The Future is Here - Program and Training Guide by KYGirlScouts

Thefuture ishere .

October 2024 - March 2025

Program and Training Guide

Dear Girl

Welcome to the October March Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road Program Guide! As we embark on another exciting year, I am thrilled to present a lineup of events and activities designed to inspire, challenge, and empower every Girl Scout. From outdoor adventures and STEM explorations to community service projects and leadership workshops, there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn. We believe that every Girl Scout deserves the opportunity to discover her potential, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with friends.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated volunteers, parents, and community partners whose unwavering support makes our mission possible. Your commitment to nurturing and guiding our Girl Scouts is truly inspiring and invaluable.

Let's make this year one of growth, exploration, and endless possibilities. I am excited to see the incredible achievements and adventures that await us. Together, we will continue to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.

Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Most Frequently Asked Questions as a Girl Scout

How much does it cost to become a Girl Scout?

Our national organization GSUSA charges yearly membership dues of $25 per girl/adult which gets sent directly to them (like when you join a sorority in college). The membership dues do not stay with our council but entitles you and your girl to all the benefits and recognition of belonging to Girl Scouts When new troops form, the troop leader may ask each parent to contribute to troop dues to get the troop up and started Troops also earn money while learning new skills by participating in the Fall Product and Cookie Program.

When is the Girl Scout Membership Year?

A new membership year begins each year from October 1 - September 30. The $25 membership dues are due to GSUSA yearly to maintain your and your girl’s membership.

Do I need special skills or have a history with being a Girl Scout in order to volunteer or to become a troop leader?

No! All you need is the desire to make a difference in the lives of many, the desire to be a mentor/role model for girls, and a love of having FUN! We have in-person and online training that you can complete at your own pace.

When does the famous Cookie Program begin?

January - March is our primary cookie program season where girls learn valuable entrepreneurial skills while earning cool prizes for themselves and money for the troop!

How do I become a Troop

Leader?

You will register on our website at https://www.gskentucky.org. You will then be put in contact with your Community Engagement & Recruitment Coordinator based on your school/geographic region, complete a background check, be assigned a troop number, and complete your basic trainings, which are all online.

Can our girls go camping?

Yes, we cannot wait to see you around the campfire! Girls need connection more than ever, and camp is the perfect place for it!

Does my girl have to participate in a troop?

No, your girl does not have to participate in a troop to be a Girl Scout There are so many ways she can participate - let her pick and choose the activities/programs she wants to do! Check out our Program & Activities Guide.

Who We Serve

Ashland Service Center

Ashland Town Center

500 Winchester Ave Ste 354

Ashland, KY 41101

Erlanger Service Center

12 Price Avenue

Erlanger, KY 41018

Lexington Service Center 2277 Executive Drive

Lexington, KY 40505

Camp Judy Layne

1487 Camp Judy Layne Road Wellington, KY 40387

Camp Shawano

3775 Newman Road Lexington, KY 40515

Camp Whippoorwill

1335 Race Track Road Alexandria, KY 41001

Plan your visit accordingly and check our location hours at gskentucky.org

Important Dates

On-Time Registration: July - September

Start of New Membership Year: October 1st

Fall Product Begins: October 12th

Cookie Program Begins: December 15th

World Thinking Day: February 22nd

Girl Scout Birthday Week: Week of March 12

Girl Scout Volunteer Day: April 22nd

Early Bird Registration: April - June

Our Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Promise & Law

On my honor, I will try:

To serve God* and my country,

To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

*Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Girl Scout Grade Levels

Read below to see the progression of skills as your Girl Scout grows!

Daisies

Grades: K-1

Daisies learn...

Leadership

Mindfulness

Creativity

Fortitude

Brownies

Grades: 2-3

Brownies learn...

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Planning

Public Speaking

Brainstorming

Juniors

Grades: 4-5

Juniors learn...

Growth Mindset

Teamwork

Multitasking

Presentations

Empathy

Decision Making

Juniors earn...

Juniors are encouraged to achieve their Bronze Award

Cadettes

Grades: 6-8

Cadettes learn...

Action Oriented

Adaptability

Self Confidence

Influence

Active Listening

Reliability

Persistence

Organization

Cadettes earn...

Cadettes are encouraged to achieve their Silver Award

Seniors

Grades: 9-10

Seniors learn...

Team Building

Detail Oriented

Results Focused

Motivation

Accountability

Compassion

Resourcefulness

Troubleshooting

Hospitality

Seniors earn...

Seniors are encouraged to achieve their Gold Award

The Gold Award is the greatest achievement in Girl Scouting

Grades: 11-12

Ambassadors Ambassadors learn...

Resilience

Self Sufficiency

Mentorship

Advocacy

Diplomacy

Ethical Conduct

Tactfulness

High Integrity

Team Leading Ingenuity

Assertiveness

Resourcefulness

Humility

Ambassadors earn...

Ambassadors are encouraged to achieve their Gold Award

The Gold Award is the greatest achievement in Girl Scouting

How to Locate and Sign Up for GSKWR Events

Visit our website at gskentucky.org 1. Visitour website

Click or scan the code:

On the content banner, click on “Events”

Here you will see a list of event categories listed on the left side of the page You can click on each category to see full details

On the content banner, click “MyGS”

You will be prompted to log in. Select the “Join” box in the upper right corner. Scroll down and select “Find Events.”

2. Discover upcoming events in a variety of ways.

Finding Events

Explore Events: use filters to narrow down your search, remember to enter your zip code and change the radius of your search If you are looking for something GSKWR specific, select the box “Show only the events of My Council ” Virtual events are all listed under 40505, so use that when searching!

Event List: events are listed by month and name “Advance Search” on this page will allow you to filter options and categories.

Event Calendar: events are listed chronologically by date

Registering for Events

1. Click on “Register Now” 2. If you have not signed into your MyGS account, you will be prompted to sign in before continuing with registration. a. On the left, you will see the sign-up/shopping cart. Use the '+' to select the number of spots you need. 3. Click “Add Events” 4.

Locate the event you would like to register for and click “Register Now” - This will take you to the event information and registration page.

Enter payment and billing address. 1. Click “Submit Payment” 2. You will now see your payment confirmation and order number. 3. You have successfully registered for your event! 4. Make Your Selection Add Details Make a Payment

Add attendee name(s) from the drop down menu 1 Choose your payment option 2 Click “Submit Member Details” 3 Click “Review Cart” 4

Travel Mode: On!

Have you heard of Girl Scout Destinations? They’re the ultimate adventure for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors and the perfect way to meet new friends from across the U.S.A!

Ever wanted to hike in the Swiss Alps? Kayak through the Greek islands? Practice photography in picturesque California or learn to ride a horse in the wide-open Georgia countryside?

With more than 30 trips to choose from, you’re sure to find one that sparks your interests and launches you into an unforgettable experience.

Check out all available opportunities by clicking or scanning the code below.

Highest Awards

Bronze Award Silver Award

Juniors

The Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. This award recognizes the leadership and community service skills of girls in grades 4-5. To earn the Bronze Award, girls work together as a troop to identify a need in their community and create a sustainable project to address it. The process includes exploring their community, choosing a project, making a plan, putting the plan into action, and sharing their successes. The Bronze Award project requires a minimum of 20 hours of work and encourages girls to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Cadettes

The Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, and it is open to girls in grades 6-8. This award represents a girl's dedication to improving her community and the world around her. To earn the Silver Award, girls can work individually or in small groups to identify a community issue and develop a project that provides a lasting impact. The process involves investigating the issue, planning a solution, implementing the project, and reflecting on the experience. The Silver Award project requires at least 50 hours of work and fosters skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and selfconfidence.

Highest Awards

Gold Award

Seniors Ambassadors

The Gold Award is the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, open to Girl Scouts in grades 9-12. This award recognizes the outstanding leadership and extraordinary efforts of girls who tackle significant issues to make a lasting difference in their communities and beyond. To earn the Gold Award, girls must complete a project that addresses a root cause of a community problem and provides sustainable solutions. The project involves identifying an issue, investigating it thoroughly, creating a detailed plan, leading the implementation, and inspiring others to continue the effort. The Gold Award project requires at least 80 hours of work and helps girls develop strong leadership, organizational, and advocacy skills. Learn More

Annemarie Fuerst

Jennifer Zachman

Jorrin Whiteley

Jonna Lepisto

Amelia Lanier

*2024 GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship Recipient!*

Brenna Jackson

Skylar Bowman

Spencer Pack

Abigail Henz

Jasmine Pettit

Day Camp 2024

Licking Valley Day Camp Week 1: Under the Sea Week!

Session 1 of Day Camp at Camp Shawano! View all Day Camp pictures on our Facebook Page!

Resident Camp 2024

Promise toVot e 2024

Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road 2024 Community Service Project

Voting is the ultimate form of community activism. Young people can count too, when the adults in their lives vote.

Important Dates

National Voter Registration Day: September 17, 2024

Voter Registration Awareness Weekend: September 27-29, 2024

GSKWR Staff Voter Registration Day: October 1, 2024

Deadline to Register to Vote: October 7, 2024

Promise to Vote Day: October 26, 2024

Click or Scan the Code to read the full Curriculum Guide!

2024 Girl Scout 500 + STEMFest

Thank you, Girl Scouts, families, friends, and community members, for making this year's Girl Scout 500 + STEMfest an absolute BLAST! And congratulations to our first place team, the Van Gogh-Goghs, for winning the 2024 Girl Scout 500. We had so much fun!

Shout out to ATech Training, Inc. and COVE Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this year's event. And thank you to ATech Training, Inc., Mubea, Duke Energy, GE Aerospace, Troop 4618/FTC 12768 Robotics, and the Licking Valley PAC for joining us and sharing incredible STEM activities for our girls to participate in!

About the Podcast

The Unstoppable Women podcast brings together trailblazing women at the pinnacle of their fields and teen Girl Scouts from GSKWR for a series of engaging conversations. This virtual platform aims to educate and inspire all of us who are dedicated to embodying Girl Scout ideals. Listen today by clicking or scanning the code below! unstoppablewomen.podbean.com

Want to participate in Unstoppable Women or suggest a guest?

Fill out our interest form by clicking or scanning the code!

GEMS

GirlsinEngineering,Math,andScience

Celebrating 20 Years of November 9, 2024

The age-levels eligible to sign up for events will be indicated by the symbols below. For more information about Girl Scout Grade Levels, please reference page 6.

Grades: K-1

Grades: 2-3

Grades: 4-5

Grades: 6-8

Grades: 9-10

Grades: 11-12

Find the full Events Calendar by clicking or scanning the code!

or Silver Awards. All ages are welcome to attend and celebrate with us!

Join us for our third annual Ghoul Scouts encampment! This year is all about scary stories, as we earn badges that spark our creative sides with making games, writing stories and even skits! The costume contest, night hike and campfire all make a return as we add new things like Halloween skits at Thicket Theater and storytelling around the campfire! Please make sure enough adults register to maintain safety ratios for your troop. For questions or concerns, email Ashley Arrasmith at aarrasmith@gswrc.org

Water and Our Environment

Join the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky Arboretum and earn the Cadette Eco Trekker Badge. Participants will learn how to enjoy the outdoors while minimizing impact and why watershed restoration is important.

$6/Girl 10/1 | 5:00 PM Lexington, KY

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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, ghost hunt with us at Protect 4 Paws! Find out about the scary truths to animal health, explore animals' connection to the paranormal, and embrace local urban legends all while preparing to lead your own ghost hunt! Attendees are encouraged to get in the spirit and dress in costume or in-theme if they'd like. Please note this event will be spooky, so join us if you dare!

This event will take place at the Protect 4 Paws animal shelter in Wilder, KY, down the road from the haunted Bobby Mackey's.

Date & Time Location

$13/Girl 10/5 | 6:30 PM Wilder, KY

Ambassadors in NKY! If you are thinking of becoming an engineer, come meet with the Kentucky Transportation Department to learn more about their scholarship and during school employment opportuntities!

Interested in knowing about the daily life of a jailer? Come ask Jailer Ian Roberts of Montgomery County about his career. Explore the Sally Port, cruiser, and equipment. A snack and patch will be provided!

$4/Girl 10/5 | 1:00 PM Mt. Sterling, KY

Want to work on your archery skills? This event is for you! Join us at Hisle Farm Park Archery Range!

Explore the homes and habitats of native Kentucky animals on a guided hike with staff at McConnell Springs You might even get to meet some of the animals that call Kentucky home just like you! Juniors will earn the Animal Habitats badge. Brownie Session Juniors - Ambassadors Session

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$6/Girl 10/5 | 10:00 AM Lexington, KY

This is a multi-level journey event for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Senior Girl Scouts are working on the Mission Sisterhood Journey while the Ambassador Girl Scouts are working on the Bliss Journey. This is a virtual event and Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email.

$30/Girl 10/6 | 3:00 PM Virtual

Explore women’s history by visiting the childhood home of one of America’s most fascinating first ladies Mary Todd Lincoln. The event will include a tour of the house with activities that illustrate her many roles as first lady from hostess to volunteer. Girl Scouts will create a presidential china design, play games the Lincoln kids enjoyed, pack treat bags for local veterans, and more! This is a mom and me program (mom/aunt/grandma.)

$10/Girl | $6/Adult 10/6 | 3:00 PM Lexington, KY

Sunsets are pretty, flowers are nice... but have you ever noticed the beauty of architecture? Seniors and Ambassadors, you're invited to journey through Ludlow with us on an adventure of urban photography! Meeting location will be shared soon! Questions? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for more information.

$5/Girl 10/6 | 3:30 PM Ludlow, KY Urban

Linden Grove Cemetery Tour

Learn about this 22-acre greenspace through a cemetery tour with a local KCPL genealogist on July 20th! This cemetery dates back to 1843 and is home to many significant historical figures. These include a Kentucky Derby Winner, Major League Baseball Player, and multiple US House of Representatives! It also serves as a greenspace for the city of Covington and includes many different types of trees.

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Come enjoy an evening with us and make your own Hand & Body Lotion! Our workshop is geared for a total hands on experience.

Girl Scouts will weigh out 1 lbs. of Hand & Body Lotion base, add their fragrance of choice, and hand blend the fragrance oil and lotion base together. They will then pipe the lotion into a 16oz bottle, add the pump, and place a label on the bottle!

Questions? Contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org!

Experience an unforgettable overnight adventure at the Kentucky Historical Society and discover the rich history of Kentucky. Get a glimpse into the lives of Kentucky girls from the past and enjoy their historic hobbies while making memories. Create your own corn husk doll, model historical costumes, go on a fun ‘low light’ scavenger hunt just in time for the spooky season. Cost of the program includes patch, snacks, breakfast on the Saturday after the overnight and free admission to all the Kentucky Historical Society’s sites on the Saturday following the overnight to make the most out of your visit! $15 per adult for breakfast and museum admission. Dinner is on your own. At least one adult must accompany a troop.

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Girl Scouts, earn your Automotive Engineering

Badges with the author and artist of Jenny Saves a Convertible! Cost includes badge and book. Both Brownies and Juniors will earn the Automotive Engineering badge. Zoom link will be sent out to all registrants after registration closes.

Questions? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org.

Come hangout with the cats and kittens of Central Purrk! A fun patch is included within the cost. If you are interested, bring a few extra dollars and splurge at the cat café! Who doesn't love cuddling a cute cat and enjoying a yummy snack?

Questions? Contact Debborah Black at dblack@gswrc.org.

$17/Girl 10/12 | 10:00 AM Virtual

$4/Girl 10/12 | 1:00 PM Georgetown, KY

You are invited to come join the Girl Scouts troop of Johnson County for an evening/overnight of fun at Camp Shawnee in Floyd County! Evening events will be held from 5:30-9:30PM and include a costume party, crafts, campfire, s’mores and more! If you wish to stay overnight, we will slip into pjs and enjoy a movie with fresh popcorn and snacks before retiring to the cabins. Breakfast will be served before dismissing Sunday morning at 8:00AM. Registration must be received before September 20, 2024. Questions? Reach out to Cindy Ramey at cindy.firestar@gmail.com. *Watch the weather forecast and come prepared **Tagalongs- only other girls can join as a tagalong for this event.

Are you ready for a spooky time? Join the Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington as they celebrate Halloween! $5 includes a fun patch. All ages are more than welcome to attend!

The London Children's Museum is a visionary project designed to ignite the imaginations of children and families, creating a lifelong love of learning and exploration. Our museum offers an array of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging programs aimed at fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of science, culture, history, and the arts. We believe that providing a space for children to explore, learn, and grow will have a profound impact on our community by cultivating future leaders, innovators, and engaged citizens.

10/12 | 2:00 PM London, KY

Spooks & Spirits - Day of the Dead at Camp Shawano! Brownies and Juniors are invited to attend the event on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00PM - October 20th at 10:00AM!

Learn some basic self-defense skills with Davis Karate Studio! Test your skills with trained instructors and pick up some new skills in the process. Girls are welcome to wear anything they feel comfortable to move around in, though jeans are not permitted. Please note there will be a waiver for girls to fill out upon arrival.

Interested in learning more about Davis Karate Studio? Check out their website HERE!

Questions, or having trouble signing up? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org.

Counting Carbon in Trees

Trees play an important role the carbon cycle and climate change. Come join our staff in learning how trees can help mitigate climate change through carbon storage. Participants will work in groups to measure trees at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and calculate the amount of carbon stored in individual trees. Badges & Journeys: Tree Promise; Climate Challenge; Environmental Stewardship (Eco Trekker and Eco Advocate); Senior STEM Career Exploration. Badges not included.

$2/Girl 10/19 | 10:00 AM Lexington, KY

$15/Girl 10/19 | 2:00 PM London, KY

Girl Scout Family Fun Day at the Pumpkin Patch

All Ages!

Join Girl Scouts and their families for a day at the Pumpkin Patch. Families can enjoy the petting zoo, play area, corn chute slide, corn mazes, and much more! Fun patch included!

Additional activities are available at an extra cost paid on the day of the event (hayrides, train rides, pumpkin painting, concessions etc.)

Questions? Reach out to Kristina Freeman at kfreeman@gswrc.org

TBA 10/19 | 10:00 AM West Liberty, KY

Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts will learn how to think like a designer by participating in three hands-on design challenges. This is a virtual event and Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email.

Grab your sit-upon and come have fun finding out what Brownies did before you! You'll explore different badges from the 50's, 70's, and 90's! Questions? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for more information.

10/20 | 2:00 PM

Save the date for this year's Hallowfest! More details coming soon. Questions? Contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for details!

$15/Girl 10/26 | 1:00 PM Erlanger, KY

Badge Workshop with Broadway Clay

$5/Girl 10/20 | 3:30 PM Erlanger, KY

Need to earn your pottery badge? What better place than at a pottery studio! Meet an artist and view the work in our gallery. Work on a potter’s wheel to throw your own pot. Last, you will design a clay tile and paint it with glaze.

$35/Girl 10/27 | 1:30 PM Frankfort, KY

Lights Camera Action! On this Journey, you will explore all the roles available for women and girls. You’ll imagine, create, and try‐out new roles for yourselves. You may find that some roles you never even thought about are just right for you. This is a virtual event. Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email.

$30/Girl 10/27 | 3:00 PM

Join us for a Trio Workshop and create three unique products: a soothing soy candle, a rejuvenating sugar scrub, and a luxurious hand & body lotion! Wrap it all together in a small gift bag for your own enjoyment or delight someone special by sharing it as a thoughtful holiday present!

Questions? Contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org!

$25/Girl 11/2 | 1:00 PM Newport, KY

This will be a brief self-defense class! You all will be covering some basic techniques and character development traits.

Join Kincaid Lake State Park to complete your Trail Adventure Badge or Hiker Badge! Girls will adventure through a 1 mile trail at Kincaid Lake State Park with a State Naturalist. celestialscentscandles.com

We have partnered with Senior Quality Engineer, Carrie Noble, to bring you the Think Like an Engineer Journey in a Day! She, along with staff members, will guide girls through hands-on activities introducing them to different engineering disciplines and STEM concepts to earn their journey badges. Badge and all materials will be provided. Girls are expected to bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle. Please make sure enough adults from your troop come to maintain safety ratios. No tagalongs please.

$20/Girl 11/2 | 10:00 AM Flemingsburg, KY

Join the Pike County Animal Shelter as they give Girl Scouts a tour of their facilities. Girls will learn about pet care and pet safety. They will also have the opportunity to learn about a career in helping to care for pets and helping them find a new home. Fun Patch included!

11/5 | 11:00 AM Pikeville, KY

Girl Scouts has teamed up with local business owner Alison Spears to give girls the opportunity to tour the Villa Mocha coffee shop! Girls will leave with a greater understanding of how a business operates and learn about the ethics of the coffee bean trade.

Try your hand at woodworking and create your very own stereo with Oh She Built That! Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to build a wooden stereo that amplifies music from a phone. This is a hands-on workshop, so get ready to build and try something new! This program will take place at the Girl Scouts Erlanger Office at 12 Price Ave. There will be a waiver sent to you in a confirmation email leading up to the event. Questions, or having trouble signing up? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for assistance!

Did you know that The Kentucky Millstone, in Butler, Kentucky grinds local grains and makes mixes for you to enjoy at home? Our cookie mix is a blank slate to make any occasion special! In this class we learn best practices in baking, so you feel comfortable in the kitchen at home. Enjoy working at The Kentucky Millstone to produce the same amazing baked cookies that we do! Take home a baked cookie and brownie, a recipe booklet (that also includes a recipe for the base mix), as well as the cookies you made in class to bake at home - to share with your family - or enjoy yourself!

$23/Girl 11/7 | 6:00 PM Butler, KY

Girl Scout Night + Roller Skating

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All Ages!

Come skate into the weekend with your Girl Scout friends and family! $15 (paid at the door) includes unlimited cheese pizza, skate rental, and fun from 6pm-10pm! Questions? Contact Debborah Black (dblack@gswrc.org.)

Danville, KY

$15 at door 11/8 | 6:00 PM Danville, KY

London, KY

$15 at door 11/8 | 6:00 PM

20th Anniversary!

Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, join us for our 20th Annual GEMS: Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science! Come explore your sense of wonder at Eastern Kentucky University on November 9, 2024.

Girls in grades 4-12 are invited to join this exciting one-day event, featuring 4 hands-on workshops packed with STEAM activities. Learn from inspiring women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, and ignite your curiosity!

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet will be at the UKY Singletary Center on Wednesday, November 11th, 2024 at 7PM. Groups of 10+ to reach out to purchase tickets. Groups of 25 or more are eligible for our Meet & Greet with a ballerina – we encourage troops to rally together so everyone can enjoy this experience! Lastly, all Girl Scouts in attendance will receive our branded Fun Patches – reach out to the email below to receive yours! Contact: chase@nutcracker.com.

Calling all Girl Scouts and Adults for this great SelfDefense class! As Rorion Gracie once said, "Selfdefense is not just a set of techniques, it's a state of mind that begins with the belief that you are worth defending."

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Girl Scouts at Toyota

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Have you ever wondered how vehicles were made? Come visit Toyota with us! Go on a tram-driven tour to see how their vehicles are built and learn how engineers have played a huge role in producing over 26 million engines and vehicles, in Georgetown, since 1998. Cost for girl participation covers the badge they will earn.

Explore the fine arts with Paramount Arts Center! Girl Scouts are invited to learn acting, singing, and dancing skills in this dynamic workshop. Girls will travel between sessions and give each fine art skill a try with friends! Learn from local artists about their passions and talents!

$6/Girl 11/12 | 5:45 PM Georgetown, KY

$6/Girl 11/19 | 5:45 PM Georgetown, KY Seniors and Ambassadors gskentucky.org

$15/Girl 11/12 | 5:00 PM Ashland, KY

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Star Safari

Join the Living Arts & Science Center for this fun activity of exploring your Immune System & Brain! Are you curious and wanting to see how your mind and body works? This oooeeyyy goooeeyyy program is for you!

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$5/Girl 11/16 | 10:00 AM Lexington, KY Explore Our Immune System + Brain

Discover all kinds of animals in the sky created by constellations by going on a star safari with Highlands Museum! Learn about the placement of the sun, moon, and planets at night. Create your own one-of-a-kind constellation to view in the dark night "sky!" Cost for adults and girls will cover the program as well as admission into the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center!

Questions? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org.

$15/Girl | $10/Adult 11/16 | 10:00 AM Ashland, KY gskentucky.org

Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts will learn how to think like a designer by participating in three hands-on design challenges.

Questions, or having trouble signing up? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org.

The London Children's Museum is a visionary project designed to ignite the imaginations of children and families, creating a lifelong love of learning and exploration Our museum offers an array of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging programs aimed at fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of science, culture, history, and the arts. We believe that providing a space for children to explore, learn, and grow will have a profound impact on our community by cultivating future leaders, innovators, and engaged citizens.

Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? Where did Cinco de Mayo come from? Find out about holidays and where they come from, and create your very own replica holiday door! Questions? Contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for assistance!

Cadettes put the "me" in MEdia as this journey encourages them to explore the great big multimedia world around them and then remake media to better match the reality they know. Along the way, Cadettes become aware of the value of media, its limitations, its effect, and the power they have to lead and inspire others.

Take a tour of the Dollhouse Museum and find yourself taking a trip down memory lane. This will be a self-lead tour and there are optional scavenger hunts with your troop or as a Juliette! Patches are included with registration for Girl Scouts. See all events at

Scouts in Action

This day-long event offers badges for Cadettes, Juniors, and Seniors, but all Scouts are welcome to come and work towards their Citizen Legacy goals. These workshops focus on becoming an engaged citizen through learning about how government works and your civic responsibilities. Join us at the Kentucky Historical Society to earn your next badge or hop around workshops to complete goals towards a badge of your choice. Daisies will discover what makes Kentucky unique. Brownies will learn about our democracy, while Juniors and Seniors will gain insight into the inner workings of our government. Cadettes will explore civil debate and the importance of compromise, while Ambassador Scouts will delve into public policy on multiple levels.

Life is a maze During the journey you’ll find out how to develop true friendships, navigate cliques, and move beyond stereotypes, with the ultimate goal of peace in your interpersonal relationships. Develop a firm leadership foundation of understanding yourself and be able to make ethical decisions, build teams, care about others, envision change and take action toward it. Zoom information will be sent out in the confirmation email.

$30/Girl 12/8 | 3:00 PM Virtual

| 10:00 AM Frankfort, KY

Girl Scout Winter Bash

Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to hang out with us at Silverlake "The Family Place" this winter! Try out the ropes course, be daring on the clip & climb, and bowl with friends! All Girl Scouts, friends, and family members are welcome to join in on the fun.

Celebrate the winter season with us and learn about different holiday traditions! Stay tuned for more details, coming soon!

On this Journey, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts will learn how to think like a computer programmer to solve problems. They’ll explore how computers work, look at the many problems computers can help us to solve, and design solutions for others using computational thinking. Zoom information will be sent out in the confirmation email.

Annual Holiday Express mixed with Journey in a Day! This year we will watch 'Home Alone' and work on our Think Like an Engineer Journey. This program is for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts. Lunches and badges will be provided in the cost.

Cadettes, this is for you! Lets reflect & look ahead! What did we accomplish in 2024 & what do we look forward to in 2025? Lets celebrate our 2024 achievements together! Then lets make goals, vision boards, and journals for 2025.

Girl Scouts, join us at Gary Williams' Martial Arts for an empowering self-defense session! Girls will learn valuable skills to boost confidence, enhance personal safety, and most importantly, have fun! This is an opportunity you won't want to miss out on - sign up today for this exciting opportunity to build self-assurance and stay safe! This event is for girls only! This session will be taught by expert black belt instructors and will include instruction on kicking techniques, breaking holds, situational awareness, and common safety tips.

Attention all Cadette Girl Scouts! You are cordially invited to the Breathe Wizarding Journey. Come learn about your sense of air and your flair for air, air for the planet, and airspace around you through the use of all of your senses. You are welcome to come dressed in your wizard costumes. This program is virtual and Zoom information will be sent out in the email confirmation. Join FTD Bakery to “whip up” some fun. Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to decorate a personal-sized 4-inch cake. This hands-on activity will not only be fun, but it will also foster creativity and teamwork. The possibilities are endless and promise to be amazing! Fun Patch included! Prestonsburg, KY Questions? Reach out to Kristina Freeman at kfreeman@gswrc.org Please note that parents are welcome to attend, although seating will be limited to standing room only.

Cookie Baking Class

Try your hand at woodworking and create your very own jewelry stand with Oh She Built That! Juniors are invited to build a their very own jewelry stand to display accessories. This is a hands-on workshop, so get ready to build and try something new! This program will take place at the Girl Scouts Erlanger Office at 12 Price Ave. There will be a waiver sent to you in a confirmation email leading up to the event. Questions, or having trouble signing up? Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for assistance!

Research shows that children are naturally creative from a young age – and scientists agree that kids who remain creative prove to be better problem-solvers and innovators. These creative kids also tend to be less anxious and more resilient, with a greater ability to express their feelings.

February

Junior Agent of Change Journey

Here at London Children's Museum we provide inclusive play by providing STEM learning, sensory play, intentional pretend play, creative play, arts and music learning, and hands on developmental skills.

Girl Scouts discover how to use the “power of one” and the “power of team” to create the “power of community” that improves the world. During the Journey, you will begin to build the confidence to make changes to your community, and learn the importance of working together with a team. This event is virtual and the Zoom information will be sent out in the confirmation email.

Come Enjoy an Evening with Us! Make your own Soy Wax Candles or Wax Melts! Our workshop is geared for a total hands on experience from preparing your 16oz candle jar, measuring out the fragrance, hand blending and pouring your candle or wax melts! Each student will make one 16oz candle (or) 6 wax melts. Are you ready to join the fun? Questions? Contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org!

Come explore the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering's annual open house, E-Day! We will have exhibits, competitions, and demonstrations for engineers of all ages. Students are able to ask questions and engage with engineers.

Brave the winter chill and get outside to observe an epic food chain phenomena involving Kentucky’s State Flower: Goldenrod! At Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, this phenomena is best seen before the foliage of summer takes over. Participants will explore and investigate this prairie mystery while learning about the transfer of energy in ecosystems. Badges: Think Like a Citizen Scientist; Flowers. Badges not included. Outdoor tax will be added to this event.

Join us for our annual World Thinking Day program. This program will be via Zoom! We follow GSUSA's theme - Further details will be released soon.

Date & Time Location

$6/Girl 2/22 | 10:00 AM Virtual

What is World Thinking Day?

On February 22 of each year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day. Each year has its own theme, such as helping the environment, fighting poverty, achieving gender equality, or making sure everyone has access to education. On this day, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides everywhere will honor their global community by doing activities around this special theme.

Here are the four steps to earn your World Thinking Day Award:

1. Explore World Thinking Day.

Learn how to think like a designer by participating in three hands-on design challenges. This event is virtual and the Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email.

Date & Time Location

$30/Girl 2/23 | 2:00 PM Virtual

Woodworking Workshop: Stereo Build gskentucky.org

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2. Experience World Thinking Day with purpose.

3. Investigate this year’s World Thinking Day theme.

4. Share what you learned and commit to a better future.

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Try your hand at woodworking and create your very own stereo with Oh She Built That! Cadettes are invited to build a wooden stereo that amplifies music from a phone. This is a hands-on workshop, so get ready to build and try something new! This program will take place at the Girl Scouts Erlanger Office at 12 Price Ave. There will be a waiver sent to you in a confirmation email leading up to the event. Questions, or having trouble signing up?

Please contact Ashley Safran at asafran@gswrc.org for assistance!

$35/Girl 2/26 | 5:30 PM Erlanger, KY

Junior Girl Scouts are invited to join Shelby Hester to explore the power of investigation and earn their Detective Badge.

Gold Award Ceremony honoring 2025 Gold Award Girl Scouts. Families and friends are invited to attend. Graduating Girl Scouts will also be recognized at this event.

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This is a multi-level journey event for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Senior Girl Scouts are working on the Mission Sisterhood Journey while the Ambassador Girl Scouts are working on the Bliss Journey. This is a virtual program. Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email.

Lights. Camera. Action! On this Journey, you will explore all the roles available for women and girls. You’ll imagine, create, and try‐out new roles for yourselves. You may find that some roles you never even thought about are just right for you. This event is virtual and the Zoom information will be sent out in the confirmation email.

Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts! Kick off the celebration by celebrating with us! Stay tuned for a list of activities to complete throughout the week! Materials will be available for pick-up at your local offices (until supplies run out!) Stay tuned for further details.

3/9 - 3/15

Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday. It always includes Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12.

Come make bread and learn how mindfulness can help you feel focused and relaxed as you navigate the world. In this program, we use baking as a mindful activity, so girls can learn how the simple act of kneading dough can bring peace. This program is in partnership with the Ladies of Grace at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.

3/8 | 10:00 AM

Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12, commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 members in Savannah, Georgia. J C S A

Are you ready to explore the Great Saltpetre Preserve? This historic cave and the woodlands surrounding it are calling YOUR name!

Cadette MEdia Journey

Cadettes put the "me" in MEdia as this journey encourages them to explore the great big multimedia world around them and then remake media to better match the reality they know Along the way, Cadettes become aware of the value of media, its limitations and effect and the power they have to lead and inspire others. This is a virtual event. Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email.

Become a catalyst for change in your communities and the world! Discover how the government works at a state level. Connect with women leaders throughout Kentucky's branches of government. Develop a basic understanding of advocacy, empower your change-making skills, and find confidence in making the world a better place.

Want to help take better care of our water? Come join us at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary to learn about water quality, water testing, and how you can be more involved in citizen/community science. Participants will learn how to conduct chemical tests for water quality including pH, nitrate, and dissolved oxygen. Program includes a hike to the creek Badges & Journeys: Outdoor STEM; Naturalist (Water); Environmental Stewardship (Eco Advocate); Think Like a citizen scientist. Badges not included.

Daisy Robot Series

Daisy Girl Scouts are invited to join Ashley Arrasmith to discover what robots are, how they move and how to design one yourself. Girls will be asked to bring a sack lunch and a refillable water bottle. No tagalongs at this event please.

Want to help take better care of our water? Come join us at Raven Run to learn about water quality, water testing, and how you can be more involved in citizen/community science. Participants will learn how to conduct chemical tests for water quality including pH, nitrate, and dissolved oxygen. Program includes a hike to the creek. Badges & Journeys: Outdoor STEM; Think Like a citizen scientist. Badges not included. Outdoor tax will be added.

Work with Kentucky's School of Nursing to earn your First Aid Badge. This event will be in stations and a certificate and badge are earned for completion of this workshop. Brownies are invited!

Complete your Outdoor Art Badge with Kincaid Lake State Park! Girls will explore art and nature with two fun outdoor crafts. Badge is included in registration price.

$30/Girl 3/30 | 2:00 PM Virtual

Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts will learn how to think like a designer by participating in three hands-on design challenges. This is a virtual program. Zoom information will be sent out in a confirmation email. Find the full Events Calendar by clicking or scanning the code!

Need to earn your pottery badge? What better place than at a pottery studio! Meet an artist and view the work in our gallery. Work on a potter’s wheel to throw your own pot. Last you will design a clay tile and paint it with glaze.

$35/Girl 3/30 | 1:30 PM Frankfort, KY

2024 Volunteer Award Celebration

On April 27, 2024, we celebrated the many achievements of our wonderful Volunteers! Volunteers, Board Members, and Girl Scouts joined us at Berea College to honor award winners.

Leah Vanwinkle, from the Brushy Fork Leadership Insititute, lead the group in an exercise of mindfulness and attendees created their own poems based off of “Where I'm From” by George Ella Lyon.

We honored all of the winners from various community and volunteer awards, as well as recognized the winner of the Spirit of Girl Scouting Award.

We are so grateful to all of our wonderful Volunteers and all they do for GSKWR. We invite you to save the date to the 2025 Volunteer Awards Celebration on April 26, 2025!

Trainings

Trainings will be sorted in the categories below. Refer to the Table of Contents on page 2 to find the trainings for you!

Welcome Training

Outdoor Training

Additional Training

First Aid CPR & Youth Mental Health Training

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Volunteer of the Month

Do you know a volunteer doing great things in your area? Nominate them today for GSKWR's Volunteer of the Month!

Want to learn other ways you can say, “Thank You?” Click or scan the code!

Governance

Join us for Business Meetings at the dates below!

Stay tuned for additional dates, more information, and registration details! 9/17/2024 | Zoom 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fall Business Meeting 4/26/2025 | In-Person Spring Business Meeting

Welcome Trainings

Welcome Training

Welcome to Girl Scouts! This free session is to welcome the new volunteer to Girl Scouting and to help her learn how to run and manage her troop. This session includes topics like getting your parents involved, setting up a bank account, and how to find resources. No previous experience required. Registration deadlines for this training are 2 days before the training takes place.

*Required training to be completed before your troop can meet.*

Outdoor Trainings

Troop Camp Certification

Outdoor training courses help Girl Scout volunteers prepare themselves and the girls they work with to enjoy outdoor experiences together. This session prepares you to plan and carry out a camping trip that includes outdoor cooking. You will learn outdoor cooking techniques, sanitation, knots, knife safety, and programming. Completion of this course certifies you to camp in tents or cabins at approved camping sites. There is a online pre-course work required and you must have completed Campfire Training. A packing list will be sent after registration closes.

Shawano 9/14/24 - 9/15/24 8:30 AM

Camp Whippoorwill 9/28/24 - 9/29/24 8:30 AM Saturday - 1:00 PM Sunday 9/16/24 Camp Shawnee 9/28/24

Campfire Training

This session focuses on fire safety and how to build a campfire for campfire programs. There is required online pre-course work. Completion of this course will certify you to use campfires for Girl Scout programs and is a required course before taking the day-only Troop Camp Certification.

TBA 9/21/24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9/16/24

First Aid, CPR, & Youth Mental Health Training

Adult and Pediatric Blended Learning CPR/First Aid

Blended Learning: Using a combination of self-paced, interactive online CPR classes and in-class skill sessions, our groundbreaking blended learning courses give you the ability to train on your schedule, and demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor. This course will be split into a 2.5 hour virtual portion and 2.5 hour in-person portion.

Erlanger TBA 8/17/24 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 8/3/24

Erlanger TBA 9/10/24 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 8/26/24

Erlanger TBA 10/12/24 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9/29/24

- 1:00 PM 10/18/24

Erlanger TBA 1/14/25 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 1/1/25

CPR-First Aid-Adult/Child/Infant/AED

This in-person, instructor-led course combines videos, lecture, practice and skill testing to teach participants how to recognize emergencies, care for injuries or illness, and perform CPR until professional help arrives.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Learn how to support the young people in your life! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. This session provides a three-year certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

BY REQUEST ONLY!

Additional Trainings

New Leader Zoom Series

All new volunteers are invited to join our new leader Zoom calls! This six-part virtual series will be led by our volunteer support team and will take place on the second Monday of the month. On these calls, we will discuss council and service unit support, gsLearn, Volunteer Toolkit, traditions and more! Registration is ongoing and you may register throughout the series. Full list of dates below.

Date Time 9/9/24 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 10/14/24 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 11/11/24 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 1/13/25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 3/10/25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 4/14/25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for O.W.L

OWL (Our Weekend of Learning)

Be prepared to have fun and make new friends at this retreat! The weekend is full of workshops for volunteers working at both the troop and service unit level. Courses range from personal development to outdoor adventure. Our facilitators have a wealth of knowledge and they are eager to pass it on to you! Save the date and keep a look out for our brochure with all the details of the sessions being offered this year!

Location Date

Camp Judy Layne 8/01/24 - 8/03/24

Snow

OWL (Our Weekend of Learning)

Snow Owl is a one-day learning event for volunteers and teen Girl Scouts. This event will provide a session on personal development, skills, and crafts that will enrich your Girl Scout experience. Save the date and be on the lookout for details in October 2024!

Zoom 1/18/25 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Service Unit Team Training

We need you to submit your ideas for next year's Service Unit Team Training theme! Comment on our council's social media post asking for themes, or email your idea to thamilton@gswrc.org. These are in-person trainings and registration will begin December 2024.

Location

Lexington 6/14/25 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Ashland 6/14/25 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Erlanger 6/14/25 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Plan Your Year of Girl Scouting

Ready to plan your troop year? Our age-appropriate troop year plans are the best tool for first year troop leaders to get started with Girl Scouts without getting overwhelmed. The entire year is mapped out just follow along to help your Girl Scouts complete badge activities, improve their communities, and explore the world around them.

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g y g Campaign! We want to spotlight female community leaders across business, education, government, and other fields who were former Girl Scout members as participants or volunteers. The campaign will be showcased in our monthly Community Connections digital newsletter, social media platforms, Unstoppable Women Podcast, and alum promotions throughout the year.

As part of our Now & Then Campaign, we invite you to share your inspiring stories and achievements with us. Whether you’re a trailblazer in your career, a dedicated community volunteer, or someone making a difference in small but meaningful ways, we want to celebrate your journey and the role Girl Scouts played in shaping it. Your stories will not only honor the rich history of our organization but also inspire the next generation of Girl Scouts to dream big and lead with courage, confidence, and character.

Please submit your photos along with a short bio!

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