Spring-Summer Program Guide 2013 by Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Artwork by Girl Scout Adelaide Mahaffee

2013 PROGRAM GUIDE | SPRING-SUMMER EDITION

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What can I do as a Girl Scout? Greetings from Girl Scouts ........................................... 4 Girl Scout Grade Levels .................................................. 6 Girl Scout Pathways ........................................................ 7 Registration Information .............................................. 8 Council Service Centers ................................................ 9 Program Event Registration Form ..............................10 Council Map: Getting There! ........................................ 11 Travel Pathway Opportunities ................................... 12 Series Pathway Opportunities .....................................15 Camp Pathway Opportunities .....................................17 Event Pathway Opportunities .....................................19

Highest Awards ........................................................ 22 Program Aide Trainings ............................................ 24 Sudden Service ........................................................ 24 Program on Demand ............................................... 25 Adult Deveopment ................................................. 28 Girl Scout Alumnae ................................................. 30 Council Shop Special Events ................................. 32 Outdoor Fun and Adventure ................................. 34 Programs at a Glance .............................................. 36

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It may be an overused phrase, ok but it certainly does apply to d ou this year’s Program Guide— t for a new e and Girl Scouts. Girls, get ready for a rollicking ride with upcoming new activities! Learn how to make a robot, go behind the scenes at the Oregon Zoo or find adventure in the great outdoors at one of our camp experiences.

The activities in this Program Guide also highlight community partners—organizations throughout the council who bring their expertise to the learning structure of Girl Scouts. Service units, troops and groups can even utilize these partners to host amazing events around the council. Check out the new Program on Demand section on page 25 to see the many options for additional fabulous Girl Scout experiences. This edition of the Program Guide will spark your ideas for new ways to learn, and is intended to help you navigate the broad and rich possibilities ahead. I challenge you to try something new, push yourself a little bit, go somewhere that you haven’t been before or attend something on your own without your friends. I guarantee that the 100-year traditions of friendship, fun and leadership will still be there, and that’s a cliche that never gets old.

Yours in Girl Scouting, Karen Hill, CEO

GRADE LEVELS

Find your grade on the green ribbons below to determine your Girl Scout grade level, and look for your corresponding color throughout the Program Guide to discover the adventures that await you!

GRADES K-1 DAISY

As a Girl Scout Daisy, you can go on short trips, learn about nature and science, and explore the arts and your community. You can also earn Learning Petals, receive participation patches and complete special Daisy leadership journeys!

GRADES 6-8

GRADES 2-3

GRADES 4-5

BROWNIE

JUNIOR

GRADES 9-10

GRADES 11-12

As a Girl Scout Brownie, you learn about yourself, your family, friends and the world around you. You can earn badges for learning new things and complete special Brownie Leadership Journeys, too.

As a Girl Scout Junior, you begin to practice leadership skills as you try new activities. You can earn badges while mastering new skills and completing special Junior Leadership Journeys. You are also eligible to earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award!

What does Individually Registered Girl (IRG) mean?

An IRG is an individually registered girl ages 5-17 who participates in the Girl Scout Pathways but is not affiliated with a traditional Girl Scout troop. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls have so many opportunities to get involved in activities, it is becoming increasingly harder to find time for everything. As an IRG you are afforded the same opportunities as girls in traditional troops. You may participate in Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington-sponsored events in addition to service unit events, community service projects, camp, travel, series, product sales, and other opportunities found on our website. Additionally, each IRG receives credit for a percentage of her product sales. This represents funds that, had the IRG participated as a troop member, would have been allocated to her troop. These funds are applied after each sale (Girl Scout Cookie Program in spring; Fall Sale Program in autumn) has concluded. The credits are posted and used in the same manner as our existing cookie credit program. For more information, please refer to our website or contact our product sales team with questions.

Girl Scout Pathways

Which path is right for you?

There are more ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouts than ever! We call them pathways, and they include troop, events, camp, series and travel. They were developed by GSUSA by matching grade level preferences and availability with flexible options. Girl Scout pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls, supported by a comprehensive model of volunteerismâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is our delivery system and internal way of organizing our program offerings. The camp pathway allows girls to participate in the outdoors and/or focus on environmental education. Day and weekend camping is offered during the school year while resident camp and day camp are offered during the summer months. Going to a camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts. For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, ropes courses, horseback riding, stargazing and more!. The camp pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. The travel pathway offers girls leadership opportunities and cross-cultural understanding through local, regional, national and international travel. Girls participate through troop travel, councilsponsored trips, and/or nationally-sponsored trips. Girls can participate in travel patrols, working with a group of girls and chaperones who want travel to see the world! Where do you want to go in this world? The travel pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. The series pathway gives girls the opportunity to explore a specific theme or topic without making a long term commitment or joining a troop. Each girl chooses to participate in the entire series as a complete program package. Series offerings may be short term (for example, six days of two-hour meetings) or longer term (such as meeting every two weeks for 12 weeks) but are always shorter than an academic year. Note: Some series offerings are progressive, building on skills searned from a prveious session and may require a prerequisite.

The troop pathway offers a group of girls the opportunity to participate regularly in a variety of activities, usually over a span of nine to 12 months. Girls may join at any time during the troop year. Note: A troop that also goes camping or travels as a group is still operating in the troop pathway (not the camp, travel or event pathways). The troop pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. The event pathway is for Girl Scouts who like to pick and choose from a menu of events that interest them. Events are stand-alone program offerings; examples might include a leadership event for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors or a council celebration such as GirlFest! The primary difference between events and all other pathways is that different girls participate in each event, as opposed to one group of girls coming together regularly. The event pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Registration Information Who can participate in an event or program? You can! All registered Girl Scouts are invited to attend any of the events and programs listed in this guide. All adults attending events with girls must be registered and background checked.

Bring A Friend Invite your friends to join you at any of the events, even if they aren’t registered Girl Scouts. Non-registered participants must add an additional $12 to the event fee for annual membership dues. Registration Registration can be either through GSOSW or a program partner. If the event has the Personify logo (shown as P ) next to the description, then registration is through our office using the instructions below. If the event registration is being managed by our program partner registration instructions will be included in the event description. Please be sure to read the event description carefully. How to Register There are two ways to register for events/programs: Online Visit girlscoutsosw.org, click on the Personify registration link in the right column toolbar and follow the instructions on the screen. PLEASE NOTE: Nut/cookie credits cannot be used with the online registration system. To use nut/cookie credits, please register by mail, fax or deliver to your local service center. You cannot cancel or change a registration online. To cancel, you must call the girl leadership experience administrative assistant at (800) 3385248 x6850 or email events@girlscoutsosw.org. By Mail or Fax Complete the registration form. You must list all participants, including girls and adults, by the name used on their membership registration form. Please don’t use nicknames and be sure to spell the names correctly. Mail or fax the completed form with payment (fax will need to include a credit card number) to: Girl Scouts OSW Attn: Program Events 9620 SW Barbur Boulevard Portland, OR 97219 Fax: (503) 892-7619

Registration forms can also be walked in to your local service center. NOTE : If you are registering for an event as an individual girl, an attending adult is required to register and participate with you in program events unless otherwise stated in Personfiy. Minimum Attendance Requirement All events have a set minimum attendance requirement that must be met for the event to run. If the minimum attendance requirement is not met when the event registration closes (typically two weeks prior to the event) the event will be cancelled. Should an event be cancelled you will receive notification via email or mail and a full refund will be processed. No late registrations will be accepted at any time. This is to provide the staff and program partners enough time to prepare for the event. Cancellation & Refunds If you must cancel any part of your event registration, we encourage you do so as soon as you know someone cannot attend. Our program partners need prior notification to prepare for the accurate number of participants attending. Supplies for events are also purchased well in advance. Refund requests must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the event, unless otherwise noted in order to receive a refund. These may be emailed to the girl leadership experience administrative assistant at events@girlscoutsosw.org. Cancellations received fewer than 14 days before the event are not refundable. We do not accept requests for event credits. Payment Payment in full is due with your registration. Fees may be paid with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check (made payable to Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington), cookie/nut credits or money orders. NOTE: Credit/debit cards are the only form of payment for online registrations. Cookie/Nut Credits and Events/Travel Girls are able to use their cookie/nut credits to pay for Girl Scout events and trips that they take as a troop or individual. They must fill out the appropriate registration forms and mail in their card number(s) with their registration form. Confirmation Email/Letter A confirmation email/letter will be sent when your registration has been processed. This confirmation will include information about the event you have

9 registered for and any additional materials needed for the event. Please read this confirmation carefully. Event Permission Slips Written parental consent is required for every girl wishing to participate in an activity that is scheduled to happen any time or any place outside of a regular meeting. Girls attending an event with a troop must turn in the permission slip to their troop leader. Girls attending an event as an individual must turn in the permission slip to the event leader when they check in at the event. GSOSW provides a permission slip/health history for this purpose. This form can be found on our council website under girlscoutsosw.org/ adults/forms.

Para mas información de eventos o programas en español, llama a: Callie en el Centro de Servicio en Portland: (800) 338-5248 x808 ó al (503) 977-6808 ó al cvandewiele@girlscoutsosw.org Jennifer en el Centro de Servicio en Medford: (800) 433-9288 ó al (541) 773-8423 ó al jakinsgirlscoutsosw.org

Council Service Centers

Pre-registration/At the door registration Unless otherwise noted in the Program Guide, preregistration is required for all events. Those arriving at the door for an event accepting only pre-registration will be turned away.

Bend Service Center

Registration Grade Levels Registrations are based on the Girl Scout grade levels:

72C Centennial Loop, Suite 300 Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 485-5911 or 800-522-8772

Girl Scout Daisy - Grades K-1 Girl Scout Brownie - Grades 2-3 Girl Scout Junior - Grades 4-5 Girl Scout Cadette - Grades 6-8 Girl Scout Senior - Grades 9-10 Girl Scout Ambassador - Grades 11-12

Eastern Oregon Contact

Supervision Troops must meet the required girl/adult ratio. If registering as an individually registered girl, an attending adult is required to participate with the girl in a program event unless otherwise stated in Personfiy. Waiting Lists These are maintained for all full programs. Notify us immediately if you must cancel your registration so we can make use of space available.

908 NE 4th Street, Suite 101 Bend, Oregon 97701 (541) 389-8146

Eugene Service Center

PO Box 1346 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 (541) 667-9696 or (866) 392-0655

Medford Service Center 2001 N Keene Way Drive Medford, Oregon 97504 (541) 773-8423 or (800) 433-9288

North Bend Service Center 1611 Virginia Ave #610, Suite 206 North Bend, Oregon 97459 (541) 756-4626

Portland Service Center & Corporate Office 9620 SW Barbur Boulevard Portland, Oregon 97219 (503) 977-6800 or (800) 338-5248

Program Registration Form

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Please use one registration form for each event. This form may be copied. Print legibly with blue or black ink. Completed forms may be returned via fax or mail. You may also register online for events at www.girlscoutsosw.org. TROOP LEADER/PARENT OR GUARDIAN (Must be completed). Name Address: City/State/Zip: Phone(s): Email: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: (Use additional sheet if necessary.) Girl Full Name(s) Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Adult Participant Full Name(s) 1. 2. 3. EMERGENCY CONTACT: (Other than adults above) Name Phone(s): Leaders are responsible for bringing girls’ parent permission and health history forms for each girl and adult to the event. For Office Use Only Date Received:

Amount Recieved: Receipt #:

METHOD OF PAYMENT: (Please circle all that apply)

NOTES: Please list major accommodations, health restrictions, food allergies, dietary restrictions, etc. Please list any girls that may not be photographed or recorded on video.

PROGRAM/EVENT INFORMATION: Event: Location: Dates: SU: Troop: Troop Grade Level(s): Daisy (K-1) Brownie (2-3) Junior (4-5)

Cadette (6-8) Senior (9-10) Ambassador (11-12)

COST: # Girls x $ =$ # Adults x $ =$ Total Amount Due =$ Send registration to: Program Events - Girl Scouts OSW 9620 SW Barbur Boulevard Portland, OR 97219 Fax: (503)977-6801

Receipted in at: PSC Cash

ESC Check

Name on card:

Expiration Date:

Card #:

Signature

MSC Credit Card

NBSC

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Personify Entry:

Nut/Cookie Credits

Your signature above signifies your agreement to allow the Girl Scouts to charge the above amount to your credit card. You agree to pay this amount pursuant to the agreement you have with your credit card provider. You have read and understand the refund policy. GSOSW accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Getting There!

Here are some common travel destinations and mileage between locations: Destination: Portland: From Eugene: 105 Miles; From Medford: 267 Miles; From Bend: 169 Miles; From Pendleton: 216 Miles Destination: Eugene: From Portland: 105 Miles; From Medford: 167 Miles; From Bend: 117 Miles; From Pendleton: 322 Miles Destination: Medford: From Portland: 267 Miles; From Eugene: 167 Miles; From Bend: 171 Miles; From Pendleton: 417 Miles Destination: Newport: From Portland: 129 Miles; From Eugene: 100 Miles; From Bend: 179 Miles; From Pendleton: 322 Miles *Note: Destinations and starting points picked randomly, please verify drive time using a map/GPS program.

Travel Pathway Opportunities Every girl deserves a chance to see the world. Girl Scouts offer many different travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, going on overnight trips, participating in community service projects or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. You can find out more about these travel opportunities and get helpful resources at girlscoutsosw.org/events/travel

Trips for All Program Levels: 1. Short Field Trips Short field trips are any trips away from the regular meeting space that are less than six hours total time. These trips do not require a Notice of Intent to Travel (NOI). However, ALL High-Risk Activities require an NOI. This type of travel is open to all Girl Scout grade levels. Opportunities include service unit events, Program Guide offerings and troop/group planned trips. 2. Day Trips Day trips are any trips away from the regular meeting space that are more than six hours total time. These trips require a Notice of Intent to Travel (NOI), due at least three weeks prior to departure. This type of travel is open to all Girl Scout grade levels. Opportunities include service unit events, Program Guide offerings and troop/group planned trips. 3. Overnight Trips Overnight trips are any trips lasting three nights or fewer. These trips require a Notice of Intent to Travel (NOI), due at least three weeks prior to departure. This type of travel is open to Girl Scout Brownies-Ambassadors unless otherwise specified. Girl Scout Daisies may do overnight campouts only. See Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Group Campingâ&#x20AC;? for details. Opportunities include service unit events, Program Guide offerings and troop/group planned events. 4. Extended Travel Extended travel is any trip lasting more than three nights. These trips require an Extended Trip Application, due six months prior to departure. This type of travel is open to any Girl Scout Juniors (regional travel only) and Girl Scout Cadettes-Ambassadors. ALL international travel requires an Extended Trip Application. Opportunities include getaways with GSUSA, troop/group planned trips and travel partner offerings.

Trips for GS Cadettes-Ambassadors:

5. Council-Sponsored Trips Council-sponsored trips are hosted by GSOSW. These trips are typically regional trips lasting one to three days. This type of travel is open to Girl Scout Cadettes-Ambassadors. Adults are always needed to participate as chaperones. Trip chaperone applications are available online or by email to Jennifer Akins at jakins@girlscoutsosw. org. 6. Travel Patrols Travel patrols are hosted by GSOSW. These are girl-planned trips that may be international or domestic. Girls interested in patrol trips must apply to be a part of the patrol.. Applications can be found at girlscoutsosw.org/ adults/forms. This type of travel is open to Girl Scout Cadettes-Ambassadors, unless otherwise specified. Adults are always needed to participate as chaperones. Trip chaperone applications are available online or by email to Jennifer Akins at jakins@girlscoutsosw.org. 7. destinations destinations are hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA. These trips may be international or domestic. Apply for trips listed at girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/destinations/. This type of travel is open to Girl Scout CadettesAmbassadors unless otherwise specified. Visit girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/ or contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@ girlscoutsosw.org for more information.

Workshops & Council Sponsored Trips P Travel Discovery Weekend

Bend, OR Medford, OR If you have been accepted or are ready to apply for a destination, council sponsored trip or travel patrol, this is the workshop for you! We’ll help you get ready to travel. You will learn about council expectations, how to earn money for your trip, how to find and fill out the correct forms, packing, passports, financial aid, travel safety, airport savvy and more. Be in the know! Be in touch! Be prepared! Don’t miss the next step in preparing for your travel adventures. Adults: GSOSW will be offering Extended Trip Training during these weekends for adults wishing to take groups travelling. Open to: Date: May 4, 2013 (Medford) October 5, 2013 (Bend) Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $10.00/girl Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Mystery Trip!

Portland, OR Medford, OR Mark your calendars! Come enjoy a day of adventure where every activity will be a mystery to you! Watch Personify for spring registration! Prices to be announced Open to: Date: June 19, 2013 (Portland) August 14, 2013 (Medford) Time: TBA Registration Fee: TBA Individual Registrations: No parent/guardian required. Chaperones: Chaperones are needed to help with this program. If you are interested in helping girls develop leadership skills please contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@girlscoutsosw.org or (541) 622-6155. Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Seattle By Storm

Seattle, WA Ride the train to Seattle and spend four nights and five days exploring the city. Experience Seattle’s panoramic view while eating lunch at the Space Needle. It’s one of

the highlights of our trip! Explore Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Great Wheel, Experience Music Project and waterfront among many other activities. Deposit of $100 per person due at time of registration. Remainder due by April 1, 2013. Cookie credits and the camp/travel credit can also be used to go on these trips. Open to: Date: June 23–27, 2013 Registration Fee: $550.00/girl; $375.00/adult Individual Registrations: No parent/guardian required. Chaperones: Chaperones are needed to help with this program. If you are interested in helping girls learn more leadership skills please contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@girlscoutsosw.org or (541) 622-6155. Registration Closes: Register by April 1, 2013. For further information contact Jennifer Akins as listed above.

P Fun in the Sun: Orlando Patrol

Orlando, FL Join our Spring Break trip to Orlando, Florida! Enjoy both the Universal Studios Florida theme park and Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, including The Wizarding

14 World of Harry Potter. We will fly from Portland to Orlando for a total of five nights and six days including travel. Airfare, food, transportation and theme park tickets are included. Open to: (Girls must be a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador at the time of the trip.) Date: Spring Break 2014 Registration Fee: $1,200.00– $1,500.00/person. Actual cost determined closer to trip dates. Individual Registrations: No parent/guardian required. Chaperones: Chaperones are needed to help with this program. If you are interested in helping girls learn more leadership skills please contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@ girlscoutsosw.org or (541) 622-6155.

Registration Closes: Patrol applications are available at girlscoutsosw.org/events/travel. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2013. For further information contact Jennifer Akins as listed above.

Open to: (Girls must be 14 years old or older at the time of the trip.) Date: August 9–16, 2014 Registration Fee: Costs will be determined closer to the trip. Individual Registrations: No P Norjam Patrol parent/guardian required. Norwich, United Kingdom Join more than 5,000 young people Chaperones: Chaperones are for the 14th International Scout and needed to help with this program. If you are interested in helping girls Guide Jamboree near Norwich in develop leadership skills please the United Kingdom for an exciting contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@ week of activities, fun, excitement, girlscoutsosw.org or (541) 622-6155. new experiences and a chance to Registration Closes: Patrol build a lifetime of memories and friendships. 2014’s theme is Back in applications are available at girlscoutsosw.org/events/travel. Time. Norjam will include activities like scuba, sailing, rafting, skiing, rock Deadline to apply is May 15, 2013. For climbing, crafts etc. See more on the further information contact Jennifer Akins as listed above. website: norjam.org.uk

15 P GSLI: Girl Scout Leadership girls and the Girl Scout movement. The Girl Scout Leadership Institute Institute Patrol

Salt Lake City, UT The Girl Scout Leadership Institute brings together 1,200 girls recognized as leaders in their

will run in parallel with the National Council Sessions. Girls take part in sessions throughout the day and attend the National Council Session opening and closing ceremonies. The patrol is made up of only ten girls and two adults. Open to:

council to connect and take action on matters that affect the future of

Chaperones: Chaperones are needed to help with this program. If you are interested in helping girls develop leadership skills please contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@ girlscoutsosw.org or (541) 622-6155. Registration Closes: Patrol applications are available at girlscoutsosw.org/events/travel. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2013. For further information contact Jennifer Akins as listed above.

(Girls must be 14 years old or older at the time of the trip.) Date: October 2014 Registration Fee: Costs will be determined closer to the trip. Individual Registrations: No parent/guardian required.

Series Pathway Opportunities Series offerings are a sequence of linked, cumulative program sessions that relate to a specific theme or purpose with the same group of girls participating in all sessions for a short duration. Each girl participates in the entire series as a complete program package.

P ComedySportz Improv Theatre Classes

Portland, OR Life is a maze. Explore the Girl Scout Journey “Amaze!” through this Comedy Sportz for Girl Scouts series! You will learn storytelling, get to practice public speaking and explore self expression through performance. Use Improv to

connect with people and solve problems. Explore group dynamics, friendships and getting along through the art of comedy. Develop self confidence through games and exercises. In addition to working towards the Amaze! Cadette Journey, Girl Scouts will earn the Public Speaker badge and have the chance to bring a parent or friend to a Comedy Sportz show to watch professional improvisers with a two for one coupon. At the end of the Series girls will show off what they’ve learned to friends and family in their own improv performance!

Open to: Dates: Every Saturday April 6–May 25 Time: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Registration Fee: $175.00/girl Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the start of the series, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

16 P Bricks 4 Kidz Robotics

March 30, 2013 April 27, 2013 May 25, 2013 June 29, 2013 Portland July 27, 2013 Service Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Center Registration Fee: $100.00/girl Whether Individual Registrations: Parent/ youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re preparing for the future or guardian required for a FIRST LEGO (R) League Team, Registration Closes: When this is the workshop series for you! capacity is reached or two weeks Learn the basics of programming, prior to the start of the series, designing and building NXT robots to whichever comes first, unless meet various challenges. Challenge otherwise stated in Personify. yourself and your teammates to design, create and program to P Bricks 4 Kidz Stop Motion meet your own specifications. Use mapping, journalling, research, team Animation Portland Service Center building, design, sensors and more. If you liked the Stop Animation Badge Workshop, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to Open to: love the series! We will take a much more in-depth exploration of movie Dates: Saturdays making and story telling. Learn

advanced techniques and editing to create your own YouTube video that you can upload to the web. Open to: Dates: Saturdays March 16, 2013 April 20, 2013 May 18, 2013 June 22, 2013 July 20, 2013 Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $100.00/girl Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the start of the series, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

Camp Pathway Opportunities The camp pathway features day and weekend experiences that introduce and explore the out-of-doors. Information on day camps is published at girlscoutsosw.org/camp/resident_camps. Residential camp is also a part of this pathway, and those programs are featured in our Resident Camp Brochure.

P TAMBU

Mountaindale Outdoor Program Center North Plains, OR Would you like to put your camping, outdoor and cooking skills to the test? Join other Girl Scout troops for the annual TAMBU competition! This year’s theme is Dr. Seuss Books. Possible competitions include orienteering, fire building, lashing, dutch oven cooking and much more. For more information, the 2013 competition booklet and the troop questionnaire, contact Nancy Muniz at nmuniz@dsl-only.net.

P TAMBU Observation

Mountaindale Outdoor Program Center North Plains, OR Observe TAMBU in action! Camp with your troop and observe the competition in action so your troop will know the skills needed to compete. Some instruction will be provided by TAMBU experienced Girl Scout volunteers who have troops that have competed in the past. This event is designed for Girl Scout Juniors in the fifth grade and Cadette troops.To ensure that you receive all event information

Open to: Date: May 17–19, 2013 Time: 4:30 p.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $15.00/girl; $8.00/adult Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

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contact Nancy Muniz at nmuniz@ dsl-only.net. If your troop wishes to come just for Saturday, please contact Nancy. Open to: Date: May 17–19, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $15.00/girl; $8.00/adult Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Junior Tent Camp

Mountaindale Outdoor Program Center North Plains, OR Experience troop tent camping at its best! In one overnight, Girl Scout Juniors can learn skills such as knots/lashing, dutch oven cooking and more. Get your troop ready to set up a tent, campsite and have fun at this learning opportunity to go to the next level, such as TAMBU, where older girls compete against each other in...(cont. pg. 18)

18 outdoor skills. Space is limited. Open to: Date: April 20–21, 2013 Time: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $15.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Girls in the Woods

Willamette National Forest Near Sisters, OR Get ready to have a fantastic outdoor experience at Fish Lake in the Willamette National Forest. Enjoy two days of camping, hiking, GPS training, wildlife surveys and tracking led by Forest Service and BLM employees. On day two, girls who want to challenge themselves can head out for a two-night wilderness experience, with outdoor activities continuing for the group staying in camp. Register early, space is limited! A pre-trip training will be scheduled prior to camp. Open to: Date: July 29–August 2, 2013

Time: 9:00 a.m. start. Registration Fee: $100.00/girl Individual Registrations: No parent/guardian required. Chaperones: Chaperones are needed to help with this program. If you are interested in helping girls learn more leadership skills please contact Jennifer Akins at jakins@ girlscoutsosw.org or (541) 622-6155. Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or July 2, 2013, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

Spring Work Party

Arrowhead Family/Troop Spring Work Party

Open to:

Camp Arrowhead Stevenson, WA Want to shake off the winter blues, get some fresh air and do service at the same time? Come to Camp Arrowhead for the day as a family or as a troop, and help get camp ready for spring and summer campers. Projects are available for all abilities from sweeping, light building, setting up tents and possible trail work. Those who wish to spend the night may do so, at no cost, but must advise ahead of time. Lunch will be provided. Open to: Date: April 20, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Registration Fee: FREE Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required. RSVP: Email the Arrowhead Committee at doskid@msn.com

Mountaindale Family/Troop

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Mountaindale Outdoor Program Center North Plains, OR Kick off Spring Break by joining in cleaning up Mountaindale! There will be tasks appropriate for all ages. Snacks, coffee and beverages are provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch and work gloves (if you have them). Pants and boots are required, and you are encouraged to dress for working outdoors in the weather.

Date: March 25, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration Fee: FREE Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required. RSVP: Sarah Lennox at rainbowvalleydc@gmail.com

Event Pathway Opportunities Events are standalone program offerings. Examples include a career event for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors or a leadership conference for Girl Scout teens. The primary difference between events and all other pathways is that different girls participate in each event, as opposed to one group of girls coming together regularly.

P Teen Extravaganza

Camp Arrowhead Stevenson, WA Have you ever wanted to become a Program Aide? What about exploring the world by air, rail or foot? Join us for a weekend where older girls can come together at Camp Arrowhead. You will have an opportunity to select from the Travel Discovery Weekend, PA training or TAMBU Prep & Outdoor Skills. There will also be an opportunity to learning about Gold or Silver Awards. Overnight TAMBU Prep option includes incorporation of theme and campsite set up. For one day TAMBU Prep, please see the TAMBU Prep & Outdoor Skills option below. Open to: Date: March 15–17, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $20.00/girl; $10.00/adult Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P TAMBU One Day Prep

Camp Arrowhead Stevenson, WA Excited for TAMBU? Join us at Arrowhead for a day of TAMBU One Day Prep. Activities like lashing and knots, orienteering, dutch oven cooking, first aid, and games are available. Come have fun in the great outdoors with fellow older girls! Overnight option available: register for TAMBU One Day Prep through Teen Extravaganza. Open to: Date: March 16, 2013 Time: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $10.00/girl; $5.00/adult Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Zoo Evening Safari

Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR Experience the Oregon Zoo in a whole new light—moonlight! Discover our animals under the cloak of darkness. Girls get behind-

the-scenes tour of the vet hospital and animal kitchen, up close animal presentations, and an evening tour with a zoo night safari guide. You will get dinner and snack at the zoo as well. Open to: Date: April 6, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $33.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Zoo Snooze

Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR Experience the Oregon Zoo in a whole new light—moonlight! Discover our animals under the cloak of darkness. Girls get behindthe-scenes tour of the vet hospital and animal kitchen, up close animal presentations, and in the morning watch an animal get an enrichment treat or toy. You will get an evening snack, breakfast and admission to the zoo the next day. Dinner is not included.

20 Open to: Date: April 13, 2013 or April 20, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m.–9:30 a.m. Registration Fee: $45.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Aviation & Aerospace

Troutdale Airport Troutdale, OR Explore what makes planes fly and how pilots control them. This workshop will demonstrate the aerodynamic principles and skills that pilots use to safely maneuver their planes on the ground and in the sky. Learn the basics of navigation and chart reading, aerodynamics, communications, weather, equipment and flight maneuvers. Each participant will receive a Young Eagles flight ticket from EEA, good for one free flight and an online test of knowledge gained, plus a certificate and a log book. Weather permitting, this opportunity may be available the same day as the class and could occur after the class; otherwise the date will be announced. Open to: Date: April 20, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $60.00/girl Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When

capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P BodyVox Matinee Performance & Workshop: Fifteen

Portland, OR Don’t miss the final stop of BodyVox’s 2013 World Tour. BodyVox will share the energy, innovation and optimism that has taken it around the world. Featuring the world premiere of a new work by Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland. Open to: Date: May 11, 2013 Time: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $12.50/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Engineering Badge

Liberty High School, Hillsboro, OR Earn our Council’s Own Engineering Brownie or Junior Badge! Try hands-on activities and learn how engineers improve our world from real women engineers. Open to: Date: May 18, 2013 Time: Girl Scout Brownies 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Girl Scout Juniors 1:00

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p.m.–3:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $5.00/girl Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P Zoo Camperoo

Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR Bring sleeping bags and tents for a special overnight event at the Oregon Zoo. Your troop/group will ”camp” on the concert lawn and then discover our animals under the cloak of darkness. Girls get behindthe-scenes tour of the vet hospital and animal kitchen, up-close animal presentations and campfire with s’mores to end a wonderful evening. Girls get an evening snack, breakfast and admission to the zoo the next day. Dinner is not included, but a bringing a sack lunch is acceptable. Open to: Date: June 1, 2013 June 7, 2013 June 8, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m.–9:30 a.m. Registration Fee: $45.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P STEM: Product Designer Badge Workshop

Portland Service Center Inventions and Innovators: Learn about great innovators who have

21 changed the way we live, while we build some interesting inventions using LEGO R bricks. Consider and write about what you could invent, what it would take to build it and make it work and how it could change our lives. Open to: Date: March 16, 2013 April 20, 2013 May 18, 2013 June 15, 2013 July 20, 2013 August 17, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Registration Fee: $15.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop

Portland Service Center Prepare for the future as we explore the world of robotics with LEGO R WeDo and NXT Robotics! Build, program and have a great time collaborating with your teammates. Open to: Date: March 23, 2013 April 27, 2013 May 25, 2013 June 22, 2013 July 27, 2013

August 24, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $15.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop

Portland Service Center Learn about animals and insects that we love and sometimes fear, as we build replicas with LEGO (R) bricks. We will discuss weird and unusual facts related to bugs and animals. Automated and remote control builds! Open to: Date: March 2, 2013 April 6, 2013 May 4, 2013 June 1, 2013 July 6, 2013 August 3, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Registration Fee: $15.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

P STEM: Animation Digital

Movie Maker Badge Workshop

Portland Service Center Develop themes, write dialogue, create storyboards, design sets, film action, add sound and edit your own movie using LEGO R bricks, elements & minifigures in your production! Open to: Date: March 9, 2013 April 13, 2013 May 11, 2013 June 8, 2013 July 13, 2013 August 10, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $18.00/person Individual Registrations: Parent/ guardian required Registration Closes: When capacity is reached or two weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first, unless otherwise stated in Personfiy.

Silver Award

Bronze Award The Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can earn, requires her to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on a project that makes a positive impact on her community. Working towards this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her community and the world and becoming the best she can be. Girls must complete all steps to earn the award: Go on a Girl Scout Junior Journey, build your team, explore your community, choose your Girl Scout Bronze Award project, make a plan, put your plan in motion and spread the word.

GOLD Award

Have you ever looked around your neighborhood or school and wondered how you could make a change for the better? Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, gives you the chance to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined and dedicated to improving your community. Earning the award puts you among an exceptional group of girls who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world. Girls must complete all steps to earn the award: Go on a Girl Scout Cadette journey identify issues you care about, build your Girl Scout Silver Award team or decide to go solo, explore your community, pick your Take Action project, develop your project, make a plan and put it into motion, reflect, share your story, and celebrate.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn. When you decide to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, you are on your honor to uphold the Standards of Excellence. These standards set a high benchmark for everything you do and invite you to think deeply, explore opportunities and challenge yourself. Following the Standards of Excellence challenges you to develop yourself as a leader, achieve the Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes and make a mark on your community that creates a lasting impact on the lives of others. Girls must complete all steps to earn the award: Complete a Senior or Ambassador Journey (two Journeys if you did not complete your Silver Award), identify issues you care about, build your Girl Scout Gold Award team and choose an advisor, explore your community, pick your Take Action project, create a plan, present your plan proposal, interview with the Highest Awards Volunteer Team and get feedback, develop your project with your assigned Gold Award Mentor, make a plan and put it into motion, reflect, share your story and celebrate.

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23 P Gold Award Information Workshop

Join other Girl Scouts to learn more about the steps for earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! Learn tips and helpful hints from other girls who have earned their awards and from adult advisors. Open to:

P Silver Award Information Workshop Join other Girl Scouts to learn more about the steps for earning your Girl Scout Silver Award! Learn tips and helpful hints from other girls who have earned their awards and from adult advisors. Open to:

P GS Leadership Weekend Hosted by the Kappa Delta Sorority

Eugene, OR Did you know that 70% of all female political leaders in the US were once Girl Scouts? 80% of female business leaders were once Girl Scouts too! Learn what it takes to be the next generation of women guiding the nation forward! Explore Girl Scouts’ highest awards. Delve into what it means to make change in your community, and develop the skill set to become a leader in your own community! Attendees will network with fellow Girl Scouts, explore journeys, learn about

Gold Award Information Workshops City Date/Time Cost March 9, 2013 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Stevenson, WA Teen March 15–17, 2013 Extravaganza at Arrowhead 6:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Eugene, OR April 26–28, 2013 Girl Scout Leadership Time TBA Weekend Seaside, OR

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult $20/girl, $15 adult ; register through Teen Extravaganza Cost TBA

Hermiston, OR

May 11, 2013 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult

Bend, OR

June 22, 2013 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult

Medford, OR

July 13, 2013 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult

SilverAward Information Workshops City Date/Time Cost March 9, 2013 $2.50/girl, $2.50/adult 10:00 a.m.–Noon Stevenson, WA Teen March 15–17, 2013 $20/girl, $15 adult ; register Extravaganza at Arrowhead 6:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. through Teen Extravaganza Eugene, OR April 26–28, 2013 Girl Scout Leadership Cost TBA Time TBA Weekend Seaside, OR

Hermiston, OR

May 11, 2013 10:00 a.m.–Noon

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult

Bend, OR

June 22, 2013 10:00 a.m.–Noon

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult

Medford, OR

July 13, 2013 10:00 a.m.–Noon

$2.50/girl, $2.50/adult

college, and discover what it takes to turn vision into reality. Open to: Date: April 26–28, 2013 Check Personify for information about this special event!

P Program Aid Trainings

“When you guide people or teach them something you know- you’re acting as a mentor.” Program Aide is one of the special mentoring programs designed for older girls to share their skills and experiences with younger girls. Any Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador can take this training to learn to work with a troop or camp unit of younger girls under the supervision of an adult volunteer or staff member. This leadership workshop will train girls in responsibility of leadership, Girl Scouts basics, growth and development, dealing with groups of girls and more. Questions? Contact Shannon Shea at sshea@girlscoutsosw.org or (800) 338-5248 x 6813.

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Date/Time

Stevenson, WA March 15–17, 2013 Teen Extravaganza 6:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Cost

Additional Information

$20.00/girl $15.00/adult

Includes manual, lodging, and breakfast Saturday through breakfast Sunday. Please bring a sack dinner on Friday. Register through Teen Extravaganza.

North Bend, OR

April 6, 2013 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

$8.00/girl $3.00/adult

Includes manual, snack, and lunch.

Eugene, OR

April 19–21, 2013 5:30 p.m.–12:00 p.m.

$20.00/girl

Includes manual, lodging, late night snack Fridaybreakfast Sunday (Please eat Friday night dinner before arriving or bring with you).

April 20, 2013 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. April 26–28, 2013 Rhododendron, OR 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m Medford, OR

$10.00/girl $5.00/adult $30.00/girl $24.00/adult

Lebanon, OR

April 27, 2013 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

$5.00/ girl

Corvallis, OR

May 18, 2013 10:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

$10.00/girl $5.00/adult

Includes manual and lunch. Includes manual, lodging, dinner Friday- breakfast Sunday. Includes manual. Girls bring own lunch. Contact Alma Jean King at (541)990-5149 or kingfarmgrma@msn.com to register. Includes manual, lunch, and craft. Bring your own drink.

Sudden Service

What is Sudden Service? Sudden Service can be anything from a television or radio appearance to a flag ceremony, a troop sharing their story or marching in a parade. It all depends on who contacts Girl Scouts OSW in need of assistance. Why was it created? Often, requests are made to the Girl Scout council at the last minute and are frequently for a specific troop size or age group. GSOSW has established Sudden Service so that we can respond to these requests promptly. Individuals and troops that sign up will be called upon to assist with events with very little notice - possibly within 24 hours. What do I need to participate? All girls and adults must be registered Girl Scout members. Girls can be in a troop or participating in other pathways. Generally, all girls must have a sash or vest. Some activities may require a full uniform (i.e. white shirt and khaki pants). Participants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. Sign up by completing this short survey: https://girlscouts.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5pfoU5pRlRZDY56 Questions? Contact Sarah Miller, Director of Communications at smiller@girlscoutsosw.org or (503) 977-6861

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Program On Demand Program on Demand - open to Girl Scout troops, service units, groups and individuals - is designed to help you tailor Girl Scout experiences to your schedules and interests. To take advantage of the following opportunities, contact the community partners directly using the contact information provided. Local Program on Demand partners can also be found on your service unit Web page. inspiration to send you and your friends on a fun photo adventure!

SOLVE

solv.org SOLVE offers statewide volunteer opportunities involving litter and marine debris cleanup, planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive plants, and maintenance and monitoring of restoration sites. Check solv.org for opportunities in your area. Open to: Age levels vary, based on opportunity Minimum/Maximum # Girls: No limit Contact: Morgan Parks Phone: (800) 333-7658 or (503) 844-9571 Email: morgan@solv.org Cost: Varies depending on program

My Story Photo Adventure mystoryworkshops.org Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fashion photographer? Do you think it’s possible to capture your dreams in a photograph? Amaze your friends with fun photo illusions! Learn the tips and tricks of the pros! My Story will custom design an exciting photography workshop for your Girl Scout troop/ group. We bring cameras, props and

Open to: Age levels vary by opportunity Location: Based in Portland, OR Minimum/Maximum # Girls: 6/20 Contact: Alexander Ney Phone: (503) 234-0717 Email: alexney@ mystoryworkshops.org Cost: Varies depending on program

Wells Fargo History Museum wellsfargohistory.com The Wells Fargo History Museum in Portland shares the history of Wells Fargo in Oregon. You will see an 1854 Concord Coach and find out how Wells Fargo connected Oregon’s communities through the Cal-Oregon Stage Line and steamboats on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. The museum offers educational programs for free. Open to: Museum open to all age levels. Programs target specific age levels. Location: Portland, OR Minimum/Maximum # Girls: 5/25 Contact: Steve Greenwood, Museum Manager Phone: (503) 886-1102 Email: steve.m.greenwood@

wellsfargo.com

Rock to Pocket Tour and Treasure Hunt

Girl Scouts role-play how the rock (gold) moved from the mines to the mint. Each girl will discover answers to questions about Oregon and Wells Fargo’s history. Everybody will receive a “treasure” for their efforts at the end of this event. Earn the limited edition Wells Fargo Fun Patch at the Wells Fargo History Museum in downtown Portland. Open to: Cost: FREE

Panning for Gold

Girl Scouts and leaders can try their hand at panning for gold in this amazing interactive exhibit in the Wells Fargo museum. After they glean some “gold” they can calculate its current value, and learn about Wells Fargo’s history of delivering gold from Oregon’s mines to the San Francisco mint through the beautiful museum displays. Earn the limited edition Wells Fargo Fun Patch at the Wells Fargo History Museum in downtown Portland. Open to: Cost: FREE

My First Museum Visit

This program introduces Girl Scout Daisies to Oregon history, storytelling and a brief museum tour of the Wells Fargo museum. Learn about history, museum etiquette and have fun! Earn the limited edition...(cont. pg.26)

26 Wells Fargo Fun Patch at the Wells Fargo History Museum in downtown Portland. Open to: Cost: FREE

Financial Literacy

Earn a financial literacy badge by participating in Hands on Banking - a fun, interactive program that helps Girl Scouts understand financial basics and smart money management. Earn the limited edition Wells Fargo Fun Patch at the Wells Fargo History Museum in downtown Portland.

Tillamook Forest Center

Pony Express and How to Build a Telegraph

Learn about the Pony Express and Wells Fargo’s role managing it. Build a telegraph machine to understand how its invention ended the Pony Express and changed the way we communicate. Earn the limited edition Wells Fargo Fun Patch at the Wells Fargo History Museum in downtown Portland. Open to: Cost: FREE

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tillamookforest center.org

The Tillamook Forest Center is a special place to develop a deeper connection with Oregon’s forests through experience and exploration. Located at the heart of the Tillamook State Forest, the region’s newest interpretive and educational center showcases the legacy of the historic Tillamook Burn and the public spirit behind a monumental reforestation effort that left a permanent imprint on Oregon history while also shaping sustainable forest management

Mad Science supports girls in their development and growth as individuals, as part of a team and as they take action in the wider community.

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LOVE WATER - RAINBOWS Open to Brownies Take a journey through wavelengths and prisms to shed some light on rainbows! Perform experiments that mix colors of light together and then separate them again! Build a machine that can create white from the colors of the rainbow! This workshop supports the WOW Journey for Brownies. Individual patches are not available. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Open to Juniors Not all webs are made by spiders! An ecosystem is a community of living things. Not only do plants and animals live in an ecosystem but all of the things that the plants and animals need to grow are also part of the system. Explore how plants and animals are connected and how they interact to create nature’s energy web. This workshop supports the Get Moving Journey for Juniors. Individual patches are not available.

THE 3 STATES OF WATER Open to Brownies Water, Vapor, Ice, Liquid, Gas, Solid. The 3 states of water and the 3 states of matter. They seem the same, but are they? Explore the water cycle, how it relates to the states of matter and have fun at the same time. This workshop supports the WOW Journey for Brownies. Individual patches are not available. DETECTIVE SKILLS Open to Juniors The challenge of sleuthing is that there isn’t always a “right” answer! Observation is often the key as you examine how science is used to learn the facts! Gain skills at investigating as you see how scientists use the Scientific Method. This workshop will earn the Junior Get Moving Journey Detective skill-building badge.

INVESTIGATE WITH SENSES Open to Brownies We all learn about our world through our senses: sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Just how are your senses of taste and smell connected? Conduct an extensive exploration of your tongue in this tasty workshop. The workshop will earn the Investigation - Senses skill-building badge. ALL ABOUT ANIMALS! Open to Juniors Explore the Animal kingdom as a Junior Zoologist and learn about different animal habitats. Discover fascinating adaptations that animals have made to be able to live in their individual environments. The workshop will earn the Animal Habitat skill-building badge.

INNOVATION! Open to Brownies & Juniors There are two things that inventors and product designers have in common and those are a very active imagination and a lot of energy! Put your skills to use inventing and designing new, useful or just plain fun ways to do an old task in a new way! This workshop will earn the Brownie & Junior Innovation Inventor/Product Designer skill-building badge.

Bring your scouts to earn badges the fun, hands-on, Mad Science way!

per Scout includes badge if separately available

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Saturdays 10:00 to 11:30 am Girl Scout Portland Service Center

27 to sleep next to the shark exhibit. Visit the Portland Aquarium website and send a reservation request.

today. We’re the region’s largest forest-based learning center and outdoor classroom facility. Open to: Age levels vary, based on opportunity Location: Near Tillamook, OR Minimum/Maximum # Girls: 15/25 Contact: Chris Friend Phone: (503) 815-6800 or (886) 930-4646 Email: cfriend@odf.state.or.us

Girl Scout Brownie Forestry Fun Badge

This is a self-guided program with our materials and instructions. Includes Tree Encounter, What’s in a Forest?, Forest Ecosystems, Leaf Investigation, Products of the Forests and Forest Animals. To complete Plant a Tree they can register for our annual Arbor Day Tree Plant the first weekend in April Open to: Cost: FREE

Girl Scout Junior Forestry Fun Badge

This is a self-guided program with our materials and instructions. Includes What’s in a Forest?, Different Animals Need Different Kinds of Forest, Identifying Oregon’s Common Trees, Forest Recyclers, The History of a Tree and Forest Plant-Animal Relationships. Open to: Cost: FREE

Portland Aquarium

portlandaquarium.net

The newest attraction to Portland with over 30 exhibits and more than 2500 animal species, displays sharks, stingrays, sea jellies, river otters, an octopus, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fascinating tropical and cold water fish, and much, much more! The Portland aquarium offers a wide variety of educational programs for field trips led by the aquarium’s staff of educators, biologists, and aquarists. Field trips will include many hands-on activities as well as age-specific programming. Open to: Age levels vary, based on opportunity Location: Portland, OR Minimum/Maximum # Girls: 10/60 Contact: Patti Obana Phone: (503) 303-4721 Email: patti@portlandaquarium.net

Open to: Cost: $49.95/person Girl Scout Dates: March 23, 2013 May 4, 2013 June 9, 2013

Sleep with the Sharks

Visit the aquarium after the doors close, get up close to moray eels, hang out with lorikeets, and feed the sharks and rays. Girls will get a flashlight tour, food to feed the fish and birds and a questions ad answer session with an aquarist. There’s also a behind-the-scenes-tour where girls will learn about filtration, quarantining, care of sick animals and observe food prep. Girls will get

Deluxe Ride Bracelet for scouts in uniform

Adults: Don’t forget Trainings! Many courses offered in the program guide require additional training before attending with your girls. Descriptions of the courses are listed below. We highly recommend that the courses be taken at least two months before you plan on attending the event. These courses have been designed to teach you how to prepare a group of girls for travel in a way that is safe, girl led and that they are learning by doing the planning for themselves. For more information on these and other trainings, please visit girlscoutsosw.org/adults/voltraining/training. Adult Dev elopment Courses

Course Description

GS 101 Volunteer Essentials In Action (VEIA)

This course has been designed to convey the vision, values and goals of Girl Scouts This course offers vital information on the fundamentals of Girl Scouting while highlighting safety and group logistics. Pre-requisite: GS 101 This course teaches adults about the Girl Scout program and topics include girl/adult partnership, program resources, and recognitions specific to each grade level. Pre-requisite: VEIA This course is required if you: Want to leave the meeting space and/or stay overnight in a closed structure with running water, heat, toilets, lights, kitchen facilities and phone/cell coverage.

Grade Level Girls on the Move

Girl Scout Camping Basics

This course teaches adults to lead girls on new adventures. Go step-by-step through the thinking and planning involved in short field trips, daytime outdoor activities and indoor overnights. Pre-requisite: VEIA This course is required if you: Want to take girls camping at an established site that is missing one or more of the above amenities.

Extended Trip

This course gives adults the skills to prepare their girls for outdoor cooking and management of an established campsite. Pre-requisite: Girls on the Move This course is required if you: Want to take girls on a trip of three (3) nights or more. This course helps adults get the girls involved in planning that big trip. Topics include safety, deciding destinations, transportation, budgeting and fundraising. Pre-requisite: Girls on the Move.

A first-aider is an adult volunteer who has taken Girl Scout-approved first-aid and CPR training that includes specific instructions for child CPR. If, through the American Red Cross, National Safety Council, EMP America, or American Heart Association, you have a chance to be fully trained in first-aid and CPR, doing so may make your activity-planning go a little more smoothly. The Safety Activity Checkpoints always tell you when a first-aider needs to be present. Activities can take place in a variety of locations, which is why first-aid requirements are based on the remoteness of the activity—as noted in the Safety Activity Checkpoints for that activity. For example, it’s possible to do a two-mile hike that has cell phone reception and service along the entire route and EMS (Emergency Medical System) is, at maximum, 15 minutes away at all times. It is also possible to hike more remotely with no cell phone service at a place where EMS would take more than 15 minutes to arrive. It’s important that you or another volunteer with your group has the necessary medical experience (including knowledge of evacuation techniques) to ensure group safety. The levels of first aid required for any activity take into account both how much danger is involved and how remote the area is from emergency medical services. *Although a WFR is not required, it is strongly recommended when traveling with groups in areas that are greater than 30 minutes from EMS.

29 Access to EMS

Minimum Level of First Aid Required

Less than 15 minutes 15-30 minutes More than 30 minutes

Level 1 Level 2 Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)*

The table to the left does reflect the limitations of some first-aid (level 2) trainings. It is important to understand the differences between an extended first-aid course, like the American Red Cross Sports Safety Training program, and a wilderness-rated course. Although standard and sport-safety first-aid training provides basic incident response, wilderness-rated courses include training on remote-assessment skills, as well as the emergency firstaid response, including evacuation techniques, to use when EMS is not readily available.

Note: For large events, there should be one first-aider (level 2) for every 200 participants. The following healthcare providers may also serve as first-aiders (level 1 or 2): physician, physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military medic, and emergency medical technician. Important! For GSOSW a first aider (level 1) is not required for regular troop/group meetings but a first aider (level 1) will be required on trips more than six hours total time. Information on courses offered through the council and how to register are available on our website under adult training.

BE THERE SO SHE CAN BE HERE

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Only 3.2 percent of CEOs of publicly traded companies are women. If each of us gives a girl our time and support today, she can find the courage, confidence, and character sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to become a business leader tomorrow.

GIRL SCOUTING WORKS: THE ALUMNAE IMPACT STUDY Girl Scouts is te worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful organization dedicated to creating girl leaders, with 3.2 active members and an estimated 59 million alumnae as of 2011. Nearly one in every two adult women in the United States was a member of Girl Scouts as a girl. The Girl Scout Research Institute conducted a study in conjunction with an independent research firm, and reached the following conclusion: Girl Scouting works.

Girl Scouting and Positive Life Outcomes Girl Scout alumnae display positive life outcomes to a greater degree than non-alumnae wth regard to several indicators of success: Sense of Self Of Girl Scout alumnae, 63 percent considerthemselves competent and capable, compared to 55 percent of nonalumnae. Volunteerism and community work Of Girl Scout alumnae who are mothers, 66 percent have been a mentor/volunteer in their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth organizaton, compared to 48 percent of non-alumnae mothers. Civic engagement Of Girl Scout alumnae, 77 percent vote regularly, compared to 63 percent of non-alumnae. Education Of Girl Scout Alumnae, 38 percent have attained collegedegrees, compared to 28 percent of non-alumnae. Income/socioeconomic status Girl Scout alumnae report a significantly higher household income ($51,700) than non-alumnae ($42,200). This is true of all alumnae across age/generations, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class and engagement in other extracurricular activities. For information about the Girl Scouts Alumnae Association, please visit girlscoutsosw.org/adults/alumnae Join GSOSW Alumnae Facebook: facebook.com/GSOSWAlumnae

Girl Scouts taught me

confidence: that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Girl Scout alumna, age 40

COUNCIL SHOP SPECIAL EVENTS! March

April

MARCH MADNESS

Cookie Credit Jamboree

Starting March 8, 2013, stop by the Girl Scout shop for a huge sale with lower than cost pricing! Stock up on Girl Scout stuff at prices as low as $.05!

May Get what you earn Don’t forget to pick up your earned awards, Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award items and everything else you worked so hard to earn.

July & August Camp Trading Posts Check out the Trading Posts for all new Girl Scout items, so you can remember camp fun all year round.

Cash-in the cookie credits you worked so hard to earn! Find fun Girl Scout jewelry, clothing, stickers, hair accessories and much more.

June Crossing the Bridge Bridging kits available in all council shops, as well as individual bridging items. Congratulations, Girl Scouts!

September in with the New Stop by a council shop to pick up your new vests or sashes, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, Journey books, fun patches and much more.

Don’t forget to spend your cookie credits from the 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Program by September 15, 2013 (cookie credits from the 2013 program are good until September 15, 2014).

Visit your Local Council Shop

New items arrive every week - be sure to stop by to see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in store!

Bend Service Center

908 NE 4th St. Ste. 101 Bend, OR 97701 Phone (541)389-8146 Fax (541) 382-1841 Open: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. NEW evening hours: open Wednesdays til 6:00 p.m.

Watch for our Traveling Store! If you are hosting an event or training and would like the Traveling Store to be present, contact Tamara Walters at twalters@girlscoutsosw.org or call or (503) 977-6882.

Eugene Service Center

72C Centennial Loop, Ste. 300 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone (541) 246-1241 Toll Free (800) 522-8772 ext. 1241 Fax (541) 485-5913 Open: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NEW evening hours: open Wednesdays til 7:00 p.m.

Medford Service Center

2001 N. Keene Way Dr. Medford, OR 97504 Phone (541) 773-8423 Toll Free (800) 433-9288 Fax (541) 857-8525 Open: Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Portland Service Center

9620 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97128 Phone (503) 977-6802 Toll Free (800) 338-5248 Fax (503) 977-6801 Open: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. NEW evening hours: open Wednesdays til 7:00 p.m.

Outdoor Fun and Adventure Girls of all ages are challenged to build new skills, develop a respect for the environment, and find a love for the outdoors. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington has a variety of facilities offering different amenities and activities, from the very primitive to cabins with showers and nature activities and even yurts! This is the perfect time to explore each of them - whether for outings, council events, trainings, meetings, workshops, troop camping, or summer opportunities, girls are sure to find a place that meets their interests. Are you ready to see if a property is available? Check here! NOTE: For the protection of our members and properties, a password is needed to check availability. Please contact your service unit event/travel coordinator for this information. COUNCIL PROPERTIES Council properties are available year round! Groups or troops may utilize all properties any time of the year except our resident camps which are not available in the summer months. For more information on each property please visit our website.

Resident Camps Camp Arrowhead Located in the Columbia River Gorge, Camp Arrowhead includes nearly 260 acres of outdoor space. Camp Arrowhead operates as a resident camp in the summer months and is available for troops, groups and service units to rent for Girl Scout activities. This site is also available for rental to other groups. Facilities include a main lodge with a covered outdoor area, four unit houses with related cabins and some more primitive sites with platform tents and adirondacks for sleeping. Home Lake is a small lake used for boating and swimming. The entire property is surrounded by National Forest Service land and is located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Camp Cleawox This site has been used as a resident camp by Girl Scouts since 1929. It is located on 42 acres on a peninsula in Cleawox Lake, adjacent to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Summer resident camp is the main program at Camp Cleawox with an emphasis on watersports. The property is also available for rental to troops, groups, service units and outside groups. The main lodge was constructed in 1997 and the staff house was completed in 2013. Other sleeping accommodations include adirondacks, yurts and tents. There are three waterfront areas for canoeing, kayaking/ windsurfing and swimming. Camp Whispering Winds This 220 acre site is located in the eastern foothills of the Coast Range. The camp includes forested areas, open meadows, a man-made lake, wetlands and natural ponds. In the summer, Camp Whispering Winds hosts a resident camp focused mainly on horse care and horseback riding. The rest of the year the property is available for rental to troops, groups, service units and outside groups. Note: Horses are only available by participation in resident camp, they are not available year round. Facilities include two winterized lodges, cabins and a commercial kitchen. There is a swimming pool on the premises and the lake is used for boating and fishing.

Outdoor Program Centers

Mountaindale Located off Sunset Highway in North Plains, Oregon, Mountaindale has 50 acres of woods filled with hiking trails, native plants, birds and other wildlife. The large meadow is ideal for games and a nearby pond is great for environmental study. This site is used for day camps in the summer, and troop camping and other outdoor program activities the rest of the year. There is a large log lodge with a great room, kitchen and restrooms on the main floor with a gallery of bunk beds on the second floor. A smaller lodge is also available. The site also includes covered activity shelters and primitive camping sites. The site is available for troop, group, service unit or other group rental. Homestead Located on the historically significant Creighton Homestead in Rhododendron, OR at the base of Mt. Hood, this site is ideal for small groups. Homestead is a great site to study nature using the many hiking trails on the property, or take a quick trip up the mountain and try your hand at skiing, snowshoeing, tubing or sledding! Homestead is open for rental to troops, groups, service units and other group rentals, though the maximum capacity is 40 people or the site. Ruth Hyde This 90 acre camp is located about seven miles west of Grants Pass, Oregon. It is used primarily for day camp, and primitive troop camping. The property is filled with hiking trails, open space for games and activities, a large grill area and a covered area. Troops, groups, service units and outside groups are welcome to rent the site.

Program Centers

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington also owns and operates five program centers: Albany, Lebanon, Newport, Seaside, and Winema (located in Medford). The service centers are pictured left to right. Each center offers meeting space, restrooms, an outside area. These program centers host troop meetings, and some overnight trips. All are available to rent for troops and groups.

PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Program

Date

Location

March 2

Portland, OR

March 9

Seaside, OR

March 9

Seaside, OR

March 9

Portland, OR

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March 15–17

Stevenson, WA

X X X

Starts March 15

Portland, OR

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March 16

Portland OR

March 23

Portland, OR

X X X X

Starts March 29

Portland, OR

Program Aid Training

April 6

North Bend, OR

X X X X X

STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop

April 6

Portland, OR

Zoo Lights Evening Safari

April 6

Portland, OR

Starts April 6

STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop Gold Award Information Workshop Silver Award Information Workshop STEM: Animation Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop Teen Extravaganza Includes: Gold Award and Silver Award Information Workshops, TAMBU Prep & Outdoor Skills and Program Aid Training Bricks 4 Kidz Stop Motion Animation Series STEM: Product Designer Badge Workshop STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop Bricks 4 Kidz Robotics Series

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Portland, OR

X X X X X X X X

April 13

Portland, OR

X X X

April 13

Portland, OR

Program Aid Training

April 19–21

Eugene, OR

Aviation & Aerospace

April 20

Troutdale, OR

April 20

Stevenson, WA

X X X X X X X X X X X X

April 20

Portland OR

ComedySportz Improve Theatre Series STEM: Animation Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop Zoo Snooze

Arrowhead Family/Troop Spring Work Party STEM: Product Designer Badge Workshop

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Program Aid Training

April 20

Medford, OR

Zoo Snooze

April 20

Portland, OR

April 20–21

North Plains, OR

X X X X X

April 26–28

Eugene, OR

X X X X

April 27

Portland, OR

April 27

Lebanon, OR

STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop

May 4

Portland, OR

Travel Discovery Weekend

May 4

Medford, OR

X X X X X X X X X X X

STEM: Animation Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop

May 11

Portland, OR

X X X

Gold Award Info Workshop

May 11

Hermiston, OR

X X

Silver Award InfoWorkshop

May 11

Hermiston, OR

TAMBU

May 17–19

North Plains, OR

TAMBU Observation

May 17–19

North Plains, OR

Engineering Badge

May 18

Hillsboro, OR

STEM: Product Designer Badge Workshop

May 18

Portland OR

Program Aid Training

May 18

Corvallis, OR

STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop

May 25

Portland, OR

Zoo Camperoo

June 1

Portland, OR

STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop

June 1

Portland, OR

Zoo Camperoo

June 7

Portland, OR

STEM: Animation Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop

June 8

Portland, OR

Junior Tent Camp Girl Scout Leadership Weekend (Includes Gold Award & Silver Award Info Workshops STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop Program Aid Training

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17 17 19 20

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Date

Location

Zoo Camperoo

June 8

Portland, OR

STEM: Product Designer Badge Workshop

June 15

Portland OR

Mystery Trip!

June 19

Portland, OR

June 22

Portland, OR

June 22

Bend, OR

X X

June 22

Bend, OR

June 22–26

Seattle, WA

X X X X

July 6

Portland, OR

July 13

Portland, OR

X X X

July 13

Medford, OR

X X

July 13

Medford, OR

July 20

Portland OR

July 27

Portland, OR

X X X X

July 29– August 2

Near Sisters, OR

X X X X

August 3

Portland, OR

August 10

Portland, OR

Mystery Trip!

August 14

Medford, OR

STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop

August 24

Portland, OR

Travel Discovery Weekend

October 5

Bend, OR

November 11

Portland, OR

STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop Gold Award Information Workshop Silver Award Information Workshop Seattle by Storm STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop STEM: Animation Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop Gold Award Information Workshop Silver Award Information Workshop STEM: Product Designer Badge Workshop STEM: Intro to Robotics Badge Workshop Girls in the Woods STEM: Bugs, Animals & Habitat Badge Workshop STEM: Animation Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop

GIRLFEST Fun in the Sun: Orlando Patrol Norjam Patrol

Spring Break 2014 August 9–16, 2014

GSLI: Girl Scout Leadership October 2014 Institute Patrol

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United Kingdom

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Salt Lake City, UT

X X X

Orlando, FL

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Based on the book by Lois Lowry, author of The Giver. Adapted by Eric Coble. Co-commissioned with First Stage Children’s Theatre (Milwaukee, WI).