Fall 2017/Winter 2018 a publication of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Program Listings by Grade Level
DAISIES/GRADES K-1
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17 Annie Jr 11 Autumn Adventure 13 Autumn Hike in the Arboretum 10 Buddy Up 21 Cookie Rally 17 Daisy Robotics 14 Fall Festival 2.0 5 Family Camp 10 Friendship Fun 14 Full Moon Hikers 9 Harry Potter Play Day 20 Hoot Hike 12 Journey Blastoff: Three Cheers For Animals 17 Land of the Lenape 24 Maple Saplings 15 Mural Arts Magic 6 NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start 16 Nature is Neat! 6 Night Hike With Nature 7 Out of School Play Day 6 Outdoor Adventures 15 Petal Pals 10 Screaming Green Hauntoween Sleepover 16 She & Me Camping Adventure (Grade 1) 14 Sister Scouts 19 Slumber Party 16 Thanks-A-Lot Trot 5 Tough Cookie Adventure Race 12 Welcome to Daisy Flower Garden Totes 20 Winter Camp (Grade 1)
BROWNIES/GRADES 2-3 13, 15, 22 15 17 11 13 17 10 15 19 10 8 18 24 21
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911, What’s Your Emergency? A World of Girls Annie Jr Autumn Adventure Autumn Hike in the Arboretum Be the Hero Brownie GirlSTEM Brownie Scientists Brownie STEAM Buddy Up Challenge Me! – Brownies Clay Play Color Your World Cookie Rally
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17 Dance It Up 23 Dancing Divas 18 Express Yourself 14 Fall Festival 2.0 5 Family Camp 6 Fit Fun 10 Friendship Fun 14 Full Moon Hikers 14 Fun with Science 9 Girl Navigators 7 GSEP Journey Day: Brownie Quest & Get Moving 9 Harry Potter Play Day 18 Holiday Hoedown 8 Home Scientist 20 Hoot Hike 9 Incredible Bugs 19 Invent it! 17 Land of the Lenape 24 Maple Sugaring 23 Moonlight Hike 15 Mural Arts Magic 16 My Best Self 23 My First Camping Adventure 7 My Little Pony Play Day 6 NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start 6 Night Hike With Nature 7 Out of School Play Day 6 Outdoor Adventures 20 Real Girls Code 10 S.P.C.yAy! 16 Sassy Snacks 10 Screaming Green Hauntoween Sleepover 13 Sensational Senses 23 Senses Explorer 16 She & Me Camping Adventure 19 Slumber Party 13 Spook-opoly 12 Spooky Waters 16 Strut Your Stuff 9, 17 Tea with Juliette 16 Thanks-A-Lot Trot 5 Tough Cookie Adventure Race 16 Trekkin’ in Nature 7 Weekend Escape 20 Where Will a Mouse Take You? 20 Winter Camp 11 WoW at Wildlands 9
Your Best Self
JUNIORS/GRADES 4-5 13, 21 10 9 7 17 7 13 6 8 18 13 21 14 11 19 14 5 24 14 12 9 21 15 23 7
911, What’s Your Emergency? After Dark at the Zoo Art Explorers Back to the Drawing Board! Be the Hero Behind the Mask Campers After Dark Canoeing 101 Challenge Me! - Juniors Christmas City Mystery Tour Colonial Day Cookie Rally Daring Detectives Empowering Girls Entertainment Technology Fall Festival 2.0 Family Camp Fitness Fun Full Moon Hikers Fun in the Fall (core camping) Girl Navigators Girl Power Girl Scout Detective GSEP Journey Day: Brownie Quest & Get Moving
GSEP Journey Weekend: Get Moving 21 Healthy Meals 6 History in the Making 10 Hogwarts 18 Holiday Hoedown 20 Hoot Hike 8 Horsing Around 22 Inventor’s Club 14 Junior Detective Overnight 17 Land of the Lenape 14 Let’s Make Music 24 Maple Sugaring 18 Martin Guitar...Music to My Ears 8 Meet a Leader, Be a Leader 23 Moonlight Hike 15 Mural Arts Magic 23 My First Camping Adventure 20 Mystery Ridge 6 NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start 7 Out of School Play Day 10 Perfect Practice Play 19 Photo Explorers 19 Power of the Girl 18 Ready, Set, Draw! 20 Real Girls Code 10 Screaming Green Hauntoween Sleepover 20 Sew Tech Stuffed Animals 16 She & Me Camping Adventure
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S’more Snow Spooky Waters Staying Fit Strut Your Stuff Thanks-A-Lot Trot Tough Cookie Adventure Race Weekend Escape What’s Your Story? Winter at the Wildlands Winter Camp Winter Carnival
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Winter in the Woods
CADETTES/GRADES 6-8
SENIORS/GRADES 9-10 11 5 10 7 20 9 18 16 8 18 11 24 19 5 12 22 20 24 12 23 22 18 15, 21 8 15 6 21 14 18 23 24 5, 12
Advanced GirlSTEM Adventure Seekers Artistic Expression Behind the Mask Best Christmas Pageant Ever Bike and Boat Caving Experience Celebrate Sisterhood Challenge Me! – Older Girls Christmas City Mystery Tour Collage Creations Combat Robots Cookie Coaches Family Camp Fun in the Fall (core camping) Going Beyond Selfies Hoot Hike Inspire, Design & Sew Journey Blastoff: Girltopia Local Nutrients Maple Sugaring Program Leaders Martin Guitar...Music to My Ears MaxOut Crosstraining Meet a Leader, Be a Leader Mural Arts Magic NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start Night Explorers On the Road to Gettysburg Play Like a Girl Pocono Adventure Real Girls Take on the World Real Rocks Rock
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Saddle Up Science Of Style Skills, Drills, and Thrills! Sundae Sunday Textile Arts Thanks-A-Lot Trot Tough Cookie Adventure Race Villanova Campus Tour Weekend Escape Winter at the Wildlands Winter Camp Yoga and the Arts
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Winter Carnival
AMBASSADORS/GRADES 11-12 5 10 7 9 18 16 8 18 19 5 12 22 20 24 12 23 22 18 15, 21 8 15 6 14 18 24 5, 12 7 13 5 17 16 5 13 7 20 15
Adventure Seekers Artistic Expression Behind the Mask Bike and Boat Caving Experience Celebrate Sisterhood Challenge Me! – Older Girls Christmas City Mystery Tour Cookie Coaches Family Camp Fun in the Fall (core camping) Going Beyond Selfies Hoot Hike Inspire, Design & Sew Journey Blastoff: Girltopia Local Nutrients Maple Sugaring Program Leaders Martin Guitar...Music to My Ears MaxOut Crosstraining Meet a Leader, Be a Leader Mural Arts Magic NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start On the Road to Gettysburg Play Like a Girl Real Girls Take on the World Real Rocks Rock Saddle Up Skills, Drills, and Thrills! Sundae Sunday Textile Arts Thanks-A-Lot Trot Tough Cookie Adventure Race Villanova Campus Tour Weekend Escape Winter Camp Yoga and the Arts
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18 #WaterIceBoss 11 Advanced GirlSTEM 5 Adventure Seekers 22 aMAZE! 8 Art in the Fall 7 Behind the Mask 20 Best Christmas Pageant Ever 9 Bike and Boat 11 Book Artist 18 Caving Experience 8 Challenge Me! – Older Girls 18 Christmas City Mystery Tour 24 Combat Robots 19 Cookie Coaches 11 Empowering Girls 5 Family Camp 14 Full Moon Hikers 12 Fun in the Fall (core camping) 6 Girls Around the World 15 GSEP Journey Weekend: Breathe 22 Handstiched Binding 10 Hogwarts 20 Hoot Hike 7 If I Had A Hammer... 11, 21 Jump Into the World of Comics 17 Land of the Lenape 21 Maple Sugar Mania 22 Maple Sugaring Program Leaders 18 Martin Guitar...Music to My Ears 19, 22 MaxOut Sportsmanship 8 Meet a Leader, Be a Leader 23 Moonlight Hike 15 Mural Arts Magic 20 Mystery Ridge 6 NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start 21 Night Explorers 14 On the Road to Gettysburg 8 Out of School Play Day Program Aide 18 Play Like a Girl 23 Pocono Adventure 22 Raise Your Voice
24 Real Girls Take on the World 5, 12 Real Rocks Rock 7 Saddle Up 16 Science of Happiness 13 Skills, Drills, and Thrills! 20 Snow Splash! 23 Snow-magedon 5 Sundae Sunday 9 Terrific Trees 16 Thanks-A-Lot Trot 5 Tough Cookie Adventure Race 11 Tree-rific 8 Tree-tastic 13 Villanova Campus Tour 7 Weekend Escape 23 Will You Be Your Valentine? 24 Winter at the Wildlands 20 Winter Camp 22 Winter Carnival 15 Yoga and the Arts 17 You Are What You Eat
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Check out a sample of program opportunities where you can complete parts of a Journey, then look for the program listing for more details! Daisy Three Cheers for Animals
Cadette MEdia
Journey Blast-Off: Three Cheers for Animals SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Raise Your Voice SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 & 28 Goggleworks
Camp Mountain House
aMAZE!
Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden
aMAZE! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 & 10 Goggleworks
Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Totes SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
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The Handwork Studio
Brownie Brownie Quest GSEP Journey Day: Brownie Quest & Get Moving! MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 Camp Mountain House
Wonders of Water WoW at the Wildlands SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
A World of Girls A World of Girls SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 & 12 Goggleworks
Junior Get Moving GSEP Journey Day: Brownie Quest & Get Moving! MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 Camp Mountain House GSEP Journey Weekend: Get Moving! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Camp Laughing Waters
aMUSE Power of the Girl SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 & 10 Goggleworks Girl Power SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 & 14 Delaware Valley University
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Breathe GSEP Journey Weekend: Breathe FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Camp Mosey Wood
Senior/Ambassador Girltopia Journey Blast-off: Girltopia SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Camp Mountain House
Mission: Sisterhood Celebrate Sisterhood SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & 19 Bucks County Community College
NEW! ICON GUIDE Family Camp FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 5PM – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: All ages Cost: $90/person (Children under 2 are free) Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation with your entire family! Parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents and other relatives are invited to Camp Mosey Wood to swim, boat, hike, play games, create crafts, and enjoy other activities independently. Activity specialists will be on hand to guide you through archery (second grade and above) and the high-ropes challenge course (sixth grade and above), as will lifeguards to oversee swimming and boating. Adults must supervise children during the event; one adult must register with every three children. *Includes accommodations and all meals served in the dining hall.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 9AM–4PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1–4PM
Arts & Culture
Ralph Stover State Park 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville
STEM
Grades: 9–12 Cost: $20/girl Time to take on the real rocks! Join GSEP belayers and improve your climbing skills and confidence as you scale the High Rocks area at Ralph Stover State Park. Let out your inner risk-taker as you climb and rappel with your sister Girl Scouts cheering you on. Please bring water and a snack. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Adventure Seekers
Grades: All ages (5 and older)
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Cost: $40/person
Grades: 6–12
Bring your friends! Grab your parents and siblings, too! Get a taste for adventure racing as you maneuver the trails of Camp Laughing Waters with your team of two to four people. Run, bike, and use a map to navigate your way from point to point during this two-hour race. *Everyone will be challenged to a fun course full of obstacles. You may get wet or muddy, but you’re guaranteed to have fun. Afterward, spend the day at camp from 12-4PM for a Camp Fun Day! Try your hand at archery, disc golf, gaga, and volleyball. Enjoy a picnic lunch (self-provided) while you listen to the sounds of our house DJ. Check out our awesome partners at the partner pavilion and meet Girl Scouts from all areas of our council. Register for this event via EventBrite at toughcookiechallenge. eventbrite.com.
Cost: $115/girl $95/adult Adventure on land, in the water, and through the air! What more can you ask for? Spend Saturday at camp aiming straight at the archery range, paddling across the pond, and climbing to new heights as you tackle the multi-tiered challenge tower and soar through the air on the dueling zip lines. On Sunday, head out for a day of whitewater rafting on 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 to participate in the program. *Includes Friday snack, all meals on Saturday in the Dining Hall, and a cold breakfast and packed lunch on Sunday. Includes four hours of activities on Saturday and rafting on Sunday.
Real Rocks Rock
Grades: 6–8 Cost: $20/girl Time to take on the real rocks! Join GSEP belayers and improve your climbing skills and confidence as you scale the High Rocks area at Ralph Stover State Park. Let out your
Adventure & Water Health & Wellness
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Ralph Stover State Park 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville
Core Camping
Real Rocks Rock
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 7PM – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 4PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 9AM–12PM
GSEP Signature Event
Sundae Sunday SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1–4PM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 6–12 Cost: $15/girl Calling all girls who want to create GSEP’s Halloween extravaganza for younger Girl Scouts! Join us and help plan for Autumn Adventures/Spooky Waters. Learn details
Leadership Environmental
about your volunteer role and help prepare for the big day. Volunteer roles include leading sing-alongs, arts and crafts, and games; working as a tattoo artist or a group guide, and designing and performing spooky skits. You’ll earn Service to Girl Scouting hours and enjoy some tasty ice cream, too! Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping plan and run Autumn Adventures/Spooky Waters must register for and attend Sundae Sunday. Girls must be able to attend Autumn Adventures/Spooky Waters on October 21. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Adults will be asked to participate in facilitation of the program. *Includes ice cream at Sundae Sunday and lunch, dinner, and event patch at Autumn Adventures/ Spooky Waters.
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Tough Cookie Adventure Race
inner risk-taker as you climb and rappel with your sister Girl Scouts cheering you on. Please bring water and a snack. All troop must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individuals girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Science of Style THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6-8PM Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading Grades: 9–10 Cost: $5/girl Fashion and beauty are glamorous businesses, but it’s the science behind them that makes them cutting edge. Join students from Alvernia University and explore fashion over the years. Examine outdoor fabrics and accessories, like transition lenses and rain jackets. Get your lab coat ready as you make and test lip gloss, soap, and hairspray. Create an eco-friendly outfit out of recycled materials for the fashion show! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Science of Style badge.
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Core Camping Troops provide a Basic Outdoor Skills Trained and First Aid Certified Adult, and we provide the facilitators for the activities! The core staff and activity schedule are taken care of, and you provide the rest.
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Canoeing 101
Fit Fun
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 10AM–12PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 11AM–12:30PM
Canal Park E. Walnut Street, Allentown
Capital Blue Store 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley
Grades: 4–5
Grades: 2–3
Cost: $17/person
Cost: $5/girl
Join the Wildlands Conservancy’s team of naturalists and explore the basics of canoeing. Learn how to handle a canoe in the calm waters of the Lehigh River at Canal Park. You’ll explore the hidden life of the Lehigh while searching for macro invertebrates. All equipment is provided. Life jackets must be worn by all girls and adults. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Do you like sports and recess? Get creative and work in small groups to create new rules for your favorite games. Discover how much fun changing things up can be! Join us for a fun field day full of friends, fitness, and festivities. Playing games is exercise, and exercise is fun! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Fair Play badge.
History in the Making SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 10AM–12PM National Museum of Industrial History 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem Grades: 4–5 Cost: $23/girl Get ready to be transported back in time to 1876! Join the staff at the National Museum of Industrial History and learn about how women lived in the 19th century. Become an exhibitor in the Women’s Pavilion at the World’s Fair, learn about the first woman engineer, or join Susan B. Anthony as a women’s right activist. Get ready to dress up and use artifacts from the museum’s Centennial Gallery as you recreate the lives of real and fictional characters from the period. Learn how to work an antique printing press, handle silk worm cocoons, and petition for your right to vote! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes admission to the museum and Playing the Past badge.
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Spend the afternoon with the sisters of Kappa Delta as you learn about girls in different countries. Create your own Chinese paper lantern and participate in Indian dancing known as Leela. Leave with new knowledge and inspiration from around the world! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes International Girls Day patch.
NAR Kickoff & 59 Min Quick-Start SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10AM–1PM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: K–12 Cost: $5/girl
Night Hike with Nature SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 6–8PM The Nature Place 575 St. Bernadine Street, Reading Grades: K–3 Cost: $17/girl $5/adult Come enjoy nature’s nightlife! Learn how to follow trail signs and what to pack for your nature hike. Then take to the trails as you explore various land areas including wetlands, fields, and woods. Please bring a flashlight 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 Hiker badge.
Earn troop proceeds while having fun? That’s right! Begin the 2017 Nuts About Reading program with superhero-themed games and arts and crafts, while participating in our 59 Minute Quick-Start! This fun one-hour challenge helps participating girls boost their sales. Just bring a cell phone and your smile! Earn a patch too! Bring any new or slightly used books to be donated to a local literacy organization. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and event patch.
Outdoor Adventures SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1–4PM Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Girls Around the World SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1–4PM Lehigh University 27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem Grades: 6–8 Cost: $8/girl
Grades: K–3 Cost: $10/girl Spend the day outdoors! Have fun with friends as you play games, sing songs, and make a treat for birds using recycled materials. Learn critical outdoor skills, too, like how to identify poison ivy and fire-building basics. Then enjoy the sweet
smell of the campfire while you roast a marshmallow for a tasty s’more. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes s’more snack and Outdoor Adventurer badge for Brownies.
Back to the Drawing Board!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12:30–3PM
Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville
Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove
Grades: 4–5
Saddle Up FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 11AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 6–12 Cost: $80/girl $50/adult
Weekend Escape FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 11AM OR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 11AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 2–12 Cost: $60/girl $45/adult Travel to camp for a weekend of fun and friendship in the great outdoors! This newly created weekend program is the perfect way to kick off your troop year! Whether you want to relax, explore camp, or work on a badge or project, you’ll be able to create your own schedule. Oh, and don’t worry about cooking, all your meals and snacks will be provided! Staff-led activities will include age-appropriate adventures like archery, field games, and an environmental scavenger hunt. Girls in grades 4-12 will take to the sky on the low-ropes challenge course and climbing wall. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individuals girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in outdoor units, all meals and snacks in the dining hall, and event patch.
Cost: $20/girl Experiment with different types of media and techniques as you create your very own masterpiece—or two, or three! Use charcoal, pastels, pencils, and markers while learning how to shade and perspective draw. Find what inspires you to tell your story and, literally, go back to the drawing board! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Drawing badge.
If I Had a Hammer SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 6–8 Cost: $20/girl Have you ever checked out a really cool wood project online but weren’t confident enough with hand tools to give it a try? Learn how to properly and safely use hammers, screwdrivers, and levels while creating a oneof-a-kind project from wood. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Woodworker badge.
Behind the Mask SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 5–10PM OR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5–10PM
Grades: 2–3 Cost: $30/girl Come to Camp Wood Haven for an afternoon of fun with the horses! Play pony games, create a pony art project, and go for a ride. This is an introduction to horses; no previous riding experience is necessary. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All riding activities will take place weather permitting. *Includes snack and Horse Fun patch.
GSEP Journey Day: Brownie Quest & Get Moving MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 8AM–5PM Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: 2–5 Cost: $30/girl Parents, do you need somewhere to send your daughter on her day off of school? Girls, are you looking for a fun, relaxing break? Come to Camp Mountain House and enjoy a day filled with fun and hands on activities while you work toward earning your Journey award set! Brownies, discover the importance of friendship and how to share your skills and talents with your sister Girl Scouts! Juniors, learn about energy, natural resources, and the importance of conservation. Please bring a bagged lunch. *Includes Brownie Quest Award set for Brownies, Get Moving Award set for Juniors, and afternoon snack.
Out-of-School Play Day
Dorney Park 3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 8AM–5PM
Grades: 4–12
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Cost: $31/person
Grades: K–5
Every fall, Dorney Park transforms into a haunted nightmare. Go behind the scenes to see how the Haunt Make-Up Team prepares its actors for an evening of scaring and entertaining guests. Take a tour of one of the spooky attractions then enjoy the thrills of the night...if you dare. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes workshop and park admission from 12-10pm. Completes step 4 of Entertainment Technology badge for Juniors.
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Are you a horse whisperer ready to take your interest to the next level? Join us at Camp Wood Haven for a weekend full of horsing around. Hang out with the horses, learn how to care for them, and discover what it takes to be a horse owner. You’ll even get to take a ride. No prior riding experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun! After a day with the horses, enjoy an evening campfire complete with gooey s’mores. All riding activities will take place weather permitting. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls are welcome to attend without an adult. *Includes accommodations in outdoor units, all meals and snacks served in the dining hall, and GSEP Equestrian patch.
My Little Pony Play Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 9AM–12PM
your day off from school at Camp Valley Forge! Play games, create arts and crafts, shoot archery (grades 2+), challenge yourself on the low-ropes challenge course (grades 4+), and more. Please bring a bagged lunch. *Includes afternoon snack.
Out-of-School Play Day Program Aide MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 8AM–5PM Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge Grades: 6–8 Cost: $15/girl
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It’s been two months since camp ended--do you miss it as much as we do? Come spend your day off from school at Camp Valley Forge! Use your leadership skills to assist younger campers with crafts, games, science activities, and more. Please bring a bagged lunch. Girls must have successfully completed the Program Aide Training Course. *Includes afternoon snack.
Tree-tastic MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 6:30–8PM Angelica Creek Park, Reading Grades: 6–8 Cost: $5/girl Take a hike around Angelica Park and explore the many trees that call the park home. Become an arborist-in-training as you plant saplings, learn about their care and upkeep, and get creative by creating tree art on canvas. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Trees badge.
Home Scientist THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 6–8PM Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades: 2–3
Grades: 4–5
Cost: $5/girl
Cost: $65/girl $40/adult
Get ready to use the kitchen as your new science laboratory! Explore your sweet tooth, play with static electricity, and blow up balloons with just your hands! Take home some awesome kitchen science experiments to share with your family! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Home Scientist badge.
Art in the Fall THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 6:30–8:30PM Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: 6–8
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 6:30–8:30PM Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge Grades: 4–12 Cost: $4/girl Take the first step in your journey as a leader by meeting women in leadership roles! Women professionals from Vanguard will share their stories and guide you through deeper thinking about your own future. Capture your goals on a dream board as you learn about the skills needed in various careers and consider ways you can make smart choices with your money and your actions. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes light snacks and event patch.
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Spend a weekend at camp challenging yourself! Test your limits with activities like archery, the climbing wall, boating, and the low-ropes challenge course. End Saturday night singing songs around a campfire with girls of all ages before falling asleep in a platform tent. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes five hours of activity during the day on Saturday, accommodations, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack Sunday breakfast).
Cost: $12/girl Want to combine your love of nature and art? Come to camp and discover how to use nature to tap into your artistic abilities. Learn about natural dyes and how to use them, mimic outdoor sounds with household objects, and design a windsock to hang outside to show wind direction. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 2, 3 and 5 of Outdoor Art Apprentice badge.
Challenge Me! – Brownies FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 2–3
Meet a Leader, Be a Leader
Challenge Me! – Juniors FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10AM
Cost: $60/girl $40/adult Spend a weekend at camp challenging yourself! Try activities like hiking, archery, boating, and bouldering. End Saturday night singing songs around a campfire with girls of all ages before falling asleep in a platform tent. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes four hours of activity during the day on Saturday, accommodations, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snackSunday breakfast).
Challenge Me! – Older Girls FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–12 Cost: $80/girl $40/adult Spend a weekend at camp challenging yourself! Take a risk and try activities like archery, boating, the high-ropes challenge course, and dueling zip lines. End Saturday night singing songs around a campfire with girls of all ages before falling asleep in a platform tent. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes four hours of activity during the day on Saturday, accommodations, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack Sunday breakfast).
Horsing Around FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 4–5 Cost: $80/girl $50/adult Love camp? Love horses? Come enjoy the beautiful fall weather while you get up close with some awesome four-legged friends. Learn how to care for a horse, play horse games, and take a ride. After a day with
the horses, enjoy an evening campfire with s’mores. All riding activities will take place weather permitting. No prior riding experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls are welcome to attend without an adult. *Includes accommodations in platform tents, all meals and snacks served in the dining hall, and Horseback Riding badge.
Harry Potter Play Day SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9AM–12:30PM Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon Grades: K–3 Cost: $20/girl
Incredible Bugs SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9:30AM–12PM
Tea with Juliette Delaware County Service Center 760 West Sproul Road, Springfield Grades: 2–3 Cost: $9/girl $2/adult Join the GSEP History Committee to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday with a tea party! Enjoy games and songs led by older Girl Scouts, create a troop mural, and see a collection of Brownie Girl Scout uniforms from the past. Don’t forget to wear your vest or sash to show your sister Girl Scouts all the cool things you’ve done! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for a local food cupboard. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Brownie Girl Scout Way badge.
Art Explorers SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 11AM–1PM
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Historic Landmark Building, 118 N. Broad, Philadelphia
Grades: 2–3
Grades: 4–5
Cost: $18/girl $6/adult
Cost: $10/girl
Feeling buggy? View hundreds of bugs from the museum’s collection and learn about their habitats. Take your new knowledge with you as you embark on a bug hunt in the museum’s arboretum. Attend Brownie GirlSTEM in the afternoon and get both programs for $30! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Bugs badge.
Bike and Boat
Women have been teaching, creating, and exhibiting art publicly for hundreds of years, and now it’s your turn! Join art educators from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on a Girl Scout-only guided tour of women’s art. Spend some time learning about the principles of composition and building your own drawing skills and the subjects that women artists explored, like social activism. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Great supplement to Drawing badge or aMUSE Journey.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 10AM–2PM Sand Island to Canal Park along the D&L Trail, Bethlehem Grades: 6–12
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adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes Steps 2, 3, and 5 of Trees badge.
Cost: $34/person Join the Wildlands Conservancy’s team of naturalists as you explore the Lehigh River by bike and canoe! You’ll bike one direction and canoe the other way, so get ready to challenge yourself. Gain a unique perspective of the Lehigh River as it flows through valleys, learn about the diverse ecosystem that depends on it, and the fascinating history that surrounds it. Bikes and canoes are provided. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy along your journey. Program will run rain or shine, except during a thunderstorm.
Terrific Trees
Girl Navigators SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 11AM–2PM Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia Grades: 2–5 Cost: $15/girl $9/adult Explore navigation at the Independence Seaport Museum! Learn more about maps, including how to draw a compass rose and enlarge a map to scale. Hone your skills by completing a scavenger hunt of the museum using only a compass to guide your way. Then explore the museum’s galleries on your own and two national historic landmark ships: cruiser Olympia and submarine Becuna. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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Magic surrounds us at camp! Come to Camp Shelly Ridge as we recreate the world of Harry Potter. Make your own magic wand, search for magical creatures, create magic using chemistry and mix magic potions. Costumes encouraged but not required. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes magical snack and event patch.
nutrition and active play. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes step 2 of My Best Self badge.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 10AM–12PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: 6–8
Your Best Self SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9AM–12PM Immaculata University 1145 W. King Road, Immaculata Grades: 2–3 Cost: $10/girl Staying healthy and strong is easy! Spend time with students from Immaculata University who will teach you all about good
Cost: $14/girl $6/adult Are you ready to learn trees from A to Z? Join a naturalist and discover prize specimens on a tour of the grounds. Learn how to identify Pennsylvania trees and find out about their history and uses. The fun wouldn’t be complete without taking home your own unique tree art. All troops must meet girl-
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Women’s Humane Society 3839 Richlieu Road P.O. Box 1470, Bensalem
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades: 2–3 Cost: $17/girl Join us for S.P.C.yAy! and learn about small animals commonly kept as pets. Explore the different ways that animals need to be cared for at home and in the community with this hands-on and “pawsome” program! You will also get a chance to make toys and treats for the Women’s Humane Society (WHS) shelter animals and go behind the scenes with a tour of the WHS Adoption Center (maybe even meet an animal or two!). All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes special event patch and completes step 4 of Pets badge.
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Hogwarts
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 11AM–12:30PM
Perfect Practice Play SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 11AM–12:30PM OR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 11AM–12:30PM Capital Blue Store 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley Grades: 4–5 Cost: $5/girl We all need a balance of work and play, and sports provide the perfect mixture. Learn the basic principles of practice that apply to every sport. Discover workout routines that will keep you fit and healthy, and work together with other girls to accomplish exercises. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Practice with Purpose badge.
Brownie GirlSTEM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1–3:30PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 2–3 Cost: $18/girl $6/adult Spend the afternoon discovering the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)! Create a working circuit, use geometric patterns to make a tile coaster, and then check what other STEM activities you can try! Attend Incredible Bugs in the morning and get both programs for $30! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Brownie GirlSTEM patch.
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Grades: 4–8 Cost: $20/girl Magic surrounds us at camp! Come to Camp Shelly Ridge as we recreate the world of Harry Potter. Make your own magic wand, search for magical creatures, create magic using chemistry, try your hand at archery and mix magic potions. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes magical snack and event patch.
Artistic Impression SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2–4PM Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Historic Landmark Building, 118 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Screaming Green Hauntoween Sleepover SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 6:30PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 9AM Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square, Easton Grades: K–5 Cost: $54/person Screaming Green, did someone say party? Dance the night away in costume at the “Hauntoween” Crayola Experience sleepover! Dress up in costume and trick or treat throughout the Crayola attractions. 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. At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes admission to the Crayola Experience attractions, trick or treat, dinner, snack, dance party, fun patch, and breakfast!
Grades: 9–12 Cost: $10/girl Women have been teaching, creating, and exhibiting art publicly for hundreds of years, and now it’s your turn! Join art educators from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on a Girl Scout-only guided tour of women’s art. Spend some time learning about the principles of composition and building your own drawing skills and the subjects that women artists explored, like social activism. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 & 4 of Senior Collage badge and can supplement Girltopia Journey.
After Dark at the Zoo SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 6PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 9AM Lehigh Valley Zoo 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville
Friendship Fun SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10AM–12PM Roslyn Fire Company 1128 Bradfield Road, Abington Grades: K–3 Cost: $13/girl Join the staff of Girls Empowered and learn the best ways to communicate and problem solve. Make new Girl Scout friends and engage in fun, hands-on activities designed to teach you lessons about building strong friendships. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes a snack and Making Friends badge.
Buddy Up SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1–3PM
Grades: 4–5
West Chester University 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester
Cost: $40/person
Grades: K–3
Join Lehigh Valley Zoo for an overnight adventure! Take an after-dark tour with a zoo educator to learn about nocturnal animals and explore nature trails at night. Practice owl calling, enjoy the warmth of a campfire as you cook over the fire, then get ready for a sleepover in the education building! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight skills. *Includes snack, zoo admission on October 15 and Camper badge.
Cost: $5/girl Join the sisters of Kappa Delta in celebrating girl friendship! Make new friends as you work with a buddy to play games, like three-legged races, egg relays, and more. Discover what’s possible when you realize you’re a sister to every Girl Scout. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes Daisy Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout petal and steps 1 & 3 of Brownie Making Friends badge. Includes light snack.
Empowering Girls SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1–4PM Roslyn Fire Company 1128 Bradfield Road, Abington Grades: 4–8 Cost: $15/girl Are you a social butterfly? Join Girls Empowered and your sister Girl Scouts to learn how to develop meaningful, healthy relationships. Engage in fun, hands-on activities designed to help you practice effective communication skills—whether you’re online or in person. Learn about proper etiquette to use when you attend special occasions. End the day by showing off your new skills at a fun dance party! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes a snack, Social Butterfly badge for Juniors and Netiquette badge for Cadettes.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9AM–12PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 6–8 Cost: $20/girl Explore a variety of illustration styles and characters, from newspaper funnies to comic books and graphic novels. Learn how comic artists storyboard their ideas and then bring your own story to life! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Comic Artist badge.
Look out for GSEP’s Signature Events, which appear with this icon. You won’t want to miss out on these!
WoW at Wildlands
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 12–2PM
Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus
Barnes and Noble Oxford Valley 210 Commerce Boulevard, Fairless Hills
Grades: 2–3
Grades: 6–8
Cost: $21/girl $10/adult
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Take to the outdoors and explore the wonders of water! Use your imagination as you become a water molecule and move through a water cycle obstacle course. Explore the Little Lehigh Creek and find out what animals call the water home. You’ll even get a chance to meet some of them! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please bring a bagged lunch. *Includes snack, Wildland’s Conservancy Jr. Naturalist badge and WOW Journey patch set.
Autumn Adventure SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 11AM–3PM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Advanced GirlSTEM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9AM–12PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 6–10 Cost: $19/girl $6/adult Full STEAM ahead! You’ll be amazed to discover how the worlds of art and science, technology, engineering, and math are connected to art! Use math to make a gearinspired necklace, try out your tech skills while creating your own electronic matching game, and more! Attend Collage Creations or Treerific in the afternoon and get both programs for $32! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Advanced GirlSTEM patch.
Book Artist
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 10AM–3PM
Grades: K–3 Cost: $15/girl $5/adult Celebrate the changing seasons at Camp Laughing Waters. Start the day with a rousing camp sing-a-long, then head out on your autumn adventure. Explore camp as you create fall crafts, play Halloween games, and sparkle with glitter tattoos. See how far apples can fly when you go apple chunking. Enjoy a thrilling game of gaga! This event is scare free. Event is rain or shine, warm or cold. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. For Halloween fun with a spooky atmosphere, Brownies can attend Spooky Waters later in the day. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping to plan and run Autumn Adventures must register for and attend Sundae Sunday. *Includes a hot dog lunch (pre-scheduled times) and event patch.
Do you love art and books? Join the staff of Barnes and Noble and learn about the different types of books they carry. Take a book apart and learn how it was made, handle tools used in bookmaking, and try out book artist techniques. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Book Artist badge.
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Collage Creations SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1–4PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 9–10 Cost: $18/girl $6/adult View the many collages that are a part of the Reading Public Museum’s collection including some from the museum’s vault. Learn how to make your own collage using a variety of techniques. Practice the art of cubomania, experiment with color arrangements, and make a self-portrait. No matter what you do with your collage, there won’t be another like it! Attend Advanced GirlSTEM in the morning and get both programs for $32! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Collage Artist badge.
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What better place to learn about trees than at the Reading Public Museum’s Arboretum! View the tree cookie to learn about tree-ring dating, study leaves to identify different trees, and discover what it takes to be a tree caretaker at the museum. Use your imagination and new knowledge as you create a miniature tree house! Attend Advanced GirlSTEM in the morning and get both programs for $32! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Trees badge.
adult. For Halloween fun without the spooky atmosphere, Brownies can attend Autumn Adventures earlier in the day. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping plan and run Spooky Waters must register for and attend Sundae Sunday. *Includes a hot dog dinner (pre-scheduled times) and event patch.
Journey Blastoff: Girltopia SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9AM–12PM Camp Mountain House, Allentown
What’s Your Story? SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 4–5
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Cost: $20/girl Do you like to tell stories? Explore storytelling as you hear various forms of writing, such as poetry and short-story writing. Then put your pen to paper and try it out yourself! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Scribe badge.
Spooky Waters
Grades: 9–12 Cost: $12/girl $3/adult Now is your chance to imagine a perfect world for girls! Work together and create your vision as an art project. Leave feeling empowered and excited to take action to make your vision a reality! Leaders, work with a council staff member to brainstorm ways to complete the journey with your troop. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes the Create It! and part of the Guide It! Award from the Girltopia Journey.
group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes the Birdbath and Red Robin Awards from the Three Cheers for Animals Journey.
Real Rocks Rock SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1–4PM Ralph Stover State Park 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville Grades: 9–12 Cost: $20/girl Time to take on the real rocks! Join GSEP belayers and improve your climbing skills and confidence as you scale the High Rocks area at Ralph Stover State Park. Let out your inner risk-taker as you climb and rappel with your sister Girl Scouts cheering you on. Please bring water and a snack. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Welcome to Daisy Flower Garden Totes SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 3–5PM The Handwork Studio 35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth
Real Rocks Rock
Grades: K–1
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9AM–12PM
Cost: $12/girl
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Ralph Stover State Park 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville
Grades: 2–5
Grades: 6–8
Cost: $15/girl $5/adult
Cost: $20/girl
Grow a Daisy flower garden with fabric! Create a daisy with two leaves and 10 petals, one for each flower friend. Needle felt your petals onto a patch, then work with an instructor to sew it onto your very own tote bag using a sewing machine. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes Watering Can Award from Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 4:30–8PM
Prepare to be spooked at GSEP’s annual Halloween festival at Camp Laughing Waters! Bring your flashlight for a walk along dark trails haunted by older Girl Scouts performing spooky skits! See how far apples can fly when you go apple chunking. You’ll also enjoy other activities too, including: Halloween crafts, glow-in-the-dark gaga, glitter tattoos, and things that go bump in the night. This event will be a bit scary. This event is rain or shine, warm or cold. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered
Time to take on the real rocks! Join GSEP belayers and improve your climbing skills and confidence as you scale the High Rocks area at Ralph Stover State Park. Let out your inner risk-taker as you climb and rappel with your sister Girl Scouts cheering you on. Please bring water and a snack. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Journey Blastoff: Three Cheers for Animals
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1PM–4PM
Cost: $40/girl $20/adult
Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: K–1 Cost: $12/girl $3/adult
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Fun in the Fall FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 5PM – SUNDAY OCTOBER 29, 11AM
Hip, hip, hooray for animals! Join your sister Daisies as you learn all about ways you can help care for animals and yourself! Create art projects, play games, and leave ready to share what you learned. Leaders, work with a council staff member to brainstorm ways to complete the journey with your troop. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
Grades: 4–12
What better to way to enjoy the crisp autumn air and the changing leaves than a weekend at camp! Camp Laughing Waters’ experienced facilitators will lead your troop’s adventure through age-appropriate ropes and adventure elements. Master your teambuilding skills using the low-ropes challenge course then keep your inner risk-taker alive as you push yourself further. Fourth- and fifth-graders will conquer the rock wall and girls in sixth grade and above will hit the high-ropes challenge course. Saturday night, enjoy an
all-camp campfire. You will have time to do other non-instructor led activities with your troop. Troops are responsible for providing their own meals. This is a troop-only event; all troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Troops must come with a Basic Outdoor Skills and First Aid certified adult. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Includes the cost of the consultants and equipment for activities offered.
closely to the sounds around you, and even explore the property blindfolded. Stick around after the program to see the rest of the arboretum on your own. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 & 2 of Outdoor Adventurer badge.
Sensational Senses SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10–11:30AM
Campers After Dark FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6:30–8:30PM Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge Grades: 4–5 Cost: $8/girl
Skills, Drills, and Thrills! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7PM – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–12
Grades: 2–3 Cost: $9/girl $6/adult Four out of your five senses want to explore nature! Join a naturalist for a hike through Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve to discover all the sights, sounds, textures, and smells that nature offers. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 of Senses badge.
Colonial Day SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10AM–2PM Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing
Cost: $80/girl $40/adult
Grades: 4–5
It’s all about the outdoors this weekend! Spend the majority of the day learning and practicing basic outdoor skills. You will also have time to enjoy the challenge tower and dueling zip lines! At the end of the day participate in a team basic outdoor skills competition. All participants will stay in cabins with other troops. 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. Teams will be formed while at camp. *Includes activities during the day Saturday, accommodations and all meals served in the dining hall.
Take a fun-filled trip back in time! Experience life during the colonial era as you interact with costumed interpreters and period activities. Try colonial cooking, candle dipping, quill-pen writing, colonial toys and games, and so much more! Please bring a bagged lunch. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Playing the Past badge.
Cost: $13/person
Villanova Campus Tour SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10AM–12PM Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova Grades: 6–12
Autumn Hike in the Arboretum SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10–11:30AM Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media Grades: K–3 Cost: $11/girl Tyler Arboretum is a wonderful place to see the beautiful fall foliage! Experience autumn on a hike as you discover scents, listen
Cost: $4/girl Join the sisters of Kappa Delta Sorority for a fun and interactive day at Villanova University’s campus. Explore the school and discover which extra-curricular opportunities spark your interest! Pay attention because you’ll need all the information you learn to compete in a campus-wide scavenger hunt! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack.
Lehigh University 27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem Grades: 2–3 Cost: $8/girl Team up with the sisters of Kappa Delta to play life-sized Halloween-themed board games around Lehigh University’s campus. Work together to set up and create the game rules and then take your turn playing Twister! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Making Games badge.
911, What’s Your Emergency? SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 10AM–12PM Einstein Medical Center Montgomery 559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton Grades: 2–3 Cost: $9/girl Do you know what goes into a first aid kit? Everyone should be prepared and learn how to help in an emergency! Make a first aid kit to take home, talk to nurses and other hospital staff, and meet the brave and inspiring people who are the first ones to arrive at the scene of an emergency. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Brownie First Aid badge.
911, What’s Your Emergency? SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1–3PM Einstein Medical Center Montgomery 559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton Grades: 4–5 Cost: $9/girl Do you know what goes into a first aid kit? Everyone should be prepared and learn how to help in an emergency! Make a first aid kit to take home, talk to nurses and other hospital staff, and meet the brave and inspiring people who are the first ones to arrive at the scene of an emergency. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Junior First Aid badge.
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Find out what campers do after dark! Play glow-in-the-dark gaga, learn fire-building basics, and roast a tasty snack in the embers, then enjoy a sing-along! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 2, 3 & 5 of Camper badge.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope
Spook-opoly SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1–4PM
Junior Detective Overnight FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 6PM – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 9AM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading Grades: 4–5 Cost: $38/girl $20/adult
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Forensics has never been so fun! Learn how to crack a secret code, lift fingerprints off objects, and use microscopes to analyze evidence as you help solve the museum “break-in”! Enjoy an evening snack and then fall asleep inside the museum galleries. 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. At least one adult per group must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills. *Includes breakfast, Detective badge, and I Slept at the Museum patch.
Fall Festival 2.0 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 7PM – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10AM
Saturday visiting the battlefield and the town of Gettysburg. Take a tour of the home where 20-year-old Jenny Wade was killed, the only civilian killed during the battle. Find out what happened to the Shriver sisters when their family home was taken over by Confederate soldiers, then stop by the Visitors’ Center. Take some time in the late afternoon to tour the town of Gettysburg and enjoy dinner. Before you board the bus to head back to camp, end your day with the Ghosts of Gettysburg candlelight tour. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. All adults must have satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls are welcome to attend without an adult. *Includes accommodations in heated cabins, round-trip bus from camp, all activity fees, and all meals and snacks except for dinner in Gettysburg.
Let’s Make Music SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 9AM–12PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 4–5
from Girl Scout flower friends. Then make postcards to send to your Daisy friends. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout petal.
Full Moon Hikers SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 6–7:30PM Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia Grades: K–3 Cost: $7/girl Explore the Wissahickon Environmental Center by the light of the full moon! Start out roasting marshmallows by the campfire, then head to the trail for a unique hiking experience. Listen for owls or bats in the trees and experiment with your own night vision. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes step 1 of Brownie Hiker badge.
Full Moon Hikers
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Cost: $20/girl
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 8–9:30PM
Grades: K–5
What kind of music do you like? Explore music and instruments from around the world, and then make and play one of your own. Who knows? Maybe you’ll discover a new favorite type of music. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Musician badge.
Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: $60/girl $40/adult Spend the weekend at Camp Mosey Wood and celebrate fall with the changing leaves and beautiful sunset over the lake! Stay in cabins with other troops and enjoy crafts, hiking, games, and more, all while working on a badge. 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 activities during the day on Saturday, accommodations, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack - Sunday breakfast). Completes Daisy Make the World a Better Place petal. Includes Hiker badge for Brownies and Camper badge for Juniors.
On the Road to Gettysburg FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 7PM – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 11AM Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove Grades: 6–12
Fun with Science SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 2–3 Cost: $20/girl Explore the world of science, using ingredients found in your own kitchen. Experiment and create things that foam up, slime over, and crystallize. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individuals girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Home Scientist badge.
Sister Scouts
Cost: $110/person
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2–4PM
Grab your gear and get ready for a trip to Gettysburg National Park, the site of one of the largest Civil War battles and reportedly one of the most haunted places in the United States. Sleep over at camp with girls from across the council and spend all day
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Grades: K–1 Cost: $8/girl You have millions of sisters all over the world because you’re a Girl Scout! Play fun games from around the world, and hear stories
Grades: 4–8 Cost: $7/girl Explore the Wissahickon Environmental Center by the light of the full moon! Start out roasting marshmallows by the campfire, then head to the trail for a unique hiking experience. Listen for owls or bats in the trees and experiment with your own night vision. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes step 1 of Cadette Night Owl badge.
Daring Detectives SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9AM–12PM Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: 4–5 Cost: $13/girl Someone took the cookies! But who? Come to camp and help solve the mystery! Make useful observations, communicate in code, and learn about DNA! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Detective badge.
Brownie Scientists
MaxOut Crosstraining
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1–4PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6:30–8:30PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown Grades: 2–3
MaxOut Strength Studio 46 E. 3rd Avenue, Collegeville
Cost: $12/girl
Grades: 9–12
Brownies, come to camp and set off rockets using a chemical reaction, create your own salad dressing, and make Silly Putty to take home. It’s sure to be a blast! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Home Scientist badge.
Cost: $10/girl
Mural Arts Magic SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1–4PM Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia Grades: K–12
Pro athletes will tell you that staying strong, fit, and healthy means being active and having fun doing it. Try training like the pros at MaxOut Sports Performance Center. Focus on stretching, strength training, conditioning, and functional fitness games. You’ll build muscle and relationships, and gain the knowledge of why staying fit is beneficial to your health. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1-4 of Senior Cross Training badge.
Girl Scout Detective THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6–8PM
Mural Arts and Girl Scouts join up for a one-of-a-kind experience! Spend your afternoon exploring Center City Philadelphia on a Mural Mile Walking Tour, seeing up close the stunning murals that decorate the city. Experience mural painting firsthand with a professional muralist and a team of artists as you paint panels of parachute cloth (similar to a large-scale paint-by-numbers) for a new mural. You’ll be invited to the public mural dedication several months later when the mural is permanently installed in the city. It’s a great chance to be part of the world’s largest outdoor art gallery! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
A World of Girls SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1–4PM AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1–4PM Goggleworks 201 Washington Street, Reading Grades: 2–3 Cost: $33/girl Being strong isn’t just about having muscles! Explore who you are and the power you have to make important changes around the world. Through fun games and activities, you’ll work with other girls to find a cause and make a change for the better. End your experience with an art exhibit where you can share your stories for change with your friends and family! Girls must attend BOTH sessions. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes the A World of Girls Journey Award set.
Grades: 4–5 Cost: $5/girl Explore the art of catching criminals and put your detective skills to the test as you work in Alvernia University’s science labs. Learn the science behind investigating DNA, fibers, and so much more in the field of forensics. Follow clues and use the evidence to locate criminals. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Detective badge.
Yoga and the Arts THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6–8PM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 6–12 Cost: $20/girl $10/adult Join us for an exciting night of yoga led by a certified yoga instructor. Learn new moves to help you relax then get creative with an art project and replenish your body with a snack. Use what you learn to help you de-stress at home and become more flexible in life! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
GSEP Journey Weekend: Breathe FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7PM – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10AM
Fresh air is everywhere at Camp Mosey Wood. Escape to Mosey Wood and take in the air all around you. Discover air-clearing strategies, learn how to breathe deeply and test your skills during traditional camp activities. Brainstorm with your sister Girl Scouts and leave with your Take Action plan so you can educate others about the air we breathe. 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 activities during the day on Saturday, accommodations, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack - Sunday breakfast). Completes the Aware Award and starts the Alert and Affirm Awards from the Breathe Journey.
911, What’s Your Emergency? SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 9AM–12:15PM Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli Grades: 2–3 Cost: $9/girl Do you know what goes into a first aid kit? Everyone should be prepared and learn how to help in an emergency! Make a first aid kit to take home, talk to nurses and other hospital staff, and meet the brave and inspiring people who are the first ones to arrive at the scene of an emergency. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Brownie First Aid badge.
Petal Pals SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 9AM–12PM OR 1–4PM Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Grades: K–1 Cost: $15/girl $7/adult Join the staff of the Wildlands Conservancy and all your Daisy petal pals as you practice being friendly and helpful, considerate, and caring! Examine worms and learn about composting, make a feeder for the neighborhood birds, and gather nesting materials to insulate the winter homes of our furry friends. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes requirements for the Clover, Rosi, Zinni, and Sunny petals. Includes the Wildland’s Conservancy Jr. Naturalist patch.
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–8
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My Best Self SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 11AM–1PM Moondog Yoga 44 Front Street, Quakertown Grades: 2–3
resources wisely and how you can be a recycler. Plus, make a recycled art project. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes requirements for the Clover petal.
Cost: $18/girl Learn the ways yoga can help you relax and tune into what’s going on in your body. This ancient practice helps keep your mind sharp and your body flexible. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes My Best Self badge and Moondog Yoga event patch.
Staying Fit SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2–4PM Moondog Yoga 44 Front Street, Quakertown
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Grades: 4–5 Cost: $18/girl Jump into this program to discover the types of fitness, food, and fun you need to be your strongest self. Get active with aerobic activity, learn how yoga can help relieve stress, and brainstorm ways to keep your body fueled. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Staying Fit badge and Moondog Yoga event patch.
She & Me Camping Adventure SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 10AM – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 12PM Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon Grades: 1–5 Cost: $55/person Experience all the fun of camp with the woman you love most in the world (a registered Girl Scout mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, mentor, etc.). Discover nature and enjoy team building, archery, hiking, arts and crafts, gaga, and more. End your day with a campfire and s’mores. This event is designed to strengthen the bond between Girl Scouts and the women they look up to. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Includes activities, food, accommodations in a heated lodge and She and Me patch.
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want! Come dressed for your future job and strut your stuff in a fashion show while your sister Girl Scouts cheer you on. Then, spend time creating crafts, playing teambuilding games, and dreaming big in the photo booth. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes fun patch and snack.
Trekkin’ in Nature SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1–3PM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: 2–3 Cost: $13/girl $6/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.
Celebrate Sisterhood SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1–4PM AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1–4PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 11AM–12:30PM OR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 11AM–12:30PM
Bucks County Community College 275 Swamp Road, Newtown
Capital Blue Store 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley
Grades: 9–12 Cost: $30/girl
Moondog Yoga 44 Front Street, Quakertown
Grades: 2–3
Grades: 6–8
Full of sass? Your snacks can be, too! Learn what snacks are good for you and your BFFs. Have a blast making veggie faces, then head over to the snack shack to create an “undercover” treat to enjoy any time of the day for a quick burst of energy. Finally, using your favorite fruits and veggies, learn how to make a smoothie that is as sweet as you. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snacks and Snacks badge.
Join the staff of Girls Empowered and explore what sisterhood means and why it is important. Learn how to develop healthy relationships with other girls, use effective communication skills, and empower yourself and others. Identify an issue affecting young women and work to develop a plan to take action! Girls must attend BOTH sessions to receive the award. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Mission: Sisterhood Journey Award set.
Science of Happiness SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 6–8PM
Cost: $18/girl Come on get happy! Learn to use breathing, yoga, and other de-stressing tools to find inner peace and calm. Create an action plan so you can stay healthy and happy all year long! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Science of Happiness badge and Moondog Yoga event patch.
Nature is Neat! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10–11:30AM Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope Grades: K–1 Cost: $9/girl $6/adult Explore a rotten log and discover the roles played by the unsung heroes of nature: the decomposers! Learn how nature uses
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Thanks-A-Lot Trot Strut Your Stuff SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1–3PM West Chester University 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester Grades: 2–5 Cost: $5/girl What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor? A teacher? A lawyer? Celebrate International Girls Day with the Kappa Deltas, who know you can be anything you
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9AM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: All ages with a current GS membership Cost: $30/person** Experience Camp Laughing Waters like never before. This race is perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike. Take in the crisp autumn air with your troop as you demonstrate your G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) power on
the course. After the race, celebrate with a traditional Girl Scout campfire and s’mores. 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk options available. **Register for the Thanks-A-Lot Trot and Thin Mint Sprint 5k as a package to receive a $5 discount off each race!
Dance It Up SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9AM–12PM Art Partners Studio 545 E. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 2–3 Cost: $20/girl Let’s get moving! Explore different types of dance and movement. Learn a new dance and then make up a dance unique to you! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Dancer badge.
Immaculata University 1145 W. King Road, Immaculata Grades: 6–8 Cost: $10/girl Food is fuel, so what you put into your body impacts what you can do with it. Dig into nutrition and explore how your diet affects everything, from your stress level to the quality of your sleep. You’ll even discover how growing your own produce can help you to stay healthy and strong. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 3 & 4 of Eating for Beauty badge.
Art Partners Studio 545 E. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 9–12 Cost: $20/girl Explore textile arts and learn about the equipment and materials used. Create something for everyday use as well as a gift for someone you know. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Textile Artist badge.
Be the Hero SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1PM – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 11AM
Annie Jr. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 3–5PM AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 11AM–12:30PM Acting Naturally Theatre 164 N. Flowers Mill Road (at the Shoppes at Flowers Mill), Langhorne Grades: K–3 Cost: $19/girl $16/adult Spend the day with a real choreographer as you learn to perform a dance from the musical Annie. Find out about actor and character development while talking with the director of Annie Jr. Return on Saturday, December 2 to watch the cast of Annie perform the show! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Dancer badge for Brownies.
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 2–5 Cost: $50/girl $35/adult If someone was sick or hurt would you know what to do? Find out what to do in an emergency, from calling 911 to using a first aid kit. Work together to complete first aid challenges, act out scenarios, and play the patient. Troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. All adults must have satisfactory background checks on file to participate in the program. *Includes activities on Saturday, accommodations in cabins, and meals in the dining hall. Includes Brownie First Aid and Junior First Aid badge.
Daisy Robotics SATUDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 10–11AM
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You Are What You Eat SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9AM–12PM
Textile Arts SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1–4PM
Snapology at Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading Grades: K–1 Cost: $10/girl Get creative with STEAM! Use a computer to follow detailed instructions to build your very own twirling birdie LEGO brick robot. Put on your engineering hat as you problem solve and test theories using axles, pulleys, and levers. You’ll even learn the basics of computer programming while working with your robot to move and make sounds. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes event patch.
Tea with Juliette SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1–4PM
Land of the Lenape SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1–2:30PM Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media Grades: K–8 Cost: $11/girl Experience the life of Lenape families, who lived in our region 1,000 years ago. Visit a traditional wigwam replica and learn about the many ways in which the Lenape people used native plants and animals to support their daily lives. Pretend to be a Lenape girl as you explore the arboretum on your own after the program. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 3 & 4 of Junior Playing the Past badge.
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon Grades: 2–3 Cost: $9/girl $2/adult Join the GSEP History Committee to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday with a tea party! Enjoy games and songs led by older Girl Scouts, create a troop mural, and see a collection of Brownie Girl Scout uniforms from the past. Don’t forget to wear your vest or sash to show your sister Girl Scouts all the cool things you’ve done! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for a local food cupboard. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Brownie Girl Scout Way badge.
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#WaterIceBoss MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1–3PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9AM–12PM
8000 Olde Scotland Rd, Shippensburg
Rita’s Cool Support Center 1210 Northbrook Drive, Suite 310, Trevose
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading
Grades: 6–8 Cost: $5/girl
Grades: 4–5 Cost: $18/girl $6/adult
Grades: 6–12 Cost: $25/girl $20/adult Come explore a natural cave. Learn from a speleological expert on how to safely move through a cave as you explore the depths of one of nature’s finest wonders. All participants should be within the “Maximum Allowable Height Weight Ratio.” Please see Program/Event Registration for the chart. Please bring a bagged lunch and water. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Join us for a cool, one-of-a-kind experience where you’ll learn about all the fun that goes on behind the scenes at Rita’s Italian Ice! Go to Rita’s headquarters, where you’ll hear how Rita’s got its start. Explore careers available at Rita’s, learn how the team there comes up with new treats, and taste test their newest flavors. Learn how to become an ice maker and perfect your scooping skills from the staff. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Entrepreneur badge.
Express Yourself SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 3–4PM
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Ready, Set, Draw!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10AM–3:30PM
The Handwork Studio 35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth Grades: 2–3 Cost: $12/girl Emotions can sometimes be hard to talk about, but art and handicrafts can make it easier. Create your own emoji-inspired expression, then sew, needle felt, and stuff a two-sided pillow. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes step 4 of My Best Self badge.
Martin Guitar... Music to My Ears MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 9AM–12PM Martin Guitar 510 Sycamore Street, Nazareth Grades: 4–12 Cost: $5/person Spend the morning at C.F. Martin & Co., learning about guitars. During a Girl Scoutexclusive factory tour, witness firsthand the exquisite craftsmanship that goes into every guitar C.F Martin manufactures. A guided tour of the museum will describe how events in world history defined music history over the last 180 years. Take part in a hands-on guitar clinic. Put your musical skills to the test on “The Play Me Wall,” where you can try out new guitar models and some of C.F. Martin’s best known and top-selling guitars. Don’t worry if you can’t play guitar. Prior musical knowledge is not required. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 and 3 of Junior Musician badge. Great supplemental activity for Cadette Woodworker badge.
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Holiday Hoedown FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 7PM – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 2–5 Cost: $65/girl $40/adult Feeling the frenzy of the holiday season? Escape to camp and slow down as you craft the day away! The fleece pillows, greeting cards, beadie animals, and light switch covers you craft will make great gifts-or you can keep them for yourself as a hoedown memory! Afterward, head out to the trails for a hike and get some fresh air before enjoying Saturday night’s hoedown! All participants will stay in cabins with other troops. 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 during the day on Saturday, accommodations and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack-Sunday breakfast).
Join the educators at the Reading Public Museum and explore drawings from famous artists. Showcase your skills and learn new ones as you draw using a variety of mediums and techniques. Practice your illustration skills as you learn about shading, adding perspective, and more—all while creating your own portfolio! Attend Entertainment Technology in the afternoon and get both programs for $32! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Drawing badge.
Christmas City Tour SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10AM–4PM Historic Bethlehem Visitors Center 505 Main Street, Bethlehem Grades: 4–12 Cost: $25/person Take a trip to Bethlehem and experience the magic of history and holidays! Discover why it’s referred to as the “Christmas City” as you take in the sights and explore neighboring Steelstacks. Explore the two downtowns as you take in local art and dazzling architecture. Bring lunch money so you can sample local foods on an urban scavenger hunt. Get to know your way around town with walking maps, and bring your camera to capture the highlights! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes admission to select local sites and event patch.
Play Like a Girl SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10AM–12PM
Clay Play SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9AM–12PM Art Partners Studio 545 E. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 2–3 Cost: $20/girl Let’s play with clay! Learn about different types of clay, explore the textures with your hands, and experiment with different ways to create pottery. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Potter badge.
Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova Grades: 6–12 Cost: $4/girl What does it mean to do something “like a girl”? The Kappa Deltas are here to tell you it means being confident and strong, especially if you’re an athlete! Chat with sisters who play sports at Villanova University and have a go yourself, from varsity water polo to ice hockey. No matter what sport you play, you’ll be inspired to strive for your dreams! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Photo Explorers SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 4–5 Cost: $20/girl Explore digital photography, from selfies to scenic landscapes, during a photo scavenger hunt! Learn about the digital camera, the history of photography, and use iMacs to edit and share your photos. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Digital Photographer badge.
Entertainment Technology SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1–4PM Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading
Explore the technology of entertainment! Make your own moving picture, design and build a roller coaster, learn about the science of 3-D imaging, and more! Plus, see vintage entertainment technology from museum collections. Attend Ready, Set, Draw in the morning and get both programs for $32! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Entertainment Technology badge.
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Grades: 2–3 Cost: $12/girl Do you love technology and science? Learn basic engineering principles as you build super-cool models that use gears, axles and pulleys. Discuss the six simple machines and how they make our lives easier. Build your very own catapult, Angry Birds style, and have a friendly competition to see who can knock down the most piggies. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes event patch.
Cookie Coaches SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1–3:30PM
Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading Grades: 2–3 Cost: $5/girl Get your gears moving and bring out the inventor in you! Solve problems, use your imagination, and invent something neat to share with the group! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Inventor badge.
Winter in the Woods SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 10–11:30AM
Power of the Girl SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1–4PM AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1–4PM Goggleworks 201 Washington Street, Reading Grades: 4–5 Cost: $33/girl You can be whatever you want to be! Join the staff of Kind Living Designs as you explore the different roles you may take on as you get older and challenge yourself by trying new roles. Learn how to identify your passions and talents and express yourself as we wrap up with a Live Wax Museum event where parents, family and friends are invited to learn about your hopes and dreams! Girls must attend BOTH sessions. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes aMUSE Journey Award set.
SATUDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10–11:30AM Snapology at Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
Invent It! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 6–8PM
MaxOut Sportsmanship TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6:30–8:30PM MaxOut Strength Studio 46 E. 3rd Avenue, Collegeville Grades: 6–8 Cost: $10/girl Pro athletes will tell you that staying strong, fit, and healthy means being active and having fun doing it. Try training like the pros at MaxOut Sports Performance Center. Focus on stretching, strength training, conditioning, and functional fitness games. You’ll build muscle and relationships, and gain the knowledge of why staying fit is beneficial to your health. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 2 & 4 of Good Sportsmanship badge.
Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media Grades: 4–5 Cost: $11/girl Winter for animals can be tough! How do they make it through the season? Find out the ways animals adapt to survive winter in Pennsylvania. Make your own track key and test out your tracking abilities on a winter discovery walk, then explore the arboretum on your own after the program. Snow date December 16. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 & 2 of Animal Habitats badge.
Slumber Party SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2PM – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 11AM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: K–3 Cost: $50/girl $35/adult A slumber party at camp? Count us in! Hang out with sister Girl Scouts while you play your favorite games and create arts and crafts! When the sun goes down, slip into slumber party mode with nail painting, snacks, and a movie! 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 activities on Saturday, accommodations, and meals in the dining hall. Completes step 5 of Daisy Buddy Camper and step 5 of Brownie Cabin Camper.
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 6–12 Cost: $5/girl
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Grades: 4–5 Cost: $18/girl $6/adult
Cookie season is almost here, and we need your #cookieboss skills! Help plan a Cookie Rally for younger Girl Scouts and lead activities at the Cookie Rally at Camp Laughing Waters on January 6. At this planning session, you’ll design games and crafts to teach girls how to talk to customers, remember cookie flavors, and create goals. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors interested in helping plan and run our Cookie Rally must register for and attend Cookie Coaches. Girls must be able to attend the Cookie Rally on Saturday January 6th (snow make-up day is January 13). 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.
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Best Christmas Pageant Ever
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1–4PM Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon or Cedar Crest College 100 College Drive, Allentown Grades: 2–5 Cost: $10/girl
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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 snack.
Hoot Hike SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 6–8PM Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Grades: K–12 Cost: $12/girl $7/adult Wander the trails on a winter night in search of hidden owls calling from an evergreen! Join the Wildland’s Conservancy’s owl experts as they lead a hike through the woods these fascinating nocturnal birds call home. You might get to meet live owls and discover some amazing facts about their calls, behavior, and anatomy. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes s’mores, hot cocoa, and Wildlands Conservancy Jr. Naturalist patch.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 4–9PM Acting Naturally Theatre 164 N. Flowers Mill Road (at the Shoppes at Flowers Mill), Langhorne
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades: 6–10 Cost: $19/girl $16/adult
Become a CSRI: Camp Shelly Ridge Investigator as you collect all the facts, use your powers of observation and deduction, communicate in code, interview potential suspects, and use real science to hunt for clues in the hidden corners of camp. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. Individual girls may attend without an adult. *Includes accommodations in a heated lodge, all meals, Detective badge for Juniors and Special Agent badge for Cadettes.
Join the cast of Acting Naturally for an entertaining day of fun! Play theater games used by actors to create their characters, then watch the cast perform in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Take a back-stage tour and ask the actors your toughest questions. Please bring a bagged dinner or money to purchase pizza at the local pizzeria. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Public Speaker badge for Cadettes or Troop Performer badge for Seniors.
Sew Tech Stuffed Animals SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 3–5PM The Handwork Studio 35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth Grades: 4–5 Cost: $18/girl Ever heard of a light-up stuffed animal? Now’s your chance to make one! Come learn about circuitry as you sew a stuffed bear or dog with conductive thread, LEDs, and watch batteries. After this program, you’ll have the skills to design your very own light-up invention! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 & 2 of Product Designer badge.
Winter Camp WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1:30PM – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 6:15PM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 1–12 Cost: $135/girl
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Mystery Ridge FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 7PM – SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 11AM
This is a girl-only event! Leave your parents and leaders behind as you make new friends and meet up with summer camp buddies. GSEP summer camp staff treats you to the traditional camp experience with a winter twist. Activities include crafts, campfires, hiking and—weather permitting—ice skating and snowshoeing. Stay in heated cabins and enjoy meals served in the dining hall. *Includes accommodations and all meals and snacks.
Grades: 4–8 Cost: $65/person
Snow Splash! FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 7PM – SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 4PM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–8 Cost: $115/girl $95/adult Wait, what? How does snow splash? Well it doesn’t, but you will enjoy both snow and water this weekend! Bundle up while you sled, snowshoe, ice skate, and cross-country ski! Then head to Big Boulder to snow tube through the evening. On Sunday, grab your friends and bathing suit as you journey to the indoor water park to make a splash! You must provide your own transportation to tubing and the 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 to participate in the program. *Includes activities during the day on Saturday, admission to snow tubing and water park, accommodations in heated cabins with other troops, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack - Sunday breakfast).
Where Will a Mouse Take You? SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 9AM–12PM Art Partners Studio 545 E. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 2–3 Cost: $20/girl Explore creating art on a computer, take a trip online to another country, and look up some cool facts about something you are curious
about. Snow date Saturday, January 13. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Computer Expert badge.
911, What’s Your Emergency? SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 9AM–12:15PM Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli Grades: 4–5 Cost: $9/girl Do you know what goes into a first aid kit? Everyone should be prepared and learn how to help in an emergency! Make a first aid kit to take home, talk to nurses and other hospital staff, and meet the brave and inspiring people who are the first ones to arrive at the scene of an emergency. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Junior First Aid badge.
Night Explorers SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 6–9PM Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Grades: 6–10 Cost: $13/girl $7/adult Search for the shine of an animal’s eyes during a night hike at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary! Meet nocturnal animals before attempting to locate them in their natural habitat. As you walk, gaze at the beautiful night sky and be inspired to create your own sky art. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Night Owl badge for Cadettes and Sky badge for Seniors.
Girl Power SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 1–4PM AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 1–4PM
Cookie Rally SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 9AM–12PM OR 1–4PM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: K–5 Cost: $10/girl $2/adult Cookie season is almost here! 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, get a sneak peek at the cookie recognitions, and even taste test the cookies! Snow date is Saturday, January 13. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and event patch.
Jump Into the World of Comics SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1–4PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 6–8 Cost: $20/girl Explore a variety of illustration styles and characters, from newspaper funnies to comic books and graphic novels. Learn how comic artists storyboard their ideas and then bring your own story to life! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Comic Artist badge.
Grades: 4–5 Cost: $29/girl Girls have the power! Join Girls Empowered and meet successful women in the community to learn about their jobs and experiences. Develop the skills to become a successful leader, uncover the stereotypes girls are confronted with, and take action to address them. Leave ready to inspire others! Girls must attend BOTH sessions to receive the award set. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes a snack and aMUSE Journey Award set.
MaxOut Crosstraining TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 6:30–8:30PM MaxOut Strength Studio 46 E. 3rd Avenue, Collegeville Grades: 9–12 Cost: $10/girl Pro athletes will tell you that staying strong, fit, and healthy means being active and having fun doing it. Try training like the pros at MaxOut Sports Performance Center. Focus on stretching, strength training, conditioning, and functional fitness games. You’ll build muscle and relationships, and gain the knowledge of why staying fit is beneficial to your health. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1-4 of Senior Cross Training badge.
Capital Blue Store 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley Grades: 4–5 Cost: $5/girl Eat healthy food that taste great! Take a stroll with experts from Capital Blue to explore the restaurants in the Promenade Shops and discover the best way to read menus so you can order healthier options. Work up an appetite because after your walk, you’ll fix your own meal and create delicious desserts. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snacks and Simple Meals badge.
S’more Snow FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 7PM – SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 4–5 Cost: $80/girl $60/adult Let’s celebrate the fun and excitement of winter by doing all things snow! Snowshoe through the woods, go sledding, and do snow painting and snow crafts. Price includes three-hour snow tubing at Big Boulder. No snow? No worries! We’ll make sure a memorable camp experience awaits you no matter what! 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 activities during the day on Saturday, accommodations in heated cabins with other troops, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack - Sunday breakfast).
Maple Sugar Mania SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1–2:30PM Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media Grades: 6–8 Cost: $11/girl From tree to table, find out how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Learn how to identify a sugar maple, practice tapping a tree, explore the evaporation process, and taste the difference between freshly tapped sap and real maple syrup! Be prepared to be outside on your adventure and explore the wintry arboretum after the program. Snow date Saturday, January 27. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
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Delaware Valley University 700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown
Healthy Meals SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 11AM–12:30PM OR SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 11AM–12:30PM
Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes step 1 of Cadette Trees badge.
Going Beyond Selfies
Handstitched Binding
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1–4PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 3–5PM
Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville
The Handwork Studio 35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth
Grades: 9–12 Cost: $20/girl Go beyond selfies to understand the power of photography. Explore light, composition, and motion in photography. Grab your camera and be ready to look at the world in a new way. Snow date January 27. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Photographer badge.
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Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Girls must attend BOTH sessions. *Includes Media Journey Award set.
Grades: 6–8 Cost: $12/girl Have you ever noticed that some books have beautiful covers? That’s because bookbinding is an art! Create your own journal by embroidering the cover, hand-stitching the binding, and adding embellishments with the sewing machine. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Book Artist badge.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 10–11:30AM
Maple Sugaring Day Program Leaders
Snapology at Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 7:30PM – SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2PM
Grades: 4–5 Cost: $15/girl
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Girls think of everything! Did you know a woman invented windshield wipers, space helmets, Scotch Guard, ice cream cones, and the life raft? Join the staff of Snapology and learn about the process that real inventors go through to solve real-world problems. Design, build, and use computer programming to create robotic models. Maybe YOU will be the next woman to submit a patent! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes event patch.
Raise Your Voice SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1–4PM AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 1–4PM Goggleworks 201 Washington Street, Reading Grades: 6–8 Cost: $33/girl Smart girls question stereotypes and mainstream media messages. Work with Kind Living Designs and your sister Girl Scouts to challenge typical standards for who and what a girl “should be.” Explore various types of media and work collaboratively as you rethink the role that media plays in your life. Take action as you create your own social media campaign about building girls’ self-esteem and how to utilize social media as a tool for community service and positivity. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their groups.
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Grades: 6–12 Cost: $20/girl Put your leadership skills into action! Help teach younger girls all there is to know about maple syrup. Older girl presenters and adult volunteers are needed to help create and deliver our Maple Sugaring and Maple Sapling programs. Whether you enjoy writing scripts, acting, making crafts, singing songs or helping others, there is something for everyone. Commitment to this event includes an overnight training January 26-27, as well as presenting the program February 23-24, (with optional Saturday overnight). You’ll earn Service to Girl Scouting hours and have lots of fun! All adults will be assigned a specific task during the program. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in heated cabins, meals during training and event, and event patch.
Winter Carnival FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 7PM – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 10AM Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 4–10 Cost: $80/girl $60/adult Come to camp and enjoy the fun and excitement of being in the snow! Participate in winter activities at camp, and go to Jack Frost for three hours of snow tubing! (Participants may upgrade to all-day tubing,
skiing, or snowboarding for an additional fee.) 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 to participate in the program. *Includes activities during the day on Saturday, accommodations in heated cabins with other troops, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack - Sunday breakfast).
911, What’s Your Emergency? SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 9AM–12:15PM Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli Grades: 2–3 Cost: $9/girl Do you know what goes into a first aid kit? Everyone should be prepared and learn how to help in an emergency! Make a first aid kit to take home, talk to nurses and other hospital staff, and meet the brave and inspiring people who are the first ones to arrive at the scene of an emergency. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Brownie First Aid badge.
aMAZE! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1–4PM AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1–4PM Goggleworks 201 Washington Street, Reading Grades: 6–8 Cost: $33/girl You’ll be amazed at what you can do! Through games and activities explore how to have open and honest friendships and steer clear of peer pressure. Learn how to handle your emotions, manage conflicts and bring inner peace to yourself and your friendships. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Girls must attend BOTH sessions. *Includes aMAZE Journey Award set.
MaxOut Sportsmanship TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 6:30–8:30PM MaxOut Strength Studio 46 E. 3rd Avenue, Collegeville Grades: 6–8 Cost: $10/girl Pro athletes will tell you that staying strong, fit, and healthy means being active and having fun doing it. Try training like the pros at MaxOut Sports Performance Center. Focus on stretching, strength training, conditioning, and
functional fitness games. You’ll build muscle and relationships, and gain the knowledge of why staying fit is beneficial to your health. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 2, & 4 of Senior Cross Training badge.
Senses Explorer THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 6-8PM Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading Grades: 2–3 Cost: $5/girl
Snow-mageddon FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7PM – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11, 11AM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 6–8 Cost: $70/girl $55/adult Head to Camp Laughing Waters for an exciting snow adventure. Alongside your sister Girl Scouts, visit Bear Creek for a snow tubing afternoon and picnic lunch, then head back to camp to enjoy winter crafts with a hot chocolate bar, indoor skating, and a relaxing campfire. All groups must provide their own transportation to Bear Creek. 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 snow tubing ticket, meals and accommodations in cabins.
Moonlight Hike FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 6–7:30PM Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media Grades: 2–8 Cost: $11/girl How is nature different after dark? Do humans have the ability to adapt to the outdoors at night? Explore your senses and the arboretum under the moonlight during this night hike. The evening will end with you warming up around a campfire and enjoying delicious s’mores! Snow date Friday, February 16. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 & 2 of Junior Outdoor Adventurer badge and Cadette Night Owl badge. Includes snack.
Dancing Divas SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 11AM–12:30PM OR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 11AM–12:30PM Capital Blue Store 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley Grades: 2–3 Cost: $5/girl Join the staff at Capital Blue to find your inner dancer! Start by warming up all your muscles and then learn a new dance. Use your new skills to come up with a dance of your own. Get ready to get moving! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snacks and Dancer badge.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1–3PM
GSEP Journey Weekend: Get Moving
West Chester University 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7PM – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 11AM
Grades: 6–8 Cost: $7/girl
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
You are your own Valentine! Spend the afternoon with the Kappa Deltas, who will show you that true love starts with you loving yourself. Participate in activities that will help you build your confidence and find what makes you happy. Remember, positive thinking + a positive attitude = happy people! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Science of Happiness badge and light snacks.
Investigate the resources used to make energy and how it is transferred. Work with your troop to come up with an energy action plan for your community. This is a troop-only event. Adults will be asked to participate in facilitation of the programs. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. All adults
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony Grades: 6–10 Cost: $95/girl $75/girl A weekend of adventure awaits you in the Poconos! Spend Saturday at camp enjoying winter sports such as ice skating, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, weather permitting. After a Sunday breakfast, head over to the indoor water park for hours of splashing around! You must provide your own transportation to the 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 to participate in the program. *Includes activities during the day on Saturday, admission to the waterpark Sunday, accommodations in heated cabins with other troops, and all meals served in the Dining Hall (Friday snack - Sunday breakfast).
Local Nutrients SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 9AM–12PM
Will You Be Your Valentine?
Grades: 4–5 Cost: $65/girl $45/adult
Pocono Adventure FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7PM – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 4PM
Immaculata University 1145 W. King Road, Immaculata Grades: 9–12 Cost: $10/girl Explore the benefits and challenges of going local as you try some simple dishes with local ingredients. Discover how eating right can keep you healthy and strong while supporting your neighborhood community. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 3 & 4 of Locavore badge.
My First Camping Adventure SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 10AM – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 11AM Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon Grades: 2–5 Cost: $55/girl $50/adult There’s nothing quite like camping—it’s a chance to spend time in nature and have fun with your friends. Every camping trip is a new adventure, and this weekend you’ll have the chance to work with your sister Girl Scouts as you prepare a camp meal, learn about Leave No Trace principals, take a hike, and have fun with traditional camp activities like archery or gaga. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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Put your senses to the test! Learn how your sense of taste, touch, sight, smell, and hearing allow you to perceive the world around you. Find out what it would be like to lose one of your senses. Explore the human tongue, make your own scratch and sniff stickers, and go on a scavenger hunt. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Senses badge.
must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Completes most of the Get Moving! Journey with assistance planning the take action project.
Adults must have a satisfactory background check to participate in the program. *Includes accommodations in a heated lodge, all meals, and Cabin Camper for Brownies and Eco Camper for Juniors.
Combat Robots SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 10AM–12PM Snapology at Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
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Grades: 6–10 Cost: $15/girl Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a head-to-head combat mission? Join the staff of Snapology and learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using axles, levers, motors, and sensors. Then build a robot for friendly competition. Have a blast as you play and compete in challenges in this remote-control robotics program! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes event patch.
Fitness Fun THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 6–8PM Alvernia University 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading Grades: 4–5 Cost: $5/girl Get active with the Alvernia University Science Association! Learn tips for staying healthy, let loose with music, and create your own diary to keep your mind sharp! All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Staying Fit badge.
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: K–1 Cost: $10/girl $5/adult Bundle up and join us for a winter tradition. Travel through history as you learn the story and discovery of maple syrup from older Girl Scouts! Play games, enjoy a snack, and even do a taste test between sap and syrup! This program runs for two hours and has a staggered start times from 8:30am to 3:30pm. You will be prompted to select your start time during the registration process. All troops must meet girl-adult ratio for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack, drink, and event patch.
Maple Sugaring SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 8:30AM–5:30PM Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville Grades: 2–5 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 and even enjoy a maple snack! This program runs three hours and has staggered start times from 8:30am to 2pm. You will be prompted to select your start time during the registration process. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack, drink, and event patch.
Real Girls Take on the World Color Your World SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 9AM–12PM Art Partners Studio 545 E Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor, Coatesville Grades: 2–3 Cost: $20/girl Grab a smock and join in some colorful fun! It’s time to think about painting in a new way. Talk to an artist, get inspired by great artwork, and learn to paint what you see and feel. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes Painting badge.
Maple Saplings SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 8:30AM–5:30PM STAGGERED START TIMES BETWEEN 8:30AM AND 3:30PM
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world celebrate! Interested in being a panelist for the model UN? Email memberservices@ gsep.org for more information. *Includes Global Action Award, World Thinking Day Award, event patch, and snack.
Winter at the Wildlands SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 9AM–3PM Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus Grades: 4–10 Cost: $26/girl $14/adult Let the naturalists at Wildlands Conservancy be your guides as you try your hand at snowshoeing, cooking in a Dutch oven, maple sugaring, geocaching, and other winter-themed outdoor activities. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes mild-chili lunch and event patch.
Inspire, Design & Sew SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 3–6PM The Handwork Studio 35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth Grades: 9–12 Cost: $12/girl Want to change the way something looks? All you need to know is how to sew! Craft an inspiration board, then design and sew a pillow sham for your room. Build the skills to repair your favorite clothes by sewing on a button or hand stitching a hem. You can even bring an item that needs some hand stitching TLC. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 3 & 4 of Room Makeover badge for Seniors.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1–4PM Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon Grades: 6–12 Cost: $20/girl $5/adult Calling all girls from around the world! Did you know that you are part of a global sisterhood that is 146 countries strong? The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the largest girl-serving organization in the world! Learn about WAGGGS and our world centers located in Mexico, England, Switzerland, India, and Africa. Experience different cultures as you sample foods and try fun activities. Get ready to take on the world as you discuss global issues that affect girls everywhere and witness a model United Nations panel. End the day with a traditional World Thinking Day ceremony, something that girls all over the
Thin Mint Sprint SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018, 9AM Fairmount Park at Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia Grades: All Ages, Open to the Public Cost: $30/person** Set your sights on the finish line in the third and final race of the Trefoil Fitness Challenge. The Thin Mint Sprint will take place along Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park. Get ready for this course, which is perfect for running, by gathering your sister Scouts, your biggest supporters, and running enthusiasts to show the community your inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader). **Register for the Thanks-A-Lot Trot and Thin Mint Sprint 5k as a package to receive a $5 discount off each race!
Registration Information Girls can participate in any day program individually (unless otherwise noted), with a group, or as a troop. Special efforts are made to welcome all girls. Please note, while we may be able to accommodate additional adults in certain situations, program space is reserved for girls. Program registrations are accepted online. Online registration is the best option for getting immediate access and confirmation of your registration.
Registration questions? Contact: 215.564.2030 memberservices@gsep.org gsep.org
GSEP does not accept registration by phone. HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ONLINE 1. If you are registering for a members-only event or program, you must first purchase or renew your membership by logging into MyGS. 2. 2 4 hours after purchasing or renewing your membership, visit us at gsep.org and click PROGRAM/EVENT REGISTRATION. 3. E nter your username and password. Or, if you’re a first-time user or haven’t used the system since August 2013, activate your account by clicking the NEW ONLINE ACCOUNT button. 4. I f you receive an alert to contact us, please do so. Your record may be incomplete, you may have a duplicate record, or you may not be linked to your girl’s record. 5. Click on the ACTIVITIES tab. 7. Click on the program name and review the details. 8. Click REGISTER NOW. 9. Select the registrant and click CONTINUE. 10. Enter additional information as requested, then click CONTINUE. 11. Confirm your order details and click CHECKOUT; consider making a donation or select the “not at this time” option, click CONTINUE. 12. Enter your credit card information and click PROCESS MY ORDER. IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS & VOLUNTEERS • Adult spaces in programs are intended only for the number of adults necessary to meet the girl-adult ratios, unless otherwise indicated. Chaperoning adults are free unless otherwise indicated by a per person or per adult price for the program. All adults must be registered for the program. • All girls attending a program or event must be registered Girl Scouts. Girls new to Girl Scouts can register as a new member online at gsep.org through MyGS.
1. Go to MyGS and register as an adult member. 2. Choose a volunteer role. 3. Check your email for confirmation and next steps to complete the criminal background check process. • Due to planning issues and safety concerns, walk-in girl and adult registration cannot be accepted at any GSEP event. REGISTRATION DEADLINES Registrations are accepted until the program is full or one week prior to the program date, whichever comes first. Please allow at least four weeks lead time from the program date for processing of paper registration forms. We cannot guarantee paperwork submitted less than four weeks in advance will be processed in time for you to attend the program. CONFIRMATIONS Confirmation packets are sent via email the first business day after registration closes. If registration closes on a Saturday or Sunday, you should expect the confirmation the following Monday. SPACE & ATTENDANCE Program space is limited. Attendance capacity is based on the needs of the program itself and cannot be adjusted due to late registration, transfer requests, troop needs, etc. Program capacity and space availability can be viewed online. Badges and patches will only be given out to girls who are in attendance. TROOP REGISTRATION Only approved troop leaders/co-leaders can register current troop members using the troop management feature. PAYMENT Payment for all programs is due in full at the time of registration. Space will not be held for any registration forms submitted without the full payment amount that is due.
• Council-sponsored programs are designed for specific age/grade levels. Please only register for programs that are in your age/grade level.
REFUNDS 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).
• Leaders, parents, and guardians must make arrangements to leave other children at home. Additional children and/or family members are not permitted to attend any GSEP program.
Refunds are not issued for cancellations occurring less than four weeks in advance or if numbers are reduced less than four weeks prior to the event.
• All GSEP Sponsored Programs: According to Volunteer Essentials, all volunteers participating in the Girl Scout movement shall meet GSUSA membership standards, which include committing to the Girl Scout Promise, accepting the Girl Scout Law, and registering annually through the Council as members of the Girl Scout movement. Effective January 1, 2014, prior to registering for all programs sponsored by GSEP, adults who are interested in attending must have a current membership. This applies to all of the programs advertised in Spark or via the GSEP website or other communication. Cost of registration is $25 and is in addition to the cost of the program. Adults can register online.
CANCELLATIONS GSEP reserves the right to cancel an event 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.
• Trips & Overnight Programs: According to Volunteer Essentials, when girls go on trips and overnight programs, the group must have at least two unrelated, registered, cleared, and trained adult volunteers. Adults who attend overnight programs or share GSEP property at the same time girls are in attendance need to be cleared and registered to ensure the utmost safety of the girls. Effective January 1, 2014, in addition to becoming a registered adult member of Girl Scouts, any adult who registers for an overnight program with GSEP will have to
Weather-related cancellations: A GSEP staff member will contact you if a program will be cancelled due to weather. When possible, the event will be rescheduled or a refund issued. For cancellations in advance, email notification will be sent to each registrant. For same day cancellations, an attempt will be made to call the phone number available on record. 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. OUT OF COUNCIL REGISTRATIONS Girls in our neighboring councils are welcome to register for our programs. Email memberservices@ gsep.org for paperwork. Registration requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance of the program date. We accept check and credit card payments.
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6. Search for the program you want using the various search features.
successfully complete the criminal background check process prior to program registration.