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Join the Adventure this year as we explore the “It’s Your World – Change It!” journey series. We will highlight events and opportunities that will help you and your Girl Scout earn the badges and awards offered in the journey for each level. Coming this year, we will host a fun-filled weekend in March that will lead the girls through parts of the journey and help you connect with other troops and resources that make achieving these badges easier and more fun for you and your Girl Scout.
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(615) 383-0490 programdept@ gsmidtn.org 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204 www.gsmidtn.org
TaBLE oF CoNTENTS REGISTER FoR a PRoGRaM YEaR aT a GLaNcE CoUNcIL SPoNSoRED PRoGRaMS OLDER GIRL PRoGRaM TRaINING OUTDooR ADVENTURE, CaMP-TIVITIES & HoRSES GIRL INNoVaToRS aDULT TRaINING HIGHEST aWaRDS TRooP CaMPING FINaNcIaL ASSISTaNcE APPLIcaTIoN
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OUR SUPER-STaR PRoGRaM, HoRSE
VoLUNTEER, TRaINING caMP & oUTDooR TEaM Carol Coats
Rachel Hannabass
Equestrian (Horse) Manager ccoats@gsmidtn.org phone/fax (615) 947-3214
Director Camp Holloway Outdoor Program Specialist rhannabass@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0212
Jeanne Billings
Sam Keeney
Volunteer Relations Specialist Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards jbillings@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0255
Program Manager skeeney@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0227
Jennifer Buckelew Director of Programs jbuckelew@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0218
Kate Sundell Program Manager ksundell@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0217
Marianne England Assistant Equestrian (Horse) Manager mengland@gsmidtn.org (615) 792-6551
Shelia Majors Director of Training, Volunteer Relations and Outreach smajors@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0252
Tracy Tudder Director Camp Sycamore Hills Outdoor Program Specialist ttudder@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0241 Asst. Director Camp Sycamore Hills cdirector@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0239
Meredith Dennis Outdoor Adventure Manager mdennis@gsmidtn.org (615) 460-0213
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Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has something for everyone. We have programs for the girl who loves to explore or the girl who wants to become a famous actress. Whatever the passion or dream, we have what you need to make it a reality. Let’s do something amazing! 3
Older Girl Training: pg. 24 Want to be the best babysitter on the block? Sign your Girl Scout up for one of the many trainings that we offer for older girls. She can help aid a program or take a training to enhance skills that she will be able to use for the rest of her life.
On Your Own:
Packaged Programs:
Troop Camping: pg. 37
Take advantage of the partnerships Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee have with other organizations. Programs are offered through different vendors around Middle Tennessee. All registrations and information comes through the vendor providing the program. You can check out these opportunities through our website and email publications.
This leader thing can keep you busy enough, let us help prepare a meeting for you. Packaged Programs are just that, a program in a box. You rent the box, and we make sure that everything you need is in it waiting for you. There are various programs to choose from. For a complete list visit our website.
Singing songs, roasting your marshmallow and camping in the woods, that is what memories are made of. Sign your troop up for camping this year and create your own memories and ones that Girl Scouts remember for the rest of their lives. We have four wonderful camps that offer experiences for every level of camper.
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GET REGISTERED FoR a PRoGRaM! STEP 1: DEcIDE oN a FUN aDVENTURE! STEP 2: REGISTER FoR THE PRoGRaM Visit the E Council registration page: (www.gsmidtn.org) 1. Select ‘Program Event’ to view the calendar, then select month and year of the event and press ‘go.’
2. Events will appear on the calendar in different colors. View the key at the top left for color explanation.
3. After you have clicked on your event, you will choose ‘troop’ or ‘individual.’ If you are registering several girls from a troop, choose troop. If you are registering a girl as an individual participant, choose individual.
4. The next screen asks for specific information about those who will be attending, including both girl(s) and adult(s). Please note: If you click submit and are notified that you have left out information, DO NOT click the back button to go back, but hold down the alt key and select the left arrow key to return to the previous page. When registration is complete, you’ll then receive a confirmation. This does not place you into the program/event. This verifies receipt of registration only. Be sure to print or save your confirmation of registration. The E Council confirmation only acknowledges that you registered online for a Girl Scout program, it does not confirm that you have been placed in the program Once placement is confirmed, you will receive a billing statement and/or additional correspondence from our office. .
STEP 3: PaYMENT Once you have registered and the program is scheduled (and met it’s minimum), E Council will send you an invoice by email or by mail from our council registrars. You will have 10 days from the date you receive your invoice to make payment. We do not accept partial payments for programs. For your troop to be considered paid in full, you must submit the full payment. MAIL YOUR PAYMENTS TO: Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee | Attn: Program Registrars 4522 Granny White Pike | Nashville, TN 37204
STEP 4: BEFoRE YoUR PRoGRaM Letters or emails will be sent to you at least one week prior to the event with all information you will need. If your troop’s registration was received after the event was filled, you will be put on a waiting list and will receive notification if space becomes available.
PRoGRaM FINaNcIaL ASSISTaNcE: Registrations cannot be finalized without full payment. If your troop or an individual in your troop needs financial assistance, submit a financial aid (copy in back of this book) request to the program team. A staff member will notify you of the results of your request.
TaG-a-LoNGS
Programs are planned with Girl Scouts in mind. Tag-a-longs are limited to certain events. Specified in descriptions.
REFUND/CaNcELLaTIoN Events run rain or shine unless inclement weather would adversely affect a program. In those cases, participants will be notified of a cancellation or rescheduling. If GSMIDTN cancels the event for any reason, a refund will be issued for 100% of the registration fee, based on program expenses. Troops or individual Girl Scouts may cancel a reservation and request a refund in writing no later than 30 business days before an event. (A program that has specified “no refunds” will not grant refund requests for any reason. Refund requests can be sent via mail or email.)
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YEaR aT a GLaNcE Daisy
Brownie
Junior
Cadette
Senior
Ambassador
Volunteer
2014
OcToBER
Girl Scout Fall Registration & Council Shop New Troop Discount Service Unit Camporee Reservations Due
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Gold Award Interviews Fall Product Candy Delivery Fit4Life Workshop LiA Training (Older Girl Training) Outdoor Skill Adult Training Program Aid Core: Columbia (Older Girl Training) Brownie First Nighter Selfie First AID, CPR & AED Adult Training Gold Award Interviews Soap Box/ Public Speaking
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Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday
2014
NoVEMBER 1 2 8 8 8 9 9 8-9 11 15 15 16 15 - 16 22 22
Program Aide Fairy Mist Preparation Family Fall Fest Brownie Fairy Mist Day Event SmartKids Polite Kids 101 Outdoor Skill Adult Training Ponies and Pals Raise Our Flag Mocking Jay Overnight Gold Award Interviews Program Aide Core: Wilson County (Older Girl Training) Win Win Dancing with Horses BFF PJ Party TECHs Training First AID, CPR & AED Adult Training
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DEcEMBER 6 6 7 12 - 14 13
Amazing Camp SmartKids Babysitting 101 Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo - How Do I Budget My Dough? An Apple A Day Older Girl Enrichment Weekend (Older Girl Training) Badge Blast - Animals
2015
JaNUaRY
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Cookie Program Begins Cookie Sleep Over @ Adventure Science Center: Nashville
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Program Aid Core Training: TBA (Older Girl Training) Gold Award Interviews Summer Camp Intern Application Due Vaqueras Training (Older Girl Training) Foundations Training (Adult Training) First AID, CPR & AED Adult Training Gold Award interviews Me & Mine Overnight Drawing with Horses Ambassador Photographer Brownie Computer Expert Cadette - Digital Media Junior - Digital Photographer Senior Website Design LIA Training (Older Girl Training)
2015
FEBRUaRY 1 6-7 7
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Be Healthy, Just Cheer Cookie Delivery Nashville Opera: Jack & The Beanstalk Josephine Holloway Day, Women of Vision Cookie Booth Sales Begin Built for Leadership First AID, CPR & AED Adult Training World Thinking Day Red Cross Babysitting (Older Girl Training) National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Digital Horses Rookie Pilot
2015
MaRcH
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Digital Horses Cookie Program Ends Program Aid Core Training: Clarksville (Older Girl Training) Girl Scout Sunday Girl Scout Week Girl Scout’s Birthday Brownie Quest Journey Program Amaze Journey Retreat Agent of Change Junior Journey Program It’s Your World - Change It Journey Retreat Daisies, It’s Your World Change It Trash & Trails Girl Scout Day On the Hill Ponies and Pals (evening) H.A.T.S. (7th grade and above/ Older Girl Training) Outdoor Skill Adult Training Brownie First Nighter Ponies and Pals
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Service Unit Camporee Reservations Due Squishy Circuits Outdoor Skill Adult Training Do Dads Day & Weekend Event Program Aide Ladybug Picnic Prep Camp Challenge LiA Training (Older Girl Training) Saddle What? Leaders Appreciation Day Outdoor Adventure Sampler Weekend for Adult Volunteers Ladybug Picnic Camp Open House - Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills
2015
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Early Bird Registration SmartKids Polite Kids 101 First AID, CPR & AED Adult Training SOLA (Salute to Outstanding Leaders Awards) Day Camp CIT Training ( Older Girl Training) Outdoor Skills Adult Training Program Aid Core Training: Wilson County (Older Girl Training) Bike the Greenway Council Bridging Ceremony
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JUNE
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SmartKids Babysitting 101
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Girl Scouts Rock Nashville
27 TBA
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Mud Day Dive in Movie
2015
JULY
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Outdoor Adventure Day
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Day Camp in the City: Adventure
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Day Camp in the City: Olympics
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H.A.T.S. (7th grade and above)
27 - 31 TBA
Day Camp in the City: Science College 101 College Roadtrip
TBA
2015
AUGUST
Council Shop Back to Troop Discount VEW (Volunteer Enrichment Weekend) Bling Your Ring Outdoor Adventure Day Vaqueras Training (Older Girl Training) Ponies and Pals Fall Adult Trainer Meeting Girl Scout 5k Event Teddybear Clinic Walking Horse Workshop Nashville Sounds
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2015
SEPTEMBER 12 12 -13
Girl Scout Day at the Zoo Brownie Survivor
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Outdoor Skill Adult Training
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Duct Tape Regatta
TBA
Council Investiture Ceremony
2015
OcToBER
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Council Wide Camporee
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CoUNcIL SPoNSoRED PRoGRaMS K-1
2-3
4-5
6-8
9-10
11-12
AGENT oF cHaNGE: JUNIoR JoURNEY PRoGRaM
AMaZING CaMP
Come along to create a circle of fun and friendship, embrace the power of one and learn more about the power of team as you explore the possibilities of reaching out to become the power of community.
Let’s do something amazing! Put your shoes on and race toward an amazing summer experience. Camp staff members are ready to visit with your troop and share the joys of camping with you and your parents. We will craft, sing and explore the amazing opportunities that summer camp has to offer.
Program Date: 3/13 - 3/15/15 Day: Friday - Sunday Time: 7 pm - 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Camp Sycamore Hills Assistant Director Min: 20, Max: 44 Registration Close Date: 2/20/15
Girl $ 55 Adult $ 25
Girl $6
AN aPPLE a DaY
AMBaSSaDoR PHoToGRaPHER Ready, aim and shoot. Focus on the basic principles of photography & how photographs capture everyday life and special events. Use the knowledge you gain to create digital media that represents you! Program Date: 1/31/15 Day: Saturday Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Watkins College Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 10, Max: 25 Registration Close Date: 1/9/15
Program Date: Program begins in December Time: 2 hours Location: We travel to you Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 8, Max: 50
Girl $ 15
What’s healthy for you might not be for your horse. Learn why apples are candy to horses and what kinds of food you and your horse need to stay healthy. Make a treat that both of you can eat! Program Date: 12/7/14 Day: Sunday Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 25, Max: 75 Registration Close Date: 11/14/15
Girl $ 20
BaDGE BLaST ANIMaLS
aMaZE JoURNEY RETREaT Twist and turn through the aMAZE journey. You will encounter many activities that will help you maneuver through the journey and get you started earning the rewards and awards.
Calling all animal lovers! This Badge Blast will focus on a partnership with MARS Pet Care. Participants will have the opportunity to earn their Animal badges plus learn about the various animal help organizations that exist in Middle Tennessee.
Program Date: 3/13 - 3/15/15 Day: Friday - Sunday Time: 7 pm - 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 10, Max: 18 Registration Close Date: 2/20/15
Program Date: 12/13/14 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 11/21/14
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Girl $ 55 Adult $25
Girl $ 15
BE HEaLTHY, jUST cHEER
BLING YoUR RING
Two, Four, Six, Eight- Who do we appreciate? You! Be Healthy, Just Cheer instills confidence, enthusiasm, responsibility and motivation in all girls while transforming them into unified fierce spirit leaders. Vanderbilt’s dance squad will introduce basic cheer stunts, jumps, motions and dance while challenging girls to improve their strength, flexibility and athleticism.
Flashing lights and colored gems are glowing as you learn about simple circuits and electricity. You will make light up LED jewelry to take home and remind you of the bright star that you are.
Program Date: 2/1/15 Day: Sunday Time: 11 am - 3 pm (Game starts at 3 pm, playing Florida) Location: Vanderbilt University Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 1/20/15
Girl $ 25 Adult $13
BFF (BE a FRIEND FIRST) Pj PaRTY A pajama party with your BFF! Join your fellow Girl Scouts for a night full of fun and a day of friendship building. You’ll leave with tips on how to create lasting friendships and enhance the already great bonds you have with your current friends. Program Date: 11/15 - 11/16/2014 Day: Saturday - Sunday Time: 8 pm - 7 am Location: Donelson YMCA Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 100 Max: 200 Registration Close Date: 10/24/14
Girl $ 30 Adult $15
BIKE THE GREENWaY
Girl $ 15
BRoWNIE CoMPUTER EXPERT Computers help you do so much; make amazing art, find incredible facts and connect with others around the world. Earn your Computer Expert badge as you learn about Internet safety and navigate around a computer. Program Date: 1/31/15 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 12 pm Location: Watkins College Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 25, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 1/9/15
Girl $ 15
BRoWNIE FaIRY MIST Use your imagination. Learn to tie knots, be creative, hear fairy stories over a camp fire and spend time with other Brownies. Please bring your lunch. *Adults are limited to Safety Check Points numbers.*
We’re partnering with area biking organizations to bring you the opportunity to learn about bike safety and explore the Shelby Bottoms Greenway during National Bike Month. We’ll have kid triathlon distances marked for all age groups, but feel free to ride more or less! Program Date: 5/17/15 Day: Sunday Time: 8:30 - 11 am Location: Shelby Bottom Greenway, Nashville Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 25, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 4/24/15
Program Date: 8/8/15 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 7/17/15
Program Date: 11/8/14 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Camp Sycamore Hills Assistant Director Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 10/17/2014
Girl $ 20 Adult $10
Girl $ 10
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BRoWNIE FIRST NIGHTER
BRoWNIE SURVIVoR
Spend your first night together as a troop with us at camp! Girls will experience team building, crafts, nature, fire safety and s’mores. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are included. Don’t forget to sign an adult up for Outdoor Skills training at the same time.
Take the challenge at this great adventure just for Brownies. Participate in the challenge course and climbing wall during this high paced, fun filled overnight. Program Date: 9/12 - 9/13/15 Day: Saturday - Sunday Time: 9 - 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 32, Max: 74 Registration Close Date: 8/21/15
Program Date: 10/11 - 10/12/14 Day: Saturday - Sunday Time: 9 - 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 32, Max: 74 Registration Close Date: 9/19/14 Program Date: 3/28 - 3/29/15 Day: Saturday - Sunday Time: 9 - 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Camp Sycamore Hills Assistant Director Min: 25, Max: 80 Registration Close Date: 3/7/14
Girl $ 35 Adult $15
Join the Quest to visit the trail of the ELF Adventure and the trail of the Three Keys. You will meet new Brownie friends, go on a scavenger hunt and work toward the completion of the It’s Your World - Change It journey. You will earn the Discovery Key.
Girl $ 55 Adult $25
What is a leader, really? Join the women of CAT Financial as we promote and discuss the qualities of a leader and help girls to discover leadership skills. We will play games and do arts & crafts to demonstrate the important traits and behaviors that are seen in today’s female leaders. Come join us for fun, food and excitement so that together we can all stand up and lead! Program Date: 2/21/15 Day: Saturday Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am Location: Watkins College Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 30, Max: 90 Registration Close Date:1/30/15
Girl $7
CaDETTE - DIGITaL MEDIa You have probably spent countless hours watching movies - now’s your chance to show others how you want them to see the world. You will aim your camera to create a short digital snap shot while earning your Digital Movie Maker badge. Program Date: 1/31/ 15 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Watkins College Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 25, Max: 50 Registration Close Date:1/9/15
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Adult $15
BUILT FoR LEaDERSHIP
BRoWNIE QUEST JoURNEY PRoGRaM
Program Date: 3/13 - 3/15/15 Day: Friday - Sunday Time: 7 pm - 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 32, Max: 64 Registration Close Date: 2/20/15
Girl $ 35
Girl $ 30
CaMP CHaLLENGE
CoLLEGE RoaD TRIP
Girl, you’ve got power! Use it to run, walk, climb, swim, kayak and adventure in a Camp Challenge Course. You’ll get to conquer major obstacles and enjoy the great outdoors. Are you game for a challenge? Bring your lunch.
Want to continue the adventure after attending college 101? Join Girl Scouts staff and fellow 9-12 grade girls from across Middle Tennessee as we spend a couple days visiting colleges and universities.
Program Date: 4/18/15 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 40 Mix: 100 Registration Close Date: 3/27/15
Program Date: TBA (July 2015) Location: Various College & Universities in Tennessee Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 80, Max: 150 Registration Close Date: 6/13/15
Girl $ 20
CaMP OPEN HoUSE
Girl FREE
CoLLEGE 101
Register by April 15 - $25* Register by May 15 - $35*
Get excited for cookie time! Jump into the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Program with a bang at the council wide cookie sleepover. Girls will learn how to rock their cookie business through fun game show activities and then spend the rest of the night exploring the Adventure Science Center. Program Date: 1/9 - 1/10/15 Day: Friday - Saturday Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 am Location: Adventure Science Center Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50, Max: 120 Registration Close Date: 12/20/14
Girl $ 45 Adult $15
CoUNcIL BRIDGING CEREMoNY
College, that exciting point that transforms your little girl into an inspirational adult - let us help you with your daughter’s next big adventure. Join our expert-led workshops to learn about life after high school. Workshops for students and adults include tips on credits, majors and prerequisites. Parents, this is for you too! Learn information about preparing for college personally and financially from professionals who can help you with important decisions on how to pay for college and much more! Program Date: TBA (July 2015) Time: 9:30 am - 4 pm Location: TBD Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 80, Max: 200 Registration Close Date: 6/13/15
Girl $ 55*
CooKIE SLEEPoVER: SaMoaS BaSH
Calling all outdoor loving, adventure seeking girls! Join us for one of our 2015 Open House events. Meet the camp directors who will be on hand to answer questions. Tour the facilities and visit where your camper may live while at camp and activity spaces. Participate in a keepsake craft and campfire with s’mores experience. Discover for yourself how a few short days and weeks with us will enhance your child’s life forever. Program Date: 4/26/15 Day: Sunday Time: 2 - 4 pm Location: Camp Holloway & Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass/Tracy Tudder Registration Close Date: 4/3/15
Register by April 15 - $55* Register by May 15 - $75* Register by June 15 - $100*
Girl $ 25*
Take the steps forward to your next Girl Scout year as you bridge with other troops in the council. This is a journey to be shared with everyone. Girl Scouts will participate in the ceremony that symbolizes their commitment to take their Girl Scout adventure to a new grade level. Program Date: May 2015 Time: 9 am - 12 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Jennifer Buckelew Min: 50, Max: 300 Registration Close Date: 4/24/15
Girl $ 10
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CoUNcIL INVESTITURE cEREMoNY
DaNcING WITH HoRSES
Begin the Girl Scout year with a ceremony that embodies the spirit of Girl Scouts. The voices of the girls will be heard as they recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law and make the commitment to live as Girl Scouts for another year.
Come learn the basics of vaulting! Some have described it as dancing with horses. In this introductory program includes basic vaulting moves on a practice barrel and on a horse.
Program Date: 9/26/15 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 12 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50, Max: 300 Registration Close Date: 8/28/15
Girl $7 Adult FREE
CoUNcIL WIDE CaMPoREE: SaVE THE DaTE Save the Date for the council wide camporee! Join your sister Girl Scouts from the Middle Tennessee area as we celebrate in a camp setting. You will experience the friendship of Girl Scouts as you explore the activities at Camp Sycamore Hills. Housing options include cabins, screened cabins, platform tents and pitched tents. Dinner and two basic activities are included in the fee. You will be able to reserve spots for additional activities including adventure activities and horseback riding activities. We will also host a day, one night and two night option for this event. Program Date: 10/9 - 10/11/15 Day: Friday - Sunday Time: Fri 4 pm - Sun 2 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 100, Max: 300 Registration Close Date: 8/7/15
Girl $ 65 Adult $35
DaISIES IT'S YoUR WoRLD, cHaNGE IT! Girl Scout Daisies are our youngest leaders. Work with other Daisy troops to dig into the Daisy Flower Garden Journey. You will earn the Amazing Daisy Award and accomplish some steps for the Watering Can and Golden Bee Award. Program Date: 3/14/15 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 25, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 2/20/15
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Girl $ 20 Adult $5
Program Date: 11/16/14 Day: Sunday Time: 1 - 3 pm & 3 - 5 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 6, Max: 36 Registration Close Date: 10/24/14
Girl $ 20
DaY CaMP IN THE CITY: ADVENTURE Join the gang as we embark on adventures of all kinds. Day Camp in the City is sure to thrill and excite, taking you on an adventure around every corner. (Aftercare will be provided.) Program Date: 7/13 - 7/17/15 Day: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Meredith Dennis Min: 16, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 6/19/15
Girl $ 110
DaY CaMP IN THE CITY: OLYMPIcS Go for the gold! Join us for a fun filled week of camp, Olympic themed. Join in the fun with friends and fellow Girl Scouts as we reach for the gold together. (Aftercare will be provided.) Program Date: 7/20 - 7/24/15 Day: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 16, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 6/12/15
Girl $ 110
DaY CaMP IN THE CITY: ScIENcE
Do DaDS WEEKEND aND DaY EVENT
Muhh haha! That is the sound of the mad scientist coming out of you. Let out your inner scientist as you learn new information about today’s science and create your own science experiments. (Aftercare will be provided.)
Challenge your way through camp with your favorite guy and try to bring home the gold! Compete in a mega-relay race, a fast-paced scavenger hunt and be the first team to build a nature shelter or start a fire. Stop off at the Red Barn in between challenges to grab a snack and check the scores.
Program Date: 7/27 - 7/31/15 Day: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 16, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 7/3/15
Girl $ 110
DIGITaL HoRSES 1,2,3- Say cheese - or neigh! Pick up the camera and work on your Junior Digital Photographer badge through equine photography. You will use digital cameras to take pictures of horses in the barn and pasture at Camp Sycamore Hills and then turn your pictures into a CD digital scrapbook. (You may use your own camera or borrow one of ours.) Program Date: 2/28/15 - Juniors | 3/1/15 - Cadettes Day: Saturday (Juniors) | Sunday (Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors) Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 6, Max: 15 Registration Close Date: 2/6/15 Girl
$ 20
DIVE IN MoVIE
Day: Girls
$ 35 Day: Adult
$15
DRaWING WITH HoRSES Put pen to paper and try your hand at drawing horses with an experienced equine artist. Supplies will be provided, but if you have a favorite sketch pad, feel free to bring your own. Program Date: 1/25/15 Day: Sunday Time: 12:30 - 3 pm: Juniors | 3:30 - 6 pm: Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Girl Min: 6, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 12/19/14 $ 20
DUcT TaPE REGaTTa
Splish, splash! It’s time to cool off and enjoy a movie, pool style. Join in the fun as we watch a movie while splashing or floating around a local outdoor pool with all your Girl Scout friends. Program Date: TBA (June 2015) Time: 8 - 10:30 pm Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50, Max: 150 Registration Close Date: 5/22/15
Program Date: 4/11 - 4/12/15 Day: Saturday - Sunday or Saturday only Time: 10 - 10 am (Weekend) | 10 am - 5 pm (Day) Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Weekend Pitched Tent Girl Fee: $45, Adult Fee: $20 Weekend Platform Tents Girl Fee: $50, Adult Fee: $20 Weekend Screened Cabin Girl Fee: $55, Adult Fee: $25 Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 25, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 3/20/15
Girl $8
Like working with duct tape and cardboard? See if you can construct a boat that can survive a trip through our water course. Boats will also be judged on decoration, flotation and team spirit. Bring a pre-made boat to compete in a freestyle competition as well. (Boats can not exceed two riders)
Adult $2
Program Date: 9/26/15 Day: Saturday Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Nee Kah Nah Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 9/4/15
Girl $ 15
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EENY, MEENY, MINEY, MoHoW Do I BUDGET MY DoUGH?
FIT PaRTY
Are you ready for your cookie sales? Does your money seem to just “disappear� at the end of the sale? Along with a certified financial planner, explore successful ways to share, save and spend in line with your troop and own values and goals. Earn the Budget badge and learn how to track spending and set personal budgets. Program Date: 12/6/14 Day: Saturday Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Nashville City Center Staff Contact: Sycamore Assistant Director Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 11/14/14
Girl $ 20
FaMILY FaLL FEST
Girl $7 Adult $3
FIT4LIFE WoRKSHoP Join a personal trainer and wellness coach for an hour and a half of creative ways to implement fitness and nutrition into everyday living you will also commit to staying fit with your Girl Scout friends. Rotate through four interactive stations and cool down with PiYo (Pilates and Yoga). Health snacks are provided. Program Date: 10/11/14 Day: Saturday Time: 10 - 11:30 am Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 15 Max: 60 Registration Close Date: 9/11/14
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Program Date: 9/25/14 Day: Thursday Time: 6:15 am - 7:15 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 10 Max: 30 Registration Close Date: 9/11/14
Girl $ 12 Adult $ 10
GIRL ScoUT 5K Show your support for Girl Scouts as you come out for a run. We will celebrate our healthy choices by wearing green and kicking up dust on the walk/run event.
Fall into Girl Scouts as you visit beautiful Camp Sycamore Hills. You will enjoy the sounds and sights of fall as you hike through camp, craft and enjoy carnival style games and activities. The whole family is invited. Program Date: 11/2/14 Day: Sunday Time: 1 - 5 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50, Max: 300 Registration Close Date: 10/10/14
Become a total knockout with an ultimate fitness party. Get strong with a yoga/plates-inspired power workout and get funky with cardio kickboxing moves. TURN IT UP with music, heat and fun!
Girl $ 17 Adult $ 10
Program Date: 8/22/15 Day: Saturday Time: 7:30 - 11 am Location: TBA Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50, Max: 300 Registration Close Date: 8/1/15
Girl $ 20
non GS
$ 30 Adult $ 15
GIRL ScoUT DaY oN THE HILL Have you ever wondered what happens inside our state government? What does it take to pass a bill or law? How did women earn the right to vote? Come visit the Tennessee State Capitol and enjoy an exclusive tour of our state offices and visit with your local representatives. Program Date: 3/25/15 Day: Thursday Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Legislative Plaza (State Capital) Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 100, Max: 200 Registration Close Date: 3/3/15
Girl $ 27 Adult $7
GIRL ScoUTS RocK NaSHVILLE
I caN BE aNYTHING
Come be a tourist in your state capitol and discover all the things that make Nashville ROCK! Do you know that Elvis recorded more than 200 songs on Music Row? Or that Nashville was the first city to be granted a FM radio license? Explore the musical genius and wonder of Nashville with the option to stay late and watch the Grand Ole Opry Live! (Additional fee for this option)
You Can Be Anything…Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? What’s your dream? Maybe you know or maybe you don’t. Either way is fine. But one thing is true: You can be anything you want to be!
Program Date: 6/16/2015 Day: Tuesday Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: TBA Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50, Max: 60 Registration Close Date: 5/26/15
Girl $ 25 Adult $7
GREEN TEaM - INITIaTIVE
Program Date: 3/7/15 Day: Saturday Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Maury County Focus Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 35, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 2/13/15
Girl $ 10 Adult $3
ITS YoUR WoRLD - cHaNGE IT JoURNEY RETREaT
Join us as we tackle a different green challenge each quarter. We’ll work on simple things you can do throughout the year to be environmentally green in addition to Girl Scout green. Initiatives will be announced each quarter. Participate in all of them or just one. For those initiatives with patches, they will cost $2.
Girltopia and “Your Voice Your World” join together at Camp Sycamore Hills to create an environment of change. Each age level will work on the journey; creating an ideal community and advocating for their respective communities. You will take strides to achieve parts of the journey.
Program Date: Year Round Location: On Your Own Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 100, Max: 500
Program Date: 3/13 - 3/15/15 Day: Friday - Sunday Time: 7 pm - 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 10, Max: 18 Registration Close Date: 2/20/15
HATS
Girl $ 55 Adult $ 25
High. Adventure. Training. Scouts. Where older girls learn to serve other Girl Scouts, while developing their own skills in the adventure programs offered. H.A.T.S are trained to prepare troops and assist girl participants in programs such as High Challenge I and II, Flying Squirrel, Rock Climbing and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop self-confidence, strength and physical fitness. Girls must be at least 12 years old and in the 7th grade. Program Date: 03/28/15, 7/25/15 Day: Saturday Time: 8 am – 5 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Meredith Dennis Min: 10, Max: 15 Registration Close Date: 3/7/15 | 7/3/15
Girl $ 15 Adult $ 15
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JoSEPHINE HoLLoWaY DaY: WoMEN oF VISIoN LaW TRacK Travel back in time and listen to amazing stories of influential women. Josephine Holloway, the first African American troop leader and staff member for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, was a woman of vision. Inspire your girls to have visions beyond their everyday as they explore their dreams and the dreams of those who came before them. Program Date: 02/08/15 Day: Sunday Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 25, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 1/16/15
Girl $ 10
JUNIoR - DIGITaL PHoToGRaPHY Ready, Aim and Shoot! Focus on the basic principles of photography & how photographs capture everyday life and special events. Use the knowledge you gain to create digital media that represents you. Program Date: 01/31/15 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 12 pm Location: Watkins College Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 25, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 1/9/15
Girl $ 15
Ladybugs of all shapes and sizes are invited to feast and learn. Come dressed in black & red, make ladybug crafts, take a hike, learn ladybug facts, meet & groom Camp Sycamore Hills’ horses and enjoy a nature project. Picnic lunch with drinks will be provided.
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Program Date: TBA Day: Tuesday & Saturday Time: 6 – 8 pm Saturday: 9 am – 2 pm Location: Varied Locations Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 10, Max: 30
Girl $ 30
ME & MINE OVERNIGHT Spend quality time with your Girl Scout as you enjoy a memory filled weekend at camp. There will be art, nature, cooking and more! This event is designed for individual Girl Scouts and a female adult of her choice. Join us for the fun filled girls weekend.
LaDYBUG PIcNIc
Program Date: 04/25/15 Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Camp Sycamore Hills Assistant Director Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 4/3/15
Law Track is a series of interactive sessions that will introduce you to the fascinating field of law! Attorneys with the Lawyers Association for Women- Marion Griffin Chapter worked with us to design four exciting sessions, each of which will focus on a different facet of the practice of law. A fifth session will be a community project and celebration of all you have learned. Learn whether courtrooms are really like what you see on the big screen, what it takes to have a career in law, then plan and stage your very own mock trial! Commitment to attend all sessions and an application is required to participate.
Girl $ 25 Adult $5
Program Date: 1/24 - 1/25/14 Day: Saturday - Sunday Time: 9 - 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 22, Max: 41 Registration Close Date: 1/2/15
Girl $ 55 Adult $ 25
MocKING JaY OVERNIGHT
OUTDooR aDVENTURE DaY
Thrilled by the toughness and determination of Hunger Games heroine, Katniss Everdeen? Test your creativity and skills at individual and team challenges as you build a shelter and learn skills in self-defense and first aid. Practice your hunting abilities on the archery range. Make sure you pay attention to everything you learn because you will have to find and cook your own breakfast. “May the odds be ever in your favor.”
Don’t miss this outdoor getaway of archery, canoeing, games and a nature hike. Adults may only participate in the nature hike and cookout. This is a day event, but lodging is available at an additional cost. For overnight accommodations, contact: Denise Hoolhorst: (615) 460-0213
Program Date: 11/8 - 11/9/14 Day: Saturday - Sunday Time: 12 pm - 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Cabin Girl Fee: $35, Adult Fee: $15 Platform Tent Girl Fee: $25, Adult Fee: $15 Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Cabin Min: 50, Max: 86 Platform Tent Min: 12, Max: 64 Registration Close Date: 10/17/14
Program Date: 07/11/15, 8/8/2015 Day: Saturday Time: 8 am – 4 pm Location: Nee Kah Nah Staff Contact: Meredith Dennis Min: 20, Max: 40 Registration Close Date: 6/11/15, 7/8/15
Girl $ 25 Adult $5
PoNIES aND PaLS
MUD DaY
Meet horses in the barn, groom ponies and try a lead line ride with your favorite adult leading your horse in the arena. This program is especially for Daisies and Brownies, but non-scouts and older girls are welcome, too! Choose one of four sessions.
Mud Day is a day all over the world to celebrate nature, outdoors, and mess by getting really muddy. Come connect with us as we squish, gush, and squash mud between our toes. We will enjoy mud games, mud art, mud pies and more. Come clean, leave dirty!
Program Date: 11/9/14, 3/29/15 or 8/16/15 Day: Sunday Time: 1 - 2:30 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm, 3 - 4:30 pm, 4 - 5:30 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 12, Max: 20 Registration Close Date: 10/17/14, 3/7/15, 7/24/15
Program Date: 06/27/15 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: TBA Staff Contact: Meredith Dennis Min: 20, Max: 60 Registration Close Date: 5/27/15
Girl $ 15 Adult $5
Girl $ 12
PoNIES aND PaLS EVENING
NaSHVILLE OPERa: JacK & THE BEaNSTaLK
Meet horses in the barn, groom ponies and try a lead line ride with your favorite adult leading your horse in the arena. This program is especially for Daisies and Brownies, but non-scouts and older girls are welcome, too!
Step into the spotlight and get a taste for what the Nashville Opera goes through for a performance. Girl Scouts will enjoy the Nashville Opera’s presentation of an interactive show. Jack and the Beanstalk will feature a full set, costumes and audience interaction.
Program Date: 3/28/15 Day: Saturday Time: 5 - 6:30 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 12, Max: 20 Registration Close Date: 3/7/15
Program Date: 02/07/15 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Nashville Opera Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 75, Max: 125 Registration Close Date: 1/16/15
Girl $7
Girl $ 12
Adult $3
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PRoGRaM AIDE: FaIRY MIST PREP
RooKIE PILoT
Bring the land of the fairies to Camp Sycamore Hills by helping the magic come alive and showing the younger girls that fairy dust can change the ordinary into extraordinary. Learn about the crafts, stories and activities the Brownies will experience for Fairy Mist.
It’s a bird, it’s a PLANE! Take to the air with your feet on the ground in this exciting new program where you’ll learn what it takes to pilot a plane and experience professional simulators. Participants will need to bring their own lunch for the event.
Program Date: 11/01/14 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Sycamore Assistant Director Min: 8, Max: 20 Registration Close Date: 10/10/14
Program Date: TBA (February 2015) Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Staff Contact: Sycamore Assistant Director Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 1/16/15
Girl $5
Girl $ 25
PRoGRaM AIDE: LaDYBUG PIcNIc PREP
SaDDLE WHaT?
Help as an aid to bring Ladybug Picnic to life. These fun little creatures turn an ordinary picnic into a great adventure for young girls. Learn about the crafts, stories and activities the Brownies will experience for Ladybug Picnic.
If you usually ride in one type of saddle, but are curious about other styles of riding, then come to Camp Sycamore Hills for a totally new experience! Participate in a short ride in a variety of saddles such as English, Australian, Lane Fox, treeless or a racing saddle. Learn why you sit differently in each saddle and why it was developed.
Program Date: 04/18/15 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Sycamore Assistant Director Min: 8, Max: 20 Registration Close Date: 3/27/15
Girl $5
Program Date: 04/19/15 Day: Sunday Time: 3 - 6 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 6, Max: 18 Registration Close Date: 4/3/15
RaISE OUR FLaG
Girl $ 30
SELFIE Glory to the flag! Learn how to conduct a flag ceremony, and how to fold and retire a flag during this event. Please bring with you flags that show wear and tear and have flown as a symbol of our nation’s freedom. We will retire these flags with honor and respect. You will be among a select group of people who know proper flag etiquette. Program Date: 11/09/14 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 10/17/14
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Girl $ 10
People everywhere are taking selfies all the time, at what seems to be any opportunity. However selfies have been around for hundreds of years. Join us as we learn the history of the selfie, and create a variety of different selfies from throughout history. Program Date: 10/18/14 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 10/3/14
Girl $ 10
SENIoR WEBSITE DESIGN
SMaRTKIDS: PoLITE KIDS 101
Discuss basic principles of photography & how photographs capture everyday life and special events. Use the knowledge you gain to create digital media that represents you!
Be the best you by participating in this program that teaches everything you need to know about etiquette and the perks of being polite and the doors it can open. Participants receive a workbook, fun patch and course certificate. A light lunch will be served.
Program Date: 01/31/15 Day: Saturday Time: 2 - 5 pm Location: Watkins College Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 10, Max: 25 Registration Close Date: 1/9/15
Girl $ 15
SMaRTKIDS: BaBYSITTING 101
Girl $ 22 Adult $5
SoaP BoX/PUBLIc SPEaKING
Babies, toddlers and youth, we’ve got you covered. This four-hour course taught by National Trainer Julie Hunt prepares girls to take care of infants through school aged children, gives tips on how to get a babysitting business started, tackles common babysitter problems with solutions and covers simple first aid. Girls bring a sack lunch; baby dolls and infant supplies are provided for hands-on practice. This program has a no refund policy once you register (5th grade Juniors and above).
Program Date: 12/06/14 or 6/6/2015 Day: Saturday Time: 9:45 am - 2 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 20, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 11/14/14 or 5/15/15
Program Date: 11/8/14 or 5/2/2015 Day: Saturday Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 20, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 10/17/14 or 4/10/15
Girl $ 40
Find your inner voice by participating in this two-hour workshop that enables girls to earn their Public Speaking badge. Words are only part of a speech. It is how you deliver your speech or monologue that will capture the audiences’ attention. In this workshop, learn the basic skills of speaking loudly and clearly with inflection and confidence. Using effective body movement and having a focal point to help make your speech or monologue successful and engaging to an audience. Program Date: 10/25/14 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am – 1 pm Location: Nashville Children’s Theatre Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 25, Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 10/3/14
Girl $ 17
SqUISHY cIRcUITS Playing with electricity isn’t just for the professionals, join in the fun and learn the cool and exciting world of conduction. We’ll learn the basics of electricity as we make and use conductive dough to design circuits that will make motors spin and LED lights shine. Program Date: 4/11/15 Day: Saturday Time: D B: 9 - 11 am | J C: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | S A: 2 - 4 pm Location: Camp Piedmont Staff Contact: Samantha Keeney Min: 10, Max: 40 Girl Registration Close Date: 3/20/14
$7
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TEcHS TRaINING
VaqUERaS TRaINING
TECH trained Girl Scouts help other Girl Scouts in Girl Innovator programs while developing their own skills in a variety of technology and science focused areas. TECHS will be trained to help participants with programs like LEGO Robotics, Squishy Circuits, Spaghetti Towers and more!
Vaqueras are trained to prepare horses for the various horse programs and assist girl participants. Vaqueras can also improve their own riding skills. Girls must be at least 12 years old and in 7th grade.
Program Date: 11/22/14 Day: Saturday Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm Location: TBA Staff Contact: Samantha Keeney Min: 6, Max: 19 Registration Close Date: 10/20/14
Girl $ 15 Adult $15
TEDDY BEaR CLINIc Join us to nurse teddy bears back to health and decorate them before they are given to local police departments for distribution to children in the community. Help bring a little comfort to children in crisis. Girls are asked to collect and bring gently loved teddy bears to donate to the event. Please bring your lunch. Program Date: 9/5/15 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am – 3 pm Location: TBA Staff Contact: Sycamore Assistant Director Min: 50, Max: 100 Registration Close Date: 8/14/15
Girl $ 15
TRaSH & TRaILS Help keep the riding trails clear and neat for all Girl Scouts to enjoy. You will help clear debris and wood from a section of riding trail and take a trail ride. This session includes 1.5 hours of trail clearing, a 1 hour trail ride and a snack between working and riding. Program Date: 3/22/15 Day: Sunday Time: 1 – 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 6, Max: 24 Registration Close Date: 2/27/15
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Girl $ 25 Adult $15
Program Date: 1/17/15 or 8/15/15 Day: Saturday Time: 8 am – 5 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 6, Max: 30 Registration Close Date: 12/19/14 or 7/24/15
Girl $ 20 Adult $20
WaLKING HoRSE WoRKSHoP Do you like Tennessee Walking Horses (TWH)? Now is your chance to ride the state horse of Tennessee! In this 3 hour session, you will learn about the history of the TWH, see the difference in their gaits, try the traditional TWH saddle and take a lesson from an instructor. Program Date: 9/6/15 Day: Sunday Time: 2 – 5 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Carol Coats, Marianne England Min: 6, Max: 18 Registration Close Date: 8/14/15
Girl $ 30
WIN WIN Learn how to negotiate and reach agreements instead of arguing. This great skill will serve girls well throughout their lifetime. This is an activity for those following the Agent of Change journey or working on the Careers badge. Activities will include games, crafts and role-play. This program is offered in collaboration with LAW (Lawyers’ Association for Women). Lunch is provided. Program Date: 11/15/14 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Jennifer Buckelew Min: 6, Max: 18 Registration Close Date: 10/24/14
Girl $ 10
OLDER GIRL TRaINING cIT - DaY caMP
PRoGRaM aID coRE
Seniors or Ambassador (9th - 12th grade) interested in mentoring younger girls in a Day Camp setting can earn the CIT award (Counselor-in-Training) day camp. As girls earn this award they build skills that can help them become camp counselors.
PA Core is for 6th - 8th grade Girl Scouts. We know that our girls are fully capable of helping and they should know that they can do it, too. This course will aid them in building the confidence it will take to assist with younger girl programs in a troop, service unit, day camp or council setting. Girls must complete requirements for LiA before taking this course.
Date: 5/9/15 Time: 9 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Piedmont Contact: Jeanne Billings Min: 12 Max: 25 Registration Close Date: 5/17/15
Girl $ 15
Lia TRaINING
Date & Times: 10/11/14 | Columbia United Methodist Church | 3:30 - 7:30 pm 11/15/14 | Wilson County Fair Grounds | 9 am - 2:30 pm 1/10/14 | TBA | 10 am - 2 pm 3/7/14 | Clarksville | 11 am - 3:30 pm 5/16/14 | Wilson County Fair Grounds | 9 am - 2 pm Contact: Jeanne Billings
Girl $ 20
This is the prerequisite for PA Core. Girls will complete the requirements for the LiA badge and receive it upon completion. Girls must attend the whole day in order to complete the badge.
RED cRoSS BaBYSITTING
Date & Times: 10/11/14 | 9 am - 2 pm 1/31/15 | 9 am - 3 pm or 3:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Contact: Jeanne Billings Min: 20 Max: 24 Registration Close Date: 9/19/14 & 1/9/15
This class is offered with First Aid and CPR for child and infant and babysitting certification. Girls will learn basic and practical child care skills including diapering, feeding and emergency care. By participating in the class girls will receive a pocket emergency guide, babysitters book and a CD ROM.
Girl $ 15
OLDER GIRL ENRIcHMENT WEEKEND Spend the weekend with all your Girl Scouts sisters! Learn four cooking methods in the “Iron Chef” fashioned cooking workshops. The weekend also features “Quiz Bowl” Girl Scout traditions, fun winter crafts and much more. Girls will be able to share the skills learned with other troops and their service units. Date: 12/12 - 12/14/15 Day: Friday - Sunday Time: Friday 5:30 pm - Sunday 2:30 pm Location: Camp Holloway Contact: Jeanne Billings Min: 20 Max: 50 Registration Close Date: 11/21/14
Girl $ 55 Adult $ 20
Date: 2/27 - 2/28/15 Day: Friday - Saturday Time: Fri. 6 - Sat. 8 pm Location: Camp Holloway Contact: Jeanne Billings
Girl $ 55
SUMMER CaMP INTERNS Ready for a summer experience unlike no other. Come intern at our residence camps and gain knowledge that will help you excel through life. Look for more information to come in December on the summer camp page: www.gsmidtn.org/camp/summer-camp Locations: Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills Contact: Tracy Tudder | Rachel Hannabass
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OUTDooR ADVENTURE, CaMP-TIVITIES & HoRSES It’s time to turn off that TV, lace up those tennis shoes and join us for adventures in the outdoors! We know that it’s hard to plan those one of a kind adventures for your troop and/or daughter, so leave the heavy lifting to us and check out these wonderful options for outdoor adventures. These programs are available most weekends and weekdays throughout the year. Certain programs will only be offered during specific seasons.
EaSY ScHEDULING:
STEP 1:
Is your group staying at camp for the day or overnight? If you answered day, please reserve your day visit and then submit your program request. If you answered overnight, be sure to reserve your cabin then submit program requests. Once you have confirmed the camp, choose which adventure your girls will embark on. All request forms can be found on our website (Outdoor Adventure and Camptivities Request Form, Horse Program Request Form and full PDFs with descriptions included).
STEP 2: Once the forms have been completed, send them to Meredith Dennis (via email, mail or fax) Mail: Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Attn: Outdoor Adventure Manager 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204
Fax: (615) 460-0213 Email: mdennis@gsmidtn.org
Request may be submitted 90 prior to the event, but no later than one month before the program date requested.
PaYMENT
All program fees are due with your request form. Please make checks payable to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee and write the program date and name of the camp you will be attending in the memo line. Program fees are non-refundable 30 days prior to the date of your program.
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CaNcELLaTIoN/REFUND PoLIcY Any changes in your requested program numbers must be made 30 days prior to the date of your program; otherwise you are responsible for paying for the number on your request form. Schedule changes and refund requests must be in writing (mail, email or fax). Outdoor adventure program fees will be fully refunded in the event of inclement weather if canceled by the outdoor adventure manager. There are no refunds if the program still runs and you choose not to participate.
FoRMS
Those participating (including adults) in outdoor adventure or horse programs must bring a copy of the outdoor adventure health/ permission form signed by their parent or guardian on the day of their event. If a participant arrives without a completed form, she will not be allowed to participate. Those participating in Camp-tivities only need the standard permission form for activities. Leaders must notify facilitators of any health concerns or conditions. Troops/groups are responsible for providing their own first-aider and first aid kit. Troops/groups should also read the Outdoor Program: Be Prepared document.
SPEcIaL AccoMMoDaTIoNS
Please let us know if you have a girl with special needs. We make every effort to include all girls in our programs, but we must know ahead of time about any disabilities or special needs in order to staff our areas appropriately.
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OUTDooR ADVENTURE ADVENTURE BLaST
RIVER CaNoEING
Let our facilitators help your girls ignite their troop spirit with a halfday adventure program that includes a team adventure experience and two high challenge opportunities. You choose which 2: High Challenge, Rock Climbing, Zip line and Flying Squirrel.
This canoe instruction is for participants with no previous, formal canoe experience. The session is divided into two segments, which include dry land safety instruction and time on the water.
Available: March – mid-November Duration: 4 hour session Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 Max: 12
$ 25
Bring out your inner Katniss Everdeen and learn the basics of archery: proper stance, how to hold the bow and how to nock an arrow.
$7 Travel
$ 10
FLaTWaTER CaNoEING
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This session is the follow-up to River Canoeing and includes additional dry land safety instruction and more time on the water. You will also take a trip down Sycamore Creek to the public recreation area with two experienced facilitators. Available: April 1 – October 31 Duration: 3 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 6 Max: 12
DISc GoLF
This canoe instruction is for participants with no previous, formal canoe experience. The session is divided into two segments, which include dry land safety instruction and time on the water. Available: April 1 - October 31 Duration: 1 1/2 hour Location: Camp Nee Kah Nah Min: 6 Max: 12
$6
CaNoE TRIP
ARcHERY
Available: Year-round Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
Available: April 1 - October 31 Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 6 Max: 12
$6
This is not your typical 18-hole round of golf. Instead of using golf clubs and golf balls, disc golf players use golf discs (similar to Frisbees) and aim for a basket made of chains. Players with the fewest number of throws win. Available: Year-round Location: Camp Piedmont, Camp Holloway Cost: No charge and no facilitator needed equipment is available at the site.
$ 15
FLYING SqUIRREL
HIGH CHaLLENGE 1 & 2
This component is a wonderful introductory activity for the high challenge course that involves participation of the entire group. The flyer begins on the ground and controls the height & speed as her team lifts her.
The High Challenge course consists of obstacles 40 feet in the air. The participant will experience three elements that will stimulate trust, improve communication skills and help conquer feelings of self doubt. Participants enjoy a sense of accomplishment and enhanced selfconfidence.
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 Max: 12
$ 15
FUNoEING
$ 15
KaYaKING
These kayak-like boats are designed especially for younger girls. Participants learn basic water safety and boating skills in the pool at Camp Sycamore Hills. Availability: August 1 - Mid September Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 6 Max: 10
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 Max: 12
$6
GaMES aND INITIaTIVES
This program is designed for participants with no previous, formal kayak instruction. The session is divided into two segments, which include dry land safety instruction and time in the water. Available: April 1- October 31 Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Sycamore Hills and Camp Nee Kah Nah Min: 5 Max: 5
$7
OBSTacLE CoURSE
Games and Initiatives is a fully facilitated program for groups of all sizes. Join us for a variety of games and group Initiatives tailored to your group’s age level and group needs. Available: Year-round Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: All camps & Travel Min: 8 Max: no max
$5
Consists of warm-up games and a series of connected elements constructed of steel cables, rope and trees. Participants maneuver their way through the course as individuals while being closely supervised by a team of spotters. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills, Camp Holloway Min: 6 Max: 12
$7
Travel
$8
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RaPPELLING
TEaM ADVENTURE
Descend a rope by using friction to safely control the rate of descent. Rappel sites include a rock face at Camp Sycamore Hills and a tower at Camp Holloway with 20, 30 and 40 feet options.
Team Adventure consists of a series of outdoor elements designed to develop team building, problem solving, cooperation, creativity and communication skills.
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 1/2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills, Camp Holloway Min: 8 Max: 12
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: All camps Min: 8 Max: 12
$ 15
$7
RocK CLIMBING
TREE CLIMBING
Challenge yourself to climb the rock wall! Camp Sycamore Hills has a 26 foot wall and Camp Holloway has a 40 foot Promise Tower. Both walls have simulated rock and hand holds.
Participants get a bird’s eye view of camp by ascending into the canopy of a tree. This self-belay system allows participants a safe and fun way to reach the highest branches. Rope, harnesses and helmets are used.
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills, Camp Holloway Min: 8 Max: 12
$ 15
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 1 1/2 - 2 hours (varies on size of group) Location: Camp Sycamore Hills and Camp Holloway Min: 8 Max: 12
$ 15
SWIMMING
WaGoN RIDE
Camp Sycamore Hills and Camp Holloway each have large swimming pools. Girl Scout approved lifeguards must be on duty when pool is in use. Troops are responsible for providing one watcher for every ten participants.
See the rolling countryside of Camp Sycamore Hills from the bed of a tractor-pulled wagon. Note: There is no hay in the wagon.
Available: August - Mid September Duration: minimum of 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills and Camp Holloway Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 1 Max: 50 Camp Holloway Min: 1 Max: 40
Troop Fee:
Available: March 1 - November Duration: Wagon can be booked for 30 minutes or 2 hours with cookout Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 10 Max: 25
SU Day Fee
$2.50 2 hour w/ cookout
2 hour
$ 90
30 min
$8
ZIP LINE
$350 SU Fee + Days
$125
The zip line is an exciting high challenge component on which the participant climbs 40 feet in the air and then steps off a platform to ride down a long slack cable on a pulley. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 Max: 12
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$ 15
CaMP-TIVITIES:
MoST CaMP-TIVITIES aRE oFFERED YEaR RoUND aND aS a TRaVEL PRoGRaM
CREEK EXPLoRERS
LETTERBoXING
Ever wonder what lives under the rocks of a creek bed? Get your feet wet as we discover creek life. (Seasonal, dependent on weather)
Letterboxing is an international activity; an intriguing “treasure hunt” style outdoor activity. Letterboxers will make small hand carved stamps. Clues are given for you to figure out where the boxes are located.
Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Sycamore Hills, Camp Holloway and Camp Piedmont Min: 8 Max: 20
$4
travel $7
GEocacHING
$8
travel $ 11
PaRacoRD
Ever been on a high-tech scavenger hunt? Ready, Get Set, Geocache! Use GPS devices to find hidden geocaching treasures. Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
$8
travel $ 11
KNIFE SaFETY
Create a fashionable accessory and learn the many ways this craft can save your life. Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
$8
travel $ 11
ScREEN PRINTING
Learn all the essential safety tips for handling a knife and be better prepared for your next camping adventure. Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Sycamore Hills, Camp Holloway, Camp Nee Kah Nah, Camp Piedmont and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
$4
travel $7
LEaTHERWoRKS
Want to take home a camp treasure? Girls will learn the basics of screen printing and create their own keep-sakes. Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 20
$8
travel $ 11
SoNGS aND S'MoRES
Girls will work with leather crafting tools to create an original craft to take home with them. Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
$8
travel $ 11
Enjoy your favorite camp treat and sing your favorite camp songs. Celebrate at camp with a s’mores sing a-long. Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 Max: 20
$ 10
travel $ 13
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TIE DYE Participate in an all-time loved camp activity. Don’t leave camp without dying something. (t-shirt included) Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Sycamore Hills, Camp Holloway, Camp Nee Kah Nah, Camp Piedmont and Travel Min: 8 Max: 12
HoRSES:
$ 10
travel $ 13
LocaTED @ CaMP SYcaMoRE HILLS! HoRSEMaNSHIP BaDGE WoRKSHoP
CUSToM PRoGRaMS Let your imagination soar and show us what you can come up with! For example, one group held an election day event complete with ballot booths, horse candidates for each office, voter registration cards and more. What can you think of? Available: Year round Duration: Negotiable
HoRSEBacK RIDING LESSoNS
Available: Most weekends of the school year: may be requested on weekdays Duration: 3 hours Min: 6 Max: 24
Hands on Horses Horse Sampler
Lessons include both Western and English. Students are grouped with no more than four students per class of similar skill and experience. For more information contact Carol Coats, equestrian manager, at (615) 947-3214 or ccoats@gsmidtn.org. Available: Year round: generally on weekdays Duration: 1 hour
We offer age-appropriate workshops that can be adapted to the experience of the group or individual. These workshops include riding and non-riding components.
Girl $ 25
Discovery Horses Trail Rider
Adult $ 15
Exploring Equines Horse Smart Leadership
HoRSE DaY CaMPS Bring your group for a day with the horses. This day-long program includes: riding lessons, games on horseback and learning how to get a horse ready to ride. Participants will bring a sack lunch, drinks and snacks for the day. Adults are not required to stay, but are welcome. Available: Weekdays (inquire for availability) Duration: 9 am - 4 pm Min: 6 Max: 12
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Girl $ 30
Girl $ 50
Adult $ 50
HoRSE SMaRTS TEaM BUILDING
TRaIL RIDE
Horse smarts is a team building program that enhances leadership and communication skills by observing and interacting with horses. All activities are non-riding and do not require any experience with horses.
Learn the basics and receive instruction on how to make the most of your trail ride. Length of the trail ride depends on skill level demonstrated during basic instruction. The session includes helmet and boot fittings, receiving horse assignments and instructions. In the case of inclement weather, alternate arena activities will be substituted.
Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays. Duration: 3 hours Min: 6 Max: 20
Girl $ 20
Adult $ 15
Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays. Duration: 1 1/2 hour Min: 6 Max: 12
Girl $ 15
Adult $ 15
LoVIN' aND GRooMING This one-hour non-riding program includes a tour of the barn, learning general safety around horses and ponies and hands on experience with grooming. Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays. Duration: 1 hour Min: 6 Max: 20
Girl $5
PoNY REaDY This one-hour non-riding program allows participants to advance their grooming skills and learn to lead a horse or pony. Girl Scout Brownies will earn the Pony Ready badge. Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays. Duration: 1 hour Min: 6 Max: 10
Girl $8
RING RIDE/TRooP LESSoN Instruction is based on the experience level of the group. Lessons may be tailored to the interests of the group but begin with the basics and focus on progressive riding skills. Girl Scout Brownies (3rd grade) will earn the Riding Round Up badge. This session includes helmet and boot fittings, receiving horse assignments and lesson. Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays. Duration: 1 1/2 hour Min: 6 Max: 12
Girl $ 15
Adult $ 15
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GIRL INNoVaToRS
It’s time to get your hands dirty and bring out your inner mad scientist. We’ll make slime, build robots out of legos and learn about making video games. We have everything you need to bring out your inner innovator (aka awesomeness)! All this awesomeness can be brought to you at any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee property or we can travel to your meetings. Let’s get to innovating!
BE a VIDEo GaME DEVELoPER/DESIGNER
MISSIoN EGGPoSSIBLE
Learn the basic elements of video game design and some basics of computer coding to create a simple game or animation. Call for special pricing on extended sessions.
As a team you have 30 minutes to design and build a system that will protect an egg from falls of various heights.
Min: 8 Max: 12 Duration: 3 hours
Min: 8 Max: 24 Duration: 1 hour
$7
SLIME!
PaPER cIRcUITS
Turn your paper from ordinary into extraordinary with simple LED (tiny light-bulb) circuits.
Do you have questions about chemical reactions or just want to play with a material that is neither a solid or a liquid? Participate in Slime!
Min: 8 Max: 20 Duration: 2 hours
Min: 8 Max: 30 Duration: 1 hour
$ 10
$7
LEGo RoBoTIcS
SPaGHETTI ToWERS
Like making things out of Lego bricks? Would those things be cooler if you could make them move? With the assistance of motors and some computer programming girls will work in pairs to create a movable Lego character. Call for special pricing on extended sessions.
Grab your team, it’s time to work together to build the tallest structure that you can out of uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows. You’ll have 30 minutes to construct the largest freestanding tower. Or if you’re a little younger you’ll have time to build various structures and compare them to the ones your friends made.
Min: 8 Max: 16 Duration: 2 hours
$ 10
MaRBLE MaZE
Min: 8 Max: 30 Duration: 1 hour
Min: 8 Max: 30 Duration: 1 hour
$7
Learn about the principles of force, motion and gravity as you and your team create a maze to slow down (but not stop!) a marble as it travels down a ramp.
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$7
$7
TRaINING FUN (ADULTS,
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GIRLS DoN'T HaVE To HaVE aLL THE FUN
If you can think of it, we have a training for it. We want to ensure that you are confident and ready to tackle anything that comes your way! We know that your dedication to the girls takes a lot, and with great responsibility comes great challenges. Check out the trainings that we offer. Don’t see something that you would like to be trained in? Tell us about it, you never know how many other people are interested in that topic.
ADULT ADVENTURE CaMPoREE
FIRST AID, CPR & AED* If you get a little nervous when looking at the title, no worries. This class is designed for the leader who has never taken a full certification course or who needs a little refresher. Participants will be required to take a written exam after the training. In order for full certification to be issued, a score of 80% or higher must be achieved. Date and Locations: October 25 - Girl Scout Service Center November 22 - Girl Scout Service Center January 24 - Girl Scout Service Center February 21 - Girl Scout Service Center March 21 - Girl Scout Service Center April 18 - Bedford County May 2 - Girl Scout Service Center
Time to get your hands dirty, in the literal sense. Sample a variety of adventure programs. Activities may include high ropes, rapelling, archery and tree climbing, to name a few. Date: April 24 - 26 Location: Camp Sycamore Hills
Adult TBA
OUTDooR SKILLS* Adult $ 25
GRaDE LEVEL JaM SESSIoNS We got you covered, from kindergarten to seniors in high school. JAM sessions are program grade level trainings. These trainings will cover information on Girl Scout Journeys, awards and troop management. We told you, we’re here to help. Let the fun begin!
Camping can be fun, all it takes is practice and of course all the information to show your girls camping skills. This class offers a hands on experience to learn about knot tying, fire building, propane stoves, knife safety and so much more. With this certification, you can take your girls to any of our properties. Date and Locations: October 11 - Camp Holloway November 8 - Camp Sycamore Hills March 28 - Camp Sycamore Hills April 11 - Camp Nee Kah Nah July 11 - Camp Piedmont September 25 - Camp Sycamore Hills
Date: Multiple sessions occur throughout the year (check the calender) or with Service Unit Manager Location: Various Locations Work with fellow troop leaders to receive a better understanding of the “It’s Your World- Change It” journey! Date: March 14 - Camp Holloway (Daisies and Brownies) Camp Sycamore Hills (Juniors and Cadettes) Time: Camp Holloway - 10 am - 12 pm Camp Sycamore Hills - 2 - 4 pm
Adult $ 30
VoLUNTEER ENRIcHMENT WEEKEND (VEW) Experience a weekend of leader enrichment activities that will enhance your skills in working with girls and taking your Girl Scout skills to a whole new level. Watch for details and registration forms this spring (2015). Date, Location & Fee: TBA (August)
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HIGHEST AWaRDS
All award paperwork and reports are due by February 15 to be involved in the 2015 Salute to Outstanding Leader Awards (SOLA). For any questions, please contact Jeanne Billings: jbillings@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0255
BRoNZE AWaRD Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. This award is designed to be earned individually and as a group (Girl Scout troop or a group of girls with a shared interest). Girls must attribute 20 hours to the their project. For more information refer to the Junior Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Girl Scout Juniors should take these steps to complete their Bronze Award: 1. Complete Journey 2. Build your Girl Scout Junior team 3. Explore your community 4. Choose your Bronze Award Project based on a need discovered in the community 5. Make a plan 6. Put your plan in motion 7. Spread the word
SILVER AWaRD Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. It signifies growth, leadership and the desire to make the world an amazing place. This award can be earned individually or with a group (four or less). Want to know more details? Check out the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Girl Scout Cadettes should take these steps to complete their Silver Award: 1. Complete Journey 2. Identify issues you care about 3. Build your team of four girls or go solo, you got this! 4. Explore the community around you 5. Pick your Take Action project 6. Develop your project 7. Make a plan and put it into motion 8. Reflect, share and celebrate
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GoLD AWaRD The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador can earn. On behalf of Girl Scout of Middle Tennessee, we are so proud you have made it to your final award! You will have left your mark on your community and will leave behind something amazing and impacting. This award is earned individually, not with your troop.
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors should take these steps to complete their Gold Award: 1. Complete two Journey books, or (If you have earned your Silver Award) complete one 2. Choose an issue you are passionate about 3. Investigate it thoroughly, become the expert on it 4. Get help and build a supportive team to help spread the word 5. Create a plan 6. Submit your proposal to us and set up an interview with our committee 7. Once your project has been approved, take action 8. Educate and inspire the people around you. Shout to the mountain tops, you did it!
How do you make the world a better place? The Girl Scout Gold Award
GoLD AWaRD INTERVIEWS Gold Award project proposals are due 2 weeks prior to interview dates. Once proposal are received, girls will be contacted to set up an interview. October 7 - 4 - 6:30 pm 25 - 10 am - 2 pm November 11 - 4 - 6:30 pm 22 - 10 am - 2 pm January 13 - 4 - 6:30 pm 24 - 10 am - 2 pm
As a high school student, I brought together volunteers to crochet sleeping pallets out of recycled plastic grocery bags. This provided hope for the homeless and kept plastic bags out of landfills. Annika, 2010 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Now a student at Jamestown College, North Dakota
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TRooP CaMPING
Isn’t it nice to know that you don’t have to travel far to experience the great outdoors? Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has four wonderful properties for your camping enjoyment. We have something for everyone, and these properties are offered year round. We know memories are important, let’s make some together. Visit our website to see all the properties and complete list of what they offer. For further questions, contact Denise Hoolhorst: dhoolhorst@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0204.
CaMP HoLLoWaY At Camp Holloway, girls can take part in a variety of outdoor adventures and take advantage of first-rate accommodations. Girls can experience archery, obstacle course, rappelling tower, rock climbing, swimming, team adventure and tree climbing. It’s also home to one of the two summer resident camps. Come discover the rich history Camp Holloway has to offer.
CaMP SYcaMoRE HILLS Sycamore Hills is our largest resident camp and is often used for troop and service unit camping. It offers many opportunities to experience the great outdoors including: archery, bluff rappelling, canoeing, cook outs, funoeing, high challenge, horses, obstacle course, team adventure, tree climbing and wagon rides. It’s also home to one of the two summer resident camps.
CaMP PIEDMoNT Throughout the acres of wooded trails, campers are always just minutes away from base camp. The newly remodeled lodge boasts an activity room that is large enough to accommodate an entire troop. Campers can also use the 18-hole disc golf course as part of their activities.
CaMP NEE KaH NaH With its name coming from the Cherokee word for “friendship crossing”, Camp Nee Kah Nah is a great place for girls to form friendships and experience the wonder and fun of outdoor camping. Camp Nee Kah Nah is located along the beautiful rolling hills west of Gainesboro, Tennessee, and covers 354 acres. Cherokee artifacts from centuries ago have been found at the camp, which is registered with the state of Tennessee as an archaeological site. 37
girl scouts of middle tennessee FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION for COUNCIL-SPONSORED PROGRAMS Financial assistance is available in limited amounts to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee girl members. ONLY REGISTERED GIRL SCOUTS ages 18 and under are eligible for financial assistance. All information is kept confidential. Please submit your request for assistance at least six weeks prior to the program in order for your request to be considered and assistance awarded. GIRL INFORMATION Girl name: Phone: ( Date of birth:
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Complete and return at least six weeks prior to the programs to: Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Attention: Program Department 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204 You will receive notification about the status of your request for financial assistance. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Approved: Amount: $
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