Spark | 07-2017 | BACK TO TROOP edition

Spark A TRIANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF KANSAS HEARTLAND COUNCIL

JULY 2017 BACK TO TROOP EDITION

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Discover S'more Fun with Girl Scouts! - pg. 18

Courage in the Face of Fear

16 Explore NEW Journeys and Badges

Letters from Liz Imagine communities where girls in kindergarten and up come together, plan, and take action to fulfill the wish lists of local agencies serving those in need. Imagine girls who multiply their impact by enlisting adults and other youth in their community service projects. Imagine no more! This is the power of G.I.R.L.s across Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland who participate each November in the council’s annual Festival of Giving, a tradition of service dating back to 1950.

Last November, I got to witness Girl Scouts not only gather food and toiletry kit items for the Wichita Guadalupe Clinic’s homeless outreach services, but also donate hundreds of gift cards and bus passes to assist the clinic’s patients in need of transportation and medication. The Guadalupe Clinic was among the many agencies that benefited last year from the more than 1,500 Girl Scouts who donated items and their time during Festival of Giving.

Girl Scouts are community problem-solvers. Girl Scouts are GoGetters who set their sights on ambitious goals to help others in their communities. Girl Scouts are Innovators who find creative ways to gather small donations from many people to make a BIG impact. Girl Scouts are Risk-Takers who get outside of their comfort zone to achieve BIG things. Girl Scouts are Leaders who see a community need and take action to solve it.

I can’t wait to see the BIG difference Girl Scouts across our council will make this November for the well-being of thousands of community members during the Festival of Giving and throughout the year!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Send story ideas, photos, accomplishments, and comments to:

Communications Department Phone: 888-686-MINT (6468) Fax: 316-684-4141 E-mail: communications@gskh.org Mail: 360 Lexington Rd. Wichita, KS 67218 Online: kansasgirlscouts.org/share

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Generations of G.I.R.L.s

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Fall Opportunity Sale

Lifetime Girl Scout turns 100, leads the way in Lebanon

See exciting Girl Scout summer adventures!

Find out what’s new, and get inspiration from a Top Seller.

Cookie Sellers 12 Top These go-getters led the way during the 2017 Cookie Sale.

Your Booth 15 Bling Finalists show their style with their booths for Cookie Sale.

by Region 18 Activities Program events for girls, volunteers and families

Trainings 32 Volunteer Training, extra skills, and more, just for volunteers

Info 35 Council Contact information for council offices and properties

Liz Workman Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland

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by the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves more than 14,500 girls and adults in 80 Kansas counties through its operational headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, and regional offices in Emporia, Garden City, Hays and Salina.

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2017 LEGACY PEARL HONOREES

Dolores Collins Crum

Joann Kamas

Gladys Wiedemann

Mary Dolores Collins Crum retired after 47 remarkable years of service to the Wichita Area Girl Scout Council.

To Girl Scouting and in every phase of her life, Dolores brought warmth, devotion, and enthusiasm.

Joann Kamas served as the Executive Director of the Wichita Area Girl Scout Council from 1987 to 1999. She was known for her high-energy style of leadership, combined with a love for Girl Scouting and Girl Scout volunteers. She inspired many to make the council an exceptional example of what Girl Scouting can be for all girls.

Gladys Gardner and Karl T. (K.T.) Wiedemann were married on July 22, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Gladys was born and raised. K.T. was from El Dorado, Kansas. Shortly after marriage, they moved to Wichita. Together, they shared a deep love for the scenic Flint Hills. To help support the place in which they lived and operated their business, the couple established the K.T. Wiedemann Foundation, Inc. in 1959, with the vision for a finer quality of life in Wichita and the state of Kansas. The Foundation supported many organizations, but Gladys took an interest in youth and particularly in the Girl Scouts.

In memorium

It was said at her retirement, “Dolores has worn so many hats in her tenure with Girl Scouting, it is safe to assume that she knows every facet of what it means to offer Girl Scouting to thousands of girls and adults.” She served as Director of Camping, Program, Training, Adult Recruitment, and Special Events. The National Association of Girl Scout Executive Staff inducted Dolores into its Hall of Fame. A Girl Scout Alumni and Friends scholarship was named in her honor. She wrote the council’s history book “For The Girls,” chronicling the council’s 75-year history, from 1925 to 2000. Dolores’ care for her church, her family, and her community was reflected in her service to the Governor’s Commission on Juvenile Delinquency, United Way Committee to Offer Camping to Low Income Children, Model Cities Task Force on Recreation, The Junior League of Wichita, St. Thomas Aquinas Altar Society, Delta Delta Delta Alumnae, and the League of Women Voters, to name a few. Along with her husband, Charles Crum, she was a fan of Wichita State and KU Basketball.

Dolores Crum personified the Girl Scout Movement, and we are truly grateful for her generous service.

SAVE DATE The Third Annual the

Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Luncheon

Wed., February 21,2018

In memorium

In memorium

Joann put a premium on the importance of volunteering and practiced what she preached. Prior to becoming Executive Director, she served on the council’s Board of Directors, including two terms as president, and also served as a council committee member and troop leader.

She served in many other community organizations. Joann worked with the City of Wichita to establish the current network of bike trails and to educate the public about the importance of water conservation.

She once said, "I would like to leave a small mark. Sometimes I think people are afraid to give of themselves, but once they know what it feels like, they're hooked.

You feel like a valuable person when you're giving."

Joann died suddenly on March 26, 1999, after suffering a heart attack while vacationing in Amman, Jordan with her family. She left more than a small mark on our community. We will definitely remember her love of Girl Scouting, her commitment to helping girls become the leaders of tomorrow, her strong example, her tireless energy, and her ability to make all she knew feel welcomed, valued, and a true friend.

Keynote Speaker:

Sylvia Acevedo CEO Girl Scouts USA, Lifelong Girl Scout, entrepreneur, author, engineer, and rocket scientist.

In 1959, a campsite of 120 acres near Beaumont, Kansas, was purchased from the Wiedemanns and in 1961, it became Camp Wiedemann, the council’s first resident camp. The camp welcomed its first campers in 1967 and served thousands of girls and adults over the next 37 years. Mrs. Wiedemann enjoyed visiting camp during the summer, and campers were excited to visit with the camp’s namesake, too.

Mrs. Wiedemann was actively involved in the Foundation until her death in 1991.

We are grateful for the memories and opportunities bestowed by her giving spirit. It’s been said that if you listen closely, you can hear girls’ voices and the melody of the song “Welcome to Wiedemann” drifting through the bluestemmed grasses of the Flint Hills. Thank you, Mrs. Wiedemann.

The Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society works to advance Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low’s vision of giving all girls the opportunity to discover, lead, and make their communities and the world a better place.

Go to kansasgirlscouts.org/jpls for more info.

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Girl Scout Generations

When lifetime Girl Scout Gladys Kennedy of Lebanon, Kansas, turned 100 years old on Feb. 27, 2017, her family full of G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders) joined her in celebrating!

Gladys, who helped start Girl Scouts in Lebanon in 1950, paved the way for multiple generations of Girl Scouting in her family: Her daughters are lifetime members, two granddaughters are lifetime members, and she has greatgranddaughters who are Girl Scouts, as well! In fact, every one of her family members pictured above is a Girl Scout.

Back row, from left to right: Jaylan Schnieder, Samantha Schnieder, Sondra Kennedy (lifetime member), Nicole Kennedy, Anne Rogers (lifetime member, Gold Award recipient), Kay Weber (lifetime member, earned Curved Bar), Lynn Schnieder (lifetime member, First Class Award recipient) and Arminta Culver (lifetime member, Gold Award recipient).

Front row: Olivia Culver, Cheyenne Rogers, Gladys Kennedy (lifetime member), Harper Weber, Taylor Rogers, Dakota Rogers (lifetime member).

Not pictured is Amelia Culver.

G.I.R.L. is the Girl Scout DNA — and it could be yours, too, no matter your age! Share your story with us at kansasgirlscouts. org/share.

2017 Girl Scout Scholarship Recipients Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland awarded $23,500 in scholarships this year to seven Kansas Girl Scouts, all in the Class of 2017, who exhibited leadership and service in their communities.

The scholarships are made possible through the George W. and Jayne S. Smith Scholarship Fund.

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High School

Scholarship

Kaitlin Adams

Great Bend High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000

Autumn Cox

Hill City Jr./Sr. High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000

Amelia Culver

Colby High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000

Emily Falke

Parsons High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000

Jaden Hopkins

Hill City Jr./Sr. High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000

Emily Lowe

Thunder Ridge High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000 Gold Award Scholarship - $2,500

Rachelle Lumpkins

Hays High School

George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000

To learn more and to apply for a Girl Scout Scholarship, go to kansasgirlscouts.org/scholarships.

The 2018 scholarship deadline is Jan. 29.

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National S'mores Day Wichita: August 10

| 5-7 p.m. | Wichita Girl Scout Office | FREE to public

Emporia: August 10 Liberal: August 10 Hays: August 10

| 5-7 p.m. | Amend Center | FREE to public

| 5-7 p.m. | Randall Girl Scout Cabin | FREE to public

| 5-7 p.m. | Hays Girl Scout Office | FREE to public

Thursday, Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day, and you’re invited to join us in celebrating! During our National S’mores Day events, which are FREE to the public, you and your friends can enjoy hot dogs and the yummy goodness of a chocolatey, graham-crackery s’more.

At these come-and-go events, the public can learn more about how Girl Scouts lead the way like a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader), and sign up to join Girl Scouts or become a volunteer.

There will be fun activities at each event!

S'mores have long been a staple around the campfire, but did you know this delicious treat is rooted in Girl Scout history? That's right! The recipe for a s'more dates back to the 1925 Girl Scout Leader magazine and the 1927 Girl Scouts of the USA handbook, “Tramping

and Trailing with the Girl Scouts,” which featured this "Some More" recipe: "Some More" 8 sticks 16 graham crackers 8 bars plain chocolate (Hershey's or any of the good plain brands broken in two) 16 marshmallows Toast two marshmallows over the coals to a crisp gooey state and then put them inside a graham cracker and chocolate bar sandwich. The heat of the marshmallow between the halves of the chocolate bar will melt the chocolate a bit. Though it tastes like "some more" one is really enough.

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At Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch, Colorado, Girl Scouts enjoyed rock-climbing and even chapel on top of a mountain peak!

At the Junior 3-Part Campout in Atwood, girls crafted their own hiking sticks.

Painting with your feet?! Girls had a messy blast at Senses & Scouts Day Camp at Camp Starwoods!

Trails & Traditions Day Camp at Camp Double E in Emporia

Girl Scout Clubs from Wichita Schools conquered team challenges at Camp Starwoods.

Splash Bash in Garden City

Upcoming Camps Don’t miss these end-of-summer camps and activities, and turn to the Activities section (starting on page 18) to see even more upcoming events!

Animal Habitats - Junior Girl Scouts will create their own animal exhibit Aug. 5 at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City! Register by July 24.

Wind-riders at Camp Starwoods learned to rig a boat and sail!

Four Winds Family Camp offered boating, fishing, archery, and campfire songs.

Brain Day Camp - Girls in grades 2-12 will enjoy a day of challenges Aug. 5 in Hays. Register

by July 24.

Eclipse - Families can learn all about the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 19 in Salina! Register by Aug. 1.

Get Eclipsed - This family overnight Aug. 1920 at Camp Four Winds will prepare you for the upcoming eclipse! Register by Aug. 7.

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a RISK-TAKER story

Courage in the face of fear

By Dan Winegar, Ranger at Starwoods Outdoor Center This summer, we had a group of Cadettes and older utilize our climbing tower at Starwoods.

I, along with Program Director Jen Arnold and Miriam Fiering of Girl Experience, facilitated the zip line for the girls.

We had sent 10 or so girls down when this little girl came up the stairs. Rachel was about 4 feet tall with dark hair and glasses. As Jen clipped her into the lifeline tether at the top of the stairs, we could tell she was a bit nervous. Jen instructed her to take her time and just enjoy the view for a bit.

When she was ready, Jen told her, “Ok, look at Dan and walk over to him, and he will take care of you."

She gripped her trolley tightly and slowly shuffled her feet toward me.

I asked, "What is your name?" She replied with a whimper in her voice, "I'm Rachel." I said, "Rachel, it's nice to meet you. I'm Dan." I asked for

her trolley and told her to hang onto the railing and I would be right back with her after I attached her trolley to the zip cable. As I turned back to her, I asked her if she was ready to step out to me on the platform.

As we stood there, I told her if she wanted to, she could change her mind and go back down. I told her we were already proud of her for making it this far! Rachel told me she still wanted to do it. I told her at this point I would need her help.

With her only being 4 feet tall, I told her I would need her to reach up to the trolley and help me lift her up so I could clip her into the trolley.

As she strained to pull herself up, I was able to clip her back-up tether and main tether into the trolley. I could tell this process had rattled her a bit, and I reassured her she was completely safe. I joked and told her we could send an elephant down this line if we had a harness big enough. She half-smiled.

Rachel's legs weren't long enough to reach the platform. She said, "Please don't let me go yet." I said, “Rachel, I'm not letting you go until you tell me you are ready.

Remember, at any time, you can go back down the stairs instead of zipping." She said in a soft voice, "I just want to take a few minutes." I told her to take as much time as she needed. I radioed down to Miriam and made sure she was ready at the landing deck. Rachel was still visibly rattled as I went through my final checks.

As I looked at Rachel’s face, a single tear rolled down her cheek. I said, "Rachel, remember, you don't have to do this. It is completely your choice." She looked back at me and said, "I'm ready. Let me go." I let go of her trolley, and she was off. I was so proud of her. I have never seen such courage in such a little girl. I found Rachel as she came back from the landing deck and asked her how her ride was. She triumphantly said, "That was so much fun!"

These opportunities we offer through Girl Scouts truly have an impact on the girls we serve. I know Rachel's courage had an impact on me I will never forget.

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Unleash the HERO Inside!

Earn proceeds early in the Girl Scout year to ensure plenty of girl-led activities happen all year long! The Fall Opportunity Sale (FOS) is a nut-and-candy sale in which troops earn 20 percent of the sale proceeds, and girls earn fun recognitions, too. FOS also includes a Share Program, giving customers the option to purchase a $5 share (donation) toward magazines for the military. Go to kansasgirlscouts.org/fos to learn more.

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a LEADER story

Top Seller from Selden donates prizes she earned Leaders empower others, are empathetic, and are committed to making the world a better place.

Girl Scout Amie from Troop 10040 demonstrated those qualities when she donated the stuffed koalas she earned through the 2016 Fall Opportunity Sale to children attending Golden Plains Elementary School in Selden!

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Amie's koalas were used as a reading incentive for students in her community — every time students met a reading goal, they were entered to win one of the koalas. There were 204 entries!

Pictured at right is Amie with the koala winners and her mother, Lyn. Congratulations to the Selden students for achieving their reading

goals, and congratulations to Amie for leading the way like a G.I.R.L.!

Saturday, October 21

Come enjoy our monster-themed Halloween event!

Stroll down trails haunted by costumed characters and spooky scenes during Camp Starwood's spooktacular Halloween event. Follow the mile-long, illuminated, curving path and meet characters along the way. Feel the chill as monsters come out of the shadows, banter with witches, and finish your night with a hayrack ride!

Disclaimer: This is meant to be a scary event. Each family should use their own judgement to decide if this is an appropriate event for their younger children. No refunds will be given the night of the event.

6:30 - 10pm

103rd

7800 S. St. West Clearwater, KS 67026

$8 Early Registration (Girl Scouts) Register online by October 16

$10 at the door (Public or Girl Scouts) For more information, email: info@gskh.org Or call: 888-686-MINT (6468)

Be a Spookmaster!

Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts are invited to lead the way as Spookmasters during the annual Haunted Stroll at Camp Starwoods!

Register by Aug. 7 for the Haunted Stroll Spookmaster Gathering, which will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at Starwoods. Girls and leaders can walk the trail during this free gathering and start planning “scare scenes” to help make this year’s Haunted Stroll the spookiest yet!

Celebrate Founder's Day, Oct. 31 ☙ Many people recognize Oct. 31 as Halloween, but it's also Founder’s Day — the birthday of Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low! Oct. 31 marks her birth in Savannah, Georgia in 1860.

Juliette Gordon Low started the Girl Scout Movement in 1912, before women could legally vote, own property, or even work outside the home. She died in 1927 of breast cancer, but her vision lives on through Girl Scouts who take action to make a difference every day.

Celebration Ideas: ⇨ Birthday Bash Weekend Oct 27-29 at Camp Mandan in Wright, Kansas. Turn to page 18!

⇨ Do a service project in her memory.

Last year, Augusta Troop 40044 collected 161 items for their local food pantry!

⇨ How has her courage, confidence and character inspired you?

Share your story at kansasgirlscouts.org/share.

Troop 40451 of Wichita hosted a Juliette Gordon Low tea party last year!

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Sat. November 18 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

tony’s pizza events center 800 The Midway, Salina

ADULTS - $5 11 & UNDER - FREE

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

More than 200 vendors selling a variety of gift items, crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry & accessories, bath & body products, holiday décor, kitchen & food items, floral, children’s items and much more.

&

Booth space still available!

Call today!

HOLIDAY MARKET

888-686-6468 | kleonard@gskh.org www.seeandsellshow.org

Festival Of Giving A tradition of giving that started in Wichita expands statewide to all who wish to participate.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland

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Festival of Giving began in 1950 as the Doll Festival in Wichita, where Girl Scouts would dress dolls and display them at the festival. Afterward, the dolls were distributed to local and overseas agencies for children who might not receive Christmas presents.

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This tradition of giving back that started 67 years ago continues today, as hundreds of Girl Scouts sign up each year to give their time and donations to help fulfill social service organizations’ wish lists. This year, Festival of Giving is expanding statewide to any Girl Scout who wants to help an organization in their own community! Girls who participate receive a free patch, spend time learning about the organization they’re aiding, and demonstrate that small donations from many people make a BIG difference.

What: Festival of Giving

Donation Day When: Nov. 11 - 12 Where: Locations vary, depending on which organization Service Units are teamed up with to support.

Contact your Service Unit or our Girl Experience team at info@gskh. org with “Festival of Giving” in the email subject line. Register by Oct. 30 to participate! Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors who want to help as Green Teen volunteers and help organize donations at organizations in the South Central region should register

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a GO-GETTER story

Cookie Sale success!

Go-getters are bold, honest, determined to succeed, and believe no challenge is too difficult. There were 814 girls who sold 500 or more packages of Girl Scout Cookies this year, and 167 girls who sold 1,000 or more packages! These go-getters celebrated April 29 and 30 during special events at Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina and at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City, where IBM hosted STEM activities at the 1,000+ Celebration.

For the second year in a row, and during her second Cookie Sale, Marissa Hill of Wichita Troop 40307 was the council’s Top Cookie Seller!

She sold a total of 2,514 packages — 137 more than she sold last year!

Kansas Girl Scouts have much to celebrate this year, with 1,560,128 packages of cookies sold councilwide, topping the 1,505,334 packages sold in 2016. This year, the average amount of packages sold per Girl Scout was 265! Girl Scouts also sold 22,150 Cookie Shares benefiting soldiers and Kansas charities — an amazing way to give back. Those who sold at least 100 Cookie Shares enjoyed a limo ride to the 500+ Celebration. Way to go, Girl Scouts!

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500+ Cookie Sellers

Congratulations to all the Top Sellers from the 2017 Cookie Program!

2,000+ Marissa Hill Avery Compton

1,500+

K'lynn Ellis Sydnee Jackson

1,000+

Catrina Abbott Kira Adelman Electra Aimes Afnan Al-Hilali Chloe Ashley Addison Augustine Alexis Baily Alexis Baty Elaina Bennett Rylee Bessette Trista Blackwell Kaylee Bostick Lacy Bower Alexis Bowlin Hayley Branson Andrea Brincefield Bristol Britton Payton Brown Niya Burks Aryn Campbell Brenah Cannon Nevaeh Carey Keira Cell Billie Jo Chaffin Triniti Chance Peyton Clark Kaylynn Claussen Alexandra Corns Schye Dean Madilyn Dixon Kimber Dorey Serenity Dowell Lydia Downs Esther Eddington Akasha Eveleigh Mary Ferguson Alissa Fisher Mackenzie Fitzgerald Brandie Ford Ayla Gard Skye Garrett Caylee Garver Kate Gilchrist Kay'lea Gonzales 12

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Madison Grant Kylie Graves Alexa Gutierrez Kaydawn Haag Brooklyn Haaga Rylee Hamby Bailey Harbaugh Ashley Harkins Abigail Harris Katherine Herbel Jocelyn Hill Raven Hinck Teagan Hinkle Kara Horn Madilynn Horning Zahra Huffman Capella Hughey Mackenzie Hulsey Asia Imholt Adalyn Immell Kimberly Ives Elizabeth Jonsson Chloe Kappel Jadyn Keel Cheyenne Keller Kamryn Kelsey Elizabeth Kempke Alyssa Kramer Lola Kurtz Kathryn Lackey Michaela Lane Sasha Laspisa Sophia Laspisa Katrina Leddy Jaylynn Leduc Emily Leeper Addie Legleiter Ashlen Lemon Brooklyn Levin Avery Levin Aaliyah Limon Emily Longie Gisele Lopez Rachelle Lumpkins Angelica Madrigal Faith Manning Reagan Matthews Lexus McCord Kaitlyn McCreery Natasha McCreery Lafayette McGuire Valisity McLain Samantha Mesecher Mckenna Miller Raynee Miller

Elizabeth Miller Kassidy Miller Maci Morgan Morgan Morris Ceirra Murray Zoey Nguyen Molly Norman Riley Padget-Cook Jozlin Palsmeier Morgan Parker Lakota Persing Morgan Pickering Jaycee Plant Mylie Ray Christina Ray Rachael Reeves Daniela Reyes Brenlyn Richmond Ana Moreno Rivera Brylee Roberts Shanice Rogers Alyssa Rosenberg Breann Ruda Annabelle Russell Riley Salisbury Tatum Sander Shelby Sandlin Alexxis Schloetzer Chloe Schmitt Allison Schrag Kinsley Schultze Arraya Scott Maddisen Scott Jacilyn Seachris Emma Sells Mikinzi Simmons Tori Jo Smith Savanna Sparrow Alexia Spicer Reagan Stegemoller Ariauna Stewart Sydney Stromgren Abigail Tatpati Arabella Taylor Kathrine Thompson Karlyn Thurber Laural Titus Madison Treadwell Natalie Unsworth Raylie Varner Jaycee Vineyard Cassie Vogel Jaidyn Wagley Atarah Walker Chevaya Walker

Mikayla Watts Madalyn Weldon Leah Weldon Adalynn Wilkie Azreail Winger Riley Wisley Abagail Woosley Abigail Zerbe Aryona Zimmerman

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Rylie Adams Kathryn Aggson Keely Albright Kendall Baalman Isabella Bastin Daryian Belleau Lahnaya Boardman Bristol Boden Kellie Bottomley Heather Boyce Kennedy Burgess Kaycee Butler Brooklyn Cornwell Kaelyn Cox Emma Derting Gillian Eddington Hazel Enyart Emily Farber Alyssa Farris Samantha Flohr Emalee Garcia Kennady Hammann Madison Harrell Aaliyah Haviland Savannah Hernandez Hannah Herrig Grace Hickert Kaitlien Hiser Faith Holmes Grace Hutton Caylee Johnson Brittany Johnson Megan Johnson Kinzie Kurzen Mauryn Lehmann Lyndsey Loeppke Caylee Love Mae Lumley Alysia Lupercio Marissa Mallett Sheyanne Marshall Paisley Mcmillan Cassidy Misak Callie Moore Shaelynn Noyes Della O'Donnell Iris Osborne Jessica Peppinger

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Brooklyn Evans Lillian Evinger Caydence Ewing Aubrey Ewing Shelby Farnsworth Josephine Featherby Krysten Fenstermaker Sierra Ferguson Trinadee Fetters Marissa Fideldy A'Nya Fisher Casan Fitzgerald Olivia Flickinger Klara Flom Shelbie Ford Destinee Forkenbrock Lauryn Foster Kendal Frakes Macy Frank Layla Frank Mya Free Emily Freeby Harleey Freeman Kaylee Freeman Kaitlynn Fruits Brylee Fry Tanya Garcia June Gardner Alexandria Garrett Gracie Gatton Nevaeh Gil Aubrey Gill Emily Glenn Kaylee Glover Alayna Gonzalez Jersey Gonzalez Isabelle Gonzalez Phoebe Gorgas Brooklynn Gossman Ariana Gower Sophia Gradig Delaney Graves Jaivyn Greene Cierra Griffin Nichole Gross Lola Guy Jami Haivala Makayla Halferty Jocelyn Hamilton Destiny Hamilton Austin Handy Tiana Hardwell Alexis Harper Sidney Harris Katelynn Harrod Gracie Hartman Sophia Hatter Bria Havel Aubreigh Haxton

Roseanna Hazlett Jalyssa Head Brynn Heffron Atlyn Heffron Cassandra Heine Rylee Heine Abigael Heller Clarissa Helton Kameryn Hembree Brielle Hemmy Destani Henderson Grace Hendry Sara Hershberger Heidi Hershberger Savannah Hess Joey Hicks Hunter Hinkle Teegan Hobson Alexis Hoffman Bethany Hollis Braleigh Holuska Savarah Hook Sydni Hoover Brilynn Horn Calea Hunter Marie Hutchins Jesstine Hutchins Hannah Hutson Avery Inskeep Kathryn Inwood April Isbell Amber Isbell Peyton Jackson Aspyn Jackson Kylie Jacobs Paige Jacobs Jaeann James Abigail Jeardoe Zayda Jimenez Alexandra Johnson Katie Johnson Rossie Jonas Katelyn Jones Lilly Jones Anita Jordan Angel Jordan RozLee Jordan Skyla Jost Vada Kaiser Madison Karnes Jayden Keith Elizabeth Kelso Aubrey Kendall Kyla Kensley Kennedy Kern Aurora Kerr Chloe Kidwell Adalee Kirmer Jenna Kisner

Megan Kisner Alexis Klein Macie Knoll Alice Knox Aspen Koehn Lilly Koland Karsyn Koster Alyssa Krause Karlie Kreutzer Emary Kriss Ashlyn Kroeger Rylee Lacy Kylie Ladd Kaylee Laha Katie Lane Sierra Lanning Elizabeth LaPointe Macie Latimer Charli Lawrence Rylee Lawson Samantha Lazar McKenzie Leathers Keira Lee Juliette Leroy Kezia Lewis Jaiden Lieberman Brynn Littlejohn Madison Locke Ana Elise Lopez Angelica Lopez Elizabeth Losey Calin Louks Noel Lowrey Jeanese Luke Isabella Lumbreras Karley Luper Alyssa Maas Alexis Macias Kia Mader Tabatha Maloney Olivia Mann Brynlee Manning Kennedy Mariche Evelynn Marin Acelynn Marler Adrieliz Marquez Adalyn Martin Melania Martinez Taylor Martinez Nydia Martinez Miley Martinez Kaitlyn Maruska Alexis Marvin Isabelle Mata Ghiselle Matos Macie Mayberry Riley Maycock Emma McClendon Ashtin McClung JULY 2017

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Zayda Pearson Sarah Peck Eden Peck Vivienne Peck Kristina Perkins Gabriella Perry Kaitlin Perry Lexi Peters Addison Petty Jaiden Pfannenstiel Nikki Phan Ginger Phillips Sierra Phillipson Mariah Pina Katlyn Plegge Sarah Polley Trinity Pope Mackenzi Popp Ainsley Prater Azahana Presnell Azlan Presnell Mackenzie Prideaux Olivia Pruitt Kaylene Puyear Kinley Quade-Trimmer Brooke Queen Ciara Ragland Kayla Railsback Raelin Raney Harper Ray Mackenzie Retter Madison Reyes Leona Rhein Sophe Rhodes Erica Rico Briseis Rios Tayler Risner Kaitlin Robben Grace Roberts Cambria Roberts Jordyn Roberts Gracie Roberts Jolee Roberts Miriam Robertson Aniyah Robinson Rylee Rogers Rayelinn Romans Keeley Ropp Natalie Rowe Lily Rutherford Schaeny Ryan Adrian Salcido Claire Sanburn Giselle Sanchez Lilly Sandberg Jasmin Sandoval Scarlett Santee Madison Sawyer Sydney Schaffer

Anastacia Schale Amara Schenk-Creason Madelyn Schiltz Avery Schippers Brooklyn Schissler Skyler Schlumbohm Reese Schmeidler Lauren Schmeidler Alexis Schneithorst Campbell Schober Andrea Schoenberger Brynn Schreiber Peyton Schroeder Joni Schroeder Paige Schroeder Jessa Schultz Ava Schumacher Claire Scott Jade Scott Rylea Sebastian Acadia Shade Adrianna Shamblin Morgan Shanks Olivia Shephard Kaelyn Sherrer Addison Shirk Lilah Shook Victoria Shook Sidney Short Jocelyn Shuck Jenna Simmons Alexandria Sinclair Katelynne Sisk Mika Smith Gracie Smith Kaitlyn Smith Cayle Smith Peyton Smith Sykora Smith Annabelle Smith Alyssa Smith Riley Snider Sage Snively Xada Spade Alyson Sparman Hayden Spicher-Keener Amayah Stacy Anita Staker Shelby Starbuck Meghan Stark Marcy Stasser Dani Steele Alexis Steele Lucille Steen Tatum Steiner Cassidy Steiner Kiley Stevenson Savana Still Emily Stock

Ellianna Stranathan Avery Strickland Christina Stucker Emma Stueven Chloe Stuhlsatz Lainey Sultz Akela Summers Abigail Taylor Ashley Teater Makenzie Teeter Audrie Thomas Jemma Thomas Savannah Thompkins Zaryn Thompson Katelyn Thompson Catarina Thompson Ava Thompson Lea Thompson Haiden Tilley Brynn Treaster Brooke Trent Krisalee Turner Madeline Turvey Molly Unruh Abigail Valerio Hailey VanDusen Lyla Vang Blake Vaughn Amaya Vela Aliyah Venegas Mya Villa Miekka Vinduska Ashlyn Voeller Ariana Vogel Bergin Wacker Ashlynn Wade Hannah Walkup Zoey Walton Lilah Ward Cloie Ward Breanna Warren Natalia Watson Madison Weatherbee Aydan Weaver Alaira Weidner Lauren Welch Lillian Weltha Twyla Wendling Caroline Wenger Mackenzie West Kara Whitaker Se'Rae Whitaker Sera White Emajean White Emma White Dalis Whiteside Makenna Wilburn Erica Wilken Loreali Williams

Alexia Williams Dakota Williams Peyton Wilson Gabrielle Wilson Reagan Wirtz Tenley Wittman Kenzie Womack Hayley Zarchan Madison Zerr Brooke Zimmerman Kaymi Zink Jonalee Zweygardt

100+ Cookie Shares

Electra Aimes Isabella Bastin Alexis Burton Aryn Campbell Nevaeh Carey Razi Cash Delia Dixon Serenity Dowell K'lynn Ellis Madison Grant Kristina Gutierrez Ashley Harkins Abigail Harris Jocelyn Hill Kathryn Lackey Avery Levin Brooklyn Levin Lexus McCord Valisity McLain Maya Moore Molly Norman Emma Nugent Riley Padget-Cook Jozlin Palsmeier Emily Pennel Kairi Peters Sierra Phillipson Brenlyn Richmond Erica Rico Brynn Schreiber Mikayla Smith Tori Jo Smith Nevaeh Speaks Adrianna Speaks Reagan Stegemoller Sydney Stromgren Abigail Tatpati Aydan Weaver Azreail Winger Abagail Woosley

Troop 40107’s booth celebrating 100 years of Girl Scout Cookies, “Cookies for Heroes,” and the “Be Unique, Be You” sale theme won the 2017 Bling Your Booth contest with 212 “likes” on Facebook! Go to our Facebook page (@ ksgirlscouts) to see even more, amazing cookie booth photos from across the council.

One troop from every council won Girl Scouts of the USA’s national Cookie Troop 100 Challenge, and Derby Troop 40427 was the winner for our council!

Emporia Troop 30099 catered to customers with a bright booth and creative cookie trays!

Hays Troop 11268 knows that sometimes you just need a big ol’ glass of milk to go with your Girl Scout Cookies!

Derby Troop 41319 was ready to help customers find a sweet solution!

Garden City Troop 60510’s emoji-themed booth captured customers’ hearts!

Hutchinson Troop 40507 exemplified “Be Unique, Be You” with their booth at Strataca!

Cookie goals were “no prob-llama” for Salina Troop 20998!

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A new Journey awaits you!

Get ready for new adventures that take you from Girl Scout to park ranger to rocket scientist and more! Girl Scouts of the USA just announced new offerings for Outdoor and for STEM, including all-new badges, Journeys and Take Action Awards, that will be available online in the Volunteer Toolkit by the end of July. Stay tuned for more details!

NEW CAMPER BADGES

STEM Journeys

Why try the Volunteer Toolkit?

Spend less time planning and more time doing! Access a whole year of Girl Scout fun by age level. Customize and track events, meetings, girl and family rosters, and even girls’ achievements! Meeting plans include supply lists and printables.

Log in to the Volunteer Toolkit by going online to kansasgirlscouts.org and clicking on “MyGS.” Learn more and watch Volunteer Toolkit Tutorials at kansasgirlscouts.org > Volunteer > Volunteer Toolkit.

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New badges include: Daisy - Outdoor Art Master & Buddy Camper Brownie - Cabin Camper Juniors - Eco Camper Cadette - Primitive Camper Senior - Adventure Camper Ambassadors - Survival Camper

Here’s a sneak peek of the new Program content:

Outdoor Journey Anchored by the new Girls’ Choice Troop Camping badge, this new Journey will deepen girls’ outdoor skills through badges that lead to a Take Action project and inspire girls to take an interest in environmental stewardship.

Engineering | Think Like an Engineer Computer Science | Think Like a Programmer Outdoor STEM | Think Like a Citizen Scientist Daisies through Juniors learn to think like a designer, learn how programmers solve problems, and learn the scientific method by undertaking a citizen science project through these new STEM Journeys that include Take Action projects. Thinking like an engineer, they can earn a Robotics badge, and Daisies and Brownies can also earn Engineering badges available in partnership with GoldieBlox.

Additionally, Daisies will have a new Good Neighbor badge to work toward exploring civic engagement in their school, city or town, joining the creativity other Girl Scouts already enjoy.

Troop Tracks

Hays Troop 11267 and Fort Hays State University’s Women in STEM made DNA strands from Twizzlers, marshmallows and toothpicks, and designed containers for an egg drop.

Girl Scouts from Troop 40207 helped deliver Cookie Shares to the Wichita Children’s Home!

The Caney City Council is going to work with Caney Troop 70635 after these gogetters presented their pool shade ideas to the council!

What’s your Girl Scout troop been up to?

Let us know at kansasgirlscouts.org/share!

Carbondale Troop 30137 used their cookie proceeds to make care packages for children at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

It’s a Girl Scout pyramid! Troop 41435 had a blast at the Wichita Thunder’s Lightning Girl Scout Dance Clinic.

Harper Troop 50090 earned Bugs and Letterboxer badges at the Bug Lady’s Science Academy and Great Plains Nature Center!

Dodge City Troop 11010 demonstrated leadership by making care packages for police, thanking them for their service.

Troop 20638 from Lincoln had a blast exploring the world of aviation at Exploration Place!

Troop 41311 improved garden beds, planted vegetables, and created fairy and dinosaur gardens at the Glen Carr House in Derby.

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SOUTHWEST

PRO GRAM EVENTS SYMBOL KEY = Council sponsored

= Service Unit sponsored

Southwest Region Lil' Potters

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Baker Arts Center 624 N. Pershing, Liberal

Girls will look at examples of ceramic artwork at Baker Arts Center and learn how to make a pinch pot, coil pot and slab piece. They will explore surface decoration with tools and found objects. After bisque firing, they will return on September 16 (Saturday) to glaze their artwork to add the color. The Potter badge will be earned at this event. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/21 TIME: 2 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: $21

Kick-Off Carnival

Scout Park 8th & Thompson, Garden City Join us to celebrate another year of scouting at Scout Park in Garden City. This carnival will include popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, face painting, balloon animals, games and prizes! The event is free to all girls and their families, and if you bring a friend who joins Girl Scouts, you will earn a special patch! Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Mall Madness

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Village Square Mall 2601 Central Ave., Dodge City

Girls, grab your Girl Scout friends and let's party all night at the Village Square Mall in Dodge City! We will have badge work going

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on throughout the night, live music, shopping, crafts, late-night pizza and so much more!

You may bring a sleeping bag and pillow but sleeping is not required! Snack and breakfast will be provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/7-10/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 9 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: $16

Birthday Bash Weekend

NEW! Camp Mandan 11639 Garnett, Wright

Let's celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday!

Girls and their families are encouraged to attend camp for the weekend. We will not only celebrate Juliette's birthday but also do all kinds of summer camp fun, including fishing, archery and campfire fun! Let's not forget it's almost Halloween, so bring your costume for a night of dancing at our Halloween dance Saturday night. Prizes for costumes will be given out! All Daisies and Brownies will need a parent with them. Juniors and up can attend as a troop or family. Check-in will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Please eat before coming or bring your supper with you for Friday night. Meals and snack provided. OVERNIGHTS: 2 GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/27-10/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 6 p.m. - 10 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $35 ADULT COST: $35

Chili Cook-Off

N E W! Girl Scout Little House 108 Hackberry, Garden City

Bring the family to enjoy our first annual Chili Cook-Off and celebrate scouting. We will indulge in Girl Scout-made chili, which will be judged by our local heroes! Prizes for "Most Original," "Fiery Hot" and "Overall Yummiest" will be awarded at the end of the evening.

Troops need to contact Connie at the Garden City Girl Scout Office to enter the competition.

Families may come for $10 and individuals $5.

Meal will be provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 4 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

Festival of Giving: Donation Days Girl Scout Office 114 Grant Ave., Garden City

Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in this multi-community service project that takes place annually across the entire council. This year, our members will be giving back and working with multiple community organizations to make donations of items from the agency wish lists. This is a public event that allows you to see how a small donation from many people can make a BIG difference! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/4-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: Varies by charity PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Girl Scout Office 114 Grant Ave., Garden City

Mom & Me Painting

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Garden City Arts 318 N. Main St., Garden City

Grab your Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa and join Garden City Arts for a fun evening of creative bonding! You both will create your own 8 x 10 painting of a cute owl with the help of your instructor. Please, only one child per adult. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/24 TIME: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $31 ADULT COST: Free

Ice Skating

United Wireless Arena 4100 W. Comanche, Dodge City Grab your family and join us in Dodge City for an afternoon of ice skating. Moms, dads and siblings are all welcome. Enjoy this super-fun afternoon with your Girl Scout friends and families. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/17 TIME: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $12 ADULT COST: $12

What Kind of Citizen Are YOU? N E W!

Ornament Extravaganza 4-H Building 501 S. 9th St., Garden City

Come make beautiful ornaments to celebrate the Christmas season. Girls will get to take home eight ornaments to adorn their family's Christmas tree. Girls you don't want to miss this afternoon of ornament making fun! Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 12/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/18 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Teddy Bear Tea

NEW! Girl Scout Office 114 Grant Ave., Garden City

You are cordially invited to this extravagant tea party for all Girl Scouts and their families.

Please bring a new teddy bear to be donated to the Garden City Police Department and plan on enjoying a morning full of Tea Party fun! We will get to indulge in some delicious teas, try out fancy finger foods and have fun collecting teddy bears to be donated. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: $8

NEW! Father Daughter '80s Dance Bash Bernadine Sitts School Gym 3101 N. Belmont St., Garden City

North Pole

4-H Building 501 S. 9th St., Garden City Join us for a magical Christmas adventure visiting the North Pole! Enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies with Santa, and be sure and share your Christmas wishes with him. There will be

Girl Scout Office 2707 Vine St., Hays

Let's have a father-daughter date night! Come out dressed in your favorite '80s clothes and dance the night away to your favorite '80s hits!

Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/7 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5

NORTHWEST

Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors are encouraged to volunteer at this annual community service event. Girls and their adult leaders will be assisting at the selected agencies to help unload and organize all of the donated items. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/4-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: Varies by charity PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Northwest Region

SOUTHWEST

Festival of Giving - Green Teens

storytime, crafts and we can't forget to prepare some special food just for the reindeer! Snack provided.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 12/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/15 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: N/A

What does it mean to be a "good citizen" like the news is always telling us to do? What is the history and importance of flags? Join us on Citizenship Day to earn your Model Citizen patch and have some fun learning how YOU can be a good citizen everyday, even online! We will have games, make our own flag friendship pins (they can even be used as SWAPS) and have a patriotic tea party with provided lunch!

We are in need of a troop wanting to "host" the event (perform opening and closing ceremonies), please register online and then contact Natalie Ellis at the Girl Scout office at 785-625-5671. Lunch provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/1 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: $5

Bakin' and Bondin'

N E W! Destination Kitchen 115 W. Main St., Norton

Join us for an afternoon of bakin' and bondin'.

Girls will get to make their own snack at Destination Kitchen and design a cotton tote bag at Stitch Up a Storm. Bring a water bottle.

Girls will take their tote bag and a fun patch home. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 9/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: $0

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Animate Your Life

NORTHWEST

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Hays Public Library 1205 Main St., Hays

Experiment with animation, special effects, and sound! Each girl will earn her Entertainment Technology badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 10/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/29 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: N/A

Ghouls Night Out

NEW! Stockton American Legion Hall 103 N. Elm, Stockton

These "ghouls" will design and set up a haunted trail for the younger Scouts, participate in a costume contest and when it gets dark, might meet up with local ghosts on a ghost walk.

They will end the night with a "ghoulish" snack and movie. Supper and breakfast included.

Please bring your costume - there will be time to change during the event. And, for the overnight, you'll need pajamas, toiletries, change of clothes, pillow and sleeping bag.

Meals and snack provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 10/14-10/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 12:30 - 9 p.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $19 ADULT COST: $12

Girls Night At The Mall Day In the Life of a Girl Scout

First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 1116 Sherman St., Goodland It will be a Girl Scout type of day filled with Girl Scout activities, history of the organization, crafts, lunch, songs, and more! Every girl will receive a fun patch. Bring your smiles and giggles to complete your day in the life of a Girl Scout! Lunch is provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: $10

Ghouls Day Out

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Stockton American Legion Hall 103 N. Elm, Stockton

All little "ghouls" will participate in pumpkin carving, Halloween craft, Halloween STEM activities, costume contest and a haunted trail.

A "ghoulish" meal will be served. Please bring your costume with you - there will be time to change during the event. Bring a water bottle.

Fun patch provided. Meal and snack provided.

GRADE: K-5 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 12:30 - 9 p.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $8

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Big Creek Crossing 2918 Vine St., Hays

Come BE A STAR at this year's mall event and learn behind-the-scenes secrets! You can come dressed to walk the red carpet with the paparazzi and participate in a talent show to win an award! Crafts, an inflatable, karaoke, an escape room, and other surprises will be part of the fun. Bring a star-studded SWAP (10-20 per person) to share with fans! Each girl will receive a T-shirt and fun patch. Saturday evening snacks and Sunday morning sack breakfast are included. Shop early at the Girl Scout Shop, 2707 Vine, #8, Hays from 4 - 7 p.m. (You can use your Cookie Credits), and at the Big Creek Crossing mall before check-in between 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. All Daisy Girl Scouts (K-1) MUST have an adult chaperone; Brownie Girl Scouts and older (2-12) must attend with an adult or troop leader; troops must meet age level girl-to-adult ratios. No tagalongs allowed; separate sleeping area for dads participating.

NO late registrations will be accepted. Snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/21-10/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 7:30 p.m. - 6 a.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $5

finish up with a yummy gelato treat (for girls only). Fun patch included. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 10/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/16 TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $22 ADULT COST: $0

Junior Troop Trip to Kearney The Archway 3060 E. First St., Kearney, Nebraska

Girls in 4th & 5th grade have the opportunity to travel with their troops to check out the local lore of Kearney. This weekend trip is far enough away but yet close enough to home. We will tour the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, reliving the times on the Oregon and California Trails during the 1800s. One night will include an overnight program at the Nebraska Firefighter Museum, the other night at a local church. Several other sites will be visited with a few fun surprises in store! Fee includes admission to all museums, a patch, three meals on Saturday, 1 snack, and breakfast on Sunday.

Troops are responsible for travel to and from the event and Friday's supper. Details of the trip will be sent to the troop volunteers following registration deadline. Don't miss out on this great adventure. Contact trip director, Vicky Chessmore at 785-626-0272 or email her at vickychessmore@yahoo.com for more questions. Most meals are provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 2 GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/3-11/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 9 p.m. - 11 a.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members and Adults only.

GIRL COST: $85 ADULT COST: $50

N E W! Friends, Family, Fun: Healthy Relationships Hadley Center 205 E. 7th, Hays

Scrap Happy

NEW! Scraps 612 Broadway, Larned

Bring your pictures and make a scrapbook page about your favorite time in Girl Scouts or other life event! You provide 4-8 pictures, we'll provide the tools, materials and fun! Then, we'll

Calling all Junior Girl Scouts! Help us team up with Options, Inc. to empower the girls to build healthy relationships with their friends and family. Options, Inc. is a women’s empowerment organization focused on

educating our community about healthy relationships and helping families in trouble. In this thoughtful program, they will discuss our 3 C’s (Courage, Confidence, and Character) and allow the girls to practice safety skills through skits and crafts. Girls will receive a fun patch.

If you have questions, please feel free to call Natalie Ellis at the Girl Scout Office. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/22 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: N/A

Boots and Bling Mother/ Daughter Dance

Girls will learn responsibility, leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building as they venture out as individual Girl Scouts without their troop or family members to Estes Park, Colorado. Adult volunteers will guide them through this experience. It is up to the girls to decide their activities, which could include horseback riding, swimming, roller skating, hiking, mini-golf, volleyball, basketball, board games, and more. Base fee for the trip is $165. Additional fee of $35 if horseback riding. $50 non-refundable deposit is required with reservation. (Cookie Credits cannot be used for initial deposit). Additional spending money for souvenirs might be desired. Adults interested in chaperoning/driving must contact Trip Director, Vicky Chessmore at 785-6260272 for application; there will be a fee for chaperones. Meals and transportation from chaperone/driver locations are included in the fee. Once girls are registered, the trip director will contact the adults to work out a travel path that includes all girls registered. You may be required to drive to an adult chaperone/ driver's location for pick-up and drop-off. All participants will be checking in at St. Francis, KS at 9 a.m. CST on Friday. Meals are provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 2 GRADE: 6 DATE: 5/11-5/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/15 TIME: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $165 ADULT COST: TBD

North Region

Barton Community College Student Union 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend Dust off your boots for a glamorous evening of country dancing! We'll have a barbecue dinner.

Come have a great time and make memories with other Girl Scout friends. You'll receive a fun patch for attending! Meal is provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 12/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/27 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. CST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $17 ADULT COST: $17

Paint & Fire

NEW! On the Pot 111 N. Sante Fe, Salina

Use your imagination as you paint, fire, and craft your very own ceramic tile. Girls will learn how to fire in a kiln and take home their own masterpiece. Fun patch provided. Other projects have an additional charge. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/1 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

N E W! Festival of Giving Green Teens - North Region Locations Vary

Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, take on an active volunteer role at this annual Girl Scout community service event. Girls and their adult leaders will be assisting at the selected agencies to help unload and organize all of the donated items. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/4-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: Varies by charity PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

N E W! Festival of Giving North Region Locations Vary

Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in this annual, council-wide community service opportunity. This year our members will be giving back and working with multiple community organizations to make donations of items from the agency wish lists. This is a public event that allows you to see how a small donation from many people can make a BIG difference! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/11-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: Varies by charity PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

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Join fellow Girl Scouts in the Goodland community as they host the Arts & Flags Day in honor of Veterans Day! We will begin the day at the Goodland Arts Center for a flag art project from 1 - 3 p.m. MST. The flags part of the day is from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. MST. The service project will be to take down flags in the Goodland community while learning more about Flag Day as well as other flag activities.

Supper will follow with the High School Musical at 7 p.m. MST. The play is optional if people want to come for the day activities only. Patch is included. Adults can participate in the art project for an additional fee of $10. Contact Lori Amthor 785-821-3645 or email jlam@st-tel.net for more questions. Supper is provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 11/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: 1 - 9 p.m. MST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only.

GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $15

YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., Estes Park, Colorado

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Goodland Arts Center 120 W. 12th St., Goodland

6th Grade Trip to Estes Park

She and Me Winter Ball VFW 1108 W. Crawford St., Salina

Join us for the annual Girl Scout She & Me Winter Ball. Celebrate and dance the night away making memories with someone special.

Dinner option is an additional $15 per person and catered by Brookeville Chicken starting at 6 p.m. Dance is from 7 - 9 p.m. Fun patch provided. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 12/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/1 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: $10

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Silver Award Training

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Salina Girl Scout office 3115 Enterprise Dr., Suite C, Salina

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 do big things and make your community better in the process. This training is for Girl Scout Cadettes and their troop leaders to ask questions and get prepared to make the world a better place. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 1/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/30 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 1/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 TIME: 8:30 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Captain TBD - Salina area

Welcome, Cookie Captains! If you have three or more years of cookie selling experience, you are a captain of the cookie industry and this event is for you! Come out to polish your Cookie CEO skills and learn new tips that will help you make your big cookie goals. We will focus on the five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, business ethics. Let’s rock the 2018 Cookie Sale!

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 TIME: 8:30 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

First Aid & Safety Day

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Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum 1100 W. Diamond Dr., Salina Come out and learn basic first aid & safety from professionals in the field. Each Girl Scout will make her own first aid kit to use with her new knowledge. Bring a water bottle and up to 50 SWAPS. Many of the age-specific requirements will be met toward the First Aid badge. Fun patch provided. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 TIME: 12 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Cookie Rookie TBD - Salina area

Welcome, Cookie Rookies! Have less than two years of cookie business experience? Come out and learn tips from pros to have the best possible Cookie Sale this year! This supportive and fun workshop will teach the girls about the five skills necessary to be an amazing business leader: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Let's rock the 2018 Cookie Sale!

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activities that fulfill all requirements for the Senses badge! You'll receive your badge at the end of the event. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 TIME: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: N/A

East Region NEW! Flower Power Clover Petal Osage City Public Library 15 Main St., Osage City

Don't miss this opportunity to experience an afternoon of petal power fun as we explore Clover’s story. The hour will be filled with great engaging and hands-on activities. Not only will you earn your Clover Petal but you and any accompanying adult will also take away ideas about using your resources wisely. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 9/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A

NEW! Sensory Journey Senses Badge Osage City Public Library 15 Main St., Osage City

Join us for a great afternoon while creating new memories and friends with your Brownie sisters! Have fun exploring the world around you using your five senses. Sharpen your sensory skills through a variety of hands-on

Mother/Daughter Camp: “Don’t Miss the Boat!”

Camp Wood YMCA 1101 Camp Wood Rd., Elmdale

Are you up for High Seas Adventure? Find out this weekend while you take a hike, cast your line for that record-breaking fish, and sing your heart out around the campfire! This camp is a great opportunity to get to know your shipmate. There is no meal served Friday night, but there will be a snack bar where you may purchase food items such as chips and hot dogs. On Saturday, breakfast and a sack lunch are included in your registration fee.

When you choose your lodging please keep in mind: the Jones Village sleeps 10 people per cabin on single bunk beds. These cabins are heated and have restrooms just outside the cabin. The True Blue Cabins (formerly “Rustic Cabins”) are newly renovated and sleep 12 in single bunk beds; these cabins are NOT heated but you may bring a space heater, and the restrooms are a short walk from the cabins.

If you have questions, please contact Nikki at 620-341-9387 or nikkisimmons77@sbcglobal. net. Connect with us on Facebook: Flint Hills SU GSKH! Snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: K-3 DATE: 10/6-10/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/29 TIME: 6:30 p.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15

Mother/Daughter Camp: “Don’t Miss the Boat!”

Camp Wood YMCA 1101 Camp Wood Rd., Elmdale

Are you up for High Seas Adventure? Find out this weekend while you take a hike, cast your line for that record-breaking fish, and sing your heart out around the campfire! This camp is a great opportunity to get to know your shipmate. As an older Scout you have the opportunity to participate in the optional activities. During the Trail Ride you will drift around camp on a horse and keep an eye out for signs of buried treasure. Get a bird’s-eye view atop the 50-foot Alpine Tower and finetune your rappelling skills on the way down.

Teamwork is the name of the Low Ropes game, while maneuvering through obstacles and

traversing rope bridges all without touching the ground. Lunch is NOT provided on Saturday so eat before you arrive. Saturday supper and Sunday breakfast are included in your registration fee. When you choose your lodging please keep in mind: the Jones Village sleeps 10 people per cabin on single bunk beds, these cabins are heated and have restrooms just outside the cabin. The True Blue Cabins (formerly “Rustic Cabins”) are newly renovated and sleep 12 in single bunk beds. These cabins are NOT heated but you may bring a space heater, and the restrooms are a short walk from the cabins. If you have questions, please contact Nikki at 620-341-9387 or nikkisimmons77@sbcglobal.net. Connect with us on Facebook: Flint Hills SU GSKH! Snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/7-10/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/29 TIME: 1:30 p.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15

A Little Dab'll Do Ya! Amend Girl Scouts Center 1236 E. 12th Ave., Emporia

Awaken the artist within! Come and join us for a fun afternoon filled with color, creativity, friendship, and good times. Get dirty with paint and take home a piece of art on canvas to display for friends and family to admire.

We'll be using brushes and acrylic paint. At the end of the event, you'll receive an Art patch.

For more information, contact Gwen Harris at (620) 341-7301 or harrisgwen1976@gmail.com.

Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $20

Skirting Convention: Tales of Girl Power NEW!

Lyon County Historical Museum 711 Commercial St., Emporia

Travel in time and meet outstanding women from the past! Girls will explore the lives of local and nationally known women who sidestepped traditional female roles and made a name for themselves in their fields of expertise. Following a tour of the Skirting Convention exhibit, Girl Scouts will write a story about a woman who skirted convention and then act it out using dress up clothes and props from the period! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 10/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: N/A

N E W! Festival of Giving Green Teens Locations vary

Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors are encouraged to volunteer at this annual community service event. Girls with their adult leaders will assist at the selected agencies to help unload and organize all of the donated items. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/11-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: Varies PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Festival of Giving Donation Day: East N E W!

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Come and meet women in uniform at the Emporia Police Department! Tour the building, see 911 operators in action, see the patrol cars, and spot officers in action! Come and find out all you always wanted to know about law enforcement and being a female police officer.

Please eat dinner prior to attending the event.

Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/30 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: N/A

Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in this multi-community service project that is held annually. This year, our members will be giving back and working with multiple community organizations to make donations of items from the agency wish lists. This is a public event that allows you to see how a small donation from many people can make a BIG difference! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/11-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: Varies PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

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Let's practice some yoga together! Happy Baby, Child's Pose, Dolphin and many other animal poses introduce you to the practice of yoga. This is perfect for all ages and beginners to engage and have fun! You will take home a restorative and an energizing routine to practice. Come and find your Girl Scout Zen! Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. One can be provided if requested during registration. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 2 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: $5

Bundle up and bring the family! Join other families while girls do badge work, then share a meal and get toasty by the fire. Enjoy songs, games, skits and interactive stories. The best part? Roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Don’t miss out on the fun! Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/16 TIME: 4 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: Free

Girl Scout Patrol

NEW! Emporia Police Department 518 Mechanic St., Emporia

Zen Like a Girl Scout Amend Girl Scouts Center 1236 E. 12th Ave., Emporia

Bonding and Bonfires

N E W! Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia

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It's a Zoo!

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Zoo Education Center-David Traylor Zoo of Emporia 75 Soden Rd., Emporia SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction), you, and the zoo are building a better future through personal actions. Meet some animals up close and personal and learn how you can do your part to save them! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 12/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/20 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: Free

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Come have a Polar Blast with Girl Scout Troop 30035! We’ll share holiday traditions from around the world and make ornaments while sipping on hot cocoa. You’ll have a chance to be a superstar when you sing karaoke holiday songs! We’ll even have a surprise visit from the North Pole! Earn two hours of community service by decorating Christmas trees with the ornaments you make. We'll donate both to families in need. You'll take an ornament and a Polar Day patch home! For more information, contact Gwen Harris at (620) 341-7301 or harrisgwen1976@gmail.com. Snack provided.

Bring a sack lunch.

GRADE: K-5 DATE: 12/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/27 TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $20

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South Central Region Junior Jeweler Badge Workshop Mark Arts 9112 E. Central, Wichita

Want more sparkle in your life? Learn to make jewelry! You will be working with metal and other materials to create several unique pieces to keep for yourself or to give as gifts. Girls will complete all steps of the Jeweler badge. Badge

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included. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 8/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/31 TIME: 3 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: N/A

Adventure Course: Sunshine and Zip Lines End of Summer Bash Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

What better way to head back to school in style than by zipping down our 900-foot zip line?! Our professionally trained staff will aid you in choosing your challenge. Girls will learn about the safety equipment, how to properly stand on the platform, and then zip over the Starwoods lake. Participants must weigh between 65 and 250 pounds in order to participant on the zip line. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 8/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/31 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Get Eclipsed!

NEW! Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd., Leon

How do Girl Scouts throw a party? They PLANit! This fun and learning packed weekend at Four Winds will prepare your family for the upcoming eclipse on the following Monday.

Learn all about solar eclipses, how to safely view them, participate in night science, and celebrate how cool our sun is. Come out for this Great American Eclipse! Please eat breakfast before arriving. All other meals and snacks provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: K-12 DATE: 8/19-8/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/7 TIME: 10 a.m. - 10 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $34 ADULT COST: $34

Haunted Stroll Spookmaster Meeting Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Wichita

Become a Spookmaster at the annual Haunted Stroll. We will go over everything it takes to be a Spookmaster at this informal meeting. Girls and leaders will get an opportunity to walk the trail and start to plan their "scare scene" to make this the spookiest stroll yet! No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 8/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/7 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Adventure Course: Beginning Climbing for Brownies Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

New to climbing? This session begins on our traverse climbing wall in the Sports Pavilion to teach Brownies the basics of climbing and to practice the communication between the climber and her spotters/belay team. Then we'll move to our 55-foot climbing wall where our professionally trained staff will lead you through the steps to climb as high as you would like. You will learn about equipment, climbing safety and technique, and choosing your challenge. The traverse and climbing walls are a great experience for first-time climbers.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 8/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/14 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Adventure Course: Beginning Climbing Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

New to climbing? Spend some time on our new 55-foot climbing wall while learning the basics of climbing and belaying. Professionally trained staff will lead you through the steps to climb as high as you would like. You will learn about equipment, climbing safety and technique, and choosing your challenge. The climbing wall is a great experience for first-time and experienced climbers. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 8/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/14 TIME: Noon - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Adventure Course: Beginning Rappelling Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Are you ready to experience the thrill of rappelling at Starwoods? After learning about equipment, rappelling safety and technique, and challenge by choice, we'll practice our new skills then head to the top of the 55-foot tower.

Once at the top, professionally trained staff will clip you in, you'll lean back, then feel the thrill of rappelling down the wall. Gain confidence in yourself, build trust with your sisters, and have an epic time you'll want to tell all your friends about! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 8/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/14 TIME: 4 - 7 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Junior Girl Scout Way Badge Workshop Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Start the Girl Scout year by sharing activities and spirit that’s over a century strong! Juniors will earn their Girl Scout Way badge by learning Girl Scout songs and traditions. They will know how to be sisters to every Girl Scout while having fun doing things that make the world a better place. No tagalongs. Troops or individual registrations welcome. Please eat lunch before arrival. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 9/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Brownie Girl Scout Way Badge Workshop

Adventure Course: Advanced Zip-lining Challenge

Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Start the Girl Scout year by sharing activities and spirit that’s over a century strong!

Brownies will earn their Girl Scout Way badge by learning Girl Scout songs and traditions.

They will know how to be sisters to every Girl Scout while having fun doing things that make the world a better place. No tagalongs. Troops or individual registrations welcome. Please eat breakfast before arrival. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Zip-line Olympics is calling your name! Take to the skies during this three-hour program, led by professionally trained Girl Scout staff to complete a series of advanced zip-line challenges like you have never done before.

Girls will review their knowledge of the safety equipment and how to properly stand on the platform, then get to zip-lining! This session is for experienced zip-liners who are ready for advanced zip-lining! Participants must weigh between 65 and 250 pounds in order to participate on the zip line. No snack provided.

Adventure Course: Intermediate Climbing Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Ballet Wichita 1600 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita

Do your feet start to tap when you hear a great song? Get ready to jump up and move to the beat in this active class. You'll learn fun warmups, perform steps from new dances, and make a dance of your very own! Come explore the world of dance and find the dancer inside of you! Girls will receive the Dancer badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/17 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 TIME: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: N/A

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Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita

Come enjoy an adventure-filled night at the Sedgwick County Zoo! We will learn about some of the unique animals of Africa, including elephants, lions, and gorillas. The evening includes a tour, games, and lots of learning opportunities. No tents needed, you will be “indoor camping” in the Downing Gorilla Forest.

Next day zoo admission included. Evening snack provided and juice only in the morning.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 9/22-9/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 TIME: 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: $28

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Ready to use your climbing skills to get all the way to the top? During this session, you will learn about the physics that power professional climbers. You'll then refine your climbing and belaying techniques on our 55foot climbing tower. If you're ready, level up to the next challenge - avoid green rocks or only use the left side of the wall. Your choice, your challenge! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 9/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 TIME: Noon - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 9/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 TIME: 4 - 7 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Let's Dance! Fall Session N E W!

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Brownie Potter Badge Workshop Mark Arts 9112 E. Central, Wichita

Join us at the Mark Arts pottery studio for some messy fun! Work with local artists to make and glaze your own pottery in this multisession event. Girls will complete all steps of the Potter badge. Badge included. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/23 & 9/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 TIME: 3 - 5 p.m. both days PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: N/A

Whodunnit & Geocache Adventure

Powder Puff Pinewood Derby Goddard United Methodist Church 300 N. Cedar St., Goddard

Create your own Pinewood Derby car then watch it race! This family event is for all ages, so bring mom, dad, siblings, and friends!

Awards will be given in each level and for categories. Family may attend and participate in the "outlaw class". Registration includes an official car, patch, and race. If a family member is attending but not participating, they do not need to be registered. Car pick-up is at the Wichita Girl Scout shop during shop hours. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event PARTICIPANT COST: $15

Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Earn two badges during one fun-filled session!

Investigate a crime scene, examine your own fingerprints, and learn how to crack codes to earn your Detective badge. Make a swap and use cellphone technology to go on a geocaching adventure while earning your Geocaching badge. Eat lunch before arrival.

Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 9/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: N/A

Animal Habitats of Tanganyika for Juniors

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Tanganyika Wildlife Park 1000 S. Hawkins Ln., Goddard

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During this fun-filled workshop, participants will explore the wild and wonderful world of animal habitats, learning more about where wild animals live, how they find their food, what they do for fun, and how we can all help them! Zoo admission included after the event.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 9/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/18 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $10

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She & Me: Pamper, Relax, and Crafty Fun Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Invite your favorite adult female (mom, grandma, aunt, family friend) and come to the Starwoods lodge for an afternoon of making pampering gifts, crafts, and relaxation. Event is sponsored by Troop 40007 and open to all Girl Scouts and their female adult guest. Dinner, crafts, and all supplies included. Come relax and have fun with us!

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/10 TIME: 2 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $10

Brownie Outdoor Art Creator Badge Workshop

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Rosie's Story

PRo Kansas Miller Recycling 725 E. Clark, Wichita Daisies, come earn your Rosie petal as you learn how to make the world a better place through recycling. Tour the PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center, then learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle through interactive activities. Girls must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Please wear enclosed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: N/A

Rosie's Story

PRo Kansas Miller Recycling 725 E. Clark, Wichita Daisies, come earn your Rosie petal as you learn how to make the world a better place through recycling. Tour the PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center, then learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle through interactive activities. Girls must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Please wear enclosed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: N/A

From Page to Stage

N E W! CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

Mark Arts 9112 E. Central, Wichita

Do you love art and nature? Get inspired to create some outdoor art! You will work with local artists to make nature crafts, explore different artistic mediums, and have fun outdoors. Girls will complete all required steps of the Outdoor Art Creator badge. Badge included. Please eat lunch before arriving. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: Noon - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: N/A

Do you enjoy writing or acting? Discover the secrets of bringing your stories to life! Work with an award-winning actress to evaluate a script, then come up with an idea for an original script of your own, complete with a few plot twists to make things interesting. In the second session, learn about using body

language and voice to present a compelling "elevator pitch" of your ideas that conveys confidence and honesty. Finally, pitch your script ideas to family and friends during the last hour on Saturday morning. Cadettes will earn the Public Speaker badge and complete steps of the Screenwriter badge. Badge/ fun patch included. This two-session event takes place on Monday evening and Saturday morning. Please eat breakfast before arriving.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/7 & 10/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon on Sat., 6 - 8 p.m. on Mon. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $36 ADULT COST: N/A

Animals Around the World: Daisy Day at the Zoo

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Daisies, come to the zoo to meet animal friends from around the world! We will learn about and visit many different plants and animals, both familiar and new. Please read Vi's Story about Girl Scout friends around the world prior to attending. Zoo admission included. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 10 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15

Color-Fall Family Festival Cardinal Creek Farms 396 SW 110th, Leon

Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Grow your Spidey-skills during this intermediate session for experienced rappellers. Learn about the science behind proper rappelling techniques, refine your skills, and then head to the top of the tower to put yourself to the test. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

Junior Outdoor Art Explorer Badge Workshop NEW!

Mark Arts 9112 E. Central, Wichita

Create a Critter Brownie Session

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CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

Learn basic sewing skills and create a handmade cat toy to make a feline friend feel loved! We will cut out and sew a fabric mouse, stuff it with catnip, and add a bell as a special treat for our furry friends. All toys will be donated to a local shelter. Girls will complete steps of the Pets badge. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: N/A

A Bug Hike in the Park Do you love art and nature? Get inspired to create some outdoor art! You will work with local artists to make nature crafts, explore different artistic mediums, and have fun outdoors. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera if they have one. Girls will complete all required steps of the Outdoor Art Explorer badge. Badge included. Please eat lunch before arriving. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: Noon - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: N/A

Create a Critter Daisy Session

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CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

Make your own fluffy stuffed animal friend!

Use basic weaving skills to create the body of a creature from your imagination, then give it a unique personality using fur, fabric, feathers, beads, buttons, and other decorative objects.

Once you sew it all together, you'll have your very own stuffed animal. What a wonderful way to see an idea come to life using new skills and imagination! This two-session workshop takes place on Monday evening and Saturday

Pawnee Prairie Park 2625 S. Tyler, Wichita

Brownies will earn their Bug badge and Hiker badge during this adventure through the park.

They will see bugs in nature, make a bug craft, and learn what’s needed for hiking. Snack and badges provided, please each lunch before arrival.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 12:30 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

Super Hero Stations

N E W! Exploration Place 300 N. McLean, Wichita

Calling all superheroes! Activate your super powers and discover the awesome science and tech behind them! Come out to Exploration Place for a SUPER fun afternoon. Exhibit admission included in fee. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-5 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: $13

JULY 2017

SOUTH CENTRAL

Fall is a celebration of color in nature! Come explore the sights and sounds at Cardinal Creek Farm with your family. We will go on a hike to collect natural materials, and then use what we have found to create different kinds of nature art. Daisies will complete activities from the Between Earth and Sky Journey, Brownies and Juniors will complete steps of their Outdoor Art badges. Girl cost covers immediate family members attending with her as well. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-5 DATE: 10/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: Free

Adventure Course: Intermediate Rappelling

morning. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/14 & 10/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon on Sat., 6 - 8 p.m. on Mon. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $38 ADULT COST: N/A

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Create a Comic Strip

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Exploration Place 300 N. McLean, Wichita

Create the "Ka-Pow!" that brings superhero characters to life while earning your Comic Artist badge! Think, sketch, draw, and narrate your own story. Exhibit admission included in fee. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 10/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl and adults only GIRL COST: $19 ADULT COST: $13

Adventure Course: You and Me Zip-lining (Parent & Girl Session) Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Grab your folks; it's time to zip-line! This session is just for parents and girls to experience the thrill of the Adventure Course together. Take the BIG step off the platform and zip side-by-side down our dual zip lines.

Who will land on the receiving deck first?

Participants must weigh between 65 and 250 pounds in order to participate on the zip line.

No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $23 ADULT COST: $23

Pumpkin Extravaganza!

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm 8135 S. 119th St. W., Clearwater

Come out for a festival at the farm! Have you ever wondered where your milk comes from? Tour the dairy barn and watch a milking demonstration. Pick out your favorite pig and cheer it on during the pig races and visit the baby animal petting zoo; how sweet! Hitch a ride on the wagon out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin (one pumpkin included for Scout, additional $2 per pumpkin of any size for rest of family) The farm also has many more activities available for a small, additional cost that you may purchase at the event. Bring your family out to the farm anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and enjoy the crisp fall air! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 TIME: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $11 ADULT COST: $9

Don't miss the first installment of our "Power Up" STEM event series!

Power Up with Westar!

Westar Service Center 1900 E. Central, Wichita

Get ready for a hands-on event where G.I.R.L. power meets electric power ‌ and there are sure to be sparks! Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning with Westar. Learn how electricity helps power-up our communities and what it takes to keep the lights on. This STEM workshop will discuss how hydro, wind, solar, and natural sources fuel our community, what happens when there is a blackout, and even discuss other sources of energy as we blast off soda rockets. Girls will also be able to participate in a Q&A discussion with female STEM professionals. Join us for super-powered, super-fun!

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/5 TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Taking energy to heart.

Power Up with Westar October 19

See event listing (top right) for event details!

Haunted Stroll

Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Looking for a "spook-tacular" time? Prepare to be scared when you join us at Starwoods for this annual Halloween favorite. Attendees will enjoy a spooky stroll along the Boo Bash Trail, visiting themed "scare scenes" along the way.

New this year, register by 9/21 and you'll have the option of adding a Haunted Stroll T-shirt to your order for an additional fee. After 9/21, you will no longer be able to purchase the T-shirt.

No exceptions! No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 10/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/16 TIME: 6:30 - 10 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: $8

Boo Bowling Bash

NEW! The Alley 1221 E. 23rd Ave., Hutchinson

Calling all ghouls and boys for Scout Family Night at The Alley in Hutchinson. While enjoying 90 minutes of bowling, your Scout will have a spooktacular opportunity to take a behind-thescenes tour and see how science helps make running a bowling alley possible. Costumes are encouraged! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $9

Playing in the Past Camp-In Museum of World Treasures 835 E. 1st St. N., Wichita

Saddle Up Brownies, Fall Session Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St., Wichita

Riding a horse is an amazing experience!

Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one.

Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

Be an archeological explorer at this Egyptianthemed museum sleepover. Go on a nighttime museum tour, visit the mummies, create Ancient Egyptian art, and enjoy a late-night movie. Juniors will earn their Playing in the Past badge. Cadettes will complete steps of the Night Owl badge. Badges/fun patches, breakfast (juice and donuts), and late-night snack provided. Please eat dinner before arriving.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 10/27-10/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 7 p.m. - 8 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $36 ADULT COST: $28

Spooky Snack Attack

Grab your flashlights and get ready to spend the night 650 feet below Hutchinson in an active rock salt mine! During this overnight you will learn about the salt mining process, view retired mining equipment, visit the geology exhibit, and see costumes from Hollywood.

You will take a dark ride into the undeveloped mine where you will see items left behind by the miners, collect a souvenir rock, and spend time making a craft from salt. You will also have the opportunity to shop in the underground gift store. Each Girl Scout must have a responsible adult with her, they will not be able to attend alone. Please eat dinner prior to attending this event, you will need the energy for the hike! No snack provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/28-10/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/16 TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $48 ADULT COST: $45

Ulrich Museum 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita

Daisies, try new ways of making art together and earn the Zinnia petal at the Ulrich Museum. We will read Zinni's story, talk about what it means to share, and create a group masterpiece with a variety of mixed media materials. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/16 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $24 ADULT COST: N/A

Cosmosphere 1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson

Are you ready to make solar system bracelets, air rockets, and more? Juniors will earn the Energize Award from the Get Moving! Journey, and older girls are also welcome at this fun night at the Cosmosphere. Tour the Hall of Space Museum and see a show in the Justice Planetarium. At night (weather-permitting), view the stars and planets through the stateof-the-art telescopes. Each Scout must have a responsible adult with her. Dinner, snack, and breakfast provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 11/4-11/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 5 p.m. - 11 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $38 ADULT COST: $38

JULY 2017

SOUTH CENTRAL

Brownies will earn their Snack badge at this tasty event. You will be able to taste savory, sweet, and international food creations. Have a spooky and yummy time with your Girl Scout friends at Cero’s Candy shop. No tricks, just treats! Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A

Strataca 3650 E. Ave. G., Hutchinson

Journeys & Space Overnight Daisies and the Art of Sharing

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Cero's Candies 3429 E. Douglas, Wichita

Underground Overnight

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Surfing the Sound Waves KMUW- Wichita Public Radio 89.1 FM 121 N. Mead, Ste 200, Wichita

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Wichita Public Radio! Take a tour, create an audio project in one of our production studios, and explore career possibilities in radio. There's even a chance that we'll get to hear our messages played on air! Juniors will complete steps of the Entertainment Technology badge and Cadettes complete steps of the Public Speaker badge. All participants receive a KMUW advocacy patch. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 11/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: N/A

Festival of Giving Green Teens: South Central Location will vary

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: Take on an active volunteer role at this council-wide, annual Girl Scout community service event.

Girls with their adult leaders will be assisting at selected agencies to help unload and organize all of the troop and individually donated items for Festival of Giving. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/4-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: Varied PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Textile Artist Workshop

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SOUTH CENTRAL

CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

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Do you love design and fashion and want to try something new? Come learn about fabric art and create an adorable, felt, cross-body bag.

You will try a variety of techniques including embroidery, appliqué, knitting, felting, sewing, and weaving. Push the boundaries of your imagination — the result will be a wonderful, one-of-a-kind, and practical accessory! Seniors will earn their Textile Artist badge. Fun patch provided for other age levels. Bring a sack lunch. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 11/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $41 ADULT COST: $38

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Brownie Home Scientist Badge Workshop Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Brownies will earn their Home Scientist badge by learning about chemistry, static electricity, and density. They will get to make ice cream and dinosaur snot! Troops or individual registrations welcome. Dads may participate.

Sorry no tagalongs. Please eat breakfast before arrival. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 11/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A

Junior Detective Badge Workshop Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Juniors will earn their Detective badge by learning about DNA, Morse code, and solving mysteries. Troops or individual registrations welcome. Dads may participate. Sorry no tagalongs. Please eat lunch before arrival. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A

Saddle Up Juniors, Fall Session Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St., Wichita

Riding a horse is an amazing experience!

Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one.

Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

Skate Lab

N E W! Carousel Skate 312 N. West St., Wichita

Welcome to your very own skating STEM lab! Girls will enter the world of super-sound acoustics to learn about the Doppler Effect and sound waves. They will then skate to their heart’s desire with their adults and new Girl Scout friends! All that twirling, swirling, learning, and general grooving will probably work up an appetite, so dinner is included!

GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 11/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: 5:30 - 9 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $13

Pottery Badge Workshop CityArts 334 N. Mead, Wichita

Start with a tour of the CityArts pottery studio and get your hands dirty with some real clay.

Learn about pinch, coil, and slab techniques, then create and decorate your own pottery pieces. During the second class, you'll learn several painting techniques to put the final touches on your pottery. Badge included. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 11/5 & 11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. both days PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $41 ADULT COST: N/A

Festival of Giving Donation Day: South Central Location will vary

Girl Scouts, this is your chance to give back at this annual, council-wide community service opportunity. This year we are supporting multiple community organizations across Kansas to fill their wish lists. This is a public event that allows you to see how a small donation from many people can make a BIG difference! No snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/11-11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: Varied PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free

Museum Mystery

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Ulrich Museum 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita

Spend a thrilling afternoon exploring some of the great mysteries of the art world. Look for clues, compare evidence, paint with invisible ink, and learn how experts distinguish forgery.

Then, create your own masterpiece. Brownies will work toward their Painting badge and Juniors will work toward their Detective badge.

No snack provided, please eat before arriving.

GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 11/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $24 ADULT COST: N/A

Bonding & Bonfires Green Teens

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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

Green Teens, are you ready to roll up your sleeves and help with a fun event?! Come out to Bonding and Bonfires to help younger girls with badge work, lead songs, be a trail guide, provide dinner, offer s'more assistance, and help with skits. It will be a day of fun and Girl Scout sisterhood. Please eat dinner before arrival. Snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/3 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: N/A

Civilizations and Celebrations

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Museum of World Treasures 835 E. First St. N., Wichita

Brownies, come discover community celebrations around the world and throughout time, including some of our own. Go on a scavenger hunt, learn how to celebrate music as a community, and fold an American flag.

Participants will do steps of the Celebrating Community badge. Cost includes museum admission for girls and adults during and after the program. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 12/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/20 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $14 ADULT COST: $12

Bonding & Bonfires Fab Lab Bag Workshop

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MakeICT 1500 E. Douglas, Wichita

Scouts, bring your adult out to the makerspace and use STEM to create a one-of-a-kind bag. You will use fun fabric and sew away on machines together. Then, finish up your fabulous creation with a Girl Scout emblem printed onto your bag, created just for this workshop! Please eat lunch before arrival. No snack provided.

GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15

Saddle Up Older Girls, Fall Session

Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

MakeICT 1500 E. Douglas, Wichita

Grab your adult and experience the changes that occur as day turns to night. Enjoy songs, stories, skits and fun-filled activities! Roast marshmallows around the campfire and explore the trails of Starwoods by flashlight and test your senses on the trails. Girl registration covers entrance of one adult.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/6 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl and adult only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Included

This isn’t your ordinary ornament-making event. Come out to the Makerspace and use graphic design software to create your wooden ornament which will be cut with lasers! Yes, lasers! You will then create an acrylic inlay to finish your one-of-a-kind holiday ornament.

Bring a sack lunch.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 12/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/20 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A

Holiday Bath Salt Workshop

Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St., Wichita

Strataca 3650 E. Ave. G., Hutchinson

Energy Synergy

NEW! Great Plains Nature Center 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita

Juniors, get ready for a day of discovery and hands-on exploration. We will find out about the energy and communication of living things, as well as tapping into our own energy as individuals and girl-leaders. Girls will complete steps of the Get Moving! Journey. Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/6 TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A

Make the perfect holiday gift for mom at Strataca! We will go to the underground museum and talk about the many uses and healing properties of salt, then make one-ofa-kind peppermint bath salts using salt from the mine. After, we'll take a guided tour through Strataca with time to shop in the underground gift store as well. Each Scout must have a responsible adult with them at this event, they will not be able to attend alone. Please eat lunch before arrival. No snack provided.

GRADE: K-3 DATE: 12/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/4 TIME: 12:45 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

JULY 2017

SOUTH CENTRAL

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, riding a horse is an amazing experience! Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride!

During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride. No snack provided.

GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A

Make & Take Holiday Ornament Workshop

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Cookie Camp

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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

up with hot cocoa and a snack. Brownies will complete steps of the Outdoor Adventurer badge; Cadettes will complete steps of the Night Owl badge. Fun patch included. Snack provided.

GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/22 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout Family event GIRL COST: $9 ADULT COST: $8

First Aid and Safety 101 Welcome, Cookie Bosses! In cookie camp, it doesn't matter if you are new or a pro, we have great learning opportunities for everyone!

Learn all about the five skills every boss needs to run her cookie business, be victorious at the cookie Olympics, practice selling with fun skits, try out cookie recipes, complete steps for the Cookie Business badge, and SO MUCH MORE! Please eat dinner before arrival. All other meals and snacks provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 2 GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/5-1/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/18 TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 10 a.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $43 ADULT COST: $23

Scouts and Screen Printing

Hutchinson Community College 1809 E. Essex Rd., Hutchinson

Be prepared! This course gives you the skills needed to take care of most First Aid situations. Girls will complete the steps to earn their First Aid badge with Hutchinson Community College. You will be making First Aid kits and learning how to use them in certain situations. Upon class completion, you will be AHA Certified in First Aid. Girls and chaperones need to bring sack lunch. No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-6 DATE: 1/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/22 TIME: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $31 ADULT COST: N/A

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Brownie Mac Attack!

Prairie Print 3748 N. Ohio St., Wichita

NEW! Apron Strings 1 S. Main, Hutchinson

Screen-print your very own T-shirt while earning your Product Designer badge. Learn the ins and outs to what makes great T-shirts and designs, and make some new friends, too!

Come out for the fun and walk away in high Girl Scout fashion. The badge is for Juniors, but the fun is for all! No snack provided.

GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/11 TIME: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $11 ADULT COST: N/A

Think outside of the box by not using a box at all! Cook homemade macaroni and cheese.

We will create classic convenience foods the natural way with our own ranch-style dressing and finish with fruit juice fingerJell-O. Snack provided.

GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 1/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/18 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

SOUTH CENTRAL

Junior Mac Attack!

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Hoots and Howls Winter Night Hike

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Great Plains Nature Center 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita

Bundle up and bring your family out for an evening of nighttime exploration at the Chisholm Creek Park. We will go on an owl walk, learn about nocturnal creatures, look for constellations in the night sky, and then warm

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NEW! Apron Strings 1 S. Main, Hutchinson

Think outside of the box by not using a box at all! Cook homemade macaroni and cheese.

We will create classic convenience foods the natural way with our own ranch-style dressing and finish with fruit juice finger Jell-O. Snack provided.

GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 1/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/18 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon

PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating adult chaperone GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: N/A

Volunteer Trainings Introduction to Troop Management - Webinar Online

This session for new Troop Leaders provides all of the information required to get started with a Girl Scout troop. During the course, we'll talk about forming a leadership team for the troop, planning meetings and field trips, working with the Girl Scout curriculum, managing troop finances, and answer any questions you have about Girl Scouts. Intro to Troop Management (ITM) can be taken online via webinar or in person. To participate in the webinar session, you will need access to both the internet for the presentation content and a phone line for the audio content. Contact your Volunteer Support Specialist at 888-686-MINT or info@ gskh.org to register for a webinar session or to inquire about in-person ITM opportunities in your area.

PREREQUISITES: Girl Scout membership, approved background check, and appointment to a volunteer role ADULT COST: Free PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

SESSION 1 - DATE: 8/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/24 SESSION 2 - DATE: 8/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/21 SESSION 3 - DATE: 9/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 SESSION 4 - DATE: 9/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/18 SESSION 5 - DATE: 10/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 SESSION 6 - DATE: 10/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 SESSION 7 - DATE: 11/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/13 SESSION 8 - DATE: 12/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/27

NSC First Aid and CPR

This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First-Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be FirstAid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes a home-study portion, and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. Once you have registered, you will receive the materials for the home study. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. ADULT COST: $20 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only SESSION 1 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita DATE: 8/3 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/24 SESSION 2 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita DATE: 9/7 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/28 SESSION 3 - Parsons Girl Scout House 221 S. 29th St., Parsons DATE: 10/1 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/18 SESSION 4 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita DATE: 10/3 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/25 SESSION 5 - Ambulance Station 114 N. Main, Yates Center DATE: 11/4 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23 SESSION 6 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita DATE: 11/6 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30

Outdoor Leadership 101/201 Offered at multiple locations, see bottom for session information.

This combined overnight course prepares the volunteer for backyard camp-outs, day camps, and camping adventures within their own community or at any Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Camp property, as well as for semi-primitive camping at both council owned and non-council owned properties.

Outdoor Leadership 101 is required for any outdoor cooking or fire-building. This course is a hands-on participation course where you will experience outdoor cooking methods and

SESSION 1 - Four Winds 9236 S. E. Quivera Rd., Leon DATE: 8/5-8/6 TIME: 4 p.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/24 SESSION 2 - Central Kansas Flywheel Yesteryear Museum 1100 W. Diamond Dr., Salina DATE: 9/9-9/10 TIME: 4 p.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/28 SESSION 3 - Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia DATE: 9/30-10/1 TIME: 4 p.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/18 SESSION 4 - Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 10/14-10/15 TIME: 2 p.m. - noon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2

Advanced Troop Management - Webinar

NEW! Online

Leading older girls can be an entirely different experience than leading younger girls!

Advanced Troop Management is designed for Leaders of 5th and 6th grade troops as the girls make the transition from Juniors to Cadettes... and as YOU make the transition from "leader" to "advisor." This course will benefit any Leader/ Advisor with 4th-12th grade girls. During the course, we'll talk about planning in a girl-led environment, the challenge of letting the girls take the reigns, mentorship and girl leadership awards, preparing girls for Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), and advanced progressions in the Girl Scout experience (outdoor, travel, money-earning etc). Advanced Troop Management (ATM) is taken online via webinar. To participate in the webinar session, you will need access to both the internet for the presentation content and a phone line for the audio content. Register for an ATM session on Ultracamp.

PREREQUISITES: Approved Volunteer, Intro to Troop Management (or equivalent) ADULT COST: Free PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

SESSION 1 - DATE: 8/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/30 SESSION 2 - DATE: 9/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11

IGNITE: Best Girl Scout Year Ever!

VOLUNTEER

Offered at multiple locations, see bottom for session information.

fire-building, procedures for pitching, striking and caring for tents, and additional outdoor skills and activities that can be added to the girl program. Prerequisites: Outdoor Leadership 100 – Home Study. Meals are provided. Cost is $20. Eat lunch before arriving. Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 ADULT COST: $20 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only

Join us for fun tips and tricks to make this year the BEST Girl Scout year ever! We'll discuss how to provide girl-led activities, build your troop leadership team, and learn about Girl Scout ceremonies such as investiture, dedication, bridging, and flag ceremonies!

Snack provided.

ADULT COST: Free PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only SESSION 1 - Amend GS Center 1236 E. 12th Ave., Emporia DATE: 8/12 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/7 SESSION 2 - Neodesha Girl Scout House 223 N. Fifth, Neodesha DATE: 8/19 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/14

In the Loop: Planning in a Girl-Led Environment for Junior and CSA Leaders Online

How do you balance the adult need for longterm planning with your girls' readiness for taking the lead? Join the discussion to share and learn best practices in implementing a girlled environment.

DATE: 8/21 TIME: 7 - 8 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

In the Loop: Planning Resources for Daisy and Brownie Leaders Online

Resources galore! In the digital age, there are almost an overwhelming number of resources for troop leaders. Where should you begin?

Learn more about the Volunteer Toolkit, our favorite leader blogs, and Pinterest pages that will make planning for your troop as easy as it can be.

DATE: 8/21 TIME: 6 - 7 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

SESSION 3 - DATE: 10/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2

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IGNITE: Carousel of Learning Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater

This throwback to a Wichita Girl Scout tradition allows new and experienced leaders to become trained in a carousel of opportunities. Sessions will include Intro to Troop Management, Advanced Troop Management, Outdoor Leadership 101, Travel, Highest Awards, Telescopes, Challenge Course (Low Ropes), Traverse Wall, Journey Jitters, and much more! Join us for this two-day adventure at camp and complete all the training you need for an amazing Girl Scout year. Eat breakfast before arriving. Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch provided.

OVERNIGHTS: 1 DATE: 9/16-9/17 TIME: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/4 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $35

In the Loop: Community Service and Take Action for Daisy and Brownie Leaders Online What is the difference between community service and Take Action? Learn how to take your troop's service projects to the next level and make sustainable impact on the issues that your girls care about.

DATE: 9/18 TIME: 6 - 7 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

In the Loop: Take Action and Highest Awards for Junior and CSA Leaders

Online What is the difference between community service and Take Action? Between Take Action and a Higher Award project? During this session, we'll discuss ways to inspire and guide older girls on their Highest Awards process.

DATE: 9/18 TIME: 7 - 8 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

IGNITE: PB & J Leader/ Daughter Workshop

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Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

If you're new to Girl Scout leadership, have completed GS101 and Intro to Troop

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Management, but are still not quite sure what it means to be a good troop or how to utilize the proficiency badges and Journeys, this session is for you! Learn more about Girl Scout curriculum and the six elements of a great troop meeting while enjoying some quality time with your favorite Girl Scout.

This is a hands-on leader-daughter event, so come prepared to play games, sing songs, and do science experiments! Eat dinner before arriving. Snack provided.

PREREQUISITES: Approved Volunteer, GS101, Intro to Troop Management.

GRADE: K-5 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: $5 SESSION 1 - DATE: 9/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/11 SESSION 2 - DATE: 10/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/2 SESSION 3 - DATE: 11/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/30

IGNITE: Let Your Light Shine!

St. Joseph's Parish School Building 1309 Fort St., Hays

"Learning IGNITES curiosity we never even knew we had"! Volunteers will learn new ways to let their light shine on the 201718 membership year! We’ll have several workshops, a luncheon and you’ll have an opportunity to network with other Girl Scout volunteers. Workshops could include: Introduction to Troop Management for new volunteers, fun things to do with the girls, travel, personal development and more.

Bring SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) to share with other volunteers! Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. If you choose, you can come to Hays the night before and participate in a dinner/ fun activity with other participants. Grab your friends and share a room - a block of rooms has been held under Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland at the Fairfield Inn Hays, 377 Mopar Drive, Hays. Call 785-625-3344 to book before September 1st to get a $91 rate. Additional information will be sent after the registration deadline. Lunch provided.

DATE: 9/30 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/18 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $10

In the Loop: Field Trips and Travel for Daisy and Brownie Leaders Online Are you ready to venture out into the community with your Daisies and Brownies?

Are you considering a day or overnight trip, but not sure where to start planning? This session is for you! We'll provide ideas for day trips and guidance on Girl Scout requirements for oneor two-night travel.

DATE: 10/16 TIME: 6 - 7 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

In the Loop: Travel and Outdoor Adventures for Junior and CSA Leaders

Online Oh, the places Girl Scouts can go! In recent years, Kansas Girl Scouts have traveled near (Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas) and far (Oregon, Washington D.C., Florida, Australia, and Belize)! During this session, we'll provide ideas for travel progressions, destinations and itineraries, and guidance on Girl Scout requirements for three or more nights and international travel.

DATE: 10/16 TIME: 7 - 8 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

In the Loop: Financial Literacy for Daisy and Brownie Leaders

Online Financial Literacy is an essential life skill and Girl Scouts is proud to teach girls to manage money, run their own cookie business, become a philanthropist, and be a savvy shopper. Join this session to learn more about the Cookie Business and Financial Literacy badges.

November, December, and January are the ideal time to earn these badges in preparation for the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

DATE: 11/20 TIME: 6 -7 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/13 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

In the Loop: Financial Literacy for Junior and CSA Leaders

Online Financial Literacy is an essential life skill and Girl Scouts is proud to teach girls to budget their money, finance their future, and be ready to set out on their own. Join this session to learn more about the Cookie Business and Financial Literacy badges. November, December, and January are the ideal time to earn these badges in preparation for the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

DATE: 11/20 TIME: 7 - 8 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/13 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free

Council Information Southwest Region

North Region

Garden City Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468

South Central Region

Salina Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468

Wichita Headquarters ( (888) 686-6468

3115 Enterprise Drive, Suite C Salina, KS 67401

114 Grant Ave. Garden City, KS 67846

360 Lexington Rd. Wichita, KS 67218

East Region

Garden City Little House

Augusta Little House

Amend Center - Emporia Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468

108 Hackberry St. Garden City, KS 67846

928 E. Kelly Ave. Augusta, KS 67010

1236 E. 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801

Northwest Region Hays Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468

Newton Little House 715 Washington Rd. Newton, KS 67114

Camp Double E

2707 Vine St., Suite 8 Hays, KS 67601

794 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801

Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd. Leon, KS 67074

Camp Starwoods

All properties are reserved by calling the Customer Care line 1-888-686-MINT (6468).

Rawlins

Decatur

Phillips

Norton

Smith

Jewell

Republic

Cloud Sherman

Thomas

Sheridan

Graham

Rooks

Osborne

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Gove

Scott

Lane

Rush

Ness

Dickinson Saline Ellsworth

Morris

Barton McPherson

Marion

Lyon

Double-E

Reno

Garden City Stanton

Grant

Haskell

Gray

SOUTHWEST Morton

Stevens

State Park

CAMPING

Seward

Meade

Coffey

Harvey Butler

Ford

Emporia

Stafford

Hodgeman

Finney

Chase

Pawnee Kearny

Osage

Salina Rice

Hamilton

State Park

Ottawa

Russell

Hays Wichita

Camp Property

Lincoln

Ellis

Trego

Wallace

Greeley

Mitchell

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Regional Office

KEY

Cheyenne

7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026

Edwards Pratt Kingman

Kiowa

Clark Comanche

Starwoods Barber

Sedgwick

Wichita

Sumner Harper

Greenwood

Woodson

Allen

Wilson

Neosho

EAST

Elk

Cowley

SOUTH CENTRAL

Girl Scout members get FREE access to basic/primitive campsites at 26 Kansas State Parks, thanks to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council’s partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Four Winds

Chautauqua

Montgomery

Labette

To request a campsite reservation, you must complete an application form. This form can be obtained on our council website.

For more information, go to: kansasgirlscouts.org > Our Council > Our Camps > State Park Camping MARCH 2017

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