2022 Winter/Spring Events Guide

FebruaryMay 2022 Registration opens January 5, Noon

Winter/Spring Events Guide

Journey and Badge in a Box Choose Your Own Adventure Journey and Badge in a Box are perfect for individual girls and troops! Choose a badge or Journey award from the chart below, and let us do all the work preparing you for the adventure. Each Journey or Badge in a Box comes fully stocked with a lesson plan and all required supplies needed to earn the badge or award. We will even print the Volunteer Toolkit materials if you don’t have access to the VTK or a printer. To order your Journey or Badge in a Box kit, complete an order form found at gswise.org>Resources>Journey or Badge in a Box Order Form.

New this Winter/Spring! Register for one of our FREE Badge in a Box virtual events see chart below for all available options.

Available Journey and Badge in a Box options:

Key:

D Daisy

B Brownie

C Cadette

J Junior

Journey and Badge in a Box

Cost/girl

A Trip Around the World Centers patch

$8

Bridging Ceremony Kits (available in spring)

$20

Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey Daisy Petal Package (includes lessons, supplies, and petals for all 10 Daisy petals and center) Rollercoaster Design Challenge badge

$16

Space Science Explorer badge

$8

Toy Business Designer badge

$8

Trail Adventure badge

$18

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A Ambassador

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Virtual Event Option Wed., Feb. 16

$30 $8

Think Like an Engineer Journey

$16

Brownie Quest Journey

$16

Bugs badge

$8

Leap Bots Design Challenge badge

$8

Letterboxer badge

$18

Hand Sewing patch

$9

Space Science Adventurer badge

$8

Flowers badge

$8

Jeweler badge

$10

Space Science Investigator badge

$8

Geocacher badge

$18

Agent of Change Journey

$16

Machine Sewing patch

$10

aMAZE Journey

$16

Comic Artist badge

$9

Night Owl badge

$18

Book Artist badge

$10

Woodworker badge

$15

Woodworker patch

$15

GIRLtopia Journey

$16

Your Voice, Your World Journey

$16

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Wed., Apr. 13 Wed., May 11 (Junior only) Wed., Apr. 27

Wed., Mar. 2

Wed., Mar. 9 Wed., Apr. 20

Registration Information Adventures for Every Girl

Registration Details

Friendship, adventure, and making a difference—it all starts now. There are opportunities and activities for every Girl Scout to discover what they are passionate about, learn new skills, and spark their imagination.

• 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), and community partners.

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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.

Overnight event registration closes two weeks before the event. Day events close either one week or two days before the event. Registration deadlines are listed in the event details for each event at gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events.

All events are subject to change. Refer to gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events for details.

When and How to Register Registration opens January 5 at Noon for events beginning February-May. January events are already open for registration.

Go to gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events.

Questions? Contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.

COVID-19 Safety at In-Person Events Event Financial Assistance All Girl Scouts can pursue their ambitions. 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 Assistance 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. To redeem PACs, select “Program Credits” as your payment method during online registration. A PAC Form will be emailed to the family to complete and submit.

We are taking necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff and event volunteers while participating in in-person 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 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.

• Registrants who feel ill on the day of the event should 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.

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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Registration Information Confirmations and Recognitions Event confirmation details are available at gswise.org>MYGS>My Events>Upcoming Events two weeks prior to the event. Share the event confirmation with everyone registered from your group.

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.

Program Aides (PA)

PA

Girls in grades 6-12 can strengthen their leadership skills, channel their confidence, and work directly with younger Girl Scouts as a Program Aide! They can assist at events and lead activities to turn their goals into reality.

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How PAs register: •

Go to gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events.

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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.

Adult Volunteers/Chaperones 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.

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.

Event Cancellations Policy Cancellations are available when requested more than two weeks ahead of an event. A $5 cancellation processing fee will be incurred for each registrant for events with fees $5 and higher. Refunds are not available when cancelling within two weeks of the event. If you would like to change the event or date, please register and pay for the new session and contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org to process a cancellation. If the event is cancelled by the council, full refunds will be issued.

Refunds should be received within two weeks from when the cancellation was processed.

Attend PA Core Training. Training is not required, but is very helpful. Find PA trainings at gswise.org>MYGS>Find Events.

Additional event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media for details as new events pop up.

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Camp and Council Properties A operated by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast A A

Camp and Program Centers C C C

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Camp Alice Chester (CAC)

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Chinook Program Center (CPC)

N8651 Townline Road, East Troy

S62W24528 Townline Road, Waukesha

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Fowler Troop House (FTH)

D D B D

Camp Silver Brook (CSB)

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Trefoil Oaks Program Center (TFOPC)

438 N. Oakwood Avenue, Oconomowoc fowlertroophouse@gmail.com

2561 W. Decorah Road, West Bend

3901 First Street (County Road KR), Kenosha

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Membership Center B

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Racine Center

5801 Washington Avenue (Hwy 20), Suite 200, Mount Pleasant

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Marion Chester Read Service Center (MCRSC)

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Service Centers

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131 S. 69th Street, Milwaukee

Woodhaven Service Center (WHSC) 2303 37th Street, Kenosha E

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Events: listed in alphabetical order Event Location Key: To view the full list of properties operated by GSWISE, go to gswise.org>Girl Scouts of WI SE>Locations.

A Trip Around the World Centers (Cadette-Ambassador) C S A

CSB = Camp Silver Brook, West Bend

In honor of World Thinking Day, explore the history and culture of the five Girl Scout World Centers. Try yodeling, design and build your own World Center, make music with maracas, create Rangoli art, and become a water conservation advocate.

MCRSC = Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee

Free; pre-registration required

TFOPC = Trefoil Oaks Program Center, Kenosha

(Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is February 7.)

CAC = Camp Alice Chester, East Troy CPC = Chinook Program Center, Waukesha

WHSC = Woodhaven Service Center, Kenosha

Wed., Feb. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Virtual

Icon Key: D Daisy (Grades K-1)

F Family

B Brownie (Grades 2-3)

CH

Chaperone

J Junior (Grades 4-5)

PA

Program Aide

Earned award: A Trip Around the World Centers fun patch

Agent of Change Journey Club

New!

C Cadette (Grades 6-8) S Senior (Grades 9-10) A Ambassador (Grades 11-12)

A Trip Around the World Centers (Daisy-Junior) D B J

In honor of World Thinking Day, explore the history and culture of the five Girl Scout World Centers. Try yodeling, design and build your own World Center, make music with maracas, create Rangoli art, and make a difference with your water promise.

Free; pre-registration required (Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is February 7.)

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Create your very own “super girl” story! Explore powerful women and girl change-makers who made a difference.

Link your strengths together to form a team capable of creating change in your own communities and beyond.

Dream big, make a plan, get others involved, and activate your world-changing powers to solve community and even global problems. Completing this Journey can help launch your path to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn—by fulfilling the prerequisite requirement! Girl Scouts will receive the Agent of Change book. $25/girl Biweekly on Tuesdays (Feb. 22, Mar. 8, Mar. 22, Apr. 5, Apr. 19, May 3), 5:00-6:15 p.m., Virtual Earned awards: Agent of Change Power of One, Power of Team, and Power of Community awards

Wed., Feb. 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual Earned award: A Trip Around the World Centers fun patch

Additional event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media for details as new events pop up.

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Events: listed in alphabetical order See page 6 for an icon and location key Animal Habitats J

Book Artist

New!

New!

C S A

CH

Become a scientist and study animals in museum exhibits to understand their survival adaptations, practice your observation skills with scientific illustration, and create model animal habitats. $26/girl Sat., Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum Earned award: Animal Habitats badge

The craft of creating books has evolved over time, but the basic human need to share information and tell stories has stayed the same. Discover how to create a book of your own and create some unique gifts and keepsakes. Meet a librarian who helps public libraries elevate their digital experience.

Free; pre-registration required (Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is April 11.)

Wed., Apr. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Virtual

Archery I B J C

Earned award: Cadette Book Artist badge CH PA

Take aim as you give archery a shot. Learn new skills and practice using a bow and arrow. $14/girl Sun., Apr. 10, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CPC

Bugs

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Sat., Apr. 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., TFOPC

Explore bugs and their homes through crafts and games.

Do you have what it takes to find all the bugs while they are camouflaged? Discover why creepy crawlies are beneficial to us and how we can help them.

Sat., Apr. 23, 10:00-11:15 a.m., CPC

Free; pre-registration required

Sat., Apr. 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., CPC

(Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is April 18.)

Sun., Apr. 10, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CPC Sat., Apr. 23, 10:00-11:15 a.m., TFOPC

Sun., Apr. 24, 12:30-1:45 p.m., CPC Sun., Apr. 24, 2:00-3:15 p.m., CPC Sat., May 21, 10:00-11:15 a.m., CAC

Wed., Apr. 27, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Bugs badge

Sat., May 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., CAC Earned award: Cadette Archery badge

Cadette STEM Career Exploration Archery II

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$14/girl

Now is the time to explore your passions in STEM. Did you know that STEM careers help others and make the world a better place? Meet professional women in a variety of STEM careers and participate in hands-on robotics, artificial intelligence, and coding activities.

Sun., Apr. 10, 3:30-4:45 p.m., CPC

$13/girl

Sat., Apr. 23, 1:15-2:30 p.m., TFOPC

Sat., Apr. 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering

C S A

CH

Shoot like a pro! Review your skills and improve your accuracy with other experienced archers.

Sat., Apr. 23, 1:15-2:30 p.m., CPC Sat., May 21, 1:15-2:30 p.m., CAC

Earned award: STEM Career Exploration badge

Earned award: Cadette Archery badge

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Events: listed in alphabetical order See page 6 for an icon and location key Campfire Chefs D B J C S A

Comic Artist

New!

New!

C S A

CH PA

Take your outdoor cooking skills to the next level! Grab a basket of ingredients and whip up your own campfire creations and cookbook for your next camping adventure.

Delve into the world of comics—grab your sketch book, create your characters, and bring them to life as you tell your story.

Troop leaders who attend with their Girl Scouts can receive credit for the Fire Safety and Outdoor Cooking Training. $10/girl Sat., May 7, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., CPC Related awards: Brownie Snacks, Junior Simple Meals, and Cadette New Cuisines badges

Free; pre-registration required (Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is February 28.)

Wed., Mar. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Cadette Comic Artist badge

CIT Training S A

Prepare for the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Experience at your Day Camp by Community. Training includes leadership skills, tips for working with adults, safety and risk management, ensuring girls feel engaged and safe at camp, and more. $10/girl Sat., Apr. 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Virtual Sat., May 21, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Virtual Tue., June 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Virtual Related awards: Counselor-in-Training pin

Coding Basics C S A

Earn the 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 through your projects. Learn to write a computer program and use your new skills to share your positive message to do good in the world. You’ll be introduced to JavaScript and jQuery fundamentals in the form of specific examples.

Learn the basics of computational thinking and lay a foundation for building a live e-commerce application in the Applied JavaScript projects. You’re free to come and go as your schedule permits and pick up where you left off.

Take as long as you need to complete your badge, which includes approximately 5-7 hours of instruction. Optional live support classes are available daily to help you. $25/girl Registration open through Sep. 30, 2022, Virtual Earned award: Coding Basics badge 8

Digital Game Design C S A

Earn the 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 through your projects. Explore how programmers write code for computers and use Bootstrap to understand how video games are created. Learn about the Bootstrap toolkit for creating pages that automatically change their appearance based on the viewing device (phone, tablet, laptop). In the process, you will create a suite of professional tools that you can reuse and customize for your own future development efforts. You’re free to come and go as your schedule permits, picking up where you left off. Take the time you need to complete your badge, which includes approximately 6-8 hours of instruction. Optional live support classes are available daily to help you. $25/girl Registration open through Sep. 30, 2022, Virtual Earned award: Digital Game Design badge

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Events: listed in alphabetical order See page 6 for an icon and location key Dream and Discover

Gold Award Training

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Explore a variety of non-traditional careers for women.

Meet female faculty, students, and volunteers at MATC and dive into hands-on projects to experience the depths of the careers you choose. Each girl should register for two careers. Fee includes a t-shirt and luncheon at the conclusion of the event. Watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media in January for specific career session registration to open.

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 or referring to page 16 for our Video Training options. Gold Award Training is best taken after completing the prerequisite Journey requirement(s).

$16/girl Sat., Mar. 5, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Milwaukee Area Technical College, Oak Creek Campus

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$5/girl Wed., Feb. 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m., TFOPC Tue., Mar. 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m., CPC

Exploring the Cosmos

Tue., May 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC

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Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award

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Explore the cosmos and the beauty of the night sky at the planetarium! Learn how to navigate the night sky’s constellations and be inspired by astronomer Jean Creighton’s career path. $11/girl Sun., Mar. 6, 2:00-3:10 p.m., UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee Related award: Space Science Investigator badge

Hand Sewing

New!

D B J

Learn basic hand stitching and practice your new skill while making a flower choker necklace or bracelet, a pillow pal, and ribbon bookmark.

Free; pre-registration required (Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is February 21.)

Wed., Mar. 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Hand Sewing fun patch

Additional event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media for details as new events pop up.

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Events: listed in alphabetical order See page 6 for an icon and location key Hatchet Throwing

PA Core Training

C S A

C S A

CH

Older Girl Scouts can assist or lead activities for younger girls at council and service unit events, within a troop, and at camp, while fine-tuning their own skills as a Program Aide (PA). This training prepares Girl Scouts for the Program Aide (PA) Experience and includes leadership skills, tips for working with younger Girl Scouts, an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, teaching methods, and more.

Learn the basics of hatchet throwing. Master throwing techniques and scoring. Challenge your friends to a contest as you become a target-sport pro! $14/girl Sat., Apr. 23, 2:45-4:00 p.m., TFOPC Sat., Apr. 23, 2:45-4:00 p.m., CPC

$10/girl

Sun., Apr. 24, 3:30-4:45 p.m., CPC

Sat., Feb. 19, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual

Sat., May 21, 2:45-4:00 p.m., CAC

Sat., Mar. 12, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., Apr. 9, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual

Junior STEM Career Exploration

Sat., May 14, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., CAC Sat., June 4, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., TFOPC

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Related award: Program Aide pin

Now is the time to explore your passions in STEM. Did you know that STEM careers help others and make the world a better place? Meet professional women in a variety of STEM careers and participate in a hands-on circuitry activity.

Paint My World

$13/girl

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Sat., Apr. 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering

Using watercolors, tempera, and puffy paint, experience the world of a painter and express yourself by creating four different pieces of art. Tour the museum to see artworks created by national watercolor artists.

Earned award: STEM Career Exploration badge

CH

$26/girl

Junior Think Like an Engineer

Sat., May 21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum

New!

Earned award: Painting badge

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Explore engineering through three design challenges.

Design a paper structure, build an emergency shelter, and see if your design can withstand the seismic shake-up.

Free; pre-registration required (Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is May 2.)

Wed., May 11, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Think Like an Engineer Journey award

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 See page 6 for an icon and location key Podcasting for Social Change C S A

New!

Sappy Science D B J F

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Do you love sharing digital stories? Join Alverno’s Communication & Technology faculty to learn more about digital storytelling. Experience hands-on activities focused on creating a podcast that will be featured on the college’s local radio station and visit the Digital Production Lab!

New!

Hike the Maple Ridge Forest trail, tap a sugar maple tree, and discover the science behind making maple syrup.

Sample pure maple syrup on a pancake and whip up maple syrup frosting to celebrate Girl Scouts’ Birthday.

$20/girl

$10/child five and older; children under five do not need to register

Sat., Apr. 9, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Alverno College, Milwaukee

Sat., Mar. 12, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., CPC Related awards: Daisy, Brownie, Junior Trail Adventure badges

Related award: Senior Digital Leadership badge

Rock Climbing B J C S A

CH PA

Silver Award Training

CH

C

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!

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$16/girl

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 and 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 or referring to page 16 for our Video Training options. Silver Award Training is best taken after completing the prerequisite Journey requirement(s).

Watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media this winter/spring for sessions to be announced.

Related awards: Brownie and Cadette Snow or Climbing Adventure badges

$5/girl Tue., Feb. 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., TFOPC

Rocket Girls

New!

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Discover the principles of flight and then design and build a rocket to launch! Will you hit the target? This club will meet three times (virtually to build the rockets and inperson to launch your creations). $20/girl Building: Wed., Mar. 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual Wed., Mar. 30, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual Launch day: Sat., Apr. 2, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., CAC

Thu., Mar. 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m., CPC Tue., May 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC Related award: Girl Scout Silver Award

Stars and Stories B

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Be dazzled by the night sky at the planetarium theater and learn how to use stars to find your way while hearing stories of constellations in the sky. $11/girl Sun., Feb. 20, 2:00-3:10 p.m., UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee Sun., Apr. 3, 2:00-3:10 p.m., UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee Related award: Space Science Adventurer badge

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Events: listed in alphabetical order See page 6 for an icon and location key Think Like a Programmer Journey

Toy Business Designer

New!

C S A

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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. Code like a Programmer while overcoming obstacles, building problem-solving skills, and developing confidence as an independent coder.

When you finish your Journey, you’ll have coded a final project of your choosing and earned your Think Like a Programmer Journey award. You’re free to come and go as your schedule permits, picking up where you left off.

Take the time you need to complete your Journey, which includes approximately 6-10 hours of instruction. Optional live support classes are available daily to help you.

Become an entrepreneur and toy designer! Enjoy the freedom to invent any toy you wish and bring it to life as you build a prototype. Practice your business skills and pitch your new toy idea to your Girl Scout friends!

Free; pre-registration required (Gather your own materials or purchase a Badge in a Box at gswise.org. The last day to order a Badge in a Box is April 4.)

Wed., Apr. 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual Earned award: Toy Business Designer badge

$25/girl Registration open through Sep. 30, 2022, Virtual Earned award: Think Like a Programmer Journey award

Time Travelers B J

New!

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Step into the life of a kid in the 1880s at Old World Wisconsin. Ride a bike, go to school, choose an outfit, meet some animals, tour historical spaces, and have a 19th century treat! $24/girl Sat., Apr. 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Old World Wisconsin, Eagle Sat., Apr. 23, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Old World Wisconsin, Eagle Related award: Junior Playing the Past badge

Additional event opportunities will be posted throughout the year! Watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media for details as new events pop up.

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Events: listed in alphabetical order See page 6 for an icon and location key Virtual Troops Join a Virtual Troop and you’ll always have something to look forward to! Team up with sister Girl Scouts your age from across the council to lead your own adventure together. Engage in a wide variety of exciting activities of your choice such as earning badges, completing a Journey, and earning fun patches. Discover your talents and passions and learn new skills while having fun together! All virtual troops are free; pre-registration is required.

Join the troop at any time!

How to Register for Virtual Troops:

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Biweekly on Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Winter/Spring session begins Jan. 12

1. Go to gswise.org.

2. Click on the JOIN TODAY button.

3. Click on next green JOIN TODAY button once more, then click CONTINUE. 4. Click on FIND TROOPS. 5. Create an account for new members or log in for current members.

6. Type in 53214 in the Zip/Postal Code field, then scroll down and click Search.

7. Now, type the name of the troop you wish to register for in the Search field and continue through the registration process.

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Biweekly on Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Winter/Spring session begins Jan. 12 J

Biweekly on Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Winter/Spring session begins Jan. 13 D B J (Spanish speaking multi-level)

Biweekly on Mondays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Winter/Spring session begins Jan. 10

Join Us in Rallyhood!

Have you explored all the great tools and resources available in our Rallyhood ecosystem yet? This communications and collaboration digital platform is great for sharing information across the Council to troops, volunteers, and members!

In our Rallyhood ecosystem, you can: • Learn program updates from the Council and hear about new events • Explore areas that interest you, such as Entrepreneurship, Destinations + Travel, Take Action - Community Service, and more!

• See a calendar of events for your service unit and council-sponsored events • Upload and access files from your service unit and review council notes

If you haven’t yet accepted our email invite to join our Rallyhood ecosystem, join now and discover all the ways you can interact with our Council and other troops! Contact Customer Care at customercare@gswise.org for questions about joining if you need further assistance.

Tips and tools for how to use Rallyhood can be found on gsLearn and at gswise.org.

• Share photos of activities happening in your service unit or troop • Create and organize sign-ups for troop activities and events • And so much more!

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Get Ready for Girl Scout Cookie Season!

We’re hosting two Cookie Rallies for this year’s Girl Scout cookie season! Each rally is unique, and Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend one or both with their family or troop!

Night Before Cookies Virtual Rally

Cookie Rally with the Milwaukee Admirals

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You’re a smart cookie - join us for the Night Before Cookies Virtual Rally on the afternoon before the Cookie Program begins! Discover more about koalas - this year’s cookie mascot. Through a combination of live broadcast and prerecorded videos, enjoy hands-on activities that will help you make all your cookie business dreams and goals crumb true! Some activities will count towards cookie-related badge steps. Registration includes Cookie Rally fun patch.

Join Girl Scouts and the Milwaukee Admirals for a gnarly night with heaps of cookie fun! Enjoy a dance party, photo booth, cookie taste-testing, cookie activity stations for all ages, and end your day watching the Milwaukee Admirals play the Chicago Wolves. Tickets include admission to the Milwaukee Admirals game and pre-game cookie rally activities. Girl Scouts will also receive a rally t-shirt and a Milwaukee Admirals fun patch. Tickets will go on sale in December, watch your email, Rallyhood, and GSWISE social media for more registration details soon.

Free; pre-registration required Sun., Jan. 30, 2:00-2:45 p.m., Virtual Related awards: Cookie Business and Financial Literacy badges, and Cookie Rally fun patch

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$20/person Sat., Feb. 5, 3:30-8:30 p.m., UWM Panther Arena, Milwaukee Related awards: Cookie Business and Financial Literacy badges

Important Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity Dates

January 14-15

Cookie selling material drive-thru pick-up

February 1

Cookie selling begins

February 24-27 Initial troop cookie order pick-ups March 4

Cookie booths begin

March 31

End of selling

April 22-23

Troop reward pick up

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Be a Force of Nature

Attend Girl Scout Summer Camp!

Girl Scout Summer Camp is open to all girls in grades K5-12, so there’s a place and opportunity for everyone to experience the outdoors and build your own adventure.

At Summer Camp 2022 Sessions, Girl Scouts can: • Seek challenges on new ninja/ropes courses • Explore new areas during hikes, on the water, or on adventure trips • Learn cool skills like archery, hatchet throwing, orienteering, and outdoor cooking • Develop a stronger sense of self and have fun with friends • And so much more!

Summer Camps 2022 Book

Registration for Summer Camp 2022 is Open Now! Register by April 13, 2022 and enjoy a $25 early registration discount from Summer Camp 2022 prices.

Registration opens November 1 at Noon Day Camps by Community

GSWISE Day Camp

Camp Alice Chester Overnight Camp

CampHERO Career Camp

Girls in grades K4–12

Girls in grades K4–12

Girls in grades 1–12

Girls in grades 8–12

pages 8–11

pages 12–13

pages 14–21

page 23

Visit gswise.org>Camp to register for Summer Camp and to learn more about all camp sessions.

Surprise your camper with a

Camp Care Kit! Each Camp Care Kit comes with: • Camp backpack • Cuddly camp plush • Camp fun patch • And surprise items sure to delight your camper!

Advance order a Camp Care Kit, $30 (price includes tax), during camp registration.

Limited quantities available.

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Highest Awards See page 6 for an icon and location key

Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards

Girl Scout Gold Award Approval Process

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The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards prove you’ve got what it takes to build a better today—and tomorrow.

You shine brightest when you’re making the world a better place. That’s why you can earn three separate awards— the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—as you dream of a better tomorrow and take action in big ways today. 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.

Girl Scouts going for the Gold must receive council approval at two occasions, first prior to starting the project and second after project completion.

• 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 after they graduate high school).

Upon submission of the Proposal or Final Report, the council will connect the Girl Scout with a representative from the Highest Awards Mentor Committee. Girls will correspond with the committee member to gain council approval through 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.

Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award

Find in-person Silver and Gold Award Trainings on pages 9 and 11.

Highest Awards Video Trainings Video trainings are available for Girl Scouts, parents, and volunteers who want to learn what it takes to earn each of the Highest Awards. Watch the videos at a time that works best for you.

• Bronze Award Video Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org> About>Our Program>Highest Awards>Bronze Award.

• Silver Award Video Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About>Our Program>Highest Awards>Silver Award • Gold Award Video Training and other resources can be found at gswise.org>About>Our Program>Highest Awards>Gold Award (note: training is required at the Gold level).

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Girl Scout Highest Awards Celebration J C S A F

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This optional celebration is for Girl Scouts who have earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards and their guests. Final Reports are due March 1, 2022 to be recognized at the 2022 Girl Scout Highest Awards Celebration. Submit Final Report online at gswise.org> About>Our Program>Highest Awards (go to Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award webpage for the report). Girls must be current members during the membership year of the council’s celebration to attend. Invitations will be sent in the spring to eligible Girl Scout awardees.

2022 Date/Time TBD

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Leadership Opportunities See page 6 for an icon and location key Program Aide (PA)

Volunteer-in-Training (VIT)

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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 is required to be a PA at day camp, and is recommended for being a PA at events and with troops. See page 10 for upcoming PA Core Training session dates/times.

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 4 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.

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 3 for directions to register for training.

Girl Board Members for the GSWISE Board of Directors 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, 14+ years old, and a high school sophomore, junior, or senior by the time the term begins on October 1, 2022. The application will be posted at gswise.org in spring 2022. For more information and to apply, check gswise.org or contact customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.

Training Requirement: PA Core Training and Troop Specific Training

Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Grades 8-12 Take your leaderships skills to the next level at day camp this summer. Learn to lead a unit or activities with adult mentors there to support you. See page 8 for upcoming day camp CIT Training dates/times this spring.

For Girl Scouts wanting to become camp counselors or gain experience working with children at overnight camp, find our CIT overnight camp session information on page 21 in the Summer Camp book at gswise.org>Camp.

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Travel Destinations Information

Troop Trips

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You’re going places, Girl Scout. Whether you dream of heading to one of our national parks, scoring seats to a Broadway play, checking out incredible Girl Scout history in Savannah, Georgia—or even traveling to a whole different country—you can make it happen with these opportunities. Experience incredible travel opportunities, meet girls from around the country and the world, and return feeling inspired and empowered.

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 USAapproved organizations, like Outward Bound.

For a list of Girl Scout Destinations and to apply online, go to girlscouts.org. Financial assistance may be available.

For more information, contact 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.

Your troop can plan the adventure of a lifetime! Girl Scouts 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.

• Refer to the current COVID guidelines for in-person gatherings at gswise.org.

• 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>Resources for: o One or two 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).

Questions? Contact us at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.

Girl Scouts at Home Explore hundreds of activities online and see for yourself how you’ll have more fun learning, doing, and growing as a Girl Scout.​Your options are virtually limitless. Visit both the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) websites for a complete list of opportunities.

• GSWISE: gswise.org>Activities>Girl Scouts at Home • GSUSA: girlscouts.org>Girl Scout Activity Zone

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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!

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Listings are organized by category.

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Registration and staffing are handled by the Community Event Provider. Contact the organization directly for questions or to register for an event.

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Will travel indicates the organization will come to your troop meeting location.

Our Community Event Providers

Community Service Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Prevent Child Abuse WI The Sharing Center

Outdoors Milwaukee Will Travel Kenosha

Life Skills Allo Chocolat Waukesha Friendship Art Studio Fox Point Generations Against Bullying Milwaukee, Racine Good Friends, Inc. Will Travel La Terraza Pottery Studio Milwaukee Milwaukee Youth Theatre Milwaukee Pediatric Acupuncture & CranioSacral

Varies Premier Martial Arts Wind Lake Vine Images, INC

Virtual Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee, Milwaukee Yoga Connects MKE

Milwaukee or Virtual

Door County Adventure Center Riveredge Nature Center Schlitz Audobon Nature Center The Funkin Farm Treetop Explorers, LLC Urban Ecology Center Wehr Nature Center

Door County Saukville Milwaukee Kenosha Wauwatosa Milwaukee Franklin

STEM Center for Sustainable Living

Kenosha

Museums, Tours, Attractions, & Shows Chesapeake Children’s Museum Virtual Festival City Symphony Milwaukee Fiserv Forum & Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Kenosha Public Museums Kenosha Marcus Performing Arts Center Milwaukee Milwaukee Metro CYT & Kenosha CYT Milwaukee & Kenosha The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Cedarburg Fiber Arts

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STEM GIRL SCOUTS AND

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