2018-2019
Program Guide
UNLEASH STRONG! BE A GIRL SCOUT. Get inspired. Get a plan. Get going.
Table of Contents 1
2 4 6-31 7-14 15-22 23-29 30-31 32 33 34 35-36 37 38 Back Cover
Introduction • Who We Are • Our Grade Levels • Our Mission • Girl Scout Promise • Girl Scout Law Important Dates Australia Trip Program Guide • Outdoor • S.T.E.AM • Life Skills • Entrepreneurship Camp Information Cookie Program & Sale Trainings & Schedule Highest Awards 2019 Women of Distinction Save the Date Girl Scout DNA Contact Information
es to be uncil continu o c r u o , a n nd ia and evolved a outhwest Ind n S w in ro g g n s ti a u h o t d c n year of Girl S Risk-taker, an Our moveme . r, w e ls to n ir a g v a o r r n fo te In n n e r, o e As we ent of Go-gett organizati ors, developm eds of today’s nt leadership o e e n td in u e o m th e e t re e th p e , e m th d to S.T.E.A.M do is designe enters around c g nment. in m m ra ur everything we g female enviro ut pro o llc a , S l e ir iv at will allow yo s G . lu th .) c s .L in ie R n it .I. a n G u r( in rt e ll o d a Lea hip – nd opp couts of entrepreneurs Guide, you’ll fi lace. At Girl S m p ra r g e tt ro e P b 19 a 0 life skills, and d -2 our worl rough the 2018 tion to make c a ke ta d As you read th n a .! over, connect, in every G.I.R.L r e G.I.R.L. to disc w o p is re diana, the Southwest In couting, Yours in Girl S ra Aimee Stachu
Introduction Who We Are: We’re 2.6 million strong—1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
Grade Levels: Any girl in grades K-12 can join the fun at Girl Scouts. Whether you want to be part of a troop, sign up for exciting events, explore the outdoors, or travel the world - each age level has something for you. Girls are placed in the grade level that corresponds to their school grade (see right). Look for this grade level color throughout the Program & Training guide to find the programs and events created just for your G.I.R.L.!
Daisy
Cadette
Girl Scout Promise 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. *individuals may substitute wording appropriate to their own spiritual b eliefs for the word “God”
Our Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Brownie
Senior
Junior
Ambassador
Girl Scout Law 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.
Important Dates *Council Dates
*Global Action Dates
Dates subject to change - check our online calendar at www.girlscouts-gssi.org for current information October 2018
November 2018 Girl Scout Volunteer Kickoff Day November 3 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence November 25 December 10
December 2018 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence November 25 December 10
January 2019 Girls Take Pre-Orders December 14, 2018 January 13, 2019
Girl Scout Night with the Evansville Thunderbolts and Sleepover December 1 Girls Take Pre-Orders December 14, 2018 January 13, 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
Girls Deliver Cookies/ Booths February 11 - March 10
Girls Deliver Cookies/ Booths February 11 - March 10
STEAM U Overnight VU Jasper Campus April 5 - 6
World Thinking Day February 22
International Women’s Day March 8
Global Youth Serving Day April 12 - 14
Highest Award Dinner, Evansville May 3 6 - 8 PM Central Time
Women of Distinction Event March 15
Global Action Week for Education April 21 - 28
February 2019
National Cookie Weekend Celebration February 22 - 24
Girl in ICT Day (Information and Communication Technologies) April 25
June 2019
July 2019
August 2019
Camp Dates June 1 - July 2
Camp Dates June 1 - July 2
Tough Cookie Mud Run August 24 at Camp Koch
September 2019 Fall Event Date and Location TBD
World Environment Day June 5 Man Enough to be a Girl Scout
Highest Award Dinner, Jasper Location: Date and Location TBA An evening to celebrate GSSI’s Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award recipients and Top Cookie Sellers for the year! Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Great Family Entertainment! FREE Commemorative Patch With Purchase of Each Girl Scout Ticket
FORD CENTER
APR 4 – 7
1804136
To purchase tickets visit: goo.gl/GHXEfB Any questions, please email indygroupsales@sbcglobal.net or call/text 317-888-0963.
DisneyOnIce.com
Australia:
June 23 -July 4, 20 19 Travel meetings are held monthly. Girl Price: $5400 Adult Price $5950 Itinerary Enrollment For girls entering 7th grade at the time of trip. Money Earning opportunities are available! More Information: support@girlscouts-gssi.org
Far away on the other side of the globe, Australia and New Zealand boast exotic wildlife, beautiful nature, and fascinating indigenous cultures. The Maori people of Rotorua are still very active in the society—experience their traditions at a Hangi feast. In Sydney, see kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and more at the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, and in Cairns, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef.
Help plan future tips, tell us where you want to travel next! Where do you want to travel? Please vote!
9 1 0 2 8 1 0 2
e d i u G m a r g o Pr
Outdoors S.T.E.A.M Life Skills Entrepreneurship
OUTDOORS Angel Mounds
Program Title: Art in the Outdoors : Outdoor Art Maker When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. What: • Step 1 – See the colors of nature (make a colorful painting outdoors) • Step 2 – Hear the sounds of nature (Search for sounds of nature) • Step 3 – Share your outdoor art (Make “Leave no Trace” picture) Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Angel Mounds Program Title: Good Neighbor What: • Step 1 – Discover your city or town (take a walk) • Step 2 – See what makes your state special (craft activity to learn When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Angel Mounds Program Title: Buddy Camper What: • Step 1 – Help plan a camping trip (site provides resources that allow campers to help plan trip) • Step 2 – Help pack for your trip (site provides suggested pack list) • Step 3 – Go camping ( Night/day hike and learning to tie notes when at camp) When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956
Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Rosie’s Story, NEW Buddy Camper, Outdoor Art Maker What: Camping badges will cover most of the required skills for each badge, but do not include an overnight stay. Cost: $5 per girl and $5 for sibling/tag, $50 minimum Full payment is required at least two weeks in advance. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Howell Wetlands, local waterways, or at a location of your choice. 551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Contact: Call (812) 479-0771, Ext. 102, to check program availability. There is a minimum of 10 Girl Scouts per program and smaller troops may be combined to meet minimum workshop sizes. Angel Mounds  Program Title: Bugs What: • Step 1 - Make a butterfly lifecycle reference out of an egg carton • Step 2 - Make a bug box • Step 3 - Go on a bug walk When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Angel Mounds  Program Title: Hiker What: • Step 1 - Try out a hiking skill (Know the trail) • Step 2 - Pack a snack for energy (GORP) • Step 3 - Go on your hike (Have a scavenger hunt) When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956
OUTDOORS: Cont. Angel Mounds  Program Title: Art in the Outdoors : Outdoor Creator What: When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Howell Wetlands  What: Howell Wetlands is 35 acres of marshland, bald cypress slough, oxbow lake, lowland hardwood forest, and up land meadow full of muskrats, beavers, herons, wood ducks, geese, and deer. The park has walking trails and boardwalks and offers staff-led programs and tours. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 1400 S. Tekoppel, Evansville, IN Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 Badge: This can help Brownies earn the Love Water, Save Water, and a Share Water award for the It’s Your Planet WOW Journey. Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Bugs, Hiker, and Senses Skill Building Badges What: Choose a badge that your troop would like to work towards and possibly complete all steps at this fun, hands on badge program! When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve or Howell Wetlands Cost: $5 per Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett at ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Bugs, Hiker, and Senses Skill Building Badges What: Choose a badge that your troop would like to work towards and possibly complete all steps at this
fun, hands on badge program! When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve or Howell Wetlands Cost: $5 per Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: NEW Outdoor Adventurer and Cabin Camper What: badge program, *Camping badges will cover most of the required skills for each badge, but do not include an overnight stay. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Cost: $5 per Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Wonders of Water What: Journey program When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Howell Wetlands Cost: $5 per Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 Angel Mounds  Program Title: Animal Habitats • Step 1 - List animals that live in area • Step 2 - Explore an animal habitat near you (walk through forest) • Step 3 - Make your own animal house (air dry clay project) • Step 4 - Help clean up an animal habitat (can complete while exploring animal habitat) When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: angelmoundsshs@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956
OUTDOORS: Cont. Angel Mounds  Program Title: Camper When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. What: • Step 1 - Gain a new camping skill (use map and compass/GPS) • Step 2 - Try a new activity (be a scientist- keep a journal) • Step 3 - Nighttime activities- Flashlight walk Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956
Angel Mounds  Program Title: Animal Habitats When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. What: • Step 1 - List animals that live in area • Step 2 - Explore an animal habitat near you (walk through forest) • Step 3 - Make your own animal house (air dry clay project) • Step 4 - Help clean up an animal habitat (can complete while exploring animal habitat) Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Blue Heron Farm & Riding Academy Program Title: Horseback Riding Badge What: 2-3 hour program where Scouts learn all about the basics of horseback riding. We will cover horse safety and horse care. Hands on learning to groom and saddle a horse plus riding! Scouts will learn to walk, stop, and steer a horse and will have the opportunity to ride through an obstacle course! Each Scout will receive their Horseback Riding Badge and a coloring/activity book to take home. When: Anytime program. Just call to schedule a date! Where: Blue Heron Riding Academy, 733 Inderrieden
Rd, Chandler, IN Cost: Up to 4 Girl Scouts - $75/Girl Scout, 5-8 Girl Scouts - $45/Girl Scout Contact: Jill Ingram at blueheronridingacademy@ gmail.com or call 812-202-9192. Visit www. blueheronridingacademy.com for more info. Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum Program Title: Junior Outdoor Art Explorer What: Work towards the new Art in the Outdoors skill building badge! Troops will also receive a tour of the museum and cabins with a history lesson Make a day of exploring Lincoln! Box lunches can be added or get a pizza from a local pizza shop nearby. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport Indiana 47635 Cost: $7 per girl and no cost adults. If you would like to receive your badge at the program there will be an additional $3 fee. Contact: Nancy Kaiser njwkaiser@gmail.com Wesselman Nature Society Program Title: ECO Camper What: Badge Program When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Cost: $5 per Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 *Recommended as an evening program. An extra fee may be charged to cover the cost of a campfire meal. Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Animal Habitats What: Badge Program When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Cost: $5 per Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102
OUTDOORS: Cont. YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  What: Archery Program When: This is an anytime program so troops can call to schedule their time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $15 for each person that shoots (including adults and siblings)Certified instructors will keep this as a safe, fun, no pressure program. Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708. Badge: This program can help Cadette Girl Scouts work towards their archery skill building badge.
Angel Mounds  Program Title: Trees What: • Step 1 - Try some tree fun (design a tree house or cook a tree dish) • Step 2 - Dig into the amazing science of trees (Sketch and label the parts of a tree) • Step 3 - Make a creative project starring trees (Capture a tree on your canvas or the page) When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956
Angel Mounds  Program Title: Night Owl What: • Step 1 - Take a field trip to explore the night (Go solar; Starlab) • Step 2 - Tour your world after dark (Visit a park, trail, etc)
• Step 3 - Explore nature at night (examine the night sky) • Step 4 - A “night activity” When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Angel Mounds  Program Title: Primitive Camper When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. What: • Step 1 – Make a camp meal • Step 2 – Learn a new primitive camping skill • Step 3 – Go camping Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Trees What: Skill Building badge program. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Cost: $5 per Girl Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 *Recommended for late spring, summer, or early autumn. Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Night Owl What: Skill Building badge program. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Cost: $5 per Girl Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 *Recommended as an evening program. An extra fee may be charged to cover the cost of a campfire meal.
OUTDOORS: Cont. Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: NEW Primitive Camper What: Skill Building badge program. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Cost: $5 per Girl Scout, $50 minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 *Recommended as an evening program. An extra fee may be charged to cover the cost of a campfire meal Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Paddling Adventure, NEW Adventure Camper What: Guided canoe & kayak trips, *Camping badges will cover most of the required skills for each badge, but do not include an overnight stay. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: local waterways Registration: $10 per Girl Scout / adult, 12 person minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 Wesselman Nature Society  Program Title: Paddling Adventure, NEW Survival Camper What: Guided canoe & kayak trips, *Camping badges will cover most of the required skills for each badge, but do not include an overnight stay. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: local waterways Registration: $10 per Girl Scout / adult, 12 person minimum Contact: Gena Garrett ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org or 812 4790771 x102 YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Archery Program When: This is an anytime program so troops can call to schedule their time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $15 for each person who shoots (including adults and siblings). Certified instructors will keep
this as a safe, fun, no pressure program. Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708 Badge: This program can help Cadette Girl Scouts work towards their archery skill building badge. Briar Bush Farm  What: Observe the pets and horses. Learn how to be safe around horses, how to prepare a horse for riding, and how to care for the animals. The horses love apples, carrots, and peppermints. Please bring snacks to share. Location: 1433 N Celestine Road North, Celestine, IN 47521 Contact: 812-678-2650 (If no answer, please leave a message). Cost: Free Badge: This program can go great with the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey book. You can also pair it with the Animal skill building badges; Pets, Animal Habitats, Animal Helpers, and Voice for Animals. Canoe Evansville  What: Join us on a guided canoe paddle to explore a local waterway. Groups can paddle Pigeon Creek, Lynnville Lake, Hovey Lake, or Bluegrass Fish & Wildlife Area. All equipment is provided. Cost: $15/person Contact: Neal Bogan at 479-0771 ext. 105 For more information, call WNS at 812-479-0771 or visit www.wesselmannaturesociety.org Badge: This can help Brownie – Ambassadors work toward the Legacy Naturalist Skill Building Badge. Double M Stables  Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 5200 Seven Hills Rd, Evansville, IN 47725 Cost: $20 per girl for 1-2 hours Contact: Kim at doublemstables@live.com, 812305-6868
OUTDOORS: Cont. Eagle Wing Zip Line  What: Located in Leopold, Indiana, this 26 acre zip line facility is something to see. There are eight different zip lines to explore that soar across a stunning 3 acre lake and atop many tall trees. The longest line is 1200 feet long and is 80 feet above ground. There is a primitive campsite onsite with firewood available. Camping is free for those who used the zip line the same day. You must make reservations for campsites. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Winter is off season. Where: 10220 Lorainne Road Leopold, Indiana 47551 Contact: Dale Sprinkle at (812)719-3013 eagleswingszipline@gmail.com Cost: Cost varies on the tour. All Girl Scouts get a 25% discount. Badge: Girl Scouts can work towards completing their Camper Skill Building Badge. Evansville Audubon Society  Program Title: Birdwatching Merit Badge What: The Evansville Audubon Society offers training for a birdwatching merit badge. It includes proper use of binoculars and other field equipment, use of birding aids such as field guides, identification apps, etc., proper recording and use of checklists, and skills for the identification of birds by sight, sound, and behaviors. When: Anytime program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Meeting at Wesselman Woods Nature Center (and other birding areas, as appropriate). Contact: Donald L. Batema at dbatema@evansville. edu or 812-488-2795 Journey: Perfect place for Daisies to work toward their petals or towards their Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey. Endangered Wolf Center, St. Louis  What: Programs at Endangered Wolf Center Work towards your Animals Skill Building Badges! Campouts are offered Wednesday through Saturday evenings at a rate of $20 per Girl Scout, parent and sibling, with no charge for leaders. Please plan on bringing your own tents and food to cook over the fire. When: Programs are offered daily (except Monday
and Tuesday) from 9 AM – 3 PM, and reservations are required. Cost: $8 per Girl Scout, parent, sibling. No charge for leaders. Minimum of 10 girls per program. Contact: mmccoy@endangeredwolfcenter.org or 636-938-5900 Badge: Junior Animal Habitats and Cadette Night Owl Badge Family Roots Nursery  What: This is the perfect place to visit for all of your gardening needs! Family Roots offer greenhouse tours, fresh cut floral demonstrations, as well as hands on seminars. In hands on seminars, girls can physically make something and take it home with them (comes with a charge). To tour the greenhouse or watch in the fresh cut floral department there is no charge. Family Roots can also go out with girls in the community & help them plant flowers/trees. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Family Roots Nursery, 4871 W. 1200 S. - Dale, IN Contact: Andrea Peters (877)476-9648 or familyroots@psci.net. For more info visit www. familyrootsnursery.com
Froehlich’s Outfitters  Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. Daisy Girl Scouts can attend program to learn about caring for animals. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 8388 Deer Creek Rd, Cannelton, IN 47520 Cost: $40 per person for 2 hour trail ride through the Hoosier National Forest. Contact: 812-836-2117, christie.froehlich@tellcity. k12.in.us.
OUTDOORS: Cont. Goebel Farm  Program Title: Educational Tour What: Educational Tours around the farm! Can help girls work towards their Naturalist Skill Building badges and the It’s Your World/ It’s Your Planet Journey Awards. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 4745 W Boonville - New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47720 Contact: 812-963-3001 or schedule online.
George Rogers Clark Memorial Park  What: Share this important historical site with girls. The park offers a Junior Ranger program that involves learning about the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Children of all ages may become Junior Rangers while visiting the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. How? When you arrive at the park, ask a ranger at the visitor center for a Junior Ranger questionnaire. You can also download the worksheet here and bring it with you when you visit. Cost: No cost to become a Junior Ranger! Where: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 401 S. 2nd St. Vincennes, IN 47591-1001 Contact: (812) 882-1776 x210 Mayse Farm  Program Title: Educational Tour What: Educational Tours around the farm! Tour Old McDonald’s Farm where the girls find all the animals hidden in the corn maze and learn something new about each one they find. Girl’s can pick their very own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, they will learn the life cycle of the pumpkin. Discuss crops grown on the farm compared to other crops grown in our area. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 6400 N St Joseph Ave, Evansville, IN 47720 Cost: $120 minimum paid (20 girls and adults) for a guided field trip. Groups of less than 20 are welcome as a self guided field trip on Mondays for $5 per person. Call to make special arrangements. Contact: (812) 963-3175
Mesker Zoo and Botanical Garden  Program Title: Botanist for a Day: Flowering Plants of the Amazon What: Dissect a flower and explore how plants eat, drink, breathe and communicate. When: Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Mesker Zoo and Botanical Garden Cost: $12 per Girl Scout, Leader admission free, additional fees for tags and adult chaperones. Register Online Contact: Sevena Lewis education@meskerparkzoo. com or call at 812-435-0809 Badges: Daisies: 3 Cheers for Animals, Brownies: A World of Girls, Juniors: Animal Habitats Badge Knox County Parks Department  What: Girls can earn the Naturalist, Outdoor and Animals Skill building badges and camp out under the stars. Chaperones must attend programs and Girl Scout ratios must be met. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Contact: info@knoxcountyparks.com Badge/Journey: Girls can work toward the following: Naturalist Skill Building Badges and the Animals Skill Building Badges Patoka Lake Programs  What: Tree ID, Forest Flant ID, vine ID (poison ivy and the “safer” vines), wilderness survival, backpacking, beginner kayaking lessons, insect programs, conservation programs, habitat hikes, night hikes, night sensory hikes, owl prowl hikes, beginning archery lessons, and recycling. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: DNR Patoka Reservoir, 3084 N. Dillard Rd., Birdseye, IN 47513, Contact: Dana Reckelhoff, Interpretive Naturalist, C.I.G. dreckelhoff@dnr.IN.gov or call 812-685-2447 Badge: Patoka Lake has so much to offer! Girls could work toward any of the Naturalist Badges
OUTDOORS: Cont. Seton Harvest  What: Seton Harvest is a certified Naturally Grown farm that uses the land in a just and environmentally conscious way by sharing locally grown food with shareholders and persons who are financially poor and hungry in our community. They provide tours, can come and talk to your troop, or you can even volunteer on the farm. When: Anytime Program – call to schedule a time and date Where: 9400 New Harmony Road, Evansville, Indiana 47720 Cost: Free Contact: Julie Dietz, Julie.Dietz@doc.org or call 812-963-7692 Badges: This program goes with the SOW What journey for Ambassadors and the naturalist skill building badges.
From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts has a long, storied, and successful history of getting girls outdoors. In fact, many Girl Scouts tell us “camping trips” are one of the best things about their Girl Scout experience. It’s true: connecting with nature in a girl-led setting is a big benefit of belonging to Girl Scouts. Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors. Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and enjoy nature. But as a Girl Scout, she’ll have plenty of opportunities to create her own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and the out-of-doors—whether with her troop, at camp, or with friends and family. And that’s great news—because when Girl Scouts get outside, they: • Discover that they can better solve problems and overcome challenges • Develop leadership skills, build social bonds, and are happier overall • Become team players and care more about protecting our environment When girls spend quality time outdoors and increase their exposure to nature, they thrive physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
S.T.E.A.M
Vincennes University Jasper Campus Program Title: STEAM U Overnight VU Jasper Campus Age Level: 4th—12th grade Girl Scouts What: VU Professors are excited to plan STEAM focused activities for girls to participate in throughout the night! Girls will work on the new Think Like an Engineer Journey and Science & Technology badges this evening and have a sleepover on campus! When: April 5-6, 2019 Where: Vincennes University Jasper 850 College Ave, Jasper, IN 47546 Cost: $20 per girl, $10 per chaperone, need adults to register as group chaperones for the overnight. Contact: Marti Mauntel mmauntel@vinu.edu Evansville Museum Program Title: Night at the Museum for Girl Scouts Age Level: All age level Girl Scouts What: This is special night where the museum is only open to Girl Scouts. Girls will have the opportunity to explore the museum, see a planetarium show, try out the telescopes outside on the plaza, and participate in hands on astronomy activities. Pizza and drinks will be available. When: Friday, November 16 from 6 PM - 9:30 PM CST Where: Evansville Museum Cost: $3 per Girl Scout, no cost for adults (I am going to charge a $5 registration fee but you will charge GSSI the $12 and send us an invoice for the amount of girls that attend.) Register Here Contact: Karen Malone karen@emuseum.org Badge: Space Science Badges Snickerdoodle Art Program Title: Outdoor Art Maker Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be sending a SnickerDoodle teacher with supplies to meet a troop at local park. Create collages/art with found nature items.
Cost: $15 Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) Angel Mounds  Program Title: Potter What: • Step 1 - Find some pottery (Visit an art gallery or museum) • Step 2 - Make a simple pot (pinch or coil pot) • Step 3 - Make an art piece (make beads for jewelry) When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum  Program Title: Brownie Outdoor Art Creator What: Work towards the new Art in the Outdoors skill building badge! Troops will also receive a tour of the museum and cabins with a history lesson! Make a day of exploring Lincoln! Box lunches can be added or get a pizza from a local pizza shop nearby! certificate and/or patch upon completion for their Girl Scout grade level. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport Indiana 47635 Cost: $7 per girl and no cost adults. If you would like to receive your badge at the program there will be an additional $3 fee. Contact: Nancy Kaiser njwkaiser@gmail.com Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy  Program Title: Painting Skill Building Badge What: Paint a still life of an archival Red Skelton object or a clown portrait. Create a mood; calm, happy or sad through color choices. Paint without brushes: Using straw blowing, stamps, sponge, string etc. Paint a timeline mural of Red Skelton’s community and the events of his life as a comedian and artist. When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date. Where: Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, IN Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Contact: 818-888-4184 and ask for Jerri
S.T.E.A.M: Cont.
Willard Library  Program Title: Letterboxing Skill Building Badge Where: Willard Library 21 N. First Avenue Evansville, In 47710 What: Did you know what Willard Library has a Letterbox Set? Brownies can use this set to help them complete steps towards their Letterbox Skill Building Badge! When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Contact: Rhonda Mort at rmort@willard.lib.in.us or call at 425-4309 Cost: Free or troops may make donations to the library if they would like. Snickerdoodle Art  Program Title: Painting Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of program activities could be “paint a mood”, “paint without brushes”, paint a mural (group/troop team building, each scout paints a canvas that is a part of a larger mural). Cost: $12 Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) Snickerdoodle Art  Program Title: Outdoor Art Creator Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be to participate in mural/public art painting; identify new mural location and acquire approval from business owner! Cost: Price may vary Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Water is Wonderful Journey Program What: Earn the LOVE Water Award by taking a behind the scenes look at how the YMCA treats and test
their water followed by a fun dip in the pool. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708. Note: Leave message or call the front desk to page Kelly. Badge: Girls will earn the LOVE water award after this program. Awards can be purchased at the council office. Angel Mounds  Program Title: Art in the Outdoors : Outdoor Art Explorer When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. What: • Step 1 – Explore outdoor art (create art inspired by wildlife) • Step 2 – Make something (self portrait with nature items) • Step 3 – Find music in nature (make a rain stick) Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scouts Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Snickerdoodle Art  Program Title: Drawing Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of program activities could be to experiment with different drawing materials, shading, perspective. Create a final drawing to display in an art show. Cost: $15 Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) Snickerdoodle Art  Program Title: Scribe Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of program activities could be to explore the use of words/typography, creative writing, “tell the world what you think” > Empowerment coaching via modern calligraphy class Cost: $15 Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome)
S.T.E.A.M: Cont.
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy  Program Title: Drawing Skill Building Badge What: Experiment with different materials. Colored pencils, pens, pastels, etc. Learn how to do shading: Drawing an archival object three times. Zoom into an object or take a bug’s eye view. Get some perspective. Use your Imagination. Draw a clown character, cartoon on logo. Create a portfolio by displaying Red Skelton art work and skills. When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date. Where: Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, IN Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Contact: 818-888-4184 and ask for Jerri Angel Mounds  Program Title: Art in the Outdoors : Outdoor Art Apprentice What: • Step 1 – Explore art outdoors (Dig into an artist inspired by nature) • Step 2 – Make something! (Make are in the style of the artist) • Step 3 – Design with nature (Design a garden) When: Anytime Program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: ebostelman@indianamuseum.org or by calling 812-853-3956 Snickerdoodle Art Program Title: Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be to participate in mural/public art painting; identify new mural location and acquire approval from business owner! Cost: Price may vary
Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) Snickerdoodle Art Program Title: Outdoor Art Master Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. Some examples of programs could be to participate in mural/public art painting; identify new mural location and acquire approval from business owner! Cost: Price may vary Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome) Acclaim Graphics  Program Title: Troop Tie-Dye What: Tie-dye a T-Shirt. Includes all dyes, setup, gloves, tees, and rinsing instructions to take home with your shirt. Girl Scouts and Adults can tie-dye. When: Anytime program. Just call to schedule a date! Where: Programs can be scheduled at the Acclaim office or at they will come to your troop meeting location. Cost: $6 per shirt for Youth and Adult sizes Small-XL (Extended sizes available: $8 per 2XL, $10 per 3XL and 4XL.) Contact: Kelly Birkhead at kelly@acclaimgraphics. com or call 812-424-5035 Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM to schedule your group. No minimum number of girls or adults. Alcoa Program Title: Power Program Age Level: 8th-12th grade Girl Scouts What: Plant tours and programming that focuses on fossil fuel, nuclear, renewable, and transmission information. (any additional info you want to add?) When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. Where: Alcoa Power Plant 4700 Darlington Rd, Newburgh 47630 Cost: No cost Contact to register and questions: Michael Stefurak Michael.Stefurak@alcoa.com, Office: (812) 842-3125
S.T.E.A.M: Cont.
Canvas and Conversation  Program Title: Canvas Painting with a Community Canvas What: Through guided instruction, each girl will create her own unique version of a canvas painting, pre-determined by the Girl Scout leaders. This can be tied to color theory as well as an art history lesson or a theme the children are working on, and be combined with an additional larger “Community Canvas” that can be donated to charity. Each participant paints a section of the “Community Canvas” to donate. When: Evening or Weekends. Times are flexible to meet the needs of the troop. Where: At your meeting location. Canvas & Conversation is mobile, bringing everything you would need to your meeting place. Cost: $10 a canvas with a min. of 10 + Community Canvas $20 each. Contact: Alena Kiefer 812-425-5960 or paint@ canvasandconversation.com Canvas and Conversation  Program Title: Introduction to Drawing & Drawing Materials What: Through guided instruction, each child will learn various techniques to creating a unique drawing and can experiment with different drawing materials. This can be incorporated into a lesson on art history or color and value. When: Evening or Weekends. Times are flexible to meet the needs of the troop. Where: At your meeting location. Canvas & Conversation is mobile, bringing everything you would need to your meeting place. Cost: $10 per girl with a min. of 10 + Supply fee of $20. Contact: Alena Kiefer, 812-425-5960 or paint@ canvasandconversation.com Children’s Center for Dance Education  Program Title: Day of Dance
What: Children’s Center for Dance Education will host a day for girls to learn different types of dance including Hawaiian!!! Program meets requirements for Brownie Dancer and Girl Scout badge. Please wear stretchy clothes and socks. **Half price tickets to “The Children’s Nutcracker” Friday, December 7, 2018 for Girl Scouts and their accompanying family members. When: Sunday, November 18, 2 - 4 PM Where: Children’s Center for Dance Education 5900 Vogel Road Suite A. Evansville, IN 47715 (in front of Skate World) Cost: $9 per Girl Scout (includes water and snack) additional $3 for patch. Registration: Send a check and form to the above address made out to Children’s Center for Dance Education. Include leader/parent email and # of Girl Scouts you are paying for. Contact: Sally Olson, sallyo@wowway.com Please reserve early. Announcement will be put on www.childdance.org when full! Children’s Museum of Evansville Program Title: Think Like an Engineer Journey Program For: Daisy Girl Scouts, max is 50 Girl Scouts, Girl Scout ratios will need to be met for each troop, individual girls attending must have a chaperone attend with them. What: Daisies will work towards the Think Like an Engineer Journey by creating their own gingerbread house, puff mobile, and participating in a mini challenge course. When: Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9:3011:30 AM, access to explore the museum after the program. Inclement weather makeup date: February 23. In the event of a cancelation due to weather, an email will be sent to the lead person that registered the girl or troop. Cost: $20 per girl, $5 per adult (cost includes entrance into the museum, programming, and journey award) Registration: online registration link will be available in October. Payment must be received by Friday, January 18. No payments will be received the day of the event. *Leaders/chaperones must collect annual permission form and activity permission form to have with them during the event. Cancellations/ refunds will also not be accepted past the payment due date. Contact: Kelley Tenbarge, Reservationist/Office Manager: ktenbarge@cmoekids.org or 812-4642663 ext. 230. *Daisy's complete Session 1,2, and 3 of the Think Like an Engineer Journey. Girls will still need to complete Sessions 4, 5, and 6 to complete the entire journey.
S.T.E.A.M: Cont. Children’s Museum of Evansville
Program Title: Think Like an Engineer Journey Program For: Brownie Girl Scouts, max is 75 Girl Scouts, Girl Scout ratios will need to be met for each troop, individual girls attending must have a chaperone attend with them. What: Brownies will work towards the Think Like an Engineer Journey by participating in a several design challenges! When: Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 9:3011:30 AM, access to explore the museum after the program. Inclement weather makeup date: February 23. In the event of a cancelation due to weather, an email will be sent to the lead person that registered the girl or troop. Cost: $20 per girl, $5 per adult (cost includes entrance into the museum, programming, and journey award) Registration: online registration link will be available in October. Payment must be received by Friday, January 25. No payments will be received the day of the event. *Leaders/chaperones must collect annual permission form and activity permission form to have with them during the event. Cancellations/refunds will also not be accepted past the payment due date. Contact: Kelley Tenbarge, Reservationist/Office Manager: ktenbarge@cmoekids.org or 812-4642663 ext. 230 Date may be arranged due to inclement weather the day of this program. *Brownies complete Session 1,2, and 3 of the Think Like an Engineer Journey. Girls will still need to complete Sessions 4, 5, and 6 to complete the entire journey. Children’s Museum of Evansville Program Title: Think Like an Engineer Journey Program For: Junior Girl Scouts, max is 75 Girl Scouts, Girl Scout ratios will need to be met for each troop, individual girls attending must have a chaperone
attend with them. What: Brownies will work towards the Think Like an Engineer Journey by participating in a several design challenges including paper structures and building their own bridge! When: Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:3011:30 AM, access to explore the museum after the program. Inclement weather makeup date: February 23. In the event of a cancelation due to weather, an email will be sent to the lead person that registered the girl or troop. Cost: $20 per girl, $5 per adult (cost includes entrance into the museum, programming, and journey award) Registration: online registration link will be available in October. Payment must be received by Friday, February 2. No payments will be received the day of the event. *Leaders/chaperones must collect annual permission form and activity permission form to have with them during the event. Cancellations/refunds will also not be accepted past the payment due date. Contact: Kelley Tenbarge, Reservationist/Office Manager: ktenbarge@cmoekids.org or 812-4642663 ext. 230 Date may be arranged due to inclement weather the day of this program. *Juniors complete Session 1 and 2 of the Think Like an Engineer Journey. Girls will still need to complete Sessions 3,4, 5, and 6 to complete the entire journey. Doodlebug, Inc.  Program Title: Crafting Classes When: Saturday morning preferred. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: The Doodlebug, Inc. 671 3rd Ave. Jasper, IN What: We can design a class that meets your troop’s needs for any paper craft or even a jewelry project. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. Contact: Hannah Thyen or Melanie Sermersheim 812-482-4949 http://www.thedoodlebuginc.com\ Badge: This program can help Juniors work towards their Jeweler Skill Building Badge. Fired Up  Program Title: “I Promise” canvas, 12x12 canvas When: Anytime. Program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per painter payable at event Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info.
S.T.E.A.M: Cont.
Fired Up  Program Title: Clay Promise Hand What: Build your very own Girl Scout Promise hand art with a heart! When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up: 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl, which includes a 2nd visit to paint their piece. Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Daisies can put toward their Promise Center, Brownie toward Potter Badge. Fired Up  Program Title: Canvas “Best Friends”, 12x12 canvases When: Anytime, program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per girl, payable at event Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownies can put toward Painting or Making Friends badge, Seniors toward Room Makeover badge. Fired Up  Program Title: Painting, Making Friends Skill Building Badges What: Canvas “Best Friends”, 12x12 canvases When: Anytime, program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per girl, payable at event Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info.
Badges: Brownies can work toward their Painting and Making Friends Skill Building Badges. Fired Up  Program Title: Hand build “A Bugs Life” leaf with bugs When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event , includes 2nd visit to paint if time doesn’t allow Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownie can work on Potter and Bugs badges. Fired Up  Program Title: Painting, Celebrating Community, Collage Artist What: “Hooray for the USA” Mixed Media Canvas When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $18 per girl payable at event Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownies can work on their Painting and Celebrate Community badges, Seniors on Collage badge. Fired Up  Program Title: Clay Totem Story Stick, Clay Flowers When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event, includes second visit to paint if needed Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownies can work on Potter and M Family Story badges.
S.T.E.A.M: Cont.
Fired Up  Program Title: Mixed Media Canvas “Butterfly Fancy” When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownies can work on their Potter or Bugs badges, Seniors on Collage Artist or Room Makeover badges. Fired Up  Program Title: Ceramic “Graffiti Peace” Dinner Plate When: Anytime Program Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $18 per painter at event Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownies can work on their Painting badges, Seniors on their Room Makeover badge. Fired Up  Program Title: Potter, Room Makeover What: Clay Quilt When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up 2121 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $25 per girl payable at event, includes second visit to paint if needed, and stringing of quilt Contact: Christie at 812-476-3121 or email firedupchristie@aol.com. Visit fireduppaintspottery. com for more info. Badges: Brownies can work on their Potter badge, Seniors on their Room Makeover badge.
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum  Program Title: Artist Badge programs What: Work towards Artists Legacy skill building badges for all age levels! When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule. Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport Indiana 47635 Cost: $5 per girl and no cost adults. Contact: Marie Clifford, mcclifford12@gmail.com, 812-649-9147
S.T.E.A.M: Cont.
Painting with a Twist  When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Painting with a Twist 5625 E. Virginia Street, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47715 What: Painting With a Twist - Evansville has a fun art studio where Girl Scouts can create their own masterpiece. They conduct 1.5-2 hour classes where our local talented artists can guide girls through the painting process. At the end of the class, the girls walk out with their own unique twist on our art work and their own masterpiece. Cost: $25 per person for both adults and girls (if parents will not paint there is no cost). Ask about the Elephant Painting for this years cookie mascot! Badge: For and extra $5 Brownies can complete all the steps to earn the Painting Skill Building Badge. Registration: You can request a party at Request a Party. Just tell us in the comments section that it is a Girl Scout Troop party and your troop number. Contact: Mihir Paranjape at 812-550-1434 or 812470-3495 University of Evansville College of Engineering & Computer Science Program Title: Robotics Badge Age Level: Brownie Girl Scouts 2 - 3rd grade Max Capacity: 50 Girl Scouts What: Brownie Girl Scouts will complete steps for the Brownie Robotics Badge When: November 10, registration 7:30 AM, Event 8-11:15 AM Where: University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave Evansville, IN 47714. South Lobby of Koch Center for Engineering and Science Cost: $15 includes Robotics Badge, Checks payable to University of Evansville Register: Register Here Contact: Kimberly Higgins, Assistant to the Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science at kh209@evansville.edu, 812-488-2651.
Snickerdoodle  What: SnickerDoodle Art is the perfect place to get your Girl Scouts’ creativity flowing. They have a new location that you can visit and schedule painting parties just for your troop! The owner and Girl Scout leader, Andrea Halbig, offers a special discount for Girl Scouts! Click here for flyer. Open Party Schedule When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Cost: $10 per girl (10 minimum) Contact: 812-459-1992 Badge: This is the perfect place for Girl Scouts to work toward the Artist Legacy Badges! YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Artist Badge What: Girl Scouts can complete steps toward their Artist Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708. Waupaca Foundry  Program Title: Foundry-in-a-Box What: Creating small metal castings (learning the melt, sand mold, and finishing process), depending on the age this my only be a demonstration versus hands-on. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Waupaca Foundry 9856 State Road #66 Tell City, IN 47586 Cost: No cost Contact: Karen Snyder, Karen.snyder@ waupacafoundry.com or call 812-547-0704
LIFE SKILLS
Dubois County Humane Society  What: Join the Humane Society as they teach your Daisies about the importance of caring for animals. Girls will learn what goes into caring for these animals and all the things every animal needs to survive! Where: Dubois County Humane Society 426 Wernsing Rd, Jasper IN, 47547 When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Adoption Hours: Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 PM; Saturdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Contact: 812-482-7387 or email her at dchsmail@ yahoo.com Badge/ Journey: When Daisies attend this program they will work towards earning the awards from 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. Sift Yoga Program Title: Girl Scout Yoga Field Trips What: 45-minute Special Daisy Scout Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), along with yoga themed games and a small craft. Could be used as part of requirements for Purple Petal: “Respect myself and others” or Red Petal “Courageous and Strong”. Min. 6 girls Max. 20 girls Where: Sift Yoga 4166 Wyntree Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630 When: Anytime program. Call to schedule. Cost: $8 per girl Contact: Carrie Rice siftyoga@gmail.com 812-5180638 Yoga Classes with livewell  Program Title: Yoga What: 45-minute Special Girl Scout Daisy Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), including yoga themed games and a small craft, after class smoothie sample, and tour of livewell. (Approx. 1 hr. 15 minutes). This is the perfect place for Daisies to work towards the Purple Petal: “Respect myself and others” or Red Petal “Courageous and Strong” Cost: $13 per girl (minimum of 6 girls to participate) When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: livewell: 300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh Program is facilitated by Carrie Rice, certified youth yoga instructor!
Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email ahirsch@ flex151.com for more information. Sift Yoga  Program Title: Girl Scout Yoga Field Trips What: 60-minute Special Brownie Scout Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), along with yoga themed games and a small craft. *Could be used as part of requirements for “My Best Self” badge. Min. 6 girls Max. 20 girls Where: Sift Yoga 4166 Wyntree Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630 When: Anytime program. Call to schedule. Cost: $10 per girl Contact: Carrie Rice siftyoga@gmail.com 812-5180638 Willard Library  Program Title: Celebrating Community Skill Building Badge Where: Willard Library 21 N. First Avenue Evansville, In 47710 What: Brownies can complete steps towards their Celebrating Community Skill Building badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Contact: Rhonda Mort at rmort@willard.lib.in.us or call her at 425-4309 Cost: Free or troops may make donations to the library if they would like. YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: AquaZumba What: Dance and groove to the beat of Latin rhythms for a one of a kind water experience that will blow girls away. This is a really fun, engaging water fitness class that can help girls earn the Dance Badge for Brownie Troops. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708 Badge: This can help Brownies complete the WOW Journey .
LIFE SKILLS
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: YAquatic Program What: YAquatic is an hour-long program. Any troop working on an aquatics-related or fitness-related badge may participate, at a time that fits girls’ schedules. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708 Badge: Girl Scout Brownies work towards the Love Water, Share Water, and Save Water awards for the It’s Your Planet WOW Journey. Yoga Classes with Livewell  Cost: $16 per girl (minimum of 6 girls to participate) When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Livewell: 300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh What: 45-minute Special Daisy Scout Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), including yoga themed games and a small craft, after class smoothie sample, and tour of livewell. Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email ahirsch@ flex151.com for more information. Badge: This is the perfect place for Brownies to work toward the “My Best Self” badge. YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Get Moving Junior Journey Program What: This program will lead the girls to talk about food that is really energizing to them and other nutrition tips, as well as how energy balance affects them. The girls will finish with an aerobics class or other activity to actually burn some energy! Click here for flier. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708 Badge: This program will help Junior Girl Scouts earn the Energize Award. Awards can be purchased at the council office.
Yoga Classes with Livewell  Cost: $16 per girl (minimum 6 girls to participate). When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Livewell, 300 W Jennings Street, Newburgh What: 45-minute Special Girl Scout Daisy Yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), including yoga themed games and a small craft, after class smoothie sample, and tour of livewell. (Approx. 1 hr. 15 minutes) Contact: Call (855) 843-3539 or email ahirsch@ flex151.com for more information. Badge: This is the perfect place for Juniors to work towards “Staying Fit” badge. Fire Horse Yoga  What: Escape into a world of comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Learn how yoga can help reduce stress and keep you fit. Cost: $7 per girl When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Location: 513 Main Street, Jasper, IN Contact: Tina Drew, (812) 309-9093 to schedule a date and time. Journey: This program relates well with the Breathe Journey for Cadettes and the Healthy Living Skill Building Badges for all age levels. Apple Hill Orchard  Program Title: Pie Baking Program and Orchard Tours Where: 6235 N Ford Road Bruceville, IN 47516 Cost: Pie Baking ($5 per girl) + Tours ($4 per girls) Leaders/Chaperones no cost, additional adults $2 per adult When: Anytime program, call to schedule Contact: Karen Black 812-324-9010, Kdblack73@ gmail.com
LIFE SKILLS
Buffalo Run Farm, Grill and Gifts  What: Buffalo Run was a track way originally formed by migrating bison that later became an important land route for settlers coming to Indiana. Buffalo Run Farm Grill and Gifts sits where Abraham Lincoln's cousin, Dennis Hanks, once lived. Tour the farm and see an authentic tepee, the legendary Lincoln Cabin, and a live herd of buffalo. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Location: 3804 SR 162, between Lincoln City and Santa Claus, IN. Contact: 812-937-2799. Blue Heron Farm & Riding Academy  Program Title: Troop Horse Party What: Fun, horse filled two hour event at our farm! Your troop can choose 3 different activities for their party- Riding, Horseshoe Picture Frames, Caring For Horses, Horse Painting, Horse Beauty Pageant, Horse Treat Making, Barn Scavenger Hunt, or Petting Farm. Optional campfire. Each Scout will receive a coloring/ activity book to take home. When: Anytime program. Just call to schedule a date! Where: Blue Heron Riding Academy, 733 Inderrieden Rd, Chandler, IN Cost: $175 for up to 10 Girl Scouts, $10 each additional Girl Scout. Contact: Jill Ingram at blueheronridingacademy@ gmail.com or call 812-202-9192. Visit www. blueheronridingacademy.com for more info. Delta Dental Free Patch Program  Program Title: Smile Squad What: Review good dental habits, try an oral health experiment, discover how hidden sugars can damage your teeth, and learn about the importance of brushing twice a day and reading every day for a healthy body and mind! View Patch Program Patches will not be available until after April 1st.You can request patches here. (please allow 6-8 weeks for patches to arrive). Some materials can be requested here. (please allow 3 weeks for materials to arrive) https://deltadentalin.com/girlscouts for program information.
Evansville ChunJiDo Academy  What: Exciting demo with lots of board breaking. We offer fun and exciting demos for your events, free of charge. Girls can also earn their self-defense badge with bully self-defense, minimal charge, with our seminar given by Sensei Nancy Cutrell. Girls will learn how to prepare themselves for the playground, dating, or even going to college. When: We will coordinate with your schedule. Cost: Free Where: We can travel to your location Registration: Contact Sensei Nancy Cutrell to set up your event. Contact: senseicutrell@gmail.com or call at 812430-4555 Evansville Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo  What: The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo allows children to try a variety of orchestral instruments and discover and connect various sounds from the instruments. Workshop is free. Cost: Workshop is free. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. 3 min/ 25 max Contact: Summer Bennett, Philharmonic Education Department at (812) 425-5050, Ext. 316 Badge: This program will go great with the Performance Skill Building Badges.
LIFE SKILLS
Evansville Museum  Program Title: Girl Scout Night at the Museum What: Did you know that Girl Scout troops receive a discount into the Evansville Museum and the Koch Immersive Theater? Girl Scouts are always encouraged to schedule a special visit and now have the convenience of Thursday evenings too! Thursday evenings the museum has extended their hours until 8 PM When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date. Where: Evansville Museum 411 S.E. Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN Cost: $1 per person museum entry fee and $3 per person for the Koch Immersive Theater , includes parents and tags. Must schedule visit in advance to receive discount. Contact: Karen Malone: karen@emuseum.org 812425-2406 Gattitown  Program Title: Be Your Own Chef What: Make your own pizza and tour Gattitown’s kitchens. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 316 N. Green River Rd., Evansville (across from Toys R Us) Contact: manager@gattitownevansville.com or call (812) 473-3800 Badge: This program will help girls earn the Cook Legacy badges. Meadowbriar Stables  Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Contact: 812-853-3495 Night Sun Stables  Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date.
Where: 2601 Night Sun Dr, Evansville, IN 47725 Contact: 812-499-3403, nightsunstables@hotmail. com Newburgh Tumbling  Program Title: Body in Motion What: Girls can learn how the body works through movement in the sport of gymnastics and nutrition. Girls can earn skill-building badges through gymnastics, tumbling, dance, nutrition and exercise. Where: 5800 Vann Road Newburgh, IN 47630 When: Call to schedule a time and day. Cost: $8 per girl scout ($6 sibling/tag) for 1.5 hour time slots. Fun patch included. Contact: Sarah Beegle at fun@newburghtumbling. com Online waiver at www.newburghtumbling.com Badge: Daisy Petals: Lupe and Tula, Brownie Badges: My Best Self, Dancer, and Fair Play, Healthy Living badges: Staying Fit and Good Sportsmanship Newburgh Tumbling  Program Title: Troop Lock-In What: You are welcome to bring your troop in to play and work. Troops will have free use of the gym and the party room which includes microwave, refrigerator, sink, tables and chairs for up to 24. Where: 5800 Vann Road Newburgh, IN 47630 When: Saturday at 7PM to Sunday at 8AM. Call to reserve your day. Cost: $14 per person, $75 minimum. Contact: Sarah Beegle at fun@newburghtumbling. com Online waiver at www.newburghtumbling.com Purdue Extension  Program Title: Healthy Living Badge When: Anytime program, call to schedule. Where: Troop meeting location Contact to register and questions: Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik jstefanc@purdue.edu Dubois – Jan Dougan jmdougan@purdue.edu Pike – Sarah Hopkins hopkin27@purdue.edu Posey – Kristen Lowry klowry@purdue.edu Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers brotherm@purdue. edu Warrick – Kristina Deters deters@purdue.edu
LIFE SKILLS
Riverwind Stables  Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 5377 Grimm Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630 Cost: Will vary based on how many girls attend the program. Riverwind also offer’s private lessons and will give Girl Scouts a special: buy one private session, get one free! Contact: (812) 490-4001, riverwindstables@gmail. com Thyme in the Kitchen  What: If it’s time to teach your girls some skills for the kitchen, then this is the place to go. They offer a wide variety of cooking classes in a top of the line kitchen inside their delightful store. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: Thyme in the Kitchen, 2308 W. Franklin Street, Evansville Contact: Ruth Richmond ruth@tkevv.com Badge: Girl Scouts can work toward their Cook Legacy Badges! University of Evansville Program Title: UE Women’s Soccer Game Girl Scout Night Age Level: All Girl Scouts and family members What: University of Evansville Soccer game vs. UNI When: October 5 at 6PM Where: McCutchan Stadium 1900 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47714 Cost: free for girls in their uniform, $7 for an adult. $5 for a senior (65+ years). Register: by troop, or individually by contacting: Lindsey Dunn Email: ld141@evansville.edu or Phone: 812-488-1152, adults can pay at the door. Badges: Athlete Badge, Healthy Living Badge
University of Evansville Program Title: UE Women’s Volleyball Game Girl Scout Night Age Level: All Girl Scouts and family members What: UE Volleyball game When: October 5 at 7PM Where: Meeks Family Fieldhouse 1900 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47714 Cost: free for Girl Scouts that where their uniform, 7$ for an adult. 5$ for a senior (65+ years). Register: by troop, or individually by contacting: Lindsey Dunn Email: ld141@evansville.edu or Phone: 812-488-1152, adults can pay at the door. Badges: Athlete Badge, Healthy Living Badge Vanderburgh County Humane Society  What: The Vanderburgh Humane Society is the perfect place for your troop to work toward the Pets Skill Building Badges. The staff at the Humane Society will help Girl Scouts meet the requirements needed to earn the badges. Girls will tour the facility and sit down for an educational component. Girls over the age of 16 may contact the Humane Society about their volunteer opportunities. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Cost: Free. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Where: 400 Millner Industrial Drive Evansville, Indiana 47710 Contact: Cyndi Donley, Humane Education at 812426-2563 ext. 206 or c.donley@vhslifesaver.org Badge: Brownies may work on their Pets Skill Building Badges and Daisies can work towards their 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. List of Donation Items
LIFE SKILLS
Vanderburgh County Humane Society  Program Title: Gross and Tell What: Check out some “gross” items collected by the staff at the Vanderburgh Humane Society. This interactive presentation is perfect for older scouts to see actual items and learn about pet care verses neglect. The girls will tour the medical departments of the facility. Girls over the age of 16 may contact the Humane Society about their volunteer opportunities. Where: 400 Millner Industrial Drive Evansville, Indiana 47710 When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Cost: Free but a $50 donation and/or supplies from our online “wish list” are welcome and appreciated. Contact: Cyndi Donley, Humane Education at 812426-2563 ext. 206 or c.donley@vhslifesaver.org Register: Perfect for mature middle school and high school Girl Scouts Vertical eXcape Climbing Center  What: Vertical eXcape offers group discount for Girl Scouts! When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Online waiver Where: Vertical eXcape 1315 N. Royal Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: Group Rates and Pricing. Need a minimum of 10 girls to participate for both programs. Contact: Matt France at matt@verticalexcape.com or call 812-479-6887 YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: First Aid Badge What: Learn the basics of first aid! This program is designed to help all age levels work toward their First Aid skill building badge When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Athlete Badge What: Girl Scouts can complete steps towards their Athlete Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan , Evansville Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708
LIFE SKILLS
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Healthy Living Badges What: Girl Scouts can complete steps towards their Healthy Living Skill Building Badge. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708 YMCA of Southwestern Indiana  Program Title: Troop Fitness What: From yoga to step aerobics to just about any fitness class in between, the YMCA’s fitness instructors create a routine that is perfect for your troops. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Kelly Boylls, Sr. Program Director, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, at (812) 492-6708 Badge: This can help your troop complete the Healthy Living Badge requirements by learning how to take care of their bodies.
HOLIDAY EVENTS! Holiday Sounds at EVV For: All Girl Scout Troops What: Join us at EVV inside the terminal in December. Our goal is to have 12 days of musical performances filling the terminal with holiday cheer. When: Various days and times throughout December, starting December 1, 2018. EVV will work with each troop to schedule dates and times that are preferred by the troop. Where: EVV terminal Cost: Free – No charge; EVV will promote your troop leading up to your performance via social media and website, and will promote the day of with performance images. Contact: Leslie Fella leslie@evvairport.com Registration: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/HolidaySoundsEVV Evansville Christmas Parade on North Main When: Sunday, November 18 at 2:30 PM What: The Evansville’s Christmas on North Main Parade would like to invite your group or organization to participate in the annual Christmas parade! Pre-parade activities will be held in “Santa’s Workshop” from noon to 2:30 PM, located at SWIRCA on 16 W. Virginia Street with a special appearance by Santa Claus. Register: Parade Application entry deadline is Saturday, October 20, 2018 Mail application to: Old National Bank c/o Dannelle Haller 100 N. Main St. • Evansville, IN 47711 Troop will also need to turn in a special activity application to GSSI. Contact: Parade Director, Anna Hargis, at (812) 463-2551 or anna@annahargisevv.com Troops will need to complete a special activity application.
Entrepreneurship Evansville Courier and Press  What: Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a newspaper? Girl Scouts can tour the entire Courier and Press building, where our local Evansville newspaper is created. They will tour many different departments and see what it takes to publish the daily newspaper. The tour takes about 30 minutes and is usually ended with a snack. Tours are available Monday-Friday, except for Tuesday, starting at 3:30PM. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Where: 300 East Walnut Street Evansville, IN 47713 Cost: No Cost Contact: Felicia Grounds at (812)464-7620 or Felicia.grounds@courierpress.com
Harlem Globetrotters  Program Title: Girl Scout Night with the Harlem Globetrotters What: Harlem Globetrotters When: Wednesday, December 5th 7 PM Where: Ford Center Cost: Girl Scouts save on all tickets. Tickets start at only $21. Contact: Ronald Martin (678) 497-1864 martin@harlemglobetrotters.com Girl Scout Experiences: Girl Scout Cookie Presentation, Anthem Buddies, Meet N’ Greet, Bench Kids, Group Photo
Purdue Extension  Program Title: Financial Literacy I Badge When: Anytime program, call to schedule. Where: Troop meeting location Contact to register and questions: Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik jstefanc@purdue.edu Dubois – Jan Dougan jmdougan@purdue.edu Pike – Sarah Hopkins hopkin27@purdue.edu Posey – Kristen Lowry klowry@purdue.edu Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers brotherm@purdue. edu Warrick – Kristina Deters deters@purdue.edu
Create crafts to give to the residents, hand out candy, and more! Location: 3001 Galaxy Drive Evansville, IN Contact: Emily Oglesby at 812-475-2822
Purdue Extension  Program Title: Babysitting Course When: Anytime program, call to schedule. Where: Troop meeting location Contact to register and questions: Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik jstefanc@purdue.edu Dubois – Jan Dougan jmdougan@purdue.edu Pike – Sarah Hopkins hopkin27@purdue.edu Posey – Kristen Lowry klowry@purdue.edu Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers brotherm@purdue. edu Warrick – Kristina Deters deters@purdue.edu
Terrace at Solarbron, located on the Westside of Evansville, is looking for new ways to bring joy and entertainment to their residents. They offer residents a full schedule of activities every day, from morning to night, and also on weekends and are willing to work with your troop to find a time that would work best to volunteer. Contact Austin Flittner aflittner@cardon.us or call 812437-7932 if you are interested in volunteering.
River Pointe Health Campus
Gilda’s Club Evansville Volunteer Opportunities Have you or someone you know been touched by Cancer? Gilda’s Club is looking for volunteers! Maybe your Girl Scouts troop would like to host a craft or activity during Family Connect Night? Interested: Contact Chelsey, 812-402-8667 or Chelsey@gcevv.org
The Waters of Scottsburg Created to offer an enlightened approach to providing healthcare to area seniors, The Waters of Scottsburg is highly regarded and widely known for providing comprehensive, individualized care. Location: 1350 N Todd Drive, Scottsburg, IN 47170 Contact: Jody Hurt or Kyle Sphire at 812-752-5663 For more information: http://watersofscottsburg. com/
Entrepreneurship Toyota
Evansville Thunderbolts
Program Title: Plant Tours What: Explore the visitor center and take a tram ride through the plant! When: Contact to schedule a time and date. Where: Toyota Visitor Center, 4000 S Tulip Tree Drive, Princeton, IN Contact: Visitor Center Tours Badge: Robotics Badge
Program Title: Girl Scout Night and Sleep Over at the Ford Center When: Saturday, December 1 , 2018 Where: Ford Center For: Girl Scouts and their friends/family What: Wear your Girl Scout uniform and bring a teddy bear to donate for this special game! Thunderbolts vs Quad City Storm, game time is 7:15 PM Central time. Troops will have the option to “camp out” at the Ford Center after the game and watch a movie on the jumbo Tron! Campers will need to bring their own sleeping bags, pillow, blankets, pajamas, and snacks/breakfast. Register: To get your tickets and sign up for the camping experience email this registration form to Clint Hagmaier chagmaier@evansvillethunderbolts. com. Troops may attend the game only. Questions: 812-435-0870 Rosenvolk Festival Program Title: Rosenvolk Festival Girl Scout Experience Age Level: All Girl Scouts and their families What: Enjoy educational presentations, jousting demonstrations, music, and more! When: Sunday, October 21, 2018, 1-5 PM Eastern Time. 1:30 Jousting and 2:15 Troll Hunt Where: 18th Street Park Ferdinand, IN 47543 Cost: $6 per person Register Online Here Deadline to register is Monday, October 1, 2018. Badge: Juniors Playing the Past Willard Library  Program Title: A World of Girls Journey Where: Willard Library 21 N. First Avenue Evansville, In 47710 What: Willard Library will customize a program to help you earn the awards to complete the A World of Girls Journey. When: Anytime Program. Call to schedule a time and date. Contact: Rhonda Mort at rmort@willard.lib.in.us or call her at 425-4309 Cost: Free or troops may make donations to the library if they would like.
Permission Forms: Community Partner Programs: When a girl attends a vendor-sponsored program, she must bring a signed Activity Permission with her to the event and turn it into her leader. It is up to the vendor if they would like to collect the permission forms or have the leader keep them on file. Council Events: Activity Permission : If your girls are attending with a troop, please have each guardian sign an activity permission slip and turn them into the troop leader. These will no longer be collected at sign in; Â troop leaders must keep these on file. Annual Permission Form: Troop leaders/ adult chaperones keep on file during activities and events. Event Permission Form: If your daughter is attending and Council Event as an individual girl.
If you would like to request a specific program that is not currently in the guide, please fill out the online program request form. For general questions and inquiries please contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org.
WELCOME TO GSSI’S 2019 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM! www.girlscouts-gssi.org
Meet 2018’s top seller, maddie! Maddie sold 1,859 packages. Challenge yourself!
Meet the 2019 cookie mascot, Sparkles the Narwhal! visit her in the council shop - or earn her by reaching the early recognition goal of 173+ packages by January 13!
• NEW COOKIE - Caramel Chocolate Chip! A rich caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a chewy, gluten-free cookie. The gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookie is $5 a package and can be purchased online. A limited supply of cases will be carried in the cookie cupboards and can be purchased at cookie booths. All other 8 varieties of GS cookies sell for $4 a package.
• Top Selling Troop Recognitions: The top selling troop in 2019 will receive a gift card to the council retail shop and will be featured on the cover of Cookie Celebrities magazine.
• Opt-Out: In 2019, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can OPT OUT of receiving recognitions and Cookie Dough in order to receive more troop profits and earned patches. To participate, the Troop OPT OUT Agreement must be on file at GSSI by January 13.
• Know your cookies: Taste each variety of cookies so you can describe them. Know which cookies are vegan, which contain dairy products, etc. Nutritional information can be found on GSSI’s website www.girlscouts-gssi.org.
• Bling Your Booth Contest: For ideas, check pinterest.com/GirlScoutsSWIN/bling-yourbooth/. Send a picture of your booth to GSSI on Facebook. The three troops whose photos get the most likes will receive gift cards to the GSSI retail shop. No collage photos.
• Smart Cookies lets you set your cookie sale goals, track your sales progress, and take orders with your Apple or Android smart phone or tablet.
• Early Recognitions: Girls who set goals will receive a Goal Getter patch. Girls who take initial orders for 173+ packages will receive Sparkles the plush Narwhal and the chance to enter a drawing for an additional prize. • Did you know? You’re in the world’s largest girl-led business, and you are the CEO of your own sale!
• Remember: People LOVE Girl Scout Cookies! 9 out of 10 people say they will buy Girl Scout Cookies if you ask them.
• Smart Cookies customers can have cookies shipped directly and pay via credit card. Girls can sell using Smart Cookies in two ways: 1. Use the Smart Cookies online ordering app. 2. Use the Smart Cookies online marketing tool to send an eCard to friends and family that includes a secure link to Smart Cookies through which customers can order cookies, and Girl Scouts will receive credit.
2019 COOKIE PROGRAM CALENDAR Girls Take Pre-Orders.........................Dec. 14, 2018 - Jan. 13, 2019 Girl Pre-Orders Due To Troop .................................Jan. ________ Pre-Ordered Cookies Ready For Pickup....................Feb. 11 - 15 (Your adult volunteer will tell you when and where you can pick up your cookies to deliver to your customers.) Girls Deliver Cookies.............................................Feb. 11 - March 10 Cookie Booths..........................................................Feb. 11 - March 10 Girls turn in money to troop no later than....March________ Important Note: Girls continue to take orders after January 13. Cookie orders taken after January 13 can be picked up at any cookie cupboard while supplies last.
Cookie recognitions to service units.................mid-May Highest Award Event - Evansville ..............................May 3 Highest Award Event - Jasper................DATE & TIME TBD Girls who sell 500+ packages will receive free admission and dinner at the Highest Awards Event.
Evansville's Christmas on North Main Parade 100 N. Main St. • Evansville, IN 47711 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 AT 2:30 PM WANT TO BE IN THE PARADE? Visit www.northmainchristmasparade.com or Facebook at Evansville's Christmas on North Main to find out how you can participate! Deadline to enter is 10/20/18. BEFORE THE PARADE... Join us for Santa's Workshop Activites at SWIRCA, 16 W. Virginia - beginning at noon until 2:30 PM INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE PARADE OR SANTA'S WORKSHOP? Please contact the parade director anna@annahargisevv.com
Save the Date Save the date for our Girl Scout Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting, previously the ACT Meeting
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM First Christian Church 2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47725.
Come to network and receive training with the staff and volunteers. Honor & Golden Honor Troops will also be recognized at this event. Registration will be opening soon!
More Training Information Coming Soon!
Highest Awards
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are an age appropriate progression in developing girl leadership skills as they Take Action. Training is available for all girls and troops interested in earning the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award. The Award trainings familiarize girls with the process & procedures needed to earn the highest awards in Girl Scouting.
Bronze Award Process Junior 1. Go on a Junior Journey 2. Watch training video 3. Build your Girl Scout Bronze Award team 4. Explore your community 5. Choose your Girl Scout Bronze Award project 6. Make a plan 7. Put your plan in motion 8. Spread the word 9. Submit final report 10. Attend Highest Award Ceremony
Additional Requirements: • Minimum 20 hours required & submitted on Time Log • All expenses & income must be noted on Financial Tracker • A Bronze Award project can be completed individually or with a troop • Identify a Project Advisor who is a subject matter expert or a representative of the organization
Silver Award Process Cadette 1. Go on a Cadette Journey 2. Watch training video 3. Identify issues you care about 4. Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team 5. Explore your community 6. Pick your Take Action project 7. Submit proposal 8. Make a plan and put it into motion 9. Submit final report 10. Reflect, share your story, and celebrate 11. Attend Highest Award Ceremony
Additional Requirements: • Minimum 40 hours required & submitted on Time Log • All expenses & income must be noted on Financial Tracker • A Bronze Award project can be completed individually or as a group of 2-4 girls • Identify a Project Advisor who is a subject matter expert or a representative of the organization
Gold Award Process Senior & Ambassador 1. Complete prerequisites 2. Watch required training video 3. Choose an issue 4. Investigate 5. Get help 6. Create account for GoGold online app 7. Present your plan and get feedback 8. Take action 9. Submit final report online 10. Educate and inspire 11. Attend Highest Award Ceremony
Additional Requirements: • Minimum 80 hours required & submitted on Time Log • All expenses & income must be noted on Financial Tracker • A Gold Award project is completed by a single Girl Scout • Identify a Project Advisor who is a subject matter expert or a representative of the organization
Gold Award Interviews Interviews are held at the Girl Scout Office located at 223 NW 2nd St., Evansville IN 47708. Each interview panel consists of 2-3 interviewers, one of whom is a committee-designated Lead Interviewer. The interview will be recorded for marketing purposes. Girls are scheduled for their interviews by the Interview Coordinator once the proposal has been reviewed by the committee. Girls may be asked to return any corrections or additions needed before their scheduled interview. All items must be received before the girl is scheduled for an interview.
Gold Award Informational Meetings: Email program@girlscouts-gssi.org
The purpose of the interview is to ensure that each project meets the high quality standards for Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards. Gold Award Project Candidates are given a chance to explain their projects in more detail than what they have submitted in their written proposal.
Highest Award Committee The Highest Awards Committee is responsible for reviewing, approving, and rejecting award proposals, interviewing Gold Award candidates, oversee High Award training, communicating award status as girls submit their reports, and providing insight for the annual Highest Awards banquet. If you would like to be a part of the commitee, please send your request to support@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Save the Date March 15, 2019 Tropicana
GIRL SCOUT
DNA
Girl Scouts are more likely than non-Girl Scouts to . . .
HELLO
My name is
Leader
(Places)
(Professions)
(People)
(Programs)
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana support@girlscouts-gssi.org 812 • 421 • 4970 Council Hours: 9AM - 5PM Monday - Friday
CONNECT WITH US! @girlscouts_swin
@GirlScouts.GSSI
@GirlScoutsSWIN
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana