2017- 2018 Online GIRL Guide by Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

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Girl Voices are the Future G.I.R.L. Power Four Inspiring Stories That Will Make You Want to Change the World.

Ways to Prep for the Outdoors

The STEM Mobile Bringing You Bright Ideas

#CookieBoss

Tips and Motivation

Boost Up Your Goal 59 Minute Challenge Calendar of

events

Table of Contents G.I.R.L. Calendar of Events 5

Phone: 800.692.7816 Email: CustomerCare@gshpa.org Website: www.gshpa.org

Volunteer Toolkit 22

GO-GETTER

Boost Up Your Goal — 59 Minute Challenge 17 #CookieBoss —Tips and Motivation 20

INNOVATOR

The STEM Mobile — Bringing You Bright Ideas 24 STEM Expo — EXPO-nentially Growing Girls’ Curiosity in STEM 27 How You Can Help Grow Your Girl Scouts Confidence in STEM 28

RISK-TAKER 8 Ways to Prep for the Outdoors 31 Outdoor Progression: Get Ready to Grow 32

LEADER

Your Future Shines Bright — Take the Lead. Change the World. 34 G.I.R.L. Power — Four Inspiring Stories That Will Make You Want to Change the World 37 Girl Voices are the Future — Meet Your National Girl Delegates 38

Are you a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker or leader? Find out what kind of G.I.R.L. you are with this fun quiz!

“

Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best.” — Juliette Gordon Low

G.I.R.L.

Contact Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

CEO Letter 4

G.I.R.L.

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Just because I am from a small town in Pennsylvania, doesn’t mean I can’t do big things.” — Ambassador Girl Scout Alexis (Spring, Mills, PA) about how Girl Scouts inspired her to change the world!

These words echo feelings of strength, determination, resilience and hope. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania’s (GSHPA) programs work together to give girls the tools for a bright future, while applying their new-found skills to build a better tomorrow for all of us. Girl Scout badges are for the go-getters who like to jump into learning new things, building new skills and setting the goal to fill her vest or sash with accomplishments. Girls Go STEM programs are for our innovative problem-solvers who might just spark curiosity in a STEM career. Girl Scout Fall and Cookie Programs allow girls to become risk-takers by opening and running their very own business from start to finish. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are for girls ready to lead and discover sustainable solutions for issues facing their local and global communities. This year help her plan the ways she can discover her inner G.I.R.L. and do something BIG! Flip through our guide to see how Girl Scouts can take the lead every day! Have fun and make it a G.I.R.L. kind of year! Yours in Girl Scouting,

Hear what GSUSA’s CEO, Sylvia Acevedo, has to say about us!

Ellen M. Kyzer, MPA, President and CEO

Veronica Longenecker, Board Chair

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OCTOBER 2017 M

National Bullying Prevention Month 1–31

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8 It’s Electric!

ll Adams, Columbia, York & Luzerne Counties (Location TBD) Discover how electricity gets to your home and create a bracelet with LED lights.

Fall Product Sale Oct 2 – Nov 28

9 5 Ways to Tell

ll Schuylkill & Snyder Counties (Location TBD)

How to help her shut down the haters

l Adams, Columbia, Luzerne & York Counties (Location TBD) Enjoy a spa experience!

22 & 29 Mad Science

l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

20 Under the Stars

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

15 It’s Electric!

22 Spa Science

13 Under the Stars

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

if your Girl Scout is being bullied.

8 & 15 Mad Science

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

6 Under the Stars

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

Check out Girl Scout’s Raising Awesome Girls blog for Parenting Advice for Parents of Daughters for incredible resources. Mad Science l l Camp Small Valley Star Center, Dauphin County – Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! Girls complete a variety of experiments. A great add-on for troops attending troop adventure camp!

Juliette Gordon Low Birthday

29 Spa Science

Meet Julia

ll Schuylkill & Snyder Counties (Location TBD) Enjoy a spa experience!

Daisy TAC Don’t stop with just a Daisy TAC! Power up your weekend by registering for our Sunday fun day Mad Science program!

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

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Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

Volunteer/ Delegate

27 Under the Stars

l l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

S 7 It’s Electric!

ll Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon & Monroe Counties (Location TBD) Discover how electricity gets to your home and create a bracelet with LED lights.

7, 14 & 21 Daisy TAC l

Brownie TAC l Junior TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County TAC – Enjoy an overnight filled with campfires, crafts, hiking, games, and more! Adults are required to attend with girls to maintain ratio. All activities and meals are planned and organized by staff.

14 It’s Electric!

ll Centre & Lycoming Counties (Location TBD) Discover how electricity gets to your home and create a bracelet with LED lights.

21 Spa Science

l Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon & Monroe Counties (Location TBD) Enjoy a spa experience!

Brownie TAC l Daisy TAC l Junior TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County TAC – Enjoy an overnight filled with campfires, crafts, hiking, games, and more! Adults are required to attend with girls to maintain ratio Leadership Training lll Camp Small Valley Dauphin County For girls who are interested in earning higher awards, service awards Spa Science l Centre & Lycoming Counties (Location TBD) Enjoy a spa experience!

G.I.R.L.

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NOVEMBER 2017 G.I.R.L.

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National Native American Heritage Month 1–30

5 Science of Angry

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F 3 Under the Stars

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

Birds l l Centre & Lycoming Counties (Location TBD) Make the game come to life! Spa Science l Lancaster & Lebanon Counties (Location TBD) Have a spa experience!

(Veteran’s Day November 11) Under the Stars ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

5 & 12 Mad Science

l l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

l l Lackawanna & Monroe Counties (Location TBD) Make the game come to life!

Robo Girls ll Adams & Lycoming Counties (Location TBD) Discover how robots work and are changing the world! Get the chance to run your own robot and race to the finish line!

4 Foxfire Lizzie

l Hbg. Service Center Hemlock Room Take a step back into the 1800’s. Nature Explorers How do animals live in the wild? l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Science of Angry Birds ll Schuylkill & Snyder Counties (Location TBD) Make the game come to life! Spa Science l Adams & York Counties (Location TBD) Have a spa experience!

4 & 11 Brownie TAC l Daisy TAC l Junior TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County TAC – Enjoy a fun-filled overnighter! Adults are required to attend with girls to maintain ratio.

12 Science of Angry Birds

Thanksgiving

See Girl Scouts at last year’s Macy’s Parade

11 Leadership Training

lll Camp Small Valley Dauphin County For girls who are interested in earning higher awards. Science of Angry Birds ll Columbia & Luzerne Counties (Location TBD) Make the game come to life! Brownie TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County Enjoy an overnight filled with campfires, crafts, hiking, games, and more! Adults are required to attend with girls to maintain ratio. All activities and meals are planned and organized by staff.

18 Foxfire Christmas

Crafts l Mylin House at Willow Valley Park Cultural Center 717-464-7693 Learn historic crafts. Robo Girls ll Lebanon & Luzerne Counties (Location TBD) Discover how robots work!

Brownie TAC Triple up your weekend fun by adding on 1 or 2 additional programs! Join us at Under the Stars Friday night and our Sunday fun day Mad Science program!

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

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Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

Volunteer/ Delegate

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DECEMBER 2017 M

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Camp Guide 2018

S 2 Botany for Beginners

ll Lycoming County & York County (Location TBD) Plants provide us with food, shelter, medicine and fuel. Come discover how our food is impacted by one little green plant.

Hitting Homes Winter 2018!

3 4 Botany for Beginners

10 11 Botany for Beginners

17 18 Science of Happiness

ll Lancaster County & Luzerne County (Location TBD) Plants provide us with food, shelter, medicine and fuel. Come discover how our food is impacted by one little green plant.

l Lebanon County & Monroe County (Location TBD) Plants provide us with food, shelter, medicine and fuel. Come discover how our food is impacted by one little green plant.

9 Botany for Beginners

l Adams County and Columbia County (Location TBD) Plants provide us with food, shelter, medicine and fuel. Come discover how our food is impacted by one little green plant.

Hanukkah 12–20

16 Science of Happiness

l Lebanon & Lycoming Counties (Location TBD) Happiness starts from within first! Girls will learn necessary life skills for living a happy life, thinking positively, helping others, and forming healthy habits.

l Luzerne & York Counties (Location TBD) Happiness starts from within first! Girls will learn necessary life skills for living a happy life, thinking positively, helping others, and forming healthy habits.

Christmas Day

Kwanza Dec 26–Jan 1, 2018

Disclaimers • Event listings are always growing and details are subject to change. Visit www.gshpa.org to see the most up-to-date and complete listing of all events and details.

For GSHPA, Council-run events Troops must follow girl/adult ratios outlined in Volunteer Essentials. Girls who are not attending the program with a troop must be accompanied by their parent/ guardian. All attending adults are required to register for the program. Any adult attending as a chaperone can attend for free.

• Program Partners (Foxfire, Universities, and Advertisers) are independently run programs and may charge additional fees for adults. • Girls and adults must be a currently registered GSHPA member to attend events.

G.I.R.L.

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JANUARY 2018 G.I.R.L.

13 Day of Spa Science

Girl Scout Cookie Program Initial Sale 8–28

14 Day of Spa Science

21 Day of Spa Science

28 Animal Science

l Lycoming County (Location TBD) Getting pampered isn’t only fun, but it does a body good! Spend the day having a healthy lunch and creating a spa experience complete with sugar scrubs and facials.

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Day

l Luzerne County (Location TBD) Getting pampered isn’t only fun, but it does a body good! Spend the day having a healthy lunch and creating a spa experience complete with sugar scrubs and facials.

20 Day of Spa Science

l Lycoming County (Location TBD) Getting pampered isn’t only fun, but it does a body good! Spend the day having a healthy lunch and creating a spa experience complete with sugar scrubs and facials.

l Luzerne County (Location TBD) Getting pampered isn’t only fun, but it does a body good! Spend the day having a healthy lunch and creating a spa experience complete with sugar scrubs and facials.

27 Animal Science

ll Monroe County (Location TBD) Discover the wide variety of careers that animal science is a part of and why animals are so important to us!

ll Columbia County (Location TBD) Discover the wide variety of careers that animal science is a part of and why animals are so important to us!

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

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Cadettes

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Ambassadors

Volunteer/ Delegate

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FEBRUARY 2018 M

GSHPA Camp Registration

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Black History Month 1–28

opens February 2018. Stay-up-to-date online at www.gshpa.org.

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S 3 Animal Science

l Columbia County (Location TBD Discover the wide variety of careers that animal science is a part of and why animals are so important to us!

4 Animal Science

l Monroe County (Location TBD) Discover the wide variety of careers that animal science is a part of and why animals are so important to us!

President’s Day

Valentine’s Day

World Thinking Day

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 23-25

Girl Scout Cookie Program Direct Sale Feb 23 – Mar 25

CEO & COO 6pm Harrisburg Office

CEO & COO 6pm Scranton

Regional Governance Meeting

Disclaimers • Event listings are always growing and details are subject to change. Visit www.gshpa.org to see the most up-to-date and complete listing of all events and details.

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MARCH 2018 G.I.R.L.

Women’s History Month 1–31

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See Girl Scouts make icons come to life.

CEO & COO 6pm Williamsport

CEO & COO 6pm Webinar

Regional Governance Meeting

Girl Scout Week 11–17

Regional Governance Meeting

CEO & COO 6pm York

St. Patrick’s Day

Daylight Savings Time

Regional Governance Meeting

Girl Scout Sunday

CEO & COO 6pm State College

31 Day of Spa Science

Girl Scout Sabbath

Nature Explorers lll 8:30am–12:30pm Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County What is a star?

l Lebanon County (Location TBD) Enjoy a spa experience. Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! Solar Sensations ll Columbia & Luzerne Counties (Location TBD) Energy comes in so many forms!

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

All

Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

Volunteer/ Delegate

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APRIL 2018 1

Easter

2 Early Bird Renewal Starts! Renew Your Girl Scout membership today!

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GI-STEM Day l l 9am–2pm l 11:30am–4pm Bloomsburg University Foxfire Squirrel Tail Oven Cooking l

Landis Valley Farm Museum 717-569-0401 Learn wood-fired hearth cooking from 1800’s.

8 Day of Spa Science

l Adams County (Location TBD) Getting pampered and spend the day having a healthy lunch and creating a spa experience complete with sugar scrubs and facials.

Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Girls will help to choose the topics, and complete a variety of experiments.

Solar Sensations ll Schuylkill & Union Counties (Location TBD) Energy comes in so many forms! Discover the world of solar and wind power!

Volunteer Appreciation Week 15–22 Foxfire Herb Workshop l York Service Center Learn how PA German settlers used their herb gardens as their medicine chests.

Animal Science ll Lebanon County (Location TBD) Discover the wide variety of careers that animal science is a part of and why animals are so important to us!

Animal Science l Lancaster County (Location TBD) Discover the careers that animal science is a part of and why animals are so important to us!

Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! Girls will complete a vareity of experiments.

Girl Scout Leader Day Earth Day

Day of Spa Science l Lancaster & Adams Counties (Location TBD) Have a spa experience. Leadership Training lll Camp Small Valley Dauphin County For girls who want to earn higher awards. Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! Solar Sensations ll Centre & Lycoming Counties (Location TBD) Energy comes in so many forms!

14 Animal Science

Mad Science ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

ll York County (Location TBD) Discover careers in animal science. Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

21 Foxfire Lizzie

l St. Paul’s UM Church 717-367-1889 Step back into the 1800’s. Animal Science l Adams County (Location TBD) Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

28 Nature Explorers

lll Camp Small Valley Leadership Training lll Camp Small Valley Dauphin County Mad Science l Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere!

Disclaimers • Event listings are always growing and details are subject to change. Visit www.gshpa.org to see the most up-to-date and complete listing of all events and details.

G.I.R.L.

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MAY 2018 G.I.R.L.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Month 1–31

6 Mad Science

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Under the Stars ll

Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

Under the Stars ll

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! Girls will complete a variety of experiments. A great add-on for troops attending troop adventure camp!

Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

Mother’s Day

Ramadan May 16–June 14

Mad Science lll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! A great add-on for troops attending a troop adventure camp!

Junior TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County Camp Small Valley Dauphin County TAC – Give your troop a taste of camp! Enjoy an overnight filled with campfires, crafts, hiking, games, and more! Adults are required to attend with girls to maintain ratio. All activities and meals are planned and organized by staff.

5 Cadette TAC l

Camp Small Valley Dauphin County

5 & 12 Daisy TAC l

Camp Small Valley Dauphin County

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

25 Under the Stars

26 Brownie TAC l

Camp Small Valley Dauphin County Daisy TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County Junior TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County Cadette TAC l Camp Small Valley Dauphin County

lll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Science surrounds us every day, everywhere! Girls will complete a variety of experiments. A great add-on for troops attending troop adventure camp!

5 & 12 Brownie TAC l

18 Under the Stars

ll Camp Small Valley Star Center Dauphin County Explore camp at night! Learn about nocturnal animals, hike at night and gaze at the stars. A great add-on for Troop Adventure Campers.

27 Mad Science

Memorial Day

Junior TAC Triple up your weekend fun by adding on 1 or 2 additional programs! Join us at Under the Stars Friday night and our Sunday fun day Mad Science program.

Mad Science

Under the Stars

BONUS Fun: Why not make a weekend out of it? Sign Up for either Daisy, Brownie or Junior Troop Adventure Camp (Saturday–Sunday). Brownie and Juniors can TRIPLE up the fun by joining us at Under the Stars on Friday night!

Bonus Fun: Why not make a weekend out of it? Sign Up for either Brownie or Junior Troop Adventure Camp (Saturday–Sunday) and/or Mad Science Program on Sunday!

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

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Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

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Summer Camp Season: June 2018 S

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1 Great Outdoor Challenge:

Make your summer action-packed with these wild outdoor challenges that you can do anywhere at any time! We hope this sparks a wonderful sense of adventure.

AMBASSADOR  Hike 5–6 miles  Hike a trail with at least 1,000 elevation change  Guide a younger troop on a hike  Take a wilderness first aid class

ALL GIRL SCOUTS  Watch a sunset  Attend an outdoor sporting event  Build a fire (with an adult)  Visit a nature center  Play in the rain  Visit a farm  Swim in a creek or a lake (with an adult)  Volunteer to take a shelter pet for a walk  Ride on a boat  Learn about your home watershed  Visit a state park  Visit a national park  Create art inspired by nature  Cook over a fire  Hike to an overlook/vista  Learn about the trees that grow in your neighborhood  Go whitewater rafting  Volunteer at a park clean-up day  Learn about wildlife rehabilitation  Play outside with a pet  Earn an outdoor Girl Scout badge  Plan or complete a Scavenger Hunt  Go fishing  Play disc golf  Go on a walk or hike with your whole family  Make S’mores over a campfire  See a waterfall  Tour a botanical garden  Hike a portion of a National Science Trail (i.e. Appalachian Trail)  Plant some herbs for your kitchen  Talk to a family member about their favorite outdoor memories  Find out about careers that involve outdoor recreation or conservation *Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

 Make a video/song about Leave No Trace  Go rock climbing  Explore a cave or cavern  Help clean-up a water way  Ride a bicycle 10+ miles  Read the writings of a famous environmentalist  Take a friend/sibling to your favorite park  Learn how to use a camping stove and cook a meal or snack  Go to an amusement park

*Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

Father’s Day

Great Outdoor Challenge: Make your summer action-packed with these wild outdoor challenges that you can do anywhere at any time! We hope this sparks a wonderful sense of adventure.

JUNIOR  Hike one mile  Make a slip and slide  Tie-dye something outside  Go geocaching  Go horseback riding

 Host a backyard campout with your family  Climb a tree/explore a treehouse  Sing songs around a campfire  Take someone on a “tour” of your favorite outdoor space  Complete a National Park Service Junior Ranger Badge

 Have a water balloon toss and or play in the sprinkler  Draw a sidewalk chalk masterpiece  Write a poem about your favorite outdoor space  Swing on an outdoor swing-set *Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

G.I.R.L.

Summer is CAMP Season! The calendar of events for June, July and August is so chock-full of outdoor activities that we couldn’t fit them all here. Look for the annual CAMP GUIDE publication, which details GSHPA’s full range of day and resident camp offerings. In the meantime, we’ve included fun outdoor activity ideas here that Girl Scouts can participate in at any time during the year!

G.I.R.L.

Summer Camp Season: JuLY 2018 Summer is CAMP Season! The calendar of events for June, July and August is so chock-full of outdoor activities that we couldn’t fit them all here. Look for the annual CAMP GUIDE publication, which details GSHPA’s full range of day and resident camp offerings. In the meantime, we’ve included fun outdoor activity ideas here that Girl Scouts can participate in at any time during the year!

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Park and Recreation Month! Celebrate and play! 1–31

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Independence Day

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6 Great Outdoor Challenge: Make your summer action-packed with these wild outdoor challenges that you can do anywhere at any time! We hope this sparks a wonderful sense of adventure.

CADETTE  Hike 2–3 miles  Make a flower crown  Learn about archery  Complete a ropes/challenge course  Go stand-up paddle boarding  Go backpacking for a night  Ride your bike on a rail trail  Help clean up a trail  Spend time meditating outdoors  Beautify a garden  Take a night hike  Draw a map of your favorite park or outdoor space  Read a book outside *Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

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Make your summer action-packed with these wild outdoor challenges that you can do anywhere at any time! We hope this sparks a wonderful sense of adventure. DAISY  Go for a walk  Watch the clouds  Have a picnic  Visit a zoo  Sing a song on a walk  Make up a game outside  Blow bubbles in your yard or park  Make up a game outside  Jump rope outside  Meet a park ranger  Make a leaf rubbing  Explore your (or a family member’s) backyard  Play on a playground outside  Hug a tree

*Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

Summer Camp Season: AUGUST 2018 S

Great Outdoor Challenge:

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Make your summer action-packed with these wild outdoor challenges that you can do anywhere at any time! We hope this sparks a wonderful sense of adventure. SENIOR  Hike 3–4 miles  Mountain bike on a trial  Go on a zip line  Hike to see the sunrise or sunset  Take photos outside  Go primitive camping  Go kayaking/canoeing  Learn the stories behind three constellations  Play a game outside with younger girls  Go for a walk/jog/run in a park  Take a “nature selfie”  Create a journal and track the changes of the seasons (plants, animals, weather etc.)  Pick fruits and vegetables from a local farm

National S’mores Day!

*Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

Great Outdoor Challenge: Make your summer action-packed with these wild outdoor challenges that you can do anywhere at any time! We hope this sparks a wonderful sense of adventure.

BROWNIE  Hike 1/2 a mile  Make a birdfeeder  Pitch a tent  Go on a pony ride  Go on a bug hunt  Learn your trail markers

 Measure the rainfall during a storm  Swim in an outdoor pool  Watch fireflies at night  Create a letterbox  Play your favorite sport outside  Build a fort

 Learn how to identify a bird call  Draw and play on a hopscotch court *Note: Please participate in these activities with a parent/guardian.

G.I.R.L.

calendar of events

SEPTEMBER 2018 G.I.R.L.

S 1

Stay tuned for more information about Fall Governance Meetings coming to you Fall 2018.

National Hispanic History Month 1–30

Rosh Hashanah 9–11

Labor Day

Patriot’s Day

Yom Kippur 18–19

Daisies

Brownies

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Ambassadors

Volunteer/ Delegate

Volunteer Kick-Off & Annual Meeting

Boost Up Your Goal York Troop 20082 boosted their Girl Scout goal and dialed up the fun during the Fall Product 59 Minute Challenge. Read about their success in Sherri Coble’s volunteer Q and A!

Q A

Did your troop have a goal in mind when they started the Fall Product Program?

Learn more about the 59 Minute Challenge.

For our challenge, we gave our girls the goal of selling 100 nuts candies and magazine in 59 minutes. We’ve gone on a lot of great trips with the girls over the years. They know they have to work hard and fundraise to do this. By the end of the 59 Minute Challenge, our Girl Scouts sold 150 products!

What was the girl’s reaction to being so successful during the 59 Minute Challenge?

They were so happy! They tried really hard to double their goal. I was surprised to see how much fun they had.

Q A Q A

Why should troops host a 59 Minute Challenge? For one, the girls loved it! Secondly, I believe they sold more than if parents or volunteers had sold for them.

What is the best tip you can share with volunteers and parents for a successful Fall Product Program? Get the girls involved. We gave the girls different options of how they wanted to sell like doing emails and the 59 Minute Challenge telethon.

Fall Product Program

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Q A Q A

What did the girls like best about the 59 Minute Challenge? Ringing the bell with every sale and meeting their goal as a team.

What do you plan to do with your Fall Product proceeds?

We don’t know yet, but they will be starting their Silver Award soon. Plus, they would like to go on an international trip in a few years.

go-getter

59 Minute Challenge

Learn about dog sledding & meet some of the fuzzy members of our team!

BUILD M I EA

Try scuba diving & mingle with life below the surface!

S LE D D G IN O

BA DIVIN U C

Fun Patch Programs!

Participate in activities to learn about yourself & each other!

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Scouts at the Ballpark? That’s

Time!

The York Revolution are proud to support Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA! Let our experienced staff handle your Troop’s every need, from start to finish! • Birthday Parties • Girl Scout Night • Behind-the-Scenes Tours and More! Check out yorkrevolution.com to find all the fun coming to PeoplesBank Park during the 2018 season!

To book your group, contact York Revolution at (717) 801-4487.

go-getter

#CookieBoss Tips and Motivation Hear from some of our top sellers on their inspiration, motivation, and their best tips and tricks during Girl Scout Cookie Season.

“I plan to get ready for next year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program, by figuring out what I’m going to do with the money so I can set my goal.”

“We are going to Tennessee to see the Great Smokey Mountains and go white water rafting.” — Katy S., Loyalsock, PA

— Breanna C., Jersey Shore, PA

“People like to hear our big plans! I plan to spread the word to all of family and friends about purchasing Cookies during the next Cookie sale and to stress that we are using the money to earn for our Costa Rica trip (2019).” — Norah K., Scranton, PA

“Remember your goal and keep a smile on your face.” — Hailey C., York, PA

“Don’t be afraid to get out and meet your customers!” — Samantha R., Newville, PA

See a #cookieboss in action! Follow Olivia on her door-to-door adventure!

“Whenever you have the chance, get out and sell! I do because I like the satisfaction of reaching my goal.” — Olivia N., Elizabethtown, PA

Don’t miss 2018’s #cookieboss challenge! Learn about Cookie Pro!

“I used my Girl Scout Cookie proceeds to donate meals to the Ronald McDonald House.” — Alainah C., Scranton, PA

Girl Scout Cookie Program Initial Sale January 9th–29th Direct Sale February 23rd-March 25th

ANIMAL ADVENTURE PROGRAM

GIRL SCOUT

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The Hershey Bears® are pleased to present the ANIMAL ADVENTURE PROGRAM for Girl Scouts

Program involves the following: • Admission ticket to complete a scavenger hunt at ZooAmerica® North American Wildlife Park – any time during regular operating hours • 200 level game ticket for the Hershey Bears game • Scout patches – receive a Hershey Bears patch for attending the game and an Animal Adventure patch for completing the Scavenger Hunt • Dinner – receive a voucher for a kid’s meal

Please visit HersheyBears.com for game dates, program details and pricing.

G.I.R.L.

With Volunteer Toolkit, you’ll follow along as she grows into a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. Make meeting plans … update girl achievements … send parent emails … and lots more!

How awesome is that?

Learn more with these cool videos! What is VTK?

Meeting plan overview

Setting up meetings

Year plan options

Resources search tab

Adding customization

EFTOURS.COM/GSDISCOVER

Tours for Girl Scouts

Empowering Girl Scouts through travel

“ I never realized how important international travel is and the effect it has on girls, not only in the U.S. but also around the world. The experience is one that I will never forget.” BLAINE, TRAVELER

At EF Tours for Girl Scouts, we believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to experience new countries, cultures and perspectives. Which is why we partner with councils and with Troop Leaders to provide Girl Scouts with the chance to go beyond their community and create life-long travel memories with their troop. Our team of travel experts is here to help with every step of planning your all-inclusive tour. Imagine your girls attending pinning ceremonies at a WAGGGS World Centre or meaningful service projects in Peru, returning home with newfound courage and character—and the confidence to change the world. To learn more about our tours, visit eftours.com/gsdiscover or call 800-457-9023

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The STEM Mobile STEM Mobile

Bringing You Bright Ideas

by the numbers

What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and can be found in everyday life. What is the STEM Mobile? The STEM Mobile is an innovative, transportable, and FUN way to deliver Girl Scout programming to Girl Scouts across our 30 county footprint. It is paving the way for girls to grow their confidence, spark their curiosity, and explore STEM in an exciting, new way. Four hands-on STEM experiment lessons: • Robotics

• Watershed Biodiversity

• Virtual Reality

• Mechanical Engineering

30 Girl Scouts served per lesson

$0 Cost of reserving the STEM Mobile

150

... and counting!

STEM Mobile programs run

1,350 and growing!

Girls who explored the STEM Mobile

Reserve the STEM Mobile in 5 Easy Steps 1 Fill out our online form at www.gshpa.org. 2 Secure a location to host the programming (Examples: Churches, community buildings, schools, park pavilions, and more). 3 Bring the Girl Scouts to your chosen location. 4 Provide the appropriate adult to girl ratio numbers. 5 Have fun!

The STEM Mobile is ready to hit the road.

Book it today!

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-Whitewater Rafting -Overnight Camping -Trail Biking -Panning -Orienteering -Hiking

Bonfire, Nature Programs & Evening Entertainment* *Available on Raft-O-Ree weeekends.

Book online or call 800-443-8554

Discounted Girl Scout Rates

on select dates April-October - see website for more details.

WhitewaterChallengers.com/Scouts

Dauphin County Commissioners

Jeff Haste | Mike Pries | George P. Hartwick, III

Wildwood Park Fort Hunter Mansion & Park Offering educational scouting programs for all ages!

DauphinCounty.org/Scouts

CREATE & DISCOVER at the Reading Public Museum!

• Badge & STEM Patch Workshops • Planetarium Shows • Sleepovers • Exhibit Tours • And More!

Saturday, December 2, 2017 Hands-On Harley Davidson™ September 22, 2017 – January 7, 2018

1:00 PM Scottish Rite Theater 2701 N. Third St., Harrisburg

Make discoveries at the Reading Public Museum! Bring troops of all ages to engage in hands-on learning activities and explore the exhibits at The Museum. For more information, call 610.371.5850 x258 or email education@readingpublicmuseum.org.

readingpublicmuseum.org 500 Museum Road • Reading, PA 19611 • 610.371.5850 x258

STEM Expo Multiple STEM Expos coming soon! Stay tuned and find a location near you at www.gshpa.org

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Number of Girl Scouts, volunteers, and parents in 2017

Amount of hands-on STEM experiments and activities in 2017

2017 STEM organizations who believe in the power of girls!

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EXPO-nentially Growing Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Curiosity in STEM

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How You Can Help Grow Your Girl Scouts Confidence in STEM

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Netflix and chill. Check out ways to stream STEM from home!

of women represented the STEM workforce in 2015

Girls are interested in STEM! Talk to them like they are!

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Connect girls to experts and mentors in the STEM fields.

Encourage girls to ask questions about the world, experiment and problem solve. Get girls involved in activities that will foster their STEM skills.

Grow your own STEM knowledge! Discover what STEM opportunities are in your community and show girls they can achieve their goals through STEM careers.

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Develop girls’ confidence and their “inner resumes” so they’ll have what it takes to become STEM experts.

Experience Overnight Adventures at the Zoo. Scouts experience the Zoo after dark, chat with a zookeeper, have fun with up-close animal encounters and earn badge requirements! Visit philadelphiazoo.org/learn for more information or call 215-243-5275 to reserve your Overnight Adventure today!

8 Ways to Prep for the Outdoors Scan to watch camping video tutorials. risk-taker

Check out the new Journeys for STEM and the Outdoor Experience!

Camp Guide coming to you Winter 2018!

Step by Step: Developing Outdoor Skills in Girls

Taking the Journeys Outside

Planning Your Troops First Campout

Introduction to Campsite Set-Up

Introduction to Cooking Outdoors

How to Leave No Trace Outdoors

Introduction into Fire Building

Outdoors Songs and Games

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Outdoor Progression: Get Ready to Grow Girls who participate in an outdoor experience on a monthly basis were found to be stronger challenge seekers and problem solvers. Follow the trail and see how Girl Scouts can grow through outdoor experiences.

JUNIOR COUNSELING Grow leadership skills in an elevated staff position.

CIT (Counselor in Training) Opportunity to help other girls do an outdoor activity.

RESIDENT CAMPING Girl Scouts report being twice as concerned, connected to and committed to conserving the environment than their peers.

MINI-CAMPING Girls learns how to take safe risks and grow their confidence.

FAMILY CAMPING Learn how to communicate their feelings and resolve conflicts.

71% of Girl Scouts first tried an outdoor activity in Girl Scouts

DAY CAMPING Gives girls an edge in building their problem-solving skills while learning new skills.

TROOP CAMPING Girls promote cooperation and team building.

CASUAL OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES (Playing outside, field trips and/or outdoor service projects)

Your Future Shines Bright G.I.R.L.

Take the Lead. Change the World.

WHO CAN EARN IT?

PREREQUISITES

Bronze

SILVER

GOLD

Junior Girl Scouts

Cadette Girl Scouts

Senior or Ambassador Girl Scouts

(Grades 4–5)

(Grades 6–8)

Complete at least one Junior Journey (Get Moving, Agent of Change, aMUSE)

Complete at least one Cadette Journey (aMaze, Breathe, Media)

(Grades 9–12) Complete at least two Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR Earn Silver Award and at least one Senior or Ambassador Journey (Senior Journey: Mission: Sisterhood, Sow What? Girltopia; Ambassador Journey: Bliss live it!, Justice, Voice World)

Discover • Connect • Take Action

STEPS

Benefits: • Develop confidence • Meet new people and make vital connections to the community • Grow essential leadership experience

• Learn new skills like problem-solving, teamwork, organization, and more • Gain an appreciation for civic engagement and giving back

Harrisburg Catholic Girl Scout Committee Offers Workshops and Religious Recognitions for Scouts Training for Adults Annual Recognition Mass

8892 Susquehanna Trail S. Loganville • 717-428-2036 www.brownsorchards.com

Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg / 717-657-4804 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 www.hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch

GET YOUR CHEMISTRY BADGE!

Learn the art & science of perfumery and have a blast while doing it! BOOK YOUR GIRL SCOUTS BADGE PARTY TODAY AT...

LEARN MORE at http://bit.ly/gspartynepa 401 SPRUCE STREET, SCRANTON PA 18503 | 570.343.2100 | info@NOTEfragrances.com | NOTEfragrances.com

GIRL SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOPS @WhitakerCenter Join our Education Staff as they assist your troop in fulfilling the requirements for official Girl Scout Badges! At our workshops, Daisies and Brownies have the opportunity to earn official Girl Scout Badges and also enjoy complimentary admission to Harsco Science Center after completion. Workshops start at just $12 per person and your troop will receive their badges at the end of the program! Visit whitakercenter.org/girlscouts for dates and registration

Scout Tickets $15! Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability.

SCOUT PERFORMANCE

OCT 20 7:00 PM

GIANT CENTER OCT 19 – 22

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For more information or to purchase group tickets, call 717-534-3352 or email Janet Dise at jdise@hersheypa.com.

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Spend a fun-filled arts retreat at Appel Farm for

17 L 20 FAL PRING & S2018

Jamboree Leadership Camp, Crafty Campout and Mother-Daughter Daycamp! 115 acres of beautiful woods & open fields in picturesque South Jersey. Only 35 minutes from the Philadelphia area / 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ

Q uest & Get M ov i n g

Craf ty Ca mp ou t

Jamboree~Brownies & Juniors

Brownies & Juniors Arts Badges Painting • Pottery • Dancing • Outdoor Art Creator Jewelry • Drawing • Stay Fit • Outdoor Art Explorer

November 3 - 5:

MEd i a & G I RLto p i a February 23 - 25:

Jamboree~Cadettes & Seniors

W.O.W & aM U S E March 16 - 18:

Jamboree~Brownies & Juniors

April 6 - 7 or 7 - 8:

M ot h er- Da u g hte r Day Ca mp May 19:

Daisies & moms 3 Cheers for Animals

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Programming specifically designed for Girl Scouts • A S’more Bonfire, Ice Cream Party, & Award Ceremony • Modern, comfortable accommodations with indoor bathrooms • All meals, patches and badges included!

To register your troop or join us as a Juliette, email Melissa Tevere at mtevere@appelfarm.org or call 856-358-2472.

www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/girl-scouts

G.I.R.L. Power: Going Gold

Alexis Emily

Geeta

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Julya

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I think one of the most important lessons I learned was that I was not only helping others, but helping myself grow as an individual.”

We feel confident that we can be great leaders in the future. We want to give more to other people and children.”

— Junior Troop 52214, Milford PA, Pike County

— Maja Paulk, York, PA, York County

Empowering today’s girls to become tomorrow’s leaders.

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Four Inspiring Stories That Will Make You Want to Change the World.

Girl Voices are the Future leader

Meet Your National Girl Delegates Five of our very own Girl Scouts will be the voice of our council and help shape the future of Girl Scouting during G.I.R.L. 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

“I can bring the ideas of what girls my age are looking for in terms of programming and badges. I believe in the Girl Scout program and its mission of promoting leadership for girls.” — Charlotte Molitoris, Lancaster, PA

“I feel I should share their voice in any decision to be made. I will listen to all sides of every decision, the pros, the cons, and vote with all the information accessible to me.” — Elizabeth Heidecker, Gettysburg, PA

“I am representing the Girl Scouts in my area. This is a responsibility that I take very seriously. I want to find ways to improve Girl Scouting and — Jocelyn Little, continue to keep Camp Hill, PA girls interested. This organization is amazing and does awesome things that helps our communities and the world.”

“Being a National Delegate means having to solve problems in creative ways in a constantly evolving environment.”

— Joy Tushek, Gettysburg, PA

“I want to be a leader that communicates to other girls and brings them together. I want to help the girls of today and tomorrow.” — Sarah Frick, Hummelstown, PA

Do something different. For group reservations, please call 410-576-3833 or email groupsales@aqua.org. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor | aqua.org/scouts

Junior Girl Scout “Playing the Past” Badge Workshop Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Girls will experience the many stories of Hershey through the eyes of women who lived long ago. Enjoy hands-on activities, old-fashioned games and crafts. $12 per person; badge included. Registration is required at HersheyStory.org.

Brownie Scout “Senses” Badge Workshop Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Girls can exercise all of their senses during this interactive workshop. Activities include a hunt through the museum, a make-and-take touch chart and a trip to the Chocolate Lab. $15 per Scout | $12 per Adult; badge included. Registration is required at HersheyStory.org. For more information: info@hersheystory.org 63 West Chocolate Avenue | Hershey, PA 17033 | HersheyStory.org

#HersheyStory

Safari Tours & Exotics

Halifax, PA laketobias.com

CAMP-IN AT THE MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER

Explore. Learn. Discover.

Come to our NEW location to explore your creativity, curiosity and imagination. 1224 N Atheron St. State College, PA 814.234.0200 MyDiscoverySpace.org

A sleepover adventure for Juniors and/or third grade Brownies • IMAX and Planetarium shows • Hands-on science workshops and take-home activities • Evening snack and breakfast • Participation patch • Time to explore our exhibits and visit the store • Opportunities to fulfill badge requirements Registration begins in October. Events run Friday or Saturday nights, January-May. Early registration recommended. Go to the website for registration info. Questions? Contact 410.545.5955 or email dbellomo@marylandsciencecenter.org 601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230 • www.MarylandScienceCenter.org

Let’s science

MAY 18-20, 2018! Join us for a weekend of camping, scouting and FUN at Dutch Wonderland! Our package options allow you to participate in the weekend at your own pace - whether it’s joining us just for the day or tent camping with us at Old Mill Stream Campground located right next to Dutch Wonderland!

DUTCHWONDERLAND.COM • 1-866-FUNatDW(386-2839) •

Calling All Girl Scouts!

Lancaster Science Factory inspires girls to discover a passion for science, technology, engineering and math. All Girl Scouts are admitted FREE!

454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 717.509.6363 lancastersciencefactory.org

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Group Discounts

50+ Interactive Exhibits

Open Year Round

Fun Patch Programs Available for All Ages :   

Hands-on Robotics Intro to 3D Printing Microscope Pond Study

2 West 7th St. Bloomsburg, PA

Group Discounts

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Explore Electric Circuits Green Screen “Trick Photography”

570-389-9206 www.the-childrens-museum.org

50+ Interactive Exhibits

Open Year Round

Fun Patch Programs Available for All Ages :   

Hands-on Robotics Intro to 3D Printing Microscope Pond Study

2 West 7th St. Bloomsburg, PA

A LITTLE WORLD FOR BIG THINKERS Imagine a city built to scale for children, complete with its own bank, grocery store, health clinic and ice cream science lab! Girls can experience over 40 different role play careers while learning about leadership, teamwork, budgeting and entrepreneurship. 3313 Hamilton Blvd (Dorneyville Shopping Center rear) Allentown, PA 18103 (610) 841-5919 www.imaginationexp.com

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Explore Electric Circuits Green Screen “Trick Photography”

570-389-9206 www.the-childrens-museum.org

- Junior Geocacher and Geology Rocks (09/30/2017 – 10/01/2017) - Junior Ghosts & Goblins Party with Going Batty (10/21/2017 – 10/22/2017) - Teen Ghosts & Goblins Party with Directions Matter (10/28/2017 – 10/29/2017) - Junior Geocacher and Animal Habitats (11/04/2017 – 11/05/2017) - Brownie Letterboxer and Going Batty (11/11/2017 – 11/12/2017) - Teen Directions Matter and/or Geology Rocks (11/17/2017 – 11/19/2017) - Brownie WOW – Wonders of Water (12/02/2017 – 12/03/2017) - Teen Going Batty and/or Geology Rocks (02/23/2018 – 02/25/2018) - Junior Animal Habitats and Junior Cave Explorer (03/03/2018 – 03/04/2018) - Brownie WOW – Wonders of Water (03/10/2018 – 03/11/2018) - Brownie Going Batty OR Junior Animal Habitats (03/24/2018) - Geocacher and Animal Habitats (04//07/2018 – 04/08/2018) - Brownie Letterboxer and Junior Cave Explorer (04/14/2018 – 04/15/2018)

Visit our website for additional spring program dates Individual troop programs also available…year round 7703 William Penn Hwy. U.S. Route 22 - 3 miles West of Huntingdon, PA 814-643-0268 / www.lincolncaverns.com Open daily - Spring, Summer & Fall

GIRL SCOUT TROOPS PLAN A DAY TRIP TO I N D O O R WA T E R P A R K

SplitRockResort.com info@splitrockresort.com â&#x20AC;¢ (570) 722-9111

1206 Ag Center Drive Pottsville PA 17901 570-622-3742 ext. 5 schuylcd@co.schuylkill.pa.us www.schuylkillcd.com

Paint Your Own Pottery Glass Fusion Canvas Painting Clay Hand Building Badge-specific programs available

201 Basin Street Suite 10 Williamsport, PA 17701 570.322.PYOP www.the-glaze-to-be.com

Dedicated to protect, enhance, restore, and promote the responsible use of the county's natural resources for future generations by partnering, coordinating, and fostering cooperation. This is accomplished with the assistance of public agencies, private groups, and individuals.

Like us on Facebook for the latest news and information about upcoming events: Bear Creek Festival, bus tours, Ag Day... Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also on Instagram:

@SchuylkillCD www.instagram.com/schuylkillcd

GOOD FUNdraising

Goodwill Donation Drives

Collect donations and earn money for your troop Get a patch for your participation Keep clothing & household goods out of landfills Help fund job training services for people in your community

We look forward to partnering with you! Contact us for details. drives@yourgoodwill.org â&#x20AC;˘ 1.877.585.0135 â&#x20AC;˘ yourgoodwill.org