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Event Location Key: To view the full list of properties operated by GSWISE, go to gswise.org>Girl Scouts of WI SE>Locations. CAC = Camp Alice Chester, East Troy CPC = Chinook Program Center, Waukesha CSB = Camp Silver Brook, West Bend MCRSC = Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee
Family Friendly Events Council Bridging Ceremony
Check out our summer event and program options, then visit gswise.org to learn more and register as a Girl Scout!
Grades K-12
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Is your troop bridging at the end of the school year? Stressed about planning your bridging ceremony? Let us help! Troops can sign up for a time block to do their bridging ceremony with support from GSWISE. Participate in a group flag ceremony before branching off to do your private bridging ceremony. Each troop will help decorate and prepare materials for their ceremony, and enjoy a sweet summer treat and photo opportunities afterwards with troop and family. Troops can choose a spring ceremony to wrap up their school year or late summer bridging ceremony to kick off the new year in a unique and exciting way. $25/troop; Please register one adult from your troop to reserve your ceremony. This is a family and troop event, but girls and guests do not need to register. Sun., Jun. 26, 9:00-11:30 a.m., CPC Sun., Jun. 26, 12:00-2:30 p.m., CPC Sun., Jun. 26, 3:00-5:30 p.m., CPC Sat., Aug. 27, 9:00-11:30 a.m., CAC Sat., Aug. 27, 12:00-2:30 p.m., CAC Sat., Aug. 27, 3:00-5:30 p.m., CAC Register now at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
Family Friendly Events Events: listed in alphabetical order Fall Kick-Off at the Milwaukee County Zoo Grades K-12
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks Grades K-12
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Join us on Sun., Oct. 9 for a fun-filled, fall kick-off event at the Milwaukee County Zoo to celebrate the new Girl Scout year! Have fun doing interactive activities, learn about the new Girl Scout badges, and more! Watch your email, Rallyhood, and social media for more information coming soon! Girl Scout Day with the Kenosha Kingfish Grades K-12
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Grab your family, friends, and troop for a game with the Kenosha Kingfish on Sat., Aug. 6, 6:05 p.m. at Simmons Field! At $17/ticket, all guests will receive a Kingfish hat, hot dog, chips, and beverage, and Girl Scouts will also receive a Kenosha Kingfish patch at the game. View Options and Order Tickets
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Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend Sept. 10-11, 2022! Watch your email, Rallyhood, and social media for details coming later this summer. My Gal and Me Grades K-12
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Relax and create some memories with your favorite adult female on a one- or two-night stay at camp. Spend time at the beach, cast a line into Swan Lake, create a special My Gal & Me craft, and bond around the campfire. All meals provided. Fees: One-Night: $60 per person Two-Night: $90 per person Options:
Girl Scout Day with the Milwaukee Brewers Grades K-12
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One-Night: Thur., July 7, 2:00 p.m. – Fri., July 8, 2:00 p.m. One-Night: Fri., July 8, 2:00 p.m.– Sat., July 9, 2:00 p.m.
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Enjoy special Girl Scout ticket savings and cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Sat., June 25, 3:10 p.m. with your troop, family, and friends! Uniformed Girl Scouts can participate in a pre-game parade and will receive a unique Milwaukee Brewers Girl Scout Day patch. Tickets range from $20-41 with three different seating options.
Two-Night: Thur., July 7, 2:00 p.m.– Sat., July 9, 2:00 p.m.
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Come explore how plants grow in space and design a space garden, launch balloon and water bottle rockets, and safely view the sun through a telescope with our Solar System Ambassador.
Girl Scout Day with the Milwaukee Milkmen Grades K-12
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Enjoy some non-stop family entertainment with the Milwaukee Milkmen at our Girl Scout game on Sat., July 23, 6:00 p.m. at Franklin Field! Your outing will include a baseball hat, hot dog, and soda for each ticket holder. Finish out a great day with fireworks after the game! Ticket options range from $14-16. View Options and Order Tickets Girl Scout Day with the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Baseball Grades K-12
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Join us Sat., May 21 at 2:00 p.m. as the Milwaukee Panthers Baseball team faces off Wright State University. All seating is general admission at only $4/ticket! Girl Scouts can also take part in a pre-game parade around the field and in-game recognition on the scoreboard celebrating all Girl Scouts in attendance. All Girl Scouts will receive a participation patch at the game! Order Tickets Now
Register now at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
Out of This World Grades K-5
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Free; pre-registration required Date and Location TBD
Pond Explorers Grades K-5
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From catching frogs and cool bugs to watching turtles sunbathe, there’s more to explore in and around the pond than you could ever imagine. Grab your rainboots and nets and get ready to scoop up your next adventure! Free; pre-registration required Date and Location TBD
In-Person Events Events: listed in alphabetical order Archery I Grades 2-8
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Take aim as you give archery a shot. Learn new skills and practice using a bow and arrow. $14/girl Sat., Sept.17, 10:00-11:15 a.m., TFO Sat., Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., TFO Sun., Sept. 18, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CAC Sun., Sept. 25, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CPC Sun., Sept. 25, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 8, 10:00-11:15 a.m., TFO Sat., Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., TFO Sun., Oct. 9, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CPC Sun., Oct. 9, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 15, 10:00-11:15 a.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 15, 1:15-2:30 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 15, 2:45-4:00 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 22, 10:00-11:15 a.m., CAC Sat., Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., CAC Earned award: Cadette Archery badge Register starting May 25 at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events. Archery II CH Grades 8-12 Shoot like a pro! Review your skills and improve your accuracy with other experienced archers. $14/girl Sat., Sept. 17, 1:15-2:30 p.m., TFO Sun., Sept. 25, 3:30-4:45 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 8, 1:15-2:30 p.m., TFO Sun., Oct. 9, 3:30-4:45 p.m., CPC Sat., Oct. 22, 1:15-2:30 p.m., CAC Earned award: Cadette Archery badge Register starting May 25 at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
Archery II and Hatchet Throwing
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CH Grades 8-12 Can’t get enough target sports? You’ll get a chance to improve your skills and challenge yourself with some new fun as you enjoy both archery and hatchet throwing in the same session. $20/girl Sun., Sept. 18, 2:00-3:30 p.m., CAC Sun., Sept. 18, 3:45-5:15 p.m., CAC Register starting May 25 at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
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Be a rock star, role model, and real-life hero by making lasting change in the world and earn the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award in Girl Scouting! Gold Award Girl Scouts distinguish themselves in the college admissions process, have an opportunity to earn scholarships, and enter the military at a higher pay grade. Learn more about the award steps and council processes by choosing an inperson training session below or watching our Gold Video Training. Gold Award Training is required for Girl Scouts going for the Gold and is best taken after completing the prerequisite Journey requirement(s). $5/girl Wed., July 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC Tue., Sep. 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m., CPC Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award Register now at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events. Hatchet Throwing Grades 8-12
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Learn the basics of hatchet throwing. Master the throwing techniques and scoring. Challenge your friends to a contest as you become a target-sport pro! $14/girl Sat., Sept. 17, 2:45-4:00 p.m., TFO Sat., Oct. 8, 2:45-4:00 p.m., TFO Sat., Oct. 22, 2:45-4:00 p.m., CAC Register starting May 25 at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
High Ropes Grades 4-12
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Challenge yourself on the new high ropes course at Camp Alice Chester! Learn how to safely navigate our course while challenging yourself with friends. $16/girl Sat., Sept. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 24, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Register starting May 25 at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
In-Person Events
Virtual Events
Events: listed in alphabetical order National Girl Scout Events Low Ropes
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CH Grades K-12 Enjoy time team building with your troop on our new low ropes course! Work together to complete the course while learning communication, problem solving, collaboration, and much more. $16/girl To schedule a session for your troop starting this fall, contact 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org
Rock Climbing CH Grades 2-12 Scale new heights 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 Sat., Sept. 17, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 29, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Related awards: Brownie and Cadette Snow or Climbing Adventure badges Register starting May 25 at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
Silver Award Training CH Grades 6-8 When you team up with a small group of Girl Scout friends to find an issue you care about and then make a difference in your community, you can earn the Girl Scout Silver Award—one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting. Learn more about the award steps and council processes by choosing an in-person training session below or by watching our Silver Video Training. Silver Award Training is best taken after completing the prerequisite Journey requirement(s). $5/girl Tue., July 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC Wed., Sep. 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m., CPC Related award: Girl Scout Silver Award Register now at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
Grades K-12 Tune in to these interactive and fun virtual events—with your troop or on your own! Pre-register to watch and participate live or check out the interactive playback on demand. Explore the full Virtual Events Calendar at girlscouts.org/Activity Zone/Virtual Events Calendar for even more Girl Scout fun. Coding Basics Grades 6-12 Earn your Coding for Good: Coding Basics badge from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule. CodeCampKidz will guide you step-by-step as you work, learn to write a computer program, and use your new programming skills to share your positive message to do good in the world. You will be introduced to JavaScript and jQuery fundamentals. $25/girl Earned award: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Coding Basics badges Register now for this ongoing opportunity at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events. Digital Game Design Grades 6-12 Earn your Coding for Good: Digital Game Design badge from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule. CodeCampKidz will guide you step-by-step as you work to write code for computers and use Bootstrap to begin to understand how video games are created. $25/girl Earned award: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Digital Game Design badges Register now for this ongoing opportunity at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events. Think Like a Programmer Journey-Earn Your Awards Online Grades 6-12 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 will code like a Programmer while overcoming obstacles, building problem solving skills, and developing confidence as an independent coder. $25/girl Earned award: Think Like a Programmer Journey award Register now for this ongoing opportunity at gswise.org>MyGS>Find Events.
Additional Summer Program Highlights Patch Programs
Community Event Providers
We offer several patch programs - great for summertime that Girl Scouts can do at home with their family, friends, or troop!
We partner with dozens of businesses right here in our backyard to offer fun and exciting virtual and in-person opportunities for Girl Scouts. Check them out at gswise.org>Activities>Community Events.
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Health in Action Patch Program
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Girl Scout Urban Adventure Patch Program
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Get Outdoors Challenge Patch Program
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GSUSA’s Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge
Camping is a great way for Girl Scouts to explore leadership, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Find a summer camp for your Girl Scout today at gswise.org>Camp!
Find these programs and more at gswise.org>Activities> Girl Scouts at Home. Badge in a Box
Badge in a Box is perfect for individual Girl Scouts and troops! Choose a badge from the chart below and let us do all the work preparing you for the adventure. Each Badge in a Box comes fully stocked with a lesson plan and all required supplies needed to earn the badge. To order your Badge in a Box, complete the order form at gswise.org>Resources>Journey or Badge in a Box Order Form. Our full Badge in a Box menu will return in fall. Journey and Badge in a Box
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Letterboxer badge
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Geocacher badge
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Night Owl badge
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Questions about any of our activities or programs? Contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Keep the fun going! Renew for another awesome year of friendships, adventures, and making a difference.
Renew your Girl Scout membership now for another awesome year of friendships, adventures, and making a difference. Renew early and have a chance to receive these exciting bonuses*: Renew By: May 13 May 31 Sept 16 Sept 30
Special access to “Kristen Bell and Girl Scouts: Paint Your World Purple,” a members-only virtual event on 5/19 with Girl Scout alum Kristen Bell. Must renew and register by 5/13 Help Your Troop - 10% Off Resource Center Voucher for Troops who Register 2 Troop Leaders and 80% of Girls; 1/Troop
Help your Troop - Drawing for an Exclusive Conversation with the CEO for 3 Troops who Register 2 Troop Leaders and 80% of Girls
Early Renewal Happening Now! *These exciting incentives are eligible to both girl and adult memberships. Join us for another amazing year of Girl Scouts! Renew now using this QR code or at gswise.org/renew. Questions? Contact Customer Care at customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Special Event Access with Discounted Tickets to Girl Scout Day at the Milwaukee Zoo on 10/9/22 Free Early Renewal Patch while supplies last
Drawing for One of 400 Tickets to Exclusive Girl Scout Day at a Drive-In Movie Date TBD
Join the Fun! • ¡Únete a la diversión! Be yourself with us.
Sé tú misma con nosotros.
Become a Girl Scout and jump-start your experience! You’ll have fun, try new things, and make new friends and memories that last a lifetime – all in a place where you belong while your Girl Scout sisters cheer you on. Jump-start your Girl Scout experience today!
¡Conviértete en una Girl Scout y pon en marcha tu experiencia! Te divertirás, probarás cosas nuevas y harás nuevos amigos y recuerdos que durarán toda la vida, todo en un lugar al que perteneces mientras tus hermanas Girl Scouts te animan. ¡Pon en marcha tu experiencia Girl Scout hoy!
Extended Year membership is available now! For a limited time, join Girl Scouts as a girl member for just $70, or as an adult member for just $35, and keep the fun going now through September 2023. Girl Scout membership is renewed annually. Membership year is October 1–September 30.
¡La membresía de año extendido ya está disponible! Por un tiempo limitado, únete a Girl Scouts por $70 o por $35 para adultos y mantén la diversión hasta septiembre de 2023. La membresía de Girl Scouts se renueva anualmente. El año de membresía es del 1 de octubre al 30 de septiembre.
Need a little incentive? Join Girl Scouts today and have a chance to receive these exciting bonuses: ¿Necesitas un incentivo? Ùnete a Girl Scouts hoy y tendrás la oportunidad de recibir estos emocionantes bonos: Join By: May 13 Ùnete para: 13 de mayo
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“Kristen Bell and Girl Scouts: Paint Your World Purple,” a members-only virtual event on 5/19 with Girl Scout alum Kristen Bell. Must join Girl Scouts and register for event by 5/13 “Kristen Bell y Girl Scouts: Pinta tu mundo morado”, un evento virtual solo para miembros, el 5/19 con la alumna de Girl Scouts Kristen Bell. Debe unirse a Girl Scouts y registrarse para el evento antes del 5/13 Help your Troop - Drawing for an Exclusive Conversation with the CEO for 3 Troops who Register 2 Troop Leaders and at least 10 Girl Scouts Ayuda a tu tropa - Sorteo para conversar en exclusiva con la CEO para 3 tropas que registren 2 líderes de tropa y al menos 10 Girl Scouts Special Event Access with Discounted Tickets to Girl Scout Day at the Milwaukee Zoo on 10/9/22 Descuento en el boleto de entrada al evento Día de las Girl Scouts en el zoológico de Milwaukee el 10/9/22 Help Your Troop - 10% Off Resource Center Voucher for Troops who Register 2 Troop Leaders and at least 10 Girl Scouts; 1/Troop Cupón de 10% de descuento en el Centro de Recursos para las tropas que registren 2 líderes de tropa y al menos 10 Girl Scouts; 1/Tropa Free Patch while supplies last Parche gratuito hasta agotar existencias Drawing for One of 400 Tickets to Exclusive Girl Scout Day at a Drive-In Movie Date TBD Sorteo de un boleto para una película en el Día de Girl Scouts en el autocinema fecha por determinar
Join Girl Scouts today using this QR code or visit gswise.org/join. Únete a Girl Scouts hoy usando este código QR o visita gswise.org/join. Questions? Contact Customer Care at customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475. ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Atención al cliente al customercare@gswise.org or al 800-565-4475.
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