Your Girl Scout Year 2015 Program Guide
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Your Girl Scout year starts today! Within these pages you will find many adventures
that will spark your imagination, get your feet moving and inspire you to reach new heights. There are a wide variety of programs planned for individuals and troops. Take a moment to explore these great opportunities, then grab your troop and let your planning begin. Together we’ll work on “It’s Your Story - Tell It” journey series. A special event in November will be held to help girls get started on the Journey requirements and begin to put together a plan for finishing up their Journey. As we begin the new Girl Scout year we want to share our three main focus areas; Civic Engagement, Healthy Living and S.T.E.A.M.
Civic Engagement: GS Citizen is a civic engagement program providing Girl
Scouts with the opportunity to enhance leadership understanding by applying knowledge and skills through service opportunities that benefit the community.
Healthy Living: Go, Girl, Go!
Healthy Living is a comprehensive term that includes physical, mental, financial well-being, cultural exposure and environmental awareness. Put your walking shoes on and step into a healthier you with the GSMIDTN Programs Team.
S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math): STEAM is all around us. While we have specific programming through Girl Innovators and initiatives (pg. 39), many of our other programs also engage girls in STEAM concepts.
We are excited to meet you at camp, the zoo, on the ball field, just around the corner or across Middle Tennessee. We hope that your Girl Scout year is exciting, fun and totally you. Let’s Make it a Great Year – Your Program Team
Program Team
Training & Volunteer Relations
Director of Programs jbuckelew@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0218
Director of Training & Volunteer Relations smajors@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0252
Jennifer Buckelew
Carol Coats
Equestrian (Horse) Manager ccoats@gsmidtn.org Phone: (615) 947-3214
Meredith Dennis
Outdoor Adventure Manager mdennis@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0213
Marianne England
Assistant Equestrian (Horse) Manager mengland@gsmidtn.org Phone: (615) 792-6551
Rachel Hannabass
Director Camp Holloway Program Specialist rhannabass@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0212
Sam Keeney
Program Manager skeeney@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0227
Kate Sundell
Program Manager ksundell@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0217
Tracy Tudder
Program Specialist and Camp Support ttudder@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0241
Shelia Majors
Terri Tock
Volunteer Relations Manager Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards volunteerresources@gsmidtn.org ttock@gsmidtn.org Phone/fax: (615) 460-0255
TABLE OF CONTENTS Get Registered................................
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Council Sponsored Programs........
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Older Girl Training............................
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Outdoor Adventure, Camp-tivities & Horses....................
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Girl Innovators..................................
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Adult Training...................................
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Highest Awards................................
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Troop Camping...............................
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Investing in Girls...............................
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Make Your GIFT tO GIRLS Today! Your donation will directly benefit Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee. While we welcome gifts of any size, below are examples of how your donation can support our programs and trainings. $10 – One month’s dental care for a horse at Camp Sycamore Hills $15 – Membership dues for a family in need $25 – Support for the many Girl Scout programs offered $50 – Funding to help train a leader in first aid/CPR You can make your Gift to Girls by including your donation in your membership paperwork or by giving a check to your regional executive anytime throughout the year. If your troop gives an average of $5 per girl, each girl will receive a Gift to Girls patch.
Rachel Moen
Director of Membership Phone/fax: (615) 460-0258 rmoen@gsmidtn.org
Erin Boddy
LEAD Manager Phone/fax: (615) 460-0250 eboddy@gsmidtn.org
LaChrissney Brookshire
Regional Executive: Cannon, Rutherford and Warren Counties Phone: (615) 890-2451 lbrookshire@gsmidtn.org
Brook Johnson
Regional Executive: Williamson County Phone/fax: (615) 690-7050 bjohnson@gsmidtn.org
Amy Lee
Regional Executive: Clay, Cumberland, Dekalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Overton, Smith and White Counties Phone: (931) 526-4925 alee@gsmidtn.org
Rita Parks
Martine Philipp
Regional Executive: Cheatam, Dickson, Houston, Montgomery, Stewart and Robertson Counties Phone: (931) 648-1060 mphilipp@gsmidtn.org
Regional Executive: Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Perry and Wayne Counties Phone: (931) 490-8660 rparks@gsmidtn.org
Mary-Claire Spencer
Tammy Lambert
Brad Stein
Regional Executive: Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Lincoln, Marshall and Moore Counties Phone: (615) 460-0256 tlambert@gsmidtn.org
Regional Executive: Davidson County Phone/fax: (615) 460-0201 mspencer@gsmidtn.org
Regional Executive: Macon, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson Counties Phone/fax: (615) 460-0303 bstein@gsmidtn.org
Haowei Tong
Regional Executive: Davidson County Phone/fax: (615) 460-0208 htong@gsmidtn.org
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Get Registered! Come join Girl Scouts from other parts of Middle Tennessee and participate in programs designed and carried out by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee team. These are scheduled on a particular date and for specific grade levels. Registration is taken through E Council and can be found on our online calendar. Registration for each program closes 21 days (3 weeks) prior to an event. Please note popular programs fill prior to the 3 week registration deadline. Unless otherwise stated Council Sponsored Programs require adults to also attend.
STEP 1: Decide on a program that sparks your interest!
STEP 2: Register for the program. 1. Visit the E Council registration page, found in the top right corner of our home page: (www.gsmidtn.org). 2. Select ‘Program Event’ to view the calendar, then select month and year of the event and press ‘go.’
3. Events will appear on the calendar in different colors. View the key at the top left for color explanation. 4. 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. 5. 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 receive a confirmation. This does not place you in the program. This only verifies receipt of registration. Be sure to print or save your registration confirmation. E Council 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 its minimum), E Council will send you an invoice by email or mail from our council registrars. You will have 10 days from the date you receive your invoice to pay your balance. All balances are due prior to the date of the program. We do not accept partial payments for programs. For your troop to be considered paid in full, you must submit the full payment.
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CANCELLATION Events run rain or shine. The program managers for each program will contact you if a program is postponed, rescheduled or canceled due to inclement weather. Please use your best judgment when traveling with girls. Traveling in extreme weather is not advised. You are billed and sent reminders for program fees. Payment is expected unless you cancel. Unpaid registrations do not count as notice of cancellation and full payment is expected. All cancellation must be in writing (mail or email) 15 business days before an event. If GSMIDTN cancels the event for any reason, a refund will be issued based on program expenses. REFUND
STEP 4: BEFORE YOUR PROGRAM
We have made plans and prepared for you and your girls to attend our programs and full payment is expected upon registration. Troops or individual Girl Scouts may cancel a reservation and request a refund in writing within 15 business days (3 weeks) of an event.
Letters or emails will be sent to you at least one week prior to the event with all the 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.
Refunds are not issued for individuals or troops who choose not to attend a program. Full payment is required unless written cancellation is received 15 business days prior to an event.
MAIL YOUR PAYMENTS TO: Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Attn: Program Registrars 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204
Refunds for unexpected sickness or family emergencies will be considered upon request.
Please set ecouncil@gsmidtn.org as a “safe sender,” to avoid accidental delivery to junk or spam folders.
A program that has specified “no refunds” will not grant refund requests for any reason. Refund requests can be sent via mail or email.
COMMUNICATION ABOUT PROGRAMS For clarification concerning any program please reach out to the staff contact listed under each description. Please avoid responding to ecouncil@gsmidtn.org.
Refund request may be sent to programdept@gsmidtn.org
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Council Shop New Troop Discount
10/1/15
Rutherford County Gift to Girls Event
10/1/15
Service Unit Camporee Reservations Due
10/3/15
Engineering Day
10/3/15
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
10/17/15
A World of Girls
10/17/15
Fall Product Delivery
10/17/15
LiA Training
10/17/15
SMARTKIDS: Baby Sitting 101
10/17/15
SMARTKIDS: Safe Kids
10/17/15
Program Aid Core
10/23/15
Leaders Night Out
10/24/15
Brownie First Nighter
10/24/15 10/24/15
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, MauryCounty Invent it. Build It
10/24/15
Outdoor Skills (Adult Training)
10/31/15
Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday
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11/7/15
Brownie Fairy Mist
11/7/15
Program Aid Core
11/8/15
Ponies & Pals
11/11/15
Raise Our Flag
11/13/15
Service Unit Cookie Coordinator Training
11/13/15
Journey Weekend: aMuse, Junior
11/13/15
Journey Weekend: Bliss, Live It! Give It! Ambassador Journey Weekend
11/13/15
Journey Weekend: Media, Cadettes
11/13/15
Journey Weekend: Mission: Sisterhood- Senior Journey Weekend
11/14/15
Journey Day: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!
11/14/15
Journey Day: A World of Girls Brownie Journey Day
11/14/15
Outdoor Skills (Adult Training)
11/15/15
Go Confidently! International Girl Day
11/16/15
Troop Cookie Coordinator Training
11/21/15
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Wilson County
11/21/15
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
December Ongoing
Curious About Camp (travel)
12/5/15
All Around the World
12/5/15
SMARTKIDS: Polite Kids 101
12/6/15
Dancing with Horses
12/6/15
Girl U: ACT Practice Test
12/12/15
Do You Want to Build a Snow Man?
12/12/15
Doctor Who?
12/12/15
Program Aide Enrichment Training
12/13/15
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November
12/13/15
Girl U: ACT Practice Session
12/19/15
Summer Camp Registration Opens
January [2016] TBA
Bruin Time: Girl Scout Night at Belmont
TBA
Be Healthy Just Cheer
1/1/16
Cookie Program: Girl Initial Order Taking Begins
1/8/16
Older Girl Enrichment Weekend
1/9/16
Volunteer Day Camp Director Training (Adult Training)
1/9/16
Me & Mine
1/15/16
Summer Camp Holiday, $75 Discount Deadline
1/15/16
Summer Camp Intern Applications Due
1/16/16
Commercial Kitchen Training (Adult Training)
1/16/16
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
1/16/16
Vaquera Training
1/16/16
Meet Daisy Bell; Cookie Mascot for 2016
1/23/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Montgomery County
1/23/16
Foundations (Adult Training)
1/23/16
Camped All 4 - Camp Holloway Camp In
1/24/16
Drawing with Horses
1/29/16
Summer Camp Early Bird, $50 Discount Deadline
1/29/16
Red Cross Babysitting
1/30/16
TECH Training
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2/1/16
National Cookie Weekend
TBA
Nashville Opera
2/5/16
Cookies Delivered to Service Units & Troops
2/7/16
Cookie Booth Sales Begin
2/12/16
Summer Camp Discount, $25 Discount Due
2/13/16
Dino Day!
2/14/16
National Wild Turkey Federation Badge Blast
2/15/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Award paper work due
2/20/16
A World of Girls
2/20/16
Digital Horses
2/20/16
LiA Training
2/20/16
Program Aid Core
2/20/16
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED
2/21/16
Digital Horses
2/21/16
Josephine Holloway Day: A Rich Heritage
2/22/16
World Thinking Day
2/27/16
Camped All 4: Sycamore Secrets and Slumber
2/27/16
Built for Leadership
March [2016] Girl U: Community College Tour 3/5/16
Girl Scout Day on the Hill
3/5/16
Girl Scout Ways Badge Blast
3/6/16
Volunteer Day Camp Director Training (Adult Training)
3/6/16
Girl Scout Sunday
3/12/16
Girl Scout Week
3/12/16
Girl Scout’s Birthday
3/12/16
Outdoor Skills (Adult Training)
3/12/16
Brownie First Nighter
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February [2016]
3/19/16
Dauntless
3/19/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Bedford County
3/20/16
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
3/23/16
Trash & Trails
April [2016] Girl Scout Membership Early Bird Registration Begins Putnam County Gift to Girls Event Sue Peters’ Society Celebration 4/1/16
Service Unit Camporee Reservations Due
4/2/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Williamson County
4/2/16
Girl Scout Doll Day
4/2/16
Tour of TN Secret City
4/3/16
Ponies & Pals
4/9/16
Do Dads
4/9/16
Outdoor Skills (Adult Training)
4/9/16
PA Prep: Lady Bug Picnic
4/16/16
CIT Day Camp
4/17/16
A World of Girls
4/17/16
Lady Bug Picnic
4/17/16
LiA Training
4/17/16
Program Aide Core
4/22/16
Leader Appreciation Day
4/22/16
Adult Adventure Weekend
4/23/16
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
4/24/16
Riding Showcase
4/24/16
Summer Camp Open House
4/30/16
Outdoor Badge Blast: Outdoor Recreation
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March Continued [2016]
Girl Scout Golf Tournament Wilson County Gift to Girls Event 5/1/16
SOLA (Salute to Outstanding Leaders Awards)
5/7/16
Free Comic Book Day
5/7/16
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
5/12/16
Read This - Virtual Book Club
5/14/16
CIT Day Camp
5/14/16
Leader Daughter Overnight
June [2016] 6/1/16
Coffee County Gift to Girls Event
6/9/16
Read This - Virtual Book Club
6/11/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Rutherford County
6/11/16
Camped All 4 - Nee Kah Nah
6/18/16
Summit (Service Unit Team Meeting)
6/25/16
Muggles Meet Magic
July [2016] 7/9/16
Camped All 4 - Piedmont
7/10/16
Girl U: College 101
7/10/16
Girl U: High School 101
7/11/16
Day Camp in the City: Passport to the States
7/14/16
Read This - Virtual Book Club
7/23/16
Outdoor Skills (Adult Training)
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May [2016]
Read This - Virtual Book Club
8/12/16
VEW (Volunteer Enrichment Weekend)
8/14/16
Ponies & Pals
8/20/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Davidson County
8/20/16
Fall Adult Trainer Meeting
8/20/16
It’s a Journey Badge Blast
8/20/16
Vaquera Training
8/26/16
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts
8/27/16
Princess In Training
September [2016] Council Shop Back to Troop Discount Girl Scout Membership Registration complete for September and October Events Girl Scout Luncheon 9/10/16
Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Training Workshop, Putnam County
9/10/16
Commercial Kitchen Training
9/10/16
Girl Scout Decathlon
9/11/16
Daisy Garden
9/17/16
LiA Training
9/17/16
Owl Prowl
9/17/16
Program Aide Core
9/17/16
Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Training)
9/18/16
Outdoor Skills (Adult Training)
9/24/16
Camp Cowgirl Overnight
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Council Sponsored Programs A World of Girls Get a headstart on the “It’s Your Story - Tell It,” Brownie, A World of Girls Journey! Join Girl Scout Cadettes to explore stories about girls you see everyday and learn how to tell your own story. All participants will be one step closer to completing their Journey and will also earn a “Teamwork” fun patch!
Baseball 101 with the Nashville Sounds Hit, pitch, slide, throw and enjoy a home run with the Nashville Sounds as you learn all the foundations of baseball and being a healthy athlete. Once you come off the field, you’ll enjoy stadium concessions as you watch the Nashville Sounds take on the Memphis Redbirds. Concession voucher and game ticket are included in the cost of program. Program Date: 8/8/15 Time: 12:30 - 8 pm Location: First Tennessee Park Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50 | Max: 125
Program Date: 10/17/15 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro
Girl $ 30
Adult $ 20
Be Healthy Just Cheer
Program Date: 2/20/16 Time: 1 - 2:30 pm Location: Wilson County Fairgrounds Program Date: 4/17/16 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Location: Williamson County TBA Program Date: 9/17/16 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Location: Clarksville-Montgomery Public Library
Girl $7
2, 4, 6, 8 who do we appreciate? The Vanderbilt Commodores! Join the Vanderbilt Dance team and take center stage at half time. Learn cheer and dance basics that will make you a star performer. Program includes a dance workshop, admission to a women’s basketball game and girls will receive a concessions voucher and fun patch. Game date and time will be announced when Vanderbilt sets their basketball schedule. Program Date: January TBA Time: Estimated Time 11 am – 3 pm Location: Vanderbilt University, Memorial Gym Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50 | Max: 120
All Around the World Girl Scouts and Girl Guides are doing amazing things around the world. Enjoy this unique opportunity to earn badges from different countries and learn a little about Girl Scouting internationally. Please bring a sack lunch and a drink. Please follow adult to girl ratio outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Program Date: 12/5/15 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Williamson County TBA Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $ 20
Girl $ 35
Adult $ 10
Brownie Fairy Mist
Bruin Time: Girl Scout Night at Belmont
Have you heard that fairies have been spotted at the Wilson County Fairgrounds? Come join us in a fairy inspired adventure and experience the magic as you tie knots, hear fairy stories over a campfire and spend time with other Brownies. Please bring your lunch. Please follow adult to girl ratio outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Join the Belmont Bruins for a behind the scenes look at all things basketball. Meet collegiate athletes, tour the Belmont athletic facilities and get the fans pumped for the game when you create spirit posters. A Girl Scout patch, special recognition at the basketball game and the game ticket is included! Game date and time will be announced when Belmont sets their basketball schedule.
Program Date: 11/7/15 Time: 10 am - 5 pm Location: Wilson County Fairgrounds Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50 | Max: 100
Program Date: January TBA Time: 2 - 6 pm Location: Curb Event Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 25 | Max: 150
Girl $20
Girl $7
Brownie First Nighter
Adult $5
Built For Leadership
Come spend the night at camp with your fellow Brownies. Experience outdoor fun as you craft, explore nature, learn fire safety and enjoy delicious s’mores. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are included. Please follow adult to girl ratio outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
What is a leader? Are you a leader? Join the women of CAT Financial as we discover and discuss the qualities of a leader and help girls identify their own leadership style. Girls will engage in games and crafts that help demonstrate the traits of today’s female leaders. Together we can stand up and lead!
Program Date: 10/24 - 10/25/15 Time: Saturday: 10 am – Sunday; 10am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50 | Max: 74
Program Date: 2/27/16 Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 20 | Max: 45
Program Date: 3/12 – 3/13/16 Time: Saturday: 10 am – Sunday; 10am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $35
Girl $3
Adult $ 15
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Camp Cowgirl Overnight
Camped All 4- Camp Nee Kah Nah
Giddy up on out to Camp Sycamore Hills and experience the cowgirl’s life. Meet the horses and go for a ride. Cook over an open campfire then try your hand at a game of horse shoes. Keep up with your own decorated cowgirl hat as you practice lassoing and throwing hay bales. Please follow adult to girl ratio outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
We’ll canoe on the lake and hike and then spend the evening around the campfire, singing songs and eating s’mores! Program Date: 6/11 - 6/12/16 Time: Saturday; 10 AM – Sunday; 10 AM Location: Camp Nee Kah Nah Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 20 | Max: 28 Pitched Tent Fee: Girl: $30, Adult: $15
Program Date: 9/24 - 9/25/16 Time: Saturday 10 am – Sunday 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $55
Girl $40 Adult $15
Camped All 4 - Camp Piedmont
Camped All 4 Interested in earning the “I Camped All 4” patch?
Spend an exciting night at camp, enjoying the uniqueness Camp Piedmont has to offer. We’ll make a wood craft and spend the evening around the campfire.
Join us throughout the year as we host an overnight at each of our camps.
Program Date: 7/9 - 7/10/16 Time: 10 am - 10 am Location: Camp Piedmont Staff Contact: Meredith Dennis Min: 25 | Max: 52
Camped All 4 - Holloway Camp In Josephine Lodge is our destination. Everything you love about camp is during this lock in. You will learn to pitch a tent, tie knots, cook, sing, act and craft. When the weather is cold we camp in. Adults are required to attend. Troops and individual girls are welcome to register. Non- Girl Scouts are also welcome.
Girl $30
Adult $15
Camped All 4 - Camp Sycamore Secrets and Slumber
Program Date: 1/23 - 1/24/16 Time: Saturday 7 pm – Sunday 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $25
Adult $20
Are you campsick for summer at Camp Sycamore Hills? Come spend the weekend experiencing all of the traditions and activities that make Camp Sycamore Hills a magical place. Make a camp craft, explore camp in the winter, and sing songs over a campfire.
Adult $5
Program Date: 2/27 - 2/28/16 Time: Saturday; 10 am – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 50 | Max: 80
Girl $40 16
Adult $15
Curious About Camp Curious about what fun times are waiting for you at camp? Camp staff members are ready to visit your troop meeting to share the magic of summer camp with you and your parents. You will craft, sing and find the perfect camp program for you! Patches will also be available for an additional $2.00 per girl. Program Date: Travel Program begins in December Time: 2 Hours Location: We travel to you Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 8 | Max: 50
Girl $6
Daisy Garden Enjoy a day out at Camp Sycamore Hills to learn more about our founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Plant your own daisy and make a garden inspired craft. Bring your dinner for a picnic at camp. Program Date: 9/11/16 Time: 2 - 6 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $10
Adult $5
Day Camp in the City: Passport to the States Join your Girl Scout friends and explore 5 amazing and unique states without ever leaving Tennessee. Learn how to walk the catwalk at New York’s fashion week, get glammed up for Southern California’s many award shows, hula and host a Hawaiian luau and more. Participants are responsible for their lunch, limited aftercare provided. Program Date: 7/11 - 7/15/16 Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 16 | Max: 40 17
Girl $150
Dancing with Horses
Digital Horses
Vaulting is a fun and unique experience with horses that has sometimes been described as gymnastics on horseback. Come enjoy an introduction to this fascinating sport that includes learning basic vaulting moves on a practice barrel and on horseback.
Try your hand at equine photography! You will use digital cameras to take pictures of horses in the barn and pasture at Camp Sycamore Hills and then return to the Riverview classroom to turn your pictures into a CD digital scrapbook in our mobile computer lab. You may use your own camera or borrow one of ours.
Program Date: 12/6/15 Time: Session 1: 1 - 3 pm Session 2: 3:30 – 5:30 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 6 | Max: 24
Program Date: Brownies: 2/20/16 | Juniors: 2/20/16 Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors 2/21/16 Time: Brownies: 3 – 5 pm | Juniors: 9 am – 12pm Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors: 1 - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 6 | Max: 16
Girl $20
Girl $20
Dauntless
Dino Day!
Are you Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, Erudite or Divergent? Discover your true self as you complete training to find your faction. Rappel down the tower, build your team and serve others before the sorting ceremony and celebration that night. You can be brave, selfless, intelligent, honest and kind. Please follow adult to girl ratio guidelines in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Dinosaur ROAR! Let’s explore a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. We’ll discover our inner paleontologists, hatch dinosaur eggs and see if any ancestors of these tyrant lizards still exist today. Program Date: 2/13/16 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50 | Max: 100
Program Date: 3/12 - 3/13/16 Time: Saturday; 10 am – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50 | Max: 74
Girl $15 Girl $35
Adult $15
Do Dads Day and Overnight Event Come have a dynamic time with your dad, grandad, uncle or adult brother. Take a hike, build something and participate in other fun activities. For an additional fee, participants may include a horseback activity during their stay. Please register independently from your troop. Program Date: 4/9 – 4/10/2016 Time: Day: 10 am – 5 pm Day Fee: Girl $35, Adult $15 Overnight: Saturday; 10 am – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 25 | Max: 75 18
Girl $55
Adult $25
Doctor Who?
Engineering Day
Watch the universe of our favorite time traveler come to life as you create your own sonic screw driver, mold your own villain and explore the stars. You and your companions will learn the science behind the man and why some things may seem out of this world. Please bring a sack dinner. If you would like to make arrangements to spend the night, please reserve a cabin through E Council property reservations.
We’re excited to partner with the Engineering Graduate Program at Vanderbilt University to bring you a fun filled day! Are you curious abut the world around you? Ever wondered how a rocket takes off, prosthetic limbs are created or how roller coasters are designed and made? It’s all a matter of engineering. We’ll spend the day learning about the different branches of the all encompassing field that is engineering and do some hands on activities.
Program Date: 12/12/15 Time: 4 – 8 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $15
Program Date: 10/3/15 Time: 9 am - 2 pm Location: Vanderbilt University Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 25 | Max: 150
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Free Comic Book Day We may not get a lot of snow in Tennessee, but we will make it snow in the Redbarn at Camp Sycamore Hills. You will craft snowpeople, frost snow inspired cookies and explore the world of frost, ice and snow. You will leave with your own bag of snow and a cool feeling of winter. Please pack a sack lunch. Program Date: 12/12/15 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: 150
Girl $20
Drawing with Horses
Girl $3
Do you like the idea of comics, but want something beyond the offerings of Batman, Superman, and the Avengers? Join us for Comic Book day. You’ll get a couple of comic books and learn more about the medium. Cadettes will work on portions of the Comic Artist Badge. Program Date: 5/7/16 Time: TBA Location: TBA Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 25 | Max: 75
Girl $TBA
Girl Scout Day on the Hill
Try your hand at drawing horses with an experienced equine artist using charcoal. Supplies will be provided, but if you have a favorite sketch pad, feel free to bring your own! Program Date: 1/24/16 Time: Juniors: 12 – 2:30 pm | Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors: 3 - 5:30 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 6 | Max: 18
Girl $20
Have you ever wondered about what happens in the Tennessee State Legislature? Be a part of a vote, tour the capital, meet your state representatives and listen to a variety of speakers about the ways Girl Scouts can engage in politics and the role Tennessee has played in women’s history. Program Date: 3/23/16 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: TN State Capital, Legislative Plaza, War Memorial Building, TN State Museum Girl Adult Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 100 | Max: 250 $15 $7
Girl Scout Decathlon
Girl U: ACT Practice Session
It’s time to show off everything Girl Scouts has taught you! Complete tasks in art & crafts, outdoors skills, Girl Scout knowledge, games and more. Don’t miss this day of fun-filled friendly competition.
We’ve partnered with the Princeton Review to bring you a practice ACT test. The first Sunday you’ll go through a real example of the ACT test. Come back the following week to review your test score, and discuss strategies for studying, and better preparing for the ACT the next time around.
Program Date: 9/10/16 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore HIlls Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $15
Girl Scout Doll Day
Girl $10
Girl U: College Road Trip
A girl’s doll is a unique and cherished friend; make new friends and new memories with your favorite doll in this day all about creative play. From hosting a tea party to helping your doll become a Girl Scout you’ll discover the fun and value of friendship. Program Date: 4/2/16 Time: 9:30 am - 12 pm Location: TBD Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50 | Max: 120
Program Date: 12/6/15 & 12/13/15 Time: 8:30 am Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 15 | Max: 35
Girl $13
Girl Scout Ways Badge Blast Come out to celebrate our Girl Scout Ways during our birthday month. We will work on the Girl Scout Way for each age level as well as the Naturalist Legacy Badges for each age level. (Brownie - Bugs; Junior - Flowers; Cadette - Trees; Senior - Sky; Ambassador Water) Please bring your lunch. Program Date: 3/5/16 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Austin Peay State University - Dunn Center Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: 125
Girl $19
Want to continue the adventure after attending college 101? Join GIrl Scout staff and fellow 9 - 12 grade girls from across Middle Tennessee as we spend a couple of days visiting colleges and universities. Staying in resident halls, exploring campus and hanging out with fellow girls considering college. Program Date: 7/10 – 7/14/16 Time: Sunday; 4 pm – Thursday; 4 pm Location: Various Colleges & Universities Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50 | Max: 200 June 1 May 1 $75 $55
June 11 $100
Girl U: Community College Tour Does the Tennessee Promise have you curious about the opportunities available at a community or technical college? Join us as we explore some of the many options available to students who pursue a path for a 2 year degree or certificate program. Learn about 2 year degrees and certificate programs. This pathway sets you up for success with job skills, little to no student loans and prerequisites to attend a 4 year college. Program Date: March TBA Time: TBD Location: Community College and Technical College Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50 | Max: 80
Girl $15
Girl U: High School 101 High school? How does it compare with middle school, how important is it really for getting into college? How you navigate the next couple of years successfully, and best prepare yourself for life after high school? Join us as we have guidance counselors and college admissions experts give us the ins and outs of high school success. Program Date: 7/10/16 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: TBA Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50 | Max: 200
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts
Girl $25
fi Go Confidently! International Girls Day
Put on your PJ’s, grab your BFF and get ready for a night of fun. You are invited to the biggest birthday blowout of the year. Help us wish the Girl Scouts a big happy birthday, while learning what it really means to, “Be a friend to every Girl Scout.” Please follow adult to girl ratio guidelines in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Join the Vanderbilt Chapter of Kappa Delta and get involved with the community. Girls will embrace the community by assisting in a service project for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. It is proven that when you give back you build your confidence and selfesteem. Girls will receive a Kappa Delta/Girl Scout International Girls’ Day patch.
Program Date: 8/26 - 8/27/16 Time: Friday: 8 pm – Saturday; 3 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 50 | Max: 80
Girl $25
Program Date: 11/15/15 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Vanderbilt Student Life Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50 | Max: 300
Adult $10
Invent It. Build It. The best way to learn about something is to jump in and experience it — which is exactly what Invent It. Build It. is all about. We’re pleased to be working with The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Exxon Mobil Foundation and Techbridge for the 6th annual Invent It. Build It. event. For more information visit www.inventitbuildit.swe.org
Girl $13
Program Date: 10/24/15 Time: 9 am – 3 pm Location: Music City Center Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 50 | Max: 300
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Journey Day: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!, Daisy
It’s a Journey Badge Blast Come out to explore “It’s Your Planet” Outdoors badges and “It’s Your Story” Adventure Badges. Explore the beauty of Montgomery Bell State Park as you hike, letterbox and geocache to earn the supporting badges. Discover the treasures middle Tennessee has to offer.
Come earn most of the Daisy It’s Your Story-Tell It! Journey. Spend the day with your Daisy friends as you learn about taking care of animals by taking care of yourself. Please bring lunch. Daisies will earn the Birdbath award and work toward the Red Robin award. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Awards.
Program Date: 8/20/16 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Montgomery Bell State Park Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: 125
Girl $17
Program Date: 11/14/15 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 20 | Max: 50
Josephine Holloway Day: A Rich Heritage
Girl $15
Journey Day: A World of Girls
Josephine Holloway, the first African American troop leader and staff member for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, contributed to the rich heritage of the Girl Scout experience here. Come to Camp Holloway and learn about her legacy and those of other women. Be inspired so you can make the world a better place.
Earn parts of the A World of Girls Journey as you make the world a better place through story telling. Please bring your own lunch. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Awards.
Program Date: 2/21/16 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 25 | Max: 100
Program Date: 11/14/15 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 20 | Max: 50
Girl $10
Girl $15
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Journey Weekend: aMuse
Journey Weekend: MEdia
Juniors are amused by the people around them. What are they like, how do they do that? This weekend the girls will try on different hats representing the roles that women play. The girls will be inspired, with the discovery of the possibilities. You will receive a $2.00 discount toward your Journey Awards. Please follow adult to girl ratio in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Cadettes will navigate their way along the It’s Your Story- Tell It Journey. During this overnight program girls will complete a variety of activities to help them navigate their Journey. Throughout the weekend girls will discuss the impact of media, how it reflects reality, while cultivating their own perspective on media in their world. Please follow adult to girl ratio outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints. You will receive a $2.00 discount toward your Journey Awards.
Program Date: 11/13 - 11/15/15 Time: Friday; 7 pm – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 20 | Max: 44
Girl $55
Program Date: 11/13 - 11/15/15 Time: Friday; 7 pm – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 10 | Max: 18
Adult $25
Girl $55
Journey Weekend: Bliss, Live It! Journey Weekend: Mission: Give It! Sisterhood Ambassadors will navigate their way along the ‘It’s Your Story Tell It’ Journey. During this mission focused overnight program girls will share their dreams and aspirations and begin to turn their dreams into reality. Create a masterpiece that can help keep you motivated towards your future and use your dream to inspire others around you. You will be closer and closer to achieving your Dream Maker Award and will end your weekend focused on completing your Take Action Project. You will receive a $2.00 discount toward your Journey Awards. Please follow adult to girl ratio in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Seniors will navigate their way along the It’s Your Story- Tell It Journey. During this overnight program girls will work towards earning their Sisterhood Award. Participants will define sisterhood, learn how to write their friendship stories and begin learning and addressing sisterhood issues. They will end their weekend well on their way to starting their Take Action Project. You will receive a $2.00 discount toward your Journey Awards. Please follow adult to girl ratio in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Program Date: 11/13 -11/15/15 Time: Friday; 7 pm – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 8 | Max: 20
Program Date: 11/13 - 11/15/15 Time: Friday; 7 pm – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 8 | Max: 20
Girl $55
Adult $25
Girl $55
Adult $25
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Adult $25
Program Aide: Ladybug Picnic Prep
Last Minute Leaders Can you represent Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee? Do you want to be a part of Public Service Announcements, TV appearances, speak at local events and share how Girl Scouts impacts you? Learn talking points and perfect your on-air answers so Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee can call on you to be the voice of the organization throughout the year.
Calling all Program Aides, come train and help us bring the Ladybug Picnic to life. You are the ladybugs who create such a fun and exciting picnic for the younger girls. Come learn about the crafts, stories and activities Daisies and Brownies will experience on the day of Ladybug Picnic.
Program Date: 12/13/15 Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 15 | Max: 50
Program Date: 4/9/16 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 8 | Max: 20
Girl $10
Girl $5
Leader Daughter Overnight
Ladybug Picnic
A lot is expected of a leader’s daughter and sometimes it’s not easy sharing mom with the troop. Here is your chance to spend quality time with your daughter(s) at Leader Daughter 2016. We will camp at Camp Sycamore Hills. No cooking, no cleaning – just spending time with your daughter doing archery, crafting, boating and relaxing. We will celebrate with a pajama party, so break out those cute jammies and slippers! We will host a leader daughter bonfire, so bring your skits songs or talents to share. Choose your housing options between cabin (screened and enclosed same fee) or pitched tents.
Calling all ladybugs, dress in your best black and red and get ready for a yummy picnic. Learn some fun ladybug facts, and make a buggy craft! Our little ladybugs will enjoy a horse interaction and a nature project. Picnic lunch and drinks will be provided. Please follow adult to girl ratio in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Program Date: 4/17/16 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore HIlls Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $25
Program Date: 5/14 – 5/15/16 Time: Saturday; 10 am – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Jennifer Buckelew Min: 25 | Max: 100
Adult $5
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Leaders Night Out
Muggles Meet Magic
Leaders we appreciate all you do! Take the night off and let us give your girls a fun filled evening. Girls will play games, craft, enjoy a snack and more! Dinner will be provided. It will be a night your girls won’t want to miss!
Enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to be sorted and taught all you need to know to pass your O.W.L.s. Just like Harry, Ron and Hermoine. Classes will keep you busy but you’ll need more than booksmarts to finish your year.
Program Date: 10/23/15 Time: 5 - 9 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 25 | Max: 75
Program Date: 6/25/16 Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: Camp Piedmont Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 50 | Max: 120
Girl $15
Meet Daisy Bell; Cookie Mascot for 2016 Come meet Daisy Bell who will lead you through the field of cookie basics. She has irresistible ideas for bringing the cookie program to life and helping you reach your cookie goal. Work with your team to come up with a dream slogan. We will bring the cookies and milk to kick off new 2016 cookie season with a farm style flare! Program Date: 1/16 – 1/17/16 Time: Location: TBA Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: 100
Girl $45
Adult $15
Me & Mine Spend the weekend making memories at camp with your Girl Scout. Together you will share in the fun of crafting, cooking and so much more. Live your girls only weekend to the fullest and come prepared to laugh, play and spend quality time together. Individual Girl Scout’s and their special female adult won’t want to miss this incredible bonding experience. Program Date: 1/9 – 1/10/16 Time: Saturday; 10 am – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: programdept@gsmidtn.org Min: 22 | Max: 41 Girl $55
Adult 25 $25
Girl $20
Nashville Opera Join us for a kid-friendly opera production of Goldie B. Locks & The Three Singing Bears. Includes full sets, costumes, and audience interaction. Performed by four professional opera singers and a pianist – all members of Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Young Artist Program. This program includes a question and answer session. Program is open to tag- a-longs. Program Date: TBA Time: 10 - 11 am Location: Noah Liff Opera Center Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 75 | Max: 175
National Wild Turkey Federation Day
Girl $5
Adult $2
The National Wild Turkey Federation has teamed up with Girl Scouts to host the first NWTF Badge Blast. Explore this Expo of opportunities and test your outdoor skills, discover the natural resources around you and meet tons of new people. During this event you will earn a council own patch that guides your through the vast resources available. There’s more than just turkeys! Program Date: 2/14/16 Time: 9 am - 5 pm, Drop in style Location: Opry Land Hotel Ice Building Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50 | Max: unlimited
Patch $2
Outdoor Badge Day: Outdoor Recreation
Ponies & Pals Each participant can bring mom, dad or an adult friend to spend some time with the horses at Camp Sycamore Hills. Meet the horses in the barn, groom the 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 not yet-scouts and older girls are welcome too.
GSUSA has held an election for the new badge series and the votes are in! Work towards the new badge requirements themed around outdoor exploration during this fun filled day. Please bring your own lunch. Brownies: Outdoor Adventurer (a choice of outdoor activities) | Juniors: Horseback Riding | Cadettes: Archery | Seniors: Paddling (canoing, kayaking or paddle board) |Ambassadors: Ultimate Recreation Challenge (a choice of five outdoor challenges)
Program Date: 11/8/15, 4/3/16, 8/14/16 Time: 12 -1:30 pm, 1 -2:30 pm, 2 – 3:30 pm, 3 -4:30 pm, or 4 -5:30 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 12 | Max: 24
Program Date: 4/30/16 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 12 | Max: 24
B $15
J $30
C $15
Girl $12 S $20
Princess In Training
A $30
Owl Prowl
Cook like Tiana, swim like Ariel and compete in archery like Merida with your Brownie friends in this fun filled overnight. After a long day of adventure, get ready for the Coronation Ball and celebrate the night away.
Whooooo’s calling out in the night? Find out as you learn about owls, take a night hike and explore the world they live in. Make an owl token to commemorate your experience.
Program Date: 8/27 - 8/28/16 Time: Saturday; 10 am – Sunday; 10 am Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 50 | Max: 74
Program Date: 9/17/16 Time: 6 – 8 pm Location: Owl’s Hill Sanctuary Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 20 | Max: 40
Girl $15
Girl $35
Raise Our Flag
Adult $5
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. This program is hosted on Veteran’s Day to remember those who have fought for our freedom. Please bring a lunch. Program Date: 11/11/15 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Tracy Tudder Min: 50| Max: 100 26
Girl $10
Read This! Virtual Book Club
SMARTKIDS: Polite Kids 101
Adventure, friendship and community. Join Girl Scouts online to share your thoughts and feelings about five books to explore the “It’s Your Story. Tell It,” Journey. Meet new friends through literature and this online book club. Each age group will have a different book to read each month with the intention of matching the summer reading list.
Be the best you can be 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. Program Date: 12/5/15 Time: 9:30 am- 12:30 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 12 | Max: 40
Program Date: 5/12/16, 6/9/16, 7/14/16, 8/11/16 Time: 6 PM - 6:45 pm Location: Online Forum Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 8 | Max: 25
Girl $30
Girl $15
SMARTKIDS: Safe Kids
Riding Showcase
Your Girl Scouts think they are ready to stay home alone but you wonder if it’s really okay to let them. Safe Kids 101 will help Juniors and Cadettes take the next steps in independence while giving their parents peace of mind. Topics include: responsibilities when staying home alone, simple first aid, how to navigate the online world, fire safety and what to do around an aggressive dog. We’ll also discuss the truth behind abuse, abduction and stranger danger. Juniors will work toward their Safety Award and First Aid badge. Cadettes will work toward their First Aid badge.
Curious about what other styles of riding you could be doing? Come watch expert riders in different riding fields show you the possibilities! This is a non-riding program. Program Date: 4/24/16 Time: 12 – 2 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 6 | Max: 40
Program Date: 10/17/15 Time: 9:30 am - 12 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 12 |Max: 40
Girl $5
SMARTKIDS: Baby Sitting 101
Girl $25
If you’re looking for a comprehensive babysitting training for your 2nd year Junior, Cadette or Senior, you’re at the right place! Babysitting 101 is a fun, interactive program that trains emergent babysitters in important topics, such as: getting your business started, understanding the likes and dislikes of children, equipping yourself with ideas for fun and recognizing common problems babysitters face. Program Date: 10/17/15 Time: 1:30 - 6 pm Location: Nashville Service Center Staff Contact: Rachel Hannabass Min: 12 | Max: 40
Adult $5
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Summer Camp Open House
Tour of Tennessee’s Secret City
Calling all outdoor loving, adventure seeking girls! Join us for our 2016 Summer Camp Open House! Meet the camp directors who will be on hand to answer questions. Tour the facilities and visit where your camper may live and play. 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.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. is a secret city. During the 1940’s Oak Ridge was one of the sites for the Manhattan Project. Join us as we visit the American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and learn about the women and men who helped bring WWII to a close. We’ll stay overnight in the area and try our hand at building our own projectiles. Transportation included.
Program Date: 4/24/16 Time: 2 - 4 pm Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Camp Holloway: Rachel Hannabass; Camp Sycamore Hills: Tracy Tudder Min: 2 |Max: 100
Program Date: 4/2 - 4/3/16 Time: Depart 9 am Location: Depart & Return from: Nashville Service Center, Travel to Oak Ridge, TN Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 25 |Max: 48
Girl $0
Girl $125
Adult $55
TECHS Training TECH trained Girl Scouts help younger 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, spaghetti towers, marble mazes and more! Program Date: 1/30/16 Time: 10 am Location: Nashville Science Center Staff Contact: Sam Keeney Min: 15 |Max: 50
Girl $7
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Trash & Trails
Vaquera Training
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 one hour trail ride with a snack between working and riding.
Vaqueras are trained to prepare horses for the various horse programs and assist girl participants. Vaqueras may also improve their own riding skills. Girls must be at least 12 years old and in 7th grade.
Program Date: 3/20/16 Day: Sunday Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 6 |Max: 24
Girl $25
Adult $25
Program Date: 1/16/16, 8/20/16 Day: Saturday, Saturday Time: 8 am - 5 pm Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Marianne England Min: 6 | Max: 24
Girl $20
Adult $20
OLDER GIRL TRAINING
You have reached the Cadette level and beyond. Take the next steps in leadership as you receive training as a LiA, Program Aide, babysitter and more. Kate Sundell (ksundell@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0217) is your older girl training contact. She is excited about new trainings and developing a team of Program Aides and older girls that can be role models to our younger Girl Scouts. Older Girl Training Registration Process: Older girls’ trainings are registered under E Council’s Older Girl category. Follow the same steps of selecting the calendar date of the program to register. We want to capture all the great things our older girls do so we ask that you register each girl individually. The trainings remain with her record creating a history of her trainings throughout her Girl Scout career. Registration for older girls requires a minimum of 8 girls to participate. This ensures that each girl has a well-rounded experience. Registrations for older girl trainings close 21 days (3 weeks) prior to the event. All cancellations and changes must be requested in writing, 15 days prior to the event.
CIT Day Camp
LiA Training
Seniors or Ambassadors 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.
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. Program Date: 10/17/15 Time: 9 am - 2 pm Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro
Program Date: 4/16/16, 5/14/16 Time: 10 am – 3 pm Location: April: Nashville Service Center May: Camp Piedmont, Murfreesboro area Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 12 | Max: 25
Program Date: 2/20/16 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Wilson County Fairgrounds
Girl $15
Program Date: 4/17/2016 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Williamson County TBA Program Date: 9/17/16 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Clarksville-Montgomery Public Library Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 8 | Max: 12
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Older Girl Enrichment Weekend
Program Aide Enrichment
Spend the weekend with your Girl Scout sisters! Working in teams you'll aim to create a Grammy worthy lip sync music video. The weekend will also feature Girl Scout Tradition "Quiz Bowl," fun winter crafts and much more. Girls will be able to share the skills learned with other troops and their Service Units.
PA enrichment is for the PA who wants to go above and beyond to be highly skilled in a focus area. Do you have a passion for crafts, songs or ceremonies? Take the extra step to become an expert in a specialty area so you can share your knowledge with younger girls. Prerequisite: PA Core. You can sign up for both specialties or just one.
Program Date: 1/8 - 1/10/16 Time: Friday, 7 pm – Saturday, 2 pm Location: Camp Holloway Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 20 | Max: 50
Girl $55
Program Date: 12/12/15 Time: TBD Crafts: 10 AM - 12:30 PM Songs & Ceremonies: 1 -3:30 PM Location: Camp Piedmont Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 8 | Max: 20
Adult $20
Program Aide Core (PA)
Girl $10
Red Cross Babysitting
PA Core is for 6th-8th grade Girl Scouts. We know that girls are fully capable of helping and they should know they can do it, too. This course will aid them in building the confidence it takes to assist younger girl programs in a troop, service unit, day camp or council setting. Participants will receive a bag to utilize for their future programs and a t-shirt. Girls must complete the requirements for LiA before taking this course.
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 this class girls will receive a pocket emergency guide, babysitters book and a CD ROM.
Program Date: 10/17/15 Time: 12:30 – 5:30 pm Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro
Program Date: 1/29 - 1/30/16 Time: Friday; 6 PM - Saturday; 7 PM Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 15 | Max: 35
Program Date: 11/7/15 Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Location: Lipscomb Academy Elementary School, Nashville
Girl $55
Program Date: 2/20/16 Time: 10 am – 3 pm Location: Wilson County Fairgrounds Program Date: 4/17/16 Time: 11 am – 4 pm Location: Williamson County TBA Program Date: 9/17/16 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: Clarksville-Montgomery Public Library Staff Contact: Kate Sundell Min: 8 | Max: 20
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Adult $15
Outdoor Adventure, Camptivities & Horses
Experience what our camps have to offer through these adventerous programs. Programs are lead by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee facilitators. You pick your date, and we arrange the rest of the schedule for you. Registrations are accepted by troops through the outdoor adventure manager, Meredith Dennis, mdennis@gsmidtn.org. It’s time to turn off the 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. Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills are closed for Outdoor Adventure, Camptivities and Horse Programming from late May until mid to late August.
EASY SCHEDULING: STEP 1: Reserve Your Space at Camp
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY:
STEP 2: Submit Request Forms
FORMS:
Any changes to 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.
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 unit then submit program requests. Once you have confirmed the camp, choose which adventure your girls will try. All request forms can be found on our website (Outdoor Adventure and Camptivities Request Form, Horse Program or Girl Innovator request form, are full PDFs with descriptions included).
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 Camptivities 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.
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 days 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.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
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Outdoor Adventure
FLATWATER CANOEING DISC GOLF
ADVENTURE BLAST Let our facilitators help your girls ignite their troop spirit with a half day adventure program that includes a team adventure experience and two high challenge opportunities. You choose: Camp Sycamore Hills High Challenge, Rock Climbing, Zip line and Flying Squirrel. Available: March – mid-November Duration: 3 hour session Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $30
ARCHERY 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. Available: Year-round Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: All Camps and Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $10
Travel $13
This canoe instruction is for participants with no previous or formal canoe experience. The session is divided into two segments, which include dry land safety instruction and time on the water.
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: April 1 - October 31 Duration: 1 1/2 hour Location: Camp Nee Kah Nah Min: 6 | Max: 12
Available: Year-round Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Piedmont Girl Fee: No charge and no facilitator needed. Equipment is available at the site.
Fee $8
RIVER CANOEING This canoe instruction is for participants with no previous or 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 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 6 | Max: 12
Fee $8
CANOE TRIP 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
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Fee $0
FLYING SQUIRREL This component is a wonderful introductory activity on the high challenge course that involves participation of the entire group. The flyer begins on the ground and controls the height and speed as her team lifts her into the air. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
FUNOEING These kayak-like boats are designed especially for younger girls. Participants learn basic water safety and boating skills in the pool. Availability: Mid August - Mid September Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 6 | Max: 10
Fee $8
GAMES AND INITIATIVES Games and Initiatives is a fully facilitated program for groups of all sizes. Join us for a variety of games and team building activities tailored to your age level and group needs.
ROCK CLIMBING
This program is designed for participants with no previous or formal kayak instruction. The session is divided into two segments, which include dry land safety instruction and time in the water.
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.
Available: April 1- October 31 Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Nee Kah Nah, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 5 |Max: 5
Available: Year-round Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: All Camps & Travel Min: 8 | Max: no max
Fee $5
KAYAKING
Fee $8
Travel $8
HIGH CHALLENGE 1 &2 The high challenge course consists of obstacles 40 feet in the air. Participants will experience three elements that will stimulate trust, improve communication skills and help reinforce self-confidence. Participants enjoy a sense of accomplishment as they scale to new heights. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
OBSTACLE COURSE
SWIMMING
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.
Come cool off in one of the pools at Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills. Girl Scout approved lifeguards must be on duty when pool is in use. Troops are responsible for providing one watcher for every 10 participants.
Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 6 | Max: 12
Available: Mid August - Mid September Duration: minimum of 2 hours Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 1 Max: 50 Camp Holloway Min: 1 | Max: 40 Fee: Troop Fee: $90 – 2 hours; SU Day Fee: $350; SU Additional Day: $125
Fee $8
RAPPELLING 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. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 1/2 hours Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
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SWING BY CHOICE *NEW*
WAGON RIDE
Swing through the air like a superhero and experience the thrill and excitement of this new high adventure program. The swing by choice allows participants of all abilities to access a high adventure experience and is a great start for those skeptical of climbing on a course. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Holloway Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
TEAM ADVENTURE Team Adventure consists of a series of low outdoor elements designed to develop team building, problem solving, cooperation, creativity and communication skills. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $8
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: March 1 - November Duration: Wagon can be booked for 30 minutes or 2 hours with cookout Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 10 | Max: 25 Girl Fee: 30 min. - $2.50; 2 hour with Cookout - $10
ZIP LINE 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 cable on a pulley. Available: March 1 - Mid November Duration: 2 hours Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
 
TREE CLIMBING 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 - 2 hours (varies on size of group) Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $20
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Camptivities Camptivities are activities that happen at camp on a regular basis. All camptivities are offered year round and most camptivities are offered as a travel program.
CANVAS CREATIONS Anyone can paint! Create your own masterpiece on a 6”x6” canvas board. Learn different styles of painting and take home great ideas for your next masterpiece. Duration: 1 1/2 hours Location: All Camps and Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $10
Travel $13
CREEK EXPLORERS Ever wonder what lives under the rocks of a creek bed? Get your feet wet as we discover creek life. (Seasonal, dependent on weather) Duration: 1 hour Location: Camp Holloway, Camp Piedmont, Camp Sycamore Hills, Travel Min: 8 | Max: 20
Fee $4
GEOCACHING
NIGHT HIKE
Ever been on a high-tech scavenger hunt? Ready, get set, geocache! Use GPS devices to find hidden treasures.
Have you ever been on a hike in the dark? Listen to the sounds of the night, see the stars and have a “sparkle party.” Don’t forget your flashlight!
Duration: 1 hour Location: All Camps and Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $8
Travel $11
KNIFE SAFETY
Learn all the essential safety tips for handling a knife and be better prepared for your next camping adventure. Duration: 1 hour Location: All Camps, Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $8
Travel $11
Letterboxing is an international activity; an intriguing outdoor “treasure hunt.” Letterboxers will make small hand carved stamps. Clues are given for you to figure out where the boxes are located. Duration: 1 hour Location: All Camps, Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Travel $7
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Fee $4
Travel $6
SCREEN PRINTING Want to take home a camp treasure? Girls will learn the basics of screen printing and make their mark on a t-shirt. Duration: 1 hour Location: All camps and Travel Min: 8 | Max: 20
Fee $10
LETTERBOXING
Fee $8
Duration: 1 hour Location: All Camps, Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Travel $13
SONGS AND S'MORES 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, Travel Min: 8 | Max: 20
Travel $11
Fee $5
Travel $8
TIE DYE Participate in an all-time loved camp activity. Don’t leave camp without dying something. (T-shirt included) Duration: 1 hour Location: All Camps, Travel Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $10
Travel $13
WOODCRAFT Do you like building projects? Grab some tools and join our new woodworking program. All projects are age level appropriate. Projects include building a jewelry box, tool box, birdhouse, stool or a woodpecker door knocker. Duration: 2 hour Location: All Camps Min: 8 | Max: 12
Fee $13
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Horses
Located at Camp Sycamore Hills! Our illustrious Equestrian Team, Carol Coats and Marianne England, would love to show you around our Equestrian Center. There is something for everyone at the horse barn. Horse programs are offered year round, during the week and on weekends. Our horse program includes 40 Girl Scout horses and it offers girls the chance to try something new, improve her horsemanship or learn about team building. Contacts: Carol Coats, ccoats@gsmidtn.org, (615) 947-3214 or Marianne England, mengland@gsmidtn.org, (615)792-655.1
ARENA RIDE
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
Instruction is based on the experience level of the group. Lesson may be tailored to the interests of the group but will 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.
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, and voter registration cards! What can you think up? To discuss your custom program; contact Carol Coats at ccoats@gsmidtn.org or Marianne England at mengland@gsmidtn.org.
Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays Duration: 1 1/2 hours Min: 6 | Max: 12
Girl $15
Adult $15
HORSE SMARTS TEAM BUILDING 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 previous experience with horses. Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on weekdays Duration: 3 hours. Min: 6 | Max: 20
Available: Mid August – Mid May Duration: Negotiable Min: 6 | Max: 12 Fee: dependent on length of program
Girl $20
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 Girl Min: 6 | Max: 12 38
$50
Adult $50
Adult $15
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS Lessons include both Western and English riding. Students, 2nd grade and above, 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 Min: 1 | Max: 4
Girl $25
Adult $25
HORSEMANSHIP BADGE WORKSHOP We offer age-appropriate workshops that can be adapted to the experience of the group. These workshops include riding and nonriding components. Available: Most weekend of the school year; may be requested on weekdays.
LOVING AND GROOMING
Learn the basics and receive instruction on how to make the most of your trail ride. Length This one-hour non-riding program includes a tour of the barn, learning of the trail ride depends on skill level demonstrated during basic general safety around horses and instruction. The session includes ponies and hands on experience helmet and boot fittings, receiving with grooming. Girl Scout Brownies horse assignments and instructions. will earn the Loving and Grooming In the case of inclement weather badge. or unsafe trail conditions, alternate arena activities will be substituted. Available: Most weekends of the school year, may be requested on Available: Most weekends of the weekdays school year, may be requested on Duration: 1 hour weekdays Min: 6 | Max: 20 Duration: 1 1/2 hours Min: 6 | Max: 12
Girl $5
PONY READY
Girl $15
Adult $15
VAQUERAS TRAINING DAY
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. Vaqueras are trained to prepare horses for the various horse programs and assist girl Available: Most weekends of the participants. Girls have the school year, may be requested on opportunity to improve their weekdays riding skills. Program available for Duration: 1 hour cadettes (7th grade and 12 yr. old) Min: 6 | Max: 10 and older.
Girl $8
Duration: 3 hours. Min: 6; Max: 24
TRAIL RIDE
Available: 1/16/16 or 8/20/16 Duration: All Day Min: 6 | Max: 24
JUNIORS Hands on Horses Horse Sampler
Girl/ Adult $20
CADETTES Discovery Horses Trail Rider SENIORS Exploring Equines Horse Smart Leadership
Girl $30
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! These programs are available during most weekends and some weekdays throughout the year. For more information regarding Girl Innovator programs contact Samantha Keeney at skeeney@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0227. There is a minimum/maximum participant requirement. These requirements are adhered to strictly in order to ensure cost-effectiveness and safety. However, we will make every effort to meet your needs. * Some restrictions or prerequisites apply. Read the program description for information.
TO MAKE REQUESTS:
PAYMENT
STEP 1: Choose which awesome Girl Innovator
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 program you requested on the memo line of the check.
program you would like!
STEP 2: Submit the Girl Innovator request form with
payment to program manager. Request forms can be found on our website.
Program fees are non-refundable 30 days prior to the date of your program.
Send the form to program manager, Sam Keeney, via email at skeeney@gsmidtn.org or phone/fax at (615) 460-0227. To mail a request, use the address below.
The minimum and maximum number of participants listed in the program description always applies. If your group is larger than the maximum per program, the group will be split into two or more sessions. If your group is smaller, you can pay for the minimum to run the program.
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Attn: Sam Keeney 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Any changes to 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).
Requests may be submitted 90 days prior to the event, but no later than one month prior to the event date requested. Requests received after this deadline may not be accommodated.
STEP 3: Confirmation
The program manager will send a confirmation of receipt, then follow up with a schedule within one month of the program.
FORMS
Those participating in Girl Innovators only need the standard permission form for activities. On the day of their event facilitators will review but not collect this form. Leaders must notify facilitators of any health concerns or conditions.
Special Needs
Please let us know if you have a girl with special needs. We make every reasonable 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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Be a Video Game Designer
marble maze
Have you ever wondered why Mario, Angry Birds and the SIMs work the way they do? You will be able to answer these questions as you learn the basics of game design. This program can be a short two-hour introduction or extended to be able to design your own program.
Duration: 1 hour Min: 8 | Max: 40
Girl $7 Girl $7
Ever wished you could change the way a website works? Do you have an idea for an app? We’ll cover what every developer needs to know. CODE! This program can be a short two-hour introduction or extended to design your own program. Duration: 2 hours Min: 8 | Max: 12
Girl $7
Mission Eggpossible
Know the difference between a chemical and a physical change? What about what happens when certain colors are mixed together? Or do you just like playing with ooey gooey things? Take this slime workshop to learn all of the above and take home your very own bag of slime. Duration: 1 hour Min: 8 | Max: 24
Girl $7
Spaghetti Towers
Your mission if you and your team choose to accept it is to construct a safety pod for a raw egg. Your materials are tape and straws. You must create a pod that will help your egg survive crash landing from various heights. Duration: 1 hour Min: 8 | Max: 24
Girl $7
Paper Circuits
Lego Robotics
Turn your drawing or coloring from ordinary into extraordinary by making it shine with LED lights. Incorporated the beauty of Enjoy building things out of Lego colored lights into your work of art. bricks? Ever wish those things could move or make sounds? We *D, B may participate if they have have Lego Robotic kits that let you participated in Squishy Circuits first create lions that stand up and roar, Duration: 1 hour alligators that snap their jaws shut Min: 8 | Max: 25 when they sense movement and self propelled tops. This program Girl can be a short 1 hour program $10 or extended to be able to make multiple creatures.
Duration: 1 hour Min: 8 | Max: 16
Slime
Team up and see if you can use the force to slow down a marble as it moves down a ramp. We’ll talk about friction, gravity, acceleration, applied force and how using these things can help us construct the worlds SLOWEST marble maze.
Duration: 2 hours Min: 8 | Max: 12
Be the Developer
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You and your team will see which group can build the tallest structure out of uncooked spaghetti noodles and marshmallows. Discuss what shapes are strongest and determine the best use of your materials. For the younger girls, we’ll talk about shapes that can be made out of straight lines and practice building 3D structures. Duration: 1 hour Min: 8 | Max: 15
Girl $7
Squishy Circuits
Do you know how circuits work? Can electricity pass through our bodies? What about our shoes? Learn the basics of circuitry, by playing with colored lights, motors, LED’s and wires made out of dough. Duration: 1 hour Min: 8 | Max: 25
Girl $7
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ADULT TRAINING
If you can think it, we have a training for that! 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. Training Contact: Shelia Majors, smajors@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0252
Online Trainings
Camp Ready
Girl Scouting 101 (must have)
Now that you know how to prepare your troop for camping, you need to know what to pack and what to do at camp. This course covers: How to dress for outdoor activities, what personal and troop gear to take to camp, what to do when it’s raining or you need an activity on the spur of the moment, Leave No Trace camping principles and evaluating the trip with the girls.
This is a 45 minute orientation to Girls Scouts that gives an overview of the Girl Scout program.
Youth Protection (must have) As a result of the National Child Protection Act of 1993 and Tennessee's youth protection law, all youthserving agencies requires measures that minimize the risk of child abuse. Girl Scouts Middle Tennessee responded by developing a training module for Girl Scout staff and volunteers. This course teaches volunteers to recognize report and prevent child abuse. It also presents factual information about abuse and abusers as well as resources for further information. Youth Protection is required for any volunteer or staff working regularly with girls.
Outdoor Skills (Fee: $30) Inperson Training
This class prepares leaders to camp with their girls. It is designed to be taken after completing three online courses (Camp Information and Procedures, Camp Prep and Camp Ready). In this class, you will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about the following: knot tying, fire building, propane stove, knife safety, pitching tents and cooking over an open flame. After completion of this course, you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units or pitch tents. 10/24/15 Camp Holloway 11/14/15 Camp Sycamore Hills 03/12/16 Camp Sycamore Hills 04/09/16 Camp Nee Kah Nah 07/23/16 Camp Piedmont 09/17/16 Camp Holloway
Camp Information and Procedures By completing this on-line course you should have an understanding of the following: Value of troop camping in a Girl Scout setting, Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints, available Girl Scout camps, how to make a reservation and procedures for use of the camps.
Camp Prep
Volunteer Enrichment Weekend (VEW)
One of the most important aspects of taking a troop camping is preparing everyone to go. This course involves: Making sure the girls are ready to camp, taking appropriate progression steps, involving the girls in planning, learning basic organizational and budgetary principals.
This is an annual Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee event. Experience a weekend of leader enrichment activities including workshops designed to enhance skills for working with girls. Watch for details in late spring. 08/12 - 8/13/16 TBA 43
Commercial Kitchen Training (Fee: $10)
Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards Training Workshops
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the Tennessee Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills’ commercial kitchen equipment and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and what provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. The commercial kitchens can only be reserved if you are planning to serve 50 or more. 01/16/16 Camp Sycamore Hills 09/10/16 Camp Holloway
This course is designed to help leaders/advisors guide girls along the way to earning the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. It will include more information on the Take Action project, the requirements for the awards and the impact on the community. 10/24/15 Maury County TBA 11/21/15 Wilson County TBA 01/23/16 Montgomery County TBA 03/19/16 Bedford County TBA 04/02/16 Williamson County TBA 06/11/16 Rutherford County TBA 08/20/16 Davidson County TBA 09/10/16 Putnam County TBA
Grade-level JAM Sessions
Red Cross Standard First Aid/ CPR/AED (must have)
This in-person training will cover working with girls in the Girl Scout Journeys, earning awards, tips on managing girl behavior and troop funds. Leaders will learn ways to make Girl Scouts a fun and meaningful experience for the girls in the troop. To be scheduled by service unit managers
Fee: $25
This course incorporates the latest science and teaches participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for First Aid/CPR/ AED valid for two years. 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. Bring a sack lunch and drink to class as no food will be provided. 10/03/15 Nashville Service Center 11/21/15 Nashville Service Center 01/16/16 Nashville Service Center 02/20/16 Nashville Service Center 03/19/16 Nashville Service Center 04/23/16 Rutherford County TBA 05/07/16 Montgomery County TBA 09/17/16 Nashville Service Center
Foundations (Fee: $15) Foundations trainings is a day filled with fun games and leadership skill activity ideas. In this training you learn how to facilitate team building games and get ideas of ways to keep your troop entertained or to use in managing conflict. 1/23/16 Nashville Service Center
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Volunteer Day Camp Director Training This training is for new and returning volunteer day camp directors, co-directors and any volunteer who would like to be a part of the administrative team for a camp to be held in your area. The training gives guidance for preparing the foundations of running a day or twilight camp for Girl Scouts. Topics included are: paperwork, budgets, other administrative basics; instructions are provided for outdoor living skills, themed crafts and other programs offered at a day or twilight camp. Trainings for older girls LiA, PA and CIT Day Camp will also be discussed. 01/09/16 Nashville Service Center 03/05/16 Nashville Service Center
Adult Adventure Weekend (Fee: $65) ADVENTURE‌.There’s no app for that! Have you ever wanted to participate in the adventure programming your girls enjoy? Now is your chance to play. Adult Adventure Weekend is an opportunity to try adventure programs and Camptivities offered at Camp Sycamore Hills as well as participate in an adventurous camporee planned just for adults. 04/22 - 4/24/16 Camp Sycamore Hills
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HIGHEST AWARDS
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
GOLD AWARD
Girl Scouts strive for the Gold Award! As the girls earn badges and awards in programs they are also challenged to reach for Bronze, Silver and Gold. Our awards are supported by an award committee and our Volunteer Resource Manager, Terri Tock, volunteerresources@gsmidtn.org, Phone/fax (615) 460-0255.
Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador can earn. On behalf of Girl Scouts 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:
Below describes each award’s intentions. We celebrate these achievements through our Salute to Outstanding Leadership held in early May. All award paperwork and reports are due by February 15 to be involved in the 2016 Salute to Outstanding Leader Awards (SOLA).
1. Complete two Journeys 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.
BRONZE AWARD Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. This award is designed to be earned individually or as a group (Girl Scout troop or a group of girls with a shared interest). Girls must attribute 20 hours to 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:
Girl Scout Gold Award Interview Dates All interviews are held at the Nashville Service Center.
1. Complete a 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 Girl Scout 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 a Journey 2. Identify issues you care about 46
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Teen Advisory Committee Ready to take your Girl Scout experience to the next level? Apply to be a Teen Advisory Committee member. This exclusive group of Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors get together monthly to challenge each other and try new things. They also have the unique experience of working directly with council staff and board members towards the betterment of Girl Scouting. Joining this committee is a year-long commitment. The Teen Advisory Committee will meet once a month from October 2015 to May 2016. Girls must attend at least 5 of the meetings. Girls will also support the council by working the Cookie Count & Go event in February 2016 in Nashville, assisting with camp open house (April 24, 2016) or by volunteering at Salute to Outstanding Leadership Awards (SOLA) in early May.
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Applications Due
09/15/15
Committee Meeting; Nashville Service Center
10/9-10/15
Council-wide Camporee; Camp Sycamore Hills
11/07/15
Committee Meeting; Nashville Service Center
01/23/16
Committee Meeting; Nashville Service Center
February
Cookie Count and Go; TBA
03/12/16 04/9-10/16
Committee Meeting; Nashville Service Center
04/24/16
Camp Open House; Camp Sycamore Hills or Camp Holloway
05/1/16
Salute to Outstanding Leadership and end of year celebration; Nashville
Committee Camping Event; Camp Holloway
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 Shaniqua Berry: sberry@ gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0204.
CAMP HOLLOWAY
CAMP PIEDMONT
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.
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
CAMP SYCMORE HILLS
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.
Camp 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, swimming, obstacle course, team adventure, tree climbing and wagon rides.
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Investing in Girls Juliette Gordon Low Society Make a legacy gift to support Girl Scouts! Including Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee in your estate plans is a great way to have a huge impact on the lives of girls for generations to come.
Honor and Memorial Gifts Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s Annual Fund provides important support that makes Girl Scouting accessible to every girl in our 39 counties. By making a gift to the Annual Fund, you also help ensure that we can continue to offer excellent educational programs designed for adult volunteers and girls, and further extend our outreach and services to the community.
All Girl Scout supporters who include Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee in their estate plans become members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society, an exclusive group of individuals who have made the same commitment to Girl Scouts. Every year, the group gets together to network with one another, catch up and hear about the impact Girl Scouts is making in the lives of girls.
Upon receipt of your fully tax deductible gift, we will notify your special person, or that person’s family, by sending a card acknowledging the dedication. The gift amount will remain confidential.
Please let us know if you already have Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee in your estate plans so we can include you as a vital member of the Juliette Gordon Low Society.
Sponsorships
Annual Giving
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee gets our comunity excited about building girls of courage, confidence and character. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities - from the annual Girl Scout Luncheon to specific programs like Girl U. Becoming a sponsor aligns your business’ brand with our mission. With many different levels and program to choose from, there is a sponsorship perfect for your business. For information, contact Laura Hardwicke at lhardwicke@gsmidtn.org or 615.460.0203
As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls reach their full potential. One woman paved the way for us to shape the destiny of our girls in Middle Tennessee, former Executive Director Sue Peters. In 2014, we said goodbye to Sue. A long-time champion of Girl Scouts, she shaped so much of today’s Girl Scout experience in our community. As a result of her 22 years leading Girl Scouts here in Middle Tennessee, Sue leaves an outstanding legacy that will continue to be felt for generations to come.
Questions? Rebecca Anderson randerson@gsmidtn.org 615.460.0243
Personal gifts of $1,000 or more, to support the Annual Fund, will be recognized as leadership giving at the annual Sue Peters Society reception.
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Take Note:
Don’t forget which programs you like! Take notes here of all your favorites.
Favorite Council Sposored Program:
Favorite Council Horse Activity:
Favorite Council Outdoor Adventure:
Leaders! Write your favorite training:
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