Spark A TRIANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF KANSAS HEARTLAND COUNCIL
JULY 2019 BACK TO TROOP EDITION
Textron Aviation to sponsor Girl Scout event - pg. 7
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S'mores Day
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Camp Highlights
15 NEW Wizarding Marathon
Letters from Liz I am very excited about our Girl Scout programming this coming fall through spring! We have activities for all ages and interests. There are so many events that I can only share a few highlights. Be sure to check out all of our exciting offerings across the council so you don’t miss anything! #GirlScoutCampLife - (page 16) An adventure-filled three-day, two-night campout from August 31 to September 2 exclusively for our older G.I.R.L.’s in the spectacular Nebraska Platte River State Park. Leadership Takes Flight with Textron Aviation - (page 7) Prepare to launch our new Girl Scout year with badge work, fun and friendship in Wichita’s Century II on Saturday, October 5. You won’t want to miss this free event for Girl Scouts of all ages and registered troop leaders! A huge thank you to our partner Textron Aviation and their aviation professionals for sponsoring this epic event! Mall Madness - (page 21) Bring your Girl Scout friends and party all night long at the Village Square Mall in Dodge City from October 19-20. You’ll have your pillow and sleeping bag, but I doubt you’ll want to miss any of the fun activities throughout the night! Splash Bash Beach Party Lock-in - (page 25) Did you say beach party in November? You bet! Girl Scouts of all ages will enjoy a swim party and fun activities all night long at the NCK Tech Wellness Center in Beloit from November 16-17. Wizarding Marathon - (page 27) Brownies through Ambassadors, and adults. Join us at our Clearwater Starwoods Outdoor Center from December 14-15 for a one-of-a-kind magical event filled with games, potions, and movies! I hope to see all of you G.I.R.L.s (Go-Getters, Innovators, RiskTakers, Leaders) soon!
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2019 Scholarship Recipients
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Bridging Day Highlights
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Chameleon Color Run
10 Product Program Top Sellers
12 Fall Program Dates 13 NEW Cookie Trainings 16 Activities 39 Council Info
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Liz Workman Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
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2019 LEGACY PEARL HONOREES Marge Kirby
Jayne Sheils Smith
In memorium
In 1957, Wichita’s Cowtown was in trouble. Rumors were swirling that the City Commission wanted to shut down the fledgling attraction. There was very little funding, no paid staff, and the grounds were only open on special occasions. There was a real possibility that Historic Wichita, Inc. would disband and Cowtown would close. But Marge Kirby saddled up the Girl Scout Cavalry and rode to the rescue! In the summer of 1958, she organized 45 Girl Scout troops to staff each of the Cowtown buildings with two Girl Scouts and an adult for the entire summer. As a result, 20,000 people showed up. Cowtown was saved and so began the museum’s most enduring and fondly remembered partnership. For the next 18 years, every summer, Marge Kirby, her famous whistle at the ready, commanded legions of Girl Scouts at the museum. Some remember Marge as being sweet and loving and some remember her as being more demanding and exacting, but there was absolutely no doubt that she loved being part of the Girl Scout program at Cowtown. The girls wore their full uniforms and learned short historical scripts (or elocutions as the Victorians would have called them) to share with visitors who came from every state and more than 40 foreign countries to get a taste of the rough and tumble Old West. The Girl Scouts brought life and vitality to Cowtown and as it prospered and grew into a world class living history museum, the girls became costumed reenactors portraying young ladies on the Victorian frontier. The building that housed the Girl Scout program was renamed Kirby House in Marge’s honor, and in 2008, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cowtown/Girl Scout partnership, there was an accounting of the number of service hours donated by Girl Scouts over the years. The total: 1,650,000 hours!
SAVE DATE The Fifth Annual the
Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Luncheon
Sat., April 18, 2020
In memorium
Jayne Sheils Smith was once described as a “fiery red-head” with a quick wit, a knack for leadership, and savvy in financial management. She was born in Rochester, New York on June 25, 1911. Jayne grew up and was educated in Rochester and that is where she learned about volunteerism and leadership. During World War II, Jayne was the Director of the Rochester USO (United Service Organization) making it the most popular place for servicemen to meet and eat, from Toronto to Buffalo. Through USO, Jayne met the love of her life, George W. Smith. At the conclusion of World War II, Jayne and George were married and moved to Wichita, Kansas, where George returned to his work in law enforcement. This debutante from Rochester enjoyed her life in Wichita. In February of 1951, Jayne Smith was selected to be the Executive Director of the Wichita Area Girl Scout Council. This is a position that she held until her retirement in 1979. During those 28 years of leadership, her focus was primarily on providing services for girls, so it was no wonder that the overall membership increased by 250%. She shared her leadership skills by serving on many other community boards and even encouraged men to participate as Board Members on the Wichita Area Girl Scout Council Board. Jayne Smith’s leadership acumen and her progressive goals also brought numerous honors from the National and Regional Girl Scout Boards and many other organizations. In 1979, Jayne was honored as a Woman of Achievement by the Wichita Chapter of Professional Women in Communications. To carry on her legacy, Jayne established the George W. and Jayne Smith College Scholarship Fund that has enabled many graduating high school senior Girl Scouts to live their dreams of attending college. For the rest of her life, it brought Jayne great pride to hear of the successes of “her girls.”
Keynote Speaker:
Deanell Tacha Lifelong Retired Chief Judge of the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
The Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society works to advance Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low’s vision of giving all girls the opportunity to discover, lead, and make their communities and the world a better place. Go to kansasgirlscouts.org/jpls for more info.
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Our Girl Scout goes to D.C. In 2017, Girl Scout Riley's attention was drawn to families in crisis after Hurricane Irma struck Florida. Her grandfather had traveled to help restore electricity in homes and Riley was inspired to contribute in her own way. The go-getter rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She created a business selling containers of slime to raise money for disaster relief and others in need of financial assistance. With encouragement from her grandmother, Riley began a marketing campaign through videos and Facebook to support the venture. Her idea rapidly gained popularity. So much so that she enlisted the help of her best friend to continue the project and expand her product line. As of July 2019, Riley has donated more than $2,300 to assist those in need. Most of the funds have aided disaster victims in Florida, while the rest has helped those living in her community of Minneapolis, Kan.
Because of her ingenuity, the newly bridged Cadette was named one of Kansas' top two youth volunteers of 2019 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and received a $1,000 scholarship. Riley joins Reeny Botros in becoming the second Kansas Girl Scout in two consecutive years to receive the honor. In March, she was recognized at Kansas Heartland's Annual Meeting and in May, Riley traveled to Washington D.C. to officially accept her award. "I met alot of new friends with inspirational stories during my trip [to Washington, D.C.] from other states and countries and it has encouraged me to never give up with my ideas and to continue giving. I want to encourage you if you have a strong opinion on something to help others, then all you have to do is put your mind to it and follow through. We can all make a difference no matter our age," said Riley.
2019 Girl Scout Scholarship Recipients Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland awarded $14,500 in scholarships this year to five Kansas Girl Scouts, who exhibited leadership and service in their communities. The scholarships are made possible through the George W. and Jayne S. Smith Scholarship Fund.
Name
High School
Scholarship
McKenzie Beard
Circle High School
George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000
Kourtney Hawkins
Heights High School
George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000
Dalyn McFee
Rawlins County Jr./Sr. High School
George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000
Nena Taylor
Parsons Sr. High School
George & Jayne Smith Scholarship - $3,000
Alicia Thurston
Northwest High School
Gold Award Scholarship - $2,500
To learn more and to apply for a Girl Scout Scholarship, go to kansasgirlscouts.org/scholarships . The 2020 scholarship deadline is Jan. 20. 4
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New traditions Bridging cermonies represent an important transition in a Girl Scout's life. This year, we celebrated in a big way with our first ever Bridging Day at the Keeper of the Plains in Wichita, KS. More than 350 girls and their families drove to downtown Wichita and watched as the Girl Scouts in their lives crossed over the Arkansas River and completed their journey to the next level. Wichita's Mayor, Jeff Longwell, and Riverfest's Admiral Windwagon Smith marked the occasion with a few encouraging words, excited to see the Girl Scout Movement alive and strong in Kansas. An outdoor celebration with local food trucks and games followed the ceremony. Congratulations to all girls across Kansas Heartland who bridged this Spring and are continuing the Girl Scout adventure for another year!
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Girl Scouts have NATIONAL S’MORES DAY August 10 FREE to public 12 - 2 p.m.
Emporia | Amend Center Garden City | Stevens Park Hays | Hays Girl Scout Office Salina | Flywheels Yesteryear Museum Wichita | Wichita Girl Scout Office September 21 • 8 - 10:30 a.m. Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd Street West, Clearwater Girl Scout Family event • $25/person (register by Sept. 11)
chameleon COLOR RUN
Get ready for fun with the whole family! Join us at Starwoods for our 2nd Annual Chameleon Color Run. Race or stroll the trails that weave around camp while conquering obstacles and getting BLASTED with color! There will be food ($5 all-you-caneat breakfast), music, and no chance of leaving this race clean! *NOTE: This is a non-qualifying race.
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Leadersh p TA K E S F L I G H T sponsored by
Prepare for takeoff on
October 5 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wichita Glide to page 19 for more details.
• FREE Girl Scout event • All grade levels invited • Earn up to 3 badges from each level • Work hands-on with Textron Aviation professionals • Transportation from regional offices available JULY 2019
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Adventuring in the great #gsOutdoors
“I love that at Girl Scout camp we can sing as loud as we want to, make jokes, and just be ourselves.” - Alexis, Senior Girl Scout
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“Girl Scouts got me outdoors, thinking about the future, and has given me memories and friends I want to keep forever.” - Anya, Senior Girl Scout
Have Girl Scout photos you want to share? Send to communications@gskh.org
“My favorite part of Girl Scouts is being with people who can understand me.” - Aurora, Junior Girl Scout JULY 2019
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2 01 8 -1 9 TO P S E L L E R S Congratulations to all the Top Sellers from the 2018-2019 Product Program year!
Fall Opportunity Sale Units
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Lexi Macias Ainsley Nickols Molly Norman Alexis Osborn Sabrina Rodriguez Kinsley Schultze Claire Scott Maddisen Scott Jocelyn Shuck Sydney Stromgren Laural Titus Kailee Wessel Adalynn Wilkie Abigail Zerbe
Lola Conaway Peyton Clark Delilah Schlesener Elizabeth Miller Daniela Reyes Brekalyn Burns Lakota Persing Tenley Wittman
165+
Nichole Ashland Daryian Belleau Bristol Britton Emersyn Brown Briana Campbell Jasmin Davis Hazel Enyart Summer Evans Loretta Freed Aryel Fry Kylie Graves Ella Jelinek Katelyn Jones Lyndsey Loeppke
100+
Emerson Adkins Naomi Allee Kenna Allen Elizabeth Andrade Aubrey Arehart-Mcmullen Morgan Armbrister Zoey Baker Karissa Benavidez Katelynn Berens Avery Binger Lillian Bitter
2,000
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Avery Compton Alyssa Kramer Laural Titus
1200+
Kira Adelman Andrea Brincefield Niya Burks Brekalyn Burns Gracie Calhoun Annabella Chapman Angelea Collum Madilyn Dixon Alina Driessen Esther Eddington Alyssa Farris Adisyn Fowler Zoey Funderburk Kassidy Gee Madison Grant
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Paige Hancock Jocelyn Hill Natalie Hobart Faith Holmes Capella Hughey Ella Jelinek Alyssa Kunze Jordan Landrum Lyndsey Loeppke Faith Manning Maci Morgan Morgan Morris Kaley Mulligan Amaya Munoz Jozlin Palsmeier Lianna Sanchez Arraya Scott Adrianna Shamblin Mikayla Watts Mackenzie West Adalynn Wilkie Abagail Woosley Abigail Zerbe
Paislee Blecha Ava Blue Lahnaya Boardman Shea Bowers Jessica Broyles Nevaeh Carey Esmeralda Corado Angelina Counts Faith Davis Kimber Dorey Eden Dudley Trinadee Fetters Harper Fevurly Alissa Fisher Klara Flom Heidi Foster Bella Fox-Weaver Sophia Gradig Madison Grant Adelyn Guida Khloe Haas Emily Haun Sadie Henke-Cheney Liliana Hernandez Heidi Hershberger Raven Hinck Airilyn Holguin Keegan Hollerich
Madilynn Huffman-Burris Capella Hughey Kaylee Jacobs Kahlan Jansen Madison Karnes Janessa Knapp Emma Koch Nevaeh Kotek Cheyenne Labarge Lilly Lambert Isabella Lewellen Ella Mackey Adrieliz Marquez Lexus Mccord Isabelle Miller Olivia Moler Jesah Monroy Emily Moore Izabelle Morton Emma Muncy Nevaeh Myers Shaelynn Noyes Jessica Ochampaugh Mary Paris Natalie Pennington Kambree Plegge Danielle Polley Sarah Polley
Cookie Packages 750+ Luca Albers Bailey Arnold Alexis Backus Destiny Baker Zoey Baker Amanda Barleen Addalyn Barnes Alleigh Barriger Molly Barton Hannah Beal Lillian Bell Mckaela Benson Abigail Berry Alexandra Berry Kenzi Botterweck Hailey Brady Hannah Brady Hayley Branson Bristol Britton Payton Brown Briana Campbell Zoe Captain
Alana Carlson Gintel Carter Natalie Carter Soleil-Moon Castaneda Savannah Chandler Melissa Cheeley Sofiya Christmann Peyton Clark Selphie Collins Hannah Collins-Melcher Abbigail Conley Brooklyn Cornwell Noelle Crouch Megan Davis Arin Dickens Danica Dixson Emma Eklund Ana Elise Lopez Hazel Enyart Brooklyn Evans Summer Evans Shelby Farnsworth Josephine Featherby Harper Fevurly Evelyn Fischer
Lillie Purcell Sophia Quintana Ashtyn Reust Eliana Richards Bryley Roush Ryla Skelton Gracie Smith Sage Snively Xada Spade Kerra Stephens Leann Teeter Madison Thomas Rylee Thomas Zaryn Thompson Katelyn Thompson Bailey Thompson Cadyn Tschetter-Siedschlaw October Tumbleson Jade Tuttle Madicyn Urban Tailynn Vanvleet Jody Varnell Hayden Wark Emersyn Whiteley Dalis Whiteside Taylor Ziebart Kaymi Zink
Emilee Fischer-Stubbs EmmaLee Flaherty Destinee Forkenbrock Estia Garcia Ayla Gard Skye Garrett Caylee Garver Diana Geist Gracyn Goins Amaya Gomez Delaney Graves Kylie Graves Lillian Grover Rylee Hamby Kennady Hammann Marsae Hanneman Angel Hansen Layla Hardwell Ashley Harkins Madison Harrell Cassandra Heine Alie Hernandez Sara Hershberger Keyona Holley Brilynn Horn
Paytlyn Ingalls Jaylee Jackson Sydnee Jackson Braelie Jackson-Shunatona Taylor Jarrett Lalia Jimenez Lainey Jo Houser Brittany Johnson Katelyn Jones Makenzie Jones Parker Keasling Ellianna Klaus Chani Klumpe Kyri Koral Kambry Koster Ana Lawrence Katrina Leddy Jaiden Lieberman Ashlynn Lobb Angelica Lopez
Elizabeth Losey Dan’yel Love Noel Lowrey Haileigh Mardis Aislee Martin Melania Martinez Isabelle Mata Lexus McCord Kaitlyn McCreery Bryleigh McKenna Valisity McLain Madison Meritt Jhourne Mitchell Jesah Monroy Emma Moodie Callie Moore Kayla Moore Brecken Morgan Izabelle Morton Madison Murnahan
Rylea Nelson Ashlan Neugebeauer Zoey Nguyen Molly Norman Reagan O’Donnell Sophie Osorio Audrey Pack Riley Padget-Cook Jessica Peppinger Kristina Perkins Jaycee Plant Azahana Presnell Azlan Presnell Lillie Purcell Kendre Randa Mylie Ray Luci Redden Niecy Regehr Mackenzie Retter Daniela Reyes
Sophe Rhodes Brenlyn Richmond Brylee Roberts Shanice Rogers Bryley Roush Rosemarie Rowson Alexxis Schloetzer Campbell Schober Allison Schrag Maddisen Scott Taylor Shade Morgan Shanks Victoria Shook Kiera Showalter Mikinzi Simmons Gracie Smith Alyson Sparman Savanna Sparrow Alexia Spicer MaryAnn Spindler
Peyton Stanley Isabella Stewart Kailey Stovall Avery Strickland Sydney Stromgren Abigail Tatpati Ashley Teater Ava Thedford-Haviland Lilly Thompson Hayleigh Tong Charlee Turner Lucille Wasinger Kinsley Watts Annie Weishaar Peyton Wilson AnnaLee Winters Hayley Zarchan
Cookie Shares
100+
Niya Burks Hazel Enyart Madison Grant Ella Jelinek
Alyssa Kramer Alyssa Kunze Lexus McCord Valisity McLain
Molly Norman Jozlin Palsmeier Emily Pennel Jessica Peppinger
Miriam Robertson Brileigh Smith Abigail Tatpati Abagail Woosley
In Top Form Each Spring we celebrate the Gogetters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders that go above and beyond during Cookie Season. This year, we expanded our celebration to include girls participating in the Fall Opportunity Sale. During this year's celebration, girls spent the morning trecking through Tanganyika while encountering animals, feeding giraffes, chilling with Kangaroos, chatting it up with some friendly lorikeets, and even saying hello to a few lemurs. After such a wild experience, Top Sellers made their way to Starwoods Outdoor Center for a special evening of fun. Girls had their hair and makeup done for a night filled with dancing, fire artists and so much more. Congratulations to all of the cookie entrepreneurs who crushed their goals and the supporters who helped them achieve success! JULY 2019
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FALL PROGRAM 2019 With Fall product program available in many formats, girls, parents and troops can implement this program any time between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30. Take it when you need it! Begin your 5 Skills journey by participating in the initial order taking process Oct. 1-15. Trucks arrive after Nov. 7 and girls can deliver and continue to sell, while resupplying product through their Troop Product Manager.
Start Date: Oct. 1
Initial Order Due: Oct. 15
Not meeting until the end of October or just getting started? Take orders using the order cards and work with your Troop Product Manager to get product from the cupboard. Girls and troops can also participate online if they choose. Depending on your online choices, there is no need to ever deliver product. Troops earn 20% no matter when or how they participate!
End Date: Nov. 30
Training Levels & "Testing Out"
Money Due: Dec. 1
To Qualify for the Test Out option you must be/have:
LEVEL 1 - In-Person training is required for all 1st year Troop Fall Product Managers and Service Unit Product Organizers.
• 2020 Registered/Approved adult with GSUSA/GSKH • 3 years or more experience as a Troop Fall Product Manager • Approved 2018-19 Troop Finance Summary • On time completion and approval of previous product program audits • No Troop Shortages from previous product programs • Completed online Financial Management course • Completed online Safety-Wise course
LEVEL 2 - Attend an in-person or Lifesize training if you have 2 years or more experience as a Troop Fall Product Manager. LEVEL 3 (Testing Out) - Product Managers with 3 or more years experience: If you qualify, you are eligible to test out by watching a short video about all things new and taking a quiz. Available only Aug. 15 through Sept. 1. See qualifications right.
FP Troop Training
Girl Scout Office
Wichita
Sept. 7
9 a.m.
FP Troop Training/IGNITE
Girl Scout Office
Garden City
Sept. 7
10 a.m.
FP Troop Training
St. John's Lutheran Church
Salina
Sept. 7
1 p.m.
FP Troop Training
Girl Scout Office
Wichita
Sept. 12
6 p.m.
FP Troop Training/IGNITE
Amend Center Girl Scout Office
Emporia
Sept. 14
10 a.m.
FP Troop Training/IGNITE
Kennedy Middle School
Hays
Sept. 14
2:30 p.m.
FP Lifesize
Sept. 23 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 7 p.m. Sept. 24 6 p.m. Sept. 28 4 p.m. Sept. 25 11 a.m. Sept. 29 3 p.m. Get your training wherever you are! Sept. 26 12 p.m. Head to https://call.lifesizecloud.com/2001103995 or call 1-844-572-5683 and enter ext: 2001103995#
BONU$ TIME NEW for the 2020 Cookie Program, troops can earn more money per package! By participating in the Fall Program, troops can begin the path to earning 2¢ more per package for the Cookie program. (See details right.) 12
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Earn an additional 2¢ per package if your troop: • Meets ALL Cookie Program deadlines and processes on time (located on Leader Supply Envelope) • Participates in Fall Program: 50% of girls registered to the troop by Nov. 30, 2019 must participate NOTE: Troops must be in good standing on all the elements of finances and procedures involving all product programs.
COOKIE PROGRAM 2020 )
cook-ie-ol-o-gy /kooke/al je- (noun) The science that deals with the Girl Scout Cookie Program structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. e
Start Date: Feb. 13
Initial Order Due: Jan. 12
End Date: Mar. 22
Cookie-ology 101
Required training for all 1st year Troop Product Managers and Service Unit Product Organizers. Must register to attend.
Cookie-ology 102
Attend an in-person or Lifesize training if you have 2 years or more experience as a Troop Product Manager, or even attend 101 for a closer look. Registration is not required.
Cookie-ology 103
Product Managers with 3 or more years experience: You’ve been there, done that! Watch a short video of all things new and take the quiz. Available only in December. See qualifications right.
Money Due: Weekly
To Qualify for Cookie-ology 103 you must be/have: • 2020 Registered/Approved adult with GSUSA/GSKH • 3 years or more experience as a Troop Cookie Product Manager • Approved 2018-19 Troop Finance Summary • On time completion and approval of previous product program audits • No Troop Shortages from previous product programs • Completed online Financial Management course • Completed online Safety-Wise course
Cookie-ology 101
Amend Center Girl Scout Office
Emporia
Jan. 4
10 a.m.
Cookie-ology 101
Girl Scout Office
Garden City
Jan. 4
10 a.m.
Cookie-ology 101
Girl Scout Office
Wichita
Jan. 4
10 a.m.
Cookie-ology 101
Celebration Community Church
Hays
Jan. 11
10 a.m.
Cookie-ology 101
St John's Lutheran Church
Salina
Jan. 11
10 a.m.
Cookie-ology 102
Celebration Community Church
Hays
Jan. 5
2 p.m.
Cookie-ology 102
Church of Christ
Fredonia
Jan. 5
3 p.m.
Cookie-ology 102
Girl Scout Office
Wichita
Jan. 6
6 p.m.
Cookie-ology 102
Girl Scout Office
Wichita
Jan. 7
6 p.m.
Cookie-ology 102
Calvary Baptist Church
McPherson
Jan. 9
6 p.m.
Cookie-ology 102
Girl Scout Office
Wichita
Jan. 9
6 p.m.
CP Lifesize
Jan. 2 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 11 a.m. Jan. 3 2 p.m. Jan. 8 12 p.m. Jan. 5 2 p.m. Jan. 8 6 p.m. Get your training wherever you are! Jan. 6 6 p.m. Jan. 9 9 a.m. Head to https://call.lifesizecloud.com/2001103995 or call 1-844-572-5683 and enter ext: 2001103995# JULY 2019
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9 1 0 2 Saturday • Oct. 26 Do you dare to venture through Starwoods on Haunted Stroll night? Join us for a thrilling tour along the Boo Bash Trail, where you'll encounter monsters and ghouls of all kinds, artfully decorated scare scenes, and frightening special effects, all created by Girl Scout Spookmasters! A Fun patch for your Girl Scout, hot drinks, and popcorn are all included while supplies last.
DISCL Discl aim AIMer: AIM E er: R:
This is meant to be a scary event. Each family should use their own judgement to decide if this is an appropriate event for their younger children. No refunds will be given the night of the event.
7 - 10 p.m.
7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026
$10 Early Registration (Girl Scouts) Register online by Oct. 24
$12 at the door (Public or Girl Scouts) For more information, please email: info@gskh.org Or call: 1-888-686-MINT (6468)
Green Teens & Spookmasters • The Green Teen planning committee first meets on August 6 at Starwoods (see page 16). • Spookmasters will first meet on September 10 at Starwoods to plan their scare scenes (see page 17).
Register quick! Limited sp ace.
Festival Of Giving A giving tradition 60 years strong. Small donations from many people can make a HUGE difference!
Girl Scouts, this is your chance to give back during this annual, council-wide community service opportunity. Each Service Unit will select regional non-profits to support by fulfilling wish lists and providing 2019 learning opportunities with those agencies for Girl Scouts. This festive community service will allow us to see how small gifts can make a BIG difference. All participants must register. Girls will receive the annual Festival of Giving patch with registration. Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
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FOG Donation Days DATES: Nov. 2-10 LOCATIONS: Council-wide. To find out contact your Service Unit or GSKH Girl Experience team at info@gskh.org with “Festival of Giving” in the email subject line. REGISTER BY: Nov. 1
Sat. November 23 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
tony’s pizza events center 800 The Midway, Salina
& HOLIDAY MARKET
ADULTS - $5 11 & UNDER - FREE
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!
More than 200 vendors selling a variety of gift items, crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry & accessories, bath & body products, holiday décor, kitchen & food items, floral, children’s items and much more.
Limited booth space available! Call today! 888-686-6468 | kleonard@gskh.org www.seeandsellshow.org
Wizarding Marathon December 14-15 10 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday
Grades: 2-12 Cost: $20
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater
A special invite for the magically inclined: Be enchanted at Starwoods but keep your wands at the ready! Join your fellow witches and muggles while creating crafts and watching magical stories at this charming adult and me overnight. *Please leave all owls, rats, and frogs at home.
Register by Dec. 2! JULY 2019
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SOUTHWEST
PRO GRAM EVENTS NORTHWEST - Hays Girl Scout Office 2707 Vine St., Hays
SYMBOL KEY = Council sponsored
= Service Unit sponsored
NORTH
NORTHWEST
AUGUST Plunge into Girl Scouts
Jones Aquatic Center 4202 W. 18th Ave, Emporia GRADE: K-12 DATE: 8/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/22 TIME: 5 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: $2.50 Join us to enjoy a good time at the pool and learn about Girl Scouts! All new and current girl member residents of Chase, Coffey, Lyon, Morris, and Osage counties will swim for free. All adults and tagalongs bring $2.50 to swim. Snack provided.
SOUTH CENTRAL
EAST
Snooze at the Zoo CSA
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Lee Richardson Zoo 312 E. Finnup Drive, Garden City GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 8/3-8/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/22 TIME: 4 p.m. - 8 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $38 Hoot, hoot, hooray for Nocturnal Edventures at Lee Richardson Zoo! At this event, you'll discover the different ways wildlife sleep with a guided walking tour of the zoo at sunset as well as exploring some unique behaviors of nocturnal wildlife through fun games. As a keepsake, each girl will create a nocturnal craft to take home. Finally, the night wouldn't be complete without a visit from some amazing nocturnal Ambassador animals before going to sleep at the Finnup Center. You won't want to miss out on this fun-filled evening with nighttime neighbors. If you are an adult and want to participate with your daughter or troop, please contact Jaclyn Vargas in the Garden City office. Limited adult space available. Dinner and Breakfast provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
Haunted Stroll: Green Teens
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 8/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/5 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Become a Green Teen for the annual Haunted Stroll on Oct 26. We will go over everything it takes to be a master planner at this informal meeting from deciding the theme, to choosing colors, and planning the budget. Green Teens are not allowed to be Spookmasters with scare scenes, they are leaders who are helping direct the Spookmasters to have the spookiest Haunted Stroll yet! It is strongly encouraged that Green Teens at this event have previous experience as Spookmasters.
EAST - Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia SOUTH CENTRAL - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita
Kick-off Luau
N E W! Tropical Sno 2259 South 9th St., Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 8/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/12 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Hula into the 2020 Girl Scout year and join your sister Girl Scouts for a celebration Luau! Enjoy a bounce house and activities for the whole family. Free snow cone for registered Girl Scouts only. This is a come-and-go event.
NEW! Adventure Course: Junior Zip Challenge
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 8/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/29 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A Your challenge, your choice: Fearlessly soar through the treetops of Starwoods while conquering the challenges you set for yourself. Before zipping, girls will complete steps of the Think Like an Engineer badge using the NEW 3Doodler Pen to create their own 3-D structures. Participants must weigh between 65 and 240 pounds to participate on the zip line. Snack provided.
National S'mores Day
Celebrate National S'mores Day! Join us for this come-and-go, family event with games, hot dogs, music, and of course, s'mores. GRADE: K-12 DATE: 8/10 TIME: Noon - 2 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free SOUTHWEST - Stevens Park Main St., Garden City
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Kick-off Carnival
Scout Park 8th and Thompson, Garden City GRADE: K-12 DATE: 8/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/23 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Bring your whole family and join us at the Carnival to kick off another year of Girl Scouting. There will be carnival games and prizes. Enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones. Bring a friend and sign them up for Girl Scouts.
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N E W! Platte River State Park 14421 346th St., Louisville, NE GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 8/31-9/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/5 TIME: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $160 ADULT COST: N/A Calling all Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors! Outdoor adventures await you. Spend three
Colby Horse & Archery Day
Shinzenkan Dojo 203 W. Ash St., Salina GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 9/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Girls are encouraged to come and learn specialized defense tactics that can be used in a number of situations. They will have the opportunity to master skills that girls can practice to establish confidence in their selfdefense knowledge.
Haunted Stroll: Spookmasters Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 9/10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5 Become a Spookmaster for the annual Haunted Stroll on Oct 26. We will go over everything it takes to be a Spookmaster at this informal meeting. Girls and leaders will get an opportunity to walk the trail and start to plan their "scare scene" to make this the spookiest stroll yet! The $5 covers dinner and s’mores on Haunted Stroll night. Sign up as a troop or individually, everyone is welcome to be spooky!
Stirrups & Saddles: Brownies, Fall
Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free Riding a horse is an amazing experience! Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride.
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Colby Community College 1255 S. Range Ave, Colby GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 9/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/19 TIME: 1 - 4:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: Free Come to CCC Farm to enjoy an afternoon outside. Learn how to care for horses, enjoy a lesson in archery and get creative with crafts! A chaperone is required to stay during the event for each girl.
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Hunt for the Wild Dala
NEW! Bethany College (Nelson Science Center) 335 E. Swenson St., Lindsborg GRADE: K-3 DATE: 9/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/26 TIME: 2 - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Daisies and Brownies explore traditions in the community and hunt for the Wild Dala Horse, all while learning about society. You'll even get to design and paint your own Dala Horse! Daisies will earn their Good Neighbor badge and Brownies will earn their Celebrating Community badge. Snack provided.
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days and two nights under the stars, sleeping in teepees, and hiking in the woods. Even if you are not an experienced camper, you will be surrounded by G.I.R.L.’s just like you, ready to take on new adventures and gain new skills. You will learn to canoe or kayak, and cook over a campfire, all while enjoying the sisterhood of Girl Scouts. This amazing adventure will take place in the beautiful Platte River State Park in Louisville, NE. All activities are inclusive and girls will receive their own backpack to pack all their supplies in! This is a girl only trip and the 1st part of a progressive skill event series. Must attend Part 1 to be eligible for Part 2. Adults interested in attending must apply and will pay an $80 registration fee upon acceptance. Contact Jackie for an application. Meals provided. OVERNIGHTS: 2
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Chameleon Color Run: Green Teens
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 9/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 6:30 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: Free Come walk the course and learn about how to help during the 2nd Annual Color Run on September 21st. Color blast, haul water, be stationed at obstacles, decorate, clean up, and cheer Girl Scouts over the finish line. All Green Teens helping the day of the event must attend this learning session and then be available race day from 7:30 - 11:30am.
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Flywheels Yesteryear Museum 1100 W. Diamond Drive, Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/26 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Free Bring the whole family and come experience the changes that occur as day turns to night! Enjoy songs, stories, and skits around the campfire! Roast marshmallows and create lifelong memories with your sister Girl Scouts. Girl registration covers entrance of the entire family. Snack provided.
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Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 9/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be First Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes in-person lessons on each safety topic and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. The girls will be given their instructional books upon arrival and they will go through online video segments alongside the in-person instruction and practicing of correct technique. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. Please bring a sack lunch.
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horse is as important as learning to ride one. Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride. Juniors will earn the Horseback Riding badge (not provided).
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2nd Annual Chameleon Color Run Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/9 TIME: 8 - 10:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $25 Are you ready to be a Chameleon Color Champion?! If so, join us at Starwoods for our 2nd Annual Chameleon Color Run. Race or stroll the trails that weave around camp while conquering obstacles and getting blasted with color. There will be food, music, and no chance of leaving this race clean. *This is a nonqualifying race. All-you-can-eat breakfast food can be purchased for $5 per person. Youth must be accompanied by an adult at all times. One paid adult can supervise multiple youth on the race course. Only paid participants with health forms turned in will be allowed on the race course, no exceptions.
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Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 9/22 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/9 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free Riding a horse is an amazing experience! Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a
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Finnup Shelter #1 301 S. 4th St., Garden City GRADE: 2-8 DATE: 9/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 12:30 - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A Art is EVERYWHERE! Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create, and design. Work on steps to earn your Outdoor Art badge and end the day making your very own magical fairy garden. Snack provided.
Secret Codes, Artifacts, & Letterboxing NEW!
Museum of World Treasures 835 E. 1st St. N., Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 9/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: $13 Welcome to the letterboxing adventure! Test your seeking skills in a special scavenger hunt through the museum and then create your own code to help your fellow Brownies find an artifact of your choice. Then, you will make your own letterboxing stamp to use while you hunt for a local letterbox. Finally, your group will create their very own letterbox to take back home and hide. Bring your favorite adult along to join in the fun!
Powder Puff Derby
Goddard United Methodist Church 300 N. Cedar St., Goddard GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15 On your marks, get set, GO! Calling all innovators! Craft your own unique race car and come race against your Girl Scout friends This family event is for all ages, so bring family and friends! Awards will be given in each level and for categories. Family may attend and participate in the "outlaw class". Only race participants need to be registered. Car kit provided and available for pick up at the Wichita Girl Scout shop prior to race. Concessions will be available. Official car building guidelines must be followed.
Putting You in the Past: A Cooking Exploration: Fall
Parsons Girl Scout House 221 S. 29th St., Parsons GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 9/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/9 TIME: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: Free Work and play can go hand-in-hand! Girls will play games, try a few Victorian chores, and have fun discovering what it was like to live in a different era. Cooking was a major part of a Victorian girl's life, so as we work on the Simple Meals and Playing in the Past badges girls will be able to try different cooking methods and learn skills that cross the ages. Girls will create a meal they will be able to eat, but bringing a big snack is HIGHLY recommended.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Carousel Skate 312 N. West St., Wichita GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/27 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free "Leap Ahead" into FP season at our annual rally at Carousel Skate. Create your path around the rink and show off your roller skate skills, view the FP rewards, enjoy a fun photo booth, taste the product, and play fun games with your other forest friends. Be a "deer" and register quickly - these sessions fill fast! All attendees must register. Space is limited - no more than one adult per Girl Scout permitted. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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OCTOBER Senses Workshop Girl Scout Way
NEW! Randall Girl Scout Building 111 W. 11th Street, Liberal GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/23 TIME: 5:30 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: Free Girl Scouts has many traditions: Singing, making new friends, and swaps. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of Girl Scout traditions. Bring a friend, sign them up for Girl Scouts, and let them experience all the great traditions that make this sisterhood so meaningful. Girls will earn the Girl Scout Way badge. Snack provided.
Great Plains Nature Center 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/30 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $11 ADULT COST: Free Find out how animals use their senses to survive in the wild, then put your own senses to the test in this fun-filled event. There will be a live animal presentation followed by selfguided activities throughout the Great Plains Nature Center. Girls will complete steps of the Senses badge.
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Big Creek Crossing 2918 Vine St., Hays GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/28-9/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $5 Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Join us for our annual overnight take-over of the mall in Hays. Shop the mall stores and use your cookie credits at the Girl Scout store before the big event. Enjoy snacks, crafts, games, an inflatable, a scavenger hunt, DIY make-up and much more! Come prepared to compete in a Lip Sync Battle and dance the evening away while our DJs spin your favorite tunes. Participate in fun and interactive workshops including STEM activities, earning new badges, and learning more about the 100+ years of Girl Scouting history. We'll cap off the night with popcorn and a slumber party. Each girl will receive a fun patch for attending. Check-in at Big Creek Crossing will begin at 5:30pm. Spots are limited, so sign up soon! Meals provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
FP Rally: Wichita Twilight
Century II 225 W. Douglas Ave, Wichita GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/23 TIME: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Prepare for takeoff! Girl Scouts and Textron Aviation have joined forces for a day of badge work, fun, and friendship. Meet girls from across the Heartland and earn up to 3 badges from Think Like an Engineer, Girl Scout Way, and Innovator for your level. Select program levels will construct a community service project by building outdoor items for camps. Be inspired by the Textron Aviation professionals who will lead the hands-on, mini workshops. Troop Leaders, pilot your way to Century II for adult workshops as well! Don’t live near Wichita? No worries! We will be arranging transportation from regional offices. Everyone will be a captain of leadership at this one-of-a-kind event. Please note this is a girl and/or troop leader event only. Adults must be a registered troop leader in order to attend. Lunch provided.
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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 9/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A Your challenge, your choice: Fearlessly soar through the treetops of Starwoods while conquering the challenges you set for yourself. Before zipping, girls will be completing steps of the Think Like an Engineer badge using the NEW 3Doodler Pen to create their own 3-D structures. Participants must weigh between 65 and 240 pounds to participate on the zip line. Snack provided.
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view the FP rewards, enjoy a fun photo booth, taste the product, and play fun games with your other forest friends. Be a "deer" and register quickly - these sessions fill fast! All attendees must register. Space is limited - no more than one adult per Girl Scout permitted. Concessions will be available for purchase.
FP Rally: Wichita Morning
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Carousel Skate 312 N. West St., Wichita GRADE: K-12 DATE: 9/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/27 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free "Leap Ahead" into FP season at our annual rally at Carousel Skate. Create your path around the rink and show off your roller skate skills,
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Mom & Me Boogie to the Beat: DB
Camp Wood YMCA 1101 Camp Wood Road, Elmdale GRADE: K-3 DATE: 10/11-10/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/4 TIME: 5 p.m. to noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $25 Let's shake it up! Dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and come to Mother/ Daughter Camp! OMG, it's like, totally going back in time! You'll be able to take a hike around the beautiful Camp Wood, fish, and join in traditional campfire activities with all of your Girl Scout sisters! Bring cash to shop at our trading post! Dinner is available to purchase at the concession stand from 5-6 p.m. only. Reminder: this is a Mother/Daughter event, NOT a troop event. Register by 9/20 for the best pricing! Final registration deadline is 10/4. If you have questions, please contact Paula at 620-342-8442 or paularoper@att.net. Special note: lodging is not included with cost of camp, there will be an additional charge depending on your choice of cabin/tent. Please eat before you come. All other meals will be provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
A Day in the Life of a Girl Scout
United Methodist Church 12th & Sherman, Goodland GRADE: K-2 DATE: 10/12-10/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/30 TIME: 9 a.m. MST to 2 p.m. MST PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $15 This program is for all Daisy and first year Brownies. Come for a day filled with fun, craft projects, a science experiment, cooking activity (yes, you will be making your own lunch), and learning about what being a Girl Scout is all about. There will be a lesson on Juliette Gordon Low and why we do some of the things Girl Scouts do. Our theme this year is camping, so, this might be your first campout! And a camp would not be complete without playing games and singing songs. Check-in will be from 8:30-9 a.m. MST. The girls will go home with their craft project, a patch, and knowledge of Girl Scouting. Meal provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
NSC First Aid/CPR for Older Girls: Session 2 Mom & Me Boogie to the Beat: JCSA
Camp Wood YMCA 1101 Camp Wood Road, Elmdale GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 10/12-10/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/4 TIME: 2 p.m. to noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $25 Let's shake it up! Dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and come to Mother/ Daughter Camp! OMG, it's like, totally going back in time! You'll be able to take a hike around the beautiful Camp Wood, fish, and join in traditional campfire activities with all of your Girl Scout sisters! Bring cash to shop at our trading post! Horse back riding, high adventure, and low ropes are available for an additional cost. These events fill up fast, so register early to secure your spot. Lunch is available to purchase from the concession stand from 1-2 p.m. only. Reminder: this is a Mother/Daughter event, NOT a troop event. Register by 9/20 for the best pricing! Final registration deadline is 10/4. If you have questions, please contact Paula at 620-342-8442 or paularoper@att.net. Special note: lodging is not included with cost of camp, there will be an additional charge depending on your choice of cabin/tent. Please eat before you come. All other meals will be provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 10/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/23 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be First Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes in-person lessons on each safety topic and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. The girls will be given their instructional books upon arrival and they will go through online video segments alongside the in-person instruction and practicing of correct technique. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. Please bring a sack lunch.
Self Defense Workshop: Br & Jrs N E W!
Shinzenkan Dojo 203 W. Ash St., Salina GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 10/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/30 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Girls are encouraged to come and learn specialized defense tactics that can be used in a number of situations. They will have the opportunity to master skills that girls can practice to establish confidence in their selfdefense abilities.
Bonding & Bonfires: Garden City Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/9 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Free Experience the changes that occur as day turns to night. Enjoy traditional Girl Scout songs, stories and fun-filled activities! Make new Girl Scout friends around the campfire while eatin' s'mores.
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Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 W. Zoo Blvd, Wichita GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 10/12-10/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/30 TIME: 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $31 ADULT COST: $28 Spend a memorable night at the Sedgwick County Zoo visiting the giraffes, elephants, gorillas, and other creatures from far and wide. Play games, explore during an exclusive evening zoo tour, and make friends with some special animal visitors. Lay your sleeping bag in the Downing Gorilla Forest (no tents needed) for an indoor sleepover. Please bring a sack dinner. Chaperones must register and attend with their girls. Registration fee includes an evening snack, juice only in the morning, and admission into the zoo the next day. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 10/19-10/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $25 Camp outdoors at Four Winds one more time before winter. Bundle up and get ready to enjoy shooting sports, hiking, crafts, sisterhood, and s'mores around the campfire. This relaxed campout with your troop is a perfect way to create special Girl Scout memories. Meals and snacks provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
Pawnee Prairie Nature Center 2625 S. Tyler, Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14 TIME: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: N/A Brownies will earn their Bug and Hiker badges. They will see bugs in nature, make a bug craft, and learn what's needed for hiking. Bring tennis shoes. Snack and badges will be provided.
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Village Square Mall 2601 Central Ave, Dodge City GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/19-10/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $12 Girls, grab your Girl Scout friends and let's party all night at the Village Square Mall in Dodge City! We will have badge work going on throughout the night, scavenger hunt, music, shopping, crafts, late-night snacks and don’t forget the fun, fun, fun! Make sure to bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Breakfast provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th St., Salina GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A You have five senses that work together to let you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the world around you. Come learn and earn your Brownie Senses badge in a fun workshop with your sister Girl Scouts. Once you earn this badge, you will know how to use your five senses to explore the world around you.
N E W! City Arts 334 N. Mead, Wichita GRADE: 2-8 DATE: 10/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 4 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15 Invite your favorite adult, venture to City Arts, and be inspired by our incredible universe. Complete steps of the new Space Science badges by building a one-of-a-kind model of our solar system, ponder how a delicious pepperoni pizza resembles the moon during dinner, then make the night sky come to life with other galaxy-themed artwork. This twilight event is perfect for star and art lovers alike!
Mall Madness Bug Hike In the Park
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St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th St., Salina GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 10/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 1:30 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Ever wanted to be a private eye or investigator? Come develop your CSI skills and earn your Junior Detective badge by learning about DNA, communicating in code, finger printing, and solving mysteries.
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Finney County 4H building 409 Lake Ave, Garden City GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5 Bring your whole family and help us celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday. Put on your costume and get in the Halloween spirit with pumpkin carving and snacks. There will be prizes for costumes and snacks for the whole family.
PRo Kansas 725 E. Clark St., Wichita GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: Free Daisies, earn your Rosie petal as you learn how to make the world a better place through recycling. Tour the PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center, then learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle through interactive activities. Meet other planet lovers and make new Girl Scout friends!
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Klausmeyer Dairy 8135 S. 119th St. W., Clearwater GRADE: K-12 DATE: 10/13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $11 Come out for a festival at the farm! Have you ever wondered where your milk comes from? Tour the dairy barn and watch a milking demonstration. Pick out your favorite pig and cheer it on during the pig races and visit the baby animal petting zoo; how sweet! Hitch a ride on the wagon out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin (one pumpkin included for Girl Scouts, additional $2 per pumpkin of any size for rest of family.) The farm also has many more activities available for a small, additional cost that you may purchase at the event. Bring your family out to the farm anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and enjoy the crisp fall air!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Daisy Winter Session
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Junior Robotics Badge Workshop: Fall
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 10/20 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A Girls will complete all requirements to earn their Junior badges Programming Robots, Designing Robots, and Showcasing Robots. Badges will be provided at the end of the workshop. Snack provided.
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Mid-America All Indian Center 650 N. Seneca, Wichita GRADE: K-5 DATE: 10/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: $6 Enjoy an afternoon learning about this area's rich Native American culture, past and present. Explore the museum with an exclusive guided tour, make a beaded bracelet, listen to an engaging speaker, learn a new song, and bond with other Girl Scouts. This is a unique, interactive afternoon that celebrates what makes the Wichita area so special!
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Shinzenkan Dojo 203 W. Ash St., Salina GRADE: K-1 DATE: 10/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Girls are encouraged to come and learn specialized defense tactics that can be used in a number of situations. They will have the opportunity to master skills that girls can practice to establish confidence in their selfdefense knowledge.
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Fun-N-Mud Pottery Workshop: Fall NEW!
City Arts 334 N. Mead, Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 10/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $31 ADULT COST: Free Working with a trained ceramicist, you’ll learn all about creating pottery. Hand- build your own masterpiece then glaze it to add color. While your pottery dries, get a behind the scenes tour of the studio. Finally, create a oneof-a-kind beaded bracelet made out of clay beads.
A Spooky, Tricky, Eerie Masquerade
NOVEMBER Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Bash N E W!
Flywheels Yesteryear Museum 1100 W. Diamond Dr., Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: N/A Every year, Girl Scouts around the world honor the memory of our founder Juliette Gordon Low on her birthday. Come celebrate with your sister Girl Scouts with cake, activities, and even learn about Juliette! Snack provided.
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Camp Aldrich 884 NE 110 Ave, Claflin GRADE: K-5 DATE: 10/26-10/27 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 TIME: 1 p.m. to 10 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: $15 Halloween will be drawing near, so come prepared to celebrate here! Pumpkins and ghosts will be all around & with your help skeletons will also be found. Oozy & slimy & glowing bright, that’s where you’ll dance at night! Girls will spend the day creating fun and functional STEM driven decorations for their evening dinner and dance party. Bring your Halloween costumes along if you like and spend the night playing games, dancing and having a frightfully good time! Meals provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
Work Day in the Park
N E W! Great Plains Nature Center 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/21 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Roll up your sleeves and help Great Plains Nature Center complete some outdoor projects to improve and maintain the park. Shoveling, mending, hauling, and laughing: this community service project will be lots of hard work and lots of fun with your Girl Scout sisters. Don’t worry, they will fuel your efforts with lunch at no cost!
Surfing the Sound Waves: Winter Haunted Stroll
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 10/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/24 TIME: 7 - 10 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: $10 Do you dare to venture through Starwoods on Haunted Stroll night? Join us for a thrilling tour along the Boo Bash Trail. Encounter monsters and ghouls of all kinds, artfully decorated scare scenes, and frightening special effects, all created by Girl Scout Spookmasters! A Fun patch for your Girl Scout, hot drinks, and popcorn are all included while supplies last. After Oct. 24, tickets are $12 at the door.
KMUW 121 N. Mead, Ste 200, Wichita GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 11/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/21 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: Free Get a behind-the-scenes look at Wichita Public Radio! Take a tour, create an audio project in one of the production studios, and explore career possibilities in radio. There’s even a chance you’ll get to hear your messages played on air! Juniors will complete steps of the Entertainment Technology badge; Cadettes will complete steps of the Public Speaker badge.
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Eco Zookeepers
Cadette Screenwriter Badge Workshop
Junior Trip to Kearney, NE
Girl Scout Amend Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 11/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28 TIME: 2 - 3:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $20 Have a blast with Troop 30035 painting a beautiful canvas! Join your fellow Girl Scouts for a fun afternoon filled with color, creativity, friendship, and good times. All supplies are provided including brushes, paint, and an 8x10 canvas. For more information, contact Gwen Harris at 620-341-7301 or harrisgwen1976@ gmail.com. Snack provided.
(Council wide) GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/2-11/10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/1 TIME: varies PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Girl Scouts, this is your chance to give back during this annual, council-wide community service opportunity. Each Service Unit will select regional non-profits to support by fulfilling wish lists and providing learning opportunities with those agencies for Girl Scouts. This festive community service will allow us to see how small gifts can make a BIG difference. All participants must register; girls will receive the annual Festival of Giving patch.
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St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th St., Salina GRADE: 6-9 DATE: 11/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/21 TIME: 2 - 6 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A When it thrills, makes you laugh, or has a fantastic twist, a movie or TV show can seem like magic. And a great show starts with a great script! Screenwriters write scripts meant to be filmed. In this badge workshop, put all your viewing experience to good use and earn your Cadette Screenwriter badge. Let it inspire you as you try your hand at writing for the big (or small) screen. Snack provided.
Kearney, Nebraska GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/8-11/10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/30 TIME: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $85 ADULT COST: $50 Girls in 4th & 5th grade have the opportunity to travel and checkout the local spots in Kearney, NE. This weekend trip is far enough away yet close enough to home. We will tour the Great Platte River Road Archway monument, relive the time on the Oregon Trail during the 1800's, visit the Nebraska Firefighter Museum, visit Trails & Rails Museum, and enjoy a surprise activity. Meals provided. OVERNIGHTS: 2
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Girl Scout Amend Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia GRADE: K-3 DATE: 11/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $20 Have a blast with Troop 30035 painting a beautiful canvas! Join your fellow Girl Scouts for a fun morning filled with color, creativity, friendship, and good times. All supplies are provided including brushes, paint, and an 8x10 canvas. For more information, contact Gwen Harris at 620-341-7301 or harrisgwen1976@ gmail.com. Snack provided.
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A Little Dab'll Do Ya!: Morning
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NE W ! Hutchinson Zoo 6 Emerson Loop, Hutchinson GRADE: K-3 DATE: 11/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/21 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: $13 Are you an Eco friend or learner? Hutchinson Zoo is ready for you and your adult to come and explore how we can be a friend to the planet, to animals, and to each other! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the animal rehabilitation center, work on an animal craft, and earn your Daisy or Brownie Eco badge.
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Cardboard Arcade
NE W ! National Guard Armory 200 Main St., Hays GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/8-11/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28 TIME: 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: $15 Welcome to a world of design & engineering! Girls will get the opportunity to design their own arcade games and build workable models out of cardboard boxes and lots of crazy supplies. Work your magic and design a pool table or skee ball alley. What about creating a plinko board or pinball machine? You can do that! Come ready to design the night away then relax with a movie before bedtime. The engineering will begin Saturday morning as you work together to create your amazing Girl Scout Cardboard Arcade. Parents and family will join the fun after lunch and spend time playing with your amazing arcade games! Meals provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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Illuminations Set Up at Botanica
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Botanica 701 N. Amidon, Wichita GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 11/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Help Botanica place beautiful illuminations around the gardens to prepare for their annual event in this Girl Scout community service project. After working hard, play in the heated pavilion and eat a picnic with your
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adult. Each Girl Scout and adult who helps at this event will get a discounted ticket to Girl Scout weekend on December 28th. Let’s help Botanica shine bright this holiday! Bring a sack lunch.
Code a Bot: Brownie Edition NEW!
Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd, Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 11/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $19 ADULT COST: Free Brownies: Complete the Robotics Badge 1: Programming Robots while making simple machines and acting like a bot. Try out programming and coding on a working robot!
Glamping
N E W! Trinity Lutheran Church 1010 Fleming St., Garden City GRADE: 2-8 DATE: 11/10-11/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/4 TIME: 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: N/A Keep calm and pamper yourself. Come enjoy a relaxing night with no camp, only glamp skills needed at this overnight. We will be making our very own facial masks, foot scrub, lip gloss, and bath bombs. You won't want to miss this night of glamping. Girls will need to bring sleeping bags, pillows, pj's. Late night snack and breakfast provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
Coffee & Sisterhood: Winter
NEW! Code a Bot: Junior Edition
Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 11/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $19 ADULT COST: Free Calling all Junior Robotics Engineers! Build a land rover and program it to drive. Design your own coding language and play coding games while earning Robotics Badge 1: Programming Robots.
Donut Whole 1720 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/4 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A Older girls, come and relax at the Donut Whole. We will have coloring pages, activities, special GS drinks (both caffeinated and non-caffeinated) and some donuts. The first one of each is included! We'll have older girl badge books, highest award information, and upcoming events if you have any questions. Make new friends, connect with old, and have a fun, informal evening with us! Snack provided.
NCK Tech Wellness Center 3033 U.S. Hwy 24, Beloit GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/16-11/17 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/4 TIME: 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: $30 A Beach Party in November? Only for Girl Scouts! Start the evening with a SPLASH in the pool and then PARTY all night long. Activities, crafts, snacks, and fun, fun, fun! Please eat dinner before you arrive. Snack and breakfast provided. Must attend with a chaperone. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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Ice Skating
Barton County Community College 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/15 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $17 ADULT COST: $18 Come prepared to create a masterpiece with your mom or special person, then dance the night away. Start the evening with a colorful palette of food and make memories you both will treasure for years to come. Meal provided.
See & Sell
Tony’s Pizza Events Center 800 The Midway, Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tickets at door only TIME: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Public event GIRL COST: $5 (age 11 & under free) ADULT COST: $5 More than 200 vendors selling a variety of gift items, crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry & accessories, bath & body products, holiday décor, kitchen & food items, floral, children’s items and much more.
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United Wireless Arena 4100 W. Comanche, Dodge City GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/11 TIME: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $12 ADULT COST: $12 Swish, twirl, and swirl during this special Girl Scout skate afternoon. No matter your skill level, come and enjoy the sisterhood. Bring your whole crew for some family fun ice skating.
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: K-12 DATE: 11/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/4 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Free Grab your adult and experience the changes that occur as day turns to night! Enjoy songs, stories, skits and fun-filled activities! Roast marshmallows around the campfire, explore the trails of Starwoods by flashlight, and test your senses on the trails. Girl registration covers entrance of one adult.
Perfect Palette Mother Daughter Dance
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Bonding & Bonfires: Starwoods
Strataca 3650 E. Ave G, Hutchinson GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 11/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/11 TIME: 12:45 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: $28 Make the perfect relaxing holiday treat with your favorite adult at Strataca's Bath Salt workshop! Go to the underground museum and learn about the many uses and healing properties of salt, then make one-of-a-kind peppermint bath salts using salt from the mine. After, take a guided tour through Strataca with time to shop in the underground gift store as well.
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Child Start 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 11/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/4 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $59 ADULT COST: Free If you have ever thought about becoming a babysitter, this is the perfect workshop for you! You will earn your Babysitter and Cadette First Aid badges with the experts at Child Start. Learn about babysitting as a business, how to properly prepare for sitting sessions, food preparation, and safety tips to prevent and treat injuries. Lunch included.
Starwoods 7801 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 11/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/11 TIME: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: N/A Green Teens, are you ready to roll up your sleeves and help with a fun Girl Scout tradition?! Come out to Bonding and Bonfires to help younger girls with activities, lead songs, be a trail guide, offer s'more assistance, and help with skits. It will be an evening of fun and Girl Scout sisterhood.
Holiday Bath Salt Workshop
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Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 11/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/11 TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Are you thinking about starting a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award project? Come get answers to your questions, learn what steps and paperwork are required for each award, and get tips on project sustainability, keeping your project girl-led, and much more! Learn about the Bronze Award from 5:30-6:15, Silver Award 6:30-7:30, and Gold Award from 7:45-8:30; you can choose to attend any or all of the award sessions.
Splash Bash Beach Party Lock-in NEW!
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Highest Awards Orientation: Fall
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DECEMBER NE W ! Wizarding Marathon: Prefects
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 12/3 & 12/12 (plus actual event 12/14-12/15) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 5:30 - 7 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: $5 Do you have what it takes to plan, decorate, and be a Prefect helper for the Wizarding Marathon? We will be meeting on 12/3 and 12/12 to plan and make decorations that will create a magical event for young witches and muggles alike. Then, come early to the main event on 12/14 to decorate and lead your house in activities. Please note: leave all owls, rats, and frogs at home. Adults welcome to help but not required. Please see Wizarding Marathon event for details concerning the overnight, but only register for this event. OVERNIGHTS: 1
The Art of Jewelry
NE W ! Mark Arts 1307 N. Rock Road, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 12/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: Free Juniors, are you ready to make a one-of-a-kind piece of holiday jewelry for you or your favorite gal? Come out and work with artists to craft beads, get to know the tools of the trade, learn about jewelry across cultures, and make new Girl Scout friends.
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She & Me Winter Ball
Rolling Hills Zoo Conference Center 625 N. Hedville Road, Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 12/6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15 Celebrate and dance the night away with that special someone and your Girl Scout friends while making lasting holiday memories. Dinner option is an additional $15 per person. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., dance is from 7 - 9 p.m. Registration includes admission to the Rolling Hills Wildlife Museum. Snack provided.
Fearless & Female: Daisy & Brownie NEW!
O'Laughlin Elementary School 1401 Hall St., Hays GRADE: K-3 DATE: 12/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $22 ADULT COST: $10 We are G.I.R.L.s! Spend the afternoon learning how powerful and strong you can be. Fearless and Female is a high energy, hands-on, information packed personal safety and self defense program. It teaches girls and women how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations in their daily lives and how, if needed, to fight back and survive. You will also learn how amazing YOU are with a skill building session full of positivity and self-esteem building activities. Show the world what a fearless G.I.R.L. can do! Snack provided.
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session full of positivity and self-esteem building activities. Show the world what a fearless G.I.R.L. can do! Snack provided.
MakeICT 1500 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 12/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 6 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15 Girls, bring your favorite gal out to MakeICT to design then sew a personalized stocking to hang on your mantle. Learn the basics of sewing and enjoy a relaxing, creative evening together making memories.
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O'Laughlin Elementary School 1401 Hall St., Hays GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 12/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $22 ADULT COST: $10 We are G.I.R.L.s! Spend the afternoon learning how powerful and strong you can be. Fearless and Female is a high energy, hands-on, information packed personal safety and self defense program. It teaches girls and women how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations in their daily lives and how, if needed, to fight back and survive. You will also learn how amazing YOU are with a skill building
Chores for Tours: Museum of World Treasures N E W!
Museum of World Treasures 835 E. 1st St. N., Wichita GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 12/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Come out to the Museum of World Treasures for a work day that … mummies… everywhere would approve of. Clean, dust, move, and groove to make MoWT fresh and clean. Besides making the world a better place, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how museums work AND each Girl Scout will get two free admission passes to the museum for a future date to show off all their hard work.
Christmas Around the World: Morning N E W!
St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th St., Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 12/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/1 TIME: 9:30 a.m. -noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A Up, up, and jingle all the way! Travel around the world in just one day. Spend your morning making Christmas ornaments from the seven continents and enjoy delicious treats from foreign lands. Snack provided.
Christmas Around the World: Afternoon N E W!
St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th St., Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 12/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/1 TIME: 1:30 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A Up, up, and jingle all the way! Travel around the world in just one day. Spend your afternoon making Christmas ornaments from the seven continents and enjoy delicious treats from foreign lands.
Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City GRADE: K-2 DATE: 12/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/1 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: N/A Come enjoy Cocoa and Cookies with Santa at the North Pole! We will make Christmas crafts and listen to Christmas stories. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to tell Santa all your wishes. Snack provided.
American Girl Tea
Ornament Extravaganza
My Promise, My Faith: Daisy, Brownie
Sunrise Christian Academy-Cafeteria 5500 E. 45th St. N., Bel Aire GRADE: K-3 DATE: 1/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/30 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: Free Join your Girl Scout sisters and earn your My Promise, My Faith pin. There will be new crafts and activity stations to help girls complete their 1st or 2nd pin year requirements. Snack and pin provided.
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My Promise, My Faith: Older Girls
Sunrise Christian Academy-Cafeteria 5500 E. 45th St. N., Bel Aire GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 1/11 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/30 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: Free Join your Girl Scout sisters and earn your My Promise, My Faith pin. There will be new craft activity stations to help girls complete their 1st or 2nd pin year requirements or 3rd year for Cadettes. Snack and pin provided.
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 1/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be First Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes in-person lessons on each safety topic and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. The girls will be given their instructional books upon arrival and they will go through online video segments alongside the in-person instruction and practicing of correct technique. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. Bring a sack lunch.
Cookie Camp: Green Teens
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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 9-12 DATE: 1/25-1/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/13 TIME: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: N/A Seeking Girl Scout role models! Are you already a cookie boss? Come and help out at cookie camp. Help girls earn badges, do activities, prepare meals and snacks, and have a great time with other Green Teens. We will work hard and play harder. The registration fee helps cover a portion of food costs. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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NE W ! Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 12/14-12/15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/2 TIME: 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $20 Wands at the ready! Are you thrilled by a good game of quidditch or a properly mixed potion of Felix Flicis? Do you love marathoning engaging movies?! This is the event for you! Enjoy watching magical stories about friendship and clever youths defeating hewho-shall-not-be-named at this adult and me overnight. *Please leave all owls, rats, and frogs at home. Wizarding robes and garb are not required but welcome. Meals and snacks included. OVERNIGHTS: 1
NSC First Aid/CPR for Older Girls: Session 3
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Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 12/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/1 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15 Bring your Girl Scout friends and make beautiful ornaments to celebrate the Christmas season. Girls will get to take home ten ornaments to hang on the family Christmas tree. Don’t miss the holiday cheer and Girl Scout sisterhood. Snack provided.
Colby Community College 1255 S. Range Ave, Colby GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 TIME: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $8 ADULT COST: $8 Join your Girl Scout friends for a day filled with fun! There will be swimming, badgework, and a community service project. Please bring a sack lunch. Adults only register if you plan to swim.
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Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/20 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A It's tea time! Bring your Girl Scout friends and your favorite doll. Join us to learn proper manners while drinking tea. You will watch an American Girl movie and make a special something to take home for your doll.
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North Pole
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Cookie Camp
Various locations (see below) GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/25-1/26 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $30 OVERNIGHTS: 1 Cookie CEOs and Cookie Support Adults, don’t miss this annual overnight camp all about cookies! Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, this is your chance to not only earn cookie badge work but have a blast doing it. Cookie Support Adults, here is your opportunity to have fun with your Girl Scout and receive great takeaways. Games, new friends, badge work, and fun; Get ready for a cookie boss party with all your Girl Scout friends! Meals and snacks provided. SOUTH CENTRAL - Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/13 TIME: 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. SOUTHWEST - Camp Lakeside 300 E. Scott Lake Drive, Scott City REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/10 TIME: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Grand Prix Derby
First Presbyterian Church 308 S. 8th St., Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/11 TIME: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A On your marks, get set, GO! Calling all innovators! Craft your own unique race car and come race against your Girl Scout friends at the 2nd Annual Grand Prix Derby. Car kit provided and available for pick up at the Salina Girl Scout Office prior to race. Snack provided.
Messiah Lutheran Church 402 N. 1st St., Lindsborg GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/1-2/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/14 TIME: 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $30 Cookie CEOs and Cookie Support Adults, don’t miss this annual overnight camp all about cookies! Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, this is your chance to not only earn cookie badge work but have a blast doing it. Cookie Support Adults, here is your opportunity to have fun with your Girl Scout and receive great takeaways. Games, new friends, badge work, and fun; Get ready for a cookie boss party with all your Girl Scout friends! Meals and snacks provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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Hoots & Howls Winter Night Hike
Great Plains Nature Center 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/20 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $9 ADULT COST: $8 Bundle up and bring your family out for an evening of nighttime exploration at the Chisholm Creek Park. We will go on an owl walk, learn about nocturnal creatures, look for constellations in the night sky, and then warm up with hot cocoa and a snack. Brownies will complete steps of the Outdoor Adventurer badge; Cadettes will complete steps of the Night Owl badge. Fun patch included.
Cookie Camp: Lindsborg
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NEW! KAKE News 1500 N. West St., Wichita GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 1/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/20 TIME: 6 - 7:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $4 ADULT COST: Free Learn what it takes to be a journalist, investigate the facts, and then share the news with our community. Come to KAKE to get a tour and visit with professionals. Be inspired by the hard work and dedication it takes to inform people across the Wichita area about local, national, and global news. Girls will complete step one of either Digital Photographer or Movie Maker.
find your balance, learn to fall without injury, run through awareness scenarios, and help build your confidence. Get moving with your Girl Scout sisters and feel empowered in your physical abilities! Girls will earn their Practice with Purpose badge.
Flint Hill Lanes Family Fun Center 1519 W. 6th, Emporia GRADE: K-12 DATE: 1/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/18 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $20 Bring your whole family to the Pre-Super Bowling Party at the bowling alley. Come dressed in your best SuperFAN or Super Bowl attire. There will be prizes throughout the party for various "plays" as well as the best dressed SuperFAN! Cost of $20 per person includes shoes and bowling for the duration of the event. Snack provided.
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Taekwondo at the Dojo
NEW! Vigilance ATA 1426 Industrial Road, Emporia GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 2/1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/20 TIME: 2:30 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $6 ADULT COST: $3 Hi-Cha! Get to know the basics of Taekwondo during this interactive, self-defense class with your favorite adult. The instructor will help you
Fun-N-Mud Pottery Workshop: Winter
City Arts 334 N. Mead, Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 2/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $31 ADULT COST: Free Working with a trained ceramicist, you’ll learn all about creating pottery. Hand- build your own masterpiece then glaze it to add color. While your pottery dries, get a behind the scenes tour of the studio. Finally, create a oneof-a-kind beaded bracelet made out of clay beads.
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Awesome Art: Drawing
Donut Whole 1720 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 2/27 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/17 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $7 ADULT COST: N/A Older girls, come and relax at the Donut Whole. We will have coloring pages, activities, special GS drinks (both caffeinated and noncaffeinated) and donuts. The first one of each is included! We'll have older girl badge books, highest award information, and upcoming events if you have any questions. Make new friends, connect with old, and have a fun, informal evening with us.
NORTHWEST - Hays Girl Scout Office 2707 Vine St., Hays GRADE: K-6 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/10 SOUTH CENTRAL - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: K-12 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/17
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Rolling Hills Zoo Conference Center 625 N. Hedville Road, Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 2/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/7 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $15 Grab your best formal dress and straighten up the tie on dad (or other male role model) and join us for the annual Sweetheart Dance. Dinner option is an additional $15 per person. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., dance is from 7 - 9 p.m. Includes admission to the Rolling Hills Wildlife Museum. Snack provided.
SOUTHWEST - Garden City Office 114 Grant Ave, Garden City GRADE: K-12 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/10
Coffee & Sisterhood: Twilight Session
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World Thinking Day
NEW! Various locations (see below) DATE: 2/22 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Girl Scouts World Thinking Day occurs on February 22nd of each year. On this day, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts worldwide gather together to participate in activities that help them develop awareness about their sister scouts around the globe and to appreciate the differences about each other's lives. Help us celebrate the amazing diversity of your Girl Scout sisters by enjoying games, tasty treats, and fun activities. If your family, troop, or Service Unit would like to host a country, please indicate that during registration.
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City Arts 334 N. Mead, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 2/8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/2 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: Free Work with a trained artist to learn the basics of drawing. Draw a still-life in black and white, create a portrait of something that is one color, an outdoor scene, and a logo. At the end of the workshop you will put all of your drawings together in your very own artist portfolio.
NORTH - Flywheels Yesteryear Museum 1100 W. Diamond Drive, Salina GRADE: K-12 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/10 EAST - Girl Scout Amend Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia GRADE: K-12 TIME: 2 - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/10
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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/2 TIME: 9:30 - 11 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: Free Join Alumni & Friends at Starwoods and learn Girl Scout traditions and games, become a part of history enjoying old uniforms and dolls, and make new Girl Scout friends. You will get a special behind-the-scenes museum tour and a fun patch. Snack provided.
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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: K-1 DATE: 3/14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/2 TIME: 1:30 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: Free Join Alumni & Friends at Starwoods and learn Girl Scout traditions and games, become a part of history enjoying old uniforms and dolls, and make new Girl Scout friends. You will get a special behind-the-scenes museum tour and a fun patch. Snack provided.
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NEW! Spring into Safety: NSC First Aid/CPR for Older Girls
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 3/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/2 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A During spring break, older girls can prepare for a summer of adventure by earning their Safety Award pin, learning to handle conflicts with their peers, practicing team-building skills, and becoming certified in CPR/AED & first aid! Use part of your spring break to build skills needed to keep yourself and others safe. At the conclusion of this course, you will be First Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes in-person lessons on each safety topic and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. The girls will be given their instructional books upon arrival and they will go through online video segments alongside the in-person instruction and practicing of correct technique. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Each girl will receive her Safety Award pin. Bring a sack lunch. Snack provided.
Can't make it to your local office for a highest Awards Orientation? No problem! Join us on Lifesize. If you are thinking about starting your Bronze Award project, join in to get answers to your questions, learn what steps and paperwork are required, get tips on project sustainability, keeping your project girl-led, and much more!
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Lifesize Webinar: online or by smartphone app GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 3/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Can't make it to your local office for a highest Awards Orientation? No problem! Join us on Lifesize. If you are thinking about starting your Silver Award project, join in to get answers to your questions, learn what steps and paperwork are required, get tips on project sustainability, keeping your project girl-led, and much more!
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Highest Awards Orientation: Lifesize Bronze NEW!
Lifesize Webinar: online or by smartphone app GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 3/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free
Lifesize Webinar: online or by smartphone app GRADE: 9-12 DATE: 3/24 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/20 TIME: 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Can't make it to your local office for a highest Awards Orientation? No problem! Join us on Lifesize. If you are thinking about starting your Gold Award project, join in to get answers
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APRIL NEW! Paint Pouring Workshop
Salina Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 901 Beatrice St., Salina GRADE: K-12 DATE: 3/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: $10 Any G.I.R.L. can be an artist! Join us for a paint pouring workshop. No experience or talent required. Choose your colors and let the process do the work. This is a come-and-go event. The process takes about 45 minutes to complete an 8x10 canvas.
Zookeeper for a Day
N E W! David Traylor Zoo 75 Soder Road, Emporia GRADE: K-8 DATE: 4/4 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/23 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $11 ADULT COST: Free Come explore the David Traylor Zoo and earn the Animal Habitats badge! We'll be creating enrichment for the animals while learning about endangered species and local wildlife. Come early or stay late to enjoy all the zoo has to offer!
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Curious Minds Discovery Zone 1810 Main St., Parsons GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 3/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free At this badge workshop, we'll be unleashing our inner robotic engineers. Round up your friends and come learn about making simple machines, robot programming and design, and creating prototypes. Juniors will be earning their Robotics 1 badge in this morning of fun. Snack provided.
PRo Kansas 725 E. Clark, Wichita GRADE: K-1 DATE: 3/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: Free Daisies, come earn your Rosie petal as you learn how to make the world a better place through recycling. Tour the PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center and learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle through interactive activities.
Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free Riding a horse is an amazing experience! Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride. Juniors will earn the Horseback Riding badge (not provided).
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Saddle Up: Juniors & Older Girls, Spring
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Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 3/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/23 TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Are you thinking about starting a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award project? Come get answers to your questions, learn what steps and paperwork are required for each award, get tips on project sustainability, keeping your project girl-led, and much more! Learn about the Bronze Award from 5:30-6:15, Silver Award 6:30-7:30, and Gold Award from 7:45-8:30; you can choose to attend any or all of the award sessions.
friends and come learn about making simple machines, robot programming and design, and creating prototypes. Brownies will be earning their Robotics 1 badge in this afternoon of fun. Snack provided.
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to your questions, learn what steps and paperwork are required, get tips on project sustainability, keeping your project girl-led, and much more!
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Curious Minds Discovery Zone 1810 Main St., Parsons GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 3/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free At this badge workshop, we'll be unleashing our inner robotic engineers. Round up your
Hutchinson Zoo 6 Emerson Loop, Hutchinson GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 3/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $16 ADULT COST: Free Get wild at the Hutchinson Zoo as we learn about exotic animals and the places they live. Juniors will complete steps of their Animal Habitats badge but all will have a great time exploring the animals' homes and being engaged with hands-on activities.
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The Great Treasure Hunt: Overnight NE W !
Museum of World Treasure 835 E. 1st St. N., Wichita GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 4/4-4/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/23 TIME: 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $38 ADULT COST: $32 Search for clues in a museum-wide treasure hunt, go on a flashlight tour and investigate the writing of ancient civilizations then make your own code. Finish the night by watching National Treasure with your Girl Scout friends! Juniors will complete steps of the Playing in the Past badge and Cadettes will complete steps of the Night Owl badge. Snack provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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NE W ! Meadowlark Farms 11249 SW 160th St., Rose Hill GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 4/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/23 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $17 ADULT COST: Free Come out to the orchard and work with the owners to graft trees, tour the orchard, and get your hands dirty while learning about planting all kinds of crops. Have fun engaging with the growing process of delicious fruits and veggies while also taking a moment to appreciate how being a good steward of the land is beneficial to both people and the Earth. Juniors will earn the Gardener badge, Cadettes will complete steps of the Tree badge. Snack provided.
Saddle Up: Brownies, Spring
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Mark Arts 1307 N. Rock Road, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 4/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/30 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $20 Girls, invite your favorite gal out for a day of artistic fun, relaxing, and learning at Mark Arts! Paint a special Spring scene together with expert instruction. Don’t worry, you do not need to be an art expert to have a blast with your new Girl Scout friends with MarkArts' step-by-step instructions.
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Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/23 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free Riding a horse is an amazing experience! Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride.
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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 9-12 DATE: 4/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/6 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $5 ADULT COST: N/A If you're an experienced camp CIT, this is the session for you! Come to this refresher camp course to polish your leadership skills managing large groups, helping younger campers, and practice all those traditional camp songs. Snack provided.
Mall Madness: Fear Factor
Flinthills Mall 1632 Industrial Road, Emporia GRADE: 4-12 DATE: 4/18-4/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/3 TIME: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $15 Come join the largest all-girl Fear Factor party in the area! You will spend the night at the Flinthills Mall, shop, find your way out of the escape room, race through the obstacle course, pose in the photo booth, snack, play games, make crafts, and hang out with your Girl Scout sisters all night long! OVERNIGHTS: 1
Saddle Up: Juniors, Spring
Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St. N., Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 4/19 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $21 ADULT COST: Free Riding a horse is an amazing experience! Ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Come out to learn all about horses and get ready to ride! During this group lesson, girls will learn how to groom, saddle up, and ride. Juniors will earn the Horseback Riding badge (not provided).
DOC: Flight & Friends
NEW! Friends of DOC 1788 S. Airport Road, Wichita GRADE: K-12 DATE: 4/18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 2 - 5 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: $3 Let's celebrate Wichita's aviation history with Doc, a B-29 that helped ensure America's safety during WWII. As an active maintenance center, volunteers work to maintain the historic warbird and we can watch, ask questions and learn about the marvels of B-29 Doc. Connie, a real-life Rosie the Riveter who still helps maintain the plane, will also be there to visit with the girls and sign autographs. Interactive exhibits, engaging speakers, and a celebration of our community’s special connection to aviation is what will be waiting for us at Doc's Hangar during this family and friends event.
Girls on Target: Rifles
N E W! Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 4/21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/6 TIME: 6 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: N/A Girls 12 and older are invited to Starwoods to learn about the history of firearms, laws, interesting careers, and receive instruction on how to shoot. Shooting sports in America are rooted deeply in our history. Come and be a part of this tradition at the NEW shooting range! Experts in rifle instruction will teach the girls proper gun handling and marksmanship. This is a beginner level course so no previous experience needed.
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Estes Park, Colorado GRADE: 6 DATE: 5/8-5/10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/20 TIME: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: $175 Girls will learn responsibility, leadership, conflict resolution and team-building as they venture out as individual Girl Scouts without their troop or family members to Estes Park, Colorado. Adult volunteers will guide them through this experience. It is up to the girls to decide their activities which could include horseback riding, swimming, roller skating, hiking, mini-golf, volleyball, basketball, board games and more. Base fee for the trip is $175 per girl with an optional fee of $40 if you choose to do horseback riding. $50 Non-refundable deposit is required with reservation (Cookie Credits cannot be used for the deposit). Details of the trip will be sent following the reservation deadline. Don't miss this adventure just for 6th Graders in May 2020! Adults interested in chaperoning for this trip must submit an adult application. Please email the trip director Vicky Chessmore at vickychessmore@yahoo.com and one will be mailed to you. Female chaperones only. Adults will pay a $175 registration fee upon acceptance. Meals provided. OVERNIGHTS: 2
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Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 6 - 8:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: N/A Your Challenge, Your Choice: Brownies, are you ready to challenge yourself to ring the bell at the top of the rock wall?! Bring out your inner "spider girl" and climb up a 45-foot wall. Learn tips and tricks to successfully achieve your goals and put your skills to the test. Rock on Girls! Snack provided.
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 4/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/20 TIME: 1 - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: N/A Girls will complete all requirements to earn their Junior badges: Programming Robots, Designing Robots, and Showcasing Robots. Badges will be provided at the end of the workshop. Snack provided.
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NEW! Botanica 701 N. Amidon, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 4/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $17 ADULT COST: Free Eco Conservationists, get out into nature and Botanica. Learn to leave no trace, plan a meal, prepare a campsite, and take a closer look at the world around you with a conservation hike. The garden is calling you! Badge and snack provided.
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Power Up with Evergy
NE W ! Evergy: Wichita Operations Center 4025 N. Toben, Wichita GRADE: 4-8 DATE: 4/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 5:30 - 8 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $3 ADULT COST: Free Evergy is hosting Girl Scouts to show us what happens when G.I.R.L. power meets electric power. Juniors and Cadettes, join us for an evening of fun hands-on activities. Test oil samples, go through an outage simulation, try out safety gear, and more with Evergy professionals who will demonstrate how STEM powers our lives. Be inspired by engaging speakers sharing their professional journey and get an insider look like never before. Power-up with Evergy! Snack provided.
can be purchased from food trucks that will be in attendance. Check in and activities begin at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m.
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Heartland Bridging Event
Keeper of the Plains 650 N. Seneca, Wichita GRADE: DATE: 5/2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/20 TIME: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Bridge to the next Girl Scout level in a big way, over the Arkansas River at the Keeper of the Plains! Celebrate the achievements of your troop and fellow Girl Scout sisters throughout Kansas Heartland at this free, council-wide ceremony. There will be plenty of fun for the whole troop and family: make a bridging SWAP to add to your collection and bring old SWAPS to exchange with fellow Girl Scouts in the Make New Friends area. The council will provide water and a small treat but additional snacks
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Botanica 701 N. Amidon, Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 4/25 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: Free Eco Learners, are you ready to protect nature and have fun in the gardens? Come out to Botanica to learn how to keep our flower friends safe while we take a walk in nature! Listen to the birds sing, smell the flowers, and make new friends all while earning the Eco Learner badge.
Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 W. Zoo Blvd, Wichita GRADE: 2-5 DATE: 5/8-5/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/27 TIME: 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girls and adults only GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: $28 Spend a memorable night at the Sedgwick County Zoo visiting the giraffes, elephants, gorillas, and other creatures from far and wide. Play games, explore during an exclusive evening zoo tour, and make friends with some special animal visitors. Lay your sleeping bag in the Downing Gorilla Forest (no tents needed) for an indoor sleepover. Please bring a sack dinner. Chaperones must register and attend with their girls. Registration fee includes an evening snack, juice only in the morning, and admission into the zoo the next day. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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NE W ! Starwoods and Four Winds Clearwater and Leon GRADE: 2-12 DATE: 5/9 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/27 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Seeking helpers! Join us at Four Winds or Starwoods and help get camp ready for summer. Bring your rakes, wash rags, cleaner, brooms, gloves, tool boxes, work clothes, or anything else you might need. Your troop or family can "adopt" a cabin, building, or specific area that brings fond memories. Bring a sack lunch, enjoy the feeling of sisterhood, and get ready to give things a good scrub! We'll celebrate all our hard work with a campfire and S'mores. Bring a sack lunch.
CIT Training Overnight
Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater GRADE: 8-12 DATE: 5/16-5/17 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/11 TIME: 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: Free New or returning CIT? Want to help at camp this year? Join us for an in depth training to prepare to be the best camp role model. Learn how camp works, ways to help campers have a great time, and tricks for leading large groups. Meals and snacks provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1
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Surfing the Sound Waves: Summer Morning
KMUW 121 N. Mead, Ste 200, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 5/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/4 TIME: 10 - 11:30 a.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: Free Get a behind-the-scenes look at Wichita Public radio! Take a tour, create an audio project in one of the production studios, and explore career possibilities in radio. There’s even a chance you’ll get to hear your messages played on air! Cadettes will complete steps of the Public Speaker badge.
Mission Robots: Daisies
Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd, Wichita GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/30 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $19 ADULT COST: Free Daisies, you're invited to Exploration Place for Mission Robot. Learn what robots do, how they move, then design your very own. Earn the Daisy Robotics badge while making new friends and having fun.
NSC First Aid/CPR for Older Girls: Session 4 Surfing the Sound Waves: Summer Afternoon
KMUW 121 N. Mead, Ste 200, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 5/16 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/4 TIME: Noon - 1:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $18 ADULT COST: Free Get a behind-the-scenes look at Wichita Public radio! Take a tour, create an audio project in one of the production studios, and explore career possibilities in radio. There’s even a chance you’ll get to hear your messages played on air! Cadettes will complete steps of the Public Speaker badge.
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 5/23 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/11 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $30 ADULT COST: Free This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be First Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes in-person lessons on each safety topic and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. The girls will be given their instructional books upon arrival and they will go through online video segments alongside the in-person instruction and practicing of correct technique. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. Please bring a sack lunch.
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Putting You in the Past: A Cooking Exploration
Babysitting & First Aid Workshop: Spring
Child Start 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita GRADE: 6-8 DATE: 5/30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $59 ADULT COST: Free Are you thinking about becoming a babysitter this summer? This is the perfect workshop for you! You will earn your Babysitter and Cadette First Aid badges with the experts at Child Start. Learn about babysitting as a business, how to properly prepare for sitting sessions, food preparation, and safety tips to prevent and treat injuries. Lunch and badges included.
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Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita GRADE: 2-3 DATE: 5/27 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/18 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $26 ADULT COST: Free Victorian life was not all about work. Girls loved to have fun too! Come to Cowtown to play Victorian games and discover new ways to have fun. We will learn why games are important and create our own. Earn the Making Games badge which will be included. Snack provided. Bring a sack lunch.
Riverfest STEAM City, Wichita GRADE: 6-12 DATE: 6/7 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/1 TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Do you want to represent Girl Scouts at a STEAM City booth? Now's your chance! Come out for a shift on Sunday to help with booth decorating, STEM activities, and visiting with the public about all the cool opportunities Girl Scouts offers.
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Games to Pass the Time Away
Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita GRADE: K-1 DATE: 5/28 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/18 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: Free Victorian girls enjoyed having fun but also needed to learn and respect the rules of their society. Some of those same rules are a part of life today. Girls will learn how manners demonstrate respect for themselves and others and play with toys and games of that time to help them master Victorian society. Come out for all the fun and to earn your Gloria petal.
STEAM City: Green Teens
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Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita GRADE: 4-5 DATE: 5/26 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/18 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with non-participating chaperone GIRL COST: $28 ADULT COST: Free Work and play can go hand-in-hand! Girls will play games, try a few Victorian chores, and have fun discovering what it was like to live in a different era. Cooking was a major part of a Victorian girl's life and girls will be able to try different cooking methods while learning skills that cross the ages. Earn the Simple Meals and Playing in the Past badges. Badges included. Girls will create a meal they will be able to eat, but bringing a big snack is HIGHLY recommended.
Cowtown Daisy Day, Gloria’s Petal
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Volunteer Trainings
Level 1 Archery Instructor
Locations vary (see below) PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $40 The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors, and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings in the disciplines of target, field, or 3-D archery. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs, and lesson plans. Course fee includes: USA Archery Level 1 Certification Packet and lunch. Prerequisites: USA Archery membership and range pass.
SESSION 2 - Girl Scout Little House 108 Hackberry, Garden City DATE: 9/14-9/15 TIME: 1p.m. - 2p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2
SESSION 3 - Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd., Leon DATE: 9/21-9/22 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/9 SESSION 4 - Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia DATE: 10/5-10/6 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/23 SESSION 5 - WaKeeney Scout House 913 Russell, WaKeeney DATE: 3/7-3/8 TIME: 5 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/24 SESSION 6 - Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd., Leon DATE: 3/28-3/29 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16
SESSION 1 - Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 8/24 TIME: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/12
SESSION 7 - Flywheels Yesteryear Museum 1100 Diamond Dr, Salina DATE: 4/18-4/19 TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/6
SESSION 2 - Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 3/7 TIME: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/24
SESSION 8 - Girl Scout Little House 108 Hackberry, Garden City DATE: 4/25-4/26 TIME: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13
Outdoor Leadership Skills 101/201
SESSION 9 - Fall River State Park Township Road 50B & Township Road 534, Salt Springs DATE: 4/25-4/26 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13
Locations vary (see below) PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers and Ambassador Girl Scouts COST: $25 This combined overnight course prepares the volunteer for backyard campouts, day camps, and camping adventures within their own community or at any Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Camp property, as well as for semiprimitive camping at both council owned and non-council owned properties. Outdoor Leadership is required for any outdoor cooking or fire-building. This course is a hands-on participation course where you will experience outdoor cooking methods and fire-building, procedures for pitching, striking and caring for tents, and additional outdoor skills and activities that can be added to the girl program. Ambassador Girl Scouts may also participate in this training. Prerequisites: “Getting Your Troop Outdoors” at gsLearn. Meals are provided. OVERNIGHTS: 1 SESSION 1 - Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 8/24-8/25 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/12
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SESSION 10 - Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 4/25-4/26 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/13 SESSION 11 - Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd., Leon DATE: 5/16-5/17 TIME: 4 p.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/4
IGNITE: Unexpected Pathways
Locations vary (see below) PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free Life is full of surprises! Come pique your curiosity as you journey into workshops that will fill your mind with volunteer ideas and possibilities! You’ll walk away with new tools and ideas to make your volunteer experience fulfilling and rewarding. SESSION 1 - Garden City Girl Scout Office 114 Grant Ave, Garden City DATE: 9/7 TIME: Noon - 5 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/26
SESSION 2 - St. Joseph Parish School Bldg (Old Kennedy Middle School) 1309 Fort Street, Hays DATE: 9/14 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2 Fall Opportunity Sale training will be from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the same location. Light meal will be served between IGNITE and FP training. SESSION 3 - Amend Girl Scout Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia DATE: 9/14 TIME: 4 - 6 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/2 SESSION 4 - Flywheels Museum 1100 Diamond Dr, Salina DATE: 9/28 TIME: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16 SESSION 5 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 11/9 TIME: 1 - 5 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28
NSC First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Locations vary (see below) PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $25 This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be FirstAid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes a home-study portion, and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. Once you have registered, you will receive the materials for the home study. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. SESSION 1 - United Christian Church 209 N. 2nd St., Osborne DATE: 9/7 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/26 SESSION 2 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 9/10 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/26 SESSION 3 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 10/17 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/7 SESSION 4 - Amend Girl Scout Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia DATE: 10/26 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14
SESSION 19 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 5/7 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/27
SESSION 6 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 11/12 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28
SESSION 20 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 5/19 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/4
SESSION 7 - Parsons Girl Scout House 221 S. 29th St., Parsons DATE: 11/16 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/4
SESSION 21 - Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 6/14 TIME: 8:15 - 10:30 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/1
SESSION 8 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 12/9 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/25 SESSION 9 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 1/16 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/6 SESSION 10 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 2/11 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/27
Locations vary (see below) PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: Free Looking for direction in your leadership role? At this fun day of learning and exploration, you’ll discover your purpose for being a Girl Scout volunteer. We’ll provide you with workshops tailored to helping you find your path to success. SESSION 1 - Amend Girl Scout Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia DATE: 2/1 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/20
SESSION 12 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 3/12 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/2
SESSION 2 - WaKeeney Scout House 913 Russell, WaKeeney DATE: 3/7 TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/24 Lunch will be served at this session.
SESSION 13 - Parsons Girl Scout House 221 S. 29th St., Parsons DATE: 3/14 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/2
IGNITE: Route 1912
SESSION 15 - Amend Girl Scout Center 1236 E. 12th Ave, Emporia DATE: 3/28 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16 SESSION 16 - St. Johns Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th St., Salina DATE: 3/28 TIME: 1 - 3 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16
SESSION 18 - Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita DATE: 4/14 TIME: 7 - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/30
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 6/12-6/14 TIME: 6 p.m. - 3 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/25 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $40 Escape from your hustle and bustle to Route 1912! You’ll travel down memory lane where Girl Scout tradition is still thriving but road trip ahead to find new endeavors. Our 4th annual council-wide leadership retreat weekend is sure to provide you with great workshops that will focus on traditional Girl Scout experiences, new program content, self-development, and much more. Come on this big adventure with us and start building your own memories and leadership style. Along Route 1912 you’ll explore Starwoods Outdoor Center where you’ll have the chance to participate in canoeing, archery and zip-lining. The cost of $40 will include three meals Saturday and two on Sunday. You’ll need to pack a sack supper or eat before you arrive on Friday evening. Some training/ certification courses such as First Aid/CPR or
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SESSION 17 - Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd., Leon DATE: 3/28 TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater DATE: 6/14 TIME: 10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/25 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $45 American Red Cross Small Craft Safety (Canoeing and Kayaking) Certification is the current Safety Activity Checkpoints requirement for a canoe or kayak trip leader. With this three-year certification you will be able to facilitate a canoeing or kayaking experience for girls. During this hands-on course, you will learn and practice skills for basic water rescue and small craft. Please note that this is a safety and rescue certification course, not a skills class; participants should be familiar with basic canoeing and kayaking skills before arrival. Participants must be able to pass a swim test and perform all rescue techniques. Lunch is provided.
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SESSION 14 - Girl Scout Little House 108 Hackberry, Garden City DATE: 3/26 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/16
Small Craft Safety
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SESSION 11 - WaKeeney Scout House 913 Russell, WaKeeney DATE: 3/7 TIME: 9 - 11 a.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/24
IGNITE: Seek Your Destiny
Small Craft Safety will require you to register separately and there will be an additional cost. T-shirts will be available to purchase when you register. After the deadline date, you’ll choose your workshop choices as well as your sleeping arrangements: cabin bunks, lodge (floor or air mattress), platform tents or you can provide your own personal tent to camp. OVERNIGHTS: 2
NORTHWEST
SESSION 5 - Girl Scout Little House 108 Hackberry, Garden City DATE: 11/9 TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/28
SOUTHWEST
Volunteer Trainings
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Thank you to our volunteers! Girl Scouts isn't possible without you. Valuable is the work you do Outstanding in how you always come through Loyal, sincere and full of good cheer Untiring in your efforts throughout the year Notable are the contributions you make Trustworthy in every project you take Eager to reach your every goal Effective in the way you fulfill your role Ready with a smile like a shining star Special and wonderful -- that's what you are!
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1. Send a thank you card or letter.
6. Plant them a flower or other plant.
2. Hold a cookout in their honor.
7. Nominate them for a volunteer award.
3. Make a Thank You video of your troop.
8. Give them a gift certificate for chores.
4. Get them their favorite coffee drink.
9. Bake them a yummy treat.
5. Make a fun sign or other artwork.
10. Make them a troop scrapbook.
Council Information Southwest Region
North Region
114 Grant Ave. Garden City, KS 67846
St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th Street Salina, KS 67401
360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218
Garden City Little House
East Region
Augusta Little House
Garden City Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468
South Central Region
Salina Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468
108 Hackberry St. Garden City, KS 67846
Wichita Headquarters ( (888) 686-6468
Amend Center - Emporia Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468
Northwest Region
928 E. Kelly Ave. Augusta, KS 67010
Newton Little House
1236 E. 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801
Hays Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468
715 Washington Road Newton, KS 67114
Camp Double E
2707 Vine St., Suite 8 Hays, KS 67601
Camp Four Winds
794 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801
9236 SE Quivera Road Leon, KS 67074
Camp Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026
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Girl Scout members get FREE access to basic/primitive campsites at 26 Kansas State Parks, thanks to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council’s partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
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Wilson
EAST Elk Chautauqua
Montgomery
Neosho
Labette
To request a campsite reservation, you must complete an application form. This form can be obtained on our council website. For more information, go to: kansasgirlscouts.org > Our Council > Our Camps > State Park Camping JULY 2019
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