Possibilities Spring/Summer 2024

Possibilities

Spring/Summer 2024 Program Guide

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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.

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 Please note: The GSNC Shop will be closed on Saturdays in July and August.

Email shop@gsnc.org for questions.

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

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

Girl Scouts values inclusiveness and does not discriminate on any basis.

Distribution of these materials does not constitute endorsement of any kind.

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.

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.

Girl Scout Daisies | Grades K­-1

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Girl Scout Brownies | Grades 2-3 Girl Scout Juniors | Grades 4-5 Girl Scout Cadettes | Grades 6-8

COUNCIL-LED PROGRAMS

Girl Scout Seniors | Grades 9-10

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!

Girl Scout Ambassadors | Grades 11-12

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.

INFORMATION

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.

If materials are required for a virtual program, that information and a Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the program.

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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.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COUNCIL-LED PROGRAMS You can register on the GSNC website or on MyGS. 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 INFORMATIONFORMATION 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

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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 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 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 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 group? 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 group.

• Work with the program partner to pick a day for your group 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 group and manage registrations.

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• Reach out to the program partner directly with the contact information provided in the program description.

• 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.

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Girl Scout Daisies We’d love to see what you are doing.

Share your experiences with your Girl Scouts sisters by sending pictures and a short description with your full name and troop number or Juliette status to GSNC at marketing@gsnc.org.

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To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.

Teddy Bear Clinic at Mercy Hospital Led by a registered nurse, this interactive program will teach basic first aid skills and help girls learn how to identify and handle emergency situations by training with a teddy bear “patient.” Each participant will get their own teddy bear to take home.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.

Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.

Girl Scout Gardeners Check out what is going on at The Farm! From planting, to weeding, to learning about farm etiquette, and everything in between, come join gardening assistants (high school-aged Girl Scouts) in a hands-on garden lesson! Each day is different, so see what is planned for you on your day at the farm! All crops will be donated to a local food bank. The ongoing series program consists of four signature events: Orientation, Dig It Day, Arbor Day, and Harvest Day. Orientation dates are noted below. Dates for remaining events to be scheduled after orientation. Additional sessions will also be offered between signature events.

Orientations: Wednesday, March 20 or Thursday, March 21, 2024

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

The Farm at Oyster Bay 510 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791 $35 per registered Girl Scout for whole season No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

United Skates of America Craft and Tinker Badge Program Science can be found in everything you do­—even fun experiences like roller-skating! Learn about the science of roller-skating and the concept of friction by building and testing model cars. Participate in interesting hands-on activities that get your Girl Scout excited about STEM. Saturday, March 23, 2024

9:30 am-12:00 pm

Mercy Hospital 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: An optional parent program and discussion will be offered from 5:15 pm-6:15 pm, led by the Social Work department.

Teddy Bear Clinic at St. Joseph Hospital Led by a registered nurse, this interactive program will teach basic first aid skills and help girls learn how to identify and handle emergency situations by training with a teddy bear “patient.” Each participant will get their own teddy bear to take home.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

St. Joseph Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: An optional parent program and discussion will be offered from 5:15 pm-6:15 pm, led by the Social Work department.

Annual Family Appreciation Night: Taylor Swift-Themed!

Skate to the tunes of Taylor Swift with your friends and family!

Enjoy a night of crafts, food, and fun at United Skates of America.

Dressing up is highly encouraged! All family members and Girl Scout friends are welcome.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $25 per skating child or adult, $12 for non-skating adult Tag-Alongs welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Registration for skaters includes skate rental, wrist bands, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, and a fun patch.

Registration for non-skaters includes all-you-can-eat pizza and soda.

GIRL SCOUT DAISIES

Council-Led Programs

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $24 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Stranger Danger with the Nassau County Police Department Strangers can be many different kinds of people and can be found anywhere—from the local park to the internet. The Nassau County Police Department has put together a Stranger Danger presentation that will help young people in the event a child is accosted and/or held captive. It is important to discuss with a child how to be safe at home and what to do when walking alone.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Gaga for GAGA Are you gaga for GAGA? Whether it’s your first time playing or your 100th, you will have a ball at our Spring Gaga Tournament. Be the last Girl Scout standing and take home the trophy! All participants will receive a special patch.

Friday, June 14, 2024

5:30 pm-6:20 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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.

Adventures in Keyboarding: A Fun-Filled Interactive Musical Adventure for All to Enjoy!

Are you seeking to explore your musical talents? This fun-filled musical adventure introduces musical concepts of middle C, treble clef, bass clef, musical symbols, and the musical alphabet while incorporating rhythm patterns. Students will actively engage in finding notes and rhythms, and they’ll play songs as they dance and explore on the floor keyboards. Adventures in Keyboarding is a great way to start your musical journey! Let your musical creativity flow; you never know where it will go!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Adventures in Keyboarding Location determined by troop $15 per registered Girl Scout, $20 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 16-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email mrsmpreschool@aol.com

American Barre Technique GIRL SCOUT DAISIES

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!

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Weekends after 3:00 pm Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

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Animal Observer

Doll Hair and Makeup

Use your power of observation as we discover the varied animal life of our nature preserve, play an animal game, and make special animal art!

Girls explore their creativity as they become hair artists! Each girl will be given a doll “client” with instructions to cut, color, and style their doll’s hair as part of a makeover. Includes open play with 35+ unique doll playsets encouraging development of social and language skills.

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Bowling Have a ball going for spares and strikes! Bowling is the perfect way to have fun while honing team-building skills.

Weekday afternoons, non-holiday Sundays from 5:00 pm–closing, other days available upon request/availability Maple Lanes RVC 100 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $16 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along for a 2-hour program Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 205-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Teresa@maplelanes.com Important: Includes shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one small drink

Doll Fashion and Runway Show Learn about fashion design while decorating a plain 11.5-inch doll dress using markers and self-adhesives and then participate in a doll fashion show. Includes open play with 35+ unique doll playsets encouraging use of social and language skills.

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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 they select a doll, a doll outfit, and a background to direct their photoshoot. They’ll also dress up to be part of their own personal photoshoot. Each participant will receive three digital photos.

Includes open play with 35+ doll playsets encouraging development of social and language skills.

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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

Earth Artist Discover colors, shapes, and sounds in nature as we explore the woods and meadow communities. In our beautiful native habitat garden, express yourself as you create a piece of mixed-media art!

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

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Email for available dates and times

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Gratitude Bracelet Making Learn about the importance of thankfulness and design a gratitude bracelet inspired by something for which they are most grateful.

Includes open play with 35+ unique 11.5-inch doll playsets encouraging development of social and language skills.

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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, $25 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com

Learn and Grow: Nature and Wellness Arts Artful nature education and wellness experiences are offered on the premises of this historic property and organic farm.

Enhancing academics, cultivating creativity, and enabling calm and connection will help girls to better understand themselves, others, and the natural world. Hands-on art, music, storytelling, and water and plant-based project themes vary and can be customized to troop interests.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Living the Girl Scout Law Learn the Girl Scout Law by utilizing dramatic devices such as silent scene, whole group improvisation, and other fun theater games.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule

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Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $14 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Long Island History in Your Own Backyard This important local history program includes a series of presentations, hands-on activities, and house and walking tours at historic Malcolm House and other properties on the Jericho Preserve. Discover the web of Quaker and African American communities that resided in Jericho, Wantagh, North Bellmore, and Old Bethpage and their involvement in abolition and the Underground Railroad. We can benefit from the wisdom of those who came before us and apply what we learn to our lives today.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Meditative Nature Exploration Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way. Begin with an initial meditation followed by sensory-based nature invitations while walking the grounds and nature trail on the Jericho Preserve.

Themes change but some highlights include making “nature’s music,” finding and collecting nature’s scents and textures, and incorporating reflection, sharing, and collaborating in a community circle. We close with a nature tea ceremony.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Nature Detective Animal clues are all around us! Be a nature detective as we explore and identify animal tracks and signs. Make your own animal track craft and create your own track story map.

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

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Outdoor Art Maker

The Best “Course” of Action!

See the colors and hear the sounds of nature like an artist does on a lively organic farm. Learn how we protect nature and “leave no trace”. Customize your badge by creating an outdoor art masterpiece with watercolors and natural materials or by performing an outdoor play about your visit to the farm using our puppet theatre and puppets.

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.

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 $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.

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

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

Yogi Beans: Children’s Yoga and Wellness Stretch, relax, release stored energy, and most of all, have fun learning a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email for availability through August 31, 2024 Yogi Beans Comes to You! $210 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts or Tag-Alongs, $10 per additional girl Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 25-person maximum Learn and Earn: Fun patch For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@yogibeans.com

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

Summer at the Sangha

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Learn about diversity in nature through exploration and discovery centered around plants, animals, land, and water in our Long Island “learnscape,” connecting us as kin. Join our regular general public outdoor education program or schedule an alternative day where young people are introduced to hands-on nature and wellness topics with connections to history, science, and the arts. These include team-building activities, games, and experiments organized by Sangha staff and community partners.

Available for four weeks beginning in July: Public programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Private programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 Contact Sangha for 4-hour session group rates for registered Girl Scouts and Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Girl Scout Brownies

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

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To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.

Girl Scout Gardeners

The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.

Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.

Spring Awakening with Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine Join the Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine for an uplifting and empowering journey of self-discovery in our Girl Scout Spring Awakening Workshop. Program will include yoga, games, breathing techniques, making a body scrub, and snacks!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Orientations: Wednesday, March 20 or Thursday, March 21, 2024

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

The Farm at Oyster Bay 510 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791 $35 per registered Girl Scout for whole season No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

United Skates of America Craft and Tinker Badge Program Science can be found in everything you do­—even fun experiences like roller-skating! Learn about the science of roller-skating and the concept of friction by building and testing model cars. Participate in interesting hands-on activities that get your Girl Scout excited about STEM. Saturday, March 23, 2024

9:30 am-12:00 pm

Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine 1500 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $24 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Chocolate Engineers

Teddy Bear Clinic at Mercy Hospital

Chocology raises the bar with a fun-filled day of chocolate engineering! Girls will act as architects and engineers as they design and construct a bridge made entirely out of chocolate. Through planning, organizing, designing, and creative problem-solving, teams will compete to build the most impressive chocolate bridge.

Led by a registered nurse, this interactive program will teach basic first aid skills and help girls learn how to identify and handle emergency situations by training with a teddy bear “patient.” Each participant will get their own teddy bear to take home.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

10:00 am-11:30 am

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Thursday, April 11, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Mercy Hospital 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: An optional parent program and discussion will be offered from 5:15 pm-6:15 pm, led by the Social Work department.

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GIRL SCOUT BROWNIES

Council-Led Programs

Check out what is going on at The Farm! From planting, to weeding, to learning about farm etiquette, and everything in between, come join gardening assistants (high school-aged Girl Scouts) in a hands-on garden lesson! Each day is different, so see what is planned for you on your day at the farm! All crops will be donated to a local food bank. The ongoing series program consists of four signature events: Orientation, Dig It Day, Arbor Day, and Harvest Day. Orientation dates are noted below. Dates for remaining events to be scheduled after orientation. Additional sessions will also be offered in between signature events.

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Teddy Bear Clinic at St. Joseph Hospital

Gaga for GAGA

Led by a registered nurse, this interactive program will teach basic first aid skills and help girls learn how to identify and handle emergency situations by training with a teddy bear “patient.” Each participant will get their own teddy bear to take home.

Are you gaga for GAGA? Whether it’s your first time playing or your 100th, you will have a ball at our Spring Gaga Tournament. Be the last Girl Scout standing and take home the trophy! All participants will receive a special patch.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

St. Joseph Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: An optional parent program and discussion will be offered from 5:15 pm-6:15 pm, led by the Social Work department.

Annual Family Appreciation Night: Taylor Swift-Themed!

Skate to the tunes of Taylor Swift with your friends and family!

Enjoy a night of crafts, food, and fun at United Skates of America.

Dressing up is highly encouraged! All family members and Girl Scout friends are welcome.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $25 per skating child or adult, $12 for non-skating adult Tag-Alongs welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Registration for skaters includes skate rental, wrist bands, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, and a fun patch.

Registration for non-skaters includes all-you-can-eat pizza and soda.

Personal Safety with the Nassau County Police Department A child’s safety is the foremost concern for any parent as well as the Nassau County Police Department. This workshop will introduce girls to concepts such as situational awareness, how to be safe at home and while walking, and how to handle abduction situations.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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6:45 pm-7:45 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Friday, June 14, 2024

5:30 pm-6:20 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Bowling Have a ball going for spares and strikes! Bowling is the perfect way to have fun while honing team-building skills.

Weekday afternoons, non-holiday Sundays from 5:00 pm–closing, other days available upon request/availability

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.

Adventures in Keyboarding: A Fun-Filled Interactive Musical Adventure for All to Enjoy!

Are you seeking to explore your musical talents? This fun-filled musical adventure introduces musical concepts of middle C, treble clef, bass clef, musical symbols, and the musical alphabet while incorporating rhythm patterns. Students will actively engage in finding notes and rhythms, and they’ll play songs as they dance and explore on the floor keyboards. Adventures in Keyboarding is a great way to start your musical journey! Let your musical creativity flow; you never know where it will go!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Adventures in Keyboarding Location determined by troop $15 per registered Girl Scout, $20 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 16-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email mrsmpreschool@aol.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!

Maple Lanes RVC 100 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $16 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along for a 2-hour program Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 205-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Teresa@maplelanes.com Important: Includes shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one small drink

Doll Fashion and Runway Show Learn about fashion design while decorating a plain 11.5-inch doll dress using markers and self-adhesives and then participate in a doll fashion show. Includes open play with 35+ unique doll playsets encouraging use of social and language skills.

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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 and Makeup Girls explore their creativity as they become hair artists! Each girl will be given a doll “client” with instructions to cut, color, and style their doll’s hair as part of a makeover. Includes open play with 35+ unique doll playsets encouraging development of social and language skills.

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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

Weekends after 3:00 pm Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

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Doll Photoshoot with Green Screen

Gratitude Bracelet Making

Learn about digital photography and green screen technology as they select a doll, a doll outfit, and a background to direct their photoshoot. They’ll also dress up to be part of their own personal photoshoot. Each participant will receive three digital photos.

Includes open play with 35+ doll playsets encouraging development of social and language skills.

Learn about the importance of thankfulness and design a gratitude bracelet inspired by something for which they are most grateful.

Includes open play with 35+ unique 11.5-inch doll playsets encouraging development of social and language skills.

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

M-F any time after 3:30pm 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, $25 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 2-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email fran@littledollstudio.com

Learn and Grow: Nature and Wellness Arts 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 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: Participants must bring and wear a bandanna 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.

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Be nature’s guest! Learn the reasons behind our “no collection” policy, how it benefits the ecosystem, and respecting nature as a home. Learn to safely build and disassemble a campfire. Bring marshmallows if desired!

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

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Artful nature education and wellness experiences are offered on the premises of this historic property and organic farm.

Enhancing academics, cultivating creativity, and enabling calm and connection will help girls to better understand themselves, others, and the natural world. Hands-on art, music, storytelling, and water and plant-based project themes vary and can be customized to troop interests.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Long Island History in Your Own Backyard This important local history program includes a series of presentations, hands-on activities, and house and walking tours at historic Malcolm House and other properties on the Jericho Preserve. Discover the web of Quaker and African American communities that resided in Jericho, Wantagh, North Bellmore, and Old Bethpage and their involvement in abolition and the Underground Railroad. We can benefit from the wisdom of those who came before us and apply what we learn to our lives today.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Make Your Own ScrubzBody Scrub

Mixed-Media Magic

Girls will love decorating their jars, creating a signature scent of our natural sugar scrub, and being pampered as they get their hands scrubbed, all while learning the benefits of natural skincare.

It’s part craft, part self-care, and 100% fun!

Follow your sense of adventure and explore the wonderful world of art through the beauty of our nature preserve. Create mixed-media magic as you design your own watercolor geode.

Explore rocks, minerals, and gems from our collection to inspire your natural designs.

ScrubzBody Skin Care Products 245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 $25 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

Meditative Nature Exploration Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way. Begin with an initial meditation followed by sensory-based nature invitations while walking the grounds and nature trail on the Jericho Preserve.

Themes change but some highlights include making “nature’s music,” finding and collecting nature’s scents and textures, and incorporating reflection, sharing, and collaborating in a community circle. We close with a nature tea ceremony.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Outdoor Art Creator Explore the beauty in nature! Observe art forms during a nature scavenger hunt, listen to bird calls and sounds of nature, use magnifiers, observe animal architects, make tiny animal homes, and create a lasting piece of artwork from nature!

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

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Monday–Friday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

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Say It Loud and Say It Proud

The Best “Course” of Action!

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!

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 or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Solve the Mystery

Yogi Beans: Children’s Yoga and Wellness

Mysteries are everywhere—at summer camp, in fairy tales, or in spooky mansions! Choose your theme and use teamwork to find clues and solve the mystery. Dress-up provided.

Stretch, relax, release stored energy, and most of all, have fun learning a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $14 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Summer at the Sangha Learn what diversity in nature has to teach through exploration and discovery centered around plants, animals, land, and water in our Long Island “learnscape,” connecting us as kin. Join our regular general public outdoor education program or schedule an alternative day where young people are introduced to hands-on nature and wellness topics with connections to history, science, and the arts.

These include team-building activities, games, and experiments organized by Sangha staff and community partners.

Available for four weeks beginning in July: Public programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Private programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm

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Weekends after 3:00 pm

Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 Contact us for group fees for 4-hour session for registered Girl Scouts and Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Flexible times and location of your choosing; email for availability through August 31, 2024 Yogi Beans Comes to You! $210 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts or Tag-Alongs, $10 per additional girl Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@yogibeans.com

Come join over a decade of Girl Scouts who have enjoyed and participated in rich educational opportunities at Crossroads Farm, an organic nonprofit farm run by Nassau Land Trust.

Explore the full range of badges, Journeys, awards, and community service opportunities for all Girl Scout levels.

Customized and progressive learning opportunities available.

Experience truly engaging hands-on seasonal farm activities during each trip. Foster a connection between people and nature that will be a seed for a lifetime of learning.

Learn more about our programs by contacting Delia, Education Coordinator, at delia@nassaulandtrust.org or (516) 967-5058. Find out more at xroadsfarmnyli.com.

ARTrageous offers FIVE FUN-Believable art forms for your troop to enjoy!

TOUR OUR KILN ROOM to learn how pottery and glass are fired.

Receive a FREE FUN PATCH as a souvenir of your artistic adventure.

POTTERY PAINTING: Paint official Girl Scout pottery or choose ice cream bowls, mugs, or other cute and useful items. We’ll kiln-fire them to create food-safe ceramic masterpieces.

GLASS FUSING: Combine colorful bits of glass to create twinkling, kiln-fired art, including sun catchers, dishes, ornaments, and more.

Fun to do and the results are amazing!

CREATING WITH CLAY: Turning a squishy lump of clay into a unique pottery treasure is always a blast!

Create pinch pots, coil pots, funky animals, and more. We’ll glaze and fire your piece to create a forever treasure.

CANVAS PAINTING: Sit at an easel, paint an adorable canvas step-by-step with our instructor, and create an acrylic-on-canvas masterpiece. Fun!

Book a year-end celebration, spring art activity, or create one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gifts with us!

MOSAIC CREATIONS: Select a fun-shaped base, apply beautiful paint colors, and accent it with colorful tiles and beads. It’s easy to be a mosaic artist!

ARTrageous!

5 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $20‑$40 per participant, according to your selection.

Group size: 4–75 in our upscale studio.

Tag‑Alongs welcome. artrageousRVC.com – Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Open 7 days a week. Call to schedule your date. 516‑255‑5255

The Trefoil Files: For All Girl Scout Levels Palindromes, ciphers, logic puzzles, and more!

Can you uncover the missing password?

Celebrate Women’s History Month by completing the Trefoil Files, a scavenger hunt in participating public libraries. Inspired by the incredible women who worked TREFOIL as codebreakers in World War Two, now it’s your turn to crack the codes, FILES solve the riddles, and unravel all the benefits your library has to offer!

March 1‑30, 2024

Please visit the OLC to see if your public library is participating in the Trefoil Files.

Free Program; Girl Scout friends and family are welcome to participate. For more information visit member.gsnc.org.

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Explore, Play & Create

Join in the Fun at Upcoming Special Events: Spring EGGstravaganza – Saturday, March 23, 2024 Celebrate Holi – Sunday, April 14, 2024 Girl Scout STEM Night – Saturday, May 18, 2024 Questions?

Email Karoll Joseph at kjoseph@licm.org.

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

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To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.

Girl Scout Gardeners

Council-Led Programs The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.

Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.

Spring Awakening with Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine Join the Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine for an uplifting and empowering journey of self-discovery in our Girl Scout Spring Awakening Workshop. Program will include yoga, games, breathing techniques, making a body scrub, and snacks!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine 1500 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Check out what is going on at The Farm today! From planting, to weeding, to learning about farm etiquette and everything in-between, come join gardening assistants (high school-aged Girl Scouts) in a hands-on garden lesson! Each day is different, so see what is planned for you this day at the farm! All crops will be donated to a local food bank. The ongoing series program consists of four signature events: Orientation, Dig It Day, Arbor Day, and Harvest Day. Additional sessions will be offered in between signature events.

Orientation answers parent questions and provides information.

Orientations: Wednesday, March 20 or Thursday, March 21, 2024

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

The Farm at Oyster Bay 510 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791 $35 per registered Girl Scout for whole season No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

United Skates of America Craft and Tinker Badge Program Science can be found in everything you do­—even fun experiences like roller-skating! Learn about the science of roller-skating and the concept of friction by building and testing model cars. Participate in interesting hands-on activities that get your Girl Scout excited about STEM. Saturday, April 6, 2024

9:30 am-12:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $24 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Chocolate Engineers

Saturday, March 16, 2024

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Chocology raises the bar with a fun-filled day of chocolate engineering! Girls will act as architects and engineers as they design and construct a bridge made entirely out of chocolate. Through planning, organizing, designing, and creative problem-solving, teams will compete to build the most impressive chocolate bridge.

10:00 am-11:30 am

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Bronze Award Planning Workshop Be inspired by a panel of Bronze Award Girl Scouts and troop leaders, learn how to draft your Bronze Award proposal from GSNC staff, and meet with volunteers to discuss the project process.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

6:00pm-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

Build a Drone on Your Own Girls and their caregivers will partner and bond while learning to build and fly drones together! Create lasting memories and strengthen the caregiver-child relationship through this shared experience. Each pair will leave with a drone kit, safety glasses, and a fun patch.

Friday, May 10, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $70 per pair (one registered Girl Scout and one adult over age 18) No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Sports Broadcasting Learn the fundamentals of play-by-play and color commentary for television and radio. Girls will gain hands-on sports broadcasting experience taught by experienced industry professionals.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Want to learn how to save up for Taylor Swift concert tickets the next time she’s in town? Learn how to save and spend your money wisely.

Understand the difference between buying something you need and something you want. Learn how to make the money you save grow, and hear about women whose careers have made them wealthy by helping others save and invest. This program meets the criteria for the Junior Budget Maker badge.

Monday, May 20, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Pizza will be served.

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Annual Family Appreciation Night: Taylor Swift-Themed!

Skate to the tunes of Taylor Swift with your friends and family!

Enjoy a night of crafts, food, and fun at United Skates of America Dressing up is highly encouraged! All family members and Girl Scout friends are welcome.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $25 per skating child or adult, $12 for non-skating adult Tag-Alongs welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Registration for skaters includes skate rental, wrist bands, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, and a fun patch.

Registration for non-skaters includes all-you-can-eat pizza and soda.

Personal Safety with the Nassau County Police Department A child’s safety is the foremost concern for any parent as well as the Nassau County Police Department. This workshop will introduce girls to concepts such as situational awareness, how to be safe at home and while walking, and how to handle abduction situations.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

6:45 pm-7:45 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Graphic Design The Graphic Design program will introduce girls to the basics of several creative areas of design in a hands-on environment led by an experienced industry professional. Girls will also learn about exciting career paths in graphic design.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Coding 101 Embark on a thrilling coding adventure to gain computer proficiency and build real-world problem-solving skills.Coding 101 is taught by an experienced industry professional.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Gaga for GAGA Are you gaga for GAGA? Whether it’s your first time playing or your 100th, you will have a ball at our Spring Gaga Tournament. Be the last Girl Scout standing and take home the trophy! All participants will receive a special patch.

6:30 pm-7:20 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

GSNC Flag Football League Build teamwork skills, improve agility and hand-eye coordination, and most of all, have fun playing in GSNC’s first ever Flag Football League! Flag football is a fast-paced version of football without physical contact. Eight service unit teams will compete in 5v5 league play. Once your team signs up, service unit coaches will be invited to Draft Night in March. Girl Scout families and friends are invited to attend games and cheer on their players!

League games: July 7–August 10, 2024 Conference Championship game: Saturday, August 3, 2024 League Championship game: Saturday, August 10, 2024 Field locations to be determined by service units Conference and League Championship games will be played at Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit bit.ly/3tPPbrL

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.

Adventures in Keyboarding: A Fun-Filled Interactive Musical Adventure for All to Enjoy!

Are you seeking to explore your musical talents? This fun-filled musical adventure introduces musical concepts of middle C, treble clef, bass clef, musical symbols, and the musical alphabet while incorporating rhythm patterns. Students will actively engage in finding notes and rhythms, and they’ll play songs as they dance and explore on the floor keyboards. Adventures in Keyboarding is a great way to start your musical journey! Let your musical creativity flow; you never know where it will go!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Adventures in Keyboarding Location determined by troop $15 per registered Girl Scout, $20 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 16-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email mrsmpreschool@aol.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 or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

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Animal Habitats Explore the varied environments of our nature preserve as we embark on an animal habitat hunt! What are wild animals as opposed to pets? What are similarities and differences between groups of animals? Learn about endangered animals and habitat loss. Build a giant bird’s nest and participate in a habitat cleanup!

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Bowling Have a ball going for spares and strikes! Bowling is the perfect way to have fun while honing team-building skills.

Weekday afternoons, non-holiday Sundays from 5:00 pm–closing, other days available upon request/availability Maple Lanes RVC 100 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $16 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along for a 2-hour program Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 205-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Teresa@maplelanes.com Important: Includes shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one small drink

Flowers Badge Uncover the science and beauty of flowers on a lively organic farm. Discover how flowers help people and how they connect with the bees. Customize your badge based on what’s happening at the farm. Potential projects include planting seeds in our greenhouse or flower fields and/or making seed bombs, flower art, and flower bouquets.

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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; $5 for adults No Tag-Alongs 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org

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Learn and Grow: Nature and Wellness Arts Artful nature education and wellness experiences are offered on the premises of this historic property and organic farm.

Enhancing academics, cultivating creativity, and enabling calm and connection will help girls to better understand themselves, others, and the natural world. Hands-on art, music, storytelling, and water and plant-based project themes vary and can be customized to troop interests.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Long Island History in Your Own Backyard This important local history program includes a series of presentations, hands-on activities, and house and walking tours at historic Malcolm House and other properties on the Jericho Preserve. Discover the web of Quaker and African American communities that resided in Jericho, Wantagh, North Bellmore, and Old Bethpage and their involvement in abolition and the Underground Railroad. We can benefit from the wisdom of those who came before us and apply what we learn to our lives today.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Make Your Own ScrubzBody Scrub Girls will love decorating their jars, creating a signature scent of our natural sugar scrub, and being pampered as they get their hands scrubbed, all while learning the benefits of natural skincare.

It’s part craft, part self-care, and 100% fun!

Monday–Friday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm ScrubzBody Skin Care Products 245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 $25 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

Meditative Nature Exploration

Shapes in Nature

Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way. Begin with an initial meditation followed by sensory-based nature invitations while walking the grounds and nature trail on the Jericho Preserve.

Themes change but some highlights include making “nature’s music,” finding and collecting nature’s scents and textures, and incorporating reflection, sharing, and collaborating in a community circle. We close with a nature tea ceremony.

Explore our nature preserve and its varied ecosystems to discover the most beautiful and fascinating patterns— tessellations, Fibonacci sequence, and golden ratio. Learn by doing in this hands-on, interactive program that allows participants to explore symmetry in its varied forms. Design a craft using all you’ve learned and so much more!

Weekday and weekend afternoons

Email for available dates and times

Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Mock Trial Program

Social Butterfly

The North Shore Historical Museum Mock Trial Program is a way to not only learn about the law and legal system, but to do so in a historic setting. Mock trials help participants understand the law, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a customized, fictional, and scripted trial. Judicial experts assist with trial and jury deliberation.

Always knowing what to say or do could get boring, but not with these dramatic activities! Learn what not to do in every situation through silent scenes, snippets, and theater games.

Afternoon, night, and weekend availability; email to schedule North Shore Historical Museum 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $10 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $5 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 14-person minimum For more information or to schedule a program: Email director@nshmgc.org

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $14 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Playing the Past Join us on a cruise ship in 1920...what could go wrong? Develop short stories about women in history and change their ending­— a woman running for president, or wanted for murder? You decide the ending! Engage in silent scenes and fun theater games.

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Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout, $14 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

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Solve the Mystery

Yogi Beans: Children’s Yoga and Wellness

Mysteries are everywhere—at summer camp, in fairy tales, or in spooky mansions! Choose your theme and use teamwork to find clues and solve the mystery. Dress-up provided.

Stretch, relax, release stored energy, and most of all, have fun learning a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $14 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Summer at the Sangha Learn what diversity in nature has to teach through exploration and discovery centered around plants, animals, land, and water in our Long Island “learnscape,” connecting us as kin. Join our regular general public outdoor education program or schedule an alternative day where young people are introduced to hands-on nature and wellness topics with connections to history, science, and the arts.

These include include team-building activities, games, and experiments organized by Sangha staff and community partners.

Available for four weeks beginning in July: Public programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Private programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 Contact us for group fees for 4-hour session for registered Girl Scouts and Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Flexible times and location of your choosing; email for availability through August 31, 2024 Yogi Beans Comes to You! $210 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts or Tag-Alongs, $10 per additional girl Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@yogibeans.com

Now You’re Talking!

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The online community by and for you Be in the know. Share what you know.

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

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

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

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

Need help? Email customercare@gsnc.org.

Don’t miss out on anything that happens between issues of Possibilities.

Join the OLC to share tips and ideas; to give and get advice from other members.

Get news and updates that are important to you in a timely manner.

Find discounts and exclusive opportunities.

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Girl Scouts Love STEM...

Hands-On Programs The Cradle of Aviation provides workshops for all levels of Girl Scouting.

• Daisy: Using Resources • Brownie: Fling Flyer • Junior: Space Science Investigator and Programming Robots • Cadette: Night Owl

Overnights Spend the evening at the Cradle! Tour the museum, experience a planetarium show, and sleep under the planes in our galleries!

...and we do too!

To secure a date for your troop, please call Reservations at 516-572-4066.

Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City NY 11530 www.cradleofaviation.org • 516-572-4066

PUZZLE BREAK (B, J, C, S, A) THE GIRL SCOUT ESCAPE PROGRAM Book Your Troop's Escape Today

WHAT SETS PUZZLE BREAK APART FROM ALL THE REST?

PUZZLE BREAK LONG ISLAND

Puzzle Break is America’s oldest and most well-known real life escape room facility. Girls can earn badges while solving puzzles, decoding clues and working together to escape the room!

Whether or not you are escaping the Lost Temple, the Midnight Carnival, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea or are trapped in a Grimm’s fairytale you will have a blast!

Includes Puzzle Break patch; badges may be purchased at the Girl Scout Shop.

PROGRAM LINK:

Junior Detective Badge, Cadette Special Agent Badge

TO SCHEDULE A PROGRAM 516.307.0888 info@puzzlebreakLI.com

180 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 $30.00 PER REGISTERED GIRL SCOUT

1 TROOP LEADER FREE PER 6 GIRL SCOUTS MINIMUM 5 PLAYERS PER GAME $35.00 PER ADDITIONAL ADULT AND TAG-ALONG Note: Additional Adults and/or Tag-Alongs will play at the same time, but in a different Escape Room from the Girl Scouts. Minimum 4 Additional Adults and/or Tag-Alongs Per Game. Please note that a non-refundable deposit will be required at time of booking. $45.00 PER GUEST: LUNCH / DINNER PACKAGE Includes Escape Room game & Puzzle Break patch, hot pizza, cold beverages, dessert, full set-up, clean-up, and time in our Event Room(s) to discuss and recant your escape the room experience! Expect to be at Puzzle Break for 120 minutes total for a lunch / dinner event.

Event will be structured as: First 30 minutes Next 1 hour Pizza & Drinks

Last 30 minutes

Escape Game(s) Dessert & Discussion

ALSO, THINK PUZZLE BREAK FOR: Birthday Parties, Mom’s Night Out, School Field Trips, PTA Events & Fundraisers, Camp Outings, Team Building & Staff Events, and more!

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

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To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.

Girl Scout Gardeners

The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.

Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.

Silver Award Planning Workshop Be inspired by a panel of Silver Award Girl Scouts and troop leaders, learn how to draft your Silver Award proposal from GSNC staff, and meet with volunteers to discuss the project process.

Thursday, March 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, adults welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Chocolate Engineers Chocology raises the bar with a fun-filled day of chocolate engineering! Girls will act as architects and engineers as they design and construct a bridge made entirely out of chocolate. Through planning, organizing, designing, and creative problem-solving, teams will compete to build the most impressive chocolate bridge.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

12:15 pm-1:45 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Orientations: Wednesday, March 20 or Thursday, March 21, 2024

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

The Farm at Oyster Bay 510 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791 $35 per registered Girl Scout for whole season No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Spring Awakening with Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine Join the Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine for an uplifting and empowering journey of self-discovery in our Girl Scout Spring Awakening Workshop. Program will include yoga, games, breathing techniques, making a body scrub, and snacks!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine 1500 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Cybersecurity Do your children know what information they should or shouldn’t show on social media or video games? In this course, girls are introduced to the fundamentals of cybersecurity through hands-on lessons taught by experienced industry professionals.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Check out what is going on at The Farm today! From planting, to weeding, to learning about farm etiquette and everything in between, come join gardening assistants (high school-aged Girl Scouts) in a hands-on garden lesson! Each day is different, so see what is planned for you this day at the farm! All crops will be donated to a local food bank. The ongoing series program consists of four signature events: Orientation, Dig It Day, Arbor Day, and Harvest Day. Additional sessions will be offered in between signature events.

Orientation answers parent questions and provides information.

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Build a Drone on Your Own

How to Be Successful Savers and Spenders

Girls and their caregivers will partner and bond while learning to build and fly drones together! Create lasting memories and strengthen the caregiver-child relationship through this shared experience. Each pair will leave with a drone kit, safety glasses, and a fun patch.

Want to learn how to save up for Taylor Swift concert tickets the next time she’s in town? Learn how to save and spend your money wisely.

Understand the difference between buying something you need and something you want. Learn how to make the money you save grow, and hear about women whose careers have made them wealthy by helping others save and invest. This program meets the criteria for the Cadette Budget Manager badge.

Friday, May 10, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $70 per pair (one registered Girl Scout and one adult over age 18) No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

What is Cyberbullying and How Do We Combat It? Bullying is a form of harassment which is taken very seriously by the Nassau County Police Department. Cyberbullying is specifically defined as the sending of mean texts, emails, and instant messages. Learn what to do if you are in a situation where you are being cyberbullied. The program will be led by a Nassau County Police Officer.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

6:00 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Sports Broadcasting Learn the fundamentals of play-by-play and color commentary for television and radio. Girls will gain hands-on sports broadcasting experience taught by experienced industry professionals.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Pizza will be served.

Annual Family Appreciation Night: Taylor Swift-Themed!

Skate to the tunes of Taylor Swift with your friends and family!

Enjoy a night of crafts, food, and fun at United Skates of America.

Dressing up is highly encouraged! All family members and Girl Scout friends are welcome.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $25 per skating child or adult, $12 for non-skating adult Tag-Alongs welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Registration for skaters includes skate rental, wrist bands, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, and a fun patch.

Registration for non-skaters includes all-you-can-eat pizza and soda.

Graphic Design The Graphic Design program will introduce girls to the basics of several creative areas of design in a hands-on environment led by an experienced industry professional. Girls will also learn about exciting career paths in graphic design.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Monday, May 20, 2024

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Coding 101 Embark on a thrilling coding adventure to gain computer proficiency and build real-world problem-solving skills. Coding 101 is taught by an experienced industry professional.

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Gaga for GAGA Are you gaga for GAGA? Whether it’s your first time playing or your 100th, you will have a ball at our Spring Gaga Tournament. Be the last Girl Scout standing and take home the trophy! All participants will receive a special patch.

Friday, June 14, 2024

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.

6:30 pm-7:20 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Adventures in Keyboarding: A Fun-Filled Interactive Musical Adventure for All to Enjoy!

Are you seeking to explore your musical talents? This fun-filled musical adventure introduces musical concepts of middle C, treble clef, bass clef, musical symbols, and the musical alphabet while incorporating rhythm patterns. Students will actively engage in finding notes and rhythms, and they’ll play songs as they dance and explore on the floor keyboards. Adventures in Keyboarding is a great way to start your musical journey! Let your musical creativity flow; you never know where it will go!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Adventures in Keyboarding Location determined by troop $15 per registered Girl Scout, $20 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 16-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email mrsmpreschool@aol.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 or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

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Animal Habitats

DRUMBA®! Get Your Stix On!

Explore the varied environments of our nature preserve as we embark on an animal habitat hunt! What are wild animals as opposed to pets? What are similarities and differences between groups of animals? Learn about endangered animals and habitat loss. Build a giant bird’s nest and participate in a habitat cleanup!

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!

Email for available dates and times Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $15 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, 2 adults free, $4 per additional adult Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person (or $75) minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov

Bowling Have a ball going for spares and strikes! Bowling is the perfect way to have fun while honing team-building skills.

Weekday afternoons, non-holiday Sundays from 5:00 pm–closing, other days available upon request/availability Maple Lanes RVC 100 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $16 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along for a 2-hour program Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 205-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Teresa@maplelanes.com Important: Includes shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one small drink

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

Learn and Grow: Nature and Wellness Arts Artful nature education and wellness experiences are offered on the premises of this historic property and organic farm.

Enhancing academics, cultivating creativity, and enabling calm and connection will help girls to better understand themselves, others, and the natural world. Hands-on art, music, storytelling, and water and plant-based project themes vary and can be customized to troop interests.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Long Island History in Your Own Backyard This important local history program includes a series of presentations, hands-on activities, and house and walking tours at historic Malcolm House and other properties on the Jericho Preserve. Discover the web of Quaker and African American communities that resided in Jericho, Wantagh, North Bellmore, and Old Bethpage and their involvement in abolition and the Underground Railroad. We can benefit from the wisdom of those who came before us and apply what we learn to our lives today.

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Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Make Your Own ScrubzBody Scrub

Mock Trial Program

Girls will love decorating their jars, creating a signature scent of our natural sugar scrub, and being pampered as they get their hands scrubbed, all while learning the benefits of natural skincare.

It’s part craft, part self-care, and 100% fun!

The North Shore Historical Museum Mock Trial Program is a way to not only learn about the law and legal system, but to do so in a historic setting. Mock trials help participants understand the law, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a customized, fictional, and scripted trial. Judicial experts assist with trial and jury deliberation.

Monday–Friday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm ScrubzBody Skin Care Products 245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 $25 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

Meditative Nature Exploration Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way. Begin with an initial meditation followed by sensory-based nature invitations while walking the grounds and nature trail on the Jericho Preserve.

Themes change but some highlights include making “nature’s music,” finding and collecting nature’s scents and textures, and incorporating reflection, sharing, and collaborating in a community circle. We close with a nature tea ceremony.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Afternoon, night, and weekend availability; email to schedule North Shore Historical Museum 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $10 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $5 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 14-person minimum For more information or to schedule a program: Email director@nshmgc.org

Public Speaking Girls will think on their feet incorporating a variety of scenarios in group improvisation utilizing a script and characters they invent.

They’ll also read monologues in different voices and dress up!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $14 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Ready-to-Use Self-Defense Class

Girls will experience how a practice of mind-body connection can build physical strength, improved focus and concentration, and develop a sense of relaxation and mindfulness for their everyday lives. The session will include stretching and breathing exercises, energy meditation, as well as home-practice suggestions.

Weekday evenings and weekend afternoons Body & Brain Yoga and Taichi (or your preferred location) 943 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 $10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 15-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com

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 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 or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

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Solve the Mystery

Trees Badge

Mysteries are everywhere—at summer camp, in fairy tales, or in spooky mansions! Choose your theme and use teamwork to find clues and solve the mystery. Dress-up provided.

Dig into the amazing life of trees and what they do for our environment on this lively organic farm. Identify our trees, learn about their lifecycle, and sketch the trees to start your tree journal.

Plant a tree during your visit and learn what it takes to keep the tree thriving. Discuss the connection between people and trees and/or speak to a local expert on native landscapes.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Drama Kids of North Nassau $12 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $14 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 8-person minimum, 24-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Summer at the Sangha Learn what diversity in nature has to teach through exploration and discovery centered around plants, animals, land, and water in our Long Island “learnscape,” connecting us as kin. Join our regular general public outdoor education program or schedule an alternative day where young people are introduced to hands-on nature and wellness topics with connections to history, science, and the arts.

These include team-building activities, games, and experiments organized by Sangha staff and community partners.

Available for four weeks beginning in July: Public programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Private programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 Contact us for group fees for 4-hour session for registered Girl Scouts and Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Weekday afternoons, 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, $5 per adult No Tag-Alongs 6-person minimum, 18-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email education@nassaulandtrust.org

Yogi Beans: Children’s Yoga and Wellness Stretch, relax, release stored energy, and most of all, have fun learning a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email for availability through August 31, 2024 Yogi Beans Comes to You! $210 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts or Tag-Alongs, $10 per additional girl Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@yogibeans.com

Change the World and Gain Leadership Skills That Last a Lifetime

Access our new 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 website page.

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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, steps to put the plan in motion, and how to submit a final report.

Updated Silver Award website content includes resources for both Cadettes and adults. You’ll find details about the submission process for the project proposal and final report, links for Silver Award training and support resources, and sign-up information for the Highest Award Office Hours.

Check out our Silver Award page for more details!

Scan the QR Code or visit bit.ly/gsnc-silver-award.

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

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To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.

Spring Awakening with Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine Join the Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine for an uplifting and empowering journey of self-discovery in our Girl Scout Spring Awakening Workshop. Program will include yoga, games, breathing techniques, making a body scrub, and snacks!

The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.

Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.

Under Gardeners At The Farm, high-school-aged undergardeners will be leading and assisting with younger troops. They’ll be planting, weeding, bug-picking, harvesting, assisting with special projects, and planning events and activities. A minimum of 20 community-service hours will be earned through the duration of the program. Girls are asked to attend one of three orientation meetings, but if they cannot attend orientation, they can still participate. The orientation dates are March 5, March 7, and March 12, 2024; email for specific times and details.

Season begins March 5, 2024 The Farm at Oyster Bay 510 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791 $35 per registered Girl Scout for whole season No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Chocolate Engineers Chocology raises the bar with a fun-filled day of chocolate engineering! Girls will act as architects and engineers as they design and construct a bridge made entirely out of chocolate. Through planning, organizing, designing, and creative problem-solving, teams will compete to build the most impressive chocolate bridge.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

12:15 pm-1:45 pm

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine 1500 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Learn About Saving Today to Reach Your Dreams Tomorrow Start working toward your dreams by learning how to save up to make them happen. Whether you’d like to go to college or buy a car, you’ll need a savings plan. We’ll come up with strategies that will help you spend money wisely so you can save more for the future.

Understand the difference between buying something you need and something you want. Learn how to make the money you save grow.

And hear about women whose careers have made them wealthy by helping others save and invest.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Cybersecurity Do your children know what information they should or shouldn’t show on social media or video games? In this course, girls are introduced to the fundamentals of cybersecurity through hands-on lessons taught by experienced industry professionals.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Build a Drone on Your Own Girls and their caregivers will partner and bond while learning to build and fly drones together! Create lasting memories and strengthen the caregiver-child relationship through this shared experience. Each pair will leave with a drone kit, safety glasses, and a fun patch.

Friday, May 10, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $70 per pair (one registered Girl Scout and one adult over age 18) No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

What is Cyberbullying and How Do We Combat It? Bullying is a form of harassment which is taken very seriously by the Nassau County Police Department. Cyberbullying is specifically defined as the sending of mean texts, emails, and instant messages. Learn what to do if you are in a situation where you are being cyberbullied. The program will be led by a Nassau County Police Officer.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

6:00 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Annual Family Appreciation Night: Taylor Swift-Themed!

Skate to the tunes of Taylor Swift with your friends and family!

Enjoy a night of crafts, food, and fun at United Skates of America.

Dressing up is highly encouraged! All family members and Girl Scout friends are welcome.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $25 per skating child or adult, $12 for non-skating adult Tag-Alongs welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Registration for skaters includes skate rental, wrist bands, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, and a fun patch.

Registration for non-skaters includes all-you-can-eat pizza and soda.

Gaga for GAGA Are you gaga for GAGA? Whether it’s your first time playing or your 100th, you will have a ball at our Spring Gaga Tournament. Be the last Girl Scout standing and take home the trophy! All participants will receive a special patch.

Friday, June 14, 2024

6:30 pm-7:20 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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

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.

Adventures in Keyboarding: A Fun-Filled Interactive Musical Adventure for All to Enjoy!

Are you seeking to explore your musical talents? This fun-filled musical adventure introduces musical concepts of middle C, treble clef, bass clef, musical symbols, and the musical alphabet while incorporating rhythm patterns. Students will actively engage in finding notes and rhythms, and they’ll play songs as they dance and explore on the floor keyboards. Adventures in Keyboarding is a great way to start your musical journey! Let your musical creativity flow; you never know where it will go!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Adventures in Keyboarding Location determined by troop $15 per registered Girl Scout, $20 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 16-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email mrsmpreschool@aol.com

Bowling Have a ball going for spares and strikes! Bowling is the perfect way to have fun while honing team-building skills.

Weekday afternoons, non-holiday Sundays from 5:00 pm–closing, other days available upon request/availability Maple Lanes RVC 100 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $16 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along for a 2-hour program Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 205-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Teresa@maplelanes.com Important: Includes shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one small drink

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

Learn and Grow: Nature and Wellness Arts Artful nature education and wellness experiences are offered on the premises of this historic property and organic farm.

Enhancing academics, cultivating creativity, and enabling calm and connection will help girls to better understand themselves, others, and the natural world. Hands-on art, music, storytelling, and water and plant-based project themes vary and can be customized to troop interests.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Locavore Eating Learn about the benefits of eating locally and seasonally, why the efforts of locavores are so important, and what role transportation plays in the food we eat. Speak to people who grow and deliver local foods and learn the challenges they face. Complete a seasonal farm chore. Create and eat a meal using food you harvest here at the farm.

Weekend afternoons, Saturdays best for access to Farm Stand and Farmer’s Market Crossroads Farm 480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565 $25 per registered Girl Scout for 2-hour 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: Dress for the weather! Closed-toe shoes required.

Rain or shine (except for thunderstorms). Wear a sun hat, rain jacket, or boots as needed.

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Long Island History in Your Own Backyard

Mind-Body Connection— a Girl’s Best Friend

This important local history program includes a series of presentations, hands-on activities, and house and walking tours at historic Malcolm House and other properties on the Jericho Preserve. Discover the web of Quaker and African American communities that resided in Jericho, Wantagh, North Bellmore, and Old Bethpage and their involvement in abolition and the Underground Railroad. We can benefit from the wisdom of those who came before us and apply what we learn to our lives today.

Girls will experience how a practice of mind-body connection can build physical strength, improve focus and concentration, and develop a sense of relaxation and mindfulness for their everyday lives. The session will include stretching and breathing exercises, energy meditation, as well as home-practice suggestions.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Make Your Own ScrubzBody Scrub Girls will love decorating their jars, creating a signature scent of our natural sugar scrub, and being pampered as they get their hands scrubbed, all while learning the benefits of natural skincare.

It’s part craft, part self-care, and 100% fun!

Monday–Friday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

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Weekday evenings and weekend afternoons Body & Brain Yoga and Taichi (or your preferred location) 943 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 $10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 15-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com

Mock Trial Program The North Shore Historical Museum Mock Trial Program is a way to not only learn about the law and legal system, but to do so in a historic setting. Mock trials help participants understand the law, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a customized, fictional, and scripted trial. Judicial experts assist with trial and jury deliberation.

Afternoon, night, and weekend availability; email to schedule

ScrubzBody Skin Care Products 245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 $25 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

North Shore Historical Museum 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $10 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $5 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 14-person minimum For more information or to schedule a program: Email director@nshmgc.org

Meditative Nature Exploration

Ready-to-Use Self-Defense Class

Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way. Begin with an initial meditation followed by sensory-based nature invitations while walking the grounds and nature trail on the Jericho Preserve.

Themes change but some highlights include making “nature’s music,” finding and collecting nature’s scents and textures, and incorporating reflection, sharing, and collaborating in a community circle. We close with a nature tea ceremony.

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 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.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Weekends after 3:00 pm Fit and Fearless LLC Studio 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 $18 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Summer at the Sangha Learn what diversity in nature has to teach through exploration and discovery centered around plants, animals, land, and water in our Long Island “learnscape,” connecting us as kin. Join our regular general public outdoor education program or schedule an alternative day where young people are introduced to hands-on nature and wellness topics with connections to history, science, and the arts.

These include team-building activities, games, and experiments organized by Sangha staff and community partners.

Available for four weeks beginning in July: Public programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Private programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 Contact us for group fees for 4-hour session for registered Girl Scouts and Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Yogi Beans: Children’s Yoga and Wellness Stretch, relax, release stored energy, and most of all, have fun learning a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email for availability through August 31, 2024

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Yogi Beans Comes to You! $210 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts or Tag-Alongs, $10 per additional girl Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@yogibeans.com

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Girl Scouts Highest Awards Bronze. Silver. Gold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Help set them on this path!

Bronze Award Training can be found in the Resources section at gsnc.org/bronze.

Silver Award Training Want to become a Silver Award Girl Scout? The first step is to take GSNC’s Silver Award training to help you 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 welcome to join so you are prepared to help Girl Scout Cadettes on their journey to earning the Silver Award.

Silver Award Training can be found in the Resources section at gsnc.org/silver.

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 you are approved, and what your interview will be like.

Remember, Gold Award Girl Scouts don’t just change the world for the better—they change it for good! We challenge you to join this elite group of Girl Scouts.

Gold Award Training can be found in the Resources section at gsnc.org/gold.

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 take to educate yourself so you are ready to take on this challenge. with looking over the Gold Award webpage • Start at gsnc.org/gold. This is a great resource for all things Gold at GSNC! girls seeking to earn their Gold Award MUST read Your Guide to • All Going Gold. It is your second step and mandatory! you have done these steps, it’s time to set up your GoGold • Once account. This online tool will help you develop your Gold Award idea; it is also how 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!

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

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To register for any of our council programs, visit gsnc.org/programs.

Spring Awakening with Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine Join the Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine for an uplifting and empowering journey of self-discovery in our Girl Scout Spring Awakening Workshop. Program will include yoga, games, breathing techniques, making a body scrub, and snacks!

The following programs have been organized by GSNC staff and are offered on specific dates.

Corresponding badges and patches are available for purchase at the GSNC shop.

Under Gardeners At The Farm, high-school-aged undergardeners will be leading and assisting with younger troops. They’ll be planting, weeding, bug-picking, harvesting, assisting with special projects, and planning events and activities. A minimum of 20 community-service hours will be earned through the duration of the program. Girls are asked to attend one of three orientation meetings, but if they cannot attend orientation, they can still participate. The orientation dates are March 5, March 7, and March 12, 2024; email for specific times and details.

Season begins March 5, 2024 The Farm at Oyster Bay 510 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791 $35 per registered Girl Scout for whole season No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Chocolate Engineers Chocology raises the bar with a fun-filled day of chocolate engineering! Girls will act as architects and engineers as they design and construct a bridge made entirely out of chocolate. Through planning, organizing, designing, and creative problem-solving, teams will compete to build the most impressive chocolate bridge.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

12:15 pm-1:45 pm

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine 1500 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 $15 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Learn About Saving Today to Reach Your Dreams Tomorrow Start working toward your dreams by learning how to save up to make them happen. Whether you’d like to go to college or buy a car, you’ll need a savings plan. We’ll come up with strategies that will help you spend money wisely so you can save more for the future.

Understand the difference between buying something you need and something you want. Learn how to make the money you save grow.

And hear about women whose careers have made them wealthy by helping others save and invest.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $20 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Cybersecurity Do your children know what information they should or shouldn’t show on social media or video games? In this course, girls are introduced to the fundamentals of cybersecurity through hands-on lessons taught by experienced industry professionals.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Hofstra University 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549 $35 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Build a Drone on Your Own Girls and their caregivers will partner and bond while learning to build and fly drones together! Create lasting memories and strengthen the caregiver-child relationship through this shared experience. Each pair will leave with a drone kit, safety glasses, and a fun patch.

Friday, May 10, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $70 per pair (one registered Girl Scout and one adult over age 18) No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

New Driver: Know Before You Go Learn what to do (and what not to do) if you get pulled over by the police. Officer Yolanda Turner of the Nassau County Police Department will lead a presentation and interactive discussion covering the most important things to remember if you find yourself in a situation where you have been pulled over. Registered volunteers are welcome to attend this event with their Girl Scouts.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

7:15 pm-8:15 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $15 per registered Girl Scout or volunteer No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Annual Family Appreciation Night: Taylor Swift-Themed!

Skate to the tunes of Taylor Swift with your friends and family!

Enjoy a night of crafts, food, and fun at United Skates of America.

Dressing up is highly encouraged! All family members and Girl Scout friends are welcome.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 $25 per skating child or adult, $12 for non-skating adult Tag-Alongs welcome To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Registration for skaters includes skate rental, wrist bands, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, and a fun patch.

Registration for non-skaters includes all-you-can-eat pizza and soda.

Gaga for GAGA Are you gaga for GAGA? Whether it’s your first time playing or your 100th, you will have a ball at our Spring Gaga Tournament. Be the last Girl Scout standing and take home the trophy. All participants will receive a special patch!

Friday, June 14, 2024

6:30 pm-7:20 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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

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.

Adventures in Keyboarding: A Fun-Filled Interactive Musical Adventure for All to Enjoy!

Are you seeking to explore your musical talents? This fun-filled musical adventure introduces musical concepts of middle C, treble clef, bass clef, musical symbols, and the musical alphabet while incorporating rhythm patterns. Students will actively engage in finding notes and rhythms, and they’ll play songs as they dance and explore on the floor keyboards. Adventures in Keyboarding is a great way to start your musical journey! Let your musical creativity flow; you never know where it will go!

Flexible times and location of your choosing; email to schedule Adventures in Keyboarding Location determined by troop $15 per registered Girl Scout, $20 per Tag-Along or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 6-person minimum, 16-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email mrsmpreschool@aol.com

Bowling Have a ball going for spares and strikes! Bowling is the perfect way to have fun while honing team-building skills.

Weekday afternoons, non-holiday Sundays from 5:00 pm–closing, other days available upon request/availability Maple Lanes RVC 100 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $16 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along for a 2-hour program Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 205-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email Teresa@maplelanes.com Important: Includes shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one small drink

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

Eco-Advocate How will you advocate for nature? Learn how Crossroads Farm, a working, registered, NOFA-certified organic, nonprofit farm run

by Nassau Land Trust, Inc., advocates for the environment 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. Volunteer at the farm to learn even more!

Weekday afternoons, Saturdays best for access to Farm Stand and Farmer’s Market Crossroads Farm 480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565 $25 per registered Girl Scout for 2-hour program, $10 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: Dress for the weather! Closed-toe shoes required.

Rain or shine (except for thunderstorms). Wear a sun hat, rain jacket, or boots as needed.

Learn and Grow: Nature and Wellness Arts Artful nature education and wellness experiences are offered on the premises of this historic property and organic farm.

Enhancing academics, cultivating creativity, and enabling calm and connection will help girls to better understand themselves, others, and the natural world. Hands-on art, music, storytelling, and water and plant-based project themes vary and can be customized to troop interests.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

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Long Island History in Your Own Backyard This important local history program includes a series of presentations, hands-on activities, and house and walking tours at historic Malcolm House and other properties on the Jericho Preserve. Discover the web of Quaker and African American communities that resided in Jericho, Wantagh, North Bellmore, and Old Bethpage and their involvement in abolition and the Underground Railroad. We can benefit from the wisdom of those who came before us and apply what we learn to our lives today.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Make Your Own ScrubzBody Scrub Girls will love decorating their jars, creating a signature scent of our natural sugar scrub, and being pampered as they get their hands scrubbed, all while learning the benefits of natural skincare.

It’s part craft, part self-care, and 100% fun!

Monday–Friday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm ScrubzBody Skin Care Products 245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 $25 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

Meditative Nature Exploration Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way. Begin with an initial meditation followed by sensory-based nature invitations while walking the grounds and nature trail on the Jericho Preserve.

Themes change but some highlights include making “nature’s music,” finding and collecting nature’s scents and textures, and incorporating reflection, sharing, and collaborating in a community circle. We close with a nature tea ceremony.

Weekday and weekend afternoons Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 $18 per registered Girl Scout and Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 10-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Mind-Body Connection— a Girl’s Best Friend Girls will experience how a practice of mind-body connection can build physical strength, improve focus and concentration, and develop a sense of relaxation and mindfulness for their everyday lives. The session will include stretching and breathing exercises, energy meditation, as well as home-practice suggestions.

Weekday evenings and weekend afternoons Body & Brain Yoga and Taichi (or your preferred location) 943 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 $10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 15-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com

Mock Trial Program The North Shore Historical Museum Mock Trial Program is a way to not only learn about the law and legal system, but to do so in a historic setting. Mock trials help participants understand the law, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a customized, fictional, and scripted trial. Judicial experts assist with trial and jury deliberation.

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Afternoon, night, and weekend availability; email to schedule North Shore Historical Museum 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 $10 per registered Girl Scout or Tag-Along, $5 per adult Tag-Alongs welcome 14-person minimum For more information or to schedule a program: Email director@nshmgc.org

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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 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 or Tag-Along Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 20-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Summer at the Sangha Learn what diversity in nature has to teach through exploration and discovery centered around plants, animals, land, and water in our Long Island “learnscape,” connecting us as kin. Join our regular general public outdoor education program or schedule an alternative day where young people are introduced to hands-on nature and wellness topics with connections to history, science, and the arts.

These include team-building activities, games, and experiments organized by Sangha staff and community partners.

Available for four weeks beginning in July: Public programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Private programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House 5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 Contact us for group fees for 4-hour session for registered Girl Scouts and Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 30-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@sanghacenter.org

Yogi Beans: Children’s Yoga and Wellness Stretch, relax, release stored energy, and most of all, have fun learning a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.

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Flexible times and location of your choosing; email for availability through August 31, 2024 Yogi Beans Comes to You! $210 for up to 15 registered Girl Scouts or Tag-Alongs, $10 per additional girl Tag-Alongs welcome 5-person minimum, 25-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email info@yogibeans.com

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Volunteers and Adults Silver Award Planning Workshop Be inspired by a panel of Silver Award Girl Scouts and troop leaders, learn how to draft a Silver Award proposal from GSNC staff, and meet with volunteers to discuss the project process.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Volunteer and Adult Programs Camp Blue Bay Virtual Camp Update Your camping skills must be updated every three years to enable you to take girls camping. The Camp Update course will review camp guidelines and materials, procedures, program changes, skills, and the latest information on ecology and environmental guidelines.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Meeting on Zoom No fee for registered members No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Girl Scout for the Night: Adventures in Chocolate Experience the world of Terabroma Cacao, considered a “Food of the Gods,” in this hands-on workshop. Your chocolate adventure begins with a lively discussion that will immerse you in the story of chocolate. Afterwards, indulge your palate in a delectable chocolate tasting. This workshop is hosted by Linda Johnson, a professional chocolatier, chocolate curator, small business owner, and proud Girl Scout member.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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7:00 pm-9:00 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered adult volunteer To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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6:00 pm-7:30 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $7 per registered adult To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

Camp Blue Bay Overnight Pre-Plan Overnight Pre-Plan is a required part of the Outdoor Camp Training and must be completed before the overnight portion of the training.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County 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 out-of-doors, review camp facilities, and provide basic skills for outdoor program. 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.

Tuesday, March 27, 2024 or Thursday, April 11, 2024 or Monday, April 15, 2024 GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

To register for any of our events or programs, visit gsnc.org.

Camp Blue Bay Outdoor Training Mandatory Overnight

Mind-Body Connection— A Girl’s Best Friend

GSNC provides Outdoor Training courses to help volunteers prepare themselves and the girls they work with to enjoy outdoor experiences together. Training will introduce progression in the out-of-doors, review camp facilities, and provide basic skills for outdoor program. 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.

Girls will experience how a practice of mind-body connection can build physical strength, improve focus and concentration, and develop a sense of relaxation and mindfulness for their everyday lives. The session will include stretching and breathing exercises, energy meditation, as well as home-practice suggestions.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

12:15 pm-1:45 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 $30 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs Important: Please note that Trip Training and a Pre-Plan Training are required in order to be Outdoor Camp-Trained. Visit our website at gsnc.org/programs for dates and registration.

Monday–Friday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Body & Brain Yoga and Taichi (or your preferred location) 943 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 $10 per registered Girl Scout, Tag-Along, or adult Tag-Alongs welcome 4-person minimum, 15-person maximum For more information or to schedule a program: Email franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com

Be Kind and Unwind Night for Parents and Leaders Participants will experience how a practice of mind-body connection can build physical strength, improve focus and concentration, and develop a sense of relaxation and mindfulness for their everyday living. The session will be led by an instructor from Body & Brain Yoga and Taichi and will include stretching exercises, breathing and energy meditation, as well as home-practice suggestions.

All participants will receive a Girl Scout yoga mat to take home!

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

7:30 pm-8:45 pm

VOLUNTEERS AND ADULTS

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 No fee for the first 40 leaders who have renewed memberships for themselves and their entire troop 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 how to draft your Bronze Award proposal from GSNC staff, and meet with volunteers to discuss the project process.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

6:00pm-7:30 pm

GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11520 $7 per registered adult No Tag-Alongs To register: Visit gsnc.org/programs

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Directory of Troop-Led Program Partners Body and Brain Center

Crossroads Farm

943 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

Maryann Kreischer franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com (516) 673-4141

Delia Serrano education@nassaulandtrust.org (516) 967-5058

Drama Kids Kathy Sweeney dramakids.kathy@gmail.com (917) 613-0206

Garvies Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 Veronica Natale vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov (516) 571-8011

Fit and Fearless 1617 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 Fabiana Cellini senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Little Doll Studio 137 North Park Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11572 Frances Cuomo Perpero fran@littledollstudio.com (516) 238-6159

North Shore Historical Museum

Sangha Education Center at Historic Malcolm House

140 Glen Street, Geln Cove, NY 11542

5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753

Amy Driscoll director@nshmgc.org (516) 801-1191

Christine Keller christine@sanghacenter.org (516) 870-3999

ScrubzBody Skin Care Products 245 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Roberta Perry greatskin@scrubzbody.com (516) 827-0800

Yogi Beans Comes to You! Lauren Chaitoff info@yogibeans.com (212) 585-2326

Why Volunteer?

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Prepare a girl for a lifetime of leadership and be the mentor she needs.

Develop your professional and personal skills through training and networking opportunities.

Discover your passions and make a difference in your local community!

Volunteer Opportunities

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Troop leader or co-leader “Adopt a Troop”

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Cookie volunteer Camp volunteer Program 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.

When given the opportunity, girls can change the world.

Celebrate Your Dedication with a Lifetime Membership!

Available at a special 50% discount for current Girl Scout volunteers with ten or more years of service. Become a member for life—and you’ll be a champion of girls for years to come.

Lifetime membership is available to any individual who: l Accepts the principles and beliefs of the Girl Scout Movement l Pays the one-time lifetime membership fee l Is at least 18 years old (or a high school graduate or equivalent)

Simply register at girlscouts.org/lifetimegrad

A Girl Scout lifetime membership costs $400. For alums under age 30 and currently registered volunteers with ten or more years of service, the cost is $200. Your lifetime membership donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Girl Scout Guidance for Girl Scout Adults Office Hours

Newsletter Schedule an in-person appointment to ask questions

about Girl Scout programs and activities.

Volunteers and parents are welcome! Girl Scouts need to be accompanied by an adult during the appointment. To set up your appointment, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/VRC-appt.

Girl Scout Volunteers, check your email each month for the Volunteer Connections newsletter to learn about relevant information for a great volunteer experience.

gsLearn Enhance your skills with gsLearn 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. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/gsLearn-home.

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

Podcasts: bit.ly/gsnc-vol-conn-podcast

Blogs: bit.ly/gsnc-blogconn-podcast

Plan Your Girl Scout Year with the Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) and the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)!

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 (VTK)

GSNC’s VRC is here to help!

• Cookie Booth items • Journey Kits • Patch of the Month

To request Volunteer Resource materials, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/VRC-request.

The VTK is a planning tool that contains program and meeting plans for badges, Journeys, and awards at every Girl Scout level!

In the VTK, you can: Customize your own Girl Scout meetings or choose from pre-selected ones.

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and print badges, Journey, • Download and award meetings.

• Log girls’ program achievements and milestones.

...and so much more!

Start exploring the VTK! Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/MY-GS. Contact customercare@gsnc.org for more information.

Parent/Child Overnight

Camp Blue Bay 2024 Space and Sky Overnight

April 20–21, 2024 (Individual Girl Scout Overnight)

Calling all Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts!

Interested in experiencing camp on your own but not sure where to start? Pack your bags and board the bus to Camp Blue Bay for a space and sky adventure. Take part in a variety of traditional camp activities and earn your Cadette Space Science Researcher/Senior Sky badge! Finish the day with a pizza party dinner and stargazing.

Open to all GSNC Cadettes and Seniors $110 per person (includes transportation, program supplies, Saturday lunch, dinner, evening snack, and Sunday breakfast) There will be a required virtual information session for all parents/guardians prior to the trip.

Bus transportation will be provided to and from the GSNC Council Service Center.

Registration is open now!

Just Row with It!

August 24–25 or September 7–8, 2024 If you and your Girl Scout(s) cherish quality time together, this is the perfect opportunity for you. At the Parent/Child Overnight, you may choose to take part in a variety of planned camp activities for the morning, enjoy a local attraction after lunch, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of East Hampton. Bring along your lunch for Saturday.

Dinner, evening snacks, and Sunday breakfast will be served in the Dining Hall. The event can accommodate up to 200 people in platform tents. Limited indoor space (dormitory style Troop Houses) available upon request.

Open to all registered GSNC Girl Scouts with a parent/guardian.

$45 per person (includes Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and all activities)

Registration opens Thursday, April 4, 2024

June 8–9, 2024 (Troop Overnight)

Is your troop ready to row with it?

Row, row, row your boat down the creek and explore the beautiful Camp Blue Bay waterfront. Once you dry off, troops will explore all things that float with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) project! End the night with “walking-tacos” cooked over a fire and a campfire with s’mores.

Open to all GSNC Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops with appropriate adult coverage. We ask that you limit the number of adults to allow more girls to attend.

This event is Tent Units only; troops will be expected to share sites.

$55 per person (Includes program supplies, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast) Registration in open now!

Register online at gsnc.org/programs.

Information Nights

Counselor-inTraining (CIT) July 25–August 8, 2024 This two-week Counselorin-Training opportunity Our 2023 CIT’s at Camp Blue Bay is for Girl Scout Ambassadors will allow you to complete an outdoor leadership course while observing and assisting counselors at camp. There will be time for training as well as an opportunity to work directly with younger campers. Participants will live in a tent unit and work together as part of the 2024 CIT Team. To be considered for this program, interested participants must complete the application process and have a personal interview. This training is limited to 12 participants and is open to individual Girl Scouts entering grades 11 or 12 in September, 2024.

$960 per Girl Scout $1,000 per Non-Girl Scout To apply, contact the Camp Directors to request an application packet at cbbsummerdirector@gsnc.org. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled in person during the first two weeks of April. Applications received after March 25 will only be considered if there is still space available in the program.

Parents, join us with your camper to learn about a typical day at camp and get answers to any questions you may have. l Wednesday, March 6, 2024 l Thursday, March 28, 2024

7:30 PM–8:30 PM GSNC Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 Register online at gsnc.org/programs.

Open House Saturday, May 4 or Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Camp Blue Bay 103 Flaggy Hole Road, East Hampton, NY 11937

Summer Overnight Camp Registration is open NOW! Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/cbb-campdoc.

Camp Information Nights will give you the opportunity to meet with representatives from Camp Blue Bay in person to learn more about our summer camp programs.

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Meet the Summer Camp Directors! Enjoy a drive with your family to East Hampton and visit our beautiful Camp Blue Bay. Learn more about our facility and summer camp programs. Our directors and volunteers will be available to answer any questions you may have. Finally, take a self-guided tour of our camp grounds.

Register online at gsnc.org/programs.

Camp Blue Bay 2024 Traditional Troop Camping Troop Camping has been part of the Girl Scout experience since its inception. Camping is fun and a great way to build new skills and develop a deeper appreciation for nature with your friends.

Traditional Troop Camping is planned and carried out by a group of Girl Scouts and their outdoor camp-trained volunteers/leaders.

Your troop will help decide what activities they want to do, what they want to eat, and what new skills or adventures they want to try while at camp.

Registration is ongoing by season. Tent Units and Troop Houses are available in spring and fall; Troop Houses are also available in the winter. To check availability and download a Troop Camping Application, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/CBB-Troop-Camping.

Outdoor Training for Adults Outdoor Camp Training is provided to help Girl Scout volunteers prepare themselves and their troop to enjoy outdoor experiences together.

Training will introduce progression in the out-of-doors, review camp facilities, and provide basic skills for outdoor programs.

Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic adults, troops may take their first hike, build their first campfire, and sleep under the stars for the first time. This training is required for a troop to participate in Traditional Troop Camping at Camp Blue Bay. For more information and to register for this training, scan the QR code or visit gsnc.org/training.

Schedule a Badge Workshops Camp Blue for Traditional Bay Badge Troop Camping Workshop to have one of our instructors guide your girls through completing a badge of their choice. $12 per Girl Scout (minimum of 10 Girl Scouts per workshop) For badge options and information, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3RDakz3.

2024 Outdoor Training Schedule at a Glance Trip Training 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.

Please Note: STEP 1 Trip Training is a prerequisite for Outdoor Camp Training Trip Training Virtual on Zoom 7:30 PM-9:00 PM l Monday, March 4, 2024 l Wednesday, April 3, 2024 l Tuesday, May 7, 2024 STEP 2 Overnight Pre-plan Training Overnight Pre-plan Training GSNC Service Center 110 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530 7:30 PM-9:00 PM l Wednesday, March 27, 2024 l Thursday, April 11, 2024 l Monday, April 15, 2024

STEP 3 Mandatory Overnight

Mandatory Overnight Camp Blue Bay 103 Flaggy Hole Rd East Hampton, NY 11937 Saturday-Sunday, May 4–5, 2024 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 programs, and overnight accommodations together.

Cost per child will be $20, and includes lunch and program fees. 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 Camp guidelines, procedures, and program can change. 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-todate information on camp materials used, ecology, and environmental guidelines.

(Required every three years) Camp Update Virtual on Zoom 7:30 PM-9:00 PM l Thursday, March 7, 2024 l Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Camp Resources Camp Blue Bay has a variety of resources available to help make your visit to camp a fun and easy experience for both you and the girls that you work with. Visit gsnc.org/troop-camping to learn about all of our camp resources.

Rental Kits Can you imagine arriving at Camp Blue Bay with your troop and the cooking gear you need is already at your site? You can arrange to rent a cooking set, dish and silverware set, and/or beverage set.

Visit bit.ly/cbb-equip-rent to fill out the rental form.

Safety First For your convenience, you will find basic first aid kits positioned all around the camp: Tent units, Troop Houses, Activity Building, and Dining Hall.

Camp Kits Compass, knots, and nature kits are available to borrow at no cost.

Enjoy teaching your girls important outdoor skills.

Fun Things to Do On the sports field, girls will enjoy the Gaga Pit, Nine Square in the Air, and a variety of other sports equipment: volleyball, soccer, basketball, and tetherball (to name a few!), as well as a supply of jump ropes, frisbees, and hula hoops that are available for a day of fun and physical activity.

Basic Camping Supplies Troops will be able to preorder three basic camping supplies to be onsite when they arrive at camp. Items available: charcoal, small propane containers, and bundles of firewood.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Garden City, NY Permit No. 28

110 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530

Give the Gift of a Lifetime... the Girl Scout Experience

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Girls need to have experiences with other girls to: Discover that they can solve problems and overcome challenges together D evelop leadership skills that will make them successful in both the classroom and the workplace P ractice building healthy friendships, with girls inside and outside of their grade level, school district, and beyond

GSNC offers a variety of programs that girls in troops and independently registered girls with no troop affiliation (Juliettes) are invited to attend. Programs are skill-based and relative to the world girls are living and learning in every day. Some programs are shared family experiences. All programs are convenient and affordable. Give your daughter the gift of life experiences with Girl Scouts of Nassau County, an organization that has over 100 years of experience building girls of courage, confidence, and character.

Invest in her future today.

Visit gsnc.org/give.