2017 Spring Program Activity and Adult Learning Guide

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Be a #cookieboss Learn the 5 Skills: • Goal setting • Decision making • Money management • People skills • Business ethics

Equipped to lead Get the skills you need to be a cheerleader, guide and mentor for girls

Adventure awaits! Explore a fun activity Learn a new skill Discover your passion

Slumber at the Speedway Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday Bike around the track Sleep under the stars Dance the night away

Girl Program Activity & Adult Learning Guide January-September 2017


Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Service Centers and Showcases CONNECT WITH US

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Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I • Bloomington, IN 47404 Tue–Fri | noon-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Columbus 1300 Hutchins Ave • Columbus, IN 47201 Tue–Fri | noon-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S • Daleville, IN 47334 Mon-Fri | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis 7201 Girl Scout Ln • Indianapolis, IN 46214 Mon-Fri | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St • Kokomo, IN 46901 Tue–Fri | noon-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E • Lafayette, IN 47905 Tue–Fri | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Richmond 3765 National Rd E • Richmond, IN 47374 Tue–Fri | noon-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon*

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Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln • Terre Haute, IN 47807 Tue–Fri | noon-5 p.m. Showcase open Saturday | 9 a.m.-noon* *Closed on Saturdays, June 1-July 31 We are always open online at girlscoutsindiana.org

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana service centers will be closed: Labor Day Thanksgiving And day after

Winter Break December 26-Jan 2

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Inventory Showcases will be closed beginning December 19

Memorial Day

Presidents Day

Independence Day

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S! G N I T E E R G People often ask me “why Girl Scouts?" My response is always the same, “a Girl Scout tries new things, makes new friends, goes on adventures and experiences a world of new opportunities.” Simply put, a Girl Scout is empowered to discover, connect and take action. She thinks outside the box and is always looking for new ways she can take the lead and make a positive impact-and has a ton of fun every step of the way, too! With Girl Scouts, girls eperience their own adventures and make their mark. Discover what Girl Scouts are doing to make the world a better place by checking out the quality program activities for girls and the learning sessions for adult volunteers, who lead girls to new discoveries, on the following pages. Visit girlscoutsindiana.org to register. Plan an adventure and discover something new. Let’s have fun while impacting the lives of girls! Warmest regards,

Deborah Hearn Smith Chief Executive Officer girlscoutsindiana.org

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Girl Scout Showcase

Your Girl Scout Adventure begins NOW! Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Showcase locations Bloomington, Columbus, Daleville, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Richmond and Terre Haute Created by Joris Hoogendoorn from the Noun Project

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We’ve got it covered! Revenue generated from your purchases helps provide program activities and services to girls in central Indiana.

Thank you for your support!

There are 2 ways to get started: Starter Kits - We build it for you

Essential Kits - Build it yourself

Each kit contains everything you need for a great year in Girl Scouts. We have eliminated the guess work and included:

A Girl Scout can still receive a FREE BAG after her first year, each level, by purchasing the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting, Skill Building sets or a Journey book plus Girl Scout branded clothing and/or merchandise, up to a total purchase of $50.

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The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting American flag patch Council ID set Insignia tab World Trefoil pin Age level membership pin

Select your: • Official uniform item (sash, vest OR tunic) • • •

Journey book Troop numerals FREE BAG!

FREE BAG with purchase!

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Starter kit Each starter bag includes the basic items every girl needs to continue her Girl Scout Journey!

Price

Program essentials

Core uniform components

Visit any Showcase to take advantage of the new Girl's Guide price of $19.50.

Girl Scout Daisy

Girl Scout Brownie

Girl Scout Junior

Girl Scout Cadette

Girl Scout Senior

Girl Scout Ambassador

Tunic/Vest

Tunic/Vest

Tunic/Vest

Tunic/Vest

Tunic/Vest

Tunic/Vest

Flag Patch

Flag Patch

Flag Patch

Flag Patch

Flag Patch

Flag Patch

Insignia Tab

Insignia Tab

Insignia Tab

Insignia Tab

Insignia Tab

Insignia Tab

World Pin

World Pin (optional)

World Pin (optional)

World Pin (optional)

World Pin (optional)

World Pin (optional)

Membership Pin

Membership Pin (optional)

Membership Pin (optional)

Membership Pin (optional)

Membership Pin (optional)

Membership Pin (optional)

Council ID Set

Council ID Set

Council ID Set

Council ID Set

Council ID Set

Council ID Set

Troop Numbers (4)

Troop Numbers (4)

Troop Numbers (4)

Troop Numbers (4)

Troop Numbers (4)

Troop Numbers (4)

The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

Journey: Choose 1 Journey: Choose 1

Journey: Choose 1

Journey: Choose 1

Journey: Choose 1

Journey: Choose 1

Welcome to Daisy Flower Garden

Brownie Quest

Agent of Change

GIRLtopia

Your Voice Your World, the Power of Advocacy

Your Voice Your World, the Power of Advocacy

Between Earth and Sky

WOW! Wonders of Water

Get Moving!

Sow What?

Justice

Justice

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals

A World of Girls

aMuse

Mission: Sisterhood

BLISS: Live it Give It

BLISS: Live it Give It

Tunic: $65.25 Vest: $67.25

Sash: $53.25 Vest: $65.75

Sash: $54.75 Vest: $67.25

Sash: $53.25 Vest: 70.25

Sash: $53.25 Vest: 70.25

Sash: $53.25 Vest: 70.25

Price based on 4-digit troop number and regular sized tunics, vests, and sashes. Deduct $1.75 per number if fewer digits are needed.

For uniform guidelines and where to place insignia, visit girlscoutsindiana.org. girlscoutsindiana.org

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LADDEr of LEADErShip As Girl Scouts take journeys and earn the awards, they’re climbing a ladder that lets them be leaders in their own lives and in the world! Pass it on!

Ambassadors raise their voices to advocate for issues they care about.

Girls move dreams forward! Girls use sisterhood to better themselves and the world!

Seniors have a vision and lead the world closer to it.

Cadettes develop the relationship skills they need to be leaders in their lives and in the world.

Juniors learn that leaders need power—their own, their team’s, and their community’s.

Brownies go on a quest to find the three keys to leadership.

Ambassadors learn that leaders aim for justice.

Cadettes become leaders in clearing the air!

Girls put the ME in media.

Girls try on roles and realize their opportunities in life are limitless.

Juniors bring energy solutions to their lives and the world.

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Brownies take the lead in saving Earth’s water.

Girls explore their place in the wide world of girls.

Girls learn they can care for animals and themselves. Daisies learn that leadership blossoms in the garden.

Seniors find out how their leadership can benefit Earth.

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C100 M40

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C100 Y65 K8

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M60 Y100 K50

Daisies learn to protect Earth’s treasures.


Super Troop Super Troop begins August 1 and ends June 30. Super Troop criteria (must complete eight of the below) Items with a

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Participated in spring renewal (formerly know as early bird,) or for new troops, 80 percent of troop registered by October.

Participate in the Fall Product Program with a troop sale average 25 percent higher than council average (2015-2016 council average is $558 sold per participating troop-to qualify, troops would need to sell at least $697).

Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program with a troop per girl sales average 25 percent higher than council average (2015-2016 council average is 161 packages sold per girl, to qualify troops would need to have a per girl average of 201 packages).

Help increase girl or adult membership. Do one of the following: •

Add two girls to your troop.

Recruit a new leader.

Recruit a new volunteer to assist in a council event.

Help at a recruitment event-either at a local or council level.

Attend four service unit meetings or events.

Attend one council program or troop camp at a council facility overnight.

80 percent of families in your troop make a donation to the council’s annual campaign. •

Visit girlscoutsindiana.org to make your gift.

Complete a journey and submit a photo of your take action project with your Super Troop report.

Attend one adult learning opportunity: •

Core learning opportunity or enrichment learning opportunity

Submit Troop Annual Report to a Girl Scout service center no later than July 1.

Super Troop incentives •

Certificate of authorization to purchase the Super Troop patch at your local showcase

Coupon booklet: •

Two 10 percent discounts at showcase up to $200 purchase

Super Troop T-shirt for entire registered troop and two adult T-shirts •

Additional adult T-shirts can be purchased for $8

Super Troop patch may be purchased for $1/patch

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Super Troop

Super Troop report (must be submitted by July 1) Troop number: ___________ Contact name:____________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: ____________________________ ZIP code: ___________________ Phone number: (___________)___________________ Email: ___________________________________ Service unit:______________________ Service center location for T-shirt pick up:_______________________________________ Place your T-shirt order. Tally the total number of each size: Youth S:_____ YM: _____ YL: _____ Adult S: ______ M: ______ L: ______ XL: ______ XXL: ______ XXXL: ______ XXXXL: ______ Place you patch order. Total patches: __________ $1/patch Step 1: Check the eight activities your troop accomplished. Items with a

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Participated in Early Bird if a returning troop

Participated in the Fall Product Program with a troop sale average 25 percent higher than council average (2015-2016 council average is $558 sold per participating troop-to qualify troops would sell at least $697).

Participated in the Girl Scout Cookie Program with a troop per girl sales average 25 percent higher than council average (2015-2016 council average is 161 packages sold per girl-to qualify troops would have a per girl average of 201).

Helped increase girl or adult membership by doing one of the following: •

Added two girls to your troop.

Recruited a new leader.

Recruited a new volunteer to assist in a council event.

Help at a recruitment event- either at a local or council level.

Attended four service unit meetings or events.

Attended one council activity/event or troop camp at a council facility overnight.

80 percent of families in your troop made a donation to the council’s annual campaign.

Completed a journey and submitted a photo of your Take Action project with your Super Troop report.

Attended one adult learning opportunity:

Training attended: ________________________________________ Date: _____________

Submitted Troop Annual Report to Tiffany Lemons (tlemons@girlscoutsindiana.org no later than July 1.

Step 2: Include photo of your troop participating in their take action project with this report. List on the back of the photo all girls’ first and last names which appear in the picture. Submit this report with your photo to dkeely@girlscoutsindiana.org or mail to:

Attn: Diana Keely Girl Scouts of Central Indiana 7201 Girl Scout Lane • Indianapolis, IN 46214

Step 3: Go to your local service center to pick up your T-shirts and purchase patches after notification email is received.


2018 spring renewal registration 2018 spring renewal (formerly known as early bird) registration begins March 2017. Your troop must be registered by June 30, 2017. To help troops learn to be self-sufficient, please consider using product sales proceeds to pay for dues. $25/girl or adult membership registation fee

Registration information will be available at girlscoutsindiana.org in the spring. Incentives Girl incentive: Each girl who registers during the campaign period will receive a patch distributed by the service unit registrar no later than the September service unit meeting. Leader | assistant leader | group leader | co-leader incentive: Register through campaign period (check our website in the spring for dates) and receive 50 percent off Kaleidoscope registration and a maximum of two early bird patches per troop. Troop incentive: Check our website in the spring for information. Service unit incentive: Two service units will be given the opportunity to rent out a portion of any Girl Scouts of Central Indiana camp facility free of charge based on their girl goals. Highest registration percentages of service units will be calculated from service units with less than 250 girls and from service units with more than 250 girls. girlscoutsindiana.org

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Every box of cookies is packed with a lifetime supply of learning. Much more than a way to raise money, the Girl Scout Cookie Program is a hands-on leadership and entrepreneurial program. Here are a few examples of how participating in the cookie program teaches Girl Scouts skills that will help them grow into leaders in their own lives, leaders in business and leaders in the world: 1

Goal Setting

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Girl Scout Cookie Program goal setting decision making money management people skills business ethics

Your Girl Scout sets cookie sales goals individually and with her team, creates a plan to reach them, and develops cooperation and team building skills all along the way! 2

Decision-Making

Your Girl Scout helps decide how her team will spend their cookie money, furthering her critical thinking and problem solving skills that will help her in many aspects of her life. 3

Money Management

Your Girl Scout takes cookie orders, handles customers’ money and gains valuable and practical life skills around financial literacy. 4 People Skills Your Girl Scout learns how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people while selling cookies. These experiences help her develop healthy relationship and conflict resolution skills she can use throughout her life.

Digital Cookie is back! Watch for your participation email in early January! More information available at your cookie training and online at girlscoutsindiana.org

5 Business Ethics Your Girl Scout is honest and responsible at every step of the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Her business ethics reinforce the positive values she is developing as a Girl Scout.

There is more to Girl Scout Cookies than what's in the box. girlscoutsindiana.org

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Mark your calendar January 7

Girl Scout Cookie Program start date

January 26-29

Girl Scout Cookie delivery

February 3-5

Cookie Booth weekend - hot spots

February 10-12

Cookie Booth weekend – hot spots

February 17-19

Cookie Booth weekend – hot spots

February 24-26

Cookie Booth weekend – hot spots

February 25

National Girl Scout Cookie Day

March 3-5

Last chance cookie booth weekend

March 10-12

Last chance cookie booth weekend

March 13

Money due to council

First week of May

Reward shipments

Meet the cookies

Where does the money go? $4 per package $0.03 for program assistance grants $0.65 for troop proceeds $0.84 for camping services $1 cost of Girl Scout Cookies $1.48 for program services to troops


Girls that have earned the Operation: Cookie Drop rewards and are top selling Operation: Cookie Drop girls are chosen to help deliver cookies to the military. If would like your Girl Scout to participate, you may fill out an interest form at girlscoutsindiana.org.

Operation: Cookie Drop Operation: Cookie Drop allows customers to support military personnel and charitable organizations by purchasing packages of cookies to be delivered to soldiers, veterans and others throughout central Indiana who might not be able to afford a sweet treat.

Troop concert Troops that average 250+ packages per girl selling will receive tickets to a troop concert event for their troop! Girls had a blast rocking out to the music of Rachel Platten on the lawn at White River State Park in 2016!

Initial order Girls who sell 175+ packages on their initial order will receive this cute and cuddly owl pillow!

Troop reward If a troop averages 175+ packages per girl selling, every selling girl in that troop will receive this T-shirt!

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Program activity descriptions

How to use this guide Through Girl Scouting, you can do anything! The activities in this guide are designed to help you try new things. Use theses tips and tricks to help you and your troop plan for a year of fun and adventure.

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Look through the guide on your own, selecting program activities that interest you.

You don’t have to attend all program events with your troop. Many of the events are perfect for you to attend on their own. Highlight or sticky note programs you are interested in, and share these opportunities with your parents or caregivers.

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Use the calendar on pages 21-29 to create your plan for the year on your own and with your troop.

You can also find out more about special Girl Scout dates, program ideas and receive additional support by following us on social media.

@girlscoutsIN Join the conversation! @girlscoutsIN

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Discuss which Girl Scout Journeys and badges you and your troop are interested in earning.

If you are a Girl Scout in grade 5 or above, you may want to create a longer term plan to help you earn higher awards. Use the Ladder of Leadership on page 6, along with your Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting to help you make decisions.

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Look for program activities that compliment your troop's plan.

If you see a badge icon-like this one-in an activity description, you will earn a badge in this activity. If you don’t see one, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make a connection yourself, and use the skills you learn towards a badge.

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Create a budget for the year that matches your troop's plan.

Check out pages 11-13 for more information on the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Be a #cookieboss, and use the money you earn to pay for all that you do in Girl Scouting; from fun program activities to paying for your annual membership.

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Register for fun program activities!

For council-sponsored events, check out page 15 for registration procedures. For community sponsored events, see the event description for details. Register quickly to reserve your spot!

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Attend the activities you and your troop register for and debrief afterwards.

As a troop or on your own, reflect on your experience, and use your observations to make decisions about future events. Share your photos with us on social media-we love seeing you and your troop participating in fun adventures!


Activities registration procedures Registration closes two weeks prior to each event or when the event is full, unless otherwise noted for all council sponsored activities. Each troop is responsible for providing enough adults to meet Safety-Wise ratios. Girls registering individually should be accompanied by an adult. Only registered Girl Scouts may participate in council activities unless otherwise specified in the program description. At times, the number of adults able to attend will be limited to the Girl Scout Safety-Wise adult-to-girl ratio. Due to limited space, non-Girl Scout siblings/friends (tag-a-longs) are not permitted unless specified by program description.

Register online Visit girlscoutsindiana.org to register for each activity.

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Registration opens! Refund policy Cancellations must be received in writing 15 days before event to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued for any purchase less than $5.

Registration policy All participants must be registered in advance. You may register by mail, fax or online. All registrations must be accompanied by payment in full unless otherwise indicated. Registration can be mailed at any time and will be accepted for any event that is not filled to capacity.

Program Department contact information The description for each program event lists the name and phone number of the staff member who is managing that activity:

From there, you will register on E Council: • Pop-up blockers will prevent the registration form from appearing. Disable your pop-up blocker to register. • Make sure all names and addresses are entered correctly. • Once your registration has been submitted, you will see a pop-up window that tells you your registration has been successfully completed. This means that your registration has been submitted; it does not mean you are automatically accepted for the event. After the placement date, you will receive correspondence from the council indicating whether or not you have been selected to attend. • Confirmations will be sent to email address submitted with event registration.

Register by mail Mail the completed registration form to: Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Attn: Program Registration 7201 Girl Scout Lane Indianapolis, IN 46214

Register by fax Send the completed form to: Attn: Program Registration at 317.931.3346

Blair Adams • South region 317.924.6834 badams@girlscoutsindiana.org Lindsay Hale • North region 317.924.6857 lhale@girlscoutsindiana.org Jaime Hubbard • STEM and higher awards 317.924.6859 jhubbard@girlscoutsindiana.org Diana Keely • Director of programs 317.924.6856 dkeely@girlscoutsindiana.org Barbara Nichols • Outdoor program 317.924.6864 bnichols@girlscoutsindiana.org Kendra Nowell • Central region 317.924.6811 knowell@girlscoutsindiana.org Katie Wahlstrom • Math and Science Center 317.924.6809 kwahlstrom@girlscoutsindiana.org Theresa Sutton • Facility and program reservations 317.924.6827 tsutton@girlscoutsindiana.org Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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Program activities by level

program activities What Daisies Do • Grades: K-1 Don’t we all wish we could look at the world through a Girl Scout Daisy’s eyes? Everything they do—from planting a garden to putting on a skit to proudly adding that first petal to their vest—sparkles with that "first time ever" newness! Along the way, they’ll use their Daisy exuberance to help others—and they’ll never forget how that feels. Every Daisy meeting is an adventure filled with giggles, energy and excitement. 3 Cheers for Animals

Gadgets & Gizmos

Mom & Me Time at uPaint

2017 Brownie Overnight

Geo Fest

Money Counts

Aquaculture in Indiana

Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians

Pacers Faith and Family Night

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program

Pinkalicious

Athletic Gymnast Bakers In Training Between Earth and Sky Birdfeeders Out of Clay

Girls Rock!

Passport to Hi-Tech Pinocchio Princess Party

Birds of Prey

Going Green and Eco Science Fair

Bubble Fest

Gymnastics Fun

Bug Fest

Hearts Around Indiana

Camp Adventure

Hip Hop Dance

Remarkable Women: Women in Science

Camp Courage Young Firefighter

Hit the Slopes

Rollin' on STEAM

Camp, Sports, Play!

I Promised a Girl Scout I Would Vote

Sculpture for Everyone

Community Earth Day Celebration at the JCC

Indiana University Music Sampler

CYT High School Musical

Indiana University Women's Basketball Game

CYT James and the Giant Peach

Purdue Springfest Purdue Women's Basketball Day

Silly Safaris Pets Badge for Daisies Spring Fling Strong Girls Healthy Meeting

Jewelry of Many Kinds

Sun Safety

CYT Tarzan

Journey to the Jungle

The Hoosier State Train

CYT Up the Down Staircase

Jump In for Healthy Children

Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out

Dellwood Open House

Ladybug Rocks and Socks

Tough Cookie Run

Domino's Pizza Field Trip

Lion's, Tigers, and Pumas.. oh my!

Troops Love Camping

Me & My Gal

Using Resources Wisely

Flix and Camp Fire

Me & My Guy

Worm's Life

Free Being Me

Me & My Guy Skate

Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings

Up Live and Personal


program activities What Brownies Do • Grades: 2-3 Girl Scout Brownies are ready to take on the world! They want to learn new things and show off what they know. They want to explore the world and meet new people. They get to do all these things and more in Girl Scouts: take that first hike in the great outdoors, visit a science museum, band together as a mighty Brownie team to sell cookies—and use some of the money to help others. Life is good when you’re a Brownie!

2017 Brownie Overnight

Fair Trade: Making a Difference

Mom and Me with Yoga and Tea!

A Gift for Mother's Day

Flix and Camp Fire

Money Manager

Amazing Art Doodles in 3-D!

Free Being Me

Night Creatures Campfire

Animals in our Camp

Gadgets & Gizmos

Overnight in the Park

Aquaculture in Indiana

Geo Fest

Pacers Faith and Family Night

Art in the Outdoors

Geocaching Outing

Passport to Hi-Tech

Athletic Gymnast

Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians

Penguins On Canvas!

Bakers In Training Birdfeeders Out of Clay Birds of Prey Bristle Bots Brownie Hiker Badge Brownie Senses Badge Bubble Fest Bug Fest Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Camp Adventure Camp Courage Young Firefighter Camp, Sports, Play! Community Earth Day Celebration at the JCC Computer Expert Cookie Canyon Conundrum Creek Stomping CYT High School Musical CYT James and the Giant Peach CYT Tarzan CYT Up the Down Staircase Dellwood Open House Domino's Pizza Field Trip Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings Ecosystem Hike Engineering with the Society of Women Engineers Explosion Inc.

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program Girls Only Maker Camp Girls Rock! Glass Fusing at uPaint Going Green and Eco Science Fair

Pinkalicious Pinocchio Pioneer Girl's Life Potter Princess Party

Gymnastics Fun

Purdue Springfest

Hearts Around Indiana

Purdue Women's Basketball Day

Hip Hop Dance

Remarkable Women: Women in Science

Hit the Slopes Home Scientist I Promised a Girl Scout I Would Vote Indiana University Music Sampler Indiana University Women's Basketball Game Interesting Inventions Jewelry of Many Kinds

Rollin' on STEAM Sculpture for Everyone Silly Safaris Pets Badge for Brownies Society of Women Engineers: Girl Scout Day at Purdue Spring Fling Strong Girls Healthy Meeting

Journey to the Jungle

Stuffies

Jump In for Healthy Children

Sun Safety

Let's Go Hiking!

The Hoosier State Train

Lion's, Tigers, and Pumas..oh my!

Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out

Make Your Own Compass

Tough Cookie Run

Maple Mania

Troops Love Camping

Me & My Gal

Up Live and Personal

Me & My Guy

Water, Water, Everywhere

Me & My Guy Skate

What is the Best Pet?

Miss Manners

Winter Wonder Overnight

Mom & Me Time at uPaint

Worm's Life Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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program activities What Juniors Do • Grades: 4-5 Want to meet a real-life superhero? Just talk to a Girl Scout Junior who wakes up every day ready to play a new role. They are explorers when they go camping for the first time. They're CEOs when they market and sell cookies. They're scientists when they do energy audits and go on nature walks. And they're product designers and writers when they earn their Innovation and Storytelling badges. Not to mention change makers, big-idea thinkers, and future leaders. Superhero, indeed!

A Gift for Mother's Day

Extreme STEM Careers: Research is Cool!

Maple Mania

Adventures of 3-D Printing

Fair Trade: Making a Difference

May the Force of Newton Be with You‌

Amazing Art Doodles in 3-D!

Flix and Camp Fire

Me & My Gal

Animal Habitats in our Camp

Free Being Me

Me & My Guy

Animal Habitats Outdoor Workshop

Fun with Tech: Gadgets

Me & My Guy Skate

Animals Everywhere Overnight

Fun with Tech : Gizmos

Mom & Me Time at uPaint

Aquaculture in Indiana

Fun with Tech: Ozobots

Mom and Me with Yoga and Tea!

Art in the Outdoors

Fun with Tech: Robots Rule!

Music Day at Butler University

Athletic Gymnast

Gadgets & Gizmos

Night Creatures Campfire

Bakers In Training

Geo Fest

Birdfeeders Out of Clay

Overnight in the Park

Geocaching Outing

Birds of Prey

Pacers Faith and Family Night

Bring on the Bronze Classroom

Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians

Paper Circuits Cards

Bring on the Bronze Webinar

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program

Passport to Hi-Tech

Bristle Bots

Girls Only Maker Camp

Penquins On Canvas!

Bubble Fest

Girls Rock!

Pinkalicious

Bug Fest

Glass Fusing at uPaint

Pinocchio

Bug Fest Volunteers

Going Green and Eco Science Fair

Pioneer Girl's Life

Camp Adventure

Gymnastics Fun

Princess Party

Camp Courage Young Firefighter

Hearts Around Indiana

Purdue Springfest

Camp, Sports, Play!

Hip Hop Dance

Purdue Women's Basketball Day

Community Earth Day Celebration at the JCC

Hit the Slopes

Rainforest Jewelry

Cookie Canyon Conundrum

Holler Hoppin' Ziplines

Remarkable Women: Women in Science

Cosmetology Overnight

I Promised a Girl Scout I Would Vote

Rollin' on STEAM

Creek Stomping

Indiana University Music Sampler

Science of Chocolate

CYT High School Musical

Indiana University Women's Basketball Game

Sculpture for Everyone

CYT James and the Giant Peach

Indiana Zip Line Tours

CYT Tarzan

Interesting Inventions

Society of Women Engineers: Girl Scout Day at Purdue

CYT Un the Down Staircase

Jamboree at the Summit

Spring Fling

Dellwood Open House

Jewelry of Many Kinds

Strong Girls Healthy Meeting

Digital Photographer

Journey to the Jungle

Stuffies

Discover Computer Science through Games

Jump In for Healthy Children

Sun Safety

Discover Scuba

Junior Flowers Badge

Take Aim for Archery

Discover STEM @ RHIT

Junior Jam

The Hoosier State Train

Discovery Chemistry Day with Iota Sigma Pi

Junior Jam Prep Day

Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out

Domino's Pizza Field Trip

Juniors: Get into Gardening

Tough Cookie Run

Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings

Lady Justice

Troops Love Camping

Ecosystem Hike

Let Women Fly!

Up Live and Personal

Entertainment Technology

Let's Go Camping

Winter Wonder Overnight

Explosion Inc.

Lion's, Tigers, and Pumas..oh my!

Extreme STEM Careers: Under Construction

Make Your Own Compass


program activities What Cadettes Do • Grades: 6-8 Making true-blue friends, saving the planet, standing up against stereotypes, using their team power for the greater good—that’s what being a Girl Scout Cadette is all about. They blaze new trails in the wilderness, write and direct their own movies, take the stage for public speaking, make delicious meals from around the world, and pick up tools to do some woodworking. Their curiosity and imagination lead the way as they try all kinds of new experiences.

A Gift for Mother's Day A Touch of the Tropics Adventures of 3-D Printing Amazing Art Doodles in 3-D! Animal Helpers Animals in our Camp Volunteers Aquaculture in Indiana Art in the Outdoors Art in the Outdoors Volunteers Athletic Gymnast

Extreme STEM Careers: Under Construction Flix and Camp Fire Free Being Me Fun with Tech: Gadgets Fun with Tech : Gizmos Fun with Tech: Ozobots Fun with Tech: Robots Rule! Geo Fest Geocaching Outing

Me & My Guy Skate Mom & Me Time at uPaint Music Day at Butler University Night Creatures Campfire Night with the Stars NXG Racing Experience Pacers Faith and Family Night Paper Circuits Cards Passport to Hi-Tech Penguins On Canvas!

Birdfeeders Out of Clay

Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians

Birds of Prey

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program

Pinocchio

Bubble Soccer Frenzy

Girl Scout Mining in Society & Geology Workshop

Pioneer Girl's Life

Girls Exploring Medical Sciences (G.E.M.S.)

Purdue Springfest

Bug Fest Bug Fest Volunteers Cadette Archery Badge

Pinkalicious

Program Aids Online Training

Glass Fusing at uPaint

Purdue Women's Basketball Day

Going Green and Eco Science Fair

Rainforest Jewelry

Gymnastics Fun

Remarkable Women: Women in Science

Camp, Sports, Play!

Hearts Around Indiana

Rollin' on STEAM

Comic Artist

Hit the Slopes

Community Earth Day Celebration at the JCC

Science of Chocolate

Holler Hoppin' Ziplines

Sculpture for Everyone

Indiana Geology Rocks!

Spring Fling

Indiana University Music Sampler

Striving for Silver Classroom

CYT James and the Giant Peach

Indiana University Women's Basketball Game

Striving for Silver Webinar

CYT Tarzan

Indiana Zip Line Tours

CYT Un the Down Staircase

Indiana University Kokomo Science Day

Dellwood Open House

Jamboree at the Summit

Discover Scuba

Jewelry of Many Kinds

Technology Advances Girl Scouts (T.A.G.S.)

Discover STEM @ RHIT

Journey to the Jungle

The Hoosier State Train

Discovery Chemistry Day with Iota Sigma Pi

Jump In for Healthy Children

Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out

DIY Science

Junior Jam Judge

Tough Cookie Run

Domino's Pizza Field Trip

Let Women Fly!

Tough Cookie Run Volunteers

Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings

Lion's, Tigers, and Pumas..oh my!

Trail Blazer

Ecosystem Hike

May the Force of Newton Be with You…

Troops Love Camping

Explosion Inc.

Me & My Gal

Up Live and Personal

Extreme STEM Careers: Research is Cool!

Me & My Guy

Camp Adventure Camp Courage Miss Firefighter

Cookie Canyon Conundrum CYT High School Musical

Strong Girls Healthy Meeting Sun Safety Take Aim for Archery

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Program activities by level

program activities What Seniors Do Grades: 9-10

What Ambassadors Do Grades: 11-12

Girl Scout Seniors are ready to take the world by storm— and Girl Scouts will give them millions of ways to do it. Whether it’s enhancing school-based activities or helping girls make the most of community involvement, the opportunities open to Girl Scout Seniors are virtually unlimited! They are eager to spread their wings—and Girl Scouts helps them take flight.

With a wider world comes even more opportunities— and Girl Scout Ambassadors make the most of every chance they get to improve themselves and their world. But whatever path she chooses, they take action to make a lasting positive impact on their school, their community, their world—and themselves. Their future is bright—and Girl Scout Ambassadors are ready to shine!

A Gift for Mother's Day

Ecosystem Hike

Me & My Guy

A Touch of the Tropics

Free Being Me

Me & My Guy Skate

Animals in our Camp Volunteers

Geo Fest

Mom & Me Time at uPaint

Aquaculture in Indiana

Geocaching Outing

Night with the Stars

Art in the Outdoors

Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians

NXG Racing Experience

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program

Passport to Hi-Tech

Art in the Outdoors Volunteers Birdfeeders Out of Clay Birds of Prey Bubble Soccer Frenzy Bug Fest Bug Fest Volunteers Camp Adventure Camp Courage Miss Firefighter Camp, Sports, Play! Car Care Quick Tips Collage Community Earth Day Celebration at the JCC CYT High School Musical CYT James and the Giant Peach CYT Tarzan CYT Un the Down Staircase Dellwood Open House Discover Scuba Discover STEM @ RHIT DIY Science Domino's Pizza Field Trip Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings

Girl Scout Mining in Society & Geology Workshop Glass Fusing at uPaint Going for the Gold Classroom Going for the Gold Webinar Going Green and Eco Science Fair Hearts Around Indiana Hit the Slopes Holler Hoppin' Ziplines Indiana Geology Rocks! Indiana University Music Sampler Indiana University Women's Basketball Game Indiana Zip Line Tours Jamboree at the Summit Jewelry of Many Kinds Journey to the Jungle Jump In for Healthy Children Junior Jam Judge Lion's, Tigers, and Pumas..oh my! Me & My Gal

Pacers Faith and Family Night Pinkalicious Pinocchio Pioneer Girl's Life Purdue Springfest Purdue Women's Basketball Day Remarkable Women: Women in Science Rollin on STEM Sculpture for Everyone Spring Fling Strong Girls Healthy Meeting Sun Safety Textile Artist The Hoosier State Train Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out Tough Cookie Run Tough Cookie Run Volunteers Troops Love Camping Up Live and Personal


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Check out these anytime activities

Striving for Silver Webinar | c

Journey to the Jungle | aa

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Bring on the Bronze Webinar | j

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Going for the Gold Webinar | s a

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CYT Up the Down Staircase | aa

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January 2017

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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New year's day

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Make a plan to achieve a goal you have. Write it down, and tell others so they can support you as you work towards acheiving your goal!

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WEDNESDAY

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What is the Best Pet? | b

Society of Women Engineers: Girl Scout Day at Purdue | b j

Engineering with the Society of Women Engineers | b

CYT High School Musical | aa

Animal Helpers | c

SATURDAY

Glass Fusing at uPaint | b j c s a

A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

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valentine's day

14

Bristle Bots | b j

World thinking day

22

Junior Jam Webinar | Adult

15

Striving for Silver Webinar | c

Bristle Bots | b j

Rainforest Jewelry | j c

Make Your Own Compass | b j

Bubble Fest | d b j

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Birds of Prey | aa

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Going for the Gold Webinar | s a

Bristle Bots | b j

Up Live and Personal | aa

Bubble Fest | d b j

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Geo Fest | aa

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Fun with Tech: Gadgets | j c

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3 Cheers for Animals | d Animals in our Camp | b Animals in our Camp Volunteers | c s a Animals Habitats in our Camp | j Bubble Fest | d b j Cookie Canyon Conundrum | b j c Indiana University Kokomo Science Day | c Junior Jam Prep Day | j

Geo Fest | aa

Discover Computer Science through Games | j

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Bubble Soccer Frenzy | c s

Indiana University Women's Basketball Game | aa

Athletic Gymnast | d b j c

Bubble Fest | d b j Bubble Fest | d b j

Bakers In Training | d

aa | All Ages  d | Daisy  b | Brownie  j | Junior  c | Cadette  s | Senior  a | Ambassador

3 Cheers for Animals | d Animals Habitats in our Camp | j Animals in our Camp | b Animals in our Camp Volunteers | c s a Bubble Fest | d b j c Stuffies | b j

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All Girl Scout Service Centers and Showcases are closed

presidents' day

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Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j Geo Fest | aa Going for the Gold Classroom | s a Purdue Women's Basketball Day | aa

Me & My Guy Skate | aa

Jewelry of Many Kinds | aa

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Birds of Prey | aa Bring on the Bronze Webinar | j

A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

Hit the Slopes | aa

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FRIDAY

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Bristle Bots | b j

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THURSDAY

February 2017 groundhog day

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SUNDAY

Don’t just be kind to others, be kind to yourself, too. Make a list of the things you're good at.

Monthly Challenge:


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Pacers Faith and Family Night | aa

Striving for Silver Webinar | c

Home Scientist | b

Going for the Gold Classroom | s a

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Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j

Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

Passport to Hi-Tech | aa

Hip Hop Dance | d b j

Aquaculture in Indiana | aa

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A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

aa | All Ages  d | Daisy  b | Brownie  j | Junior  c | Cadette  s | Senior  a | Ambassador

Stuffies | b j

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Textile Artist | s

Science of Chocolate | j c

Fun with Tech: Ozobots | j c

24 Science of Chocolate | j c

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St. Patrick's day

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Striving for Silver Classroom | c

Science of Chocolate | j c

Going for the Gold Webinar | s a

Birds of Prey | aa

Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

Bring on the Bronze Webinar | j

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A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

CYT James and the Giant Peach | aa

14

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Bristle Bots | b j

Striving for Silver Classroom | c

Going for the Gold Classroom | s a

Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j

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Gymnastics Fun | d b j c

Explosion Inc. | b j c

Girl scout's birthday

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Silly Safaris Pets Badge for Daisies | d Striving for Silver Classroom | c

Silly Safaris Pets Badge for Brownies | b

Going for the Gold Classroom | s a

Digital Photographer | j

Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j

Striving for Silver Classroom | c

Animals Everywhere Overnight | j

9 10 11 Pinkalicious | aa

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Bakers In Training | b

A Touch of the Tropics | c s a Amazing Art Doodles in 3-D! | b j c Extreme STEM Careers: Under Construction | j c Maple Mania | b j Remarkable Women: Women in Science | aa

Winter Wonder Overnight | b j

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Fun with Tech : Gizmos | j c

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FRIDAY

Going for the Gold Classroom | s a

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Birds of Prey | aa

Bristle Bots | b j Junior Jam Webinar | Adult

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March 2017

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program | aa

Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j

Birdfeeders Out of Clay | aa

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SUNDAY

Celebrate Girl Scout's 105th birthday with Girl Scout traditions - create SWAPS, make a friendship circle and learn about the history of the organization.

Monthly Challenge:

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Bristle Bots | b j

Junior Jam Webinar | Adult

Ecosystem Hike | b j c s a

Indiana University Music Sampler | aa

A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

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Flix and Camp Fire | d b j c Fun with Tech: Robots Rule! | j c

Take Aim for Archery | j c

Cosmetology Overnight | j

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Brownie Senses Badge | b

Between Earth and Sky | d

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Money Manager | b Purdue Springfest | aa

Money Counts | d

Gadgets & Gizmos | d b j

Chemistry Discovery Day with Iota Sigma Pi | j c

Animal Habitats Outdoor Workshop | j

Adventures of 3-D Printing | j c

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Birdfeeders Out of Clay | aa Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j Going for the Gold Classroom | s a Junior Flowers Badge | j Miss Manners | b Striving for Silver Classroom | c

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Brownie Hiker Badge | b Community Earth Day Celebration at the JCC | aa Geocaching Outing | b j c s a Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

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Fair Trade: Making a Difference | j

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Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j Cadette Archery Badge | c DIY Science | c s a Fair Trade: Making a Difference | b Going for the Gold Classroom | s a Ladybug Rocks and Socks | d Purdue Springfest | aa Striving for Silver Classroom | c

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Juniors: Get into Gardening | j

Worm's Life | d b

Striving for Silver Webinar | c

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Fair Trade: Making a Difference | j

Bristle Bots | b j

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Worm's Life | d b

A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

Mom & Me Time at uPaint | aa

Going for the Gold Webinar | s a

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Birds of Prey | aa

Bakers In Training | j

Fair Trade: Making a Difference | b

A Touch of the Tropics | c s a

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Bristle Bots | b j

Take Aim for Archery | j c

Rollin on STEAM | aa

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Worm's Life | d b

Take Aim for Archery | j c

Bring on the Bronze Webinar | j

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Take Aim for Archery | j c

2017 Brownie Overnight | d b

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Going Green and Eco Science Fair | aa

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Striving for Silver Classroom | c

Potter | b

Gymnastics Fun | d b j c

Going for the Gold Classroom | s a

Dellwood Open House | aa

Bring on the Bronze Classroom | j

2017 Brownie Overnight | d b

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Art in the Outdoors | b j c s a Art in the Outdoors Volunteers | c s a Car Care Quick Tips | s a Discover STEM @ RHIT | j c s a Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings | aa Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

earth day

Leader's day

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Camp Courage Miss Firefighter | c s a Camp Courage Young Firefighter | d b j Coming to America | j Extreme STEM Careers: Research is Cool! | j c Girls Rock! | d b j Let Women Fly! | j c Spring Fling | aa

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Pioneer Girl's Life | b j c s a

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Penguins On Canvas! | b j c

Music Day at Butler University | j c

Lion's, Tigers, and Pumas..oh my! | aa

APRIL fool's day

SATURDAY

April 2017

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This month we are celebrating the women and men encourage, support dreams and help girls reach new heights. Find a creative way to show those who encourage you how much they mean to you.

Monthly Challenge:


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Bring on the Bronze Webinar | j

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A Gift for Mother's Day | b j c s a

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Bristle Bots | b j

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Striving for Silver Webinar | c

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Going for the Gold Webinar | s a

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Let's Go Hiking! | b

Interesting Inventions | b j

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Water, Water, Everywhere | b

Lady Justice | j

Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

Collage | s

Camp, Sports, Play | aa

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs | b

Brownie Hiker Badge | b

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Using Resources Wisely | d

Princess Party | d b j

Paper Circuits Cards | j c

Mom and Me with Yoga and Tea! | b j

May the Force of Newton Be with You… | j c

Entertainment Technology | j

Computer Expert | b

Coming to America | j

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Trail Blazer | c

Let's Go Camping | j

Junior Jam Judge | c s a

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SATURDAY Comic Artist | c

FRIDAY

Junior Jam | j

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THURSDAY

May the Force of Newton Be with You… | j c

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WEDNESDAY

May 2017

aa | All Ages  d | Daisy  b | Brownie  j | Junior  c | Cadette  s | Senior  a | Ambassador

All Girl Scout Service Centers and Showcases are closed

Memorial day

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Ladybug Rocks and Socks | d

Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

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Mother's day

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Pioneer Girl's Life | b j c s a

Brownie Hiker Badge | b

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SUNDAY

This month is national Military Appreciation Month. Show active and retired military men and women kindness all month long.

Monthly Challenge:

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flag day

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Me & My Guy | aa

Overnight in the Park | b j

24 Girl Scout Mining in Society & Geology Workshop | c s a

Troops Love Camping | aa

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Troops Love Camping | aa

Me & My Gal | aa

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Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

CYT Tarzan | aa

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aa | All Ages  d | Daisy  b | Brownie  j | Junior  c | Cadette  s | Senior  a | Ambassador

25 at the Jamboree Summit | j c s a

Father's day

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Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

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Gymnastics Fun | d b j c

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Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians | aa

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June 2017

Schools out, and summer is in session. Take a vacation to somewhere you have never been with a book-travel to the past, to the future, to a tropical island or to a castle.

Monthly Challenge:


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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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Creek Stomping | b j

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Troops Love Camping | aa

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Gymnastics Fun | d b j c

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Soak up summer-try a new outdoor activity. Hit the trails; make a splash and have fun in the sun!

Monthly Challenge:


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Begin fall/winter hours at the Showcase

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August 2017

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27 Bug Fest | aa

30 Bring on the Bronze Webinar | j

Going for the Gold Webinar | s a

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Night Creatures Campfire | b j c

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Night with the Stars | c s a

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Striving for Silver Webinar | c

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aa | All Ages  d | Daisy  b | Brownie  j | Junior  c | Cadette  s | Senior  a | Ambassador

Bug Fest Volunteers | j c s a

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Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

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Indiana Zip Line Tours | j c s a

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Be brave! Try one thing each week that scares you-say hello to a new classmate, try a new food, audition for a part in the play or try out for a sports team. You can do it!

Monthly Challenge:


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Tough Cookie Run Volunteers | c s a

Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out | aa

Tough Cookie Run | aa

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Use your creativity to express yourself! Draw a picture, write a song, move and groove.

Monthly Challenge:


Program activity descriptions

Girls change the world.

Whether they’re coding a website, planting a rain garden, or running a literacy program, Girl Scouts are building a better world for all of us. Your Showcase purchase helps girls make the world a better place.


Patch programs Patch programs are a great way to explore a wide variety of topics. A Detailed description of the requirements for each patch is available below.

Camp Adventure

Hearts Around Indiana

Grades: All

Grades: All

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2056

Do you know our council has five camps? Explore them all, and earn the Camp Adventure patch. It is divided into five sections. After you visit and complete the requirements for a camp, you may purchase that camp's section of the patch. Wear the sections separately or as you complete each section, piece them together to form the Camp Adventure patch. Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" Note: Before visiting any of the council camps, fill out a facilities reservation form or reserve online. Patches are available for purchase at all of our Showcases. The center patch is $0.85 and each section is $1.25.

Continue the bicentennial celebration, by touring Indiana! Earn a segment of this patch by visiting different areas of our state. Learn about our past, present and future as you travel the "Crossroads" of Indiana. Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" or pick up a printed copy from your local Showcase. The patch pieces can be purchased at any of our Showcases. Note: Patches are available for purchase at all of our Showcases. Heart patches are $0.85 each and each patch section of the state is $1.25. Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Free Being Me addresses this issue directly, helping you to support your group to become more body confident, and not let concerns about your appearance hold you back from becoming active and confident women of the world. ·

Free Being Me Grades: All Strong body confidence is an important step towards building self-esteem, empowering the leaders of tomorrow. But, all over the world, girls list the way they look as a top concern and feel pressure to fit in with society’s image of beauty shown in the media and idealized by their peers.

Register: free-being-me.com Note: Free Being Me patches are available when you have completed the Free Being Me activities and a Take Action project. Patches are complimentary and available at any Showcase (while supplies last). Free Contact: Diana Keely • 317.924.6856 Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 101

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Program activity descriptions

I Promised a Girl Scout I Would Vote

Sculpture for Everyone

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Office Code: 2052

Office Code: 2052

Tour Art Spaces’ lively collection of 18, public sculptures throughout the city of Terre Haute, including downtown, in city parks and on college campuses. Take a self-guided tour using a map you will receive, and answer engaging questions along the way. Make your own questions and send them to Art Spaces to be included in future programs! See for yourself how Art Spaces has literally changed the landscape of the city.

Democracy starts with you, and the voice of every girl matters! Learn about political processes at the local and national level. Learn how our government works, ways to get involved and how to become active in the political process. Program activity requirements can be downloaded at: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" Patches can be purchased at your nearest Showcase. Fee includes: program guidelines PDF and custom patch. Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" $3/girl • $1/adult Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Grades: Family

Note: Fee includes a one-of-a-kind, embroidered fun patch and detailed map with questions. Additional maps available upon request. After registering online, you will receive a personalized confirmation letter. Take this with you to Art Spaces to receive all of your materials. For directions and hours, visit https:// wabashvalleyartspaces.com/contact-us/. Accompanying adults and children who are not Girl Scouts should register as adults. They will not receive a patch. Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" $3/girl • $1.50/adult Art Spaces 669 Ohio St, Terre Haute Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

physical activity and embrace healthy habits in your life! Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities"

Jump IN for Healthy Children

This is a 12-week program you can do on your own or with your troop!

Grades: All

Cost: $2/girl • $2/adult

Take the 12-week challenge with us to earn a fun patch! Learn about healthy foods, increase your

Contact: Diana Keely • 317.924.6856


Strong Girls Healthy Meeting

The Hoosier State Train

Grades: All

Grades: All All aboard! Experience the Golden Era of travel aboard the Hoosier State train! Learn about the history of unique equipment that is currently used in the operation of the Hoosier State Train and the railroad industry from rail road insiders.

Make your troop meetings more healthy and engaging. The Strong Girls Healthy Meeting program is a simple and fun. Learn how to work together as a troop to adopt healthy meeting practices now and into the future. Do fun activities to encourage water over sugary beverages, fruits and vegetables as snacks, and fun ways to get moving. Join thousands of Strong Girls across the country by helping your troop reach their full potential by reinforcing healthy habits! Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" This is a 12-week program you can do on your own or with your troop! $2/patch Contact: Diana Keely • 317.924.6856

The train travels between Indianapolis and Chicago with stops in Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Rensselaer and Dyer. You may choose to travel between any of these points, and it operates roundtrip on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Register: hoosierstatetrain.com Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Learn how to serve passengers using the historic Pullman etiquette guide. Pullman porters served the American rail road industry from the 1860's until the late 20th century. Note: You must be in good health and able to ascend stairs to participate in the Pullman Etiquette Program. Cost: $31-$62/girls • $48/$62/adult Contact: Heather Hice | hiceh@premierrails.com or HoosierStateTrain.com

Sun Safety Grades: All Your skin is your body’s coat. It protects you from cold and heat. It keeps your insides in and the bad stuff—like germs—out. It’s important to take care of your skin by protecting it from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning beds. Over exposure to UV can cause skin cancer, the most prevalent cancer in America.

Because sun safety is so important, we have teamed up with Outrun the Sun to bring you a new Sun Safety patch. Earn this special patch by being a sun safety ambassador. Learn ways of protecting your skin and also teach others through hands-on activities and social media! Register: girlscoutsindiana.org | Search for "anytime activities" Note: Fee includes the patch and a UV wristband that turns color when exposed to sunlight. Cost: $1/girl • $1/adult Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Register at at girlscoutsindiana.org girlscoutsindiana.org || See See page page 108 92 Register

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Proud to partner with Girl Scouts of Central Indiana to offer cookies purchased by credit cards.

MainSourceBank.com Member FDIC


Program activity descriptions Council program activities conducted at council program sites are listed below. These Council sites are funded by proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program, donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations, along with contributions from United Ways and United Funds. Adult fees are used to maximize opportunities for girl participation.

Recognition

3 Cheers for Animals

Some activities offer a badge when you complete the program activity. How cool is that?

Grades: K, 1 Office Code: 2056

Caring for animals is fun and important-just like caring for you! Get ready to explore our camp and see all the ways to keep animals safe and happy. $6/girl • $1/adult Session A: Feb 25 • 12:30-1:45 p.m. Session B: Feb 26 • 2-3:15 p.m. Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Fun patch Add some bling to your sash or vest. Because a girl can never have too many patches!

Have fun learning and earning when you see this icon!

This icon notes that girls will receive a fun patch. Note: adults do not receive fun patches with registration.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 3 Cheers for Animals Journey

2017 Brownie Overnight Grades: 1, 2, 3

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 2052

Howdy, partner! Sheriff Little Arrow and her deputies want to welcome you and your troop to the wild, wild west! Have a rip roarin’ time meeting other Girl Scouts, playing western games, panning for gold and making lots of cool take-home crafts. Camp in traditional platform tents. Note: This event will happen rain or shine, so please pack accordingly. Troops must be register by Thursday, April 13 to participate. Each troop will receive a detailed information packet upon registration. Daisies in 1st grade are welcome to attend. Fee includes all activities, mid-morning snack and fun patch. You are responsible for providing your own meals $10/girl • $10/adult Session A: Apr 28 • Check in: 5-8 p.m. Check out: 3 p.m. Session B: Apr 29 • Check in: 5-8 p.m.

A Gift for Mother's Day

Check out: 3 p.m.

Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown

Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? We have you covered! Use your imagination to paint adorable, one-of-a-kind bud vase that will melt your favorite female's heart! Note: Completed pieces can be picked up 1-week after program date or shipped for an additional fee. Fee includes pottery pieces, paints, supplies and fun patch. Adult fee does not include materials for participation. $14/girl • $2/adult Session A: May 2 • 6-8 p.m. uPaint Pottery Studio of Greenwood 3113 W Smith Valley Rd, Ste D, Greenwood Session B: May 2 • 6-8 p.m. uPaint Pottery Studio of Plainfield 1820 E Main St, Plainfield Session C: May 2 - 6-8 p.m. uPaint Pottery Studio Hamilton Town Center 13901 Town Center Blvd, Noblesville Contact: Lindsay Hale - 317.924.6857

Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

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Adventures of 3-D Printing

Animals in Our Camp

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Grades: 2, 3

Office Code: 2053

Office Code: 2056

Explore 3-D printing and learn about how this amazing technology is shaping our future! Sketch an idea, learn how to model it using an open source software called Tinkercad and bring your creation to life as you 3-D print your project.

Caring for animals is fun and important-just like caring for yourself! Camp and learn about different ways to keep animals safe and happy.

$20/girl • $1/adult Session A: Apr 8 • 10 a.m.–noon | Grades 4, 5

$5/girl • $1/adult Session A: Feb 25 • 2:30-4 p.m. Session B: Feb 26 • 3:34-5 p.m.

Session B: Apr 8 • 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades 6, 7, 8

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

1st Maker Space at Shortridge High School 3401 N Meridian St, Indianapolis

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Animal Habitats badge

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Amazing Art Doodles in 3-D!

Animals in Our Camp Volunteers

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2050

Office Code: 2056

Take your doodling skills to a whole new dimension! Explore and create beautiful zentangle patterns which will look out-of-this world with 3-D glasses! You will receive a pair of 3-D glasses to use during the workshop and to take home with you.

Lend a hand and volunteer at our Animal Habitats Badge program activity. Set up activities and lead younger Girl Scout in completing them. Come for the day or stay for a shorter amount of time.

$12/girl • $1/adult

Session A: Feb 25 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Session A: Mar 4 • 9:45-11 a.m.

Session B: Feb 26 • 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Session B: Mar 4 • 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Session C: Mar 4 • 1-2:15 p.m.

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Session D: Mar 4 • 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Ten West Center for the Art 10 W Church St, Fortville Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Free

Animal Habitats Outdoor Workshop Grades: 4, 5

Animal Habitats in Our Camp Grades: 4, 5 Office Code: 2056

Caring for animals is fun and important-just like caring for yourself! Camp and learn about different ways to keep animals safe and happy.

Office Code: 2056

Learn all about the wild animals of Schramm Nature Preserve, and discover how their team helps protect them. Investigate animal habitats by searching for animal tracks, create an animal house and explore endangered habitats. $3/girl • $2/adult

$5/girl • $1/adult

Apr 8 • 9-11 a.m.

Session A: Feb 25 • 10:30 a.m.- noon

Schramm Nature Preserve 1570 S 600 W, New Palestine

Session B: Feb 26 • noon-1:30 p.m. Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Animal Habitats badge

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Animal Habitats badge


A Touch of the Tropics Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2056 | 2052

Tour the vibrant, ecological paradise of Central America's lushest country, Costa Rica. Experience rich cultural tradition, all while serving the community in the stunning Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. Choose between these two beautiful destinations for a trip you'll never forget! Costa Rica: Summer of 2018 Delve into an ecological paradise, walk amid lush rainforests, and beneath towering volcanoes in enchanting Costa Rica. Transport yourself into a misty cloud forest, get up close to the world’s most magnificent plant and animal habitats, and see sensational waterfalls and hot springs. From beginning to end, experience natural beauty and thrilling adventures beyond what you ever imagined! We will spend eight days (nine if we extend the trip) experiencing the wonders of Costa Rica by visiting national treasures like the Poas Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Crocodile River and Manuel Antonio National Park; touring a coffee plantation; kayaking on Lake Arenal; exploring Santa Elena Cloud Forest via canopy tour; relaxing in natural hot springs; with extension-whitewater rafting. Cost: $2,765 For more information, visit: http://girltrips.eftours. com/tour-website/1895825ZK Dominican Republic: Summer of 2019 Explore our strongest local connections and partnerships in an exciting visit to the Dominican Republic. With the help of many local organizations and service themes, you will have the opportunity to impact issues ranging from gender equality to generational poverty to eco-tourism. It’s an unforgettable way to explore island life while making a meaningful difference in the community. We will spend seven days in the Central Mountain Region while helping out on a service project and exploring the area. We will take a rafting adventure on the Yaque Del Norte River; then travel to Santiago to take a guided tour of the city. Stop at the Leon Cultural Center and make a ceramic activity. Participate in the service project and take an optional surf lesson. Cost: $3,395 For more information, visit: http://girltrips.eftours. com/tour-website/1916540FE

Ready to start your adventure? Learn more about A Touch of the Tropics tours by attending one of our many family information meetings at a location and time that is convenient for you: Session A: Feb 7 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis RSVP: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Session B: Feb 21 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste 1, Bloomington RSVP: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Session C: March 4 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St, Kokomo RSVP: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Session D: March 15 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville RSVP: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Session E: March 28, 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Columbus 1300 Hutchins Ave, Columbus RSVP: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Session F: April 4 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette RSVP: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Session G: April 11 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute RSVP: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Session H: April 18 • 6-7 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Richmond 3765 National Rd E, Richmond RSVP: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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Animal Helpers

Art in the Outdoors

Grades: 6, 7, 8

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2056

People and animals have been working together for years. Animals have been providing us with food, clothing, and transportation for ages. Explore how animals keep us safe and provide companionship. $5/girl • $1/adult

As an artist you can walk outside and see colors, shapes and ideas for things you want to create. Make your own art outdoors. Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create and design different kinds of art.

Feb 4 • 2:30-3:30 p.m.

$5/girl • $1/adult

Monon Community Center E 1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel

Apr 22 • 1-5 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Outdoor badge

Animals Everywhere Overnight Grades: 4, 5 Office Code: 3125

Do you love animals? Join us for a hands-on look at different kinds of animals and their habitats. On Saturday morning, Silly Safaris will be sending out a Funologist to lead an interactive animal show. This is a very high-energy show. Note: Fee includes program, a light breakfast and badge. Bring a snack to share. $16/girl • $3/adult Mar 10-11 • 7 p.m.-10 a.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809 Animal Habitats badge

Aquaculture in Indiana Grades: Family Office Code: 2054

There really is more than corn in Indiana! Get up-close and see 500,000 shrimp, Australian red claw "crawdads" and tilapia raised in Indiana. Learn about shrimp and aquaculture. Ask questions to the pros, take a tour of the farm and taste the freshest shrimp nearly 800 miles away from the Gulf. $5/girl • $7/adult Mar 18 • 10:30 a.m.-noon RDM Aquaculture 101 N 850 E, Fowler Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Art in the Outdoors Volunteers Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2056

Come and help out and enjoy a fun day at Camp Gallahue! We need your help to set up and lead activities for younger Girl Scouts who are earning their Art in the Outdoors badge. Free Apr 22 • noon-5 p.m. Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Athletic Gymnast Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2054

Being a Gymnast takes a lot of hard work, dedication and practice. Learn the basics of gymnastics from the staff at InterActive Academy. You will flip over the fun they get to have during practices. Note: There will be a break for dinner. $22/girl • $1/adult Feb 11 • 4-8 p.m. InterActive Academy 3795 S 421, Zionsville Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857 My Best Self (Brownies)

Practice with Purpose (Juniors)

Good Sportsmanship (Cadettes)


Bakers In Training Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2054

Are you an aspiring baker? Put on your baking hat and apron, and let the flour fly as you put your baking skills to the test at Panera Bread! Learn the essentials and fundamentals of baking by making your very own French baguette to take home.

Make new friends, but keep the old. Register for any program activity with your troop or on your own. girlscoutsindiana.org

$22/girl • $1/adult Session A: Feb 28 • 4:30-6 p.m. | Grades: K, 1 Session B: Mar 8 • 4:30-6 p.m. | Grades: 2, 3 Session C: Apr 17 • 4:30-6 p.m. | Grades: 4, 5 Panera Bread 2415 Sagamore Pkwy S, Lafayette Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Between Earth and Sky Grades: K, 1 Office Code: 2056

Daisies will enjoy fun activities to help them work towards their Journey Badge while exploring the conservatory. $5/girl • $2/adult Apr 6 • 5:15-6:15 p.m. Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis

Birds of Prey

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Grades: All Office Code: 2056

Birdfeeders Out of Clay Grades: All Office Code: 2050

Create your very own birdfeeder out of clay. We will use the pottery wheel and hand build. All girls make items from scratch and glaze the same day! All items will be fired and delivered 3-4 weeks after class.

Have you ever glared at a hawk up close or hooted like an owl? See Eagle Creek Park's resident birds of prey up close, while learning about their individual behaviors, eating habits, conservation and more. Examine their beaks, feet and other adaptations that make them successful birds of prey. Note: Eagle Creek Park's gate fee is waived for participants. $6/girl • $1/adult

$19/girl • $1/adult

Session A: Feb 7 • 4-5:30 p.m.

Session A: Mar 5 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Session B: Feb 16 • 4-5:30 p.m.

Session B: Mar 5 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Session C: Mar 7 • 4-5:30 p.m.

The Art Lab 31 E Main St, Carmel

Session D: Mar 16 • 4-5:30 p.m.

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Eagle Creek Park, Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Rd, Indianapolis

Pottery badge

Session E: Apr 12 • 4-5:30 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

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Bring on the Bronze Classroom Grades: 4, 5 Office Code: 2053

What is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn? The Girl Scout Bronze Award! Learn how to achieve this high honor this informational session and about each of the seven steps required on the journey toward the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Examine the differences between a service and a take action project. Prepare to take action; put together a check-list of the elements required to make your Girl Scout Bronze Award Take Action project a success. While this session is recommended for any girl interested in pursuing her Girl Scout Bronze Award, you are also encouraged to invite adult mentors (i.e. Girl Scout leader, parent, etc.) who will be supporting you during the process to attend this session. Note: This is the same training as the Bring on the Bronze Webinar. Registration closes 1-week prior to event. $4/girl • $1/adult Session A: Feb 19 • 12:30-2 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St, Kokomo Session B: Mar 5 • 12:30-2 p.m. Camp Ada 4731 W CR 600 S, Spiceland

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Session C: Mar 11 • 9-10:30 a.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville Session D: Mar 19 • 12:30-2 p.m.

Bring on the Bronze Webinar

Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Grades: 4, 5

Session E: Mar 25 • 9-10:30 a.m.

Note: This is the same training as the Bring on the Bronze Classroom. All participants must have access to high speed Internet with either a speaker/microphone or a telephone (preferably a speaker phone). Web cam not required. Registration closes 1-week prior to event.

Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington Session F: Apr 9 • 12:30-2 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute

Office Code: 2053

$2/girl • $1/adult

Session G: Apr 29 • 9-10:30 a.m.

Session A: Jan 25 • 5:30-7 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center at Columbus 1300 Hutchins Ave, Columbus

Session B: Feb 7 • 5:30-7 p.m.

Session H: Apr 30 • 12:30-2 p.m. Camp Sycamore Valley 8439 St Rd 26 E, Lafayette Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Session C: Mar 22 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session D: Apr 20 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session E: May 9 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session F: Aug 30 • 5:30-7 p.m. Online Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859


Take the path less traveled. Bristle Bots

Brownie Hiker Badge

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Grades: 2, 3

Office Code: 3125

Office Code: 2056

Have you ever wanted to build your very own robot? Learn about circuits, then design and tinker with your own bot. Spark your creativity as we build bristle bots.

Go hiking with our park naturalist and discover the trails of plants and animals along the way. Have a fun day full of adventures, and make new discoveries.

$5.50/girl • $1/adult

$8/girl • $1/adult

Session A: Feb 5 • 2-3:30 p.m.

Session A: Apr 23 • 3-5 p.m.

Session B: Feb 5 • 4-5:30 p.m. Session C: Feb 7 • 5-6:30 p.m.

Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine

Session D: Feb 8 • 5:30-7 p.m.

Session B: May 7 • 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Session E: Feb 9 • 6-7:30 p.m.

Holliday Park 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis

Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session F: Mar 6 • 6-7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute

Session C: May 20 • 10-11:30 a.m. Hague Nature Haven Corner of SR 38 and Hague Rd, Noblesville Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Session G: Mar 13 • 6-7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville Session H: Apr 3 • 6-7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut, Ste H, Bloomington Session I: Apr 10 • 6-7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Richmond 3765 National Rd E, Richmond Session J: Apr 17 • 6-7:30 p.m. United Way of Bartholomew County-Columbus 1531 13th Ste, #1100, Columbus Session K: May 1 • 6-7:30 p.m. Camp Sycamore Valley 8436 SR 26 E, Lafayette

Brownie Senses Badge Grades: 2, 3 Office Code: 2056

Engage your senses as we use smells, tastes and more to explore the world around us. See how in tune you are with your senses. $6/girl • $2/adult Apr 6 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Senses badge

Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

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Bubble Fest

Bug Fest

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Grades: Family

Office Code: 3125

Office Code: 2056

We're bubbling over with math and science! Stand inside a huge bubble, make big bubbles to measure, use different instruments to create bubbles, discover "walls" of bubbles and more! Pop on in, and enjoy the fun.

It's the 25th annual celebration of bugs! Explore several "buggy" stations. Experience wondrous worms, walk-through a butterfly tent, make critter crafts, visit Cricket Café, learn about aquatic insects and more. Earn your degree in Bugology.

$5.50/girl • $1/adult

Note: There is $5/car fee. Brownie Girl Scouts can earn the Brownie Bugs badge by getting the requirements from the Girl Scout check-in table.

Session A: Feb 23 • 5-6:15 p.m. Session B: Feb 24 • 4:30-5:45 p.m. Session C: Feb 24 • 6:15-7:30 p.m. Session D: Feb 25 10-11:15 a.m.

$1/girl • Adults free Aug 27

1-5 p.m.

Session E: Feb 25 • noon-1:15 p.m.

Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine

Session F: Feb 25 • 2-3:15 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Session G: Feb 26 • 1-2:15 p.m.

Bugs badge (Brownies)

Session H: Feb 26 • 2:45-4 p.m. Session I: Feb 26 • 4:30-5:45 p.m. Session J: Feb 27 • 5:30-6:45 p.m. Session K: Feb 28 • 6-7:15 p.m.

Bug Fest Volunteers

Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

We need YOU! Bug Fest is a huge event and we need your help! Girl Scouts typically help out at the craft station and with punch cards. Please register to help us, and you will have a great time! Car fee is waived if you volunteer.

Bubble Soccer Frenzy Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Office Code: 2056

Have you ever wished you could get inside a big squishy ball? Come play bubble soccer with us! Get into our bubble balls and play a game of soccer, sharks and minnows, and last "girls" standing in a way you have never experienced before! Bubble soccer is not only fun, but it also teaches teamwork and is a blast! $8/girl • $1/adult Feb. 18 • 2-4 p.m. Recreation Annex at Ivy Tech Community College Gate 18 300 N 17th St, Noblesville Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Office Code: 2056

Aug 27 • 1-5 p.m. Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Grades: 2, 3 Office Code: 2056

Come on out to Central Park and see insects in action. Grab a butterfly net, and head out on the trail to catch spring insects. Search for insect homes, look under logs and build a bug. Note: Dress for the weather, and wear good walking shoes. $5/girl • $1/adult May 20 • 1-2:30 p.m. Monon Community Center East 1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864


the n i s s e l Be fear hat w f o t i u s r pu sets your soul on fire Cadette Archery Badge

Camp Courage Young Firefighter

Grades: 6, 7, 8

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2052

Learn all about archery, the equipment used and safety at an archery range. Shoot and create fun archery games.

Stop, drop and roll! You know this phrase by heart, now discover more basic skills of firefighting from certified firefighters! Drag hoses, crawl through tubes and so much more. Don’t miss this fun and educational day as we learn about fire safety.

$7/girl • $1/adult Apr 9 • 3-5 p.m. Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Archery badge

Camp Courage Miss Firefighter

Note: Girl cost includes T-shirt. Additional shirts available for purchase at event. $13/girl • $2/adult Apr 15 • 10 a.m.-noon Bloomington Practice Tower 3230 S Walnut St, Bloomington Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2052

Ever wonder how firefighters train and stay in shape? Step inside Bloomington’s very own practice tower and learn basic skills of fire suppression and rescue operations. Take a sneak peek into the world of firefighting; put out a car fire, get dressed in a firefighter suit as quickly as possible, crawl through tight spaces and so much more.

Camp, Sports, Play! Grades: Family Office Code: 2050

Note: Girl cost includes T-shirt. Additional shirts available for purchase at event.

Come out and get prepared for your favorite summer activities; camp, baseball, soccer, picnicking and more! Experience a soccer clinic from Score Soccer Club, baseball clinic from the Indianapolis Indians, 101 camping lessons, camp picnic and more!

$13/girl • $2/adult

$6/girl • $3/adult

Apr 15 • 2-5 p.m.

May 20 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bloomington Practice Tower 3230 S Walnut St, Bloomington

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811 Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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The earth without 'art' is just 'eh'. Car Care Quick Tips

Collage

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Grades: 9, 10

Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 2050

Driving is an exciting step towards independence, but a lot of responsibility comes with car ownership. Master maintenance tips to keep your car in top form and learn the rules of the road. Bring your own car or borrow one to learn how to care for it in this hands-on workshop. Don't have your license yet? That's okay; this workshop will get you prepared before you head out on the road.

Explore different techniques of collage making. Learn how to transfer images, create a silhouette collage, and experiment with Cubomania. Learn how collage is used in the art world by artists like Picasso, Matisse and Gherasim Luca.

$5/girl • $4/adult

The Anderson Center for the Arts 32 W 10th St, Anderson

Apr 22 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mann Chevy Buick 1648 W, US-421, Delphi Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

$15/girl · Adults free May 20 · 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Comic Artist Grades: 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2050

Chemistry Discovery Day with Iota Sigma Pi Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Venture into the labs at Purdue University and try your hand at unlocking some of chemistry's mysteries with the help of members from Iota Sigma Pi. Conduct hands-on activities and learn skills vital to the work of a chemist. Note: Adult registration is limited to Safety-Wise ratios. Girl fee includes activities, patch and lunch. Adult fee includes lunch. $10/girl • $5/adult Apr 8 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Purdue University West Lafayette Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Pow! Zap! Step into the fun and adventurous world of comic books! Learn about the history of comics, how to write, create, and color your own comic strip and meet a local comic book artist! Learn and explore all of this on Free Comic Book Day, a national event! $15/girl · Adults free May 6 · 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Anderson Center for the Arts 32 W 10th St, Anderson Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811


Community Earth Day Celebration at the Jewish Community Center

Cookie Canyon Conundrum

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2053

Office Code: 2053

Oh no! The bridge to the campsite collapsed before the cookies where delivered to camp! It’s up to you to use your engineering design skills and creativity to design and build a transportation device to haul the cookies over the canyon to the campsite.

As Girl Scouts, we are always looking for ways to make the world a better place. Join the fun at this year's annual Community Earth Day Celebration at the Jewish Community Center! With more than 50 booths, learn about ways to care for the earth and live environmentally friendly. This would make a great adventure to add to your it’s Your Planet— Love It! Journey.

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

$15/girl • $1/adult Session A: Feb 25 • 10-11:30 a.m. | Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 Session B: Feb 25 • 1-2:30 p.m. | Grades: 6, 7, 8

Note: Fee includes patch only, it does not include cost incurred while attending the event. Adults and siblings only need to register if they would like to receive the patch; otherwise admission to the celebration is free.

1st Maker Space at Shortridge High School 3401 N Meridian St, Indianapolis

$3/girl • $3/adult

Cosmetology Overnight

Apr 23 • 1-4 p.m.

Grades: 4, 5

Arthur M. Glick JCC 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Computer Expert Grades: 2, 3 Office Code: 2052

Are you a techie scout? Kidscommons will help you hone your computer skills by working with different computer programs and seeing all they can do. Learn the basics of graphic design, visit museums and our world virtually, and even explore online games!

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Office Code: 3125

The Math and Science Center presents Cosmetology: The Science of Makeup. Lean how science plays a role in how we keep ourselves looking our best! Make your own bath and beauty products, learn about skin care and practice how to put on makeup. Note: light-colored eye shadow, cheek, and lip color will be applied). Fee includes program, a light breakfast and badge. Bring a snack to share. $15/girl • $3/adult April 7-8 • 7 p.m.-9 a.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

Note: Upon arrival, you will receive a wristband, which will allow you access to come and go from the museum until close. $10/girl • $6/adult

Creek Stomping

May 13 • 12:30-2 p.m.

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Kidscommons 309 Washington St, Columbus Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Computer Expert badge

Office Code: 2056

Creeks aren't just for looking at, they are for getting in! Make a splash and explore what is floating around in the water around you! Learn about all the things creeks tell us about our environment, and hopefully we will even find some fun critters! $8/girl • $1/adult Jul 22 • 9-11 a.m. Dr. James Dillon Park 14625 Hazel Dell Crossing, Noblesville Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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Christian Youth Theater: High School Musical

Christian Youth Theater: Tarzan

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 2054

This Disney musical brings you to the jungle with Tarzan, Jane and their friends! Watch the play, and then go behind the scenes for a meet and greet!

Disney Channel's smash movie musical comes to life! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and activities. Watch the play, and then go behind the scenes for a meet and greet! $11/girl • $11/adult Feb 4 • 7 p.m. Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis

Grades: Family

$11/girl • $11/adult Jun 10 • 7 p.m. Westfield High School 18250 N Union St, Westfield Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Christian Youth Theater: Up the Down Staircase Christian Youth Theater: James and the Giant Peach Grades: Family Office Code: 2054

Based on the popular children's book, come see James discover powers that result in a magical peach! Watch the play, and then go behind the scenes for a meet and greet! $11/girl • $11 /adult Mar 20 • 7 p.m. Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis

Grades: Family Office Code: 2054

A funny, touching story about a new teacher and her quest to give the love of learning to her less than- eager students. Watch the play, and then go behind the scenes for a meet and greet! $11/girl • $11/adult Jan 14 • 7 p.m. Theatre at the Fort 8920 Otis Ave, Indianapolis Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Dellwood Open House Grades: Family Office Code: 3125

Explore Camp Dellwood! Summer camp is right around the corner; so bring your questions, and have them answered by our directors. Hike around our 141 acres, and see what a tent unit looks like with your family. No registration required. Free Apr 29 • 1-3 p.m. Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

Because of Girl Scouts... 96 percent of girls have tried atleast one new thing.


Digital Photographer

Discover Scuba

Grades: 4, 5

Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2050

Office Code: 2054

Lights, camera, action! Take an in-depth look into different types of cameras, learn how to set up a photo shoot, and compose portraits, while understanding how lighting and point of view affect a photograph. Find out how to transfer pictures to a computer and make adjustments to take home a finished print. Create your own photo project and share your photos with others. Explore a photography exhibition, IN-Focus, and visit a local photography studio.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater. Take the plunge! During the Discover Scuba Diving experience you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.

Note: Please prepare to bring at least one digital camera or device per four girls.

$22/girl • $1/adult

Note: This program activity is just for girls as the class sizes are smaller. Girls must be comfortable in shallow and deep water and demonstrate strong swimming skills.

$14/girl • Adults free

TBA • Visit girlscoutsindiana.org on January 24 for more registration dates and times

Mar 11 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Locations: Zionsville and Lafayette

The Anderson Center for the Arts 32 W 10th St, Anderson

Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Discover Computer Science through Games Grades: 4, 5

Discover STEM @ RHIT Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2053

Do you enjoy playing games and solving puzzles? During this experience, you will get to try a variety of activities including: puzzle races, writing your own computer game with Scratch, making a mobile app, learning to write your name in binary, and so many more! You will even get your own Purdue Computer Science activity badge. Come have fun being creative and engaging in computational thinking!

Multiple Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology student organizations (including Alpha Chi Sigma (AXΣ), Alpha Phi Omega (APO), American Railway Engineering & Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Blue Key, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)) and various other campus members are joining forces to help you learn and get excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Experience multiple hands-on activities.

Note: Girl fee include lunch and patch. Adult fee includes lunch.

Note: Girl fee includes activities, patch and lunch. Adult fee includes lunch.

$8/girl • $5/adult

$5/girl • $2/adult

Feb 18 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Apr 22 • 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 5500 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute

Office Code: 2053

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

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Be passionately curious. DIY Science

Earth Day Mixed Media Paintings

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Grades: All

Office Code: 3125

Office Code: 2050

That's right DIY Science, Do It Yourself. All that Pinterest searching has paid off; take the science of circuits and turn it into your own DIY project. Show your STEAM-Science Technology Engineering ART and Math-skills as you make your own Marquee letter that lights up.

Friedensreich Hundertwasser was extremely successful painter and architect, who throughout his career, was interested in a humane environment that was close to nature. Celebrate Earth day at The Art Lab! Create a 9” x 12” canvas board painting of flowers in the style of Hundertwasser that incorporate recycled materials such as CD’s, bottle caps and cut paper towel tubes. These mixed media paintings will be painted in colorful acrylic paints.

$10/girl • $1/adult Apr 9 • 2-4 p.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

$18/girl • $1/adult Session A: Apr 22 • 10:30 a.m.-noon Session B: Apr 22 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Domino’s Pizza Field Trip

Session C: Apr 22 • 3:30-5 p.m.

Grades: All

The Art Lab 31 E Main St, Carmel

Tour a local Domino’s store, and learn how to make a pizza! The tours can be adapted to include additional information to help earn badges. Discover the history of Domino’s Pizza, talk about safety rules, learn the importance of washing your hands, see what happens with an order after it is placed, and participate in making their own pizza! Note: Girl fee includes a small 1-topping pizza they made themselves, a Junior Pizza Maker Certificate, and a Domino’s Pizza goodie bag including a Domino’s Pizza patch, a juice box and lava cake. Tours begin before the store opens at 9 a.m., and last about an hour. Counties served: Johnson, Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Tippecanoe, Clinton, and Delaware $5/girl • $5/Adult if making a pizza To schedule your event contact: Brynn Mueller • 225.485.2046 DO NOT CALL STORES DIRECTLY.

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811 Pottery badge

Ecosystem Hike Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2056

Learn about the three main ecosystems in Mounds State Park. Join the naturalist on an hour-long hike through the different ecosystems. $3/girl • $3/adult Apr 2 • 1-2 p.m. Mounds State Park 4603 Mounds Rd, Anderson Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864


Engineering with the Society of Women Engineers

E-Textiles: Camp Runway

Grades: 2, 3

Office Code: 2053

Office Code: 3125

We are teaming up with Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing to offer an opportunity for you to jump into the exciting world of E-Textiles. Through hands-on activities, you will gain an understanding of new printing technology, 3-D visualization, basic electronic circuitry, basic programming, sewing, prototyping and the design cycle. Then you will take what you’ve learned and create your own electronic textile creation using an input (e.g., temperature) and produce an output (e.g., LEDs lighting up). The camp will culminate in a show, where you will get the chance to show off your new creations to your parents, caregivers, families and friends. Stay on the beautiful Indiana University campus in a dorm, and experience what it is like to be a college student.

Become an Inventor as you join the Society of Women Engineers for a fun, creative adventure! Explore engineering through designing and building a "Rube Goldberg" machine to complete a simple task. $5/girl • $1/adult Feb 4 • 9 a.m.-noon Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809 Inventor badge

Entertainment Technology

Grades: 6, 7, 8

$360/girl

Grades: 4, 5

July 9-13

Office Code: 2052

Indiana University, Bloomington

Do you know what a thaumatrope is? Explore the world of entertainment technology and find out! Learn more about special effects, the science of sound, computer coding, and stop-motion animation.

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Note: Upon arrival, you will receive a wristband, which will allow you access to come and go from the museum until close. $10/girl • $6/adult May 13 • 2:30-4 p.m. Kidscommons 309 Washington St, Columbus Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Entertainment Technology badge

Explosion Inc Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 3125

See the Science Ninja in action as you discover the scientific world of chemistry. Check out the different signs of a chemical reaction as you learn through extreme, high-energy chemistry and (of course) explosions! $6.50/girl • $1/adult Session A: Mar 12 • 1-2 p.m. | Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 Session B: Mar 12 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

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Extreme STEM Careers: Research is Cool! Grades: 4, 5, 6 Office Code: 2053

Learn how to solve real world medical problems with COOK® engineers and scientists! This experience will teach you the basics of lab safety, product research, and much more. There is plenty of slimy and hands-on fun waiting for just for you! $3/girl • $1/adult Apr 15 • 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cook Research Incorporated 1 Geddes Way, West Lafayette Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859 or Lindsey Hale • 317.924.6857

Fair Trade: Making a Difference Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2050

Want to make difference in the world? Shop Fair Trade! Join Global Gifts to learn how Fair Trade impacts the lives of artisans, especially woman and girls all over the world. Go on the ultimate scavenger hunt, journey through several continents to explore different cultures. Do you know how many cocoa beans it takes to make a chocolate bar? Take our chocolate quiz to find out and get rewarded with a sample of our fairly traded chocolate and brownies. Be the winner of our drawing, and receive a special gift. Note: Girl fee includes a goodie bag and fun patch. $3/girl • $1/adult Session A: Apr 9 • 3-4:30 p.m. | Grades 2, 3

Extreme STEM Careers: Under Construction

Session B: Apr 11 • 5-6:30 p.m. | Grade 2, 3

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Session D: Apr 18 • 5-6:30 p.m. | Grades 4, 5

Office Code: 2053

Do you like to help fix things around the house? When you pass a construction site are you curious about what is happening? Are you curious about what a career in construction might be like? The student and faculty members of Purdue University's Women In Construction Management and Building Construction Management organizations are ready to help you discover the opportunities! They will lead you on a journey through hands-on labs, such as crane operation, drywall repair, and hand tools, and share with you what careers are available in the field. $3/girl • $1/adult Mar 4 • 9 a.m.-noon Purdue University West Lafayette Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Session C: Apr 16 • 3-4:30 p.m. | Grades 4, 5 Global Gifts 1300 E 86th St, #17, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Flix and Camp Fire Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Office Code: 2054

Explore camp, watch a movie on the hill and enjoy s’mores over the campfire. Have questions about the summer? Bring them with you! The camp director of Camp Sycamore Valley is hosting the night. $5/girl • $5/adult Apr 7 • 6–9:30 p.m. Sycamore Valley Camp 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857


Fun with Tech: Gadgets Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Experiment with easy-to-use, snap-together bits of electronics to create art, whimsy or small machines. Using off-the-shelf products, such as LittleBits, learn about the circuits that power phones, tablets, and computers and see what you can build! $3/girl • $1/adult Feb 10 • 6-8 p.m. IUPUI School of Informatics and Communications Technology Complex 535 W Michigan St, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Fun with Tech: Robots Rule! Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Fun with Tech: Gizmos Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Combine easy to use electronics with fruit and modeling clay to create unusual apps and ways to interact. Use off the shelf products, such as Makey Makey, to learn about circuits that power phones, tablets and computers. $3/girl • $1/adult Mar 3 • 6-8 p.m. IUPUI School of Informatics and Communications Technology Complex 535 W Michigan St, Indianapolis

Office Code: 2053

Robots help us manufacture cars, perform delicate surgery, and vacuum the living room. Learn how to make a small robot obey your every command. Teach it to dance and draw designs! Use a computer lab and learn a fun drag– and–drop programming language that is great for beginners. $3/girl • $1/adult Apr 7 • 6-8 p.m. IUPUI School of Informatics and Communications Technology Complex 535 W Michigan St, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Gadgets & Gizmos Fun with Tech: Ozobots Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Learn to program Ozobots, these disgustingly cute little robots are simple and engaging. Simply a dome on two wheels, the Ozobots use optical sensors to follow colored paths either on paper or on an iPad. $3/girl • $1/adult Mar 24 • 6-8 p.m. IUPUI School of Informatics and Communications Technology Complex 535 W Michigan St, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2052

Do you want to be an engineer or an architect? From a spinning top to a spin art model, make your own creations! Learn the principles of STEM in a fun environment by constructing your very own projects out of LEGO bricks. $7/girl • $2/adult Session A: Apr 8 • 1-2 p.m. | Grades K, 1 Session B: Apr 8 • 3-4 p.m. | Grades 2, 3 Session C: Apr 8 • 5-6 p.m. | Grades 4, 5 Bricks 4 Kidz 503 W Honey Creek Pkwy, Terre Haute Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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Geo Fest Grades: Family

Girl Scout Campout with the Indianapolis Indians

Office Code: 2050

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Buy jewelry, fossils, cut and uncut gemstones and minerals from all over the world. Enjoy hands-on geology activities and win geo-prizes. Meet geo-experts from all over the state. Explore the museum's three natural history galleries.

Office Code: 2050

$8/girl • $5/adult Session A: Feb 17 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Session B: Feb 18 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Session C: Feb 19 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Indiana State Museum 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Make lasting memories as you sleep under the stars at one of the best minor league ballparks in America! Enjoy an Indians baseball game, fun patch, postgame fireworks show, complimentary popcorn, and Disney’s Moana on the brand new outfield video board. The new HD screen is three times larger than the old one! Note: In case of inclement weather, campout may be moved to concourse. In case of severe weather, make-up date is Friday, June 30. $13/ticket | Box seats (game only) $9/ticket | Reserve seats (game only) $21/ticket | Box seats with campout $17/ticket | Reserve seats with campout

Geocaching Outing

Jun 2 • 7:15 p.m. | First pitch

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Victory Field 501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis

Office Code: 2056

Learn about geocaching, which combines GPS technology with the outdoors. Walk along the trails and embark on an hour-long, high-tech scavenger hunt to discover more about the park's resources. $3/girl • $3/adult Apr 23 • 1-2 p.m. Mounds State Park 4603 Mounds Rd, Anderson

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program Grades: Family Office Code: 2056

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Learn about maple syruping. Tour the sugar bush, learn about maple syrup history, see modern techniques and taste the results! You will get a special treat at the end of the program, too.

Girls Rock!

Note: Please dress for the weather.

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

$6/girl • $6/adult

Office Code: 2050

Mar 5 • 1-3 p.m.

Uses the body and ordinary objects to make fun sounds and energizing movements!

Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine

$12/girl • $1/adult

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Apr 15 • 11 a.m.-noon Noblesville Athletic Club 411 S Harbour Dr, Noblesville Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811


Girl Scout Mining in Society & Geology Workshop

Girls Only Maker Camp

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2053

Office Code: 2053

This girl-inspired maker camp will foster a creative confidence in every girl! Discover inspiring ways to imagine, design, invent, tinker and make through hands-on projects, interactive challenges and collaborative creations. Every girl can be a maker – so let’s start making!

Explore how natural resources are used in your everyday life! Join industry professionals from the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association and Indiana Geological Survey to experience hands-on opportunities and tour an active mine.

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

$20/girl • $5/adult

Note: Bring a sack lunch and drink each day. Extended Care will be available for one hour before and after camp.

Jun 24 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

$160/girl for camp only

Irving Materials, Inc. Quarry Indianapolis region-exact location TBA

$210/girl for camp with extended care

Note: Fee includes lunch and two patches.

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Jun 26-30 • Camo is 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily 1st Maker Space at Shortridge High School 3401 N Meridian St, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Girls Exploring Medical Sciences (G.E.M.S.) Grades: 8, 9, 10 Office Code: 2053

Are you fascinated in biology class about interested in learning more about how the human body works? Do you find yourself drawn to the Untold Stories of the ER TV shows? If so, this camp based in Marian University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is for you! Learn about various medical specialties and experience hand-ons activities, like learning how to splint a broken arm; how to evaluate a new-born baby; seeing how the heart works and maybe even getting to hold a heart specimen! We will spend a day learning about how medicines are developed and produced at Eli Lilly & Co! Come spend a week learning what it might be like as a medical student! Stay on campus in one of Marian University residence halls, and experience what its like to stay in a dorm.

Glass Fusing at uPaint Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2054

Enjoy learning about warm glass fusing. Learn how to nip, score and cut glass to make a one-of-a-kind 4” sun catcher. Note: Completed pieces can be picked up 1-week after program date or shipped for an additional fee. Program fee includes pottery pieces, paints, supplies and fun patch. Adult fee does not include materials for participation. $15/girl • $2/adult Session A: Feb 21 • 6-8 p.m. uPaint Pottery Studio of Greenwood 3113 W Smith Valley Rd, Ste D, Greenwood Session B: Feb 21 • 6-8 p.m.

$315/girl

uPaint Pottery Studio of Plainfield 1820 E Main St, Plainfield

Jun 20-23

Session C: Feb 21 • 6-8 p.m.

Marian University , Indianapolis

Hamilton Town Center, 13901 Town Center Blvd, Noblesville

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Contact: Lindsay Hale 317.924.6857

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Going for the Gold Classroom

Going for the Gold Webinar

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2053

Office Code: 2053

Gear up to go gold! The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn in Girl Scouting! Through this informational session, you will take a closer look at the journey you will take in your quest for the Girl Scout Gold Award. Learn about each of the seven steps to process, and take a closer look at the Standards of Excellence set forth by our Girl Scout Gold Award Committee. We will also share with you helpful hints on how to prepare for your proposal interview. While this session is required for any girl interested in pursuing her Girl Scout Gold Award, you are encouraged to invite adult mentors who may provide support for you during your project (i.e. Girl Scout leader, parent, etc.) to attend.

Note: This is the same training as the Going for the Gold Classroom. All participants must have access to high speed Internet with either a speaker/ microphone or a telephone (preferably a speaker phone). Web cam not required. Registration closes 1-week prior to session.

Note: This is the same training as the Going for the Gold Webinar. Registration closes 1-week prior to session. $4/girl • $1/adult

$2/girl • $1/adult Session A: Jan 24 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session B: Feb 9 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session C: Mar 21 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session D: Apr 19 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session E: May 11 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session F: Aug 29 • 5:30-7 p.m. Online Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Session A: Feb 19 • 4:30-6 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St, Kokomo Session B: Mar 5 • 4:30-6 p.m. Camp Ada 4731 W CR 600 S, Spiceland Session C: Mar 11 • 1–2:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville Session D: Mar 19 • 4:30-6 p.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session E: Mar 25 • 1-2:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington

Going Green and Eco Science Fair Grades: Family Office Code: 2050

How much water would a washer wash if a washer would wash less? Challenge your skills at spotting energy foes, conduct water quality experiments, plant your own garbage garden and create masterpieces of recycled art all while saving green to be green! Meet members of environmental awareness organizations and businesses from around the state who will be available to show you the latest, greatest and simplest ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. $5/girl • $5/adult

Session F: Apr 9 • 4:30-6 p.m.

Apr 21 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute

Indiana State Museum 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis

Session G: Apr 29 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Girl Scout Service Center at Columbus We are moving: Address will be announced with confirmation Session H: Apr 30 • 4:30-6 p.m. Camp Sycamore Valley 8439 St Rd 26 E, Lafayette Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859


Gymnastics Fun

Hit the Slopes

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 2000

Get ready to bounce high and tumble with ease! Try trampoline bars, balance beams, an obstacle course and the block pit. Each station will be taught by experienced certified instructors.

There is no better time to spend with your fellow Girl Scout sisters than on the slopes! Fill your winter with fun and fitness while learning to ski, or having fun tubing down the hill!

$15/girl • $1/adult

Note: Fee includes ski lesson (if needed) and fun patch. Bring a snack to be enjoyed out on the deck or inside the picnic room.

Session A: Mar 12 • 2-4 p.m. Session B: Apr 29 • 5-7 p.m. Session C: Jun 11 • 2-4 p.m. Session D: Jul 16 • 2-4 p.m. InterActive Academy 3795 S 421, Zionsville Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Hip Hop Dance

Feb 5 2-hour tubing ONLY | $20/girl • $20/adult 3-hour tubing ONLY | $25/girl • $25/adult 8-hour tubing ONLY | $28/girl • $28/adult All day ski/tube package | $45/girl • $45/adult Perfect North Slopes 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceburg Contact: Diana Keely • 317.924.6856

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2050

This exciting and fast paced dance class will leave you feeling fresh! Learn various styles of hip-hop, push creativity, and boost your confidence. All music and moves are age appropriate in this fun and open hip-hop dance class. $12/girl • $1/adult Mar 18 11 a.m.-noon Noblesville Athletic Club 411 S Harbour Dr, Noblesville Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Holler Hoppin' Ziplines Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2056

Experience a true country adventure as you soar over the ravines and hollers of beautiful Brown County. Holler Hopping is constructed with six separate zip lines totaling over 11,00 feet for an approximate hour and a half experience. The family friendly zip lines allow you to feel like you are flying as the ground falls away up to 50 feet below. Note: There is a weight restriction of a minimum of 60 pounds/minimum seven years of age and a maximum weight restriction of 275 pounds. Girls must be accompanied by a participating adult. If you have a large troop, please register for more than one session. Maximum 10 people per session. Large troops must split up and register for separate session. Please contact Rawhide Ranch to set up your date. $35/girl • $35/adult Rawhide Ranch 1292 SR 135 S, Nashville Contact: Rawhide Ranch • 812.988.0085

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Home Scientist Grades: 2, 3

Indiana University Women's Basketball Game

Office Code: 2056

Grades: Family

Do you like science? Create static electricity and cause things to bubble up. Bring along your imagination and discover science all around you.

Office Code: 2052

$5/girl • $1/adult Session A: Mar 25 • 10-11:30 a.m. Session B: Mar 25 • 1-2:30 p.m. Monon Community Center East 1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Hoo, hoo, hoo, HOOSIERS! Cheer on the Lady Hoosiers as they take on Northwestern University in the newly renovated Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Girl Scouts will receive a guided, pre-game tour of Assembly Hall as well as a special recognition over the intercom. Be sure to stay for team autographs after the game! $3/girl • $3/adult Feb 11 • noon-3 p.m. Indiana University, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall 1001 E 17th St, Bloomington

Indiana Geology Rocks!

Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2053

The Indiana Geological Survey's geologists for an afternoon of earth science activities! Explore amazing fossil collections, learn to identify common rocks and minerals, drill for core to explore underground layers, and make a fossil to take home. $5/girl • $1/adult Sep 16 • 1-4 p.m. Indiana Geological Survey 611 N Walnut Grove Ave, Bloomington Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6259

Indiana University Music Sampler

Indiana University Kokomo Science Day Grades: 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

This is a spectacular day filled with science exploration in the labs at Indiana University Kokomo. The faculty, staff and students will lead you through three different workshop sessions. Spend the morning working on your Special Agent badge with forensic biology and everyday chemistry workshops! In the afternoon spend a little time learning about computer programming, as you get a chance to work with LEGO's Mindstorms.

Grades: All

Note: lunch is not provided; you will need to bring a sack lunch.

Office Code: 2052

$3/girl • $1/adult

What does it take to be a great musician, singer or dancer? Tau Beta Sigma will show you in this exclusive hands-on workshop. Play a new instrument, learn dance moves and use your diaphragm to sing a song. Learn a variety of music styles, how they are used and watch a live ensemble performance!

Feb 25 • 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.

$6/girl • $2/adult Apr 2 • 1-4 p.m. Indiana University Bloomington Jacob's School of Music, Simon Music Hall 205 S Jordan Ave, Bloomington Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859 Special Agent badge


Interesting Inventions

Jamboree at the Summit

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2052

Office Code: 2050

Did you know that most objects we use on a daily basis were invented by ordinary people, just like you? Bricks 4 Kidz wants to show you the world of inventions and how we use them to solve problems! Find out the difference between an invention and a discovery, learn how inventors get their ideas patented and explore the origins of common inventions we use every day. Session A: May 5 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Take a trip to West Virginia to a camp near the New River Gorge National Forest. High adventure amenities are abundant at this camp-zip lining, challenge courses, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, BMX bike riding and so much more. This trip unit is a little different; the girls will meet other girls from our council as well as other councils around the country. Travel to West Virginia at your own leisure, and arrive to accommodations prepared for you and your group.

Session B: May 5 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

$400/girl

Bricks 4 Kidz 503 W Honey Creek Dr, Terre Haute

Jun 25-Jul 2

$7/girl • $2/adult

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317. 924.6811

Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Jewelry of Many Kinds Indiana Zip Line Tours Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2054

Soar through the trees and see nature like never before. eight zip lines + one swinging bridge + a few scenic walks + Indiana's only suspended platforms in the trees = nonstop fun! Designed and built with nature in mind, you'll fly like a bird over a mile of zip line cable, ranging from 150' to 2,000'. Note: call directly for registration. Max of 10 participants in a group. Session A: Mar 18 Session B: Mar 19 Session C: Apr 22 Session D: Apr 23 Session E: May 20 Session F: May 21 Session G: Jun 10 Session H: Jun 11 Session I: Jul 15 Session J: Jul 16 Session K: Aug 12 Session L: Aug 13 Times: 10 a.m. | noon | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m. $30/girl • $30/adult Indiana Zipline Tours 4641 W 450 S, Crawfordsville Contact: Cori • 765.866.0006

Grades: All Office Code: 2050

Create your own fused glass, clay and found object necklace! Use many types of materials! Note: Clay and glass will be fired and delivered or picked up three-four weeks after class. $19/girl • $1 /adult Session A: Feb 12 • 1-2 p.m. Session B: Feb 12 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Art Lab 31 E Main St, Carmel Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Journey to the Jungle Grades: All Office Code: 2056

Drop by the Conservatory for a self-guided tour through the tropical rainforest. Discover all about this unique ecosystem, including tropical fruits, trees and animals. $6/girl • $2/adult Jan 28 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Garfield Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Rainforest badge

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Good friends and great adventure Junior Flowers Badge

Junior Jam Judges

Grades: 4, 5

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2056

Flowers are more than just beautiful. Learn all about flowers and why they are important plant parts. Gain an appreciation for nature's beauties.

If you loved Junior Jam as a participant, then you'll love coming back as a judge! Sleep in the basement of the lodge, set up your tents in the valley, or just help for the day.

$6/girl • $1/adult Apr 30 • 3-5 p.m. Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Flowers badge

Junior Jam Grades: 4, 5 Office Code: 2056

Jamming in the USA is the theme for this year's Junior Jam! Take a road trip across America as you compete in the fun games and activities. Experience a weekend of camping, meeting other Girl Scouts and playing fun and wacky games. Each troop will compete in water games, land games, outdoor skills and crafts. Camp out under the stars-stay in one of our platform tent units, or bring your own gear, and camp in the valley. Join us for the weekend or come for the day! Note: You are responsible for your own meals, gear and setting up your camp site. Our platform tents are on a first come basis. So, if you want a platform tent, please register early-they go fast! If you are not sure what Junior Jam is, plan to attend a webinar or Junior Jam Prep day.

As a thank you for all your work, we invite you to take time to enjoy some activities on Sunday before you leave. We will have archery and boating set up for you. More information will be included in your confirmation packet. Note: All your meals are included, along with a Judge T-shirt. Any Girl Scout who has completed Program Aide Learning may sign up. If you have not completed it yet, you still have time to complete it. Look for the Program Aide description in this guide for more information. Come on and join the fun! $12/girl • $12/adult May 5-7 • 4 p.m.-noon Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Junior Jam Prep Day Grades: 4, 5 Office Code: 2056

$12/girl • $12/adult

Here is a perfect opportunity for your troop to meet with me and get tips for having a great experience at Junior Jam. We will look at how to pack, meal preparation, choosing your SWAPS, practice setting up tents and more! This is for anyone who needs help preparing for their first Junior Jam!

May 5-7 • 4 p.m.-noon

$1/girl • $1/adult

Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown

Feb 25 • 5-6:30 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864


Junior Jam Webinar

Lady Justice

Grades: adult

Grades: 4, 5

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2050

What is Junior Jam, and why should you take your troop? This Webinar will answer all your questions and help you prepare for this fun-filled weekend. Join in to ask questions and learn from others how to plan for Junior Jamboree.

Can you name three jobs in the legal system? A judge, an attorney, a paralegal. There are many, many career opportunities! Indiana State Bar Association Women in the Law Division will give you an in-depth look into the world of law. Workshops cover topics including laws and procedures, ethics, and career choices within the legal field. The program will conclude with an interactive mock trial. Who will win this case?

Adults free Session A: Feb 15 • 6-7 p.m. Session B: Mar 7 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session C: Apr 3 • 6-7 p.m. Webinar Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Juniors: Get into Gardening Grades: 4, 5 Office Code: 2056

In this program, you will learn all about plants and gardening in the children's garden. Get your hands dirty, and have fun! $6/girl • $2 /adult Session A: Apr 25 • 5:15- 6:15 p.m. Session B: Apr 25 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Garfield Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Gardening badge

As a bonus, you have a chance to win a $100 book award from Books-A-Million and an engraved gavel by submitting a one-page letter explaining your interest in the legal field. All submissions will be judged by a panel of school teachers and the winner will be announced at the end of the program! Participation in the book award is not mandatory. All papers must be post marked by April 30 and mailed to the address below. $10/girl • $7/adult May 20 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Indiana University School of Law 124 New York St, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Ladybug Rocks and Socks Grades: K, 1 Office Code: 2050

Time to rock out with ladybug rocks and socks! Paint your own ladybug rocks, some outlining will be provided; however girls will enjoy painting these cute little creatures. Create knee high socks spotted and decorated like ladybugs. $17/girl • $1/adult Session A: Apr 9 • 1-2 p.m. Session B: May 21 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Art Lab 31 E Main St, Carmel Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

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Let's Go Camping! Grades: 4, 5

Lions, and Tigers, and Pumas… oh my!

Office Code: 2056

Grades: Family

Are you ready to go camping? Do you need a little help learning how to set up a tent, how to cook over a fire or how to tie knots? We will help your troop learn a few new camping skills!

Office Code: 2052

May 6 • 1-3 p.m.

How many stripes does a tiger actually have? Find out the answer to that question and more, as you explore the Exotic Feline Rescue Center. This sanctuary is home to roughly 200 rescued exotic felines from nine different species, all of which have been abused, abandoned, mistreated or are otherwise homeless. Take a tour through 20 of the property's 108 acres.

Monon Community Center 1235 Central Park Dr E, Carmel

$8/girl • $8/adult | Children 2 years of age and under are free.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Session A: Apr 1 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Note: Please dress for the weather, and plan to get a little dirty! $5/girl • $1/adult

Session B: Apr 1 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Let Women Fly! Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exotic Feline Rescue Center 2221 E Ashboro Rd, Center Point Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Office code 2053

Join the National Model Aviation Museum for an exciting program highlighting the contributions female pilots have made to the development of aviation. Take a guided tour of the museum, build balsa wood model airplanes and go outside to fly! $6/girl • $7/adult Session A: Apr 15 • 10 a.m.-noon Session B: Apr 15 • 1-3 p.m. National Model Aviation Museum 5151 E Memorial Dr, Muncie Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Let's Go Hiking! Grades: 2, 3 Office Code: 2056

Have you ever planned a hike for your troop? We will plan a hike, learn hiking skills and a hike on the trails of Central Park. You will leave equipped to take on a grand outdoor adventure. $5/girl • $1/adult May 6 • 10-11:30 a.m. Central Park 1235 Central Park Dr E, Carmel Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Make Your Own Compass Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2056

Find out how magnets and compasses work, and make your own compass to take home and use after trying it out in the conservatory. $6/girl • $2/adult Feb 23 • 5:15-6:15 p.m. Garfield Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864


Maple Mania

Me & My Guy

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Grades: All

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 3512

Where does maple syrup come from? How does it get out of the tree and on to our delicious pancakes? We will answer all these questions and more! Tap a real tree and watch how the whole process works.

Go on an adventure with your favorite male adult this summer! Encourage each other up the climbing wall, splash around in the canoes, and strap on your hiking boots for a trek around camp. Stay in one of Camp Na Wa Kwa's five beautiful units. We have programs planned, but you are free to enjoy your time together on your own.

$8/girl • $1/adult Mar 4 • 9 a.m.-noon Forest Park Lodge 701 Cicero Rd, Noblesville Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

May the Force of Newton Be with You…

$40 girl • $40/adult Jun 30–Jul 2 | Check-in: 5-7 p.m. | Check out: noon Camp Na Wa Kwa 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Start by jumping into the world of physics as we take a closer look at Newton’s Laws of Motion. Then mix in a little engineering as you step up to the challenge and create a race car powered by what you’ve learned. You will get to take your car home. $15/girl • $1 /adult Session A: May 4 • 5-7 p.m. Session B: May 13 • 1-3 p.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Me & My Gal Grades: All

Me & My Guy Skate Grades: All Office Code: 2054

Do you like spending some quality time with your dad, grandpa, uncle or brother? Enjoy a night of skating close to Valentine’s Day to show how much you enjoy your special guy. We will have open skate as well as a craft and treat for you two to be creative. $8/skater • $4/non-skater Feb 13 • 6-8 p.m. Hot Skates 241 Casco Dr, Avon Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Office Code: 3512

Enjoy spending time with a special female adult this summer, just the two of you! Swimming, archery, zip lining, s'mores, hiking, crafts, and canoeing are sure to make this a fun-filled weekend. Stay in one of Camp Na Wa Kwa's five beautiful units. We have programs planned, but you are free to enjoy your time together on your own. $40/girl • $40/adult Jun 16-18 | Check in: 5-7 p.m. | Check out: noon Camp Na Wa Kwa 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

Miss Manners Grades: 2, 3 Office Code: 2054

Learn how to be the master of your manners at Miss Manners. Sip on some sweet tea and lemonade while learning table manners. Brush up on how to greet guests, answer the phone and make introductions. $12/girl • $12/adult Apr 30 • 2-4 p.m. Thomas Duncan Hall 619 Ferry St, Lafayette Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857 Register at girlscoutsindiana.org | See page 92

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Mom & Me Time at uPaint

Money Counts

Grades: All

Grades: K, 1

Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 2052

Spending time together is the most precious gift of all! Laugh, learn and get creative with your favorite woman in your life. You and your mom (or adult female friend) will paint a coffee mug, perfect for sipping your favorite beverage all year long-or as a gift for a friend!

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month and learn how to use your financial resources wisely! Experience fun, hands-on activities that will help you earn your Money Counts leaf. Learn how to count money and what real-world items actually cost, all while discovering everything that Kidscommons has to offer!

Note: Completed pieces can be picked up 1-week after program date or shipped for an additional fee. Program fee includes pottery pieces, paints, supplies and fun patch.

Note: Upon arrival, you will receive a wristband, which will allow you access to come and go from the museum until close.

$12/girl • $12/adult

$10/girl • $6/adult

Session A: Apr 18 • 6-8 p.m.

Apr 8 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

uPaint Pottery Studio of Greenwood 3113 W Smith Valley Rd, Ste D, Greenwood

Kidscommons 309 Washington St, Columbus

Session B: Apr 18 • 6-8 p.m.

Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834

uPaint Pottery Studio of Plainfield 1820 E Main St, Plainfield Session C: Apr 18 • 6-8 p.m. uPaint Pottery Studio Hamilton Town Center 13901 Town Center Blvd, Noblesville

Money Counts leaf

Money Manager Grades: 2, 3

Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Office Code: 2052

Mom and Me with Yoga and Tea!

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month and learn how to use your financial resources wisely! We have fun, hands-on activities that will help you earn your Money Manager badge. Shop with your elf money and learn what the items you use everyday cost, all while discovering everything that Kidscommons has to offer!

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2050

Come Out this Mother's Day weekend and spend time with your favorite gal! Enjoy a session of yoga and, learn how to incorporate healthy teas into your everyday life.

Note: Upon arrival, you will receive a wristband, which will allow you access to come and go from the museum until close.

Note: Fee includes tea samples.

Apr 8 • 1:30-3 p.m.

$8/girl • $5/adult

Kidscommons 309 Washington St, Columbus

May 13 • noon-2 p.m. Fishers Library 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

$10/girl • $6/adult

Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Money Manager badge


Music Day at Butler University

Night Creatures Campfire

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Office Code: 2050

Office Code: 2056

Visit Butler University and participate in our annual Scouting for Music Day! The members of Tau Beta Sigma and other students from Jordan College of the Arts will be hosting a day of fun that gives you the chance to experience music on a college campus. Learn about different instruments and composers, see a live concert and even create your own musical performance. During your lunch you will participate in a guided tour of the campus.

It's a late night adventure. We will kick off the evening off around the campfire making s’mores and learning about nocturnal animals. IN the evening we will go on a night hike in the woods. Roasting sticks and s’mores will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of it!

Note: Lunch is not provided; bring a sack lunch.

$7/girl • $3/adults Aug 25 • 7-8:45 p.m.

$5/girl • $1/adult

Holliday Park 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis

Apr 1 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Butler University 4600 Sunset Blvd, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811 Music badge

NXG Racing Experience Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 Office Code: 2053

Test your "motor" skills with the NXG driving experience! Find the fastest way around the race course by discovering the math and science behind performance driving. Apply skills and information gained from both classroom and on-track exercises. Take the wheel of a 200cc engine-powered go-kart as you navigate turns on this outdoor track. Try for your best lap in an autocross competition! Note: Girls must be between 12 and 16 years old, proficient in 5th grade level math and science. Restrictions: height 4’-6” to 5’-10” and weight 75-180 lbs

Night with the Stars Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 3125

Join us for a night with the stars at the Math and Science Center. Explore the skies with our stateof-the-art telescopes, and do some fun astronomy activities including leaning about the total eclipse that happens the Monday after this program activity! Find out how you can view the Eclipse at home. Cadettes: This program will help you to complete steps 1 and 4 of the Night Owl badge! Note: Fee includes the program, fun patch and a light breakfast. Please bring a snack to share. $10/girl • $3/adult Aug 18-19 • 7 p.m.-9 a.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

$35/girl • $1/adult April or May 2017 (date will be set in early 2017) 9 a.m.-noon Indianapolis Motor Speedway 4790 West 16th St, Indianapolis Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 31.924.6859

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Overnight in the Park

Passport to Hi-Tech

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2053

Camp out in the park! Learn key camping skills, such as campfire building and Leave No Trace. Go on a fun night hike and scavenger hunt! This will be a summer night full of memories! Adults or troop leaders must attend with girls.

Passport to Hi-Tech is the place for girls ages 7-12 to learn about careers in science, engineering, biology and other STEM disciplines. It’s your ticket for a journey around our increasingly technological world! Talk to women from a variety of local industries, participate in hands-on experiments and interactive exhibits. Discover other programs and camps designed to inspire girls to discover more about chemistry, engineering, manufacturing, computer science and much more.

$20/girl • $5/adult Jun 24-25 • 3 p.m.-8 a.m. Forest Park 701 Cicero Rd, Noblesville Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Pacers Faith and Family Night Grades: Family Office Code: 2050

Join us for a night of fellowship and a fun Pacers game. After the game, stick around to hear from Pacers players and discussion on the role faith played in their journey to the NBA. Note: You will receive a voucher for food and for a free gift with registration.

Note: Girl fee includes admission and participation patch. Adult fee includes admission only. Please register attending family members not requiring a patch as adults. Girls, please plan to wear your Girl Scout sash, vest or T-shirt. Already a Conner Prairie member? Your admission for this event is included in your membership, but don't forget to register for you special Girl Scout patch available for $1. $7/girl • $6/adult Mar 18 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

$18/upper balcony • $30/lower balcony

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers

Mar 24 • 7 p.m.

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Bankers Life Fieldhouse 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Paper Circuits Cards Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Brighten up Mother’s Day with a handmade card that lights up! Learn how to make paper circuits using colorful LEDs, conductive tape and coin batteries to create unique greeting cards that mix art and science.

Penguins On Canvas! Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2050

Love to paint? Create an adorable penguins painting on canvas. We’ll use acrylic paint on 5x7" canvas boards. Learn to mix amazing colors in paint, and have a lot of fun with your friends. $12/ girl • $1/girl Session A: Apr 1 • 9:45-11 a.m.

$15/girl • $1/adult

Session B: Apr 1 • 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Session A: May 13 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Session C: Apr 1 • 1-2:15 p.m.

Session B: May 13 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Session D: Apr 1 • 2:30-3:45 p.m.

1st Maker Space at Shortridge High School 3401 N Meridian St, Indianapolis

Ten West Center for the Arts 10 W Church St, Fortville

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811


Pinkalicious Grades: Family Office Code: 2050

Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe-a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

Make new friends, but keep the old. Register for any program activity with your troop or on your own. girlscoutsindiana.org

$14.5/girl • $14.50/adult Mar 11 • 10 a.m.

Potter

Beef and Boards 9301 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis

Grades: 2, 3

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Office Code: 2050

Pinocchio

Explore some of the basic pottery building techniques by building a fun coil and pinch pot. Experiment with throwing on a wheel, and create your own owl ornament to take home!

Grades: Family Office Code: 2050

The famous tale of a wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy enchants audiences in this classic musical. $14.50/girl • $14.50/adult

$17/girl • Adults free April 29 · 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. The Anderson Center for the Arts 32 W 10th St, Anderson Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Nov 11 • 10 a.m. Beef and Boards 9301 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Pioneer Girl's Life Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2056

You will join the naturalist and step back into pioneer times to tour the historic Bronnenberg Home and try your hand at some old-fashioned chores, and end by making a pioneer toy. $3/girl • $3/adult

Princess Party Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2050

Dress up like your favorite princess and dance like her, too. Learn beginner dance moves using ballet, classical, jazz, hip hop and more. No dance experience is needed. $12/girl • $1/adult May 13 • 11 a.m.-noon Noblesville Athletic Club 411 S Harbour Dr, Noblesville Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Session A: Apr 2 • 1-2 p.m. Session B: May 7 • 1-2 p.m. Mounds State Park 4603 Mounds Rd, Anderson Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

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Purdue Springfest

Purdue Women's Basketball Day

Grades: Family

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 2054

Spring Fest is Purdue University's annual event showcasing the lighter side of higher education. Learn about animals, art, and much more in two full days of hands-on activities. It's part education, part entertainment and all fun! Working with your troop, family, or a group of friends, spend the day completing different activities.

Purdue Women’s Basketball hosts their annual cancer benefit game. All proceeds benefit the Community Cancer Network. The first 1,000 fans at the game will receive a free pink out T-shirt. Wear your pink to show support for the Kay Yow Foundation.

Note: Fee covers the cost of the patch only; it does not include parking or any cost incurred while attending the festival. Adults and siblings only need to register for the program if they would like to receive the patch, otherwise admission to the festival is free.

$6/girl • $6/adult Feb 19 • noon Mackey Arena, West Lafayette Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

$3/girl • $3/adult

Rainforest Jewelry

Session A: Apr 8 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Session B: Apr 9 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Office Code: 2056

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Make a piece of jewelry using real rainforest seeds as beads and recycled paper. Girl Scout Juniors can use this activity to help earn their Jeweler badge.

Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

$6/girl • $2/adult

Program Aide Online Training

Feb 23 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Grades: 6, 7, 8

Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis

Office Code: 2056

Program aide Training continues from the LIA award in training to assist younger girls with their take action projects. This also makes your troop eligible for several council opportunities such as a Judge at Junior Jam, or helping at Brownie Fall Overnight.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Remarkable Women: Women in Science

Note: Be sure to register so we know which troops/ individuals are doing the training, and we can send events you can help with. To find all the information on the training go to: girlscoutsindiana. org, click "events," then click "Girl Events and Adult Learning Program AIDE," or use this link https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/eventsrepository/2016/program_aide.html.pdf. This is an outline designed by GSUSA. Complete the training in your own timeline, using a few supplies.

Grades: Family

Note: Program Aide patches are available for purchase from your local Showcase.

Indiana State Museum 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis

Jan 24

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Online Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Office Code: 2050

Join the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites for the third annual Remarkable Women of Indiana as we celebrate women in science. Remember the women who shaped the state of Indiana, and be inspired as we celebrate Women’s History Month. $5/girl • $5/adult Mar 4 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


Rollin' on STEAM

Silly Safaris Program for Daisies

Grades: All

Grades: K, 1

Office Code: 2054

Office Code: 3125

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to let your creative juices flow. Enjoy an interactive STEAM lesson taught by fun local teachers, then lace up and have fun at open skate. Note: Fee includes a slice of pizza and a drink for all registered girls and adults.

Join the fun with Silly Safaris as you learn about different kinds of animals. A Silly Safaris' funologist will leaded you through the program as you interact with different animals. This will be a very highenergy show so come ready to have fun and learn about animals!

$14/girl • $8/adult

$7.50/girl • $1/adult

Apr 27 • 5-8 p.m.

Mar 11 • noon-1 p.m.

Hot Skates 242 Casco Dr, Avon

Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Contact: Lindsay Hale • 317.924.6857

Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

Science of Chocolate Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 3125

Calling all chocolate lovers. Does Chocolate cause headaches? Does chocolate cause our teeth to decay? Find out the pros and cons of this sweet treat. Learn where chocolate comes from, even taste different kinds of chocolate! Come and discover the science of chocolate. $5.50/girl • $3/adult Session A: Mar 21 • 5-6:30 p.m. Session B: Mar 22 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session C: Mar 23 • 6-7:30 p.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Society of Women Engineers: Girl Scout Day at Purdue Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2053

Join the Society of Women Engineers at Purdue University for a fun day of hands-on engineering activities! Learn about the many different ways engineering is used every day and try your skills in several of these areas. Note: Lunch and fun patch are included. $12/girl • $5/adult Feb 4 • 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Purdue University, West Lafayette

Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Silly Safaris Pets Badge for Brownies

Spring Fling

Grades: 2, 3

Grades: Family

Office Code: 3125

Office Code: 2050

Have a pet, want a pet or just love animals? Learn about different kinds of animals as a Silly Safaris' funologist leads you this fun, interactive program. This will be a very high-energy show, so come ready to have fun and learn about animals!

Experience the fun, create a unique craft, and enjoy a tasty breakfast and join the adventure as you take on the best egg hunt EVER.

$7.50/girl • $1/adult

Apr 15 • 9 a.m.-noon

Mar 11 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

$10/girl • $7/adult

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809 Pets badge

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Speedway

Slumber at the Speedway Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday by sleeping under the stars, riding your bike around the track, dancing the night away at a ghoulish dance party, experiencing fall activities and tent or treating! Oct 28-29 Overnight: $10/girl • $8/adult | Day: $8/girl $6/adult If your troop renews their membership by July 1, fees will be $5/girl for either day or overnight and adults are free (that renew their membership, too.) All registrations include a patch for the girl. Additional patches can be purchased for $2.

Striving for Silver Classroom Grades: 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2053

Do you have your sights set on earning your Girl Scout Silver Award-the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can earn? Through this informational session, we'll outline each of the eight steps required on the path toward earning your Girl Scout Silver Award. You will also take a closer look at what is required to choose, design, and implement a Girl Scout Silver Award Take Action project. While this session is recommended for you if you are interested in pursuing your Girl Scout Silver Award, you are encouraged to invite adult mentors (Girl Scout leader, parent, etc.) who will be supporting you during the process to also attend.

Session B: Mar 5 • 2:30- 4 p.m. Camp Ada 4731 W CR 600 S, Spiceland Session C: Mar 11 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville Session D: Mar 19 • 2:30- 4 p.m Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session E: Mar 25 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington Session F: Apr 9 • 2:30-4 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute

Note: This is the same training as the Striving for Silver Webinar. Registration closes 1-week prior to each session.

Session G: Apr 29 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$4/girl • $1/adult

Session H: Apr 30 • 2:30-4 p.m.

Session A: Feb 19 • 2:30-4 p.m.

Camp Sycamore Valley 8439 St Rd 26 E, Lafayette

Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St, Kokomo

We are moving: Address will be provided with program confirmation

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859


Striving for Silver Webinar

Take Aim for Archery

Grades: 6, 7, 8

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Office Code: 2053

Office Code: 2056

Note: This is the same training as the Striving for Silver Classroom. All participants must have access to high speed Internet with either a speaker/ microphone or a telephone (preferably a speaker phone). Web cam not required. Registration closes 1-week prior to session.

Set your eye on the target and take aim for a fun session of archery practice! Come and learn how to shoot the target. Will you get a bull’s eye?

$2/girl • $1/adult

Session B: Apr 13 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Session A: Jan 26 • 5:30-7 p.m.

Session C: Apr 20 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Session B: Feb 8 • 5:30-7 p.m.

Session D: Apr 27 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Session C: March 23 • 5:30-7 p.m.

Koteewi Range: Sport and Archery Center 22735 Essig Ave, Noblesville

Session D: April 18 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session E: May 10 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session F: Aug 31 • 5:30-7 p.m. Online Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

$12/girl • $1/adult Session A: Apr 6 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Technology Advances Girl Scouts (T.A.G.S.) Grades: 6, 7, 8

Stuffies

Office Code: 2053

Session A: Feb 26 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Explore the exciting world of technology with faculty, graduate students and staff of Purdue Polytechnic Institute. Participate in hands-on activities, work in college labs, and expand your knowledge of STEM through technology. The faculty, staff, and graduate students will lead the way as you experience different departments including aviation, construction management, computer graphics, computer technology, electrical and mechanical engineering technology, and technology leadership and innovation. Stay on campus in one of Purdue University’s residence halls and dine in the university dining halls.

Session B: Feb 26 • 3-4:30 p.m.

$315/girl

Session C: Mar 26 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Jul 17-20

Session D: Mar 26 • 3-4:30 p.m.

Purdue University, West Lafayette

The Art Lab 31 E Main St, Carmel

Contact: Jaime Hubbard • 317.924.6859

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5 Office Code: 2050

Create a make believe soft sculpture creature out of recycled sweaters, buttons, embroidery floss and fabric scraps. Think about what makes you happy and incorporate this into your creature. Tell a story about your life and put a smile on someone’s face. Simple sewing on easy to sew fabrics will be incorporated. $18/girl • $1/adult

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811 It's your story-tell it! badge

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your s i e l i your sm ory. s s e c c a t s be Textile Artist

Tough Cookie Run Cook-Out

Grades: 9, 10

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2050

Office Code: 2056

Before you can begin to create you must first learn the basics! Learn basic hand sewing stitches, to cross stitch, and create your own felt bracelet or heart key ring to take home or share with a friend!

After the Tough Cookie Run, join us for a cook out of hot dogs and s'mores! Play some games, enjoy camp around a campfire!

$15/girl • Adults free

Sep 23 • 5-7 p.m.

Mar 25 • 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

The Anderson Center for the Arts 32 W 10th St, Anderson

$6/girl • $6/adult

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Tough Cookie Run

Tough Cookie Run Volunteers Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Grades: Family

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2056

Calling all superstar volunteers! We need your help handing out water, T-shirts, and guiding runners on the course.

Are you a tough cookie? Bring out the whole family to have some fun as you run, climb and crawl through obstacles on the road and trails of Camp Dellwood. This run or walk takes you through camp and is very family friendly. It's a great way to spend time with family and friends! Note: Fee includes T-shirt and participation ribbon.

Note: Fee includes T-shirt and a ribbon. $10/girl • $10/adult Sep 23 • 2 p.m.

$10/girl • $10/adult

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Sep 23 • 3 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864


Trail Blazer Grades: 6, 7, 8 Office Code: 2056

Have you ever thought about blazing a trail in the woods? You will learn how to use a map and orienteering compass. We will start out by learning how to use the compass and then head outside to practice. Navigate a small course on the trails of Central Park East.

Make new friends, but keep the old. Register for any program activity with your troop or on your own. girlscoutsindiana.org

$5/girl • $1/adult May 6 • 3:30-5 p.m. Monon Community Center 1235 Central Park Dr E, Carmel Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Trailblazer badge

Troops Love Camping Grades: All Office Code: 2050 (Ada) | 3512 (Na Wa Kwa)

What better way to spend quality time with your troop and strengthen friendships than by exploring the great outdoors? Enjoy high-adventure activities like rock climbing, zip-lining, archery, canoeing, and hiking, which will test your teamwork skills and strengthen your bonds at Camp Na Wa Kwa. Learn fire-building skills and camping knowledge, play in the gaga pit and make a splash participating in water activities at Camp Ada. Note: Please fill out the Troop Loves Camp form found in the camp section of this guide. $90/girl • $35/adult Session A: Jun 23-25 | Check in: 4-6 p.m. Check out: noon Session B: Jul 14-16 | Check in: 4-6 p.m. Check out: noon Camp Na Wa Kwa 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Session C: Jun 16-18 | Check in: 4-6 p.m. Check out: noon Camp Ada 4731 W County Rd 600 S, Spiceland Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811

Up Live and Personal Grades: Family Office Code: 2050

She shoots! She scores! Learn about the sports broadcasting from the pros. Do a walk-through of the official Indiana Pacers broadcasting van! Note: Fee includes game ticket, hot dog, drink and gift. Broadcasting van tour is for registered girls only. $20/girl • $20/adult Feb 24 • 7 p.m. Bankers Life Fieldhouse 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis Contact: Kendra Nowell • 317.924.6811 Entertainment Technology badge

Using Resources Wisely Grades: K, 1 Office Code: 2052

As a Girl Scout, using the resources you have been given wisely is very important. Work together to brainstorm ways to make your communities (and the world!) a better place. Complete a project to take home. Note: Upon arrival, you will receive a wristband, which will allow you access to come and go from the museum until close. $10/girl • $6/adult May 13 • 10:30 a.m.-noon Kidscommons 309 Washington St, Columbus Contact: Blair Adams • 317.924.6834 Clover petal

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Water, Water, Everywhere

Winter Wonder Overnight

Grades: 2, 3

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5

Office Code: 2056

Office Code: 2056

Just what do you know about water? It's wet, can be a home for animals, and you can't live without it. Water can be a liquid, solid, or gas. Conduct experiments with water and visit a water habitat. Please dress to go outside.

Join us for an overnight adventure! The adventure kicks off Friday with dinner around the campfire. Meet a live owl, dissect owl pellets and go for a night hike. On Saturday morning, eat a pancake for breakfast and learn about making maple syrup.

$5/girl • $1/adult

Note: Fee includes dinner and breakfast.

May 20 • 3-4:30 p.m.

Mar 3-4 • 6 p.m.-9 a.m.

Monon Community Center East 1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel

$25/girl • $9/adult

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

Holliday Park 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

What is the Best Pet? Grades: 2, 3 Office Code: 2056

Learn about different types of pets. Some are cute and cuddly while others can be slithery and lumpy. What is your favorite pet? Learn how to care for different types of pets and how to pick out the best pet for you.

Worm's Life Grades: K, 1, 2, 3 Office Code: 3125

$5/girl • $1/adult

That’s right a worm’s life! Lean all about worms as we investigate a real worm! Find out what they like to eat, how long they are, and why they are so slimy! Girls will receive the Worm’s Life fun patch.

Feb 4 • 1-2 p.m.

$5/girl • $1/adult

Monon Community Center East 1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel

Session A: Apr 18 • 5-6:30 p.m.

Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864 Pets badge

Session B: Apr 19 • 5:30-7 p.m. Session C: Apr 20 • 6-7:30 p.m. Math and Science Center, Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Contact: Katie Wahlstrom • 317.924.6809

VIT Pin Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Office Code: 2056

VIT-Volunteer In Training-gives you the opportunity to help troops and help with council events. Complete the training on your own time, at your own pace and earn the VIT pin. Access training information: www.girlscoutsindiana.org/girls/leadership Contact: Barb Nichols • 317.924.6864

The pin is available for purchase at any local Girl Scout Showcase.


You know your girl loves Girl Scouts for the friends, the fun, and all the new things she gets to try. But wouldn’t it be great if you could see what her troop or group is doing this year? Or check on what she needs for each meeting? Now you can, with the Volunteer Toolkit, a new web app that shows troop or group plans in one convenient place. Just log in to: • See what your girl’s troop or group is planning this year in an easy-to-use calendar view • Stay in touch with the troop leader or volunteer • Find new ways to participate in the experience

Want to find out more about the Volunteer Toolkit? Just sign in at girlscoutsindiana.org and check it out! girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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General information Meg Booth Director of Volunteer Services 317.924.6839 mbooth@girlscoutsindiana.org Maria Quiroz-Southwood Adult Development Manager 317.924.6862 mquiroz@girlscoutsindiana.org Kayleigh Graul Volunteer Services Manager 317.924.6818 kgraul@girlscoutsindiana.org

Session cancellations 1.

Registration closes 1-week prior to sessions.

2. Sessions not meeting enrollment minimums by the registration deadline may be cancelled. 3. Pre-registration is required. 4. If a cancellation occurs all registered participants will be notified. 5. If you are unable to attend a session, call 317.924.6862. Session refunds

Recommended adult learning for new leader success

Refunds are issued if the session is cancelled due to lack of minimum enrollment.

Girl Scouting 101

Introduction to GSCI

New Leader Workshop

Grade Level

CPR/First Aid

If you cannot attend a session for which you have paid, you can transfer to another session by notifying us before enrollment deadline, or you can send another person in your place. Refunds are made only if session is cancelled by our council.

Session fees

Session locations

Learning sessions are free, except where indicated.

All payments must accompany registration and may be paid by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks and money orders payable to GSCI. Do not send cash in the mail.

We strive to offer sessions at convenient locations and where the majority of volunteers drive no more than 30 miles. Learning sessions can be presented directly to your service unit if requested four weeks our more in advance and provide a minimum of five volunteers.

Registration procedures Registration can be completed at any service center, fax, telephone, email or online.

To register online, visit girlscoutsindiana.org and click on "Events," and then on "Girl Events and Adult Learning Registration." To register by mail, send completed registration form and required fee, if applicable, to: Girl Scouts of Central Indiana ATTN: Volunteer Services 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46214 Phone: 317.924.6862

Session facilitators In most cases, facilitators are volunteers just like you. They receive no compensation and are giving their time to prepare volunteers to lead and work with girls.

Adult learning registration •

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration for sessions closes 1-week prior to scheduled session. Call 317.924.6862 after the registration deadline to check on session availability.

As children can be distracting to participants and the facilitator, we ask you to not bring children to adult training sessions.

If you do not register for a session and show up, you risk the chance of showing up for a session that may have been canceled.

Fax: 317.931.3350 Email: mquiroz@girlscoutsindiana.org Registrations are accepted at any service center location. See inside from cover for a full listing of addresses and hours.


Adult learning recommendations For a successful year, take the following workshops:

New Leaders Introduction to GSCI

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New Leader Workshop

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Grade Level

= Prepared Leader

Experienced Leaders Grade Level

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Enrichments

= Prepared Leader

Visit girlscoutsindiana.org to register.

Adult learning Experience a blend of adult training methods to fully prepare you to work with girls. Learn skills to engage girls in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). Note: If you are attending a classroom session, bring paper, pen, and Journey book as appropriate. If you are attending outdoor sessions, bring a hat, bandana or fire scarf, and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. For all day trainings, you may want to bring a sack lunch and beverage. For the most current listings and descriptions check the Adult Learning calendar at girlscoutsindiana.org.

Girl Scouting 101 Online This online home-study contains information on Girl Scouts basics, ways girls can participate, and what girls do in Girl Scouting. Participants review key principles of Girl Scouts and how girls thrive in Girl Scouts. Who should attend: Anyone new to Girl Scouting, volunteers, parents and community members. Fee: None Time: 45 minutes Login at http://training.girlscouts.org and select "Girl Scouting 101" in English or Spanish. Enter your personal information and select “Central Indiana” from the drop down box as your council.

Core leadership development The Girl Scouts Leadership Experience focuses on girl led activities, learning by doing, and cooperative learning. Learn how to engage girls in planning and having fun, while gaining specific knowledge, skills, behaviors, and values in Girl Scouting. Core sessions offer training opportunities for new to experienced adults.

"We learned about setting (volunteer) expectations at the beginning and made sure they were addressed by the end of the session. We also practiced troop meeting plans." - Volunteer, New Leader Workshop

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New Leader Workshop New Leader Workshop is what every new troop leader and assistant leader needs. Learn the essentials of troop management and safety while making sure girls are having fun. Explore the resources available for you and your girls. New leaders who attend this session receive a troop start up kit and Volunteer Essentials. Who should attend: All new leaders, volunteers and anyone who needs information on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Journeys. Fee: None Time: 2 hours Session 1: Jan 7 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 2: Jan 18 • 6-8 p.m.

Session 11: Apr 13 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute Session 12: Apr 15 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. United Way of Bartholomew County 1531 13th St, Columbus Session 13: Apr 22 • 10 a.m.-noon Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church, 3100 Stones Crossing Rd W, Greenwood Session 14: Apr 24 • 10 a.m.-noon Girl Scout Service Center at Terre Haute 1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute Session 15: May 17 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 16: Jun 23 • 10 a.m.-noon

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Session 3: Jan 26 • 6-8 p.m.

Session 17: Jun 26 • 6-8 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Session 4: Feb 2 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville Session 5: Feb 6 • 10 a.m.-noon Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 6: Feb 7 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington Session 7: Feb 22 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 8: Mar 7 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington Session 9: Mar 16 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 10: Apr 10 • 10 a.m.-noon Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Session 18: Jul 14 • 10 a.m.-noon Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 19: Jul 23 • 2-4 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St, Kokomo Session 20: Jul 29 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 21: Aug 10 • 6-8 p.m. United Way of Bartholomew County 1531 13th St, Columbus Session 22: Aug 13 • 2-4 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Richmond 3765 National Rd E, Richmond Session 23: Aug 19 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 24: Aug 22 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington


Session 25: Aug 26 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Session 6: Mar 23 • 6-8 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville

Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette, IN

Session 26: Aug 28 • 6-8 p.m.

Session 7: Apr 19 • 6-8 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 27: Aug 31 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette

Grade Level Grade level training helps volunteers foster a girl-led environment whether girls are Daisies or Ambassadors. Discover activities, awards and resources specific to each grade level. These sessions are perfect for new and experienced volunteers who have troops bridging to the next level. Who should attend: All leaders, advisors, program facilitators and volunteers or anyone working with girls at specific grade levels. Fee: None Time: 2 hours, classroom session Girl Scout Daisy Summarizes the Journey books available for Girl Scout Daisies, awards, characteristics and appropriate expectations of this age level. Learn how to weave Girl Scout traditions into your troop. Receive tools and suggestions for troop meetings. Learn how to utilize available resources, including parent and community help. Session 1: Jan 7 • 12:30-2:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 2: Feb 6 • noon-2 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 3: Feb 15 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 4: Feb 16 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 8: Apr 22 • 1-3 p.m. Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church 3100 Stones Crossing Rd, Greenwood Session 9: May 8 • 10 a.m.-noon Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 10: Aug 19 • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 11: Aug 26 • noon-2 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Girl Scout Brownie Summarizes the Journey books available for Girl Scout Brownies, awards, characteristics and appropriate expectations of this age level. Learn how to blend traditions, program and camping opportunities with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Receive tools and tips for parent and community help. Session 1: Jan 7 • 12:30-2:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 2: Feb 6 • noon-2 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 3: Feb 23 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette, IN Session 4: Feb 28 • 6-8 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center Session 5: Mar 21 • 6-8 p.m. 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington Session 5: Mar 21 • 6-8 p.m. 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I Bloomington Girl Scout Service Center at Bloomington 1000 N Walnut St, Ste I, Bloomington girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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Session 6: Mar 23 • 6-8 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Lafayette 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette Session 7: Apr 22 • 1-3 p.m. Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church 3100 Stones Crossing Rd, Greenwood Session 8: Aug 19 • 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 9: Aug 26 • 12-2 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Daleville 13555 W CR 550 S, Daleville Girl Scout Junior Summarizes the Journey books available for Girl Scout Juniors. Covers awards earned at this level including the Bronze Award, but does not replace required training. Blend the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with Girl Scout traditions, program, travel and camping opportunities. Learn about finances, available resources, characteristics, and appropriate expectations for this age level. Session 1: Aug 19 • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador in-persion sessions are available upon request. Must have at least five people interested to hold a session. This session will discuss opportunities, awards and adventures older girls can enjoy through Girl Scouts. Discuss topics that are essential to retaining and nurturing girls through middle and high school.

Thank you volunteers! As a Girl Scout volunteer, you introduce girls to new experiences and show them they are capable of more than they ever imagined. Your love, patience and dedication opens doors for so many girls to shine. As you mentor, inspire and help girls discover the world around them and the spark inside of them, you are making the world a better place. We are beyond grateful. Join the conversation! @girlscoutsin

Online Learning These webinars can be done from your home, office or the volunteer station at any Girl Scouts Service Center. Share journey ideas, successes and discuss obstacles that you want to overcome. It’s a wonderful way to learn from people throughout the council. Leader Support Webinar Session 1: Jan 26 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 2: Feb 23 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 3: Mar 29 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 4: Apr 26 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 5: May 24 • 6:30-8 p.m. Webinar Girl Scout Daisy Webinar Summarizes Journey books for Girl Scout Daises. Reviews awards, characteristics and expectations of this age level. Receive tools for troop and parents meetings, including community and our council's resources. Session 1: Mar 1 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 2: May 2 • 6:30-8 p.m. Webinar Girl Scout Brownie Webinar Summarizes Journey books for Girl Scout Brownies. Review Bronze Award, characteristics and expectations of this age level. Receive tools for troop and parent meetings including community and our council's resources. Session 1: Apr 4 • 6:30-8 p.m. Webinar Girl Scout Junior Webinar Summarizes the Journey books available for Girl Scout Juniors. Covers awards earned at this level including the Bronze Award, but does not replace required training. Blend the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with Girl Scout traditions, program, travel and camping opportunities. Learn about finances, available resources, characteristics, and appropriate expectations for this age level. Session 1: Feb 2 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 2: Apr 12 • 6:30-8 p.m. Webinar


Help others find their footing. Become a council facilitator. Apr 8 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis For more information, contact Meg Booth at mbooth@girlscoutsindiana.org or 317.924.6839

Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Webinar Summarizes Journey books for older Girl ScoutsCadette, Senior and Ambassador. Review Silver and Gold Awards, characteristics and expectations of this age level. Receive tools for troop management while exploring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for their age group. Session 1: Feb 21 • 6:30-8 p.m. Session 2: Apr 6 • 6:30-8 p.m. Multi-age Level Troop Management Webinar Learn components of how to effectively manage a multi-age level troop: incorporating parent involvement, keeping in mind Safety Wise guidelines, understanding the pro's and con's and how your different age groups function as a "unit" and within their own age level. Get ideas on how to plan activities within the Journeys that cross al age levels.

recognized organization (adult, child and infant CPR, First Aid and AED). Pre-registration is required. Classes are regularly added. To add a session in your area, contact Kayleigh Graul at kgraul@girlscoutsindiana.org. Fee: $10 Session 1: Feb 11 • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 2: Mar 4 • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 3: Apr 8 • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Session 1: Mar 14 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Girl Scout Service Center Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Session 2: May 10 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Session 4: Apr 29 • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Webinar

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

CPR/ First Aid CPR/ First Aid - In person Every troop is required to have at least one CPR/ First Aid certified adult.

Session 5: May 13 • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Our courses, led by certified CPR/First Aid instructors provide a two-year certification with a nationally girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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Save the date Service Team Conference Saturday June 10 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Spring Renewal (formerly known as: Early Bird) Registar Webinar Prepare your troop for spring renewal registration through this webinar. Important dates, instructions on how to register, preview the incentives, and ask questions so you can be ready this summer to re-register.

Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis

Session 1 : Mar 2 • 6:30 -8 p.m.

Learn and develop leadership skills in organizing and empowering others during this day long training at the Leadership and Learning Center. This session will help you with successful recruitment and retention of girls and adults and support you in a successful membership year.

Webinar

Open to all service unit managers, community troop organizers, registrars, treasurers, event and planners

Session 1: Apr 10 • 6:30 -8 p.m.

Lead girls to new discoveries!

Session 2: Mar 8 • 12-1:30 p.m.

Registrar Webinar Get the tools and skills to manage a successful registration process for your service unit. Includes E Council training, entering with data integrity, what you need to do with information on the membership registration forms, and time line for processing membership registrations. Session 2: Jun 20 • 6:30 -8 p.m. Session 3: Jul 13 • 6:30 -8 p.m. Webinar

Treasurer Webinar Learn how to prepare the service unit budget, monitor accounts, review our council's procedures with Troop Annual Reports, solicitation of contributions and other helpful tips on how to manage troop and service unit funds. Session 1: Jun 14 • 6:30 -8 p.m. Webinar

Outdoor skills

Service team development Contact Maria Quiroz Southwood for a customized workshop in your community to meet the needs of your service unit. 317.924.6862 mquiroz@girlscoutsindiana.org

The outdoor experience has always been an important component of the Girl Scout program. Before a girl can experience the benefits of hiking, camping, and more, adult volunteers need to know essential information to have successful, safe outings. Some sessions are offered for leaders to learn alongside their troops so both can gain ever-increasing confidence and skills.

Adult/Girl Camping Prep Learn outdoor camping and cooking skills side by side with girls. Sessions include a snack. Adult to girl ratio can be no more than 1:2. Fee: $6


Session 1: Mar 19 • 1-5 p.m.

Session 3: Apr 8 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Camp Sycamore Valley 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette

Camp Na Wa Kwa 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland

Session 2: Apr 2 • 1-5 p.m. Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown Session 3: Apr 9 • 1-5 p.m. Camp Na Wa Kwa 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland Session 4: Apr 23 • 1-5 p.m. Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 5: May 14 • 1-5 p.m. Camp Ada 4731 W CR 600 S, Spiceland

Archery Certification: Level 1 (USA Archery Level 1 certification) – Become a certified archery instructor through this one day course. Certification lasts for three years. Fee: $65 Session 1: Apr 22 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Camp Ada 4731 W CR 600 S, Spiceland Session 2: May 20 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown

Session 4: Apr 22 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis Session 5: April 22 • noon-4 p.m. Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown Note: This session is in conjunction with a girl program. Drop your Girl Scout off and receive training while she is completing the Girl Program. Session 5: May 13 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp Ada 4731 W CR 600 S, Spiceland, IN

Venture Out! Whether you're an outdoors expert or the furthest thing from it, you can learn practical tips and tricks that will benefit both you and your girls. Read other volunteers' stories, and explore the joys of taking girls outside with Venture Out!, a fun interactive "outdoor" adventure made possible by Girl Scouts of the USA's Elliott Wildlife Values Project. To participate and receive credit for this online session, visit the online learning section at girlscoutsindiana.org under "volunteers."

Basic/Advanced Outdoor Skills Combination Gain skills and ideas to use with your girls when you take them camping. This day-long session covers Basic Outdoors, Advanced Outdoors, Firebuiliding and Outdoor Cooking and activities in a hands-on learning environment. By the time you leave camp you’ll not only be ready to take the girls camping, but you’ll have an outline for your next adventure. Note: Fee includes lunch. Fee: $10 Session 1: Mar 18 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp Sycamore 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette Session 2: Apr 1 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown

Summer Safety School May 20-21 Camp Gallahue 6758 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown Choose your activity, and get certified in archery, life guarding or small craft/canoeing during this weekend training. Sessions fill up fast. Register today: girlscoutsindiana.org Join the conversation! @girlscoutsin girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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Enrichment We offer a variety of workshops that will enhance your experience as a Girl Scout volunteer. Learn traditions and new activities that you can share with your girls.

Bridging Your Girl Scouts are moving to the next level. What are the requirements? Learn creative ideas for memorable bridging activities.

Session 4: Apr 29 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Ceremonies Wondering what an investiture/rededication is? Court of Awards? Need a few tips for next year’s bridging? This is the session for you! Find out how to help the girls prepare ceremonies they will remember and treasure for years.

Note: These sessions are held in conjunction with the Animal Girl program being held at the same time. Check in your troop, and then head into the next room to attend the session.

Session 1: Apr 29 • 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Session 1: Feb 25 • 12:30-1:45 p.m. Bridging Daisy's

Troop Travel

Session 2: Feb 25 • 2:30-4 p.m. Bridging Brownies Session 3: Feb 25 • 10:30 a.m.-noon Bridging Juniors Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Girl Scout Service Center at Indianapolis Leadership and Learning Center 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Make this an experience they will never forget! Learn how to make your planning girl led while keeping them safe and having fun adventures. Session 1: Apr 2 • 2-4 p.m. Girl Scout Service Center at Kokomo 815 W Superior St, Kokomo

Did you know Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is no longer coordinating lifeguards and archery facilitators for any camp. We strongly encourage all service units to have individuals certified in archery, lifeguarding and small craft. See dates and locations under outdoor activities.


Join the fun, capture the spirit! Cheer on and hand out Gatorade to runners and walkers during the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Girls must be a Girl Scout Junior or above.

Questions: Contact volunteer@500festival.com with any questions.

All participants (adults and Logitistical information and girls) must complete an Girl Scout confirmation will be online waiver. emailed the week of May 1. Saturday, May 6, 2017 5-10:30 a.m. How to register: Starting January 18, you can register online at 2017minipit.my-trs. com select "Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Pit Station."

"Volunteering for the Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon has helped to build confidence in the girls of my troop in so many ways, and they have grown with this experience each year that we participate. The runners dedication also inspires our volunteers to want to continue to come back each year. Volunteering at the Mini is a chance to give back to the community that my girls never wants to miss out on." Jill Hobaugh • Leader, Cadette Troop 2578, Johnson County

Activities in a bag Plan B in a zip lock bag! Learn a variety of outdoor activities to use from sunrise to after sunset. These sessions are held in conjunction with the Animal Girl program being held at the same time. Check in your troop, and then head into the next room to attend the session. Session 1: Feb 26 • noon-1:30 p.m. Junior Activities Session 2: Feb 26 • 2-3:15 p.m. Daisy Activities Session 3: Feb 26 • 3:45-5 p.m. Brownie Activities Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Ln, Indianapolis

Safety and Girl Scouts Every adult in Girl Scouting is responsible for the physical and emotional safety of girls. This is demonstrated by following the 12 Girl

Scout Safety Guidelines on the next page at all times and by following the Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints guidelines when engaging in activities with girls. These resources can be found on our website.

Safety Activity Checkpoints Safety Activity Checkpoints are in-depth safety guidelines for you to use for Girl Scout activities, ranging from canoeing to surfing to selling cookies. Girls can also use these checkpoints to ready their group for a girl-led activity. When preparing for any activity with girls, always begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints written specifically for that particular activity. Each Safety Activity Checkpoint offers information such as where to do the activity, how to include girls with disabilities, where to find basic and specialized gear required for the activity, how to prepare yourselves in advance, and what specific steps to follow on the day of the activity. If Safety Activity Checkpoints do not exist for an activity, check with our program department, as some activities are allowed only with written council pre-approval, only for girls ages 12 and over, and some activities are off-limits completely. Safety Activity Checkpoints can be found at girlscoutsindiana.org. girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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Safety guidelines 1. Follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints. Instructions for staying safe while participating in activities are detailed in the Safety Activity Checkpoints. Read the checkpoints, follow them, and share them with other volunteers, parents, and girls (as grade-level appropriate) before engaging in activities with girls. These are found at girlscoutsindiana.org in the volunteer section of our website. 2. Arrange for proper adult supervision of girls. Your group must have at least two unrelated, approved adult volunteers present at all times, plus additional adult volunteers as necessary, depending on the size of the group and the ages and abilities of girls. Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must be screened by the council before volunteering. One lead volunteer in every group must be female. 3. Get parent/guardian permission. When an activity takes place that is outside the normal time and place, advise each parent/guardian of the details of the activity and obtain permission for girls to participate. 4. Report abuse. Sexual advances, improper touching, and sexual activity of any kind with girl members are forbidden. Physical, verbal, and emotional abuse of girls is also forbidden. Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 800.800.5556, and contact Diana Keely, Director of Programs, at 317.924.6856 to alert the council that you have made the call. Under Indiana law, each citizen of Indiana is considered a “mandated reporter” and State law requires the Department of Child Services to protect the identity of the reporter. 5. Be prepared for emergencies. Work with girls and other adults to establish and practice procedures for emergencies related to weather, fire, lost girls/adults, and site security. Always keep handy a well-stocked first-aid kit, girl health histories, and contact information for girls’ families. 6. Travel safely. When transporting girls to planned Girl Scout field trips and other activities that are outside the normal time and place, every driver must be an approved adult volunteer and have a good driving record, a valid license, and a registered/insured vehicle. Insist that everyone is in a legal seat and wears her seat belt at all times, and adhere to state laws regarding booster seats and requirements for children in rear seats. 7. Ensure safe overnight outings. Prepare girls to be away from home by involving them in planning, so they know what to expect. Avoid having men sleep in the same space as girls and women. During family or parentdaughter overnights, one family unit may sleep in the same sleeping quarters in program areas. When parents are staffing events, daughters should remain in quarters with other girls rather than in staff areas. 8. Role-model the right behavior. Never use illegal drugs. Don’t consume alcohol, smoke, or use foul language in the presence of girls. Do not carry ammunition or firearms in the presence of girls unless given special permission by Girl Scouts of Central Indiana council for group marksmanship activities. 9. Create an emotionally safe space. Adults are responsible for making Girl Scouting a place where girls are as safe emotionally as they are physically. Protect the emotional safety of girls by creating a team agreement and coaching girls to honor it. Agreements typically encourage behaviors like respecting a diversity of feelings and opinions; resolving conflicts constructively; and avoiding physical and verbal bullying, clique behavior, and discrimination. 10. Ensure that no girl is treated differently. Girl Scouts welcome all members, regardless of race, ethnicity, background, disability, family structure, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic status. When scheduling, helping plan, and carrying out activities, carefully consider the needs of all girls involved, including school schedules, family needs, financial constraints, religious holidays, and the accessibility of appropriate transportation and meeting places. 11. Promote online safety. Instruct girls never to put their full names or contact information online, engage in virtual conversation with strangers, or arrange in-person meetings with online contacts. On group websites, publish girls’ first names only and never divulge their contact information. Teach girls the Girl Scout Online Safety Pledge (at www.girlscouts.org/help/Internet_safety_pledge.asp) and have them commit to it. 12. Keep girls safe during money-earning. Girl Scout cookies and other council-sponsored product sales are an integral part of the program. During Girl Scout Product Programs, you are responsible for the safety of girls, money, and products. In addition, a wide variety of organizations, causes, and fundraisers may appeal to Girl Scouts to be their labor force. When representing Girl Scouts, girls cannot participate in money-earning activities that represent partisan politics or that are not Girl Scout–approved product sales and efforts.


Girl Scout University provides leadership and professional development to empower YOU to empower HER.

gsuniversity.girlscouts.org

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and GSUSA resources and publications Volunteer Essentials and Into Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Volunteer Essentials is the national volunteer handbook to use as needed. This online resource can be found at girlscoutsindiana.org in the volunteer resources section. Obtain a printed copy of Volunteer Essentials by attending a grade level learning.

Journey books The core program of Girl Scouts, these books are complete with a girl book and adult book. They are available at Showcase locations.

Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting The Girl’s Guides are printed resources for girls at each grade level. There are activities that can be integrated with journeys, information on legacy badges to earn, and skill building badges to earn. They are available at Showcase locations.

Blue Book of Basic Documents This book explains the governing policies for Girl Scouts as a national organization and is applied to Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. It can be found on our website in the Volunteer Resources section.

Volunteer Connections Enewsletter Be in the know. Volunteer Connections is our weekly enewsletter for volunteers delivered via email. Subscribe at girlscoutsindiana.org to learn about events and more.

Showcase These are retail shops at our eight service center locations.

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana volunteer service team members and staff All volunteers and staff can serve as a wealth of resources. Find out which council staff is assigned to your geographical area and who your service unit service team members are, including the service unit manager, community troop organizer and registrar.

Online Girl Scouts of Central Indiana girlscoutsindiana.org Girl Scouts of the USA girlscouts.org girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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Nominate her for adult recognition There is more than one way to thank her for making an impact in your girl's life. Nomination forms are available at girlscoutsindiana.org Due: February 1


Adult recognition It’s about the girls! The focus of adult recognition awards is impact on girls, the council, and the Girl Scout Movement. We encourage you to nominate great volunteers and staff. The nomination should be results oriented, measurable, and include real impact stories. Find nomination forms, award criteria guidelines and other helpful information at girlscoutsindiana.org.

Girl Scouts of the USA recognitions awarded at the council level All nomination forms are due to Volunteer Services on February 1. Appreciation Pin The Appreciation pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This service, has measurable impact on one geographic area of service or service unit, helps reach and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the area. The service performed by the candidate is above and beyond the expectations for the position held. Honor Pin The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This service, having measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service or service units, allows the council to reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals. The service performed by the candidate is above and beyond the expectations for the position held. Thanks Badge The Thanks Badge honors an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service have had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire Council or the entire Girl Scout Movement. The outstanding service performed must benefit the entire Council and be significantly above and beyond the call of duty.

Thanks Badge II The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge award recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role which resulted in a measurable impact benefitting the council or entire Girl Scout Movement. President’s Award The President’s Award recognizes the effort of a service team, committee, or volunteer team whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpasses team goals and results in significant, measurable impact toward reaching the council’s overall goals.

Girl Scouts of the USA recognition awarded at the National level A council or individual completes the GSUSA nomination form(s) in full and submits along with two letters of endorsement to the director of adult outreach at any time. The nomination is submitted to the Vice President of Global Girl Scouting at GSUSA. This prestigious national award is reviewed by the International Commissioner and approved by the Girl Scouts of the USA National Board of Directors. The Vice President of Global Girl Scouting is responsible for acquiring the medal and coordinating the presentation of the award to the nominee. Juliette Gordon Low World Friendship Medal The Juliette Low World Friendship Medal is awarded to individuals and councils who have enriched and leveraged the global understanding of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting to grow responsible global citizens. Criteria include impact on girls, commitment, global awareness, leadership and membership.

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana recognition awarded at the council level Required: In addition to a complete nomination, at least one letter of support from an additional adult or girl must be submitted. See award guidelines for more information. Leadership of Excellence Award The Leadership of Excellence Award recognizes an adult volunteer who demonstrates a profound direct impact on the lives of girls and serves as a positive role model. The impact must benefit the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and address the three leadership keys, Discover, Connect and Take Action. At least one of the five outcomes in each of the leadership keys must be identified. girlscoutsindiana.org/volunteers

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Girl Scouts of the USA recognition awarded at the service unit level A nomination form is completed and submitted to the service team recognition coordinator or to Volunteer Services by March 1. Nominations are reviewed by the service team recognition committee who approves or denies the nomination. The service team submits a list of recipients to volunteer services by April 1. Volunteer of Excellence This award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Tools and tips for writing successful nominations Nomination guidelines The nomination should be results oriented, measurable and include real impact stories. GSUSA has designed the guidelines and provided examples on how to write nominations that demonstrate measurable impact. It does not need to be difficult; some simple numbers will do. Some basic questions to ask and answer as nominations are written include How many? What? How? Who? Keep the 3 keys to leadership, Discover, Connect, and Take Action in mind.

from their service? What skills have they developed? What have they learned? • “She ensures that the girls in her troop have a balanced experience in Girl Scouting.” What makes it balanced? What kind of experiences? What new skills have the girls learned?

Helpful definitions Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Vision Girl Scouts strives to be the premier leadership organization for girls and experts on their growth and development. Goals Each local council sets their own goals based on national goals, initiatives, and direction. Each service unit within Girl Scouts of Central Indiana has annual membership girl recruitment goals which are communicated to the service unit manager and/or service team through the membership development manager assigned to the service unit. In addition, the service unit manager and/or service team is responsible for setting other additional goals, for example, planning a specific number of events and activities to recruit a specific number of girls. The membership development manager and/or service unit manager can help you find out the goals. Mission delivery Thriving mission delivery grows and sustains membership through volunteer delivery of the GSLE using the national portfolio. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)

• "She has retained girls in her troop.” How many girls has she retained?

The three keys to leadership: girls discover themselves and their values; connect with others; and take action to make the world a better place. At Girl Scouts, everything centers around the girl: activities are girl-led, which gives girls the opportunity to learn by doing in a cooperative learning environment.

• “Her troop participates in service unit events.” What events specifically? How many events?

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting

Here are some examples: • “Brittany has been a leader for several years.” How many years? What kind of leadership qualities does she bring?

• “The troop has done many community service projects.” How many projects? What are they? Who have they served? Who benefitted? What need have they met? • “The girls in the troop have benefited from their community service.” How have girls benefited

Girls at every grade-level have a Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. Through fun activities, girls can earn a variety of badges to build the skills and gain the confidence they’ll use to change the world. They can even develop and complete activities to make their own badge.


National Leadership Program through Journeys

Need some support writing nominations?

At the core of the GSLE are national leadership Journeys, fun and challenging experiences grouped around a theme and spread over a series of sessions. Each Journey has all the important components of the GSLE sewn right in. Journeys ensure that every Girl Scout receives a consistent, high-quality experience that engages girls in realizing leadership potential.

We want to ensure the success your adult recognition nomination. If you need help or have questions contact:

Skill Building badge sets The skill-building badge activity sets offer girls the opportunity to earn additional badges throughout their Leadership Journeys. Activities are designed to turn the experiences and inspiration of the Journeys into tangible skills that girls can use throughout their lives. Pathways Pathways are the flexible ways girls and adults can participate in Girl Scouting such as troop, camp, events, series, travel, and virtual.

Meg Booth, director of volunteer services 317.924.6839 mbooth@girlscoutsindiana.org.

Informal Adult recognition awards Recognition-do it often and make it meaningful-get creative! Informal recognitions are day-to-day ways to say “thank you” to volunteers. These sincere expressions of appreciation are based on specific contributions, and are given in a timely manner. Informal recognition is powerful and effective, because volunteers feel valued by a personal touch.

Simple ways to Say

THANK YOU!

5 mins or less

30 min or less

1 hour or more

• Check the Girl Scout catalogue or shop online at girlscoutsindiana.org.

• Check out Pinterest for fun DIY projects and recipe ideas!

• Celebrate Leader Appreciation Day on April 22

• Create a frame a photo or create a picture collage

• Send a bouquet of flowers

• Create fun awards (bones-wishbone, funny bone, backbone)

• Create a scrapbook of fun memories from the year

• Write a handwritten note card

• Nominate him/her for a council award

• Put together a themed recognition (hearts, stars, etc.)

• Pick up the phone, and give them a call

• Send an electronic greeting card

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Troop Committee thank you gift ideas • First Aider – small travel first aid kit • Troop Camper – whistle • Treasurer – coin purse • Fall Product Manager – nut dish • Cookie Sale Manager – cookie jar or cookie cutters • Record Keeper – pen and pencil set • Refreshment Coordinator – coffee mug • Transportation Coordinator – key chain or set of maps Service unit recognition ideas • Celebrate with an Investiture and Rededication Ceremony or other Girl Scout traditions • Public acknowledgement in your local newspaper • Service unit honor rolls for example, leaders with 12 girls or more, leaders returning for the 2nd year, leaders who are creative in having girls plan and implement activities, or volunteer learning stars who have completed recommended adult learning sessions within 6 months. • Volunteer thank you kits Online resources • Free e-cards for every occasion at Americangreetings.com • E-cards at BlueMountain.com • E-cards and greeting cards at hallmark.com • Virtual Flowers at iflowers.com

Other Girl Scout and community recognitions Grade level volunteer pins Volunteer pins for each grade level are available through all Showcase locations. These pins are great resources to welcome and thank volunteers into roles working directly with girls or supporting a grade level behind the scenes. These position pins are not earned, but given in recognition of service supporting Girl Scouts in a variety of ways. Adult position pins Each position an adult member in Girl Scouting can hold has a corresponding position bar. Visit your local Showcase to purchase your categorical color position bar. Volunteer service award pin Pins to recognize years of service in Girl Scouting are available in five year increments up to 30 years. Pins can be purchased at your local Showcase. Official volunteer pin Volunteer pins may be purchased at the Showcase by any Girl Scout volunteer. Online resources In looking at Girl Scout recognition research the type of recognition that volunteers say they appreciate the most is recognition from troops, individual girls and parents. Find tools on girlscoutsindiana.org to recognize leaders and other volunteers informally.

Why do you volunteer?

President’s Volunteer Service Award

"Girl Scouts gave the girls in my troop the opportunity to try new things in a safe environment. Even though some of the girls may have been a little afraid the first time we slept in a tent or went horseback riding, they worked through those fears, and they were so proud of themselves for completing something they thought they might not be able to do.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is part of the Points of Light and is a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. As an affiliate of GSUSA your local troop or service unit can register to be a Certifying Organization. Go to presidentialserviceawards.gov to learn more about these awards and how to become a Certifying Organization. Use GSU003 as your ID when registering.

- Dianne Titus, Volunteer Join the conversation! @girlscoutsin


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Forms

Council Event Registration Form Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Each troop is responsible for providing enough adults to meet Safety-Wise ratios. Girls registering individually should also be accompanied by an adult. Only registered Girl Scouts may participate in council activities unless specified in the program description as a FAMILY event. Use one registration form for each event. This form may be copied or saved to your computer and emailed. Print clearly and complete all sections. If you have a multi-age level troop, girls need to attend the age-level appropriate to the event (i.e. Girl Scout Brownies cannot attend events for Girl Scout Juniors even if they are in the same troop). Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received 15 days before event in order to receive a refund. No refund will be given for any amount below $5.

Troop #

Age level

Location/session

Office code

Event title

Event date

Event time

Please print the name(s) of those attending this event. Use an additional paper if necessary. Name Grade Name Grade Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Girl  Adult Total # Girls Adults Total due:

Individual cost $ $

Total $ $ $

In order for your registration to be processed it must be accompanied by payment in full unless otherwise indicated.

Select payment (please check one)   Cash  Check  Credit Card  Cookie Dough If paying by credit card, card holder’s name______________________________________________________ Card type________________Card no__________________________________ Exp. date_________________ Leader’s name___________________________________________________________________________ Home mailing address_________________________ City/ZIP code___________________________________ Day phone (____ )_________________ Cell (____ )________________ Eve. phone (_____ )_______________ Please select how you would like to receive your bill (please check one)   USPS mail   E-mail AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I understand that if we are selected for this event, I am financially responsible for the above number of girls/adults and will owe the event balance amount unless I have cancelled in writing 15 calendar days prior to the program event. Name (please print) _______________________________________________________________________ Signature__________________________________________ Date _________________________________

For internal use only: Received _________ Receipted ________ entered________ Event code ________


Program Assistance Grant Application

Registration information Register by mail Mail the completed registration form to: Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Attn: Program Registration 7201 Girl Scout Ln • Indianapolis, IN 46214

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Grants are given for individual girl or troop participation in Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and Girl Scouts of the USA endorsed events such as GSUSA national and international Destinations, resident and day camp, and council, service unit, or troop program activities. Grants are only given to registered Girl Scouts. Adults are not eligible to apply.

Register by fax Send the completed form and credit card information to: Attn: Program Registration at 317.931.3346

Each girl may apply for one troop, one camp and one individual grant per year.

Financing is seldom more than matching funds with the exception of extreme need and or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the applicant.

All applicants will be notified by mail as to the disposition of the requests.

The grant committee will look at the following factors when evaluating a grant request.

The application request is based on a realistic goal and includes a sound financial plan.

The financial resources of the applicant, including any special circumstances.

The degree to which the applicant has used her own resources to help pay for the cost of the opportunity.

Type of PAG requested:   Troop (see section I)   Individual (see section II)   Camp (see section II) Girl Scouts of Central Indiana should make PAG check payable to:

Section I: Troop PAG (circle appropriate grade level) Girl Scout Daisy  Girl Scout Brownie  Girl Scout Junior  Girl Scout Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Troop number _________ _Leader’s name ______________________________ _Phone ( ______ ) _____________________ Street address __________________________________ # participating (G) ______ (A) __________ City, state, ZIP code_________________________________________ County _____________ Are all girls are registered Girl Scouts?   Yes   No I have reviewed the Safety-Wise section appropriate to this activity and assure that all requirements will be met. Leader signature ___________________________________________ Date ___________________ Troop PAG applicants please continue to section IV.

Section II: Individual PAG (circle appropriate grade level) Girl Scout Daisy  Girl Scout Brownie  Girl Scout Junior  Girl Scout Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Girl’s name_________________________________________________________________ Troop number_____________ Street address________________________________________________City, state, ZIP code _______________________ County/Service unit _________________________________________________ _Phone ( ______ ) ____________________ Number of years in Girl Scouting_Grade in fall________________________________ _Birth date ______________________ School _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Does girl receive free/reduced lunch at school?   Yes  No Girl wishes to attend the following program activity:_________________________________________________________ Council program activity:   Troop program activity   Day camp   Resident camp Girl signature________________________________________________________________________ _Date ___________ Parent name printed __________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/guardian signature_____________________________________________________________ _Date ___________ Camp applicants please continue to section III; individual applicants please continue to section IV. girlscoutsindiana.org

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Program Assistance Grant Application Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Section III: Camp PAG (circle appropriate grade level) Submit a $10 deposit ONLY if you you are applying for a Girl Scouts of Central Indiana sponsored camp with your PAG application. The application will not be processed until the $10 fee has been received by GSCI.

Girl Scout Daisy  Girl Scout Brownie  Girl Scout Junior  Girl Scout Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Parent/guardian name ____________________________________________________ Troop number _______________

_Cell phone ( ______ ) ______________________________ Work phone ( ______ ) _________________________________ Complete only if different from girl’s information. Street address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City, state, ZIP code __________________________________ County/Service unit _____________________________ Number of years in Girl Camp attending _____________ Camp dates________ Session number or name ____________ School __________________________________________________________________________________________ _Camp applicants please continue to section IV.

Section IV: Event details and participation Location___________________________________________ Transportation_______________________________________ Detailed description of event__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Dates of trip _______________________________________________________________________________ Have reservations been made?   Yes   No What are your sleeping arrangements?   Tents   Hotel   Other Do you have additional insurance other than Girl Scouts?   Yes   No A complete itinerary must be submitted including dates, times, places and accommodations with a full list of girls and adults. Has troop/girl received a grant for a Girl Scout activity in the past year?   Yes   No Did the troop/girl participate in the Fall Product Sale Program?   Yes   No If no, why not? _____________________________________________________________________________ Did the troop/girl participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program?   Yes   No If no, why not? ____________________________________________________________________________ All applicants please continue to Section V.


Program Assistance Grant Application Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Section V: Budget Total anticipated cost

Total amount girl/troop can pay If other, please specify

Transportation_____________ Troop__________________________ _________________________ Camp fee________________ Parent/guardian__________________ _________________________ Program fee______________ Girl’s earnings___________________ _________________________ Other___________________ Other__________________________ _________________________ Total____________________ Total__________________________ _________________________ Total amount requested __________________ Total annual income: (Please check the appropriate amount) | Does not apply for troop PAG requests.

 $0-$12,000  $12,001-$15,000  $15,001-$18,000  $18,001-$21,000  $21,001-$25,000  $25,001-$30,000  $30,001-$40,000  $40,001-$50,000  $50,001-$60,000  Over $60,000 Number of people supported by this income: ________________________________________________ Answer the following questions. Please attach additional sheet if necessary.

What is the trip goal?_________________________________________________________________ Are there any special circumstances? (This question must be answered in order for your application to be considered.) ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Is the parent/guardian a troop leader?____________________________________________________ The following questions must be filled out for processing: Does your child receive free or reduced lunch?

☐ Yes

☐ No

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