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Hello! Here at Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, we believe every experience should be wow-worthy! So, think of this calendar as your sidekick. It’s here to help you plan and create those wow-worthy moments, just waiting for you to mark your own path and find your wow! Our council is always thinking of more ideas for fun and learning. For more information on council program events, please talk to your troop leader or parent/guardian.
GSMH Locations • 877-312-4764 • gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org Springfield Area Administrative Service Center 210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802
Cape Girardeau Area Service Center 2136 William Street, Suite 178 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Jefferson City Area Service Center 230 Metro Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
Dexter Area Service Center 1420 Girl Scout Way Dexter, MO 63841
Joplin Area Service Center 1202 S. Range Line Road, Suite 8 Joplin, MO 64801
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OCTOBER • 2015 Pumpkin Fest
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Pumpkins are plentiful and so are friendships! Enjoy fall-themed activities and treats, decorate your own pumpkin, and make many new Girl Scout friends. Snacks and drinks will be available for all participants and girls will each receive a fun patch!
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October 24 | 1 — 4 p.m. Latonka Program Center
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Juliette Low’s Birthday
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
the world is too BIG to leave
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NOVEMBER • 2015 Aqua Night Lock-in Spend all night swimming and having fun with your friends. This water-themed extravaganza will be held at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) and will include swimming, games, crafts, and movies! Snacks and a patch are included!
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
be Happy. be Bright. be You.
DECEMBER • 2015 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lock-in Spend the night with friends, old and new, having fun and new adventures. Enjoy a late night snack, and then challenge yourself with activities that may include rock-climbing, karaoke, foam archery, games, crafts, and more! Every girl also gets a patch! December 4 | 9:30 p.m. — December 5 | 7:00 a.m. Victory Ministry and Sports Complex Joplin, MO
Check out the Girl Scout Program Events Booklet for other events this month!
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
superhero
JANUARY • 2016 Happy New Year! This month, we challenge you to embrace your inner superhero. What are you passionate about? What sparks your interest? What can you not wait to do? You don’t need superpowers to be a superhero, you just need to believe in yourself.
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FEBRUARY • 2016 SUNDAY
Feb. 26-28 Join the fun and celebrate with friends!
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National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend JANUARY 2016
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Follow the fun, fun Do what you love, love and never back down from a big adventure. adventure
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March 6-12 Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on Saturday, and it always includes the Girl Scout Birthday, March 12. This year Girl Scouts is turning 104! We have lots of fun activities planned and retail shop specials. Check out our website for more details.
Girl Scout Sabbath Girl Scout Birthday
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Take the
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APRIL • 2016 Girl Scout Camporee April 15-17 | Dexter, MO Girls of all ages and their families are invited to attend the Girl Scout Camporee. This three day event will be packed full of outdoor activities and booths, sing-a-longs, live entertainment, troop camping, family camping, and more!
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The P.A.W.S. Project April 1-9, 2016 All Girl Scouts are invited to help the animal shelter of their choice by participating in the 2016 GSMH Council-Wide Service Project! Check out the Girl Scout Program Events Booklet for other events this month!
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Collect moments, not things.
MAY • 2016 Family Day at Camp Bring the family to camp and sample what camp has to offer at our annual Camp Open House. Activities will depend on location, and may include hiking, archery, canoeing, signing up for summer camp, and more! All girls in attendance will be put into a drawing for $50 off a summer camp session!
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May 7 Cherokee Ridge and Latonka Program Centers May 14 Silver Meadows Program Center May 21 Mintahama and Finbrooke Program Centers Check out the Girl Scout Program Events Booklet for other events this month!
Memorial Day
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Every
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JUNE • 2016 Surf’s Up
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It’s Girl Scout Day at Big Surf Water Park! Enjoy everything the park has to offer, and bring the family for a day of fun! June 19 | 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Big Surf Water Park Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Summer Resident Camp
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Cherokee Ridge June 12 - July 1 Mintahama June 12 - July 1
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You were born to
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How do you make the world a better place? The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador can earn. Learn more at girlscoutsmo heartland.org/awards.
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Summer Resident Camp Finbrooke July 10 - July 29 Latonka July 10 - July 29 Check out the Girl Scout Program Events Booklet for other events this month!
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They are 7 days in a week, someday
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Texas Road Trip Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes are invited to explore three cities in the Lone Star state: Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. Trip will be by charter bus. More details will be available soon!
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Enjoy today
SEPTEMBER • 2016 Titanic Museum Lock-in History comes alive at the Titanic Museum in Branson! Arrive after hours and explore the museum, enjoy hands on activities, hear stories from the crew members, and watch a movie before sleeping in the museum. This exciting overnight adventure is only available to Girl Scouts! September 23 | 9 p.m. — September 24 | 7 a.m. Titanic Museum Branson, MO
Check out the Girl Scout Program Events Booklet for other events this month!
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Grandparents’ Day
On-Time Registration Deadline Register for another year of fun!
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland // 877.312.4764 // www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Ready to register for an event? STEP 1 Visit girlscoutsmoheartland.org/rose and log in or create your account. STEP 2 Select your program experience.
1. After you are logged in, click on the “Activities” tab. 2. Search by narrowing down the results in the “Refine Your Results” area found on the left side of the screen or typing a key word in the Search Box on the upper right side of the screen. 3. Find the event name for which you wish to register and click on its name in green. 4. Verify your selection; then click “Register Now.”
STEP 3 Complete the entire online registration by selecting dates and family members attending. 1. Choose the family member(s) that will be attending. 2. Confirm the registrant(s) and click “Continue.” 3. Enter any required information and click “Continue.” 4. Confirm your item(s) in your shopping cart and click “Check Out.”
STEP 4 Finalize your registration.
1. Indicate if you wish to make an optional donation on the Donation page and click “Continue.” 2. Look over the Order Payment screen and then click “Process My Order.” 3. For a copy of your receipt, click “Print” on the Order Summary screen.
STEP 5 You will receive an automatic email confirmation for each registration. More detailed confirmation letters or packets for each program or camp are sent closer to the event date.