2018 Girl Scout Program Supplement

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2018 GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT

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Just like the GPS on your phone keeps you on track to your destination, our 2018-2019 Girl Scout Program Supplement (GPS) will help you chart your path to make the most of your Girl Scout year! Inside this guide, you will find the dates, times, fees and event descriptions for the wide variety of activites offered by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) and our program partners.

COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Calendar of Events............................................................................................................................... 4 All Ages Programming........................................................................................................................ 7 Daisy Programming.......................................................................................................................... 12 Brownie & Junior Programming.................................................................................................... 15 Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Programming.......................................................................... 19

PROGRAM PARTNERS Listings by category ..........................................................................................................................26

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Girl Scout program grade levels are identified by color. Check out the key below to find the right programs for your Girl Scout throughout this guide.

: Family Friendly Event : STEM Focused Event : Outdoor Focused Event

All Ages Daisies - K & 1st Grade Brownies - 2nd & 3rd Grade Juniors - 4th & 5th Grade Cadettes - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Seniors - 9th & 10th Grade Ambassadors - 11th & 12th Grade

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D: Daisy B: Brownie J: Junior C: Cadette S: Senior A: Ambassador V: Volunteer

Calendar of Events for the Girl Scout Year 2018-2019 Complete listings at gsnetx.org/events. Registration opens August 6, 2018.

Date

Title

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Date

Title

PGL

August and September

Peanut Butter Buddy Patch

All

10/3/18

Travel Club Interest Meeting

J|C|S A|V

8/11/18

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/4/18

G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates Interest Meeting

C|S|A|V

8/18/18

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/6/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/7/18

Cookie Box Creations Orientation

C|S|A

8/25/18

Cadette Screenwriter Badge Workshop

C

10/7/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

8/26/18

Honor Guard Interest Meeting

All

10/7/18

Petal Power

D

8/26/18

Stream Team Interest Meeting

C|S|A|V

10/9/18

C|S|A|V

9/5/18

Outdoor Adventure Interest Group Information Session

Emerging Entrepreneurs Interest Meeting

C|S|A|V

10/11/18

C|S|A|V

9/8/18

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix

G.I.R.L. Media Team Interest Meeting

All

10/13/18

GSLI: Network & Etiquette

S|A

9/15/18

Launch Party

All

10/13/18

C|S|A

9/20/18

G.I.R.L. Retail & Design Team Interest Meeting

Journey Day: Think Like A Programmer

C|S|A|V

10/13/18

Goodwill, Good Turn Workshop

B|J

9/21-23/18

Silver Spree: Outdoor Journey

C

10/13/18

Cyber Security Workshop

D|B|J

9/22-23/18

Bronze Blitz: Think Like A Citizen Scientist

J

10/14/18

Destinations Application Writing Party

C|S|A

9/22/18

Robotics Badge Workshops

All

10/14/18

OAIG Camp Palooza

All

9/22/18

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/19-21/2018

He and Me at Bette Perot

B|J|C S|A

9/25/18

Film Club Interest Meeting

C|S|A|V

10/20/18

B|J

9/25/18

Coding Club Tyler Interest Meeting

Journey Day: Think like an Engineer

C|S|A|V

10/20/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

9/26/18

Coding Club Denton Interest Meeting

C|S|A|V

10/21/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/21/18 C|S|A|V

GSLI: Girl Forum with Jennifer Bartkowski

S|A

9/27/18

Coding Club Dallas Interest Meeting

10/21/18

Veterinary Science

C

9/29/18

Journey Day: Think Like A Citizen Scientist

D|B|J

10/26-28/2018

Compass Kapers

J|C|S|A

9/29/18

Astronomy Club Interest Meeting

C|S|A|V

10/27/18

Journey Day: Think Like An Engineer

C|S|A

9/29/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/27/18

Journey Day: Think Like A Programmer

D|B|J

9/30/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

10/28/18

Neewollah

All

October

Goodwill Good Turn Patch

All

10/28/18

Girl Scout Grand Prix

All

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Date

Title

PGL

Date

Title

PGL

November

Share The Warmth Patch

All

2/3/19

Petal Power: Super STEM

D

11/2/18

Women of Distinction Luncheon

S|A|V

2/9/19

All

11/2-4/2018

Volunteer Retreat

V

Journey Day: Think like a Programmer

11/2-3/2018

AT&T Cowboy Stadium Sleepover

All

2/16/19

Allen All Americans Girl Scout Night

All

11/3/18

Creature Feature

D|B|J

2/22/19

World Thinking Day

All

11/3/18

Journey Day: Think Like An Engineer

D|B|J

2/22-24/2019

She and Me at Bette Perot

B|J|C|S|A

11/4/18

Petal Power

D

2/24/19

GSLI: Girl Forum with Jennifer Bartkowski

S|A

11/9/18

Government Gal Pals

J

3/1-3/2019

Family Campout at Rocky Point

All

11/10/18

Brownie Journey: World of Girls

B

3/2/19

B

11/10/18

Engineering Badge Workshops

D|B|J

Brownie Journey Day: Wonders of Water

11/10/18

Archery Badge Workshop

C

3/2/19

Business & Wealth Conference

C|S|A

11/11/18

Veteran's Day Ceremony

All

3/3/19

Petal Power

D

11/11/18

International Girls' Day

All

3/22-24/2019

Family Campout at Rocky Point

All

11/17/18

Program Aide Council Workshop

C

3/23/19

Daisy Journey Day: Between Earth & Sky

D

11/17/18

Journey Day: Think Like An Engineer

C|S|A

3/23/19

Robotics Badge Workshops

All

12/1/18

Destination Applications Due

C|S|A

3/30/19

Program Aide Council Workshop

C

12/1/18

Cookie Prep 101: The 5 Skills in Action

D|B|J

3/30/19

Junior Journey Day: Agent of Change

J

12/1/18

Eat, Shop, Share

8th +

4/6/19

Annual Meeting

V

12/2/18

Petal Power

D

4/7/19

Petal Power

D

Daisy Journey Day: 3 Cheers for Animals

April

Covering the Bases of STEM

All

12/8/18

D

4/13/19

Program Aide Council Workshop

C

12/8/18

Robotics Badge Workshops

All

4/14/19

Cadette Journey Day: aMAZE

C

12/14-16/2018

Family Camp at Bette Perot

All

4/20/19

B|J

1/4/19

Global Action Award Workshop

C|S|A

Journey Day: Think Like A Citizen Scientist

1/6/19

Petal Power

D

4/26-28/2019

Outdoor Skills Adventure

V

Family Campout at Camp Gambill

4/27/19

GSLI Sampler Saturday

8th +

1/18-20/2019

All

4/27/19

PJs & Petals & Patches, oh my!

D|B|J

February

Engineering Fairs

All

4/28/19

Flags for All

All

February

Capital One Coding Patch

All

5/19/19

Comic Artist Badge Workshop

C

2/1-3/2019

Night Navigators at Bette Perot

C

5/11/19

Program Aide Council Workshop

C

5/18/19

Gold Award Ceremony

Invitation

Attention: All dates and activities are subject to change without notice.

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Family Fun Events 2018-2019 Event Name

Plus.....

Girl Scout Families also receive exclusive pricing for…

STEM Center of Excellence Summer Day Camps at Program Partner Locations Allen Civic Ballet Any Day CPR Avant Chamber Ballet Chamberlain Performing Arts Dallas Mavericks Dallas Rattlers Lacrosse Dallas Roughnecks Ultimate Dallas Stars Dallas Symphony Orchestra Dallas Zoo

DART Frisco RoughRiders LISDOLA Medieval Times Mesquite Championship Rodeo Perot Museum of Nature and Science Plano Metropolitan Ballet Plano Symphony Orchestra Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Texas Rangers Trinity River Forest Adventure Park Tuzer Ballet

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Partner

Launch Party

September 15

Frontiers of Flight Museum

TREASURE ISLAND Reimagined!

September 23-October 21

Dallas Children’s Theater

He and Me Campout

October 19-21

Camp Bette Perot

Family Symphony Sunday

October 21

Plano Symphony Orchestra

AT&T Stadium Sleepover

November 2-3

AT&T Cowboy Stadium

Roller Derby Night

November 10

Thunderbird Roller Rink

Family Concert: The Bernstein Beat

November 10

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Family Camp

December 14-16

Camp Bette Perot

Fairy Tale Ballet

January 2019

Plano Metropolitan Ballet

Family Camp

January 18-20

Camp Gambill

She and Me Campout

February 22-24

Camp Bette Perot

STEM Fair

February 23

Brookhaven College

Girl Scout Family Night

February 16

Allen All Americans

Covering the Bases of STEM

April 2019

Frisco RoughRiders

Earth Day Expo

April 26-29

EarthX at Fair Park

Tyler Maker Faire

April 27

Discovery Science Place

Wetland Days

First and Third Saturdays

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Family Art Days

Second Saturdays

Tyler Museum of Art

Family Fun opportunities are always being added.

Visit gsnetx.org/gps for details. *Age and ratio restrictions may apply for some Family Fun Opportunities. Offerings, dates, and partners subject to change

Let the races begin!

Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Date

Location

Date

Location

9/29

Waxahachie

10/20

Grayson/Sherman

9/30

Plano

10/21

Coppell

10/6

Mt. Vernon

10/27

Denton

10/7

STEM Center

10/28

Wylie

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All Ages

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Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more.

ut Butte r Buddy Peanut Butter Buddy Patch All Date & Time: August 1-September 30 Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Peanut Butter Buddy Patch Be a Peanut Butter Buddy this fall! Through this service Patch program Girl Scouts explore what it takes to keep their bodies fueled and lend a helping hand to those struggling to do the same.

Complete the steps to earn the free Patch.

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Waxahachie Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more.

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Sunday, September 30, 1:00pm-6:00pm Location: Plano Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, August 18, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Waxahachie Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more.

Honor Guard Interest Meeting All Date & Time: Sunday, August 26, 1:00pm-4:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Honor Guard is our club for girls that love the traditional elements of Girl Scouting. Come learn more about what we do at this initial interest meeting!

Goodwill Good Turn All Date & Time: October 1-31, Location: Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Goodwill Patch A collaborative service opportunity with local Goodwill Industries to help individuals with disabilities by collecting usable items for Goodwill. Complete steps to earn your free patch.

Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, September 8, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Denton Service Center Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more.

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, October 6, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Mount Vernon Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Launch Party All Date & Time: Saturday, September 15, 9:00am-1:00pm Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum Cost: $5 per person Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: NEW! Space Science Badges Three! Two! One! Ready for Take Off! We’re launching the new Girl Scout year with a giant, out-of-this world PARTY! Bring a Friend to explore space, rocketry, and beyond during this stellar program.

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 1:00pm-6:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

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All Ages OAIG CampaPalooza All Date & Time: Saturday, October 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm Location: Coppell Center for Biodiversity Cost: $8 per girl Contact: outdooradventureinterestgroup@gmail.com Award Earned: OAIG Patch Come see what the Outdoor Adventure Interest Group is all about!

Learn outdoor skills from middle and high school Girl Scouts, see a presentation about our past trips, and walk away with a custom OAIG Patch!

Year-Round FREE* Patch Programs!

Thanks to generous donations from Texas Instruments and others, we are excited to offer these free exciting patch programs.

For Requirements go to gsnetx.org/patches

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Sherman Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Camp Skills Workshop All Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 9:00am-6:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: Varies. See event page for details.

Contact: gs156lynn@gmail.com Award Earned: adults can earn certification in TR301 & TR302 Learn and practice camping skills with girls at the same time!

Overnight option available for additional fee.

*Must complete online reporting form at gsnetx.org/patchreporting **All Free Patch Programs’ design are subject to change

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 1:00pm-6:00pm Location: Coppell Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Denton Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Think Outside the Box

with Programs on Demand!

Programs on Demand are pre-made activity guides and program kits that include everything you need to lead a successful meeting. You’ll create fun, educational, and memorable troop activities for your Girl Scouts. The best part? These great resources are available to you at NO COST!

Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Sunday, October 28, 1:00pm-6:00pm Location: Wylie Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.

Available* Programs On Demand: •Space Explorers (Daisy/Brownie/ Junior) NEW •Think like an Engineer (Daisy/Brownie) NEW OCTOBER 2018 •Robotics Fanatics (All Ages) NEW SEPTEMBER 2018 •Girl Scout History (All Ages) •Four Famous Female Artists (Daisy/Brownie/Junior/Cadette) •Think Like a Citizen Scientist (Daisy/Brownie) NEW Visit gsnetx.org/ProgramsOnDemand more information. *More will be made available throughout the year.

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All Ages Neewollah All Date & Time: Sunday, October 28, 3:00pm-5:00pm Location: Kappa Delta House, University of North Texas Cost: FREE Contact: untkdcommunityservice@gmail.com Come in your best costumes to learn safe trick-or-treating habits with the Kappa Deltas. The day consists of a funky fashion show, fall festivities, and spooky fun activities.

Adult Retreat Adult Date & Time: Overnight, November 2-4, 7:00pm Friday-12:30pm Sunday Location: Camp Bette Perot Cost: $60 per adult Contact: adultretreat@gsnetx.org Extremely popular adults only weekend at camp – in our 12th year! You’ll sleep in cabins and eat in the dining hall, just like the girls do at summer camp. There are usually more than 50 class options to choose from, so there is something for everyone!

Share the Warmth All Date & Time: November 1-30 Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Share the Warmth Patch Help make a difference in the lives of the homeless by collecting and donating new or gently used comfort items (blankets, sheets, pillows) to any Salvation Army location. Complete online reporting form to receive free patch.

Kappa Delta International Girl’s Day All Date & Time: Sunday, November 11, 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Kappa Delta House, University of North Texas Cost: FREE Contact: untkdcommunityservice@gmail.com Kappa Delta welcomes all Girl Scouts to their true girl power.

Through confidence based hands-on activities and games, girls will be empowered to take on life and learn how to instill confidence in others.

AT&T Stadium Sleepover All Date & Time: November 2, 2018, See inside front cover for details Location: Arlington Cost: See inside front cover for more information Contact: kkyle-c@dallascowboys.net Award Earned: Share the Warmth Patch, AT&T Stadium Sleepover Patch You’ll enjoy interactive, challenging activities exclusive for Girl Scouts, drop off blankets for Share the Warmth, and sleep on the Dallas Cowboys field.

Family Camp at Camp Bette Perot All Date & Time: Overnight, December 14-16, 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Location: Camp Bette Perot Cost: $30 per person Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org Discover the fun of Camp Bette Perot as you get the whole family together for this family campout! Connect with each other as you enjoy an indoor craft, optional horseback riding, and an evening of memory making around the campfire. You’ll even take home a fun family camp Patch to help preserve your memories!

ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included in the cost of the program.

Register at gsnetx.org/events

Patches FOR PURCHASE† at your local GSNETX shop Visit gsnetx.org/patches for requirements

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S, T, E, & M Patches

TLC Camper

Polar Bear Award Troop Camping

Scouting Our Past

Camp Project Partner

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Outdoor Program Progessive Patch

History Museum Explorers Progessive Patch

My Flag, My Country, And Me

STEM & ROBOTICS TEAMS! FIRST Lego League Junior Robotics Teams: Mission Moon K – 4th Grade Location: Season runs August – March. Teams decide individually when and where to meet.

Award earned: Designing Robots, Programming Robots and Showcasing Robots.

Girls will work on teams of 4 – 6 with two coaches. Over 12 meetings, teams will do research projects and learn how robots are used in everyday engineering. Teams will design and build their Lego robotic model and participate in an Expo.

Only $50 Per Girl!

FIRST Lego League Robotics Teams: Into Orbit 4th – 8th Grade Location: Season runs August – December. Teams decide individually when and where to meet.

Award earned: Designing Robots, Programming Robots and Showcasing Robots.

Girls will work on teams of 10 with two coaches. Over 16 meetings, teams will do research projects and learn how robots are used to solve problems. Teams will design and build their Lego robotic model and compete against other teams in a tournament.

VEX IQ Challenge Next Level 4th – 8th Grade Location: Season runs August – December. Teams decide individually when and where to meet.

Award earned: Designing Robots, Programming Robots and Showcasing Robots.

Girls will work on teams with two coaches. Over 16 meetings, teams will research, build and practice to compete against other teams in three different challenges.

contact STEM@gsnetx.org for more information

JUMPSTART by Ericsson

Available September 2018

Jumpstart is here for you! It's like a virtual assistant for STEM programming. The curriculum walks you through the STEM badges in a seamless process. Get started at: tinyurl.com/gsnetx-jumpstart

Order this FREE REC Foundation Starter Kit it to do your Robotics Badges through the Jumpstart portal. * While supplies last.

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Daisy Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Day Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Did you know that everyone can contribute to scientific research?

Join us as we explore the scientific method and complete a citizen science project! Your Daisies will make observations, collect data, and help scientists provide feedback on research and findings.

Creature Feature Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Various Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Clover Petal Girls will learn all about different animals and habitats at one of the location options- each has a unique perspective to offer!

Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in handson design challenges and activities.

What Robots Do Badge Workshop Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: What Robots Do Badge A robot is a machine that is programmed to act automatically.

Robots do things we, as humans, can’t or don’t like to do. Learn about the many things robots do, and work in teams, like engineers, to design a robot that solves an everyday problem.

Petal Power: Sunny the Sunflower Daisy Date & Time: Sunday, November 4, 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Sunny Petal Say hello to Sunny! Daisies will earn a petal as they hear Sunny’s story and learn about being friendly and helpful.

Petal Power: Lupe the Lupine Daisy Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: Renner Frankford Library Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Lupe Petal Gear up for a great year with Petal Power! Daisies will earn a petal as they learn about Lupe’s story and what it means to be honest and fair.

Roller Coaster Design Badge Workshop Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Roller Coaster Design Challenge Badge Engineers use their imaginations to solve problems! They invent and build things that can be used in the real world. Engineer your own roller coaster to see how its design affects its speed.

Cyber Security Basics Badge Workshop Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Cybersecurity Basics Badge Explore the basics of cyber security by learning computer parts, what it means to be safe, and how to protect something in our technology filled world.

Cookie Prep 101: The 5 Skills in Action Daisy | Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Cookie Activity Pin Gear up for the 2019 Cookie Program by mastering the 5 Skills – Business Ethics, Money Management, People Skills, Goal Setting and Decision Making! Girls will create cookie marketing materials and hone their sales pitch so they are ready to hit the ground running with their Cookie Business in January 2019.

Think Like a Programmer Journey Day Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like a Programmer Journey Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive computational-thinking activities.

ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included in the cost of the program.

Register at gsnetx.org/events

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Daisy Petal Power: Zinni the Zinnia Daisy Date & Time: Sunday, December 2, 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Zinni Petal Learn the art of sharing! Daisies will earn a petal as they hear Zinni’s story and learn how to be considerate and caring.

Petal Powers

Daisies will earn their petals as they learn the Girl Scout Law, and leaders will see how to run a meeting.

Daisy Journey Day: 3 Cheers for Animals!

Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: 3 Cheers for Animals! Journey One! Two! Three cheers for animals! On this journey, Daisies will learn more about our animal friends and how to protect them.

How Robots Move Badge Workshop Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: How Robots Move Badge Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run by themselves. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to move, understand, and act. Try your hand at being a good robot and programmer during this workshop!

Lupe

October 7

Sunny

November 4

Zinni

December 2

Tula

January 6

Clover & Rosie

February 3

Mari

March 3

Gloria

April 7

Register at gsnetx.org/events

THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT: YOUR DIGITAL TROOP ASSISTANT!

The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) gives you program content and other resources to manage your troop planning all year long—and keep it going smoothly!

You can: ⬥ Access Journey, petal, and badge troop meeting plans ⬥ See step-by-step activity guides for each meeting ⬥ View and edit your troop roster ⬥ Manage renewals for both girls and adults ⬥ Email parents with a single click ⬥ Share troop meeting activities with parents ⬥ Log girls’ award achievements ⬥ Add events and your own troop activities

Go to gsnetx.org, click my gs and check it out!

-Also available for mobile-

The Volunteer Toolkit now offers multi-level troop access—and all-new STEM badges.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT? DETAILS AVAILABLE AT GSNETX.ORG/VTK

The Volunteer Toolkit contains program and meeting plans for K-5 (Daisy, Brownie, Junior and K-5 multi-level). Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops have access to features including the troop roster, national resources, and all K-5 program content (if needed for working with younger troops).

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Brownie & Junior Programming Robots Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Programming Robots Badge Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer!

Goodwill Good Turn Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Goodwill Dallas Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Goodwill Patch, Brownie Philanthropist Badge, Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Girls will explore wants and needs, learn to give back, and tour the facility at Goodwill Dallas.

He and Me Campout at Camp Bette Perot Brownie | Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Overnight, October 19-21, 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Location: Camp Bette Perot Cost: $75 per person Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org Picture yourself aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range and enjoying the sights of camp during a horseback trail ride, all while spending time together during He and Me!

Bronze Blitz Junior Date & Time: Overnight, September 22-23, 6:00pm Saturday-9:00am Sunday Location: Dallas Arboretum Cost: $55 per person Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Spend the night at the Dallas Arboretum while you discover what it takes to be a citizen scientist and to earn your Bronze Award.

Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Various Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in handson design challenges and activities.

Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Day Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Did you know that everyone can contribute to scientific research?

Join us as we explore the scientific method and complete a citizen science project! Girl Scouts will make observations, collect data, and help scientists.

Compass Kapers Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Overnight, October 26-28 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Location: The STEM Center Cost: $60 per person Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Orienteering is a unique scavenger hunt utilizing map, compass, team building, critical thinking, and practical life skills with “in the woods” activities. Girl Scouts and advisors learn how to find their way preparing for life’s challenges during this weekend’s activities. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Not recommended for first time campers.

Travel Club Interest Meeting Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Wednesday, October 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Travel Club is the best place for girls to spark a passion for travel!

Come learn more at our first meeting of the new Girl Scout year.

Cybersecurity Basics Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Cybersecurity Basics Badge Explore the basics of cyber security by learning computer parts, what it means to be safe, and howto protect something in our technology filled world.

Think Like a Programmer Journey Day Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like a Programmer Journey Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive computational-thinking activities.

ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included in the cost of the program.

Register at gsnetx.org/events

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Brownie & Junior Creature Feature Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Various Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Brownie Bugs Badge, Junior Animal Habitats Badge Girls will learn all about different animals and habitats at one of the location options- each has a unique perspective to offer!

Cookie Prep 101: The 5 Skills in Action Daisy | Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Cookie Activity Pin Gear up for the 2019 Cookie Program by mastering the 5 Skills – Business Ethics, Money Management, People Skills, Goal Setting and Decision Making! Girls will create cookie marketing materials and hone their sales pitch so they are ready to hit the ground running with their Cookie Business in January 2019.

Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in handson design challenges and activities.

Designing Robots Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Designing Robots Badge Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer!

Leap Bot Badge Workshop Brownie Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Leap Bot Badge Engineers use their imaginations to solve problems! Explore engineering, gravity, and force by building a Leap Bot. Government Gal Pals Junior Date & Time: Friday, November 9, 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: Dallas County Courts Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Inside Government Badge Girls visit a government building and meet real government officials.

Visit the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation to design, build, and program VEX robots!

Brownie Journey Day: A World of Girls Brownie Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Farmer’s Branch Historical Park Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: A World of Girls Journey, Fair Play Badge Get your passport ready for play! Brownies are invited to step back in time and leap into a new world as they earn the A World of Girls Journey at Farmer’s Branch Historical Park.

Secure a Girl Powered grant today to start your own VEX Robotics team. www.roboticseducation.org Not ready for a team? Try the Girl Scouts Robotics Curriculum using a FREE REC Foundation Starter Kit. Visit Jumpstart at tinyurl.com/gsnetx-jumpstart to get started !

Crane Design Badge Workshop Junior Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Crane Design Badge Engineers use imagination to solve problems! Explore simple and compound machines and why they are important. Then, take on an engineering challenge to design and build a crane.

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Destinations

Come learn all about the destinations program, the ultimate adventure program for individual girls age 11 and older! With options to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally, there’s no limit to what a G.I.R.L. can do!

Do you have wanderlust?

Do you want to explore the world, and learn about yourself in the process?

Join us for our council-hosted application writing party on October 14 from 1-4pm at JoAnn Fogg Service Center!

Questions?

Email destinations@gsnetx.org

Come to a Gold Award Roundtable to learn about the Girl Scout Gold Award guidelines! We'll start with an overview of the Gold Award process, discuss the required forms and provide helpful hints for completing your paperwork. We will also answer questions and provide feedback about any potential project ideas that you may have.

Leaders, parents and girls are welcome!

Gold Award Round Tables The Roundtable events will be held at the following locations between 2:00 and 4:00 PM:

Day Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Sunday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday

Date 9/15/18 10/14/18 11/10/18 12/9/18 1/13/19 2/23/19 3/9/19 4/7/19 5/19/19 6/15/19 7/14/19

NEW THIS YEAR! The Gold Award Roundtables WILL require pre-registration.

There is no charge to attend, but you must register. If no one has registered within 48 hours of the scheduled Roundtable, the session will be cancelled. Please be sure to check our event calendar to confirm the session you are attending is still being held.

Location Denton SC JAF Southern Sector SC Collin ASC Denton SC JAF Collin ASC Denton SC JAF Southern Sector SC Collin ASC

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Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Coding Club Interest Meetings Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: September 25, 26, or 27 Location: Various Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Develop your skills in coding through design challenges and workshops. You’ll explore a variety of coding languages! Interest meetings on September 25 (Tyler), 26 (Denton), or 27 (Dallas)! industry.

Stream Team Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Sunday, August 26, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Stream Team is our premier club for environmentalists and citizen scientists! Girls who join this club will learn more about water quality, chemistry, biology, and more.

Outdoor Adventure Interest Group Information Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Wednesday, September 5, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org O.A.I.G. is the best club for thrill-seekers! Come and learn what we’re all about at this information session.

Film Club Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Tuesday, September 25, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: KD Conservatory Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Are you an aspiring movie star? Critic? Director?

Cinematographer? Screenwriter? Spend the year working with the experts at KD Conservatory to explore the film industry, and work with a team to produce their very own film!

G.I.R.L. Retail & Design Team Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Thursday, September 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Have you ever considered a career in merchandising or retail?

When you join the Retail & Design Team, you’ll learn about the many facets of the retail industry from floor design to product design, from vendor purchases to cashier sales – there is a whole world to discover in this industry.

Astronomy Club Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Astronomy Club is back for a second year of stellar programming!

Join us for our initial meeting and learn more about what our year will look like.

Silver Spree: Outdoor Journey Cadette Date & Time: Overnight, September 21-23, 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Location: Camp Rocky Point Cost: $60 per person Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Outdoor Journey, Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge Spend the weekend earning the new Outdoor Journey, and learn all about the Girl Scout Silver Award! Girls will gain new skills, and learn how to prepare for their Silver Award projects. After the weekend, she’ll be ready to take action and make the world a better place!

Travel Club Interest Meeting Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Wednesday, October 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Travel Club is the best place for girls to spark a passion for travel!

Come learn more at our first meeting of the new Girl Scout year.

G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Thursday, October 4, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org With G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates, your voice can be the catalyst for change in your community! Come learn more about our club at our first meeting!

Programming Robots Badge Workshop Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Programming Robots Badge Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer!

Cookie Box Creations Orientation Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Team up with women architects and engineers in a design contest to turn empty GS cookie boxes into free-standing themed structures! The program runs from orientation in October through the final build in the spring. This is not a troop event.

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Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Emerging Entrepreneurs Club Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Tuesday, October 9, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Develop skills to complement your entrepreneurial spirit. Meet mentors, build a business plan from an idea, then pitch your ideas!

GSLI: Girl Consulting Forum Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Shape the vision for GSNETX as part of our bi-annual Girl Consulting Forum. Meet with our Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bartkowski, to discuss issues that impact our council’s direction.

G.I.R.L. Media Team Interest Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Thursday, October 11, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Contact: media@gsnetx.org G.I.R.L. Media Team leads the charge to get the word out about Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas! Come learn more about joining our club at our first meeting of the year.

Veterinary Science Workshop Day Cadette Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Cedar Valley College Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Animal Helpers Badge Come explore the field of veterinary science and earn your animal helpers badge with the help of the students and faculty at Cedar Valley College!

GSLI: Networking and Etiquette Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 8:00am-4:00pm Location: TBD Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Business Etiquette Badge How do I connect with professional women to explore career opportunities? Which fork is for dessert? How do I signal I am done eating? You’ll discover key interview techniques, how to dress for success, and ways to showcase your skills.

Compass Kapers Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Overnight, October 26-28 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Location: The STEM Center Cost: $60 per person Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Orienteering is a unique scavenger hunt utilizing map, compass, team building, critical thinking, and practical life skills with “in the woods” activities. Girl Scouts and advisors learn how to find their way preparing for life’s challenges during this weekend’s activities. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Not recommended for first time campers.

Think Like a Programmer Journey Day Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like a Programmer Journey Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive computational-thinking activities.

Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-4:00pm Location: University of North Texas Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Come earn the brand new engineering journey for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors and get a taste of college life at the University of North Texas!

Destinations Application Writing Party Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Sunday, October 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $5 per girl Contact: destinations@gsnetx.org Destinations are the ultimate adventure for independent Girl Scouts ages 11 and up! Make sure your application stands out from the crowd by attending this application writing party!

GSLI: Women of Distinction Luncheon Networking Event Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Friday, November 2, 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Omni Hotel, Dallas Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Join us for this unique opportunity to practice your networking skills with Dallas women business professionals, attend the Women of Distinction Luncheon at no cost and be part of an exclusive group to meet the Women of Distinction Luncheon Guest Speaker!

He and Me Campout at Camp Bette Perot Brownie | Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Overnight, October 19-21, 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Location: Camp Bette Perot Cost: $75 per person Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org Picture yourself aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range and enjoying the sights of camp during a horseback trail ride, all while spending time together during He and Me!

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Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Archery Badge Workshop Cadette Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 11:00am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Denia Recreation Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Archery Badge Channel your inner Katniss and learn all about archery!

Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, November 17, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in handson design challenges and activities.

Destination Applications Due! Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Thursday, November 15 Contact: destinations@gsnetx.org Check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11+! With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad —there’s something amazing for everyone to experience.

GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share 8th Grade, Senior & Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 12:00pm-3:00pm Location: Walmart at Montfort and Beltline Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Girls in grades 8-12 are invited share a Girl Scout Experience with our sister Girl Scouts. We will have lunch and decide how we will grant some holiday wishes.

Program Aide Training Workshop Cadette Date & Time: Saturday, November 17, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Various Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Program Aide Award (partial) This council-hosted workshop is step 2 of 3 in earning your Program Aide Award. Learn all about how you can be a leader and role model for younger Girl Scouts!

Designing Robots Badge Workshop Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Designing Robots Badge Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer!

ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included in the cost of the program.

GsLI

Girl Scout Leadership Institute

A valuable opportunity for High School Girl Scouts!

• Career Exploration • Job Shadowing • College Prep The Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) is an initiative to empower and equip high school girls to pursue higher education and expose them to a variety of career opportunities.

GSLI gives girls, grades 9-12, the chance to visit local corporations and universities, gain access to female role models and empower girls to positively impact their communities now and in the future.

For information, contact Gerri Gordon, ggordon@gsnetx.org or 972-349-2436

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Introducing GSNETX Clubs for older girls!

Join these on your own or as a troop!

G.I.R.L. Retail & Design Interest Group

Astronomy Club

Do you want to know more about the sky, NASA, and the universe? Enjoy star parties and more with this stellar club! Interest meeting on 9/29 at the STEM Center!

Learn about the facets of the retail industry: floor design, product design, from vendor purchases to sales and inventory management. Interest meeting on 9/20 at JoAnn Fogg Service Center!

Coding Club

Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee

Develop your skills in coding through design challenges and workshops. You’ll explore a variety of coding languages!

Interest meetings on September 25 (Tyler), 26 (Denton), or 27 (Dallas)!

Ultimate Frisbee is the ultimate sport for developing your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Learn what it takes to excel in team sports. Interest meeting on 6.27.

Honor Guard

Cookie Box Creations

Team up with architects and engineers to turn empty Girl Scout Cookie boxes into themed free-standing structures. Submit individual applications by 9/21!

Interested in traditions, flags, ceremonies, and patriotism? Perform flag ceremonies in your community, participate in parades, and be a leader. (All ages) Interest meeting on 8/26 at The STEM Center!

Emerging Entrepreneurs

Outdoor Adventure Interest Group

Develop skills to complement your entrepreneurial spirit. Meet mentors, build a business plan from an idea, then pitch your ideas! Interest meeting on 10/9 at JoAnn Fogg Service Center!

Are you a thrill-seeker? An outdoor enthusiast?

OAIG will provide adventure galore! Experienced adults enable girl-led opportunities throughout the year. Interest meeting on 9/5 at the JoAnn Fogg Service Center!

Film Club

Stream Team

G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates

Tejas Riders

Are you an aspiring movie star? Critic?

Director? Cinematographer? Screenwriter?

Spend the year working with the experts at KD Conservatory to explore the film industry, and work with a team to produce their very own film! Interest meeting on 9/25.

Become a citizen scientist, creek explorer, and sustainability leader. The data collected supports academic research and informs policy. Interest meeting on 8/26 at The STEM Center!

The Tejas Riders is a premier leadership equestrian program that gives countless hours of service to the equestrian program at Camp Bette Perot, while also building leadership skills.

Your voice can be the catalyst for change in your community! Meet like-minded individuals, network with change-makers, and learn how to engage on issues that you care about. Interest meeting on 10/4 at JoAnn Fogg Service Center!

G.I.R.L. Media Team

Travel Club

Travel Club is the best place for girls to spark a passion for travel! Through a series of award-focused meetings, girls will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to explore the world!

Learn the basics of talking to the media, sharing your Girl Scout story, and social media design as you prepare to be a spokesperson for Girl Scouts. Interest meeting on 10/11 at JoAnn Fogg Service Center!

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Early Spring Troop Camping Events Family Camp at Camp Gambil Overnight, January 18-20 $55 per person Night Navigators at Camp Bette Pereot Overnight, February 1-3 $35 per person She and Me Campout at Camp Bette Perot Overnight, February 22-24 $75 per person

gsnetx.org/camp and select Troop Camping The online troop and service unit camping reservation system!

*Each camping group must have at least one adult that has completed TR301 and at least one adult that has a current certification in First Aid/AED/CPR.

UltraCamp is a new, streamlined way to plan and book memorable outdoor camping adventures with your troop or service unit. With a few clicks, you’ll be able to view and register for upcoming dates (up to 90 days out), make payments, add certifications (First Aid/AED/CPR), choose your activities, workshops, lodging and more!

Troop Camping at the STEM Center Overnight, select weekends September-May Cost varies on selected options

Whether you’re planning a day or a weekend, UltraCamp gets you on your way to lasting memories.

2019 COOKIE PROGRAM REWARDS SNEAK PEEK

Key Dates January 11th: Order Taking & Cookie Sales Begin January 11th – February 24th : My Family Booth Sales January 25th – February 24th: My Troop Booth Sales & Council Booth Sales February 24th: 2019 Cookie Program Ends May 31st: Last Day Cookies May Be Sold*

2019 Cookie Line Up

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program partners

Trinity Forest Adventure Park Dallas 214.391.1000 info@trinitytreetops.com trinitytreetops.com Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a self-guided ropes course consisting of obstacles like cargo nets, wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladders, and zip lines.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Glen Rose 254.897.2960 education@fossilrim.org fossilrim.org Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers badge day camps, badge overnight camps, and annual badgefests, where girls are given the opportunity to experience Fossil Rim while earning badges. Programs range from animal capture techniques, tracking, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, natural tiedying and more!

Awards: Art in the Outdoors; Brownie: Outdoor Adventurer, Hiker; Junior: Animal Habitats, Geocacher; Cadette: Animal Helpers, Night Owl, Trees; Senior: Voice Animals

Texas Discovery Gardens Dallas 214.428.7476 ext. 343 ksewell@texasdiscoverygardens.org txdg.org Discover the natural world through badge and journey programs! This includes entry to our Butterfly House, Snakes of Texas exhibit and Natural Playscape. Offered on third Saturdays and after school. Travel up to 50 miles.

Awards: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey; Daisy: Clover Petal; Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Gardener; Cadette: Trees

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Dallas 214.515.6540 education@dallasarboretum.org dallasarboretum.org Girl Scouts at the Dallas Arboretum experience handson science and nature exploration! Girl Scouts meet all requirements to earn a program badge while engaging in classroom and outdoor activities.

Awards: Daisy: Clover Petal; Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Geocacher, Flowers, Gardener; Cadette: Eating for You

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Dallas Zoo Dallas 469.554.7300 education@dallaszoo.com dallaszoo.com Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Dallas Zoo overnight! Special badge programs for Brownies or Juniors are available with our overnight programs. These programs feature up-close animal encounters, an animal craft, and a night tour!

Play Outside. Explore your world.

Rediscover Nature!

Awards: Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Animal Habitats

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Cedar Hill 469.526.1980 kchristman@audubon.org dogwoodcanyon.audubon.org Centrally located in Cedar Hill, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center is an admission free nature center, providing outdoor education and science education opportunities to communities of North Texas.

Awards: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journeys, Outdoor Journeys, and more!

O N - S I T E LO D G I N G : THE LODGE AND SAFARI CAMP G U I D E D TO U R S : FAMILY, SPECIALTY AND GROUPS C A M P S : DAY, OVERNIGHT AND BADGE CHILDREN’S ANIMAL CENTER, CAFE AND NATURE STORE

FOSSILRIM.ORG GLEN ROSE, TX 254.897.2960

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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Seagoville 972.474.9100 ldunn@wetlandcenter.com wetlandcenter.com Interested in water, wetlands, or wildlife? Want to conserve water and save the environment? Girl Scouts are invited to become young environmentalists! Go into the field to explore wetland ecology, water conservation, and wildlife habitats.

Walk on the boardwalk across the wetlands, see amazing wildlife, and net for aquatic critters at the water’s edge.

Wildlife & Water Badges

Awards: Brownie: WOW! Journey; Junior: Animal Habitats

Contact: 972-474-9100 ldunn@wetlandcenter.com

Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center Inc. Collinsville 940.440.8382 april@camptonkawa.org camptonkawa.org Our programs all connect leaders and Girl Scouts to nature in a safe, fun environment. Trained staff teach life skills through environmental education. Horsemanship day camps also available.

www.wetlandcenter.com

Elm Fork Education Center Denton 940.369.8936 marti.lathrop@unt.edu efec.unt.edu Bring your troop for some hands-on science fun at a SciClub Day! Choose from our list of prepared themes, or we can customize a program for your group’s particular interests or needs. Each SciClub Day program is by appointment only during weekday afternoons, evenings, or Saturdays.

Awards: Outdoor Journeys; It’s Your Planet Love It Journeys

Pure Land Farm McKinney 469.795.8585 megan@purelandorganic.com purelandorganic.com Bring your Girl Scouts to get their hands dirty learning how food is grown at a working fruit and vegetable farm! We offer badges for Brownies and Juniors, but all ages are welcome for a Farm Tour!

Keep Texas Beautiful Austin 512.478.8813 info@ktb.org ktb.org Girl Scouts are invited to participate in the annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off or Fall Sweep program where you’ll not only help the environment, but you can also receive our Patch. Be sure to visit the website for important steps and information on how to obtain your free Patches.

Awards: Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Gardeners

A.W. Perry Homestead Museum and Elm Fork Nature Preserve Carrollton 972.466.9811 john.swindle@cityofcarrollton.com cityofcarrollton.com/museum The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum offers a glimpse of life as it was in north central Texas at the turn of the 20th Century. The Elm Fork Nature Preserve is a point of pride for the Carrollton community, and a valued site for regional recreation and environmental activities.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Lewisville 469.635.5481 lcole@cityoflewisville.com llela.org From badge workshops to group camping, hiking, service projects, and more, LLELA Nature Preserve is a great place for girls to learn and grow outdoors.

Caldwell Zoo Tyler 903.593.0121 ext. 228 or 229 education@caldwellzoo.org caldwellzoo.org Caldwell Zoo offers Girl Scout FunShops that allow girls to work on journeys and badges. Also Caldwell Zoo offers Nocturnal Ed-ventures--overnight experiences at the zoo. Travel up to 60 miles.

Awards: Daisy: Clover Petal; Brownie: Hiker, Bugs, Playing the Past; Junior: Animal Habitats

LISD Outdoor Learning Area (LISDOLA) Lewisville 469.446.8946 lisdola@lisd.net lisd.net/Domain/76 Plan your customized Girl Scout experience from Sept-June: habitat trails, indoor restrooms, geofitness course, interactive facilities-water conservation, earth history, alternative energy.

No LISDOLA fee!

Awards: Daisy Journeys; Brownie: Pets, Senses and Bugs; Junior: Animal Habitats

City of Denton Parks and Recreation Denia Recreation Center Denton 940.349.7784 tracy.durmick@cityofdenton.com dentonparks.com Creek kayaking, natural rock climbing, trail bike riding and archery programs available. Custom experiences provide knowledgeable, trained staff, transportation and equipment.

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Oliver Nature Park Mansfield 817.804.5789 olivernaturepark@mansfieldtexas.gov olivernaturepark.com Oliver Nature Park is home to a variety of habitats such as a pond, forest, and prairie. The park offers an outdoor experience for Girl Scouts of all ages to earn their badges through hands-on learning. Check out all available badge programs online.

Trinity River Audubon Center Dallas 214.309.5814 lrenshaw@audubon.org trinityriver.audubon.org Come explore and learn at a beautiful 120-acre nature preserve! Time & seasonality for Girl Scout programs: Two hour blocks from 10am-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays, yearround (weather permitting). Pricing- $15/Girl Scout; adults pay regular center admission above 1 free chaperone for every 7 Girl Scouts.

Awards: Daisies: Outdoor Art Maker; Brownies: Letterboxer; Juniors: Animal Habitats; Cadette: Night Owl; Senior: Paddling, and more!

Awards: Brownie: Bugs, Hiker, Cabin Camper, Outdoor Adventurer; Junior: Animal Habitat; Cadette: Night Owl, Trees; Senior: Paddling; Ambassador: Water

Paws for Reflection Ranch Midlothian 972.775.8966 pawsforreflection@att.net pawsforreflectionranch.org As an animal-assisted therapy ranch, we partner with animals to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Our educational programs offer hands-on interaction with ranch animals, from horses to hedgehogs, creating badge FUN! People with special needs are more than welcome to attend. Bronze, Silver & Gold Award projects available.

Tyler Rose Garden Tyler 903.531.1212 rosegardencenter@tylertexas.com tylerparksandrec.com Tour the beautiful Tyler Rose Garden with a Master Gardner.

Enjoy the Butterfly, Rose and Shade gardens while learning about plants and flowers. Best tour times are April, May, June and end of September, October and November.

Awards: Brownie: Pets; Junior: Animal Habitats, Outdoor Art Explorer; Cadette: Animal Helpers; Senior: Voice for Animals

Tyler State Park Tyler 903.597.5338 boyd.sanders@tpwd.texas.gov tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/tyler Come to Tyler State Park and take part in one of our many fantastic programs. We cover topics ranging from outdoor skills to nature & science to the history of NE Texas and Caddo Indians.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Athens 903.676.2277 tffc@tpwd.texas.gov tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center features over 300,000 gallons of aquaria. Visitors can see Texas freshwater species in their natural habitat. Visit the casting pond for a handson experience catching channel catfish. Interview the diver hand-feeding fish, tour a fish hatchery via tram, and walk the wetland trail.

Wildlife On The Move, Inc. Dallas 817.239.2345 hiss@wildlifeonthemove.com wildlifeonthemove.com Since 2005, we have been presenting fun and educational live animal presentations featuring a variety of critters from around the world. Travel up to 400 miles.

Texas Trees Foundation Dallas 214.273.6687 tyler@texastrees.org texastrees.org Come volunteer with Texas Trees and help make Dallas beautiful! Help build a community of beautiful, well maintained parks, shady tree-lined streets, hiking, biking and nature trails, and other outdoor amenities that nurtures the health, safety and quality of life of all its citizens.

Awards: Junior: Animal Habitats; Cadette: Animal Helpers

Awards: Cadette: Trees

Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge Tyler 903.343.9061 emwerner@tigerlink.org tigercreek.org Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge’s goal, to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, parallels the goals of our environmental education. Through our activities, we are broadening public awareness and increasing participation in environmental stewardship and training the environmental leaders of tomorrow.

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Reunion Tower Dallas 214.712.7051 mtaylor@reuniontower.com reuniontower.com From 470 feet in the air your troop will experience breath-taking 360-degree panoramic views, highdefinition zoom cameras, interactive touch-screens that uncover historic landmarks, museums, telescopes, photo ops and an indoor/outdoor observation deck that lets you see for miles in any direction. Price includes materials and fun Patch.

CodeStream Studios offers basic web, app, game developmennt and robotics.

Awards: Reunion Tower fun Patch

CodeStream Studios, LLC Denton 972.559.9051 connect@codestreamstudios.com codestreamstudios.com CodeStream Studios provides fun and engaging STEM programming featuring Robotics, Web Development, App Creation and Game Development. Programs can be hosted weekdays during school hours, after school and on weekends. CodeStream provides hands on coding experiences and we can’t wait to code with your troop.

Girl Scouts are awesome coders!

Awards: STEM Badges, Think Like a Programmer Journey

Perot Museum of Nature and Science Dallas 214.756.5763 familyadventures@perotmuseum.org perotmuseum.org/sleepovers Grab your Girl Scout sisters and sign up for a night of STEM memories that will last a lifetime at a sleepover in the Perot Museum of Nature and Science!

Awards: Think Like a Programmer; Think Like an Engineer; Investigation; Cadette: Science of Happiness

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Visit Us At:

www.CodeStreamStudios.com connect@codestreamstudios.com (972) 559-9051

Bricks Bots & Beakers Plano 214.326.8255 rtatineni@bricksbotsbeakers.com bricksbotsbeakers.com Bricks Bots & Beakers creates meaningful opportunities to experience a full range of STEAM classes, camps, parties, and workshops. B3 focuses on the 4 Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity & Innovation. B3 stands for BRICKS = Engineering and building. BOTS = Robotics and programming. BEAKERS = Hands on science. Travel up to 20 miles.

Challenge Island Plano 469.371.1067 jepstein@challenge-island.com challenge-island.com/plano-tx Challenge Island offers badge and Patch programs for Daisies to Cadettes. Our whimsical, creativity-based curriculum inspires girls to pursue careers in STEM. The Scientific Method is used throughout challenges as our cross-curricular island themes extend their learning. Challenges emphasize valuable skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, flexibility, leadership & grit. Travel up to 20 miles.

Awards: Robotics Badges; Brownie: Fling Flyer Design Challenge; and more!

Awards: Daisy: Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design Challenge; Brownie: Designing Robots, Inventor; Junior: Product Designer

Sci-Tech Discovery Center Frisco 972.546.3050, ext 106 bookit@scitechdiscovery.org mindstretchingfun.org Visit Sci-Tech Discovery Center and earn a badge/Patch at the same time! All workshops include unique hands-on activities and mind stretching fun! Girl Scout sessions can be hosted after school or on weekends. Workshops start $20 per girl.

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR STEM JOURNEY SLEEPOVERS! SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Awards: Robotics Badges, Think Like an Engineer Journeys, Think Like a Programmer Journeys, and more!

familyadventures @perotmuseum.org 214-756-5763

Girl Scouts and Challenge Island A Perfect STEAM Partnership Troops with girls ages 5-12 enjoy engaging BADGE and STEAM workshops.

Our programs start at $10. Call for more information.

8004 North Dallas Parkway Frisco, Texas 75034 972 546-3050 www.mindstretchingfun.org

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Microsoft Retail Store Northpark Center Dallas Dallas 469.587.3183 astaylor@microsoft.com microsoftstore.com/northparkcenter Microsoft offers Girl Scout Badge workshops at retail locations including photography, salesmanship, public speaking, and computer expert skills. A multitude of other FREE programs & workshops that are STEM focused are available.

Frontiers of Flight Museum Dallas 214.699.4619 education@flightmuseum.com flightmuseum.com Visit us for a STEM camp, Moon Day, or at the GSNETX Launch Party to earn STEM Seal of Approval Patches. You can also book a tour and/or program with us to earn additional badges/ Patches!

Awards: Space Science Badges, STEM Seal of Approval Patches, History Museum Explorer Patch; Brownie: Fling Flyer; Seniors: Sky

NuMinds Enrichment Addison 877.678.7671 NuMindsAdmin@numien.com numien.com NuMinds creates engaging, mixed-age STEAM programs throughout the year. With a focus on passion-based learning and curiosity, our programs emphasize natural discovery, creative problem-solving, and a growth mindset. Travel up to 30 miles.

Awards: Brownie: Computer Expert, Home Scientist, Inventor; Cadette: Public Speaker, Digital Movie Maker; STEM Seal of Approval

Commemorative Air Force/ WASP Squadron Dallas 214.244.0876 waspsquadronxo@att.net riseabovewasp.org STEM education based on the inspiring history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Hangar Tours and classes boost aspirations and STEM exposure. Our Hangar or Yours! Travel up to 50 miles.

Awards: WASP Squadron Patch; STEM Seal of Approval

talkSTEM Dallas 817.366.6194 koshi@talkstem.org talkstem.org walkSTEM offers free math walks designed in partnership with Dr. Glen Whitney, founder of MOMATH in NYC. These walks engage kids in learning how math is a dynamic part of our surroundings. We offer guided walks in NorthPark Center on select Saturdays and self-guided walks via the Otocast app.

Awards: Math STEM Seal of Approval Patch

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Little Medical School of DFW DFW 833.362.5437 dfw@littlemedicalschool.com littlemedicalschool.com/dallasfortworth The Little Medical School of Dallas/Fort Worth offers fun and educational workshops covering a wide selection of first aid topics, taught by a passionate instructor in our signature interactive format. Your Girl Scouts will finish the class understanding and able to apply real first aid.

Travel up to 40 miles.

Brookhaven College Farmers Branch 972.860.4751 kwetzel@dcccd.edu brookhavencollege.edu Brookhaven College STEM Fair on February 23, 2019 from 10am-4pm. You can participate in an array of hands-on STEM activities and visit booths hosted by museums, schools and STEM students. Wear your uniform and receive a free gift and earn a STEM Patch.

Awards: STEM Seal of Approval

Awards: First Aid badges; Brownie: My Best Self, Pets

Center for Earth & Space Science Education Tyler 903.510.2312 sciencecenter@tjc.edu sciencecenter.tjc.edu The Science Center at TJC is home to the first (and only) 40 foot domed theatre in East Texas. The state-of-theart Planetarium features an immersive, full-dome video experience. The facility also features interactive displays and exhibits, classrooms and outdoor play spaces.

UT Dallas Science and Engineering Education Center Richardson 972.883.4591 seec@utdallas.edu utdallas.edu/seec Come celebrate National Engineers Week with UT Dallas! Enjoy FREE, family-friendly hands-on activities, educational demos, and fascinating tech talks by faculty and local engineering companies. Receive a free Patch for attending. We also have STEM kits available for troops and SU’s to check out!

City Light Astronomical Society for Students (C.L.A.S.S.) Plano 214.597.8023 astrowagon@verizon.net classusa.org City Light Astronomical Society for Students is an education and public outreach program that is available to anyone K-12. C.L.A.S.S. exposes young people to STEM, especially astronomy, by hosting Astronomy Workshops, Star Parties, and Solar Observing Sessions. Travel up to 50 miles.

Bold Idea Dallas 214.442.1675 info@boldidea.org boldidea.org Experience computer science by creating your own handson projects like mobile apps, websites and games with a technology skilled mentor. Workshops and weekly classes for girls in grades 3-12.

Awards: Space Science Badges

Awards: Think Like a Programmer Journeys; Cadette: Netiquette; Senior: Website Designer Badge

Discovery Science Place Museum Tyler 903.533.8011 crasure@uttyler.edu discoveryscienceplace.org Discovery Science Place Museum ignites curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration. We have three main exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move about and explore the wonders of science.

City of Denton Waste and Recycling Denton 940.349.8054 Vanessa.Ellison@cityofdenton.com dentonrecycles.com Learn firsthand how Denton conserves and recovers resources with hands-on science activities that explore resource conservation and tours of the landfill, recycling plant, compost, and home chemical collection facility. Free to all Girl Scouts, friends and family.

Awards: Think Like an Engineer Journeys, Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journeys, Robotics Badges, and more!

DFW

Earn your FIRST AID BADGE, MY BEST SELF BADGE, and YOUR PET BADGE! Contact Us: The Little Medical School of Dallas/Fort Worth 1-833-DOC-KIDS 1-833-362-5437

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Explore Horizons Frisco 469.398.1972 frisco.tx@explore-horizons.com explore-horizons.com Explore Horizons is a tutoring and enrichment center for children ages pre k through 8th grade. We create personal plans customized to each child’s individual needs. We help students become hungry for information, believe in themselves, and pursue knowledge with the spirit of a fearless learner.

Plano Public Library Plano 972.769.4211 klinscott@plano.gov planolibrary.org Our five libraries offer learning resources such as STEAM kits, online courses and programs. Call to arrange classes for your troop: Robotics, Digital Movie Maker, Computer Expert and more! All programs and resources are free with a Plano Library Card.

Awards: Robotics Badges; Brownie: Computer Expert; Cadette: Digital Movie Maker; Senior: Website Designer, and more!

KD Conservatory Dallas 214.638.0484 admissions@kdstudio.com kdstudio.com Our interactive & engaging workshops introduce Girl Scouts to the many aspects of television commercials, voice over, acting, camera technique and filmmaking. KD Conservatory has been preparing students for work in the entertainment industry for more than three decades. Alumni include: Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Chace Crawford and Kevin McHale.

Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas Dallas 214.998.9058 gary.carter@fairviewtx.biz texasastro.org Come join us and learn about ASTRONOMY at one of our free monthly talks or Star Parties. Observe and learn about the night sky, look at planets, stars, and other celestial wonders.

Also available to help with troop and campout programs. Travel up to 75 miles.

Awards: Junior: Entertainment Technology; Cadette: Digital Movie Maker, Media Journey

Awards: STEM Seal of Approval; Space Science Badges; Cadette: Night Owl; Senior: Sky

Longview World of Wonders Longview 903.212.4969 info@longviewwow.org longviewwow.org Longview World of Wonders inspires a lifelong love of learning by giving children the opportunity to imagine, create, and explore in a hands-on educational environment.

Studio Bella for Kids Dallas 469.878.8056 tammy@studiobellaforkids.com studiobellaforkids.com We are a STEAM based program full of creative problem solving (Our specialty!). We do everything from badges, journeys and STEM workshops to create your own workshops just for fun! Travel up to 20 miles.

Periodically Girly Richardson 682.551.5723 klc140230@utdallas.edu Periodically Girly aims to create bonding opportunities for girls 7-12, with a scientific twist that will help equip girls with the tools to be a future mad scientist. Travel up to 10 miles.

Awards: Cadette: Media Journey; Citizen Scientist Journeys

Awards: STEM Seal of Approval; Junior: Entertainment Technology; STEM Badges

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AT&T Stadium Sleepover Arlington 817.892.5211 kkyle-c@dallascowboys.net stadium.dallascowboys.com Come to AT&T Stadium for fun, one-of-a-kind memories! Enjoy interactive, hands-on activities exclusively for Girl Scouts, drop off your blankets for Share the Warmth, sleep in the stadium, and so much more. Patch and bonus souvenir included.

Frisco RoughRiders Frisco 972.334.1935 tbaker@ridersbaseball.com ridersbaseball.com/scouts Join the Frisco RoughRiders for the fourth annual Covering the Bases of STEM pre-game program and post-game sleepover. You’ll explore the velocity of a pitch, the aerodynamics of a swing, the statistics of the game, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this homerun family-friendly night!

Awards: Covering the Bases of STEM Patch, STEM Seal of Approval Patch

Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club Allen 972.912.1019 arote@allenamericans.com allenamericans.com Celebrate Girl Scout Night at the Allen Americans on February 16 with a pre-game program and special Girl Scout experiences!

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Dallas Rattlers LLC Frisco 800.413.6109 jay.thompson@dallasrattlers.com dallasrattlers.com We are Texas’ professional lacrosse team. We play out of the Ford Center and would love Girl Scouts to learn a new sport while having some fun! Be sure to stay tuned for exciting events coming this spring!

Topgolf Allen Allen 469.675.9730 allenevents@topgolf.com topgolf.com/allen Topgolf is perfect for Girl Scouts of all ages! The next generation of golf is being redefined at Topgolf. With seasonal academies & leagues, lessons and birthday parties throughout the year, Girl Scouts will have a blast and grow their games like never before.

DALLAS RATTLERS LACROSSE Professional Lacrosse in Frisco, TX Games in the heart of Cowboys Nation Exciting, Family-Oriented Professional Sports Experience

FORD CENTER AT THE STAR 9 COWBOYS WAY FRISCO, TX 75034

@rattlerslax// www.dallasrattlers.com

Excite! Gymnastics & Cheer Highland Village 214.732.9233 girlscouts@excitegym.com excitegym.com Excite! is a top notch children’s physical training facility. Our fun energetic staff leads and provides the curriculum and supplies for several Badge and Fun Patch programs.

Awards: Brownie: Fair Play; Junior: Staying Fit, Practice With A Purpose

First Tee of Greater Dallas Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Ellis Counties 214.954.4402 kharris@thefirstteedallas.org thefirstteedallas.org The First Tee of Greater Dallas teaches character development, life skills, and heathy habits using golf as the medium.

Specialized curriculum seamlessly integrates golf and life skills together AC Roller Derby Plano 469.878.2537 sponsorshipacderby@gmail.com acderby.com Come learn or improve your skating with Roller Derby girls at our Brownie skills workshop on 10/06. All ages join us for Derby Girl Scout Night on 11/10! yogees yoga 4 kids, llc Dallas 214.533.3856 yogeesyoga4kids@gmail.com yogeesyoga4kids.com Yogees yoga 4 kids provides yoga and mindfulness programs in a non-competitive, nurturing and fun environment. A unique blend of yoga poses, songs, mindfulness and use of children’s literature ensures engaging classes. Yoga builds selfawareness, social skills, body awareness and self-regulation while moving, stretching, strengthening and having fun!

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Dallas Mavericks Dallas 214.658.7192 elizabeth.jordan@dallasmavs.com mavs.com/girlscoutnight Opportunity for Girl Scouts of all levels to earn their cookie sales badge, a commemorative Dallas Mavericks Patch, and come out with their friends and family for a Mavs game with special fan experiences.

GIRL SCOUT

Awards: Brownie: Meet My Customers; Junior: Customer Insights, Cookie CEO

NIGHTS

SMU Dallas 214.768.3238 dsilverstone@smu.edu smumustangs.com Visit the SMU campus to earn badges and interact with amazing female student-athlete role models! Call for more info on our Girl Scout events.

GREAT BENEFITS FOR YOUR GROUP! • Discounted Game Ticket • Limited Edition Patch

Dallas Roughnecks Pro Ultimate Frisbee The Colony 469.231.4528 john@dallasroughnecks.com dallasroughnecks.com The Roughnecks are part of the AUDL league. We are a very high energy, fast-paced, non-contact sport. We offer pre-game clinics focused on sportsmanship and the basics of Ultimate.

Travel up to 20 miles.

• Special Fan Experiences

A portion of ticket sales goes back to the local Girl Scout Council!

Get your tickets today!

MAVS.COM/GirlScoutNight For more info, contact Elizabeth Jordan: 214.658.7192, elizabeth.jordan@dallasmavs.com.

GET INVOLVED TODAY! Participate | Volunteer | Donate

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It’s not about birdies or bogeys or even making the putt. It’s being responsible.

It’s being focused.

It’s using these lessons to be successful in life.

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Medical City Plano Plano 972.519.1588 ginny.robinson@medicalcityhealth.com medicalcityplano.com Medical City Plano offers programs for Girl Scouts to earn badges, gain an understanding of the healthcare delivery process and empower young girls in the community to live a healthier lifestyle through educational classes.

Programs include “All About Me”, Hospital Tours and First Aid badge earning on a regular basis. Travel up to 25 miles.

Awards: First Aid Badges; Juniors: Staying Fit

Girls to Women Health and Wellness Dallas 214.727.5092 mikirjohnston@gmail.com GTW-Health.com Girls To Women Health and Wellness is a comprehensive medical practice dedicated to meeting the medical, behavioral, psychological and nutritional needs of young women ages 10 to 25.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Dallas Fort Worth 214.815.6899 outreachevents@naturalgrocers.com naturalgrocers.com Come to Natural Grocers to earn badges in health and cooking from a Nutritional Health Coach. Make treats and find the ingredients in one place! Your next health adventure awaits! Visit naturalgrocers.com. All workshops are free.

Awards: Brownie: Snacks; Junior: Simple Meals; Cadette: New Cuisines

Smallcakes A Cupcakery Dallas 469.248.0031 smallcakesacupcakery@yahoo.com smallcakesdallastx.com Brownies will learn to choose between healthy and unhealthy food choices for snacks while Juniors learn how to convert a recipe from grams to pounds and reduce it. Travel up to 5 miles.

Awards: Brownies: Snacks; STEM Seal of Approval

Charming Cakery Prosper 209.810.6019 charmingcakery@sbcglobal.net facebook.com/charmingcakery Cupcake decorating fun for all ages! I supply everything needed, plus instruction to make 4 cupcake masterpieces each. Delicious and fun! Travel up to 45 miles.

Awards: fun Patch

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Fresh by Brookshire’s Tyler 903.747.3503 storetrn801@brookshires.com freshbybrookshires.com Come learn what FRESH has to offer. We share the wonders of food. From Italian gelato, to organic fruits & veggies to health and wellness, Fresh by Brookshire’s tour is fun-filled and interactive. We can also help you with your cooking badges!

Longview Yoga Longview 903.753.9642 lyogabliss@gmail.com longviewyogastudio.com Come learn about yoga! Practice postures and breathing while hearing how these techniques create a healthy life style. Learn how yoga creates good mental health, a positive can-do attitude and is a great way to live healthy.

Yogi Kids & Fit Family Flower Mound 214.325.2547 liza.doll@yahoo.com myyogikids.com At Yogi Kids & Fit Family offers fun classes for all ages in yoga, Zumba, fitness, science, cooking, and art!

Young Chefs Academy of Frisco Frisco 972.335.4449 friscotx@youngchefsacademy.com friscotx.youngchefsacademy.com Have an unique culinary experience in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity!

Come for fun programs and bonding, team-building activities, and end of year Girl Scout parties. Teachers will cover the badge requirements in a fun and hands on approach! Travel up to 20 miles.

HOSPITAL TOURS FITNESS BADGE Medical City Plano, in Plano, Texas offers Girl Scout Tours on select Sundays throughout the year. We also offer other classes that address the health needs of the young girls in our community.

Contact us at:

214-473-7317 or Mcpl-Seminars@MedicalCityHealth.com

Eye Care Avenue, PC Frisco 972.377.4393 dr.amy@eyecareavenue.com eyecareavenue.com What is hyperopia? Are carrots really good for vision? What is pink eye? Where is my conjunctiva? Discover interesting facts about eyes and vision. Girl Scouts will look at different kinds of equipment an eye doctor uses to examine eyes and learn how to keep eyes healthy for a lifetime.

Awards: Vision Health Fun Patch

North Texas Poison Center Dallas 214.590.9016 cristina.thomas@phhs.org poisoncontrol.org The North Texas Poison Center (NTPC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive state-of-the- art toxicology information, treatment assistance, and education to the public and health professionals. For an excellent, educational program for your Girl Scouts, please call us to schedule your FREE workshop.

Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center Dallas 214.712.4914 sonya@dallasrapecrisis.org dallasrapecrisis.org The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center hosts interactive workshops that relate to healthy relationships and include age-appropriate activities, group work, and relevant video clips. Travel up to 40 miles.

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Any Day CPR Training McKinney 469-573-4671 denise.castille@yahoo.com www.anydaycpr.com Any Day CPR Training provides quality American Heart Association BLS, CPR, AED and First Aid Training in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Prosper and surrounding areas. We will come to your location (within 25 miles) for an additional travel fee. Each participant receives a workbook at the time of the class.

Awards: First Aid Badges; Cadette: Babysitter

Avenue Learn to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime!

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Farmers Branch Historical Park Farmers Branch 972.406.0184 historicalpark@farmersbranchtx.gov fbhistoricalpark.com Visit the Farmers Branch Historical Park where North Texas began. Our 27-acre museum offers tours, badge workshops, special events and grounds for picnic & play.

Awards: Art in the Outdoors; Brownie: Celebrating Community, Playing the Past; Junior: Gardener, Social Butterfly

WE Dallas 214.632.8261 Rebecca.murry@we.org WE.org WE + Girl Scouts = Impact! This free program helps your Girl Scouts make a difference in their neighborhood and world at large. Through our resources, she’ll learn about social issues and how to work together to positively impact issues like hunger, cyberbullying, health, inclusion, environmental issues and much more. Will travel up to 150 miles.

Awards: Brownie: Wonders of Water Journey; Cadette: aMaze Journey; Senior: Sow What? Journey

Mother Bear Self Defense Dallas 214.686.1312 jcaldwell54@hotmail.com Classes are fun and empowering for all ages. Learning to speak up, set boundaries, empower yourself! All ages, all Girl Scout levels! Travel up to 100 miles.

Ruby Etiquette, LLC Carrollton 972.762.6802 info@rubyetiquette.com rubyetiquette.com Etiquette instruction for girls, providing fun opportunities to learn social graces and practice life long skills that will lead Girl Scouts to shine as model citizens. Travel up to 25 miles.

Awards: Daisy: Lupe Petal; Brownie: Making Friends; Junior: Social Butterfly; Cadette: Netiquette

Dallas Police Department Dallas 214.671.4045 joli.robinson@dallascityhall.com dallaspolice.net Interested in learning about safety, having a squad car show & tell, or discussing Police Officer careers? Dallas Police Department will come to your meeting at no cost.

Please call or email for more information or a list of topics covered.

East Plano Murphy Pet Hospital Murphy 972.516.0717 eastplanovet@gmail.com planomurphyvet.com/ We offer free tours for troops and experiences with small animal interactions. Travel up to 20 miles.

Awards: Brownie: Pets; Cadette: Animal Helpers

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Kappa Delta at UNT Denton 682.227.1082 untkdcommunityservice@gmail.com unt.kappadelta.org Kappa Delta hosts 4-6 events at UNT throughout the year. The purpose of each event is to instill confidence in every Girl Scout that walks through the door through hands-on activities and games. Annual events include International Girl’s Day, Campus Tours, Neewollah, and Friends Don’t Bully.

Texas Woman’s University Denton 940.898.2024 kmory@twu.edu twu.edu/communication-sciences/camps--specialprograms This fun, interactive workshop led by Texas Woman’s University students includes communication styles, disorders, and communication-related careers. Some basic American Sign Language signs also are taught.

Awards: International Girl’s Day Patch; Kappa Delta fun Patch

Tyler Police Department Tyler 903.531.1093 grice@tylertexas.com tylerpolice.com Bike Safety and tours available; contact Tyler Police Department for these two great opportunities.

Paris Fire Department Paris 903.784.4870 rcrawford@paristexas.org paristxfire.org Come tour a Fire Department. See how it runs, what fire people do and get to see the fire trucks! Learn about how to stay safe as well as some basic emergency tips and procedures.

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Paris Jr. College Paris 903.782.0425 pjcadmissions@parisjc.edu parisjc.edu Do you want to learn more about college life and classes? Here is your chance! Tour Paris Jr. College and see what we offer.

Find out about college life, the pre-requisites to go to college, financial aid packages, career and major opportunities.

214.637.8275 elizabeth.andrus@uss.salvationarmy.org salvationarmydfw.org Girls of all ages can participate in service opportunities such as our popular Lunch Bag Project, Birthday Bags and Sweet Dreams Kits. Girls 12 years and up can serve a meal at our Dallas Shelter. Call to schedule.

The Salvation Army Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Command

Paris Police Department Paris 903.737.4137 citygraham@paristexas.gov cityofparistexas.gov Come visit and tour the Paris Police Department and learn about being Safety Wise! We talk about personal safety, bicycle safety, bullying, drug awareness, internet safety and will even do child finger printing for your troop. Call to schedule your Safety Smart program!

Girls of all ages can volunteer with projects like: Lunch Bag Project Sweet Dreams Kits

Pioneer Bank Richardson 972.437.2888 melody.terry@pioneer.bank pioneer.bank We offer classes that teach about saving and finances to help Girl Scouts earn badges. We also offer Free Nonprofit Checking accounts for troops. Travel up to 20 miles.

Birthday Bags Hygiene Kits

Contact: Elizabeth Andrus 214-637-8275 Elizabeth.Andrus@uss.salvationarmy.org

Awards: Financial Literacy

Self Defense

Platinum Manners, LLC Frisco 972.467.0713 lj@platinummanners.com platinummanners.com Platinum Manners is an etiquette business that trains children ages 6 - young adults. We are “much more than which fork to use!” Our topics range from place settings, dining manners, proper introductions, Netiquette, conversations, apologies, how to accept the word “no” and much more. Travel up to 50 miles.

Awards: Junior: Social Butterfly

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Longview Fire Department Longview 903.237.1119 irobinson@longviewtexas.gov longviewtexas.gov Come tour our historical fire station and see how a station operates. Learn about the jobs of a fire fighter and paramedic and see what it takes to become one! Location may vary due to troop size. Please schedule a month in advance.

Tyler Kennel Club Canton 903.385.2017 rebecross@aol.com tylertexaskennelclub.org/ Join us on October 13 for our annual Dog Show and receive an AKC Program Patch. During this 4 hour program, you’ll explore the aspects of dog shows and the importance of being a responsible dog owner. Please RSVP to Becky Rosson at the above contact info by September.

Paris Public Library Paris 903.785.8531 tclark@paristexas.gov paristexas.gov Come get inspired! Visit to check out a book, tour the library, use the computer, or to enjoy one of our many fun, interactive and educational children’s programs. Private tours and story programs also available.

Secure/ Higher Ed Dallas 214.642.9191 tal@securehighered.com securehighered.com This is the training program a diverse group of experts created to keep their own daughters safe from predators at any age. Extensively tested and researched, Girl Scouts and their parents have fun learning to avoid, escape, and fight off predators. Travel up to 40 miles.

Local TV99 Paris 903.785.8899 wyatt@1starnet.com localtv99.com Come and get a behind the scenes tour of a television production studio! Learn all about what it takes to make a local television station run. Tours are free; please call to schedule.

(Min/Max: 3/12).

Dallas Holocaust Museum/ Center for Education and Tolerance Dallas 214.741.7500 ablack@dallasholocaustmuseum.org dallasholocaustmuseum.org Explore the history of the Holocaust through the permanent exhibit One Day in the Holocaust. Learn about inspirational UPSTANDERS through group tours, family programming, and special Girl Scout Days.

We teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference.

Contact: 214.741.7500 or info@dallasholocaustmuseum.org

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Allen Civic Ballet Allen 972.727.5959 allencivicballetevents@gmail.com allencivicballet.org Welcome to the Snow Queen’s Kingdom for treats and story time at The Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Follow Clara at The Nutcracker Ballet as her Nutcracker Prince transports her to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy places her upon the throne. Girls will receive a Nutcracker fun Patch!

program partners

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Dallas 214.871.4025 j.tunnell@dalsym.com mydso.com Grab your Girl Scout sisters and join us at a Dallas Symphony Family Concert! Exclusive Girl Scout pricing available. Travel up to 50 miles.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR GIRL SCOUT TROOPS! $20

THE BERNSTEIN BEAT SAT | NOV 10 | 11:00AM

$30

A JOHN WILLIAMS FAMILY CHRISTMAS SAT | DEC 1 | 11:00AM

$20

FIREBIRD & OTHER FEATHERED FRIENDS SAT | JUN 1 | 11:00AM

Awards: Nutcracker Fun Patch

Chamberlain Performing Arts Plano 214.412.8589 karen.davis@chamberlainperformingarts.org chamberlainperformingarts.org Snow will fall, Mice will scurry, Clara will dance, and you should hurry to the Eisemann Center Thanksgiving weekend for Chamberlain Performing Arts production of The Nutcracker. This ballet performance will feature New York City Ballet Principal Dancers and will be a highlight to your holiday season!

To take advantage of this special rate please contact

JENA TUNNELL

214.871.4025 J.Tunnell@DalSym.com

GIRL SCOUTS ATTENDING A DSO CONCERT WILL RECIEVE A

MUSIC PATCH! Family Series Presented By

Awards: fun Patch

Plano Metropolitan Ballet, Inc. Plano 972.769.0017 cindi@planometballet.org planometballet.org Girls will be delighted by Plano Metropolitan Ballet’s original FAIRY TALE BALLET. Girl Scout Performances will include cast Q & A sessions. Tickets are $16 and include a custom Patch! See you in January 2019!

Plano Symphony Orchestra Plano 972.473.7262 jwheeler@planosymphony.org encoreyouthmusic.com Girl Scouts of all ages can earn a STEAM Music Fun Patch at one of our Family Symphony Sunday Concerts!

Patch activities include exploring sound waves, string length, and wind sound production. Enjoy the concert, pre-concert lobby activities, and fun Patch event for $10-$18. Concerts Oct. 21, Jan., 20, Mar. 3, and May 19 with Patch event starting at 2pm.

Awards: Fun Patch

TIME TO EARN YOUR

steam FUN PATCH!

Patch offered at Family Series Concerts *STEAM Music Patch activities offered • Oct. 21, 2018 from 2-3pm before each concert • Jan. 20, 2019 *Learn the science behind • Mar. 3, 2019 instrument sounds • May 19, 2019 See website for more details www.encoreyouthmusic.com

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Bruce Wood Dance Dallas 214.564.5657 pam@brucewooddance.org brucewooddance.org Get your body up and moving to the music! In this hour-long workshop, you will warm up, learn some fun dance moves, and create some of your own. Discover dance as a form of exercise alongside professional dancers from Bruce Wood Dance. Travel up to 10 miles.

Polly Holyoke, Disney Hyperion Children’s Author Plano 972.378.5457 neptuneproject1@aol.com pollyholyoke.com Bluebonnet/Disney author Polly Holyoke helps Juniors to earn their Scribe Badge and Seniors to earn their Novelist Badge. $15 per girl. Travel up to 20 miles.

Awards: Juniors: Scribe; Seniors: Novelist

Make it & Take It Jewelry Dallas 214.361.7019 joevrose@hotmail.com Make different kinds of jewelry! Learn the basic uses of different kinds of beads, the tools, the findings, and the materials for stringing. Also, see how one designs a necklace, bracelet, or earrings. Classes consist of making two pieces of jewelry with all the supplies and assist with designing provided.

Awards: Brownie: Dancer; Junior: Practice with Purpose, Staying Fit; Senior: Troupe Performer

Create ART! Longview 903.212.5252 createart.miller@gmail.com createartlongviewtx.com Clay Creation, Glass Pendants, Watercolors, Cookie Decorating, Canvas Painting, and more. You’ll learn how to plan a project, take the steps to create and make it come to life.

Awards: Junior: Jeweler

Awards: Brownie: Painting; Junior: Drawing

Robert Garden Adventures in Art Irving 214.755.2681 susan@robergardenart.com robertgardenartist.com Professional artist Susan Garden provides supplies, detailed instruction, and award-winning curriculum for $25 per student. Create awesome frame-worthy paintings! Travel up to 80 miles.

The Nutcracker

FEATURING NEW YORK CITY BALLET PRINCIPAL DANCERS

Awards: Brownie: Painting

EISEMANN CENTER RICHARDSON, TX

SPARK! Dallas Dallas 214.421.7727 cpotter@sparkdallas.org sparkdallas.org SPARK! offers immersive creative programming within our 11,000 square foot facility that aligns with our nonprofit mission of igniting the spark of creativity inherent in all children. Open to the public on weekends/holidays and by appointment during the week and after school for field trips and badges.

NOVEMBER 23 - 7:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 24 - 2:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 25 - 2:00 P.M. Classical Foundations for Life®

ChamberlainPerformingArts.org

Original Fairy Tale Ballet

Art Centre Theatre Plano 214.810.3228 capys@aol.com artcentretheatre.com Art Centre Theatre has artisans, performers, actors, directors and technicians on staff with an accumulated knowledge of 300 plus years in theatre and the arts. If it has something to do with artistic endeavors - we can make it work!

Friday & Saturday shows

January 2019

Avant Chamber Ballet Dallas 214.871.5000 Info@avantchamberbalelt.org avantchamberballet.org Join us for Family Saturdays at 2:30pm at Moody Performance Hall! Performances are kid-friendly one-hour shows on December 8 (Nutcracker), February 23 (Romance and Ragtime) and May 4 (Fascinating Rhythms) with live music and professional ballet dancers. Tickets are $15 and include meeting the dancers after the show!

PlanoMetBallet.org

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Dallas Children’s Theater Dallas 214.740.0051 trish.long@dct.org dct.org Any Girl Scout group (with 8 or more) may purchase discount tickets to any regular season show. Our 2018-2019 season includes Treasure Island, Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, Snowy Day, Ella Enchanted, Tuck Everlasting, and many more.

Our 11,000-square-foot creative environment is the most unique venue in North Texas. Make your next scout badge, teacher training, corporate meeting, team building, holiday party, field trip, grade level celebration or school group event one that guests will never forget with access to a 6,000-foot Climb, Crawl, Slide Sculpture that you won’t find anywhere else.

www.sparkdallas.org 1409 S. Lamar Dallas, TX 75215 | 214-421-7727

Dallas Public Library Dallas 214.670.7943 youthservices@dallaslibrary2.org dallaslibrary.org The Dallas Public Library offers badge workshops and other activities, and Discovery Wall field trips that allow children to experience a variety of far-away experiences via videoconference.

Awards: Brownie: My Family Story; Junior: Detective, Scribe

Debbie Webb - Scrapbooking Richardson 214.535.5784 debbie@debbiewebb.com creativememories.com/user/debbiewebb Get Creative and scrapbook photographs using new techniques and tools. We make “exploding cards” using our math skills or for younger girls we will enjoy “In the Bag” paper sack albums.

Travel up to 50 miles.

Dynasty Dance Academy Dallas 214.643.6468 ddatexas.com@gmail.com ddatexas.com Building leadership, teamwork, and expression through dance training and performances. At Dynasty you can find Dance in STEM curriculum, ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, cheer, hip-hop, musical theater, private events, birthday parties and more. Dance helps girls learn and explore STEM in new and unexpected ways. Travel up to 25 miles.

Tyler Civic Theatre Center Tyler 903.592.0561 info@tylercivictheatre.com tylercivictheatre.com Come join us for a fantastic season of plays at the Tyler Civic Theatre. Please visit our website for the latest season information.

Awards: Brownie: Dancer, My Best Self; Junior: Staying Fit; Variety of other Badges & Fun Patches!

Tyler Museum of Art Tyler 903.595.1001 info@tylermuseum.org tylermuseum.org The TMA offers free tours and Family Days, with art activities related to the current exhibitions. A wide selection of art mediums are available, and with advance notice they can provide art projects that will satisfy any art requirements of the Girl Scout program.

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site Denison 903.465.8908 carolyn.villareal@thc.texas.gov visiteisenhowerbirthplace.com Visit the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and learn how to paint or draw like President Eisenhower. In addition to painting or drawing, activities will include a walking tour of the site and a tour of President Eisenhower’s birthplace.

Awards: Brownie: Painting; Junior: Drawing

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Abrakadoodle North Texas Allen 972.455.8180 sreed@abrakadoodle.com abrakadoodle.com/tx-north-texas Abrakadoodle brings art onsite through our mobile art program. We provide well-trained teachers, who help inspire kids to immerse in learning and creating art, sometimes getting messy, but always having a blast! Our expansive art lesson plans are unrivaled, exceeding national standards for visual arts education. Travel up to 20 miles.

Awards: Daisy: Tula Petal, Rose Petal; Brownie: Painting, Potter; Junior: Drawing

Holman Pottery Plano 972.424.9982 info@holmanpottery.com holmanpottery.com Brownies make a hand-built pot and glaze a tile that they have created, completing their Potter’s Badge. Juniors through Ambassadors make a pot on the potter’s wheel along with making one by hand. Completed pottery will be available for pick up by the troop leader approximately 3 weeks after visit.

MAKE IT & TAKE IT JEWELRY Explore the basics of jewelry making!

Awards: Brownie: Potter

The SEWority House Lancaster 469.226.5362 sewoerityhouse@gmail.com www.seworityhouse.com The Sewority House offers a youth fashion program, Student ICONS (Student Innovators and Creators Of New Style).

Discover being a fashion designer through the art of sewing.

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, sketch your creation and make a sample product. Workshop fee includes equipment, fabric/material, refreshments and 2 hour class.

Will travel up to 30 miles.

$10 per girl

Introducing GSNETX Clubs for older girls!

Awards: Senior: Textile Artist

Tuzer Ballet: The Nutcracker Richardson 972.783.1735 jennking@bellsouth.net tuzerballet.com Discover the enchanted world of The Nutcracker Ballet on December 15th at 1 p.m. and participate in a special activity to earn the Brownie Dancer Badge. Meet the dancers to complete this magical day. Ticket sales begin in October.

Join these on your own or as a troop!

Awards: Brownie: Dancer

Have you seen our new clubs for Cadettes and up?

No matter your interest, we've got a way for you to take your GS experience to the next level.

Learn more at gsnetx.org/clubs

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Crayola Experience Plano Plano 469.642.2922 tlopez@crayola.com CrayolaExperience.com/Plano Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience with 22 hands-on attractions. Schedule a field trip for a day of colorful fun or create colorful memories when you participate in a Girl Scout Sleepover with exclusive access to our facility.

Awards: Crayola Fun Patch

EF Tours Cambridge, MA 800.457.9023 kayden.manning@ef.com girltrips.eftours.com EF Tours for Girl Scouts helps your girls discover the world. With international programs from Italy to India, our mission is to open the world through education and give Girl Scouts the opportunity to travel and grow. We partner with Troop Leaders, councils, and Girl Scouts ages 11-19, so that the girls can step outside their comfort zones, go beyond their communities, and create life-long memories through culturally immersive travel.

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Dallas 214.749.2582 jlennon@dart.org dart.org Through DART’s free Transit Education Program, Girl Scouts discover DARTable destinations that are educational, cultural, and fun! Our hands-on train and bus rides teach girls how to use our mobile apps, how to ride safely, careers in transportation, and the science behind different transportation modes. A fun Patch, coloring book, and other giveaways are included. Contact for more information.

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program partners

AT&T Stadium Sleepover Arlington 817.892.5211 kkyle-c@dallascowboys.net stadium.dallascowboys.com Come to AT&T Stadium for fun, one-of-a-kind memories! Enjoy interactive, hands-on activities exclusively for Girl Scouts, drop off your blankets for Share the Warmth, sleep in the stadium, and so much more. Patch and bonus souvenir included.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Dallas 469.342.5555 karen.reeves@medievaltimes.com medievaltimes.com/dallas A Four course feast awaits as you watch the pageantry and thrills of an authentic medieval tournament inside the walls of the King’s 11th Century Style Castle. Six armor-clad Knights compete in thrilling games on horseback as the pageant unfolds and cheers of the Knight’s noble guests fill the arena.

Exclusive shows available for Girl Scouts, leaders, and their guests!

Southwest Dairy Museum Sulphur Springs 903.439.6455 info@southwestdairyfarmers.com southwestdairyfarmers.com Visit the Southwest Dairy Museum to learn about dairy, dairy history and the nutritional value of dairy products. Choose from a self-guided tour or groups of 10 can arrange a guided program. When finished with your program, enjoy a fresh dairy treat in our great restaurant. Must schedule in advance.

Awards: History Museum Explorers Patch

Dallas Heritage Village Dallas 214.413.3674 reservations@dallasheritagevillage.org dallasheritagevillage.org DHV offers fun and interactive badge workshop days throughout the year with a historical twist! These workshop days are perfect for all, especially individual girls and multilevel troops, to earn their badge.

Awards: Medieval Times Fun Patch

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie 972.263.2391 gpgroupsales@ripleys.com ripleys.com/grandprairie Experience unique attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, our brand new 7D Moving theatre, mind bending Mirror Maze, challenging LaseRace, and meet the stars at Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax.

Awards: Daisy: Gloria; Brownie: Making Friends; Junior: Social Butterfly, Museum Explorer Patch; and select Financial Literacy badges.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Dallas 214.389.3051 education@jfk.org jfk.org/groups Visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to complete part of the History Museum Explorers Patch! Go to our website to book your Troop’s museum visit any day of the year!

Museum of International Cultures Duncanville 972.572.0462 info@MICmuseum.org micmuseum.org Badge workshops for all levels of Girls Scouts as well as STEM classes for middle school students. Programs and overnights may be scheduled for a troop or parent/child groups.

Calling All Girl Scouts

All New Show sept. 22, 2018 | april 14, 2019 | may 5, 2019 | may 19, 2019 | sept 21, 2019

All Seats $31.95*

Includes Dinner and Show • 30 Magnificent Horses doors opens at 12 pm

• workshops starts at 1 pm • show starts at 2 pm

All scouts in attendance will receive the Medieval Times fun patch!

888-WE-JOUST medievaltimes.com 2021 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207 *Restrictions apply. Tax & gratuity additional. Dates and prices subject to change.

Make Reservations Today! Call 469-342-5555 or email karen.reeves @medievaltimes.com 149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 | medievaltimes.com | 888-WE-JOUST *Valid at Lyndhurst Castle only. Price includes Show and Meal. Tax & gratuity additional. Children Must be 12 & Under.

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HISTORY HAPPENED HERE! Earn your History Museum Explorers Patch at one of the most historic places in Texas, and learn the story of President John F. Kennedy, our nation’s 35th president.

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Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture Dallas 214.757.1925 groupsales@oldred.org oldred.org Take a walk through history to learn about the events and stories of the people that shaped the cities and towns into their home, Dallas County. Pre-historic fossils, early settlements, law and politics, transportation, entertainment, technology, and civil rights are just a few of the themes showcased in Old Red! Awards: History Museum Explorers Patch

Mesquite Championship Rodeo Mesquite 972.285.8777 snewhouse@mesquiterodeo.com mesquiterodeo.com A Texas tradition for Girl Scouts of all ages!

Awards: Rodeo Patch

The Park of East Texas Tyler 903.597.2501 dnewman@etstatefair.com; eingram@etstatefair.com etstatefair.com The Park of East Texas has two opportunities for Girl Scouts.

Academic Rodeo is a collection of 14 contests for students, including Girl Scouts. The East Texas State Fair offers an educational exhibit (AgriWorld) and several contests - Creative Arts, Horticulture, Photography, and Public Speaking - during its 10-day fair.

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GS KICK OFF 2018

Confidence is Contagious You’re excited to introduce your Girl Scouts to new experiences, feel the joy of Girl Scout sisterhood in your troop, and to be the role model they need.

But you have questions; you’re unsure and maybe even overwhelmed.

Good news! We’re confident that you have what it takes to be a great leader and we’ll share our confidence with you!

Getting Started New Leader Onboarding

Next Level Leader Experienced Leader Training

GSUSA WELCOME VIDEO (3 min.)

1 Found inside your MyGS Account

CAMPING AND TRAVEL TR301: GSNETX CAMPING

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TR303: TROOP CAMPING ONLINE RECERTIFICATION EXAM

TR100: GIRL SCOUTS TO A “T” (NEW LEADER WELCOME) Brand new Girl Scout leaders are invited to join us for a warm welcome, information, and resources to guide you in your first year as a leader

DAISY/BROWNIE 3 TR101: MEETING 101 What does an actual Girl Scout meeting look, sound and feel like?

Bring your daughter and find out together!

TR200: GSLE 3-4-5 4 For all volunteers who want a better handle on excuting the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, 3 Processes, 4 Pillars and 5 Outcomes YOUR MEETING: FIELD 5 BEYOND TRIPS AND SLEEPOVERS VIDEO (11 min.)

Found at gsnetx.org/newleader in the accordion navigation.

TR302: ON THE ROAD CAMPING

TR100 VOL + TR101 = Your best year!

PLUS...

TR200 + BEYOND YOUR MEETING = the deluxe package closing information gaps and building confidence

For a complete list of exact course dates, times and locations, visit

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OTHER COURSES TR401: HEART SAVER FIRST AID/CPR/AED TR402: PROTECTING OUR GIRLS

Bringing Training To You! Through the magic of Facebook with the help of skilled and generous mentors!

The New Leader Academy is space just for new leaders to connect with one another and ask question of experienced mentors who are quick to respond and give caring, confident advice and ideas.

The Learning Channel brings you daily online “micro-learning” curated by hashtag (#) so you can find what you’re looking for 24/7. We also host live learning events and more.

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Join Daisy’s Circle, our monthly online giving platform gsnetx.org/daisyscircle Support your Service Unit’s Family Partnership Campaign gsnetx.org/donatenow See if your company participates in Employee Matching gsnetx.org/matchmygift Get up and give on North Texas Giving Day - September 20 gsnetx.org/ntgd

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Give through your United Way - Ask your chapter for the GSNETX Designation Code

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