A Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Publication
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Program Guide
The Foundational Girl Experience Mapping Your Course to Girl Scout Success There is an exciting year ahead for you as a Girl Scout at Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania! Each year we plan events and activities that help you prepare for a lifetime of leadership, but also to have fun, make friends, try new things, and be part of something great. It’s up to you to decide on your path, but we have some suggestions that we believe will help make your Girl Scouts year extra-special.
Attend one or more Outdoor Activities like GSEP Loves State Parks (pg. 6) or Maple Sugaring (pg. 18). Take a field trip with your troop to a program like Eco-Friends at the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary (pg. 7) or Movin’ and Groovin’ in the Outdoors at the Fishtown Recreation Center (pg. 8) or attend a Girl Scout event like Shoot for the Stars (pg. 8) or Emerging Engineers (pg. 12).
Here’s what you’ll need for Girl Scout success! S tart with one girl between the grades of K–12. Set in an all-girl environment that is a safe space to take risks, learn new things and build confidence.
D iscover a variety of activities and collect new experiences focused on STEM, Outdoor, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship. E arn up to four badges or complete a Journey. C omplete a community service project. Earn a Service Award. E arn a Highest Award (Bronze: grades 4-5, Silver: grades 6-8, Gold: grades 9-12).
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Be part of the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program—COOKIES! E njoy Girl Scout traditions: wear your uniform (or not), sing songs, live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law, take part in ceremonies and so much more.
Combine all this with FUN, FRIENDS, and SMILES and you have an experience that will make you want more every year!
Signature Events at GSEP Signature Events are fun programs designed and led by GSEP staff. Defining, building, and practicing leadership skills is a focal point of each Signature Event.
Check out all of the awesome Signature Events coming up this year on page 30–31 of Spark. Signature Events for Girls Targeted for girls both in troops and individually registered members, these events are designed to build on your leadership journey, while learning, meeting new friends, and having fun!
Signature Events for Families Girl Scouts is even more fun when the whole family joins in. Everyone is invited to take advantage of family-friendly Signature Events at GSEP (even little or BIG brothers!).
Leadership opportunities at all levels For Volunteers: Volunteers are at the heart of Girl Scouting. GSEP offers several volunteer-only events each year that are terrific opportunities for volunteers to learn new skills, network, practice self-care, and have fun with other volunteers. Examples include and Fall Leadership Weekend and the Volunteer Award Ceremony. Council Events: GSEP hosts several large-scale events each year that increase awareness about Girl Scouting, raise funds for camp and other programs, and highlight girls’ achievements. Examples include Take the Lead and our annual celebrations for Silver and Gold Awardees.
Register TODAY for GSEP programs to make the most out of your Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Continue your Girl Scout Adventure or start a new one today!
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Spotlight on Service Making the world a better place is a key element of the Girl Scout mission. Did you know that there are many ways to participate in service projects in our council? Whether you are completing a Take Action project as part of a journey, serving your community with your Service Unit/Troop, or working on one of the Girl Scout Highest awards, you can make a difference!
GSUSA provides national opportunities for service. In April 2022, GSUSA launched the Girl Scout Tree Promise national project. GSEP is proud to be a participant in the GSUSA Climate Challenge and Tree Promise grant. This grant is made possible by the generosity of Johnson & Johnson Foundation. Through this grant, eligible GSEP troops will complete climate-science focused activities as well as plant trees to support the Girl Scout Tree Promise goal of planting 5 million trees in five years. Instructions on how to apply to be a part of the grant are coming soon!
GSEP infuses our Girl Scout Leadership Experience with opportunities to take action! Many of our Staff-Led and Partner programs include service to Girl Scouts and service to our surrounding communities. Look for this icon next to a program listing to identify these opportunities. Girl Scouts can earn hours towards service bars, engage with community needs, and develop an understanding of future needs—culminating with their development of Bronze, Silver and Gold Award project ideas, proposals, and projects!
GSEP also wants to make sure you know where to find a full listing of the fantastic partner organizations and causes that need our help. Please visit the Service Opportunities page of our website for listings. Do you have a favorite organization or opportunity that is not on our list? Email memberservices@gsep.org and use subject “new service opportunity” to let GSEP know about new community service opportunities so we can add to our ever-growing list.
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Take the Lead Girl Program Opportunities Take the Lead is GSEP’s signature fundraising event honoring our community’s most distinguished women whose leadership and professional achievements make the world a better place. Girl Scouts can be a part of this exciting evening in a number of ways. Girls who
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participate will learn about leadership and be inspired by our incredible honorees! Please see page 74 to learn more about Take the Lead. There are three events and Girl Scouts in grades 6–12 are needed to perform a variety of Lead Roles at each:
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Lead Role: Emcee
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Be a LEADER and grab the mic and take the stage! Narrate the program and get the crowd on its feet.
Step up and be a LEADER at Take the Lead! Join the GSEP Take the Lead team of staff members as you help plan and facilitate Take the Lead training, attend and report on the Girl Experience at Take the Lead committee meetings, and lend a hand during event day.
Lead Role: Presenter Grades 10-12 Be a RISK TAKER by breaking out your notebook and preparing your best questions. Interview and shadow a Take the Lead honoree and present her award at the event. Girls must be able to participate in the shadow day on a weekday and write a speech (GSEP will provide a school note).
Prerequisite: Prior Emcee and/or Presenter.
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Not sure about a Lead Role, or, too young for one? There is still a place for you at Take the Lead! Look out for our spring program guide which will be released in December to register for our nonlead girl roles!
Lead Role: Chorus Lead Grades 6-8 Do you have a special interest and music and are you looking for a new leadership role? Warm up those vocal cords and help lead the chorus.
Lead Role: Campership Lead Grades 6-12 As an INNOVATOR, share your camp experience with the crowd and help introduce a live auction to help send sister Girl Scouts to camp!
There are three events and Girl Scouts in grades 6–12 are needed to perform a variety of Lead Roles at each. Participation includes Take the Lead patch and rocker, snack at training/rehearsal, and dinner at a Take the Lead event. All lead roles require an interview for selection. A member of the Girl Experience team will reach out in October to set up interviews. Registration deadline is October 1, 2022.
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* Includes accommodations in platform tents and all meals, Saturday breakfast through Monday breakfast, served in the Dining Hall.
GSEP Signature Event Entrepreneurship Life Skills Outdoors STEM Virtual Service Partner Event Mobile Shop Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
September Family Camp FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 5PM–MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: ALL Cost*: $100/girl $100/adult Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation for you and your entire family! Parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents, and other relatives are all invited to Camp Mosey Wood to participate in organized activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, games, and crafts. Attendees can also enjoy other activities independently. Activity specialists will be on hand to guide you through archery (2nd grade and above) and the high-ropes challenge course (6th grade and above), with lifeguards overseeing swimming and boating. Adults must supervise children during the event; one adult must register for every three children.
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GSEP Loves State Parks SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 OR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Various State Parks within the GSEP footprint Family Event Cost: Varies Hiking trails, lakes, streams, wildlife, and more, Pennsylvania is home to many beautiful state parks. Head out to one of our local state parks to enjoy some Girl Scout fun with your family. Come for just a few activities or plan to spend the day, when you are out in nature, the possibilities are endless! Also, bring your non-Girl Scout friends to show them what we are all about! Check out the GSEP Homepage for exciting State Parks program updates!
Splash into Adventure! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7PM–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 4PM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $125/girl $100/adult This weekend is all about the water! Spend time out on the lake in rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and on Stand Up Paddleboards! View the lake from a new perspective as you soar over it on the zip lines, and explore the beaver habitat as you paddle to the overflow. You will definitely get wet this weekend, so be sure to pack extra clothes! Sunday, the water fun does not end, as it is time to travel to Lehighton and take a rafting trip down the Lehigh River! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check on file to participate in the program. * Includes activities listed (weather permitting), rafting, accommodations in tent units, and hot meals served in the Dining Hall Saturday and a cold breakfast and bagged lunch Sunday. Troops are responsible for own transportation to rafting on Sunday. Seniors, earn your Paddling badge.
Courageous Campers SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1PM–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 10AM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades 4-5 Cost*: $70/girl $20/adult
Do you care to be a courageous camper? Come to Camp Shelly Ridge to learn new skills while challenging yourself. Build a campfire, venture to the top of the climbing wall and construct a habitat of an animal. End the night around the campfire with your Girl Scout sisters while enjoying a delicious campfire snack that you will make! Have fun while completing the Junior Outdoor Journey! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. * Includes choice of lodging: indoors in Shawnee Lodge or tents at Hiawatha (as selected at time of registration), Saturday dinner & Sunday breakfast, activities, and the Junior Outdoor Journey
Secret Life of Trees FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 6PM–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 10AM Camp Wood Haven Pine Grove, PA 17963 Grades: 2–8 Cost*: $75/Brownie $75/Junior $80/Cadette $40/Adult Head to Camp Wood Haven to take on the Tree Promise and participate in a Girl Scout service project to help plenish the trees around Camp! Each level will participate in multiple camp activities and earn two badges for their level that relate back to the environment and service to Girl Scouting! Brownies: Time for some fresh autumn air! Head to camp to learn new ways to play outside, explore different concepts about nature and practice ways to take care of our outside world. Spend time hiking around camp, bouldering across the rock wall, learning about bugs and the importance of trees through the tree promise! Brownies will earn two badges—Bugs and Hiker! Juniors: Are you ready to become a Tree expert? Come spend time in nature! Adventure around camp, learn campfire safety, sleep in platform tents - all while learning what it takes to care for our camp Trees! Juniors will earn two badges—Flowers and Gardener! Cadettes: Does being around nature make you happy? Head to camp to learn all about the secret life of trees while learning more about the ways you can create happiness! You will take on the Tree Promise and help repopulate the trees around camp while taking time to participate in other camp related activities. Cadettes will earn two badges—Trees and Science of Happiness! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program.
visit our Southside Permaculture Park gardens, learn about garden design and planting, and experiment with plants of your own! You’ll get the chance to see the hard work of our student gardeners and we’ll show you how to dream up your very own garden. After that, you’ll be able to start your very own garden in egg cartons from a variety of seed options, and you can bring it home to watch it flourish in 1-2 weeks! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Gardener badge.
Sundae Sunday * Includes lodging, all meals—Friday snack through Sunday breakfast, all activities, two-level specific badges and in addition each Girl Scout will earn 3 Service to Girl Scouting hours.
Archery Adventure (Partner Event) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2–5PM The Nature Place at Berks Nature 575 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607 Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $25/girl $5/adult Archery: an exciting sport that takes strength, focus, good form, and practice! Join The Nature Place as you learn about archery equipment and safety, range rules, and how to load and shoot a bow and arrow. By the end you’ll feel confident in your archery skills! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Archery badge.
Eco-Friends (Partner Event) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1–3PM Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049 Grades: 2–3 Cost*: $25/girl Free for adults Girl Scouts are eco-friends! Join the Wildlands as you explore the sights and sounds of the preserve. Meet some of our wildlife ambassadors and learn Leave No Trace principles and how to safely build a campfire. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Eco-Friend badge.
Gone Fishing (Partner Event) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 11AM–1PM The Nature Place at Berks Nature 575 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607 Grades: 4–12 Cost: $19/girl $5/adult Hook it and reel it in! Join The Nature Place as you discover fishing and native fish. You’ll learn to cast with practice rods and targets through the PA fish and About S.M.A.R.T. fishing program. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Gardening with the Mountain Hawks (Partner Event) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 12PM–2PM Lehigh University STEPS Building 1 W. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA, 18015 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $8/girl Free for adults
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1–3PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $15/girl Free for adults Calling all girls who want to create GSEP’s Halloween extravaganza for younger Girl Scouts! Come to this planning event for Autumn Adventures where you’ll learn specific details about volunteer roles, and you will help to plan activities—enjoy some tasty ice cream too! You’ll earn 6 Service to Girl Scouting hours between Sundae Sunday and Autumn Adventure through a variety of leadership, planning, and facilitating opportunities. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors must register for Sundae Sunday and be able to attend both Sundae Sunday and Autumn Adventures. Troops must come with registered and cleared adults—as adults will be asked to volunteer in facilitation of activities as well. Individual girls welcome. * Includes ice cream at planning meeting, as well as lunch at event as well as event patch.
Join the Kappa Deltas at Lehigh University to flex your green thumb! Kappa Delta members make a difference in the lives of countless Girl Scouts across the country by serving as mentors and volunteers, reinforcing our common values of honesty, integrity, friendship and leadership. Collegiate and alumnae chapters host confidence-building programs, educational events, campus tours and other activities with Girl Scouts in their communities. You’ll
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October Climb to the Top! (Partner Event) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9AM–12PM Doylestown Rock Gym 3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $31/girl Free for adults Pump up your adrenaline as you scale the walls at the Doylestown Rock Gym! You’ll learn the basics from a rock gym instructor and then challenge yourself to see how high you can go! Helmets and harnesses will be provided and must be worn. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Climbing Adventure badge.
Trekkin’ In Nature (Partner Event) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10AM–12PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 Grades: 2–3 Cost*: $16/girl $7/adult Hike through the beautiful Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and discover unique rock formations and trees that were alive over 200 years ago! Learn how to read a trail map and trail signs as you complete a one-of-a-kind Girl Scout scavenger hunt. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Hiker badge.
Shaping Up in Nature! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9AM–12PM Camp Mountain House Allentown, PA 18103 Grades: K–3 Cost*: $15/girl Free for adults Come to Camp Mountain House where the worlds of science and nature collide! You’ll take to the outdoors and look carefully at nature, track what you see, and create art inspired by natural objects. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Shapes in Nature badge.
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Dynamic Duo Campfire Creators FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6 PM–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 10AM Camp Wood Haven Pine Grove, PA 17963 Grades: K–12 Cost*: $80/girl $50/adult Girl Scouts invite your favorite caregiver to be part of your Dynamic Duo at camp this weekend. Ready, chefs? Come experience a weekend of campfire cooking! This weekend will be all about getting an introductory camp experience and exploring the art of campfire creations. Girl Scouts will also participate in other organized activities such as hiking, games, and crafts. Girl Scouts will complete components of their level specific cooking badges. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult and all adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. * Includes lodging, all meals—Friday snack through Sunday breakfast and all cooking materials.
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Outdoor Art badge.
Climbing Adventures (Partner Event) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9:30–11AM Doylestown Rock Gym 3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 Grades: K–5 Cost*: $23/girl Free for adults Ready, set, adventure! check out the Doylestown Rock Gym and challenge yourself to try something new as you boulder across their gym walls. You’ll leave feeling confident in your new climbing skills. Helmets will be provided and must be worn. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Climbing Adventure badge.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 10:30AM–12:30PM Fishtown Recreation Center 1235 E. Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Grades: K–3 Cost*: $20/girl Free for adults
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12–3PM Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049 Grades: 9–10 Cost*: $28/girl Free for adults
Come explore how to make music and art in the outdoors! We’ll listen to the music of nature, create musical instruments from the earth, and write and perform our own Girl Scout song together! Using nature and our surroundings as our guide, we’ll explore how we can be musical anywhere we are, creating sounds and songs with the tools around us—the sky is the limit!
Are you a self-proclaimed environmental advocate? Join the Wildlands as you get hands-on experience with environmental issues and learn how to help make positive changes to the environment. You’ll meet an eco-explorer and take a deep dive into biodiversity. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Eco Explorer badge.
GSEP Out of School Journey Day: Think Like an Engineer MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 9AM–4PM Camp Mountain House Allentown, PA 18103 Grades: 4–8 Cost*: $35/girl Looking for a break from school? Come to Mountain House for some camp fun all while earning your Think Like an Engineer Journey award! You’ll play gaga, learn about the engineering design process, create tie-dye, and work with your sister Girl Scouts to complete several hands on design challenges. Camp is calling and adventure awaits! This is a girl-only program. * Includes snack and the Think Like an Engineer Journey award.
Cadette Trees Badge Virtual Workshop WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7PM–8PM Virtual Grades: 6–8 Cost: $5/girl Get to the root of what trees are all about and branch out as a naturalist! You’ll dig into the amazing science of trees , make a creative project starring trees, and explore the connection between people and trees. A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
Badge Blast! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7PM–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: 2–8 Cost*: $75/Brownie $75/Junior $90/Cadette $40/adult The outdoors are in and it’s time to go! Learn games as you go on your climbing adventure! Complete a scavenger hunt as you go on your trail adventure! Learn how to safely build a campfire as you go on your eco-adventure! You will even get to go boating this weekend! Earn three badges as you adventure throughout Mosey Wood. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. * Includes lodging, all meals, Friday snack through Sunday breakfast, activities, and the Brownie Climbing Adventure, Trail Adventure, and Outdoor Adventurer badges.
Shoot for the Stars SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 1PM–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 10AM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $70/girl $20/adult Come to Camp Shelly Ridge and shoot for the stars. Spend the afternoon perfecting your archery technique, aiming for the bullseye and creating challenges for each other. Take the challenge to the top of the climbing wall and as the sunsets, the fun is just beginning! We will explore the night and all it encompasses—the animals, the workers and the sky. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. * Includes lodging in tents, Saturday dinner & Sunday breakfast, activities, and the Cadette Archery and Night Sky badges.
Ready, Set, Eco! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1PM-4PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: K-3 Cost*: $25/girl Come to the premiere event planned by GSEP’s Older Girl GS Says group at Camp Shelly Ridge! Get ready to take an adventure, set yourself up for success as you get ready to go on a hike and explore the trails. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program.
Junior Digital Leadership Badge Virtual Workshop THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7PM–8PM Virtual Grades: 4–5 Cost: $5/girl Digital leaders unite! Find out how you can use technology to help others and explore how to learn, share, and lead in the digital world. Leave the meeting knowing how technology can make the world a better place! A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
Daisy Shapes in Nature (Partner Event) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1–2:30PM The Nature Place at Berks Nature 575 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607 Grades: K–1 Cost*: $20/girl $5/adult The Nature Place is the perfect place to explore your love of math and nature! You’ll head outdoors and search for shapes in nature, find and make patterns, and create art inspired by nature. It’s all waiting for you in the great outdoors! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Shapes in Nature badge.
* Includes the Daisy Eco Learner badge and Brownie Eco Friend and Bugs badges.
From Girl Scouts to College: Application Strategies (Partner Event) MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 7–8PM Virtual Grades: 11–12 Cost*: $18/girl You might be wondering, how can I leverage my Girl Scout experience on my college application? Join Claster Education Services and learn the ins and outs of the Common Application and Coalition Application. We’ll focus on the activities and writing sections and discuss how sharing your Girl Scout activities and accomplishments can help you stand out in the admissions process. Zoom link will be sent one week prior to the program. * Completes step 2 of the College Knowledge badge.
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Good Netiquette (Partner Event) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1–2:30PM Virtual Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $26/girl Whether you’re the social media queen or don’t even have an Instagram handle, you’ll explore “oops!” and “wow!” moments. Join Spark Business Academy as you dig into stories of “ouch”—and repair some hurt if necessary, look at e-mail, commenting, and blogging, decide what makes a great social media profile, and spread better practices! The Zoom link for this program will be emailed one week prior to the program. *Includes the Netiquette badge.
Autumn Adventure SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1–4PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Family Event Cost: $15/girl $8/adult Parents, sisters, brothers, cousins, and friends, join your Girl Scout for a captivating Autumn Adventure. Be your own tour guide as you travel around camp to various autumn activities that celebrate the changing seasons and Halloween at Camp Laughing Waters. Create fall crafts, play Halloween games, and sparkle with a glittering tattoo. See how far apples can fly when you go “apple chunking.” Enjoy a thrilling game of GaGa and gobble on a S’more Snack! Choose what you want to do when you want to do it. Event is rain or shine, warm or cold. Coming as a troop: all troops must meet girl/adult ratio. Coming as a family: adults must supervise their children during the event; one adult must register for every three children.
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping to plan and run Autumn Adventures must register for and attend Sundae Sunday, September 25.
Fright Fest SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6–9:30PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Family Event Cost: $25/vehicle Spend a fright filled night at Laughing Waters as we transform camp into a DriveIn with a 26 ft. outdoor screen! Settle in for our feature film: Hotel Transylvania! Load up the car and bring the whole family (but please leave pets at home), each vehicle will have a designated space. It is sure to be a thrilling evening! Girl Scouts will receive an Event Patch.
Older Girl Retreat: #Choose Your Own Adventure! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10AM–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10AM Camp Laughing Waters Gilberstsville, PA 19525 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $75/girl The Older Girls are taking over Camp Laughing Waters! Come together with your sister Girl Scouts to explore the opportunities that await you as you continue your Girl Scout journey. Highest Awards, Governance, Scholarships, Leadership roles, Travel and more is all in your path. Challenge yourself as you take to the climbing wall and stay up late to continue the fun! Girls will be supervised by GSEP Staff.
Speed Racers (Partner Event) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10–11:30AM Engineering For Kids @ Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 2–3 Cost*: $27/girl Engineering is for girls! Join your sister Girl Scouts and learn about friction as you build and test your own model car. You’ll leave with new engineering skills and a better understanding of how the Engineering Design Process works! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Model Car Design badge.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:30AM–4:30PM Salem United Church of Christ 186 E. Court St., Doylestown, PA 18901 Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $29/girl Free for adults Want to have a career where you can make a difference in the world? Join the staff of Girls Empowered and your sister Girl Scouts to learn about a variety of careers in STEM fields You will hear from a panel of women who will discuss their careers in STEM and answer any question you have! Explore your own career interests, values, and goals. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes a snack and STEM Career Exploration badge.
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* Includes indoor lodging, Saturday lunch through Sunday breakfast and activities.
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Leaders in STEM (Partner Event)
Colonial Olympics (Partner Event) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10–11:30AM Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Rd., Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Grades: 2–5 Cost*: $17/girl $7/adult Enjoy some teamwork and friendly competition at Washington Crossing’s Colonial Olympics! Learn about Revolutionary women, try out Colonial games, get creative with toys of the past and learn about the fashion of the revolution. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes the Making Games badge for Brownies and the Playing the Past badge for Juniors.
Building Scientists in a Day! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10AM–4PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 2–3 Cost: $45/girl Free for adults Ready, set, investigate! Join us for a day full of scientific adventure! Using the scientific method, observations, data, and analysis you will delve into the world of a Citizen Scientist! You will be finding ways to conduct your own science experiments and learn how anyone can contribute to everyday science. Brownies will earn their Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Winter Carnival Creators SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 11AM–1PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Grades: 6–12 Cost: $15/girl Free for adults Calling all girls who want to create GSEP’s Winter Lights Carnival for younger Girl Scouts! Come to this planning event where you’ll learn specific details about volunteer roles and help to design additional activities we will lead. Volunteer roles include tattoo artists, arts and crafts, and winter games. You’ll earn Service to Girl Scouting hours and enjoy some tasty hot chocolate and cookies too! Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping to plan and run Winter Lights Carnival must register for and attend Winter Carnival Creators. Girls must be able to attend the Winter Lights Carnival event held December 17th. All Troops must come with registered and cleared adults—as adults will be asked to volunteer in facilitation of the programs. Individual girls welcome. * Includes snacks at planning meeting, as well as dinner at event and event patch for the Winter Lights Carnival.
Daisy Digital Leadership Badge Virtual Workshop MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6PM–7PM Virtual Grades: K–1 Cost: $5/girl Daisies are digital leaders! Explore digital and real world communities, learn which personal information is safe to share online and use technology to support a cause you care about. Leave the meeting knowing how technology can make the world a better place! A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
DaVinci’s Engineerium Overnight (Partner Event) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 6PM–SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 8AM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $55/girl $13/adult Do you have what it takes to Think like an Engineer? Join us at the Reading Public Museum and find out! Discover one of the history’s greatest engineers, Leonardo DaVinci, while your learn about the engineering design process and complete several hands on design challenges! Take Action Project is not included. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes free time in The Museum, evening snack, light continental breakfast, event patch, and Think Like an Engineer Journey Award.
GSEP Journey Weekend: Junior and Cadette Think Like an Engineer FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 7PM–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: 4–8 Cost*: $70/girl $40/adult Spend the weekend at Camp Mosey Wood using your brain to figure out how things work and enjoying camp! Experience nature with the changing leaves and beautiful sunsets over the lake! Enjoy challenging yourself and your sister Girl Scouts to design, build, and test your prototypes as you are given design challenges! Take a break from all the thinking and creating to enjoy the beauty around you as you take a hike around the lake and think about what your take action project will be. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. * Includes lodging in heated cabins, all meals, Friday snack through Sunday breakfast, and activities. Includes Think Like an Engineer Journey.
Trailblazers in Tech (Partner Event) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10AM–12:00PM Pottstown, PA Grades: 2–3 Cost*: $20/girl Free for adults Do you know who Mary Jackson, Dr. Gladys West, Katherine Johnson and Dr. Shirley Jackson are? Join YWCA Tri-County Area as we learn about these trailblazing women of color, their innovations, and their discoveries in S.T.E.A.M. Then dive into the world of robotics and build something of your own! Using Lego “WeDo” Kits, you will use gears, axles, and other simple machine components to build a working robot as you build and create using the Design Thinking Process. Using Tech for Good, you will create and invent to solve a problem and find your own path to become a Trailblazer in Tech! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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* Includes Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics badge.
Cadettes Code For Good! (Partner Event) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10–11:30AM Virtual Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $6/girl Want to learn how to code but not sure where to start! Jump into the world of coding as you find out how to write a computer program and create a meme with a positive message. You’ll get a mini crash course about functions and arguments, find out about pseudocode and translate it into a coded meme, and discover code.org. Zoom link will be sent one week prior to the program. *Includes the Coding for Good badge.
Adventure Awaits! (Partner Event) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1–2:30PM Virtual Grades: 9–10 Cost*: $26/girl Have you always dreamed of traveling the world? Turn your dreams into reality! You’ll research destinations, look into fun itineraries, find out how to create a budget, and gain some travel expertise before you go. The Zoom link for this program will be emailed one week prior to the program. *Includes the Traveler badge.
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Numbers in Nature (Partner Event) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2–4PM Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19128 Grades: K–3 Cost*: $20/girl Free for adults Explore the intersection of math and science at the Schuylkill Center! From the temperature of the air around us, to the height of trees, to the speed at which a cheetah can run, there are so many numbers in the natural world. Explore shadows, learn about temperature, and sort, measure, and graph leaves as we hike along our beautiful fall trails. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Numbers in Nature badge.
Emerging Engineers SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10AM–12PM Camp Mountain House Allentown, PA 18103 Grades: K–1 Cost*: $15/girl Free for adults It’s never too early to flex your engineering skills! Come to camp and find out how engineers use design thinking to solve problems. Using your newly learned skills you’ll complete three hands-on design challenges and brainstorm a Take Action project that helps others! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes the Think Like an Engineer Journey Award.
Brownie Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Virtual Workshop WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 6PM–7PM Virtual Grades: 2–3 Cost: $5/girl Brownies, put on your detective hat and solve cyber crimes! You’ll crack a code to solve a problem, investigate what’s real and fake in photos, find out about digital footprints and investigate how a computer virus can spread. A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
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Mini Mechanicals (Partner Event)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10–11:30AM Virtual Grades: 6–8 Cost: $6/girl
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 9AM-12PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611 Grades: K–3 Cost*: $25/girl $8/adult
Explore how programmers design video games that make positive changes in the world! You’ll learn how video games are developed, how images are stored and displayed on screens, and how to use elements from a programming language to create game characters and much more! Zoom link will be sent one week prior to the program. *Includes the Digital Game Design badge.
Outdoor Science Explorers (Partner Event) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10AM–1PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $30/girl $7/adult Science is super fun! Observe and analyze data just like a scientist and then capture new data that will be used by professional scientists to answer big challenge questions that are important to their scientific endeavors. You’ll be inspired to take action in your community and share what you’ve learned! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey award.
Mini Mechanicals unite! Spend the morning at The Museum exploring the engineering design process and get inspired by one of the history’s greatest engineers, Leonardo DaVinci! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes Museum Admission during public hours (11am-5pm) and Mechanical Engineering badge set.
Ready, Set, TAKE ACTION! Cadettes SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 10AM–3PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $20/girl Rally with your sister Girl Scouts and inspire each other to make the world a better place! Use your voice to tell others about the problems in your school, neighborhood or community and dream up a way to work out a solution to your identified issue. You’ll hear from girls who made small changes that made a big difference in their community, network with girls from across our council, and leave inspired to go for your Girl Scout Silver Award or complete a journey take action project! Now is the time to change the world!
* This is a girl-only program. Includes a special event patch, snacks, and lunch.
Ready, Set, TAKE ACTION! Seniors & Ambassadors SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 10AM–3PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 9–12 Cost*: $20/girl Rally with your sister Girl Scouts and make some noise about issues in your school, neighborhood, city, state or world that HAVE to change. Shout it out! Draw it on the walls! Share it through social media! Be inspired to take action by hearing from recent Gold Award Girl Scouts and local young women who used their vision to create social change. You’ll discover your leadership style, challenge yourself through team building games, and develop a unique take action project that sets you apart from others and recognizes you as a change maker! You’ll leave inspired to go for your Girl Scout Gold Award or complete a Journey take action project! Now is your time to change the world! * This is a girl-only program. Includes a special event patch, snacks, and lunch.
December Coding For Good: GSEP’s Hour of Code Event— Daisies and Brownies SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 9AM–12PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: K–3 Cost*: $20/girl You + coding = a whole new world! Join thousands of other participants from hundreds of countries at a global Hour of Code event. Learn how coding changes and enhances our lives, from solving problems to connecting people around the world. Start thinking like a coder as you play games both on and off the computer. Hear from people who use code every day to make the world a better place and be inspired to do the same! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes event patch and Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics Badge.
Coding For Good: GSEP’s Hour of Code Event—Juniors SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1PM–4PM Valley Forge Service Center Valley Forge, PA 19482 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $20/girl
You + coding = a whole new world! Join thousands of other participants from hundreds of countries at a global Hour of Code event. Learn how coding changes and enhances our lives, from solving problems to connecting people around the world. Start thinking like a coder as you play games both on and off the computer. Hear from people who use code every day to make the world a better place and be inspired to do the same! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes event patch and Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics Badge.
Cookie Captains SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10AM–12PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Grades: 6–12 Cost: $5/girl Cookie season is almost here and we need your #cookieboss skills! Older girls are needed to help lead activities at the Cookie Rally at Camp Laughing Waters on Saturday, January 14. At this training, you’ll learn how to lead activities and teach girls how to talk to customers, remember cookie flavors, and create goals. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping run our Cookie Rally must register for and attend Cookie Captains. Participants must be able to attend the Cookie Rally on January 14 at Camp Laughing Waters. Girls can use their service hours towards their Service to Girl Scouting bar.
Grades: K–5 Cost: $25/girl Free for adults Whether you are preparing for Cookie Season or learning to manage your own money—money skills are a life skill! We will be learning all about money management in a hands-on engaging way! Play games, engage with other Girl Scouts, and create your own personal budget. Girl Scouts will earn one of the new financial literacy badges for their level! Daisies (Budget Builder), Brownies (My Own Budget), Juniors (Budget Explorer). All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
The Game of Life! Older Girl Scout Edition SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1–3 PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 6–12 Cost: $25/girl Free for adults Whether you are preparing for Cookie Season or learning to manage your own money— money skills are a life skill! We will be learning all about money management in a hands-on engaging way! Play games, engage with other Girl Scouts and create your own personal budget. Girl Scouts will earn one of the new financial literacy badges for their level! Cadettes (Budget Manager), Seniors (Savvy Saver), Ambassadors (Financial Planner). All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes snack and January event patch.
Daisy My First Cookie Business Badge Virtual Workshop WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6PM–7PM Virtual Grades: K–1 Cost: $5/girl Calling all daisy entrepreneurs! Discover how to sell Girl Scout cookies and get your customers excited for the new cookie season. You’ll find out about Girl Scout Cookies, set a goal, practice your pitch, and decide how to use your cookie money. A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
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The Game of Life! Younger Girl Scout Edition SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 10AM–12PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444
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Grade Level Icons Take a look at the colored dots at the beginning of each program in this guide to quickly tell which grade levels can participate.
Brownie My Cookie Customers Badge Virtual Workshop WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 6PM-7PM Virtual Grades: 2–3 Cost: $5/girl Brownie cookie entrepreneurs, discover how to get new customers and keep them coming back! You’ll learn about Girl Scout Cookies, how to handle money and make change, how to connect with customers, and you’ll decide how to use your cookie money. A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
Winter Lights Carnival SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 5–8PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Family Event Cost: $15/girl $8/adult Come one, come all to the Winter Lights Carnival! Girl Scouts can bring their family and friends to Camp Laughing Waters to enjoy activities, food, and festive lights. See camp transformed for the winter and warm up with a rousing game of Glow Gaga and some yummy hot chocolate. Choose what you want to do when you want to do it. Event is rain or shine, warm or cold. Coming as a troop: all troops must meet girl/adult ratio. Coming as a family: adults must supervise their children during the event; one adult must register for every three children. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping to plan and run the Winter Lights Carnival must register for and attend Winter Carnival Creators on November 6.
Winter Camp TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1PM–FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 6PM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: 1–12 Cost: $140/girl
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Do you remember how fun summer camp was? Do you need your camp fix for the winter? Leave your parents and leaders behind and come to Mosey Wood to make new friends and meet up with your summer camp buddies! GSEP Summer Camp Staff will treat you to traditional camp activities with a winter twist! Activities include crafts, campfires, hiking, and weather permitting— ice skating and snowshoeing! While at camp all girls will work on an age-level appropriate badge. Stay in heated buildings and enjoy your meals in the Dining Hall.
January Winter Fun and Skills FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 7PM–SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: 4–12 Cost*: $100/girl $65/adult Come to camp and enjoy the fun and excitement of being in the snow and learn a new skill indoors! Participate in winter activities at camp and go to Jack Frost/ Big Boulder for snow tubing! Juniors, you will become jewelers as you create different types of jewelry! From metal, from nature, from other cultures, and even sparkly, your creative juices will flow this weekend! Cadettes, you get to wield a hammer and work with wood! You will create a wood project using a saw, screwdriver, nail art and more! Seniors, create your own game and play many more. And Ambassadors, take action pictures and still photos as you become photographers. You must provide your own transportation to the ski resort. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check on file to participate in the program. * Includes activities (weather permitting), accommodations in heated cabins with other troops, all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack–Sunday breakfast), and your snow tubing pass. Juniors, earn your Jeweler badge, Cadettes, earn your Woodworker badge, Seniors,
earn you Game Visionary badge, and Ambassadors, earn your Photographer badge. Ambassadors must bring own digital camera (phones are OK).
Social Innovators (Partner Event) SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1:30–4:30PM Salem United Church of Christ 186 E. Court St., Doylestown, PA 18901 Grades: 9–10 Cost*: $23/girl Free for adults Do you want to change the world for the better? Join the staff of Girls Empowered and sister Girl Scouts in exploring current social issues in your community and other cultures. Learn about diversity and how different groups may be affected differently by the same issue. You’ll learn how to create an elevator pitch to market your solutions to issues and find out how to give and receive feedback by developing effective communication skills. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Social Innovator badge.
Timeless Toys (Partner Event) SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2-4PM Sigal Museum 342 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042 Grades: K–1 Cost*: $17/girl $7/adult Girl Scouts is all fun and games! Join the Sigal Museum and put on your entrepreneur hat as you tour the toy exhibition gallery at the museum and get inspiration for a new one-of-a-kind toy. You’ll develop your idea for a new toy, get feedback from your sister Girl Scouts, and pitch your idea to the group! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Toy Business Designer badge.
Cadette Cookie Innovator Badge Virtual Workshop THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 7PM–8PM Virtual Grades: 6–8 Cost: $5/girl Want to create bolder and bigger goals for your cookie business and find unique ways to connect with your customers? Take your business to the next level! You’ll master your cookie business, choose a big idea, set goals, build a budget, and decide how to meet your
big goals. A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
Cookie Camp-In SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 3PM–JANUARY 15, 10AM Camp Laughing Waters Gilberstsville, PA 19525 Grades: 4–8 Cost*: $55/girl Cookies are coming! Kick off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season as you brush up on your entrepreneurship skills. Set your goals as you as you take a sneak peek at the cookie recognitions and make a plan to become a GSEP Cookie Boss! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Cheer each other on as you take to the climbing wall to kick off the sale! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. * Includes indoor lodging, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, activities and event patch.
GSEP Mega-Cookie Rally SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 9AM–12PM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Grades: K–3 Cost*: $15/girl Free for adults Cookie Season is almost here! Join with Girl Scouts from all over our council to play games and create crafts designed to help you build the skills of a #cookieboss. Learn tips about talking to customers from older Girl Scouts, taste the cookie lineup, and get a sneak peek at the cookie recognitions. Whether this is your first cookie program, or you are a seasoned pro, you will leave ready to go with the skills needed to reach your cookie goals! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
dream. This January 16, make the holiday more than just a day off and take time to reflect and take action with your Girl Scout Community. Participate in our Community Service focused activities. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program.
and construct various marble roller coaster tracks, experiment adjusting the height of the start of the track, and even make your roller coaster do a loop! By the end, you’ll know all about gravity, potential energy, and kinetic energy. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes the Roller Coaster Design Challenge badge.
*Includes an event patch.
It’s a GirlTopia! (Partner Event) SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 10AM–2PM Koinos Community Church 801 Commerce St., Reading, PA 19608 Grades: 9–12 Cost*: $35/girl Free for adults What is your vision for your sisters in this world? Learn about young girls around the world who are sharing their passion for creating social change. Get creative with the staff of Kind Living Designs as you learn to use art as an outlet for sharing information and creating social change. What kind of leader are you and what role will you play in taking action? Use design-thinking skills to be empowered to reach your full leadership potential! End the program by completing your Take Action Project. Please bring a packed lunch with you to the program. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes GirlTopia Journey Award.
Rip-Roaring Rollercoasters (Partner Event) SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 10–11:30AM Engineering For Kids @ Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: K–1 Cost*: $27/girl Free for adults Get in and buckle up! You’ll have a blast exploring the basic mechanics of roller coasters with Engineering For Kids. Design
Junior Cookie CEO Badge Virtual Workshop TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 7PM–8PM Virtual Grades: 4–5 Cost: $5/girl When you sell Girl Scout Cookies, you’re already running your own business—and you can earn a badge for it! During this cookie packed hour you’ll set a group goal, explore how a small business works, create a cookie sale job list, and learn to make a good impression. You’ll leave knowing how to run all parts of your cookie business. A follow-up email will be sent with any further steps that need to be completed. The Zoom link will be emailed one week prior to the program. The badge will be sent via mail upon completion of the program.
Maple Sugaring Program Leaders SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 10AM–4PM, AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7PM– SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 10AM Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $20/girl Free for adults Put your leadership skills into action while giving service to Girl Scouts! Help teach younger Girl Scouts all there is to know about maple syrup. Create and deliver inspiring information about everyone’s favorite pancake topping: MAPLE SYRUP! Whether you enjoy writing scripts, acting, making crafts, singing songs or helping others, there is an important role
*Includes snack and event patch.
MLK Day of Service 2023 MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 9AM–12PM OR 1-4PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: K–12 Cost: Free Each year on the third Monday of January we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and reflect on the continued work of his
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for everyone. Commitment to this event includes a training on January 29th, as well as presenting the program on February 17–18 (with optional Saturday overnight). Earn Service to Girl Scouting hours as well as have lots of fun! All adults will be assigned a specific task during the program. All girls and troops must come with Safety Activity check point adults, adults will be asked to participate in facilitation of the programs. Individual girls must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have satisfactory background clearances to participate. * Includes accommodations in heated cabins in February, meals during training and event, as well as event patch.
Courageous Climbers (Partner Event) SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 4–6PM Philadelphia Rock Gym (Fishtown) 2412 E. York St., Philadelphia, PA 19125 Grades: 2–5 Cost*: $20/girl Free for adults Take your adventure to new heights! Learn how to tie safety knots, apply a harness, and climb alongside Philly Rock Gym staff. Then, put your skills to the test as you scale the gym walls! Helmets will be provided for all girls and must be worn while climbing. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individuals girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Climbing Adventure badge.
February Pocono Adventure FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 7PM–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood White Haven, PA 18661 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $130/girl $95/adult
A weekend of adventure awaits you in the Poconos! Stay in heated cabins with other troops. Spend Saturday in camp enjoying winter sports such as ice skating and snowshoeing (weather permitting) and head over to the local tubing hill for evening snow tubing. After a Sunday brunch, we head over the local Indoor Water Park for four hours of splashing around and fun! You must provide your own transportation to the ski resort and water park. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check on file to participate in the program. * Includes activities (weather permitting), accommodations in heated cabins with other troops, all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack–Sunday breakfast), and your water park and snow tubing passes. Cadettes, earn parts of your First Aid badge.
The Power of Sisterhood (Partner Event) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 10AM–2PM Koinos Community Church 801 Commerce St., Reading, PA 19608 Grades: 9–12 Cost*: $35/girl Free for adults Why do empowered women empower women? Why does it feel so good to band together and stand up for each other? Sisterhood means different things to different people. Together with Kind Living Designs staff, explore how being a part of a sisterhood is important for women all around the globe. Watch the Academy Award winning documentary “Period. End of Sentence” to learn how women and girls in India are ending stigmas and creating lives for themselves. End the day by participating in your Take Action Project. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes Mission: Sisterhood Journey award.
“Real” Media (Partner Event)
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 10:30AM–4:30PM Salem United Church of Christ 186 E. Court St., Doylestown, PA 18901 Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $30/girl Free for adults Join the staff of Girls Empowered and your sister Girl Scouts to take a closer look at how women are portrayed in the media! You’ll explore negative stereotypes about women in TV/movies, music, and magazines. Discover how these stereotypes in the media affect yours and other young girls’
self-identity, self-esteem, and body image. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own TV show, music, and magazines where you combat negative stereotypes of women by portraying “real” girls in a positive light. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Media Journey Award.
Live Wax Museum (Partner Event) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 10AM–2PM Koinos Community Church 801 Commerce St., Reading, PA 19608 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $35/girl Free for adults Get your brain muscles ready because we are going to be busting stereotypes and thinking outside the box! Together with Kind Living Designs’ staff, explore the different roles you might take on as you get older and challenge yourself by trying new roles. Learn how to find your voice and express yourself as we wrap up our program with a Live Wax Museum! Parents, family and friends are invited to learn about your hopes and dreams! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes aMUSE Journey award.
Simple Meal Makers (Partner Event) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 10AM–12PM Capital Blue Connect 2845 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley, PA 18034 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $8/girl Free for adults Grab a whisk and put on your apron as you cook alongside a registered dietician! You’ll learn about healthy eating, make some recipes in the kitchen, and learn cool cooking techniques that you can use at home. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Simple Meals badge.
Explore the World of Girls SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 9AM–3PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: 2–3 Cost: $35/girl Join your sister Girl Scouts on a journey around the world. As you learn about girls around the world be inspired by their stories to make the world a better place.
Please bring a packed lunch with you. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Includes Brownie Journey: A World of Girls
Climb On! (Partner Event) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 4–7PM Philadelphia Rock Gym (East Falls) B-3 3500 Scotts Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19129 Grades: 6–12 Cost*: $30/girl Free for adults Feed your hunger for adventure as you strap on your harness and climb on! Learn how to tie safety knots, apply a harness, and belay alongside Philly Rock Gym staff. Then, put your skills to the test as you scale the gym walls! Helmets will be provided for all girls and must be worn while climbing. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individuals girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Climbing Adventure badge.
Dig Into the Science of Happiness! (Partner Event) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1–3PM WCU Sykes Student Union 110 W. Rosedale Ave., West Chester PA 19383 Grades: 6–8 Cost*: $10/girl Free for adults What makes you happy? Join the sisters of Kappa Delta on discovering the science of happiness and how we can carry it through our everyday lives! Learn how
to make yourself happier and think differently for happiness. Delta members make a difference in the lives of countless Girl Scouts across the country by serving as mentors and volunteers, reinforcing our common values of honesty, integrity, friendship and leadership. Collegiate and alumnae chapters host confidencebuilding programs, educational events, campus tours and other activities with Girl Scouts in their communities. You’ll participate in a happiness experiment and create a happiness action plan. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the Science of Happiness badge.
Girls Know How: Career Adventures (Partner Event) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 10–11:30AM Roosevelt School Auditorium 564 S. Old Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $13/girl Free for adults Now is the perfect time to start discovering a wonderful world of careers and explore the skills and attitudes that will serve you for a lifetime! Join Ellen Langas, author of the award-winning Girls Know How book series for a fun career adventure workshop. You’ll participate in discussions, games, and activities including team-building exercises, a career survey, goal setting, and personal branding that will improve your leadership and communications skills. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Explore the careers of your dreams! * Includes a signed Girls Know How chapter book and Career Exploration Patch.
Fierce First Aiders SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 9AM–1PM Camp Mountain House Allentown, PA 18103 Grades: 9–12 Cost*: $60/girl Build your courage and confidence in the world of first aid! Find out how to differentiate between minor and major injuries, provide emergency treatment in some life-threatening situations, and share important information about injuries or illness. In addition to learning the basics of first aid, you’ll leave the program with your First Aid/CPR certification! This program requires some pre-work. * Includes first aid/CPR certification and the First Aid badge.
GSEP Presents: Maple Sugaring SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, STAGGERED ARRIVAL TIMES Camp Laughing Waters Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Family Event Cost*: $15/girl $10/adult Step back in time as Older Girl Scouts lead you on a sweet three-hour tour of the history of maple syrup! Experience everything from the discovery of maple sugar to how maple syrup is produced today. Taste test sap and syrup to learn which one is your favorite, learn the science behind collecting sap and the process to make it into syrup. This program runs three hours and has staggered start times. You will be prompted to select your start time during the registration process. Coming as a troop: all troops must meet girl/adult ratio. Coming as a family: adults must supervise their children during the event; one adult must register for every three children.
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* Includes snack, drink, and event patch, earn part of your Girl Scout Ways badge. While this is open to all ages, programming is best suited for our Daisy through Junior Girl Scout age levels.
GIRLtopia (Partner Event) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 10:30AM–4:30PM Salem United Church of Christ 186 E. Court St., Doylestown, PA 18901 Grades: 9–12 Cost*: $30/girl Free for adults Do you think we live in a utopian society? Do you ever wish girls and the rest of society had a different experience? Join the staff of Girls Empowered and your sister Girl Scouts in exploring current issues that affect girls and the rest of society. Examine your own ideas and values about life and the world, learn about ethics and how to make ethical decisions that are relevant to your life. You’ll use what you learn during the first half of the session to create an artistic representation of a combined worldview through either a mural, song, or a play! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes snack and Girltopia Journey award.
Crayola Experience Product Designers (Partner Event) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 10AM–4PM The Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042 Grades: 4–5 Cost*: $30/girl $24/adult Get inspired by one of the most colorful and innovative companies in the world! You’ll learn the stories behind how different Crayola products were invented. Then, you’ll create a new Crayola product! Plus – enjoy all 28 hands-on attractions to help your creativity soar. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Program includes an exclusive workshop at either 10am or 11am, admission to the Crayola Experience for the day, and the Product Designer badge. Workshop time will be assigned one week prior to the program.
World Thinking Day 2023 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 10AM–3PM Camp Shelly Ridge Miquon, PA 19444 Grades: K–12 Cost: $45/girl Free for adults Collaborative minds bring about greater ideas! Girl Scouts will gather together to learn about other people’s cultures, backgrounds and more! Play games, engage
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in discussions, participate in a service project and create a craft that focuses on this year’s World Thinking Day topics. Program will include a break, please bring a bagged lunch to enjoy. Girl Scouts will earn their 2023 World Thinking Day badge. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Courageous Climbers (Partner Event) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 4–6PM Philadelphia Rock Gym (East Falls) B-3 3500 Scotts Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19129 Grades: 2–5 Cost*: $20/girl Free for adults Take your adventure to new heights! Learn how to tie safety knots, apply a harness, and climb alongside Philly Rock Gym staff. Then, put your skills to the test as you scale the gym walls! Helmets will be provided for all girls and must be worn while climbing. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individuals girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. * Includes Climbing Adventure badge.
Registration is easy Register for programs via MyGS! Visit gsep.org and click on the MyGS tab. Log in with your username and password, and then visit GSEP’s programs via the events calendar at gsep.org/ events. You can also search for a specific program in your MyGS by selecting FIND EVENTS. Search for the program by entering the event location’s zip code. Here are the zip codes for GSEP’s camp properties: Laughing Waters 19525, Mosey Wood 18661, Mountain House 18103, Shelly Ridge 19444, Wood Haven 17963, Valley Forge 19482.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINES
REFUNDS
Registrations are accepted until the program is full or one week prior to the program date, whichever comes first.
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to memberservices@gsep. org at least four weeks in advance of the program date for consideration. Refunds are not issued for “no shows” (registrants who do not attend). Refunds are not issued for cancellations occurring less than four weeks in advance of the program date. Refunds due to illness or injury require a doctor’s note for consideration.
PAYMENT Payment in full is required to secure your girl’s spot. Cookie Adventure credits may be applied toward any of your program registration fees. To use Cookie Adventure credits as payment please contact Member Services at memberservices@gsep.org (include the subject heading: Adventure Credits for program). In your email, please give detailed information including the name and DOB of the program participant, the name and date of the program they wish to attend, and the amount of adventure credits to be used. Registration will be completed back office and you will receive a registration confirmation once it is processed. The space in the program is not secured until the backoffice registration is complete, the email request does not guarantee a space in the program.
CANCELLATIONS GSEP reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or other reasons beyond our control. In the event a program is canceled, a full refund will be issued. For cancellations, email notification will be sent to each registrant. Phone numbers and emails can be updated at any time through the Program/Event Registration System when you visit your online profile on our website at gsep.org.
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