all to be an active listener. Make and mail a note of thanks, an appropriate joke, or a cheerful picture to essential staff members and patients at St. Joseph Hospital and Mercy Hospital.

Mail or deliver cards to: St. Joseph Hospital Attn: Liz Schwind Community Relations Manager 4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714 or Mercy Medical Center Attn: Liz Schwind, Community Relations Manager 1000 N Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Learn and Earn: Daisy I am Considerate and Caring petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity

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Community Service Award at Crossroads Farm Work alongside our farm staff as you commit to 20 hours S A of volunteer work during the course of the Girl Scout year

on a working registered NOFA certified, organic nonprofit farm run

by Nassau Land Trust, Inc. Dress for the weather and come prepared to get dirty as you engage in the chores required on any particular day. Chores may include planting, weeding, cover cropping, and harvesting.

Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 No fee for registered Girl Scouts No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Community Service Award, Girl Scouting at Home Do it! activity Important: Closed toe shoes required. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org

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Canine Companions Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organiza- D B J tion with training centers throughout the United

States, including the Northeast Regional Training Center based in Medford, Long Island. Their mission is to improve the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. They do this 100% free of charge to the recipient of the dog. This is your chance to learn about the day-today life of a service dog and what it takes to be a successful advocate.

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OUTDOORS • CADETTES • SENIORS

Smooth Sailing

Friday, October 15, 2021, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM A Canine Companions virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Brownie Pets badge, satisfies some Cadette Animal Helpers badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home Try it! activity Fall/Winter 2021-22 | Girl Scouts of Nassau County 1 Possibilities

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Creative Arts CREATIVE ARTS • DAISIES

Daisy Outdoor Art Maker Badge Discover colors, shapes, and sounds in nature as we explore D the woods and meadow communities. In our beautiful native

habitat garden, express yourself as you create a piece of art.

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout, leaders free Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged a $4 admission fee if they wish to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program Learn and Earn: Daisy Outdoor Art Maker badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Girl Scouts attending this program as an individual may be accompanied by one adult only, and that adult must be listed on the official roster. Girl Scouts attending this program with their troop will be supervised by their leaders only.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Veronica Natale at vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Peace, Love, and Hoopiness Using colorful, sparkle tape and sturdy tubing D B J C create a unique hula hoop to use in class and take

home. Get ready for a hula hoop workout that will leave you wanting to learn more tricks, exercises, games and hoop dance routines.

Select one date to attend: Daises and Brownies: Saturday, November 20, 2021 12:30 PM-2:00 PM Juniors and Cadettes: Saturday, November 20, 2021 2:30 PM-4:00 PM Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $22 per registered Girl Scout $22 per Tag-Along same age as the Girl Scout Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Other petal, satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge and Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home Create It! patch Important: Athletic attire required, please bring a labeled bottle of water To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date: Contact Jeannie at girlscoutshulahoop@gmail. com to schedule a program at your location

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Outdoor Poetry CREATIVE ARTS • DAISIES

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to you! Participate in theatre games, D silent scenes, and improvisation to learn what respecting

yourself means to you, what respecting others looks like, and how to command the respect of others, verbally and nonverbally in a feel good way.

Sunday, October 3, 2021, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum

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Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Zoom link provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop in person at your meeting location or virtually, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $15 per registered Girl Scout $5 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org

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Poetry Poses CREATIVE ARTS • DAISIES • BROWNIES • JUNIORS • CADETTES • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS

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90-minute program Make It Too! 182 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 Tag-Alongs ages 6 and up 10-person minimum Leaders are free in their supervisory capacity Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516-293-0000 or email makeittoobethpage@gmail.com

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Enjoy our great lawn and be inspired as D B J C S A your group sits outside and creates

poetry through guided prompts. This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

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Explore the movement and magic of D B J C S A yoga and poetry outside on our great

lawn. Find how different poses and postures can lead to feeling positively energized. Listen to poems that offer ideas to think about throughout the practice. No previous experience is required, Simply an open mind. This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $15 per registered Girl Scout includes a WWBA patch $5 per Tag-Alongs Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request. Please bring a towel or yoga mat.

To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org

Learn and Earn: Brownie Potter badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Veronica Natale at vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

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Brownie Outdoor Art Creator

Brownie Potter Badge at Walt Whitman Birthplace

Explore the beauty in nature. Observe art forms during a B nature scavenger hunt, listen to bird calls and the sounds of

nature. Use magnifiers to focus in on the miniature world of nature, observe animal architects, make tiny animal homes, and a lasting piece of artwork from nature.

Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout, leaders free Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged a $4 admission fee if they wish to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program Learn and Earn: Brownie Outdoor Art Creator badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Girl Scouts attending this program as an individual may be accompanied by one adult only, and that adult must be listed on the official roster. Girl Scouts attending this program with their troop will be supervised by their leaders only.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Veronica Natale at vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov.

Create pinch pots of your own after learning about pottery B made during the 19th century on Long Island. See authentic

pieces of pottery and learn their unique and little-known history. This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes a WWBA patch) $5 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Brownie Potter badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org CREATIVE ARTS • BROWNIES • NEW!

Brownie Painting Badge

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Learn how to paint on a canvas to create a skillful masterpiece to take home!

90-minute program Make It Too! 182 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along of the same age and older Leaders are free in their supervisory capacity 10-person minimum Learn and Earn: Fulfills several Brownie Painting badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516-293-0000 or email makeittoobethpage@gmail.com

A Fairy-tale Mystery with Drama Kids Truly get into character and dress the part to solve the mystery B of the missing fairy-tale character. Use role-playing, acting,

creative expression, and collaboration to solve this mystery!

Sunday, October 3, 2021, 1:15 PM-2:45 PM Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 16-person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Zoom link provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop in person at your troop meeting location or virtually, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

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Brownie Potter Badge at Garvies This is not ordinary clay; it’s 65 million years old. It was used B by Native Americans to make pottery and this is your chance to

handle it! Walk the beach to see Long Island’s natural clay deposits. After seeing a prehistoric pottery exhibit, immerse yourself in a hands-on pottery class using store-bought molding clay as the Native American clay must be preserved. Use the techniques learned to make your own clay vessel and beads to take home.

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CREATIVE ARTS • BROWNIES

Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout, leaders free Additional adults and Tag-Alongs will be charged a $4 admission fee to explore the museum as they are not permitted in the program

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CREATIVE ARTS • JUNIORS

Masterpiece Painting

Junior Scribe Badge

Learn the artist’s inspirations and the Whitman influence on B one of the following artists: Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse,

or Georgia O’Keefe. . .you decide! Create your own artwork guided by an experienced teacher. Show off your artwork virtual style! You may schedule multiple programs to learn about each of these artists separately. This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

Create your own floral lilac paintings using acrylic paints after J learning about one of Walt Whitman’s best-known poems,

“When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d.” This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Saturdays, Sundays 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes a WWBA patch) No Tag-Alongs Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 8-person minimum, 2-person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Painting badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Wear art-friendly clothing or bring a smock. Virtual program available upon request.

To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org CREATIVE ARTS • BROWNIES • JUNIORS • CADETTES • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS

Soap Making Choose from our different types of molds, B J C S A then mix scents, herbs and colors to create

your own special soaps. Take home a party bag filled with all the lovely soaps you have made!

90-minute program Make It Too! 182 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 $25 per registered Girl Scout Leaders free in their supervisory capacity $25 Tag-Alongs of the same age 8 and up 10-person minimum

Learn and Earn: Junior Scribe badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org CREATIVE ARTS • JUNIORS

Playing the Past at Walt Whitman Birthplace Come to the Birthplace to experience some old fashioned fun.

J Play games and venture out on a scavenger hunt. Learn a thing

or two about how things used to be as you take part in a tour of the Whitman Birthplace as part of this program.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes a WWBA patch) $5 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum

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Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516-293-0000 or email makeittoobethpage@gmail.com

Learn and Earn: Satisfies some Junior Playing the Past badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org

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CREATIVE ARTS • JUNIORS

Bee a Social Butterfly

Social Butterfly Tea

Learn as you laugh in response to the most hilarious social J circumstances created to teach you the golden rules of proper

etiquette. Participate in all kinds of theatre activities like speed talking, improv, and silent scenes. Have the rules of social etiquette changed? You’ll find out as this program takes you back to 1950!

Learn the history of afternoon tea and table etiquette. Practice J your social skills to build the confidence you need to work the

room at this fun and informative program. Make the connection between present and past while setting the table for a traditional tea party and preparing place cards. Learn cell phone etiquette and how to make personal introductions that leave a lasting impression. This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

Sunday, October 3, 2021, 10:15 AM-11:15 PM Levittown Hall, Marty Nickels room 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, NY 11801 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Social Butterfly badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Zoom link provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop at your troop meeeting location or virtually, contact Kathy at dramakids. kathy@gmail.com

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Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 AM or 2:00PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes a WWBA patch) $5 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum

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Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes a WWBA patch) $5 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Junior Social Butterfly badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org

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Amazing Amphibian Creations

by Natureworks

Fashion Illustration and Accessory Design

See website for date and location $20 per registered Girl Scout $20 Tag-Alongs of the same age, 11 and up No leaders, no additional adults permitted in the classroom Learn and Earn: Junior Animal Habitat badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Dress in art-friendly clothes or bring a smock To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Beginners Machine Sewing Learn to sew on a sewing machine from paper to fabric J C with My Style Camp. Beginner sewers pick your own fabric

and sew a scrunchy yourself in a style that reflects your personality! Use fabric and scraps keeping repurposing and sustainability in mind, an important fashion movement.

Fridays, 90-minute program My Style Camp, Inc. 2-8 Haven Ave., Suite 210 Port Washington, NY 11050 $40 per registered Girl Scout (includes My Style patch) $45 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scout Leaders free in their supervisory capacity, no additional adults or non-participating Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: All supplies included. Masks must be worn at all times inside the studio.

To register: Email Stacey@mystylecamp.com or call Stacey at 917-664-2286, visit Mystylecamp.com CREATIVE ARTS • JUNIORS • CADETTES • NEW!

DIY an Accessory from Ordinary to Extraordinary Learn to hand sew an appliqué to bring something storeJ C bought and ordinary to extraordinary! Transform a basic

winter hat, provided by MSC, with an appliqué, colorful stitches, and your own unique imprint.

Fridays, 90-minute program My Style Camp Inc. 2-8 Haven Ave., Suite 210, Port Washington, NY 11050 $35 per registered Girl Scout (includes My Style patch) $40 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scout Leaders free in their supervisory capacity, no additional adults or non-participating Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: All supplies included. Masks must be worn at all times inside the studio.

To register: Email Stacey@mystylecamp.com or call Stacey at 917-664-2286, visit Mystylecamp.com

Fridays, 60-minute program My Style Camp Inc. 2-8 Haven Ave., Suite 210, Port Washington, NY 11050 $25 per registered Girl Scout (includes My Style patch) $30 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scout 15-person maximum Leaders free in their supervisory capacity, no additional adults or non-participating Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Drawing badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: All supplies included. Masks must be worn at all times inside the studio.

To register: Email Stacey@mystylecamp.com or call Stacey at 917-664-2286, visit Mystylecamp.com

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Focusing on Fashion Illustration Using a croquis template, learn to sketch a mini collection J C that would be perfect to wear back to school, and design

a custom frame to match! Begin illustrating like a fashion designer using designer markers to transfer your vision to paper. Learn trade symbols for ruffles, tucks, stitches, and more!

Fridays, 60-minute program My Style Camp Inc. 2-8 Haven Ave., Suite 210, Port Washington, NY 11050 $25 per registered Girl Scout (includes My Style patch) $30 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scout Leaders free in their supervisory capacity, no additional adults or non-participating Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Junior Drawing Badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: All supplies included. Masks must be worn at all times inside the studio.

To register: Email Stacey@mystylecamp.com or call Stacey at 917-664-2286, visit Mystylecamp.com

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Sashiko Embroidery for Beginners Sashiko is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using a J C variation of stitches to create a pattern and/or to mend a

hole with a beautiful aesthetic. Learn about upcycling clothing to make an old piece new again. Bring your own denim piece to patch and we’ll provide the rest!

Fridays, 90-minute program My Style Camp, Inc. 2-8 Haven Ave,. Suite 21, Port Washington, NY 11050 $35 per registered Girl Scout (includes My Style patch) $40 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scout Leaders free in their supervisory capacity, no additional adults or non-participating Tag-Alongs

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Learn about frogs and salamanders while you are taught to J C create realistic and whimsical 3-dimensional sculptures of

our amphibious friends. Artist/naturalist Jan Porinchak will introduce you to some live amphibians, and share fun facts too! Paint and take your artwork home to display.

Learn to sketch and color accessories such as shoes and J C hats with a trained accessories designer. Begin learning us ing a template, fabrics, and create a mood board for inspiration. Take what you have learned and start from scratch creating something totally original. Bring your style to each unique design!

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Supplies included with the exception of one piece of denim clotheng. Masks must be worn at all times inside the studio.

To register: Email Stacey@mystylecamp.com or call Stacey at 917664-2286, visit Mystylecamp.com

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Raise the Barre! American Barre Technique (ABT) You don’t have to be a dancer in order to benefit from J C S these ballet exercises. Come raise the barre with a

certified ABT instructor and enjoy this low impact, high energy workout that will help you build a lean physique and improve your flexibility.

Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM or Friday, October 15, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Ave, Baldwin NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) $15 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com Can’t make the date? To schedule a program at your convenience and or meeting location contact Fabiana

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Virtual Skills for Better Drawing Learn step-by-step fundamental how-tos of drawing J C S from a professional artist. Special focus will be on

proportion, effective shading and line accuracy. All experience levels welcome.

Friday October 8, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along (must be in third grade to enroll) 5-person minimum, 10-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies most requirements for Junior Drawing badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Zoom link provided in confirmation Materials supplied by participant: Plain white paper or drawing paper, an eraser, artist pencils or #2 pencils. Reference photos will be provided for printing prior to class.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516-590-4324

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Virtual Comic Strip Drawing Class Tell an amazing story! Learn the basics of storytelling J C S in the comic strip format with expressive, simple

characters. All abilities are welcome!

Friday, December 3, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along (must be in third grade to enroll) 5-person minimum, 10-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies most of the Cadette Comic Artist badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Zoom link provided in confirmation Materials supplied by participant: Plain white paper or drawing paper, an eraser, artist pencils or #2 pencils To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516-590-4324

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Virtual Fantastic Creatures: Character Design Class Learn a simple approach to character drawing for J C S comics or illustration. From line of action to form and

measurement, build your imaginative drawing skills by breaking down a figure into simple shapes and angles and giving them expressive life. All abilities are welcome!

Friday November 5, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along (must be in third grade to enroll) 5-person minimum, 10-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies most of the Cadette Comic Artist badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Zoom link provided in confirmation Materials supplied by participant: Plain white paper or drawing paper, an eraser, artist pencils or #2 pencils To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516-590-4324

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Civic Mindedness: Civil War Learn about Walt Whitman and his personal J C S A experience with the Civil War, how it impacted

him, influenced his poetry, led to his great compassion for others, and why he was known as the Poet of Democracy. Walt spent a year with wounded Civil War soldiers, writing letters for them. Walt also had a deep admiration for President Lincoln. Read excerpts from his poetry related to the Civil War, including “O Captain! My Captain!” and “Beat! Beat! Drums!” In addition, read two letters that Walt penned on behalf of injured soldiers. Now it’s your turn to write a poem or a letter for a person who could use your help and support.

This program includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes a WWBA patch) $5 per Tag-Along Leaders free in their supervisory capacity 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org

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Civic Mindedness Watch a ten-minute video, celebrated worldwide J C S A for its democratic outlook and new distinctly

American style. Read “The Sleepers,” “O Democracy,” and “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman and discuss the concepts of empathy, democracy, and civic mindedness. Discover the responsibility you have to everyone in the community, especially to those who do not possess a voice. Write a poem about various people in your life and neighborhoods in the model of Whitman’s poems. Tour the authentic 19th century farmhouse in which Walt Whitman was born and view the updated timeline exhibits.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM 90-minute program Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To schedule a program: Call 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org CREATIVE ARTS • CADETTES • NEW!

Art Apprentice Badge at Crossroads Farm Have you ever wondered where natural dyes come from? Come C to Crossroads Farm, a working registered NOFA certified,

organic nonprofit farm run by Nassau Land Trust, Inc. to learn more.

While here use plants, herbs, and flowers for inspiration to make your own custom dye using natural powered dyes. Tie-dye fabrics to create your own personal masterpiece. Sketch, draw, or take photos during the process so you can create a photo journal of your experience.

Two-hour program Crossroads Farm, 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, NY 11565 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5-person minimum Learn and Earn: Cadette Art Apprentice badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Girl Scouts may bring a camera or phone to take pictures. Closed toe shoes required. Wear clothing appropriate for making natural dye. Rain or shine program (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing sun hats, rain jackets, and boots as needed.

To schedule a program: Call Delia at 516-967-5058 or email education@nassaulandtrust.org

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Two-hour program Make It Too! 182 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 $45 per registered Girl Scout Leaders free in their supervisory capacity, no Tag-Alongs 6-person minimum Learn and Earn: Cadette Woodworker badge. Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516-293-0000 or email makeittoobethpage@gmail.com CREATIVE ARTS • CADETTES • NEW!

Mansion Mystery with Drama Kids It’s the night of the talent show and the judge has been poisoned!

Examine the evidence and interview witnesses to figure out who did it. Use role-playing, acting, creative expression, and collaboration to solve this mystery.

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Friday, October 15, 2021, 6:15 PM-7:45 PM Drama Kids St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 6 Commonwealth Blvd., Bellrose, NY 11001 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Cadette Special Agent badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request

To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com CREATIVE ARTS • CADETTES

Screenwriters and Story Makers Start with a story you know. Introduce twists and turns, new C characters and obstacles. Quick! Change their dialogue and a

new script emerges. It’s showtime! Get into character, learn stage directions, and listen for your cue as sound effects prompt you to act out this new tale.

Friday, October 1, 2021, 6:00 PM-7:10 PM Drama Kids St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 6 Commonwealth Blvd., Bellrose, NY 11001 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Cadette Screenwriter badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

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SPEAK UP! Public Speaking Badge They call it stage presence: the ability to be yourself and make C a connection with people, whether one person or a crowd,

and appear comfortable the entire time. A great presenter’s talent for conveying points clearly and powerfully is useful everywhere, not just in politics or on the stage. Develop these skills with Drama Kids as you participate in creative movement activities and theatre games—both scripted and unscripted!

Friday, October 1, 2021, 4:30 PM-5:40 PM Drama Kids St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 6 Commonwealth Blvd., Bellrose, NY 11001 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum Learn and Earn: Cadette Public Speaker badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Virtual program available upon request To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com CREATIVE ARTS • CADETTES • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS • NEW!

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Create a beautiful abstract glass resin painting using acrylic paints, glass, glitter and resin on a 10x10

Two-hour program Make It Too! 182 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 $35 per registered Girl Scout $35 Tag-Alongs 10-person minimum Leaders are free in their supervisory capacity Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516-293-0000 or email makeittoobethpage@gmail.com Fall/Winter 2021-22 | Girl Scouts of Nassau County 1 Possibilities

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Plein Air Art Class Learn to paint with watercolors, capturing the beauty of natural light, and experience painting and drawing in Walt Whitman Birthplace Gardens. Learn about the art of the Hudson River School and the Impressionism Movement of the 19th century as you paint in a beautiful outdoor setting. This includes a tour of the Whitman Birthplace.

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Virtual Meet the Author with Claire Bellerjeau Join author Claire Bellerjeau for a talk about her S A book, Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution:

The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth. In January 1785, a young enslaved woman from Oyster Bay named Elizabeth was put on board the Lucretia in New York Harbor, bound for Charleston where she would be sold to her fifth master in just twenty-two years. Leaving behind a small child she had little hope of ever seeing again, Elizabeth was faced with the stark reality of being sold south to a life quite different from any she had known before. She had no idea that Robert Townsend, a son of the family she was enslaved by, would locate her, safeguard her child, and return her to New York—nor how her story would help turn one of America’s first spies into an early abolitionist. Robert Townsend is best known as one of George Washington’s most trusted spies, but few know about how he worked to end slavery. Elizabeth’s bold and daring struggle for freedom introduces a new historic narrative for African Americans in general and women in particular. As Robert and Elizabeth’s story unfolds, prominent figures from history cross their path, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Benedict Arnold, John André, and John Adams; as well as the Culper Spy Ring, the Boston Massacre, the Sons of Liberty, the Battle of Long Island, Franklin’s Paris negotiations, and the Benedict Arnold treason plot.

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Monday, February 28, 2022, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs, no additional adults Two free leaders in their supervisory capacity only Learn and Earn: Everyone is Valued fun patch, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity Important: Zoom link included in confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org

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Higher Awards HIGHER AWARDS • CADETTES • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS • NEW!

Marketing Yourself Can you tell us about your Silver or Gold Award project C S A in less than 15 seconds? How are you sharing your

project story your community? Develop your project pitch, draft your story, and learn and explore marketing and communication tips and tricks that will help build awareness around your project. Girls must have established project idea and prerequisite prior to program.

Cadettes: 7th and 8th graders Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Virtual program on Zoom $5.00 per registered Girl Scout Limited space available Important: All girls must have their Silver Award prerequisites completed and have an idea for their project already established.

Zoom link provided with confirmation.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Seniors and Ambassadors: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Virtual program on Zoom $5.00 per registered Girl Scout Limited space available Important: All girls must have gone through the interview process and have an approved project by council. Zoom link provided with confirmation.

To register: Visit gsnc.org

College Readiness COLLEGE READINESS • SENIORS • AMBASSADORS

First-Year Fears: College Campus Safety Being on your own for the first time can create a lot of S A anxiety. As women, we have a unique set of fears regard ing our safety. Conversations about campus, dorm safety, and new social situations can be helpful in creating proactive safety plans.

This program will provide a safe space for your fears and allow you to build mental preparedness and action plans for different scenarios, including basic self-defense moves.

Friday, October 22, 2021, 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Fit and Fearless, 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes patch) $15 per Tag-Along of the same age as Girl Scouts Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Athletic attire required. Virtual option available upon request To register: Visit gsnc.org

Girl Leadship Committee As a member of the Girl Leadership Committee (GLC) you are encouraged to share your voice, your creative ideas, your passion for Girl Scouts, and ensure that Girl Scout programs are what today’s girls want and need.

This select group of girls are a board committee that partners with the CEO and staff members on projects ranging from program development to research and marketing. One member of GLC will serve as a liaison to the board as a board member. By facilitating youth-adult partnerships, these leadership opportunities allow girls to influence decision-making processes in our council. The input and advice that is provided to the CEO is shared with the Board of Directors and ultimately sets the direction for Girl Scouting in Nassau County. Members will also have the opportunity to make recommendations to and share their ideas directly with Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) Board of Directors.

Be the voice of 15,000 Girl Scout members of Nassau County

1 Meeting Dates: Wednesday October 20, 2021 Tuesday December 7, 2021 Tuesday February 8, 2022 Tuesday April 19, 2022 Wednesday June 8, 2022

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Are you ready to take your leadership to the council level?

Do you want to have an active role in the future of Girl Scouting and what it looks like for other girls?

Do have skills to share?

Are you passionate about Girl Scouts?

Are you a registered member in 10th or 11th grade?

Time Commitment: The GLC will meet five times over the course of the school year. Meetings will be held weeknights 7:00 PM-8:30 PM virtually on Zoom or at the GSNC Service Center. Outside of the scheduled meetings, girls will be expected to participate in ongoing group communications (email, group text, and Google Drive) and collaborate with other GLC members on various projects throughout the year. Input from everyone is a key part of the committee’s mission, therefore, attendance and participation should be made a priority.

Space is limited.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Girl Leadership Committee please send an email of inquiry to SicilianoS@gsnc.org.

An application will be forwarded upon request.

The current members of Girl Leadership Committee will review new applications. Girls who are selected serve for a minimum of one year and ideally for a two-year term.

Applications are due October 1, 2021.

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1 Hello, gsEvents!

We are excited to share that we’re moving our event registrations from Wufoo to a new program registration platform called gsEvents.

This will allow us to create and transact program registrations for both members and non-members within a single platform!

gsEvents FAQs and updates How do I register for an event?

To register for programs, simply find a program on the calendar, sign in to your myGS account, update the quantity of girls that you want to register, and complete the registration. If you are a troop leader, you can switch to your troop and register any girls who are current members of your troop. Names, contact info, emergency contacts, etc. will automatically pull from our membership database—no more typing in lots of information!

Please note that once your information details are submitted, you nor customer care can change this. Please ensure you have all this information before you register!

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How do I see what events that I have registered for?

Log in to your myGS account and click on “My Events.” This shows events that you have registered your household for. If you register your troop for an event, it will show up here as well.

You can click into each program to see more details.

Note: Right now, gsEvents has a bug that shows troop leaders all events that any girl in their troop has registered for. This is a bug, and GSUSA is working on it now. Troop leaders should only see programs that they register their troop for.

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Here is what you need to know as we transition to gsEvents!

• We’re starting with your Fall programming, which you can find in this Fall/Winter 2021-2022 issue of Possibilities.

• You will be able to access gsEvents through myGS as well as our site under the “Program” tab.

• Once logged into your myGS, select “Find an Event.”

• Search through our opportunities.

• The price of the program opportunity reflects the correct rate based on whether your Girl Scout is a member of Girl Scouts of Nassau County, a member of another council, or a non-member and based on the date.

• Members of other councils and non-members might pay an additional fee.

How does the waitlist work?

Third Party Registrations

In gsEvents, you must fully complete the registration and pay in order to be on the waiting list. GSUSA is working on making it more clear in the emails and in accounts that members are on the waiting list and not in the event. If you/your girl do not make it off the waiting list, you will receive a full refund.

Please contact Customer Care if you aren’t sure if you are on the waiting list.

Some of our program partners manage their own registrations. Their programs still show up on our calendar and in our search functions. When you click “Get Tickets” or “Register Here,” it will redirect to their page. You may also see a pop-up that looks like the picture below. If you have questions or issues with registrations on these sites, please contact those program partners directly.

What is the deadline to register for an event?

To give our members more flexibility, we will designate a registration closing date. Please register before this closing date to ensure that your girl can attend.

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Please note that your spot is only secured upon payment. Some programs will have different registration end dates. Please check each program’s registration end date, which can be found on the event page.

Other questions?

Reach out to Customer Care at customercare@gsnc. org, or at 516-741-2440

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If you haven’t earned your Girl Scouting at Home center patch, now is the time to do it with friends and family! Complete a total of fourteen activities, two activities for each of the seven categories listed along the outer rim of the patch. For each of the activities completed, you will also earn a bonus Share it! activity for having worked with someone else. So take the leap and take the lead! Include someone in your Girl Scout journey today. Use the Girl Scouting at Home activity log below to track your completed activities.

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Girl Scouts Highest Awards Bronze. Silver. Gold.

These awards represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn.

All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue that’s captured your interest in a big way.

Whether you want to plant a community garden at your school and inspire others to eat healthily for your Bronze Award, advocate for animal rights for your Silver Award, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for your Gold Award, you’ll inspire others (and yourself).

Plus, as you earn one of Girl Scouts' highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world— and maybe even beyond.

The possibilities are endless.

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This Fall, all Higher Award Trainings will be online.

You can access them at your convenience from home. Please check out our high awards pages on www.gsnc.org for great resources and the detailed toolkits to get you started. Then grab a cup of coffee or tea and complete the online training.

Bronze Award Training This online training is designed for Girl Scout leaders and adults who will be guiding girls through the process of earning their Bronze Award. You will learn the ins and outs of what is required, so Junior Girl Scouts see how rewarding it is to make the world a better place, right at home, in their community! Once girls earn their Bronze Award, they tend to go on and earn all of the three highest awards. Help set them on this path!

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Bronze Award Training can be found on the Volunteer Training and Resource page at gsnc.org

Silver Award Training

All trainings are online.

Are you planning to earn your Silver Award? Take our online Silver Award training to learn the award guidelines and discover your inner leader. Complete this training to feel confident as you develop a true Take Action project. Leaders and adults are welcome to join in, so you are prepared to help Cadette Girl Scouts on their journey to the Silver Award.

Questions: customercare@gsnc.org or 516-741-2550

Silver Award Training can be found on the Volunteer Training and Resource page or on the Silver Award page at gsnc.org

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Take Action for the Highest Awards

Want to be a Gold Award Girl Scout? Here are the steps to take to educate yourself, so you are ready to take on this challenge.

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Start with looking over the Gold Award webpage at gsnc.org. This is a great resource for all things Gold at GSNC!

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All girls seeking to earn their Gold Award MUST read Your Guide to Going Gold. It is your second step and mandatory!

THEN: Complete the Gold Award Training online.

Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, leaders, and/or adults are invited to

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Take Action project, important deadlines, how you are approved, and what your interview will be like. Remember, Gold Award Girl Scouts don’t just change the world for the better, they change it for good! We challenge you to join this elite group of Girl Scouts.

• Once you have done these steps, it’s time to set up your GoGold account, so you can use this online tool to help you develop your Gold Award project and submit your Gold Award proposal.

The high school senior’s deadline to submit their Gold Award proposal to GSNC has been moved to May 1 from October 1. The earlier you submit your proposal the more time you have to complete a quality Gold Award project.

Gold Award projects and final report must be completed by September 30 after high school graduation. We will then honor you at the following year’s Gold Award ceremony.

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Support that fits your schedule!

Volunteer training and resources for YOU!

Girl Scout volunteers and families can meet with the Volunteer Training and Resource team to ask questions about the Volunteer Toolkit, gsLearn, the Girl Scout program, and more.

Girl Scout Trainings On the Volunteer Training and Resources page, Girl Scout adults will find online courses and tips to help create the most exciting leadership experience for girls.

Here’s a sneak peak of our virtual library: • Virtual Girl Scout Environment Tips • Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) Information • Traditions and Ceremonies • Highest Awards trainings • Camp/Outdoor/Trip trainings To access these resources or meet with the Volunteer Training and Resource team, visit gsnc.org/training

New Monthly Meetings for Volunteers (coming this Fall 2021!)

Join us for our two new monthly meetings that will provide community support and empower volunteers to feel knowledgeable and be confident in their leadership roles.

1. Be Prepared: The First Year is for all new volunteers who are in their first year with Girl Scouts.

2. Volunteer Connections is for all volunteers with two or more years of Girl Scout experience.

Questions on anything you see here?

Contact the Volunteer Training and Resource Managers.

Please email customercare@gsnc.org

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Check back on the GSNC website for the meeting date announcements. We can’t wait to see you there!

Track your Girl Scout year with the VTK The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) contains program and meeting plans for Girl Scouts in all levels! It takes the guesswork out of planning and prepping badges, journeys, and awards and makes staying organized seamless.

To get started, get to know the VTK! The Explore tab lets you either create your own year plan or choose from pre-selected tracks With the VTK, you can also:

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• Access step-by-step activity guides for each troop and/or Juliette meeting, so you’ll know exactly what to say and do.

• Easily share meeting activities, and experiences with other parents/caregivers.

• Log girls’ program achievements and milestones.

• Keep track of all events and activities.

Find resources tailored just for you. . . and so much more!

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Be in the know. Share what you know.

Join GSNC’s online community. Volunteers and parents have access to special opportunities, GSNC news, and exclusive discounts that become available daily!

And that’s not all—members can communicate and support each other by sharing tips and best practices. You can even follow groups of interest to you, post content, ask questions, and receive group updates.

Here’s how to join: Volunteers and parents/guardians of registered Girl Scouts will receive an invitation to the GSNC Online Community via email. It is simple to join, just follow the link in the email!

To access the site, visit member.gsnc.org.

Need help? Email customercare@gsnc.org

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Media Girl Information Night Are you outgoing and personable?

Are you willing to smile on cue and speak on camera? Do you like being photographed or videotaped? If you answered “yes,” then GSNC’s Media Girls unit might be for you.

Media Girls participate in a variety of media opportunities for Girl Scouts of Nassau County, such as recording public service announcements, on-camera interviews, or perhaps photo-ops for the cover of a magazine or newsletter. Maybe even a national commercial for GSUSA. Mostly importantly, Media Girls tell the Girl Scout story in their own words.

If this sounds exciting and you can be flexible when last-minute media events occur, attend one of our virtual Information Nights. During the Information Night, you will learn what it takes to be a member, what your commitment will be, and what the next steps are to become a Media Girl!

This Information Night is mandatory in order to become a Media Girl.

Please register only your Girl Scout, as this is not a troop activity. One parent or caregiver per girl must attend. This year, 35 new girls will be added to the Media Girl program.

Thursday, October 14, 2021 or Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

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THIRTEENTH YEAR OF THE GIRL SCOUT GARDENER PROGRAM

Who wants to become a

GS Gardener?

This series program is open to all individual Girl Scout and troops who want to learn how to tend a garden. By volunteering at The Farm at Oyster Bay for three weeks, two days per week throughout the growing season, you will discover what it takes to be a gardener.

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The program starts in March with the planning meeting and ends in September at the Harvest Celebration. There are other special events planned for all Girl Scout troops to meet each other and enjoy this beautiful location!

Under Gardeners Program As an extension of the GS Gardeners, The Farm at Oyster Bay has offered an opportunity for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to earn their Community Service Award as an Under Gardener. Each Girl Scout commits to 20 hours at The Farm where they learn all about gardening, assist younger Girl Scouts, and take the lead on planning and running special events.

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The planning meeting MUST be attended by troop leader or adult and only two Girl Scout representatives, who will then bring back the information to their troop. At this meeting, you will hear what is expected, and how you would select your dates.

Each girl MUST attend an Under Gardeners training meeting and sign up for dates via the “Under Gardeners’ Shutterfly” website. This program gives the girls the responsibility of communicating directly with the Garden Manager Amanda Roberts at The Farm.

FOR THE GROWING SEASON: March-September 2022

Nice bonus: If you are working on the Sow What Journey, this is a great opportunity to see how your food goes from seed to table.

The Garden Manager Amanda Roberts and the Under Gardeners will guide you through the growing season. Both girls and adults will learn how to sow seeds, weed, do pest control, and harvest in this organically run garden. In the Girl Scout tradition of community service, all produce will be donated to local food pantries.

Register all interested girls by the planning meeting date. $15 per registered Girl Scout (Includes GS Gardeners patch and rocker) • leaders free • no Tag-Alongs or pets MANDATORY PLANNING MEETING Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM

COMMIT TO THE GROWING SEASON: March-September 2022 UNDER GARDENERS TRAINING MEETING (Register for only one date) Tuesday, March 1, 2022 or Thursday, March 3, 2022 5:00 PM–6:00 PM $15 per registered Girl Scout (Includes GS Gardeners patch, UG rocker and T-shirt) No Tag-Alongs

Be prepared to make the commitment and get dirty!

Old clothes and closed toe shoes are a must.

Individual Girl Scouts and troops

All events take place at: The Farm at Oyster Bay • 510 Split Rock Road • Syosset, NY 11791

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Sexual Abuse Prevention Education Programs You’re In Charge When Should You Tell?

Safe Dates Teen Sexting Prevention Staying Safe Apple of My Eye

We Teach Girls Skills to Prevent Sexual Abuse!

Pre-K – 3rd grade 4th – 7th grade 7th – 12th grade 9th – 12th grade 9th – 12th grade Parents / Adults

Call to Schedule a Program or for More Information

(631) 689-2672

www.parentsformeganslaw.org Our age appropriate prevention programs are specifically designed to teach children invaluable safety skills in ways that are fun, interactive, and non-threatening! Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center is a New York State registered 503(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and the provision of needed support services.

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TURE AWAITS AT W N E V D A T U O OODLO SC L R I CH AG

MERIT BADGES, STEM ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE

Take your troop to Woodloch for an unforgettable adventure!

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Spacious accommodations, delicious and abundant meals World-class nightly entertainment Amenities including Go Karts, Climbing Wall, Zip Line & Indoor Pool Over 30 daily activities, including merit badge events Voted USA Today’s #1 Family Resort in America TripAdvisor.com’s 1% of hotels worldwide!

WOODLOCH.COM/SCOUT-TRIPS | 800.453.8263 OPT. #2

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CONFIDENCE * KINDNESS * DANCE/FITNESS

Friendship, Dance/Fitness, Fun badges or simply have meaningful fun * Earn easy-to-follow routines to popular music * Fun, about issues that matter * Talk Embrace each girl’s uniqueness * Develop compassion * Free femcho patches and kindness * We come to you or offer virtual workshops * Experienced by thousands of Girl Scouts!

The femcho program aligns with the core values of Girl Scouts. Our peer discussions are age appropriate and address stress management, as well as develop life skills.

Our certified facilitators work for you to customize our workshops to meet your needs or choose from one of the programs below: • Original: Confidence • #friendshipformula: Anti-bullying • Mindfullness Matters: Stress Reduction and Self-awareness • Healthy Choices: You Are What You Eat

Contact Tina at 516-987-3700 or email tina@femcho.com to schedule, or register online at www.femcho.com $16.50 per girl • Free patches $165 minimum per class ($100 deposit required) Virtual option $12 per girl Visit us at www.femcho.com • Like us on Facebook

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A Quest for Penguins at Adventureland

Join the celebration of our upcoming Girl Scout year as we highlight Mags&Munchies, as well as other new activities at Adven-

Thursday, September 30, 2021 6:00PM-9:00PM Adventureland 2245 Broadhollow Rd Farmingdale, NY 11735

tureland. The night will include three hours of unlimited rides, an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the park to find our new Mags&Munchies penguin mascot, as well as the introduction of some of our new badges. Come on a quest with your sister Girl Scouts, their families and friends for another evening of thrills, entertainment, and intrigue at Adventureland that is not to be missed!

https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/pf21-a-quest-for-penguins-at-adventureland/

Girls need to have experiences with other girls to:

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• Discover that they can solve problems and overcome challenges together • Develop leadership skills that will make them successful in both the classroom and the workplace • Practice building healthy friendships, with girls inside and outside of their grade level, school district, and beyond GSNC offers a variety of programs that girls in troops and independently registered girls with no troop affiliation (Juliettes) are invited to attend.

Programs are skill-based and relative to the world girls are living and learning in every day. Some programs are shared family experiences. All programs are convenient and affordable.

Give your daughter the gift of life experiences with Girl Scouts of Nassau County, an organization that has over 100 years of experience building girls with courage, confidence, and character. Invest in her future today.

Visit gsnc.org