Girl Scout Connections Spring 2021

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2021 Summer Camp Guide Meet Our 2021 Gold Award Girl Scouts April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

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Supporting the social and emotional development of our campers is a priority.

At camp, we provide an opportunity for every girl to feel a sense of belonging to a community, to practice bravery, and to have pride in herself. — Michelle

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Highlights

In This Issue

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3 CEO & Board Chair Letter 4 About Girls 2021 Summer Camp Guide

4 What Makes Summer Camp Uniquely Important to a Girl Scout’s Journey?

Meet Our 2021 Gold Award Girl Scouts April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

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5 Powered by G.I.R.L.s 5 Annual Meeting 2021 5 Girl Scout Earns Medal of Honor

9 Gold Award Girl Scouts 14 My Story: Innovator

Managing Editor/Writer Susan de Queljoe

16 It’s Time for Summer Camp

Copy Editor/Writer Heather Thornton

15 Leading the Way

Writer Vianca Navarete Guest Writers Kate Allen, Michelle BalfeKeefer, Amanda Fessler, Megan Hall Design Nicole Shores Contact Us info@girlscoutsaz.org stories@girlscoutsaz.org council@girlscoutsaz.org 119 E. Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.452.7000 602.452.7030 call reghelp 844.317.9041 text reghelp 800.352.6133 girlscoutsaz.org Follow Us @GSACPC

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Cookie Season Recap

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Which Camp is Right for You?

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Girl Scout Destinations

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Liz Archuleta Joins USDA Spring Renewal Meet Your Authentic Leadership Community Troop Success Tip Dear Girl Scout Volunteers Send a Card for Leader’s Day

31 Around the Bend 31 Get Outdoors Challenge 31 Travel Destinations 31 i.d.e.a. Museum Virtual Badge

32 Past Adventures 32 Cookie Bosses Set the Bar High 35 In the News 35 History Corner

36 Champion for Girls 36 Staying Healthy at Home 36 Tiny Cookie Castle 37 Cookie Fast Pitch CEOs Contribute to Sales Success 37 The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Supports Cookie Program

38 Awards and Recognitions

LETTER from the CEO and BOARD CHAIR

Navigating the Pandemic Together

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eing part of Girl Scouts means belonging to a Movement that has been fostering leadership in girls and women for more than 100 years. It is this work we do together that makes belonging to Girl Scouts matter and even more relevant today. And in doing this work, we build invisible bonds that pull us together and help create meaningful relationships to sustain us – our “Girl Scout Family.”

This past year has been difficult for every one of us – our routines disrupted, our ability to gather together or travel postponed. We have had to adapt, learn new ways of connecting, and new ways of doing things.

We’ve watched our tenacious Troop Leaders find new ways to connect with girls gathering outside in parks or through the internet over Zoom.

The cookie program challenged us, and we found new ways to connect with customers using Digital Cookie, contactless door-to-door sales and drive-thru booths.

We’ve all gained a great deal of experience with managing in uncertainty and will likely continue to need to do so. As we look towards the summer, we are planning to offer both

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residential and day camp for girls. It will look different from other years as we follow the right protocols provided by the CDC and American Camping Association to keep everyone safe.

The resilience our adult volunteers and girls have shown is admirable, as we navigate through this pandemic. Both girls and volunteers have demonstrated the kind of values-based, characterdriven leadership our organization stands for. We have been thrilled to see how much service and help troops and individual have provided to families, isolated rural communities, health care and frontline workers, and faith-based communities. Many troops funded these projects with the money they had raised for a special troop trip that was canceled due to COVID-19. We have seen hundreds of posts and local media spots about the generosity of our girls and volunteers who have stepped up to help others during this pandemic. We are all anxious to return to our more familiar routines and our desire for in person connection with one another has never been stronger. Our hope is that the sense of belonging you receive from Girl Scouts will continue to sustain you and that you will reach out to this big Girl Scout family if you are in need of help or simply a loving voice and listening ear.

We've done our best to ensure this issue contains current information.

Given the rapidly changing environment, additional decisions and updates may have been made after publication.

Please refer to girlscoutsaz.org/covid-19 for the most up-to-date guidance.

Stay healthy,

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Editor’s

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What Makes Summer Camp Uniquely Important to a Girl Scout's Journey?

It's Where Social and Emotional Health Can Thrive

By GSACPC Willow Springs Camp Director, Michelle Balfe-Keefer a.ka., Juniper

An unprecedented Girl Scout Cookie season has made us stronger, and we’re looking forward to the big reward of camp returning this summer.

Since we’ve had to forego a summer camp brochure, we’ve included session information and more in this issue, if you haven’t started browsing online already! We’re also excited about the announcement of GSACPC’s 2021 Gold Award Girl Scouts on p. 33, as we recently enjoyed our first virtual celebration to honor their achievements.

As always, please email suggestions for our magazine, or comments about this issue’s content, to marcom@ girlscoutsaz.org. We’d love to hear from you!

—Your Editorial Team

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very summer, when I hear a camper say, “Camp is a place where I can truly be myself,” I smile. The power of the camp experience can be difficult to explain because the context of camp is so unique. Children, young adults, and older adults from various communities come together to create a distinct community away from their homes. Camp becomes the place where they can bring their unique selves, share more about who they are, meet new people, challenge themselves through activities, enjoy the outdoors, work cooperatively in small groups, and navigate the expectations of the social network.

Supporting the social and emotional development of our campers is a priority. At camp, we provide an opportunity for every girl to feel a sense of belonging to a community, to practice bravery, and to have pride in herself. The National Education Association identifies Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a process where youth develop competencies to regulate or control their feelings and behaviors, understand and empathize with the feelings of others, get along with other children, and build relationships with caring adults.

These social and emotional skills are critical for academic success as well as the ability to contribute positively to the community. Having a sense of belonging and positive relationships are also important factors for learning in school and life. To be successful at camp, the camper and staff member must be willing to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others, as well as taking care of themselves by meeting their physical needs, like drinking water, eating balanced meals, getting restful sleep, etc., and emotional needs, such as feeling safe and cared for. Each camper and staff member also have distinct needs depending on their personality, behavior, environment, and situation. Models for human health are abundant, and in the camp setting, we strive to support as many elements of well-being as possible, so each community member can fully experience the benefits of camp.

Over the past 20 years working with youth in outdoor settings, I have seen the impact a Girl Scout summer camp experience can have on a girl's social and emotional skill development. Through outdoor exploration, cooperative learning, risk-taking, and living in a community, camp can support a girl's self-worth, help build her social skills and contributions to the community. So, when a girl tells me she can be herself at camp, I know we've successfully created a nurturing environment that promotes social and emotional learning and growth.

Michelle Balfe-Keefer, or Juniper, as campers affectionately call her, has been Camp Director at Willow Springs Program Center in Prescott for over nine years. She holds a BA in Recreation Administration, an MS in Outdoor Program Administration, and has done advanced work in nature awareness study and primitive living skills.

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You’re Invited: 2021 Annual Council Meeting Saturday, April 24, 2021 (Zoom webinar) | RSVP at girlscoutsaz.org/annualmeeting Given the uncertainties of the pandemic and distribution of vaccines, this meeting will be held virtually once again. Delegates will vote electronically in advance and we’ll review election results and critical business items, including the new Girl Scouts brand refresh rollout, at the meeting.

You don’t have to be a voting member (a.k.a Delegate) to attend Annual Meeting! Everyone’s welcome to learn and observe governance of our organization in action. It’s a great opportunity to hear from our leadership, reflect on the year, and get a peek at what’s to come.

Note, Delegates/Voting Members will receive their materials, voting info, and meeting details directly via email.

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ACPC Girl Scout Earns Lifesaving Award, Medal of Honor Congratulations to Girl Scout Cadette Audrey Power of Peoria who was awarded the Medal of Honor by GSUSA in January. Audrey heroically rescued her four-year-old cousin Bodie from drowning after he fell off his float in the deep end of their uncle’s pool during a family gathering last June. Because of her swift action, neither of them suffered injuries and Bodie is alive and well today. We honor Audrey’s bravery –it’s a shining example for Girl Scouts everywhere and a living testament to the highest principles of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. A Girl Scout, because of the Promise, Law, motto, and slogan to which she has subscribed, is expected to be resourceful, skilled, and competent—to have presence of mind and to be of service to others. Acts of unusual bravery are beyond these expectations, but often come about because of these values.

Lifesaving Awards are national awards given to registered Girl Scouts who have performed heroic acts beyond the degree of maturity and training to be expected at their age. The Medal of Honor is for saving a human life without risk to the candidate’s own life.

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“It’s International Wear Your Camp T-Shirt Day! Share your camp spirit by joining the ACPC camp team in wearing your favorite camp tee!”

Save the date for this year, Nov. 10, 2021!

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Every day Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders

1 Brownies from Troop 7073 embarked on their first Letterbox adventure a few months ago! First they learned about how Letterboxing works – treasure hunting by cracking codes and following clues, then stamping each location’s logbook and a personal logbook to commemorate each find! After a couple of virtual meetings, the troop safely met up and set out to find their first letterbox on North Mountain. Let’s just say they had no trouble on this quest and enjoyed seeing each other for the first time in months. We hope you find many more Letterboxes, Troop 7073! To start Letterboxing, visit girlscoutsaz.org/letterboxing.

2 Girl Scouts from Troop 7310 participated in an Eastmark community tradition last November in honor of Veterans Day. The girls met up safely to plant mini-U.S. Flags in one of the neighborhood parks to honor veterans and service members. They felt very proud to have this opportunity to honor the brave people who serve our country!

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3 To give back during the holidays, Troops 2652, 210, 2320, and 6046 worked together to help collect and donate frozen turkeys and other food to the Avondale Police Department’s annual turkey dinner drive. Together they filled 70 bags! To gather the food, they reached out to friends and family, and some troops used their Fall Product proceeds to purchase bulk food items. To add a special touch, the girls decorated paper grocery bags! The police department was so impressed and thankful for the large donation. Way to go, Girl Scouts!

4 In November, IGM Sofia and her sister Isabella in Troop 6591 went glamping at Camp Shadow Rim Ranch in Payson with their family! The girls had a blast going through virtual learning resources to prepare for their camping, hiking, and stargazing adventures. They prepared snacks, learned to pack their backpacks, and talked to an experienced adult about hiking and camping. They had a wonderful time connecting with nature and exploring the campgrounds, and their favorite part of the trip was stargazing and seeing the Milky Way!

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GSACPC tries to feature all girls’ story submissions, and therefore, some photos might contradict COVID-19 safety and social distancing guidelines. Please note it’s possible some pictures were taken before guidelines were in place or when the Council entered Phase One; and some have been included knowingly to support the girl and her intended outcomes of service. We urge all members to follow proper health and safety measures. Please continue to reference girlscoutsaz.org/COVID-19 for more information and to verify our Council’s reopening phase and related guidelines in real-time.

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5 Cadette Troop 3421 recently completed a Take Action project to become Silver Award Girl Scouts! Lily, Grace, and Wynnie set out to help other girls their age by revamping a backyard area at The Natalie House. The Natalie House is a foster refuge for girls ages 6-12 who suffer from severe mental, emotional, and physical trauma. By helping clean and revamp the back area, residents could enjoy the space to get outdoors, work in the greenhouse area, and exercise.

The three Cadettes fixed the greenhouse, installed gravel, built outdoor furniture, and set up outdoor games like corn hole for residents to enjoy. We’re so proud of the work you’ve done to help others!

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6 Girl Scouts from Troop 704 recently became Bronze Award Girl Scouts for helping the Urban Farm garden center at St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix. The garden center provides programming and grows fresh fruits and vegetables that are used to feed the community. After connecting with St. Vincent de Paul, brainstorming projects, and identifying issues they can help with, the girls built scarecrows and three compost bins for the garden. This process taught them valuable life skills like learning to communicate with key stakeholders, planning, and project management.

7 Cadettes from Troop 3632 (and their families) spent their New Year’s Eve bringing joy to the COVID-19 ICU staff at Mountain Vista Hospital, near their Mesa neighborhood. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the troop has supported the staff with treats, cards, and appreciation posters. On New Year’s Eve, they safely delivered coffee and treats during the ICU staff shift change and sang uplifting songs for over an hour while thanking them as they were coming and going for being on the frontlines. What a meaningful way to give thanks, Troop 3632!

8 Alexis, Jordyn, and Skye from Troop 2046 recently became Silver Award Girl Scouts! For their Take Action project, the girls teamed up with Social Spin, a laundromat that helps the community with free laundry services, clothing donations, career services, and meals.

The girls revamped a youth area at the newest Social Spin location in Mesa. They decided to transform the space into an educational, backyard-themed, bilingual library and reading area.

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With COVID-19 regulations in place, the girls worked together virtually and delegated project tasks to allow them to work from their own homes while still collaborating. Once it was safe to meet in person, and with social distancing guidelines in place, the girls installed the furniture items they created and organized all the book donations they received. Now kids who visit with their families have a space to go to and books to discover! Great work, girls!

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Every day Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders 9 Troop 1688 from Phoenix strives to support others in any way possible. They enjoy getting together to give back and said their annual activities include the Goodwill drives hosted in the fall and spring. Due to COVID-19, the spring shoe drive was pushed to the winter, giving the troop much more time than usual to help collect shoes. On Dec. 19, a few girls representing Troop 1688 visited the drop-off location and delivered over 100 pairs of gently used shoes to the Goodwill’s Scouting for Shoes Drive. Wow!

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10 Meeting virtually? No problem, says Troop 733! Since the start of the pandemic, the girls have not skipped a beat and have made it a point to meet virtually each week, even if it’s simply to catch up and connect. The troop used Zoom to work on badges and host virtual meetups until the Council entered Phase One of reopening and they could safely meet outdoors. Since then, some of their favorite activities have been painting and doing a cupcake challenge! Great work, Girl Scouts, and what great examples of resilience!

11 A few months ago, Troop 3282 reconvened their troop meetings and met virtually! Knowing that mental and physical health is important during these times, the girls practiced virtual yoga together! They had such a great time that they scheduled many more meetings. Some of the things they have enjoyed virtually include earning badges and attending programs hosted by As You Wish Pottery. We’re happy your troop has been meeting and has learned to adapt to the different circumstances we’re facing! ♥

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12 GSACPC twin sisters Shanelle and Shantelle from Troop 3559 on the Navajo Nation were two of 29 Girl Scouts from 18 councils and Girl Scouts Overseas who represented Girl Scouts during the presidential inauguration kickoff on Jan. 16. The girls helped get the virtual event started by leading viewers in the Pledge of Allegiance!

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Meet This Year’s Gold Award Girl Scouts INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2021

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n a year where everything seems paused, postponed, or canceled, this group of Gold Award Girl Scouts didn’t stop making the world a better place. They faced more challenges than usual, and still, they addressed some of the most pressing issues in our community with innovative and sustainable solutions.

The prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award is the standout achievement for Girl Scout Seniors or Ambassadors who change the world in tangible and lasting ways. This year, 19 leaders from central and northern Arizona have earned their Gold Award. The environmental solutions included raising awareness about sustainability and water conservation, restoring bee populations, hydroponic gardens, and recycling rainwater. Educational efforts included educating others about heat exhaustion, mental health, and self-defense.

These 19 young women exemplify how Girl Scouts confidently stand up for what they believe in, advocate for causes, take action to solve problems, and exhibit Girl Scouts’ commitment to civic engagement. Since 1916, more than 1 million girls have earned the Gold Award or equivalent.

They’re inspiring and the leaders of tomorrow in every field like STEM, education, agriculture, medicine, and more, on a local, national and global level. Becoming Gold Award Girl Scouts allows these aspiring leaders to earn more college scholarships, distinguish themselves on admissions and applications, enter the military at a higher rank, and showcase their leadership.

Meet the Class of 2021 – shaping our communities and the future!

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Hannah Barsema

Alina Boorse

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Back to School Drive

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Having donated to her local community food bank, Extended Hands Food Bank in Fountain Hills, Hannah was familiar with the types of food donations they received. She realized how some foods might not be kid-oriented, so she decided to lead an annual donation drive to collect foods that kids enjoy eating, like peanut butter and jelly.

She held two successful drives in 2019 and 2020 that brought in many jars of peanut butter, jelly, and other food items. She also created a video to explain the purpose and impact of the food drives and worked with a school club that will help continue this effort in the future. Through this process, Hannah learned how to be more confident in herself and advocate for causes she is passionate about. Hannah has been a Girl Scout for ten years and currently attends EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. She is majoring in global security and intelligence studies.

Emily Blink Flagstaff

Just Bee Understanding the importance bees play in our ecosystem, Emily wanted to educate others and set up some safe spaces for bees around her community. She built four bee houses and installed them at Riordan Mansion, The Pioneer Museum, and GSACPC’s Shadow Rim Ranch. To raise awareness, Emily successfully led an in-person presentation for nearly 1,000 kids before the pandemic and hosted a presentation for her troop. Her presentation covered the importance of pollinating bees, the different species, and how to help protect them. She used all this information plus other resources and learning activity ideas and created a website.

Emily said the pandemic caused her to canceled a couple of her events but it taught her patience.

She also grew in confidence, learned leadership skills, and how to stand up for herself. She has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and plans to attend Northern Arizona University to study biology.

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Alina was inspired by the recent effects of climate change, wildfires, and pollution. She was compelled to educate others about sustainability and urge the next generation to think and act sustainably. She developed a curriculum around recycling, water conservation, climate change and led virtual presentations to youth and adults. In total, she hosted 20 workshops and uploaded videos to YouTube and Instagram. Before the pandemic, Alina hosted a few in-person workshops where she asked kids to make a commitment to the earth on a paper leaf and add it to a tree to be displayed. Alina said this activity would remind kids of their commitments and be more conscious of environmental issues. She hopes the next generation is aware of how they can help restore or protect our planet. Through Girl Scouts, she learned to be strong and that there is power in her voice. Alina has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and plans to major in kinesiology and minor in environmental science.

Robin Bozik Chandler

Stigma Ends Here The stigma around mental health has almost always been visible to Robin, as she has close friends with mental illnesses or disabilities. This is why she created a website to address and educate others about mental health, mental illnesses, locating resources, getting help, or helping others. Her goal was to raise awareness that mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and something every person should monitor closely. Her message and website were shared in an email forum at MIT, reaching students and alumni. Robin shares that the pandemic placed restrictions on meeting others and added stress to the planning.

Despite that, she learned how to dig deep and find the motivation within herself and a new love for doing research. She has been a Girl Scout for nine years and is currently attending Clark University.

She is studying English and biology with plans to become a genetic counselor ultimately.

Cara Curran Scottsdale

Self-Defense for Those on the Autism Spectrum An experienced martial artist, practicing for 13 years and teaching for six, Cara wanted to introduce a new audience to self-defense. Having many friends and family members on the autism spectrum, she wanted to use her self-defense knowledge to help prepare others for uncertain situations. Due to the pandemic, Cara couldn’t host in-person classes, so she created a series of easily digestible YouTube videos that taught mental and physical self-defense for people with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder. In her 12 years of being a Girl Scout, she said this project made her realize her love for teaching and helped her grow in her confidence and compassion. She credits Girl Scouting with helping her figure out who she wants to be and what she’d like to pursue in the future. She is pursuing business marketing with a focus in international business at Paradise Valley Community College, with plans to transfer to Loyola Marymount University.

On March 27, GSACPC hosted a virtual High Award ceremony for the 2020-21 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award recipients.

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Cayton Hale Chandler

Beat the Heat Project Riding horses since she was a kindergartener, Cayton has long been involved in the local equestrian community. Having spent many summers training in the Arizona heat, she wanted to create awareness of the dangers that the high summer temperatures present to riders and horses. She developed a heat safety poster to be shared at her barn and other locations in the Valley. She shared them on social media and with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association. In addition, Cayton transformed an empty casita space on the property into a cool-down area where horses and riders can safely escape the heat while training.

Since then, she’s noticed the space utilized daily during the summer and as a community space throughout the year.

“I learned that I really have the ability to be a leader,” says Cayton. She has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and plans to attend college this year.

Girl Scouts are more than twice as likely to exhibit community problem-solving skills than girls who don’t (57% versus 28%) Emily Inserra Buckeye

Preserving Conservation After recent events and learning about wildfires happening in parts of Arizona, Emily felt drawn to help local wildlife.

She learned how animals’ habitats are impacted or destroyed by these fires and how they rely on the vegetation to survive.

By reaching out to her network, Emily worked to gain tree donations she could plant to help re-introduce potential shelter and help combat air pollution caused from the fires in the Heber-Overgaard region located in the Navajo County on the eastern side of Arizona. This area was some of the most impacted by the recent Rodeo-Chedisky fire, not only did she help plant trees, but she also helped trim existing trees but also prep and clean the area. Some of the lessons she’s learned is patience and believe in your own inner power. Emily has been a Girl Scout for 10 years and plans to attend a university and major in nursing with a minor in psychology.

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Jade Knight Woodruff Navajo County

The Dying Art of Sewing Having observed a decline in the ability or interest in sewing among her peers, Jade’s long family history and knowledge on this topic inspired her to pass this skill onto others. When COVID-19 hit, her plans changed; instead of teaching an in-person class on sewing and preparing quilts, she quickly transitioned to hosting online classes that taught girls how to sew masks for essential workers. In addition to helping 15 girls build competency in using sewing machines, she donated over 400 masks to doctor’s offices, schools, grocery stores, and other businesses in her community. She bolstered her people skills and learned a lot about patience while teaching others and doing so in a virtual space. Jade credits Girl Scouts for giving her a safe environment to explore her passions and how to do the right thing even when it’s hard. Jade has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and plans to study medical laboratory sciences at the University of New Mexico.

Kathryn Neumann Phoenix

Students for Sustainability Kathryn’s passion for the environment inspired her Gold Award, which involved founding the Sustainability for Students club at her high school to educate and mobilize her peers as well as reduce the waste output by the school. She made significant gains in driving awareness and a deeper understanding of recycling. She noticed a drastic change in attitudes over the five years working with the club, shown by an increase in volunteer support, as well as the school administration’s moves to support awareness efforts and a formal recycling program. Kathryn says her Gold Award taught her about effective communication, compromise, and learning to assess and listen to advice objectively. She says the Girl Scouts community fosters love and growth, and has imparted a call to service. She was a Girl Scout for 13 years and plans to attend university to major in environmental engineering to pursue a cleaner, greener world.

Nia Richardson Scottsdale

Angel Adult Day Center Little Library Originally Nia planned to install and organize a “free little library” at a local youth center but after spending some time with her grandmother who suffers from dementia, she was inspired to change the her location to Angel Adult Day Center. It was especially meaningful for Nia since her grandmother had been a school librarian. To collect books, Nia hosted an in-person drop off and virtual book donation drive accepting books appropriate for dementia patients. After receiving donations, she installed a library space at the center, introducing a new activity and shared responsibility for the seniors. “I gained first-hand skills in project planning and I also realized the importance of having a sense of purpose is essential to our mental well-being,” says Nia. She also said that her 10 years of Girl Scouting provided a constant source of friendships and opportunities for growth. In the future, she plans to attend college and major in environmental science.

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Rhiannon Ridley Gilbert

Giving Care to Memory While visiting her grandmother at a memory care facility, she learned that center had been missing some hands-on activity stations. This has impacted the residents’ daily routines, and Rhiannon wanted to ensure the residents and her grandmother stayed engaged. Using some of her cookie proceeds and donations, she installed several activity stations and painted a few pictures to hang up around the facility. The stations included a station where residents can take care of baby dolls, a pet care station, and a dress up station.

The residents have expressed how much joy this brought them and its positive impact on their mental health. A lesson Rhiannon learned during this process was being patient and that anything can achieved with hard work and time. And a lesson she had learned in her 12 years of being a Girl Scout is “to be kind and respectful to everyone no matter who they are, how they are, or how they act.” After graduating from Mesquite High School, she plans to attend an in-state college or the Air Force Academy.

Gabrielle Roman Scottsdale

Be the Change Club Through volunteering and becoming aware of inequalities in society, Gabrielle decided to mobilize her peers with consistent and accessible volunteer opportunities through her Gold Award.

She created the nonprofit Be the Change club at her school, which takes the initiative to help people and address issues they see around them. The club began by engaging lowincome students in STEM and the arts and providing funding for Title I schools. Gabrielle then linked the club with YMCA to continue directing members to weekly volunteer opportunities. What started as 60 people in the first meeting has now become a massive presence at her school and online through the website she set up: sites.google.com/ view/goldawardbethechange. Gabrielle has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and says she learned that with her confidence and abilities, nothing can stop her. After she graduates, she plans to attend university and major in Biomedical Engineering.

Megan Rziha Chandler

Camp Field Improvement When Megan saw the field at GSACPC’s Willow Springs–her summer home away from home–had trip hazards, insufficient grass, and an anthill, she wanted to give back to the camp and future campers by improving the field through her Gold Award. After analyzing the drainage and conducting hours of research, she mobilized a group of volunteers around her corrective action plan. Megan replaced the anthill with a garden play space, cleared the field of major rocks, spread mulch from camp across the field (to serve as a play-friendly surface and a source of nutrients for the soil), and started a test plot for a drought-resistant, non-allergenic grass seed that would be better suited for the camp field’s uses. Megan realized her strengths of organization and planning could bring about positive change, and this project improved her communication and people skills. Camp helped her grow as a person over the 13 years she was a Girl Scout. She is currently studying landscape architecture at Arizona State University.

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Ainsley Snyder Gilbert

Rainwater Recycling Garden Inspired by her love for her school community, Ainsley’s Gold Award provided the Gilbert Classical Academy’s Special Education Department sustainable garden boxes and curriculum for students to develop fine motor skills through gardening. She created a gutter system to collect rainwater, designed and built the boxes, and developed the program guide to make the project sustainable. The program focuses on helping students exercise their hand-eye coordination and small muscle movements by caring for the garden. The installation of the garden has provided the opportunity for many students to develop their skills for years to come. It was very rewarding for Ainsley to provide skillbuilding opportunities for others for years to come. She said being a Girl Scout for 12 years gave her many opportunities she wouldn’t have had otherwise, and helped her become a well-rounded adult. Ainsley is now attending Idaho State University on a golf scholarship, studying Chemistry and Mathematics for Secondary Education.

Eileen Spahle Scottsdale

Outdoor Barbecue When she learned about a project needing some artistic and hands-on support at a local center that offers service to people with disabilities, Eileen knew this project was perfect for her. It incorporated two of her biggest passions: art and being of service to people with disabilities.

In partnership with The Adaptive Recreation Center of Scottsdale, Eileen helped bring an outdoor kitchen space to life. She help remodel the area and added hand painted tiles to the space. She also wanted to bring more awareness about this center, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, she was limited on ways to do this. Despite this challenge, she learned skills like managing obstacles, project management, and communicating with a team. She has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and plans to study occupational therapy with a minor in art at the Dominican University of California.

Interested in pursuing your Gold Award? Visit girlscoutsaz.org/go-gold for more info and to get started.

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Jane Spellman Tempe

American Flag Retirement Jane’s grandfather was a veteran and very active in the American Legion, which bolstered her love of country and inspired her Gold Award. She learned the American Legion in Ahwatukee didn’t have an American Flag Retirement dropbox, which resulted in a surplus of flags that couldn’t be retired. Many were left in garbage bags at the front desk of the Ahwatukee Recreation Center. She decided to provide a drop box for worn and tattered flags and increase awareness of how to retire flags properly.

She partnered with the American Legion, organized fundraising, secured boxes to repurpose, and painted and installed them. Jane also organized neighborhood events about properly retiring natural and synthetic fiber American flags, resulting in the retirement of over 200 flags. She then created a website and posted training on YouTube to educate the community for years to come. She has been a Girl Scout for ten years and plans to become a doctor after graduating high school and completing an undergraduate degree.

It’s not only Girl Scouts who understand the value of the Gold Award. Donors and some universities and colleges offer scholarships unique to award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.

Chloe Stoops Gilbert

Women in STEM Fascinated by science since a young age, as she was getting ready for college Chloe realized the lack of female representation and role models in this field. As she learned of all the challenges women face and the shocking low numbers of women in STEM, she wanted to make sure future generations of women didn’t face these. For the next few months, Chloe researched and interviewed several female STEM professionals and shared their stories on a website she built called womeninstemgoldaward.com. In addition, she shared resources for girls to help stimulate interest in these fields or to get started in one! To spread awareness, Chloe distributed business cards with her website at schools and secured a place in the ASU Chapter of Society of Women Engineers newsletter and website. “I hope this will encourage other girls, like myself. Over the course of my project I have learned that I have the ability to make a lasting impact on others,” says Chloe. She’s been a Girl Scout for 13 years and plans major in aerospace engineering and minor in astrophysics.

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Victoria Thurman Tempe

Healing Art Victoria’s great-grandfather Carl was a World War II veteran, a resident of Westchester Senior Living, and the inspiration for her Gold Award. He once told her it would be nice to have pictures and memories around his residential facility to foster nostalgia and warm, calm feelings. Understanding that photography could help seniors with anxiety, depression, and mental health, Victoria decided to introduce photos to the center for residents to enjoy.

She took over 1,000 photos and created photo books for three nursing homes, had 15 photo canvases made for the dementia unit, and created a website and YouTube channel that hosted videos of photography to be played as an activity for the residents. She received so much praise from the residents that they requested more! And Carl was so very proud. In her 10 years of Girl Scouting, Victoria has learned to be a leader, built her communication skills and the confidence to take on new challenges. She looks forward to attending an in-state university in the future.

Charlie Unsworth Peoria

Hope for a Future Charlie has gardened and grown produce since she was five, which has created a passion for understanding the countless benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. She wanted to share this knowledge and cutting-edge skills for cultivating produce with the next generation through her Gold Award and set up hydroponic gardening systems at Lookout Mountain and Roadrunner Elementary schools. As a component of their STEM studies, the students enjoyed watching the plants grow and eagerly anticipated eating the produce. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 school closures halted the use and harvest of the gardens, but the teachers reported they intend to resume the gardens when school attendance normalizes. This experience helped Charlie develop time management skills, and she realized she wants to pursue a career in education. A Girl Scout for 13 years, Charlie says she learned how to advocate and stand up for herself. She is currently applying to colleges and hopes to attend her top choice Northern Arizona University to double major in History and English.

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MY STORY: INNOVATOR

FROM GIRL SCOUTS TO BROADWAY

By Vianca Navarete

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any things have gone virtual this past year - like movie releases and healthcare appointments–and Broadway productions. In fact, a Broadway production was performed virtually for the first time, and one of our Girl Scouts had the opportunity to be part of it.

Tell us a little about the off-Broadway production and your character’s role. Newsies is a well-known musical based on the 1899 Newsboy Strike, in which a ragtag group of boys and girls shut down the most powerful newspapers in New York City in their quest for higher wages and better working conditions. Like Girl Scouts, they wanted to make the world a better place. I played Spot Colon, the leader of the Brooklyn newsies.

What was unique to this production, and how did you prepare for it? This was the world’s very first 100% live, entirely virtual production. There have been streaming “virtual musicals” before, but they have all either been live streams of a theatre Amber Chan, a Junior in company on stage together, or the actors film their Troop 3835, has been a Girl scenes on their own at home and send them in Scout since kindergarten for editing to produce a “virtual and has been a young show” that is then streamed. actor for a few years. This Amber hosts a ATNY’s Newsies was completely cookie booth! past year she auditioned live and virtual, with all actors and gained a role in the broadcasting from their own world’s first 100% live and virtual fullhomes worldwide. We performed length off-Broadway musical, Newsies. in front of a green screen For this production, Actors Technique NY in our living rooms, so each (ATNY) theatre company used proprietary performance was unique, subject technology developed by the director, to all the whims of live theatre Broadway veteran Carl Anthony Tramon, to Amber and her troop at the AZ Capitol to speak to because it was live theatre. The make the production as seamless as possible. representatives about the balloon bill. proprietary software helped sync While she’s not auditioning for roles, Amber is busy studying the music, voices, and dancing. Have you ever tried to sing and Girl Scouting. She’s participating in this year’s Girl Scout over Zoom? Here’s an experiment - sing “Happy Birthday” Cookie Program with plans to sell 560 boxes. To learn about with a few friends. It’s hilariously awful, but that’s why a live how Girl Scouting has impacted her career on stage, she virtual production had never been tried before. takes us behind the scenes in this interview!

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LEADING the WAY

How has Girl Scouting helped in your Broadway career/ experience? Girl Scouting has taught me to take risks and try new things. The great thing about theatre is that you can be whoever you want and create a new character with each show. Being in Girl Scouts has given me the confidence to go out on stage and give it my all, as well as take risks like auditioning in a nationwide casting call and broadcasting a full-length musical from my living room.

What are some of your favorite Girl Scouting memories?

My favorite memory was getting to speak in the Rose Garden of the Arizona Capitol at a press conference about the bill my troop had inspired to ban the intentional release of balloons.

Ready, set, action! In front of the green screen and in-costume at home.

During this year’s cookie season, how has performing helped your Girl Scout Cookie business? Being in shows has taught me to think quickly, and like the cookie program, it has made me more outgoing, which is essential when speaking with customers.

What do you/your troop plan to do with the proceeds?

Right now, we’re working on our Bronze Award to raise awareness of the dangers of releasing balloons into the atmosphere. We had planned to take a trip to California this summer to celebrate the end of elementary school and bridging to Cadettes, but we will put that off until next year now. And hopefully, we’ll do something even bigger and better.

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Liz Archuleta Joins USDA

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SACPC Board Member, Liz Archuleta, has stepped off our board due to her appointment by the Biden-Harris administration to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she will be the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Liz will serve as a liaison for the USDA to state, county, local, tribal officials, and other stakeholders.

Liz has been an active member of our Council’s Board of Directors for 11 years. She was also a Coconino County Supervisor for 24 years and was the county’s first Latina supervisor. She will be missed by both our board as well as the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. We wish her well on her exciting and challenging new adventure!

COVID-19 Updates While the Council remains in Phase One of our reopening plan, we’ve recently revised guidelines in response to new data and information. Be sure to stay informed by reading our policies at girlscoutsaz.org/covid-19.

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It's Time for Summer Camp

The Adventure Awaits

T

he GSACPC Camp team is thrilled to see Girl Scouts at camp this year. Our Council's number one camp priority in 2021 is ensuring that we can offer a safe summer camp experience to as many girls as possible, no matter the circumstances come summertime. We've been planning for multiple scenarios while implementing additional safety guidelines and limited capacities to keep all camps safe, affordable, accessible, and well-staffed.

Whether a new or seasoned camper, we hope everyone who wants to experience one of the camp options this year – residential or day camp, or even a virtual experience – can do so. Summer camp isn’t just a place, but a feeling, and we hope campers get to experience it all this summer – connecting with other girls, discovering nature, expressing themselves, and practicing some good ol' Girl Scout traditions.

We wish things felt much more predictable, but since we can't commit to every aspect of the program, we ask for your support and patience as some camp details may change or evolve.

Please reference this publication for general information and visit girlscoutsaz.org/camp for accurate and up-to-date information. The website will be your go-to source for the latest program updates, details, registration information, session details, and COVID-19 guidelines. We appreciate your support and can't wait to adventure with you!

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Know Before You Go:

Expected COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines Campers can prepare for some anticipated changes, as part of our safety plans, summarized below. As the status, information, and environment shifts, so may our guidelines. We’ll continue to communicate the latest updates via our website girlscoutsaz. org/summercamp and parent/camper email communications.

• Registration closes 14 days prior to each session • recommended: COVID-19 testing prior to camp • required: pre-screening health check and for 14 days prior to the camper’s first day of camp (as always, send your camper to camp healthy) • Camp session group (cohort) sizes will be limited depending on the Council’s Phase of Reopening at the time of camp session • Transportation to and from camp will look slightly different • Parent/guardian drop-off and pick-up will include scheduled time slots and staying in the car • Bus service to northern camps available with limited capacity • No van service for Parsons Leadership Center • Campers required to bring and wear a mask • Frequent hand washing will be on the daily camp schedules • Daily all-camp health checks

SPRING 2021

About Our Camps

GSACPC is proud to offer four beautiful camp locations, each focusing on unique program topics and boasting different property features.

For full details and to watch short videos on each property, visit girlscoutsaz.org/camps.

Parsons Leadership Center

Dear ACPC Girl Scouts,

Phoenix, Arizona

On behalf of all camp staff, we'

re so excited to see every

girl and family who will be joining

together again at our beloved

us and can't wait to be

properties. Our world has changed in many ways since we were last together at summer camp, and these change s have affected how camp will look this year (see more abo ut that in this issue and our website). We're hard at wor k preparing all the details and logistics to make summer cam p a safe and successful experience for all girls, families , staff, and our entire Girl Scouts community.

Whether day camp at Parsons

Leadership Center, an overnight weekend with the who le family, or a week-long overnight experience up north – whichever sessions and camp(s) you choose – we hope it's filled with adventure and lasting memories!

A state-of-the-art 14.5-acre facility, fully ADA accessible. This center is a perfect desert oasis in the heart of Phoenix, featuring two pools, an archery and slingshot range, STEM Lab, a sports field, and spaces for a range of activities including music, dance, nature appreciation, arts & crafts, and exploring literature. Parsons will only host day camp sessions.

Camp Maripai Prescott, Arizona An 80-acre camp situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet and bordered by the Prescott National Forest. The mountainous terrain is full of boulder fields, pine, and deciduous trees as Groom Creek divides the camp. This beautiful scenery naturally provides several short hikes and nature trails throughout the property and hosts an archery field and hatchet range. We made a difficult but necessary decision to forego the Camp Maripai horse programs for the 2021 summer season. Exciting supplemental opportunities are in store, and we can’t wait to see campers return!

Shadow Rim Ranch Payson, Arizona

Full Camp Program and Registration Details Online Due to the uncertain circumstances that the 2021 summer camp program is facing, we will not be distributing a camp brochure. Instead, study this section in GS Connections and visit girlscoutsaz.org/camp for full, up-to-date program information and details on: • Registration • Refunds, cancellations, and changes

• Camp session descriptions and included badges/patches

• Transportation

• Ordering your camp kit • FAQs

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Sitting at an elevation of 5,600 ft. near Mogollon Rim in the Tonto National Forest, this 40-acre camp features a natural creek that feeds two ponds and is surrounded by pine and several apple trees. This camp is a hub for adventure, backpacking trips, and climbing.

Willow Springs Program Center Prescott, Arizona A modern program center located in the Prescott National Forest, covering 190 acres at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The mountainous terrain is full of boulder fields, pine, and other deciduous trees, and an intermittent creek runs through the camp. Find trails, hammocks, low and high GIRL SCOUT Connections challenge course, ceramics, and drama.

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Once you're ready to register, review the steps below and head to girlscoutsaz.org/camp to create or sign into an UltraCamp account and complete your registration online.

Need help registering? No problem!

Give us a call at 602.452.7030.

1

Choose the camp session(s) you’d like to attend.

2

Choose your pricing level

4

week/Date

• Learn more about our tiered pricing structure online. This helps families choose the most appropriate pricing for their needs and take an active role in creating sustainable camps.

Chose additional options • Transportation • Pre-ordered items • Trading Post account

Pay a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. All deposits go towards the total cost of camp, are non-transferrable, nonrefundable, and must be made using a credit card.

WEEK 1

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Adventure Out to gir WEEK 0

How to Register

• 10% deposit per camper for each 3-day+ session • $10 deposit per person for Family Camp and Troop programs

• Credit card online or by phone through GSACPC Customer Care.

• Apply Program Credits and/or Camp Vouchers to camp sessions or bus transportation. Program Credits or Camp Vouchers can be earned through the Cookie or Fall Product Programs.

Review guidelines before redeeming program credits at girlscoutsaz.org/programcredits.

Camperships

We want to ensure that everyone who wants to attend camp can do so, regardless of financial hardships.

Apply at girlscoutsaz.org/ camperships.

WEEK 2

5

Decide how to make payments

Grade

camp

May 31 - June 4

K-5

P

Historic Adventures!

$295-387

June 2-4

2-12

WS

Camp Wild Wonders

$280-455

June 2-4

6-8

WS

Camp Wild Wonders – In Tents!

$280-455

June 6-11

2-3

M

Brownie Adventure

$400-645

June 6-11

2-3

WS

Forest Fairytales & Friendly Dragons

$400-645

June 6-11

4-5

SR

Climb On!

$400-645

June 6-11

4-5

M

Junior Experience

$400-645

June 6-11

4-5

SR

Paddle, Pole, and Roll

$400-645

June 6-11

4-5

WS

Super Hero Challenge Academy

$400-645

June 6-11

6-8

M

Cadette Explorer

$400-645

June 6-11

6-8

WS

Cadette Outdoor Journey

$400-645

June 6-11

6-8

WS

Friends and Fun

$400-645

June 6-11

6-8

SR

Pathfinders

$400-645

June 6-11

6-8

WS

Up in the Trees

$400-645

June 6-11

9-11

WS

LEAP

$400-645

June 6-11

8-12

WS

Discover Aviation 1

$605-945

June 6-11

9-12

M

Adventure Seeker

$400-645

June 6-11

9-12

M

Camp it Up!

$400-645

June 6-11

9-12

WS

Discover Aviation 2

$605-945

June 6-18

9-12

SR

Peaks & Paddles

$820-1,330

June 6-11

12

June 7-11

K-5

P

Exploring Fables and Mythology!

$295-387

June 13-18

2-3

SR

Climbers R Us!

$400-645

June 13-18

2-3

M

Fairy Wings

$400-645

June 13-18

4-5

WS

Acting Out! and Making Treble

$400-645

June 13-18

4-5

WS

Fort Building Slumber Party

$400-645

June 13-18

4-5

WS

Junior Experience – In Tents!

$400-645

June 13-18

4-5

SR

Rim Country Backpacking

$400-645

June 13-18

4-5

M

Star Light, Star Bright

$400-645

June 13-18

6-8

WS

Cadette Explorer

$400-645

June 13-25

6-8

WS

High Flyin' Tough Trekkers

P = Parsons Leadership Center

session Name

cost

(2 weeks)

M, SR, WS CIT 3

WS = Willow Springs

$100-150

(2 weeks)

SR = Shadow Rim Ranch

$820-1,330 M = Camp Maripai SPRING 2021

rl scout camp!

WEEK 4

WEEK 3

WEEK 2

week/Date

Grade

camp

session Name

cost

June 13-18

6-8

SR

Kayak, Canoe, and You

$400-645

June 13-18

6-8

M

Outdoor Chefs

$400-645

June 13-18

6-8

M

Right On Target

$400-645

June 13-18

6-8

WS

UA Academy

$400-645

June 13-18

9-11

M

LEAP

$400-645

Learn more about science, potions, and transfiguration! Make your own wand and play a game of quidditch. Combine wild plant oils with oil or lotion, make your own candle, create lightning, and personalize your very own cloak. Each day learn more about your quest for the final day of camp.

June 13-25

11-12

WS

CIT 2

$400-645

Acting Out! and Making Treble

June 13-18

12

$100-150

June 14-18

K-5

P

A Mysterious Experience!

$295-387

June 20-25

2-3

M

Into the Woods

$400-645

June 20-25

2-3

SR

Make a Splash!

$400-645

June 20-25

4-5

WS

Academy of Magic and Spells

$400-645

June 20-25

4-5

M

Arrow Dynamics

$400-645

Do you dream of being on stage, dressing up, wearing stage make-up and costumes?

Whether it’s dancing, drama, singing, or shenanigans, this is the session for you!

Your group will act as different characters, create a play, song or dance, and go scavenging for costumes, and stay up late.

You’ll also put on a group performance at the end of camp!

June 20-25

6-8

SR

Extreme Challenge

$400-645

June 20 - July 2

9-12

M

Granite Country Backpackers

June 20-25

4-5

WS

Junior Experience

$400-645

June 20-25

4-5

SR

Paddle, Pole, and Roll

$400-645

June 20-25

6-8

WS

Friends and Fun

$400-645

June 20-25

6-8

WS

Olympus Goddess

$400-645

June 20-25

9-12

WS

R.O.A.R. (Radical Outdoor Adventure Revival)

$400-645

June 20-25

10-12

SR

CIT 1

$400-645

June 20 - July 2

11-12

M

CIT 2

June 20-25

12

SR, WS

CIT 3

June 20 - July 2

12

M

CIT 3

June 21-25

K-5

P

A Space and Science Voyage!

$295-387

June 27 - July 2

2-3

M

Wonders Of Water

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

2-12

M

Big Sis/Lil Sis

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

4-5

WS

Archer Artist of the Willow

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

4-5

WS

Fort Building Slumber Party

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

4-5

SR

Junior Experience

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

6-8

WS

Anime-tator Campicon Cosplay

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

6-8

WS

Cadette Explorer

$400-645

(2 weeks)

M, SR, WS CIT 3

(2 weeks)

(2 weeks)

$820-1330

$400-645 $100-150

(2 weeks)

$200-300

Academy of Magic and Spells

Adventure Seeker Put your outdoor skills to the test as you learn how to use a compass, plan meals, learn about leave no trace ethics and plan a over night trip. Hike to Wolf Creek Campground, and spend the night in tents.

Cook your own meals and hike to beautiful Wolf Creek Falls. Try your hand at archery and hatchet throwing. Plus, learn about wilderness first aid, and prepare your own emergency kit.

AMAZE Journey Challenges & Choices Relax, stay up late, sleep in, and share stories together. We’ll embark on the aMAZE! Journey and find new ways to release our stress in the outdoors and with art, build trust and friendships on the low and high challenge course, and help others.

Make new friends and a positive impact through peacemaking together at camp.

Anime-tator Campicon Cosplay Science fiction and tales of the bizarre await you at camp. The Japanese art of animation is an epic form of storytelling. Bring your sketchbook and ideas for how to express and create your own anime story, as well as become a character.

Visit girlscoutsaz.org/camp for complete descriptions and details.

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Archer Artist of the Willow

camp

June 27 - July 2

6-8

SR

Caribiner Craze

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

6-8

SR

Docks and Rocks

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

6-8

WS

Up in the Trees

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

9-12

SR

Camp It Up!

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

9-12

WS

Outdoor Journey

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

10-12

WS

CIT 1

$400-645

June 27 - July 2

12

SR, WS

CIT 3

$100-150

June 28 - July 2

K-5

P

Dramatic Antics!

$295-387

July 4-6

K-12+

SR

Summer Action: Family Camp

$100-100

July 5-9

K-5

P

Humorous Happenings!

$295-387

July 5-9

2-3

WS

Brownie Adventure

$345-560

July 5-9

4-5

WS

Junior Experience

$345-560

July 5-9

6-8

WS

AMAZE Journey Challenges & Choices

$345-560

July 5-9

6-8

WS

Culinary Questers

$345-560

July 5-9

6-8

WS

In-SPA-ration

$345-560

July 5-9

9-12

WS

Bellatrix

$345-560

July 5-9

12

WS

CIT 3

$100-150

July 7-9

2-12

M

Big Sis/Lil Sis Taste of Camp

$280-455

July 7-9

2-12

M, SR

Camp Wild Wonders

$280-455

Bradshaw Mountain Trekkers

July 11-16

2-3

SR

Brownie Adventure

$400-645

We’re packin’ it up and heading out of camp. You provide the backpacks, your gear, and, most importantly, a sense of adventure. Be ready to plan your meals, learn outdoor basics, and catch up on Leave No Trace Ethics. Practice tent camping, learn survival skills and how to purify water, and spend one night in hammocks.

Then you’ll be set to explore the trails and campgrounds of the Bradshaw Forest and stay overnight at Wolf Creek Campground.

Must be able to hike minimum two-mile stretches with equipment. While in camp, participate in archery, hatchet throwing and more!

July 11-16

2-3

M

Fairy Wings

$400-645

July 11-16

4-5

SR

Climb On!

$400-645

July 11-16

4-5

M

Star Light, Star Bright

$400-645

July 11-16

6-8

SR

Carabiner Craze

$400-645

July 11-16

6-8

M

Outdoor Chefs

$400-645

July 11-16

6-8

M

Star Trekkers

$400-645

July 11-16

9-12

M

Mockinjay!

$400-645

July 11-23

11-12

SR

CIT 2

$400-645

July 11-16

12

M, SR

CIT 3

$100-150

July 12-16

K-5

P

A Whimsical World!

$295-387

July 16-18

K-12+

WS

Summer Action: Family Camp

$100-100

July 14-16

K-12+

WS

Summer Action: Troop Camp

$100-100

July 18-23

2-3

M

Into the Woods

$400-645

July 18-23

4-5

M

Arrow Dynamics

$400-645

Arrow Dynamics Be brave and spend a week on the archery range inventing games and perfecting your shooting technique. Learn survival skills including shelter-building, wildlife tracking, and how to navigate the woods with a map and compass.

week/Date

WEEK 4

Grade

Discover the life of an elven warrior princess. Combining archery and art, you’ll learn how to weave, hone archery skills, make your own arm guard and personal journal, and create your elven persona with a unique name and crown.

Experience a physical challenge and outdoor survival quest–complete with skill-building in archery and slingshots, selfdefense, throwing bamboo swords, making fire without matches, and working with knives. You’ll also create your own warrior princess look with fabric and leather.

Big Sis/Lil Sis

WEEK 5

Bellatrix

WEEK 6

Spend three days or a week with the coolest person ever – YOUR SISTER (or cousin)!

Experience all that camp has to offer: creek walking, archery, sleeping under the stars, arts & crafts and more! Most of the time will be spent together, but specific programming will be offered based on age.

Is this your first time being away from home? Discover what camp is all about and learn foundational camping skills like Leave No Trace outdoor ethics! Sample all camp activities – get creative with crafts, have fun with games, explore nature, and participate in one archery lesson.

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Brownie Adventure

P = Parsons Leadership Center GIRL SCOUT

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session Name

(2 weeks)

WS = Willow Springs

SR = Shadow Rim Ranch

cost

M = Camp Maripai SPRING 2021

WEEK 8

WEEK 7

week/Date

Grade

camp

session Name

cost

July 18-23

4-5

M

Lumber Jill

$400-645

July 18-23

4-5

SR

Mogie's Mystery Missions

$400-645

July 18-23

6-8

SR

Extreme Challenge

$400-645

July 18-23

6-8

M

Hiker Chick

$400-645

July 18-23

9-12

SR

On Belay

$400-645

July 18-23

10-12

M

CIT 1

$400-645

July 18-23

12

M, SR

CIT 3

$100-150

July 19-23

K-5

P

Fantastical Escapades!

$295-387

July 20-22

K-12+

WS

Summer Action: Troop Camp

$100-100

July 23-25

K-12+

WS

Summer Action: Troop Camp

$100-100

July 25-30

2-3

M

Wonders Of Water

$400-645

July 25-30

2-12

SR

Big Sis/Lil Sis

$400-645

July 25-30

4-5

M

Chepi's Outdoor Challenge

$400-645

July 25-30

4-5

SR

Home on the Range

$400-645

July 25-30

6-8

SR

Cadette Explorer

$400-645

July 25-30

6-8

M

Right On Target

$400-645

July 25-30

6-8

M

There’s Fun in the Air

$400-645

July 25-30

9-11

SR

LEAP

$400-645

July 25-30

9-12

M

Adventure Seeker

$400-645

July 25-30

12

M, SR

CIT 3

$100-150

July 26-30

K-5

P

A Naturalist Trek!

$295-387

July 26-28

K-12+

WS

Summer Action: Family Camp

$100-100

Cadette Explorer

Camp Wild Wonders

Whether it’s your first time at camp, or you’re a well-seasoned camp adventurer, this is your chance to do it all! Enjoy crafts, hiking, archery, nature exploration, and more!

Practice outdoor manners, learn about camp fire, knots, pocket knives, outdoor cooking and how to stay safe in the woods and navigation basics.

Participants will earn the program patch while increasing their outdoor skills proficiency. This session covers the first step to the self-guided charms program.

Cadette Outdoor Journey Combine your love of camp and the outdoors! Earn three outdoor badges focusing on survival, meal planning and cooking, lashing and knots, shelterbuilding, hiking safety, first aid techniques, and much more.

Camp It Up! Whether it’s your first time at camp, or you’re a well-seasoned camp adventurer, enjoy exploring nature, archery, arts & crafts and more! Try a bit of everything your camp selection has to offer.

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Carabiner Craze Challenge yourself on the climbing tower! Learn advanced climbing techniques on the wall, soar down the zipline and rappel from the tower to the ground! You’ll also learn helpful knots and make useful paracord crafts.

Chepi’s Outdoor Challenge Do you have the skills for outdoor living?

You will by the time you leave camp! Sleep in a tent, cook a meal or two, learn outdoor basics and purification of water. Are you looking for some more fun? We’ve got that, too! Participate in a survival challenge and take an archery lesson!

CIT 1 Do you love the adventures of camp? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? CIT 1 offers the best of both worlds. Experience all the fun camp activities AND learn about leadership, teamwork, and child development as you assist counselors. You’ll also complete a service project for camp.

CIT 2 Further your leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills, and enhance your confidence and exert your independence by helping others this summer. You’ll choose a specific focus area based on your interests and strengths. Learn how to confidently develop and deliver program to younger campers. Understand your own leadership style and complete a service project to benefit the camp community.

This leadership program allows you to work in a unit alongside counselors. This is the last step to prepare you for your future camp counselor job.

Climb On! Experience Shadow Rim’s climbing tower as you take on a new climbing challenge each day and zoom down the zipline! Along the way, you’ll test your balance and support your friends on the slack line, learn knot tying, and make paracord crafts.

Climbers R Us! Reach new heights! Learn the basics of rock climbing and teambuilding. While not at the climbing tower, try other camp activities such as canoeing, creek walking, and crafts.

No heights are too great for you and your Girl Scout sisters to conquer.

Culinary Questers Try your hand at being a chef! Learn to create tasty foods and put your cooking skills to action using solar ovens, box ovens, and a camp stove. You’ll be equipped with recipes and ingredients, and will make your own apron and recipe book.

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Discover Aviation 1 Learn about navigation, weather, aerodynamics, and aircraft systems, as well as traffic control, airports and careers. You’ll get to practice piloting an aircraft in simulators and possibly flying a plane with experienced pilots.

Instructors for this camp are experienced female pilots who are a part of an organization known as the Ninety-Nines!

Discover Aviation 2 Are you ready for more aero-adventure and our new world of Aviation Camp? Learn about jet engines, robotics, advanced traffic control, weather, and more. Join us for the next step in your summer camp aviation experience and log additional time flying an airplane!

Docks and Rocks Can’t get enough of both the pake and climbing tower? We’ve changed up this session so you have plenty of time for paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, climbing and zipping, plus all the other camp fun. Cap your experience with an overnight off-site or on-the-water adventure at a nearby lake!

Dramatic Antics!

Oh no! We just cannot. We just cannot imagine a world without s’mores!!! We invite girls to explore the world of drama as we dance, shimmy, and express ourselves! Of course, there will be s’mores as no Girl Scout camp experience would be complete without them!

Girls will also learn how to set the stage, create a character, make a costume, express themselves both through movement and art, as well as practice their speaking skills and wooing their audience. It will be whimsical good fun for everyone! Girls will experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tie-dye, storytelling, and of course, aquatics!

Exploring Fables and Mythology!

What was that? Did you just hear that javelina say hello, and the roadrunner wish her a good morning? We’re off to the land of fables and mythology! So much of our collective experiences and life lessons are shared through stories using our imaginations! Will you be a giant? A princess, sleeping on a pea? Your best friend a bear? Have fun exploring the lands of fables and mythology from around the

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world! And experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tiedye, storytelling, and aquatics!

Extreme Challenge Work together in teams throughout the week to solve challenges and learn outdoor skills. Cap off your week with Challenge Day, when you’ll put your new skills to the test! The “extreme” parts of your week will involve the mud pit, fire starting (fire restrictions permitting), and a few special surprises along the way!

Fairy Wings Everything you love to do and more! Enjoy arts & crafts, archery, dig in the garden, go on an adventure to find where fairies live, and build fairy houses. Create your own set of fairy wings and a wand and let your imagination take flight!

Fantastical Escapades!

Do you have wings? Well, every girl should have a pair! This week we will explore the world of fantasy, fairies, elves, and mystical creatures!

Girls will take an awesome adventure as we explore the world of water sprites and the mighty phoenix! Elements will take the lead, as we examine them all to discover hidden secrets and surprises all around us! Girls will learn how our elements change shape and form, and perhaps discover something new!

The only thing we can’t promise is that girls won’t come home with new scales or gills!

Girls will experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tiedye, storytelling, and of course, aquatics!

fine art of fort-building as we hike, explore the forest, and enjoy everything else camp has to offer.

Friends and Fun Relax and chill in cabins, saunter in the woods, sway in a hammock, sleep in, share your story, make new friends, stay up late around the campfire, and get creative with hair chalk and hand-crafted accessories. You and your cabinmates design your camp schedule.

Granite Country Backpackers We’re packin’ it up and heading out of camp.

Bring your backpack, your gear, and, most importantly, a sense of adventure! Be ready to plan your meals, learn outdoor basics, and catch up on Leave No Trace Ethics. Practice tent camping in prim unit, learn survival skills and how to purify water as well as lashing.

Then you’ll be set to explore the trails and campgrounds of the Bradshaw Forest and stay overnight at Wolf Creek Campground. While in camp, participate in archery, hatchet throwing and more!

High Flyin’ Tough Trekkers Earth and sky meet through outdoor adventures!

Hike three different types of trails, prepare for and take an overnight backpacking adventure, tackle the low and high challenge course, and practice many outdoor skills. You’ll learn how to cook on a camp stove, purify water, role play first aid scenarios, and read a map and compass. Summit a local mountain, develop team-building skills, explore the forest at night, stay up late and make new friends.

Hiker Chick

Relive a fairytale and discover the wonderful world of magic. You’ll unravel stories and clues to hidden treasures, make your own fairy wings and wand, and personalize your own cloak.

Join us as we search for friendly dragons, make potions and fairy houses, put on plays, and dress up in costumes.

Looking for adventure? Maripai has plenty to go around! Learn hiking safety and then hit the trails in and out of camp. Learn how to use a compass, meal plan, practice your outdoor cooking, and leave no trace ethics, and plan for an overnight camping trip. Hike out of camp several miles for an overnight at Wolf Creek campground - your camping gear will meet you there! Back in camp, you’ll have time for archery, and hatchet throwing!

Fort Building Slumber Party

Historic Adventures!

It’s time to make new friends, play games, tell stories, and stay up late. Make forts in the forest, build castles out of cardboard, and spend the night in hammocks. Join us for a late night dance party, make a pillow, and discover the

Go back in time and explore Girl Scout history, traditions, and more! Do you know how butter use to be made? What kind of tools our ancestors used (and can you make your own)?

How did prehistoric people share knowledge?

Forest Fairytales & Friendly Dragons

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Let us discover the past as we design our own futures! Experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tie-dye, storytelling, bouldering, and of course, aquatics!

Home on the Range Experience what it was like to grow, harvest, cook and preserve your own food before the conveniences of grocery stores, modern appliances, and refrigeration! Play, plant, and harvest in Shadow Rim’s Heritage garden, create delicious meals outdoors, and learn how to preserve fresh food in this gardening, outdoor cooking, heritage extravaganza!

Humorous Happenings!

What is something that just tickles you? Why feathers, of course! We can’t wait to laugh our way through the week! It’s all about grins and giggles! We will be silly and outrageous as we explore all the ways that make us laugh and learn why smiling and laughter are so good for everyone! Girls will experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tie-dye, storytelling, and of course, aquatics!

In-SPA-ration Do you enjoy relaxing with your feet up and reading a good book? How does swayin’ in a hammock sound? Get inspired and let out your inner girl power while pampering yourself at camp! Express yourself with cool new hair wraps, create lip gloss and lotion, and develop your own line of homemade facial scrubs.

Into the Woods Explore camp with us! Enjoy letterboxing throughout camp in search of the treasures these boxes hold. Design a signature stamp, make a box for camp, and create clues for future campers. Plus, sleep in cabins for most of your stay, then go “into the woods” and spend one night in a tent you put together. This adventure wouldn’t be complete without archery, exploring the garden and crafts!

experience it all!

Get more than just your feet wet! Spend your days out on the pake practicing advanced canoe, kayak, and paddleboard strokes. You’ll be swamping, racing, playing games and learning rescue techniques!

lives at the bottom of the pool? Who is under that rock? What’s in the ol’ Girl Scout mine? Get ready to explore and discover rewards! Experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tie-dye, storytelling, and of course, aquatics!

LEAP

A Naturalist Trek!

Kayak, Canoe, and You

Have you always dreamed of being a summer camp staff member? This is the first step! The LEAP session will give you a chance to start developing the leadership skills necessary to become a camp counselor.

Lumber Jill Chop it, saw it, burn it, build it! This session will have you romping through our wood pile, working with tools, and chatting with the local fire department. You have the power to protect our forests, but first you must learn to keep yourself, and our land, safe! Girls will learn how to properly use a knife, axe, hatchet, and saw under proper supervision.

Make a Splash!

This program will have you SPLISHING and SPLASHING all week long! Spend time everyday on the pake and sample everything from climbing, hiking, and slingshots to crafts. Bring a friend and jump into some FUN!

Mockinjay!

Be the first to experience and spend a week on both the hatchet and archery range. Design and make your own quiver, and armguard for archery. Learn survival skills including, wildlife tracking, camouflage, water purification, making fire, first aid, and how to navigate the woods with a map and compass.

Mogie’s Mystery Missions How does Mogie survive in the wilderness?

Come find out as we work on mystery missions each day that teach us the skills to live in the backcountry. Mogie is the ultimate Leave No Trace expert, fire safety pro, and water filtration enthusiast. His challenge will take you in and out of camp on survival adventures.

A Mysterious Experience!

Junior Experience Is this your first time being away from home?

Discover what camp is all about – be creative with crafts, have fun with games, archery, hike and cook outdoors! Bring a friend and

Grab your magnifying glass and compasses, girls! Are you ready to examine clues, hunt down evidence, explore things great and small?

We’ll solve a slew of mysteries, including what

Have you ever looked at a plant and wondered, can I eat that? Explore the natural world, native plants, animals, and the cycles of nature! Learn about ethnobotany, which is about the practical uses of native plants, as well as understanding the movement of wildlife, including identifying animal tracks and scat. Includes a wide range of camp activities like hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tiedye, storytelling, and of course, aquatics!

Olympus Goddess Calling all goddesses! Learn to shoot archery and observe wild animals like Artemis, solve riddles and problems like Athena, spend time in nature with Juniper, identify wild plants like Demeter, and make incredible projects with earthen clay like Gaia. Consult the Oracle and go on a camp quest the final day of camp.

On Belay We’re kicking the climbing program up a few notches for you! In camp, you’ll refresh and advance your climbing technique, learn how to belay, and rappel from the highest platform on the climbing tower. If weather permits, visit a northern Arizona climbing spot for a day adventure so you can take all you’ve learned and apply it to some real rocks with a professional climber as your guide!

Outdoor Chefs Let’s get cooking – camp style! Explore your camp culinary skills. Plan and cook a majority of your camp meals. Dutch oven, open flame, propane stove…the possibilities will have your taste buds tingling. By the end of the week, you’ll have your very own camp cookbook. You’ll sleep one night in tents, and one in hammocks. You’ll have enough time to participate in one archery and hatchet throwing lesson.

Outdoor Journey Combine your love of camp and the outdoors!

Earn three outdoor badges focusing on survival,

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meal planning and cooking, lashing and knots, shelter-building, hiking safety, first aid techniques, and much more. Campers will stay in tents provided by camp (unless they would like to bring their own).

your new skills to the test on an overnight backpacking trip! You’ll learn all of the skills needed for your adventure: meal planning, water purification, camp site preparation, Leave No Trace, and more.

Paddle, Pole, and Roll

A Space and Science Voyage!

Build your canoeing skills and learn kayaking and paddle boarding strokes on the pake.

You’ll swamp canoes, play, and challenge your ballance on the pake. You’ll also explore Chase creek on a walk up the creek bed! This waterfilled adventure ensures you get wet every day!

Let’s blast into space and explore the world of science and fiction. What life forms will emerge? Will they be green and tall and mighty, or pink and small and tiny? Where do they live, what do their worlds look like? Do they drink water like us or something else? Then travel through space and discover all the incredible worlds of wonder! Experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, STEM, team building, tie-dye, storytelling, and aquatics!

Pathfinders Up, down, over, under! Cover some serious ground in and around Rim Country. Grab your gear and come hit the trails with us as we explore Shadow Rim Ranch and the surrounding areas of the Mogollon Rim. No gear? No problem! We’ll provide all you need for an amazing and safe adventure backpacking through the backcountry.

Peaks & Paddles If you’ve experienced the in-camp adventures of climbing and paddling, then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to seek new heights and new watering holes. Enjoy all the in-camp cabin-camping fun while you plan and prepare for your day field trips to local lakes and an overnight (or two) in the Tonto National Forest.

R.O.A.R. Are you looking for challenging opportunities, combined with new experiences in the outdoors? Join us for a week-long adventure in the trees, working with your cabinmates on the low challenge course. Go adventure hiking through the forest on the search for boulders, visit an indoor climbing gym to further your climbing skills, and sleep under the stars.

Right On Target Looking to improve your skills in archery? This is the program for you! Participate in five archery lessons to learn techniques to improve your shooting skills. Work on stance, grip, posture and alignment for the perfect shot! Learn in detail about the equipment and safety. Take your target skills to the next level by learning about hatchet throwing! You’ll also learn survival skills like wildlife tracking and how to navigate the woods with a map and compass.

Rim Country Backpacking Learn survival techniques in-camp, then put

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Star Light, Star Bright Every star has a story! Explore the night skies at Maripai, learn the stories of the constellations, and create some of your own. Follow the moon, learn how to use a telescope, and navigate by the stars. Plus, take a night hike and participate in an archery lesson.

Star Trekkers The skies are mighty fine, and the stargazing is beautiful! Join the star trekkers as we see what the big deal is with Super Giants, and the small stuff of shooting stars. Find new constellations and get a grasp on celestial navigation as we spend the week staying up late and enjoying the camp nightlife. Plus, enjoy one archery lesson and tie dye.

Summer Action: Family Camp Enjoy the full camp experience! Take part in archery, slingshots, labyrinth, and many more fabulous activities. You will live in a cabin with your family and all meals are included.

Summer Action: Troop Camp Enjoy the full camp experience! Take part in arts and crafts, archery, team-building, hiking, and the labyrinth. You will live in a cabin unit with your troop and all meals are included.

Super Hero Challenge Academy Bring your personal power with you to camp and create your own superhero identity! Design and create your own mask and cape. Join fellow superheroes for physical challenges on the low challenge course and bouldering, and test your aim with slingshots and archery. On the last day

of camp, complete a quest.

There’s Fun in the Air Take a deep breath and follow your nose to camp! From the fresh scent of the pines to the aromatic herbs grown in our garden, Maripai is the perfect place to indulge the senses and waft your way through several activities from the GS Breathe Journey! Take a scent hike, make your own lotion, help out in the herb garden, and more! You’ll also get to experience many camp activities, including one archery lesson and hatchet throwing.

UA Academy Come to camp for a challenge-seeking adventure – discover your heroine quirk, test your skills against “villains,” take on the low and high challenge courses, build a fort, and explore the forest at night. Plus, stay up late and rise with the sun.

Up in the Trees Spend some time in the trees! With a supportive team, immerse yourself in the low and high challenge courses. You’ll also hike, get artistic in ceramics, create art from trees, and experience the zipline with the soft light of glow sticks illuminating your adventure.

A Whimsical World!

Would you like to bake a cake? Do things grow in the snow? Do seeds make good beads? We are ready to rhyme ourselves through the week as we bring short stories and poetry to life!

We’ll practice expressing ourselves and putting things in motion! Discover different forms of art, design, and creative thinking! And experience a wide range of camp activities including hiking, solar astronomy, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, sling shots, appreciating nature, STEM, team building, tie-dye, storytelling, and of course, aquatics! Brownie Girl Scouts will also participate in archery!

Wonders Of Water We’re not on the beach and there isn’t a pool, but you’re sure to get wet and you’re sure to stay cool! Have a water fight in the field, go on a creek walk, make a rainbow, and work on a Take Action project to teach other campers about saving water! Plus, campers participate in one archery lesson.

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Which camp is Right for you?

Find out which camp best fits your personality in this fun quiz! Are you a first-time camper?

Maybe you’ve been to all four camps and just want to see which one is most like you!

Whichever it is, take a moment to answer the following questions, note which letter response you selected most, then reference the key to see which letter reveals the best camp for you!

QUESTION 1: To which animal are you most drawn?

A. A B. B C. C D. D

Dolphin Squirrel Racoon Mule Deer

QUESTION 2: Which of the following best describes your overnight comfort level?

A. A I prefer to visit camp by the day and head home for the night.

B. B I enjoy staying overnight at camp for multiple days on my own.

C. C I prefer only overnight camps options.

D. D I like the option of short overnight camps on my own or with my Girl Scout troop or family members.

QUESTION 3: Which activity has always interested you?

A. A B. B C. C D. D

Storytelling and creative building Learning new outdoor skills Climbing, canoeing, gardening Making art (drawing, dancing, acting, ceramics, singing)

QUESTION 4: Which group of words says more about you?

A. A B. B C. C D. D

Mystery, STEM, books, play Woods, fairies, bow, hikes Adventurous, explorer Acting, fort building, art, trees

QUESTION 5: Which activity could you spend all day doing?

A. A B. B C. C D. D

Swimming at the pool Practicing my aim at archery Climbing the rock tower Exploring nature and listening to birds

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General Camp Fun is Always Included!

Campers will get the chance to experience all of these activities no matter which in-person sessions they choose to attend.

Camp Maripai

Shadow Rim

Willow Springs

Parsons

Resident Camp

Resident Camp

Resident Camp

Day Camp

Hiking

Hiking

Hiking

Hiking

Sleeping Under the Stars

Sleeping Under the Stars

Sleeping Under the Stars

Solar Astronomy

Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Cooking

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Archery

Archery

Archery

Archery

Hatchet Throwing

Sling Shot

Sling Shot

Sling Shot

Nature Appreciation

Nature Appreciation

Nature Appreciation

Nature Appreciation

STEM

STEM

STEM

STEM

Team Building

Team Building

Team Building

Team Building

Tie-Dye

Heritage Skills

Tie-Dye

Tie-Dye

Canoeing

Ceramics

Exploring Literary Genres

Climbing Tower

Play Space

Aquatics

Zipline

Drama

Answer Key:

MOSTLY A : Parsons Leadership Center – nestled in South Phoenix on the South Mountain Parks and Reserve, Parson’s is perfect for girls like you who are wanting to enjoy the essence of camp without traveling too far. It’s a balance of outdoors and city views in a day camp so you can head home for the night.

MOSTLY B : Camp Maripai – located in Prescott, Camp Maripai is perfect for girls like you who like a little bit of everything – nature, arts & crafts, archery and hatchet throwing, outdoor cooking, and backpacking. You enjoy spending multiple nights away from home and connecting with nature and like-minded girls.

MOSTLY C : Shadow Rim Ranch – located in Payson, this camp is perfect for girls like you who like to stay busy and try new things! Shadow Rim offers hiking, outdoor cooking, canoeing, and climbing – all of which guarantee adventure. It best to stay here for multiple days and nights for a residential camp.

MOSTLY D : Willow Springs Program Center – You’re creative and like to express who you are! Located in Prescott, this camp is for girls who enjoy connecting with nature, sharing their story with others, creating art, cooking, STEM, and theatre. You enjoy staying for multiple days and nights at a time and seeing the stars at night.

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You’ve Got This She’s so much more than a Girl Scout.

She’s a force to be reckoned with, and we can help her continue building her unstoppable greatness again next year.

Renew early to receive a patch + perks! April 1-June 30 Learn more and enter the renewal patch design contest at girlscoutsaz.org/renew.

Meet Your Authentic Leadership Community

By Kate Allen & Megan Hall

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he GSACPC Authentic Leadership Community (ALC) is a group of staff and volunteers who serve volunteers in our Council by offering retreats and workshops that reflect our leadership curriculum, Authentic Girl Scout Leadership (formerly Leadership from the Inside Out). The ALC aims to help Girl Scout Volunteers utilize the tools of Authentic Girl Scout Leadership and develop their skills through openhearted authenticity. Drawing on our commitment to Discover, Connect, and Take Action, we invite volunteers to discover who they are and what motivates them on a deep level, to connect that self-knowledge with their volunteerism, and to take action to help girls become authentic, open-hearted go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders.

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CIRCLES – When people meet in circle, the conditions are set for collaboration, understanding, and equality, where members can mutually learn, lead, listen and affirm. Circles have been used in ancient cultures through today and have been a part of Girl Scouting since its inception in 1912.

Circles represent wholeness and inclusion and are often the setting for ceremony and recognition.

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REFLECTION - Reflection is an excellent skill for selfdiscovery because it helps us expand our awareness.

Becoming aware of what is going on inside ourselves helps inform us of how we show up in the world. When we reflect, we see that our actions are driven by thinking and feelings that we may not be aware of. Reflection provides a means to shape our behavior before and during situations in more conscious ways, aligned with our values. When learning or experiencing new things, reflection helps us internalize and give deeper meaning to what we have been exposed to.

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CEREMONY – Ceremony is used in all cultures and is one of the ways in which people create meaning, love, and well-being. Ceremonies are commonly used to mark special occasions, to recognize accomplishments, and to mark rites of passage. Ceremonies can also be used for other purposes, such as providing a means to express feelings, appreciate friendship, demonstrate patriotism, create a sense of service, pass on tradition, and reinforce values.

CO-GENERATIONAL COMMUNITY – The term co-generational was coined by a young Girl Scout who sought to describe the potential for interaction between girls and adults of all ages. Co-generational implies the kind of community cooperation and co-creation that mutually affects and influences each of us. In almost every culture over history, elders have held an honored and special place in society, acting as witness, support, guide, mentor, and leader to the young. At its best, a co-generational experience is one in which all participants are open and willing to be influenced by different views and perspectives.

DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE – As a community and as individuals, we consciously notice, act and adjust our behaviors and assumptions.

Proactively reaching out, exploring, listening, and engaging others to ensure our community is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We proactively include all girls in equitable and inclusive experiences.

ALC offers retreats, workshops, and Service Team mentoring in the Authentic Girl Scout Leadership principles. Want to learn more?

Email volunteerlearning@girlscoutsaz.org.

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Troop Success Tip: Keep in Touch Over the Summer

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he best way to keep Girl Scouts in touch over the summer is to plan summer check-ins.

Get together to have some fun – even if only virtually – at least once during the summer break. Keep it simple and easy – the important piece for girls is staying connected to their sisterhood circles!

Enjoy a girl’s day out, do a summer service project in small groups, or have an outdoor family gathering. Or something else: • Start a chain letter in the mail and send it to the first girl with directions.

• Organize a gathering/cleanup at a park or a community hangout.

• Have a virtual SWAPS making party.

• Visit the Activities Calendar, girlscoutsaz.org/activities, on our website to find council programs or events to attend as a group.

• Check out the More Stuff to Do page on our website for places to go and community service ideas.

Summer is also the perfect time to prepare for the new troop year, which revolves around the school year. Use some check-in time to plan together – not only will you feel accomplished and ready to take on the new year, but girls will be excited to get started!

• Plan out troop meetings: take the time to meet with co-leaders/ volunteers to figure out the best days, times, and locations for troop meetings. Have parents share potential schedules and ask them for ideas that they would enjoy doing with the troop!

• Plan your Fall Product and Cookie Program goals: It’s never too early to plan out long-term goals and plan together how you will get there.

• Hold an investiture/Rededication ceremony: • Investiture ceremonies welcome new members—girls and adults— into the Girl Scout family for the first time. Girls receive their Girl Scout, Girl Scout Brownie, or Girl Scout Daisy pin at this time.

• Rededication ceremonies are an opportunity for girls and adults to renew their commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

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Dear Girl Scout Volunteers...

You tirelessly give your hearts and time to help unleash the leader in every Girl Scout. This National Volunteer Month, we want you to know that we see you, we appreciate you, and yes—we love you! We know we don’t say it nearly enough, but we don’t want this month to go by without letting you know.

National Volunteer Month is about community, and that’s what you build. It’s about sharing your heart, and that’s exactly what you do—without limits and hesitation. You’re the real MVPs! So, when you’re tired and running around coordinating virtual meetings and wrapping up cookie season, and losing a little steam, we want you to remember this: every day as a Girl Scout Volunteer, you power life-changing adventure, opportunity-rich learning, and powerful growth for girls who will become the leaders and happy, healthy, problem-solvin’, barrier-breakin’ changemakers our world needs.

Don’t ever let anyone suggest that being a Girl Scout Volunteer is no big thing. It takes grit, creativity, leadership, vision, and so much heart. We’d be nothing without you, and we want to thank you, from the bottom of our green-green hearts, for showing girls that the world is theirs to take on.

Send a Card for Girl Scout Leader’s Day – Girl Activity Using the template on the next page, color a thank-you card and include a special note for your Troop Leader or IGM Coordinator.

Follow the instructions below and fold into a mailing envelope and send it off with love!

Start with paper, patterned side down.

Fold the top corner into the center.

Fold the other corner into the center.

Fold the bottom edge up to meet.

Fold the side into the center.

Fold the other side into the center.

Fold the top down.

Secure with a sticker or tape.

We celebrate you and the priceless love you give girls every day through your unwavering dedication to their success. The future is bright, and you’re lighting the way! And just for good measure, we’ll say it once more: WE LOVE YOU!

Show Appreciation and Recognition for Volunteers Throughout the Year Formally recognize dedicated volunteers at the annual Volunteer Recognition & Award Ceremony in November. Fill out a nomination form at girlscoutsaz.org/adult-awards and submit it by Sept. 1.

Send a virtual high five, fist bump, or hug using our easy form at bit.ly/gsacpc-peer-appreciation.

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Travel Destinations Traveling the country and globe can be powered by cookie sales when troops save part of their proceeds and work towards a destination they all can enjoy! Maybe travel isn’t in your cards this year – add it to your list of future plans and learn about Girl Scout Travel and Destinations programs in the meantime. Girls get the chance to connect with different cultures and learn about history, language, and more. Travel inspires, teaches life skills, independence, grows confidence, and makes you see things through a different lens.

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Did you know? Most travel programs include airfare, transportation, hotels, meals, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, expert local guides, a learning center, and tour support services.

Upcoming Itineraries

March 1 – Sept. 13, 2021 Join us for the fifth annual Get Outdoors Challenge! Take part in this friendly competition in which individual girls, troops, and families complete outdoor activities to score points and earn patches!

Get Outdoors Challenge activities support girls’ work towards badges, Journeys, and Take Action Projects. Most importantly, they get us unplugged and outdoors. The challenge begins March 1 and ends Sept. 13.

Register your team online at girlscoutsaz. org/getout. Every registered participant will receive a Get Outdoors Challenge patch. Earn a single rocker for 500+, 1,000+, 1,500+, or even higher based on the points submitted during the challenge!

Explore Iceland North and South

Explore Japan and Studio Ghibli Museum

Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils, and steam flows out of the earth. Journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking— and constantly questioning how your surroundings can be real.

Discover the treasures of Japan, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto. Stroll through sacred shrines, see the Great Buddha in Kamakura, and catch a glimpse of majestic Mount Fuji. Engross yourself in the STEM-filled world of Akihabara and the Technology Showroom. Feast on an authentic tempura dinner, and enjoy an overnight stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan, an extraordinary cultural and learning experience for every Girl Scout.

Learn more about GS travel destinations and how to enroll at girlscoutsaz.org/travel.

2021 Challenge Updates • Patch Contest: Participate in our patch contest and design the Get Outdoors Challenge 2021 patch! Template and submission details can be found online.

• Refreshed Activities: Our fantastic Get Outdoors Challenge Committee has brainstormed a whole new set of activities for the challenge!

• Registration Cost: There will be a $5/ participant cost for registration to GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE offset the cost of the patches.

i.d.e.a Museum Virtual Outdoor Art Badge Grades K-5 | $10 Girls are invited to make, create, and explore outdoor art! This ongoing program will allow girls to earn their Outdoor Art Badge by participating in programs that allow them to discover outdoor sights and sounds, make nature impressions, find music in nature, and create art! The programs include access to the virtual presentation and a kit with materials needed to complete the activities. Visit bit.ly/idea-museum to register and for more information.

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Cookies Bosses Set the Bar High 2021 GSACPC Cookie Program Recap

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rom Jan. 18 to Feb. 28, 861 troops in central and northern Arizona sold cookies in one of the most challenging years! With safety precautions in place, girls overcame challenges with creativity, coming up with innovative ideas to safely reach cookie customers this year. Girls offered contactfree options, dove deep into e-commerce through Digital Cookies, and marketed their business at booths or while on Walkabouts in ways that were sociallydistant and effective.

Even in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, girls shared the joy of Girl Scout Cookies through the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program and selling over 2,000,000 packages! Through their selling experience girls built essential financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills, and practiced leadership – earning badges that demonstrate these achievements.

In addition, the funds raised through the cookie program will allow local girls to take part in a variety of programs, community outreach projects and enrichment over the next year. As always, 100% of the cookie proceeds stay local to benefit girls here in Arizona.

Our Council will use proceeds to help cover the cost of the cookie program, provide girl and volunteer programming and training, maintain and improve our camp properties, provide financial assistance to keep Girl Scouting accessible to all girls and more!

We’re incredibly proud of this season and grateful to everyone who took part in it. Cheers to a successful and safe season!

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SALES BY THE NUMBERS

packages sold

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TOP SELLING GIRLS Girls who sold 5,000+ packages!

Jordyn Talahytewa Magnolia Miller Cybelle Lacis Sophia Harmon Carolyn Stewart

10,813 6,404 6,304 5,712 5,695

Lily Sheehan Lilly Sanders Kiana Jeskewitz Maddie Dunlap Cassidy Cottle

5,606 5,565 5,243 5,201 5,169

Sarah Aldaz Scarlett Lacis Jilian Lazard Cora Poor April Costello

5,116 5,036 5,029 5,023 5,007

Avery Vo Melanie Pierson

5,007 5,000

TOP SELLING TROOPS Troop 558 Troop 1892 Troop 203

34,468 18,720 17,512

Troop 2713 Troop 2894 Troop 4926

15,501 14,308 14,308

Troop 1044 Troop 1096 Troop 1126

13,024 12,463 12,433

Troop 3503

12,069

MIGHTY MINT CLUB Girls who sold 2,000+ packages!

Jordyn Talahytewa Magnolia Miller Cybelle Lacis Sophia Harmon Carolyn Stewart Lily Sheehan Lilly Sanders Kiana Jeskewitz Maddie Dunlap Cassidy Cottle Sarah Aldaz Scarlett Lacis Jilian Lazard Cora Poor April Costello Avery Vo Melanie Pierson Emmalin Pryor Ella Bartlett Abby Lange Allison Shroyer

10,813 6,404 6,304 5,712 5,695 5,606 5,565 5,243 5,201 5,169 5,116 5,036 5,029 5,023 5,007 5,007 5,000 4,515 4,506 4,500 3,728

Kayla Fouty 3,570 Madison Snethen 3,567 Kaya Crockett 3,501 Shanelle Smiley 3,500 Bayleigh Breckenridge 3,224 Malia Smith 3,030 Carlie White 3,023 Kaycee Noderer 3,021 Abby Wilkins 3,019 Carmen odegaard 3,012 Kaelyn Bishop 3,008 Hailea Austin 3,007 Adelina Cornejo 3,000 Crystal Lopez 3,000 Jacey Salisbury 2,793 Baylee Lairmore 2,789 Brynnleigh Warren 2,547 Kasey Wood 2,546 Jayna Kurtz 2,524 Nyna Kingsley 2,512 Nicole Erickson 2,508

Catherine Young 2,505 Olivia Brainard 2,500 Isabella Kemmer 2,500 Kayleigh Mauk 2,500 Michaela Miller 2,500 Kaitlyn Van Der Werf 2,320 Sofia Dominguez 2,289 Cassandra Gookin 2,264 Trisha Dyer 2,222 Sarah Spresney 2,214 Shante Summers 2,214 Eliana Lira 2,209 Samantha Dettmering 2,192 Alexis Gefroh 2,139 Cienna Jaime 2,125 Isabella Espinoza 2,091 Aurora Arnett 2,074 Kyree Nelson-Turner 2,069 Ava Riffell 2,065 Isabelle Hoag 2,055 Shannon Robelet 2,053

Addison Spencer 2,052 Amarissa Frias 2,048 Kennadi Gramlich 2,047 Reagan OConnor 2,020 Pepper Leger 2,020 Hannah Shorty 2,017 Paige Chilicky 2,014 Alyssa Chavez 2,009 Savannah Scott 2,005 Samantha Duran 2,004 Kloie Kalb 2,002 Charlotte Hayes 2,001 Hailey Potts 2,000 Sofia Page 2,000 Makenzie Reischmann 2,000 Awen Hofmann 2,000 Aleah Lopez 2,000 Lisabella Rivera 2,000

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PAST ADVENTURES

Cookie Cupboards How do cookie entrepreneurs stay stocked throughout the season? They visit one of the volunteer-hosted Cookie Cupboards located statewide to re-stock. Hats off to our intrepid Cookie Cupboard Volunteers who support the sale by opening their hearts and homes. We couldn’t be successful without you!

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Linda Arneson Joanne Becker Catherine Bell Tammie Bohnker Kati Brocker Lindy Buffett Chelle Daly Kimberly Goldberg Angela Gray Diane Gruener Brian Haws Angela Kelley Cathy Kerr

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Jessica Kjellstrom Angela Konecki Kathryn La Touf Pam Meade Gina Montes Tonya Ondov Melissa Perguson Miki Spellman Alena Stuhmer Kim Thursby Linda and Karl Weiss Theresa Zaun

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ay to go ACPC Cookie Bosses! Our Walkabout Contest was a success as many girls implemented safe ways to still conduct door-to-door sales.

We heard girls get creative and leave door hangers, send postcards, and make sales pitches through video doorbells!

Winners were also announced on our social media platforms and will receive a Girl Scout swag bag filled with goodies, congrats! Be sure to participate next year!

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WEEK 2

WEEK 3

Laylin Ziegler

Arianna Uyeda

Ramya Aadi

Troop 2894, Goodyear

Troop 527, Phoenix

Troop 2043, Phoenix

Booth Partners A BIG thank you also goes out to our partners who provided boothing space for our girls.

• Fry’s Food Stores

• Furst Properties

• Bashas’ Family of Stores (Bashas, Food City, A.J.’s)

• Sonic

• Walmart • Salamander Tax

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WEEK 6

Abbygail Wilkins

Brooke Olges

Kelly McLeod

Troop 3503, Florence

Troop 4435, Scottsdale

Troop 2030, Overgarrd

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In the NEWS

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he airwaves, press, and social media channels have been consumed by cookie buzz and media coverage these past few months! A special thank you goes to all of GSACPC’s Media Ambassadors, who did a fantastic job promoting the cookie program through virtual and in-person interviews. You repped GSACPC well, Girl Scouts!

Special shout out to GSACPC Daisy Allie for heightening cookie season awareness and AZ! Her super-cute viral video practicing a cookie pitch on her doorbell camera took the world by storm!

Thanks to GSACPC Cadette Maija and her whole family, Girl Scout Cookie fans had the opportunity to visit a 13-foot by 9-foot castle made with Girl Scout Cookie boxes!

Sponsored by our generous partner Homie Arizona, this was a popular feature to this year’s season and drove many customers to an onsite cookie booth.

HISTORY CORNER Have you ever heard the term “nosebag lunch” when going to a Girl Scout camp or an outdoor program? Learn about the history that dates to 1927 and get some ideas on what to pack in a nosebag lunch on the latest GSACPC History Committee blog.

Visit girlscoutsaz.org/nosebaglunch to read the full blog!

GSACPC Day Camp, 1964. Girls hanging up their nosebag lunches away from the critters. GSACPC History Committee Collection

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Staying Healthy at Home with BCBS of Arizona!

We’re thankful for the partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Arizona that helps many ACPC Girl Scouts stay active and healthy all year long!

Girls in grades K-12 can check out the BCBS of Arizona “All About Healthy Living” patch program and earn the patch, and rockers based on five key aspects of wellness: fitness, healthy relationships, future, health, and community. Healthy living goes beyond making healthy food choices. It also involves mental wellness, having a network of support (like your troop!), finding ways to better your community, and more! Through this patch program, girls can participate in hands-on learning activities and connect with more than 70 local community partners and organizations around the state. Jump into wellness! Learn more about the “All About Healthy Living” patch on our website at girlscoutsaz.org/councils-own.

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irl Scouts and Homie, a real estate brokerage, partnered this year to build something big!

To celebrate this year’s cookie sale, GSACPC and Homie worked with Girl Scout Maija Kaprosy, an Independent Girl Member, and her father Jay to build a 13-foot-high by 9-foot castle almost entirely out of Girl Scout Cookie boxes. To support the cookie program, Homie also made a $15,000 donation and hosted a special promotion for cookie fans, giving away 250 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to three lucky winners!

During the design phase, Maija chose the theme “your home is your castle,” which inspired the look and feel of the structure. The structure was more than 1,000 square feet, included two turrets, and even housed a minimuseum inside celebrating the history of the cookie program at ACPC. It was on display at The Shops at Norterra every Sunday in February. In addition to touring the castle, families and cookie fans could purchase cookies for local troops hosting booths.

We’re thankful for all the community supporters, Maija, her family, the volunteers who helped build it, Homie, and to longtime supporters, Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Renee Parsons for the Yam Properties retail space to house the castle and set up booths.

Did you visit the castle? Make sure to tag #GSACPC and #HomeSweetHomie in your photo on social media!

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Cookie Fast Pitch CEOs Contribute to Sales Success

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n Jan. 23, 14 local CEOs and business executives got together to mentor over 30 girls at the first virtual Cookie Fast Pitch! Girls met with each of the professionals and practiced their cookie sales pitches while the executives provided helpful feedback, ideas, and even purchased cookies! Thank you to Jacky Alling, Lorraine Bergman, Dr. David Bolman, Dr. Julia Brookman, Susan Brooks, Lynne Cunningham, John Graham, Emily Anne Gullickson, Jenny Holsmann-Teatrault, Sarah Jennings, Sally Johnson, Paul Luna, Mi-Ai Parrish, Deanna Salazar, and Diane Veres, who brought this unique experience to life and helped girls build confidence and learn from real-life pros!

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Supports Cookie Program And Makes the Largest Cookie Purchase in Council History Longtime supporters of our council, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, found a new and unique way to support Girl Scouts during this year’s challenging cookie program. To help ensure the program’s success, The Foundation made the single largest cookie purchase ever made in Arizona by purchasing the equivalent of a case of cookies from every Girl Scout who participated in 2021 as part of their $665,000 grant to our council. Girls were credited for the cookies and determined where to donate the corresponding boxes through the Cookies for the Community donation program.

“The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls important lessons about entrepreneurship, responsibility, goal-setting and more,” said Renee Parsons, President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel. “When you buy a box of Girl Scout Cookies, you are helping develop the next generation of female leaders, and that’s something we are proud to support.”

“Mr. and Mrs. Parsons’ belief in providing a means to help girls grow their entrepreneurial, public speaking, and financial skills through this modified take on our cookie program is evident in their generosity,” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC.

Thank You To Guest Speaker Susan Brooks!

Girl Scouts and guest executives were treated to a keynote from local entrepreneur and speaker Susan Brooks. Brooks, the founder of Cookies from Home, a home-baked Tempe cookie company, opened the event, sharing the importance of an entrepreneurial spirit and a practiced sales pitch.

Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts also enjoyed a separate chat with Brooks that included a conversation about confidence in sales and how to channel their inner “Wonder Woman.” Our thanks to Susan – we’re so grateful for her long-time support.

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“The Girl Scout Cookie program is about a lot more than cookies,” said Bob Parsons, Founder and CEO of PXG. “It’s about helping young girls build self-confidence and learn real-world lessons about business and entrepreneurship.”

The Bob & Renee Parson Foundation has been supporting GSACPC in significant ways over the last six years, and the recent grant brings its total support to more than $7,790,000. In addition to the cookie purchases, funds will be used as needed to ensure all GSACPC girls, including those in disadvantaged communities, enjoy a successful cookie season.

We are very grateful to The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation for their continued support.

Award

RECOGNITION

Remembering Tomás Guerra The unexpected loss of Tomás Guerra filled us with great sadness. Tomás sincerely believed in the mission of Girl Scouting and was an active and ardent supporter of our Council. He joined GSACPC’s board thirteen years ago and made significant contributions through his work on the Property Committee, which oversees our four camps in Phoenix, Prescott, and Payson.

Tomás was deeply involved in the planning and transformation of Camp Sombrero into a state-of-the-art property, The Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women. This $18 million project opened in April 2017 and created an urban program and leadership center with camp amenities at the base of South Mountain. When this project was completed, he led the Property Committee’s efforts to evaluate the improvements needed on our northern properties to serve our membership better.

Tomás was an involved Girl Scout dad participating in our outdoor fatherdaughter programs and serving on the Father’s Council. He once thoughtfully remarked that “it’s harder to raise a girl than build a building” and wanted other men to see Girl Scouts as the place where they could develop meaningful relationships with the girls in their lives.

Not only was Tomás generous with his time, but he was also a committed donor to GSACPC, supporting programming that impacts the lives of thousands of girls each year. His was a Girl Scout family; his wife, Yolanda, a committed volunteer, and his three daughters active Girl GIRL SCOUT Scouts. He Connections is greatly missed.

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High Awards Girl Scout Bronze Award

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irl Scout Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. After completing a Journey, a girl and her team find and research a problem in their community. They plan and complete a “Take Action Project” that will address the root cause of the problem, look to see how others have solved similar problems, develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when working with other Girl Scouts to make a difference in their community.

Oct. 1- Dec. 31 2020: There were 29 different Bronze Award Take Action project reports submitted for the following 103 Bronze Award Recipients.

IGM Erin Terry Troop 107 Marin Anderson Shanne Brown Abigail Cooper Kenzie DeWaard Ruby Hilton Katy Stoecker Leah Viera Summer Yazzie Troop 401 Addison Evjen Jade Jennings Charlotte Locke Anya Niemi Madeleine Petry Troop 558 Aurora Arnett Sophia Harmon Cybelle Lacis Troop 704 Erin Mogull Riley Mogull Neha R. Patel Zoey Utecht Troop 791 Taylor Davis Troop 981 Aubrey Hill Troop 1108 Nina Carl Kathryn Jones Emma Tat Emma Vu

Troop 1257 Maya Berumen Kristen Bird Stella Miller Troop 1593 Aimee Everist Emily Kodicek Claire Lovell Estella Vaca Troop 1659 Natalia Boglino Madeline Ganstrom Kennedi Gosha Lilly Gurske Christina Kolev Erika Perez Kiley Sabot Troop 1787 Charlize Botamer Taylor Celle Audrey Curtis Catalina Diaz Jordan Gnepper Rachel Lane Victoria Lathrop Joy Skinner Emilia Velasco Troop 1956 Cicily Lenartz Troop 2019 Maliya Angcay Gabriella Demgen Audrey Southworth Troop 2174 Jennah Barak Caitlin Dunn

Stevie Haynes Makenna O’Neal Lilly Petersen Leilani Prudeaux Emma Rubio Luca Savillo Troop 2425 Maricela Armendariz Savannah Ditwiler Reesa Williams Troop 3004 Reagan O’Connor Marcela Tarango Troop 3006 Blessing Cobb Sophia Covey Ivy Jones Willow Tweten Troop 3133 Sabrina Aberilla Alayna Dennett Evelyn Lindros Troop 3421 Sophie Garza Glory Shanahan Karsyn Terry

Jordan Stanton Reese Warner Troop 5212 Malia Lovelace Kara Thorpe Troop 6463 Komrey Bucich Adisyn Guiliani Allison Hunt Troop 6464 Audrey Farkash Kellyn Heitowit Jolie McDonald Elizabeth St. Peter Maliha Stephens Hailey Thurston Villegas Troop 7433 Laila Hebert Raania Khan Piper Lorentz Tatum Lorentz Maya Moberg Anna Schwarz Kira Weber Troop 7489 Ainsley Kerr

Troop 4260 DeMarie Wadsworth Troop 4344 Kherrington Briggs Troop 4402 Angela Cortes Anjini Ghorpade Delaney McDaniel

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Tributes & Memorials Reflects gifts made Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 2020.

In Memory of Barbara Anderson Harriet Redwine Rebecca Weinberg

High Awards Girl Scout Silver Award

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he highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, the Silver Award gives a girl the opportunity to show she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. After completing a Cadette Journey, girls look around their community and discover something they can change for the better. In a small team, girls working on their Silver Award make a plan to “Take Action” on the root cause of the problem they discovered and researched. They put their plan into motion, demonstrate an understanding of sustainability in the project plan, connect with others outside their immediate neighborhood, learn how others have solved similar problems and determine if the ideas of others can help with their plan. They share what they have learned with others.

Oct. 1- Dec. 31 2020: There were 40 different Silver Award Take Action project reports submitted for the following 84 Silver Award Recipients.

IGM Claire Ellish Laila Lebsock Jade Marston Claire Xu Troop 4 Audrey Boynton Mia Davis Giavanna Raboin Troop 31 Kalista Kaiser Leilani Simson Katie Tobin Troop 181 Kayla Wolfe Troop 238 Sydney Kogut Teagan Liegeois Mia Wagner Sarah Witte

Cassidy Ensign Aurora Hanink Jayna Kurtz Amiyah Ramsey Troop 480 Sophia Berumen Tara Bird Troop 484 Cianna Chavez Raeann Cowan Rachel Flitton Mia Hayes Makennah Hubler Jayden Romero Kaylee Trujillo Troop 529 Felicia Foldes Skyrah Wilmer

Troop 408 Charlotte Boardman

Troop 559 Kaelynne Braden Megan Bui Sophia Bui Gabrielle Goldberg Madeline McCammond Autumn Polley Kylie Rudder Kalyn Stevens

Troop 427 Daniella Adelayo

Troop 748 Grace Copeland

Troop 362 Nia Cannon Ava Sharett Lonnie Taylor Rayne Thompson

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Troop 897 Sofia Page

Troop 2010 Sarah Altstadter

Troop 1220 Kiley Andrada Kaitlyn Pearson Diana Spellman

Troop 2019 Eden Quintana

Troop 1529 Alexis Cherrington Allie Doss Troop 1593 Delaney Mawyer Troop 1624 Arabella Bergen Glory Bergen Brenna Cox Emily McCarthy Sydney Resman Troop 1873 Helen Nesbitt Sarah Taylor Talia Udelman Troop 1878 Mackenzie Saxon Lily Brocker Macy Brocker Grace Cusumano Ellie Hobel Olga Rodriguez Rebecca White

Troop 2046 Alexis Gefroh Skye Robinson Jordyn Ronalds Troop 2265 Alison Ruth Troop 2586 Ella Anderson Savannah Courtney Addison Jaime Troop 3421 Alysse Garza Lia Garza Grace Gines Lillian Hendricks Autumn Shanahan Wynnie Vines Troop 4727 Grazia Caramucci Aarohi Ghorpade

Helen P. Carr Bruce P. Carr Lou Creber Marie Edwards Kathryn Cromley Paul Cromley United Way Of Central New Mexico Anne Delaney Frank Visconti Betty Kerr Rebecca Weinberg Joyce Maienschein Virginia Marshall Rein Mutso Harriet Redwine William Muniz W. Brand Bobosky Mae June Nichols Linda Tweto-Johnson Mary Sue Talley Paulette Brown Michael Ruff Mary Thomas Harriet Redwine John O. Whiteman Rebecca Weinberg Becky Whitney Bonnie J. Wright Rebecca Weinberg

In Honor of Susan de Queljoe Stephen Zabilski Carol Peterson Diana Everett Melanie Pierson Patricia Burg Our Children Sherry Reyes Ava Lily Wilson Diana J. Wilson Tamara Woodbury Rebecca Weinberg

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