Deb Rangell Graphic Design and Production Coordinator
Council Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
Tel (516) 741-2550 • gsnc.org
Shop hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am–7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Email shop@gsnc.org
Girl Scouts of Nassau County turns today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders… and it’s FUN, too!
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.
*Members may substitute for the word “God” in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
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.
Girl Scout Daisies | Grades K-1
Girl Scout Brownies | Grades 2-3
Girl Scout Juniors | Grades 4-5
Girl Scout Cadettes | Grades 6-8
Girl Scout Seniors | Grades 9-10
Girl Scout Ambassadors | Grades 11-12
Council-led and troop-led program listings are vetted by staff employed by GSNC. This includes ensuring that sanctioned GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints are followed, and that programming is aligned with Girl Scout requirements.
All programs listed are in accordance with the most current Health and Safety Guidelines found here
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 virtual experiences.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Use Possibilities as a tool to help plan your year with your Girl Scout by finding programs that match a girl’s age level and interests. This issue is available online by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/possibilities-fall-winter-24-25.
To print specific pages, click Download at the bottom of your screen. Click the printer icon on the upper right. In the Pages drop-down menu, you can choose Custom, which allows you to type in a single page or a page range. Then press Print.
COUNCIL-LED PROGRAMS
Council-led programs are organized by GSNC staff, offered on a specific date, and require parents or troop leaders to register their Girl Scouts on our website. GSNC staff have organized a schedule of programs for all Girl Scouts in Nassau County to attend!
Most of our council-led programs are drop-off programs. Drop-off programs require parents and caregivers to drop their girls at the program location and pick them up once the program has ended. Parents and caregivers are not permitted to stay during the program for space and facilitation purposes. Staff are made available at these programs to provide supervision and instruction for the girls.
Any questions about council-led programs should be directed to customercare@gsnc.org rather than the program partners themselves.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR COUNCIL-LED
PROGRAMS Visit gsnc.org/programs and navigate to your program of choice. Once there, click Register to complete the process or you can register on MyGS by visiting mygs.girlscouts.org, clicking on the Program tab, and selecting Find an Event.
Your Girl Scout will not be guaranteed a spot in a program until you have completed the payment process. Spots sitting in the shopping cart are not saved spots. Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains important information such as links, materials required, and rules of conduct. If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact customercare@gsnc.org. A
PAYMENT INFORMATIONORMATION
Payment must be made at the time of program registration. Fees may be paid with the following types of payment: Credit Cards Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover
Cookie Credits
Earned by individual girls who sell 300 or more boxes of cookies. Individuals must select Program Credits under Choose Payment Options on the registration page in myGS. In cases of insufficient Cookie Credits, staff will contact you for the remaining balance.
Financial Assistance
Girl Scouting is available to every girl regardless of socio-economic status. If you are in need of financial assistance to secure a spot in a program, please fill out the Financial Aid for Program Request Form. Once this form is completed, council will reach out to you.
GSNC Program and Events
Cancellation and Refund
Policy
pertinent information if needed for review. A full refund will be issued if an event is canceled for any reason by Girl Scouts of Nassau County.
PHOTO RELEASE INFORMATION
Your Girl Scout can only be photographed at GSNC programs by selecting a Photo Opt In status on her profile in your MyGS account. You can check and edit her profile at any time in your account by logging into your account, clicking on My Household, and editing the profile under your Girl Scout's name. At the bottom of the page, please check off your options including Photo Opt In if you wish your Girl Scout to be photographed at GSNC programs. Save your changes if you make any. Every renewal year, please remember to check and edit all your profiles in your household when you renew and save your changes.
NON-NASSAU COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS
A full refund will be given for cancellations of any reason fifteen days prior to the program/ event by submitting a cancellation email to customercare@gsnc.org. A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations less than fifteen days before the close of registration. No refunds will be issued for cancelling after the close of registration unless due to medical or extenuating circumstances. Complete an Extenuating Circumstance Refund Request Form including doctor’s note or
Occasionally non-Nassau County Girl Scouts can attend programs. Please read each individual program listing to determine if non-Nassau County Girl Scouts are permitted to attend the program, and if there is an additional fee required for attendance. Non-Nassau County Girl Scouts include Girl Scouts from other councils outside of Nassau County, non-registered Girl Scouts, or siblings and friends known as Tag-Alongs.
TROOP-LED PROGRAMS
Would you like to coordinate programs specifically for your troop? GSNC staff have worked with program partners to offer you a menu of program options with set topics and prices.
Instructions for troop leaders and caregivers to organize their own programs with GSNC program partners:
• Review the menu of program options in this guide to see what topics match the interests of your troop.
• Reach out to the program partner directly with the contact information provided in the program description.
• Work with the program partner to pick a day for your troop to have their own program. Some program partners do not have their own venue; in those cases, the program cannot take place at private residential homes, indoor or outdoor.
• Submit the Local Day Trip Request Application to GSNC Customer Care. This form must be approved by GSNC for the program to take place.
• Market the program to your troop and manage registrations.
• Fulfill ratio and Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements by ensuring at least two approved Girl Scout adult members accompany Girl Scouts attending as a group.
• Oversee drop-off and pickup at the program.
Girl Scout Daisies
We’d love to see what you are doing. Share your experiences with your Girl Scout sisters by sending pictures and a short description with your full name and troop number or Juliette status to GSNC at marketing@gsnc.org.
To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.
Doctor for a Day
Council-Led Programs
The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.
All programs include a patch that will be given out at the program.
In My Girl Scout Era
Are you a Mastermind, Mirrorball, or Anti-Hero? Taylor Swift, a Girl Scout alum, has built her career on relatable, introspective, and empowering songs. Her lyrics explore genuine emotions related to navigating friendships, self-awareness, and developing a strong support system. Join us in this two-part series to develop and embrace a positive self-image and learn what it means to be a good friend with your sister Girl Scouts. Sing along to Taylor Swift’s music and show off your creative side!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 4:30 pm-5:30 pm AND
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Makerspace Monday
Embark on a night of creativity and innovation as you build fun, hands-on projects to practice creativity and problem solving. Each session will feature a new challenge for you and your teammates to solve by creating something with the makerspace materials. Join us for one or all three sessions!
Monday, October 7, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Monday, November 4, 2024
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Calling all aspiring doctors and nurses! NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island is hosting an interactive session for Girl Scouts. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and learn about safety, health, and wellness while “providing care” for your injured or sick toy.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Ice Cream Science
Learn the science behind everyone’s favorite treat—ice cream! Perform hands-on experiments that explore the molecular nature of matter. Experimentation culminates in the production of a particularly tasty, crystallized concoction, better known as ice cream! It’ll be a yummy experience!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
GSNC Cheer Day
Cheer, stomp, and roar with the Long Island Nets Dancers! Move confidently across the dance floor with help from professional dancers. Practice training techniques and challenge your sister Girl Scouts to a dance battle. Learn step-by-step choreography from the dancer’s halftime routine for a final performance to cap off the session.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:00 am-10:00 am
Yes We Can Community Center
141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Junior Ranger Program at
Planting Fields Foundation
Become a Junior Ranger by completing five exciting missions at Planting Fields! First, observe butterflies growing at a certain point in their life cycle and make native pollinator seed balls. Then, explore the Main Greenhouse while engaging in a seed and plant adaptations scavenger hunt. Embark on a Citizen Science Project in the Azalea Walks and Blue Pool Garden, learning how to observe the biodiversity of changing leaves and collecting data individually and as a group. Have fun learning at Adaptation Stations at the Playhouse, focusing on animal movement and eyesight, as well as human adaptations. Complete your mission by taking your Junior Ranger pledge!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Planting Fields Foundation
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Celebrating Differences
Did you know that our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, was hearingimpaired? In this interactive workshop, we’ll embrace and celebrate human differences like sensory impairments. First, you’ll explore what it’s like to be blind or low-vision by wearing goggles that simulate different vision impairments while completing fun, familiar activities. Girl Scouts will also have the opportunity to read and write braille by brailling their name and decoding riddles written in braille. In the second half, we will highlight and celebrate people who are deaf or hard of hearing and their unique culture. We will challenge our own five senses, and learn about sign language and how we can use it right away to communicate. This is the perfect way to celebrate Juliette, just in time for her birthday!
Monday, October 28, 2024 | 5:15 pm-6:45 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Girl Scout Glam
Spend the day getting your glam on! Learn basic beauty fundamentals, beauty hygiene, and hair care tips. You will also get to participate in a face mask activity, decorate your own hairbrush to take home, and finish with a glam photoshoot!
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Tease Hair Bar and Glam Events
1865 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Digital Art
Fine art and technology join forces in this digital art workshop! Girl Scouts will be equipped with the tools, software, and inspiration to create art on a virtual canvas. They’ll learn how to digitally draw on XP Pen Tablets and use the Adobe Creative Suite design applications to create unique digital artwork.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
One River School of Art and Design
1504 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Script Writing
Get ready for the GSNC Film Festival coming in April! This fun and engaging program is designed to spark creativity and develop storytelling skills in young writers. Learn the basics of script writing, including how to create compelling characters, craft interesting dialogues, and structure exciting plots. Perfect for aspiring playwrights and budding screenwriters, this class will help bring their stories to life and share them with the world. Join us for an adventure in creativity and storytelling!
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 9:00 am-10:30 am
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Soap Making
Using a method called “melt and pour,” blend your own bars of honey and goat-milk soap. Girl Scouts will be divided into groups to create their own small batches of soap. Each participant will leave with two bars of soap and will be able to design their own labels.
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Hive Market and Makerspace
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Gizmo Girl Scouts: Robot Motion Magic
Embark on an action-packed robotics experience! Delve into the inner workings of robots and drive them through a custom course. By learning simple programming, participants will be able to bring any robot to life, making them true robotics wizards!
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 10:30 am-12:00
Race Hub Syosset
165 Eileen Way, Suite 103, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Sweet Smarts
Calling all chocolate enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the magical world of a chocolate shop during this engaging and interactive workshop. Learn all about chocolate, then create scrumptious chocolate delights while honing your culinary expertise. Select from a delightful assortment of chocolate-coated treats adorned with various toppings like chocolate-covered pretzels, rice crispy treats, marshmallow pops, and chocolate-dipped fruits. Using ingredients readily available in your kitchen, participants will engage in two sweet projects in this hands-on workshop!
*Please note: this workshop is NOT nut-free or gluten-free.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 10:00 am-11:00
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Green Screen Charades
Join us in this filmmaking crash course workshop! Work in teams to plan, film, and edit a short skit together. Utilize real film equipment, learn to work as a crew on a film set, and explore editing techniques with green screens. Gain a deeper understanding of film techniques while participating in a fun game with friends!
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 Pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Troop-Led Programs
The following programs offer flexible scheduling. Pick a day that works best for your troop! Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.
All About Money!
Let’s make personal finance “fun-ance!” Learn the basics of money— explore the value of different coins and bills, discuss how to set goals to save money for the future, and learn how to make smart spending choices. We will include a fun activity that explains how you can earn interest at a bank and make a fun craft!
Day and evening availability; location and time determined by troop
Real Life
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email Jdoherty@welcome2reallife.com
American Barre Technique
Plié your way to a healthy lifestyle! Learn basic ballet moves with a certified ABT instructor. Use the moves to enjoy a choreographed playlist, then create a dance routine to the song of your troop’s choice!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Build Confidence with Supreme Martial Arts
Have a blast in this high-energy martial arts experience designed to build self-confidence while learning valuable self-defense skills. Sensei Andrew’s engaging approach will hold participant’s attention, keeping them entertained and eager to learn more. Every Girl Scout will get to break a board and leave feeling more confident than ever!
Please inquire for available dates and times; location and time determined by troop
Supreme Martial Arts
$150 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $10 per additional Girl Scout Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: call Sensei Andrew at 516-532-2361 or visit SupremeMartialArts.com/girl-scouts
Cosmic Rocket
Create an out-of-this-world adventure as a cosmic rocket! Dive into the wonders of the solar system, sun, moon, planets, and galaxies far, far away. Let your imagination soar among the stars and solve space mysteries. With curiosity and a spirit of discovery, get ready to shine bright and reach for the stars as a true space science explorer!
Flexible days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
Doll Donation Boxes
Girl Scouts learn about gratitude and giving back to the community as they write messages, color cards, and assemble joyful gift boxes filled with new dolls, doll clothes, and treats that will be donated to local children in need for the holidays. The program’s theme is small things Girl Scouts can do everyday to make others feel special. Includes open-play, pretend dress-up and photos, and self-affirmations.
October–December: M–F any time after 3:30 pm Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$35 per Girl Scout or Tag-Along for 90-minute program
Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Doll Fashion and Runway Show
Girl Scouts will learn about fashion design while embracing a creative challenge to decorate a plain 11.5-inch doll dress using markers and self-adhesives. Dress designs are showcased on our doll runway, instilling confidence and pride. Includes open-play, pretend dress-up and photos, and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Doll Hair Makeover
Girl Scouts explore their creativity as they become hair artisans! Each participant receives a “doll client” with instructions to cut, color, and style their doll’s hair as part of a makeover. We’ll focus on creative problem-solving and empathy for clients’ needs and feelings. Includes open-play, pretend dress-up and photos, and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome
2-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Doll Photoshoot with Green Screen
Learn about digital photography and green screen technology as Girl Scouts become creative directors! They’ll select a doll, a doll outfit, and a background to direct their own photoshoot. Participants will also dress up themselves, direct their own personal photoshoot, and take home digital photos. Includes open-play and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Fit Kids
Exercise and movement help build strong, confident, and happy kids. Each action-packed class offers fun, age-appropriate, team-building exercises and activities. Let Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness host your next troop meeting!
Flexible days and times available
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
8-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email spinner1991@gmail.com
Girl Scout Senses
Sign language instructor Jessie Berrins will take you on a journey showing how your senses work together to help you experience the world around you. Learn about Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, a member of the deaf community, and her inclusivity for Girl Scouts of all abilities. Get introduced to deaf culture and how to communicate without speaking a word, using American Sign Language. Explore how losing one sense influences the role and strength of the remaining senses.
Program scheduled during a troop meeting
My Classy Baby
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome
5-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email gssignlanguage@gmail.com
Guac Class at Moe’s
Learn how to make a delicious and classic staple of southwest cuisine: guacamole! Choose any Long Island Moe’s Southwest Grill where you’ll join the store manager as they lead a demonstration preparing their delicious guacamole recipe. Participants will follow along and then make their own. They’ll also receive a complimentary Moe’s Guac Kit and a Moe’s patch.
Wednesdays or Thursdays only, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm or 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Long Island locations
$10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
6-person minimum, 15-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email lilian.moro@moeslongisland.com
Outdoor Art Maker
Walk through a lively organic farm, visiting the bees, flower gardens, and an apple orchard. See the colors and hear the sounds of nature while on your walk. Learn how we protect nature and “leave no trace.” Collect flowers, leaves, and other nature treasures to use in creating your outdoor art masterpiece! Your art will tell the story of your walk on the farm.
Weekday afternoons and Saturdays
Crossroads Farm
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$20 per Girl Scout for a 90-minute program, $5 per adult No Tag-Alongs
6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org or call 516-967-5058
Important: Closed-toe shoes required. Rain or shine (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing a sun hat, rain jacket, or boots, as needed.
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Jump into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in our fun and engaging workshops! At either our Discovery Center in Westbury or your troop meeting place, Girl Scout Daisies can choose from these workshop options: How Robots Move, Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge, Model Car Design Challenge, or Space Science Explorer.
Flexible days and times available
Snapology of Nassau County
Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along
Tag-Alongs welcome
6-person minimum, 60-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email nancys@snapology.com
Say It Loud and Say It Proud
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, we practice using our voice! We learn when it is okay to say “no!” We sing! We dance! And best of all…we Power Pose!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Swiftie Singalong and Bingo
Get to know each other, reconnect, or celebrate an achievement at our Swiftie-themed event inspired by fellow Girl Scout, Taylor Swift! Sing Taylor’s songs, play bingo for the chance to win Swiftie-inspired prizes, and dress up just like Taylor for photo opps in front of our Swiftie background! Includes open-play and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
The Best “Course” of Action!
There is no problem you cannot solve and no obstacle you cannot overcome! Perform body weight exercises to gain strength, solve puzzles to sharpen your mind, 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.
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.
Makerspace Monday
Council-Led Programs
The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.
All programs include a patch that will be given out at the program.
In My Girl Scout Era
Are you a Mastermind, Mirrorball, or Anti-Hero? Taylor Swift, a Girl Scout alum, has built her career on relatable, introspective, and empowering songs. Her lyrics explore genuine emotions related to navigating friendships, self-awareness, and developing a strong support system. Join us in this two-part series to develop and embrace a positive self-image and learn what it means to be a good friend with your sister Girl Scouts. Sing along to Taylor Swift’s music and show off your creative side!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm AND
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
TikTok Dance Class
Learn the newest TikTok dances in this energy-packed, exciting class designed to teach Girl Scouts easy-to-follow choreography set to their favorite songs!
Friday, September 27, 2024 | 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Embark on a night of creativity and innovation as you build fun, hands-on projects to practice creativity and problem solving. Each session will feature a new challenge for you and your teammates to solve by creating something with the makerspace materials. Join us for one or all three sessions!
Monday, October 7, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Monday, November 4, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Monday, December 2, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Doctor for a Day
Calling all aspiring doctors and nurses! NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island is hosting an interactive session for Girl Scouts. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and learn about safety, health, and wellness while “providing care” for your injured or sick toy.
October 8, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Ice Cream Science
Learn the science behind everyone’s favorite treat—ice cream! Perform hands-on experiments that explore the molecular nature of matter. Experimentation culminates in the production of a particularly tasty, crystallized concoction, better known as ice cream! It’ll be a yummy experience!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
GSNC Cheer Day
Cheer, stomp, and roar with the Long Island Nets Dancers! Move confidently across the dance floor with help from professional dancers. Practice training techniques and challenge your sister Girl Scouts to a dance battle. Learn step-by-step choreography from the dancer’s halftime routine for a final performance to cap off the session.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:00 am-10:00 am
Yes We Can Community Center
141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Junior Ranger Program at Planting Fields Foundation
Become a Junior Ranger by completing five exciting missions at Planting Fields! First, observe butterflies growing at a certain point in their life cycle and make native pollinator seed balls. Then, explore the Main Greenhouse while engaging in a seed and plant adaptations scavenger hunt. Embark on a Citizen Science Project in the Azalea Walks and Blue Pool Garden, learning how to observe the biodiversity of changing leaves and collecting data individually and as a group. Have fun learning at Adaptation Stations at the Playhouse, focusing on animal movement and eyesight, as well as human adaptations. Complete your mission by taking your Junior Ranger pledge!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Planting Fields Foundation
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Celebrating Differences
Did you know that our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, was hearingimpaired? In this interactive workshop, we’ll embrace and celebrate human differences like sensory impairments. First, you’ll explore what it’s like to be blind or low-vision by wearing goggles that simulate different vision impairments while completing fun, familiar activities. Girl Scouts will also have the opportunity to read and write braille by brailling their name and decoding riddles written in braille. In the second half, we will highlight and celebrate people who are deaf or hard of hearing and their unique culture. We will challenge our own five senses, and learn about sign language and how we can use it right away to communicate. This is the perfect way to celebrate Juliette, just in time for her birthday!
Monday, October 28, 2024 | 5:15 pm-6:45 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Upcycle and Create
Transform your old, worn-out clothing into beautiful new masterpieces! Bring one or two used clothing items to upcycle into a pillow or a handbag! Suggested clothing items are t-shirts with graphics, denim jeans, or old Girl Scout vests. Everyone will have a chance to use a sewing machine in addition to hand-sewing. Learn about the importance of upcycling and sustainability while repurposing something no longer used.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
The Fashionable Stylista
70 Gordon Drive, Syosset, NY 11791
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Girl Scout Glam
Spend the day getting your glam on! Learn basic beauty fundamentals, beauty hygiene, and hair care tips. You will also get to participate in a face mask activity, decorate your own hairbrush to take home, and finish with a glam photoshoot!
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Tease Hair Bar and Glam Events
1865 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Jewelry Design
Create unique, custom jewelry using traditional and nontraditional elements, and learn about different cultures and how they utilize jewelry. Get familiarized with the fundamental tools and supplies needed to make all types of jewelry and take home one or two of your own hand-crafted pieces!
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
The Fashionable Stylista
70 Gordon Drive, Syosset, NY 11791
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Digital Art
Fine art and technology join forces in this digial art workshop! Girl Scouts will be equipped with the tools, software, and inspiration to create art on a virtual canvas. They’ll learn how to digitally draw on XP Pen Tablets and use the Adobe Creative Suite design applications to create unique digital artwork.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
One River School of Art and Design
1504 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Script Writing
Get ready for the GSNC Film Festival coming in April! This fun and engaging program is designed to spark creativity and develop storytelling skills in young writers. Learn the basics of script writing, including how to create compelling characters, craft interesting dialogues, and structure exciting plots. Perfect for aspiring playwrights and budding screenwriters, this class will help bring their stories to life and share them with the world. Join us for an adventure in creativity and storytelling!
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 9:00 am-10:30 am
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Soap Making
Using a method called “melt and pour,” blend your own bars of honey and goat-milk soap. Girl Scouts will be divided into groups to create their own small batches of soap. Each participant will leave with two bars of soap and will be able to design their own labels.
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Hive Market and Makerspace
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Gadget Gurus: Robo Code and Conquer
Dive into a fun, engaging robotics project where Girl Scouts become programming pros! Discover how the robot brain works by engineering your own machines and learn the basics of programming. Experience the excitement of coding a robot and develop skills to create programs that bring robots to life!
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 12:45 pm-2:15 pm
Race Hub Syosset
165 Eileen Way, Suite 103, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Sweet Smarts
Calling all chocolate enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the magical world of a chocolate shop during this engaging and interactive workshop. Learn all about chocolate, then create scrumptious chocolate delights while honing your culinary expertise. Select from a delightful assortment of chocolate-coated treats adorned with various toppings like chocolate-covered pretzels, rice crispy treats, marshmallow pops, and chocolate-dipped fruits. Using ingredients readily available in your kitchen, participants will engage in two sweet projects in this hands-on workshop!
*Please note: this workshop is NOT nut-free or gluten-free.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Black History Month Innovation Workshop
Channel your creativity and learn about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History Month, and his groundbreaking work with peanuts and sweet potatoes. Using craft materials and sweet potatoes, develop your own unique innovations, fostering ingenuity and honoring Dr. Woodson’s enduring legacy in agricultural and scientific advancements.
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 am-11:30 am
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Green Screen Charades
Join us in this filmmaking crash course workshop! Work in teams to plan, film, and edit a short skit together. Utilize real film equipment, learn to work as a crew on a film set, and explore editing techniques with green screens. Gain a deeper understanding of film techniques while participating in a fun game with friends!
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 Pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Troop-Led Programs
The following programs offer flexible scheduling.
Pick a day that works best for your troop! Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.
All About Budgeting and Saving
Let’s make personal finance “fun-ance!” Learn how to save and spend wisely with basic budgeting and goal-setting activities. You’ll discover ways to save money and earn interest, the difference between needs and wants, the value of giving back to the community, and you’ll brainstorm ways for you and your troop to earn money to keep doing the fun things you love!
Day and evening availability; location and time determined by troop
Real Life
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email Jdoherty@welcome2reallife.com
All-Star Racers
Join the fast lane as an all-star race car designer! Design, build, customize, and race your own mini race car prototype. Experiment with designs and feel the thrill of creating and racing your custom car. With creativity and a passion for speed, you’ll shine on the track and zoom past the finish line!
Flexible
days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
American Barre Technique
Plié your way to a healthy lifestyle! Learn basic ballet moves with a certified ABT instructor. Use the moves to enjoy a choreographed playlist, then create a dance routine to the song of your troop’s choice!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Build Confidence with Supreme Martial Arts
Have a blast in this high-energy martial arts experience designed to build self-confidence while learning valuable self-defense skills. Sensei Andrew’s engaging approach will hold participant’s attention, keeping them entertained and eager to learn more. Every Girl Scout will get to break a board and leave feeling more confident than ever!
Please inquire for available dates and times; location and time determined by troop
Supreme Martial Arts
$150 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $10 per additional Girl Scout Tag-Alongs welcome
5-person minimum, 30-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: call Sensei Andrew at 516-532-2361 or visit SupremeMartialArts.com/girl-scouts
Doll Donation Boxes
Girl Scouts learn about gratitude and giving back to the community as they write messages, color cards, and assemble joyful gift boxes filled with new dolls, doll clothes, and treats that will be donated to local children in need for the holidays. The program’s theme is small things Girl Scouts can do everyday to make others feel special. Includes open-play, pretend dress-up and photos, and self-affirmations.
October–December: M–F any time after 3:30 pm Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$35 per Girl Scout or Tag-Along for 90-minute program Tag-Alongs welcome
2-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Doll Fashion and Runway Show
Girl Scouts will learn about fashion design while embracing a creative challenge to decorate a plain 11.5-inch doll dress using markers and self-adhesives. Dress designs are showcased on our doll runway, instilling confidence and pride. Includes open-play, pretend dress-up and photos, and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Doll Hair Makeover
Girl Scouts explore their creativity as they become hair artisans! Each participant receives a “doll client” with instructions to cut, color, and style their doll’s hair as part of a makeover. We’ll focus on creative problem-solving and empathy for clients’ needs and feelings. Includes open-play, pretend dress-up and photos, and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along
Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Doll Photoshoot with Green Screen
Learn about digital photography and green screen technology as Girl Scouts become creative directors! They’ll select a doll, a doll outfit, and a background to direct their own photoshoot. Participants will also dress up themselves, direct their own personal photoshoot, and take home digital photos. Includes open-play and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
Eco-Friend at Crossroads Farm
Spend time exploring the outdoors while learning how to protect the environment within a certified, organic, nonprofit farm. Hike the farm and use your observation skills as you learn how to protect nature, birds, and bugs. Practice being kind to nature and each other during your hike. Round out the tour with a seasonal farm chore. Together, build and safely put out a campfire. Troops are welcome to bring supplies for s’mores.
Weekday afternoons and Saturdays
Crossroads Farm
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$25 per Girl Scout for a 2-hour program, 2 adults free, $5 per additional adult
No Tag-Alongs
6-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program:
Email education@nassaulandtrust.org or call 516-967-5058
Important: Participants must bring and wear a bandana for the fire-building activity. Closed-toe shoes required. Rain or shine (except for thunderstorms). Please dress for the weather wearing a sun hat, rain jacket, or boots as needed.
Fit Kids
Exercise and movement help build strong, confident, and happy kids. Each action-packed class offers fun, age-appropriate, team-building exercises and activities. Let Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness host your next troop meeting!
Flexible days and times available
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult
Tag-Alongs welcome
8-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email spinner1991@gmail.com
Genius Game Creator
Unleash your creativity and coding skills as a game genius! Dive into the exciting world of game design where your imagination takes center stage. Create your own digital adventures, from designing characters to crafting challenging levels. Learn the basics of coding, bring your ideas to life, and share your games with friends. With each click and command, you’ll unlock endless fun and become the ultimate game-design superstar!
Flexible days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult
Tag-Alongs welcome
6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
Girl Scout Senses
Sign language instructor Jessie Berrins will take you on a journey showing how your senses work together to help you experience the world around you. Learn about Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, a member of the deaf community, and her inclusivity of Girl Scouts of all abilities. Get introduced to deaf culture and how to communicate without speaking a word using American Sign Language. Explore how losing one sense influences the role and strength of the remaining senses.
Program scheduled during a troop meeting
My Classy Baby
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email gssignlanguage@gmail.com
Guac Class at Moe’s
Learn how to make a delicious and classic staple of southwest cuisine: guacamole! Choose any Long Island Moe’s Southwest Grill where you’ll join the store manager as they lead a demonstration preparing their delicious guacamole recipe. Participants will follow along and then make their own. They’ll also receive a complimentary Moe’s Guac Kit and a Moe’s patch.
Wednesdays or Thursdays only, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm or 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Long Island locations
$10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 15-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email lilian.moro@moeslongisland.com
Make Your Own Scrubz Party
Learn, create, and luxuriate at a troop skincare party! Each Girl Scout will receive a pampering, spa-like ScrubzBody Sugar Scrub hand massage while they learn about the benefits of simple, natural skincare. They’ll also design and decorate jars and bags with non-toxic paint pens, and create a sugar scrub with a special signature scent. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Flexible days and times, no Sundays
ScrubzBody Skin Care Products
245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
$26 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $28 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email greatskin@scrubzbody.com
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Jump into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in our fun and engaging workshops! At either our Discovery Center in Westbury or your troop meeting place, Girl Scout Brownies can choose from these workshop options: How Robots Move, Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge, Model Car Design Challenge, or Space Science Explorer.
Flexible days and times available
Snapology of Nassau County
Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 60-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email nancys@snapology.com
Swiftie Singalong and Bingo
Get to know each other, reconnect, or celebrate an achievement at our Swiftie-themed event inspired by fellow Girl Scout, Taylor Swift! Sing Taylor’s songs, play bingo for the chance to win Swiftie-inspired prizes, and dress up just like Taylor for photo opps in front of our Swiftie background! Includes open-play and self-affirmations.
M–F any time after 3:30 pm
Weekends and school breaks when available
Little Doll Studio
137 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com
The Best “Course” of Action!
There is no problem you cannot solve and no obstacle you cannot overcome! Perform body weight exercises to gain strength, solve puzzles to sharpen your mind, 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.
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.
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Council-Led Programs
The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.
All programs include a patch that will be given out at the program.
TikTok Dance Class
Learn the newest TikTok dances in this energy-packed, exciting class designed to teach Girl Scouts easy-to-follow choreography set to their favorite songs!
Friday, September 27, 2024 | 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Makerspace Monday
Embark on a night of creativity and innovation as you build fun, hands-on projects to practice creativity and problem solving. Each session will feature a new challenge for you and your teammates to solve by creating something with the makerspace materials. Join us for one or all three sessions!
Monday, October 7, 2024 | 6:45 pm-7:45 pm
Monday, November 4, 2024 | 6:45 pm-7:45 pm
Monday, December 2, 2024 | 6:45 pm-7:45 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Can you design a car powered only by a balloon? Led by a trained educator from the Science Center of Long Island, learn about the physics of air pressure, drag, and friction which will help you design the best car possible! Using the concept of Newton’s Second Law of Motion, Girl Scouts will get to plan, hypothesize, build, and test their vehicles.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
GSNC Cheer Day
Cheer, stomp, and roar with the Long Island Nets Dancers! Move confidently across the dance floor with help from professional dancers. Practice training techniques and challenge your sister Girl Scouts to a dance battle. Learn step-by-step choreography from the dancer’s halftime routine for a final performance to cap off the session.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:15 am-11:30 am
Yes We Can Community Center
141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Junior Ranger Program at Planting Fields Foundation
Become a Junior Ranger by completing five exciting missions at Planting Fields! First, observe butterflies growing at a certain point in their life cycle and make native pollinator seed balls. Then, explore the Main Greenhouse while engaging in a seed and plant adaptations scavenger hunt. Embark on a Citizen Science Project in the Azalea Walks and Blue Pool Garden, learning how to observe the biodiversity of changing leaves and collecting data individually and as a group. Have fun learning at Adaptation Stations at the Playhouse, focusing on animal movement and eyesight, as well as human adaptations. Complete your mission by taking your Junior Ranger pledge!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Planting Fields Foundation
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Imagine Your Possibilities: GSNC and Hofstra’s 9th Annual STEM Conference
This one-day conference will give Girl Scouts in grades 4–8 an opportunity to learn and interact with STEM professionals. With our conference partner and host, Hofstra University, girls will participate in hands-on workshops led by women working in the STEM field. This conference allows our girls to discover, connect, and take action through STEM.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Enrollment is limited.
Girl Scout Glam
Spend the day getting your glam on! Learn basic beauty fundamentals, beauty hygiene, and hair care tips. You will also get to participate in a face mask activity, decorate your own hairbrush to take home, and finish with a glam photoshoot!
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Tease Hair Bar and Glam Events
1865 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Jewelry Design
Create unique, custom jewelry using traditional and nontraditional elements, and learn about different cultures and how they utilize jewelry. Get familiarized with the fundamental tools and supplies needed to make all types of jewelry and take home one or two of your own hand-crafted pieces!
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 4:45 pm-5:45 pm
The Fashionable Stylista
70 Gordon Drive, Syosset, NY 11791
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Bronze Award Planning Workshop
Be inspired by a panel of Bronze Award Girl Scouts and troop leaders, learn about the Bronze Award process from GSNC staff, and meet with volunteers to discuss the project process.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
GSNC Council Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520
$7 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Beekeeper’s Club
Meet a local beekeeper and learn about honey bees, pollination and the role that bees play in it, and how to create a pollinator-friendly garden. Cap off the visit by taking home your own jar of delicious honey!
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Script Writing
Get ready for the GSNC Film Festival coming in April! This fun and engaging program is designed to spark creativity and develop storytelling skills in young writers. Learn the basics of script writing, including how to create compelling characters, craft interesting dialogues, and structure exciting plots. Perfect for aspiring playwrights and budding screenwriters, this class will help bring their stories to life and share them with the world. Join us for an adventure in creativity and storytelling!
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10:45 am-12:15 pm
Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Film Festival Boot Camp: Learning Animation
Dive into One River Manhasset’s Animation workshop, geared toward aspiring animators of all levels! In their digital studio, Combine the worlds of fine art and technology, using Adobe Animate software to create artistic, frame-by-frame animation on a virtual canvas.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Crochet 101
Get introduced to all of the crochet basics! Tackle how to start a project, make a slip knot, a chain stitch, and a single crochet so that you’ll have the confidence to start creating your own crocheted masterpieces like headbands, scarves, or hats!
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Robo Rockstars: Programming Made Easy
Dive into an exciting project exploring the world of robotics! Engineer a simple machine, learn how robots work, and discover how the robot brain processes information. You’ll have fun with simple programming and gain an understanding of how robots receive instructions.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Race Hub Syosset
165 Eileen Way, Suite 103, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Chocolate Scientists
Uncover everything you didn’t know about chocolate: discover the cool hidden facts and stories behind your favorite food. Dive into the past, present, and future in this engaging workshop. We’ll conclude the session by cracking open a fresh cacao pod and indulging in some delicious data!
*This workshop is NOT nut-free or gluten-free.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11793
$25 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Upcycle and Create
Transform your old, worn-out clothing into beautiful new masterpieces! Bring one or two used clothing items to upcycle into a pillow or a handbag! Suggested clothing items are t-shirts with graphics, denim jeans, or old Girl Scout vests. Everyone will have a chance to use a sewing machine in addition to hand-sewing. Learn about the importance of upcycling and sustainability while repurposing something no longer used.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
The Fashionable Stylista
70 Gordon Drive, Syosset, NY 11791
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Lawyers in Training: You Be the Judge
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Nassau County Court House? GSNC has the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn all about our legal system. Go on a guided tour of the court and meet the Chief Clerk who will detail the jury process, juror selection, and their roles in jury deliberation. Observe a live trial and have the opportunity to speak with a judge and other employees of the court system.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
County Court, Nassau County
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
$10 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Black History Month Innovation Workshop
Channel your creativity and learn about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History Month, and his groundbreaking work with peanuts and sweet potatoes. Using craft materials and sweet potatoes, develop your own unique innovations, fostering ingenuity and honoring Dr. Woodson’s enduring legacy in agricultural and scientific advancements.
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 am-11:30 am
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Green Screen Charades
Join us in this filmmaking crash course workshop! Work in teams to plan, film, and edit a short skit together. Utilize real film equipment, learn to work as a crew on a film set, and explore editing techniques with green screens. Gain a deeper understanding of film techniques while participating in a fun game with friends!
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm-3:00 Pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Troop-Led Programs
The following programs offer flexible scheduling. Pick a day that works best for your troop!
Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.
Air Racer
Engineer and design your very own balloon-powered car! Explore the principles of physics and aerodynamics as you design a car that zooms across the floor powered only by air. It’s a race against time and a test of your engineering skills! With each design tweak and decoration, you’ll turn your car into a unique masterpiece ready to conquer the track.
Flexible days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
All About Money and Budgeting
Learn how to handle money wisely by budgeting and setting goals. Figure out ways to make your money grow through investing and saving, and see how financial experts can help you. Understand the difference between needs and wants while creating a budget that shows how you can spend, save, and donate your earnings.
Day and evening availability; location and time determined by troop
Real Life
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email Jdoherty@welcome2reallife.com
American Barre Technique
Plié your way to a healthy lifestyle! Learn basic ballet moves with a certified ABT instructor. Use the moves to enjoy a choreographed playlist, then create a dance routine to the song of your troop’s choice!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Build Confidence with Supreme Martial Arts
Have a blast in this high-energy martial arts experience designed to build self-confidence while learning valuable self-defense skills. Sensei Andrew’s engaging approach will hold participant’s attention, keeping them entertained and eager to learn more. Every Girl Scout will get to break a board and leave feeling more confident than ever!
Please inquire for available dates and times; location and time determined by troop
Supreme Martial Arts
$150 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts, $10 per additional Girl Scout Tag-Alongs welcome
5-person minimum, 30-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: call Sensei Andrew at 516-532-2361 or visit SupremeMartialArts.com/girl-scouts
DRUMBA®! Get Your Stix On!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to try DRUMBA®! Try this fast-paced, intense, cardio workout using weighted drumstix with easy-to-follow dance moves led by a certified instructor. You can even incorporate your own playlist!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Fit Kids
Exercise and movement help build strong, confident, and happy kids. Each action-packed class offers fun, age-appropriate, team-building exercises and activities. Let Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness host your next troop meeting!
Flexible days and times available
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email spinner1991@gmail.com
Flower Power
Uncover the science and beauty of flowers on a lively organic farm. Discover how flowers help people and how they connect with the bees. Customized programs include planting seeds in the Crossroads Farm greenhouse or flower fields and/or making seed bombs, flower art, or beautiful floral bouquets.
Weekday afternoons and Saturdays
Crossroads Farm
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$20 per Girl Scout for a 90-minute program; $25 per Girl Scout for a 2-hour program; 2 adults free; $5 for additional adults
No Tag-Alongs
6-person minimum, 22-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org
Girl Scout Senses
Sign language instructor Jessie Berrins will take you on a journey showing how your senses work together to help you experience the world around you. Learn about Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, a member of the deaf community, and her inclusivity for Girl Scouts of all abilities. Get introduced to deaf culture and how to communicate without speaking a word, using American Sign Language. Explore how losing one sense influences the role and strength of the remaining senses.
Program scheduled during a troop meeting
My Classy Baby
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along
Tag-Alongs welcome
5-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email gssignlanguage@gmail.com
Guac Class at Moe’s
Learn how to make a delicious and classic staple of southwest cuisine: guacamole! Choose any Long Island Moe’s Southwest Grill where you’ll join the store manager as they lead a demonstration preparing their delicious guacamole recipe. Participants will follow along and then make their own. They’ll also receive a complimentary Moe’s Guac Kit and a Moe’s patch.
Wednesdays or Thursdays only, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm or 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Long Island locations
$10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 15-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email lilian.moro@moeslongisland.com
Make Your Own Scrubz Party
Learn, create, and luxuriate at a troop skincare party! Each Girl Scout will receive a pampering, spa-like ScrubzBody Sugar Scrub hand massage while they learn about the benefits of simple, natural skincare. They’ll also design and decorate jars and bags with non-toxic paint pens, and create a sugar scrub with a special signature scent. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Flexible days and times, no Sundays
ScrubzBody Skin Care Products
245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
$26 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $28 per adult
Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email greatskin@scrubzbody.com
Photography Workshop
Immerse yourself in the world of a professional photographer! You’ll learn how lighting, posing, composition, and framing techniques help capture the best shots. Using professional cameras and Selfie Clubhouse’s 30+ creative backgrounds, you’ll take incredible photos while also learning about the best social media practices for sharing your photos.
Flexible days and times
Selfie Clubhouse
Broadway Mall, 460 Broadway Mall, Hicksville NY
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $30 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 40-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@selfieclubhouse.com
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Jump into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in our fun and engaging workshops! At either our Discovery Center in Westbury or your troop meeting place, Girl Scout Juniors can choose from these workshop options: How Robots Move, Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge, Model Car Design Challenge, or Space Science Explorer.
Flexible days and times available
Snapology of Nassau County
Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 60-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email nancys@snapology.com
New Leader
Girl Scouts of Nassau County is excited to host our next New Leader Welcome on Wednesday, November 6! This open house event gives volunteers an opportunity to check out our service center, meet our staff, and learn about the support available to them. There will be staff from all departments on site to answer your questions and offer you guidance in planning your Girl Scout year! We are so thankful for our volunteers, and we can’t wait to meet you!
2 SESSIONS: 11:00 am-1:00 pm or 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
RSVP by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/gsnc-new-leader-welcome-2024
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Get ready for the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Film Festival coming in April 2025. Register for one of our Film Festival Bootcamp Programs and gain free admission to the festival. More details will be coming, but here is a sneak preview:
Film Festival
Video Requirements:
l Submissions will be accepted 12/1/2024–3/1/2025.
l Theme: Honoring the Girl Scout Law.
l All videos should be 3 minutes or less.
l File size should be 300 MB or less.
l Use royalty-free music.
l Please upload either MP4 or MOV files.
The film should not contain any sensitive material in it (violence, language, crude or dark themes, or political messages). Please note: GSNC will review all film submissions prior to screening at the film festival, and reserves the right to request edits to any films that staff deem do not comply with the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Who Can Enter:
l Grades K–12
l Current Girl Scouts
l Films may be submitted by individuals, groups, or troops
l Follow our current member safety guidelines and regulations.
l Avoid using brand names or logos in your film.
l All submissions should be sent to gsncfilmfest@gsnc.org.
l We suggest creating a free account in WeTransfer to send the file.
l Any video submission must accompany a wufoo submission with a description of the movie.
bit.ly/gsnc-film-festival-submission
l Anyone who appears in a movie submission must have an active media release.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
For Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes in Grades 4–8 GSNC and Hofstra’s Ninth Annual STEM Conference
Imagine your Possibilities
Imagine your Possibilities working in the STEM field!
First, get inspired by our keynote speaker, then, attend hands-on workshops of your choice led by women working in the STEM field. Learn how they got to where they are now and what steps it took to get there.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Hofstra University, Berliner Hall, Hempstead, NY 11549 $30 per registered Girl Scout
To register: Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/gsnc-stem-conf-24. Questions: customercare@gsnc.org or 516-741-2550
We’d love to see what you are doing. Share your experiences with your Girl Scout sisters by sending pictures and a short description with your full name and troop number or Juliette status to GSNC at marketing@gsnc.org.
To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.
Silver Award Planning Workshop
Council-Led Programs
The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.
All programs include a patch that will be given out at the program.
Community Service Leadership Initiative
Earn up to ten community service hours (only earned for sessions you attend in this five-part series) toward your Girl Scout Service Bar and/or your school service hour requirement by being a leader in your community. Invite your friends to join you for added fun— non-Girl Scouts can participate for a fee. Gain leadership and service experience that you can add to your college application or resume! A program shirt, pin, and certificate of completion will be provided.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout, $65 per non-registered Girl Scouts No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Underground Kingdom at Planting Fields
Have you ever wondered what goes on below the surface? Through hands-on demonstrations and your observational skills, learn about the properties that make soil unique and why it is so important to our ecosystems. Collect soil samples throughout the park on your tour of the gardens and analyze them for their percentages of silt, sand, and clay at our Education Center. You’ll also help refresh our compost bins. Each Girl Scout will receive a native seed packet, plant markers, a plant growth journal, and a seed ball filled with native seeds to combat the spread of invasives and encourage healthy ecosystems at home.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Planting Fields Foundation
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$20 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Get inspired by Silver Award Girl Scouts and troop leaders as you embark on your own Silver Award project! You’ll get creative ideas and advice to begin developing a plan to benefit your community and learn about the Silver Award process from GSNC staff.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$7 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs, adults welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
GSNC Cheer Day
Cheer, stomp, and roar with the Long Island Nets Dancers! Move confidently across the dance floor with help from professional dancers. Practice training techniques and challenge your sister Girl Scouts to a dance battle. Learn step-by-step choreography from the dancer’s halftime routine for a final performance to cap off the session.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm
Yes We Can Community Center
141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Imagine Your Possibilities: GSNC and Hofstra’s 9th Annual STEM Conference
This one-day conference will give Girl Scouts in grades 4–8 an opportunity to learn and interact with STEM professionals. With our conference partner and host, Hofstra University, girls will participate in hands-on workshops led by women working in the STEM field. This conference allows our girls to discover, connect, and take action through STEM.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Enrollment is limited.
Beekeeper’s Club
Meet a local beekeeper and learn about honey bees, pollination and the role that bees play in it, and how to create a pollinator-friendly garden. Cap off the visit by taking home your own jar of delicious honey!
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Script Writing
Get ready for the GSNC Film Festival coming in April! This fun and engaging program is designed to spark creativity and develop storytelling skills in young writers. Learn the basics of script writing, including how to create compelling characters, craft interesting dialogues, and structure exciting plots. Perfect for aspiring playwrights and budding screenwriters, this class will help bring their stories to life and share them with the world. Join us for an adventure in creativity and storytelling!
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10:45 am-12:15 pm
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Film Festival Boot Camp: Learning Animation
Dive into One River Manhasset’s Animation workshop, geared toward aspiring animators of all levels! In their digital studio, Combine the worlds of fine art and technology, using Adobe Animate software to create artistic, frame-by-frame animation on a virtual canvas.
Thursday,
One River School Manhasset
1504 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11903
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise! Thursday, December 5,
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Crochet 101
Get introduced to all of the crochet basics! Tackle how to start a project, make a slip knot, a chain stitch, and a single crochet so that you’ll have the confidence to start creating your own crocheted masterpieces like headbands, scarves, or hats!
Saturday,
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Code Crushers: Hands-on Robot Building
Get ready for a thrilling robotics experience! Discover how robots work by examining their components and constructing a robot with simple sensors. First you’ll code a sensor and then your robot using key programming principles in this fun and challenging hands-on project!
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 12:45 pm-2:15 pm
Race Hub Syosset
165 Eileen Way, Suite 103, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Chocolate Scientists
Uncover everything you didn’t know about chocolate: discover the cool hidden facts and stories behind your favorite food. Dive into the past, present, and future in this engaging workshop. We’ll conclude the session by cracking open a fresh cacao pod and indulging in some delicious data!
*This workshop is NOT nut-free or gluten-free.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11793
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Lawyers in Training: You Be the Judge
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Nassau County Court House? GSNC has the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn all about our legal system. Go on a guided tour of the court and meet the Chief Clerk who will detail the jury process, juror selection, and their roles in jury deliberation. Observe a live trial and have the opportunity to speak with a judge and other employees of the court system.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
County Court, Nassau County
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
$10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Black History Month Innovation Workshop
Channel your creativity and learn about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History Month, and his groundbreaking work with peanuts and sweet potatoes. Using craft materials and sweet potatoes, develop your own unique innovations, fostering ingenuity and honoring Dr. Woodson’s enduring legacy in agricultural and scientific advancements.
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 am-11:30 am
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Green Screen Charades
Join us in this filmmaking crash course workshop! Work in teams to plan, film, and edit a short skit together. Utilize real film equipment, learn to work as a crew on a film set, and explore editing techniques with green screens. Gain a deeper understanding of film techniques while participating in a fun game with friends!
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm-3:00 Pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Troop-Led Programs
The following programs offer flexible scheduling. Pick a day that works best for your troop!
Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.
All About Money and Budgeting
Learn how to shop smarter and develop better spending habits. Discover different ways to make your money grow by investing and saving. See how money affects your decisions and values. Set goals, develop budgets, and create a saving plan to help make your dreams come true!
Day and evening availability; location and time determined by troop
Real Life
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email Jdoherty@welcome2reallife.com
American Barre Technique
Plié your way to a healthy lifestyle! Learn basic ballet moves with a certified ABT instructor. Use the moves to enjoy a choreographed playlist, then create a dance routine to the song of your troop’s choice!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
DRUMBA®! Get Your Stix On!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to try DRUMBA®! Try this fast-paced, intense, cardio workout using weighted drumstix with easy-to-follow dance moves led by a certified instructor. You can even incorporate your own playlist!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Girl Scout Senses
Sign language instructor Jessie Berrins will take you on a journey showing how your senses work together to help you experience the world around you. Learn about Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, a member of the deaf community, and her inclusivity for Girl Scouts of all abilities. Get introduced to deaf culture and how to communicate without speaking a word, using American Sign Language. Explore how losing one sense influences the role and strength of the remaining senses.
Program scheduled during a troop meeting
My Classy Baby
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email gssignlanguage@gmail.com
Guac Class at Moe’s
Learn how to make a delicious and classic staple of southwest cuisine: guacamole! Choose any Long Island Moe’s Southwest Grill where you’ll join the store manager as they lead a demonstration preparing their delicious guacamole recipe. Participants will follow along and then make their own. They’ll also receive a complimentary Moe’s Guac Kit and a Moe’s patch.
Wednesdays or Thursdays only, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm or 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Long Island locations
$10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 15-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email lilian.moro@moeslongisland.com
Make Your Own Scrubz Party
Learn, create, and luxuriate at a troop skincare party! Each Girl Scout will receive a pampering, spa-like ScrubzBody Sugar Scrub hand massage while they learn about the benefits of simple, natural skincare. They’ll also design and decorate jars and bags with non-toxic paint pens, and create a sugar scrub with a special signature scent. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Flexible days and times, no Sundays
ScrubzBody Skin Care Products
245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
$26 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $28 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email greatskin@scrubzbody.com
Night Owl
Take the chance to explore the world after dark at Crossroads Farm. Use all five senses as you explore the fields using a flashlight and the light of the moon. Examine the sky and see how many star patterns you can find. Experience the farm fields in the dark by participating in a seasonal farm chore and/or a “blind” taste exploration. Wrap up the evening by reciting poetry and sharing a nighttime legend around a campfire.
Flexible dates and times
Crossroads Farm
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$25 per Girl Scout for a 2-hour program; 2 adults free $5 per additional adult
No Tag-Alongs
6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org
Important: Leaders can bring ingredients for making s’mores.
Photography Workshop
Immerse yourself in the world of a professional photographer! You’ll learn how lighting, posing, composition, and framing techniques help capture the best shots. Using professional cameras and Selfie Clubhouse’s 30+ creative backgrounds, you’ll take incredible photos while also learning about the best social media practices for sharing your photos.
Flexible days and times
Selfie Clubhouse
Broadway Mall, 460 Broadway Mall, Hicksville NY
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $30 per adult
Tag-Alongs welcome
8-person minimum, 40-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@selfieclubhouse.com
Ready-to-Use Self-Defense Class
Make the most of your built-in defenses from a certified instructor with years of experience working with children and young adults. Begin by learning how to shock an assailant, and then 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.
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$18 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Robo Trailblazer
Shine like a star in the world of robotics! As a robo trailblazer, you’ll design, build, and program your very own robot, turning your tech dreams into reality. From coding dance moves to tackling fun challenges, you’ll be the star of the show as you bring your robot to life. With creativity, innovation, and a bit of rock ‘n’ roll spirit, you’ll command the stage and show everyone what a true robo trailblazer can do!
Flexible days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome
6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Jump into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in our fun and engaging workshops! At either our Discovery Center in Westbury or your troop meeting place, Girl Scout Cadettes can choose from these workshop options: How Robots Move, Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge, Model Car Design Challenge, or Space Science Explorer.
Flexible days and times available
Snapology of Nassau County
Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome
6-person minimum, 60-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email nancys@snapology.com
Spinning, Boxing, and Bootcamp
Choose between spinning, boxing, and bootcamp, or any combination of the three, for a high-energy, fun, team-building experience! Classes can be tailored to your troop’s goals.
Flexible days and times available
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome
8-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email spinner1991@gmail.com
Entrepreneurship Challenge
For Ages 10 - 17
Showcasing accomplished young entrepreneurs who have successfully established six-figure brands with a national presence, this workshop is an inspiring testament to the potential of young minds. Girls will engage in a stimulating business challenge, where they will be tasked with drafting a viable business plan using just a $10 investment! This hands-on experience will foster creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial skills. Girls will learn the fundamentals of building a business from the ground up.
THRIVE Time can bring this exciting opportunity to your troop, offering a unique platform where your girls can showcase their potential as the next generation of innovators and business leaders in action. Witness their creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit come to life.
Access our step-by-step guides to earning the Silver Award and other resources to get started!
Updated resources include the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award, the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, and content on the Silver Award webpage.
Check out our Silver Award page for more details! Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/gsnc-silver-award. Change the World and Gain Leadership Skills That Last a Lifetime
• The Adult Guide details the seven steps to earning the Silver Award and includes a Girl Scout Silver Award checklist.
• The Cadette Workbook includes tips on choosing a Silver Award project, how to make a plan and submit a proposal, and how to submit a final report.
• Updated Silver Award website content includes resources for both Cadettes and adults, and details about the submission process for the project proposal and final report.
Girl Scout Seniors
We’d love to see what you are doing. Share your experiences with your Girl Scout sisters by sending pictures and a short description with your full name and troop number or Juliette status to GSNC at marketing@gsnc.org
To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.
GSNC Cheer Day
Council-Led Programs
The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.
All programs include a patch that will be given out at the program.
Community Service Leadership Initiative
Earn up to ten community service hours (only earned for sessions you attend in this five-part series) toward your Girl Scout Service Bar and/or your school service hour requirement by being a leader in your community. Invite your friends to join you for added fun— non-Girl Scouts can participate for a fee. Gain leadership and service experience that you can add to your college application or resume! A program shirt, pin, and certificate of completion will be provided.
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout, $65 per non-registered Girl Scouts No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Alternative Career Exploration and Volunteer Day
Spend the morning at Planting Fields Foundation meeting Foundation and NYS Parks staff to learn about the career paths that they have taken. End the day with a hands-on volunteer project to aid in maintaining the Planting Fields’ beautiful grounds, and learn how you can be of help in your own hometown. Take home handmade native seed balls, an alternative career booklet, and Planting Fields memorabilia. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Planting Fields Foundation
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Cheer, stomp, and roar with the Long Island Nets Dancers! Move confidently across the dance floor with help from professional dancers. Practice training techniques and challenge your sister Girl Scouts to a dance battle. Learn step-by-step choreography from the dancer’s halftime routine for a final performance to cap off the session.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm
Yes We Can Community Center
141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Beekeeper’s Club
Meet a local beekeeper and learn about honey bees, pollination and the role that bees play in it, and how to create a pollinator-friendly garden. Cap off the visit by taking home your own jar of delicious honey!
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Script Writing
Get ready for the GSNC Film Festival coming in April! This fun and engaging program is designed to spark creativity and develop storytelling skills in young writers. Learn the basics of script writing, including how to create compelling characters, craft interesting dialogues, and structure exciting plots. Perfect for aspiring playwrights and budding screenwriters, this class will help bring their stories to life and share them with the world. Join us for an adventure in creativity and storytelling!
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10:45 am-12:15 pm
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise! Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Crochet 101
Get introduced to all of the crochet basics! Tackle how to start a project, make a slip knot, a chain stitch, and a single crochet so that you’ll have the confidence to start creating your own crocheted masterpieces like headbands, scarves, or hats!
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Code Crushers: Hands-on Robot Building
Get ready for a thrilling robotics experience! Discover how robots work by examining their components and constructing a robot with simple sensors. First you’ll code a sensor and then your robot using key programming principles in this fun and challenging hands-on project!
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 12:45 pm-1:15
Race Hub Syosset
165 Eileen Way, Suite 103, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Chocolate Scientists
Uncover everything you didn’t know about chocolate: discover the cool hidden facts and stories behind your favorite food. Dive into the past, present, and future in this engaging workshop. We’ll conclude the session by cracking open a fresh cacao pod and indulging in some delicious data!
*This workshop is NOT nut-free or gluten-free.
Sunday,
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11793
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Lawyers in Training: You Be the Judge
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Nassau County Court House? GSNC has the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn all about our legal system. Go on a guided tour of the court and meet the Chief Clerk who will detail the jury process, juror selection, and their roles in jury deliberation. Observe a live trial and have the opportunity to speak with a judge and other employees of the court system. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
County Court, Nassau County
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
$10 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Green Screen Charades
Join us in this filmmaking crash course workshop! Work in teams to plan, film, and edit a short skit together. Utilize real film equipment, learn to work as a crew on a film set, and explore editing techniques with green screens. Gain a deeper understanding of film techniques while participating in a fun game with friends!
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Troop-Led Programs
The following programs offer flexible scheduling. Pick a day that works best for your troop!
Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.
All About Financial Literacy
Learn how to spend smart and make your money grow with basic investing and saving strategies. Understand how income taxes and inflation affect your savings and investments. Whether you may be saving for college, a car, or any other purchase, becoming a savvy saver and investor can help you achieve your financial goals today and in the future.
Day and evening availability; location and time determined by troop
Real Life
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome
10-person minimum, 50-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Jdoherty@welcome2reallife.com
DRUMBA®! Get Your Stix On!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to try DRUMBA®! Try this fast-paced, intense, cardio workout using weighted drumstix with easy-to-follow dance moves led by a certified instructor. You can even incorporate your own playlist!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Girl Scout Senses
Sign language instructor Jessie Berrins will take you on a journey showing how your senses work together to help you experience the world around you. Learn about Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, a member of the deaf community, and her inclusivity for Girl Scouts of all abilities. Get introduced to deaf culture and how to communicate without speaking a word, using American Sign Language. Explore how losing one sense influences the role and strength of the remaining senses.
Program scheduled during a troop meeting
My Classy Baby
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 50-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email gssignlanguage@gmail.com
Guac Class at Moe’s
Learn how to make a delicious and classic staple of southwest cuisine: guacamole! Choose any Long Island Moe’s Southwest Grill where you’ll join the store manager as they lead a demonstration preparing their delicious guacamole recipe. Participants will follow along and then make their own. They’ll also receive a complimentary Moe’s Guac Kit and a Moe’s patch.
Wednesdays or Thursdays only, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm or 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Long Island locations
$10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 15-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email lilian.moro@moeslongisland.com
Locavore Eating
Learn about the benefits of being a locavore, someone whose diet consists only or mainly of local and seasonally grown or produced food, and why their efforts are so important. Speak to people who grow and deliver local foods and learn about the challenges they face. You’ll help the farm with their daily tasks and create and eat a meal using fresh food you harvest!
Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays best for access to Farm Stand; Saturdays for Farmer’s Market
Crossroads Farm
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$25 per registered Girl Scout for 2-hour program, 2 adults free, $5 per additional adult
No Tag-Alongs 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org or call 516-967-5058
Important: Dress for the weather! Closed-toe shoes required. Rain or shine (except for thunderstorms). Wear a sun hat, rain jacket, or boots as needed.
Make Your Own Scrubz Party
Learn, create, and luxuriate at a troop skincare party! Each Girl Scout will receive a pampering, spa-like ScrubzBody Sugar Scrub hand massage while they learn about the benefits of simple, natural skincare. They’ll also design and decorate jars and bags with non-toxic paint pens, and create a sugar scrub with a special signature scent. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Flexible days and times, no Sundays
ScrubzBody Skin Care Products
245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
$26 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $28 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email greatskin@scrubzbody.com
Photography Workshop
Immerse yourself in the world of a professional photographer! You’ll learn how lighting, posing, composition, and framing techniques help capture the best shots. Using professional cameras and Selfie Clubhouse’s 30+ creative backgrounds, you’ll take incredible photos while also learning about the best social media practices for sharing your photos.
Flexible days and times
Selfie Clubhouse
Broadway Mall, 460 Broadway Mall, Hicksville NY
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $30 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome
8-person minimum, 40-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@selfieclubhouse.com
Ready-to-Use Self-Defense Class
Make the most of your built-in defenses from a certified instructor with years of experience working with children and young adults. Begin by learning how to shock an assailant, and then 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.
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$18 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult
Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Robo Trailblazer
Shine like a star in the world of robotics! As a robo trailblazer, you’ll design, build, and program your very own robot, turning your tech dreams into reality. From coding dance moves to tackling fun challenges, you’ll be the star of the show as you bring your robot to life. With creativity, innovation, and a bit of rock ‘n’ roll spirit, you’ll command the stage and show everyone what a true robo trailblazer can do!
Flexible days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Jump into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in our fun and engaging workshops! At either our Discovery Center in Westbury or your troop meeting place, Girl Scout Seniors can choose from these workshop options: How Robots Move, Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge, Model Car Design Challenge, or Space Science Explorer.
Flexible days and times available
Snapology of Nassau County Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY $20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 60-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email nancys@snapology.com
Spinning, Boxing, and Bootcamp
Choose between spinning, boxing, and bootcamp, or any combination of the three, for a high-energy, fun, team-building experience! Classes can be tailored to your troop’s goals.
Flexible days and times available
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email spinner1991@gmail.com
Ways to Volunteer
Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is rewarding!
Be the troop leader that supports her every week— the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or, work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.
There are so many ways to get involved with Girl Scouts!
l Troop leader
l Troop Mags&Munchies manager
l Troop cookie manager
l Troop outdoor trained adult
l Service unit volunteer
l Event photographer
l Council camp program volunteer
l Gold Award mentor
l Living History Committee volunteer
Scan the QR code, or visit gsnc.org/ volunteer to learn how.
National Delegate Open House
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
7:00 pm–8:30 pm GSNC Service Center
Interested in learning about serving as a national delegate and representing GSNC at the GSUSA National Council Session in July 2026? Join us at our National Delegate Open House to hear from current national delegates, council staff, and board development committee members about the nomination and election process, responsibilities and expectations, and the NCS experience.
Open to adult members and eligible Girl Scouts (must be age 14 as of May 14, 2025.)
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AwardLegacy Brunch
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Heritage Club at Bethpage 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Save the Date for Our
Space is limited, so register now! bit.ly/National-DelegateOpen-House-2024
Girl Scouts Highest Awards BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD
Bronze Award Training
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 amaze yourself and inspire others.
Plus, as you earn Girl Scouts’ highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world— and maybe even beyond. The possibilities are endless.
Questions: Email customercare@gsnc.org or call 516-741-2550.
This training is designed for Girl Scout leaders and adults who will be guiding Girl Scout Juniors through the process of earning their Bronze Award. You will learn the ins and outs of what is required; as a result, Juniors will see how rewarding it is to make the world a better place, right at home, in their community! Once they earn their Bronze Award, they tend to go on and earn all three Highest Awards. Help set them on this path!
Bronze Award training can be found in the Resources section at gsnc.org/bronze. To sign up for a Bronze Award workshop and get your project started, visit gsnc.org/programs.
Silver Award Training
Girl Scout Cadettes, do you want to become a Silver Award Girl Scout? The first step is to take GSNC’s Silver Award training to learn the requirements and discover your inner leader. Complete this training to feel confident as you develop a true Take Action project. Leaders and adults are also welcome to join this training so they are prepared to help you on your journey to earning the Silver Award.
Silver Award training can be found in the Resources section at gsnc.org/silver. To sign up for a Silver Award workshop and get your project started, visit gsnc.org/programs
Gold Award Training
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, leaders, and/or adults are invited to watch our online training to learn GSNC’s process, what it means to do a Take Action project, important deadlines, how projects 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.
Gold Award training can be found in the Resources section at gsnc.org/gold. To sign up for a Gold Award workshop and get your project started, visit gsnc.org/programs.
Gold Award
Driven to make a difference? Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and doers who make the world a better place. You can be that Gold Award Girl Scout, too.
Here are the steps to educate yourself so you are ready to take on this challenge.
• Start with looking over the Gold Award webpage at gsnc.org/gold. This is a great resource for all things Gold at GSNC!
• All girls seeking to earn their Gold Award MUST read Your Guide to Going Gold. It is your second step and mandatory! Visit bit.ly/guide-to-going-gold or scan the QR code.
• Once you have completed these steps, it’s time to set up your GoGold account by visiting bit.ly/GoGold-account or scanning the QR code. This online tool will help you develop your Gold Award idea; it is also how you submit your proposal to GSNC.
Important: The May 1 proposal submission deadline is for high school seniors only.
Registered Girl Scout Volunteers:
Access the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award information you need on gsLearn. Log in today to get started: mygs.girlscouts.org. Select the “168 Highest Awards Info and Trainings” on the homepage after logging in!
Check out our Gold Award
Girl Scout Class of 2024! Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/2024-Gold-Award-Class Gold Award Girl Scout Class of 2024
Monday, June 10, 2024 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
For more information and resources on the Highest Awards, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/GS-Highest-Awards 4 4
To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.
GSNC Cheer Day
Council-Led Programs
The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates. All programs include a patch that will be given out at the program.
Community Service Leadership Initiative
Earn up to ten community service hours (only earned for sessions you attend in this five-part series) toward your Girl Scout Service Bar and/or your school service hour requirement by being a leader in your community. Invite your friends to join you for added fun— non-Girl Scouts can participate for a fee. Gain leadership and service experience that you can add to your college application or resume! A program shirt, pin, and certificate of completion will be provided.
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Alternative Career Exploration and Volunteer Day
Spend the morning at Planting Fields Foundation meeting Foundation and NYS Parks staff to learn about the career paths that they have taken. End the day with a hands-on volunteer project to aid in maintaining the Planting Fields’ beautiful grounds, and learn how you can be of help in your own hometown. Take home handmade native seed balls, an alternative career booklet, and Planting Fields memorabilia. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours! Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Planting Fields Foundation
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Cheer, stomp, and roar with the Long Island Nets Dancers! Move confidently across the dance floor with help from professional dancers. Practice training techniques and challenge your sister Girl Scouts to a dance battle. Learn step-by-step choreography from the dancer’s halftime routine for a final performance to cap off the session.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm
Yes We Can Community Center
141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Beekeeper’s Club
Meet a local beekeeper and learn about honey bees, pollination and the role that bees play in it, and how to create a pollinator-friendly garden. Cap off the visit by taking home your own jar of delicious honey!
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Script Writing
Get ready for the GSNC Film Festival coming in April! This fun and engaging program is designed to spark creativity and develop storytelling skills in young writers. Learn the basics of script writing, including how to create compelling characters, craft interesting dialogues, and structure exciting plots. Perfect for aspiring playwrights and budding screenwriters, this class will help bring their stories to life and share them with the world. Join us for an adventure in creativity and storytelling!
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10:45 am-12:15 pm
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Crochet 101
Get introduced to all of the crochet basics! Tackle how to start a project, make a slip knot, a chain stitch, and a single crochet so that you’ll have the confidence to start creating your own crocheted masterpieces like headbands, scarves, or hats! Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Hive Market and Maker’s Space
100-102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
$30 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Code Crushers: Hands-on Robot Building
Get ready for a thrilling robotics experience! Discover how robots work by examining their components and constructing a robot with simple sensors. First you’ll code a sensor and then your robot using key programming principles in this fun and challenging hands-on project!
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 12:45 pm-1:15
Race Hub Syosset
165 Eileen Way, Suite 103, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Chocolate Scientists
Uncover everything you didn’t know about chocolate: discover the cool hidden facts and stories behind your favorite food. Dive into the past, present, and future in this engaging workshop. We’ll conclude the session by cracking open a fresh cacao pod and indulging in some delicious data!
*This workshop is NOT nut-free or gluten-free.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11793
$25 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Lawyers in Training: You Be the Judge
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Nassau County Court House? GSNC has the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn all about our legal system. Go on a guided tour of the court and meet the Chief Clerk who will detail the jury process, juror selection, and their roles in jury deliberation. Observe a live trial and have the opportunity to speak with a judge and other employees of the court system.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
County Court, Nassau County
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
$10 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Film Festival Boot Camp: Green Screen Charades
Join us in this filmmaking crash course workshop! Work in teams to plan, film, and edit a short skit together. Utilize real film equipment, learn to work as a crew on a film set, and explore editing techniques with green screens. Gain a deeper understanding of film techniques while participating in a fun game with friends!
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm-3:00 Pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$35 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Girl Scouts who attend a Film Festival Boot Camp workshop will be given one free ticket to the Film Festival in April 2025.
Troop-Led Programs
The following programs offer flexible scheduling. Pick a day that works best for your troop!
Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.
DRUMBA®! Get Your Stix On!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to try DRUMBA®! Try this fast-paced, intense, cardio workout using weighted drumstix with easy-to-follow dance moves led by a certified instructor. You can even incorporate your own playlist!
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult
Tag-Alongs welcome
4-person minimum, 24-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Eco-Advocate
How will you advocate for the environment? Learn how Crossroads Farm advocates through our organic, biodynamic, and sustainable agricultural principles and practices, as well as through our education programs. Take a tour of the farm, participate in a seasonal farm chore, and talk to our staff and farm community to explore an issue.
Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays best for access to Farm Stand; Saturdays best for access to Farmer’s Market
Crossroads Farm
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$25 per registered Girl Scout for 2-hour program, 2 adults free, $5 per additional adult
No Tag-Alongs
6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org or call 516-967-5058
Important: Dress for the weather! Closed-toe shoes required. Rain or shine (except for thunderstorms). Wear a sun hat, rain jacket, or boots as needed.
Girl Scout Senses
Sign language instructor Jessie Berrins will take you on a journey showing how your senses work together to help you experience the world around you. Learn about Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, a member of the deaf community, and her inclusivity for Girl Scouts of all abilities. Get introduced to deaf culture and how to communicate without speaking a word, using American Sign Language. Explore how losing one sense influences the role and strength of the remaining senses.
Program scheduled during a troop meeting
My Classy Baby
Location determined by troop
$15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 50-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email gssignlanguage@gmail.com
Guac Class at Moe’s
Learn how to make a delicious and classic staple of southwest cuisine: guacamole! Choose any Long Island Moe’s Southwest Grill where you’ll join the store manager as they lead a demonstration preparing their delicious guacamole recipe. Participants will follow along and then make their own. They’ll also receive a complimentary Moe’s Guac Kit and a Moe’s patch.
Wednesdays or Thursdays only, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm or 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Long Island locations
$10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 15-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email lilian.moro@moeslongisland.com
Make Your Own Scrubz Party
Learn, create, and luxuriate at a troop skincare party! Each Girl Scout will receive a pampering, spa-like ScrubzBody Sugar Scrub hand massage while they learn about the benefits of simple, natural skincare. They’ll also design and decorate jars and bags with non-toxic paint pens, and create a sugar scrub with a special signature scent. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Flexible days and times, no Sundays
ScrubzBody Skin Care Products
245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
$26 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $28 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email greatskin@scrubzbody.com
Photography Workshop
Immerse yourself in the world of a professional photographer! You’ll learn how lighting, posing, composition, and framing techniques help capture the best shots. Using professional cameras and Selfie Clubhouse’s 30+ creative backgrounds, you’ll take incredible photos while also learning about the best social media practices for sharing your photos.
Flexible
days and times
Selfie Clubhouse
Broadway Mall, 460 Broadway Mall, Hicksville NY
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $30 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome
8-person minimum, 40-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@selfieclubhouse.com
Ready-to-Use Self-Defense Class
Make the most of your built-in defenses from a certified instructor with years of experience working with children and young adults. Begin by learning how to shock an assailant, and then 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.
Weekends after 3:00 pm
Fit and Fearless LLC Studio
1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
$18 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com
Robo Trailblazer
Shine like a star in the world of robotics! As a robo trailblazer, you’ll design, build, and program your very own robot, turning your tech dreams into reality. From coding dance moves to tackling fun challenges, you’ll be the star of the show as you bring your robot to life. With creativity, innovation, and a bit of rock ‘n’ roll spirit, you’ll command the stage and show everyone what a true robo trailblazer can do!
Flexible
days and times available
Race Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
$25 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $35 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email beawesome@racehubusa.com
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Jump into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in our fun and engaging workshops! At either our Discovery Center in Westbury or your troop meeting place, Girl Scout Ambassadors can choose from these workshop options: How Robots Move, Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge, Model Car Design Challenge, or Space Science Explorer.
Flexible days and times available
Snapology of Nassau County Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY
$20 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 60-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email nancys@snapology.com
Spinning, Boxing, and Bootcamp
Choose between spinning, boxing, and bootcamp, or any combination of the three, for a high-energy, fun, team-building experience! Classes can be tailored to your troop’s goals.
Flexible days and times available
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
$15 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 20-person maximum
For more information or to schedule a program: Email spinner1991@gmail.com
R E A L L I F E
Real Examples About Life & Learning In Financial Education
FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL AGES!
It’s never too early to learn how to spend smart, save more, and understand the basics of personal finance. Get ahead of the headlines about the financial literacy crisis in this country with fun and age-appropriate interactive learning. We can tailor our program to your group’s needs and ages in single or multi-class packages. $15 per person, 10 person minimum. Multi-class discounts available.
K-3rd grade – Learn about money and savings accounts and interest. Includes activities.
4th-7th grade – Saving & spending smarter, bank accounts & setting goals. Includes activities.
REALLIFE is an interactive program for all ages, including adults, designed to explain personal, practical finance. We help people understand basic banking, investments, budgeting and savings, income taxes, ID theft and employee benefits. We have 15 different classes that can be tailored to kids, adults, businesses, and non-profits that want to educate their employees or clients. We will create custom packages for private groups of 10 or more.
For a free demo or more information, call us at 516-354-3334 or email at Jdoherty@welcome2reallife.com or Squigley@welcome2reallife.com
Thank You for Powering a Girl’s Journey to Lead
Special thanks to all families who have generously supported Family Partnership giving as your daughter(s) participate in Girl Scouts. Your contribution paves the way for life-changing experiences and opportunities that girls, regardless of background, location, or financial situation, will not find anywhere else.
For those families who consider donating, Family Partnership is an opportunity to champion the changemakers of today and tomorrow by directly providing financial assistance for membership fees, uniform components, books, badges, and supplies, to ensure every girl can navigate her own individual pathway to success.
With the upcoming 2024-2025 Membership Year beginning October 1, we ask for your support once again. For any donation of $20.25 or more, your daughter(s) will receive a Family Partnership Participant patch. If your donation is $40 or more, she receives a second patch for “Going the Extra Mile,” and her troop receives a 15% rebate credit for GSNC Shop use.
To donate to Family Partnership: l Scan the QR code or visit gsnc.org/donate.
l During your online registration/renewal, at the final payment screen, you will be asked to contribute to Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County thanks you for your partnership!
Volunteer Resource Center
Re-Launch Party
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
The Volunteer Resource Center is the place where we help guide our volunteers along their Girl Scout journey. From dedicated one-on-one meetings to loaning meeting materials, we can work together to plan an amazing Girl Scout year for your troop!
Join us at our Volunteer Resource Center Re-Launch Party to seek advice from our staff and check out our updated/new materials!
Please RSVP by October 29, 2024 by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/GSNC-VRC-Relaunch-Party-2024.
What is the Traveling Trefoil?
The Traveling Trefoil is an activity van that will bring Girl Scouts to communities throughout Nassau County. This opportunity for mobile programming has been made possible by a Cares Act grant from the Town of Hempstead. The Traveling Trefoil is equipped to offer a variety of programs such as STEM, life skills, healthy living, arts, executive-skill building, and career preparation training.
The Traveling Trefoil offers various types of activities... STEM | Crafts | Cooking | Aeronautical | SWAPs | Physics | and more!
Request the Traveling Trefoil for your next meeting or event!
To submit your request for the Traveling Trefoil, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/Traveling-Trefoil-Request.
Are you behind on putting those patches and badges on your uniform?
No worries! Let the GSNC Shop take care of that for you. We’ll add your items via a super secure heat press process. Check out the OLC or email shop@gsnc.org for pricing and restrictions.
Volunteers and Adults
Volunteer and Adult Programs
Spinning for All Levels of Fitness
Join in on this free indoor cycling workout for Girl Scout volunteers that focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, and high-intensity work. Energizing music and challenging terrain will motivate you and leave you wanting more at the end of class!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 6:45 pm-7:45 pm
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
No charge for registered volunteers
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Important: Please dress in comfortable workout clothing and bring a water bottle.
New Leader Welcome
For new leaders in 2024-2025, get to know your council, share ideas, and meet other new leaders! Representatives from Customer Care, Camp Blue Bay, Product Programs, and Volunteer Resources will be there to answer your questions. Sample some Mags&Munchies products, win prizes, and participate in some fun Girl Scout activities!
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
11:00 am-1:00 pm or 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
No charge for new registered leaders
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Volunteer Resource Center Re-Launch Party
The Volunteer Resource Center is the place that will help guide you, the Girl Scout volunteer, along your Girl Scout journey. Together, we’ll plan amazing troop meetings that will show girls that they can have fun and do amazing things that change the world, all at the same time! Check out our updated and new materials, seek advice from our staff, and get recommendations to help earn that next badge. All attendees with a current Girl Scout membership will receive a custom VRC patch.
This is an open house event—please feel free to stop in for as little or as long as you like!
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Joseph Hospital
Bring the family and join the holiday festivities at St. Joseph Hospital! Enjoy a meet and greet and photo opp with Santa, and watch the Santa train transport Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and other holiday characters to the hospital for hot chocolate and cookies. You can also pick up an ornament at the GSNC Service Center to decorate before the event and donate it to the patients at the hospital. Everyone will also take home a special surprise!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
$7 per person
Tag-Alongs welcome
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Lawyers in Training: You Be the Judge
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Nassau County Court House? GSNC has the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn all about our legal system. Go on a guided tour of the court and meet the Chief Clerk who will detail the jury process, juror selection, and their roles in jury deliberation. Observe a live trial and have the opportunity to speak with a judge and other employees of the court system.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
County Court, Nassau County
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
$10 per registered Girl Scout
No Tag-Alongs
To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs
Trip Training
Camp Blue Bay 2024-2025 Outdoor Training Schedule at a Glance
What is a Girl Scout trip, and how do you get ready for it? The Trip Training course will prepare leaders and trip coordinators to bring their troops/groups on any Girl Scout trip or activity. Participants will become familiar with GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints, GSNC Policies, Standards and Guidelines, budgeting, timing, transportation, and other topics, so that the event is fun and safe for all.
Step 1 Trip Training
Please Note: Step 1 Trip Training is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Camp Training
l Monday, March 10, 2025
l Tuesday, April 29, 2025
l Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Outdoor Camp Training
GSNC provides Outdoor Training courses to help Girl Scout volunteers prepare themselves and the girls they work with to enjoy outdoor experiences together. Training will introduce progression in the outdoors, review camp facilities, and provide basic skills for outdoor programs. Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic adults, girls may take their first hike, build their first campfire, and sleep under the stars for the first time.
Step 2 Overnight Pre-plan Training
l Monday, September 30, 2024
l Tuesday, October 22, 2024
l Thursday, November 14, 2024
l Tuesday, January 14, 2025
l Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Overnight Pre-plan Girl Scout Service Center 110 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
l Wednesday, March 26, 2025
l Monday, April 7, 2025
l Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Step 3 Mandatory Overnight
Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4, 2025
8:00 am Sat–1:00 pm Sun
Cost: Mandatory Overnight Training fee to cover cost of food and program supplies is $30 per adult.
Daycare for your school-age children will be available during the Mandatory Overnight. All children attending will take part in a specially designed camp program during the day, while the adults participate in training. Parents and children will enjoy dinner, evening program, and overnight accommodations together.
Registration for children must be done separately by mail. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis as the registration arrives with payment.
Camp Update
Mandatory Overnight Camp Blue Bay 103 Flaggy Hole Rd East Hamption, NY 11937 Camp Update
Camp guidelines, procedures, and program changes: Your camping skills must be updated every three years to enable you to take girls camping. The Camp Update course will review skills, provide up-to-date information on camp materials used, ecology, and environmental guidelines. (Required every three years)
l Tuesday, September 10, 2024
l Wednesday, December 4, 2024
l Tuesday, January 21, 2025
l Thursday, March 6, 2025
l Monday, May 12, 2025
Cost per child will be $20, and includes lunch and program fees.
GSNC Scarecrow Contest 2024
GSNC is hosting our First Annual Scarecrow Contest!
October 1–31, 2024
Why Volunteer?
• Prepare a Girl Scout for a lifetime of leadership and be the mentor they need.
• Develop your professional and personal skills through training and networking opportunities.
Be creative and use your imagination!
Girl Scouts, families, and troops of all levels: put your scarecrow-making abilities to the test! Come up with a concept for a scarecrow, build it, give it a trefoil, display it at your home, and upload a picture using #gsncscarecrow. Winners will be chosen by I.D.E.A. Lab’s Scarecrow Committee and will be announced during the week of November 11 to receive a special prize. We can’t wait to see your artistic and innovative designs come to life! For complete rules and entry details, please visit the OLC. All participants will receive a GSNC fun patch!
• Discover your passions and make a difference in your local community!
Volunteer Opportunities
• Troop leader or co-leader
• “Adopt a Troop”
• Gold Award mentor
• Product Program volunteer
• Camp volunteer
• Living History volunteer
Volunteers for Girls Scouts of Nassau County need to be 18+; however, any girl in grades K–12 can join Girl Scouts as a member! For more information, visit bit.ly/gsnc-volunteer or scan the QR code.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 PM-9:00 PM The Inn at New Hyde Park Tuscany Room
to Girl Scouts of Nassau County Fall Fundraiser
214 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park
Troop-Led Program Partners
Brooklyn Cycle & Fitness
25 Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758
Barbara Larrea 631-766-0225 spinner1991@gmail.com
Crossroads Farm 480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
Delia Serrano
516-967-5058
delia@nassaulandtrust.org
Fit & Fearless LLC 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
Samanea Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, 2nd floor, Westbury, NY
Nancy Setzler
516-785-0080 nancys@snapology.com
Supreme Martial Arts
Sensei Andrew Goldberg 516-532-2361
SupremeMartialArts@protonmail.com
Thrive Time LLC
Sheree Jones
347-644-9987
sjones@mythrivetime.com
Girl Scout Guidance for Girl Scout Adults
Office
Hours
Schedule an in-person appointment to ask questions, find out about program opportunities, learn how to navigate the Volunteer Toolkit, and get helpful tips to keep troop planning girl-led! Troop leaders, volunteers, and caregivers welcome! To set up your appointment, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/VRC-appt.
gsLearn
Enhance your skills with gsLearn
Newsletter
Girl Scout Volunteers, check your email each month for the Volunteer Connections newsletter to learn about relevant information for a great volunteer experience. *sent on the last Thursday of the month
New in-person training schedule coming soon!
The online training forum has a library of virtual resources and guided videos to help lead your troop to success: Go to mygs.girlscouts.org. Login with your email address and password. Click gsLearn in the toolbar on the left-hand side.
Take a look at all of GSNC’s resources and trainings by scanning the QR codes or visiting the links.
General resources: bit.ly/gsnc-vol-resources
Plan Your Girl Scout Year with the Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) and the Volunteer Toolkit!
Volunteer Resource Center (VRC)
Looking for troop management resources?
Volunteers can schedule an appointment with our Adult Training and Resource Associate to ask questions about all things Girl Scouts! The VRC also has the following materials (and more!) available for loan, including:
• New badge kits
• Games for Daisies
• Ceremonial items
To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/VRC-appt.
Volunteer Toolkit
• Cookie Booth items
• Journey Kits
• Badge of the Month
To request Volunteer Resource materials, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/VRC-request.
The Volunteer Toolkit is a planning tool that contains program and meeting plans for badges, Journeys, and awards at every Girl Scout level!
In the Volunteer Toolkit, you can:
• Customize your own Girl Scout meetings or choose from pre-selected ones.
• Download and print badges, Journey, and award meetings.
• Log girls’ program achievements and milestones.
...and so much more!
Start exploring the Volunteer Toolkit! Scan the QR code or visit mygs.girlscouts.org.
Contact customercare@gsnc.org for more information.
Camp Blue Bay 2024
COME TO CAMP FOR OUR EXCITING
FALL COUNCIL PROGRAMS!
Novice Camper Weekend
October 18-20, 2024
Are you looking to experience troop camping but haven’t had the opportunity to participate in the required Outdoor Training? We have an opportunity just for you—troops can enjoy a trip to Camp Blue Bay and leaders can participate in the training while at camp. Over the weekend, Girl Scouts will participate in a variety of activities led by volunteers and staff as they learn all about the traditions of Girl Scout camping. Meanwhile, Outdoor Training adults will spend the day learning everything they need to know about Troop Camping from our Outdoor Trainers.
Open to all GSNC Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops with appropriate adult coverage (adults participating in training will not count toward adult coverage. Troops registering for the event will need to have the appropriate adult coverage as per Safety Activity Checkpoints in addition to the adult(s) wishing to participate in the Outdoor Training).
Please Note: Adults taking the training will be required to take Virtual Trip Training and attend an in-person Outdoor Pre-plan meeting on September 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Girl Scout Service Center.
$65 per person (includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and Sunday breakfast)
To register: Visit bit.ly/novice-campertroop-wknd-24 or scan the QR code.
Fall Family Festival Overnight
October 26-27, 2024
Celebrate fall with the family at Camp Blue Bay! On Saturday morning, take part in a series of messy, fun, fall activities. After that, spend some time in the great outdoors, enjoy a packed lunch on the sports field, hike to the beach, or visit a local attraction on your own. After dinner, join us for a costume dance party and s’mores around the campfire.
Open to all registered GSNC Girl Scouts and their families. $55 per person (includes Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and activities)
To register:
Visit bit.ly/family-festival-24 or scan the QR code.
Junior Animal Habitats
Troop Overnight
December 7-8, 2024
Have you ever wondered about the wild animals that live at Camp Blue Bay? Pack your bags and join us as we explore where the wild things are! Troops will spend the day earning their Junior Animal Habitats badge and discovering the unique places animals make their homes. You’ll have a chance to make your very own animal home, learn more about endangered species, and take steps to protect wildlife.
Open to all GSNC Junior troops with appropriate adult coverage.
$55 per person (includes Saturday dinner, snack, Sunday breakfast, activities, and badge)
To register:
Visit bit.ly/jr-animal-hab-24 or scan the QR code.
Cadette Tree Badge Troop Overnight
November 8-10, 2024
Join us for a weekend of "tree-mendous" fun at Camp Blue Bay! During the day, get to the root of what trees are all about and branch out as a naturalist. Then, spend the evening roasting s’mores and singing traditional Girl Scout songs around the campfire. During this weekend, Girl Scouts will earn their Cadette Tree badge.
Open to all GSNC Cadette troops with appropriate adult coverage.
$65 per person (includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, Sunday breakfast, activities, and badge)
To register:
Visit bit.ly/cadette-treeovernight-24 or scan the QR code.
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
You Can Help Girl Scouts Shine!
Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls:
• 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. Girl Scouts of Nassau County has over 100 years of experience building girls of courage, confidence, and character.
