Fall/Winter
Events Guide October 2020-January 2021
Girl Scout Basics Supporting Your Girl Through COVID-19
Journey Kits and Badge in a Box
We recognize your family may face challenging times engaging your girl in Girl Scouts, however, while many things are being canceled, Girl Scouts is not and it’s more important than ever before to provide your girl with Girl Scout Leadership Experiences! Here are a few tips for supporting your girl in our new normal:
Excited about Journeys? Want to earn badges? Don’t know where to start? We’re pleased to offer our new Journey Kits and Badge in a Box! Journey Kits and Badge in a Box come with the supplies and instructions needed to complete Journey and badge requirements. When appropriate, they also give alternative ideas and activities for Individually Registered Members (IRMs).
If your girl’s troop is meeting in person in a safe way following local health and safety guidelines, and you’re comfortable too, go for it! If you have a special skill you can share with your girl’s troop, maybe you’re a pro at using Zoom, offer to help be the tech host of a meeting that is facilitated by the leaders. If your girl isn’t in a troop or her troop is not meeting right now, and she wants to connect to a group of Girl Scouts her age, consider joining our biweekly virtual troop meetings for a fun way for your girl to try new things and make new friends. Check out GSWISE or GSUSA’s Girl Scouts at Home webpages for loads of activities, patch programs, badges, and more you can do from home with your girl. No experience is necessary for the activities your girl chooses—at Girl Scouts, both girls and adults learn together by trying new things, and discovering new skills and interests along the way. And remember while she may need your support or guidance, Girl Scouts is specifically designed to work best when your girl takes the lead. Those times when she’s “in charge” of a project or activity—with you there to help if needed—making her own choices and bravely testing new skills? Those are the moments that will give her the independence, resilience, and sense of self she’ll need later in life. Know you’re not alone, we are all going through this together. Reach out to your Girl Scout network or council if you need additional support or have questions. We are here to help!
The kits are purchased on a per girl basis. Kits range from $5 to $15 per kit. Please note that girls will still need their own Journey book for the It’s Your World-Change It! series. Available options:
Daisy-Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey
Daisy-Think Like an Engineer Journey
Daisy-Mari and Vi petals
Daisy-Space Science Explorer badge
Brownie-Brownie Quest Journey
Brownie-Think Like an Engineer Journey
Brownie-Bugs badge
Brownie-Hand Sewing Kit
Junior-Agent of Change Journey
Junior-Think Like an Engineer Journey
Junior-Jeweler badge
Junior-Space Science Investigator badge
Junior—Ambassador-Machine Sewing Kit
Cadette-aMaze Journey
Cadette-Book Artist badge
Cadette-Comic Artist badge
Cadette-Woodworker badge
Senior-GIRLtopia Journey
Senior-Space Science badge
Ambassador-Your Voice, Your World Journey
Order yours today at gswise.org>Resources>Journey or Badge in a Box order form. Questions? Contact customercare@gswise.org or call 800-565-4475.
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Girl Scout Basics Power Her Girl Scout Activities with the Cookie and Nut Programs When girls participate in the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs, not only do proceeds from her sales help her power new Girl Scout experiences, but she’s also taking part in the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program. Whether it’s a trip she’ll never forget, a STEM activity that opens her mind, a service project that changes her community, or the chance to build a lifetime of memories at camp—the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs make it all happen! And now, everything can be done online (including payments), therefore these programs are easier than ever. See the Family Guide for the Fall Product Program for details on how to get started. Selling begins October 16.
Girl Scouts at Home Girl Scouts at Home is your way to participate in Girl Scouts from virtually anywhere. Find select program resources available for girls, parents/caregivers, and volunteers including a virtual events calendar, badge tutorials, patch programs, fun activity sheets, community service ideas, and so much more. Be sure to check out both the GSWISE and GSUSA Girl Scouts at Home sites to view all the opportunities offered via Girl Scouts at Home.
GSWISE: gswise.org>Activities>Girl Scouts at Home GSUSA: girlscouts.org>Girl Scouts at Home
Getting the G.I.R.L. out of Camp We value engaging Girl Scouts in the wondrous outdoors at GSWISE. Whether at our overnight camp or one of our many day camps; skills are transferable. Is your girl a gogetter, innovator, risk-taker, or leader? Skill sets gained at camp can catapult your girl into her sphere of influence with characteristics valued in youth leadership, peer to peer inspiration, and community impact. Did you know? According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, attending Girl Scout Camp allows girls to become environmental stewards and develop socioemotional and leadership skills, positive values, a sense of self, challenge seeking skills, and healthy relationships. Beyond their camp experience alumni noted that they were more appreciative of diversity, able to persevere, and have a willingness to try new things. At day camp your camper can: Take safe risks in an all-girl environment Be introduced to the overnight experience Begin leadership immersion through the Program Aide and CIT programs At overnight camp your camper can: Gain independence as she explores personal interests Engage in high adventure programming such as sailing, white water rafting, off-site base camping trips, and on-site rock climbing Immerse in leadership development programming through the CIT I and CIT II programs GSWISE is dedicated to growing the G.I.R.L in your Girl Scout through the camp and outdoor experience. As you begin planning your Girl Scout’s year, ensure camping, outdoor themed events, and Summer Camp are part of your plans. The benefits of camp and outdoor experiences are endless! Learn about all camp opportunities at gswise.org/Camp.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Kits Leeward Business Advisors is proud to partner with Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast as their Council technology service advisor and to promote STEM to Girl Scouts through workshops, panel discussions and other STEM activities.
“We make a conscientious effort to increase the diversity of our employee base by supporting females and minorities in their exploration of technology-based careers.” –Michael Polzin, Leeward CEO. LeewardBA.com
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Girls can do camp and outdoor activities at home any time of the year to build their outdoor skills. Kits include the badge girls earn, items not typically found at home, activity instructions, and supporting videos online for girls to understand some of the concepts and skills. Available options: • Daisy-Trail Adventure badge ($18/girl) • Brownie-Letterboxer badge ($18/girl) • Junior-Geocacher badge ($18/girl) • Cadette-Night Owl badge ($18/girl) Learn more and order yours today at gswise.org> Activities>Girl Scouts at Home>Camp and Outdoors> Outdoor Adventure Series Camp Kits or go to https://form.jotform.com/201837144879162. Questions? Contact customercare@gswise.org or call 800-565-4475. Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
New 2020 Badges
Daisy
Brownie
Junior
Cadette
Senior
Ambassador
Toy Business Designer
Budding Entrepreneur
Business Jumpstart
Business Creator
Business Startup
Entrepreneur Accellerator
Democracy for Daisies
Democracy for Brownies
Democracy for Juniors
Democracy for Cadettes
Democracy for Seniors
Democracy for Ambassadors
Daisy Automotive Design
Brownie Automotive Design
Junior Automotive Design
Daisy Automotive Engineering
Brownie Automotive Engineering
Junior Automotive Engineering
Daisy Automotive Manufacturing
Brownie Automotive Manufacturing
Junior Automotive Manufacturing
Brownie STEM Career Exploration
Junior STEM Career Exploration
World Thinking Day Award
Global Action Award
Cadette STEM Exploration
Global
STEM Career Exploration
Automotive Engineering
Civics
Entrepreneur
Transform your ideas into action, turn questions into adventure, and grow your confidence through practice when you earn a new badge from your level! Questions? Contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
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How to Register for Events Adventures for Every Girl Whether she’s a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, or leader, we’ve got an event that will unleash her inner G.I.R.L. Here’s her chance to try something new, but be sure to sign up for old favorites too! She’ll learn a lot, have fun, and make new friends. •
Events are offered in person or virtually.
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Events are a great way to start or complete requirements for an earned award.
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Events are facilitated by staff, volunteers, and/or girls (under supervision).
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All GSWISE-sponsored events are fun, interactive, educational, held to the highest safety standards, and developed to meet the needs of all girls.
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Some events require that chaperones register for the event and accompany girls during the event. These events are indicated with the chaperone CH symbol.
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Some events are appropriate for the whole family including siblings. Look for the family F symbol.
Event Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available to help girl members participate in Girl Scout events. Financial assistance can be considered for one event per season (fall, spring, summer) per girl. To request event financial assistance, select the Financial Aid box during online registration. A Financial Assistance Form will be emailed to the family to complete and submit. Financial assistance is funded by proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program and gifts to Girl Scouting.
Program Activity Credits (PACs) Girls earn PACs by participating in the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs. Credits can be used to pay for all or partial event fees. Girls need to register online and pay in full, then they can complete the PAC redemption form found at gswise.org in the Resources section. A reimbursement for the PAC amount will then be issued. Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive in five key ways as they: Develop a strong sense of self Display positive values Seek challenges and learn from setbacks Form and maintain healthy relationships Learn how to identify and solve problems in their community 6
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For day events: o Regular registration closes one week before the event. o Late registration closes two days before the event. o An additional $10 late fee will be charged for registrations received the week before the event. o Some events cannot accept late registrations. For overnight events: o Regular registration closes two weeks before the event. o Late registration closes one week before the event. o An additional $10 late fee will be charged for registrations received less than two weeks prior to the event. o Some events cannot accept late registrations. All events are subject to change. Refer to gswise.org>MY GS>Member Profile>Activities for details.
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Registration opens October 1 at noon. September to mid-October events are already open for registration. • Go to gswise.org and log in to your Member Profile in MY GS. Select Activities to begin. Questions? Contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
COVID-19 Safety at In-Person Events We are thrilled to begin offering in-person events. Please know we are taking necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff and event volunteers while participating in council events, including: • Masks will be required indoors • Temperatures will be taken during event check-in • Event capacities will be reduced as needed to observe 6’ distancing guidelines • Unless necessary, girls will not share program supplies, if sharing is necessary, supplies/equipment will be sanitized between uses • Wipes and sanitizer are available in every room • We have established enhanced cleaning/disinfecting guidelines • We encourage registrants who feel ill on the day of the event to stay home, we can make exceptions and provide refunds • Due to the ever-evolving COVID-19 guidelines, registrants impacted by event changes or cancellations will be contacted Current detailed safety guidelines for in-person events will be outlined in your confirmation. Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
How to register for events Confirmations and Recognitions
Adult Volunteers/Chaperones
The adult who registered for the event can view confirmations at gswise.org>MY GS>Member Profile>My Activities two weeks prior to the event. For troop registrations, the adult who registered the girls is responsible for sharing the confirmation with everyone who registered, along with any additional details about the event. The adult who registered can also see a list of everyone who registered by clicking on i in MY Activities.
Non-members attending events and adults chaperoning girls other than their daughter are required to be registered with Girl Scouts of the USA as an adult member. Safety is our number one priority. We can ensure the safety of all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers only when adults become registered members and complete the required background check.
When applicable, earned awards will be provided at events. Related awards are available for purchase at your local Resource Center. Awards for virtual events will be available for pickup at your local Resource Center, or opt for the award to be mailed ($1 fee) by contacting us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Adult volunteers are responsible for obtaining permission slips and for meeting adult-to-girl ratios for the event. All attending adults are expected to assist the girl(s) as needed and to ensure appropriate girl behavior.
Program Aides (PA)
PA
Girls in grades 6–12 can assist at events, leading activities as a Program Aide! Have fun, strengthen your leadership skills, and meet new friends while working directly with younger girls. •
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Go to gswise.org>MY GS>Member Profile> Activities
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Find events that interest you where you are at least two years older than the event participants.
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Find the event name with “PA” in front of it and use that link to complete your registration. PAs do not pay a registration fee.
Attend PA Core Training. Training is not required, but is very helpful. Find PA trainings at gswise.org>MY GS>Member Profile>Activities
Adult non-members attending events There is a non-member registration option for parents attending events with their child who are not responsible for chaperoning children, which includes an additional $25 fee (except for family events). To request transfer of a non-member event fee to a member registration, contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Event Cancellations/Refund Policy Timeframe
Policy
4 weeks+ prior to event
Cancellation credit can be transferred to another event, or an Activity Credit will be applied to the appropriate account.
Activity Credits must be used for events happening prior to September 1 of the same membership year. Day Events: 1-4 weeks prior to event
Overnight Events: 2-4 weeks prior to event Day Events: less than 1 week prior to event
Cancellation credit can be transferred to another event, or an Activity Credit will be applied to the appropriate account. A $5 processing fee will be incurred for each registrant. Activity Credits must be used for events happening prior to September 1 of the same membership year. Transfers, Activity Credits, and refunds are not available.
Overnight Events: less than 2 weeks prior to event Event registration is Full
Full refunds will be issued. Refunds should be received within two weeks.
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Get Connected with the Volunteer Toolkit! You already know your girl loves Girl Scouts for the friends, fun, and all the new things she’ll get to experience. If your girl is in a troop wouldn’t it be great if you knew more about what she’s accomplishing? And if your girl is an Individually Registered Member wouldn’t it be great if you had access to all the badges, Journeys, and planning tools you need to take charge of your girl’s Girl Scout experience just like troop leaders do?
With the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK), you can: Parents of Girls in Troops
Parents of Individually Registered Members
View the precise activities and program content your girl is engaged in
Explore prebuilt tracks of the most popular badges and Journeys or build your own
Review what her troop is planning for the entire year
See when and where troop events are scheduled
Access step-by-step instructions for activities that work towards badges, Journeys, and other awards
Stay in touch with troop leaders and volunteers
Easily share activities with others who can help your girl earn awards
Track your girl’s Girl Scout milestones and more!
Find resources tailored to each program grade level
Track your girl’s achievements and more!
It’s easy to get started in the VTK! Parents/ caregivers and their Girl Scouts can access the VTK through gswise.org>MyGS>Volunteer Toolkit.
Questions? Contact us at customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
Key:
D Daisy
B
Brownie
J
Junior
Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
October
Event Title
C
Cadette
S
A
Senior
Outdoors
Pillar Virtual Page # D
Rock Climbing
15
3
Rock Climbing Going Further
16
6
Reach for Gold
21
9
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
14
10
A Trip Around the World Centers
12
10
Archery II
13
10
Girls Summit
10
A Glimpse Into College Life
12
10
Rock Climbing
15
16
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
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Go Camping (Sleepover)
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Family
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B
CH Chaperone $
J
C
S A
PA
Program Aide
Entrepreneurship
F
CH
PA
14
17
A Victorian Tea
17
Go Camping (Day option)
20
Campus Cruising-Mount Mary
24
Archery I
12
24
Rock Climbing
15
24
Tough G.I.R.L.
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Life Skills
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16-17
Ambassador
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Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
Key:
D Daisy
B
Brownie
J
Junior
Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
November
Event Title
C
Cadette
S
A
Senior
Ambassador
Outdoors
F
Family
Life Skills
Pillar Virtual Page # D
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Parisian Paradise
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Girl Scout Gold Award Training
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Stars and Stories with the UWM Planetarium
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16
14
Color My World
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13
14
PA Core Training
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22
14
The Science of Henna
14
Trailblazer/Mariner Program Kickoff
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17
17
Campus Cruising-Alverno
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13
21
How Sweet It Is
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15
21
PA Core Training
B
CH Chaperone $
J
C
S A
PA
Program Aide
Entrepreneurship
F
CH
PA
15 20
16
22
Additional virtual and in-person event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email and social media for details as new events pop up.
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Events at a Glance GSWISE offers events for girls in grades K5 to 12 and Girl Scout families.
Key:
D Daisy
B
Brownie
J
Junior
Science, Techonology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
December
Event Title
C
Cadette
S
A
Senior
Outdoors
Pillar Virtual Page # D $
Teen Cookie Support Team
3
Girl Scout Silver Award Training
20
5
Paw It Forward
15
6
Basic Water Rescue
13
Event Title
F
Family
Life Skills
2
January
Ambassador
CH Chaperone $
PA
Program Aide
Entrepreneurship
B
J
C
S A
F
CH
PA
B
J
C
S A
F
CH
PA
22
Pillar Virtual Page # D
8
Discovering Your Senses
14
9
Crime Scene Investigators
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16
Book Designer
13
16
Wonders of Winter
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24
First Aid and CPR Certification
14
30
Cruising Coasters
14
30
Leaping Bots
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Every girl can have more fun learning, doing, and growing with Girl Scouts at Home. Check out gswise.org>Activities>Girl Scouts at Home for additional activities, patch programs, and more that girls can do from home.
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Events
listed in alphabetical order
Event Location Key:
A Trip Around the World Centers D B J C S A F CH PA
To view the full list of properties operated by GSWISE, go to gswise.org. CAC = Camp Alice Chester, East Troy CPC = Chinook Program Center, Waukesha CPH = Camp Pottawatomie Hills, East Troy CSB = Camp Silver Brook, West Bend CWR = Camp Winding River, Neosho MCRSC = Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee
Did you know that the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts has five World Centers? Immerse yourself in the ultimate global cultural experience as you sample programming from Pax Lodge in London, Our Chalet in Switzerland, Our Cabana in Mexico, Sangam in India, and Kusafiri in Africa, all while spending the day outdoors at camp. Troops/families will be assigned a specific arrival/departure time to allow for physical distancing between groups.
NBSC = New Berlin Service Center, New Berlin
$13/child five and older; adults are free; children under five do not need to register
TFOPC = Trefoil Oaks Program Center, Kenosha
Sat., Oct. 10, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, CSB
WHSC = Woodhaven Service Center, Kenosha
A Victorian Tea J CH
Icon Key: D Daisy (Grades K-1) B Brownie (Grades 2-3) J Junior (Grades 4-5) C Cadette (Grades 6-8) S Senior (Grades 9-10)
A F
Ambassador (Grades 11-12)
CH
Chaperone
PA
Program Aide
Join us for a virtual tea party! Learn Victorian manners and traditions, including calling cards and tea etiquette. Visit with a Museum Educator to see what women would have worn to a tea party, make a craft, play a game, and learn how to set up for a tea.
Family
$22/girl
A Glimpse Into College Life S A
Sat., Oct. 17, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Virtual
Learn about Marquette University with the women of Kappa Delta Sorority! Enjoy a highlight reel of Kappa Delta’s favorite formative moments, take part in a Q&A, and participate in confidence-building activities so you’re ready to seize the full high school and university experience. $20/girl Sat., Oct. 10, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Virtual
Earned awards: Playing the Past badge, Social Butterfly badge
Archery I B J C CH Take aim as you give archery a shot. Learn new skills and practice using a bow and arrow. $12/girl Sat., Oct. 24, 9:00-10:15 a.m., CAC Sat., Oct. 24, 12:15-1:30 p.m., CAC Earned award: Cadette Archery badge
Extend Your Experience with Troop Camping Attending an event on a GSWISE property? Extend your experience with Troop Camping! Consider bringing your troop to spend the evening before or after your event to experience all that camp has to offer. Learn more about Troop Camping at gswise.org>Camp>Troop Camping.
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Events
listed in alphabetical order
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Archery II C S A CH
Campus Cruising S A
Shoot like a pro! Review your skills and improve your accuracy with other experienced archers.
Visit area colleges and universities-virtually! Get a chance to talk directly to college and university representatives, learn what sets each college or university apart, and get firsthand knowledge of the student experience. Discover how being a Girl Scout will set you up for success in higher education. Sign up for as many sessions as you’d like! More will be added throughout the year.
$12/girl Sat., Oct. 10, 3:15-4:45 p.m., CPC Earned award: Cadette Archery badge
Basic Water Rescue J C S A CH
New!
Dive into water safety, learn about self-rescue, and rescue others in a local pool. Learn the H.E.L.P. position, tread water with your clothes on, and guide a friend in distress to safety. Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 50 yards of front stroke and tread water for three minutes. $30/person Sun., Dec. 6, 1:00-5:00 p.m., location TBD Related awards: Mariner pin, Senior Paddling badge
New!
$5/girl Tue., Oct. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual with Mount Mary University Tue., Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual with Alverno College Related award: Ambassador College Knowledge badge
Color My World D Let the colors and shapes you find inspire you. Transfer your ideas into art using the magic of crayons. Melt and mold colors and make your own jumbo crayon! $7/girl
Book Designer
C
New!
CH
Learn traditional bookbinding techniques to create a unique book art from cover to cover. Use professional tools and materials and recycled resources to produce a handmade piece of art. What goes in these books is only limited to your imagination! $42/girl Sat., Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Discovery World, Milwaukee Earned award: Book Artist badge
Sat., Nov. 14, 10:00-10:30 a.m., Virtual Earned award: Outdoor Art Maker badge
Crime Scene Investigators J CH A crime has been committed and we need your help to solve the mystery! Hone your detective skills to gather crime scene evidence by decoding messages, identifying fingerprints, and using microscopes to analyze hair samples left at the scene. $26/girl Sat., Jan. 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Discovery World, Milwaukee Earned award: Detective badge
Looking for February-May 2021 events? Stay tuned, we are working on an awesome lineup of late winter and spring events and will share more in January!
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Events
listed in alphabetical order
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Cruising Coasters D PA
New!
Presented by
Design and build a roller coaster car. Then, design a track to test your coaster car and see how fast and fun engineering can be. $13/girl Sat., Jan. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Sat., Jan. 30, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Earned award: Roller Coaster Design Challenge badge
Discovering Your Senses B CH Why can certain smells bring back memories? Can you hear a pin drop from a mile away? Perform sense-specific experiments to discover the answers to these questions and explore how our senses interpret the world around us. $26/girl Fri., Jan. 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Discovery World, Milwaukee Earned award: Brownie Senses badge
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark D B J F CH PA Star light, star bright, get an up-close look at the stars tonight! Play glow games, search for glowing gizmos on a hike, and light up the night in the chemiluminescence lab. This will be an open house style event with assigned arrival/departure times to allow for physical distancing between families. $11/child five and older; adults are free; children under five do not need to register Fri., Oct. 9, 5:30-9:00 p.m., CPC Fri., Oct. 16, 5:30-9:00 p.m., CPC
Additional virtual and in-person event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email and social media for details as new events pop up.
First Aid and CPR Certification New! S A Acquire your First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross. Learn the tools to treat wounds, recognize signs of a medical emergency, and stay calm while seeking help. This certification is valid for two years upon completion. $45/girl Sun., Jan. 24, 1:00-6:30 p.m., CPC Related awards: Senior and Ambassador First Aid badge, Trailblazer pin, Mariner pin
Girls Summit C S A CH Join Alverno College to celebrate the Day of the Girl as the 2020 State of Wisconsin Girls Summit brings together thought leaders, inspiring voices, and workshops that young people and adults cannot miss if they want to learn from girls on how to respond to issues in our community. This year, the summit will be held virtually with keynote speaker, girl activist, and leader Mari Copeny, a panel of women elected officials, and girls who are leaders in our community. Free event; Preregistration required Sat., Oct. 10, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Virtual
Go Camping B CH Learn camping skills such as how to do a flag ceremony, following the trail signs on a hike, and building and cooking over a fire. Round out your experience with a service project at camp. Activities will be outdoors to allow for a safer environment. Overnight troops/groups must provide their own meals. Bag lunches/dinners and breakfast suggestions will be included in your confirmation. Adults will receive credit for completing Planning the Overnight Experience and Outdoor Skills training. Overnight Option $24/girl; $12/adult Fri., Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m.-Sat., Oct. 17, 12:00 p.m., CSB Day Options $20/girl Sat., Oct. 17, 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., CSB Sat., Oct. 17, 1:15-5:15 p.m., CSB Earned award: Outdoor Adventurer badge Related award: Hiker badge
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Events
listed in alphabetical order
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How Sweet It Is B J
New!
Learn the tricks that candy makers use to make sweet treats like truffles, unicorn horn lollipops, and painted candies. Taste-testing will be the best part! $5/girl
Parisian Paradise C S A
New!
Say au revoir to America as we “travel” abroad and experience the fashion, food, culture, and monuments of France. $5/girl Fri., Nov. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual
Sat., Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Virtual
Innovation Inspired by Nature J Discover how engineers copy nature’s time-tested patterns to create technology that solves problems. Investigate artificial intelligence and global needs for robotic solutions.
Paw It Forward B PA
New!
Be a philanthropist and change the world. Meet rescue animals and take action by making toys and treats to donate to our animal friends. $16/girl
$10/girl
Sat., Dec. 5, 9:00-11:30 a.m., CPC
Sat., Oct. 10, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering
Earned award: Philanthropist badge
Sat., Oct. 10, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Related award: Designing Robots badge
Leaping Bots B PA
New!
Presented by
Reach for the stars! Build a leap bot using the GoldieBlox kits and see how high your bot can go.
Rock Climbing B J C S A CH Challenge yourself on the rock wall at Camp Alice Chester. Receive safety instruction on the auto-belay system and then climb as much as you like! $16/girl
$13/girl
Sat., Oct. 3, 9:00-11:00 a.m., CAC
Sat., Jan. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering
Sat., Oct. 10, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., CAC
Sat., Jan. 30, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering
Sat., Oct. 24, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., CAC
Earned award: Leap Bot Design Challenge badge
Related awards: Brownie and Cadette Snow or Climbing Adventure badges
Additional virtual and in-person event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email and social media for details as new events pop up.
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Events
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Rock Climbing Going Further C S A CH
Stars and Stories with the UWM Planetarium B CH
Elevate your rock climbing skills as you learn from a climbing wall instructor who will teach you to belay and top rope climb. After attending this event you may serve as a Program Aide (PA) for rock climbing events; to PA contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Be dazzled by a guided tour of the night sky with the UWM Planetarium and learn how to use stars to find your way. Hear stories about the constellations and be inspired to imagine some of your own! $11/girl
$20/girl
Sun., Nov. 8, 2:00-3:10 p.m., Virtual
Sat., Oct. 3, 1:00-4:00 p.m., CAC
Related award: Space Science Adventurer badge
Related awards: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Snow or Climbing Adventure badges
Space Science Adventurers New! B See the sky in a new way--like a space scientist does! Investigate and learn about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars. Create your own edible phases of the Moon model and constellation viewer. $10/girl
The Science of Henna S A CH
New!
Learn about the science behind henna dyes and their practical and artistic applications throughout human history from the Girls’ Academy of Science & Mathematics. Formulate your own henna paste and learn how to apply henna dye to create temporary henna tattoos. $30/girl Sat., Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Alverno College, Milwaukee
Sat., Oct. 10, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Related award: Space Science Adventurer badge
Think Like a Programmer Journey-Earn Your Badge Online C S A Complete your Programmer Journey online and learn to code all from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule! CodeCampKidz will guide you step by step as you work through your projects. No experience or previous coding knowledge is required. You are free to come and go as your schedule permits picking up where you left off. You will have as long as you need to complete your Journey, which includes approximately 6-10 hours of instruction. Optional live support classes are available daily to help you. $25/girl Open enrollment. Every Monday, previous week’s registrants will be uploaded and receive a welcome email to begin their virtual coding journey. Earned award: Think Like a Programmer award
Looking for February-May 2021 events? Stay tuned, we are working on an awesome lineup of late winter and spring events and will share more in January!
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Events
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New!
Tough G.I.R.L. C S A
Wonders of Winter D B J F CH PA
Cross-training = success! Start a flexibility program, add an element of cardio, learn and practice yoga, and talk to a professional about your fitness goals. Whether you are a competitive athlete or new to exercise, here is your chance to be your best self.
Celebrate the fun and adventure a Wisconsin winter has to offer! Try snowshoeing, make an animal track, then sculpt a treat for our local critters. Top it off with a campfire s’more and hot cocoa!
$7/girl
$11/child five and older; adults are free; children under five do not need to register
Sat., Oct. 24, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Virtual
Sat., Jan. 16, 9:00-11:30 a.m., CPC
Earned award: Senior Cross-Training badge
Trailblazer/Mariner Program Kickoff J C S A
New!
Learn about the new Trailblazer and Mariner Special Interest Programs, where you can earn awards while building your skills and experience high-adventure or water-focused activities in the outdoors. Sample a couple activities from each program during this kickoff. Volunteers are also welcome to attend solo to learn more about this new voyage in Girl Scouting. Free event; preregistration required. Sat., Nov. 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Virtual Related awards: Junior Eco Camper badge, Cadette Primitive Camper badge, Senior Adventurer badge
She's a lifelong learner, determined to succeed. $25/month
She tries new challenges and embraces the unfamiliar. $35/month
Extend Your Experience with Troop Camping Attending an event on a GSWISE property? Extend your experience with Troop Camping! Consider bringing your troop to spend the evening before or after your event to experience all that camp has to offer. Learn more about Troop Camping at gswise.org>Camp>Troop Camping.
She thinks outside the box and takes action to create change. $50/month
She leads with courage, confidence, and character. $100/month
It’s Simple and Easy Daisy’s Circle gives supporters a way to provide consistent, ongoing support to ensure that ALL girls have access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Join GSWISE’s monthly giving program and become a Daisy’s Circle member today!
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Volunteer with Girl Scouts! Stand Up for a Better Tomorrow. Be a Girl Scout Volunteer. As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. There’s nothing like helping girls find their voices and use them to change the world. The benefits of volunteering with Girl Scouts go both ways. As a volunteer, you’ll: • Unleash the confidence that comes with being a role model • Discover your leadership style as your girls discover theirs • Network and meet new people in your community • Build new skills and have fun as you take on exciting activities with your girls Sign up to become a Girl Scout volunteer today at gswise.org. Your life will never be the same.
Community Event Providers Who are Community Event Providers? Community Event Providers are local organizations and businesses offering experiences that connect Girl Scouts with their community and the world around them. Activities are aligned with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or are considered a beneficial opportunity for Girl Scouts.
How do I sign up?
Listings of activities are found at gswise.org>Activities>Community Events. Opportunities are updated throughout the year, check back often to see what’s new! Listings are organized by category. Registration and staffing are handled by the Community Event Provider. Contact the organization directly for questions or to register for an event. Will travel indicates the organization will come to your troop meeting location.
Our Community Event Providers Colleges & Universities Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee
Community Service Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center Lakeview Care Partners Make-A-Wish Milwaukee County Zoo Prevent Child Abuse WI
Mequon Waterford Milwaukee Milwaukee Will Travel
Life Skills Allo Chocolate Family Tae Kwon Do Champions Generations Against Bullying Girls in Aviation Good Friends, Inc. Hunting Moon Pow Wow La Terraza Pottery Studio Milwaukee Youth Theatre MK Protection Strategies Penfield Children’s Center Stress Management Super Soren by Kristen Perhach Wisconsin Human Society Yoga Connects Milwaukee
Waukesha Will Travel Milwaukee, Racine Milwaukee Will Travel Milwaukee Milwaukee Milwaukee Menomonee Falls Milwaukee Will Travel New Berlin Ozaukee, Milwaukee Will Travel
Museums, Tours, Attractions, & Shows Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Milwaukee Christian Youth Theatre New Berlin Festival City Symphony Milwaukee Fiserv Forum Milwaukee Kenosha Public Museums Kenosha Lake Country Children’s Theater Waukesha Marcus Center Milwaukee ROC Ventures Milwaukee Troop Mackinaw Mackinaw Island The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Cedarburg Wisconsin Center District Milwaukee Outdoors Badger Trails Door County Adventure Center Forest Home Cemetery Lac Lawrann Conservancy Lake Geneva Canopy Tours Riveredge Nature Center Schlitz Audobon Nature Center The Funkin Farm Treetop Explorers, LLC Urban Ecology Center Wehr Nature Center Wildlife in Need Center
Milwaukee Door County Milwaukee West Bend Lake Geneva Saukville Milwaukee Kenosha Wauwatosa Milwaukee Franklin Oconomowoc
STEM Brinn Labs Milwaukee Center for Sustainable Living Kenosha Challenge Island Waukesha, Milwaukee Code Camp Kidz Virtual Discovery World Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning Milwaukee Waukesha Country Recycling Waukesha gswise.org • 800-565-4475
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Highest Awards See page 12 for an icon and location key
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards J C S A
Girl Scout Silver Award Training C CH
The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards represent the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. These awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. Whether you want to focus on health and wellness, animals, STEM, public safety, education, the environment, or any other issue, you’ll inspire others and learn more about yourself. As you earn one of Girl Scouting’s highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world—and maybe even beyond.
Girls are encouraged to take Silver Award Training after completing the prerequisite Journey requirement. This inperson training will teach you about the award steps and processes (virtual training also available).
Highest Awards Virtual Trainings Recorded trainings are available for girls, parents, and volunteers who want to learn what it takes to earn each of the Highest Awards. Watch the videos at home at a time that works best for you.
Bronze Award Virtual Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About>Our Program> Highest Awards>Bronze Award.
Silver Award Virtual Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About> Our Program>Highest Awards>Silver Award
Gold Award Virtual Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About>Our Program> Highest Awards>Gold Award (note either in-person or virtual training is required at the Gold level).
Looking for inspiration? Check out examples of Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects via Girl Scouts of the USA’s Girls Changing the World map at girlscouts.org.
$5/girl Thu., Dec. 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC Related award: Girl Scout Silver Award
Girl Scout Gold Award Training S A CH The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Gold Award Girl Scouts distinguish themselves in the college admissions process, can earn college scholarships, and enter the military one rank higher. Training is required and is best taken after completing the prerequisite Journey requirement(s). This in-person training covers the award steps and processes (virtual training also available). $5/girl Sat., Nov. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., MCRSC Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award
On Demand Silver and Gold Trainings If you have a minimum of 15 girls, we can bring the in-person Silver or Gold Training to your community for $5/girl! Network with girls/troops in your service unit to gain enough interest, then contact us at customercare@gswise.org to set up a training.
Did you know that events focus on the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: STEM, outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship?
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Highest Awards See page 12 for an icon and location key
Silver and Gold Support Goes Virtual If you or your troop/group has taken the Silver or Gold Award Training but is still looking for additional support or has questions about the Silver or Gold Awards, contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org and we can set up a live virtual meeting with our council staff or representatives from our Highest Award Mentor Committee and you or your troop/group.
Reach for Gold
S A We want you to succeed in earning your Gold Award! We are here to help if you have an idea but need help working out the details. We can assist as you navigate Go Gold online and we would love to review your project plan prior to you submitting your proposal to the council. Whatever your question, our highest awards volunteers and staff are here for you! Drop by anytime during one of these optional sessions for additional one-on-one support. Can’t make it to a session? Contact us at customercare@gswise.org and we can still help.
Girl Scout Gold Award Approval Process S A Girls going for the Gold must receive council approval at two occasions, first prior to starting the project and second after project completion. Girls will correspond with two select representatives from the Highest Awards Mentor Committee for these project approvals.
To obtain first project approval, girls must submit their Proposal in GoGold at least three weeks prior to the tentative start date of the project.
To obtain second project approval, girls must submit their Final Report in GoGold after project completion (final deadline is September 30 of the same year they graduate High School).
Prerequisite: Girl Scout Gold Award Training (virtual or inperson)
Upon submission of the Proposal or Final Report, the council will connect the Girl Scout with two select representatives from the Highest Awards Mentor Committee. Girls will correspond with these two committee members to gain council approval though email, text messages, phone calls, video calls, and/or in-person meetings. If girls wish to connect with the Highest Awards Mentor Committee prior to submitting a Project Proposal, simply contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org to be connected earlier in the process.
No fee, pre-registration required
Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award
Tue., Oct. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m., NBSC Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scout Highest Awards Celebration J C S A F CH Girls earn the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards at the time the project was completed and approved. This optional celebration is for girls who have earned one of the highest awards and their guests. Girls must be current members during the membership year of the council’s celebration to attend. Invitations will be sent in the spring to girl awardees. Final Reports are due March 1, 2021 to be recognized at the 2021 Girl Scout Highest Awards Celebration. Submit Final Report online at gswise.org>Highest Awards (go to Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award webpage for the report).
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Leadership opportunities See page 12 for an icon and location key
Program Aide (PA) Older Girl Scouts can lead, or assist leading, specific activities for younger girls while fine-tuning their own skills. Girls can serve as PAs at council and service unit events, within a troop, and at camp. PAs need to be at least two years older than the girls they are working with. See the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for information on earning the Program Aide award.
PA Core Training C S A Prepare for the PA Experience. Training includes leadership skills, tips for working with younger Girl Scouts, an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, teaching methods, and more. $10/girl Sat., Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., Nov. 21, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., CPC Related award: Program Aide pin
Event Program Aide (PA) C S A Events throughout this book with the PA symbol provide a great PA opportunity. PAs attend events for free. Refer to page 7 for directions to register for PA events. Training Requirement: None; PA Core Training highly encouraged
Troop Program Aide (PA) C S A Girls assist a younger troop in their area and gain practical skills and tips for working with both girls and troop leaders. Contact customercare@gswise.org to get details on Troop Specific Training and connect with a troop. Training Requirement: PA Core Training and Troop Specific Training
Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) Grades 10–12 This is an opportunity for girls who’d like to mentor a younger Girl Scout group in a setting other than camp. See the Senior or Ambassador Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for information on how to earn this award. Training Requirement: Leadership Essentials for the level girls choose to work with. Refer to page 6 for directions to register for training.
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Teen Cookie Support Team C S A Wanted: an elite team of girls to support the Girl Scout Cookie Program at the council level. You will take the lead by volunteering in areas including training, data entry, customer support, cookie delivery, and more. Rack up 15 hours of volunteer work December-May to build up your resume! Girls must participate in this kick-off session. No fee; pre-registration required Wed., Dec 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC
Girl Scout Leadership Network S A Interested in engaging with GSWISE’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), connecting with your peers, and learning about hot topics for older girls? The Girl Scout Leadership Network (generally between 15-30 girls) serves as an advisory group to the CEO. Members provide perspective on issues facing girls today, develop valuable leadership skills, and participate in enriching topics of interest with guest speakers, and more. Girls attend 3-4 meetings over one school year and may be invited to additional special council events. The annual deadline to apply is approximately October 1. For more information and to apply go to gswise.org or contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Girl Board Members Grades 10-12 Looking for a unique leadership experience? Be the voice of girls as you help Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast make strategic decisions about the organization in order to fulfill our mission. Each year, GSWISE accepts applications for the position of girl board member to serve on the Board of Directors for a one-year term with full voting privileges. Girl board members are elected annually and attend 4-6 board meetings. They work alongside the Chief Executive Officer and other adult board members who are community and business leaders in our jurisdiction. Girls must be registered Girl Scouts and a high school sophomore, junior, or senior by the time the term begins on October 1, 2021. The application will be posted at gswise.org in spring 2021. For more information and to apply, check gswise.org or contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
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Travel See page 12 for an icon and location key
Destinations Information C S A
Council-Sponsored Travel Experiences S A
Application deadline: January 15, 2021 Every year girls are having the most awesome, unforgettable trips of their lives traveling through Girl Scout Destinations. Next summer this could be you! Experience incredible travel opportunities, meet girls from around the country and the world, and return feeling inspired and empowered.
The time to explore the world is now! Gain experiences of a lifetime while visiting new places with friends from GSWISE. Join experienced travel adults from our council who will guide your world tour. Try new foods, immerse yourself in different languages, and experience new cultures. Girls will meet several times before the trip to prepare and learn what to expect. Build your character, increase your confidence, and test your courage as you voyage out into the world with girls and adults from our own council. Girls must be 14 or older at the time of travel. There is an opportunity to get one high school credit for participating in a trip!
Girl Scout Destinations take Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors on unique trips ranging from dog sledding in Minnesota to discovering the Amazon in Peru, Broadway in New York to astronautics in Alabama. Trips generally happen in the summer, range from several days to a couple weeks long, and are sponsored by Girl Scout councils across the country or Girl Scouts of the USA-approved organizations, like Outward Bound. For a list of Girl Scout Destinations and to apply online, go to girlscouts.org>forgirls>travel>destinations. Financial assistance may be available.
Troop Trips Your troop can plan the adventure of a lifetime! Girls develop self-confidence and leadership skills by working together to plan a trip. To organize a safe and enjoyable troop trip: Refer to the Troop Trip Guidelines and Safety Activity Checkpoints at gswise.org>Girls & Guardians>Travel. Check out the Girl Scout Guide to U.S. Travel or the Guide to Global Travel at gswise.org> Girls & Guardians>Travel. Complete and submit a Troop Trip Application form found at gswise.org for: o 1-2 night trips to a non-council owned site more than 100 miles away from the troop’s community o A trip of three or more nights Submit troop trip forms 30 days prior to departure (two years for international trips). Check out all the trip planning tools found at girlscouts.org>For Girls>Travel and gswise.org> Girls & Guardians>Travel.
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Explore Iceland: North and South June 25, 2021 (departure is +/- 4 days of June 25) 8-day Trip Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of earth, and journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations. Check out the wonders at http://bit.ly/ gswiseiceland.
Journey Down Under July 2022 (specific dates TBD) 12-Day Trip Travel Down Under to New Zealand and Australia! Immerse yourself in indigenous culture of the Maori and experience their traditions and a Hangi feast. Visit Sydney and its Featherdale Wildlife Park to see native animals like the koala and kangaroos. Explore the Great Barrier Reef natural wonder as you snorkel with sea creatures. Check this trip out at https://girltrips.eftours.com/girl-scout-trip/australia-newzealand Don’t wait to enroll in a Global Girls trip, it is never too early to start dreaming of a new adventure. The sooner you enroll, the more time you’ll have to plan financially.
Questions about travel? Contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
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