LIFE SKILLS

Dinner Party Badge Overnight DATE: 2/29/20-3/1/20 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. REGISTER BY: 2/14/20 LEVEL: A COST: $40 Girl/Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center

Cooking, budgeting and teamwork are important life skills that all young adults need. Ambassadors are invited to learn about proper meal preparation, grocery list making and how to successfully host an event as a team. Girls will challenge themselves as they create their own three-course meal menu and help execute an exciting murder mystery dinner! On Saturday night, girls will work as team to plan their dinner party. On Sunday morning, they will travel out to get supplies. On Sunday afternoon, girls will prep and serve the menu items they decided on for an early dinner. Participants will earn their Dinner Party badge. This is a drop-off event; adults do not need to attend. Badge included. completion. Students are asked to bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class along with a lunch.

Babysitting Certification (Cicero, NY) DATE: 3/7/20 TIME: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 2/28/20 LEVEL: C, S, A COST: $36 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center

Taught through classroom discussion, instructor-led lecture and supplemented by an interactive video presentation. This five-hour class for girls ages 11+ teaches participants the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including skills in accident prevention, first aid and abdominal thrusts for choking victims. Each student will receive a workbook and a certification card upon

Babysitting Certification (Seneca Falls, NY) DATE: 3/8/20 TIME: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 2/28/20 LEVEL: C, S, A COST: $36 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Seneca Falls Service Center

Taught through classroom discussion, instructor-led lecture and supplemented by an interactive video presentation. This five-hour class for girls ages 11+ teaches participants the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including skills in accident prevention, first aid and abdominal thrusts for choking victims. Each student will receive a workbook and a certification card upon completion. Students are asked to bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class.

Girl Scout Birthday Celebration! (Seneca Falls, NY) DATE: 3/12/20 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 3/5/20 LEVEL: All COST: $12 Girl/Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Seneca Falls Service Center

Come celebrate Girl Scouts’ birthday! Learn how Girl Scouts started and how our Movement has grown and shifted through the years. Event includes activities from the Heritage Patch program, a Girl Scouts-related snack and fun patch. Also look for special sales at our stores!

Questions about a program? 1.855.213.8555 or program@gsnypenn.org 11 Girl Scout Birthday Celebration! (Cicero, NY) DATE: 3/12/20 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 3/5/20 LEVEL: All COST: $12 Girl/Free Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center Come celebrate Girl Scouts’ birthday! Learn how Girl Scouts started and how our Movement has grown and shifted through the years. Event includes activities from the Heritage Patch program, a Girl Scouts-related snack and fun patch. Also look for special sales at our stores! Just Yell Fire (Canandaigua, NY) DATE: 3/13/20 TIME: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 3/6/20 LEVEL: C, S, A COST: $25 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Wood Library, 124 N. Mail St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 Did you know that 1 in 5 girls will be sexually assaulted by the time they go to college? This course for girls ages 11-18 (Cadette and above) is age-appropriately designed to address safe dating and self defense against sexual assault. Using a video presentation and discussion, girls will become more aware of their own personal safety. They will have an opportunity to learn and practice 10 appropriate getaway techniques designed to help younger girls escape an attacker 2-3 times their size. Girls should dress comfortably and wear sneakers. Fun patch provided. The program will be girls-only from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., at which time adults are asked to come for a demonstration of what was learned as well as a question/answer session until 1:00 p.m. *Please note: all presenters from EPIC Trainings are mandated reporters and can be available for questions/comments.* Girl Scouts Take Albany DATE: 3/13/20 TIME: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 3/6/20 LEVEL: J, C, S, A COST: $30 Girl REGION: All BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: NYS Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12230 Take a trip with Girl Scouts to visit the NYS Capitol! Visit the oldest and largest museum in the country to learn about New York State through art, science and history. Take a tour of the capitol building to see the amazing architecture that was ahead of its time and spaces where actual legislation happens. Complete a scavenger hunt to help you learn all the rich history! Program includes transportation to Albany, snack, drink and fun patch. Girls should bring a lunch and dress for walking and the weather. Transportation: 10-passenger van will depart from the Cicero, New Hartford, Horseheads and Watertown Service Centers. Depart and pick up times may vary depending on location. Please be sure to leave a cell phone number with the staff person to reach you in case of time changes. Explore More...Careers! DATE: 3/14/20-3/15/20 TIME: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. REGISTER BY: 3/8/20 LEVEL: S, A COST: $55 Girl/Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Trefoil Adventure Center Enjoy a weekend at Trefoil with fellow Seniors and Ambassadors as you explore various career opportunities. Special female guests will join us to share their career paths and experiences. We will also learn more about college majors in the outdoor field. This is a drop-off program. There are spots available for two adults, who will assist with supervision throughout the program. College Knowledge badge included. Binghamton Devils Girl Scout Night DATE: 3/21/20 TIME: 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. REGISTER BY: 3/13/20 LEVEL: All COST: Free Girl/$18 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 1 Stuart St., Binghamton, NY 13901 Join the Binghamton Devils as they face the Laval Rockets! Girl Scouts will receive a Binghamton Devils fun patch. Tickets are free for Girl Scouts and $18 for additional attendees. The troop with the most additional tickets purchased will have the opportunity to host a cookie booth at the conclusion of the game. There must be an equal number of Girl Join us for the GSNYPENN Annual Meeting Saturday, May 9, 2020 Watson Homestead, 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post, NY 14870 Cost: Adults $25, Girls (17 & younger) $15 Meet and greet staff, Board Members and Service Unit delegates over breakfast. Be part of morning interactive breakout sessions. Stay for the afternoon business meeting to hear council news and vote Board Members into a new term and on the slate of National Delegates who will represent us at the National Council Session in Orlando in October 2020. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight accommodations available for an additional fee upon registration in Doubleknot. Registration opens April 1.

Scout & additional tickets purchased. (Ex: 10 Girl Scout tickets, 10 additional purchased.) For registration or questions contact, Tyler Fellows at 607.722.8469 or tfellows@binghamtondevils.com.

Explore Car Care DATE: 3/28/20 TIME: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 3/13/20 LEVEL: S, Adults COST: $15 Girl/Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Blevins Bros Inc., 7444 State Highway 68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669

Driving a car means more that just getting behind the wheel! Come and find out all about basic car maintenance, vehicle safety, safe driving tips and how to make your journey safe. Make sure you wear old clothes. Cost includes the Car Care patch and a basic emergency kit.

Babysitting Certification (Utica, NY) DATE: 4/13/20 TIME: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/2/20 LEVEL: C COST: $36 Girl REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501

Taught through classroom discussion, instructor-led lecture and supplemented by an interactive video presentation. This five-hour class for girls ages 11+ teaches participants the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including skills in accident prevention, first aid and abdominal thrusts for choking victims. Each student will receive a workbook and a certification card upon completion. Students are asked to bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class along with a lunch.

Just Yell Fire (Seneca Falls, NY) DATE: 4/18/20 TIME: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/10/20 LEVEL: C, S, A COST: $25 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Seneca Falls Service Center

Did you know that 1 in 5 girls will be sexually assaulted by the time they go to college? This course for girls ages 11-18 (Cadette and above) is age-appropriately designed to address safe dating and self defense against sexual assault. Using a video presentation and discussion, girls will become more aware of their own personal safety. They will have an opportunity to learn and practice 10 appropriate getaway techniques designed to help younger girls escape an attacker 2-3 times their size. Girls should dress comfortably and wear sneakers. Fun patch provided. The program will be girls-only from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., at which time adults are asked to come for a demonstration of what was learned as well as a question/answer session from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. *Please note: all presenters from EPIC Trainings are mandated reporters and can be available for questions/comments.*

Social Networking Safety (Seneca Falls, NY) DATE: 4/18/20 TIME: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/10/20 LEVEL: J, C COST: $20 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Seneca Falls Service Center

Although social networking sites can be a great resource for entertainment and staying in touch, they can also create confusing gray areas of risk. Girls will participate in open discussions, group activities and watch real life video documentaries to learn about identify theft, cyber/text/gaming bullying, find out about getting help when being bullied, the consequences offline (school/ other), new cyber bullying laws and the related teen suicide epidemic. Fun patch included. For girls ages 8-13. *Due to the sensitive nature of topics discussed and wanting the girls to feel free to have real discussions, parents/adults are not permitted to join this program. Please note that all EPIC Trainings staff are mandated reporters and can be available for questions.*

Just Yell Fire (Cicero, NY) DATE: 4/19/20 TIME: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/10/20 LEVEL: C, S, A COST: $25 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center

Did you know that 1 in 5 girls will be sexually assaulted by the time they go to college? This course for girls ages 11-18 (Cadette and above) is age-appropriately designed to address safe dating and self defense against sexual assault. Using a video presentation and discussion, girls will become more aware of their own personal safety. They will have an opportunity to learn and practice 10 appropriate getaway techniques designed to help younger girls escape an attacker 2-3 times their size. Girls should dress comfortably and wear sneakers. Fun patch provided. The program will be girls-only from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., at which time adults are asked to come for a demonstration of what was learned as well as a question/answer session from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. *Please note: all presenters from EPIC Trainings are mandated reporters and can be available for questions/comments.*

Social Networking Safety (Cicero, NY) DATE: 4/19/20 TIME: 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/10/20 LEVEL: J, C COST: $20 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Cicero Service Center

Although social networking sites can be a great resource for entertainment and staying in touch, they can also create confusing gray areas of risk. Girls will participate in open discussions, group activities and watch real life video documentaries to learn about identify theft, cyber/text/gaming bullying, find out about getting help when being bullied, the consequences offline (school/ other), new cyber bullying laws and the related teen suicide epidemic. Fun patch included. For girls ages 8-13. *Due to the sensitive nature of topics discussed and wanting the girls to feel free to have real discussions, parents/adults are not permitted to join this program. Please note that all EPIC Trainings staff are mandated reporters and can be available for questions.*

Oxfam Hunger Banquet DATE: 4/23/20 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/16/20 LEVEL: J, C, S, A, Adults COST: $12 Girl/$10 Adult REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Canandaigua First United Methodist Church, 100 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424

The Oxfam Hunger Banquet gives girls an opportunity to understand food inequality locally and globally. You will be randomly placed in high, middle or low income groups and will be served your food accordingly. The event will highlight issues of injustice and ways that people are kept trapped in poverty. Oxfam patch included.

Grand Prix (D/B) DATE: 4/26/20 TIME: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/6/20 LEVEL: D, B COST: $15 Girl/Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Corning Painted Post Middle School, 35 Victory Hwy, Painted Post, NY 14870

The Girl Scout Grand Prix is about creativity, problem solving and fun. Girls get the opportunity to build a racer, turn it into their own piece of art and test its speed! Kits can be purchased separately at any Service Center or participating craft/hobby stores. Fun patch and snack provided. Awards will be given for 1st-5th place in both Daisy and Brownie levels. Girls will learn about sportsmanship, design, problem solving and how to improve their chances for next year!

Grand Prix (J/C/S/A) DATE: 4/26/20 TIME: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/6/20 LEVEL: J,C, S, A COST: $15 Girl/Free Adult REGION: IV BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Corning Painted Post Middle School, 35 Victory Hwy, Painted Post, NY 14870 The Girl Scout Grand Prix is about creativity, problem solving and fun. Girls get the opportunity to build a racer, turn it into their own piece of art and test its speed! Kits can be purchased separately at any Service Center or participating craft/hobby stores. Fun patch and snack provided. Awards will be given for 1st5th place in Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador levels. Girls will learn about sportsmanship, design, problem solving and how to improve their chances for next year!

Become a Digital Photographer DATE: 4/26/20 TIME: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 4/10/20 LEVEL: J, Adults COST: $15 Girl/Free Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Watertown Service Center

Want to learn how to take the best pictures possible? We’ll have a professional photographer helping us learn the ins and outs of capturing a winning photo. We’ll also work with clients from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired to create a one of a kind photography show! You’ll need a smartphone and your sense of creativity. Digital Photographer badge provided.

Youth Homeless Experience DATE: 5/1/20-5/2/20 TIME: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m. REGISTER BY: 4/17/20 LEVEL: All COST: $8 Girl/$8 Adult REGION: I BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: No LOCATION: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 970 Coffeen St., Watertown, NY 13601

During this overnight, you will experience and learn about hunger and homelessness. Build your own shelter using tarps, cardboard and duct tape. Participants will learn about hunger and homelessness in our area, listen to guest speakers and participate in other activities. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends promptly at 7:45 p.m. Activities and speakers begin at 8:00 p.m. and run until 10 p.m., with a movie

We all know Early Bird Renewal opens April 1 each year—but, are you aware of the MANY benefits to renewing early?

It’s an EARLY BIRD BONANZA!

Troop leaders can plan troop experiences with their girls earlier. If you have troop openings, you can invite new girls to join sooner—instead of waiting until fall. Plus, parents are assured their girls will continue in the same troop with their friends!

What’s so special about this year? Early Bird Renewal will run April 1 through June 30—so, girls can get the Early Bird patch and SAGE Scholars Rewards* through June 30! (*see pg. 28)

Plus, during the month of May, it’s going to get EXCITING! Each week, something new “may” pop up: • Early Bird access to booth sale dates for the 2021 cookie program • Early Bird access to 2020-2021 council programming • Early Bird pricing on Signature Events • Exclusive Early Bird Troop Core Camping opportunity

Keep an eye on our website and social media for further details!

starting at 10 p.m. Please do not bring any technology. (Leaders and adults may have a cell phone, please keep it stowed away.) No tents allowed, we are building our own shelters to sleep in! Dinner and breakfast included.

Babysitting Certification (Ithaca, NY) DATE: 5/9/20 TIME: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 5/1/20 LEVEL: S, A COST: $36 Girl REGION: II BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Comstock Adventure Center

Taught through classroom discussion, instructor-led lecture and supplemented by an interactive video presentation. This five-hour class for girls ages 11+ teaches participants the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including skills in accident prevention, first aid and abdominal thrusts for choking victims. Each student will receive a workbook and a certification card upon completion. Students are asked to bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class along with a lunch.

Find Your True North DATE: 5/20/20 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 5/13/20 LEVEL: C, S, A COST: $22 Girl/Free Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Oneida Recreation Center, 217 Cedar St., Oneida, NY 13421

Your true north is your internal compass that helps direct and guide you through life. It represents who you are inside: your values, your strengths, your interests and your dreams. The more we understand our true north, the more we can make choices that support who we are and what makes us happy. And, orientating to our true north helps us to belong to ourselves first, which allows us to find true belonging with others. In this interactive workshop, we sill set our compasses to true north and explore what that uniquely looks like to each of us. Through discussion and activities, we will learn about the power in being ourselves, believing in ourselves and braving the world as ourselves. Each girl will also decorate a “True North Box,” with images and words that remind her of her unique imprint on the world and will serve as a place to store mementos along the way (including one to get started!). Each girl will earn an Explorer Compass patch. This workshop will be conducted by Jaime “JJ” Weisberg, a positive psychology practitioner, resilience trainer and founder of Northbound Coaching and Consulting, LLC.

The Wonders of Wolves! DATE: 5/31/20 TIME: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. REGISTER BY: 5/15/20 LEVEL: D, B COST: $12 Girl/$8 Adult REGION: III BADGE/PATCH/JOURNEY: Yes LOCATION: Wolf Mountain Nature Center, 562 Hopkins Crandall Rd., Smyrna, NY 13464

Explore the amazing wolf exhibits at the center! Discover facts about wild animals, and investigate and explore endangered animal habitats. Learn all about wolves while taking the guided tour of the facility and asking questions about the animals and their habitats. Program includes a fun patch. This can also fulfill parts of the Daisy Three Cheers for Animals Journey.