2013 Fall Program Guide by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

2013 Fall Program Guide

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Registration begins September 16.

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Program Guide - Fall Edition

Quarterly Publication • Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois • Issue: 2013.4 Programs-at-a-Glance ............................. 4-5 Programs ..................................................... 6-19 NIU-EEP Workshop .............................. 20-21 Permission Slip Information ..................... 22 Day Camp Training ....................................... 22 Thin Mint Sprint ..............................................23 2013 Fall Camp Service Days ................... 23 Event Registration Information ............... 24 Event Registration Form ............................ 25

Girl Scout Leadership Awards ................. 26 Girl Scout Scholarship Program ............. 27 Fall Product Program .................................. 27 Community Partners .................................. 28 Programs-in-a-Box ..................................... 29 Starter Kit Information ............................... 30 Volunteer Resource Pack ........................... 31 Service Center Locations ......................... 32

GSNI Program Department (All email addresses are first initial, last name @girlscoutsni.org. Example: bknight@girlscoutsni.org) Pam Schnecke Interim Director Girl Leadership Experience Elgin Service Center, Ext. 7140

Shannan Harley Girl Leadership Specialist Sugar Grove Service Center, Ext. 7121

Brooke Radford-Knight Girl Leadership Specialist Travel Pathway Support Elgin Service Center, Ext. 7147

Girl Leadership Assistant & Campsite Coordinator Elgin Service Center, Ext. 7132

Felecia Dupczak Girl Leadership Specialist, Camp Pathway Sugar Grove Service Center, Ext. 7161

Call your local service center for the Registration Help Desk, Ext. 7110

Need help registering for a program?

•• Elgin Service Center: 847-741-5521 •• Freeport Service Center: 815-235-8777 •• Rockford Service Center: 815-962-5591 •• Sugar Grove Service Center: 630-897-1565

Event Supervisors Needed! For many of our events, we

need one registered Girl Scout volunteer (registered adult who has passed a background check) per event to:

• Check in participants. • Provide overall supervision of girls during the event, with support from troop adults in attendance. • Provide assistance to facilitators as needed, with support from troop adults in attendance. • Distribute and collect event evaluations. • After event return completed evaluations and check in list to the Elgin Service Center. • Check out participants, ensuring all girls are signed out by approved adult.

If interested in this position, please contact the “Staff Contact” listed for the event for which you are available to help. Event supervisors will receive a $10 Event Voucher that may be used to register their daughter for a future council-sponsored program event held during the 2013-2014 membership year. You can check the availability of a program in the online registration section of the GSNI website. Just click on the program name, then scroll down to the availability box to see the number of open spaces. Remember, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

FALL 2013 PROGRAMS-AT-A-GLANCE Program Name Nutcracker Ballet

Location

Deadline

Date(s)

Journey / Badge / Focus / Connection

Pg.#

ALL

Batavia

11/16

Sat., 11/30

N/A

Girls’ Day Out at Cabela’s

DA, BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Hoffman Estates

9/25

Sat., 10/05

Camp Pathway

There’s No Time Like Snow Time

DA, BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Bartlett

12/04

Sat., 12/21

Hiker; Camper

16-17

Stemapalooza

DA, BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Woodstock

1/08/14

Sat., Jan 25

STEM

AGES 12-17

Webinar

See Listing

Thurs., 10/03 Tues., 10/15

Travel

Grades 3-5

Woodstock

1/08/14

Sat., 1/25/14

STEM

Rockford, Sugar Grove

See Listing

Sat., 9/28 Fri., 10/18

aMUSE, aMAZE

destination: Adventure Battlebots Be A Part of the Change

Grades 4-8

Flower Friends Ballet

Geneva

10/02

Sat., 10/19

All 3 Daisy Journeys / Healthy Living

Animals in Art

Freeport

11/07

Sat., 11/16

A World of Girls

Animal Dance

Geneva

1/02/14

Sat., 1/11/14

All 3 Daisy Journeys / Healthy Living

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Yoga!

Elgin

1/08/14

Tues., 1/21/14

All 3 Daisy Journeys / Healthy Living

Farm Fresh Snacks

DA, BR

Caledonia

10/02

Mon., 10/14

Between Earth & Sky / Snacks / Healthy Living

Kids with Cob

DA,BR

Caledonia

10/09

Sat., 10/26

Between Earth & Sky / Snacks / Snacks / Healthy Living

From the Heart

DA, BR

Geneva

10/23

Sat., 11/02

All 3 Daisy Journeys / Dancer / Healthy Living

Programming with Bee-Bot

DA, BR

LITH

10/23

Sat., 11/09

STEM

Sat., 12/07

WOW! Wonders of Water; aMUSE / Dancer; Musician / Healthy Living

Sugar Plum Tea

DA, BR, JR

St. Charles

Field Day Fun

Rockford

9/18

Sat., 10/05

Fair Play

Paint Like a Master

Geneva

10/02

Mon., 10/14

Painting

Watercolor Your World

Geneva

10/09

Mon., 10/21

WOW! / Painting

First-Aid Skills

Bartlett

10/09

Sat., 10/26

First Aid

11/20

10 13 14

My Best Self

Sycamore

10/30

Mon., 11/11

Brownie Quest; WOW! Wonders of Water / My Best Self / Healthy Living

Paint Like a Master

Geneva

11/06

Mon., 11/18

Painting

Watercolor Your World

Geneva

11/13

Mon., 11/25

WOW! / Painting

Snow Safari

Crystal Lake

11/20

Sun., 12/08

Hiker

Home Scientist

Bartlett

11/06

Sat., 11/23

Home Scientist

Paint Like a Master

Geneva

12/04

Mon., 12/16

Painting

Robo Engineers

LITH

12/18

Thurs., 1/02/14

STEM

C’mon Get Happy

Elgin

1/03/14

Sat., 1/18/14

My Best Self / Healthy Living

World of Girls / Potter

Freeport

1/15/14

Sat., 1/25/14 Sat., 2/08/14

Say Cheese!

BR, JR

Caledonia

9/25

Sun., 10/06

Get Moving!; aMUSE / Snacks / Healthy Living

Thrills & Chills Dance Party

BR, JR

Geneva

10/09

Sat., 10/26

Get Moving / Dancer; Staying Fit / Healthy Living

Yoga from the Heart for You and Me

BR, JR

Elgin

10/30

Tues., 11/12

World of Girls; Get Moving! / My Best Self Elf; Staying Fit / Healthy Living

Awesome ‘80s

BR, JR

Geneva

1/08/14

Sat., 1/25/14

Get Moving! / Dancer; Staying Fit / Healthy Living

Rock Climbing

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Warrenville

9/25

Sat., 10/12

Adventurer / Adenture

Sport ‘n Swim Sampler

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Aurora

10/09

Sat., 10/26

See Listing

Clay Effigy Bowl

Level(s)

(Listed by age groups.)

Rock Climbing

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Warrenville

10/30

Sat., 11/16

Adventurer / Adventure

Rock Climbing

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Warrenville

11/20

Sat., 12/07

Adventurer / Adventure

Sport ‘n’ Swim Sampler

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

Aurora

12/18

Sat., 1/04/14

See Listing

Practicing Perspective

Freeport

9/26

Sat., 10/05

Drawing

Drawing Like a Pro

Geneva

9/25

Mon., 10/07

Drawing

Farm Fresh Chefs

Caledonia

10/02

Mon., 10/14

Get Moving!, aMUSE / Simple Meals / Healthy Living

Cool to Be Me

Elgin

10/09

Tues., 10/22

Get Moving!, aMUSE / Staying Fit / Healthy Living

Get Moving!

Crystal Lake

10/14

Weds., 10/30-12/11

Get Moving! / Healthy Living

Practice with a Purpose

Rockford

10/16

Sat., 11/02

Practice with a Purpose

Detective

Bartlett

10/23

Sat., 11/09

Detective

From Field to Table: Pumpkin Pie

Caledonia

10/23

Sat., Nov 9

Get Moving!, aMUSE / Simple Meals / Healthy Living

Drawing Like a Pro

Geneva

10/24

Mon., 11/04

Drawing

Frosty Finds

Crystal Lake

11/20

Sun., 12/08

Geocatcher; Camper

Drawing Like a Pro

Geneva

11/27

Mon., 12/09

Drawing

Staying Fit with Food

Caledonia

1/08/14

Mon., 1/20/14

Get Moving!, aMUSE / Staying Fit; Simple Meals / Healthy Living

Redezvous with a Comet

Woodstock

1/08/14

Sat., 1/25/14

STEM

Engineers to the Rescue

JR, CD

Lake Zurich

9/19

Sat., 9/28

Trailblazing / STEM

Design It!

JR, CD

Crystal Lake

10/16

Sat., 11/02

Entreprenuer / STEM

Race to the Future

JR, CD

LITH

10/23

Sat., 11/09

STEM

ThrillBuilders

JR, CD

Spring Grove

10/30

Sat., 11/16

aMUSE / STEM

Get Your Hip-Hop On

JR, CD

Geneva

10/30

Sat., 11/16

Get Moving! / Healthy Living

Beauty Bliss

JR, CD

Caledonia

11/20

Sun., 12/08

Get Moving!, aMUSE / Healthy Living

Cartoon Quest

JR, CD

LITH

12/18

Thurs., 1/02/14

Entertainment Technology / STEM

Chicken Soup for the Girl Scout Soul

JR, CD

Caledonia

1/03/14

Sat., 1/18/14

aMUSE / Simple Meals / Healthy Living

The Tastes of Fall

JR, CD, SR, AM

Sycamore

9/25

Sat., 10/12

Sow What? / Simple Meals; New Cuisines; Locavore / Healthy Living

Design It!

JR, CD, SR, AM

Roscoe

10/09

Sat., 10/26

Entrepreneur / STEM

ThrillBuilders

JR, CD, SR, AM

Roscoe

10/23

Sat., 11/09

Entertainment Technology / STEM

Rockin’ Slumber Party

JR, CD, SR, AM

Warrenville

12/18

Sat., 1/11/14 Sun., 1/12/14

Adventurer / Adventure

aMAZing Horses

Maple Park

9/18

Sat., 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, and 11/2

aMAZE! / Animal Helper; Science of Happiness / Healthy Living

Cool to be Me

Elgin

10/16

Tues., 10/29

aMAZE! / Practice with Purpose / Healthy Living

Blast Off!

Harvard

10/16

Fri., 11/01-Sat., 11/2

STEM

Program-Aide Basic Training

Elgin

10/23

Sat., 11/09

Program Aide Award

Program-Aide Basic Training

Sugar Grove

1/06/14

Sat., 1/18/14

Program Aide Award

aMAZing Horses

Maple Park

10/23

Sat., 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, and 12/7

aMAZE! / Animal Helpers; Science of Happiness / Healthy Living

Good Sportsmanship

Rockford

10/30

Sat., 11/16

Good Sportsmanship / Adventure

Make an App for That

CD, SR, AM

Elgin

10/30

Sat., 11/16

STEM

Yoga from the Heart for You & Me

CD, SR, AM

Elgin

11/7

Tues., 11/19

See Listing

Redezvous with a Comet

CD, SR, AM

Woodstock

1/08/14

Sat., 1/25/14

STEM

Battlebots

CD, SR, AM

Woodstock

1/08/14

Sat., 1/25/14

STEM

18-19 6 10-11 12

Fall 2013 Programs destination: ADVENTURE Focus: Travel

from local community experts. “Be Part of the Change” is open to all girls in grades 4–8.

Do you dream of swimming with sea turtles? Being behind the camera of your very own movie shoot? Or even flying away to space academy? All this and more awaits you with Girl Scout destinations. Join us for this webinar where you’ll learn about all of the amazing opportunities that await you this year. We’ll go through the basics of all that destinations has to offer from how to choose the right trip for you and how to apply.

Who: Fee: Staff Contact:

Who: Girls ages 12–17 Time: 6–7 p.m. Location: Webinar Fee: No fee per girl/no fee per adult Min./Max.: 5/40 girls; 5/40 adults Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 NOTE: Girls should participate with their adult guardian or troop leader. CODE: F101 Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013 Registration: Ends September 20, 2013 CODE: F110 Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Registration: Ends October 2, 2013 ENGINEERS TO THE RESCUE! Badge: Trailblazing / Focus: STEM

CODE: F102

Imagine yourself on a camping trip. You awake to an earthquake! Your tent is destroyed, your water supply is in jeopardy, and the power to the cell phone tower is out! Together with your group, you will find solutions and overcome these obstacles. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Saturday, September 28, 2013 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. St. Francis de Sales 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich $12 per girl Fun Patch 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends September 19, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

BE PART OF THE CHANGE Journey: aMUSE; aMAZE!

Come be a part of the change and take a stand against bullying! Join us as we screen the “I Am the Music: A Rock Operetta,” a film starring local Girl Scouts. Take part in lots of fun hands-on activities like making your own peacemaker box and bracelet, finding out “where you stand,” going “beneath the surface” and showing your love on the heart wall. Plus learn to be confident and stay safe with a self-defense trainer. Breakout sessions will also be available for adults on cyber bullying and how to identify if your child is bullying, presented

All girls in grades 4–8 $5 per girl if registered by end date $7 per girl at the door/no fee per adult Adults are required to stay for the event, however there is no fee for adult involvement. Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

NOTE: All girls must attend with a troop leader or adult chaperone. CODE: F103 Date: Time: Location: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Saturday, September 28, 2013 9 a.m.–Noon Heartland Community Church 1280 South Alpine Rd., Rockford 10/100 girls; 2/100 adults Ends September 19, 2013 Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

CODE: F116 Date: Time: Location: Min./Max.: Registration:

Friday, October 18, 2013 6 - 9 p.m. Harter Middle School 1601 Esker Dr., Sugar Grove 25/75 girls; 25/75 adults Ends October 11, 2013

Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner PRACTICING PERSPECTIVE Badge: Drawing

CODE: F104

View the classical paintings in the Rawleigh Gallery of the Freeport Art Museum and observe how perspective was used to create the illusion of space. Then “construct” your own drawing using 2-point perspective techniques. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday, October 5, 2013 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., Freeport $16 per girl Fun Patch 6/15 girls; 1/5 adults Ends September 26, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

GIRLS’ DAY OUT AT CABELA’S Focus: Camp Pathway

CODE: F105

Join us for Cabela’s Girl’s Day Out—a fun interactive day to learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors. From archery to fly casting to metal detecting to animal and fish identification. There will be fun challenging stations for all! The first 200 girls who register will receive a free Cabela’s patch!

Who: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013 Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Cabela’s 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates Fee: $2 per girl/$2 per adult Min./Max.: 50/400 girls; 20/400 adults Registration: Ends September 25, 2013 Staff Contact: Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161 NOTE: Archery will not be available for GS Daisies and Brownies. Individually registered girls must be accompanied by an adult. Troops/Groups must meet girl to adult ratio.

GSNI Preferred Partner FIELD DAY FUN Badge: Fair Play

CODE: F106

Work on your Fair Play Brownie Badge at Camp Winnebago. While working together as a team you will learn about the importance of following rules so everyone can have fun. You will also learn about the importance of team work while playing games. Use all of your new found skills to plan and participate in a field day. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Saturday, October 5, 2013 9–11 a.m. Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford $8 per girl 15/45 girls; 3/8 adults Ends September 18, 2013 Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

NOTE: Girls must attend all the sessions in order to complete the Journey. A signed waiver is required for this event

GSNI Preferred Partner SAY CHEESE!

CODE: F108

Journey: Get Moving!, aMUSE / Badge: Snacks / Focus: Healthy Living

A cheesy treat awaits you at Angelic Organics Learning Center. Learn how cheese gets from farm to table from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese. Learn to make ricotta, chevre, and more. A truly tasty workshop! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors Sunday, October 6, 2013 9 a.m.–Noon Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $47 per girl 8/12 girls; 2/5 adults Ends September 25, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner DRAWING LIKE A PRO Badge: Drawing

CODE: F109

Everyone can learn to draw! Develop confidence in your drawing skills by using a variety of drawing mediums including charcoal, graphite, and color pastels to complete a finished piece. Mini-lessons include exploring shape, mark-making for textures, creating light and shadow, and composition. Suitable for all skill levels.

GSNI Preferred Partner aMAZing HORSES

Min./Max.: 10/15 girls; 1/4 adults Registration: Ends September 18, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

CODE: F107

Journey: aMAZE! / Badge: Animal Helper, Science of Happiness / Focus: Healthy Living

Life is a maze of relationships and this journey has Girl Scout Cadettes maneuvering through all its twists and turns to find true friendships, plenty of confidence, and develop skills to help promote peace for you, your world, and your planet! Be aMAZEd at how horses can help you make better friendships! Work with the staff at BPS Friends to complete your aMAZE! Journey working with horses using Equine Assisted Learning. Then team up with your group to complete your Diplomat Take Action award. Who: Girl Scout Cadettes Dates: Saturday, October 5, 12, 19 November 2, 2013 Time: 2:30–5:30 p.m. Location: BPS 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park Fee: $95 per girl Includes: aMAZE Journey book, awards, and Animal Helpers Badge

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, October 7, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $20 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends September 30, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

GSNI Preferred Partner THE TASTES OF FALL CODE: F111 Journey: Sow What? / Badge: Simple Meals, New Cuisines, Locavore / Focus: Healthy Living Fall is one of the most tasty times of year— come check out all it has to offer at Hy-Vee. Cook a variety of fall favorites from apple pie, fall squashes, and a few dishes using pumpkin. See what a wonderful bounty of healthy foods you can create this fall.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013 Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: Hy-Vee 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore Fee: $14 per girl Min./Max.: 5/10 girls; 2/5 adults Registration: Ends September 25, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner ROCK CLIMBING Badge: Adventurer / Focus: Adventure

CODE: F112

Welcome to a two-hour program that introduces girls to the sport of rock climbing. This fun-filled program will give girls a taste of rock climbing at Vertical Endeavor’s indoor rock climbing facility. Girls will climb using the auto-belay system, as well as receive top-rope belays on the 40-ft. walls from certified instructors. Fee includes equipment rentals. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Saturday, October 12, 2013 10 a.m.–Noon Vertical Endeavors 27141 Diehl Rd., Warrenville $20 per girl Equipment Rentals 8/30 girls; 2/5 adults Ends September 25, 2013 Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

GSNI Preferred Partner

FARM FRESH SNACKS CODE: F113 Journey: Between Earth and Sky / Badge: Snacks / Focus: Healthy Living Who knew a great place to find snacks was on the farm? Get hands-on at a real working organic farm where you’ll pick your tasty treats right off the land and put together lots of yummy and healthy snacks. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies Monday, October 14, 2013 9:30–11:30 a.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia $17 per girl 12/24 girls; 3/6 adults Ends October 2, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner FARM FRESH CHEFS CODE: F114 Journey: Get Moving!, aMUSE / Badge: Simple Meals / Focus: Healthy Living Calling all future chefs! Come create your own simple meal by going right to the source at Angelic Organics. Prepare and share soup, bread, and veggies using ingredients you’ll pick right off the farm. While you’re waiting for your food, help the farm crew care for the animals. A delicious way to spend a day off! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, October 14, 2013 1–6 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $27 per girl 12/24 girls; 3/5 adults Ends October 2, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner PAINT LIKE A MASTER Badge: Painting

CODE: F115

A wonderful step-by-step process event that will have you painting like a master artist. Begin by visualizing from your imagination or from a still life, and sketching your composition on paper. Then, transfer your sketch to canvas and paint your masterpiece. Practice your painting skills including mixing color and using a variety of brush strokes. Take home a 10 x10 painting ready for your own gallery. Suitable for all skill levels. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, October 14, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $22 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends October 2, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

GSNI Preferred Partner FLOWER FRIENDS BALLET CODE: F117 Journey: All 3 Daisy Journeys / Focus: Healthy Living Which Daisy Flower Friend is most like you? Are you honest and fair like Lupe, caring like Zinni, or courageous like Tula? Discover your favorite Flower Friend through ballet and then create your own special tutu! Who: Date: Time: Location:

Girl Scout Daisies Saturday, October 19, 2013 2 - 3:30 p.m. State Street Dance 9 N. 4th St., Geneva

Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

$15 per girl 15/40 girls; 4/10 adults Ends October 2, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner WATERCOLOR YOUR WORLD

Journey: WOW / Badge: Painting

CODE: F118

This delightful class draws inspiration from nature. Using unique and varied objects found in our natural world, you will learn how to observe the details of their form and the variations in their coloring. Perfect for the naturalist in us all! Learn the basics of watercolor paper, how to lay down washes, and techniques for dry brushing, as you complete your work. Your love for watercolors will grow as this event helps you handle the medium with ease. Suitable for all skill levels. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, October 21, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $22 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

GSNI Preferred Partner COOL TO BE ME CODE: F119 Journey: aMUSE, Get Moving! / Badge: Staying Fit / Focus: Healthy Living

Kindness is cool! Learning to love yourself just the way you are is the first step in spreading kindness to others. Let yoga nurture your soul, build confidence, and help spread kindness in your world. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:15–5:30 p.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $8 per girl 10/30 girls; 3/6 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: A signed waiver is required for this event. DESIGN IT!

Badge: Entrepreneur / Focus: STEM

CODE: F120

Discover your techie side as you design, build and play! Study the process of design, including getting an idea from concept to market. Design and create a pencil bag and a bubble product. Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013

Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main St., Roscoe $12 per girl Fun Patch 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NOTE: Bring a sack lunch, drink and snack

GSNI Preferred Partner KIDS WITH COB CODE: F121 Journey: Between Earth and Sky / Badge: Snacks / Focus: Healthy Living Come cooperate with others to construct a mini ecovillage while learning natural building techniques at the Angelic Organics Learning Center. Use your hands to build model homes using a mixture of clay, sand and straw, called “cob,” then use your imagination to create stories about people in the community. While we build, you’ll also bake bread in our cob oven! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies Saturday, October 26, 2013 9 a.m.–Noon Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $27 per girl 16/24 girls; 3/8 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner SPORT ‘N SWIM SAMPLER CODE: F122 Journey: Get Moving!; Girltopia; Mission Sisterhood; Bliss: Live It! Give It! / Badge: Athlete; My Best Self; Staying Fit / Focus: Healthy Living Love the sports but not the overnight? Then check out Rush Copley’s sampler night of all your favorite sports and games, no sleeping bag needed! Swim, rock climb, play volleyball, bags, and more. You’ll even have a pizza party before you head home. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Saturday, October 26, 2013 6–11 p.m. Rush-Copley Healthplex 1900 Ogden Ave., Aurora $27 per girl/$5 per adult Pizza and a drink, fun patch for girls 30/150 girls; 10/35 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: Troops/groups must meet proper girl/adult ratio. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. A signed waiver is required for this event.

GSNI Preferred Partner

GSNI Preferred Partner FIRST AID SKILLS Badge: First Aid

CODE: F123

An accident can happen at any time. Learn how to be prepared and help. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Saturday, October 26, 2013 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GSNI Preferred Partner THRILLS AND CHILLS DANCE PARTY CODE: F124 Journey: Get Moving! / Badge: Dancer, Staying Fit / Focus: Healthy Living Ghouls, and goblins, and ghosts oh my! Come learn some dance tricks and treats as you create a creepily fun Halloween dance. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors Saturday, October 26, 2013 2–3 p.m. State Street Dance 9 N. 4th St., Geneva $11 per girl Fun Patch 15/40 girls; 4/10 adults Ends October 9, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner COOL TO BE ME CODE: F126 Journey: aMAZE! / Badge: Practice With Purpose / Focus: Healthy Living Kindness is cool! Learning to love yourself just the way you are is the first step in spreading kindness to others. Let yoga nurture your soul, build confidence, and help spread kindness in your world. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes Tuesday, October 29, 2013 4:15–5:30 p.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $8 per girl 10/30 girls; 3/6 adults Ends October 16, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: A signed waiver is required for this event.

GET MOVING! CODE: F100 Journey: Get Moving! / Focus: Healthy Living Girls work together to learn about energy through hands on activities covering the keys to leadership: Discover, Connect, Take Action. This is a seven-week program with a celebration pool party for the eighth session. Who: Girl Scout Junior Date: Wednesdays, October 30– December 11, 2013 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Location: Sage YMCA Preschool Room, 702 Manor Rd., Crystal Lake Fee: $58 per girl Min./Max.: 8/20 girls; 1/2 adults Registration: Ends October 14, 2013 Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148 NOTE: Celebration pool party: Sunday, December 15, 2–3 p.m. BLAST OFF! Focus: STEM

CODE: F127

Design and build a craft to protect your two “astronauts” when they land. Take what you’ve learned to new heights by designing a “Pathfinder,” dropping it from the tower at MaryAnn Beebe Center to see if your payload (egg) survives! The program culminates with you designing a reusable launch vehicle—similar to the Ares NASA project. This program is funded in part by the National Space Grant Foundation. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes Friday, November 1– Saturday November 2 6 p.m. Friday–4:30 p.m. Saturday Mary Ann Beebe Center, Activity Center 17501 Striet Rd., Harvard $5 per girl/$9 per adult Dinner, breakfast, lunch, and snack 12/25 girls; 1/3 adults Ends October 16, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

DESIGN IT! Badge: Entrepreneur / Focus: STEM

CODE: F128

Discover your techie side as you design, build and play! Study the process of design with the Crystal Lake AAUW, including getting an idea from concept to market. Design and create a pencil bag and a bubble product. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Saturday, November 2, 2013 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Home State Bank 40 Grant St., Crystal Lake $12 per girl Fun Patch

Min./Max.: 10/40 girls; 2/8 adults Registration: Ends October 16, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 NOTE: Bring sack lunch, drink, snack

GSNI Preferred Partner PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE Badge: Practice with a Purpose

CODE: F129

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, November 4, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $20 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends October 24, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

What is your favorite sport? Do you have goals to reach? Work on your Practice with a Purpose Junior Badge while learning new sports skills. Work with a coach at Camp Winnebago to come up with attainable sports goals and a plan to achieve those goals.

THRILLBUILDERS CODE: F132 Badge: Entertainment Technology / Focus: STEM

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Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013 Time: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Location: Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main St., Roscoe Fee: $12 per girl Includes: Fun Patch Min./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Registration: Ends October 23, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday, November 2, 2013 9–11:30 a.m. Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford $9 per girl 15/45 girls; 3/8 adults Ends October 16, 2013 Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

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NOTE: Bring a sack lunch, drink and snack.

FROM THE HEART CODE: F130 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers For Animals; A World of Girls; Brownie Quest / Badge: Dancer / Focus: Healthy Living Learn to use dance to express how you feel, whether it’s happy, sad, silly, or excited. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, learn to show love and thanks through spreading your wings and letting your spirit soar. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Create a simple merry-go-round and build a mini-catapult using a simple machine. Then put your catapult to the test by seeing who can fling a marshmallow the furthest!

Girl Scout Daises and Brownies Saturday, November 2, 2013 2–3 p.m. State Street Dance 9 N. 4th St., Geneva $11 per girl Fun Patch 15/40 girls; 4/10 adults Ends October 23, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner DRAWING LIKE A PRO Badge: Drawing

CODE: F131

PROGRAM-AIDE BASIC TRAINING Award: Program-Aide Award Calling all teen leaders. This basic leadership training prepares you to work with younger Girl Scouts at service unit events, council events, or other troop/group activities. In this training you will develop your teaching and communication skills. If you are looking to expand your leadership skills and love to learn and teach songs, games, and other activities, this is the program for you! Who: Time: Fee: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $7 per girl 10/20 girls; 0/4 adults Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

CODE: F133 Date:

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Location: Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin Registration: Ends October 23, 2013 CODE: F166 Date: Location: Registration:

Saturday, January 18, 2014 Sugar Grove Service Center 200 New Bond St., Sugar Grove Ends January 6, 2014

GSNI Preferred Partner FROM FIELD TO TABLE: PUMPKIN PIE CODE: F134 Journey: Get Moving! aMUSE / Badge: Simple Meals / Focus: Healthy Living A holiday favorite returns—let’s get cooking at Angelic Organics farm! Head to this working organic farm where you’ll start with a hands-on tour of all the farm has to offer. Check out the chickens and romp with the goats. Then just in time for Thanksgiving, you’ll create your own pumpkin pie from scratch with ingredients you’ll collect from the farm. Watch your pie bake then enjoy a tasty treat. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday, November 9, 2013 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $27 per girl 16/24 girls; 3/6 adults Ends October 23, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner DETECTIVE Badge: Detective

CODE: F135

Search for clues, crack a code, use your detective skills and solve a nature mystery at the Bartlett Nature Center. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday, November 9, 2013 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends October 23, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GSNI Preferred Partner RACE TO THE FUTURE Focus: STEM

CODE: F137

Computer Explorers will show you how to write computer programs and then download them to Pro-Bot, a car shaped robot. Use arrows, numbers, light, touch and sound sensors to program the car to zoom around at your command! There’s no stopping the fun or learning in this fast-paced workshop! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Saturday, November 9, 2013 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Algonquin/LITH Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills $19 per girl 6/12 girls; 2/4 adults Ends October 23, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NOTE: Girls do not keep the robot or computer.

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Life is a maze of relationships and this Journey has Girl Scout Cadettes maneuvering through all its twists and turns to find true friendships, plenty of confidence, and develop skills to help promote peace for you, your world, and your planet! Be aMAZEd at how horses can help you make better friendships! Work with the staff at BPS Friends to complete your aMAZE! Journey working with horses using Equine Assisted Learning. Then team up with your group to complete your Diplomat Take Action award. CODE: F136

Bee-Bot, our robot friend, has a lot to share with us on the computer. With Computer Explorers, you will be able to write your own program to send computer Bee-Bot through a number of missions. Then watch our robot Bee-Bot do the same on the floor! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee:

NOTE: Girls do not keep the robot or computer.

aMAZing HORSES CODE: F138 Journey: aMAZE! / Badge: Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness / Focus: Healthy Living

GSNI Preferred Partner PROGRAMMING WITH BEE-BOT Focus: STEM

Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 2/4 adults Registration: Ends October 23, 2013 Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies Saturday, November 9, 2013 9–10:30 a.m. Algonquin/LITH Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills $19 per girl

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes Date: Saturdays, November 9, 16, 30 and December 7, 2013 Time: 2:30–5:30 p.m. Location: BPS 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park Fee: $95 per girl Includes: aMAZE Journey book and awards and Animal Helpers Badge Min./Max.: 10/15 girls; 1/4 adults Registration: Ends October 23, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 NOTE: Girls must attend all the sessions in order to complete the Journey. A signed waiver is required for this event.

GSNI Preferred Partner MY BEST SELF CODE: F139 Journey: Brownie Quest, WOW! Wonders of Water / Badge: My Best Self / Focus: Healthy Living Let’s get cookin’ in the Hy-Vee grocery store kitchen where you’ll learn all about eating right to be the best you can be. Take the Thirsty Challenge, try three new healthy and tasty foods, and create a yummy meal makeover. Who: Girl Scout Brownies Date: Monday, November 11, 2013 Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Location: Hy-Vee 2700 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore Fee: $12 per girl Min./Max.: 5/12 girls; 2/5 adults Registration: Ends October 30, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner YOGA FROM THE HEART FOR YOU AND ME CODE: F140 Journey: World of Girls; Get Moving! / Badge: My Best Self; Staying Fit / Focus: Healthy Living Strike a pose from your heart together in this special you and me yoga workshop just in time for Thanksgiving. Partner yoga will focus on a theme of gratitude, teamwork, cooperation and supporting each other. Open your heart to all the good YOU have and all the good that is coming your way that YOU truly deserve! Who: Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and a special female adult Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Time: 4:15–5:30 p.m. Location: Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin Fee: $8 per girl/$8 per adult Min./Max.: 5/15 girls; 5/15 adults Registration: Ends October 30, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147 NOTE: Each girl must attend with a female adult. A signed waiver is required for this event. MAKE AN APP FOR THAT Focus: STEM

CODE: F141

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create your own phone app and learn more about how they are programmed. Join OASIS, a not-for-profit organization of AT&T employees, as they teach you the basics of developing a mobile app. Each girl will create their own app in this workshop and will have the necessary tools to make more complex Android Mobile Apps (the apps do not work on iPhones).

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Saturday, November 16, 2013 12:30–4:30 p.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $4 per girl 25/36 girls; 4/8 adults Ends October 30, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NOTE: Girls need to bring their own laptop, chargers and download the software before class. Instructions on how to load the software and a checklist will be sent with the confirmation letter. Girls are encouraged to bring an Android device and USB connectors to test their apps!

GSNI Preferred Partner ANIMALS IN ART Journey: A World of Girls

CODE: F142

Explore the collections of the Freeport Art Museum to discover the many ways animals have been portrayed in art from widely different cultures. Then learn to draw and paint a very artistic cat using acrylic paints. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies Saturday, November 16, 2013 2–4 p.m. Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., Freeport $16 per girl Fun Patch 6/15 girls; 1/5 adults Ends November 7, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

THRILLBUILDERS Journey: aMUSE / Focus: STEM

CODE: F143

Create a simple merry-go-round and build a mini-catapult using simple machine. Then put your catapult to the test by seeing who can fling a marshmallow the furthest! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Saturday, November 16, 2013 8 a.m.–Noon State Bank of the Lakes 1906 Holian Dr., Spring Grove $12 per girl Fun Patch 20/60 girls; 4/12 adults Ends October 30, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NOTE: Bring a snack.

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors

GSNI Preferred Partner ROCK CLIMBING Badge: Adventurer / Focus: Adventure

CODE: F144

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Saturday, November 16, 2013 10 a.m.–Noon Vertical Endeavors 27141 Diehl Rd., Warrenville $20 per girl Equipment Rentals 8/30 girls; 2/5 adults Ends October 30, 2013 Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

GSNI Preferred Partner GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP CODE: F145 Badge: Good Sportsmanship / Focus: Adventure It takes more than being a good athlete to be successful at a sport. Great athletes also have great sportsmanship, but what does it mean to have good sportsmanship? Come up with your definition of good sportsmanship and then put it into practice with a coach at Camp Winnebago. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes Saturday, November 16, 2013 9–11:30 a.m. Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford $9 per girl 15/45 girls; 3/8 adults Ends October 30, 2013 Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

GSNI Preferred Partner GET YOUR HIP-HOP ON CODE: F146 Journey: Get Moving! / Focus: Healthy Living Get your swagger on and your groove going while learning the coolest new hip-hop moves and dancing to your favorite songs. No dance experience needed! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Saturday, November 16, 2013 2–3 p.m. State Street Dance 9 N. 4th St., Geneva $11 per girl Fun Patch

Min./Max.: 15/40 girls; 4/10 adults Registration: Ends October 30, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner PAINT LIKE A MASTER Badge: Painting

CODE: F147

A wonderful step-by-step process event that will have you painting like a master artist. Begin by visualizing from your imagination or from a still life, and sketching your composition on paper. Then, transfer your sketch to canvas and paint your masterpiece. Practice your painting skills including mixing color and using a variety of brush strokes. Take home a 10x10 painting ready for your own gallery. Suitable for all skill levels. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, November 18, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $22 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends November 6, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

GSNI Preferred Partner YOGA FROM THE HEART FOR YOU AND ME CODE: F148 Journey: aMAZE!; Girltopia; Mission Sisterhood; Bliss: Live It! Give It! / Focus: Healthy Living Work, school, friends, family—life can be crazy sometimes! Reconnect to your heart through yoga and share your peace and relaxation with a special woman in your life as you focus on a theme of gratitude, teamwork, cooperation and supporting each other. Open your heart to all the good YOU have and all the good that is coming your way that YOU truly deserve! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and a special female adult Tuesday, November 19, 2013 4:15–5:30 p.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $8 per girl/$8 per adult 5/15 girls; 5/15 adults Ends November 7, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: Each girl must attend with a female adult. A signed waiver is required for this event.

GSNI Preferred Partner HOME SCIENTIST Badge: Home Scientist

CODE: F149

Be a scientist as you mix it up with common household supplies and see what bubbles and oozes with the Bartlett Nature Center staff. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Saturday, November 23, 2013 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl Fun Patch 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends November 6, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GSNI Preferred Partner SUGAR PLUM TEA CODE: F152 Journey: WOW! Wonders of Water; aMUSE / Badge: Dancer, Musician / Focus: Healthy Living

CODE: F150

This delightful class draws inspiration from nature. Using unique and varied objects found in our natural world, you will learn how to observe the details of their form and the variations in their coloring. Perfect for the naturalist in us all. Learn the basics of watercolor paper, how to lay down washes, and techniques for dry brushing, as you complete your work. Your love for watercolors will grow as this event helps you handle the medium with ease. Suitable for all skill levels. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, November 25, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $22 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends November 13, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

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NUTCRACKER BALLET

CODE: F151

Your favorite holiday production is back with State Street Dance’s 10th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker Ballet performance! Come see the magic and elegance of this beloved holiday classic. After the show, participate in a conversation with Founder/Artistic Director Linda Cunningham and some of the performers. Girls who attend will receive a gift certificate for 1 free class of their choice at State Street Dance. Any girl registered before November 1 will be entered into a drawing to make a cameo during the Nutcracker party scene! Who: Date:

2–4 p.m. Batavia Fine Arts Centre 1201 Main St., Batavia $23 per girl/$23 per adult Voucher for one free dance class at State Street Dance for each registered Girl Scout 100/500 girls; 25/200 adults Ends November 16, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: No children under 5 years old please. All girls must attend with a troop leader or adult chaperone. Nutcracker Fun Patches are available for pre-order for $1.25 each.

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WATERCOLOR YOUR WORLD Journey: WOW / Badge: Painting

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All Girl Scouts and their families Saturday, November 30, 2013

Get swept away to a magical land of snowflakes and fairies this holiday season. Step inside The Nutcracker at this enchanting tea where you’ll dance with the sugar plum fairies, make your own tasty gingerbread house, and see beautiful ballet right before your eyes. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors Saturday, December 7, 2013 1–3 p.m. St. Charles Country Club 1250 Country Club Rd., St. Charles $27 per girl and $50 per adult 20/40 girls; 20/40 adults Ends November 20, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: Girls must attend with a leader or adult chaperone.

GSNI Preferred Partner ROCK CLIMBING Badge: Adventurer / Focus: Adventure

CODE: F153

Welcome to a two-hour program that introduces girls to the sport of rock climbing. This fun-filled program will give girls a taste of rock climbing at Vertical Endeavor’s indoor rock climbing facility. Girls will climb using the auto-belay system, as well as receive top-rope belays on the 40 ft. walls from certified instructors. Fee includes equipment rentals. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Saturday, December 7, 2013 10 a.m.–Noon Vertical Endeavors 27141 Diehl Rd., Warrenville $20 per girl Equipment Rentals 8/30 girls; 2/5 adults Ends November 20, 2013 Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

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BEAUTY BLISS CODE: F154 Journey: Get Moving!; aMUSE; Breathe / Focus: Healthy Living

DRAWING LIKE A PRO Badge: Drawing

Have a beauty day at . . . the farm? Get your friends together for a morning of beauty at Angelic Organics. Learn to make your own all-natural organic beauty products straight from nature. Create your own custom lip balm, body scrub, healing salve, and goat’s milk soap to take home or for custom holiday gifts!

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes Sunday, December 8, 2013 9:30 a.m.–Noon Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $32 per girl 8/12 girls; 2/4 adults Ends November 20, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner CODE: F155

Learn about hidden ways to find trails. Then go on a trek through the winter woods and prairie and come back to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. Girl Scout Brownies Sunday, December 8, 2013 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Crystal Lake Nature Center 330 N. Main St., Crystal Lake $8 per girl 5/15 girls; 2/3 adults Ends November 20, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GSNI Preferred Partner FROSTY FINDS Badge: Geocacher; Camper

CODE: F156

GPS—You’ve heard the term, now learn the ins-and-outs of using a GPS while searching for hidden geocaches to lead you to a final surprise. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, December 9, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $20 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends November 27, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

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SNOW SAFARI Badge: Hiker

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

CODE: F157

Girl Scout Juniors Sunday, December 8, 2013 2–3:30 p.m. Crystal Lake Nature Center 330 N. Main St., Crystal Lake $8 per girl 5/15 girls; 2/3 adults Ends November 20, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

PAINT LIKE A MASTER Badge: Painting

CODE: F158

A wonderful step-by-step process event that will have you painting like a master artist. Begin by visualizing from your imagination, or from a still life, and sketching your composition on paper. Then, transfer your sketch to canvas and paint your masterpiece. Practice your painting skills including mixing color and using a variety of brush strokes. Take home a 10x10 painting ready for your own gallery. Suitable for all skill levels. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Monday, December 16, 2013 4–6 p.m. Art Box 407 South Third St., Suite 174, Geneva $22 per girl 10/20 girls; 1/10 adults Ends December 4, 2013 Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

GSNI Preferred Partner THERE’S NO TIME LIKE SNOW TIME Badge: Hiker; Camper

CODE: F159

Have a snow experience you will never forget. With snow we can go snowshoeing, build snowmen and snow forts, and learn how to track animals at the Bartlett Nature Center. Don’t Worry, if there’s no snow, we will explore the prairie and have fun. So dress for the weather and be ready for fun! Who: Date: Time:

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Saturday, December 21, 2013 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett $9 per girl 10/30 girls; 2/6 adults Ends December 4, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

volleyball, bags, and more. You’ll even have a pizza party before you head home.

GSNI Preferred Partner ROBO ENGINEERS Focus: STEM

CODE: F160

Working in teams, learn about robotics with Computer Explorers to build and program your robot creation using the LEGO™ WeDo Robotics System. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Thursday, January 2, 2014 10 a.m.–Noon Algonquin/LITH Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills $24 per girl 6/12 girls; 2/4 adults Ends December 18, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NOTE: Girls do not keep the robot or computer.

GSNI Preferred Partner CARTOON QUEST CODE: F161 Badge: Entertainment Technology / Focus: STEM Transfer yourself into a 2-dimensional cartoon! You and your partner will create a ‘toon in your own images with Computer Explorers. You’ll also create a cartoon strip featuring a custom background, speech bubbles, wacky ‘toons, and special effects. As animators, directors and producers, you’ll make your cartoon adventure come alive in video. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Thursday, January 2, 2014 Noon–3:30 p.m. Algonquin/LITH Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the Hills $35 per girl 6/12 girls; 2/4 adults Ends December 18, 2013 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

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SPORT ‘N SWIM SAMPLER CODE: F162 Journey: Get Moving!; Girltopia; Mission Sisterhood; Bliss: Live It! Give It! / Badge: Athlete; My Best Self; Staying Fit / Focus: Healthy Living Love the sports but not the overnight? Then check out Rush Copley’s sampler night of all your favorite sports and games, no sleeping bag needed! Swim, rock climb, play

Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Saturday, January 4, 2014 6–11 p.m. Rush-Copley Healthplex 1900 Ogden Ave., Aurora $27 per girl/$5 per adult Pizza and a drink, fun patch for girls 30/150 girls; 10/35 adults Ends December 18, 2013 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: Troops/groups must meet proper girl/adult ratio. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. A signed waiver is required for this event.

GSNI Preferred Partner ANIMAL DANCE CODE: F163 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals / Focus: Healthy Living Run like a cheetah, flap like a bird, jump like a kangaroo; animals have their own unique moves and you can too! Take a side trip and transform yourself into your favorite animal or flower through dance. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies Saturday, January 11, 2014 2–3 p.m. State Street Dance 9 N. 4th St., Geneva $11 per girl Fun Patch 15/40 girls; 4/10 adults Ends January 2, 2014 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner C’MON GET HAPPY Badge: My Best Self / Focus: Healthy Living

CODE: F164

Find your happy place with Preferred Partner Nancy May as you learn yoga poses to put a smile on your face. You’ll also create your own “happy box” to keep all your favorite memories and happy thoughts close to your heart. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies Saturday, January 18, 2014 10–11:30 a.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd, Elgin $12 per girl Fun Patch 10/30 girls; 3/6 adults Ends January 3, 2014 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: A signed waiver is required for this event.

GSNI Preferred Partner CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE GIRL SCOUT SOUL Journey: aMUSE / Badge: Simple Meals / Focus: Healthy Living

CODE: F165

A Girl Scout winter favorite! There’s nothing better on a chilly day than homemade soup! Learn how to make soup from the field to the bowl as you make stock, prepare veggies, and make your own egg noodles. While your soup simmers, help the farm crew care for the farm animals, then warm up with a bowl of truly homemade soup! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes Saturday, January 18, 2014 1–6 p.m. Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia $32 per girl 8/12 girls; 2/4 adults Ends January 3, 2014 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

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STAYING FIT WITH FOOD CODE: F167 Journey: Get Moving!; aMUSE / Badge: Staying Fit; Simple Meals / Focus: Healthy Living Staying fit isn’t just about exercise, healthy foods are also part of the equation. Head down to Hy-Vee grocery store for the tastiest scavenger hunt ever where you’ll discover tons of yummy and healthy foods. Then head to the kitchen to meet the local pharmacist and dietician who will help you make a delicious meal! Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Juniors Monday, January 20, 2014 10 a.m.–Noon Hy-Vee 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore $12 per girl 5/12 girls; 2/5 adults Ends January 8, 2014 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

GSNI Preferred Partner 5 FLOWERS, 4 STORIES, 3 CHEERS FOR YOGA! CODE: F168 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers For Animals / Focus: Healthy Living Animals are awesome and they need care just like you do. Let Preferred Partner Nancy May help you find your inner animal as you learn all your favorite animal yoga poses. You’ll be sure to have a roarin’ good time! Who: Date: Time:

Girl Scout Daisies Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin $8 per girl 10/30 girls; 4/8 adults Ends January 8, 2014 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

NOTE: A signed waiver is required for this event BATTLEBOTS Focus: STEM Working in teams, you will build a basic robot using motors, wires, wheels and a body. Then choose some extra parts to make your robot unique. Then put it to the test as you compete with other robots. Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

Challenger Learning Center 222 Church St., Woodstock $14 per girl 15/30 girls; 2/6 adults Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

CODE: F169 Who: Date: Time: Registration:

Girls in grades 3–5 Saturday, January 25, 2014 10–11:30 a.m. Ends January 8, 2014

CODE: F170 Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Time: 12:30–2 p.m. Registration: Ends January 8, 2014 RENDEZVOUS WITH A COMET Focus: STEM Go on a daring mission to take an up-close look at a comet as it streaks its way across the galaxy. Your mission is to plot a course to rendezvous with the comet, launch a probe while also plotting the correct intercept course and completing station activities. Each girl will take on an unique role during this mission. This exploration is filled with challenges and emergencies, and each obstacle that stands in the way of the mission requires you to work together as a team to make this mission a success! Location: Fee: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

Challenger Learning Center 222 Church St., Woodstock $17 per girl 14/34 girls; 2/6 adults Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

CODE: 171 Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Time: 10–11:30 a.m. Registration: Ends January 8, 2014

CODE: F172 Who: Date: Time:

Girl Scout Juniors Saturday, January 25, 2014 12:30–2 p.m.

STEMAPALOOZA Focus: STEM

CODE: F173

Join us at the Challenger Learning Center for exciting, hands-on science, technology and engineering activities! Explore electrical circuits, make a paper glider, build a tower, see light differently through diffraction glasses and more. Allow 2–2 1/2 hours to complete all of the stations. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Saturday, January 25, 2014 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Challenger Learning Center 222 Church St., Woodstock $12 per girl Fun Patch 40/100 girls; 8/30 adults Ends January 8, 2014 Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GSNI Preferred Partner AWESOME ‘80s CODE: F174 Journey: Get Moving! / Badge: Dancer; Staying Fit / Focus: Healthy Living Moonwalk back to the ‘80s in this totally radical dance extravaganza. Slip on your legwarmers and wear your favorite neon threads as you learn some totally tubular moves from this classic decade and put together a gnarly dance routine. Who: Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors Saturday, January 25, 2014 2–3 p.m. State Street Dance 9 N. 4th St., Geneva $11 per girl Fun Patch 15/40 girls; 4/10 adults Ends January 8, 2014 Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

Date: Time: Location: Fee: Includes: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Saturday, January 11–Sunday, January 12, 2014 10 p.m.–7 a.m. Vertical Endeavors 27141 Diehl Rd., Warrenville $67 per girl/$67 per adult Equipment Rentals 10/30 girls; 2/5 adults Ends December 18, 2013 Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

GSNI Preferred Partner CLAY EFFIGY BOWL Journey: World of Girls / Badge: Potter

CODE: F176

Learn about the Mayan clay effigy artifacts from the Freeport Art Museum’s collection. Observe the intricate designs and careful sculpting. This two-part workshop will provide instruction in hand-building your own clay animal effigy bowl. In part two, come back to apply the color through the glazing process. Who: Girl Scout Brownies Dates/Times: Saturday, January 25, 2014; 2–4 p.m. AND Saturday, February 8, 2014; 12 Noon–1 p.m. Location: Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., Freeport Fee: $20 per girl Includes: Fun Patch Min./Max.: 6/15 girls; 1/5 adults Registration: Ends January 15, 2014 Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148 NOTE: This is a two part program. Finished work will need to be picked up at a later date, after the second firing is complete.

GSNI Preferred Partner ROCKIN’ SLUMBER PARTY Badge: Adventurer / Focus: Adventure

CODE: F175

Spend the night at Vertical Endeavors. Arrive at 10 p.m. for an evening of excitement! Girls will have the space to themselves to rock the night away. Events may include rappelling and zip-lining. Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

NIU-ENHANCING ENGINEERING PATHWAYS (NIU-EEP) INTEGRATED OUTREACH AND MENTORING PROGRAMS Presents 12 Saturday Engineering Workshops (SEW) & Summer Camp for Girl Scout Cadettes to Explore Engineering!! Into its sixth year and geared for Girl Scout Cadettes, these workshops challenge participants to sharpen their math, science and technology skills as they discover engineering! Girls will work in small groups assisted by women faculty from NIU, female engineering undergraduates and high school mentors on various engineering projects. They will build simple electrical circuits to create sound, work on motion and light projects, bridgebuilding, experience chemical engineering and lean simulation. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, are offered this unique opportunity to team up with women engineers from the academic and corporate world. This event provides girls with an experienced mentoring community to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers! Girls will also participate in one STEM expo, of their choosing, outside of the 12 SEW and Summer Camp. Examples of outside STEM expos include school science fairs, science nights, STEM fest or library fairs focusing on STEM. WHO:

Girl Scout Cadettes in Grades 6, 7 and 8

DATE:

November 2, 9, and 23; December 7 and 14; February 1 and 15; March 1 and 15; April 5, 12, and 26; and May 10. Summer Camp: June 16–20, 2014

TIME:

8:30 to 10:30 A.M.

LOCATION:

Northern Illinois University - Naperville Campus, Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois

FEES:

$210 per registered Girl Scout / $225 per non-registered Girl Scout (includes the $15 GSUSA registration fee*)

INCLUDES:

SWE Event Patch; workshops; SEW summer camp

ADDITIONAL FEES:

Additional camp costs (~$75) for T-shirt and field trips will be determined at a later date.

*A limited number of NIU–SEW scholarships are available to students who are enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program at their school.

The program application (Page 2), letter of recommendation, and copy of last quarter report card are due to the Elgin Service Center by Monday, October 7, 2013. Selection for the beginner’s level will be made based on grades obtained during the last quarter for the previous year and a letter of recommendation from the participant’s math, science, or technology teacher (which needs to be turned in with the application). Applicants will be notified by NIU-EEP of their acceptance during the week of October 21, 2013, at which time the program fee ($210/$225) is due to Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.

Mandatory Orientation for Participant and Parent November 2, 2013, from 9 to 11 A.M. @ the NIU Naperville Campus. Check out www.niu.edu/eep for more information on the SEW program. Registration Questions: Contact Pam Schnecke @ 847-741-5521, Ext. 7140 or pschnecke@girlscoutsni.org Program Questions: Contact Dr. Suma Rajashankar @ 815-753-9966 or niu.eep@gmail.com

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illlinois 60115

Society of Women Engineers NIU Collegiate Section DeKalb, Illinois 60115

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Road Elgin, Illinois 60124

Northern Illinois University – Enhancing Engineering Pathways Engineering Opportunities for Girl Scout Cadettes through Saturday Engineering Workshops Funded by Motorola Solutions Foundation

APPLICATION FORM

(Please submit a separate form for each participant.)

Completed Application Due on Monday, October 7, 2013. Mail or deliver this form along with a sealed letter of recommendation from a math, science, or technology teacher and a copy of applicant’s last-quarter report card no later than Monday, October 7, 2013 to: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, Pam Schnecke, 12N124 Coombs Road, Elgin, Illinois, 60124. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by NIU-EEP during the week of October 21, 2013, at which time the program fee ($210/$225) is due to Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. PLEASE PRINT Name - First Grade

Last

Middle

School Name

District

Parent/Guardian Name(s) Address Day Phone

City

Zip

Evening Phone

Email and Alternative Email Address(es) List the honors or advanced courses in which you have been enrolled. Are you enrolled in any special engineering or science curriculum? If yes, list them. Do you like studying math and science? If yes, why?

When you go to college, do you think you will pursue a career in an engineering-related field?

Yes

No

Don’t Know

If yes, to the above question, please explain why you would like to become an engineer? What is it that interests you?

Briefly share why you are interested in participating in the NIU-EEP Saturday Engineering workshops. Also, how do you think you will benefit from taking part in this program?

Parent/Guardian Signature

Applicant’s Signature

Permission Slips at Council-Sponsored Programs

According to Volunteer Essentials Safety Activity Check Points:

“. . . every time a group meets at a time and location different from the regular group meeting, you must use a permission form—even if the girls are responsible for getting to that location on their own. Permission forms give parents the who, what, when, where, and why, so that they can decide whether their daughter can participate in an event or go on a trip. A signed permission form permits you to include the girl in the activity and also provides you with up-to-date emergency contact information.” When attending a council-sponsored program, each participant is asked to submit a permission slip, which is kept by the council. A copy of this permission slip is sent with the event confirmation; however, the activity permission slip found on the GSNI website may be used.

•• If the parents are responsible for transporting girls to and from the event, this is the only permission slip that is needed.

•• If the troop is providing transportation, a second permission slip is needed and should be in the car in which the girl is being transported.

Day Camp Training Are you new to a Day/Twilight Camp Committee? Are you interested in learning what it takes to be a council-sponsored Day/Twilight Camp? Attend this training and receive your Day/Twilight Camp Manual, helpful resources, and other information as you begin to develop your Day/Twilight Camp for 2014! Date: Time: Location: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sugar Grove Service Center 200 New Bond Street Sugar Grove, IL 60554 3/15 Ends January 7, 2014 Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

Date: Time: Location: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Road Elgin, IL 60124 3/15 Ends January 14, 2014 Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

Date: Time: Location: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Freeport Service Center 5040 Bus. Route 20 West Freeport, IL 61032 3/15 Ends January 7, 2014 Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

Date: Time: Location: Min./Max.: Registration: Staff Contact:

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rockford Service Center 2820 McFarland Road Rockford, IL 61107 3/15 Ends January 14, 2014 Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

Need help registering?

You can contact the Registration Help Desk by Phone: 847-741-5521, Ext. 7110

Email: registration@girlscoutsni.org Fax: 847-264-5554

The Registration Help Desk hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

9th Annual

THIN MINT SPRINT Saturday, September 21

Camp McCormick - Stillman Valley, Illinois •• 8K Thin Mint Sprint (5 Miles) •• 2-Mile Family Fun Walk/Run •• Tough Cookie Trail Run (Approx. 4 Miles) •• Do the Double (Approx. 9 Miles)

Visit www.girlscoutsni.org for information and www.active.com for registration.

2013 Fall Camp Service Days Do you love your Girl Scout Camps? Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Enjoy your day at your favorite camp and help get it ready for winter! Take advantage of these opportunities to join some other very energetic volunteers and make a difference for the outdoor experience of our Girl Scouts and have a great answer to the question . . . What did YOU do today?! Who: Note: Min./Max.: Staff Contact:

All Girl Scouts Troops/groups must meet proper girl/adult ratio. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult. GSNI is offering one free night of tent camping or half-off any one night stay in a lodge, when you stay at any camp operated by GSNI. To qualify troops must have at least 3 girls and 2 adults sign up and attend one of the service days. Activities may include: cleaning buildings, disassembling the platform tents, some minor repairs and painting, clearing brush and debris from our trails, landscaping assistance and general cleanup. 5/100 girls; 2/40 adults Girl Leadership Assistant and Campsite Coordinator, 847-741-5521, Ext. 7132

CODE: CSD03 Date: Time: Where: Registration:

Saturday, October 12, 2013 12 Noon–4 p.m. Camp McCormick, 9995 N. Girl Scout Rd., Stillman Valley Ends September 25, 2013

CODE: CSD04 Date: Time: Where: Registration:

Saturday, October 19, 2013 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Camp Dean, 46W253 Camp Dean Rd., Big Rock Ends October 2, 2013

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) 2013-14 Event Registration Information

Unless otherwise noted, registration for events in this booklet begins September 16, 2013 HOW TO REGISTER: Unless otherwise noted, registration for events is open for both troops/groups and individual registration. NOTE: Permission slips will be sent with the confirmation; however, the activity permission slip found on the GSNI website may be used. Council events are conducted by a variety of sources—outside resources, volunteers, and/or council staff. In order to ensure girl/adult ratios are met, we ask the following: •• If registering as an individual, check the program description to determine if adult chaperones are required to accompany girl participants.

•• If registering as a troop/group (even if leaders ask parents to register the girls individually), proper girl/adult ratio must be met.

•• Due to space limitations, we ask that troops meet but do not exceed girl/adult ratios.

In all cases, each girl participant must turn in a completed permission slip signed by their parent/guardian. Check the individual program description to determine if adult chaperones are required to pay. Adult chaperones are required to register regardless of fee. To determine the proper girl/adult ratio, see Volunteer Essentials, Chapter 4: Safety Wise. Volunteer Essentials is available on the GSNI website. Troop registrations will keep all your girls together—all will get in or not get in. If you don’t want any girls left out, troop registration is recommended. Registrations and payment may be: •• Completed online at www.girlscoutsni.org unless otherwise noted •• Mailed to the Elgin Service Center •• Hand delivered to any of GSNI’s service centers during regular business hours. (GSNI is not responsible for forms dropped off when a center is closed.) •• Registrations must be received by the deadline date. NOTE: Registrations are not accepted over the phone and no spots can be held without a paid registration. However you choose to register, you must not register prior to the beginning registration date (September 16, 2013). Registrations postmarked, dropped off, or submitted online prior to the beginning registration date will receive a two-day penalty. (Held for two days after registration opens.) Registrations received after the close of registration will be accepted ONLY at the discretion of the director of girl leadership or her designee. Please CALL the Girl Leadership Assistant at Ext. 7132 for possible availability after the registration deadline has passed.

PROGRAM CANCELATIONS: If a program does not meet the minimum registration as of the deadline date, GSNI reserves the right to cancel the program. Notice will be made by e-mail and/or phone. PAYMENT: Payment in full MUST be submitted with the registration. Cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard., Discover and/or “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” are accepted. Online registration requires credit card payment. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” cannot be used with online payment. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” must be received prior to the expiration date listed on the coupon and can only be used for the girl’s fees. CONFIRMATION: A registration confirmation will be e-mailed to all participants shortly after the closing date of registration. If you have not received a confirmation five (5) days prior to the event, please call the staff contact person listed in the program description. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited amount of financial assistance is available. Girl participants may request up to $15 twice per membership year for program event financial assistance. Requests are considered by the membership year the event is being held, not date submitted. If requesting financial assistance for a program event, submit a completed financial assistance request WITH the event registration form. The financial assistance form may be found on the GSNI website or contact the Girl Leadership assistant at Ext. 7132. REFUND PROCEDURE: •• A full refund of the fee (including deposit) is made ONLY if a participant can’t be placed in the program of her choice or if it is necessary for GSNI to cancel a program opportunity.

•• A partial refund, cost of the event minus a $5 per person processing fee or 1/2 the event fee for events costing less than $10, will be given if requested in writing prior to the event deadline. When requesting a refund, include the following information in an e-mail or letter to the Girl Leadership assistant: name and address of participant, name and date of event, and reason for request.

•• No refunds will be given after the event registration deadline. If a Girl Scout membership registration fee was paid, it is non-refundable or transferable. CHAPERONES: Adults accompanying participants may be responsible for: •• Assisting with program activities as requested by program facilitator. •• Administering any necessary disciplinary actions when behavior is disruptive. If behavior continues to disrupt, the workshop facilitator may alert the chaperones to have them handle the situation appropriately.

Registration Opens September 16, 2013 (early registration will be penalized)

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Council-sponsored Event Registration Form Return with payment to: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin, IL 60124 PLEASE PRINT PROGRAM INFORMATION Name of Program Event/Workshop

Code

OFFICE USE Postmark/ Del. Date _______________

GIRL INFORMATION

ADULT INFORMATION

Date/Time Number of Girls Fee per Girl Number of Adults Fee per Adult

PAYMENT Total

REGISTRATION: NOTE: Unless otherwise specified: •• Troops/groups must meet proper girl/adult ratio •• Adults MUST register for the program. Check individual program descriptions to determine if there is an adult fee. •• All girl participants must be registered Girl Scouts. If you are registering a girl for an event who is not a current member of Girl Scouts, please contact our registration help desk on how to register her as a Girl Scout. (847-741-5521, Ext. 7110).

Adult Contact ___________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City/Zip ____________________________________________ Home Phone __________________________________________ Alternative Phone ___________________________________________ Troop/Group No. ______________________ OR _________________________ Individually Registered Girl Scout

Current Girl Participant Names Grade Adult Chaperone Names First Aid 1. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 2. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 3. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 4. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 5. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 6. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 7. _____________________________________ _______ If additional space is needed to list girls and/or adults, 8. _____________________________________ _______ please attach second sheet of paper. 9. _____________________________________ _______ 10. ____________________________________ _______ Please indicate any special needs that those in attendance may have (diet, activity limitations, etc.):

PAYMENT INFORMATION ___Check/Money Order ___Cash ___Credit Card ___Cookie Dough/S’more Dough Credit Card Information: ____Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover Expires ____________________________ Cardholder’s Name (PRINTED) ______________________________ Signature ____________________________________ Cardholder’s Address _________________________________________ City/Zip ______________________________________ Card #__________________________________________________________ Validation Code (on back of card) _________

Girl Scout Leadership Awards The steps to earning the highest awards are rooted in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the three keys to leadership: girls Discover themselves and their values and explore the world, Connect with others locally and globally, and Take Action to make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Bronze Award

The Girl Scout Bronze Award requires a girl to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on a project that makes a positive impact on her community. Working toward this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her community and the world and becoming the best she can be. Girls must be in grades 4–5, be a registered Girl Scout Junior AND complete a Junior Journey! •• Build your Girl Scout Junior team. •• Explore your community. •• Choose your Girl Scout Bronze Award Project. •• Make a plan. •• Put your plan in motion. •• Spread the word. Additional information on the Girl Scout Bronze Award can be found in the Junior Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, on GSNI’s website or the GSUSA website.

Girl Scout Silver Award

The Girl Scout Silver Award represents a girl’s accomplishments in Girl Scouting and her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others. Girls must be in grades 6–8, be a registered Girl Scout Cadette AND complete a Cadette Journey!

•• Identify issues you care about. •• Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team (no more than 4 girls!) or decide to go solo. •• Explore your community. •• Pick your Silver Award project. The Silver Award project must be done in the local community (beyond the Girl Scout community). •• Develop your project. •• Make a plan and put it into motion. •• Reflect, share your story and celebrate!

Additional information on the Girl Scout Silver Award can be found in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, on GSNI’s website or the GSUSA website.

Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement for Girl Scouts today. It is a reflection of the dedication and determination of each recipient. For many, the leadership skills, organizational skills and sense of community and commitment that come from “Going for the Gold” set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship. Girls must be in grades 9–12, be a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador AND complete two Journeys (Senior or Ambassador*) OR earn the Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey. *Girl Scout Seniors complete Senior Journeys and Girl Scout Ambassadors complete Ambassador Journeys.

•• Choose an issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about. •• Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue. •• Get help: Invite others to support and take action with you. •• Create a plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measurable impact. •• Present your project proposal via the GS Gold Award app on the GSUSA website. •• Get feedback and approval from the Girl Scout Gold award Committee before starting your project implementation. •• Take action: Take the lead to carry out your plan. •• Educate and inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.

Additional information on the Girl Scout Gold Award can be found in the Senior and/or Ambassador’s Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, on GSNI’s website or the GSUSA website.

Girl Scout Scholarship Program For Graduating Girl Scout Ambassadors

Did you know that Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois has a scholarship program that helps girl members fund their education beyond high school? While your girls may be too young to benefit now, we want girls and parents to be aware of the many benefits staying in Girl Scouting provides—the scholarship program being just one of them. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois recognizes the importance of education and training as a necessary preparation for adulthood in our increasingly complex society. To help young women further their education and develop skills in their chosen field, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois currently offers two types of scholarships: the Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship and the Girl Scout Ambassador Scholarship. •• Through an application process that includes specific requirements and activities, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois awards scholarships to Girl Scout Ambassadors who are graduating from high school. Recipients must be registered members of GSNI and be actively involved in Girl Scouts during their high school years, including participation in both product programs.

•• The GSNI Gold Award Scholarship is awarded to Girl Scout Ambassadors who are graduating high school and have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award. Recipients must be registered members of GSNI, actively involved in Girl Scouts during their high school years, including participation in both product programs and have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award by March 14, 2014.

GSNI Ambassador and Gold Award Scholarship Guidelines and Applications will be available on our website at www.girlscoutsni.org/event on January 15, 2014. The application deadline is March 14, 2014.

2013 Fall Product Program Order taking dates: October 18 through November 1, 2013 Delivery dates: November 21 through November 23, 2013 All troops and girls are encouraged to participate. What a great way to raise funds for your troop and earn some fun patches and rewards! This year’s theme: Be Your Best You . . . Grow Your Skills! There are two new tins we’re sure you’ll want to add to your collection, along with a couple new products to try! The Dulce De Leche Owls are added to the line up along with the return of the Peanut Butter Bears and the Mint Penguins!

Exciting News!

The top 10 sellers in the council will receive two invitations to the Super “Seller-Bration” in the Spring of 2014!

Girl Scout Flower Pot Tin

Girl Scout Penguin Tin

A new Troop Bonus will be offered that ties into the Cookie Program!

Watch for information coming soon on the 2014 Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Community Partners Preferred

GSNI Partner

Preferred Partners are businesses, organizations, and experts in your community

offering quality events and activities for girls. Preferred Partner programming is aligned specifically to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and offered only to Girl Scouts. Preferred Partners understand the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and fully support the leadership keys, processes and outcomes. Opportunities are designed with Girl Scout Journeys and badges in mind.

Two types of Preferred Partner events are available:

•• Scheduled events take place on a scheduled date, at a specific time and location. Multiple troops/ groups/girls attend at one time. You’ll see these events listed throughout this booklet. Register for these events through the council’s website. • To browse scheduled events or to register for an event, click here.

•• Flexible events offer events and activities with flexible scheduling for troops, groups, or Service Units. One adult volunteer contacts the Preferred Partner to set up the details of the event, including date/ time/location. • To browse flexible events, click here. • To view an interactive map of flexible Preferred Partners, click here.

Community Service

Girls want to know they can make a difference in the world around them! Girl Scouts often do both community service and Take Action projects. Both types of projects help communities in different ways. To complete a Journey, girls need to do a Take Action project (which some organizations call service learning). Click here to learn more about how Girl Scouts defines the differences between community service and service learning. • To browse a list of community service opportunities within GSNI, click here. • To view an interactive map of community service opportunities, click here.

Community Offerings

Community Offerings are events or activities that are open to the public, or provide a discount or special offer to Girl Scout members. These events enhance the Girl Scout experience, but are not specifically aligned to the GSLE (Girl Scout Leadership Experience). GSNI is not responsible for the content of these opportunities, but provides information about these offerings to our members as a service. • To browse a list of community offerings, click here.

Note: Each business/organization provides a pdf flyer with additional information. Click the links within the list to access this information.

• To view an interactive map of community offerings, click here.

Programs-In-A-Box Programs-in-a-Box are resources and activities designed to enhance a Journey or focus on a specific topic that interests girls. The box, which can be checked out from your local service center, includes a binder with instructions and written materials, plus most of the materials and equipment you’ll need to complete the activities. To browse the list of available Programs-in-a-Box, visit www.girlscoutsni.org/volunteer-resources/programs. Reservations are required for all Programs-In-A-Box. To reserve a box, contact the following staff: Elgin Service Center - Until further notice, contact Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140 Freeport Service Center – Council Store, Ext. 7158 Rockford Service Center – Council Store, Ext. 7165 Sugar Grove Service Center – Council Store, Ext. 7200 1. Schedule your pick-up ahead of time to ensure your box is ready.

2. At pick-up, you will be required to pay a deposit and, where required, the per-girl fee. NOTE: These two

fees must be paid separately. The girl fee is due at pick-up and the deposit will be held until the box is returned.

3. Deposits are returned in full if all items are returned in good condition and ON TIME. If items are missing

or damaged, an additional damage/loss fee will be accessed. The late fee is charged at $1 per weekday, per box. NOTE: If you know you will be late, please contact the appropriate check-out person. If the box is not reserved by someone else, an extension may be available.

4. Schedule your return time and give yourself time to allow staff to check that all items are included and in

good condition. If you do not allow time, your deposit will be sent to you at a later date.

5. If using a Programs-in-a-Box for a large group, service unit event or camp, please contact the appropriate

reservation staff member at least six weeks in advance to check the availability of additional boxes and supplies. All deposits and fees are applicable. Title

Pick Up/Virtual

Age Level

Usage / Deposit

Color Me Curious

Pick-up

DA, BR

$25 deposit

Under Construction

Pick-up

DA, BR, JR

$25 deposit

It’s Electric

Pick-up

DA, BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

$50 deposit

Think Green

Pick-up

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

$50 deposit

You Can Do the Rubik’s Cube

Pick-up

BR, JR, CD, SR, AM

$50 deposit for Kit

Be a Friend, Not a Bully

Both

$50 deposit for Kit

Intergalactic Bracelet Race

Pick-up

BR, JR

$15 deposit / $2 per girl

uniquely ME!

Virtual

JR, CD, SR, AM

NO FEE

BYOU2 Dance Party

Pick-up

ALL LEVELS

$10 deposit / $3 per girl

Sister to Sister: The Darker Side of Friendship

Virtual

NO FEE

Journey Open House

Both

ALL LEVELS

$15 deposit per Journey

Make It Green

Pick-up

JR, CD, SR, AM

$75 deposit / $12 per girl

Power It Up

Pick-up

JR, CD, SR, AM

$75 deposit / $12 per girl

Design Time

Pick-up

JR, CD, SR, AM

$75 deposit / $12 per girl

Engineers to the Rescue!

Pick-up

JR, CD, SR, AM

$75 deposit / $12 per girl

ThrillBuilders

Pick-up

JR, CD, SR, AM

$75 deposit / $12 per girl

Making Coices

Pick-up

NO DEPOSIT/FEE

Savvy Shopper

Pick-up

NO DEPOSIT/FEE

Budgeting

Pick-up

NO DEPOSIT/FEE

Girls Go Techbridge

Junior Achievement

GSNI SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd. Elgin, IL 60124 847-741-5521 Freeport Service Center 5040 Business Rt. 20 W. Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-8777 or 800-925-3327 Rockford Service Center 2820 McFarland Rd. RockfoRd., IL 61107 815-962-5591 or 800-242-5591 Sugar Grove Service Center 200 New Bond Street Sugar Grove, IL 60554 630-897-1565 Girl Scout Express 200 Applebee Street Barrington, IL 60010 847-620-5043