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Dream and Discover Gold Award Training

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C S A 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.

$16/girl

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

Exploring the Cosmos

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

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

$5/girl

Wed., Feb. 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m., TFOPC Tue., Mar. 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m., CPC Tue., May 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MCRSC Related award: Girl Scout Gold Award

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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Hatchet Throwing

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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 Sun., Apr. 24, 3:30-4:45 p.m., CPC Sat., May 21, 2:45-4:00 p.m., CAC

Junior STEM Career Exploration

J 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.

$13/girl

Sat., Apr. 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Milwaukee School of Engineering Earned award: STEM Career Exploration badge

Junior Think Like an Engineer New!

J 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 PA Core Training

C S A 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.

$10/girl

Sat., Feb. 19, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., Mar. 12, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., Apr. 9, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Virtual Sat., May 14, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., CAC Sat., June 4, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., TFOPC Related award: Program Aide pin

Paint My World

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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.

$26/girl

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