2016-17 Go! Girls Only Program Guide

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L S O N LY Girl Scout Cadettes + Seniors + Ambassadors Activity Guide

L S O N LY Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the Girl Scouts and we believe in the power of every girl. It is important to us that every girl have access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do big things. And we know that one girl can make a difference and that, together, girls can change the world! Girl Scouts do a lot more than people know. They build homes for the homeless. They spend a week learning to surf and sail. They travel to incredible places like France, England, and India. They advocate for change in their neighborhoods and on behalf of their local communities at their state legislature. They go sea kayaking. They challenge their fears on the Alpine Tower, and more! Most of all, Girl Scouts enjoy nonstop fun. Look inside this guide for more information about activities, trainings, and special opportunities just for teens. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to be a Girl Scout with lots of ways to get involved, have fun, explore possibilities, experience adventures, travel, and learn that anything is possible!

Registration Information Registration Information...................4 Financial Assistance ...........................5 Cancellations & Refunds...................5 Dollars & Sense: Financial Literacy 2016 Fall Product Program...............9 2017 Cookie Program ..................10, 11 Citizenship & Stewardship NC SPARKLE Day ................................12 Explore the Outdoors.......................12 Earth Works ..........................................12 Culture & the Arts Photography Exploration................13 Spend time at Artspace! .................14 Fantastic Fibers ..................................14 World Thinking Day............................14 Maritime Day........................................14

ld r o w e h t n i e c n e r e f f i d a e k a m to t n a Girls w Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop.............................................21, 22 Girl Scout Gold Award Webinar...........22

Healthy Living Girls’ Golf Day ..............................................15 Climbing the Alpine Tower .....................16 The Art of Zentangle.................................16 Canoeing 101..........................................16, 17 Canoeing 201 ...............................................17 Kayaking 101..................................................17 Kayaking 201.................................................18 Sailing 101 ......................................................18 Paddleboard 101.........................................18 Scouting for the Cure.................18 Spooky Trail Run & Field Day ...19 Ultimate Frisbee.........................................19 First Day Hike...............................................19 Girl Talk 2 .......................................................19 Polar Ice House: Skate Day ....................19 Swing-by-Choice at the Alpine Tower..............................................19 Leadership Program Aide Specialty: Outdoor Skills...........................................20 Program Aide Specialty: High Ropes ................................................20 University of North Carolina Law Activity for Girl Scouts ...........................21 Girl Scout Silver Award Workshop.......21 Girl Scout Silver Award Webinar ..........21

Life Skills Merrill Lynch Financial Literacy – Good Credit Program............................24 First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens ................24 “To Serve God…” Religious Recognitions Workshop.......................25 Religious Recognitions Webinar..........25 American Red Cross Babysitting ........25 Babysitting Plus Pediatric First Aid/CPR Overnighter...................26 Bliss Live It! Give It! Journey..................26 Merrill Lynch Financial Literacy – Buying Power............................................26 Learn about the College Experience ................................................26 College and Career Readiness ............26 What to Expect When Entering College......................................26 Outdoor & Road Trips Destinations & Travel Webinar ............27 On Target......................................................27 Teen Camporee 2016: Going Global .............................................28 Adventures in Orienteering ..................28

Zombie Preparedness Academy....................................................28 Dolphin & Dune..........................................28 Island & Sound Exploration ..................28 One Big Happy Family Camp................29 Bio Blitz! ........................................................29 Fun in the Sun .............................................29 Choose Your Weekend: Troop Camping Adventure.................30 Outdoor Skills: Setting Up Camp .........31 Outdoor Skills: Cooking ...........................31 Outdoor Skills: Finding Your Way.........31 Outdoor Skills: Staying Safe...................31 Outdoor Skills: Weekend (invite only).................................................31 Camp Open Houses ................................32 STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Night Owl Overnighter.............................33 Tree-rific Trees...........................................33 TechnoQuest .............................................34 Girl Scout Night – Becoming a Naturalist....................................................34 MarineQuest...............................................34 Engineer It!...................................................34 Contact Us Mobile Program Vehicle .........................34 Council Service Centers & Shops ......35

My GS Activity Registration Information Use this guide to … READ … review the dates, times, fees, and activity descriptions. SELECT … the activities you would like to attend. REGISTER … individually or as a troop — check each activity for more information, then register online. For all activities, individually registered girls must attend with an adult.

NEW THIS YEAR! All training and activity registrations will now take place through the council website at www.nccoastalpines.org. Parents and troop leaders will select activities to add to their shopping cart via Add to MyActivities or can register for a single activity by selecting Register Now. The online checkout process requires troop leaders/parents to login through My GS to complete registration and apply payment.

sample activity listing Here’s a sample activity listing, which explains the information published for each activity. This paragraph contains a brief description of the activity. If you have any questions, please email helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or contact the council at 800-284-4475. who The grade levels that can attend the activity when Date and time of the activity where Activity location, County fee The cost per girl and adult. You must register for all activities, even those without fees. This allows for appropriate safety planning and activity preparations. registration Opening Date/Closing Date Closing Date Individual/Troop Registration This is the last day to register for an activity if space is available. Please Opening Date note that some activities fill prior to This is the date when registration the closing date. opens for this activity. Online activity registrations open at Troop Registration 10:00 a.m. EST. This activity can be attended by three or more girls from the troop with the appropriate Individual Registration number of adults according to the safety This activity can be attended by girls not in a ratios. Prior approval is required to register troop or troops where only one or two girls additional adults beyond the safety ratio. would like to attend. An adult chaperone must register to attend with the girl(s). Registering Online for Activities • Register and pay online on or after the registration opening date at www.nccoastalpines.org. • Click Activities on the website home page main menu bar and view activities in a list or calendar format. Use the advanced search to filter for specific activities. • Click the name of the activity to view the activity details. Select Register Now on the page to begin the online registration process or Add to MyActivities to select the activity and continue searching. 4

Cancellation of Activity Policy

Financial Assistance

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines reserves the right to cancel an activity due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or any other reason beyond its control. Council-sponsored activities are held rain or shine, unless inclement weather adversely affects the program. If an activity is canceled or rescheduled, registered participants will be notified and refunds processed accordingly.

Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts who would otherwise be unable to attend individual programs, council-sponsored activities and camps. • Financial assistance is not available for events which are $10 or less. • To request financial assistance, a deposit must be made and a financial assistance request form must be completed for each event. • For additional financial assistance questions, please email helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org. 2016-2017 Registration Opening Dates August 10, 2016 October 5, 2016 January 4, 2017 March 1, 2017

Refunds Our refund policies require that notification be provided at least 15 days prior to an activity. To view our refund policies, please visit www.nccoastalpines.org or call 800-284-4475.

Wider Opportunity Grants This confidential financial assistance is based on personal information establishing the applicant’s need. The basic guideline is up to one-third of the cost of the activity fee. Before an individual’s request can be processed, the activity/trip must first be granted Wider Opportunity Status by request of the troop. Status and financial assistance is granted by a committee. Please note that applicants must have participated in the 2016 Cookie Program for assistance with fall events and the 2017 Cookie Program for assistance with winter and spring events to demonstrate a need for assistance. Applications for Wider Opportunity Status and funding are due on the first of every month. It is recommended to submit an application for Wider Opportunity Status three to six months in advance of the trip date.

Adult Supervision Requirements

A minimum of two adults must accompany every troop to a program activity unless otherwise stated. Please consult the guidelines in Safety Activity Checkpoints or Volunteer Essentials for exact ratio information. Our primary goal is to provide quality programming for girls; space may not be available for additional adults above the stated ratio.

Need Help? Can’t find it online? For questions related to your family or troop My GS account, refunds or financial assistance, please contact the council at 800-284-4475 or helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org.

At-A-Glance

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SEPTEMBER 9/13/2016 9/13/2016 9/13/2016 9/17/2016 9/24/2016 9/25/2016 9/30/2016

Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop Girl Scout Silver Award Workshop Merrill Lynch Financial Literacy – Good Credit Program Program Aide Specialty: Outdoor Skills First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens “To Serve God…” Religious Recognitions Workshop

New Hanover Wake Wake Wake Johnston Wayne Wake

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OCTOBER 10/1/2016 10/1/2016 10/1/2016 10/5/2016 10/9/2016 10/9/2016 10/9/2016 10/9/2016 10/11/2016 10/12/2016 10/14-10/16/2016 10/15/2016 10/15/2016 10/17/2016 10/21-10/22/2016 10/22/2016 10/22/2016 10/22/2016 10/23/2016 10/23/2016 10/23/2016 10/23/2016 10/23/2016 10/28-10/30/16 10/29/2016 10/29/2016 10/29/2016

Girls Golf Day Photography Exploration UNC Law Activity Destinations & Travel Webinar Climbing the Alpine Tower On Target Outdoor Skills: Setting Up Camp Program Aide Specialty: High Ropes Girl Scout Silver Award Webinar Destinations & Travel Webinar Teen Camporee 2016: Going Global American Red Cross Babysitting First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens Girl Scout Gold Award Webinar Night Owl Overnighter On Target Outdoor Skills: Cooking The Art of Zentangle Canoeing 101 Canoeing 201 Kayaking 101 Kayaking 201 Sailing 101 Troop Camping Adventure Scouting for the Cure Spend time at Artspace! Spooky Trial Run & Field Day

Wake New Hanover Orange Virtual Johnston Vance Vance Johnston Virtual Virtual Richmond Onslow Pitt Virtual Orange Beaufort Beaufort Wayne Beaufort Beaufort Beaufort Beaufort Beaufort Johnston Orange Wake Brunswick

All C/S/A C C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A S/A C C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A S/A C C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C C/S/A C C/S/A C/S/A All All S/A All

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NOVEMBER 11/5/2016 11/5/2016 11/5/2016 11/5/2016 11/5/2016 11/11-11/12/2016 11/11-11/13/2016 11/12/2016 11/12/2016 11/13/2016 11/19/2016 11/19/2016 11/19/2016 11/20/2016

American Red Cross Babysitting Climbing the Alpine Tower Explore the Outdoors Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop Tree-rific Trees Babysitting Plus Pediatric First Aid/CPR Overnighter Troop Camping Adventure Adventures in Orienteering TechnoQuest American Red Cross Babysitting NC SPARKLE Day Tree-rific Trees Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Skills: Finding Your Way

Wake Johnston Johnston Wake Cumberland New Hanover Pender Wake Wake Wayne Harnett Wake New Hanover Pender

C/S/A C/S/A C S/A C C/ S/A All C C/S C/S/A C C C/S/A C/S/A

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DECEMBER 12/1/2016 12/3/2016 12/10/2016 12/17/2016

Girl Scout Gold Award Webinar Fantastic Fibers Outdoor Skills: Staying Safe American Red Cross Babysitting

Virtual Wake Johnston Pitt

S/A C C/S/A C/S/A

22 14 31 25

JANUARY 1/1/2017 1/7/2017 1/21/2017 1/24/2017 1/31/2017

First Day Hike Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens Girl Scout Silver Award Webinar Religious Recognitions Webinar

Wake New Hanover Craven Virtual Virtual

C/S/A S/A C/S/A C All

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FEBRUARY 2/13/2017 2/13/2017 2/18/2017 2/25/2017 2/25/2017 2/26/2017

Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop Girl Scout Silver Award Workshop World Thinking Day Engineer It! NC SPARKLE Day Camp Graham Open House

Wake Wake Johnston Wake Chatham Vance

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22 21 14 34 12 32

MARCH 3/4/2017 3/5/2017 3/5/2017 3/9/2017 3/11/2017 3/12/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/18/2017 3/19/2017 3/24-3/26/2017 3/25/2017 3/25/2017 3/26/2017 3/27/2017

Merrill Lynch Financial Literacy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Buying Power Climbing the Alpine Tower Outdoor Skills: Staying Safe Girl Scout Silver Award Webinar American Red Cross Babysitting Camp Hardee Open House American Red Cross Babysitting Canoeing 101 Canoeing 201 Girl Talk 2 Kayaking 101 Kayaking 101 Paddleboard 101 Paddleboard 101 Photography Exploration Outdoor Skills: Finding Your Way Camp Mary Atkinson Open House Troop Camping Adventure NC SPARKLE Day Polar Ice House: Skate Day Outdoor Skills: Cooking TechnoQuest

Wake Johnston Johnston Virtual Craven Beaufort Wake Pender Pender Wake Pender Pender Pender Pender New Hanover Pender Johnston Beaufort New Hanover Wake Beaufort Pitt

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At-A-Glance

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APRIL 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/1/2017 4/5/2017 4/8/2017 4/8/2017 4/9/2017 4/11/2017 4/12/2017 4/13/2017 4/18/2017 4/21-4/22/17 4/21-4/23/17 4/22/2017 4/22/2017 4/28-4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017 4/30/2017

American Red Cross Babysitting Canoeing 101 Canoeing 201 Earth Works Kayaking 101 Kayaking 101 On Target Paddleboard 101 Paddleboard 101 Swing-by-Choice at the Alpine Tower Destinations & Travel Webinar First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens Outdoor Skills: Setting Up Camp American Red Cross Babysitting Religious Recognitions Webinar Destinations & Travel Webinar Girl Scout Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Becoming a Naturalist Girl Scout Gold Award Webinar Babysitting Plus Pediatric First Aid/CPR Overnighter Zombie Preparedness Academy Dolphin & Dune MarineQuest Outdoor Skills: Weekend (invite only) Canoeing 101 Canoeing 201 Kayaking 101 Kayaking 101 On Target Paddleboard 101 Paddleboard 101 Sailing 101

Beaufort Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Johnston Virtual Wayne Vance Wayne Virtual Virtual Wake Virtual New Hanover Vance Carteret New Hanover Richmond Vance Vance Vance Vance Richmond Vance Vance Vance

C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C S/A C/S/A C S/A C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A All C/S/A All S/A C/S/A C/S/A All C/S/A C/S/A C C/S/A C S/A C/S/A C S/A C/S/A

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MAY 5/5/-5/7/2017 5/6/2017 5/6/2017 5/7/2017 5/12-5/14/2017 5/13/2017 5/13/2017 5/20/2017 5/21/2017 5/21/2017 5/22/2017 5/22/2017

Troop Camping Adventure First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens Island & Sound Exploration Climbing the Alpine Tower One Big Happy Family Camp Bio Blitz! MarineQuest Fun in the Sun Dolphin & Dune Fun in the Sun Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop Girl Scout Silver Award Workshop

Johnston New Hanover New Hanover Johnston Vance Wake New Hanover Johnston Carteret Johnston Cumberland Cumberland

All C/S/A All C All C C/S/A All C/S/A All S/A C

30 24 28 16 29 29 34 29 28 29 22 21

JUNE 6/3/2017

Maritime Day

Brunswick, Beaufort All

AUGUST 8/29/2017

Religious Recognitions Webinar

Virtual

All

TBD Monthly Spring 2017 Spring 2017 Spring 2017

Bliss Live It! Give It! Journey College and Career Readiness Learn about the College Experience What to Expect when Entering College

TBD Wake Durham Orange

A S/A S/A S/A

26 26 26 26

y c a r e t i L l a i c n a : Fin e s n e S & s r a ll o D During the 2016-17 membership year, girls and troops will have the opportunity to participate in two council-sponsored, moneyearning activities.

2016 Fall Product Program The Fall Product Program gives girls and troops the opportunity to sell magazine subscriptions (new and renewals) and very popular nuts and candies in order to earn quick and easy startup money for their troop. This “friends & family sale” is conducted both face-toface and via the Internet through a secure program. As part of the Fall Product Program, girls have the opportunity to develop e-commerce skills and leverage technology to help them learn and earn as they go. Girls can create their own Fall Product Program digital avatar and even earn a patch featuring the avatar they designed. Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador troops can choose the 10% proceeds plan with patches and recognitions or can opt to receive 15% in proceeds and patches, in lieu of recognitions. Fall Product Program – Important Dates October 1 Fall Product Program begins October 23 Face-to-face orders end, online sale continues November 13 Fall Product Program ends November 17-19 Nut and candy deliveries

Be Unique, Be You!

2017 Cookie Program The 2017 Cookie Program theme is Be Unique, Be You!, with the adorable llama as our mascot. Focusing on the 5 Skills, the program is designed to help girls grow into leaders of courage, confidence, and character while learning five valuable life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. All Girl Scout troops earn proceeds for participating in the Cookie Program, which can be used to fund troop adventures such as travel, community service projects, council-sponsored activities, and much more. Troops earn proceeds on a scaled proceed plan based on their boxper-girl average. The more troops sell, the more they earn. In 2016, the average troop earned more than $1,400 in proceeds!

Participating girls are also eligible to earn Superstar Destinations. Girls who qualify can earn awesome rewards like Eno Hammocks, laptop computers, camping gear, Fitbit Blaze, bluetooth speakers and headphones, and admission tickets to places like Carowinds, Busch Gardens, Great Wolf Lodge and movie theaters! Girls can also earn Cookie Dough, which can be used to pay for Girl Scout camp, purchases in the council shops, councilsponsored activities, and national and international Girl Scout Destinations. Cookie Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Important Dates January 7-13 Initial orders are delivered January 14 Cookie Program starts March 5 Cookie Program ends

In addition to the scaled proceed plan, each Girl Scout is eligible to earn awesome recognitions based on overall sales. Girls earn cool patches for Walkabout Week, Operation Cookie Drop, and selling online through COCOdirect. Girls are also eligible to earn additional rewards such as themed t-shirts, stuffed animals, and electronics such as a GoPro Camera, Apple Watch, iPad, remote controlled drone, and so much more!

Think Big Girls are encouraged to dream big for their cookie business Marketing while earning this badge. Girls Every business needs a solid Business Plan will learn how to take their Take your Cookie Business to brand identity and marketing business to the next level by plan. Girls earning this badge the next level by learning to implementing innovative will learn more about create a business plan. selling strategies and branding, complete a Earning this badge gives girls marketing messages to help competitor research and the opportunity to write a increase their box-per-girl mission statement, develop a analysis assessment, develop average and find new business plan, complete a risk a marketing message, and customers in unexpected management assessment and create a marketing campaign to help reach more customers places. learn how to leverage this and achieve cookie goals. knowledge to increase their cookie customer base.

Cadette Badges

100 Years of Girl Scouts Selling Cookies 2017 marks 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to celebrate! Girls will have the opportunity to earn a special 100 Years of Girl Scouts Selling Cookies avatar patch by participating in both the 2016 Fall Product Program and the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Program. Earning this patch happens in two parts. First, girls must participate in the 2016 Fall Product Program, create a digital avatar, and send 12 or more emails letting customers know about the sale. Second, girls must participate in the 2017 Cookie Program and sell 300 or more boxes of cookies. That's it! Once the patch is earned, girls will receive their anniversary edition avatar patch, which will be directly mailed to them.

Senior Badges My Portfolio Participating in the largest girlled business in the world means girls have lots of experience and skills to aid their professional future and goals. Girls earning this badge will build their cookie resume and portfolio, develop a personal brand, and master interview skills.

Customer Loyalty Businesses are always thinking of new ways to keep and engage their current and past customers. A girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cookie business is no different! Earning this badge will help girls communicate with customers about how proceeds fund exciting new opportunities and provide need-to-know skills about customer service and building relationships.

Ambassador Badges Research and Development Use data to grow cookie sales! Girls earning this badge will analyze sale trends, research how companies innovate, and leverage research and development to keep their business moving forward.

Profit and Loss/ Promise and Law Having good business ethics is what helps businesses become and stay successful. Girls earning this badge will develop their business mission statement and promise, work with younger Girl Scouts to share selling tips and tricks, and determine what legacy they will leave as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

p i h s d r a w e t S Citizenship & NC SPARKLE Day

Explore the Outdoors

Join us for a special day in the park and become a “North Carolina State PARK Lady Explorer.” This fun day includes educational hikes, games, and crafts focused on subjects that make each state park special. Each SPARKLE day is different, so if you’ve been to a SPARKLE day before, come again for a new, fun day. This activity runs rain or shine, so come prepared to have fun and get a little dirty! Fun patch provided. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult

Join us for an afternoon of outdoor adventure and discovery and earn a fun patch! As the days get colder, we will be hiking and investigating the ways our flora and fauna change with the season. Bring a water bottle. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when November 5, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Individual/Troop

when November 19, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. where Raven Rock State Park, Harnett registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 7, 2016 Individual/Troop when February 25, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. where Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Chatham registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing February 13, 2017 Individual/Troop when March 25, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. where Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, New Hanover registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 13, 2017 Individual/Troop 12

Earth Works Do you love learning about the environment? Want to make our planet a better place? Ever wonder how you can make a passion for the outdoors a career? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, you'll want to join us for a day that's all about loving our Earth. You'll get to explore nature, learn about women who work to improve our planet, help take care of our garden, and more! We'll provide lunch, but bring a water bottle. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when April 1, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $15 per girl, $6 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop

s t r A e h t & e r u lt Cu Photography Exploration Ever wonder what it takes to make a good photograph into a great photograph? In this hands-on workshop girls will learn the tips and tricks of digital photography from lighting, to angles, to the rule of thirds. Girls will take photos, learn to upload files, and do basic editing. Bring a camera if you have one. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors where Wilmington Service Center, New Hanover fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult when October 1, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 19, 2016 Individual/Troop when March 18, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop

Spend time at Artspace!

World Thinking Day

Spend time at Artspace working with professional artists in book arts and textile arts and begin to earn badges! You will complete two individual artworks and work with the entire group on a collaborative sculpture! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when October 29, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. where Artspace, Wake fees $25 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 17, 2016 Individual/Troop

World Thinking Day (February 22) is a celebration of international friendship and sisterhood. This year, troops will pick one activity from a country of their choice to engage and educate others on that country’s customs, traditions, and values. Girl Scouts travel “the globe” going from one activity to another. who All Girl Scouts when February 18, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $5 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing January 30, 2017 Troop

Fantastic Fibers

Maritime Day

Earn the Fantastic Fibers patch as you learn the basics of weaving and felting through hands-on crafts, see how a loom and spinning wheel work, and hunt through the galleries to find evidence of North Carolina’s textile past! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when December 3, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where North Carolina Museum of History, Wake fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 21, 2016 Individual/Troop

Take part in the North Carolina Maritime Museum's Annual Girl Scout Maritime Day! Working with local and state partners, the museum will offer stations with fun hands-on activities. From playing colonial games to painting pirate flags to examining artifacts up close, each participant will learn about the lower Cape Fear's natural and cultural maritime history. Each Girl Scout will receive a fun patch and experience an opportunity that is educational, energetic, and engaging! Please note this event occurs in two locations on the same date and time, choose one location. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when June 3, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. fees $15 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 22, 2017 Individual/Troop where NC Maritime Musuem, Brunswick OR NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort

in t u o c S l ir G in s y a Special D

March 12 Girl Scouts’ Birthday

October 31 Founder’s Day Marks the birth in 1860 of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, GA.

Commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 girl members in Savannah, GA.

April 22 Girl Scout Leader’s Day Honors all the volunteers who work as troop co-leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. On this day, girls and their families find special ways to thank their adult Girl Scout volunteers.

ng i v i L y h t l a e H Girls' Golf Day Swing into golf! Don't miss the opportunity to learn golf fundamentals in a girl-friendly atmosphere. Participants will play games and explore The First Tee of the Triangle's Nine Core Values at this introductory golf clinic. Equipment will be provided. Girl Scouts who attend will receive a golf fun patch! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when October 1, 2016 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. where Knights Play Golf Center, Wake fees $5 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 19, 2016 Individual/Troop

The Art of Zentangle Climbing the Alpine Tower “Exhilarating” is one way to describe the feeling you get when climbing the Alpine Tower! Girls will work with their group as they challenge themselves to climb their way to the top. The Alpine Tower is a challenge-by-choice experience, so girls ultimately decide how high they’ll go. Bring a snack. Adults will not climb during this activity. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $30 per girl, $0 per adult who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when October 9, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 26, 2016 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when November 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when March 5, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing February 20, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes when May 7, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 24, 2017 Individual/Troop 16

In this program Girl Scouts will learn the art of Zentangle, which is a relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity and provides artistic satisfaction. Girls will learn a new form of stress relief to help with everyday healthy living. This class will be taught by a certified Zentangle instructor. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when October 22, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Goldsboro Service Center, Wayne fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop

Canoeing 101 This session is designed to provide you the skills for canoeing and an opportunity to practice them. No previous experience required. You will learn how to get in and out of a canoe, how to decide which paddle you need, and the basic strokes to make your canoe go where you want it to. Join us for a day of learning and fun! Participants must be comfortable in and around water. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult who Girl Scout Cadettes when October 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop

who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when March 18, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when April 1, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes when April 30, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop

Canoeing 201 If you have been canoeing before and know the basic skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we have the next step for you! After a quick review of your skills, you will learn what to do when your canoe is swamped, tips over, or if you need to assist another boater. Plan to get wet and have fun while learning rescue skills for when you are out on the water. Participants must be comfortable in and around water. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult when October 23, 2016 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop when March 18, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 1, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/ Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop

Kayaking 101 This session is designed to provide you the skills for kayaking and an opportunity to practice them. No previous experience required. You will learn how to get in and out of your kayak, how to use your paddle properly, and the basic strokes to make your kayak go where you want it to. Join us for a day of learning and fun! Participants must be comfortable in and around water. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult who Girl Scout Cadettes when October 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes when March 18, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes when April 1, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes when April 30, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when March 18, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when April 1, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when April 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop 17

Kayaking 201 If you have been kayaking many times and know the basic skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; then we have the next step for you! After a review of your skills, you will learn what to do if your kayak is swamped, tips over or you need to assist another boater. Plan to get wet and have fun while learning some rescue skills for when you are out on the water. Participants must be comfortable in and around water. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when October 23, 2016 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop

Sailing 101 Come join us for a day of fun while you learn to sail. Learn to rig your boat and the basic skills to get you out on the water. Practice on the water and learn how the wind is a power to move you along! Come ready to get wet and try your hand at sailing. Participants must be comfortable in and around water. Bring your own lunch. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult when October 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop when April 30, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop

Paddleboard 101 What? You've never been on a paddleboard before?! Join us for a lesson on what you need to know to have a fun and safe time out on the waters. You will practice kneeling and standing on the board. If you are really good, maybe you can do some yoga, too! Participants must be comfortable in and around water. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult who Girl Scout Cadettes when March 18, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop 18

who Girl Scout Cadettes when April 1, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Cadettes when April 30, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when March 18, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when April 1, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when April 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop

Scouting for the Cure Put on your pink for Scouting for the Cure 2016! Girl Scouts and adults who attend can look forward to many new activities that will educate girls on cancer and healthy living. Girls will participate in a service project benefiting breast cancer survivors and also spread awareness of this disease throughout the community. There will be a special tribute to our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and local breast cancer survivors. Girls will have the opportunity to work toward the newly-updated Think Pink patch program at this activity. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when October 29, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. where University Place, Orange fees $5 per girl, $5 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 17, 2016 Individual/Troop

Spooky Trail Run & Field Day

Girl Talk 2

6th Annual Brunswick County Fun Run & Field Day. One mile trail run in "spooky" forest followed by fall- themed games. Medals to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in all age groups. Prizes for all racers and games. Games include rubber chicken toss, sack races, slack line, pumpkin bowling, and cupstack races. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when October 29, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. where Brunswick Nature Park, Brunswick fees $6 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 17, 2016 Individual/Troop

Girl Talk 2 is a unique workshop designed for Cadettes and their moms. This interactive, two-hour workshop discusses the girls’ experience during puberty. Internet safety, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, and abstinence are also introduced. The program has been designed with activities that facilitate and encourage open parent-child communication. All registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when March 18, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. where Poe Health Education Center, Wake fees $12 per girl, $12 per adult registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop

Ultimate Frisbee It’s fun with Frisbee time! Come learn how to throw, catch, and play the game of Ultimate Frisbee to earn your Ultimate patch! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when November 19, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation, New Hanover fees $5 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 7, 2016 Individual/Troop

First Day Hike We'll share New Year's traditions from all over the world on this easy one-hour hike. Families are encouraged, but our trek will be on a rocky trail and not suitable for strollers. Reminder that you should wear closed toed shoes and have your water bottle. We will finish our time together with s'mores and you will receive a fun patch. Individually registered girls must attend with adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and families when January 1, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. where William B. Umstead State Park, Wake fees $5 per girl, $5 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing December 19, 2016 Individual/Troop

Polar Ice House: Skate Day Learn to skate with Polar Ice House’s professional skating instructors! Once your skates are tied, it is time to get on the ice. Beginners will learn the basics of skating and girls who have skating experience will get instructions on how to enhance and refine their skills. All girls will receive their Ice Skating fun patch. After one hour of instruction time, registered adults will join the Girl Scouts on the ice for an hour of family skate time. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when March 25, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Polar Ice House, Wake fees $10 per girl, $5 per adult registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 13, 2016 Individual/Troop

Swing-by-Choice at the Alpine Tower Experience a new thrill with the Swing-by-Choice at our Alpine Tower! Girls will be lifted into the air by the efforts of the rest of the group. When you're ready, swing through the air like a giant pendulum! This is not a climbing activity. Bring a snack or lunch. Adults will not swing during this activity. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when April 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $30 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/ Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop

Leadership

VIT

Volunteer in Training for Teens Calling all Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors! Interested in becoming a VIT? Whether you’re part of a troop or a Juliette Girl Scout, you can now download the training materials from our council website, giving you access to start your leadership training today! Troop Leader facilitator guides are also available on the council website for download.

Program Aide Core and Program Aide Specialties: NEW THIS YEAR! Program Aide Core and most Program Aide Specialties are now available in an easy-to-use download! Troop Leaders can also download the accompanying facilitator’s guide online via the council’s website.

Program Aide Specialty: Outdoor Skills Join us for a day of learning how to teach younger girls lots of outdoor skills, including using knives and compasses, building fires, tying knots, basic first aid, and cooking lunch in the out of doors. Girls who complete this PA Specialty, assist with teaching a minimum of two Outdoor Skills Progression Series sessions, and attend and help with the Outdoor Skills Progression Series Camping Weekend will earn their Service to Girl Scouting bar. Program Aide Core is a prerequisite for this course. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when September 24, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $20 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 5, 2016 Individual/Troop

Program Aide Specialty: High Ropes Have you been challenged by the Alpine Tower and want to take the next step? If you have taken Program Aide Core training, join us at Camp Mary Atkinson to learn how to belay at the Alpine Tower. Learn figure-eight knots and safety protocols. Once belay training is completed, you may be invited to belay at the tower throughout the year. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when October 9, 2016 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 27, 2016 Individual/Troop

Girl Scout Silver Award Webinar

University of North Carolina (UNC) Law Activity for Girl Scouts Earn the UNC Women in Law patch! Come be a part of this interactive activity where you will participate in a mock trial in a real courtroom and take part in other fun, educational programs such as a constitutional rights activity. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when October 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. where University of North Carolina Law School Building, Orange fees $5 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 19, 2016 Individual/Troop

Girl Scout Silver Award Workshop Want to learn more about the Girl Scout Silver Award? If so, this workshop is a great starting point for girls, parents, leaders, and project advisors. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in the striving for this prestigious award. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult when September 13, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 7, 2016 Individual/Troop when February 13, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing January 30, 2017 Individual/Troop when May 22, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. where Fayetteville Service Center, Cumberland registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 8, 2017 Individual/Troop

Want to learn more about the Girl Scout Silver Award? If so, this webinar is a great starting point for girls, parents, leaders, and project advisors. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in the striving for this prestigious award. who Girl Scout Cadettes where Virtual, Online Presentation fees $0 per girl, $0 per adult when October 11, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 26, 2016 Individual/Troop when January 24, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing January 9, 2017 Individual/Troop when March 9, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing February 20, 2017 Individual/Troop

Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop Want to learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award? If so, this workshop is a great starting point for girls, parents, leaders, and project advisors. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in the striving for this prestigious award. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult when September 13, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. where Wilmington Service Center, New Hanover registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing August 29, 2016 Individual/Troop when September 13, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing August 29, 2016 Individual/Troop when November 5, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Individual/Troop 21

when January 7, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. where Wilmington Service Center, New Hanover registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing December 19, 2016 Individual/Troop when February 13, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing January 30, 2017 Individual/Troop

Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award gives a Girl Scout Cadette the chance to show that she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. Earning the award puts girls among an exceptional group who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world. Step one to earning your Girl Scout Silver Award is to go on a Girl Scout Cadette Journey. Once you complete your Journey, the suggested minimum time for earning your Girl Scout Silver Award is 50 hours. You can start by planning the time in parts, then dividing it up by the steps.

when May 22, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. where Fayetteville Service Center, Cumberland registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 8, 2017 Individual/Troop

As a Girl Scout, you are committed to doing your very best with each step. How much time is needed per step is different for every Girl Scout. Each step you and/or your award team take toward making a difference in the world around you gives you a great chance to learn and grow, and make your award project an amazing one!

Girl Scout Gold Award Webinar

Girl Scout Gold Award

Want to learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award? If so, this webinar is a great starting point for girls, parents, leaders, and project advisors. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in the striving for this prestigious award. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors where Virtual, Online Presentation fees $0 per girl, $0 per adult

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn. A girl earning the Girl Scout Gold Award will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally. The Girl Scout Gold Award follows the Standards of Excellence and challenges you to develop yourself as a leader, achieve the Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes, and make a mark on your community that creates a lasting impact on the lives of others.

when October 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 3, 2016 Individual/Troop when December 1, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 14, 2016 Individual/Troop when April 18, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017 / Closing April 3, 2017 Individual/Troop

Girl Scoutingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highest Awards The Golden Eagle of Merit, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916 to 1919, marked the beginning of a long tradition of using prestigious awards to recognize girls who make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. In 1980, Girl Scouts introduced the Girl Scout Gold Award, its highest honor earned by Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, along with the Girl Scout Silver Award earned by Girl Scout Cadettes. Today these two awards are the highest of the Girl Scout experience. 22

Girl Scout Silver Award

Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with the completion of two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys, or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador Journey. Each Journey you complete gives you the skills you need to plan and implement your Take Action project. After you have fulfilled the Journey(s) requirement, 80 hours is the suggested minimum hours for the steps: identifying an GIRL SCOUT SILVER issue, investigating it AND GOLD AWARD PLANS & thoroughly, getting help FINAL REPORTS DUE DATES and building a team, September 1, 2016 April 3, 2017 creating a plan, October 3, 2016 May 1, 2017 presenting your plan, November 1, 2016 June 1, 2017 gathering feedback, December 1, 2016 July 5, 2017 taking action, and January 2, 2017 August 1, 2017 educating and February 1, 2017 September 1, 2017 inspiring others. The March 1, 2017 suggested minimum hours are a guide for you to plan your time in achieving your goal.

#GoGold Project Ideas Want to #GoGold but need a little inspiration? Check out these Gold Award Projects that might spark an idea of your own! • Create educational materials and use your public speaking skills to share and inform the public about environmental issues • Teach children about healthy living such as nutrition and exercise • Create local youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math related topics through collaborating with a local organization • Develop and facilitate a reading program for youth or adults, engaging local clubs to volunteer and carry on the program • Design and deliver outreach programs for those who may not have access or the opportunity to participate • Use your special skills to educate, inspire and to tackle a community issue

Scholarships & Awards Jane S. Barringer Award Girl Scout Gold Award recipients are eligible to apply for the Jane S. Barringer Award. This award is a cash scholarship established to honor Mrs. Barringer, an outstanding teen advisor. A group of her former Girl Scouts, along with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, has instituted an award in her name to be given to an individual who embodies the principles and spirit “Mrs. B” works to instill. Mrs. Barringer was recognized for 50 years of membership in Girl Scouting.

Misty Crabtree Eastham Memorial Scholarship The Misty Crabtree Eastham Scholarship was established to honor the memory of lifelong Girl Scout Misty Crabtree Eastham, and provides scholarships for Girl Scout Gold Award recipients to help defray college expenses. As a girl in foster care who

earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, Misty felt that Girl Scouting had a tremendous impact on her life and provided opportunities that she may never have had a chance to pursue. This scholarship embodies Misty’s sense of selflessness, generosity, drive and determination. For more information about these and other council-sponsored scholarships, please visit the council website.

INSPIRE, TODAY INSPIRE TOMORROW All Girl Advisory Team Are you a Girl Scout between the ages of 14-18 years old? Are you someone interested in a leadership opportunity? Do you have GREAT program ideas for older girls that you’d like to share? If you’ve answered yes to two or more of these questions, please email girlawards@nccoastalpines.org to be included in a leadership circle to discuss programming for girls. We look forward to your participation.

Life Skills

Merrill Lynch Financial Literacy Good Credit Program Attend this program to learn the basics about good credit. Participants will learn about money management and the importance of establishing good credit. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Ambassadors when September 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. where Merrill Lynch Office, Wake fees $15 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 5, 2016 Individual/Troop

First Aid/CPR/AED for Teens Get what you need to be prepared and knowledgeable about first aid, CPR, and AED with your Girl Scout pals. After successfully participating in this workshop, you'll have earned your first aid/CPR/AED certifications from American Red Cross. This workshop is recommended for participants who have completed the American Red Cross Babysitting course. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $25 per girl, $0 per adult

when September 25, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Goldsboro Service Center, Wayne registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 5, 2016 Individual/Troop when October 15, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where United Way of Pitt County, Pitt registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 17, 2016 Individual/Troop when January 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Moose Lodge in Havelock, Craven registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing January 9, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 8, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Goldsboro Service Center, Wayne registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 27, 2017 Individual/Troop when May 6, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Wilmington Service Center, New Hanover registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 24, 2017 Individual/Troop

“To Serve God…” Religious Recognitions Workshop The religious recognitions give girls the opportunity to grow stronger in their faith and fulfill their promise "to serve God." Come to this informational workshop to learn more about the My Promise, My Faith pin and the many other religious awards out there! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when September 30, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake fees $5 per girl, $5 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 12, 2016 Individual/Troop

Religious Recognitions Webinar Want to learn more about the religious recognitions in Girl Scouting? These awards give girls the opportunity to grow stronger in their faith and fulfill their promise "to serve God." Webinar participants will learn more about the My Promise, My Faith pin and the many other religious awards out there! who All Girl Scouts where Virtual, Online Presentation fees $0 per girl, $0 per adult when January 31, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing January 17, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 11, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 28, 2017 Individual/Troop when August 29, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing August 15, 2017 Individual/Troop

American Red Cross Babysitting Learn the ABC's of becoming a safe and responsible babysitter in the full-day training offered by certified instructors with the American Red Cross. Participants will learn about accident prevention, emergency response, and general child and infant care. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. Bring a bag lunch.

fees $35 per girl, $0 per adult who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when October 15, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Swansboro Recreation Center, Onslow registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 3, 2016 Individual/Troop when November 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Individual/Troop when November 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Goldsboro Service Center, Wayne registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 31, 2016 Individual/Troop when December 17, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where United Way of Pitt County, Pitt registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 28, 2016 Individual/Troop when March 11, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Century United Methodist Church, Craven registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing February 27, 2017 Individual/Troop when March 18, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Raleigh Service Center, Wake registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 6, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 1, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where First United Methodist Church, Beaufort registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 9, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. where Goldsboro Service Center, Wayne registration Opening March 1, 2017/ Closing March 27, 2017 Individual/Troop

Babysitting Plus Pediatric First Aid/ CPR Overnighter Get what you need to be prepared and knowledgeable about first aid and CPR with your Girl Scouts sisters at this overnight training. Learn the ABC's of becoming a safe and responsible babysitter and you'll earn your first aid and CPR certification too! Topics include accident prevention, emergency response, and general child and infant care. Meals and snacks included. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $65 per girl, $10 per adult when November 11 -12, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. where Winter Park Presbyterian Church, New Hanover registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Individual/Troop when April 21-22, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. where Winter Park Pesbyterian Church, New Hanover registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 10, 2017 Individual/Troop

who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when March 4, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. where Merrill Lynch Office, Wake fees $15 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing February 20, 2017 Individual/Troop

Learn about the College Experience Interested in learning what to expect your freshman year in college? Do you want to learn in general about classes, class schedules, and extracurricular activities? Interested in learning how others have selected their major/minor? If yes, register for this Girl Scout program when a panel of female Duke University students will share their experiences with you. The program will be interactive to include a facilitated panel discussion. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when Details coming soon where Duke University, Durham fees $10 per girl, $0 per adult registration Spring 2017 Individual/Troop

Bliss Live It ! Give It! Journey Have you ever seen a cairn, a stack of stones along a trail that marks the best path? This year-long program, that will meet once a month, will center on dreaming and planning for your future through the Bliss Live It! Give It! Journey. During the program, Girl Scout Ambassadors will explore how they can dream big for themselves, while also encouraging others to dream big too. Each meeting will include inspiring guest speakers, time for outdoor play, and conversation circles that will explore topics like values, strengths and passions. Girl Scout Ambassadors will have the opportunity to earn the Dream Maker award, and the year-long program will culminate in a multi-day camping expedition. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Ambassadors when Meeting Once Monthly, TBD where Contact girlawards@nccoastalpines.org for locations fees $45 per girl, $0 per adult registration Individual

Merrill Lynch Financial Literacy - Buying Power Attend this financial literacy session to learn about the longterm impact of big purchases. Learn about how to pay for things over time such as a cell phone monthly service plan, managing a car payment or a home mortgage. Participants will learn how to compare costs, conduct research and to create a savings plan. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.

College and Career Readiness In preparation for college and employment, meet with career counselors from the Office of Career Planning at Meredith College to get started on your resume, cover letter, and 30second elevator speech. Girls will also meet the staff from the Office of Admissions at Meredith College to learn about the admissions process and to navigate the college search process. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when Details coming soon where Meredith College, Wake fees $15 per girl, $0 per adult registration Spring 2017 Individual/Troop

What to Expect When Entering College Interested in learning what to expect your freshman year in college? Do you want to learn in general about classes, class schedules and extracurricular activities? Register for this activity if you want to know more about the admissions process and how to navigate the college search process. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors when Details coming soon where UNC Chapel Hill, Orange fees $15 per girl, $0 per adult registration Spring 2017 Individual/Troop

s p i r T d a o R & r Outdoo Destinations & Travel Webinar

On Target

From local field trips to international adventures, there are many travel opportunities available through Girl Scouting. Come learn about the Girl Scouts Destinations program including how to apply and what to expect, as well as the progressive steps to planning and executing travel opportunities with your troop. We’ll discuss finding places to go, earning the money to get there, and being prepared for your exciting journey. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $0 per girl, $0 per adult where Virtual, Online Presentation

Come and challenge yourself at one of our archery ranges. Learn the fundamentals of archery such as parts of the bow and arrow, proper stance, and how to aim and shoot. Once you’ve mastered the basics, we’ll play a fun game using your skills! who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $7 per girl, $0 per adult

when October 5, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 19, 2016 Individual/Troop when October 12, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 26, 2016 Individual/Troop when April 5, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 12, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 27, 2017

when October 9, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 26, 2016 Individual/Troop when October 22, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop when April 1, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 20, 2017 Individual/Troop when April 30, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Mu-Sha-Ni, Richmond registration Opening March 1, 2017/ Closing April 17, 2017 Individual/Troop

Teen Camporee 2016: Going Global Take a world class tour through exotic cultures and landscapes at Camp Mu-Sha-Ni! Try our foreign feast at the cook-around and experience traditional games from around the globe with your friends. End the weekend with a party that will rock the world! Please note that this is a tent camping activity. Limited space is available in the platform tent units upon request. Troops are responsible for all meals during the activity and must be accompanied by an Outdoor Skills Certified adult and a First Aid certified adult. Adults attending must be a registered member of Girl Scouts and have successfully completed a criminal background check prior to the weekend. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when October 14 - 16, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Camp Mu-Sha-Ni, Richmond fees $18 per girl, $10 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 3, 2016 Troop

SWAPs to trade with your fellow Zombie Girls Scouts. Fee includes four meals and a fun patch. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when April 21 - 23, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Camp Graham, Vance fees $40 per girl, $20 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 10, 2017 Individual/Troop

Dolphin & Dune Experience our coast like never before. Take an excursion to Shackleford Banks, one of the most fascinating islands on the East Coast. Over 120 wild horses roam the isolated shores of this uninhabited island. Girls will pull nets in a tidal flat, hike across the island, encounter dolphins and bank ponies, and discover the wonders of remote beaches where they collect shells and learn about sea turtles. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. fees $30 per girl, $30 per adult who All Girl Scouts when April 22, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where City of Beaufort, Carteret registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 10, 2017 Individual/Troop

Adventures in Orienteering Discover the wildlife and other features of Lake Crabtree County Park. Explore our gardens, trails, and habitats while learning about conservation and what your local parks have to offer. Participate in a service project and earn the Lake Crabtree County Park fun patch. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when November 12, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Lake Crabtree County Park, Wake fees $5 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 31, 2016 Individual/Troop

Zombie Preparedness Academy Come out to Camp Graham for a weekend you will never forget. Spend Saturday learning emergency preparedness, self-defense and shelter-building skills, as well as archery and watercraft challenges! When the moon rises, beware of what walks in the woods as your team participates in an evening of survival and celebration. If you're game, bring your best zombie costume and makeup along with Zombie-themed

who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when May 21, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where City of Beaufort, Carteret registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 8, 2017 Individual/Troop

Island & Sound Exploration Explore the beauty of the southern coast! Join us on this excursion to Masonboro Island, the largest undeveloped island on North Carolina's southern coast. Activities can include crabbing, marsh exploration, clamming, a sea turtle activity, and beach studies. Observe the fascinating feeding behavior of birds such as egrets, herons, cormorants, and opsrey on the ferry ride home. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when May 6, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Carolina Beach, New Hanover fees $30 per girl, $30 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017 / Closing April 24, 2017 Individual/Troop

One Big Happy Family Camp

Fun in the Sun

Girls, it’s time to show your family why Girl Scout camp is THE BEST! Bring your favorite adult (over the age of 18), or the whole family, including siblings, to camp for a weekend of fun. Everyone can swim, do arts and crafts, play games, and enjoy s’mores. If you meet the age requirements, you can even do archery or go boating. We’ll have a cookout dinner and close out the weekend with a campfire. Your adult can be anyone who is a registered Girl Scout parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, mentor, etc. over the age of 18. Each family will be able to choose their own adventure. Every attending adult must complete a background check prior to the weekend. Minimum age to attend is five years old. who All Girl Scouts when May 12 - 14, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m. where Camp Graham, Vance fees $36 per girl, $36 per adult/family member registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 1, 2017 Individual

Bring your troop and join in the fun! Canoe, swim, make crafts, and explore many of the great activities that camp has to offer. Bring some SWAPS and meet other girls from around the council. Dinner will be a potluck affair — bring something to share. We will provide hot dogs, burgers, buns, and lemonade. Select one session. who All Girl Scouts where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston fees $15 per girl, $8 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 8, 2017 Troop when May 20, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. when May 21, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Bio Blitz! Participate in a park-wide Bio Blitz! Teams will explore the various habitats of the park in search of birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, plants, and more! Learn how to identify the wildlife that lives in the North Carolina Piedmont, and discover why it is important to catalog species. Learn how to use GPS units and how to take pictures of wildlife with your phone. After lunch, we will tally our lists and try to identify difficult species. Break out your inner scientist! Girls will receive the Lake Crabtree County Park fun patch. Bring a sack lunch. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when May 13, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. where Lake Crabtree County Park, Wake fees $5 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 1, 2017 Individual/Troop

GIRL SCOUT

Destinations Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older. With different trips every year, there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things, and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories. Trips can range from surfing along the East Coast to feeding a panda bear in China! To learn more visit www.girlscouts.org/destinations.

Choose Your TROOP CAMPING ADVENTURE

A fun adventure in the out-of-doors awaits your troop. Each troop will have the freedom to plan the weekend by selecting activities that are most interesting to the girls. Activity selections will be available contingent upon Safety Activity Checkpoints guidelines and property amenities. The base price for these events includes lodging, a nature activity, and a themed craft. For an additional fee, council staff will provide meals and activities such as archery, waterfront, and high and low ropes challenges. Meal and activity fees are outlined below and will be due at the time of registration. Please note that Girl Scout Daisies will not be allowed to participate in archery and boating activities. A special Girl Scout Daisy activity will be offered in lieu of archery and boating. Please limit adult attendees to required safety ratios. All adults attending must be registered and have a current background check on file.

Weekend Meals- $15 per girl/ $15 per adult Archery- $5 per girl* Waterfront Activity- $5 per girl* Special Girl Scout Daisy Program- $5 per girl Tower/Low Ropes Course- $10 per girl* * Participation is based on Safety Activity Checkpoint Guidelines

who All Girl Scouts fees $15 per girl, $10 per adult (Base price) when October 28 - 30, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 17, 2016 Troop when November 11 - 13, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Camp Kirkwood, Pender registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Troop when March 24 - 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 13, 2017 Troop when May 5 - 7, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 24, 2017 Troop

Skills

PROGRESSION SERIES

who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors fees $15 per girl, $10 per adult per session

Setting Up Camp - Knots, Flag Ceremony, Tents, Packing Up where Camp Graham, Vance when October 9, 2016 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing September 26, 2016 Individual/Troop when April 8, 2017 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 27, 2017 Individual/Troop

Cooking - Cooking, Lighting Charcoal, Camp Stoves where Camp Hardee, Beaufort when October 22, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop when March 26, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 13, 2017 Individual/Troop

Finding Your Way - Compasses, Knives, Choosing Gear where Camp Kirkwood, Pender when November 20, 2016 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 7, 2016 Individual/Troop

Our outdoor skills progression is here to help you learn everything you need to know to go on your first troop camping trip. We will focus on basic outdoor skills throughout the series. Girls will be split into groups by grade level. Troops who attend at least three different sessions will be invited to a weekend at Camp Mu-Sha-Ni, where you’ll put your skills to the test. Leaders who attend all four sessions plus the weekend at Camp Mu-Sha-Ni will earn their Outdoor Skills Certification.

when March 18, 2017 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing March 13, 2017 Individual/Troop

Staying Safe - First Aid, Fire Building, Prevention & Planning where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston when December 10, 2016 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 21, 2016 Individual/Troop when March 5, 2017 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing February 20, 2017 Individual/Troop

Outdoor Skills – Weekend This invitation only camping weekend for troops that attended three outdoor skills sessions will put all of your troop’s new outdoor skills to the test! We’ll have a chili cook-off, fire building competition, compass course, a bring your own tie dye station, and much more. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors when April 28 - 30, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. where Camp Mu-Sha-Ni, Richmond fees Invitation Only registration Details for registration will be included with the troop’s invitation.

Happy Girl Scouts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Carolina Coastal Pines offers various types of organized camping opportunities: day camp, summer resident camp, and troop camp. The 2017 Summer Fun Guide with information on summer camp programs will be available to all registered Girl Scouts by January 2017.

Day Camp Day camp offers all girls an exciting and eventful week, full of fun in a structured and supervised setting. These volunteer-run sessions are offered at various locations throughout the council and typically serve girls in grades 1-8. Day camp provides experiences for girls to explore new things and meet new friends.

Troop Camp Spend time exploring one of our lovely resident camps with your friends while participating in swimming, archery, canoeing, and much more! Weeklong and mini sessions are designed for a group of girls and adults to attend resident camp as a unit. Stay for a weeklong session, arriving Sunday afternoon and leaving Friday afternoon. For a mini-session, spend three days at camp. Meals are prepared in the dining hall. A troop or group must have at least six girl participants to be eligible to register for troop camp. 32

Summer Resident Camp Open Houses Want to see what attending camp is like? Bring your family and a picnic lunch to see the cabins, special features, and more. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you choose the session that is right for you. Registration is not required but encouraged. A confirmation packet with directions to the camp will be sent to all registered participants. who All Girl Scouts fees $0 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening January 4, 2017 Individual/Troop at Camp Graham when February 26, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Graham, Vance at Camp Hardee when March 12, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Hardee, Beaufort at Camp Mary Atkinson when March 19, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston

, y g lo o n h c e T , e STEM: Scienc h t a M & g n i r e e n Engi Tree-rific Trees Night Owl Overnighter What better place to stay up late than the planetarium where the stars always shine bright? You can earn the Night Owl badge when you join us for a night of sky watching with telescopes and nocturnal hunting on UNC’s campus. You’ll also meet an astronomer, make light-up accessories, and watch a show in the Fulldome Theater. This activity is sure to be a real HOOT! Adults attending must be a registered Girl Scout members and have successfully completed a criminal background check. who Girl Scout Cadettes when October 21 - 22, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. where Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Orange fees $50 per girl, $25 per adult registration Opening August 10, 2016/ Closing October 10, 2016 Individual/Troop

Review the basic parts of a tree and how each part of the tree is important. Learn how to identify various trees by their bark, leaves, seeds, and fruits during a guided walk around the garden. Before you leave, we’ll make some tree art to take home. Girls work toward the Trees badge. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when November 5, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. where Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Cumberland fees $10 per girl, $5 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing October 24, 2016 Individual/Troop when November 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. where JC Raulston Arboretum, Wake fees $12 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening October 5, 2016/ Closing November 7, 2016 Individual/Troop 33

TechnoQuest

MarineQuest

So many fascinating careers using science and technologyâ&#x20AC;Ś join us and explore what STEM careers interest you! Through four different hands-on workshops, you'll meet professional women and get a taste of what they do for a living. Enjoy a day full of discovering, creating, solving, and being tech-savvy! Once registered, girls will be sent a list of workshops and asked for their preferences. Adults will have the option of attending their own workshops too. Fee includes lunch on campus. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors fees $16 per girl, $10 per adult

Join the MarineQuest staff for a day of exploring the marine habitats of coastal Wilmington, and participate in lab experiments at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Center for Marine Science. Learn about the variety of careers, examine sands, and discover how to get fresh water from sea water. Explore the coastal forest, the intertidal rocky outcrop and the salt marsh. Lunch is provided. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors where UNC Wilmington Center for Marine Science, New Hanover fees $40 per girl, $15 per adult

when November 12, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. where Meredith College, Wake registration Opening October 5, 2016/Closing Individual/Troop when March 27, 2017 Time to be announced where East Carolina University, Pitt registration Opening October 5, 2016/Closing Individual/Troop

when April 22, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing April 10, 2017 Individual/Troop when May 13, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing May 1, 2017 Individual/Troop

Engineer It! Girl Scout Night - Becoming a Naturalist Join the museum for an evening of fun as you search for nature knowledge during an indoor scavenger hunt. Girl Scouts will do activities inspired by the legacy Naturalist badges. Girl Scouts will earn a fun patch by attending the activity. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who All Girl Scouts when April 13, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. where North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Wake fees $11 per girl, $0 per adult registration Opening March 1, 2017/Closing March 27, 2017 Individual/Troop

Join women engineers and students to get a hands-on look into the vast world of engineering. In small groups, you will learn about the design process, do hands-on activities from different fields, and discover what it takes to be an engineer! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. who Girl Scout Cadettes when February 25, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. where NC State University, Wake fees $10 per girl, $4 per adult registration Opening January 4, 2017/ Closing January 14, 2017 Individual/Troop

BEEP BEEP! Girl Scouts Go Mobile! If your troop canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to an activity, have the Girl Scout program come to you! Our Mobile Program vehicle is available for troop requests and provides programs in Financial Literacy, Healthy Living, Leadership, Outdoor Education and STEM for all grade levels! For more information about programs and scheduling, contact us at mobileprogram@nccoastalpines.org 34

Visit your Council Shop for all your Girl Scout needs! Stop by the Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Raleigh, or Wilmington Girl Scout Shop to purchase official uniforms and other Girl Scout clothing, resources, handbooks, patches/badges, gifts, and other fun items. The shop has gift cards that can also be used for council activities and camps. You can even make a donation in honor of that special Girl Scout in your life. No time for an in-person visit? Shop online and have items delivered right to your door. You may also place your order by phone at 800-284-4475.

Contact US Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines www.nccoastalpines.org 800-284-4475 Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center 6901 Pinecrest Road Raleigh, NC 27613 Fayetteville Service Center Eutaw Village Plaza 894 Elm Street, Suites B & C Fayetteville, NC 28303 Goldsboro Service Center 108 E. Lockhaven Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534 Wilmington Service Center 2250 Shipyard Boulevard Wilmington, NC 28403

Council Service Centers & Shops A. Raleigh Service Center & Shop B. Fayetteville Service Center & Shop C. Goldsboro Service Center & Shop D. Wilmington Service Center & Shop Camps 1. Camp Graham 2. Camp Hardee 3. Camp Mary Atkinson 4.Camp Mu-Sha-Ni

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