Spring 2021 GSNC Possibilities

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POSSIBILITIES PROGRAM AND EVENT GUIDE |

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All virtual programs February through April 2021

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN WINTER AND SPRING 2021!

This winter and spring, you can expect NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAMS that will engage the mind, challenge the body, and embrace change!

Here’s some of what you can expect: A THIRD edition of Possibilities introducing programs scheduled for May through August 2021 .

To virtually meet new Girl Scout friends inside and outside Nassau County, and catch up with old friends too, on new virtual programs that will place you on the path to earning more badges, awards and patches!

To learn more SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE from topnotch presenters that are only available to GSNC because we have adapted to virtual programming!

More GIRL SCOUTING AT HOME activities to earn your Winter and Spring patches!

Delight your palate and perfect your CULINARY SKILLS with our all new Culinary Creations Club; a monthly virtual program led by GSNC’s very own staff.

To see more new faces as our membership grows because today more than ever, girls need Girl Scouts.

New troops continue to form and meet, more girls are registering as individual Girl Scouts (Juliettes). They are learning a priceless skill—how to make new friends—in the comfort of their own homes. This skill translates into a life skill called networking as girls mature into adulthood.

If you know someone who might like to join our sisterhood, tell them to contact us at customercare@gsnc.org and we will explain all there is to know and welcome them into the fold!

Just some of our new programs: Spirit of Invention, First-Year Fears: College Safety for Women, Say it Loud and Say it Proud!, Show your strength!, Raise the Barre!

American Barre Technique (ABT), Virtual Brownie First Aid, Product Design Class, Sashiko Mend and Repair Your Own Denim Class, The Mystery of Anastasia, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Up in the Air!, If All Else Fails: Virtual Self-defense Class

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

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

Council Service Center 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 Tel 516.741.2550 • Fax 516.741.2207 • gsnc.org

Currently, the Council Service Center and shop are closed due to the health crisis.

You can shop with curbside pickup by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday.

Email shop@gsnc.org for details.

Check our website for updates when GSNC will resume its regular hours of operation.

Holiday Closings: Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Inventory, and End-of-Year Holidays

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

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

The Girl Scout Law

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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 Follow Us on

FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty TWITTER: Twitter.com/gsnc INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/GirlScoutsNassauCounty YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/GSNCvideo BLOGSPOT: GirlScoutsofNassauCounty.Blogspot.com

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.

Por mi honor, yo trataré: De servir a Dios y a mi patria, ayudar a las personas en todo momento, y vivir conforme a la Ley de Girl Scouts.

La Ley de Girl Scouts Yo me esforzaré por: Ser honrada y justa cordial y servicial, considerada y compasiva, valiente y fuerte, y responsable de lo que digo y hago, y por respetarme a mí misma y a los demás respetar la autoridad usar los recursos de manera prudente, hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts.

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

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

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

What do these icons mean?

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

Daisy Grades K­-1 Brownie Grades 2-3 Junior Grades 4-5 Cadette Grades 6-8 Senior Grades 9-10 Ambassador Grades 11-12 Volunteer Girl Scouts of Nassau County has an active, intentional, and ongoing commitment to ensuring that all members are able to fully and meaningfully participate in and contribute to all aspects of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Mission.

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

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Registration Information Who can participate in an event or program?

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

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

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

Tag-Alongs Tag-Alongs are non-registered participants, like siblings.

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

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

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

Participants are responsible for testing links 24 hours prior to the start of a program.

How to register for GSNC programs

Confirmation Email

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

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

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

Program listings in the front of the book are vetted by staff employed by GSNC. This includes assuring Payment must be made at the time of registration. that sanctioned GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints Fees may be paid with the following types of are being followed and that the programming payment: is aligned with Girl Scout badge requirements.

Cash (With paper registrations turned in to Council Advertisements in the back of the book have not necessarily been vetted by GSNC. Please inquire

Service Center only) about safety precautions and other pertinent

Checks or Troop Checks (Payable to Girl Scouts information when utilizing companies/organizations

of Nassau County) that have purchased advertisement space.

Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, American

Express, and Discover)

Payment

Cookie Credits (See below)

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

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

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

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

Refunds Registration fees are nonrefundable unless Girl Scouts of Nassau County cancels the program, barring extenuating circumstances.

Refunds are not available for no-shows, late arrivals, early departures, or participants’ failure to test links 24 hours prior to the program. GSNC is not responsible for participants’ technical issues.

Girls Need Girls GSNC is launching all kinds of new virtual programs that girls in troops and independently registered girls with no troop affiliation (Juliettes) are invited to attend.

Girls need other girls to: ✓ Discover that they can solve problems and overcome challenges together ✓ Develop leadership skills that strengthen confidence and self-esteem ✓ Build healthy social bonds, with girls inside and outside of their grade level, school district, and beyond ✓ Become lifetime team players who are successful in the workplace GSNC is excited about the boundary-breaking, high-quality virtual opportunities that are convenient, family-friendly, and engaging.

Widen your daughter’s circle of friends now by joining Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

Visit https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/ join.html to join Girl Scouts of Nassau County or call 516.741.2550 to speak to an expert!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMS (By GS grade levels and program names alphabetically)

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STEM 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey

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Roller Coaster Challenge Badge

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New! Space Science Explorer Badge

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Using Resources Wisely

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Spirit of Invention

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Up in the Air

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Bugs Badge

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The Diary of Worms, Mealworms, and Spiders

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Fantastic Fling Fliers Badge

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Fling Flyer

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The Fun and Function of Camouflage

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Home Scientist Badge

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Home Scientist Badge with StemTASTIC

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Pets Badge

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Water Everywhere

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What’s Bugging You?

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Wow! Wonders of Water Journey

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Animal Habitat Badge at SMLI

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Detective Badge

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Junior Balloon Car Design Challenge

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Junior Detective Badge

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Junior Space Science Investigator Badge

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Taking Action to Stop Marine Pollution

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The Mystery of Anastasia

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Game On

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Night Owl

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Your Brain: The Science Behind How It Works

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HEALTHY LIVING Considerate and Caring Petal

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Friendly and Helpful Petal

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Hearing Differently

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Say It Loud and Say It Proud

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Time Out!

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Dancer Badge

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My Best Self Badge

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Virtual Brownie First Aid Badge

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Staying Fit Badge

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Virtual Junior First Aid Badge

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Raise the Barre! American Barre Technique (ABT)

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Show Your Strength!

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Virtual Cadette First Aid Badge

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If All Else Fails: Virtual Self-defense Class

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First-Year Fears: College Safety for Women

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FINANCIAL LITERACY/ENTREPRENEURIAL Making Choices

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Philanthropist 15 Business Owner

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Cookie CEO

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Business Plan

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Financing My Dreams

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Buying Power

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Good Credit

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ARTS R-E-S-P-E-C-T 16 Virtual Canvas Painting Class

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In the Painter’s Studio at Long Island Children’s Museum

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Making Friendships That Inspire

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Masterpiece Painting

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Brownie Potter Badge

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Exploring Culture Through Sculpture

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Hand Sewing: Learn or Perfect Your Stitch

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Bee a Social Butterfly

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A Gift From the Heart

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Junior Scribe Badge

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Social Butterfly Tea

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SPEAK UP! Public Speaking Badge

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Comic Strip Drawing Badge

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Fantastic Creatures: Character Design Class

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Skills for Better Drawing

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Civic Mindedness

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Civic Mindedness: Civil War

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Fashion Illustration Class with My Style Camp

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Product Design with My Style Camp

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Room Makeover with My Style Camp

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Screenwriters and Story Makers

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Celebrating Someone Special

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Bookmaking Basics

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Sashiko Mend and Repair Your Denim Class with My Style Camp

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SKILLS, THRILLS, AND TEAMWORK Virtual Escape Room: Escape from School!

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Virtual Escape Room: Pokémon 20 Virtual Escape Room: Race to the Treasure

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Virtual Escape Room: Fortnite

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Virtual Escape Room: Harry Potter

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Virtual Escape Room: Minecraft

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Escape Room: Avengers Assemble

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Escape the Room: Search for the Golden Ankh

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Escape Room: Spy Mission

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HISTORY Samuel Townsend: Colonial Merchant

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Spy Craft

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The Townsends in the Revolution

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Standing Where They Stood: Learning About Slavery in Oyster Bay

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Gratitude is Essential

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GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY PROGRAMS (Refer to page 4 and 5 for placement request instructions)

GSNC is kicking off Spring 2021 with exciting virtual programs that are sure to impress Girl Scouts

of all ages. Meet Girl Scouts and make new friends from all over Nassau County by registering as either an independent Girl Scout (Juliette) or as a member of a troop. Choose from many new programs on topics ranging from college self-defense lessons, to the mystery of Anastasia, to Up in the Air, and Daisy Respect.

New programs and exclusive Girl Scout opportunities are released every week. Visit www.gsnc.org and the OLC frequently to be in the know!

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

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey Earn the Birdbath Award through live animal encounters with our

amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Learn where the animals live, what they eat, and how to care for them.

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Birdbath award. Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

Have you ever looked up at a roller coaster and wondered how it

works? Wonder no more! Design and build your own ramp or roller coaster for a marble to travel through using household materials and your own ingenuity!

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Roller Coaster badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Scissors, tape, a manila folder or cardstock paper, plain paper, a marble, two toilet paper tubes and two paper towel tubes Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

New! Space Science Explorer Badge Learn about the layers of our sun, split the sun’s rays into a rain bow and make a pinhole projector to see the sun. Make a moveable moon wheel to keep track of the moon’s phases and learn how the moon affects our tides. Conduct an experiment to determine how the moon got its craters. Finally, make a star pattern using toothpicks and marshmallows and share stories that you connect to with the group.

New! Using Resources Wisely Discover what it means to recycle and why it’s important! You will

learn how to recycle things in your own neighborhood, how nature recycles, and how to cut down on garbage. Each Girl Scout will make a flower seed planted in a small pot made of biodegradable materials.

Call for availability Tuesday through Saturday A virtual Cradle of Aviation Museum program 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 $17 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Daisy Space Science Explorer badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: You will be asked to schedule a curbside pick-up of materials at the museum a week prior to program To schedule a program: Contact the museum’s reservation desk at 516.572.4066

New! Spirit of Invention Learn about the special functions of historical inven tions such as the telephone, toaster, and hair dryer.

Hear about the lives of famous inventors such as Thomas Edison and Marie Curie before rolling up your sleeves and creating your own futuristic invention using an assortment of recycled materials.

Call for availability A virtual Long Island Children’s Museum program $14 per registered Girl Scout 18 person minimum, 30 person maximum IMPORTANT: Final counts are needed with two weeks’ notice so kits can be prepared. You will be asked to schedule a pick-up date and time.

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Roller Coaster Challenge Badge

Learn and Earn: Daisy Space Science Explorer badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: A shallow bowl of flour, a few different sized marbles, a white paper plate, black piece of construction paper, paper fastener, two pieces of white paper, hole puncher, clear cup of water Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

New! Up in the Air Explore the science of flight and dream BIG as you make your own gliders based on your observations of various AIR-MAZING experiments, and learn about milestones in the history of aviation. Using video chat technology, you can participate in a live lesson in real time, using “To Go” materials prepared and packaged by the LICM team.

Call for availability A virtual Long Island Children’s Museum program $14 per registered Girl Scout 18 person minimum, 30 person maximum

Fling Flyer

IMPORTANT: Final counts are needed with two weeks’ notice so kits can be prepared. You will be asked to schedule a pick-up date and time.

To schedule a program: Contact GirlScoutReservations@licm.org

Bugs Badge Learn the difference between insects and spiders as you observe

our live hissing cockroaches and tarantula. Hunt for bugs to keep in a terrarium you set up yourself!

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Bugs badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

The Diary of Worms, Mealworms, and Spiders

Learn and Earn: Brownie Bugs badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Three sheets of plain white paper, scissors, three popsicle sticks or tongue depressors, a glue stick, markers or colored pencils Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192, or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

Fantastic Fling Fliers Badge Join us as we uncover the science behind concepts such as lift

and air pressure. Build your own glider, rotocopter, and airplane.

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

Call for availability 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Fling Flyer Design Challenge badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity

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Is it a bird? No, it’s a plane! Join us to learn about the forces of

flight while experimenting with different styles of paper airplanes.

Then put your skills to the test to design and build your very own Fling Rocket! Launch and watch them soar!

Call for availability, Tuesday through Saturday A virtual Cradle of Aviation Museum program 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 $17 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Daisy Space Science Explorer badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: You will be asked to schedule a curbside pickup of materials at the museum a week prior to program To schedule a program: Contact the museum’s reservation desk at 516.572.4066

The Fun and Function of Camouflage Explore different examples of camouflage and participate in a

touch tank session showcasing our local marine creatures. Find hidden fish in one of our favorite interactive hide-and-seek games.

Leave knowing all about biomimicry!

Programs may be scheduled 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday A virtual Waterfront Center program $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along 4 person minimum 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity To schedule a program: Call 516.922.7245 ext.24 or email Cameron@

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Observe mealworms in three stages of life, true worms, and a

model of a spider. Compare and contrast how each moves, eats, and grows. Make puppets of each bug to get a feel for a bug’s life.

Call for availability 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum

Materials to be supplied by participant: Four sheets of plain white paper, scissors, scotch tape, three paper clips, three strawsand a printed copy of: https://exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/roto_patterns.html Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

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Home Scientist Badge with SMLI

Experiment with household materials to create a blob of goo, mix up a foaming eruption, dive into density, and more!

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Home Scientist, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

Home Scientist Badge with StemTASTIC

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

Call for availability 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum

Pets Badge Visit with our live animals to learn what each animal needs to

survive. Investigate how the animals react to food, being touched, and to being groomed.

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum

Wow! Wonders of Water Journey Explore our beach to learn about the animals that make

Manhasset Bay their home. Take an incredible journey through the water cycle.

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Learn and Earn: Brownie Home Scientist badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: One glass jar with lid, or empty plastic water bottle with label peeled off and cap to seal vegetable oil (enough to fill 1/4 of the container), three drops of water-based food coloring (not gel), and water. Small quantities of the following: milk, baking powder, dish soap, baking soda, fruit juice, vinegar, coffee, toothpaste, one tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, and yeast Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192, or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Wonders of Water Journey awards, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

Animal Habitat Badge at SMLI Observe live animals to understand their needs in the wild and

the threats they face in our changing environment. Find out what can be done to help them.

Learn and Earn: Brownie Pets badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

Water Everywhere Learn about the water cycle, conservation, the effects of pollution

and weather. Observe the process of condensation firsthand and detect the differences between salt water and fresh water. Discuss the adverse effects pollution has on the aquatic environment. Model integrity and responsibility as you participate in a beach cleanup.

Programs may be scheduled 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday A virtual Waterfront Center program $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along 4 person minimum 20 person maximum

What’s Bugging You? Discover the differences between bugs, insects, and arachnids.

Classify all kinds of crawling, flying creatures by their anatomy as you craft your way through metamorphosis. Using video chat technology, you can participate in a live lesson in real time, using “To Go” materials prepared and packaged by the LICM team.

Weekday and weekend afternoons A virtual Long Island Children’s Museum program $12 per registered Girl Scout 8 person minimum, 25 person maximum Materials provided by participant: Pencil with eraser, crayons or markers, glue (white, tacky, or glue stick) Important: Final counts are needed with two weeks’ notice so kits can be prepared. You will be asked to schedule a pick-up date and time.

To schedule a program: Contact GirlScoutReservations@licm.org (or www.licm.org/visit/scouts/)

Learn and Earn: Junior Animal Habitat badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

Junior Balloon Car Design Challenge Badge Design and build your own race cars that move with the power

of our lungs. We’ll use engineering practices for problem solving and trial and error techniques.

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Balloon Car Design badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Three balloons, small cardboard boxes (like Jell-O pudding boxes or soap boxes) two wooden skewers, three bendable plastic straws, strong tape (like duct tape), strong scissors Important: Parental supervision required. Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

Detective Badge

Decipher a secret message, learn how to lift fingerprints, and collect evidence while helping to solve a mystery!

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity To schedule a program: Email dan@smli.org Questions: Daniel Steiger 516.627.9400, ext. 12

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Learn and Earn: Wonders of Water Journey, Save Water award, WOW! Award, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily accessible items furnished with confirmation To schedule a program: Call 516.922.7245 ext.24 or e-mail Cameron@ TheWFC.org

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekends 10:00am-4:30pm A virtual Science Museum of Long Island program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 10 person minimum, 25 person maximum

Juniors Detective Badge Practice the power of observation after watching a short online video, make invisible ink, observe our fingerprints, extract DNA from a piece of fruit, and attempt to solve a real mystery!

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: One lemon, one small paintbrush, hair dryer, one plain piece of white paper, a pencil, scotch tape, and a teaspoon of flour or other powder Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a virtual program: Call 646.283.4192 or email stemtasticfun@gmail.com

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

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual StemTASTIC program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 15 person maximum

Explore marine pollution, learn what microplastics are, and why they are such a problem. Girls will mimic animals affected by microplastics through a feeding experiment. Discuss technological innovations and solutions for dealing with microplastic pollution.

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Learn and Earn: Junior Agent of Change Journey, The Power of One award, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily accessible items furnished with confirmation To schedule a program: Call 516.922.7245 ext.24 or e-mail Cameron@ TheWFC.org

New! The Mystery of Anastasia Many stories have been told about the Romanovs,

the last royal family of Russia. During the Russian Revolution of 1918 the Romanovs went missing. It was determined that that the family was likely murdered, yet in 1920, a mysterious woman resurfaced in Germany and claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov! Learn about this very interesting time in Russian history and how modern science was used to solve the mystery of Anastasia.

Collect and interpret forensic evidence. Perform DNA comparisons to identify important people. Use evidence to support a claim, and solve the mystery!

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Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! Find it! activities, science fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Please print the materials emailed to you prior to the program.

Important: Please test the link 24 hours prior to the program start time.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

New! Game On

Step into the role of a game developer as you design your own

game from the initial concept to a finished prototype, use materials such as cardboard trays, marbles, LED lights and your own graphics in this fun STEAM program! This program is appropriate for Cadettes in 6th grade only.

Call for availability A virtual Long Island Children’s Museum program $15 per registered Girl Scout 20 person minimum, 30 person maximum Important: Final counts are needed with two weeks’ notice so kits can be prepared. You will be asked to schedule a pick-up date and time.

To schedule a program: Contact GirlScoutReservations@licm.org

Learn and Earn: Junior Space Science Investigator badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Ten wooden skewers, six mini marshmallows, three large marshmallows, ruler, small cardboard box (like Jell-O box or a soap box), four plastic milk jug lids Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Call 646.283.4192 or email stemtasticfun@ gmail.com

Programs may be scheduled 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday A virtual Waterfront Center program $10 per registered Girl Scout $10 per Tag-Along 4 person minimum 20 person maximum

Juniors: Thursday, February 25, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm Cadettes and Seniors: Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual DNALC Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory program $13 per registered Girl Scout (includes program worksheets) No Tag-Alongs 18 people must be registered two weeks prior to the program date to host program

Night Owl Explore the night sky, learn about constellation legends, and make

a star finder. Experiment with glow-in-the-dark and fluorescent objects. Discover the dark world of bioluminescent creatures.

Call for availability Tuesday through Saturday A virtual Cradle of Aviation Museum program 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 $21 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Daisy Space Science Explorer badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: You will be asked to schedule a curbside pickup of materials at the museum a week prior to program To schedule a program: Contact the museum’s reservation desk at 516.572.4066

Your Brain: The Science Behind How it Works Work through hands-on activities with the Women in Science

and Engineering (WiSE) group at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to learn how our brains understand (and can be tricked by) sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Actively learn, discuss, and question several fundamental neuroscience concepts with a PhD candidate who is also the Chair of Outreach and member of WiSE. If you are or think you may be interested in a career in science or medicine, this is the class for you!

Saturday, April 3, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm A CSHL Women in Science and Engineering virtual program $16 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials and mail fee) No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity, Science fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Paper, ruler, paper clips, lemon or lime (or both) Important: CSHL materials will be mailed to participants To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual Fit & Fearless program $10 per registered Girl Scout 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum

New! Considerate and Caring Petal Learn dance and fitness routines to a sharing, caring, kindness

theme! Exchange ideas for how you can do all of these things in the best and worst of times.

Saturday, March 20, 2021, 10:00am-11:00am A virtual FEMCHO* program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Considerate and Caring petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity Materials supplied by participant: Download and print template prior to program, crayons, water Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with space to dance.

Contact: Tina at 516.338.7701 or tina@femcho.com

New! Friendly and Helpful Petal Let’s talk about how to make new friends, how to be a good

friend, and how good it feels to be a helpful person in between learning fun and fabulous dance and fitness routines together!

Saturday, April 10, 2021, 10:00am-11:00am A virtual program with FEMCHO* $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tagalongs Learn and Earn: Friendly and Helpful petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Paper, markers or crayons, and water.

Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in quiet room with space to dance. Download template prior to program.

Contact: Tina at 516.338.7701 or femchotina@gmail.com

New! Hearing Differently

Select one date to attend: Saturday, February 20 or March 20, 2021, 10:00am-11:00am A virtual Classy Baby program $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Considerate and Caring petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Jessica Berrins at gssignlanguage@gmail.com

New! Say It Loud and Say It Proud!

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

New! Time Out! Take a break for a yoga class that explores different yoga poses, breathing exercises and a meditation technique that helps to release stress. This class is an introductory class for everyday use!

Call for availability A virtual program with the Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine $12 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity, yoga fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Yoga mat To register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=34910&sclassid=3303&sDate=10/15/2020&sLoc=1&sTG=31&s-Type=1 Questions: Call Jennifer at 516.858.3095 or email integretivemedicine@ northwell.edu

New! Dancer Badge Turn down the lights and turn up the volume! Start with a good

stretch. Learn about “body positivity.” Practice moves from the past and the present. Put it all together to choreograph a whole new dance and fitness routine!

Friday, March 19, 2021, 7:00pm-8:00pm A virtual FEMCHO program * $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Brownie Dancer badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials supplied by participant: Download and print template prior to program, crayons, water Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with space to dance.

Contact: Tina at 516.338.7701 or femchotina@gmail.com

New! My Best Self Badge Learn a little bit more about what makes you happy, who makes

you feel happy, what healthy habits can really impact your life, and how to be more self-aware of things that “don’t work for you.” Do all of this and more as you dance to popular music, converse, practice deep relaxation, and share compliments.

Friday, April 9, 2021, 6:00pm-7:00pm A virtual FEMCHO* program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: paper, markers or crayons, and water.

Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with space to dance.

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Find out how you can be deaf friendly in this introductory class.

Familiarize yourself with Deaf Culture and how to communicate using American Sign Language. Participate in activities to learn a few nonverbal cues and ways to use body language to make communication between the hearing and non-hearing a team effort!

Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, satisfies several Brownie My Best Self badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Find it! activity Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with a water bottle and space to move.

Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the scheduled program.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

New! Virtual Brownie First Aid Badge Learn First Aid from a registered nurse who will teach you how to

treat minor injuries, make a first aid kit, and practice communicating the most important information to 911 dispatchers and first responders. Know how to prevent and treat outdoor injuries. When the unexpected happens, you’ll be prepared!

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

To schedule a program: Email mabbat02@gmail.com

New! Staying Fit Badge Increase your strength and decrease your stress by channeling your energy into learning fun dance and fitness routines. Let’s talk about healthy habits like what we eat, how much we sleep and screen time than makes sense and learn how to do deep relaxation to wind down or wind up!

Friday, April 19, 2021, 7:15pm-8:15pm A virtual FEMCHO* program $10 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Bottle of water.

Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with space to dance.

Contact: Tina at 516.338.7701 or tina@femcho.com

New! Show Your Strength!

Have you started on your fitness journey yet? Let’s push, plank, and crunch our way to our strongest selves. Learn body weight exercises that will build strength and cardio moves for endurance. No equipment required and modifications provided for all fitness levels.

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual Fit & Fearless program $10 per registered Girl Scout 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with a water bottle and space to move.

Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the scheduled program.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Virtual Cadette First Aid Badge Learn how to care for others calmly and properly because you

have the benefit of “know how.” Learn how to use everything in a first aid kit and what to say to emergency professionals to help them access the situation and respond quickly. Find out how to prevent both common and serious outdoor and weather-related injuries.

Call for availability $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Cadette First Aid badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials supplied by participant: List of basic first aid supplies furnished in confirmation.

This hands-on class is taught by a registered nurse who will teach you how to handle urgent first aid issues and sicknesses. You will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of emergency medical professionals and build the confidence to communicate effectively with them. Develop working knowledge of the portable first aid kit made in class.

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

To schedule a program: Email mabbat02@gmail.com

Call for availability $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs

Learn practical self-defense moves. Practicing punches and blocks, you will be given directions on how to escape from wrist locks, chokes, shirt grabs, and hair pulls. Using supplemental resources such as graphics, videos and/or live demonstrations, learn how to escape an assailant effectively.

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Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with a water bottle and space to move.

Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the scheduled program.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Learn and Earn: Junior First Aid badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials supplied by participant: Basic first aid supplies furnished in confirmation.

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

To schedule a program: Email mabbat02@gmail.com

New! Raise the Barre! American Barre Technique (ABT) You don’t have to be a dancer in order to benefit from these ballet exercises. Come raise the barre with a certified ABT instructor and enjoy this low impact, high energy workout that will help you build a lean physique and improve your flexibility.

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual Fit & Fearless program $10 per registered Girl Scout 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Junior Staying Fit badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity 14 | POSSIBILITIES | SPRING 2021

If All Else Fails: Virtual Self-defense Class

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual Fit & Fearless program $10 per registered Girl Scout 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with a water bottle and space to move.

Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the scheduled program.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

New! First-Year Fears: College Safety for Women Being on your own for the first time can create a lot of anxiety.

As women, we have a unique set of fears regarding our safety.

Conversations about campus, dorm safety, and new social situations can be helpful in creating proactive safety plans. This program will provide a safe space for your fears and allow you to build mental preparedness and action plans for different scenarios, including basic self-defense moves.

New! Customer Insights

Call for availability, 60-minute program A virtual Fit & Fearless program $10 per registered Girl Scout 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Important: Wear athletic attire. Situate yourself in a quiet room with a water bottle and space to move.

Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the scheduled program.

To register: Email Fabiana at Senseifab@myfitandfearless.com

Is the customer always right? Come to this badge workshop and find out more about what customers want. Learn how to create an exceptional buying experience. Gain helpful insights into the mind of a cookie customer.

Thursday, February 9, 2021 7:00pm-8:15pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum Learn and Earn: Customer Insights badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? Be on the lookout for more financial literacy badge workshops later this spring

New! Business Plan

Monday, April 5, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum

Thursday, February 18 AND Thursday February 25, 2021 7:00pm-8:15pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum

Learn and Earn: Making Choices badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

Learn and Earn: Business Plan badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

New! Philanthropist

New! Financing My Dreams

What does it mean to be a “philanthropist”? It’s a fancy word for

a person who helps others. Find out more about what people need and how you can be a philanthropist. Cost of badge included in fee. Badge will be mailed to all who attend.

Find out how to turn your daydreams into reality. Explore dream

jobs, price out the house of your dreams, research your ultimate vacation, set a giving goal, and discuss how to budget for it all! Cost of badge included in fee. Badge will be mailed to all who attend.

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Thursday, April 8, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum Learn and Earn: Philanthropist badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:00pm-8:15pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum Learn and Earn: Financing My Dreams badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

New! Business Owner Interests and hobbies can lead to career opportunities. Find out how you can turn something you love into a successful business! Girls will learn the basics of running a business, what kinds of support is available for small business owners, and get inside the minds of their potential customers. Cost of badge included in fee.

Badge will be mailed to all who attend.

Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:00pm-8:15pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum Learn and Earn: Business Owner badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

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Just because we want something doesn’t mean we need it. But

sometimes, it’s so hard to tell the difference. In Making Choices, girls will identify their wants from their needs and set a goal to save for what they want. Cost of badge included in fee. Badge will be mailed to all who attend.

This exciting two-part workshop focuses on the importance

of having a plan for girls’ businesses, including the Girl Scout Cookie program. Girls will talk through mission statements and business goals, learn ways to increase their customer base, create a business plan, received feedback on their plan. Please note, this is a two part workshop. Girls must attend both workshops to earn their Business Plan badge.

New! Making Choices

New! Buying Power You’ve been saving your money for a long time and you’re finally

ready to make that big purchase. But what are the long-term impacts of it? What do you need to be prepared to keep paying for your purchase long after you’ve started to use the item? Explore the impact that making a big purchase has on your life. Cost of badge included in fee. Badge will be mailed to all who attend.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:00pm-8:15pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum Learn and Earn: Buying Power badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

New! Good Credit Know what it takes to earn and keep good credit, borrow money

wisely, and the importance of paying back what you owe in time.

Cost of badge included in fee. Badge will be mailed to all who attend.

Monday, April 26, 2021 7:00pm-8:15pm A virtual program $5 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 35 person maximum Learn and Earn: Good Credit badge To register: Visit www.gsnc.org

New! R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to you! Participate in theatre games, silent

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

Select one session to attend: Saturday, February 27, 2021 10:00am-11:00am or 11:30am-12:30pm A Drama Kids virtual program $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Daisy Respect Myself and Others petal, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily available items furnished with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Virtual Canvas Painting Class Guided canvas painting class for every age and every stage. Pick a piece of artwork or a theme and let the fun begin! No experience necessary.

Call for availability 90-minute class A virtual Make It Too! program $35 per registered Girl Scout Materials provided: canvas, paint, paintbrushes Live Zoom instructor No Tag-Alongs

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Learn and Earn: Satisfies several Brownie Painting badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Materials to be picked up at Make it Too! Old Bethpage location To schedule a program: Call 516.293.0000 or email makeittoobethpage@gmail.com

In the Painter’s Studio at Long Island Children’s Museum Learn about the styles of artists who painted the Mona Lisa,

Primavera, Starry Night and The Scream; then roll up your sleeves and paint like a pro! Paint a mood and experiment with non-traditional artist materials. Create a mural. Using video chat technology, you can participate in a live lesson in real time, using “To Go” materials prepared and packaged by the LICM team.

Weekday and weekend afternoons A virtual Long Island Children’s Museum program $12 per registered Girl Scout 8 person minimum, 25 person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Painter badge, Girl Scouting at Home Patch Create it!

Materials provided by participant: Pencil with eraser, water (to clean brush) Important: Final counts are needed with two weeks’ notice so kits can be prepared. You will be asked to schedule a pick-up date and time.

To schedule a program: Contact GirlScoutReservations@licm.org (or www.licm.org/visit/scouts/)

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Making Friendships that Inspire

New! Exploring Culture Through Sculpture

Friends are another kind of family. Play creative games and activi ties to learn how to make new friends, keep old friends, and to become a good friend to yourself using five simple tips as your guide.

Create one free-standing clay sculpture inspired by exciting, contemporary artist, KAWS. Choose a character from popular culture and reimagine its physical attribute through personal edits and changes. This lesson will include demonstrations on proper sculpting techniques, using air dry clay.

Saturday, March 13, 2021, 11:30am-12:30pm A Drama Kids virtual program $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum

Saturday, February 23, 2021, 4:00pm-5:30pm A virtual One River School program

Learn and Earn: Brownie Making Friends badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily available items furnished with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a virtual program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

Masterpiece Painting Learn the artist’s inspirations and the Whitman influence on one

of the following artists: Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, or Georgia O’Keefe. . .you decide! Create your own artwork guided by an experienced art and history teacher. Show off your artwork virtual style!

You may schedule multiple programs to learn about each of these artists separately.

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm A virtual Walt Whitman Birthplace program $13.50 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 8 person minimum, 20 person maximum

Create pinch pots of your own after learning about pottery made

during the 19th century on Long Island. See authentic pieces of pottery and learn their unique nd little-known history!

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm A virtual Walt Whitman Birthplace program $13.50 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 8 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Brownie Potter badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity, fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Crayola Air Dry Clay, buttons, gems, or other items for decorating the pots Important: Please test the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Please email educator@waltwhitman.org

Learn and Earn: Brownie Painting badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials supplied by participant: List of easily accessible materials provided in advance; alternatively all materials available for curbside pick-up at One River School in Woodbury Important: Please test Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program Discount available to members of One River School To register: https://woodbury.oneriverschool.com/product/ girl-scouts-fantastical-self-portraits/

Hand Sewing: Learn or Perfect Your Stitch Learn basic hand stitches and decorative stitch techniques, as well as threading and knotting. Use fabric remnants from interior and fashion designers to connect with the current upcycling movement in the fashion industry. Hand sew a pillow you design and make yourself! All skill levels welcome. If you cannot tie knots yourself, an adult must be available to assist.

Friday, February 19, 2021, 4:30pm-5:45pm A virtual My Style Camp program $25 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials and MSC patch) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Needle and thread, pin cushion and pins, pencil, scissors, blank paper Important: MSC materials and patch pick-up location provided with confirmation or can be shipped (shipping fees will be applied) To register: Contact Stacey at 917.664.2286 or stacey@MyStyleCamp.com

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Learn and Earn: Brownie Painting badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity, fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: One standard tempera paint set that includes black, heavy weight white paper or recycled cardboard, water, pencil, and paper towels Important: Please test the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Please email educator@waltwhitman.org

$23 per registered Girl Scout $23 per Tag-Along 5 person minimum

Bee a Social Butterfly Learn as you laugh in response to the most hilarious social circumstances created to teach you the golden rules of proper etiquette. Participate in all kinds of theatre activities like speed talking, improv, and silent scenes. Have the rules of social etiquette changed?

You’ll find out as this program takes you back to 1950!

Friday, April 9, 2021, 7:00pm-8:00pm A Drama Kids virtual program $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Social Butterfly badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Try it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily available items furnished with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

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SPEAK UP! Public Speaking Badge

Learn from a professional how to make a quality bracelet that will fill you with the joy of giving. Use what you learn to continue to make unique pieces of jewelry on your own!

They call it stage presence: the ability to be yourself and make a connection with people, whether one person or a crowd, and appear comfortable the entire time. A great presenter’s talent for conveying points clearly and powerfully is useful everywhere, not just in politics or on the stage. Develop these skills with Drama Kids as you participate in creative movement activities and theatre games— both scripted and unscripted!

Friday, April 30, 2021 5:00pm-6:00pm A virtual Taphia Designs program $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: paper plate and needle nose pliers Important: Materials pick-up location provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Leigh at Taphia-Designs@gmail.com

Junior Scribe Badge Create your own floral lilac paintings with acrylic paints after learning about one of Walt Whitman’s best-known poems, “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d.”

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm A virtual Walt Whitman Birthplace program $13.50 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 8 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Scribe badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity, fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Basic acrylic paint set and an 9x12” canvas for each child, a variety of flat and round acrylic brushes and a piece of paper, water Important: Please test the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Please email educator@waltwhitman.org

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Friday, April 23, 2021, 7:00pm-8:00pm A Drama Kids virtual program $13 per registered Girl Scout, No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Cadette Public Speaker badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily available items furnished with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

New! Comic Strip Drawing Class Tell an amazing story! Learn the basics of storytelling in the comic strip format with expressive, simple characters. Pairs well with Fantastic Creatures: Character Design Class.

All abilities are welcome!

Friday, February 19, 2021, 7:00pm-8:30pm A virtual Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along (must be in third grade to enroll) 5 person minimum, 10 person maximum Learn and Earn: Satisfies most of the Cadette Comic Artist badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials supplied by participant: Plain white paper or drawing paper, an eraser, artist pencils or #2 pencils. Digital drawing also welcome.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516.590.4324

Learn the history of afternoon tea and table etiquette and practice your social skills to build the confidence you need to work the room at this fun and informative program. Make the connection between present and past while setting the table for a traditional tea party and preparing place cards. Learn cellphone etiquette and how to make personal introductions that leave a lasting impression.

New! Fantastic Creatures: Character Design Class

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm A virtual Walt Whitman Birthplace program $13.50 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 8 person minimum, 20 person maximum

Friday, March 19, 2021, 7:00pm-8:30pm A virtual Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along (must be in third grade to enroll) 5 person minimum, 10 person maximum

Learn and Earn: Junior Social Butterfly badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity, fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Place setting, napkin, cup and saucer, small card to use as a place card, cell or play phone.

Important: Please test the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Please email educator@waltwhitman.org

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Learn a simple approach to character drawing for comics or illustration! From line of action to form and measurement, build your imaginative drawing skills by breaking down a figure into simple shapes and angles and giving them expressive life. All abilities are welcome!

Learn and Earn: Satisfies most of the Cadette Comic Artist badge requirements, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials supplied by participant: Plain white paper or drawing paper, an eraser, artist pencils or #2 pencils. Digital drawing also welcome.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516.590.4324

New! Skills for Better Drawing

Fashion Illustration Class with My Style Camp

Learn step-by-step fundamental how-to’s of drawing from a professional artist. Special focus will be on effective shading and line accuracy. All experience levels welcome.

Fashion illustration is the art of communicating fashion ideas in visual forms like drawing and painting. Work with seasoned fashion and costume designer, Stacey Saltzman, to develop an illustration concept and a mood board. Use magazines, trend boards, and fashion history books to create fashion maps and learn how to illustrate a design on a fashion croquis.

Monday, April 9, 2021, 7:00pm-8:30pm A virtual Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $25 per registered Girl Scout $25 per Tag-Along (must be in third grade to enroll) 5 person minimum, 10 person maximum Learn and Earn: Junior Drawing badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials supplied by participant: Plain white paper or drawing paper, an eraser, artist pencils or #2 pencils. Reference photos will be provided for printing prior to class.

To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516.590.4324

New! Civic Mindedness Watch a 10-minute video celebrated worldwide for its democratic outlook and new distinctly American style. Read “The Sleepers,” “O Democracy,” and “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman and discuss the concepts of empathy, democracy, and civic mindedness. Discover the responsibility you have to everyone in the community, especially to those who do not possess a voice. Write a poem about various people in your life and neighborhoods in the model of Whitman’s poems. Virtually tour the authentic 19th century farmhouse in which Walt Whitman was born and view the updated timeline exhibits.

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm A virtual Walt Whitman Birthplace program $13.50 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 8 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Fulfills one Junior Scribe badge requirement, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Please test the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Please email educator@waltwhitman.org

Learn about Walt Whitman and his personal experience with the Civil War, how it impacted him, influenced his poetry, led to his great compassion for others and why he was known as the Poet of Democracy. Walt spent a year with wounded Civil War soldiers, writing letters for them. Walt also had a deep admiration for President Lincoln. Virtually tour the authentic 19th century farmhouse in which Walt was born. Read excerpts from his poetry related to the Civil War, including “O Captain! My Captain!” and “Beat! Beat! Drums!” In addition, read two letters that Walt penned on behalf of injured soldiers. Now it’s your turn to write a poem or a letter for a person who could use your help and support.

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm A virtual Walt Whitman Birthplace program $13.50 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 8 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Fulfills one Junior Scribe badge requirement, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Please test the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the program To schedule a program: Please email educator@waltwhitman.org

Learn and Earn: Junior Drawing badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Pencil, markers or color pencils, scissors, blank paper, glue stick, magazines to cut up, one piece of construction paper Important: MSC materials and patch pick-up location provided with confirmation or can be shipped (shipping fees will be applied) To register: Contact Stacey at 917.664.2286 or stacey@MyStyleCamp.com

Product Design with My Style Camp Which style problem do you want to solve? Are your jeans uncomfortable? Do you think a dress can be designed differently to be sportier? Work with Stacey Saltzman, costume and fashion designer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Tommy Hilfiger Girls, to solve a fit or fashion issue with imagination!

You will create a sketch and map out a design plan for a product that displays the issue and then solves it. Think about the materials you will use; keep budgeting, sustainability, and the right price point in mind!

Friday, February 26, 2021, 4:30pm-5:30pm A virtual My Style Camp program $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials and MSC patch) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Product Designer badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Pencil, markers or color pencils, scissors, blank paper, glue stick, magazines to cut up, one piece of construction paper, some old clothing they can cut if needed to show fabrics (this is optional) Important: MSC materials and patch pick-up location provided with confirmation or can be shipped (shipping fees will be applied) To register: Contact Stacey at 917.664.2286 or stacey@MyStyleCamp.com

Room Makeover with My Style Camp Which style do you identify with most? Are you eclectic, pop art modern, glam, or is your style classic? Work with Stacey Saltzman, costume and fashion designer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Tommy Hilfiger Girls, to develop a mood board, pick colors, and map out a design plan for your room that suits your style and functions for your needs as you grow. This DIY experience comes full circle, keeping budgeting and upcycling in mind.

Friday, February 12, 2021, 4:30pm-5:45pm A virtual My Style Camp program $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials and MSC patch) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Senior Room Makeover badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Prepare it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Pencil, markers or color pencils, scissors, blank paper, glue stick, magazines to cut up, one piece of construction paper Important: MSC materials and patch pick-up location provided with confirmation or can be shipped (shipping fees will be applied) To register: Contact Stacey at 917.664.2286 or stacey@MyStyleCamp.com SPRING 2021 | POSSIBILITIES | 19

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Friday, March 12, 2021, 4:30pm-5:30pm A virtual My Style Camp program $20 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials and MSC patch) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 15 person maximum

Screenwriters and Story Makers Start with a story you know. Introduce twists and turns, new

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

Friday, March 5, 2021, 7:00pm-8:00pm A Drama Kids virtual program $13 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Cadette Screenwriter badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: List of readily available items furnished with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program for your troop, contact Kathy at dramakids.kathy@gmail.com

New! Celebrating Someone Special Learn from a professional how to make a quality bracelet that will fill you with the joy of giving. Use what you learn to continue to make unique pieces of jewelry on your own!

Friday, April 30, 2021, 6:30pm-7:45pm A virtual Taphia Designs program $15 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home fall or winter patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: One standard clipboard, two binder clips, sharp scissors, and Krazy Glue.

Important: Materials pick-up location provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Leigh at Taphia-Designs@gmail.com

SKILLS, THRILLS, AND TEAMWORK

New! Bookmaking Basics In this introductory course on bookmaking, make an artistic, functional project that will give you a new

appreciation for the difficult but rewarding discipline of book arts. Leave with a new skill that you can continue to build on and explore on your own!

Friday, February 26, 2021, 7:00pm-8:30pm A virtual Long Island Academy of Fine Art program $35 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials) $35 per Tag-Along (must be in fourth grade to enroll) 5 person minimum, 10 person maximum Learn and Earn: Cadette Book Artist badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Important: Materials pick-up location provided with confirmation To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: Contact Rebecca, rebecca@liafa.com, 516.590.4324

Sashiko Mend and Repair Your Own Denim Class with My Style Camp Work with My Style Camp’s founder and costume/ fashion designer Stacey Saltzman and her head teacher Rayna to learn the art of Sashiko stitching. Sashiko is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using a variation of stitches to create a pattern and/or to mend a hole with a beautiful aesthetic. Learn about upcycling clothing to make an old piece new again. Choose two denim pieces from your closet to embellish or mend. We supply the indigo blue fabric, the Sashiko needle and thread for your hand embroidery mending experience.

Friday, March 5, 2021, 4:30pm-6:00pm A virtual My Style Camp program $30 per registered Girl Scout (includes materials and MSC patch) No Tag-Alongs 6 person minimum, 15 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Create it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: Two pieces of denim clothing, with or without holes, pin cushion and pins, scissors Important: MSC materials and patch pick-up location provided with confirmation or can be shipped (shipping fees will be applied) To register: Contact Stacey at 917.664.2286 or stacey@MyStyleCamp.com

SKILLS, THRILLS AND TEAMWORK New! Virtual Escape Room: Escape from School!

Work in small groups to read through a themed story and then

solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. Each game has a series of 6 to 12 puzzles that promote critical thinking through decoding messages, pattern recognition, and mathematical reasoning. Each game is timed. Challenge yourself to finish your journeys in the allotted time and escape from school!

Thursday, February 11, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

Virtual Escape Room: Pokémon In the virtual version of the Escape Snapology program, you will work in small groups to read through a themed story and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a challenge to finish the journey in the allotted time!

Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room fun patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

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Virtual Escape Room: Race to the Treasure Work in small groups to read through a themed story, and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. Challenge yourself to finish the journey in the allotted time!

Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 4:00pm- 5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room fun patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

Virtual Escape Room: Fortnite In the virtual version of the Escape Snapology program, you will work in small groups to read through a themed story, and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. You will be challenged to finish the journey in the allotted time!

Thursday, March 25, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

Virtual Escape Room: Harry Potter

New! Escape the Room: Search for the Golden Ankh Work in small groups to read through a themed story and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. Each game has a series of six to twelve puzzles that promote critical thinking through decoding messages, pattern recognition, and mathematical reasoning.

Each game is timed. Challenge yourself to finish your journeys in the allotted time.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

New! Escape Room: Avengers Assemble Work in small groups to read through a themed story and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. Each game has a series of 6 to 12 puzzles that promote critical thinking through decoding messages, pattern recognition, and mathematical reasoning.

Each game is timed. Challenge yourself to finish your journeys in the allotted time.

Friday, April 23, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum

Select one session to attend: Friday, February 26 or Monday, April 12, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

New! Escape Room: Spy Mission

Virtual Escape Room: Minecraft In the virtual version of the Escape Snapology program, you will work in small groups to read through a themed story, and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. You will be timed and challenged to finish the journey in the allotted time!

Monday, March 15, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum

Work in small groups to read through a themed story and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. Each game has a series of 6 to 12 puzzles that promote critical thinking through decoding messages, pattern recognition, and mathematical reasoning.

Each game is timed. Challenge yourself to finish your journeys in the allotted time.

Thursday, April 1, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Snapology program $14 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 5 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

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SKILLS, THRILLS, AND TEAMWORK

Work in small groups to read through a themed story, and then solve theme-specific puzzles in an online setting that will lead you on a journey with a final goal. You will be challenged to finish the journey in the allotted time!

Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Read it! activity, escape room patch To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Nancy at nancys@snapology.com

HISTORY Samuel Townsend: Colonial Merchant Raynham Hall Museum is a historic house museum in Oyster Bay that interprets the life and times of the Townsend family during the Colonial period. Learn how Samuel Townsend prospered as a merchant during the mid-1700s. Participate in engaging “show-andtell” moments explaining Colonial-era objects. Topics of community life, agriculture, trans-Atlantic shipping and commerce come alive through this special “Virtual Tour” of the Townsend family of Oyster Bay. Select one session to attend: Wednesdays, February 24, March 24 OR April 21, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Raynham Hall Museum program $11 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516.922.6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

Spy Craft Explore the history of real spies who operated on Long Island during the Revolutionary War and learn their secret spy techniques.

Learn historic spy craft, including codes, ciphers, and invisible ink, with five PDF activity sheets provided so learning and fun can continue long after the program. Claire Bellerjeau, Raynham Hall historian, will tell true stories of both British and American spies in the times of the Revolution, from Nathan Hale and the Culper Spy Ring to Major John André and Benedict Arnold.

Learn and Earn: Junior Detective badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Do it! activity Materials to be supplied by participant: White crayon, plain white paper, watercolor paint, a brush, water, printouts of the five worksheets attached to confirmation To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516.922.6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

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Select one session to attend: Wednesdays, February 17, March 17 OR April 14, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Raynham Hall Museum program $11 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum

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

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Select one session to attend: Wednesdays, February 3, March 3, March 31, OR April 28, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Raynham Hall Museum program $11 per registered Girl Scout 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum No Tag-Alongs Learn and Earn: Junior Playing the Past badge, Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516.922.6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

Standing Where They Stood: Learning About Slavery in Oyster Bay Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is famous as the home of Robert Townsend, Washington’s spy. But this “Virtual Tour” brings to light a new and much misunderstood history, focused not on the family, but on the 19 African-Americans who were enslaved by the Townsends, and the extent of slavery throughout New York and Long Island in the days before and after the Revolution. It is a history so critical to understand, and yet slavery in New York remains virtually unknown to the vast majority of New Yorkers. Learn the true stories of scores of individuals who lived in slavery on Long Island, including the first slave freed on Long Island in 1685, the first published black author in America, born in 1711, an enslaved woman who escaped with the British in 1779, and a regiment of African-Americans who fought alongside British Col. Simcoe’s Queen’s Rangers in 1780.

Select one session to attend: Wednesdays, February 10, March 10, OR April 7, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm A virtual Raynham Hall Museum program $11 per registered Girl Scout No Tag-Alongs 4 person minimum, 20 person maximum Learn and Earn: Girl Scouting at Home patch Share it! activity, Everyone is Valued fun patch Materials to be supplied by participant: Paper, pencil, printout of the worksheet attached to your confirmation To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Can’t make the date? To schedule a program, contact Claire at 516.922.6808 or cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org

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

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

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Now you’re talking!

Here’s how to join:

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!

Volunteers and parents/caregivers 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.

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.

Need help? Email customercare@gsnc.org

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If you haven’t earned your Girl Scouting at Home patch, there is no time to waste and so much fun to be had as you acquire new skills and make the world a better place!

Complete a total of 35 activities, five activities for each of seven categories listed along the outer rim of the patch. Use the Girl Scouting at Home log to track the activities you have completed.

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If you did, that’s great! Now, GSNC challenges you to complete five more activities per season to earn your winter, spring, summer, and fall add-on patches. Use the Girl Scouting at Home log (on the next page) to track the activities you have accomplished for winter 2020-2021 and spring 2021.

Select programs from this issue of Possibilities or Try it! Prepare it! Read it! Do it! Find it! Create it! and Share it! on your own. If you select programs from Possibilities, you will find that the activity fulfilled is defined under “Learn and Earn.” The choices are endless and you are in charge! Do it yourself, do it with other Girl Scouts, do it with friends and family. . .just do it!

Patches may be purchased at the GSNC shop and picked up using carside delivery. The deadline for earning your Winter 2021 patch is Saturday, March 20, 2021. The deadline for earning your Spring 2021 patch is Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Keep your log in a safe place as you must present it to claim your patch. Add-on patches are $1.

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County wishes to thank our loyal and dedicated program partners, who collaborate with us to bring Girl Scouts quality, engaging experiences aligned with the Girl Scout Mission.

Our partners are both public and private community businesses and organizations that have almost seamlessly transitioned to virtual programming so that Girl Scouts can continue to earn badges and patches and complete journeys, too. Many partners continue to assist girls in earning Girl Scouts’ highest awards. For this and so much more, GSNC remains grateful.

Thank you!

Snapology Garvies Point Museum & Preserve The Science Museum of Long Island Hempstead Plains Education Center StemTASTIC The WaterFront Center Classy Baby Femcho* St. Joseph Hospital Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine Katz Institute for Women’s Health Michelle Abbatiello Drama Kids Long Island Children’s Museum My Style Camp Walt Whitman Birthplace Long Island Academy of Fine Art Taphia Designs Puzzle Break Long Island Raynham Hall Museum Tilles Center for Performing Arts Hofstra University Continuing Education Emerge Yoga The Cooking Lab Benihana The Inn Make it Too! Horseability

North Shore Historical Society Island Rock Natureworks Nassau Bowmen Old Westbury Gardens Bailey Arboretum Lord and Taylor Molloy College Lifesaver St. John’s University The New York Jets Patricia Whipple The Farm at Oyster Bay Havana Central The Mets The Cradle of Aviation Museum The Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs Fit & Fearless Northwell Health Cohen Children’s Medical Center Pall Corporation The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Microsoft Chocology The Association for Women in Construction Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Women in Science and Engineering

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Girl Scouts Highest Awards Bronze. Silver. Gold.

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

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

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

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

The possibilities are endless.

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

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

Help set them on this path!

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

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

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

To register: Visit gsnc.org Questions: customercare@gsnc.org or 516.741.2550

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All trainings are online.

Take Action for the Highest Awards Want to be a Gold Award Girl Scout? Here are the steps to take to educate yourself so you are ready to take on this challenge: • Start with looking over the Gold Award page at gsnc.org. This is a great resource for all things Gold at GSNC! • All girls seeking to earn their Gold Award MUST read “Your Guide to Going Gold.” It is your second step and mandatory!

THEN: Complete the GOLD AWARD TRAINING online 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.

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

To register: Visit gsnc.org

All trainings are online.

Questions: customercare@gsnc.org or 516.741.2550

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Under Gardener Program Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts Learn how to sow seeds, weed, do pest control, and harvest all—at home— with the guidance of The Farm at Oyster Bay’s garden manager, Amanda Roberts. This program has been in place since 2008 and we have pivoted to a virtual one to keep it growing! The produce grown at home is shared with neighbors or donated to The Farm who delivers it to local food pantries. Girls commit to 20 hours of gardening to earn their community service bar.

Growing Season: March-September 2021 UNDER GARDENERS TRAINING Girls MUST attend an Under Gardeners training Zoom meeting.

(Register for only one date) Tuesday, March 2, 2021 or Thursday, March 4, 2021 4:30pm-5:30pm $15 per registered Girl Scout (Includes GS Gardeners patch, Under Gardener rocker) No Tag-Alongs Individual Girl Scouts or troops Location: Weekly Zoom mZeetings from your home!

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

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Track your Girl Scout year with the VTK! The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) contains program and meeting plans for Girl Scouts in all levels!

It takes the guesswork out of planning and prepping badges, journeys, and awards and makes staying organized seamless.

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

With the VTK, you can also:

• Access step-by-step activity guides

for each troop and/or Juliette meeting so you’ll know exactly what to say and do

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

• Log girls’ program achievements and milestones

• Keep track of all events and activities • Find resources tailored just for you . . . and so much more!

What volunteers are saying: “I like that there are meeting plans and schedules to follow. I also like being able to keep track of the badges my girls earn. The ‘my troop’ feature that allows me to email all of the parents at once is great too—I use that a lot.”

Want to learn more about the Volunteer Toolkit? Sign in at gsnc.org and click My GS! Contact customercare@gsnc.org for more information.

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Camp Life is the Best Life!

New! Blue Bay on Your Block Junior Gardener Badge Workshop

Bring Blue Bay to your block and earn the Junior Gardener

badge. Design and construct a terrarium, learn about seasonal plants, and grow your own indoor garden. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to help plants and flowers grow.

Who: Individual Junior Girl Scouts Monday, February 22, March 1, AND March 8, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm (three-day program) A virtual program $30 includes shipping and patch 5 person minimum Learn and Earn: Junior Gardener badge Important: Register two weeks in advance to insure shipping of program materials. Included in your registration is three live Zoom sessions with Blue Bay staff, program supplies, and activity instructions.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Questions or looking to schedule a program for your troop: Contact greena@gsnc.org or mosemank@gsnc.org

New! Blue Bay on Your Block Senior Sky Badge Workshop

Bring Blue Bay to your block and earn the Senior Sky badge.

Investigate the science of the skies, paint on a canvas, and build your own model plane. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll understand the sky—from science to stars to stories.

Who: Individual Senior Girl Scouts Monday, February 22, March 1, AND March 8, 2021 7:00pm-8:00pm (three-day program) A virtual program $30 includes shipping and patch 5 person minimum Learn and Earn: Senior Sky badge Important: Register two weeks in advance to insure shipping of program materials. Included in your registration is three live Zoom sessions with Blue Bay staff, program supplies, and activity instructions.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Questions or looking to schedule a program for your troop: Contact greena@gsnc.org or mosemank@gsnc.org

New! Blue Bay on Your Block Daisy Eco Learner Badge Workshop

Bring Blue Bay to your block and earn your Daisy Eco

Learner Badge. Learn the seven Leave No Trace Principles while making a nature circle, having some show and tell and making art out of recycled materials. When you earn this badge you’ll know how to protect the environment when you go outside!

Who: Individual Daisy Girl Scouts Saturday, February 27, 2021, 9:30am-10:30am AND 11:00am-12:00pm (two one-hour sessions) A virtual program $20 includes shipping and patch 5 person minimum

Learn and Earn: Daisy Eco Learner badge Important: Register two weeks in advance to insure shipping of program materials. Included in your registration is two live Zoom sessions with Blue Bay staff, program supplies, and activity instructions.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Questions or looking to schedule a program for your troop: Contact greena@gsnc.org or mosemank@gsnc.org

New! Blue Bay on Your Block Ambassador Outdoor Art Master Badge Workshop

Bring Blue Bay to your block and earn the Ambassador

Outdoor Art badge. This weekend program will allow you to explore art in nature, use recycled materials, and even construct your own natural instrument!

Who: Individual Ambassador Girl Scouts Saturday, February 27, 2021, 1:00pm-2:00pm AND 2:30pm-3:30pm AND Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm (two-day three-session program) A virtual program $30 includes shipping and patch 5 person minimum Learn and Earn: Ambassador Outdoor Art Master Important: Register two weeks in advance to insure shipping of program materials. Included in your registration is three live Zoom sessions with Blue Bay staff, program supplies, and activity instructions.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Questions or looking to schedule a program for your troop: Contact greena@gsnc.org or mosemank@gsnc.org

New! Blue Bay on Your Block Brownie Bug Badge Workshop

Bring Blue Bay to your block! Earn the Brownie Bug badge

and explore the world of bugs and connect to nature on a deeper level! Get up close and personal with the bugs in your neighborhood by making a bug observatory, discovering the life cycle of a butterfly, and making a bug-themed craft.

Who: Individual Brownie GIrl Scouts Wednesday, April 7, April 14, AND April 21, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm (three-day program) A virtual program $30 includes shipping and patch 5 person minimum Learn and Earn: Brownie Bug badge Important: Register two weeks in advance to insure shipping of program materials. Included in your registration is three live Zoom sessions with Blue Bay staff, program supplies, and activity instructions.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Questions or looking to schedule a program for your troop: Contact greena@gsnc.org or mosemank@gsnc.org

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Who: Individual Cadette Girl Scouts Wednesday, April 7, April 14, AND April 21, 2021 7:00pm-8:00pm (three-day program) A virtual program $30 includes shipping and patch 5 person minimum Learn and Earn: Cadette Tree badge Important: Register two weeks in advance to insure shipping of program materials. Included in your registration is three live Zoom sessions with Blue Bay staff, program supplies, and activity instructions.

To register: Visit www.gsnc.org Questions or looking to schedule a program for your troop: Contact greena@gsnc.org or mosemank@gsnc.org

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Culinary Creations CLUB Do you like to bake or cook?

If you do and you are willing to experiment in the kitchen with GSNC’s staff, we would love to have you join us for a culinary adventure every month! This is a new, virtual club. We know everyone is busy, so we are making it easy to register only for the months that you are available and interested in attending.

You have the option to sign up for all the sessions or pay as you go!

Take a look at what’s happening in the kitchen in the New Year!

JANUARY: Brrrrrrrr. It’s cold out! Warm up with us in the kitchen as we create sweet and savory snowmen!

FEBRUARY: Are all brownies created equal? Find out as we experiment with making different kinds of brownies from the same basic recipe—with a few secret ingredients, of course.

MARCH: Learn some little-known facts about the origin of soda bread as you prepare it yourself!

APRIL: Do you ever wonder why there are certain traditions and foods for certain holidays? Learn some important facts as well as some fun traditions as you make and enjoy tasty treats symbolic for Passover, Easter, and Ramadan.

MAY: Treat a special someone in your life to breakfast in bed with a Cinco de Mayo twist! $7 per registered Girl Scout, includes patch, which will be distributed quarterly No Tag-Alongs Materials: Participants are responsible for providing their own ingredients. A list of ingredients will be furnished with the confirmation.

Important: Adult supervision, based on age, may be required and is at the sole discretion of parents.

To register: visit www.gsnc.org

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What’s in a Girl Scouting at Home

Activity Subscription Box? Girl Scouts of Nassau County is excited to announce that our subscription activity boxes are a great success!

Each month, a new theme is introduced through engaging activities and fun facts that connect to the Girl Scout Mission. Included in each box are most of the necessary supplies to complete the activities.

Activity boxes are linked to a badge or patch program so you can continue to accomplish your goals.

Give a gift that keeps on giving. To give a Girl Scout an activity box is to give her new knowledge and new skills.

Purchase individual boxes for a Juliette or boxes for the entire troop! Girls can work on box activities on their own, with family, friends, or other Girl Scouts who are also working on their box’s activities. However, and whenever girls complete the activities we are thrilled to have them join in the fun!

THE DECEMBER 2020 BOX, as an example below, was all about celebrating cultures from around world, and in doing so, finding that people have more similarities than differences!

So what was in the box? Here are a few examples: • Girls learned the art of henna and practiced on themselves using a decorative adhesive hand stencil.

• Girls learned the history of Cleopatra and practiced her signature Cat Eye makeup technique using eyeliner.

• Girls learned all about age-old healthcare from nature using products like sugar, honey and oatmeal, to how to mix up the perfect scrubs and apply with exfoliating gloves.

• Girls learned the history of handheld fans and how they are still used today. They made several kinds of fans themselves.

• Girls made a piece of Maori jewelry using molding clay and a glass bead. They learned about various ancient pieces of jewelry that offered the wearer everything from luck to love to protection.

• Girls stepped back in time to explore the history of paper dolls from around the globe and their connection to wartime and the creation of Barbie. They made paper dolls using heavyweight cardstock and colored pencils.

Boxes may be purchased individually based on interest in that month’s theme. Other themed boxes have included Friendsgiving, Juliette Low Birthday Celebration, The Outdoors, and Enjoying Your Best Self this Winter.

December 2020 Activity Box as an example

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County 110 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530

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

GSNC Shop open for carside delivery. by appointment only.

Council Service Center is still closed.

To shop online for carside delivery or for more information, contact shop@gsnc.org.

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