Events + Activities | Fall/Winter 2019 | Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

GIRL AND FAMILY

EVENTS

ACTIVITIES Fall/winter 2019

Check out our new feature l Life" "The Game of Gir to make this a standout year!

Events for individual girls, troops or families.

2019 GIRL SCOUT SLEEPOVER SHARE THE WARMTH DROP-OFF LOCATION FRIENDS AND FAMILY ENCOURAGED DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2019

MORE ACTIVITIES THAN EVER!

SLEEP UNDER: 7PM - MIDNIGHT - $50

STEM AND OTHER BONUS EXPERIENCES!

SLEEP OVER: 7PM - 7AM - $60

WHAT’S INCLUDED: •

Admission

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Patch

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Movie (on Diamond Vision) & Popcorn

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Dinner (Pizza & Drink)

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Field Activities

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Self-Guided Tour

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Swag Item

Name Phone

Email

Address City

State/Zip

Signature

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EVENT TICKETS: Sleep Under

Family/Friends (and/or)

Girl Scouts x $50.00

Total

Sleep Over Under

Family/Friends (and/or)

Girl Scouts x $60.00

Total

*Tour locations are subject to change without notice. No refunds. Not redeemable at box office, must pre-purchase tickets. Please follow GSNETX Safety Wise procedures during this event. Individual girls may register and must be accompanied by adult chaperone.

For questions or to RSVP, please contact: ERIN HOLLOWELL | 817-892-4660 | ehollowell-c@dallascowboys.net HALLE STILL | 817-892-4134 | hstill-c@dallascowboys.net RSVP: October 25, 2019 at 12:00pm

About this book

Our EVENTS + ACTIVITES, a bi-annual publication, highlights programs that your Girl Scout can attend on her own, with a Girl Scout friend, her troop or even with her whole family!

Fall/Winter event registration is open now at gsnetx.org/events Questions? Please reach out to us at programs@gsnetx.org.

The Game of Girl Life........................................................................................................................... 4 Family Fun Events................................................................................................................................ 6 The STEM Spot...................................................................................................................................... 7 Plug & Play Meeting Tools.................................................................................................................. 8 Gold Award Spotlight: Ayron Walker............................................................................................ 10 Fall/Winter Programming................................................................................................................11 Girl Scouts in Action..........................................................................................................................20 Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout: Eric "Elf" Foster .......................................................................22 This Year in Girl Scouts Planner ...................................................................................................23

Did you know?

Girl Scout program grade levels are identified by color.

Check out the keys below to find the right programs for your Girl Scout throughout this book.

: STEM Focused Event : Outdoor Focused Event : Entrepreneurship Focused Event : Life Skills Focused Event : Signature Event : Patch Program

Daisies - K & 1st Grade Brownies - 2nd & 3rd Grade

Icon Key: : Family Friendly Event

All Ages

D B J C S A V

Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador Volunteer

Juniors - 4th & 5th Grade Cadettes - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Seniors - 9th & 10th Grade Ambassadors - 11th & 12th Grade Adult 3

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The Game of

G I RL L I FE Start Anywhere:

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The path to a great year in Girl Scouts is not linear! There is so much you can do through Girl Scouting - how do you decide what to pick and choose? Use this pathway as a guide to ensure you are getting all the elements of a successful foundation!

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Go on an Adventure!

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Hike! Camp! Zip-Line! Kayak! Get outside to experience the thrills of nature.

Attend a GSNETX Signature Event: These grand events engage, excite, and empower Girl Scouts. Keep an eye out for events marked with the “signature” icon (☙), and plan to attend at least one this year

Fund your Fun: Fall product sales and the Girl Scout Cookie Program not only help you learn business skills, but also help cover the cost of the Girl Scout year. Parents — be her cookie champion and support her sale this year.

Timeless Traditions: Participate in the traditional elements of Girl Scouting.

This could be wearing your uniform, reciting the promise and law at the start of each meeting, singing songs or ending each meeting with a friendship circle.

Earn badges & journeys: Badges & journeys are the best way to explore new topics and learn new skills! Try earning at least four badges or one journey this year.

Give Back: Be sure to reinforce Girl Scout values of being friendly & helpful, and making the world a better place by engaging in at least one community service or take action project this year.

Engage in all 4 Pillars of our Program: Be well-rounded by engaging in at least one activity from each of the 4 Girl Scout Program Pillars.

STEM: Visit our STEM Center of Excellence! Weekend workshops for individuals, troops, or families are avilable. Need help delivering STEM badges in your troop meetings? Check out Jumpstart: your digital STEM badge workshop assistant.

Entrepreneurship: Prepare for cookie season by attending one of our “5 Skills in Action” workshops!

Outdoor Leadership: Explore our beautiful camp properties for the weekend or the day. With a variety of sleeping accommodations, activities, and programs – there is something for everyone!

Life Skills: Our hashtag free patch series encourages you

to learn more about yourself and your community.

Troop Leaders

Be on the lookout this fall for more info about our Best Troop Year Ever incentive!

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Family Fun, All Year Long Here at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas we like to share the fun.

Check out all the Family Friendly Events we have in store for 2019!

Visit gsnetx.org/events for more details and to register Date

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Date

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Girl Scout Grand Prix Pine Car Races

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9/28/19

Backpacking 101

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Multi

Sunday Funday

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9/29/19

Beauty and the Beast

ALL

Multi

He and Me at STEM Center

ALL

10/25-27/19

New to Girl Scouts She and Me at STEM Center

ALL

8/8/19

SAFE: Mental Health Workshops

C|S|A|V

11/1-3/19

Investigation Sleepover at the Perot Museum

D|B|J|C

9/8/19

Tackle Hunger Banquet

ALL

11/1-3/19

He and Me at Camp Rocky Point

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9/13-15/19

She and Me at STEM Center

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11/8-9/19

Launch Party

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11/22-24/19

He and Me at Bette Perot

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9/20-22/19

Robotics and Me

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12/8/19

Little Women: The Musical

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9/28/19

Space Science Workshop

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12/12-15/19

Family Camp at Bette Perot

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9/15/19

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AT&T Stadium Sleepover

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

Plus...

Girl Scout Families also receive special rates for Girl Scout events and activities at: Allen Civic Ballet Any Day CPR AT&T Performing Arts Center Avant Chamber Ballet Chamberlain Performing Arts

Dallas Mavericks Dallas Rattlers Lacrosse Dallas Roughnecks Ultimate Frisbee Dallas Stars Dallas Symphony

Orchestra

New Girl Scout Journeys and badges are on the way!

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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 We are always adding new events and new partners!

We’re always evaluating—and enhancing—our girls' experiences and how they grow as Girl Scouts. This year, we added 42 new Journeys and badges for Girl Scouts of all age levels in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); the outdoors; and life skills!

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STEM The Activity: Cup Stack Programming

The Objective: With materials found at home, learn the basics of programming by getting a “robot” to stack cups in a specific pattern.

The Facts: • An algorithm is a list of steps that you can follow to finish a task. A recipe is an example of an algorithm; it tells you how to cook a dish by following step-by-step instructions.

• A program is an algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine. Computer programmers code algorithms to create programs that are used for technology • A bug is part of a program that does not work correctly. When programmers find and fix issues in their algorithm or program, they are doing something called debugging.

• Programmers use different symbols or languages to code.

For this project, you should code all your moves using only the five arrows in the symbol key.

Fun for the whole family!

What You'll Need: • •

Adult supervision A family member to play the role of "Robot"

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• Paper • Pens/Pencils Paper or plastic cups (about 10)

Symbol key (below) Cup stacking patterns (below)

Let's Get Started!

step 1

Gather some paper, a pen or pencil, and cups. Then choose a cup stacking pattern.

step 2

Review the symbol key and use the symbols to write your own algorithm.

This algorithm will provide your "robot" with step-by-step instructions on how to stack the cups in the pattern.

step 3

Ask yourself some questions to help get you started. How many cups will you need? What symbols will you use first?

Are any cups upside down? How will you write the algorithm to flip a cup?

step 4

Symbol Key:

Try the algorithm. Does it work? If not, don't worry! Programmers often find problems or bugs when testing their programs. It's important to check your work and debug your program to make sure it works correctly.

step 5

Once you have decided that the algorithm is ready to be tested, find a family member or friend to be your “robot”. Have the “robot” use the algorithm to stack the cups.

step 6

Keep the fun going by writing an algorithm for another cup stacking pattern. Find another family member to friend to be the “robot”!

Sample Cup Stacking Patterns:

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Plug and Play meeting Tools The Volunteer Toolkit: Your Digital Troop Assistant

The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is a digital planning tool that helps you make the most out of your year.

With VTK you can…

Go to gsnetx.org, ▪▪ View and edit your troop roster. click my gs and check it out!

-Also available for mobile▪▪ Schedule troop meetings and access troop meeting plans.

▪▪ Track your girl’s attendance and achievements.

▪▪ Email parents/caregivers with a single click.

▪▪ Manage your troop finances.

What’s NEW in VTK? ▪▪ Added Badges and Journeys for Daisy to Ambassador and Multi-level troops.

▪▪ Badge images are now active buttons that point to the required steps for each achievement.

▪▪ Badge tracks have been added across levels- with convenient downloadables to use with your troop.

▪▪ Individually registered girls/Juliettes and their parents have full acccess to badges, journeys and more.

Want to learn more about The Volunteer Tool Kit? Visit gsnetx.org/vtk to access training videos and more!

Programs on Demand:

Meetings in Box Programs on Demand are pre-made activity guides and program kits that include everything you need to lead a successful meeting. Each kit will create fun, educational and memorable activities. The best part? These great resources are available at NO COST! • • • • • • • • • •

robots4STEM (Daisy – Senior) Wild Adventures (Daisy - Junior) Girl Scout Herstory (Brownie, Junior) Free Being Me (Brownie - Ambassador) Ban Bossy (Brownie- Ambassador) CodeCampKidz (Cadette, Senior, Ambassador) Go Girl Scout Green (All) Female Leaders (All) Flag Ceremonies (All) Strong Girls (All)

For a full listing, and to reserve visit gsnetx.org/ProgramsOnDemand

J U M P S TA R T BY

STEM BADGES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Jumpstart is your easy to use, on-the-go digital assistant, helping volunteers like you deliver empowering, enjoyable, STEM programming to girls.

Create a Jumpstart account at gsnetx.org/jumpstart and use the invite code: GSNETXRobot19.

Help your girls earn the Robotics, Cybersecurity and Space Science Badges!

Would you like to have your own robotics kit? Reserve the FREE VEX IQ Mia Kit (yours to keep). Once you have your confirmation email, pick your VEX IQ Mia kits up from any GSNETX shop.

While supplies last.

More STEM badges coming soon!

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Petal Powers

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

Lupe Sunny

October November

Zinni

December

Tula Clover & Rosie

January February

Mari Gloria & Gerri

March April

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May

Multiple locations and dates are available!

JoAnn Fogg on the 1st Sunday of the month Southern Sector on the 2nd Sunday of the month East Texas on the 3rd Sunday of the month

*Open to individuals & troops

NEW PATCH PROGRAMS ON THE WAY!

Thanks to generous donations, we are excited to offer these exciting free patch programs. These patch programs will encourage your girls to explore everything from STEM to community service and the outdoors. #StartWithKindnessGS #TackleHungerGS #BeBraveGS #DigitalDoGooderGS #PJsForSeniorsGS #OkayToSayGS #WomenVoteGS - year-long patch program!

There are more than 30 patch programs to choose from! Patch programs are easy to complete with your troop or at home with your family.

Visit gsnetx.org/patches to learn more about all of our free patches and patches that may be purchased at your local GSNETX shop.

All patch program designs and requirements are subject to change.

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GsLI

Girl Scout Leadership Institute

Gold Award Spotlight

Ayron Walker Confidence in The Skin You're In

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healthy selfimage is vital to the development of confidence in young minds. Ayron Walker from Troop 9436 made this issue the focus of her Gold Award project by authoring the novel, The Skin You’re In, addressing colorism – the idea that lighter skin is revered over darker skin. Recognizing that youth aren’t always equipped with the realworld support to nurture a positive self-image, she created diverse characters relatable to those experiencing prejudice.Ayron says she hopes the characters in her book will provide readers with a feeling they’re not just reading a book, but going on a journey with a friend.

The Skin You’re In is available free online at Wattpad.com. Ayron Graduated from Village Tech Schools in 2018. 

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Learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award at gsnetx.org/goldaward

A priceless 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 introduce them to a variety of career opportunities. GSLI gives girls, grades 9-12, the chance to visit local corporations and universities, job shadow, 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

GSNETX

CLUBS for Older Girls (6-12 grade)

ASTRONONOMY CLUB B.I.G. - BACKPACKING INTEREST GROUP CLUB CEO FILM CLUB G.I.R.L. MEDIA TEAM G.I.R.L. RETAIL & DESIGN TEAM

HONOR GUARD OUTDOOR ADVENTURE INTREST GROUP (OAIG) STREAM TEAM TEJAS RIDERS TRAVEL CLUB

On her own, with a friend or her whole troop Look for interest meeting dates at gsnetx.org/clubs

Destinations Explore the world and learn about yourself in the process!

Girl Scout destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older.

There are amazing opportunities for every girl’s interest. Pack your bags for life-changing experiences and make new friends along the way.

Get more information and check out all the available Girl Scout destinations at gsnetx.org

Questions?

Email destinations@gsnetx.org

COOKIE BOX CREATIONS Are you a Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador Interested in working with architects and engineers, to build free standing cookie box structures at the Galleria Dallas?

Apply at the link below or contact Gerri Gordon at ggordon@gsnetx.org

gsnetx.org/cookieboxapp

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES FALL & WINTER 2019 Find out more about each of these events on our web page: gsnetx.org/events We are always adding new events and collaborating with new partners!

August Kickoff: Rising Stars 8th grade Cadettes | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: August 3, 2019, 8:30 AM - 4 PM Location: Parker University Fee: Yes An exciting, action-packed day full of hands-on activities for older Girl Scouts!

Skills for Living Badge Workshop Brownie Date & Time: August 6, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Coppell Fee: Yes Brownies develop life skills as they explore a grocery store, make healthy snacks and manage money. Additional opportunities may be available check the website for the latest event information.

Skills for Living Badge Workshop Junior Date & Time: August 7, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Coppell Fee: Yes Juniors develop life skills as they explore a grocery store, make a simple meal and become a savvy shopper. Additional opportunities and locations may be available - check the website for the latest event information.

Grand Prix Pine Car Races: Pre-Race Workshops All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Fee: Yes Gear up for the grand prix by attending one of our pre-race workshops!

Girls will design, test, re-design, and build their cars for the big race day!

Journey Day All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Complete your Journey at the STEM Center of Excellence! We’ll offer multiple journey options in computer coding, engineering, and citizen science.

Wilderness and Remote First AidAmerican Red Cross Certification Course 14+ | Adult Date & Time: August 16-18, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes This program is designed to teach individuals how to deal with emergency situations by using first aid skills in a delayed-help environment.

Cardboard Boat Regatta Camp Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: August 16-18, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes A camp CLASSIC! Stay the weekend with us to engineer your very own cardboard paddleboat on Saturday and a Cardboard Regatta Race on Sunday!

Camp’s a Breeze All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Book your trip, pack your toothbrush and a spare change of clothes; let us plan everything else! Lodging, meals, 4 hours of STEM, archery, low ropes, and S'More STEM are included. From check-in to check-out, we make camping a breeze!

Babysitter Badge Workshop - CPR/AED certification Cadette Date & Time: August 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Fee: Yes Gain the skills that will help you become the best babysitter you can be.

Fine Design All Date & Time: August 17, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to art and design.

Sunday Funday Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: August 18, 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Grab the family, pack a picnic, and join us for a day of fun at the STEM Center to include swimming, outdoor soundscape, trails, butterfly garden, energy in motion zone, and more! Archery, slingshots, and age appropriate ropes courses can be added for an additional fee.

Attention: All programs are subject to change without notice. The website will provide details on activity fees and locations. Costs for awards earned are not included in the cost of the program.

Check gsnetx.org/events for more info.

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Experience the Challenge: An Introduction to Backpacking Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: August 24-25, 2019, 9:00 AM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Come discover the essentals to backpacking during an adventure packed weekend! This is part 3 of a 4 part program.

Water Fun Weekend Brownie Date & Time: September 6-8, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes Come join us at Camp Gambill for a fun-filled weekend as we dive into the Brownie WOW Journey.

Playing the Past Junior Date & Time: August 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Farmers Branch Historic Park Fee: Yes Come have some old fashion fun with Farmers Branch Historic Park and see how girls in the past lived, worked and played.

Cadette Archery & Saddle Up Combo Cadette Date & Time: September 6-8, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Get ready to challenge yourself as you enjoy time at the barn earning the GSNETX Cadette Saddle Up Badge and aim for a bull’s-eye on the archery range!

Babysitter Badge Workshop - CPR/AED certification Cadette Date & Time: August 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Denton Service Center Fee: Yes Gain the skills that will help you become the best babysitter you can be.

Creature Feature All Date & Time: August 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to animals and the outdoors.

Daisy Fun with Mom Daisy Date & Time: September 6-8, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Come discover camp life at Camp Bette Perot with your mom!

Space Science Day Daisy | Brownie | Junior Date & Time: September 7, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Discovery Science Place Fee: Yes Join Discovery Science Place and venture through the Solar System and beyond!

He and Me All | Adult Date & Time: August 30-September 1, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes We love the men who proudly support their Girl Scouts! Grab your favorite adult male (dad, grandpa, uncle, etc.) in your life and join us for this weekend experience to create lasting memories. Pack your toothbrush, your clothes, and your bedroll. We take care of the rest!

Space Science Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: September 7, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Sci-Tech Discovery Center Fee: Yes Investigate the complexities of the sky with this stellar workshop.

September

Tackle Hunger Banquet All Date & Time: September 8, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Plano Fee: Yes We are partnering with Souper Bowl of Caring to host an eye-opening event where girls can learn about our neighbors who face everyday struggles.

Grand Prix Pine Car Races All Date & Time: Multi - See pg. 19 for details!

Location: Multi - See pg. 19 for details!

Fee: Yes Design, build, and race your very own model car with your Girl Scout sisters!

Camp’s a Breeze All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Book your trip, pack your toothbrush and a spare change of clothes; let us plan everything else! Lodging, meals, 4 hours of STEM, archery, low ropes, and S'more STEM are included. From check-in to check-out, we make camping a breeze!

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She and Me All | Adult Date & Time: September 13-15, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Girl Scouts and their favorite adult woman (mom, grandma, aunt, etc.) are invited to join us for this weekend experience to create lasting memories.

Pack your toothbrush, your clothes, and your bedroll. We take care of the rest!

Senior Paddling and Hatchet Throwing Weekend Senior Date & Time: September 13-15, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Rocky Point Fee: Yes Come discover Lake Texoma as you earn the Senior Paddling Badge and try your hand at hatchet throwing during this exciting weekend.

Program Aide Training Workshop Cadette Date & Time: September 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: The STEM Center Fee: Yes Step 2 of 3 to earn your Program Aide Award. Step 1 is earning your leader in action award. Find out how in your Cadette book!

She’s a Natural All Date & Time: September 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to natural skills and the great outdoors.

GSLI: Networking and Etiquette Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: September 21, 2019, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Ericsson Fee: Yes Learn the skills of networking and how to connect with women professionals to explore career opportunities, key interview techniques, how to dress for success and showcase your skills. Eat lunch with an etiquette specialist who will teach dining dos and dont's.

Launch Party All | Adult Date & Time: September 15, 2019, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum Fee: Yes Bring out the family and a friend to launch the new Girl Scout year, and new badges with this space science themed program!

Outdoor STEM All | Adult Date & Time: September 15, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day that intertwine nature, outdoor adventure, and STEM. Robotics and Me All | Adult Date & Time: September 20-22, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Calling all Girl Scout Robotics Teams! This weekend retreat is a special time for you to practice your robotics skills and tap into our experts. Meals, lodging, and all program included.

Junior Camping Adventure Junior Date & Time: September 20-22, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes Enjoy the weekend as you relax at camp while going kayaking, trying archery, playing a game of sand volleyball, and spending time around the campfire eating ewwy-gooey s’mores!

Wonderful Water Outdoor Leadership Brownie | Junior Date & Time: September 20-22, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Discover the wonders of water as you fish at Alligator Pond, and the sights, sounds, and smells of nature while on a hike to Katy’s Bog.

: Family Friendly Event |

: STEM Focused Event | : Life Skills Focused Event |

Hiking and Outdoor Adventurer Workshop Brownie Date & Time: September 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: LLELA (Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area) Fee: Yes Come explore nature and take hike with fellow Brownies at LLELA! Archery Badge Workshop Cadette Date & Time: September 21, 2019, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Texas Archery Academy Fee: Yes Learn all about archery at this exciting workshop!

Codeword: Innovation All Date & Time: September 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to innovation and coding.

Journey Day All | Adult Date & Time: September 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Complete your Journey at the STEM Center of Excellence! We’ll offer multiple journey options in computer coding, engineering, and citizen science for all grade levels.

Sunday Funday Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: September 22, 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Grab the family, pack a picnic, and join us for a day of fun at the STEM Center to include swimming, outdoor soundscape, trails, butterfly garden, energy in motion zone, and more! Archery, slingshots, and age appropriate ropes courses can be added for an additional fee.

: Outdoor Focused Event | : Signature Event |

: Entrepreneurship Focused Event

: Patch Program

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Traditional Troop Camping All | Adult Date & Time: September 27-29, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Enjoy cooking outside and creating your own adventures? Camp with us at the STEM Center for a more traditional approach to troop camping.

You’ll be able to book activities and workshops for an additional fee, but no catering service is available.

Lake Fun Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: September 27-29, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Rocky Point Fee: Yes Enjoy a relaxing weekend on Lake Texoma kayaking and paddleboarding, aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range, and spending time around the campfire making s’mores.

Backpacking 101 Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: September 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Fee: Yes Join the GSNETX Backpacking Interest Group (B.I.G.) for a fun day learning all the essentials of backpacking!

Space Science Workshop Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: September 28, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Center for Earth and Space Science Fee: Yes Visit the planetarium and earn your Space Science badge Archery Badge Workshop Cadette Date & Time: September 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Denia Recreation Center - Denton Fee: Yes Learn all about archery at this exciting workshop!

Science Sleuths All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day that bring out your inner scientist.

Beauty and the Beast All | Adult Date & Time: September 29, 2019, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Dallas Children’s Theater Fee: Yes Be our guest for this tale as old as time! Post-show workshop available.

Horseback Riding Junior Date & Time: September 29, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Hopper Ranch, Aubrey Fee: Yes Get ready to ride! Come learn what it takes to be a good horseback rider.

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October Grand Prix Pine Car Races All Date & Time: Multi - See pg. 19 for details!

Location: Multi - See pg. 19 for details!

Fee: Yes Design, build, and race your very own model car with your Girl Scout sisters!

Petal Power: Lupe the Lupine Daisy Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Fee: Yes 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.

Camp’s a Breeze All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Book your trip, pack your toothbrush and a spare change of clothes; let us plan everything else! Lodging, meals, 4 hours of STEM, archery, low ropes, and S'more STEM are included. From check-in to check-out, we make camping a breeze!

School’s Out, STEM’s On All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes School holidays are STEM Days at the STEM Center. Pack a sack lunch and drop her off at the STEM Center for a day of badge earning and outdoor fun.

Journey Day All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Complete your Journey at the STEM Center of Excellence! We’ll offer multiple journey options in computer coding, engineering, and citizen science for girls of all ages.

Citizenship Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: October 3, 2019, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Location: Farmers Branch Historic Park Fee: Yes Farmers Branch Historical Park is ready to celebrate what makes our neighbors and community special.

Grand Prix Pine Car Races: Prep Weekend All | Adult Date & Time: October 4-6, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Let us take you from Grand Prix car kit to the finish line in this one-of-akind weekend! You'll create lasting memories as you design and build your car from start to finish with your favorite adult and our experts. You'll be set for the Grand Prix race Sunday afternoon at the STEM Center.

Intro to the Outdoors Daisy | Brownie Date & Time: October 4-6, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes Come explore the woods of Camp Gambill and discover different plants along our trails, learn how to pitch a tent and set up a campsite, and start your own fire and cook over it! This is part 1 of a 2 part program.

GSLI: Girl Consulting Forum Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: October 5, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Fee: No 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.

Daisy Journey Day: Between Earth and Sky Daisy Date & Time: October 5, 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Dallas Arboretum Fee: Yes Join us at the Dallas Arboretum to learn how to be considerate of one another and our world. Additional opportunities and locations may be available - check the website for the latest event information.

Codeword: Innovation All Date & Time: October 5, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to innovation and coding.

Brownie Journey Day: WOW! Wonders of Water Brownie Date & Time: October 5, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Fee: Yes Brownies are invited to join us at the beautiful John Bunker Sands Wetlands where they will spend the day earning their WOW Journey.

Additional opportunities and locations may be available - check the website for the latest event information.

Kayaking Adventure Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: October 5, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Denton Fee: Yes Spend the day out on the water kayaking with new friends!

Investigation Workshop Junior | Cadette Date & Time: October 5, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Studio Bella Fee: Yes Put your super sleuthing skills to the test at this exciting workshop.

Brownie Bugs & Fishing Fun Brownie Date & Time: October 11-13, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Come earn your Brownie Bugs Badge while exploring Camp Bette Perot.

Screenwriter Badge Workshop @ Dallas Comedy House Cadette Date & Time: October 12, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Dallas Comedy House Fee: Yes Come laugh your way through the screenwriter badge as girls work collaboratively to create an SNL-style sketch comedy performance!

She’s a Natural All Date & Time: October 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to natural skills and the great outdoors.

Breathe Journey Day Cadette Date & Time: October 13, 2019, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Perot Museum of Nature and Science Fee: Yes Learn how you can make an impact on air quality, and how air quality affects us all with our friends at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

Get Moving Journey Day Junior Date & Time: October 13, 2019, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Perot Museum of Nature and Science Fee: Yes Lean all about the science of energy and explore the Perot Museum of Nature & Science.

Fine Design All Date & Time: October 13, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to art and design.

GSLI: Women of Distinction Luncheon and Networking Event Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: October 18, 2019, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Dallas Omni Hotel Fee: No Join us for this unique opportunity to practice your networking skills with Dallas women business professionals. Attend the GSNETX Women of Distinction Luncheon and be part of an exclusive group to meet the keynote speaker, Victoria Arlen. Attend a networking event after the luncheon.

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Camping Basics Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: October 18-20, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes Come explore the woods of Camp Gambill and discover different plants along our trails, learn how to pitch a tent and set up a campsite, and start your own fire and cook over it! This is part 1 of a 4 part program.

Raytheon Cyber Security Challenge Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: October 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: City Lab High School, Dallas Fee: Yes Raytheon and Girl Scouts are working together to launch a national Cyber Challenge for middle and high school girls. Girls will learn about computer science careers, including cybersecurity, robotics, data science and artificial intelligence, and more through this exciting gamified learning challenge! #FutureBoss All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to financial literacy, future careers, and more.

Sunday Funday Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: October 20, 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Grab the family, pack a picnic, and join us for a day of fun at the STEM Center to include outdoor soundscape, trails, butterfly garden, energy in motion zone, and more! Archery, slingshots, and age appropriate ropes courses can be added for an additional fee.

New to Girl Scouts She and Me Weekend Daisy | Brownie Date & Time: October 25-27, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Just joined Girl Scouts and want to go camping? Troop or no troop, this is a special edition She and Me Camp Out Weekend for girls and mom-figures who have just joined and want to get their Girl Scout experience rolling!

Juliette Low Birthday Celebration Weekend All Date & Time: October 25-27, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes Come Celebrate Girl Scout founder, Juliette Low’s Birthday with us as we practice our archery skills and make new friends around the campfire.

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First Aid Workshop Cadette Date & Time: October 26, 2019, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Texas Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas Fee: Yes Girls will work with emergency responders, nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals to earn their first aid badge, and learn what it means to be prepared for natural disasters.

Program Aide Training Workshop Cadette Date & Time: October 26, 2019, 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM Location: Group Dynamix, Carrollton Fee: Yes Step 2 of 3 to earn your Program Aide Award. Step 1 is earning your leader in action award. Find out how in your Cadette book!

Goodwill, Goodturn Brownie | Junior Date & Time: October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Goodwill Dallas Fee: Yes Girls will explore wants and needs, learn to give back, and tour the facility at Goodwill Dallas.

Creature Feature All Date & Time: October 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to animals and the outdoors.

Cookie Box Creations Orientation Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: October 27, 2019, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Fee: No Team up with women architects and engineers in a design contest to turn empty GS cookie boxes into free-standing themed structures to be displayed at the Galleria Dallas. The program runs from orientation in October through the final build in the spring. This is not a troop event.

Sunday Funday: Founder’s Birthday Edition All Date & Time: October 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Celebrate Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low at the STEM Center of Excellence during this special Sunday Funday! We’ll have Girl Scout Traditions with a STEM twist for the whole family.

November Grand Prix Pine Car Races All Date & Time: Multi - See pg. 19 for details!

Location: Multi - See pg. 19 for details!

Fee: Yes Design, build, and race your very own model car with your Girl Scout sisters!

Attention: All programs are subject to change without notice. The website will provide details on activity fees and locations. Costs for awards earned are not included in the cost of the program.

Check gsnetx.org/events for more info.

Petal Power: Sunny the Sunflower Daisy Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Fee: Yes Say hello to Sunny! Daisies will earn a petal as they hear Sunny's story and learn about being friendly and helpful.

Camp’s a Breeze All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Book your trip, pack your toothbrush and a spare change of clothes; let us plan everything else! Lodging, meals, 4 hours of STEM, archery, low ropes, and S'more STEM are included. From check-in to check-out, we make camping a breeze!

School’s Out, STEM’s On All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes School holidays are STEM Days at the STEM Center. Pack a sack lunch and drop her at the STEM Center for a day of badge earning and outdoor fun. #FutureBoss All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to financial literacy, future careers, and more.

Investigation Sleepover Daisy | Brownie | Junior | Cadette Date & Time: November 1-2, 2019, 9:00 PM - 8:00 AM Location: Perot Museum of Nature and Science Fee: Yes Come spend the night at the museum and earn your investigation badge through a series of exploratory activities designed to engage the senses!

Adult Retreat: Travel the World *Adult Only Event Adult Date & Time: November 1-3, 2019, 4:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: No The GSNETX Adult Retreat is a weekend event where Girl Scout Adults come together to build relationships and a support system while learning new skills in a relaxed environment.

He and Me at Camp Rocky Point All | Adult Date & Time: November 1-3, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Rocky Point Fee: Yes Calling dad's, grandfathers, or uncles - Come camp with your amazing Girl Scout.

Science Sleuths All Date & Time: Date & Time: November 2, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day that bring out your inner scientist.

Codeword: Innovation All Date & Time: November 3, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to innovation and coding.

Cybersecurity Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Fee: No Explore the basics of cybersecurity by learning how to stay safe online and protect something in the world of technology.

AT&T Stadium Sleepover All | Adult Date & Time: November 8-9, 2019, 7:00 PM Location: Arlington Fee: Yes Enjoy fun activities exclusive for Girl Scouts and sleep on the Dallas Cowboys field. Keep the fun going with discounted tickets and early access to the Cowboys Rally Day on Saturday the standing section of the Cowboys game on Sunday!

Outdoor Fun Daisy | Brownie Date & Time: November 8-10, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Rocky Point Fee: Yes Come join us at Camp Rocky Point as we brush up on our camping skills in this fun-filled weekend. This is part 2 of a 2 part program.

He and Me All | Adult Date & Time: November 8-10, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes We love the men who proudly support their Girl Scouts! Grab your favorite adult male (dad, grandpa, uncle, etc.) in your life and join us for this weekend experience to create lasting memories. Pack your toothbrush, your clothes, and your bedroll. We take care of the rest!

Brownie Journey Day: A World of Girls Brownie Date & Time: November 9, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Farmers Branch Historical Park Fee: Yes Get your passport ready for play! Brownies are invited to step back in time and leap into a new world as they earn A World of Girls Journey at Farmers Branch Historical Park.

Journey Day All | Adult Date & Time: November 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Complete your Journey at the STEM Center of Excellence! We’ll offer multiple journey options in computer coding, engineering, and citizen science.

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There are many events girls can attend on their own, with a Girl Scout friend, her troop or even with the whole family!

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Sunday Funday Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: November 17, 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Grab the family, pack a picnic, and join us for a day of fun at the STEM Center to include outdoor soundscape, trails, butterfly garden, energy in motion zone, and more! Archery, slingshots, and age appropriate ropes courses can be added for an additional fee.

Put It All Together Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: November 15-17, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Kadohadacho "K" Fee: Yes Come put your backpacking and primitive camping skills to the test as you compete with other girls to complete tasks such as speed tent pitching, complex fire building, cooking with a challenge, and much, much more. This is part 4 of a 4 part program.

Meteor Mania Outdoor Leadership Brownie | Junior | Cadette Date & Time: November 15-17, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes During this fun-filled weekend you’ll get to hike to Alligator Pond to fish, aim for a bull’s-eye at the archery range, sleep in a platform tent, and spend time one night participating in a meteor watch party!

Creature Feature All Date & Time: November 16, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to animals and the outdoors.

Gain the Skills Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: November 22-24, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Rocky Point Fee: Yes Come join us at Camp Rocky Point as we brush up on our camping skills in this fun-filled weekend. This is part 2 of a 4 part program.

He and Me All | Adult Date & Time: November 22-24, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Enjoy a fun-filled weekend at camp with your favorite ‘Guy’ as you relax on a horseback trail ride, go fishing, & more!

Outdoor STEM All | Adult Date & Time: November 23, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day that intertwine nature, outdoor adventure, and STEM.

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December

Camp’s a Breeze All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Book your trip, pack your toothbrush and a spare change of clothes; let us plan everything else! Lodging, meals, 4 hours of STEM, archery, low ropes, and S'more STEM are included. From check-in to check-out, we make camping a breeze!

Journey Day All | Adult Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Complete your Journey at the STEM Center of Excellence! We’ll offer multiple journey options in computer coding, engineering, and citizen science.

Codeword: Innovation All Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Choose from a menu of badge, journey, and activity options throughout the day related to innovation and coding.

Petal Power: Zinni the Zinnia Daisy Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Fee: Yes Learn the art of sharing! Daisies will earn a petal as they hear ZinniÍs story and learn how to be considerate and caring.

Computer Expert Badge Workshop Brownie Date & Time: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Location: Multi - See gsnetx.org/events for details Fee: No Find out what computers can help you do and learn to be a safe, secure computer expert.

Cookie Rally--Camp Style!

All Date & Time: December 6-8, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with your sister Girl Scouts as you explore the excitement of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share 8th grade Cadettes | Senior | Ambassador | Date & Time: December 7, 2019, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Wal-Mart, Monfort and Beltline Fee: Yes Girls in 8th to 12th grade will spread holiday cheer by shopping for our Girl Scout sisters. Lunch is included, along with general information about older girl programs and travel opportunities.

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Think Like a Programmer Journey Day Brownie | Junior Date & Time: December 7, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Denton Service Center Fee: Yes Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive computational-thinking activities.

Entertainment Technology Workshop Junior Date & Time: December 7, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Studio Bella Fee: Yes Explore the ins and outs of entertainment technology.

Sunday Funday Cadette | Senior | Ambassador | Adult Date & Time: December 8, 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes Grab the family, pack a picnic, and join us for a day of fun at the STEM Center to include outdoor soundscape, trails, butterfly garden, energy in motion zone, and more! Archery, slingshots, and age appropriate ropes courses can be added for an additional fee.

Little Women: The Musical All | Adult Date & Time: December 8, 2019, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Dallas Children’s Theater Fee: Yes Celebrate life, love and family with this classic tale.

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LAUNCH PARTY We’re launching the new Girl Scout year and new badges with a giant, out-of-this world PARTY! Bring a friend to explore space, rocketry, and beyond during this stellar program. Open to All Ages!

Date & Time: Sunday, September 15, 12:00pm-4:00pm Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum

Register at gsnetx.org/launchparty

Family Camp All | Adult Date & Time: December 12-15, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Bette Perot Fee: Yes Discover the fun of Camp Bette Perot as you get the whole family together for this family campout!

Winter Celebration!

All Date & Time: December 13-15, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: Camp Gambill Fee: Yes Come join us for a fun-filled weekend as we celebrate the winter season with a hot cocoa social, a cool craft, archery, s’mores and more!

Think Like a Programmer Journey Junior | Cadette Date & Time: December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Fee: Yes Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive computational-thinking activities.

School’s Out, STEM’s On: Hackathon Edition Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: December 19-20, 2019, 7:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes The ultimate coder girls experience. This overnight event is friends, fun, computers, code, apps, robots, and games all wrapped up in an amazing sleepover experience at the STEM Center of Excellence.

Juliette Camp Out All Date & Time: December 20-21, 2019, 6:00 PM Location: STEM Center Fee: Yes A single night camping experience for our individually registered girls to come together for camping and Girl Scout sisterhood experiences.

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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N Name: Naomi Troop: 4261 PGL: Junior

Girls of Courage, Confidence, & Character who make the World a Better Place

ine-year-old Naomi was one of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas' inaugural Super Six sellers. The Super Six Girl Scouts include one top seller from each service area. In 2018, Naomi was one the six girls who earned a trip to Washington D.C. Naomi put the five skills of the Girl Scout Cookie Program into practice: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics.

As a result of participating in the Cookie Program, Naomi

has had success in other areas. She attributes her perfect score on the STAAR Test's Personal Financial Literacy section to what she has learned through selling cookies. She is also confident in calculating change and counting it quickly, has honed her people and business skills, and learned the “power of not taking no for an answer.”

A seasoned go-getter, Naomi reached her goal again this year and earned a trip to Walt Disney World with the Super Six. 

Do you have an extraordinary girl story? Share it with us!

Email media@gsnetx.org to share your stories and photos.

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Don’t miss out on the fun! Through the fall product and cookie programs, your Girl Scout can earn proceeds for her troop to fund amazing adventures, earn awesome girl rewards and exclusive events, and develop skills like goal-setting, decision making, money managing, people and business skills! Did you know that troops can spend their proceeds on things like campouts, meeting supplies, badges, even girl memberships and so much more?

Fall Product Program

Girl Scout Cookie Program

Earn funds for your troop by offering yummy products to friends and family!

Did you know troops earn an average of over $1,200 in proceeds to power their Girl Scout experience?

September 6th

Online sales begin

January 17th

Cookie Program sales begin

September 23rd

Earn a patch for reaching out to customers

January 17th

My Family Booth sales begin

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Fall Product sales end

Troop & Council-Organized booth sales begin

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Products ship directly to the troop for girls to deliver to customers in time for the holidays

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MAN ENOUGH TO BE A GIRL SCOUT

Eric "Elf" Foster

When and how did you first become involved with Girl Scouts? Both of my older daughters—now in their 20s—were Girl Scouts, but they were in troops that didn’t much go outdoors, while they watched their brothers camp regularly. I wanted my younger daughter to have a better and more complete experience, so we joined Brownies together when we moved back to Texas in 2012.

Outdoor Leadership Trainer for the Volunteer Empowerment Team

What are some of the best memories you have being a troop leader? Our troop went to Savannah when we were Juniors, and it was so cool to share that definitive Girl Scout experience with my daughter and my troop. I also cherish the experiences I’ve

⏵ Eric and his daughter enjoy time in Savannah, GA where the first Girl Scout Council in the United States is located.

had with my fellow trainers, which is one of the most family-like groups I’ve ever had the privilege to be among.

Why do you think it’s important for men to be involved in Girl Scouts?

I love our singlegender focus, but it’s still important for our girls to interact with all types of leaders and mentors. I think it’s always best for us to feature women as role models, but we need to introduce our girls to positive male influences as well. Guys definitely have something to offer here, but that should always be in the context of “among” women, not “instead of” them.

You have worked with girls and adult leaders, how does Girl Scouts impact girls and adults alike?

I now work almost exclusively with training volunteer leaders, but I was part of a troop for several years, so I’ve seen its valuable impact on youth and volunteers alike. This holistic nature addresses widespread aspects of life like leadership, teamwork,citizenship, STEM, diet and cooking, physical fitness and sports, financial literacy and business sense, first aid and emergency readiness, outdoors enjoyment and stewardship, and all kinds of potential career opportunities. What other program offers all that?

Anything else interesting or funny that you’d like to share about Girl Scouts? One aspect I appreciate in particular is its unrelenting practice of progression, always building up gradually, layering on top of prior experiences and skills to reveal newer, higher levels.

It is so well executed, whether it’s progression in the outdoors, STEM skills, leadership, or even in our higher awards. There’s both comfort and good strategy in taking it slow and steady in all things.  This spring, Eric was awarded the Thanks Badge, the highest volunteer honor in Girl Scouts, which recognizes ongoing commitment, leadership and service.

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Is your girl close to meeting her cookie goal? Ask her about her business techniques and how she and her troop want to use the money they earn.

Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 150 countries across the globe celebrate World Thinking Day each February 22. Activities include learning about how girls around the world live and thinking of ways to improve the lives of Girl Scouts near and far.

Girl Scouts was founded on March 12, 1912—and it’s Girl Scout tradition to celebrate all week long! Check in with your council for fun activities and events.

Summer Day Camps and Resident Camps continue!

7/4: Independence Day

July

MONTHLY THEME: SHE-roes PATCH PROGRAM: #CelebrateDiversityGS

Women’s History Month 3/8: International Women’s Day 3/8–14: Girl Scout Week 3/12: Girl Scouts Birthday

March

MONTHLY THEME: Give Thanks, Give Back PATCH PROGRAM: #ShareTheWarmthGS

Girl Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Races continue Cookie Program initial order 11/8: AT&T Stadium Sleepover and Sleep Experts Share the Warmth Patch Program drop-off 11/15: Meteor Mania at Camp Bette Perot

November

Year-long patch program: #WomenVoteGS

Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912.

You can find a painting of her in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC!

Summer Day Camps and Resident Camps begin!

June

MONTHLY THEME: Engineering PATCH PROGRAM: #EngineeringMonthGS

Register for Summer Camp at gsnetx.org/camp 2/7: Engineering Journey overnight 2/22: World Thinking Day 2/28–3/1 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

February

MONTHLY THEME: Celebrate Community PATCH PROGRAM: #DoAGoodTurnGS

Girl Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Races continue 10/1: Official start of the Girl Scout year 10/11: International Day of the Girl 10/19: Raytheon Cybersecurity Event 10/31: Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday

October

When a girl graduates from one The first recipe for s’mores level of Girl Scouts to the next, appeared in a Girl Scout she takes part in a bridging camping guide nearly 100 ceremony to celebrate her achievements years ago! Celebrate by whipping up a and look forward to the adventures that few of these iconic treats at home. await her.

MONTHLY THEME: Get Outdoors PATCH PROGRAM: #TackleHungerGS

9/12–13: Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Launch Party #TackleHungerGS free patch program

September

PATCH PROGRAM: #OkToSayGS

MONTHLY THEME: Arts Appreciation

National Bridging Weekend 5/1: Early bird renew your membership!

5/9: Covering the bases of STEM with the Frisco RoughRiders

May

MONTHLY THEME: Get Ready for Cookies PATCH PROGRAM: #BoothSleuthGS

Register for G.I.R.L. 2020 in Orlando, Florida #BoothSleuthGS free patch program 1/17: Cookie Program launch

January

Head to gsnetx.org/events to find exciting family and troop opportunities all year long.

Learn more about our free patch programs at gsnetx.org/patches

Did you know troop leaders are volunteers? They give their time and energy to Girl Scouts just because they care. Ask your girl if there’s a special way she’d like to thank her leaders for all they do. Maybe she’d like to draw a picture, send a card, or even write a song!

MONTHLY THEME: This is Girl Scouts PATCH PROGRAM: #StartWithKindnessGS

Volunteer Kickoff and Rising Stars event 8/10: National S’mores Day 8/26: Centennial of Women’s Suffrage

August

MONTHLY THEME: Environmental Stewardship PATCH PROGRAM: #ReduceReuseRecycleGS

Volunteer Appreciation Month National Park Week 4/4: Leadership Institute: Sampler Saturday 4/22: Girl Scout Leader’s Day & Earth Day

April

MONTHLY THEME: Digital De-STEM-ber PATCH PROGRAM: #DigitalDoGooder

#DigitalDoGooderGS free patch program 12/16: Cookie Rally campout at Camp Bette Perot 12/19: School’s Out, STEM’s On: Hackathon Edition

December

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STEM workshops and activities designed just for girls grades K-12 Badge Workshops • Family Events • Troop Camping • Journey Days • Field Trips • Mom & Me and Dad & Me Weekends

Come explore 92 acres of our living laboratory!

Our hands-on activities are progressive – scaling as your girl grows and develops her confidence in STEM. Sample programs: Digital Movie Maker, Robotics, Eco Learner, Engineering, Coding, Astronomy, Cybersecurity, Animal Habitats, Designer, Woodworking, Outdoor Adventures and more.

Learn more at stemcenter.gsnetx.org | Register in Ultra Camp at gsnetx.org/events 6010 Whispering Cedars Drive, Dallas