SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY It’s all about fun, friends, and fantastic opportunities! Our programs will have you experiencing new things and discovering innovative activities and events. All GSNENY programs are for girls of all ages and interests. Check out our NEW Non-Girl Scout Member Pricing! This is a great opportunity for Girls to bring friends who are not Girl Scouts but would love to experience what Girl Scouts do!
As a Girl Scout, your daughter would have the opportunity to have FUN, make new friends, travel to exciting places, enjoy council programs, experience outdoor activities and learn new life skills. Don’t forget how much she will LOVE selling Girl Scout Cookies! The opportunities are endless in Girl Scouting! Girls earn badges and awards as they learn and live by the Girl Scout Promise & Law.
Girls DISCOVER their special skills, talents and interests. Girls CONNECT with others, learning how to team up, solve conflicts and have healthy relationships. Girls TAKE ACTION to make the world a better place
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GO ON A HIKE
EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY
SLEEP AT A MUSEUM
PAINT SNOWSHOE
September
Get ready. Get set. ROAR!!!!!
FIRST LEGO League® – MINDSTORMS® Robotics Ages 9-14
2016 Animal Allies Challenge Animal Allies is all about looking into the eyes of our furry, feathered, and finned friends to find what might be possible when we learn to help each other!! In the 2016 FIRST LEGO League® Challenge, 290,000 children ages 9 to 14 from over 80 countries will explore our animal friends. FIRST LEGO League (FLL®) inspires kids to think like scientists and engineers. During the Animal Allies Challenge, teams will choose and solve a real-world problem in the project portion. They also will build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under FLL’s signature set of Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.
The GSNENY SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Robots Team will meet weekly for 10-12 weeks for 2 hours on the campus of RPI to be coached by members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The team will complete their autonomous robot, work on the missions, and determine the real-world problem they want to solve. Additional team-work may be done outside of the normal meeting hours (at home) to prepare for a local competition in the Capital District Region between the months of December 2016 February 2017. For more information, please contact Linda Stephen, lstephen@gsneny.org. To learn more about FLL CLICK HERE Start Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 First meeting at the Albany Service Center; remainder will be held on the campus of RPI. Registrations for this program will be accepted until October 30, 2016. Time: 6–8 p.m. Cost*: $65/Girl Scout member or $75/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 3 girls Maximum: 10 girls *The fee includes team registration, robotics materials, competition fees, and any other related materials.
Junior FIRST LEGO League® Robotics Daisy/Brownie/Junior Ages 6–9 Animal friends are everywhere!! We will swing like monkeys in the zoo, hop like frogs at the lake, and use our wings like birds to learn about the animal kingdom and all its wonders. What do you think we will learn about our furry, finned, and feathered friends? While exploring this challenge, teams will learn about simple machines as they build a model made of LEGO® elements with a motorized part and learn to present information through a Show Me Poster. Teams of six can be either Troops or individual girls led by experienced team coaches at RPI. If there are Troops or Service Units interested in hosting their own team, please contact Linda Stephen, lstephen@gsneny.org to set-up a meeting. Each team meets weekly for 2 hours, for 8–10 weeks to complete the challenge, which culminates with a Junior FIRST LEGO League (JFLL) Expo in December to show off all their hard work and creativity to others.
A first meeting will be held at the Albany Service Center on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 6–8 p.m. with following meetings to be held on the campus of RPI or other determined location based upon the number of teams and coach availability. Cost*: $35/Girl Scout member or $45/non-Girl Scout member *The fee includes all weeks of program, team pass, JFLL Expo fees, and supplies. Dates to be determined for team meetings and locations after introductory session. If you are interested in finding out more information about JFLL CLICK HERE
October Animal Helper Badge
Introduction to Yoga
Ladies Looking Up 2: Rocks from Space
Fall She & Me
Daisy/Brownie/Junior
Cadette
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Junior
Fall She & Me will take place at Camp Woodhaven this year!! Spend some time away together and enjoy an outdoor overnight adventure. Whether this is your first time camping or you are an expert, there will be fun for all!
Have you ever thought about a career working with horses that also helps people? Then hippo-therapy might just be the career for you! Specially trained professionals (licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists) utilize horses to help people improve their everyday skills. Spend some time on the farm with Jamie Ellwood, an occupational therapist who utilizes hippotherapy as well as other assistive therapies to treat clients. Come learn about this exciting career opportunity and work towards earning your Animal Helper badge. Date: Sunday, October 9, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Positively Playful Occupational Therapy, Voorheesville, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8 Registration Deadline: September 25, 2016
Relaxation and fitness are just two of the many benefits of yoga you will receive while earning the Yoga Fun Patch. Find yourself in a focused, calm place, and allow soothing, restorative poses to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Chakra (energy) centering, candlelight, and essential oils will add to this peaceful and refreshing class. This is an unforgettable experience where students establish a fulfilling meditation practice and leave with tools to create balance at home and work all year long. Beginners welcome! Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m. Location: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, Gloversville, New York Cost: $10/Girl Scout member or $20/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: October 1, 2016
Join members of the Rensselaer Astrophysical Society to learn about impact craters through experimenting with hands-on activities. Just what is an asteroid belt and how often does our planet zoom through them? Venture to the observatory to view the moon and examine how impact craters have left their mark there. This program includes the newly designed Ladies Looking Up Patch. Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 7–9 p.m. Location: RPI Hirsch Observatory Cost: $7/Girl Scout member or $17/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 8 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: September 24, 2016
Session 1 Date: Friday, October 7 – Saturday, October 8, 2016 Time: Friday, 6 p.m. – Saturday, 4 p.m. Location: Camp Woodhaven Cost: $25/Girl or $25/Adult Minimum: 10 Maximum: 60 Registration Deadline: September 17, 2016
Session 2 Date: Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, October 9, 2016 Time: Saturday, 6 p.m. – Sunday, 4 p.m. Location: Camp Woodhaven Cost: $25/Girl or $25/Adult Minimum: 10 Maximum: 60 Registration Deadline: September 17, 2016
Stretch for Silver Workshops Cadette Learn about and get tips on how to earn the second highest award in Girl Scouting! *Don’t see a workshop in your area? Contact Allison Marinucci at amarinucci@gsneny.org or 518-489-8110 x112 to set up a workshop in your community! Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016 Time: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Location: Albany Service Center Cost: $5 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: One Week Prior to Workshop
Take Action: Gold Workshops Senior/Ambassador Learn about and get tips on how to earn the highest award in Girl Scouting! *Don’t see a workshop in your area? Contact Allison Marinucci at amarinucci@gsneny.org or 518-489-8110 X112 to set up a workshop in your community! Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Location: Albany Service Center Cost: $5 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: One Week Prior to Workshop
Como se Llama? Brownie One of our most popular programs is back! Cats, dogs, rabbits, and turtles are great pets to learn about when earning the Pets badge, but this year, Brownies can work towards their Pets badge with a visit to the Dakota Ridge Llama Farm! Spend an afternoon learning about llamas and how to care for them, and then take them for a nice long walk on one of the farm’s trails. Date: Sunday, October 16, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Dakota Ridge Llama Farm, Ballston Spa, New York Cost: $12/Girl Scout member or $22/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: October 2, 2016
October Young Chefs, Fresh Foods, and New Cuisines (on a Farm!) Junior/Cadette
Yoga Lotus Flowers Daisy/Brownie Open your body and mind with awareness and music helping you relax through this gentle yoga program. Due to the studio size, there will be two different sessions on this date; choose which session works best for you or your Troop. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes with a warm-up and cool-down period. Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Session 1: 5–6 p.m. Session 2: 6–7 p.m. Location: Fit to be Tied Yoga, 578 Main St., Cobleskill, New York Cost: $10/Girl Scout member or $20/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12 Registration Deadline: October 5, 2016
You Deserve a Yoga Break Teen Yoga Series Cadette/Senior/Ambassador By popular demand, Yogi Isaiah Tinsley is back, this time for a series of three monthly yoga classes. Relaxation and fitness are just two of the many benefits of yoga. So take a break, grab your yoga mat, and join Yogi Isaiah who has been teaching the Yoga of Compassion throughout the Capital District for more than 15 years. Everyone will receive a Yoga badge at the end of the series. Beginners welcome! Dates: Tuesdays – November 15, December 20, and January 17, 2017 Time: 7–8 p.m. Location: GSNENY Albany Service Center Cost: $30 for series of 3 workshops Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15 Registration Deadline: October 31, 2016
Learn to create simple and delicious meals from ingredients that you taste and harvest on our farm! Follow the story of food from seed to plate including planting seeds, tasting your way across the farm, collecting eggs, helping with a garden project, and harvesting ingredients you will use to prepare a recipe from another culture. Working with our Farm Chef, you will learn knife safety, cooking techniques, and other culinary “tricks” as you learn to prepare your own healthy and delicious farm fresh meal. Join us to step up your culinary skills, try new foods, and spend a day out on a beautiful farm in the Hudson Valley. Program fee includes lunch and a light snack. Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Location: Katchkie Farm, 745 Fischer Rd., Kinderhook, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 20 Maximum: 35 Registration Deadline: October 1, 2016
Blast Off!!
Junior/Cadette Seriously, does whatever goes up have to come down? We’ve been known to lose a few rockets while experimenting! Join members of The Rensselaer Rocket Society as they help you understand drag, thrust, and balance as well as other physics principles while earning your Rocketry badge. They will help you design and construct rockets with “Model A” engines to be launched at Camp Is-Sho-Da after enjoying a pizza lunch. The program fee includes all supplies and lunch. Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 Time: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy & Camp Is-Sho-Da Cost: $20/Girl Scout member $30/non-Girl Scout Member Minimum: 7 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: September 30, 2016
Ladies Looking Up 2: Observational Astronomy Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Let’s spend the evening with members of the Rensselaer Astrophysical Society for some astronomical activities leading up to gazing at the stars and planets at the RPI Hirsch Observatory. This program includes the newly designed Ladies Looking Up badge. Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 Time: 7–9 p.m. Location: RPI Hirsch Observatory Cost: $7/Girl Scout member $17/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 8 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: September 30, 2016
October Fish & Games
Daisy/Brownie/Junior Get outside with your dad, grandpa, or uncle before it gets too cold! Together, you will spend the day trying out fishing, learning about animals, experiencing nature, and getting some fresh air! Students from SUNY Cobleskill’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management and Environmental Science Department will be on hand to facilitate programs. Date: Sunday, October 16, 2016 Location: Camp Woodhaven Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost: $15/Girl or $15/Adult Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: October 1, 2016
Financing My Dreams Badge
ALL
Cadette
Girls Running the World Daisy Dash & 5K
We all know Girl Scouts CAN do anything! Can Service Units or Troops team up to help the CANstruction organization, The Food Pantries Organization (serving 56 pantries in the Capital District Region), or perhaps your local food pantry to help address the issue of hunger in a fun community service project? Did you know that after the holidays, local food pantries receive fewer donations to help people throughout the long winter months? Girls ‘CAN DO’ will empower you to make a difference to help people locally.
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension, Albany County’s financial literacy educator, to earn your “Financing My Dreams” badge! What will your career be? What would your dream home look like? What amazing places do you want to see in your travels? Explore these questions to discover what good financial habits you need in order to make your hopes and dreams a reality!
ALL
Girls CAN DO
Your challenge is to first hold a food drive collection for canned goods (and maybe even some boxed food goods) to “canstruct” a colossal Girl Scout Cookie-themed construction. Or maybe decide on the specially announced theme from CANstruction and The Food Pantries Organization to be revealed October 18 during the kickoff meeting. After you collect your canned goods during the fall months, then map out and determine what you will construct at regional events on January 14, 2017. The locations will be determined based upon the number of Service Units that choose to participate. In the morning, you and your team will build your construction, and in the afternoon, you’ll be judged by members of the CANstruction and Food Pantries Organization in various categories. We will work to live-stream the event so the judging can be done for all regions on the same date. Stay tuned for more information and register as a Service Unit/Troop for the Girls CAN DO kickoff taking place on October 18, 2016 either in person at the Albany Service Center or virtually through GoTo Meeting.
Be sure to bring your ideas of how much your dream job will pay, and what your dream house and vacations will cost, so we can help you plan your future and earn your badge. Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Location: Albany Service Center Time: 6–8 p.m. Cost: $5/Girl Scout member or $15/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: October 5, 2016
Girls Running the World is open to the public and includes running clubs for families (both boys and girls, but no pets allowed). So feel free to share this information with others. Training materials are available on www.gsneny.org. 2016 will be the fifth year for the Girls Running the World Daisy Dash and it coincides with GSNENY’s Centennial Celebration! The Opening Flag Ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. to be followed by a short Rededication Ceremony. The first 100 Daisy Dash registrants will receive a special ball cap featuring a special logo recognizing GSNENY’s Centennial. Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Time: 8:30 a.m.–Noon Location: Schenectady Central Park Cost: Youth (ages 18 & under): $20; includes Girls Running the World t-shirt, patch, and participation medal Cost Adult: $15; includes Girls Running the World t-shirt Registration Deadline: September 22nd, 2016
October Halloween Geocache Junior/Cadette Join us for a Boo-tiful night as we look for treasures with our flashlights! Learn how to use a hand-held GPS before you set out to find Halloween-themed treasures. We will end the evening with a campfire and s’mores if weather permits! Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Time: 6–8:30 p.m. Location: Camp Woodhaven Cost: $10/Girl Scout member $20/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 80 Registration Deadline: October 8, 2016
Southeast Asian Cuisine Healthy Snacks and Simple Meals Badges Brownie/Junior Explore the cuisine of Southeast Asia while working towards your Healthy Snacks or Simple Meals badge. In this class, students will learn how to whip up delicious dishes from that region, and then try them all! Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016 Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Location: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, Gloversville, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15 Registration Deadline: October 9, 2016
Wouldya, Couldya Pecha Kucha? Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Earn your Public Speaking badge or patch while learning how to Pecha Kucha! Pecha Kucha is a fun, exciting style of presentation that originated in Japan and is now used at Pecha Kucha nights all around the globe! Presenters use 20 slides that are displayed for 20 seconds each, for a total presentation time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. It’s a great way to do school presentations for any subject! During four workshops, participants will learn the art and perfect a Pecha Kucha presentation with a partner. Week 5 is presentations and celebrations where participants will share their Pecha Kucha and receive their Public Speaking badge (Cadettes) or Public Speaking patch (Seniors and Ambassadors). Watch actual Pecha Kuchas: High school student presentation Girl Scout history
Date: Wednesdays – November 2, 16, 30 and December 7, 14 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Location: Albany Service Center Cost: $20 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 16 Registration Deadline: October 12, 2016
Drawing at the Thomas Cole Site
Engine Nation
Junior
Learning to drive is an important part of your high school years, but do you know what is going on under the hood of your car, basic car maintenance, or what to do in an emergency? Spend some time with both female and male technicians from Hoffman’s Jiffy Lube, and they will use their expertise to teach you about the care of your car from tire pressure to dashboard warning lights. Go right under the hood as you work to learn how to change windshield wiper blades and check the fluids that are vital for your car to run properly. Watch how easy it can be to change a tire and check its pressure. The materials discussed during these workshops will cover Steps 1 & 4 of the Car Care badge and much more. Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: Hoffman’s Jiffy Lube Saratoga, 5 Lowes Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York Cost: $5/Girl Scout member or $15/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Registration Deadline: October 14, 2016
Sketch the Catskill Mountains as seen from the lawn of Thomas Cole, America’s first great landscape artist. Work toward your Drawing badge as you learn how to show distance with shading, or use your imagination to draw and design your very own building, just as Cole did with his ‘New Studio.’ Explore paintings that combine both landscapes and architecture for inspiration. All materials will be supplied. Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016 Time: 10 a.m.–Noon Location: Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, New York Cost: $6/Girl Scout member or $16/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 3 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: October 15, 2016
Senior/Ambassador
November Take Action: Gold Workshops
Creosity Space
Rotor Heads: Helicopters
Brownie/Junior
Junior
Senior/Ambassador
Explore the power of your own creativity and curiosity! Join us to make STEM come alive through storytelling and hands-on activities. Local female STEM entrepreneurs will share their stories and then work side-by-side with you to demonstrate real-world applications of their technologies while connecting you to the potential of your own cool ideas. Date: Friday, November 4, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: TBD Cost: $25/Girl Scout member or $35/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 20 Maximum: 30 Registration Deadline: October 21, 2016
Experience the thrill of helicopters at Independent Helicopters! You are invited to attend this exciting “flight school” to learn more about aviation safety and helicopter operations. You’ll also be introduced to Whirly-Girls and Girls with Wings, awesome groups dedicated to advancing women in the aviation industry through scholarships and mentoring. During your day, you’ll learn about how the helicopter flies, what controls it and even have a chance to fly the simulator yourself! Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Saratoga Springs, New York Cost: $7/Girl Scout member or $17/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 14 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: October 22, 2016
Learn about and get tips on how to earn the highest award in Girl Scouting! *Don’t see a workshop in your area? Contact Allison Marinucci at amarinucci@gsneny.org or 518-489-8110 x112 to set up a workshop in your community! Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Location: Queensbury Service Center Cost: $5 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: One Week Prior to Workshop
GSNENY Alpaca Day Brownie/Junior/Cadette Join GSNENY Scouts from your county as we visit alpaca and other animals throughout the area. Girls will learn about alpaca and their importance. Activities will vary from farm to farm and may include learning how to card fleece, spinning, fleece dyeing, and felting. Every girl will receive an Alpaca Farm patch! Please register for the event closest to you. Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Various locations throughout the Council Cost: $5/Girl Scout member or $15/non-Girl Scout member Minimums/Maximums: Vary by farm Registration Deadline: October 22, 2016
What Shall I Wear? From Here to There! Daisy/Brownie
What we wear changes from season to season. But did you know that what we wear changes from country to country too? What you wear to school in the winter in January is very different than what girls wear in Australia in January where it is summer! Learn about clothing from around the world and get a chance to try on costumes and create a craft project. Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: World of Awareness Museum, Glens Falls, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: October 23, 2016
It’s Your World, Change It! Camp-In Brownie/Junior
Join CMOST staff for this overnight adventure and get a glimpse at all of the special things that you need in order to be a change agent! Girls will tap into their own special talents as we create inspiration boards, experiment with teambuilding games, and investigate community dynamics. Girls and staff will work together to design and create a solution to a community problem and make a contribution for the better. We will investigate problem-solving, community action, and more in this hands-on, minds-on exploration of creating and sustaining change! This program meets the requirements for the “It’s Your World, Change It!” badge. Date: Friday, November 11 – Saturday, November, 12, 2016 Time: 7 p.m.–9 a.m. Location: CMOST, Troy, New York Cost: $35/Girl or $15/Adult Minimum: 30 Maximum: 60 Registration Deadline: October 29, 2016
Girl Scout Engineering Day Junior What experiments will you try your hand at this year at our annual Girl Scout Engineering Day event, organized by the RPI Society of Women Engineers (SWE) college group? Will it be marble roller coasters, liquid nitrogen, chemical reactions, or some different engineering and STEM experiments at the four activity stations led by SWE members? The program includes a pizza lunch and special SWE Girl Scout Event patch. Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Cost: $7/Girl Scout member or $17/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 15 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: October 28, 2016
November Engine Nation
Senior/Ambassador
Outdoor Skills Spectacular: Patch Program
Outdoor Skills Spectacular: Jack Knives and Ropes
Brownie/Junior/Cadette
Brownie/Junior/Cadette
Join us for this brand new program in the great outdoors! Girls will participate in multiple programs at their leisure that develop their primitive outdoor skills. Every girl will receive a special patch when they begin this adventure, but each girl will be required to participate in a 1-2-hour program in order to meet the criteria of this program patch. Girls will receive the appropriate charm of each of the outdoor skills they learn.
In this first outdoor skills program, we will focus on ropes for knot-tying and lashing as well as learning Jack Knife Skills. Each outdoor skill will need an hour to complete in order to earn the charm. Girls will earn two charms plus receive their main patch! Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016 Time: 10 a.m.–Noon Location: Camp Is-Sho-Da Cost: $7 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 40 Registration Deadline: October 22, 2016
Learning to drive is an important part of your high school years, but do you know what is going on under the hood of your car, basic car maintenance, or what to do in an emergency? Spend some time with both female and male technicians from Hoffman’s Jiffy Lube as they use their expertise to teach you about the care of your car from tire pressure to dashboard warning lights. Go right under the hood as you work to learn how to change windshield wiper blades and check the fluids that are vital for your car to run properly. Learn how easy it can be to change a tire and check its pressure. The materials covered during these workshops will cover Steps 1 & 4 of the Car Care badge and much more. Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: Hoffman’s Jiffy Lube Colonie, 1755 Central Avenue, Albany, New York Cost: $5/Girl Scout member or $15/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Registration Deadline: October 31, 2016
Stretch for Silver Workshops Cadette Learn about and get tips on how to earn the second highest award in Girl Scouting! *Don’t see a workshop in your area? Contact Allison Marinucci at amarinucci@gsneny.org or 518-489-8110 X112 to set up a workshop in your community! Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Location: Queensbury Service Center Cost: $5 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: November 8, 2016
Yoga & Meditation Junior We will practice techniques to help us become at home in ourselves by opening our minds and bodies in relaxation and awareness using yoga and music to unite as one. Due to the studio size, there will be two different sessions on this date; choose which session works best for you or your troop. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes, with a warm-up and cool-down period. Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Session 1: 5–6 p.m. Session 2: 6–7 p.m. Location: Fit to be Tied Yoga, 578 Main St., Cobleskill, New York Cost: $10/Girl Scout member or $20/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12 Registration Deadline: November 2, 2016
NANOvember: Nano in Nature Girl Scout Event ALL
What do nanotechnology and nature have in common? Join SUNY Poly CMOST staff as we delve into the world of nano and see how scientists use nature as a model to fuel new and exciting innovations. Scouts will be introduced to nanotechnology and have the opportunity to participate in various science experiments. Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Cost: $12/Girl Scout member $22/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: November 3, 2016
November Aerial Yoga
Marbling Magic
Senior/Ambassador
Brownie/Junior
Beginning Your Breathe Journey Overnight
This style of yoga, using a hammock suspended from the floor, combines elements of yoga, aerobics, Pilates, and acrobatics to produce an entirely new spin on the physical aspects of yoga postures. Swing in tandem with the other members of the class through the different poses and yoga postures leading to relaxation and joyful abandon. Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Time: 6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m. Location: Fit to be Tied Yoga, 578 Main St., Cobleskill, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 5 Maximum: 7 Registration Deadline: November 3, 2016
Create your own magical book while learning paper marbling and book-binding. While your beautiful artwork dries, you can take a step back in time to explore the Alice T. Miner Museum and learn what it was like to live over 100 years ago! Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Cost: $5/Girl Scout member or $15/non-Girl Scout member Location: Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy, New York Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15 Registration Deadline: November 5, 2016
Cadette
Dare to Climb
For girls in the 9th grade & up! “You can’t be what you can’t see.” Connect with the Capital District’s leading female professionals! Girls will have the opportunity to interact with the top women in their respective fields, ask questions, seek advice, and hear about their experiences! Among the mentors this year: ⏵ Denise Gonick, CEO, MVP HealthCare ⏵ The Honorable Carrie Woerner, New York State Assemblywoman, District 113 ⏵ Colleen Costello, Forbes under 30 recipient, President & Co-Founder, Vital Vio, Inc. In addition to minute mentoring, girls will participate in two interactive workshops facilitated by two leading professionals: ⏵ Tackling the College Application: Kelly Linehan ⏵ Financially Fierce: Kathleen Godfrey, Godfrey Financial Associates Cost includes: Breakfast, lunch, AND a ticket to the indoor water park! This is an opportunity you DON’T want to miss! For more information, contact Allison Marinucci: amarinucci@gsneny.org or 518-489-8110 X112 Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: Great Escape Lodge Cost: $35 before November 5; $50 after November 5 Registration Deadline: November 17, 2016
I AM Amazing Photography Workshop Junior Back by popular demand: Spend an amazing afternoon working towards your Photographer badge with Sasha Sicurella, an arts education specialist and artist. Sasha has traveled the world taking photographs of children. She will share some of her award-winning photography and show some basic photography techniques. Then the girls will create their own self-portraits using a high-resolution camera mounted on a tripod and a remote control. Each girl is given free rein to snap several pictures as they capture their own image while experimenting with the seemingly magical technology. Professional matted prints are given as gifts to the girls two weeks later! Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 2–4:30 p.m. Location: Albany Service Center Cost: $20/Girl Scout member or $30/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 15 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: November 5, 2016
During your overnight, you will begin to explore and complete the Aware Award, begin the Alert Award, and learn about the Affirm Award through hands-on activities, hikes both day and night, and a few professionals with expertise in the energy surrounding us. Who knows: you may even decide after the weekend to earn your LIA (Leader in Action) by helping a Brownie Troop in your area that is working on their WOW Journey. This program will include the Breathe Journey Book, Air Log Journal Book, evening snacks, cold breakfast, and lunch. Other necessary program supplies for the overnight will also be provided. Please remember to have dinner before arriving. Adults must register for this program. Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 – Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 7 p.m.–2 p.m. Location: Camp Woodhaven Lodge, Galway, NY Cost: $40/girl and adult Girl Scout members Minimum: 15 Maximum: 30 Registration Deadline: October 28, 2016
Gobbling Up Some Healthy Snacks Brownie
Join us at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Albany County as we start the Brownie Snack badge by creating and eating a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving-themed snack! Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension – Albany County Cost: $6/Girl Scout member or $16/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30 Registration Deadline: November 5, 2016
December Broadway Career Day
It’s Your World, Change It! MiSci Camp-In
Ever think about a career on stage? This is the trip for you! Travel to the theatre district for a two-hour interactive “You’re Hired” Workshop presented by Students Live. Interact with some of the following: high-profile Broadway directors, producers, general managers, choreographers, stage managers, casting directors, lighting, costume, and set designers. Learn Tony Award-winning music and choreography led by Broadway performers from hit Broadway productions and brand new productions… and more! PLUS, receive an exclusive online “Broadway Insider’s Guide: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Broadway.” Afterwards, spend free time enjoying the city during the holiday season, see a show, or visit a museum! Adults have the option to register for the bus and to participate in the workshop, or to just pay for the bus as a bus and free time chaperon. Date: Saturday December 3, 2016 Time: ⏵ Depart 4:30 a.m., Wilton Plaza ⏵ Depart 5:30 a.m., Albany Crossgates ⏵ Return 9 p.m., Albany Crossgates ⏵ Return 10 p.m., Wilton Plaza Location: Times Square, Theater District Rehearsal Studio Cost: ⏵ $100 for bus and workshop (Note: Adults must register if they wish to participate in the workshop) ⏵ $55 for adult bus/chaperone only (Note: workshop not included.) Minimum: 40 Maximum: 52 Registration deadline: October 15, 2016
Brownie
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker ALL
This time-honored tradition will definitely be a perfect part of your holiday season. For the first time ever, you will be able to enjoy seeing the Moscow Ballet perform the Great Russian Nutcracker at the Palace Theatre in Albany. Included in your experience is the ability to meet the ballerinas prior to the show and receive a special Girl Scout patch. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event due to the limited seating. Adults must register for this program.
Watch a short video of the production Date: Friday December 2, 2016 Time: 7 p.m.–show’s end Location: Palace Theatre, Albany, New York Cost: $26/registered Girl Scout or adult and $36/non-member child Minimum: 25 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: October 21, 2016
Daisy Dabbler Day Let’s have some fun while at Camp Woodhaven exploring the Daisy Journeys, doing hands-on activities, and even enjoying the great outdoors. Date: Saturday, December 3, 2016 Time: 1–4 p.m. Location: Camp Woodhaven, Galway, New York Minimum: 12 Maximum: 40 Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Registration Deadline: November 21, 2016
On this first part of your Journey, Brownies learn how to care for themselves, their families, their Girl Scout sisters, and their community. Do several activities at MiSci to complete the first third of your Journey. Watch a digital planetarium show in your pajamas! Enjoy pizza and salad for dinner and cereal for breakfast. Remember to bring pillows, sleeping bags, bed rolls, etc. (MiSci requires that each troop has leaders and/ or adult coverage for your Troop according to Girl Scout ratios. These leaders and/or adults must register for this program in order to attend.) Date: Saturday, December 3 – Sunday, December 4, 2016 Time: 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Location: MiSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady, New York Cost: $35/Girl or $15/Adult Minimum: 30 Maximum: 75 Registration Deadline: November 19, 2016
December Young Women in Harmony Badge Junior/Cadette
Love to sing and harmonize with others? The Capitaland Chorus, a local branch of Sweet Adelines, invites Girl Scouts to learn about melody, harmony, and rhythm, all in a Capella style. At this fun and enjoyable workshop, you will earn the Young Women in Harmony badge. All materials, including the badge, will be supplied for the workshop and you’ll also take a break to enjoy a snack with chorus members. Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Albany, New York Cost: $5/Girl Scout member $15/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 12 Maximum: 40 Registration Deadline: November 22, 2016
Aerial Yoga Cadette This style of yoga, using a hammock suspended from the floor, combines elements of yoga, aerobics, Pilates, and acrobatics to produce an entirely new spin on the physical aspects of yoga postures. Swing in tandem with the other members of the class through the different poses and yoga postures leading to relaxation and joyful abandon. Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 Time: 6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m. Location: Fit to be Tied Yoga, 578 Main St., Cobleskill, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 5 Maximum: 7 Registration Deadline: November 21, 2016
Paint Your World
What About Welding?
Brownie
Senior/Ambassador
Work towards your Painting badge while instructor Brenda Dwyer teaches you how to capture your creative side and show selfexpression. During this class, you will create your own masterpiece to take home. This class is open to all and is beginner level. Special accommodations are available. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016 Time: 10:30 a.m.–Noon Location: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, Gloversville, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 14 Registration Deadline: November 26, 2016
Women have the strong and steady hand to become skilled in the sought-after career of welding in today’s ever-changing workforce. With modern techniques that are specialized and unique, many women are finding their niche with working on specialized structures from the aerospace industry to custom cars. Join instructors from the Modern School of Welding as they lead you through a hands-on welding activity in the gas metal arc process, as well as a discussion of career options and certification requirements, which could lead to a career in this high-paying and growing job market. Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: Modern School of Welding, 1842 State Street, Schenectady, New York Cost: $10/Girl Scout member or $20/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Registration Deadline: November 27, 2016
Alice in Wonderland ALL Lewis Carroll’s unflappable young heroine takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties. Whimsy and wordplay are the order of the day in this imaginative musical adaptation of a family favorite! Explore the characters of Wonderland with a pre-show creating characters workshop, a costume and scenery talk, and a terrific show, followed by a backstage tour! Don’t be left out of this magical experience! Last year’s show sold out quickly! (Adults must register.) Date: Sunday, December 11, 2016 Time: 12:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Location: Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, New York Cost: $20/Girl Scout member or $30/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 20 Maximum: 75 Registration Deadline: November 20, 2016
Pizza and Painting at the Albany Art Room Brownie
Enjoy pizza and painting on a Friday night! What could be better than working on your Painting badge at the Albany Art Room and having pizza too? Talk to a painter, and find paintings that inspire you to paint the real world, a mood, and tell a story. Paint with and without brushes. All materials and pizza will be supplied. Date: Friday, December 16, 2016 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: The Albany Art Room, Albany, New York Cost: $20/Girl Scout member or $30/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: December 2, 2016
January
Februrary
She & Me Groovy Winter
Chinese Ribbon Dancing
How would you like to discover Hidden Lake Camp in the winter together? She & Me is getting groovy this winter, starting with a groovy girl adoption clinic! Each girl will receive a groovy girl doll that she can play with at camp and then bring her home. Throughout the program, girls will participate in winter activities mixed with some hot chocolate, crafts, and being groovy!
Discover the art and athleticism of ribbon dancing, a thousand-year-old art that is performed during times of celebration in China. This tradition has now spread far beyond the borders of China and is enjoyed by people all around the globe. During the program, you will learn ribbon dancing techniques along with some simple Chinese vocabulary. Girls will have the chance to participate on stage at The Cue Theatre in a group number that can be recorded by the Troop Leader or parent. Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Location: The Cue, Delmar, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: January 3, 2017
Daisy/Brownie/Junior
Session 1 Date: Saturday, January 14 – Sunday, January 15, 2017 Time: 1 p.m.–11 a.m. Location: Hidden Lake Camp Cost: $25/Girl or $25/Adult Minimum: 10 Maximum: 80 Registration Deadline: December 31, 2016
Session 2 Date: Sunday, January 15 – Monday, January 16, 2017 Time: 1 p.m.–11 a.m. Location: Hidden Lake Camp Cost: $25/Girl or $25/Adult Minimum: 10 Maximum: 80 Registration Deadline: December 31, 2016
Brush Up and Much, Much More
Brownie
Songwriting 101 Junior So you love music and you want to start writing your own, but you do not know where to begin. Every songwriter started somewhere. Instructor Tom Simek will teach you the simplicity of song writing and take you on a musical Journey while starting to work towards your Musician badge. You don’t have to be able to play an instrument to write a song; join us for this beginner level class. Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 10:30 a.m.–Noon Location: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, Gloversville, New York Cost: $12/Girl Scout member or $22/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15 Registration Deadline: January 7, 2017
Daisy/Brownie
Between Earth & Sky at MiSci Daisy Daisies start your Between Earth & Sky Journey at MiSci! You’ll learn how to identify trees by their leaves and the parts of a flower; you will also discover how plants help scientists develop nanotechnology! Watch a digital planetarium show afterward! Enjoy admission to the museum any time before the start of the program. Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 Time: 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Location: MiSci-Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady, New York Cost: $15/Girl or $8/Adult Minimum: 20 Maximum: 75 Registration Deadline: January 14, 2017
Happy Chinese New Year! Daisy/Brownie Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rooster at the World Awareness Museum. Learn about Chinese New Year customs, try on authentic clothing, make a traditional craft, and participate in a traditional Chinese Dragon Parade! Date: Sunday, January 29, 2017 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: World of Awareness Museum, Glens Falls, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20 Registration Deadline: January 15, 2017
Will it be a Carnival of Smiles or Sparkly Whitethemed event this year? During you visit to HVCC, you’ll have much fun learning about keeping your teeth and body healthy. During this program, the Student American Dental Hygienists Association of Hudson Valley Community College, the Nursing School, and other educators will teach Daisies and Brownies about good dental health, the effects of smoking, and healthy choices through a series of hands-on fun activities. Girls move through each of the stations that begin every 20 minutes. The total program lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Individual girls and small Troops will be combined to form groups of 10 to 12. Large Troops may need to be split in order to have a better experience. Each girl will receive a special Health Day participation patch and can continue to take action for a healthier body and teeth by using the skills and items received during the program. Date: Saturday, February 4, 2017 Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Hudson Valley Community College, Fitzgibbons Hall Cost: $4/Girl Scout member or $14/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 40 Maximum: 75 Registration Deadline: January 22, 2017
February OMI Winter Adventure Junior/Cadette
Snowshoe or winter hike around the magnificent sculptures in The Fields Sculpture Park at Omi International Arts Center in Ghent, New York. Afterwards, we will come inside to view the current exhibition in the Charles B. Benenson Visitors’ Center and Gallery. Then we get an opportunity to make our own artistic masterpiece. Last year, this event sold out! Date: Saturday, February 4, 2017 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: OMI International Arts Center, Ghent, New York Cost: $15/Girl Scout member or $25/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Registration Deadline: January 21, 2017
Look, Listen & Touch – An Exploration of Senses! Brownie
Have you ever investigated all of your senses? Join us as we investigate the science behind how we look, listen, and touch the world around us. Scouts will not only be able to investigate their own senses through hands-on exploration, but we will also look at the senses of some of the animals in our living collection at the museum. This program meets the requirements for the Senses badge. Date: Thursday, February 9, 2017 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: CMOST, Troy, New York Cost: $12/Girl Scout member or $22/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: January 26, 2017
Breathe Night Camp-In at MiSci Cadette
Come and join us at MiSci to begin your Breathe Journey. New this year, start the night by learning about our atmosphere and how and why it is being polluted. What is happening to the ozone layer? What can you do to help? Join us to find out! Watch a digital planetarium show followed by a live sky tour. Enjoy pizza and salad for dinner and cereal for breakfast. Remember to bring pillows, sleeping bags, bed rolls, etc. (MiSci requires that each Troop has leaders and/ or adult coverage for your Troop according to Girl Scout ratios. These leaders and/or adults must register for this program in order to attend.) Date: Saturday, February 11 – Sunday, February 12, 2017 Time: 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Location: MiSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady, NY Cost: $35/Girl or $15/Adult Minimum: 30 Maximum: 100 Registration Deadline: January 26, 2017
Winter Wonderland
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Come to Hidden Lake Camp and explore camp in the winter with your friends! Trips will be sent up Rock Ledges, around the lake, and to Badger Ocean. If you have never snowshoed before, no problem! There are plenty of beginner trails. While you are not snowshoeing, enjoy some rest, relaxation, and crafts by the fireplace at the lodges. If you are ready to keep going, ice skating and sledding will be available. Are you ready for a getaway? *Activities subject to change due to weather and snow. Date: Friday, February 17 – Saturday, February 18, 2017 Location: Hidden Lake Camp Time: 6 p.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $25/Girl or $25/Adult Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: January 30, 2017
Get Moving Camp-In at MiSci Junior Juniors, time to get moving and start your Get Moving Journey…at MiSci! Experiment with Newton’s Laws of Motion, and discover the difference between potential and kinetic energy. And then learn ways you can save energy every day. Watch a digital planetarium show and live sky tour. Enjoy pizza and salad for dinner and cereal for breakfast. Remember to bring pillows, sleeping bags, bed rolls, etc. (MiSci requires that each Troop has leaders and/ or adult coverage for your Troop according to Girl Scout ratios. These leaders and/or adults must register for this program in order to attend.) Date: Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 19, 2017 Time: 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Location: MiSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady, New York Cost: $35/Girl or $15/Adult Minimum: 30 Maximum: 100 Registration Deadline: February 4, 2017
Troop Camping Cooking Badge
Brownie/Junior/Cadette Troop Camping this winter will have you completing your Cooking Badge and spending the night at Hidden Lake Camp! During this overnight program, you will have the opportunity to complete all five steps in the appropriate level to complete your badge as well as get outside and do some winter activities. Date: Friday, February 3 – Saturday, February 4, 2017 Location: Hidden Lake Camp Time: 6 p.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $25/Girl or $25/Adult Minimum: 6 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: January 20, 2017
February
March
Girl Scout Lake Placid Day
A WICKED Day for Girl Scouts at Proctors
We’ll start our day at the McKenzie Intervale Ski Jumping Complex to explore the thrill of ski jumping. Imagine the whoosh of air as you stand outside near the platform where jumpers take off. Then, if there is snow, you’ll have the opportunity to snow tube at the Ski Jump Complex or watch a freestyle ski training event if one is scheduled for the day.
ALL
Daisy/Brownie/Junior
WICKED is coming back to Proctor’s, and the Girl Scouts will be there for a Saturday matinée! Don’t miss out when the Broadway sensation lands in Schenectady! Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Time: 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. (approximately) Location: Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady, New York Cost: $50/ticket Minimum: 30 Maximum: 49 Registration Deadline: January 3, 2017
Discover what happens at the Boston Museum of Science at night for this unique experience! Enjoy exciting science demonstrations, interactive experiments, and hands-on workshops throughout the evening, and sleep among prehistoric animals or other larger-thanlife exhibits. You’ll even get to go to an amazing Omni show in the planetarium! The program includes a late night snack and cold breakfast in the morning. Adults must register for this trip in ratio; no transportation is provided. Date: Saturday, March 25 – Sunday, March 26, 2017 Time: 6 p.m.–11 a.m. Location: Boston Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $60 per person Minimum: 10 Maximum: 45 Registration Deadline: March 6, 2017
Brownie/Junior/Cadette
Next, it’s off to the Olympic Training Center for a behind-the-scenes tour of where current Olympic hopefuls train. At noon, if you choose to bring a bagged lunch, you can watch some hockey or ice skating at the Olympic Center or grab a bite to eat at a café in Lake Placid. In the afternoon at 1 p.m., we may either ice skate on Olympic Oval where magic took place during the 1980 Olympics or visit Mt. Van Hoevenberg to see the luge and bobsled run. If ice skating is the option available, please bring your ice skates if possible for the best fit. You will also need to bring a helmet (bicycling, skiing, or other similar protection), as recommended for the ice skating oval. You can end your day by visiting the Olympic Museum and Facilities to learn about both Olympics and trainings held in this great city; an additional fee may be charged. Date: Monday, February 20, 2017 Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: Lake Placid, New York Cost: $30/registered girl or adult Girl Scout member or $40/non-Girl Scout member Minimum: 30 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: January 23, 2017
Go Zoo Crazy
Daisy/Brownie/Junior Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! You will see all those animals and so much more. Let’s explore the Bronx Zoo together, and you will be immersed in all the zoo has to offer. Food not included. Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Time: ⏵ 6:30 a.m., depart Wilton Mall ⏵ 7:30 a.m., depart Albany Crossgates ⏵ 8:30 p.m., return Albany Crossgates ⏵ 9:30 p.m, return Wilton Mall Cost: $80 per person Minimum: 40 Maximum: 50 Registration Deadline: February 18, 2017
Boston Museum of Science Overnight - Small and Tall
April ECHO Overnight Brownie/Junior
Fall asleep beneath the glow of aquarium lights, and wake up next to Lake Champlain during this camp-in experience. Meet live animals close up, explore ECHO’s permanent and traveling exhibits, participate in hands-on workshops, and receive a custom patch. An ECHO Overnight can also serve as the perfect stop-over between your Ben and Jerry’s and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory adventures! Adults must register. *Please limit the number of adults attending to the minimum amount to maintain Troop ratios; no transportation is provided. Date: Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m.–9 a.m. Location: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, Vermont Cost: $50 per person Minimum: 20 Maximum: 45 Registration Deadline: March 11, 2017
Explore the Streets of Philadelphia Cadette/Senior/Ambassador This three-day adventure will have participants discover as much as they can about our Founding Fathers by touring the Old City. Girls will see everything Philadelphia has to offer! Date: Friday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23, 2017 Time: ⏵ 7:30 a.m., depart Wilton Plaza ⏵ 8:30 a.m., depart Albany Crossgates ⏵ 8:30 p.m., return Albany Crossgates ⏵ 9:30 p.m., return Wilton Plaza Cost: $360 per person Minimum: 35 Maximum: 48 Registration Deadline: March 17, 2017
May
NYC Scavenger Hunt
Western New York College Tour
ALL
Ambassador
Are you trying to decide what kind of college would be the right fit for you? Do you want a big school or a small school, public or private? Come with us as we tour some of the schools in Western New York, eat on a campus, and explore campus life. We will visit six colleges along the way. Maybe you will discover some new options for your future. Date: Tuesday, April 18 – Thursday, April 20, 2017 Time: ⏵ 7:30 a.m., depart Wilton Plaza ⏵ 8:30 a.m., depart Albany Crossgates ⏵ 8:30 p.m., return Albany Crossgates ⏵ 9:30 p.m., return Wilton Plaza Cost: $450 per person Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8 Registration Deadline: March 20, 2017
June
Boston Scavenger Hunt ALL
Are you ready for our new scavenger hunt? It’s the Downtown and Revolutionary Boston Hunt! Follow in the footsteps of America’s Founding Fathers from the Old South Meeting House to Faneuil Hall, admire the architecture of the iconic Custom House, and check out some neat stores at Quincy Market! Complete challenges on your Team Captain’s very own cell phone; solve riddles, find inscriptions on old buildings or hidden shops, and take silly photos with your group. Earn points and learn fun facts about each spot you visit. The team with the most points at the end wins! Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017 Time: ⏵ 6:30 a.m., depart Wilton Plaza; ⏵ 7:30 a.m., depart Albany Crossgates ⏵ 8:30 p.m., return Albany Crossgates ⏵ 9:30 p.m., return Wilton Plaza Cost: $80 per person Minimum: 40 Maximum: 48 Registration Deadline: April 14, 2017
Turn the Big Apple into a scavenger hunt extraordinaire! Get ready to explore NYC in an interactive way...by doing a scavenger hunt! You’ll be exploring Chinatown and Little Italy, home to the city’s richest culture. You’ll uncover neat local businesses and hidden history as old as NYC itself. Complete challenges on your Team Captain’s very own cell phone; solve riddles, find inscriptions on old buildings or hidden shops, and take silly photos with your group. Earn points and learn fun facts about each spot you visit. The team with the most points at the end wins! Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: ⏵ 6:30 a.m., depart Wilton Plaza; ⏵ 7:30 a.m., depart Albany Crossgates ⏵ 8:30 p.m., return Albany Crossgates ⏵ 9:30 p.m., return Wilton Plaza Cost: $80 per person Minimum: 40 Maximum: 48 Registration Deadline: May 12, 2017
June
July
ECHO Overnight
Costa Rice: A Touch of the Tropics
Fall asleep beneath the glow of aquarium lights and wake up next to Lake Champlain during this camp-in experience. Meet live animals close up, explore ECHO’s permanent and traveling exhibits, participate in hands-on workshops, and receive a custom patch. An ECHO Overnight can also serve as the perfect stop-over between your Ben and Jerry’s and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory adventures! Adults must register. *Please limit the number of adults attending to the minimum amount to maintain Troop ratios; no transportation is provided. Date: Saturday June 3 – Sunday June 4, 2017 Time: 6 p.m.–9 a.m. Location: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, Vermont Cost: $50 per person Minimum: 20 Maximum: 45 Registration Deadline: May 13, 2017
Senior/Ambassador
Brownie/Junior
New England College Tour Ambassador Are you trying to decide what kind of college would be the right fit for you? Do you want a big school or a small school, public or private? Come with us as we tour some of the schools in New England, eat on a campus, and explore campus life. We will visit six colleges along the way. Maybe you will discover some new options for your future. Date: Tuesday, June 27 – Thursday, June 29, 2017 Time: ⏵ 7:30 a.m., depart Wilton Plaza ⏵ 8:30 a.m., depart Albany Crossgates ⏵ 8:30 p.m., return Albany Crossgates ⏵ 9:30 p.m., return Wilton Plaza Cost: $450 per person Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8 Registration Deadline: May 30, 2017
September
Future Trips
Sisterhood Weekend
London to Lucerne
Delve into an ecological paradise; walk amid lush rainforests and beneath towering volcanoes in enchanting Costa Rica. Transport your Troop deep into a misty cloud forest, get up close to the world’s most magnificent plant and animal habitats, and see sensational waterfalls and hot springs. From beginning to end, experience natural beauty and thrilling adventures beyond what you ever imagined. Requested Departure Date: July 17, 2017 Requested Return Date: July 25, 2017 Dates are subject to change.
ALL
Senior/Ambassador
Date: September 22–24, 2017 Location: Hidden Lake Camp Time: Friday, 6 p.m. – Sunday, 4 p.m. Cost: $30/Girl or $30/Adult Minimum: 6 Maximum: 100 Registration Deadline: February 6, 2017
Three European cities. Two WAGGGS Centres. One amazing tour. Girl Scouts will experience the best of both worlds as incredible adventures take them through the bustling streets of London, Paris, and high up into the Swiss Alps. At Our Chalet and Pax Lodge, we’ll arrange for girls to have special pinning ceremonies, making their visits forever memorable and meaningful. Requested Departure Date: July 16, 2018 Requested Return Date: July 26, 2018 Dates are subject to change.