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THE 2018-19

ULTIMATE GUIDE

To Resources for Volunteers & Programs for Girls

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THE 2018-19

ULTIMATE GUIDE

To Resources for Volunteers & Programs for Girls Table of Contents

Welcome, Girl Scouts!

Volunteer Resources..............................................................4

It’s time for a new year in Girl Scouting!

Girl Leadership Opportunities........................................ 10

All of us at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts are so excited for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to empower herself to unleash her full potential. Girl Scouts, the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, is the perfect space to do just that.

Girl Programs: Plan Your Year..........................................14 Using the Ultimate Guide...................................................15 Daisy Program List by Date...............................................16 Brownie Program List by Date.......................................... 17 Junior Program List by Date..............................................21 Cadette Program List by Date.......................................... 26 Senior/Ambassador Program List by Date.................. 30 Family Program List by Date............................................ 33 Programs A-D......................................................................... 34 Fall Product and Cookie Programs................................. 46 Programs D-Z......................................................................... 48 Notes and Planning Calendar.......................................... 69 Programs for Adults.............................................................72 Corporate Partner Ads.........................................................74 Program Partner Ads...........................................................76 Facilities and Locations..................................................... 90 Member Benefits.................................................................. 92

The 2018-19 Ultimate Guide includes everything you need for an amazing troop year—trainings for volunteers, programs for girls and families, outdoor adventure opportunities, and much more. It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for you, our volunteers, who are the backbone of our organization. Thank you for being the strong support girls need on their leadership journeys. The Girl Scout Mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. A key way we deliver this mission is through providing girls with experiences where they can try new things, conquer their fears, and persevere through challenges… where they can set high goals, and reach them with the support of their Girl Scout sisters. Through nature exploration, arts enrichment, science experiments, and more, girls are building skills that they can take with them through all life stages. They are embracing their potential, and becoming inspiring leaders. All of our programs are developed with girls in mind—they are girl-focused and girl-led! It is my hope that every G.I.R.L. across eastern Massachusetts—both girls and volunteers—is able to embrace new opportunities in Girl Scouting this year, and have a ton of fun in the process! Yours in Girl Scouting,

Welcome to a new year in Girl Scouting!

Carrie Weatherbee Chief Membership Services Officer Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

GSEMA is committed to assuring inclusion of all population groups within its council footprint, and welcomes the participation of all girls and volunteers. Girls and volunteers requiring reasonable accommodations to fully participate in Girl Scouting should contact CustomerCare@gsema.org. 3

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES Volunteers, we’re committed to helping you succeed! Whether you’re just getting started, or looking to build advanced skills and leadership experience for Girl Scouting and beyond, we have a range of resources to support you.

COUNCIL RESOURCES

PROGRAM RESOURCES

ONLINE RESOURCES

Customer Care

Volunteer Fundamentals

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Help is only a call or email away. Contact us at 844-306-GSEM (4736) or CustomerCare@gsema.org to get connected with a trained staff member ready to respond to your questions or concerns.

Girl Scout Shops Our three council shop locations have all your Girl Scouting gear, including uniforms, accessories, kits, tools, and books for every level. Find out more on page 88.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

Council Facilities

We have beautiful camp properties throughout eastern Massachusetts available for your use, as well as camp equipment and program kits available for troop rental. Find out more on page 90.

Our council website is your window into all things Girl Scouting, including important resources like Volunteer Essentials, online registration, and up-to-date information about programs, events, trainings, and member benefits.

Learn the basics of leading a troop (page 5) and keeping girls safe (page 6).

Outdoor Training and Resources Open the door to new adventures for your troop! See page 7 for outdoor skills training and other outdoor resources for volunteers.

Volunteer Toolkit

Product Program Support Find everything you need to help your girls fund their activities while gaining key life skills. Visit gsema.org and click on Cookies.

Volunteer Enrichment If you’re ready to take your leadership development to a new level, see page 8 for opportunities to learn even more, connect with your fellow volunteers, or take on a council leadership role.

This customizable digital planning resource gives you tools and program content to get your year started and keep it going smoothly. Find the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) by logging into My GS via gsema.org.

LEAD Online Our online learning platform is constantly updated with new training sessions and resources. Find LEAD Online at gsema.litmos.com.

Financial assistance is available for volunteers.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

VOLUNTEER FUNDAMENTALS Get ready to change the lives of girls in your community. From Core Learning to safety requirements, here are important resources you’ll need to provide a one-of-a-kind leadership experience.

New leaders, start with two easy steps! These free Core Learning sessions are required for all new troop leaders.

1 Troop Pathway Orientation This easy orientation on LEAD Online will give you all the information you need to start a troop, including membership requirements, meeting locations, troop bank accounts, strategies for involving girls’ families, required paperwork, safety procedures, the Volunteer Toolkit, and much more.

2 Level-Specific Essentials Each Essentials session covers what you need to know to work with a troop of girls at your program level, including earning petals or badges, Journeys, highest awards (for Juniors and above), how to promote and manage a girl-led environment, and how to use the Volunteer Toolkit to plan your year. This course can be taken before you meet with girls or within your first few meetings. We recommend taking a new Essentials with each new program level. • Daisy Essentials: New! LEAD Online and in-person • Brownie Essentials: New! LEAD Online and in-person • Junior Essentials: In-person (coming to LEAD Online Nov. 2018!) • Cadette Essentials: LEAD Online

LEAD Online: Visit gsema.litmos.com.

Volunteer Essentials is your go-to resource for information about working with girls, financing activities, following safety guidelines, and more. Find it at gsema.org by clicking on Forms.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

In-person sessions: Visit gsema.org and click on Activities.

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Ready for more adventures?

Safety First!

Camping, overnights, and excursions are some of the most memorable experiences in Girl Scouting.

Before any activity, refer to safety guidelines in these places:

Make sure you’re prepared!

1. Volunteer Essentials 2. Safety Activity Checkpoints

Many programs require safety training (below) or outdoor skills training (page 7), in order to keep girls safe and provide them with the best possible experiences.

Visit gsema.org and click on Forms.

What training do I need? Type of Program

Volunteer Training Required

Travel program (not overnight)

One First Aid-certified volunteer

Overnight camping in tents*

One First Aid-certified volunteer AND one volunteer who has completed Outdoor Basics: Camping or equivalent

Overnight camping in lodges*

One First Aid-certified volunteer AND one volunteer who has completed one of the following: Outdoor Basics: Cooking, Outdoor Basics: Camping, or equivalent

Other overnight programs

One First Aid-certified volunteer AND one volunteer who has completed one of the following: Online Overnight Orientation, Outdoor Basics: Cooking, Outdoor Basics: Camping, or equivalent

Extended trips: three nights or longer in the U.S. or any international trip

Prior council approval is required. Please contact CustomerCare@gsema.org.

Travel or camping more than 30 minutes away from medical care

Any requirements above, AND one Wilderness First Aid-certified volunteer

*Exceptions: No additional training required for Gals’ Night Out programs.

SAFETY TRAINING

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

MEDIC First Aid and CPR: Blended Model for Initial Certification

Qualify as a First Aid-trained volunteer. This course is offered in two parts: an online program and a hands-on skills session with an instructor. Both portions must be completed for certification, which is valid for two years. Course fee includes take-home resource book, keychain CPR mask, and certification card. Adults: $60

MEDIC First Aid and CPR: Recertification This course is for those whose First Aid and CPR certifications are about to expire or have expired within 30 days of the listed session. Recertification is valid for two years. Course fee includes take-home resource book, keychain CPR mask, and certification card. Adults: $30

Online Overnight Orientation This 43-minute training on LEAD Online will prepare you to take Girl Scouts on overnight trips of one or two nights at non-camp facilities. No registration required. Visit gsema.litmos.com. Adults: free

Wilderness First Aid Qualify as a Wilderness First Aid volunteer. Prerequisite: MEDIC First Aid/CPR or equivalent. Dates, locations, and cost TBA on gsema.org.

For dates and registration, visit gsema.org and click on Activities.

First Aid-certified elsewhere? Contact Customer Care to see if you’re eligible for reciprocity. Financial assistance is available for volunteers.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

OUTDOOR TRAINING AND RESOURCES Take your troop outside! GSEMA offers many opportunities for you to help your girls spend time in the great outdoors, where they can build skills, explore leadership, and develop a deep appreciation for nature.

OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAINING Outdoor Basics: Online In this training series on LEAD Online, you’ll learn how to assess your troop’s readiness for camping, as well as GSEMA safety procedures and where to find valuable planning tools and resources. Prerequisite: Online Overnight Orientation (page 6). No registration required. Visit gsema.litmos.com. Adults: free

Outdoor Basics: Cooking •

Enjoy outdoor activities year-round at our camp properties.

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Attend scheduled programs or reserve your own date.

This training is required for troop camping trips with lodge accommodation and will prepare you to plan a girl-led lodge camping trip, including how to rent a campsite, packing tips, safety, camp activities, fire-building, and basic cook out techniques. Prerequisite: Outdoor Basics: Online.

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Visit gsema.org and click on Outdoors, then Outdoor Adventures.

Adults: $20

Outdoor Adventure Activities

Outdoor Badges and Journeys

Outdoor Basics: Camping

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Explore outdoor badge activities, ranging from hiking, to fire-building, to creating art inspired by nature.

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Pursue a Journey with an outdoor-focused Take Action project.

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Find badge and Journey requirements on the Volunteer Toolkit.

This training is required for troop camping trips with tent accommodation and will prepare you to plan a girl-led camping trip in either lodges or tents, including how to rent a campsite, packing tips, safety, camp activities, fire-building, advanced outdoor cooking methods, and group management for troop camping. Prerequisite: Outdoor Basics: Cooking.

Outdoor Center Rentals Simplify your packing list with equipment rentals.

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Rent program kits for everything you need to lead programs in orienteering, nature exploration, camping skills, and more.

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See page 87 for more information.

Troop Camping •

Introduce girls to the benefits and fun of camping!

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Allow six to eight weeks to plan a successful girl-led trip.

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See page 6 for volunteer training requirements.

Encampment Director Training This online training is required for coordinators of service unit or large group camp events, and covers safety and risk management, as well as resources for planning a girl-led encampment. It takes six months to properly prepare for an encampment, so plan well ahead. Pre-requisite: Outdoor Basics: Camping and prior participation in a large group camping event. Adults: free

See pages 90-91 for more about our camp properties and outdoor resources.

For dates and registration, visit gsema.org and click on Activities.

GSEMA offers Archery and Canoeing Instructor training for volunteers! Visit the Activities page at gsema.org. Contact us at CustomerCare@gsema.org or call 844-306-GSEM (4736)

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

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Adults: $25

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VOLUNTEER ENRICHMENT Connect more. Learn more. Lead more. Whether you’ve been a leader for minutes, months, or years, GSEMA offers even more ways to keep you moving along your own leadership journey.

Volunteer Appreciation Do you know incredible volunteers in your area who go above and beyond? Help GSEMA recognize volunteers who make positive contributions to the Girl Scout Movement. Learn more about recognition opportunities and nominate your peers by visiting gsema.org and clicking on Volunteers, then Volunteer Appreciation. Council nominations are due by Feb. 15. Watch for information on the 2019 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon!

Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts 2018 Volunteer Conference Every G.I.R.L. Welcome Start the 2019 membership year off strong! This year’s conference offers a focus on diversity and inclusion, while providing new and exciting networking opportunities for adult volunteers. We’ll offer MEDIC CPR and First Aid trainings, enrichment and development sessions, vendor tables, and new this year, programming for girls of ALL ages! Pre-registration is required and workshops fill fast! Visit gsema.org for event details and registration.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

Adults: $20, lunch included

Nov. 4, 8 AM-5 PM, Sheraton Framingham, Reg by Oct. 26

Interested in taking on a new leadership role within GSEMA? For information on service units, fall product or cookie mentorship, council-wide committees, and many other council roles, visit gsema.org and click Volunteers, then Ways to Volunteer.

LEAD Online Webinars Ready for more? Enhance your leadership skills in the comfort of your own home. Visit LEAD Online at gsema.litmos.com. The Basics of the Volunteer Toolkit Up-to-date information about this powerful digital tool. Financing the Fun What you need to know about troop money management. The Golden Eaglet A fun piece of Girl Scout history with a 100-year-old video! The Parent Meeting Tips for engaging parents in troop meetings and activities. Step Up! Daisies to Brownies or Brownies to Juniors Progress with your girls to the next program level.

Fun Spot While volunteers are at the conference, Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors can spend the day with other Girl Scouts having tons of fun! Participate in arts and crafts, sports, games, STEM activities, and more. Girls will also have the opportunity to sample activities from upcoming programs.

The Story of Juliette Gordon Low Learn about the revolutionary founder of Girl Scouts. Transitioning to Leadership for New Leaders Taking on Existing Troops A great place to start as you take on your bigger role.

Girls: $25 Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can attend Program Aide Training. See page 60.

Financial assistance is available for volunteers.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

Volunteer Connections Have questions about your troop? Looking to chat with other leaders? Your local GSEMA Volunteer Support Specialist is hosting Volunteer Connections events in your area! • Hour-long drop-in sessions with themed discussions • Network, engage, share, and learn a few new tips! • In-person or on LEAD Online, depending on your region • Visit gsema.org and click on Activities for dates and more.

Volunteer Connections Themes: Sept.: Fall Product Program and Troop Money Management

Volunteer Support Specialists are regional staff members here to support you! Contact them with questions, concerns, problems, and successes. Don’t know your Volunteer Support Specialist? Contact Customer Care to get connected!

Oct.: Badges, Journeys, and What’s New Nov.: Cookie Program and Financing the Fun Dec.: Volunteer Appreciation and Engaging Families Jan.: Songs, Games, and Girl Scout Traditions Feb.: Cookie Recognitions and Ideas for Daisies Mar.: Getting Outdoors and Going Camping May: Bridging and Celebrating Your Troop Year June: Summer Fun July: Journeys, Taking Action, and the Highest Awards Aug.: Girl Leadership and Planning Your Troop Year

I continue to do what I do because I hope one day these girls will be leaders making a difference.

Ready for your own adventures? GSEMA now offers fun programming just for adult members. See page 72 to learn more.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

Apr.: Field Trips and Travel

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Take the lead like a Girl Scout! You’re confident, responsible, and committed to changing the world. Let your inner leader shine!

Participate in one of GSEMA’s many 1 leadership development programs. See below. on a GSEMA girl leadership role 2 Take See page 11. your sights on the highest awards 3 Set in Girl Scouting: Bronze, Silver, and Gold!

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

See page 12.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Advocates for Health: How Government Works....................................................................................34 Career Leadership Day................................................................................................................................50 College Leadership Day...............................................................................................................................50 Finding Common Ground: Reaching Across the Aisle..........................................................................49 G.I.R.L.s Change the World Advocacy Event............................................................................................50 Inside Government Badge: Senator for a Day........................................................................................ 53 Leadership Development Day....................................................................................................................50 Leadership in Government Day.................................................................................................................50

Financial assistance is available for girls.

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

GSEMA GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES Step up and start leading. Start making the world a better place in one of these roles within our council.

Girl and Teen Leadership Committees • Apply to serve on GSEMA’s Girl (grades 5-8) or Teen (grades 9-12) Leadership Committees. • Serve as a voice for the council and share your input about programming, member retention, and advocacy projects. • Applications are due by October 30 and are available online at gsema.org.

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Girl Board Member • Apply to serve a one-year term on GSEMA’s Board of Directors.

• Open to girls ages 10 to 17. • See page 60 to learn more about Program Aide Training programs.

• Applications (for girls ages 14 to 17) are available online at gsema.org.

Graduating Soon? Congratulations! Find new ways to lead like a Girl Scout as your prepare for college or the workforce and beyond: • Apply for scholarships. • Join our Alum Network.

Together, we have become strong, independent women ready to take on the world.

• Sign up for discounted lifetime membership. Contact Customer Care to learn more.

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Add your voice to the discussion about how to sustain and grow our council while you gain valuable experience, make new friends, and network with corporate leaders.

• Be a role model for younger girls while you practice valuable mentoring skills.

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GIRL SCOUT HIGHEST AWARDS Take the lead. Change the world. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are your chance to show you're a G.I.R.L. committed to making a difference, with a Take Action project that responds to a pressing community issue.

Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Create lasting change in your community as you earn the highest awards in Girl Scouting.

BRONZE AWARD

SILVER AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Juniors Grades 4-5

Cadettes Grades 6-8

Seniors and Ambassadors Grades 9-12

Work as a team, discover a community issue, and complete a Take Action project.

Work individually or in a small group, identify the root cause of a community issue, and complete a Take Action project.

Work individually, identify the root cause of a community issue, and complete a sustainable Take Action project.

Prerequisite: One Journey with a Take Action project

Prerequisites: Silver Award and one Journey with a Take Action project or two Journeys with Take Action projects

Girl Scouts who pursue the highest awards... • Develop a strong sense of self. • Display positive values. • Demonstrate extraordinary leadership. • Gain experience in project planning and time management. • Learn to identify and solve problems.

How to get started: 1. Visit gsema.org and click on About, Our Council, and then Highest Awards. 2. Review “Award Guidelines” in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. 3. Complete Journey prerequisites. 4. Attend a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award Orientation.

Bronze and Silver Award Orientations are now available on LEAD Online!

Financial assistance is available for girls.

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Gold Award: The most prestigious award in Girl Scouting! Visit gsema.org/goldaward to access: · In-person and online training opportunities · Gold Award Proposal and Final Report Forms · Interview dates · Support and more!

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Going for the Gold! Over 50 G.I.R.L.s in eastern Massachusetts earned the Gold Award in 2018! Meet four of our 2017-18 Gold Award Girl Scouts:

Maggie Chiffer, Topsfield Maggie addressed the far-reaching impact of dementia in older community members by teaching dance classes at her local Council on Aging, leading educational workshops about brain health and dementia risk reduction, and creating a dementia literacy curriculum for the local high school’s health program.

Katie Hurwitz, Walpole

Sarah Hutchinson, Concord Sarah noted that most children who have lost a parent do not get bereavement support. Inspired by the care she received after a personal loss, she created a program to train teens in supporting and guiding grieving children. The National Alliance for Grieving Children is now sharing Sarah’s training program across its entire network.

Emily Kiehl, Marion Emily responded to a lack of programming for residents of a permanent supportive housing community for veterans by creating programs that support social, culinary, and technological skills development. She taught technology classes and gave cooking lessons based on family-style cookbooks.

GIRL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Katie helped others find their individual storytelling voice by creating a six-week writing program, with each week devoted to a different genre and including a presentation by a professional writer, a writing workshop for local students, and an open microphone night for all to share their stories.

GIRL PROGRAMS: PLAN YOUR YEAR GET STARTED. Meet with your troop to plan an amazing girl-led year. • Discuss which badges they’d like to earn and Journeys they’d like to complete. • Use the Volunteer Toolkit to build a year plan and keep families in the loop. • Fund your adventures with the Fall Product and Cookie Programs. See pages 46-47.

GIRL SCOUT PROMISE 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 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

GET INSPIRED.

respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely,

Choose the programs and events that complement your plan. • Browse programs in the Ultimate Guide. See page 15 for tips. • Browse online. Visit gsema.org and click on Activities.

make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

GIRL SCOUT MISSION Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

• Look for Member Benefits. See page 92.

PLAN YOUR YEAR

GET READY.

GO!

• Check safety guidelines. See "Safety First" on page 6. • Make sure you have the training you need. See page 6. • Review cancellation and refund policies. Visit gsema.org and click on Activities.

Financial assistance is available for girls.

USING THE ULTIMATE GUIDE BROWSE PROGRAMS BY DATE.

BROWSE THE PROGRAMS A-Z PAGES.

Find a chronological list of programs for your level:

Beginning on page 34, you’ll find an alphabetical listing of every program, with levels, dates, times, locations, and cost.

Programs for level…

for grades…

begin on…

Daisy (D)

K-1

page 16

Brownie (B)

2-3

page 17

Junior (J)

4-5

page 21

Cadette (C)

6-8

page 26

Senior (S)

9-10

page 30

Ambassador (A)

11-12

page 30

Family

entire family

page 33

Each listing includes a page number pointing to the program description in the Programs A-Z pages.

Look for these icons: program includes a badge program includes a patch program offered for the first time Track programs that interest your troop on the Notes and Planning Calendar pages (69-71).

READY TO REGISTER?

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Have you reviewed safety guidelines? Do you have the training you need? Have you reviewed the cancellation and refund policies?

PLAN YOUR YEAR

@ Randy H. Goodman

DAISY PROGRAMS BY DATE

DAISY PROGRAMS GRADES K–1

Date

Program

Ongoing

Museum Visits and Resources

Page

Date

Program

Mar. 2

Winter Explorers

Sept. 30 Oct. 13

Page

Daisy Days

Mar. 3

Winter Explorers

Etiquette Tea Party

Mar. 8

Dive-in Movie

Oct. 19

Sundown Sing-along

Mar. 9

Winter Explorers

Oct. 20

Camp Skills Day

Mar. 10

Daisy Safety Award

Oct. 20

Corn Maze Challenge

Mar. 10

Pottery Painting

Oct. 20

Kid Convention

Mar. 10

Winter Explorers

Oct. 21

Daisy Days

Mar. 23

Animal Meet and Greet

Oct. 21

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Mar. 23

Chocolatier for the Day

Oct. 27

Corn Maze Challenge

Mar. 23-24

Gals’ Night Out: Cabins

Oct. 27-28

Gals’ Night Out: Cabins

Mar. 24

Art and Yoga

Oct. 27

Wheelock Family Theatre: Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

Apr. 5

Sundown Sing-along

Apr. 7

Camp Explorers

Apr. 13

Chocolatier for the Day

Apr. 13

Ice Chips: Show of Champions

Apr. 13

Wheelock Family Theatre: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

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Oct. 28

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Nov. 3

Camp Explorers

Nov. 4

Fun Spot at the Volunteer Conference

Nov. 10

International Girls Day

Nov. 12

Camp Kaleidoscope

Dec. 1

Chocolatier for the Day

Apr. 26

Dive-in Movie

Dec. 7

Dive-in Movie

Apr. 26-28

Troop Camping Weekend

Jan. 5

Camp Runels Reunion

Apr. 27-28

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

Jan. 6

Pottery Painting

Apr. 28

Camp Explorers

Jan. 12

Chocolatier for the Day

May 3

Sundown Sing-along

Jan. 12

Pottery Painting

May 4

Chocolatier for the Day

Jan. 13

Art and Yoga

May 4

Space Explorers

Jan. 25

Dive-in Movie

May 5

Camp Skills Day

Jan. 26

Camp Sampler

May 5

Daisy Safety Award

Jan. 26

Winter Explorers

May 5

Young Farmers

Jan. 27

Winter Explorers

May 10-12

Island Getaway

Feb. 2

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Reunion

May 11

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Feb. 2

Winter Explorers

May 17

Dive-in Movie

Feb. 3

Winter Explorers

May 17-19

Troop Camping Weekend

Feb. 9

Celebrating Community and Good Neighbor Badges

May 18

Animal Meet and Greet

May 18

Whale Watch

Feb. 9

Winter Explorers

May 19

Camp Explorers

Feb. 10

Art and Yoga

May 19

Pottery Painting

Feb. 10

Valentine Card Making: The Green Way

June 1

Salt Marsh Science

Feb. 10

Winter Explorers

June 7-8

Museum of Science Overnight

Feb. 19-22

Winter Vacation Adventures

June 8

Bridging to Brownies

Feb. 23

Chocolatier for the Day

June 8-9

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

Feb. 24

Me and My Bear Tea Party

June 8

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Mar. 2

Eco-art Lanterns

June 9

Me and My Bear Tea Party

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

BROWNIE PROGRAMS GRADES 2–3 Date

Program

TBA

Horse Sampler

Page

Date

Program

Oct. 27

Wheelock Family Theatre: Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Ongoing

Museum Visits and Resources

Sept. 30

Outdoor Art Badge at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Oct. 28

Archery

Oct. 6

Archery

Oct. 28

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Oct. 28

Canoe Fun

Oct. 6

Canoe Fun

Oct. 7

Archery

Oct. 28

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Nov. 3

Camp Explorers

Oct. 7

Canoe Fun

Oct. 7

Creativity on the Common

Nov. 4

Fun Spot at the Volunteer Conference

Nov. 9-11

Troop Camping Weekend: Cabins

Oct. 13

Etiquette Tea Party

Oct. 19

Sundown Sing-along

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Low

Nov. 10

International Girls Day

Oct. 20 Oct. 20

Archery

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Low

Camp Skills Day

Nov. 11

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

Oct. 20

Corn Maze Challenge

Nov. 11

Synchronized Swimming

Oct. 20

Kid Convention

Nov. 12

Letterboxing Badge

Oct. 21

Archery

Nov. 16-17

Museum of Science Overnight

Oct. 21

Canoe Fun

Nov. 17

Amazing Race: Camp Quest

Oct. 21

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Oct. 27

Corn Maze Challenge

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Oct. 27-28

Gals’ Night Out: Cabins

Nov. 18

Archery

Page

BROWNIE PROGRAMS BY DATE

@ Randy H. Goodman

BROWNIE PROGRAMS BY DATE

BROWNIE PROGRAMS GRADES 2–3

Date

Program

Page

Date

Program

Nov. 18

Boston Ballet: Art of Ballet

Feb. 2

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: Low

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

Page

Dec. 1

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Feb. 2

Winter Explorers

Feb. 3

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios

Feb. 3

Winter Explorers

Feb. 9

Blankets for Boston

Feb. 9

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Feb. 9

Celebrating Community and Good Neighbor Badges

Dec. 1

Chocolatier for the Day

Dec. 2

Art of Glass

Dec. 2

Cookie Baking

Dec. 2

Yoga for Healthy Living

Dec. 7

Dive-in Movie

Dec. 8

Brownie First Aid Badge

Dec. 8

Computer Expert Badge at Microsoft Store

Feb. 9

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Dec. 15

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Feb. 9

Computer Expert Badge at Microsoft Store

Dec. 16

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Feb. 9

Winter Explorers

Jan. 5

Camp Runels Reunion

Feb. 10

Art and Yoga

Jan. 6

Pottery Painting

Feb. 10

Painting Badge at Cape Cod Museum of Art

Jan. 12

Chocolatier for the Day

Feb. 10

Valentine Card Making: The Green Way

Jan. 12

Pottery Painting

Feb. 10

Winter Explorers

Jan. 12

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

Feb. 16

Build Your Swimming Skills

Feb. 19-22

Great Race Challenge

Jan. 12

Sewing: Plush S’more

Feb. 19-22

Winter Vacation Adventures

Jan. 13

Art and Yoga

Feb. 23

Chocolatier for the Day

Jan. 13

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Feb. 24

Art of Glass

Jan. 13

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Feb. 24

Me and My Bear Tea Party

Jan. 13

Dancer Badge with Abilities Dance Boston

Feb. 27

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Jan. 13

Potter Badge at the Cape Cod Museum of Art

Mar. 1-2

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 2

Eco-art Lanterns

Mar. 2

Winter Explorers

Mar. 3

Winter Explorers

Mar. 8

Dive-in Movie

Mar. 9

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Jan. 19

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Jan. 20

Art of Glass

Jan. 20

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

Jan. 20

Potter Badge at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Jan. 23

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Mar. 9-10

Mystic Aquarium Overnight

Jan. 25

Dive-in Movie

Mar. 9

Sewing: Girl Scout Cookie Pillow

Jan. 26

Camp Sampler

Mar. 9

Winter Explorers

Jan. 26

Pets Badge at Buttonwood Park Zoo

Mar. 10

Brownie Safety Award

Jan. 26

Winter Explorers

Mar. 10

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios

Dancer Badge with Rachel Park Dance Center

Jan. 27

Mar. 10

Pottery Painting

Jan. 27

Snacks Badge

Mar. 10

Winter Explorers

Jan. 27

Synchronized Swimming

Mar. 15-16

Museum of Science Overnight

Jan. 27

Winter Explorers

Mar. 16

Computer Expert Badge at Microsoft Store

Feb. 2

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Reunion

Mar. 16

My Family Story Badge

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

BROWNIE PROGRAMS GRADES 2–3 Date

Program

Mar. 16

Snacks Badge

Page

Mar. 17

Bookmaking

Mar. 17

Pets Badge at Buttonwood Park Zoo

Mar. 17

Potter Badge at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Mar. 17

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios

Mar. 23

Animal Meet and Greet

Mar. 23

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Mar. 23

Chocolatier for the Day

Mar. 23-24

Gals’ Night Out: Cabins

Mar. 23-24

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 23

Potter Badge at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Mar. 24

Art and Yoga

Mar. 24

Art of Glass

Mar. 24

Book Artist: Brownie/Junior

Mar. 27

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

Mar. 30

Sewing: Double-handled Sit-upon

Mar. 31

Computer Expert Badge at Empow Studios

Apr. 5-6

Detective and Spies Overnight

Date

Program

Apr. 5

Sundown Sing-along

Apr. 17

Morning at the Museum

Apr. 6-7

Brownie Camping

Apr. 24

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Apr. 6

Build Your Swimming Skills

Apr. 26

Dive-in Movie

Apr. 6-7

Crazy About Critters Camp-in

Apr. 26-27

Museum of Science Overnight

Apr. 6

Outdoor Art Badge at Soule Homestead

Apr. 26-28

Troop Camping Weekend

Apr. 6

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

Apr. 27

Archery

Apr. 27

Brownie First Aid Badge

Apr. 7

Camp Explorers

Apr. 27-28

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

Apr. 7

Painting Badge at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Apr. 27

Sewing: Girl Scout Fabric Bag

Apr. 7

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

Apr. 27-28

Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight

Apr. 28

Art of Glass

Apr. 28

Boston Ballet: Dancer Badge

Apr. 28

Camp Explorers

Apr. 28

Dancer Badge with Abilities Dance Boston

Apr. 28

Designing Robots Badge

Apr. 28

Horse Sampler

Apr. 28

Potter Badge at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Chocolatier for the Day

Apr. 13

Ice Chips: Show of Champions

Apr. 13-14

Mystic Aquarium Overnight

Apr. 13

Put Yourself in the Past

Apr. 13

Wheelock Family Theatre: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

Apr. 14

Potter Badge at New Bedford Art Museum/ ArtWorks!

BROWNIE PROGRAMS BY DATE

Apr. 13

Page

BROWNIE PROGRAMS BY DATE

BROWNIE PROGRAMS GRADES 2–3

Date

Program

Date

Program

May 3-4

Museum of Science Overnight

Page 55

May 19

Horse Sampler

May 3

Sundown Sing-along

May 19

Brownie Camping

Painting Badge at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

May 4-5 May 4

Bugs Badge

May 19

Pottery Painting

May 4

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

May 19

Ultimate Beach Comber

May 24-25

Detective and Spies Overnight

June 1

Salt Marsh Science

June 1

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

June 1-2

Museum of Science Overnight

June 1-2

Stars and Space Overnight

June 2

Stitch It

June 7-8

Detective and Spies Overnight

June 7-8

Museum of Science Overnight

June 8

Build Your Swimming Skills

June 8-9

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

June 8

Paper Pottery

June 8

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

June 9

Me and My Bear Tea Party

June 21-22

Detective and Spies Overnight

May 4

Chocolatier for the Day

May 4-5

Crazy About Critters Camp-in

May 4-5

Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight

May 4

Space Adventurers

May 5

Archery

May 5

Boston Ballet: Dancer Badge

May 5

Brownie Safety Award

May 5

Camp Skills Day

May 5

Challenge Course: Low

May 5

Designing Robots Badge

May 5

How a Shirt Grew in the Field

May 5

Painting Badge at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!

May 5

Pets Badge at Buttonwood Park Zoo

May 5

Young Farmers

May 10-12

Island Getaway

May 11

Archery

May 11

Challenge Course: Low

May 11

Put Yourself in the Past

May 11

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

May 11

Super G.I.R.L. Race: DIY

May 17

Dive-in Movie

May 17-19

Troop Camping Weekend

May 18

Animal Meet and Greet

May 18-19

Museum of Science Overnight

May 18-19

Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight

May 18

Whale Watch

May 19

Archery

May 19

Book Artist: Brownie/Junior

May 19

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

May 19

Bugs Badge

May 19

Camp Explorers

May 19

Canoe Fun

Page

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS GRADES 4–5

Date

Program

TBA

Horse Sampler

TBA

Horseback Riding Badge

Ongoing Sept. 23Nov. 4

Page

Program

Oct. 27

Corn Maze Challenge

Oct. 27-28

Gals’ Night Out: Cabins

Museum Visits and Resources

Oct. 27

Wheelock Family Theatre: Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Junior Olympic Archery Development: Beginner and Intermediate

Oct. 28

Archery

Sept. 29

Finding Common Ground Badge: Reaching Across the Aisle

Oct. 28

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Oct. 28

Canoe Fun

Sept. 30

Outdoor Art Badge at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: Flying Squirrel

Oct. 6

Archery

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: High

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 28

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Nov. 4

Boston Ballet: Art of Ballet

Nov. 4

Fun Spot at the Volunteer Conference

Nov. 9-11

Troop Camping Weekend: Cabins

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Low

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Nov. 10

International Girls Day

Nov. 10

Playing the Past Badge at Centerville Historical Museum

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Low

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Nov. 11

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

Nov. 11

Synchronized Swimming

Nov. 12

Camp Kaleidoscope

Nov. 12

GPS Geocaching

Oct. 6

Canoe Fun

Oct. 7

Archery

Oct. 7

Canoe Fun

Oct. 7

Creativity on the Common

Oct. 13

Etiquette Tea Party

Oct. 19

Sundown Sing-along

Oct. 20

Archery

Oct. 20

Camp Skills Day

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: High

Oct. 20

Corn Maze Challenge

Oct. 20

Kid Convention

Oct. 20

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Oct. 21

Archery

Oct. 21

Canoe Fun

Oct. 21

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Page

JUNIOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

Date

JUNIOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

JUNIOR PROGRAMS GRADES 4–5

Date

Program

Nov. 16-17

Museum of Science Overnight

Page

Nov. 17

Amazing Race: Camp Quest

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Nov. 18

Boston Ballet: Art of Ballet

Nov. 18

Archery

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: High

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: Low

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: Outdoor Climbing Wall

Nov. 18

MathMovesU®

Date

Program

Dec. 1

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Jan. 12

Eating the Rainbow with Asian Cuisine

Dec. 1

Chocolatier for the Day

Jan. 12

Dec. 2

Art of Glass

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Dec. 2

Cookie Baking

Jan. 12

Dec. 2

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Inside Government Badge: Senator for a Day

Jan. 12

Dec. 2

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

Dec. 2

Outdoor Skills: Jackknives

Jan. 12

Sewing: Plush S’more

Dec. 2

Scuba Diving

Jan. 13

Art and Yoga

Dec. 2

Scuba Diving Adventure

Jan. 13

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Dec. 2

Yoga for Healthy Living

Jan. 13

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Dec. 7

Dive-in Movie

Jan. 13

Mass Escape Room

Dec. 8

Digital Photographer Badge

Jan. 13

To Space! A STEM Workshop

Dec. 8

Innocent or Guilty

Jan. 19

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Dec. 8-9

Outdoor Art Overnight

Jan. 19

Home Alone Staying Safe

Dec. 8

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Jan. 20

Art of Glass

Dec. 8

Outdoor Skills: Fire-building

Jan. 20

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

Dec. 9

Outdoor Skills: Knots

Jan. 23

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Dec. 9

Outdoor Skills: Navigation

Jan. 25

Dive-in Movie

Dec. 15

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Jan. 26

Glass Pendant Making

Dec. 15

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Jan. 26

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 15

Extreme Gingerbread House Design

Jan. 27

Animal Habitats Badge

Dec. 16

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Jan. 27

Puzzle Break

Dec. 16

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Jan. 27

Simple Meals Badge

Jan. 5

Camp Runels Reunion

Jan. 27

Synchronized Swimming

Jan. 6

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios

Jan. 27

Winter Trekkers

Feb. 2

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Reunion

Girl Scouts Engineer Magic

Page

Jan. 12

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Feb. 2

Jan. 12

Chocolatier for the Day

Feb. 2

Home Alone Staying Safe

Feb. 2

Planetarium: Oasis of Space

Jan. 12

Digital Art and 3D

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS GRADES 4–5 Program

Page

Date

Program

Feb. 2

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

Mar. 3

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 8

Dive-in Movie

Feb. 2

Sewing: First Aid Kit

Mar. 9

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Feb. 2

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 9-10

Mystic Aquarium Overnight

Feb. 3

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 9

Sewing: Girl Scout Cookie Pillow

Feb. 9

Blankets for Boston

Mar. 9

Winter Trekkers

Feb. 9

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Mar. 10

Animal Habitats Badge

Feb. 9

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Mar. 10

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Drawing Badge at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!

Feb. 9 Feb. 9

Digital Photographer Badge

Mar. 10

Maple Sugaring Time

Feb. 9

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar

Mar. 10

Mass Escape Room

Feb. 9-10

Journey Overnight: Junior

Mar. 10

Winter Trekkers

Feb. 9

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 15-16

Museum of Science Overnight

Feb. 10

Art and Yoga

Mar. 16

Digital Photographer Badge

Feb. 10

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Mar. 16

Glass Pendant Making

Mar. 16-17

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Mar. 16

Puzzle Break

Mar. 16

Simple Meals Badge

Mar. 17

Bookmaking

Mar. 17

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Mar. 17

Outdoor Skills: Jackknives

Mar. 17

To Space! A STEM Workshop

Mar. 23

Animal Meet and Greet

Mar. 23

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Mar. 23

Chocolatier for the Day

Mar. 23-24

Gals’ Night Out: Cabins

Mar. 23

Girl Scouts Learn to Code

Mar. 23-24

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 23

Outdoor Skills: Fire-building

Mar. 23

Playing the Past Badge at Centerville Historical Museum

Mar. 24

Art and Yoga

Mar. 24

Art of Glass

Mar. 24

Book Artist: Brownie/Junior

Mar. 24

Maple Sugaring Time

Mar. 27

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: The Musician Experience

Mar. 30-31

Museum of Science Overnight

Feb. 10

Mass Escape Room

Feb. 10

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios

Feb. 10

Scribe Badge: Jelly Belly® Reviews

Feb. 10

Valentine Card Making: The Green Way

Feb. 10

Winter Camping Skills: Fire-building

Feb. 10

Winter Camping Skills: Knots and Lashing

Feb. 10

Winter Trekkers

Feb. 16

Build Your Swimming Skills

Feb. 19-22

Great Race Challenge

Feb. 19-22

Winter Vacation Adventures

Feb. 23

Chocolatier for the Day

Feb. 24

Art of Glass

Feb. 27

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Mar. 1-2

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 2

Eco-art Lanterns

Mar. 2

Maple Sugaring Time

Mar. 2

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 3

Eating the Rainbow with Asian Cuisine

Mar. 3

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Mar. 3

Product Designer Badge

Mar. 3

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios

Mar. 3

Scuba Diving

Mar. 3

Scuba Diving Adventure

Page

JUNIOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

Date

JUNIOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

JUNIOR PROGRAMS GRADES 4–5

Page

Date

Program

Apr. 13-14

Mystic Aquarium Overnight

Page

Apr. 13

Put Yourself in the Past

Apr. 13

Wheelock Family Theatre: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

Apr. 17

Morning at the Museum

Apr. 23

Engineering Encounter

Apr. 24

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Apr. 26

Dive-in Movie

Apr. 26-27

Museum of Science Overnight

Apr. 26-28

Troop Camping Weekend

Apr. 27

Advocates for Health: How Government Works

Apr. 27

Archery

Apr. 27-28

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

Apr. 27-28

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Apr. 27

Sewing: Girl Scout Fabric Bag

Date

Program

Mar. 30-31

Science After Dark Overnight

Apr. 27-28

Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight

Mar. 30

Sewing: Double-handled Sit-upon

Apr. 28

Art of Glass

Mar. 31

Drawing Badge at Cape Cod Museum of Art

Apr. 28

Horse Sampler

Mar. 31

Mardi Gras Fun

Apr. 28

Junior Safety Award

Mar. 31

Outdoor Skills: Knots

Apr. 28

Outdoor Skills: Navigation

Playing the Past Badge at Lexington Historical Society

Mar. 31 Apr. 5-6

Detective and Spies Overnight

May 3-5

Junior Camping

Apr. 5

Sundown Sing-along

May 3-4

Museum of Science Overnight

Apr. 6

Build Your Swimming Skills

May 3

Sundown Sing-along

Apr. 6-7

Crazy About Critters Camp-in

May 4

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Apr. 6

Outdoor Art Badge at Soule Homestead

May 4

Chocolatier for the Day

Apr. 6

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

May 4-5

Crazy About Critters Camp-in

May 4

Planetarium: Oasis of Space

Apr. 7

Designing Robots Badge

May 4-5

Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight

Apr. 7May 19

Junior Olympic Archery Development: Beginner and Intermediate

May 5

Archery

Apr. 7

Junior Safety Award

May 5

Camp Skills Day

Apr. 7

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

May 5

Challenge Course: High

Apr. 7

Scuba Diving

May 5

Challenge Course: Low

Apr. 7

Scuba Diving Adventure

May 5

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Apr. 13

Chocolatier for the Day

May 5

Fabric Design

Apr. 13

G.I.R.L.s Change the World Advocacy Event

May 5

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Apr. 13

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar

May 5

Home Alone Staying Safe

Playing the Past Badge at Lexington Historical Society

Apr. 13 Apr. 13

Ice Chips: Show of Champions

May 5

Scuba Diving

Apr. 13

Musician Badge

May 5

Scuba Diving Adventure

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS GRADES 4–5 Date

Program

May 10-12

Island Getaway

May 11 May 11

Page

Date

Program

May 19

Designing Robots Badge

Page 45

Archery

May 19

Horse Sampler

Challenge Course: High

May 19

Salt Marsh Science

May 11

Challenge Course: Low

May 19

Ultimate Beach Comber

May 11

Home Alone Staying Safe

May 24-25

Detective and Spies Overnight

May 11

Put Yourself in the Past

June 1

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

May 11

Super G.I.R.L. Race: DIY

June 1-2

Museum of Science Overnight

May 17

Dive-in Movie

June 2

Playing the Past Badge

May 17-19

Troop Camping Weekend

June 2

Playing the Past Badge at Lexington Historical Society

June 2

Wild Herbal First Aid Soap

June 7-8

Detective and Spies Overnight

June 7-8

Museum of Science Overnight

June 8

Build Your Swimming Skills

June 8-9

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

June 8

Paper Pottery

June 9

Archery

June 9

Biking

June 15-16

Science After Dark Overnight

June 21-22

Detective and Spies Overnight

June 22

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

May 18

Animal Meet and Greet

May 18

Archery

May 18

Art of the Swap Newport Bus Trip

May 18

Biking

May 18

Glass Pendant Making

May 18-19

Museum of Science Overnight

May 18-19

Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight

May 18

Whale Watch

May 19

Archery

May 19

Book Artist: Brownie/Junior

May 19

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

May 19

Canoe Fun

May 19

Challenge Course: Low

JUNIOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

CADETTE PROGRAMS BY DATE

CADETTE PROGRAMS GRADES 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8

Date

Program

TBA

Horseback Riding Badge

Page

Ongoing

Museum Visits and Resources

Sept. 23Nov. 4

Junior Olympic Archery Development: Beginner and Intermediate

Sept. 25

Travel Group: Information Session

Sept. 26

Travel Group: Information Session

Sept. 27

Destinations: Adventuring Far and Wide

Sept. 30

Cadette Explorations Information Session

Oct. 6

Archery

Oct. 6

Canoe Fun

Date

Program

Oct. 26

Camping Interest Group Information Session

Page 41

Oct. 27

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 27

Challenge Course: Zip Away

Oct. 27

Corn Maze Challenge

Oct. 27

Wheelock Family Theatre: Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Oct. 28

Archery

Oct. 28

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: Flying Squirrel

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: High

Oct. 6-7

Journey Overnight: Cadette/Senior/ Ambassador

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 7

Archery

Oct. 28

Travel Group: Living It Full Every Day

Oct. 7

Canoe Fun

Oct. 28

Trees Badge: Are They Art or Nature?

Oct. 17

Travel Group: Information Session

Nov. 3-4

Challenge Accepted Overnight

Oct. 20

Archery

Nov. 3

Camping Interest Group Information Session

Girl Scout Day at MIT Museum: Visualizing Science

Oct. 20

Nov. 4

Boston Ballet: Art of Ballet

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Nov. 4

Northeastern University Campus Tour

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: High

Nov. 4

Program Aide Core Training

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: Low

Nov. 9-11

Troop Camping Weekend: Cabins

Oct. 20

Corn Maze Challenge

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 20

Kid Convention

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Oct. 20

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Nov. 10

International Girls Day

Oct. 21

Archery

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 21

Cadette Explorations Information Session

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Oct. 23

Camping Interest Group Information Session

Nov. 11

Synchronized Swimming

Nov. 12

GPS Geocaching

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

CADETTE PROGRAMS GRADES 6–8 Date

Program

Date

Program

Nov. 16-17

Museum of Science Overnight

Page 55

Jan. 19

Babysitter Safety Training

Page

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Jan. 20

Art of Glass

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Jan. 23

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Nov. 18

Archery

Jan. 25

Dive-in Movie

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: High

Jan. 26

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: Low

Jan. 26

Glass Pendant Making

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: Outdoor Climbing Wall

Jan. 26

Winter Trekkers

Nov. 18

MathMovesU®

Jan. 27

Puzzle Break

Dec. 1

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Jan. 27

Synchronized Swimming

Dec. 2

Art of Glass

Jan. 27

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 2

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Feb. 2

Babysitter Safety Training

Feb. 2

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Reunion

Dec. 2

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Feb. 2

Expedition to Mars

Dec. 2

Outdoor Skills: Jackknives

Feb. 2

Sewing: First Aid Kit

Dec. 2

Scuba Diving

Feb. 2

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 2

Scuba Diving Adventure

Feb. 3

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 7

Dive-in Movie

Feb. 9

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Dec. 8

Innocent or Guilty

Feb. 9

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar

Dec. 8-9

Outdoor Art Overnight

Feb. 9

New Cuisines Badge

Dec. 8

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Feb. 9

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 8

Outdoor Skills: Fire-building

Feb. 10

Art and Yoga

Dec. 9

Outdoor Skills: Knots

Feb. 10

Outdoor Skills: Navigation

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Dec. 9 Dec. 15

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Feb. 10

Mass Escape Room

Dec. 15

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Feb. 10

Screenwriter Badge: What’s in the Trash?

Winter Camping Skills: Fire-building

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Dec. 15

Extreme Gingerbread House Design

Feb. 10

Winter Camping Skills: Knots and Lashing

Feb. 10

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 16

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Jan. 5

Camp Runels Reunion

Jan. 12

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Jan. 12

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Jan. 12

Deer Antler Tracking

Jan. 12

Digital Art and 3D

Jan. 12

Eating the Rainbow with Asian Cuisine

Jan. 12

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Jan. 12

Pasta Around the World

Jan. 13

Art and Yoga

Jan. 13

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Jan. 13

Mass Escape Room

Jan. 13

To Space! A STEM Workshop

CADETTE PROGRAMS BY DATE

Dec. 15

Feb. 10

CADETTE PROGRAMS BY DATE

CADETTE PROGRAMS GRADES 6–8

Date

Program

Feb. 16

Build Your Swimming Skills

Page

Feb. 18-22

Winter Vacation Camp

Feb. 20

Program Aide Core Training

Feb. 21

Program Aide Camp Skills Training

Feb. 23

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Feb. 24

Art of Glass

Feb. 27

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Mar. 1-2

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 2

Maple Sugaring Time

Mar. 2

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 3

Eating the Rainbow with Asian Cuisine

Date

Program

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: The Musician Experience

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Mar. 30-31

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 30-31

Science After Dark Overnight

Mar. 31

Comic Artist Badge

Mar. 31

Mardi Gras Fun

Mar. 31

Outdoor Skills: Knots

Mar. 31

Outdoor Skills: Navigation

Mar. 31

Zoologist

Apr. 6

Boston University Campus Tour

Apr. 6

Build Your Swimming Skills

Apr. 6

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Mar. 3

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Apr. 6-7

Challenge Accepted Overnight

Mar. 3

Scuba Diving

Apr. 6

Public Speaking Badge

Mar. 3

Scuba Diving Adventure

Winter Trekkers

Apr. 7May 19

Junior Olympic Archery Development: Beginner and Intermediate

Mar. 3 Mar. 8

Dive-in Movie

Apr. 7

Scuba Diving

Apr. 7

Scuba Diving Adventure

Apr. 13

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Apr. 13

Babysitter Safety Training

Apr. 13

G.I.R.L.s Change the World Advocacy Event

Apr. 13

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar

Apr. 13

Ice Chips: Show of Champions

Apr. 13

Wheelock Family Theatre: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

Apr. 14

New Cuisines Badge

Apr. 14

Wildly Delicious

Apr. 16

College Leadership Day

Apr. 17

Leadership Development Day

Apr. 18

Career Leadership Day

Apr. 19

Leadership in Government Day

Apr. 23

Engineering Encounter

Apr. 24

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Apr. 26

Dive-in Movie

Apr. 26-27

Museum of Science Overnight

Apr. 26-28

Troop Camping Weekend

Apr. 27

Advocates for Health: How Government Works

Apr. 27

Archery

Apr. 27-28

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Apr. 27

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Apr. 28

Art of Glass

Mar. 9

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 10

Maple Sugaring Time

Mar. 10

Mass Escape Room

Mar. 10

Winter Trekkers

Mar. 16

Glass Pendant Making

Mar. 16-17

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Mar. 16-17

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 16

Puzzle Break

Mar. 17

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Mar. 17

Outdoor Skills: Jackknives

Mar. 17

To Space! A STEM Workshop

Mar. 23

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Mar. 23

Girl Scouts Learn to Code

Mar. 23

Girl Scout Day at MIT Museum: Sail through Engineering

Mar. 23

Outdoor Skills: Fire-building

Mar. 24

Art and Yoga

Mar. 24

Art of Glass

Mar. 24

Book Artist: Cadette/Senior/Ambassador

Mar. 24

Maple Sugaring Time

Mar. 24

STEM Conference and Expo

Mar. 27

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

CADETTE PROGRAMS GRADES 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 Date

Program

Apr. 28

Eating for You Badge

May 3-4 May 4

Page

Date

Program

May 18

Biking

Page

Museum of Science Overnight

May 18

Glass Pendant Making

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

May 18-19

Museum of Science Overnight

May 4

Expedition to Mars

May 18

Pasta Around the World

May 5

Archery

May 18

Whale Watch

May 5

Challenge Course: High

May 19

Archery

May 5

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

May 19

Book Artist: Cadette/Senior/Ambassador

May 5

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

May 19

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

May 19

Challenge Course: High

May 5

Scuba Diving

May 19

Challenge Course: Low

May 5

Scuba Diving Adventure

May 19

Ms. Fix It

May 5

Wildly Delicious

May 19

Outdoor Art Badge at Haskell Gardens

May 10-12

Island Getaway

May 19

Salt Marsh Science

May 10-12

Teen Escape

June 1

Amazing Race: Seaport District

May 11

Archery

June 1

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

May 11

Babysitter Safety Training

June 1-2

Museum of Science Overnight

May 11

Challenge Course: High

June 2

Ms. Fix It

May 11

Sewing: Colorful Wind Sock

June 2

Wild Herbal First Aid Soap

May 11

Super G.I.R.L. Race: DIY

June 8

Build Your Swimming Skills

May 17

Dive-in Movie

June 9

Archery

May 17-19

Troop Camping Weekend

June 9

Biking

May 18

Archery

June 15-16

Science After Dark Overnight

May 18

Art of the Swap Newport Bus Trip

June 22

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

CADETTE PROGRAMS BY DATE

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS GRADES 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

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Date

Program

TBA

Horseback Riding Badge

Page

Ongoing

Museum Visits and Resources

Sept. 22

Archery Training

Sept. 23Nov. 4

Junior Olympic Archery Development: Beginner and Intermediate

Sept. 25

Travel Group: Information Session

Sept. 26

Travel Group: Information Session

Sept. 27

Destinations: Adventuring Far and Wide

Oct. 6

Archery

Oct. 6-7

Journey Overnight: Cadette/Senior/ Ambassador

Date

Program

Oct. 26

Camping Interest Group Information Session

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Oct. 27

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 27

Challenge Course: Zip Away

Oct. 27

Corn Maze Challenge

Oct. 27

Wheelock Family Theatre: Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Oct. 28

Archery

Oct. 28

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: Flying Squirrel

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: High

Oct. 7

Archery

Oct. 28

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 17

Travel Group: Information Session

Oct. 28

Travel Group: Living It Full Every Day

Oct. 20

Archery

Nov. 3-4

Challenge Accepted Overnight

Oct. 20

Camping Interest Group Information Session

Nov. 3

Girl Scout Day at MIT Museum: Visualizing Science

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Nov. 4

Boston Ballet: Art of Ballet

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: High

Nov. 4

Northeastern University Campus Tour

Oct. 20

Challenge Course: Low

Nov. 4

Program Aide Core Training

Oct. 20

Corn Maze Challenge

Nov. 9-11

Troop Camping Weekend: Cabins

Oct. 20

Kid Convention

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Low

Oct. 21

Archery

Nov. 10

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Oct. 23

Camping Interest Group Information Session

Nov. 10

International Girls Day

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Low

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS GRADES 9–12 Date

Program

Date

Program

Nov. 11

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

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Jan. 26

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Page

Nov. 11

Synchronized Swimming

Jan. 26

Glass Pendant Making

Nov. 12

GPS Geocaching

Jan. 26

Winter Trekkers

Nov. 17

Archery Training

Jan. 27

Puzzle Break

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Jan. 27

Synchronized Swimming

Nov. 17

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Jan. 27

Winter Trekkers

Nov. 18

Archery

Feb. 2

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Reunion

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: High

Feb. 2

Expedition to Mars

Nov. 18

Challenge Course: Outdoor Climbing Wall

Feb. 2

Sewing: First Aid Kit

Dec. 1

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Feb. 2

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 2

Art of Glass

Feb. 3

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 2

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Feb. 9

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Feb. 9

Challenge Course: Rappelling

Dec. 2

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Feb. 9

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar

Dec. 2

Outdoor Skills: Jackknives

Feb. 9

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 2

Scuba Diving

Feb. 10

Scuba Diving Adventure

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Dec. 2 Dec. 7

Dive-in Movie

Feb. 10

Mass Escape Room

Dec. 8-9

Outdoor Art Overnight

Feb. 10

Screenwriter Badge: What’s in the Trash?

Dec. 8

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Feb. 10

Winter Camping Skills: Fire-building

Dec. 8

Outdoor Skills: Fire-building

Feb. 10

Winter Camping Skills: Knots and Lashing

Dec. 9

Outdoor Skills: Knots

Feb. 10

Winter Trekkers

Dec. 9

Outdoor Skills: Navigation

Feb. 13

Galentine’s Day

Dec. 15

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Feb. 18-22

Winter Vacation Camp

Dec. 15

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Feb. 20

Program Aide Core Training

Dec. 15

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Feb. 21

Program Aide Camp Skills Training

Dec. 15

Extreme Gingerbread House Design

Feb. 23

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Dec. 16

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall

Feb. 24

Art of Glass

Dec. 16

Challenge Course: Rappelling

Mar. 2

Maple Sugaring Time

Jan. 5

Camp Runels Reunion

Mar. 2

Winter Trekkers

Jan. 12

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Mar. 3

Jan. 12

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Jan. 12

Challenge Course: Rappelling

Mar. 3

Scuba Diving

Jan. 12

Deer Antler Tracking

Mar. 3

Scuba Diving Adventure

Mar. 3

Winter Trekkers

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Mar. 8

Dive-in Movie

Jan. 12

Pasta Around the World

Mar. 9

Winter Trekkers

Jan. 13

Challenge Course: Indoor High

Mar. 10

Maple Sugaring Time

Jan. 13

Mass Escape Room

Mar. 10

Mass Escape Room

Jan. 20

Art of Glass

Mar. 10

Winter Trekkers

Jan. 25

Dive-in Movie

Mar. 16

Glass Pendant Making

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

Jan. 12

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS GRADES 9–12 Date

Program

Date

Program

Mar. 16-17

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Apr. 27

Archery

Mar. 16

Puzzle Break

Apr. 27-28

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Mar. 17

Outdoor Skills: Cooking

Apr. 27

Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Mar. 17

Outdoor Skills: Jackknives

Apr. 28

Art of Glass

Mar. 23

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

Apr. 28

Eating for You Badge

Mar. 23

Girl Scout Day at MIT Museum: Sail through Engineering

May 4

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

May 4

Expedition to Mars

Mar. 23

Outdoor Skills: Fire-building

May 5

Archery

Mar. 24

Art of Glass

May 5

Challenge Course: High

Mar. 24

Book Artist: Cadette/Senior/Ambassador

May 5

Challenge Course: Tie-dye in the Sky

Mar. 24

Maple Sugaring Time

May 5

Mar. 24

STEM Conference and Expo

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

May 5

Scuba Diving

May 5

Scuba Diving Adventure

Boston Symphony Orchestra: The Musician Experience

May 5

Wildly Delicious

May 10-12

Island Getaway

May 10-12

Teen Escape

May 11

Archery

May 11

Challenge Course: High

May 11

Sewing: Colorful Wind Sock

May 17

Dive-in Movie

May 17-19

Troop Camping Weekend

May 18

Archery

May 18

Biking

May 18

Glass Pendant Making

Locavore and Dinner Party Badges

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS BY DATE

Mar. 30

Page

Mar. 30-31

Museum of Science Overnight

Mar. 31

Mardi Gras Fun

Mar. 31

Outdoor Skills: Knots

Mar. 31

Outdoor Skills: Navigation

Mar. 31

Zoologist

Apr. 6

Boston University Campus Tour

Apr. 6

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals

Apr. 6-7

Challenge Accepted Overnight

Apr. 7May 19

Junior Olympic Archery Development: Beginner and Intermediate

Page

Apr. 7

Scuba Diving

May 18

Apr. 7

Scuba Diving Adventure

May 18

Pasta Around the World

Whale Watch

Apr. 13

Advanced Chocolate Workshop

May 18

Apr. 13

G.I.R.L.s Change the World Advocacy Event

May 19

Archery

Book Artist: Cadette/Senior/Ambassador

Apr. 13

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar

May 19

Apr. 13

Ice Chips: Show of Champions

May 19

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

May 19

Challenge Course: High

Apr. 13

Wheelock Family Theatre: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

May 19

Challenge Course: Low

Apr. 14

Wildly Delicious

May 19

Ms. Fix It

Apr. 16

College Leadership Day

June 1

Amazing Race: Seaport District

Apr. 17

Leadership Development Day

June 1

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Apr. 18

Career Leadership Day

June 2

Ms. Fix It

Apr. 19

Leadership in Government Day

June 2

Paddle Sports Day

Apr. 26

Dive-in Movie

June 2

Wild Herbal First Aid Soap

Apr. 26-28

Troop Camping Weekend

June 9

Archery

Apr. 27

Advocates for Health: How Government Works

June 9

Biking

TBA dates will be announced on gsema.org.

FAMILY PROGRAMS Date

Program

Ongoing

Museum Visits and Resources

Page

Date

Program

Mar. 8

Dive-in Movie

Sept. 27 Oct. 19

Destinations: Adventuring Far and Wide

Mar. 30

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

Sundown Sing-along

Oct. 20

Corn Maze Challenge

Apr. 5

Sundown Sing-along

Oct. 20

Kid Convention

Apr. 13

Ice Chips: Show of Champions

Apr. 13

Wheelock Family Theatre: Roald Dahlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s James and the Giant Peach

Apr. 26

Dive-in Movie

May 3

Sundown Sing-along

May 17

Dive-in Movie

May 18

Whale Watch

May 19

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

June 1

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Oct. 21

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Oct. 27

Corn Maze Challenge

Oct. 27

Wheelock Family Theatre: Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Oct. 28

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour

Oct. 28

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest

Dec. 7

Dive-in Movie

Jan. 25

Dive-in Movie

Page

VISIT THE

GIRL SCOUT MUSEUM AT CAMP CEDAR HILL Learn about the history of Girl Scouting and the evolving roles of girls and women since 1912 at the recently renovated Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill in Waltham.

Come play the past!

Reservations can be made online and rentals can be picked-up/dropped-off in Andover, Middleboro, and Waltham. @ Randy H. Goodman

Learn more at gsema.org/museum and contact us at 781-373-4360 or cedarhillmuseum@live.com

FAMILY PROGRAMS BY DATE

Schedule a troop visit to experience the exhibits and hands-on activities, or rent program kits, uniforms, and flags.

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Following is an alphabetical list of programs for girls. Please see pages 16-33 for a listing by level and date, and refer to pages 14-15 for how to plan your year using this guide.

Advanced Chocolate Workshop C S A Explore the benefits of chocolate and its many uses. Learn about ganache, as well as tempering and molding techniques. Plus, decorate a truffle, paint with chocolate, and make your own chocolate bar. Girls: $27, Adults: free Sessions held 2-3:30 PM at Chocolate Therapy, Framingham. Dec. 1 (Reg by Nov. 18), Jan. 12 (Reg by Jan. 1), Feb. 23 (Reg by Feb. 10), Mar. 23 (Reg by Mar. 10),

Advocates for Health: How Government Works J C S A Become a lawmaker for the day and learn how to advocate for laws that promote better health for everyone. You’ll discuss, debate, and vote on an important piece of health care legislation with professionals from Boston Children’s Hospital and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Girls: $16, Adults: free Apr. 27, 10 AM-12:30 PM, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston, Reg by Apr. 14

Apr. 13 (Reg by Mar. 24), May 4 (Reg by Apr. 14)

Financial assistance is available for girls.

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

With each year and every challenge, Girl Scouting made me grow as a person.

Animal Habitats Badge J Explore various habitats throughout the zoo and compare wild and domestic animals. Learn about endangered species and their habitats, what is being done to protect them, and how you can make a difference. Girls: $21, Adults: free Sessions held 10 AM-12 PM at Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford. Jan. 27 (Reg by Jan. 13), Mar. 10 (Reg by Feb. 24)

Amazing Race: Camp Quest BJ Work as a team to maneuver through camp and master exciting challenges along the way to the finish line. Perfect your skills to prepare for future Amazing Race destinations.

Animal Meet and Greet DBJ Meet farm animals and learn about their many roles and significant impact. You’ll card and spin a bracelet from sheep’s wool, and help make (and eat!) organic popcorn topped with butter. Girls: $15, Adults: $5

Girls: $15, Adults: free

Sessions held 10 AM-12 PM at Soule Homestead, Middleboro.

Nov. 17, 10 AM-12 PM (B), 1-3 PM (J), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Nov. 4

Mar. 23 (Reg by Mar. 10), May 18 (Reg by Apr. 28)

C S A The race is on! Work as a team to conquer a series of challenges throughout Boston’s Seaport District. Complete the race and receive the Seaport patch, and compete for the first, second, or third place Amazing Race patch. Teams of 5-10 girls are recommended; smaller groups may be teamed with others and larger groups may be split into smaller teams. Girls: $30, Adults: $20 June 1, 1-4 PM, Boston, Reg by May 19

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Amazing Race: Seaport District

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Archery BJCSA Learn the basics of using a bow and arrow, and the importance of range safety from a trained facilitator. Aim for a bullseye and practice hitting a target in groups of four to six. Girls: $15, Adults: free Oct. 6, 9-11 AM (B/J), 3-5 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Sept. 23 Oct. 7, 9-11 AM (B/J), 3-5 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Sept. 23 Oct. 20, 9-11 AM or 12-2 PM (B/J), 3-5 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Sept 7 Oct. 21, 9-11 AM (J/C/S/A), 3-5 PM (B/J), Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Sept. 7 Oct. 28, 9-11 AM (B/J), 3-5 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Favorite, Brewster, Reg by Oct. 14 Nov. 18, 12-2 PM or 3-5 PM (B/J/C/S/A), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 4 Apr. 27, 10 AM-12 PM or 1-3 PM (B/J), 4-6 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 14 May 5, 10 AM-12 PM (J/C/S/A), 4-6 PM (B/J), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, and Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 21 May 11, 10 AM-12 PM (J/C/S/A), 1-3 PM or 4-6 PM (B/J), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 28 May 18, 10 AM-12 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Favorite, Brewster, Reg by May 5 May 19, 10 AM-12 PM (B/J), 4-6 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by May 5 June 9, 1-3 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Favorite, Brewster, Reg by May 27

Archery Training

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Z

Take your skills to the next level. Learn range and equipment set-up, safety procedures, and proper archer technique. There is a one-hour written exam. Passing both the exam and practical skills components will certify you as a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor. Girls and adults: $55 Sep. 22, 9 AM-5 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Sep. 8 Nov. 17, 9 AM-5 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 3

Junior Olympic Archery Development JCSA Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is a USA Archery program designed to teach archery to people ages 8 to 20. The program is taught by certified instructors and coaches. Archers begin by learning range safety and proper technique in an environment that fosters focus, self-confidence, and team-building skills. JOAD is designed to monitor and enhance each archerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and development, with introductory classes naturally progressing from beginner skills to advanced techniques.

Yearly Joiner Fee The required annual registration fee includes a club T-shirt, lanyard, stretch band, and information packet. You must pay the joiner fee before registering for sessions. Girls: $45

JOAD: Beginner and Intermediate Beginners will earn their first pins. Intermediate JOAD archers will earn pins 4 and above. Girls: $75 per six-session season

Girl Scouting has shaped who I am and how I see the world.

These groups meet every other week from 2:30-4:30 PM, at Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham. Fall 2018: Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 8, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 Spring 2019: Apr. 7, Apr. 14, May 5, May 12, May 19

Financial assistance is available for girls.

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Art and Yoga

Babysitter Safety Training

D B J C

Use your imagination and experiment with various materials to create a work of art. Then, try a yoga class specifically designed for girls your age. Play fun yoga games and learn poses while working in pairs and groups. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Parents entrusting their children to a babysitter feel more secure hiring someone with safety training. You’ll gain confidence in dealing with the challenges—from accidents to tantrums—of caring for children of all ages and stages.

Girls: $21, Adults: free

Girls: $33, Adults: free

Sessions held 1-3 PM (D/B) or 3:30-5:30 PM (J/C).

Sessions held 1-4 PM.

Jan. 13, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 1

Jan. 19, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 1

Feb. 10, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Jan. 27

Feb. 2, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 18

Mar. 24, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Mar. 10

Apr. 13, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 24 May 11, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 21

Art of Glass BJCSA

Biking

Experience a live glassblowing demonstration. Learn flame-working techniques to create your own fused glass pendant. Pendants need to be fired overnight and will be available for pick-up approximately two weeks after the program. Pick-up information will be provided at registration. Note: Girls will be working with cold glass only.

JCSA

Girls: $33, Adults: free Sessions held 3:30-5:30 PM at Diablo Glass School, Boston. Dec. 2 (Reg by Nov. 18), Jan. 20 (Reg by Jan. 6), Feb. 24 (Reg by Feb. 11), Mar. 24 (Reg by Mar. 10), Apr. 28 (Reg by Apr. 14)

Art of the Swap Newport Bus Trip J C

Girls: $15, Adults: free Sessions held at Camp Favorite, Brewster. May 18, 1-4 PM (Reg by May 5), June 9, 9 AM-12 PM (Reg by May 25)

Blankets for Boston B J For the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in Boston, keeping warm during the winter weather can be difficult. Join the Kappa Deltas in learning about the community issue of homelessness and what you can do to help. You’ll make fleece blankets that will be donated to a local shelter. Girls: $13, Adults: free Feb. 9, 11 AM-1 PM, Boston University, Boston, Reg by Jan. 27

Girls and adults: $90 May 18, 9 AM-7 PM, West Bridgewater to Newport, RI, Reg by Apr. 18

Every female U.S. Secretary of State was a Girl Scout. Our new G.I.R.L. Leadership Academy on page 50 offers a full week of leadership programs for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Join authors Jen Malone and Kristine Asselin on a day trip to Newport, RI, to explore the setting of their novel. In Art of the Swap, a mysterious mirror in a Newport mansion allows two girls from different centuries to swap places, but to swap back they’ll need to solve a century-old art heist. On the ride down, Jen and Kris will read excerpts, answer questions, and sign copies of the book. Once in Newport, you’ll tour The Elms mansion with the authors, explore the Cliff Walk and Newport shops, and enjoy a group dinner. Bus transportation, dinner, and a copy of Art of the Swap are included. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Come ride on the Cape! Learn about bike safety and enjoy a ride on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. You must be comfortable riding a bike for two or more miles and must wear a helmet. You may bring your own bike and helmet or borrow equipment from Camp Favorite.

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Book Artist: Brownie/Junior

Boston Ballet: Dancer Badge

B J

Combine your love of books with your crafting skills. In this workshop, you’ll make at least four books using different binding and bookmaking techniques, as well as write and illustrate a collaborative story with other Girl Scouts.

Participate in warm-up and skill-building exercises, and learn a group dance. Performance tickets must be purchased separately. For discounted tickets to Boston Ballet performances, visit gsema.org and search the “Member Benefit” category under the Activities tab.

Girls: $20, Adults: free Mar. 24, 1-3 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 10 May 19, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by May 5

Girls and adults: $16 Sessions held 11 AM-12:30 PM at Boston Ballet School, Boston. Apr. 28 (Reg by Apr. 14), May 5 (Reg by Apr. 21)

Book Artist: Cadette/Senior/ Ambassador C S A Explore book art techniques and styles. Complete five unique projects, such as a scroll made from papyrus or a collaborative storybook. Cadettes earn the Book Artist badge. Seniors and Ambassadors receive a patch. Want to share what you’ve learned with younger Girl Scouts? Email CustomerCare@gsema.org to reserve a helper spot in the 1-3 PM session for Brownies and Juniors. Girls: $20, Adults: free Mar. 24, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 10

Boston North End History and Pizza Tour B J C S A Family Discover historic Boston slice by delicious slice! Join Boston Pizza Tours for a walking tour of the city’s oldest neighborhood. Explore historic sites and enjoy some of Boston’s best pizza. Girls and adults: $29 Session held 11 AM-1 PM in the North End, Boston. Oct. 28 (Reg by Oct. 14), May 19 (Reg by May 5), June 1 (Reg by May 16)

May 19, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by May 5

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Bookmaking

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

B J

D B J C S A Family

Gain inspiration from the natural world around you, and create a one-of-a-kind haiku book or personal journal. Explore different binding techniques and use images, text, and natural watercolors to create unique artist books.

Boston is home to a world-renowned orchestra and concert hall. Come to Symphony Hall to hear some of the most glorious music ever written! Plus, get an up-close look at the instruments prior to the performance and receive the Boston Symphony patch.

Girls: $19, Adults: free

Girls: $4, Adults: $24

Mar. 17, 1-3 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 3

Boston Ballet: Art of Ballet BJCSA Tour Boston Ballet’s facilities, receive a behind-the-scenes look at costumes, and participate in a beginner ballet class. Performance tickets must be purchased separately. For discounted tickets to Boston Ballet performances, visit gsema.org and search the “Member Benefit” category under the Activities tab.

Mar. 30, 9-11 AM Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, Reg by Mar. 17

Boston Symphony Orchestra: The Musician Experience J C S A

Girls: $15, B/J Adult: $15, C/S/A Adult: $7

Come to historic Symphony Hall to hear some of the most glorious music ever written, performed by the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra! Learn about the different instruments prior to the performance and participate in additional activities after the concert. Juniors earn the Musician badge. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors receive a patch.

Sessions held 11 AM-12:30 PM at Boston Ballet School, Boston.

Girls and adults: $33

B/J: Nov. 18, Reg by Nov. 4

Mar. 30, 9 AM-2 PM , Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, Reg by Mar. 17

J/C/S/A: Nov. 4, Reg by Oct. 21

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Boston University Campus Tour

Brownie Safety Award

CSA

Join the Kappa Deltas for a small group tour of Boston University. Learn about college life and have your questions answered by a panel of students.

Safety always comes first! Earn your Safety Award with experts from the Injury Prevention Team at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn what to do in emergencies and how to avoid common injuries. You’ll also get creative by writing public safety skits and designing posters. Pin included.

Girls: $5, Adults: free Apr. 6, 11 AM-1 PM, Boston University, Boston, Reg by Mar. 24

Bridging to Brownies D Are you excited to bridge up to Brownies? Engage with older girls, try fun Girl Scout Brownie activities, and make a card for a new Girl Scout Daisy! After all the fun, be a part of a bridging ceremony where you’ll receive your Brownie membership pin. Troop volunteers may take Brownie Essentials at this time.

Girls: $12, Adults: free Mar. 10, 3-5 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 24 May 5, 3-5 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Apr. 21

Bugs Badge B

Girls: $15, Adults: free

Embark on an insect scavenger hunt in the butterfly garden at the Buttonwood Park Zoo (weather permitting). Observe bugs in action and learn about the lifecycle of a butterfly.

June 8, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by May 26

Girls: $21, Adults: free

Brownie Camping

Sessions held 1-3 PM at Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford. May 4 (Reg by Apr. 14), May 19 (Reg by May 5)

B Experience overnight cabin camping for the first time! During the day, enjoy crafts, games, nature activities, and more. At dusk, share songs and s’mores around the campfire. Troops bring their own food supplies to cook in the kitchen or over a campfire. A minimum of two volunteers is required, but please do not exceed one volunteer per five girls, as this is a very popular event. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls: $30, Adults: $15 Sessions held at Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham. Apr. 6, 9 AM-Apr. 7, 10 AM, Reg by Mar. 24

Build Your Swimming Skills B J C Whether you’re new to swimming or looking to improve your technique, you can take your swimming skills to the next level with help from Charles River Aquatics. The first hour will be instruction and the second hour will be free swim time. Girls: $21, Adults: free Sessions held 3-5 PM at Charles River Aquatics, Allston. Feb. 16 (Reg by Feb. 3), Apr. 6 (Reg by Mar. 17), June 8 (Reg by May 19)

May 4, 9 AM-May 5, 10 AM, Reg by Apr. 21

B This fun, interactive class will get Brownies talking about safety while practicing basic indoor and outdoor first aid techniques. Learn age-appropriate street smarts, like what to do if you are separated from a caregiver. Leave with a first aid kit, safety bracelet, and lots of fun memories. Girls: $27, Adults: free Dec. 8, 10 AM-12 PM, Middleboro Service Center, Middleboro, Reg by Nov. 18 Apr. 27, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 25

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Brownie First Aid Badge

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Cadette Explorations Information Session

Camp Kaleidoscope

Have the day off from school? Get outdoors at Camp Cedar Hill for a day of summer camp activities (except swimming). Play games in the field, make crafts, and try cool science experiments. The camp day will run 9 AM-4 PM, with drop-off from 8-9 AM and pick-up from 4-5 PM. Drop-off event.

Did you know girls can participate in Girl Scout programsand activities without being in a troop? There are hundreds of opportunities for girls to practice independence, meet new friends, and make their own adventures. Girls in grades 6-8 will learn more about the many unique opportunities available to them. Drop-off event. Girls: free Sep. 30, 4-6 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Sep. 16 Oct. 21, 4-6 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, and Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 7

Camp Explorers D B Experience the joy of camp! Explore nature, play games, and learn camping skills while working toward your Buddy Camper or Cabin Camper badge. Round out the day with songs around the campfire.

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Girls: $50 Nov. 12, 9 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 2

Camp Runels Reunion D B J C S A Did you love your summer adventures at Camp Runels? Join your camp friends and counselors for a winter reunion! Campers from both day and resident camps will enjoy winter activities and classic summer camp favorites. Drop-off event. Girls: $5 Jan. 5, 9 AM-12 PM (D/B/J), 1-5 PM (C/S/A), Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Jan. 1

Girls: $15, Adults: free Sessions held 1-4 PM. Nov. 3, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 28

Can't wait for next summer?

Apr. 7, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 24

Look for the 2019 Camp Guide Coming in January!

Apr. 28, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Apr. 12

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May 19, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by May 5

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Camp Sampler

Canoe Fun

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Don’t wait for summer to experience Girl Scout camp! Embrace the outdoors, make crafts, play games, perform science experiments, and hang out with your friends or make new ones. After dinner change into your pajamas and enjoy s’mores and songs around a fire. Drop-off event.

Learn basic paddling techniques, how to get in and out of a canoe, and how to properly put on a personal flotation device. You’ll canoe in groups of two or three per boat, and play games on the water or look for local wildlife.

Girls: $30 Jan. 26, 1-7 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 20

Camp Skills Day D B J Practice your outdoor skills with a day at camp! You’ll learn knot tying, fire-building, Leave No Trace principles, and more. At the end of the day, you’ll feel better prepared for a troop camping adventure. The day will include workshops for adults to refine their own outdoor and camp planning skills. Girls and adults: $15 Oct. 20, 11 AM-4 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 7

Girls: $15, Adults: free B/J: Oct. 21, 12-2 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Oct. 7 Oct. 28, 12-2 PM, Camp Favorite, Brewster, Reg by Oct. 14 May 19, 1-3 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by May 5 B/J/C: Oct. 6, 12-2 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Sep. 23 Oct. 7, 12-2 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Sep. 23

Caring for Stranded Ocean Animals B J C S A

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines Reunion

Learn about marine animal rescue, rehabilitation, and release through hands-on activities and specimen exploration. You’ll also learn about coastline ecosystems, food webs, the impact of ocean waves and currents, and careers in marine animal rescue and research, as you earn the Oceanography badge.

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Girls: $18, Adults: free

Did you love your summer adventures at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines? Come back to camp for a day of fun with your summer camp friends and counselors. Campers from both day and resident camps will enjoy winter activities and classic summer camp favorites. Drop-off event.

Sessions held 9 AM-12 PM at National Marine Life Center, Buzzards Bay.

May 5, 11 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 21

Girls: $20 Feb. 2, 10 AM-5 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 27

B/J: Dec. 1 (Reg by Nov. 18), Jan. 19 (Reg by Jan. 6), Feb. 9 (Reg by Jan. 27), Mar. 9 (Reg by Feb. 24), Mar. 23 (Reg by Mar. 10), May 4 (Reg by Apr. 21) C/S/A: Dec. 15 (Reg by Dec. 2), Jan. 26 (Reg by Jan. 13), Apr. 6 (Reg by Mar. 24)

CSA Calling all campers! Join other G.I.R.L.s who love to be outside, in this two-year interest group to plan camping trips, near and far. Together we’ll journey to new camping destinations and experience all types of camping, including backcountry adventures! Session will be hosted by the group’s adult leaders.

Celebrating Community and Good Neighbor Badges D B

Girls and adults: free

With your Girl Scout sisters, read a story about the Statue of Liberty and learn how Lady Liberty welcomes diverse neighbors into our American communities. Then, with a little inspiration from the famous New Colossus poem found at the base of the statue, create collages to celebrate diversity.

Oct. 20, 6-7 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 14

Girls: $15, Adults: free

Oct. 23, 7-8 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Oct. 21

Feb. 9, 9:30-11:30 AM, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston, Reg by Jan. 27

Oct. 26, 7-8 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 21

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Camping Interest Group Information Session

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Be courageous. Be strong.

TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE!

Challenge Course: High JCSA Build your confidence as a team by conquering the more challenging high elements of the course. Each camp has different elements to try. Girls: $25, Adults: free J/C/S/A: Oct. 20, 12-2 PM or 3-5 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 7 Oct. 28, 3-5 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 14 Nov. 18, 9-11 AM or 3-5 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 4

Challenge Accepted Overnight

May 5, 4-6 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, and Camp Wind-inthe-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 21

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May 11, 1-3 PM or 4-6 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 28

Risk-takers unite for the ultimate challenge course adventure! During this overnight experience, you’ll start on the low ropes course, gaining confidence and learning team-building skills. Then put those skills to the test on the high ropes course! Keep challenging yourself into the night with glow-in-the-dark adventures and games. Drop-off event.

C/S/A:

Girls: $60 Nov. 3, 10 AM-Nov. 4, 10 AM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Oct. 21 Apr. 6, 10 AM-Apr. 7, 10 AM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Mar. 24

May 19, 10 AM-12 PM or 4-6 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by May 5

Challenge Course: Indoor Climbing Wall BJCSA Belay on? Get ready to climb! Set personal goals as you conquer the indoor climbing wall at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines. Girls: $20, Adults: free

Challenge Course: Flying Squirrel

Sessions held at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth.

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Nov. 17, 3-5 PM (B/J), Reg by Oct. 28

Feel what it is like to be a flying squirrel, swinging high above the ground! Work with your team to hoist each member of your group into the air for some high-flying fun.

Dec. 16, 12-2 PM (J/C/S/A), Reg by Dec. 2

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Girls: $25, Adults: free

Oct. 28, 12-2 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 14

Challenge Course: Glow and Climb JCSA

Jan. 13, 3-5 PM (B/J), Reg by Jan. 1

Challenge Course: Indoor High BJCSA You’ll face many challenges as you attempt to complete the 15-foot indoor high ropes course. Get your group excited about the high ropes by walking crossways and climbing up the cargo net.

Try the climbing wall while it glows in the dark! Set personal goals and reach new heights.

Girls: $20, Adults: free

Girls: $25, Adults: free

Nov. 17, 9-11 AM (J/C/S/A), 12-2 PM (B/J), Reg by Oct. 28

Indoor: Sessions held at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth. Nov. 17, 6-8 PM, Reg by Oct. 28

Dec. 15, 9-11 AM (B/J), 12-2 PM (B/J), or 3-5 PM (J/C/S/A), Reg by Dec. 2

Dec. 15, 6-8 PM, Reg by Dec. 2

Dec. 16, 9-11 AM (B/J), Reg by Dec. 2

Jan. 12, 5-7 PM, Reg by Jan. 1

Jan. 13, 9-11 AM (J/C/S/A), 12-2 PM (B/J), Reg by Jan. 1

Feb. 9, 5-7 PM, Reg by Jan. 27

Feb. 9, 10 AM-12 PM (B/J), Reg by Jan. 26

Sessions held at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth.

Outdoor: Sessions held at Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham. Oct. 20, 6-8 PM, Reg by Oct. 6

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Challenge Course: Low BJCSA Build your teamwork skills through action-oriented learning as you test your abilities on the low elements of the challenge course. You’ll be faced with challenges you’ll need to overcome as a group. The session will focus on communication, cooperation, and problem solving through games and time on the elements. Girls: $15, Adults: free Oct. 20, 9-11 AM (C/S/A), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 7 Oct. 27, 9-11 AM (C/S/A), Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, and Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 14 Oct. 28, 9-11 AM (J/C/S/A), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 14 Nov. 10, 9-11 AM (B/J/C), 12-2 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 28 Nov. 11, 9-11 AM (B/J/C), 12-2 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Wind-in-thePines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 28 Nov. 18, 9-11 AM (B/J/C), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 4 May 5, 1-3 PM (B/J), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, and Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 21 May 11, 10 AM-12 PM (B/J), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 28 May 19, 1-3 PM (J/C/S/A), Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by May 5

Challenge Course: Outdoor Climbing Wall JCSA Risk-takers, get ready to climb! Set personal goals as you conquer the outdoor climbing wall. Girls: $25, Adults: free Nov. 18, 12-2 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 4

JCSA Pulled by a team of your friends, you’ll fly 25 feet in the air—while creating a piece of tie-dyed art! Work together to help each girl create an item she can show off with pride. Girls: $25, Adults: free Nov. 10, 12-2 PM or 3-5 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 28 Nov. 11, 12-2 PM or 3-5 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 28 May 5, 10 AM-12 PM or 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, and Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 21

S A Challenge yourself by descending on a rope from great heights. Learn the skills and how to use the necessary equipment to rappel from the top of an indoor climbing wall. Practice your skills and gain confidence with multiple chances to rappel, all with support from the rest of your group.

Challenge Course: Zip Away

Girls: $25, Adults: free

Sessions held at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth.

Oct. 27, 12-2 PM or 3-5 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, and Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 14

Dec. 16, 3-6 PM, Reg by Dec. 2

CSA Climb up to a platform among the trees and soar down the zip line, encouraged by your fellow Girl Scouts.

Jan. 12, 9 AM-12 PM or 1-4 PM, Reg by Dec. 28 Feb. 9, 1-4 PM, Reg by Jan. 25

Safety Note: For all challenge course activities (except low elements), you’ll be in a harness, attached to a belay rope, and wearing a helmet.

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Challenge Course: Rappelling

Challenge Course: Tie-Dye in the Sky

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Computer Expert Badge at Microsoft Store B Get hands-on experience with the latest technology from Microsoft as you discover the versatility of computers, tips for safe use, and so much more. Girls: $6, Adults: free Sessions held 10 AM-12 PM at Microsoft Store, Rockingham Mall, Salem, NH. Dec. 8 (Reg by Nov. 18), Feb. 9 (Reg by Jan. 20), Mar. 16 (Reg by Feb. 24)

Cookie Baking B J

Chocolatier for the Day D B J Sample different types of chocolate while learning about its benefits, its history, and how it’s made. Get hands-on experience and take home your sweet treats! Girls: $25, Adults: free Sessions held 10-11:30 AM (D/B) or 12-1:30 PM (B/J) at Chocolate Therapy, Framingham. Dec. 1 (Reg by Nov. 18), Jan. 12 (Reg by Jan. 1), Feb. 23 (Reg by Feb. 10), Mar. 23 (Reg by Mar. 10), Apr. 13 (Reg by Mar. 25), May 4 (Reg by Apr. 14)

Few things smell as good as cookies right out of the oven! In this hands-on class you’ll learn how to read a recipe, bake a variety of cookies from scratch, and decorate your cookie creations with guidance from professionals from Little Chefs. Girls: $24, Adults: free Dec. 2, 3-5 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 18

Corn Maze Challenge D B J C S A Family If you think a daytime corn maze isn’t challenging enough, try it at night! Be sure to bring a flashlight and prepare to be “a-mazed” during this exciting adventure! Girls and adults: $10

Comic Artist Badge

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Explore the world of comics and cartooning using your own characters and stories. Hear from local comic artist Noah Barrett and learn about his inspirations. Let your imagination soar as you design your very own comic strip or storybook. Then share the stories with your friends! Girls: $27, Adults: free Mar. 31, 12-3 PM, New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, New Bedford, Reg by Mar. 17

Oct. 20, 6-9 PM, Marini Farms, Ipswich, Reg by Oct. 7 Oct. 27, 6-9 PM, C&C Reading Farm, West Bridgewater, Reg by Oct. 14

Crazy About Critters Camp-in B J Spend the night at Buttonwood Park Zoo and learn what it takes to run a zoo. Help make items that enrich the lives of animals, and find out how you can play a part in the conservation of local species. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls and adults: $57

Computer Expert Badge at Empow Studios

Sessions held 6 PM-9 AM at Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford. Apr. 6-7 (Reg by Mar. 6), May 4-5 (Reg by Apr. 5)

B Join the digital zoo adventure! Learn about different computer programs and use the internet to plan your own trip, then design a digital postcard to send from your “destination.” Girls: $27, Adults: free

CookieFest 2018! Celebrate the Girl Scout Cookie season December 1 at the Bentley Arena! See page 2.

Mar. 31, 3:30-5:30 PM, Empow Studios, Newton, Reg by Feb. 17

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Creativity on the Common B J Join the sisters of Kappa Delta on the Boston Common for a day at the park! Embrace your creative side as you try your hand at landscape drawing and photography, and finish the day with a picnic under a tree. Girls: $12, Adults: free Oct. 7, 12-2 PM, Boston Common, Boston, Reg by Sep. 24

Dancer Badge with Rachel Park Dance Center B Participate in a warm-up, practice basic ballet and jazz skills, and learn a group dance. Choreograph your own dance routine, choose a costume, and perform for family and friends! Girls: $21, Adults: free Mar. 10, 1-3 PM, Rachel Park Dance Center, Middleboro, Reg by Feb. 24

Daisy Days Deer Antler Tracking

D Congratulations on becoming a Girl Scout Daisy! Have some fun while learning about Daisy badges, petals, outdoor adventures, summer camp, the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scout traditions, and more through hands-on activities. Adults will have fun too, as they learn how to support your Daisy experience. Girls: $5, Adults: free Sept. 30, 1-3 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Sept. 16 Oct. 21, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover and Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 7

C S A Practice wildlife tracking skills as you search for shed deer antlers to use for dog treats or crafting. Learn how to identify wildlife paths and signs of deer. Discover all the tips and tricks to finding shed antlers before they disappear. Dress warmly for this outdoor adventure! Girls: $15, Adults: free Jan. 12, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 1

Designing Robots Badge B J

Daisy Safety Award D Earn your Safety Award with experts from the Injury Prevention Team at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn what to do in emergencies and how to prevent common injuries. You’ll also create safety bracelets and work together to raise safety awareness. Pin included. Girls: $12, Adults: free Mar. 10, 12-2 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 24 May 5, 12-2 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Apr. 21

B Take a dance class with a professional dancer and founder of Abilities Dance. Learn basic dance terminology and movements, watch a performance of the Abilities Dance company, and see how inclusion gives everyone the chance to dance. No experience required! Girls: $15, Adults: free Sessions held 1-3 PM at Camp Cedar Hill. Jan. 13 (Reg by Jan. 1), Apr. 28 (Reg by Apr. 14)

Girls: $27, Adults: free Sessions held 3:30-5:30 PM. B: Apr. 28, 3:30-5:30 PM, Empow Studios, Newton, Reg by Apr. 14 May 5, 3:30-5:30 PM, Empow Studios, Lexington, Reg by Apr. 21 J: Apr. 7, 3:30-5:30 PM, Empow Studios, Lexington, Reg by Mar. 24 May 19, 3:30-5:30 PM, Empow Studios, Newton, Reg by May 5

Destinations: Adventuring Far and Wide C S A Family Want to see new places and meet Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from all over the world? Whether surfing, hiking, or adventuring, you’ll have a life-changing experience on a Girl Scout Destination! Join this informative online session about individual Girl Scout travel opportunities across the country and abroad, where you’ll experience different cultures and careers, learn new skills, and form lifelong friendships with sister Girl Scouts. Families and troop leaders are encouraged to participate. . Girls and adults: Free Sep. 27, 7-8 PM, Online, Reg by Sep. 25

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Dancer Badge with Abilities Dance Boston

Learn how some problem-solving robots imitate nature, and build your own walking robot using LEGO® EV3 MINDSTORMS, the latest generation of LEGO® Robotics. Then unleash your inner innovator as you work with a partner to design a prototype of your own problemsolving robot.

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PRODUCT PROGRAMS Be part of a proud Girl Scout tradition! Unleash your inner go-getter and fund your Girl Scout adventures with the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs. Learn and practice key life skills: goal-setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics, and people skills!

FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM Did you know girls can earn proceeds early in the troop year? Explore the Fall Product Program, which runs September 28-October 25, with online sales beginning September 21! • Delicious premium chocolates, gift tins, nuts, organic vegetable kits, tumblers, specialty candles, magazines, and more! • In-person or online sales. • Recognition program with fun, girl-selected items, including a personalized patch and T-shirt. • Troop earnings of 15-17% total product sales. • Online tools help girls reach their customers and their goals.

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• Community Caring Program supporting local food pantries.

Volunteers: Information and support is just a click away! For updates on the Fall Product and Cookie Programs, including live webinars and Q&A sessions, visit gsema.org and click on Cookies.

PRODUCT PROGRAMS

COOKIE PROGRAM Be a part of the biggest girl-led business in the world! Online sales begin November 19, and in-person sales run December 4-March 2. • Eight classic flavor varieties. • NEW Caramel Chocolate Chip Gluten-Free Cookie! • In-person or online sales. • Recognition program with girl-selected items and special events for top sellers, including the 500 Club! • Troop earnings of 90 cents minimum for each package of cookies sold. • Cookie Credits to use toward programs, camp, Destinations, and in-store purchases. • Online tools to help girls reach customers, track goals, and create a budgeting plan.

Kick-start the Cookie Program at the first-ever CookieFest! December 1 at the Bentley Arena. See page 2 to learn more! Note that in order for girls to participate in other money-earning activities, they must also participate in both the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs. All participants in money-earning activities must be registered Girl Scouts.

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• Cookies for a Cause program sharing Girl Scout Cookies with active and retired military members, first responders, and hunger-relief organizations.

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Detective and Spies Overnight B J Do you have what it takes to discover clues, examine evidence, and solve crimes? Embrace an evening full of intrigue and investigation, then finish the night with a show in the EcoTarium planetarium! Sleep among the exhibits and start the next day with a sunrise wildlife tour. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls and adults: $57 Sessions held 6:30 PM-8 AM at the EcoTarium, Worcester. Apr. 5-6 (Reg by Mar. 5), May 24-25 (Reg by Apr. 24), June 7-8 (Reg by May 7), June 21-22 (Reg by May 21)

Digital Art and 3D J C Learn how to make digital art with the Fresh Paint program, and experiment with 3D design using Paint 3D at Microsoft Boston! Embrace the high-energy, collaborative environment to fuel your creativity, and learn key tools and features of digital art and 3D in Windows. Girls: $6, Adults: free Jan. 12, 10 AM-12 PM, Microsoft Store, Shops at Prudential, Boston, Reg by Jan. 1

Digital Photographer Badge J Get hands-on experience capturing and editing photos with the latest technology from Microsoft. Play new Xbox games and try new activities on the latest available apps and Microsoft devices. Girls: $6, Adults: free

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Sessions held 1-4 PM at Microsoft Store, Rockingham Mall, Salem, NH.

Dec. 8 (Reg by Nov. 18), Feb. 9 (Reg by Jan. 21), Mar. 16 (Reg by Feb. 24)

Drawing Badge at Cape Cod Museum of Art J View drawings by talented artists from the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent collection, then create your own artwork using different materials. Experiment with shading, perspective, and graphic design. Girls: $29, Adults: free

Dive-in Movie D B J C S A Family Enjoy a movie on the big screen while floating in a heated pool. Bring your own snacks and drinks to make it a fun family night.

Mar. 31, 12:30-3:30 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, Reg by Mar. 17

Girls: $15, Adults: free

Drawing Badge at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!

Sessions held 6:30-8:15 PM at Raynham Athletic Club, Raynham.

Dec. 7 (Reg by Nov. 7), Jan. 25 (Reg by Jan. 1), Mar. 8 (Reg by Feb. 8), Apr. 26 (Reg by Mar. 26), May 17 (Reg by Apr. 17)

See what can happen when you put pencil to paper and add your imagination. Use new types of drawing materials and techniques to bring your artistic vision to life, and design a logo for your very own portfolio to take home! Girls: $21, Adults: free Mar. 10, 1-3 PM, New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, New Bedford, Reg by Feb. 24 Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Eating for You Badge

Expedition to Mars

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Learn how the food we eat affects our bodies. Calculate how much water you need daily, and discover how diet can affect sleep and stress levels. Best of all, you’ll learn how to cook healthier meals and prepare snacks that give you energy for the whole day. Cadettes earn the Eating for You badge. Seniors and Ambassadors receive a patch.

Experience the challenges of space adventure at the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University. After a training session introducing you to the International Space Station and Mission Control, you’ll take on various roles in the simulators, working as a team to conduct a mission just like real astronauts and Mission Control staff.

Girls: $24, Adults: free Apr. 28, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Apr. 14

Eating the Rainbow with Asian Cuisine

Girls: $22, Adults: free Sessions held 10 AM-12 PM at the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University, Framingham. Feb. 2 (Reg by Jan. 1), May 4 (Reg by Apr. 4)

J C Colorful Asian cuisine is a great way to try new veggies. Take a virtual trip to Asia in this hands-on cooking class. Explore different flavors with a personal stir-fry dish, learn how to wrap dumplings, and sample simple Asian-inspired appetizers. Girls: $24, Adults: free Jan. 12, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 1 Mar. 3, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 17

Eco-art Lanterns D B J Use your senses to conjure up your favorite winter moments. Then bring your vision to life by upcycling materials and transforming a coffee can or Mason jar into a glowing winter wonder-lantern. Girls: $19, Adults: free Mar. 2, 1-3 PM (D/B), 3:30-5:30 PM (B/J), Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 17

Engineering Encounter What can innovators do in civil and environmental engineering? Join female engineers from the Tata and Howard engineering firm to discuss their work and interact with a water filtration demonstration. Then work in teams to build an elevated water tank. Girls and adults: free Apr. 23, 5:30-7:30 PM, Tata and Howard, Marlborough, Reg by Apr. 8

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JCSA Do you have what it takes to build an earthquake-resistant house? Think like an engineer and become an innovator as you design and build gingerbread houses that will be tested on a shake table. Girls: $15, Adults: free Dec. 15, 10 AM-12 PM or 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Dec. 2

Fabric Design J Unravel the history of cloth printing, particularly calico designs, and the evolution of printing technology. Create your own designs using calico-pattern wooden blocks and printing stamps. Then take home a sample book of fabrics that you’ve designed, printed, and named. Girls: $19, Adults: free May 5, 3-5 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 21

Finding Common Ground Badge: Reaching Across the Aisle J Learn about the art of negotiation at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute by taking on the role of a “senator” working on a voting rights bill. Consider your own positions and the interests of your constituents as you negotiate with others who have different positions than your own. Write your own provision to add to the bill and vote in the Institute’s Senate Chamber. Girls: $15, Adults: free Sep. 29, 9:30 AM-12 PM, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston, Reg by Sep. 17

Put on your Sunday best for an etiquette tea party with the Kappa Deltas! Learn proper etiquette and table manners while playing games, decorating cookies, and celebrating with a tea party! Girls: $12, Adults: free Oct. 13, 11 AM-1 PM, Boston University, Boston, Reg by Sep. 30

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Extreme Gingerbread House Design

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G.I.R.L. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY C S A

Take a week to take the lead! Develop skills for success during this remarkable week of G.I.R.L. leadership fun! Gain inspiration from local women who are leaders in their fields, experience a day in the life of a senator, develop the skills you need to get your dream job, connect with college women, and enhance your confidence and poise. Sign up for one, two, three, or all four days! Drop-off event. Programs begin and end at Camp Cedar Hill, and include a daily bus trip to Boston. Optional bus transportation to and from Camp Cedar Hill is available. Visit gsema.org for bus stop locations. Girls: $60 per day or $200 for the week Apr. 16-19, 9 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 31

G.I.R.L.s Change the World Advocacy Event J C S A Join the GSEMA Girl and Teen Leadership Committees for a powerful day of advocacy. Learn about leaders who have used their Girl Scout experience as a platform to help change the world. Participate in activities that build your confidence and learn how women around the world are fighting to be heard. Girls: $15, Adults: free Apr. 13, 1-4 PM, Waltham area, Reg by Mar. 31

Galentine’s Day S A Celebrate yourself and the gals around you! Learn about healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, how to advocate for others, and ways to stand up for what you deserve. Drop-off event. Girls: $15 Feb. 13, 6-8 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 3

Career Leadership Day Tuesday, April 16

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Meet women who have excelled in a variety of careers. Learn what it takes to find the path that’s perfect for you, and to develop your own personal brand.

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Leadership Development Day

Spend a night at camp with your mom or another special female adult! Play games, make crafts, explore the outdoors, and warm yourself by the campfire. Activities take place in heated indoor spaces and outdoors. Sleeping accommodations are mattresses on the floor of heated cabins shared with other participants.

Wednesday, April 17

Girls and adults: $50

Work with women at State Street Corporation to develop skills that will benefit you in so many ways, including networking, presenting, project management, and dressing for success. Establish the leadership skills necessary to earn the Gold Award and ensure your future success!

Oct. 27, 9 AM-Oct. 28, 10 AM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 14

College Leadership Day

Gals’ Night Out: Tents

Thursday, April 18

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Learn about navigating life in college from women who were recently right where you are now. Explore college life in Boston, discover ways to find your place in the college world, and learn how to make the most of your time on campus.

Leadership in Government Day

Girls and adults: $50

Friday, April 19 Hone your skills in deliberation, negotiation, and debate while learning about representation and the legislative process in the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s full-scale reproduction of the U.S. Senate Chamber.

Mar. 23, 9 AM-Mar. 24, 10 AM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 10

Apr. 27, 9 AM-Apr. 28, 10 AM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Apr. 14 June 8, 9 AM-June 9, 10 AM, Camp Favorite, Brewster, Reg by May 26

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Girl Scout Day at MIT Museum

Glass Fusing at Art Signals or Look What I Made!

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Girls: $15, Adults: free Fee includes admission to the museum to enjoy a variety of hands-on activities.

Learn to make your own fused glass masterpiece! Choose from a sun catcher, night light, or jewelry set. Use tools to cut and piece together your own creation, which will be fired in the kiln and ready to pick up in a couple of weeks. Pick-up information will be provided at registration.

Sail through Engineering

Girls: $27, Adults: free

Learn about the engineering design process as you build and test your own boat. Use modern technologies like computer-aided design and laser cutting, while also exploring methods from the turn of the 20th century that MIT Alumnus Nathanael Herreshoff used to design and build over 2,000 boats, including five America’s Cup-winning yachts.

Sessions held 3:30-4:30 PM.

Mar. 23 (Reg by Mar. 10)

Dec. 2, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by Nov. 18 Jan. 12, Look What I Made!, North Reading, Reg by Jan. 1 Feb. 10, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by Jan. 27 Mar. 3, Look What I Made!, North Reading, Reg by Feb. 18 May 5, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by Apr. 21

Visualizing Science See the world in greater detail by using a range of visual technologies. Build observation skills while exploring artifacts from the museum’s collections and actual research objects from MIT labs. This hands-on microscopy workshop includes a gallery tour of the new neuroscience exhibition, The Beautiful Brain. Nov. 3 (Reg by Oct. 28)

Glass Fusing at The Glass Bar JCSA Create a masterpiece from a 3x3-inch sheet of fusible glass. Develop your own designs as you learn the basics of cutting glass and fusing it in the kiln. The pieces will have to fire overnight and may take up to a week to be ready. Pick-up information will be provided at registration. Girls: $25, Adults: free Sessions held 10 AM-12 PM at The Glass Bar, Needham.

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Girls: $20

Glass Pendant Making JCSA Learn glass-cutting techniques and the basics of fusing in a jewelry kiln as you create a glass pendant. The pieces will fire overnight and may take up to a week to be ready. Pick-up information will be provided at registration.

Feb. 2, 9:30 AM-3 PM, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Reg by Jan. 20

Girls: $25, Adults: free

Girl Scouts Learn to Code

Jan. 26 (Reg by Jan. 13), Mar. 16 (Reg by Feb. 24), May 18 (Reg by May 5)

Sessions held 10 AM-12 PM at The Glass Bar, Needham.

J C Learn how to program, manipulate code, and build a game to play on any device using TouchDevelop at Microsoft! Girls: $6, Adults: free Mar. 23, 10 AM-12 PM, Microsoft Store, Shops at Prudential, Boston, Reg by Mar. 10

I made my first friends at Girl Scout meetings.

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Discover the exciting world of science and engineering through workshops hosted by Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Society of Women Engineers. Create a bowling pin in the Manufacturing Center, build a model of the human lung, and more. Drop-off event.

Feb. 9 (Reg by Jan. 27), Apr. 13 (Reg by Mar. 31)

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Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in

Horse Sampler

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Get ready to have some glow-in-the-dark fun! Challenge yourself on a glowing climbing wall, play games with a glowing twist, and light up the night with arts and crafts. Head outside on an evening hike or play “manhunt.” The fun continues throughout the night and includes quiet time, so be sure to bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Learn about horse grooming, care and feeding, and how to lead, mount, and steer a horse in this introduction to the world of horseback riding.

Girls: $35, Adults: $10

Apr. 28, 3-5 PM, Lil’ Folk Farm, Holliston, Reg by Apr. 14

Mar. 16, 6 PM-Mar. 17, 9 AM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Mar. 3

May 19, 3-5 PM, Lil’ Folk Farm, Holliston, Reg by May 5

Apr. 27, 6 PM-Apr. 28, 9 AM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 14

Horseback Riding Badge

Girls: $27, Adults: free Date TBA on gsema.org, Rocking Horse Farm, Plympton

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GPS Geocaching J C S A In this introduction to geocaching, you’ll use GPS technology to navigate your way to hidden treasure, practicing this adventure activity that is now a worldwide hobby. Juniors earn the Geocaching badge. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors receive a patch.

As a Girl Scout, you already have what it takes to be a great rider. Reach that goal by learning about the basic care of horses and the functions of your tack. Then learn how to control a horse and practice riding. Juniors earn the Horseback Riding badge. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors receive a patch. Girls: $27, Adults: free Date TBA on gsema.org, Rocking Horse Farm, Plympton

Girls: $15, Adults: free Nov. 12, 1-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 4

Home Alone Staying Safe J This dynamic and interactive session will prepare you to handle most home-alone situations, from an unexpected knock on the door to an emergency 911 call. Other topics include food and kitchen safety, the Heimlich maneuver, basic first aid, handling emergencies and fears, safety to and from school, basic street smarts, self-defense techniques, and an abundance of prevention tips.

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Girls: $33, Adults: free

Sessions held 9 AM-12 PM. Jan. 19, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 1 Feb. 2, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 20 Apr. 13, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 24 May 11, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 21

How a Shirt Grew in the Field B Hear the story of Max Flax and how he became linen cloth, which was once used to make fancy dresses, umbrellas, and even underwear. Learn to process fiber and make a dress for your very own fiber doll to take home. Girls: $19, Adults: free May 5, 12-2 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 21

Ice Chips: Show of Champions D B J C S A Family Experience the Skating Club of Boston’s 107th Ice Chips: Show of Champions! The longest-running amateur ice show in the country features a dramatic display of colors, lights, and outstanding figure skating from some of the best-known singles and pairs in the sport. After the 12 PM show, select skaters will take a group photo and sign autographs during a special Girl Scout meet and greet. Those attending the 6:30 PM show may come early to join in the fun. Girls and adults: $15 Apr. 13, 12-2 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM, Bright-Landry Hockey Center, Cambridge, Reg by Mar. 31

Our camp properties are available 12 months a year. See pages 90-91 for more about camp facilities, Outdoor Center rentals, and Outdoor Adventures you can reserve for your troop. Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Island Getaway D B J C S A Enjoy a weekend of camping in style on Martha’s Vineyard. Start your adventure at Camp Wampanoag with dinner and a campfire, including gourmet s’mores. On Saturday, see the island sights, relax on the beach, or shop for souvenirs. Round-trip van transportation between the ferry station and camp is provided, however ferry tickets are not included. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls and adults: $100 May 10, 4 PM-May 12, 12 PM, Camp Wamponaog, Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard, Reg by Apr. 28

Journey Overnight: Cadette/Senior/ Ambassador C S A

Innocent or Guilty JC Gold E. Locks is accused of breaking in, vandalizing, and stealing from the Bear family home. Watch as lawyers bring this case to trial at Northeastern University School of Law. Serve on a jury and work as a team to come to consensus on a verdict. Will Gold E. Locks be found guilty or innocent? It’s up to you! Girls: $15, Adults: free Dec. 8, 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM, Northeastern University, Boston, Reg by Nov. 25

Work together to complete the “discover” and “connect” steps of your Breathe! (Cadettes), GIRLtopia (Seniors), or BLISS: Live It! Give It! (Ambassadors) Journey, and get prepared to complete your Take Action project. A webinar session for volunteers will also be available on how to support Take Action projects. Drop-off event. Girls: $55 Oct. 6, 10 AM-Oct. 7, 11 AM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Sep. 16.

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Inside Government Badge: Senator for a Day J

Girls: $13, Adults: free Jan. 12, 9:30 AM-12 PM, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston, Reg by Jan. 1

International Girls Day D B J C S A Join the global G.I.R.L. celebration! Use recycled materials to create the outfit of your dreams—or for your dream job. Then show off your unique design as part of a fashion show with the Kappa Deltas! Girls: $15, Adults: free

Girls: $55, Adults: free Feb. 9, 10 AM-Feb. 10, 11 AM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 20

Juliette Gordon Low Fall Fest D B J Family Get outside and celebrate Juliette Gordon Low, the original G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)! Learn about the legendary woman who founded Girl Scouts in the United States over a century ago. Make a craft, play games, and gather around the campfire for a sing-along. Girls: $15, Adults: free Oct. 21, 2-4 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 7 Oct. 28, 2-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 14

Nov. 10, 11 AM-1 PM, Boston University, Boston, Reg by Oct. 28

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Become a U.S. senator for a day at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Learn the fundamentals of American government, what it means to be a senator, and how laws are made. Take a position on an issue, write a speech to support your views, and deliver your arguments in the Institute’s Senate Chamber.

Join other Juniors as you tackle the Think Like a Citizen Scientist or Agent of Change Journey. Complete the “discover” and “connect” steps and get prepared to complete a Take Action project. A webinar session for volunteers will also be available on how to support Take Action projects.

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Junior Camping

Maple Sugaring Time

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Enjoy a weekend filled with archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, and classic camp games! You’ll also work on your Camper badge and enjoy s’mores around a campfire with your Girl Scout sisters. Bring your own food supplies to cook over a campfire. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Identify sugar maples and make your own syrup! Tap a tree, boil down the sap into syrup, and hear the Native American sugaring legend. Plus, taste sap and sample different syrups (produced elsewhere) on freshly made waffles! What could be sweeter?

Girls: $30, Adults: $15 May 3, 4 PM-May 5, 10 AM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 21

Girls: $19, Adults: free Sessions held 1-3 PM. Mar. 2, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Feb. 17 Mar. 10, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Feb. 24

Junior Safety Award J Safety first! Join injury prevention specialists from Boston Children’s Hospital to earn your Safety Award and a Poison and Injury Prevention patch. Learn ways to prevent injuries and poisonings among your peers, perform an emergency drill, and create posters to raise awareness.

Mar. 24, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 10

Mardi Gras Fun JCSA

Girls: $12, Adults: free

Embrace the rich history of New Orleans through traditional dishes and dance. Decorate king cakes and discover what’s hidden inside. Get creative by designing and decorating your own float, learn the history of Mardi Gras, and dance the second line.

Apr. 7, 1-3 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 24

Girls: $19, Adults: free

Apr. 28, 1-3 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Apr. 14

Mar. 31, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 17

Kid Convention

Mass Escape Room

D B J C S A Family

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Learn about the midterm elections, voting, and how laws are made. Bring your whole family and participate in fun collaborative games, art projects, and more at this celebration of democracy.

Unleash your inner go-getter at this hands-on mental adventure game. You and your teammates will be “locked” in a room and will have to work together to solve puzzles and timed challenges to “escape the room!” Girls will be divided into teams of four to eight and each team will experience one of three escape rooms.

Girls and adults: free Oct. 20, 10 AM-4 PM, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston, Reg by Oct. 1

Girls: $24, Adults: free

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Sessions held 1-3 PM at Mass Escape, New Bedford.

Letterboxing Badge

Jan. 13 (Reg by Jan. 1), Feb. 10 (Reg by Jan. 27), Mar. 10 (Reg by Feb. 24)

B Think critically, solve problems, and learn basic compass skills as you work as a team to navigate a course in search of hidden letterboxes, then make your own letterboxing stamp.

Me and My Bear Tea Party

Girls: $15, Adults: free

Bring your favorite bear (or other stuffed animal) to a special Girl Scout tea party hosted by the Girl Scout Museum team. Practice age-appropriate manners and social etiquette, learn what it means to be friendly and helpful, and hear about Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low. Includes a snack, games, and tons of fun. You may earn the Yellow Daisy petal (Friendly and Helpful) or complete components of the Brownie Making Friends badge.

Nov. 12, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 4

Locavore and Dinner Party Badges S A In this hands-on cooking lesson, discover how far food travels to reach your plate, learn ways to buy locally produced food, and prepare a meal with local ingredients. You’ll practice setting a table and creating a menu for your own dinner party.

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Girls: $15, Adults: free Feb. 24, 1-3 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Feb. 10 June 9, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by May 26

Girls: $27, Adults: free May 18, 10 AM-12:30 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Apr. 28 Financial assistance is available for girls.

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MathMovesU® J C Unravel math mysteries, problem-solve, and experiment with exciting math activities alongside female engineers from Raytheon! See math principles in action during this hands-on day of exploration at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Juniors and Cadettes will follow separate tracks. Drop-off event. Girls: $30 Nov. 18, 9 AM-3:30 PM, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, Reg by Nov. 4

Morning at the Museum

Museum of Science Overnight

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Explore Cape Cod’s seafaring past with some old-time fun and games during April school vacation. Learn how sailors communicated in the days before cell phones by making nautical flags, paper ships, or a postcard to send a note to a friend. See dolls collected from around the world and make one of your own, or just have fun playing vintage games.

Spend a night filled with hands-on science activities, live animals, a planetarium show, an Omni film, and plenty of time to explore the museum. Price per person includes a return pass for the exhibit halls and a full-length planetarium show. Overnight parking is $5. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Girls: $13, Adults: free Apr. 17, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Centerville Historical Museum, Centerville, Reg by Apr. 7

Girls and adults: $63 Sessions held 5 PM-11 AM at Museum of Science, Boston. Bridging Daises/B/J: June 7-8 (Reg by May 7) B/J: Mar. 23-24 (Reg by Feb. 23)

C S A Through interactive, hands-on experience, you’ll gain an understanding of many fixtures in the home, how they work, and how to repair them. Practice using basic plumbing tools and materials, and learn how to identify and operate residential water shut-off valves. Girls: $28, Adults: free May 19, 12-2 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by May 5 June 2, 12-2 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by May 20

B/J/C: Nov. 16-17 (Reg by Oct. 16), Mar. 1-2 (Reg by Feb. 1), Mar. 15-16 (Reg by Feb. 15), Apr. 26-27 (Reg. by Mar. 26), May 3-4 (Reg by Apr. 3), May 18-19 (Reg by Apr. 18), June 1-2 (Reg by May 1) J/C/S/A: Mar. 30-31 (Reg by Feb. 28)

Musician Badge J Ever wonder what it’s like to conduct an orchestra? Or what pop music is like in other countries? Or how certain instruments sound? Musicians and music-lovers will unite for an afternoon with members of the UMass Minuteman Marching Band. Girls: $13, Adults: free Apr. 13, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 24

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Ms. Fix It

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My Family Story Badge B Embrace the past as you draw a family tree and share your family story with your Brownie sisters. Campus Girl Scouts will assist as you discover your family roots! Girls: $15, Adults: free Mar. 16, 1-3:30 PM, Northeastern University, Boston, Reg by Mar. 3

Outdoor Art Badge at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum B J Be inspired by the outdoor artworks in deCordova’s unique 30-acre sculpture park. After a tour highlighting sculptures made by women, you’ll become the artist! Create stick figure puppets using materials found at home or in nature. Then make musical sculptures for a collaborative sound installation. Girls: $19, Adults: $9

Mystic Aquarium Overnight BJ Dissect a squid, touch live invertebrates, tour Exploration: Wild!, participate in a scavenger hunt, and more during this overnight. Each participant receives complimentary admission to the Aquarium for the following day. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Sep. 30, 12:30-2:30 PM, 3:30-5:30 PM, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, Reg by Sep. 16

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Sessions held 7 PM-8:30 AM at Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT.

Learn about artists who are inspired by nature with local artist Diana Arvanites. Discover the visual experiences nature offers and create plein air paintings, poems, nature journals, and earth mandalas based on what you see, hear, and find.

Mar. 9-10 (Reg by Feb. 9), Apr. 13-14 (Reg by Mar. 13)

Girls: $27, Adults: free

Girls and adults: $74

New Cuisines Badge C Explore how food and culture are intertwined, by cooking dishes from a different state, country, and time period. Learn to cook traditional dishes from New Orleans, France, and the ancient Mayan civilization, and end with a multicultural potluck party.

May 19, 12-3 PM, Haskell Gardens, New Bedford, Reg by May 5

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Feb. 9, 10 AM-12:30 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 20

Fresh air, open space, and the beauty of nature are the perfect ingredients for discovering outdoor art. Explore the great outdoors using your senses, learn about artists who are inspired by nature, practice new art techniques, and get a little messy!

Apr. 14, 12-2:30 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 31

Girls: $19, Adults: free

Girls: $27, Adults: free

Apr. 6, 10 AM-12 PM, Soule Homestead, Middleboro, Reg by Mar. 24

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Northeastern University Campus Tour

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Outdoor Art Overnight

Join the Kappa Delta sisters for a photo challenge tour of the university. Learn about college life from a student perspective and explore the many resources the campus has to offer.

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Girls: $5, Adults: free Nov. 4, 11 AM-1 PM, Northeastern University, Boston, Reg by Oct. 21

Connect with friends and nature as you earn the Outdoor Art badge. Explore a variety of art mediums, from painting with handmade brushes, to constructing sculptures with lashing and natural clay. Investigate music and photography in the natural world, and go home with your own portfolio of artwork. Drop-off event. Girls: $50 Dec. 8, 9 AM-Dec. 9, 11 AM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Nov. 25

The CEOs of both IBM and YouTube were Girl Scouts. Girls connect with female innovators in the STEM industries at programs like MathMovesU® on page 53, and the STEM Conference on page 63. Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Outdoor Skills JCSA

Get outside and build your skills!

Cooking Camp cooking is more than just hot dogs and s’mores. Learn to prepare delicious dishes using a variety of outdoor cooking methods, all while practicing ethical outdoor preservation principles. Girls: $15, Adults: free Dec. 2, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 17 Dec. 8, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Nov. 24 Mar. 17, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Mar. 3

Fire-building

Knots

Gain confidence building a successful fire and get comfortable with fire safety. Challenge yourself by learning different ignition techniques, including how to start campfires with and without matches.

Learn the traditional Girl Scout skills of knot tying and lashing. Unravel the many uses of the square knot, clove hitch, and bowline, and practice square, diagonal, and shear lashing. Then “tie” your skills together with a knot tying relay.

Girls: $13, Adults: free

Dec. 8, 1-4 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Nov. 24

Dec. 9, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Nov. 24

Mar. 23, 1-4 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Mar. 10

Mar. 31, 9 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 17

Jackknives Are you a “whittle” curious about how to properly use a jackknife? Learn about knife safety and the usefulness of knives while camping. Then practice your skills while whittling a soap carving.

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Dec. 2, 1-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Nov. 18

Girls: $13, Adults: free

Mar. 17, 1-4 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Mar. 3

Dec. 9, 1-4 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Nov. 24 Mar. 31, 1-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 17

Paddle Sports Day S A Enjoy a day on the water while earning the Paddling badge. Learn techniques in canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. Test your skills in paddle safety and learn how to get in and out of a boat properly. Be prepared to get wet during this paddling adventure! Safety note: You should be comfortable swimming in water over your head while wearing a personal flotation device. Drop-off event. Girls: $50

Painting Badge at Cape Cod Museum of Art B Find inspiration in the permanent collection at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, then create several of your own paintings using a number of different techniques. Girls: $29, Adults: free Feb. 10, 12:30-3:30 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, Reg by Jan. 27

June 2, 10 AM-4 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by May 19 Contact us at CustomerCare@gsema.org or call 844-306-GSEM (4736)

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Girls: $13, Adults: free

Discover the many ways you can navigate through camp using trail signs, compasses, GPS units, and maps. You’ll practice skills for fun and safe hiking, while practicing Leave No Trace principles.

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Painting Badge at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum B Let deCordova’s unique 30-acre sculpture park and museum galleries inspire your inner artist! After viewing indoor and outdoor artworks, you’ll make natural paint brushes, create a series of landscape paintings, and then collaborate with other girls to produce a mural. Girls: $19, Adults: $9 All sessions held at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln. Apr. 7, 12:30-2:30 PM or 3:30-5:30 PM (Reg by Mar. 24), May 19, 2-4 PM (Reg by May 5)

Painting Badge at Little Brushes

Pasta Around the World

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Paint a portrait of yourself in the pop art style! Professional artists will walk you through the steps to create your very own pop art “selfie” on a 16x20-inch canvas, accompanied by a soundtrack of foot-tapping music. Brownies earn the Painting badge. Juniors receive a patch.

When you hear “pasta,” you may think of spaghetti and meatballs, but cooks around the world use pasta and noodles in many different ways. Learn to pump up your pasta game at Milk Street Cooking School by preparing two dishes inspired by home cooking in Peru and China.

Girls: $24, Adults: free

Girls: $32, Adults: free

Sessions held 3-5 PM at Little Brushes, Lexington.

Sessions held 11 AM-12:30 PM at Milk Street Cooking School, Boston.

Nov. 11 (Reg by Oct. 28), Jan. 20 (Reg by Jan. 6), Apr. 7 (Reg by Mar. 24)

Painting Badge at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!

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Discover your inner artist at the New Bedford Art Museum. After a gallery tour to view artwork by local artists, it’s your turn to create. See how warm and cool colors set the mood for your paintings, then use materials from nature such as sticks, feathers, and flowers to create a series of landscape paintings. Finally, collaborate with other girls to create a mural. Girls: $21, Adults: free May 5, 1-3 PM, New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, New Bedford, Reg by Apr. 21

Jan. 12 (Reg by Jan. 1), May 18 (Reg by Apr. 21)

Pets Badge at Buttonwood Park Zoo B Learn what it means to be a good pet owner and how to care for different animal species. Then help out by making an enrichment item for animals to enjoy. Girls: $21, Adults: free Sessions held at Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford. Jan. 26, 10 AM-12 PM, Reg by Jan. 13 Mar. 17, 10 AM-12 PM, Reg by Mar. 3 May 5, 1-3 PM, Reg by Apr. 21

Paper Pottery

Planetarium: Oasis of Space

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Create colorful handmade paper bowls and baskets from discarded magazines, maps, encyclopedias, and more! Choose your favorite style and sculpt decorative and functional works of art using paper craft techniques.

Experts at the Framingham University Planetarium will guide you through the sky with Oasis of Space, a full dome movie. Explore our solar system and discover what makes Earth stand out among the sun’s family of planets. Journey to, and sometimes even below, the surfaces of neighboring planets to discover whether life might be possible beyond our home on Earth.

Girls: $19, Adults: free June 8, 1-3 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Mar. 17

Sessions held 10:30 AM-12 PM at the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University, Framingham. Feb. 2 (Reg by Jan. 1), May 4 (Reg by Apr. 4)

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Playing the Past Badge J Discover what life was like on an 18th-century New England farm through activities including carding, spinning, and weaving wool, and processing flax. Make a flax doll and a paper doll you can dress in the style of the time, using cloth, lace, and ribbon. Finish your day by playing colonial games and recording your activities in a diary to share with family and friends. Girls: $21, Adults: free June 2, 3-5 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by May 19

Potter Badge at Art Signals or Look What I Made! B Have fun getting your hands dirty! Learn about the ceramic process, then sculpt and paint your very own cup from raw clay. Your pieces will be glazed and fired in the kiln and ready to pick up in a couple of weeks. Pick-up information will be provided at registration. Girls: $27, Adults: free Jan. 20, 2-3:30 PM, Look What I Made!, North Reading, Reg by Jan. 6 Mar. 17, 3:30-5 PM, Look What I Made!, North Reading, Reg by Mar. 3

Playing the Past Badge at Centerville Historical Museum J What was life like for a girl in a Cape Cod seafaring town in the 1800s? Meet friends from “your village,” examine clothing from the time period, design an outfit for a paper doll, make a needlepoint sampler, play historical games, and write about your adventures in your diary.

Mar. 23, 3:30-5 PM, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by Mar. 10 Apr. 28, 12-1:30 PM, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by Apr. 14

Potter Badge at Cape Cod Museum of Art B

Girls: $16, Adults: free

Get your hands dirty at this workshop, where you’ll learn about the important role pottery plays in our everyday lives. Then create several clay pieces of your own!

Sessions held 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Centerville Historical Museum, Centerville.

Girls: $39, Adults: free

Nov. 10 (Reg by Oct. 28), Mar. 23 (Reg by Mar. 10)

Jan. 13, 12:30-4 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, Reg by Jan. 1

Playing the Past Badge at Lexington Historical Society

Potter Badge at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!

Experience life as a Lexington resident in 1775! After touring the battlefield and Buckman Tavern, use a quill pen to write a letter to a friend detailing what happened on Lexington Common on April 19, 1775. Afterwards, you’ll make an apron and mob cap in preparation for dancing at a colonial ball.

Get your hands messy in the clay studio as you learn about different types of pots and their uses. Then design, build, and decorate your own pot, and use drawing or stamp designs to create one-of-a-kind works of tile art.

Girls: $10, Adults: free

Apr. 14, 12-3 PM, New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, New Bedford, Reg by Mar. 31

Apr. 28 (Reg by Apr. 14), May 5 (Reg by Apr. 21), June 2 (Reg by May 19)

Pottery Painting D B Unleash your inner artist! Learn about the ceramic process and choose from a variety of pottery pieces to paint. Everything will be glazed, fired in the kiln, and ready to pick up in a week. Pick-up information will be provided at registration.

As a Girl Scout I have made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Girls: $24, Adults: free Jan. 6, 3:30-4:30 PM, Look What I Made!, North Reading, Reg by Jan. 1 Jan. 12, 3:30-4:30 PM, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by Feb. 24 Mar. 10, 3:30-4:30 PM, Look What I Made!, North Reading, Reg by Feb. 24 May 19, 12:30-1:30 PM, Art Signals, Maynard, Reg by May 5

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Sessions held 11 AM-2 PM at Lexington Historical Society, Lexington.

Girls: $27, Adults: free

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Product Designer Badge J Calling all inventors! In this team-based workshop, you’ll learn how to design and market your own innovative product. Brainstorm an everyday product that your team would like to enhance, and then generate original ideas for improving it. Work with your team to build a prototype using recycled materials, name your product, design an advertisement, and test your sales pitch on other teams. Girls: $21, Adults: free Mar. 3, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Feb. 17

Programming Robots Badge at Empow Studios B J

PROGRAM AIDE TRAINING Let your inner leader shine as a role model for younger Girl Scouts!

Girls: $27, Adults: free

Program Aide Core Training

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Deepen your understanding of leadership development while guiding younger girls to become leaders. You will complete most of the requirements for the Program Aide Award, and learn how to complete the remaining requirements. Drop-off event.

Earn the Programming Robots badge while using LEGO® EV3 MINDSTORMS, the latest generation of LEGO® Robotics! Learn robot anatomy and how to speak the language of robots. Program your robot “friend” to complete a simple task, then apply your new coding skills to navigate exciting challenges. Brownies will build a basic robot. Juniors will learn more advanced programming skills.

Sessions held 3:30-5:30 PM.

Jan. 27, Empow Studios, Newton, Reg by Jan. 13 Feb. 3, Empow Studios, Lexington, Reg by Jan. 20 Mar. 17, Empow Studios, Newton, Reg by Mar. 3 J: Jan. 6, Empow Studios, Lexington, Reg by Jan. 1

Girls: $30

Feb. 10, Empow Studios, Newton, Reg by Jan. 27

Nov. 4, 9 AM-5 PM, Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Framingham, Reg by Oct. 21

Mar. 3, Empow Studios, Lexington, Reg by Feb. 24

Feb. 20, 9 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 10

Programming Robots Badge at Sylvan Learning Center

Program Aide Camp Skills Training

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C S A After you have completed Program Aide Core Training, develop your camp skills and the leadership strategies for teaching at camp. You must complete both Program Aide Core Training and Program Aide Camp Skills Training in order to become a Day Camp Assistant at GSEMA summer camps. Drop-off event.

Develop strong innovation skills as you work in pairs to build a robot using LEGO® bricks. Then use software to animate your creation! Solve problems, create unique designs, and have fun all while earning the Programming Robots badge. Girls: $28, Adults: free Sessions held 9-10:30 AM (B) or 11 AM-12:30 PM (J) at Sylvan Learning Center, Peabody. Jan. 12 (Reg by Jan. 2), Feb. 2 (Reg by Jan. 20), Apr. 6 (Reg by Mar. 17)

Girls: $40 Feb. 21, 9 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 9

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Public Speaking Badge

Salt Marsh Science

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Improve your writing skills and gain the confidence to address a crowd. With the tips offered in this workshop, you’ll work through a variety of age-appropriate activities to overcome your nerves and become a strong public speaker.

What is a salt marsh, and what types of living creatures does it hold? Explore this coastal habitat and learn about water and soil quality and what factors make the marsh able to support life. Discover the many ways that salt marshes benefit humans, and help marsh wildlife by cleaning up litter.

Girls: $6, Adults: free Apr. 6, 10 AM-12 PM, Microsoft Store, Rockingham Mall, Salem, NH, Reg by Mar. 24

Girls: $18, Adults: free Sessions held 9-11 AM at Forest River Conversation Area, Salem. D/B: June 1 (Reg by May 12)

Put Yourself in the Past

J/C: May 19 (Reg by May 5)

B J Imagine yourself in the 1800s. What would your typical day at the historic Jackson Homestead be like? Use a yoke and bucket, play vintage games, and sew your own cap. Wrap up the experience by creating a profile for your 19th-century self, then explore the museum exhibits. Juniors earn the Playing the Past badge. Brownies receive a patch.

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Sessions held 1-3 PM at Jackson Homestead, Newton.

Meet nocturnal animals, perfect your night vision, practice stargazing, and pick up some fun tricks for investigating the woods at night! Put your skills to the test with a guided night hike (weather permitting), then enjoy a planetarium show and sunrise wildlife tour with your friends. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Apr. 13 (Reg by Mar. 31), May 11 (Reg by Apr. 21)

Girls and adults: $57

Girls: $11, Adults: free

Sessions held 6:30 PM-8 AM at the EcoTarium, Worcester.

Puzzle Break

Mar. 30-31 (Reg by Feb. 27), June 15-16 (Reg. by May 15)

J C S A “Escape the Midnight Carnival” in this escape room facility. Solve puzzles, decode clues, and work together to “escape” with your team! Girls: $27, Adults: free Jan. 27, 1-2 PM, Puzzle Break, Newton, Reg by Jan. 7 Mar. 16, 11 AM-12 PM, Puzzle Break, Newton, Reg by Feb. 24

D B J C S A What critters live in tide pools? Explore the rocky shore and meet animals in a touch tank at a marine science laboratory housed in a WWII military bunker. Learn about food webs, how waves and ocean currents shape the coast, and how marine debris impacts ocean life, all while helping to clean up the beach. Daisies receive a patch. All others earn the Oceanography badge. Girls: $22, Adults: free Sessions held at NEU Marine Science Center, Nahant. D/B: May 11, 9 AM-12 PM (Reg by Apr. 28), June 8, 9 AM-12 PM (Reg by May 26) J/C: Oct. 20, 1-4 PM (Reg by Oct. 7), June 22, 9 AM-12 PM (Reg by May 12)

C S A With author Jen Malone, pick through a “stranger’s trashcan” and piece together crumpled letters, movie ticket stubs, and a slew of other items, to write a short script or piece of fiction about the person whose life you’ve glimpsed there. You’ll receive a signed copy of one of Jen Malone’s books. Girls: $21, Adults: free Feb. 10, 3:30-5:30 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 27

Scribe Badge: Jelly Belly® Reviews J Sample zany Jelly Belly® flavors (red could be strawberry or centipede!) before putting pen to paper to write food reviews, coached by author Jen Malone. Then invent your own disgusting flavor and a story to go with it. You’ll receive a signed copy of one of Jen Malone’s books. Girls: $21, Adults: free Feb. 10, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 27

C/S/A: Apr. 27, 9 AM-12 PM (Reg by Apr. 14)

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Rocky Shore Tide Pooling

Screenwriter Badge: What’s in the Trash?

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Scuba Diving J C S A Take the plunge into new underwater adventures! Spend time poolside watching a video and learning the basics, then splash down for some scuba fun. Basic swimming skills are helpful. Girls: $45, Adults: free Sessions held 10:30 AM-12 PM, 11:30 AM-1 PM, or 12:30-2 PM. Location TBA on gsema.org.

These machine sewing classes are for new and experienced sewers alike. Girls: $33, Adults: free Sessions held 9-11:15 AM at Sew Studio, Southborough.

Colorful Wind Sock

Scuba Diving Adventure

Once spring arrives, it’s time to get outside! Create your own colorful windsock to adorn your porch, garden, or yard.

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May 11 (Reg by Apr. 21)

Once you've experienced diving in the Scuba Diving program, you're ready to take your skills to the next level. Be part of a search and recovery team, help identify underwater fish, navigate the "tunnels," or do your part by participating in an underwater environmental clean-up.

Double-handled Sit-upon

Sessions held 1:30-3 PM. Location TBA on gsema.org. Dec. 2 (Reg by Nov. 18), Mar. 3 (Reg by Feb. 17), Apr. 7 (Reg by Mar. 24), May 5 (Reg by Apr. 21)

Simple Meals Badge J Roll up your sleeves and learn how to prepare simple meals, including healthy breakfasts, lunches, and desserts. Practice the proper bear claw method to cut food, and discover how to prepare your favorite food in a healthier way.

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Have “sew” much fun!

Dec. 2 (Reg by Nov. 18), Mar. 3 (Reg by Feb. 17), Apr. 7 (Reg by Mar. 24), May 5 (Reg by Apr. 21)

Girls: $45, Adults: free

Sewing

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BJ Sit-upons have been used by Girl Scouts for many years, but this one will be unique because you’ll create it yourself! Choose from a variety of fabrics and make it extra special with embellishments. Mar. 30 (Reg by Mar. 10)

First Aid Kit JCSA Every Girl Scout needs her own first aid kit in order to be prepared! Choose from a variety of fun fabrics and sew your own. Feb. 2 (Reg by Jan. 19)

Girl Scout Cookie Pillow

Girls: $25, Adults: free

Jan. 27, 12-2 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 13

Have all the Girl Scout Cookies already been eaten? Sew your own Girl Scout Cookie pillow that will last much longer than those cookies in the cupboard!

Mar. 16, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 24

Mar. 9 (Reg by Feb. 23)

Snacks Badge B Develop skills to choose and prepare a healthy whole food snack. Learn to read food labels to determine if ingredients are healthy. Practice kitchen safety, including properly cutting food in the kitchen with special age-appropriate knives. Begin to master other kitchen skills including measuring, mixing, and reading and following recipes. Girls: $25, Adults: free Jan. 27, 3-5 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 13 Mar. 16, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 24

Girl Scout Fabric Bag BJ Everyone can use an extra tote bag! Make your own from Girl Scout fabric and use it with Girl Scout pride. Apr. 27 (Reg by Apr. 7)

Plush S’more BJ What’s better than either tasty s’mores or cozy fleece pillows? How about a plush fleece s’more pillow that you’ve made yourself? Sew your own s’more pillow, complete with an adorable face! Jan. 12 (Reg by Jan. 1)

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Snorin’ Roarin’ Overnight B J See your favorite zoo creatures in a whole new light—the dark! Go behind the scenes, play games, tell stories, enjoy special animal encounters and zookeeper presentations, and more. Includes admission to the zoo the day following the sleepover. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls and adults: $58 Sessions held 7 PM-9 AM at Franklin Park Zoo, Boston. Apr. 27-28 (Reg by Mar. 27), May 4-5 (Reg by Apr. 4), May 18-19 (Reg by Apr. 18)

Space Adventurers B Calling all space enthusiasts! Examine the planets in our solar system, investigate the moon, and discover the stars through hands-on activities. You’ll complete three out of five steps for the new Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge. Girls: $15, Adults: free May 4, 12-2 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Apr. 21

STEM Conference and Expo CSA What kind of innovator will you be?

Space Explorers D Discover the stars in this new program just for Daisies. Explore the sun with shadow experiments, learn about the moon with hands-on activities, and make your own constellations. You’ll complete most steps of the new Daisy Space Science Explorer badge. Girls: $15, Adults: free May 4, 9-11 AM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Apr. 21

Stars and Space Overnight Take a tour through the solar system, land a probe on Mars, and observe the night sky through telescopes (weather permitting) during this exciting night at the museum! End the night with a full-dome planetarium show, then enjoy a sunrise wildlife tour! Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Our dynamic workshop presenters, leaders in their STEM fields, are excited to share their knowledge with you! Workshops may include coding, toxicology, biochemistry, and many others. During the Expo, you’ll network with STEM professionals from local businesses and universities. It’s a fun, lively atmosphere where you’ll observe live demonstrations, participate in experiments, and collect free materials. Drop-off event. Girls: $45 Mar. 24, 9 AM-5 PM, Framingham State University, Framingham, Reg by Mar. 10

Girls and adults: $57 June 1, 6:30 PM-June 2, 8 AM, EcoTarium, Worcester, Reg by May 1

Stitch It B Make your own small doll out of a sock. Learn to thread a needle, sew a button, and use different hand and embroidery stitches to create your own adorable “munchkin.” Girls: $19, Adults: free June 2, 12-2 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by May 19

Because of Girl Scouting, I learned the importance of taking risks that lead to new opportunities.

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At the 7th annual STEM Conference and Expo, choose three workshops based on your interests and spend the day learning and exploring through hands-on activities.

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Sundown Sing-along D B J Family

Enjoy traditional Girl Scout songs around the campfire! Bring your whole family to soak up the beauty of camp. Sing your heart out, savor some s’mores, and make a book of camp songs. Bring a blanket or chair. Note: This program will run rain or shine. Girls and adults: $5 Sessions held 6-7:30 PM. Oct. 19, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Oct. 12 Apr. 5, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Mar. 24

SUPER G.I.R.L. RACE Great Race Challenge B J Discover the exhilaration of racing as you ignite your creativity designing the ultimate wooden race car, paper airplane, balloon car, and rope runner! Learn how aerodynamics, engineering, and design can increase your speed to accelerate toward the finish line. This is a four-day, non-overnight program culminating in a Super G.I.R.L. Car Race! Drop-off event. Girls: $200 Feb. 19-22, 9 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 3

Super G.I.R.L. Race: DIY B J C Engineer your own wooden race car and participate in a GSEMA Super G.I.R.L. Race by registering as a Do-It-Yourself racer! You can build a new car or use one you’ve raced before, as long as it meets the requirements outlined in the race tips and rules. Families are welcome to join the event and cheer on their G.I.R.L. racer.

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Girls: $12, Adults: free

May 11, 11 AM-2 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 28

Super G.I.R.L. Race Build Day

May 3, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 21

Synchronized Swimming B J C S A Learn basic skills, such as ballet legs and pop-ups, and even create your own routine. The ANA Synchro team coaches and experienced athletes will lead the fun, and parents are welcome to stay and watch. No synchronized swimming experience is necessary, but you must be able to swim 25 yards. Girls: $16, Adults: free Sessions held 2-4 PM at Andover/North Andover YMCA, Andover. Nov. 11 (Reg by Oct. 28), Jan. 27 (Reg by Jan. 13)

Teen Escape C S A Spend a weekend doing what YOU want to do at camp! Choose from a variety of workshops ranging from archery to canoeing, crafts and cooking. At night, enjoy campfires, s’mores, and glow-in-thedark games and crafts. Come with your troop, as an individual Girl Scout with an adult, or with a staff-supervised unit through the drop-off option. This is the teen camping event of the school year! Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls and adults: $50 May 10, 4 PM-May 12, 10 AM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Apr. 28

B J C Interested in competing in the DIY Super G.I.R.L. Race, but want some help with your car? Come to Super G.I.R.L. Build Days! Get your car cut, perfect your design, and get tips from knowledgeable staff. Stay the whole time or just as long as you need. Girls: $5, Adults: free Sessions held 6-8 PM. Jan. 23, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan.14 Feb. 27, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Feb. 18 Mar. 27, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Mar. 18 Apr. 24, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 15

To Space! A STEM Workshop J C Discover the challenges of space travel with hands-on activities and demonstrations led by Katie Slivensky, STEM educator and author of The Countdown Conspiracy. Explore the wide variety of skills needed to make space travel possible, and gain confidence in your own STEM abilities! A book is included for each girl. Girls: $20, Adults: free Jan. 13, 1-3 PM, Camp Rice Moody, Reading, Reg by Jan. 1 Mar. 17, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 3

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Travel Group: Information Sessions

Troop Camping Weekend

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Love to travel? Learn more about GSEMA’s girl-led travel group. In this two-year program, you’ll plan what you want to do and where you want to go in monthly meetings, then head north, south, east, or west for adventure. Information nights will be hosted by the girls who participated over the last two years and questions will be answered by the adult leadership team.

Experience the fun of camping with your troop, or join a staff-supervised unit with girls your age through the drop-off option. Choose from activities including archery (for girls in grades 2-12), arts and crafts, and canoeing. On Friday night, enjoy s’mores around the campfire. On Saturday night, hang out with friends while playing games and making crafts. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6.

Girls and adults: free Sessions held 7-8 PM. Sep. 25, Middleboro Service Center, Middleboro, Reg by Sep. 23 Sep. 26, Waltham Service Center, Waltham, Reg by Sep. 23 Oct. 17, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Oct. 14

Girls: $40, Adults: $15 Sessions held 4 PM-10 AM. Apr. 26-28, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Apr. 14 May 17-19, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by May 5 Drop-off option available May 17-19 weekend. Girls: $50.

Travel Group: Living It Full Every Day CSA Join G.I.R.L.s like you from all over eastern Massachusetts once a month to plan trips throughout New England and beyond! This will be the first meeting of our two-year program, at which time the group will determine a schedule for future meeting dates. The one-time registration cost will cover small trips throughout New England and you’ll earn money to help defray the cost of a bigger trip in 2020, to which families will also contribute. Girls: $75

Troop Camping Weekend: Cabins B J C S A Enjoy an exciting weekend at camp with your troop! Choose from activities including archery, arts and crafts, and canoeing. On Friday night, go on a nature hike and play glow games. On Saturday night, enjoy s’mores and songs around the campfire. Note: Additional volunteer training required. Please see page 6. Girls: $40, Adults: $15 Nov. 9, 6 PM-Nov. 11, 10 AM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 28

Trees Badge: Are They Art or Nature?

Ultimate Beach Comber

Tour deCordova’s sculpture park to learn about tree species and sculptures made from nature, then become an artist naturalist. You’ll start with tree drawing studies and then collage drawings that illustrate the lifecycle of trees and all the animals (including humans!) that depend on trees to survive.

The ultimate beach treasure is not a trove of gold—it’s the living creatures that inhabit the ecosystem! Learn how to find steamer clams and mussels, edible seashore plants and fruits, crabs, or maybe even a whale bone. Every low tide reveals a different find— see what secrets are out there for you! You must be comfortable walking at least one mile in the sand.

Girls: $19, Adults: $9 Oct. 28, 12:30-2:30 PM or 3:30-5:30 PM, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, Reg by Oct. 14

Girls: $15, Adults: free May 19, 1-3 PM, Skaket Beach, Orleans, Reg by May 5

45 cookie packages can fund a girl’s camping weekend. Learn how Girl Scouts can fund their fun while gaining valuable life skills. See pages 2 and 46-47, or visit gsema.org and click on Cookies.

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Oct. 28, 1-4 PM, Waltham Service Center, Waltham, Reg by Oct. 21

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Valentine Card Making: The Green Way Wild Herbal First Aid Soap D B J

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Design handmade Valentine cards for your friends and family in all shapes and sizes. You’ll transform everyday materials such as maps, mail, books, and magazines into whimsical pieces of art using a variety of craft techniques.

Make soap from wild herbs known for soothing poison ivy, cuts, eczema, burns, and bug bites. Use the stove to make herbal extract, which you’ll mix with essential oils and a craft soap base you’ve melted yourself. Then pour it all into decorative molds, experimenting with colorful embellishments, before heading outside to search for herbs in the wild.

Girls: $19, Adults: free Feb. 10, 1-3 PM (D/B), 3:30-5:30 PM (B/J), Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Jan. 27

Whale Watch D B J C S A Family

Girls: $19, Adults: free June 2, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by May 19

Wildly Delicious CSA

Learn about whales, then set sail to spot them in their natural habitat! Examine a whale bone up close to see how a whale skeleton differs from ours, and learn how whales stay warm in the cold North Atlantic. View a model of Stellwagen Bank and discover why whales return here annually. Discuss conservation efforts and what you can do to help whales. Trip length is based on the whales’ location.

What if you had to survive in the wild without food? New England is a great place to discover nutritious and tasty wild food, and a lot of it is easy to find and identify safely. Go on a foraging hike, hear about Native American legends and plant folklore, and learn how to cook and eat plants. Note: Food found during the hike will not be consumed.

Girls: $25, Adults: $33

Girls: $15, Adults: free

May 18, 1-5:30 PM, 7 Seas Whale Watch, Gloucester, Reg by May 5

Apr. 14, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Mar. 31 May 5, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Apr. 21

Wheelock Family Theatre D B J C S A Family All performances at Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston. Girls and adults: $23

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Gooney Bird and Her True Life Adventures

Gooney Bird is a new student at Watertower Elementary with a flair for the theatrical. Wearing brightly-colored mismatched ensembles and telling wildly imaginative stories (that just happen to be 100 percent true), Gooney Bird inspires her classmates to maximize their own self-expression. Recommended for all ages. Oct. 27, 2-5 PM, Reg by Oct. 14

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach James’ thrilling quest across the pond will lead him to discover family and home in the most unlikely of places. This new musical adaptation of Dahl’s classic story gives us all of the delicious rhymes of the book with whimsical music and lyrics from the creative team behind The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen. Recommended for ages six and above.

Winter Camping Skills: Fire-building JCSA Camping is not just for warmer weather! Learn the basics of fire-building and how to keep a fire going when the weather is working against you. Learn to build a fire with matches and work toward lighting one without. Girls: $15, Adults: free Feb. 10, 1-4 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 26

Winter Camping Skills: Knots and Lashing JCSA Master several types of knots and lashes that are useful for camping. Then put your new skills to the test with a relay or by building an A-frame. Girls: $15, Adults: free Feb. 10, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 26

Apr. 13, 2-5 PM, Reg by Mar. 31

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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WINTER VACATION WEEK Escape those winter blues and have the best winter break ever!

Winter Vacation Adventures D B J Join us for a healthy, technology-free way to spend your week off from school. Make new friends, have adventures, and get a taste of that summer camp feeling we’re all missing by February. Come for a day or more—or the whole week! Each day offers exciting new programs tailored to each age level. Girls: $50 per day Feb. 19-22, 9 AM-4 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Feb. 3

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Daisies and Brownies

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Winter Wonders The forest may seem awfully quiet on a winter’s day, but there’s so much to explore! Get ready for some frosty fun as you experiment with ice and snow, and learn from woodland critters who are active all year long.

Experimental Ice Why have trees lost their leaves? Why does salt melt icy roads? And what is hibernation all about? Explore the environmental science behind our New England winters, and conduct some experiments of your own. Awesome Artists Calling all creators! Experiment with different tie-dye techniques and work with mediums like paint and clay. Create beautiful pieces of jewelry and make your mark by participating in a community art project.

Thursday

Animal Adventures Learn about wildlife from around the world and right here at home, make ferocious and festive animal crafts, and see some creatures up close on this wild and wonderful day!

Forest Friends Meet the furry friends who live at camp, and learn about their winter adaptations and habitats. Take action as a conservation superstar helping local wildlife, and get an up-close look at some critters.

Friday

Explorers Get ready for big adventures by making sit-upons, fire starters, and tie-dye bandanas. Learn how to build shelter, start a campfire, and more!

Trailblazers Are you ready to lead the way to adventure? Learn about trail signs, orienteering, and fire-building, then take off down the trails of camp and put your skills to use!

Winter Vacation Camp CSA Get the most out of your winter vacation week at Camp Wabasso! Spend two days downhill skiing or snowboarding at a local ski resort. Back at camp, enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, exploring camp, and other activities. All lodging, equipment rentals, lessons, food, and transportation from Waltham are included. Drop-off event. Girls: $425 Feb. 18, 9 AM-Feb. 22, 4 PM, Camp Wabasso, Bradford, NH, Reg by Feb. 4

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Wednesday Enchanted Adventure This day is powered by your imagination and the magic of camp! Go on a dragon egg hunt, meet princesses, and craft homes for fairies! Try out “noodle jousting” and make a sparkling crown in arts and crafts.

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Winter Explorers DB Chase those winter blues away! Take a nature hike, play some games, and learn about local wildlife while exploring camp. You’ll be introduced to snowshoeing if there’s sufficient snowfall, and the hike will end with hot cocoa. Girls: $15, Adults: free Jan. 26, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Jan. 13 Jan. 27, 1-3 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Jan. 13 Feb. 2, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 19 Feb. 3, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 19 Feb. 9, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 26

Yoga for Healthy Living

Feb. 10, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 26

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Mar. 3, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Feb. 16

Learn and practice yoga poses, then learn how to use yoga and meditation to de-stress and relax. The sisters of Kappa Delta will guide you through this invigorating practice.

Mar. 9, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Feb. 24

Girls: $12, Adults: free

Mar. 10, 1-3 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Feb. 24

Dec. 2, 11 AM-1 PM, Northeastern University, Boston, Reg by Nov. 18

Winter Trekkers

Young Farmers

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Explore camp in a new way by hiking while hunting for geocaches. Discover the basics of geocaching and go on a mini scavenger hunt with snowshoes or by foot. End your day of hiking with hot cocoa.

Spend time with animals in the Lil’ Folk Farm petting area. Feed goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and a llama, or hold a bunny or chicken. Go on a pony ride, and learn to lead an alpaca.

Girls: $15, Adults: free

Girls: $13, Adults: free

Jan. 26, 1-3 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Jan. 13

May 5, 3-5 PM, Lil’ Folk Farm, Holliston, Reg by Apr. 21

Mar. 2, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Feb. 16

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS A–Z

Jan. 27, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Jan. 13

Feb. 2, 1-3 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 19

Zoologist

Feb. 3, 1-3 PM, Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth, Reg by Jan. 19

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Feb. 9, 1-3 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 26

Mar. 3, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Feb. 16

Earn your Animal Helpers or Voice for Animals badge as you learn about various animals’ daily activities and the history of working farm animals. Explore how animals are able to help humans, and debate animal issues to reach a policy decision. Cadettes and Seniors earn a badge. Ambassadors receive a patch.

Mar. 9, 1-3 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Feb. 24

Girls: $21, Adults: free

Mar. 10, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Runels, Pelham, NH, Reg by Feb. 24

Mar. 31, 10 AM-12 PM, Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford, Reg by Mar. 17

Feb. 10, 10 AM-12 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Jan. 26 Mar. 2, 1-3 PM, Camp Maude Eaton, Andover, Reg by Feb.

30 new badges and two Journeys were added in 2018. Use the Volunteer Toolkit to explore badge and Journey choices and requirements. Find the VTK by logging into My GS via gsema.org.

Financial assistance is available for girls.

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Use the Volunteer Toolkit to help plan your year! • Discover new badges and Journeys to pursue. • Find customizable year plans or create your own. • Log into My GS via gsema.org.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Girl Scout fun is for grown-ups, too! GSEMA now offers programs just for adult members! Try something new and bond with other volunteers, all in the spirit of Girl Scouting. Visit gsema.org and click on Activities.

Chocolatier for the Day

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Sample different types of chocolate while learning about its benefits, its history, and how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made. Get hands-on experience and take home your sweet treats!

Sew your own tufted wheel pillow! Choose from a large selection of fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind throw pillow, using fabric-covered buttons for tufting to give your project a professional flair. No experience is necessary for this machine sewing class. Welcoming beginners and experienced sewers alike!

Adults: $25

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Jan. 26, 6-7:30 PM, Chocolate Therapy, Framingham, Reg by Jan. 14

Glass Pendant Making Learn glass-cutting techniques and the basics of fusing in a jewelry kiln as you create a glass pendant. The pieces will have to fire overnight and may take up to a week to be ready. Pick-up information will be provided at registration. Adults: $25 Mar. 9, 3-5 PM, The Glass Bar, Needham, Reg by Feb. 25

Look for upcoming events and new programs on gsema.org.

Adults: $32 Mar. 15, 6-8 PM, Sew Studio, Southborough, Reg by Mar. 4

Teaching Kids to Forage for Wild Edibles In learning to forage, kids also learn about ecology, self-reliance, nutrition, and appreciation for our natural world. This program emphasizes strategies for teaching children of all ages how to forage safely and sustainably. Wear good walking shoes and appropriate outerwear for the weather. A camera, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended. Adults: $19 Apr. 14, 4-5:30 PM, Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Reg by Apr. 1

Financial assistance is available for volunteers.

SAVE THE DATE

27 ANNUAL LEADING WOMEN AWARDS TH

Join us on March 7, as we celebrate extraordinary women that help build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, or event tickets, call 857-453-5329 or email leadingwomen@gsema.org. @ Randy H. Goodman

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ALUM NETWORK K Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be a Girl Scout. We invite you to join our network of adult Girl Scouts who want to stay connected to Girl Scouting. Alum volunteers help strengthen the Girl Scout Movement in our community through service projects and events. Membership to GSEMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alum Network is free! To register, please scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/gsema-alum to complete the Interest Form. For more information, email alum@gsema.org.

At BNY Mellon, we’re committed to building the next generation’s business and technology skills to contribute to society in a digital world. We are proud to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. We commend their dedication and commitment to the community.

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JULIETTE GORDON LOW SOCIETY PLANNING YOUR LEGACY

Many treasured Girl Scout experiences have been made possible through planned giving. A planned gift can be a specific dollar amount or a percentage, and there is no minimum. Every gift helps ensure the future of Girl Scouting! When you support GSEMA through a planned gift, you become a member of the local and national Juliette Gordon Low Society!

For more information, email legacy@gsema.org.

74 THANK YOU! Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts thanks our corporate donors for their support of our programs, camps, troops and other activities.

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