Let’s Go Do Something! 2016 WINTER & SPRING PROGRAMS
GIRL SCOUT PATHFINDER
Hey Girl Scouts.
It’s time to plan your Girl Scout winter and spring outings! How To Use PathFinder
Browse the booklet. Download and print if you want! Decide what sounds fun to do. Which ones do you want to attend? Register. Click the registration link below each program or follow the simple sign-up guide on page 16.
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AWESOME TO KNOW You can attend most programs as a troop or individually with a grown-up. Or go with your best Girl Scout friends and a grown-up. It’s your choice!
On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Brownie (Grades 2-3) Girl Scout Junior (Grades 4-5) Girl Scout Cadette (Grades 6-8) Girl Scout Senior (Grades 9-10) Girl Scout Ambassador (Grades 11-12)
What will you sign up for? The Girl Scout Promise
Girl Scout Daisy (Grades K-1)
inside Cookie Kick-Offs........................................................................................ 3 Girl Scout Awards Ceremony.................................................................4 Build it Better | Stem Soup Programs................................................... 5 Dance Carnivale | GS Time Travelers | Museum Mayhem �������������������6
The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. * When making the Girl Scout Promise, individuals may substitute wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word “God.”
Be Prepared | Dream It | Girls in Construction..................................7 Outdoor Fun Programs.........................................................................8-9 Badgerland Camporee ‘16..................................................................... 10 Daisy Camporee....................................................................................... 10 Silver and Gold Award Training.............................................................. 11 Program Aide Training | Leadership Jump Start ����������������������������� 12 Discover Minneapolis.............................................................................. 13 Getaways and Destinations.................................................................. 13 Girl Scouts at the State Capitol!.......................................................... 14 STEM Sisterhood and Inspiration Project Patches ������������������������ 15 Registration Info....................................................................................... 16
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ATTEND AN ALL NEW Cookie Kick-Off redesigned for girls and gr own-ups. COOKIE BLAST OFF! Grades: K-3 January 23, 10a-1pm | Platteville High School, Platteville Early Register by January 5 > $5 girl | Register by January 12 > $10 girl January 24, 10a-1pm | Central High School, La Crosse Early Register by January 5 > $5 girl | Register by January 12 > $10 girl January 30, 10a-1pm | Craig High School, Janesville Early Register by January 12 > $5 girl | Register by January 19 > $10 girl February 6, 10a-1pm | Blackhawk Church, Middleton NOTE THE NEW LOCATION Early Register by January 19 > $5 girl | Register by January 26 > $10 girl Three action-packed hours filled with activities aimed at letting Girl Scouts explore the basics of cookie selling. Expect fun games and cookie tasting too! Daisies earn the Count It Up and Talk It Up leaves. Brownies earn their Meet my Customers Badge. Optional Attire: Add some spacey accessories to dress up your uniform for this fun day! Note: Troops bring an extra adult or their Troop Cookie Coordinator to visit the Adult Zone to get and share ideas around the cookie sale. REGISTER FOR COOKIE BLAST OFF
hey SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS Share your cookie expertise with the younger Girl Scouts.
IT’S MY BIZ! COOKIE BOSS
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Grades: 4-8 January 23, 2:30-5pm | Platteville High School, Platteville Early Register by January 5 > $5 girl | Register by January 12 > $10 girl January 24, 2:30-5pm | Central High School, La Crosse Early Register by January 5 > $5 girl | Register by January 12 > $10 girl January 30, 2:30-5pm | Craig High School, Janesville Early Register by January 12 > $5 girl | Register by January 19 > $10 girl February 6, 2:30-5pm | Blackhawk Church, Middleton NOTE THE NEW LOCATION Early Register by January 19 > $5 girl | Register by January 26 > $10 girl Experienced cookie sellers! You already know what a fantastic cookie sale brings: your troop gets to do cool things, you earn Badgerland Bucks, and along the way you have a ton of fun as CEO of your own cookie business. This year, kick it up a notch and explore the inner workings of the best cookie businesses. You’ll discover the best job for you: sales, accounting, customer service or marketing. Explore your preference of using high tech or low tech to track your sales and determine your cookie sale profits. Juniors earn the Cookie CEO badge and Cadettes work toward the Business Plan badge. Attire: Wear your uniform to be at your business best for the day. Note: Troops bring an extra adult or their Troop Cookie Coordinator to visit the Adult Zone to get and share ideas around the cookie sale. REGISTER FOR IT’S MY BIZ! COOKIE BOSS
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YOU ARE INVITED
2016 Gold Award JOIN BADGERLAND IN HONORING
2016 Gold and Silver Awardees & 2016 Graduating High School Seniors taking a final walk across the Girl Scout bridge...to adulthood.
GIRL SCOUT AWARDS CEREMONY
Grades: K-12 March 12, 1-4pm | Promega BTC Events, Fitchburg Register by March 1 > $5 girl / $15 adult What a way to celebrate Girl Scouts’ 104th birthday on March 12! Everyone around Badgerland is invited to honor our highestachieving Girl Scouts and graduating seniors! The event includes a recognition of Badgerland’s Girl Scout Gold and Silver Award recipients, CIT and VIT Award honorees and all the Girl Scouts graduating from high school. Note: All girls being recognized attend free plus one adult. Invitations to those Girl Scouts being recognized and their leaders are mailed in February, however, everyone is invited to this special day. REGISTER FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY
The ceremony is moving and inspiring and this year is extra special as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Gold Award. 4 Program Questions: 800.236.2710 or info@gsbadgerland.org
AWESOME PROGRAMS BUILD IT BETTER
Grades: 4-8
January 16, 10am-4pm | Janesville Senior Center, Janesville Early Register by December 22 > $15 girl / $0 adult | Register by January 5 > $20 girl / $0 adult April 9, 10am-4pm | Onalaska Middle School, Onalaska Early Register by March 22 > $15 girl / $0 adult | Register by March 29 > $20 girl / $0 adult May 14, 10am-4pm | Middleton High School, Middleton Early Register by April 26 > $15 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 3 > $20 girl / $0 adult Uh-oh! Disaster has struck and your community is looking to you for help. Work in teams to respond to a variety of design challenges using provided materials and limited time. Prove that you have what it takes to build a better box that just might help save a life! Juniors work toward the Product Designer badge and Cadettes work on steps for the Entrepreneur badge. Note: Bring lunch and a water bottle; snack is provided. REGISTER FOR BUILD IT BETTER
STEM SOUP INNOVATORS Grades: 2-3
February 20, 1-4pm | Logan High School, La Crosse Early Register by February 2 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by February 9 > $10 girl / $0 adult March 5, 1-4pm | Janesville Senior Center, Janesville Early Register by February 16 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by February 23 > $10 girl / $0 adult April 2, 1-4pm | Middleton High School, Middleton Early Register by March 15 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by March 22 – $10 girl / $0 adult April 23, 1-4pm | Grant County Youth and Ag Building, Lancaster Early Register by April 5 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by April 12 > $10 girl / $0 adult Solve it. Brownies will be presented with two problems and provided supplies to design creative solutions. Some may be prototype size and others life-sized! Brownies will work on steps from the Brownie Inventor badge. REGISTER FOR STEM SOUP INNOVATORS
STEM SOUP IMAGINEERS
Grades: K-1
February 20, 9-11am | Logan High School, La Crosse Early Register by February 2 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by February 9 > $10 girl / $0 adult March 5, 9-11am | Janesville Senior Center, Janesville Early Register by February 16 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by February 23 > $10 girl / $0 adult April 2, 9-11am | Middleton High School, Middleton Early Register by March 15 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by March 22 – $10 girl / $0 adult April 23, 9-11am | Grant County Youth and Ag Building, Lancaster Early Register by April 5 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by April 12 > $10 girl / $0 adult Use your imagination to dream up a way to give your favorite rhymes a happy ending. Design a way to protect Humpty Dumpty from his great fall and build a better house for the Three Little Pigs. Do it all together with your Girl Scout friends! REGISTER FOR STEM SOUP IMAGINEERS
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AWESOME PROGRAMS DANCE CARNIVALE!
Grades: 2-8
February 27, 9am-12pm 1:30-4:30pm | Goodman Community Center, Madison Early Register by February 9 > $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by February 16 > $15 girl / $0 adult This is a great way to celebrate World Thinking Day and our international Girl Scout sisterhood. Learn about different cultures while dancing your way around the world learning new steps from professional dancers. Brownies will complete steps 1-3 of the Dancer badge. Note: Bring a water bottle and wear sneakers; snack provided. This energetic program always sells out! REGISTER FOR DANCE CARNIVALE!
GS TIME TRAVELERS Grades: K-5
March 19, 1-5pm | Historic Indian Agency House, Portage Early Register by March 1 > $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by March 8 > $15 girl / $0 adult Wisconsin was special to Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low because her grandparents lived here. Travel back in time to see what life was like for girls a hundred years ago. Meet Juliette Gordon Low’s grandparents and tour their home, play old fashioned games, learn how to spin thread, churn butter and so much more! We may even get a surprise visit from Juliette Gordon Low herself. Note: Dress for the weather since some activities are outside. REGISTER FOR GS TIME TRAVELERS
MUSEUM MAYHEM
Grades: K-5
April 2, 1-4pm | Madison Children’s Museum, Madison Early Register by March 15 > $10 girl / $5 adult Register by March 22> $15 girl / $5 adult Girl Scouts is taking over the museum and there’s so much to do from the first floor all the way to the outdoor rooftop! Girls will spend the afternoon enjoying dozens of hands-on activities all around the museum while working toward petals and badges. Daisies will earn three petals: Rosie the Rose, Clover the Clover, Zinni the Zinnia while working on activities from the 5, 4, 3, Cheers for Animals and Daisy Flower Garden Journey. Brownies will complete steps for eight badges including: My Best Self, Snacks, Making Games, Senses, Pets, Painting, Potter and Inventor while also working on activities from the Wonders of Water Journey. Juniors will work on steps from both the Product Designer and Gardener badges. Note: Snack provided. Each Girl Scout will receive a goodie bag at the end of the day. REGISTER FOR MUSEUM MAYHEM
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AWESOME PROGRAMS BE PREPARED
Grades: K-5
April 16, 1-5pm | Winnequah School, Monona Early Register by March 29 > $10 girl / $5 adult Register by April 5> $15 girl / $5 adult An emergency can happen anytime. What would you do in case of an emergency? Bring the family along to this safety expo where you will meet local police, fire and EMS responders. You’ll get to tour the rigs, learn basic first aid, make your own first aid kit to take home, discover what to do during severe weather, meet a disaster response team, learn basic self defense and more! This is a serious topic but a super fun, hands-on program where you’ll learn a lot. It’s expo-style with some scheduled presentations. Each participant gets a canvas bag for all the goodies and info you’ll pick up. Daisies will work on their Safety Award and earn the Gerri the Geranium petal. Brownies will work on their Safety Award and earn their First Aid Badge. Juniors will work on their Safety Award and complete three steps of their Junior First Aid Badge. Note: Family and siblings welcome. Snack provided; bring a water bottle. REGISTER FOR BE PREPARED
DREAM IT then DO IT! Grades: 4-12
April 23, 1-5pm | Promega BTC Events, Madison Early Register by April 5> $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by April 12> $15 girl / $0 adult Girl Scouts are dreamers. And we’re also do-ers and ready to take action to make the world a better place. Work with your troop, other Girl Scouts your age and with community organizations to solve the problems that grown-ups haven’t figured out yet. What do you care about? What changes do you want to make? We dare you to come Dream it then Do it! REGISTER FOR DREAM IT then DO IT!
GIRLS IN CONSTRUCTION
Grades: 4-12
May 14, 1-5pm | Onalaska Middle School, Onalaska Early Register by April 26> $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 3> $15 girl / $0 adult May 21, 1-5pm | Winnequah School, Monona Early Register by May 3 > $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 10 > $15 girl / $0 adult Grab your hard hats! We’re going to have an afternoon of hammers and nails, frosting and Girl Scout Cookies. Sound awesome? Learn from local women who work in construction professions to create a building made entirely of Girl Scout Cookies and frosting. We’ll make something in the Home Depot construction area, try out a few different tools and, along the way learn about tool safety. Cadettes will work toward their Woodworker badge. REGISTER FOR GIRLS IN CONSTRUCTION
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OUTDOOR FUN ARCTIC EXPLORERS
Grades: 6-12 January 15-17, 6pm-10am | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by December 15 > $60 girl | Register by December 22 > $65 girl Hands down, this was one of last winter’s most popular programs. Catch it this year! Snowshoe by candlelight, build snow shelters and become skilled in how to stay warm in cold environments. Of course we’ll sing around the bonfire, trek over the snow and ice, and if you’re up for the challenge, we’ll even tackle outdoor camping too! Note: This is a girl-only weekend. REGISTER FOR ARCTIC EXPLORERS
2ND ANNUAL WINTERFEST SOLD OUT – WAIT LIST
Grades: K-12 January 17, 12-4pm | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by December 22 > $5 girl / $5 adult | Register by January 5 > $10 girl / $10 adult Wintertime is festival time when you’re snow painting, building snow forts and snow shoeing. And there will be plenty more to do including activities on winter ecology, cold-weather science and snow sports! There will be a warm space inside to keep you nice and cozy between activities! Note: This is a fun troop or family event! Pack a sack lunch if you want a meal; snacks and hot cocoa provided. JOIN THE WAIT LIST > SEND AN EMAIL TO ADD A NAME
SNOW DAYS
Grades: 2-5 February 26-28, 6pm-10am | Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Early Register by February 2 > $70 girl / $70 adult | Register by February 9 > $75 girl / $75 adult Got cabin fever? Come to beautiful Camp Ehawee for fun in the sun and snow. Snowshoe the trails and learn outdoor survival and first aid skills. We’ll tackle a Winter Challenge activity where, working together, we’ll see who creates the best solution to the problem! Then head inside to Hope Lodge and cook your own treats in a campfire. Staff will be there to lead activities which can be applied to Brownie and Junior outdoor and first aid badges. Note: Adults to meet safety ratios attend free. Eat before you arrive or bring a sack dinner on Friday. REGISTER FOR SNOW DAYS
BETWEEN SNOW AND SKY
Grades: K-1 March 4-5, 6pm-1pm | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by February 9 > $50 girl / $50 adult | Register by February 16 > $55 girl / $55 adult March 5-6, 3pm-10am | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by February 9 > $50 girl / $50 adult | Register by February 16 > $55 girl / $55 adult Campfires and heated cabins! Sounds like winter in Wisconsin. Study nature on a snowshoe hike and observe creatures up close with Upham Wood’s live animal program. We’ll make winter trail mix, take home winter crafts, and complete activities for the Between Earth and Sky Journey. Note: Adults to meet safety ratios attend free. REGISTER FOR BETWEEN SNOW AND SKY
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EVEN MORE OUTDOOR FUN CAMP EHAWEE SPRING SERVICE OVERNIGHT
Grades: 2-12 April 15-16, 7pm-5pm | Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Early Register by March 29 > $0 girl / $0 adult We’ll work. We’ll play! Spend an overnight enjoying Ehawee with family and friends while helping get camp ready for the season. There’s lots to do as we spring clean the buildings, maintain the trails, move things around and maybe a special project or two. We’ll have fun with S’mores, singing and playing a few games in between chores. Note: Don’t want to spend the night? You’re welcome to come for the day. Remember, the program does include hard work along with the fun. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. REGISTER FOR CAMP EHAWEE SPRING SERVICE OVERNIGHT
CAMP BLACK HAWK SPRING SERVICE WEEKEND Grades: 2-12 May 20-22, 7pm-9am | Camp Black Hawk, Elton Early Register by May 10 > $0 girl / $0 adult
It’s a tradition! Come spend a work-and-play weekend at Black Hawk. There’s lots to do as we spruce up and clean the buildings, do trail maintenance, haul things around the camp and, if there’s time, complete one or two special projects. We’ll build time into the schedule for singing, games and S’mores and Saturday night we’ll enjoy a movie night together at the Lodge. Note: This program involves hard work and fun. Saturday meals, Sunday breakfast and snacks provided. REGISTER FOR CAMP BLACK HAWK SPRING SERVICE WEEKEND
KON-TIKI REGATTA
Grades: 6-12 May 13 - May 15, 5pm-2pm | Winnequah Park, Monona Early Register by April 15 > $20 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 6 > $25 girl / $0 adult Water. Land. Competition. Girl Scouts! Those are the basic ingredients for this amazing tradition-filled weekend of fun, friendly competition based on water and land skills. This is Kon-Tiki’s 24th straight year at Lake Monona and it’s more awesome than ever. Everyone’s welcome – come with your troop or on your own and you’ll be welcomed with open wet arms! Girl Scout Mariner Ship Kon-Tiki 523 sponsors this girl-led, girl-planned event. Be a part of an amazing tradition. Note: Registration is made directly with the sponsoring troop; more info available directly through the troop email. REGISTER FOR KON-TIKI REGATTA WITH THE SPONSORING TROOP > EMAIL THEM HERE
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CAMPOREE! BADGERLAND CAMPOREE
Grades: 2-12 April 29-May 1 | Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Lodging and Pricing Grades 4-12 April 29-May 1, 5pm-10am • Indoor Lodging: Register by April 5 > $70 girl / $70 adult • Platform Tent: Register by April 5 > $65 girl / $65 adult Brownie Lodging and Pricing Grades 2-3 April 30-May 1, 10am-10am • Indoor Lodging: Register by April 5 > $55 girl / $55 adult • Platform Tent: Register by April 5 > $50 girl / $50 adult Camporee is non-stop fun, complete with evening campfires and a beach party-themed dance on Saturday night. Join a few hundred sister Girl Scouts at camp and try your hand at cooking a simple meal over a fire, playing nature games, and creating awesome arts and crafts. Juniors and older come to Camporee Friday night and stay all weekend; Brownie Camporee begins Saturday morning and they attend one night. See separate listing for the Daisies’ very own Camporee on Sunday. HINT Register early! Space is limited and Camporee always fills up before the registration deadline. Note: Space is sparse for the ever-popular Camporee so troops are limited to bringing the number of adults to meet safety ratios. If there are special circumstances for your troop, email your request to add additional adults: info@gsbadgerland.org. Troops will likely share their sleeping space with other troops and may be split appropriately between cabins or tents. Camporee Info Packet for Juniors-Ambassadors (available soon) Camporee Info Packet for Brownies (available soon) REGISTRATION FOR BADGERLAND CAMPOREE OPENS MID-FEBRUARY
DAISY CAMPOREE
Grades: K-1 May 1, 12-4pm | Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Early Register by April 5 > $5 girl / $0 adult | Register by April 12 - $10 girl / $0 adult It’s all the fun of Camporee with Daisy-sized activities for Girl Scouts’ youngest members! Sing songs, play games, explore camp, and make art projects. See you there for a memorable afternoon of camp fun. Note: Girl Scout Daisies and adults only (no tag-alongs). Bring a sack lunch to enjoy as we all share a meal in the dining hall. Camporee Info Packet for Daisies (available soon) REGISTRATION FOR BADGERLAND CAMPOREE OPENS MID-FEBRUARY
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING GIRL LEADERSHIP SILVER AWARD TRAINING
Grades: 6-8
February 20, 10am-12pm | Janesville Service Center, Janesville Register by February 9 > $0 girl / $0 adult February 27, 9-11am | United Methodist Church, Platteville Register by February 16 > $0 girl / $0 adult March 19, 10am-12pm | La Crosse Service Center, La Crosse Register by March 8 > $0 girl / $0 adult April 2, 10am-12pm | Middleton Public Library, Middleton Register by March 22 > $0 girl / $0 adult April 14, 6-8pm | Interactive Webinar Online Training Register by April 12 > $0 girl / $0 adult This is the highest honor a Cadette may earn and it all begins with this two hour training. Learn about the steps it takes to earn Silver and be prepared to take a closer look at your community needs. Come as a troop or on your own. Either way, attend this training if you are even considering pursuing the Silver Award. REGISTRATION FOR SILVER AWARD TRAINING
GOLD AWARD TRAINING
Grades: 9-12
February 20, 12:30-3pm | Janesville Service Center, Janesville Register by February 9 > $0 girl / $0 adult February 27, 9-11:30am | United Methodist Church, Platteville Register by February 16 > $0 girl / $0 adult March 19, 12:30-3pm | La Crosse Service Center, La Crosse Register by March 8 > $0 girl / $0 adult April 2, 12:30-3pm | Middleton Public Library, Middleton Register by March 22 > $0 girl / $0 adult April 12, 6-8pm | Interactive Webinar Online Training Register by April 12 > $0 girl / $0 adult 2016 is the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award. What a year for YOU to earn it! Come learn what it takes to earn the very highest and most prestigious Girl Scout award. This workshop shows Girl Scouts and adults how to get started creating a successful plan to complete the Gold Award process. You’ll also learn about the mentoring and support available from Badgerland volunteers and staff. This one training provides all of the tools you need to begin and to be successful. Even if you are still evaluating, this is an excellent informational session for girls and adults who want to know more about going for Gold. Note: A troop leader, project advisors, mentors, parents and other adults who will be helping the Girl Scout earn her award must attend. It is notable that Badgerland Girl Scouts who have active adults involved in her training have enjoyed a higher Gold Award completion rate! REGISTER FOR GOLD AWARD TRAINING
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GIRL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AIDE TRAINING Grades: 6-8 May 14, 9am-5pm | Camp Brandenburg Early Register by April 26 > $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 3 > $15 girl / $0 adult Check out this leadership course for Cadettes interested in working with younger girls. Learn tips to successfully lead younger Girl Scouts in games, songs and activities while gaining important communication, safety and educational skills. After this training, you will finish the PA Award requirements with a troop in your community. Once you’re certified, you’ll be able to work with girls at troop meetings, at camp and council-wide events. Note: Pack lunch; snack provided. REGISTER FOR PROGRAM AIDE TRAINING
LEADERSHIP JUMPSTART Grades: 10-12 Home Study Course | Learn At Your Own Pace Register Anytime > $5 girl Take the leadership journey from the comfort of home and earn the Volunteer in Training Award (VIT). Part one of the Home Study Course explores your leadership style and you learn about Girl Scout curriculum. Part two puts your skills into action and you will begin working with a mentor to design and lead your own troop meetings for younger girls. This course is a chance to explore your strengths and weaknesses and become a role model for younger girls. Complete this course and earn your VIT Award . Note: Girls earning the VIT Award before February will be honored at the Girl Scout Awards Ceremony on March 12. REGISTER FOR LEADERSHIP JUMPSTART
Leadership in Action! 2015-16 Badgerland Youth Leadership Council 12 Program Questions: 800.236.2710 or info@gsbadgerland.org
BE A TRAVELING GIRL SCOUT DISCOVER MINNEAPOLIS Grades: 2-12 June 21-22, 11am-2pm | Minneapolis, Minnesota Early Register by May 31 > $130 girl / $130 adult | Register by June 7 - $140 girl / $140 adult Bus pick-ups: Beloit, Johnson Creek, La Crosse, Madison, Mauston, Platteville We’ll visit lots of the famous Minneapolis destinations including an afternoon at the Mall of America. From there we’ll board the bus and head straight to an overnighter at the museum. It’s a full evening of camp-in fun at the Minnesota Science Museum. Girls will wander the museum doing hands-on science projects, watch a movie on the giant screen and enjoy a live theater performance on the museum’s stage. We’ll even complete some badge activities while we’re there…not to mention the chance to sleep by a dinosaur! The fun continues the next morning when we hop back on the bus bound for the Minnesota Zoo where you’ll have a blast exploring on your own. We’ll provide a Girl Scout activity booklet to help guide your zoo adventure and Juniors will have the opportunity to work toward the Animal Habitats badge. Note: Pack a lunch for Tuesday’s bus ride. Dinner and breakfast provided; on-your-own for Wednesday lunch and dinner. Make sure your Girl Scout enjoys and can handle a super busy, non-stop schedule because this will be a fastpaced trip with very little downtime. REGISTER FOR DISCOVER MINNEAPOLIS
GSUSA GETAWAYS Grades: 6-12 Year Round | Worldwide Locations Traveling together as a troop is awesome. And Girl Scouts USA makes it even better by planning the whole trip for you! There are lots of pre-planned Getaways including a Wicked Broadway trip to New York City, a three day stay at Space Camp and a coastal excursion to California. Note: Adults to meet ratio required for troop Getaways. Troops doing a Getaway must notify Badgerland of plans through the forms in the Traveling Troops Guide. See all the Getaways and learn the details
GSUSA DESTINATIONS Grades: 6-12 Summer 2016 | Worldwide Locations Apply by February 1 Ready to go where you’ve never been before? Make friends with a camel? Go zip-lining in a jungle? Try exotic cuisines or ride the waves in Costa Rica? Destinations are travel opportunities just for Girl Scouts ages 11-18. These nationally sponsored events are hosted all over the country and the world! With more than 40 trips to choose from, there is an adventure for you. Note: Many Badgerland Girl Scouts financed their Destinations trips through cookie and nut sales. Badgerland Bucks can be redeemed for these trips. Girls can also apply for travel scholarships. See all the Destinations and learn the details including how to apply
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GIRL SCOUTS AT THE STATE CAPITOL Awesome New Leadership Programs! CAPITOL CONNECTION Grades: 6-12 May 7, 10am-5:30pm | Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Early Register by April 19 > $15 girl / $0 adult | Register by April 26 > $20 girl / $0 adult Khaki is the color of the day as Girl Scouts take over the Wisconsin State Capitol! This is a day of learning and doing. Girls will meet and work directly with members of the legislature from both the State Assembly and State Senate. You’ll debate an issue and enjoy more activities that take you inside state government. Girl Scouts will be completing all requirements for the Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Citizenship Legacy Badges! HURRY There are only 99 spots available (1 for each chair in the Assembly) so sign up fast to claim your seat! Note: Lunch will be served. Girls will earn the Citizenship badge for their level: Finding Common Ground, Behind the Ballot and Public Policy. The badge will be presented before the end of this special day. REGISTER FOR CAPITOL CONNECTION
JUNIOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL Grades: 4-5 May 21, 1-5pm | Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Early Register by May 3 > $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 10 > $15 girl / $0 adult • Earn the Inside Government Badge…check! • See the Wisconsin State Capitol in person…check! • Meet State Representatives and Senators…check! This exciting new program will allow Junior Girls to plan a campaign and vote on an important issue. Meet elected state legislators and get an inside look at how your state government works. Girls will be enjoy a tour of our famous State Capitol and visit the Wisconsin Veterans Museum just across the street. Note: The Junior Inside Government badge will be earned and presented before the program concludes. REGISTER FOR JUNIOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL
BROWNIE DAY AT THE CAPITOL Grades: 2-3 May 21, 9am-12pm | Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Early Register by May 3 > $10 girl / $0 adult | Register by May 10 > $15 girl / $0 adult It’s Brownie Day at the State Capitol! Girls will do fun activities with people who know a whole lot about state government – some volunteers will be elected State Representatives and State Senators to help girls learn and earn their Celebrating Community Badge! Tour the State Capitol and visit the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as part of the experience. We will be doing ALL of the activities to earn your badge and will have lots of fun doing it. Note: The Celebrating Community badge will be earned and presented before the program concludes. REGISTER FOR BROWNIE DAY AT THE CAPITOL
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2015-16 Badgerland Council
Patch Program
STEM Sisterhood This patch is all about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The goal? Girls will discover their interests and understand how they can make a difference in the world through STEM.
STEM SISTERHOOD
How It Works Research and interview a woman in a STEM field in your community. Invite her to join you in a hands-on project that immerses you in her field of expertise then submit her story and a photo of your time together. This is an amazing opportunity to connect with women experts in STEM fields in your area and inspire girls to pursue their dreams. STEM Sisterhood Sample Ideas Biotechnology. Discover how women scientists use bacteria to clean up oil spills by connecting with a biotech expert at the local university. Architecture. Meet an architect to learn how she uses mathematics to design blueprints for equalopportunity housing. Game Learning. Discover how women professional game designers use code to design games for children and adults with special needs.
earn it! STEM Sisterhood Project Requirements 1. Discuss with your troop some areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics you’re excited to learn about. How do experts in these fields help to change the world? 2. Connect with professional women experts in the field you’re exploring. Meet with her at work or invite her to a troop meeting. 3. Ask your expert these questions and include three of your own! You’ll include the answers to these questions in the story you submit: Q: What is your professional role? Q: Why did you decide to do this kind of work? Q: How does your work make the world a better place? 4. Do a hands-on activity with your STEM expert that helps you learn more about the field. For example, if she is a forensic scientist, learn how to analyze fingerprints or if she’s a biologist, examine slides under a microscope. 5. Complete the STEM Sisterhood Patch report and submit it to get your patch!
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HEY GIRLs. get inspired. The new Inspiration Project Patch program for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors is here! Girls complete this project at each level as they grow and are inspired to help their communities year after year. Read all the details here.
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Registration Information REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH E-BIZ
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Step 1: Go to E-Biz here. Step 2: Log into your Girl Scout account or activate a new account by following the simple directions. Step 4: Click Activities to find the event you’re registering for. Need Help? info@gsbadgerland.org
Financial Assistance for program attendance may be available for Badgerland sponsored programs. Complete the Program Financial Aid application. Form for Program Financial Aid
REGISTER WITH THE PAPER FORM Step 1: Complete the form: Form for Individual Registration Form for Troop Registration Step 2: Include payment (check/cash/Badgerland Bucks) or payment information (credit card) when you send in your registration. Step 3: Mail your registration to: Girl Scouts Program Registration 2710 Ski Lane Madison, WI 53713
If paying by credit card you can also scan and email the form to info@gsbadgerland.org or fax to 608.276.9160.
NEW NEW NEW COMING SPRING 2016
Badgerland will transition to a new online registration system!
PROGRAM CONFIRMATION Confirmation will be sent two weeks prior to the Badgerland program via email or by US Postal Service if no email is given. Please help keep postage costs down by providing an email.
BADGERLAND BUCKS Badgerland Bucks are earned through the cookie and “in a nutshell” programs. To redeem for Badgerland-sponsored programs, submit your Girl Scouts’ name along with her Badgerland Bucks account number and any additional payment. Badgerland Bucks can also be spent on resident camp, community-based Girl Scout camps and events, troop rental of council properties, Girl Scout Shop purchases and membership dues.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS Badgerland Council is reluctant to cancel programs. However, occasionally the need arises to cancel a program due to weather, safety concerns or low registration. When bad weather results in a cancelled program, every attempt will be made to contact the registrants. Please maintain accurate contact information with Girl Scouts so staff can reach you in the event of a last minute cancellation. Refunds are only given if written cancellations are received prior to the printed registration deadline. Full refunds are issued after the printed registration deadline for council programs only if the program is full or cancelled or in the event of a serious illness or death in the family. For serious illness, a doctor’s written note is required within one week after the program. NOTE: Badgerland Program Partners follow their own business practices for cancellations and refunds.
We’ll let you know when we make the change. It’s going to be super easy. We can’t wait to show you how awesome it is.
Badgerland is now implementing a long-range Property Plan. Stay updated on what’s happening and review the Property Plan.
Camp Property Service Center & Shop
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