VOLUNTEER Fall/Winter 2015
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Discover our Council Properties
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Connect at Program Events
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Take Action through Travel Opportunities
VOLUNTEER411 is a publication of the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland.
VOLUNTEER411
fall/winter 2015
Our council serves just over 15,000 girls and 5,000 adults across 68 counties in southern and central Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma.
VOLUNTEER411 is a publication of the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and is published twice yearly.
The Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. 2
The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is the premier leadership development experience for girls in southern and central Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma, helping them to discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world a better place.
GSMH Locations 877-312-4764
Cape Girardeau Area Service Center
2136 William Street, Suite 178 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Dexter Area Service Center 1420 Girl Scout Way Dexter, MO 63841
Jefferson City Area Service Center
230 Metro Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
Joplin Area Service Center 1202 S. Range Line Road, Suite 8 Joplin, MO 64801
Springfield Area Administrative Service Center 210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland @gsmoheartland blog.girlscouts moheartland.org
VOLUNTEER411 Update Think of this 411 as your sidekick. It’s here to help you create wow-worthy moments for our girls. Within its fun-soaked pages is a roadmap of possibilities. And this year, your sidekick is coming to you twice. This is your Fall/Winter 2015 edition. After the new year, expect to see your copy of the Spring/Summer 2016 edition.
ANNE SOOTS, CEO
A Salutation from Soots Anne Soots, CEO
We all have something in common. Girl Scouts brings us all together.
Take Acti n
Here at Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, we love that everyone in our community is unique. When we get together, we share our stories, learn from each other, and create connections that last a lifetime.
This copy of the 411 is another connection. It’s here to help you connect with your peers and your possibilities, including stimulating programs, incredible travel opportunities, and ways to take your volunteer experience to the next level. Have questions and need help? We’ve got your back! We’ve also included tips, tricks, and useful contact information. We’re only a phone call away! Wherever a Girl Scout goes, she’ll always have a network of friends to support and guide her. She’ll be ready to take on today, get back up if she falls, and always focus on the brighter things in life. So don’t be afraid to circle the experiences you can’t wait to try and take some notes. And with your enthusiasm, like I always tell our staff, “Go forth and conquer!” Your Biggest Cheerleader, Anne Soots, CEO
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Contents
DISCOVER
CONNECT
14 Council Properties
26 Leader’s Weekend
A preview of our properties available as resources for your troop or service unit.
18 Local Resources Local activities and ideas to customize your troop’s Girl Scout Experience.
20 Trainings Quality resources and trainings to support and enhance your volunteer experience.
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“The volunteer event that inspires all adults to make Girl Scout magic happen!”
28 Signature Event
Our save the date for a three day event packed full of outdoor activities and fun!
29 Program Events Designed to offer a variety of scheduled activities that are open to all girls by grade level.
TAKE ACTION
ESSENTIALS
40 Travel
44 Box Kits and PEPs
Opportunities for girls to learn about new cultures, meet new people, and see the world.
42 Journey FAQs Teach today’s Girl Scouts what it takes to be a leader, and the three keys to leadership.
Ready-to-go kits and curriculum packets for you and your girls to explore together.
46 Troop Finance & Safety Essential information to manage your troop finances and meet safety standards.
48 How to Register Step-by-step instructions on how to register for the opportunities listed in the 411.
Check out this icon for our fun and exciting overnight opportunities. Check out this icon for ways your LLSGSLE can help you and your troop! Check out this icon for ways your LLS-V can help you and your troop! Check out this icon to know who to contact for more information.
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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events Legend Open to Girl Scout Daisies Open to Girl Scout Brownies Open to Girl Scout Juniors Open to Girl Scout Cadettes Open to Girl Scout Seniors Open to Girl Scout Ambassadors Open to Girl Scout Volunteers
September 2015 13 Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City Branson, MO p. 33 19 Learn2Lead Nixa, MO p. 26 26 Learn2Lead Jefferson City, MO p. 26
October 2015
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3 Canoe 101 Latonka Program Center p. 31 3 First Aid and CPR Joplin Service Center p. 23 3 Horse Tails Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 34 3 Outdoor Level 2 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 24 3 Take Aim 1 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 36 3 Take Aim 2 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 37 3 Vertical Girls Finbrooke Program Center p. 37 10 Beginner Backpacking Part 1 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 30 10 Canoe 101 Mintahama Program Center p. 31 10 Learn2Lead Cape Girardeau, MO p. 26 10 TEAM Challenge Latonka Program Center p. 37 10 Outdoor Level 1 Mintahama Program Center p. 24 10 Outdoor Level 2 Mintahama Program Center p. 24 10 Outdoor Level 2 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 24 10-11 Outdoor Level 3 Mintahama Program Center p. 24 12 First Aid & CPR-Refresher Course Joplin Service Center p. 23 16-17 Sports Lock-In at MSU Springfield, MO p. 36 17 Fall Fest Silver Meadows Program Center p. 32 17 Night Time Orienteering Silver Meadows Program Center p. 35 17 Take Aim 1 Mintahama Program Center p. 36 17 Take Aim 2 Mintahama Program Center p. 37 17-18 Outdoor Level 3 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 24 24 Canoe 101 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 31 24 A Day at the Fox St. Louis, MO p. 31 24 GSI: Girl Scout Investigators Finbrooke Program Center p. 33 24 Outdoor Level 2 Jefferson City, MO p. 24 24 Pumpkin Fest Latonka Program Center p. 35 31-1 Beginner Backpacking Part 2 To be Determined p. 30
November 2015
6-8 The Gathering: Finbrooke Program Center p. 32 Girl Scouts in Wonderland 7 First Aid and CPR Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 23 7 First Aid and CPR Columbia, MO p. 23 7 Daisy Grade Level Training Dexter Service Center p. 21 7 Brownie Grade Level Training Dexter Service Center p. 21 7 Junior Grade Level Training Dexter Service Center p. 21 7 Older Grade Level Training Dexter Service Center p. 21 7 Outdoor Level 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 24 7 Outdoor Level 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 24 7 Magic of Chemistry: Columbia, MO p. 34 Mystery at the Museum 7 SEMO Girl Power Cape Girardeau, MO p. 35 7 Take Aim 1 Latonka Program Center p. 36 7 Take Aim 2 Latonka Program Center p. 37 7-8 Outdoor Level 3 Finbrooke Program Center p. 24 9 First Aid & CPR-Refresher Course Springfield Service Center p. 23 14 First Aid and CPR Dexter Service Center p. 23 14 Daisy Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 14 Brownie Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 14 Junior Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 14 Older Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 21-22 Aqua Night Lock-in Columbia, MO p. 30
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December 2015 4-5 5 12 12 12 12 12
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lock-in First Aid and CPR Daisy Grade Level Training Brownie Grade Level Training Junior Grade Level Training Older Grade Level Training Girl Scout Polar Express
January 2016
Joplin, MO Springfield Service Center Joplin Service Center Joplin Service Center Joplin Service Center Joplin Service Center Jefferson City, MO
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9 First Aid and CPR Friendship Fields Program Center p. 23 14 Path to Silver and Gold Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 16 First Aid and CPR Jefferson City Service Center p. 23 16 Daisy Grade Level Training Springfield Service Center p. 21 16 Brownie Grade Level Training Springfield Service Center p. 21 16 Junior Grade Level Training Springfield Service Center p. 21 16 Older Grade Level Training Springfield Service Center p. 21 23 Program Aide Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 35 23 Tights, Leotards, & Tutus Cape Girardeau, MO p. 37 30 Program Aide Training Columbia, MO p. 35 30 Program Aide Training Mintahama Program Center p. 35 30 Tights, Leotards, & Tutus Poplar Bluff, MO p. 37
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February 2016
6 First Aid and CPR Springfield Service Center p. 23 6 Daisy Grade Level Training Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 21 6 Brownie Grade Level Training Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 21 6 Junior Grade Level Training Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 21 6 Older Grade Level Training Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 21 6 Daisy Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 6 Brownie Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 6 Junior Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 6 Older Grade Level Training Jefferson City Service Center p. 21 6 Engineering for Cadettes Columbia, MO p. 31 6 Engineering for Juniors Columbia, MO p. 32 6 Program Aide Training Dexter Service Center p. 35 6 Program Aide Training Springfield Service Center p. 35 8 First Aid & CPR-Refresher Course Springfield Service Center p. 23 13 My Lady and Me Tea Dexter Service Center p. 34 27 Beginner Backpacking Part 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 30 27 My Lady and Me Tea Cape Girardeau, MO p. 34
March 2016 4-5 5 5 12 12 12 12-13
Night at the Museum: Discovery Center Lock-in First Aid and CPR Program Aide Training First Aid and CPR First Aid and CPR Magic of Chemistry: Mystery at the Museum Beginner Backpacking Part 2
Springfield, MO
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Dexter Service Center Cape Girardeau Service Center Cape Girardeau Service Center Silver Meadows Program Center Columbia, MO
p. 23 p. 35 p. 23 p. 23 p. 34
To be Determined
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Celebrate Girl Scout Week with us! March 6-12, 2016
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April 2016 1-2 Mall Madness Lock-in Springfield, MO p. 34 1-9 P.A.W.S. Pets Are Worth Supporting Council Wide p. 35 2 Canoe 102 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 31 2 Green Girls Day Puxico, MO p. 33 2 Outdoor Level 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 24 2 Outdoor Level 2 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 24 9 Animal Adventures Mintahama Program Center p. 30 9 Canoe 102 Latonka Program Center p. 31 9 Fluffy Friend First Aid Silver Meadows Program Center p. 32 9 Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum Branson, MO p. 33 9 Horse Rider Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 33 9 Outdoor Level 2 Latonka Program Center p. 24 9 Outdoor Level 2 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 24 9 Take Aim 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 36 9 Take Aim 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 37 9-10 Outdoor Level 3 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 24 10 Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum Branson, MO p. 33 15-17 Girl Scout Camporee Dexter, MO p. 28 17 Fun with Food Columbia, MO p. 32 22-24 Leader’s Weekend Finbrooke Program Center p. 26 22-24 Outdoor Level 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 24 22-24 Outdoor Level 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 24 22-24 Outdoor Level 3 Finbrooke Program Center p. 24 23 Daisy Dudes Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 31 23 Green Girls Day Cape Girardeau, MO p. 33 30 Canoe 102 Mintahama Program Center p. 31 30-1 Outdoor Level 3 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 24
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May 2016
7 First Aid and CPR Joplin Service Center p. 23 7 Family Day at Camp Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 32 7 Family Day at Camp Latonka Program Center p. 32 7 Survivor: Silver Meadows Silver Meadows Program Center p. 36 7 Take Aim 1 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 36 7 Take Aim 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 37 7 TEAM Challenge Finbrooke Program Center p. 37 9 First Aid & CPR-Refresher Course Joplin Service Center p. 23 13-14 Stars of Science Lock-In Sikeston, MO p. 36 14 Animal Adventures Finbrooke Program Center p. 30 14 Family Day at Camp Silver Meadows Program Center p. 32 14 Outdoor Level 1 Mintahama Program Center p. 24 14 Outdoor Level 2 Mintahama Program Center p. 24 14 Trailblazers Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 37 14-15 Outdoor Level 3 Latonka Program Center p. 24 14-15 Outdoor Level 3 Mintahama Program Center p. 24 17 Waterfront Lifeguarding-Refresher Roach, MO p. 22 17-19 Waterfront Lifeguarding Roach, MO p. 22 21 Family Day at Camp Finbrooke Program Center p. 32 21 Family Day at Camp Mintahama Program Center p. 32 21-22 Outdoor Level 3 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 24 21-22 USA Archery Level 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 22 22 USA Archery Level 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 22
June 2016
1 Waterfront Lifeguarding-Refresher Mintahama Program Center p. 22 1-3 Waterfront Lifeguarding Mintahama Program Center p. 22 4 First Aid and CPR Jefferson City Service Center p. 23 4 Outdoor Level 2 Jefferson City, MO p. 24 11 Outdoor Level 1 Friendship Fields Program Center p. 24 11 Outdoor Level 2 Friendship Fields Program Center p. 24 11-12 Outdoor Level 3 Friendship Fields Program Center p. 24 18-19 Wilderness First Aid Springfield Service Center p. 23 19 Surf’s Up Lake of the Ozarks, MO p. 36 25 Savannah Bound Savannah, GA p. 41
August 2016 13 13 26 26-28
First Aid and CPR Springfield Service Center Small Craft Safety & Basic Water Rescue Finbrooke Program Center Waterfront Lifeguarding-Refresher Finbrooke Program Center Waterfront Lifeguarding Finbrooke Program Center
p. 23 p. 22 p. 22 p. 22
September 2016 10 My Fella and Me Field Day 23-24 Titanic Museum Lock-in 24-25 Outdoor Level 3
Latonka Program Center Branson, MO Silver Meadows Program Center
p. 34 p. 37 p. 24
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Leadership Learning Specialist– Girl Scout Leadership Experience We have three LLS-GSLEs on staff as the local experts on the Girl Scout program, event planning, Girl Scout Journeys, badges, troop travel, Girl Scout awards, troop meeting resources, and council events. They are also your partner in program planning at both the troop and service unit levels. Don’t hesitate to ask for help navigating your way through the Girl Scout program. Look for this icon throughout the Volunteer 411 to read more about ways they can help! Email: llsgsle@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Leadership Learning Specialist– Volunteerism There are many ways LLS-Vs support Girl Scout volunteers. Do you have questions about council trainings, volunteer recognition, or the background check process? Would you like a training for your service unit? Many trainings are available upon request! The LLS-Vs are here to help—look for this icon throughout the Volunteer 411 to find out how! They are part of your support network, so please call or email with your questions. Email: training@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Contact Us We have so many exciting opportunities available to you throughout this publication. Look for this icon to learn who to contact to get involved. You can always give us a call at our toll-free number: 877-312-4764.
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We invite you to discover wow-worthy experiences. This year, before you get started helping girls discover a world of new (and maybe even learning some fun new things yourself), we encourage you to explore the next few pages. Then, show your girls that a little imagination can go a long way, while they work to understand themselves and their values, and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. In Girl Scouts, developing into a purposeful leader is as much about the journey, and what you discover along the way, as the destination. 13
DISCOVER
Council Properties
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Girl Scout members are invited to reserve space at our program and service centers for programs, camping, and fun! The next four pages are dedicated to giving you a preview of the properties available as resources for your troop.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center
Available: Early Spring through late Fall Program Activities: archery, canoeing, fishing, paddle boating, sports, swimming
Finbrooke Program Center
Sacajawea West Program Center
Available: Year-Round Program Activities: archery, canoeing, climbing tower, fishing, low and high ropes challenge course, mountain biking, swimming
Friendship Fields Program Center Available: Year-Round Program Activities: canoeing, fishing, paddle boating
Latonka Program Center Available: Year-Round Program Activities: archery, canoeing, fishing, low and high ropes challenge course, swimming, sports
How can you utilize program centers?
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Mintahama Program Center
Available: Early Spring through late Fall Program Activities: archery, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, sports, swimming
Available: Year-Round Program Activities: outdoor living skills, sports
Silver Meadows Program Center Available: Year-Round Program Activities: archery, canoeing, fishing
For additional facility information and activities at each program center, turn the page!
Program centers are playgrounds full of outdoor opportunities! In addition to the Girl Scout tradition of troop camping, suggested activities include outdoor education, nature activities, and service projects. Day outings such as picnics or hikes, which are no cost to the troop, also provide a great outdoor experience. We have seven beautiful program centers for you and your troop to explore!
Distance from Cape Girardeau to ...
Service Center Program Center
Latonka: 60 miles Cherokee Ridge: 100 miles Finbrooke: 260 miles
Program Center and Resident Camp Central Region Southwest Region Southeast Region
Dexter to ...
Latonka: 40 miles Cherokee Ridge: 75 miles Friendship Fields: 310 miles
Jefferson City to ...
Silver Meadows: 20 miles Sacajawea West: 75 miles Latonka: 215 miles
Silver Meadows
Sacajawea West
Joplin to ...
Mintahama: 10 miles Friendship Fields: 35 miles Silver Meadows: 250 miles
Jefferson City
Springfield to ...
Finbrooke: 20 miles Mintahama: 75 miles Friendship Fields: 100 miles
Friendship Fields Cape Girardeau
Springfield
Joplin
Cherokee Ridge Mintahama
Latonka
Finbrooke Dexter
How can you reserve program centers? Program centers can be reserved for day use or overnight use. Just fill out a Property Reservation Form—found on our website or at any of our service centers. This form, along with any applicable fees, must be submitted to the properties/risk manager at least four weeks prior to your event. Upon approval of your reservation application, a confirmation packet will be sent to you.
For more information contact our properties/risk manager at properties@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org
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GSMH appreciates you! None of our outdoor programs
would be possible without our program facilitators. We utilize wranglers, challenge course facilitators, lifeguards, and archery facilitators. And guess what! As a council program facilitator, we pay for your training. If you are interested in becoming a program facilitator please contact the leadership and learning specialist – outdoor program.
Thinking about troop camping?
Before partaking in an overnight camping experience, girls should feel comfortable staying away from home. The adults helping girls to plan their camping trip must have outdoor training provided by the council and be a registered member of GSMH. There must also be an adult who has first aid training. For more information, call our LLSOutdoor Program or email camp@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center Facilities
Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks in Wayne County, MO, with a captivating view of Lake Potashnik, Cherokee Ridge offers three permanent camping units all with screened cabins, running water, established fire rings, and latrines with cold showers. One unit house includes a large sleeping area, fireplace, and full kitchen, while another unit has a lodge with electricity. The ADA-accessible dining lodge can house 100+ people, and has a full commercial kitchen, craft room, and bathrooms. Also available are two, 2-room log cabins with shower and toilet facilities.
Finbrooke Program Center Facilities A spectacular camp tucked away just outside of Springfield in Christian County, MO, Finbrooke offers six different camping units including a choice of small cabins, perma-tents, or platform tents. Each unit has a pavilion with electricity, access to flush toilets, and hot showers. The lodge can house 125 people, with a full commercial kitchen and bathroom facilities. This program center is accredited by the American Camp Association and is ADA accessible.
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Friendship Fields Program Center Facilities Located on the Kansas-Missouri border in Crawford County, KS, Friendship Fields offers the Red Bud Lodge which contains a double fireplace, flush toilets, and showers. With a capacity of 75, the lodge’s kitchen and meeting room are well-equipped. The grounds include a pavilion, fire ring, storm shelter, and canoe dock to a small lake that provides the opportunity for canoeing and paddle boating. Friendship Fields also has a 1-room log cabin with a kitchen and bathroom. Friendship Fields is ADA accessible.
Latonka Program Center
Tucked away in its own private cove on beautiful Lake Wappapello in Wayne County, Latonka offers three camping units with screened cabins and one camping unit for platform tents. Each unit has a pavilion with electricity. All units have access to flush toilets and hot showers. Three climate-controlled buildings (the troop house, infirmary, and old house) are also available. With space for up to 100 people, the dining lodge has a full commercial kitchen, bathroom, and a large screened area for indoor use or overflow. Troop House may be used year-round. This program center is ADA accessible.
Mintahama Program Center Facilities Boasting a private 12-acre lake with Goose Island in the center, Mintahama is fit for primitive camping with two floating docks for canoeing and paddle boating. Located just outside of Joplin in Newton County, MO, Mintahama also offers six camping units: a platform tent unit, two screened cabin units, a tree house unit, and two bunk-style lodge units, all with fire-rings, shelters, and latrines. Hot showers and flush toilets are available at the pool house. The dining hall can seat 150 and has a full commercial kitchen and bathroom.
Sacajawea West Program Center Located in Pettis County, Sacajawea West offers a large lodge than can house 50 people, with a full kitchen and bathrooms with showers. A pavilion, an older building used as a craft house, and a small shed are also available. This site is ADA accessible.
Silver Meadows Program Center
Situated on 113 acres in Boone County and featuring beautiful rolling meadows and a 2 & 1/2 acre lake, Silver Meadows offers a two-story lodge that can house 75 people, and has a full commercial kitchen and bathroom facilities. An outdoor shelter with showers, flush toilets, and a fire circle is also available—perfect for tent camping. This site is ADA accessible.
“Nature provides novelty and challenge, which enhance leadership. Outdoor experiences often place girls in new physical, psychological, and social situations that motivate curiosity and foster a sense of discovery. Authentic challenges in nature (think . . . starting a fire in the rain or negotiating a set of whitewater rapids) require girls to become more self-aware and to cooperate, communicate, and solve problems more effectively.” – More Than S’mores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scouts’ Outdoor Experiences. A Report from the Girl Scout Research Institute.
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Southwest Region
LOCAL RESOURCES
Big Brutus, Inc.
West Mineral, KS www.bigbrutus.org | 620-827-6177
Big Brutus is the largest electric shovel in the world, and includes a museum and memorial to the coal mining history of Southeast Kansas. Seasonal hours. Group pricing available.
Dickerson Park Zoo
Springfield, MO | 417-833-1570 www.dickersonparkzoo.org
Home to exotic animals, reptiles, and animals native to Missouri, the zoo also features an Outback Petting Corral and Giraffe Feeding Deck. Open year round. Group discounts available.
Discovery Center Springfield, MO | 417-862-9910 www.discoverycenter.org
The Discovery Center features over 200 exhibits in addition to rotating special exhibits and events. Group pricing available.
Firehouse Pottery Joplin, MO | 417-533-0671 www.firehousepotteryjoplin.com
At this paint-your-own pottery studio, you pay for the item you want to paint and a studio fee. Group pricing available.
Glow Golf
Springfield, MO www.opryglowgolf.com | 417-882-6200
Mini-golf goes extreme as you play indoors on a glow-in-the-dark course (price includes three games per person). A Laser Maze challenge is also available. Call for Girl Scout discounts.
Har-ber Village
Grove, OK www.har-bervillage.com | 918-786-6446
Har-ber Village is a pioneer-era village and history museum with exhibits, hands-on activity stations, demonstrations, a nature trail, and special theme days and events. Call for group pricing.
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George Washington Carver National Monument Diamond, MO | www.nps.gov
Originally the birthplace of its namesake agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian, this monument area includes a museum and discovery area, and a one-mile walking trail. Free admission.
Spiva Center for the Arts Joplin, MO | 417-623-0183 www.spivaarts.org
The center features changing gallery exhibits, a variety of art classes, and the longest-running national photographic competition in the U.S. Visit the website for a list of classes.
Village Pottery Café
Kan-O-Tex Service Station
Republic, MO | 417-732-7272 www.villagegiftsandcandlesbysonya.com
Located on Historic Route 66, Galena served as inspiration in the movie Cars. The station is now a sandwich shop and antique store and displays the 1951 Boom truck Cars character Tow Mater was based on.
Village Pottery Café is a paint-your-own pottery studio and café with no studio fee. Call for Girl Scout discounts.
Galena, Kansas | 620-782-1366
Lendonwood Gardens Grove, Oklahoma | 918-786-2938 www.lendonwood.com
This is an eight-acre botanical garden featuring 1,200 plant varieties. Selfguided tour maps are available; groups can call to arrange a guided tour. Open year-round during daylight hours.
P3 Springfield, MO www.paintpartyplay.com | 417-881-3335 Paint, Party, and Play at P3, where you can paint your own pottery pieces with no studio fees. P3 also offers classes in mosaics, tie-dye, jewelry-making, and creating your own stuffed animals.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center Springfield, MO www.mdc.mo.gov | 417-888-4237
Features 79 acres of forests, glades, woodland areas, creeks, lakefront, and trails. Interpretive exhibits include aquariums, a cave, a puppet theater, and a bird viewing area.
Springfield Little Theatre Springfield, MO | 417-869-1334 www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
Hosts live productions throughout the year. Special rates for Girl Scouts are available for family shows. Call to schedule a theater workshop or a tour.
Central Region Arrow Rock
Arrow Rock, MO arrowrock.org | 660-837-3330
Interactive programs for children’s groups and live theater are offered at this historic site, designed to give kids a taste of 19th century life and Missouri history.
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) Columbia, MO | 573-514-4174 www.columbiaurbanag.org
CCUA is dedicated to education of urban agriculture. Girl Scouts can satisfy requirements for cooking badges by touring and attending workshops at the urban farm.
Missouri State Capitol Jefferson City, MO | 573-751-2854 mostateparks.com/searchcapitoltours
Visit the Missouri State Capitol for a free guided tour. Several daily tour times are available for groups of less than 10. Tours can be scheduled for larger groups.
Missouri State Parks Statewide | mostateparks.com
Missouri offers a variety of parks throughout the state. Visit their website to learn more about opportunities in your area!
Morrison Observatory Fayette, MO | 660-248-6383
Morrison Observatory is home to a treasured artifact from an earlier era of astronomy–a Clark telescope. The observatory is open for groups on select days during the year.
The Mudd Room Studio Columbia, MO | 573-441-1683 mudroomstudio.com
The Mudd Room is a place to paint and make your own pottery. You can meet requirements for the Pottery badge or just be creative together! Girl Scout groups receive special rates.
Runge Conservation Nature Center Jefferson City, MO 573-526-5544 | mdc.mo.gov/regions/ central/runge-nature-center
Work on badges or check out the free exhibits, trails, or publications. There are also resources available for checkout.
University of Missouri Museum of Art and Archeology Columbia, MO 573-882-3591 | https://maa.missouri.edu
Girl Scouts can gain a unique appreciation for the collections through special school-age tours that are aligned with grade-level expectations. Admission is free and open to the public.
Walk-About Acres
Columbia, MO | 573-474-8837
Walk-About Acres is a farm that emphasizes sustainability and beeraising. Take a tour, meet a peacock, and maybe even roll a beeswax candle!
Warm Springs Ranch
Home of the World-Famous Clydesdale Horses Boonville, MO 888-972-5933 | warmspringsranch.com
Warm Springs Ranch is home to more than 100 Clydesdales! Unique, behind-the-scenes tours let visitors get to know the handlers, visit a veterinary lab, and get up close to these fabulous horses.
Southeast Region Bollinger County Museum of Natural History Marble Hill, MO bcmnh.org | 573-238-1174
Home of the first and only dinosaur discovered in Missouri, this museum also features exhibits on steamboats and Lewis and Clark!
Bootheel Youth Museum Malden, MO | 573-276-3600 bootheelyouthmuseum.org
The BYM offers exciting, inventive, and educational fun with more than 70 interactive exhibits. Please contact the museum at least one week in advance for group rates.
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Cape Girardeau, MO 573-290-5218 | mdc.mo.gov/regions/ southeast
The Nature Center features a 160seat auditorium, hands-on exhibits, a scientific research laboratory, an indoor wildlife viewing area, and two miles of nature trails. The center offers many public programs and workshops, and there is no admission fee.
Cateye Glasses Art Studio Cape Girardeau, MO | 573-380-8464 cateyeglassesartstudio.com
Cateye Glasses Studio offers art classes for children and adults, as well as special events for groups. Studio personnel can customize activities for your group’s interests and needs, including badge work. Fees vary depending on activity and group size.
Discovery Play House Cape Girardeau, MO | 573-335-7529 discoveryplayhouse.org
Discovery Play House’s exhibits are designed to serve children 11 years old and younger. Explore 7,500 square feet of interactive exhibits! Book at least two weeks in advance for group rates.
Lazy L Safari Park Cape Girardeau, MO | 573-243-7862 www.lazylsafari.com
Lazy L is a walk-thru zoo featuring more than 50 different species of exotic animals, from alligators to zebras! Group rates are available.
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Southeast Missouri fws.gov/refuge/mingo | 573-222-3589
Check out the brand new Visitor’s Center, along with the SwampWalk and AutoTour. Hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife observation, and wildlife photography are encouraged in the Wilderness Area.
SEMO River Campus Cape Girardeau, MO | 573-986-4900 rivercampusevents.com
Visitors are welcome to appreciate the wonderful views of the Mississippi River, tour the museum, or buy tickets for the next university-produced performance, concert, or show by artists around the globe.
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Winona, MO 573-325-1381 | mdc.mo.gov/regions/Ozark
Twin Pines offers opportunities for hiking, bird watching, photography, and other nature activities. The center also offers many educational program opportunities. There is no charge for admission, but some clinics and workshops require a fee.
Creative Ewe Pottery Cape Girardeau, MO | 573-335-0018
Pick out a bisque project to decorate and the staff will fire and glaze your one-of-a-kind creation. Girl Scouts receive a discount, but need to call ahead for availability.
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Volunteer Trainings Training Checklist
Girl Scouting 101 Orientation Grade Level Training CPR/First-Aid Indoor Overnights & Day Trip Planning
Additional Training as Needed
Outdoor Level 1 Outdoor Level 2 Outdoor Level 3 Small Craft Safety and Basic Water Rescue USA Archery Level 1 USA Archery Level 2 Waterfront Lifeguarding
For more information, contact your local LLS-V at training@girlscouts moheartland.org.
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We are committed to providing you with quality resources, ideas, and support. Training courses are an integral part of that support. Listed on the following pages are the training courses we offer to our volunteers.
The Girl Scout grade level trainings are designed to introduce you to the world of Girl Scouting for the specific age of your troop. Discover how the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Journeys work and how to guide your girls in their Girl Scout Leadership Experience. In-person options for this training are available and listed below. This training is also available on request for your service unit or as a home study course to do at your own pace. The home study course is available on our website under the Forms and Resources section. Upon completion, you will need to submit your learning log to receive credit for the class. COST: Free
Daisy Grade Level Training
Older Grade Level Training
Dexter Service Center November 7, 2015 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 3/20
Springfield Service Center January 16, 2016 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Dexter Service Center November 7, 2015 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 3/20
Jefferson City Service Center November 14, 2015 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 30, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Jefferson City Service Center February 6, 2016 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Joplin Service Center December 12, 2015 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Registration Deadline: Nov. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Cape Girardeau Service Center February 6, 2016 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/20
Brownie Grade Level Training Dexter Service Center November 7, 2015 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 3/20
Springfield Service Center January 16, 2016 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Jefferson City Service Center November 14, 2015 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 30, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Jefferson City Service Center February 6, 2016 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Joplin Service Center December 12, 2015 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Nov. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Cape Girardeau Service Center February 6, 2016 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Junior Grade Level Training Dexter Service Center November 7, 2015 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 3/20
Springfield Service Center January 16, 2016 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Jefferson City Service Center November 14, 2015 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 30, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Jefferson City Service Center February 6, 2016 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Joplin Service Center December 12, 2015 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Nov. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Cape Girardeau Service Center February 6, 2016 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Jefferson City Service Center November 14, 2015 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 30, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Joplin Service Center December 12, 2015 | 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Nov. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Springfield Service Center January 16, 2016 | 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Jefferson City Service Center February 6, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Cape Girardeau Service Center February 6, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Path to Silver and Gold Training Are your girls interested in taking action by completing a Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award? We are happy to help walk them and you through the process, explain the benefits, and brainstorm ideas. Sign up for this training as a troop. The girls will meet and brainstorm together while the adults will learn about the process and how to guide the girls through these awards. To sign up for this training, use an Event Registration Form. COST: Free
Jefferson City Service Center January 14, 2016 | 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 4, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/30
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USA Archery Level 1
Waterfront Lifeguarding
This 8-hour certification course will teach you how to accurately shoot a bow, teach beginner archers, manage basic archery programs, repair equipment, and build confidence through archery. The course includes an instructor manual, and is viable for 3 years. Renewals can be completed online.
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies; and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Participants must attend all class sessions. Overnight lodging is provided, but not required. Meals are the responsibility of the participant. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding that includes first aid, professional-level CPR, and AED in one certificate. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course.
Finbrooke Program Center May 22, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
COST: $40
USA Archery Level 2 This 16-hour certification course will teach you how to instruct intermediate archers, manage basic and intermediate archery programs, repair equipment, and build confidence through archery. The course includes 2 instructor manuals, and is viable for 3 years. Renewals can be completed online. You do not have to take USA Archery Level 1 before taking this course. COST: $125 Finbrooke Program Center May 21 | 8:00 a.m. — May 22, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Roach, MO May 17 | 9:00 a.m. — May 19, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 3, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Finbrooke Program Center August 26 | 9:00 a.m. — August 28, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Aug. 5, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Mintahama Program Center June 1 | 9:00 a.m. — June 3, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Waterfront Lifeguarding - Refresher Course Provides an update to Waterfront Lifeguarding certification (required every 2 years to maintain certification). Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding that includes first aid, professional-level CPR, and AED in one certificate. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course.
Small Craft Safety and Basic Water Rescue This training will certify you to instruct girls on basic canoeing skills for flat water such as lakes and ponds at most of our program centers. Moving water skills for rivers will not be covered (contact your local leadership and learning specialist-volunteerism for information on scheduling a moving water class). The water rescue portion of the course will certify participants as watchers for aquatic programs. Successful completion results in 2-year certifications in Small Craft Safety and Basic Water Rescue. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course. COST: $55
Finbrooke Program Center August 13, 2016 | 8:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: July 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
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Prerequisites: minimum age of 15 years, swim 550 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds (starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using a ladder or steps), swim underwater for 15 yards to retrieve diving rings. COST: $125
Prerequisites: minimum age of 17 years, current or recently (within 6 months) expired American Red-Cross Lifeguard Certification, swim 550 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds (starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using a ladder or steps), swim underwater for 15 yards to retrieve diving rings. COST: $75
Roach, MO May 17, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 3, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Finbrooke Program Center August 26, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Aug. 5, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Mintahama Program Center June 1, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
In addition to the schedules listed, these courses are available upon request. Minimum participant numbers apply. Just contact the leadership and learning specialist—volunteerism in your region to set one up!
First Aid and CPR
FA & CPR - Refresher Course
First Aid and CPR Training is recommended for at least one adult volunteer in the troop. Adults acting as primary first aid providers for Girl Scout activities must be certified in First Aid and CPR to meet Girl Scout Safety standards. New and experienced leaders, assistant leaders, and other registered adults are encouraged to attend this course! Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Adult and Child First Aid and CPR.
Keep your First Aid & CPR certificate current with this quick and easy update and refresher course. You must have taken the American Red Cross certification within the last 3 years. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Adult and Child First Aid and CPR. Digital certificate available upon successful completion.
COST: $40
Joplin Service Center October 3, 2015 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Springfield Service Center February 6, 2016 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Columbia, MO November 7, 2015 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 6/12
Dexter Service Center March 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Feb. 19, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Cape Girardeau Service Center November 7, 2015 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Silver Meadows Program Center March 12, 2016 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2016 MIN/MAX: 6/12
Dexter Service Center November 14, 2015 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Cape Girardeau Service Center March 12, 2016 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Springfield Service Center December 5, 2015 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Nov. 20, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Joplin Service Center May 7, 2016 | 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Friendship Fields Program Center January 9, 2016 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Dec. 22, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Jefferson City Service Center January 16, 2016 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2016 MIN/MAX: 6/12
Jefferson City Service Center June 4, 2016 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016 MIN/MAX: 6/12 Springfield Service Center August 13, 2016 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: July 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Springfield Service Center November 9, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 26, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Springfield Service Center February 8, 2016 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Joplin Service Center May 9, 2016 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Wilderness First Aid This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, ropes course facilitators, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and volunteers whose troops meet 30 minutes or more from the nearest medical center. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Wilderness First Aid. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course. Prerequisites: minimum age of 16 years. Current American Red Cross CPR certification.
NEW!
Indoor Overnights and Day Trip Training
COST: $18
Joplin Service Center October 12, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
COST: Free
This new training is required for all day trips and indoor overnight stays. This course covers safety preparedness, GSMH policies and procedures, kaper charts, sleeping arrangements, songs, and more. This course is offered as a home study packet, available on our website, or by contacting your regional leadership & learning specialist - volunteerism. A brief evaluation test is included and must be submitted for you to receive course credit. This course is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 1 Training.
COST: $75
Springfield Service Center June 18, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. & June 19, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: June 3, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Late Arrival and Early Departure Trainings are designed to start and end on time. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of the training to allow time for check-in and greetings. Extreme lateness and/or early departure may result in not receiving credit for the training.
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Outdoor Level 1
Outdoor Level 2
This training is required for day time and backyard camping. This course teaches participants outdoor cooking methods such as no-cook, charcoal, and buddy burners! We will cover kaper charts, basic knots, letterboxing, fire building, songs and games, and more. It is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 2 Training. This course is also offered as a home study course to do at your own pace. Prerequisite: Indoor Overnights and Day Trip Training. COST: $10
This training is required for cabin camping at any of our program centers. This course teaches participants outdoor skills such as knot-tying, knife safety, cooking over a fire, dressing for the weather, and more. Songs, games, ceremonies, and programming ideas will also be covered. This course is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 3. COST: $10
Mintahama Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Finbrooke Program Center November 7, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Finbrooke Program Center (Leader’s Weekend) April 22 | 6:00 p.m. — April 24, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 1/100 Mintahama Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Friendship Fields Program Center June 11, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 27, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Outdoor Level 3
Silver Meadows Program Center October 3, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Latonka Program Center April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/15
Mintahama Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Silver Meadows Program Center April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Sacajawea West Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Finbrooke Program Center (Leader’s Weekend) April 22 | 6:00 p.m. — April 24, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 1/100
Jefferson City, MO October 24, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 9, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Finbrooke Program Center November 7, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 2, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/15 Sacajawea West Program Center April 2, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Mintahama Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Jefferson City, MO June 4, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Friendship Fields Program Center June 11, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 27, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
This training is required for tent camping at a GSMH Program Center, or camping at an established campsite beyond a GSMH Program Center. This course covers tent use and care, outdoor cooking, campsite selection, knot tying, skills review, and more. This is an overnight training and participants will be sleeping in tents.
COST: $25
Mintahama Program Center Oct. 10 | 9:00 a.m. — Oct. 11, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Sacajawea West Program Center April 9 | 9:00 a.m. — April 10, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Mintahama Program Center May 14 | 9:00 a.m. — May 15, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Sacajawea West Program Center Oct. 17 | 9:00 a.m. — Oct. 18, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 2, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Finbrooke Program Center (Leader’s Weekend) April 22 | 6:00 p.m. — April 24, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 1/100
Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 21 | 9:00 a.m. — May 22, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Finbrooke Program Center Nov. 7 | 9:00 a.m. — Nov. 8, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 5/20
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If you are an experienced camper, you can test out of these three courses by contacting your regional leadership & learning specialist – volunteerism to request a test-out evaluation form.
Silver Meadows Program Center April 30 | 9:00 a.m. — May 1, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Latonka Program Center May 14 | 9:00 a.m. — May 15, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Friendship Fields Program Center June 11 | 9:00 a.m. — June 12, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 27, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 Silver Meadows Program Center Sept. 24 | 9:00 a.m. — Sept. 25, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 9, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
N O I T C A E TAK
Develop healthy Resolve relationships. P romote con coo Feel con flicts. Advance diversity peration and te nected am build to your c in a mult ing. ommun ic u lt ural wor ities, loc ld . ally and globally.
As a volunteer, you are instrumental in fostering a community of discovery and support. Because of you, girls come together and share stories and experiences, and make new friends that last a lifetime. The next few pages offer opportunities for you and your girls to connect to your peers, while girls work to care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally.
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CONNECT
Leader’s Weekend Save the Date! April 22-24, 2016 Finbrooke Program Center For more information, contact your local LLS-V at training@girlscouts moheartland.org.
Not just for troop leaders! All GSMH adult members are invited to attend Leader’s Weekend 2016. With classes focusing on crafts, songs, games, troop management, outdoor skills, and just plain fun for everyone, this event will leave you feeling refreshed and inspire you to continue the Girl Scout Mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. You can come for the whole weekend, or stay for just a few sessions, but space is limited! Registration opens in January. Be on the lookout for additional information on our website!
“I came because my girls wanted to camp and I wanted to experience it firsthand. I came back because this is the best place a Girl Scout volunteer can be—I’ve learned so much, and recharged my batteries at the end of a long year. If you’ve never been—you need to get here.” –Amy
Learn2Lead
Join us for a one-day training extravaganza! Choose from many different training courses designed to help you become a better-equipped volunteer! Class details and registration packets can be found on our website.
Save the Dates! September 19, 2015 Nixa, MO September 26, 2015 Jefferson City, MO October 10, 2015 Cape Girardeau, MO
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“My family loves that I get the training I need on one day instead of several, and I love knowing I’m going to have lots of fun spending time with old friends, making new ones, and laughing along the way.” –Kim
Canoeing/Kayaking
Outdoor Cooking
Rock Climbing
What others are saying about Leader’s Weekend “This is the place to go to remember what being a kid is all about! We learn things to teach our girls, but while we’re learning we get to play.” –Melinda
“There is an engaging kind of spirit when you put 100+ Girl Scout adults together at camp and encourage them to learn from each other.” –Julie
Check out these highlighted trainings offered at Learn2Lead!
What others are saying about Learn2Lead “It’s the best way to start your Girl Scout year—re-energizing with other volunteers and the opportunity to learn new things!” –Rachel “I always leave feeling like I have everything I need to lead my troop through the year.” –Karen
CENTRAL REGION Drums Alive! Cookie Booth Essentials SOUTHWEST REGION Multi-Grade Level Troop Training The Art of the Kaper Chart SOUTHEAST REGION Journeys 411 Multi-Grade Level Troop Training
For more information, contact your local LLS-V at training@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
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Girl Scout Camporee Save the date!
April 15-17, 2016 Dexter, Missouri 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! More information coming soon.
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Program Events Experience discovery. Our program events are designed to offer a variety of scheduled activities that are open to all girls by grade level. Girls can choose to participate in as many programs as they like, exploring their skills and interests along the way in a variety of thematic areas such as personal growth, STEM, business literacy, outdoor, arts and culture, and much more. Girls get the necessary guidance from community collaborators, adult volunteers, and council staff to develop their skills and understand how those skills can be used to make a difference in the world. Girls may register for events as a troop or individually.
For more information contact your local LLS-GSLE at programs@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
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Beginner Backpacking Part 1: The Shakedown
Open to Girl Scout Daisies Open to Girl Scout Brownies Open to Girl Scout Juniors Open to Girl Scout Cadettes Open to Girl Scout Seniors Open to Girl Scout Ambassadors
DISCOVER practical life skills.
This is a perfect introduction to backpacking through the great outdoors! This program teaches about equipment needed, prepares for menu planning, and includes a practice hike. This is part 1 of Beginner Backpacking. The Shakedown and Beginner Backpacking, as well as packs, tents, and food, are included in the cost. All participants should be at least 100 pounds. The location for the overnight will be determined at the Shakedown.
Animal Adventures
ADULT: $20
DISCOVER positive values.
Spend the day with guest speakers (and guest animals!) while doing hands on-activities to learn about animals in our lives. Daisies will earn parts of the 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey and Brownies will earn the Pets badge. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch. Price includes the Pet badge for Brownies and a participation patch for Daisies. ADULT: Free
OPTION 1 Mintahama Program Center April 9, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/100
GIRL: $ 10
GIRL: $20
OPTION 2: Spring Finbrooke Program Center February 27, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 12, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
Beginner Backpacking Part 2: The Hike DISCOVER a strong sense of self.
The overnight backpack trip will put the new skills you learned from The Shakedown to the test! The Shakedown and The Hike, as well as packs, tents, and food, are included in the cost. Participants must weigh at least 100 pounds. The location for The Hike will be determined at The Shakedown.
OPTION 2 Finbrooke Program Center May 14, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/300
Aqua Night Lock-in CONNECT through healthy relationships.
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. Price includes snacks and a patch. ADULT: $10
GIRL: $15
Columbia, MO November 21 | 9:00 p.m. — November 22, 2015 | 6:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: November 1, 2015 MIN/MAX: 100/300
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OPTION 1: Fall Silver Meadows Program Center October 10, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
OPTION 1: Fall Determined at The Shakedown October 31 | 10:00 a.m. — November 1, 2015 | 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20 OPTION 2: Spring Determined at The Shakedown March 12 | 10:00 a.m. — March 13, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 12, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
Canoe 101
Daisy Dudes
CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
This three-hour session will introduce girls to the basics of canoeing. Topics include boating safety, canoeing terminology, and how to paddle as a pair. Girls will become familiar with canoeing equipment and paddling. ADULT: Free
OPTION 1 Latonka Program Center October 3, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $ 15
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
During this three-hour session, paddlers will fine-tune the paddling techniques they learned in 101 and learn new, valuable strokes. Paddlers will learn how to maneuver their canoes through tricky obstacles and may even have a race!
OPTION 3 Mintahama Program Center April 30, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
“It was my first time on the water, in a lake. I was scared at first, but when I started to paddle I got the hang of it! I really loved it.”
GIRL: $ 25
OPTION 3 Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
Canoe 102
OPTION 2 Latonka Program Center April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
ADULT: Free
OPTION 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
OPTION 3 Silver Meadows Program Center October 24, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 9, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
ADULT: Free
Girls will get up close and hands-on with the horses. They will be led on horseback, learn horse safety, play a horse game, paint, and make a cowgirl bandana. Cowgirl snacks will be provided. Girls should wear boots and riding helmets if they have them; boots and helmets are provided for girls who need to borrow them. OPTION 1 Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
OPTION 2 Mintahama Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
OPTION 1 Silver Meadows Program Center April 2, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
DISCOVER critical thinking skills.
GIRL: $ 15
A Day at the Fox CONNECT to advance diversity in a multicultural world.
Join us for a day at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis! We will meet at the theatre in the morning to take a historic tour. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the nearby restaurants, then come back to the theatre for a matinée performance of Matilda the Musical! Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, it is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Each girl will receive a special Fox Theatre patch! ADULT: $40
Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO October 24, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 12, 2015 MIN/MAX: 40/80
GIRL: $40
Engineering for Cadettes DISCOVER new challenges in the world.
Students from the Society of Women Engineers at the University of Missouri-Columbia will introduce girls to the amazing world of engineering through hands-on experiments and activities. This program is a great introduction to engineering and STEM. Price includes a custom patch. If this event must be canceled because of weather, it will be held on Saturday, March 5. ADULT: Free
Columbia, MO February 6, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/100
GIRL: $12
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Fluffy Friend First Aid
Engineering for Juniors CONNECT with your global community.
TAKE ACTION as a resourceful problem solver.
Students from the Society of Women Engineers at the University of Missouri-Columbia will introduce girls to the amazing world of engineering through hands-on experiments and activities. This program is a great introduction to engineering and STEM. Price includes a custom patch.
Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a fun day at Silver Meadows! Girls will learn simple first aid skills, meet a medical professional, put together a mini first aid kit, and make a fun craft! Brownies will earn part of the First Aid badge. Price includes a patch.
ADULT: Free Columbia, MO February 6, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/100
Silver Meadows Program Center April 9, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/100
GIRL: $12
Fall Fest CONNECT through healthy relationships.
Come enjoy the beautiful fall at Silver Meadows Program Center! This event will be full of Girl Scout traditions. We will have games, crafts, hot dogs, s’mores, hayrides, and a sing along around the campfire! Price includes a song book and patch. ADULT: $5 Silver Meadows Program Center October 17, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015 MIN/MAX: 30/150
GIRL: $10
Family Day at Camp
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 10
Fun with Food TAKE ACTION as an advocate for yourself and others.
Girls will learn the importance of nutrition through a series of fun and interactive workshops taught by students from the University of Missouri’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics, and leave ready to share their newfound knowledge with their families! Price includes a patch. University of Missouri Columbia, MO April 17, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 1, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/80
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 10
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
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 a hayride, hiking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, and of course - signing up for summer camp! All girls in attendance will be put into a drawing for $50 off a summer camp session. The winner will be announced at the end! OPTION 1 Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016
PER FAMILY: $5
OPTION 2 Latonka Program Center May 7, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016
OPTION 5 Finbrooke Program Center May 21, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016
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DISCOVER practical life skills.
This is the ultimate girls’ weekend for teen Girl Scouts! Settle into your unit on Friday and make new friends around the campfire. On Saturday, girls choose five workshops from a wide variety of options. That night, they dress up for dinner and activities in our theme - Girl Scouts in Wonderland! A special registration form will be available on our website after September 1. Price includes: four meals, lodging, supplies, and a custom patch. ADULT: $20
GIRL: $35
Finbrooke Program Center November 6 | 6:00 p.m. — November 8, 2015 | 11:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: October 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 50/100
OPTION 3 Silver Meadows Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 OPTION 4 Mintahama Program Center May 21, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016
The Gathering: Girl Scouts in Wonderland
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lock-in DISCOVER new challenges in the world.
Win $50
towards your summer camp session!
Spend the night with friends, old and new, having fun and new adventures. Challenge yourself with activities that may include rock-climbing, karaoke, foam archery, games, crafts, and more! Price includes a late night snack and patch. ADULT: $12 GIRL: $24 Victory Ministry and Sports Complex, Joplin, MO December 4 | 9:30 p.m. — December 5, 2015 | 7:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: November 20, 2015 MIN/MAX: 100/200
Girl Scout Polar Express
Green Girls Day
DISCOVER positive values.
TAKE ACTION by identifying community needs.
Come take a ride on the Girl Scout Polar Express! Girls will embark on a magical adventure to the GSMH North Pole in which they will hear the Polar Express story, take part in special holiday activities, and visit with the big guy in red himself! Don’t forget to wear your PJs! A snack and patch are included. Please bring a new or gently used book to donate to a local children’s organization. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to the required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs are permitted. Event length is 1-1/2 hours. Participants will meet at one location and be transported on the Girl Scout Polar Express to the North Pole site. The entire event will take place within Jefferson City. Your assigned departure time and further details will be included in your confirmation. ADULT: $5 Jefferson City, MO December 12, 2015 | Varies (Departure time within 3:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.) Registration Deadline: November 20, 2015 MIN/MAX: 30/125
GIRL: $ 15
Bring your troop or your family to Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City! Girl Scouts will have the opportunity for some behind-the-scenes tours, and special activities through the day. Add that to all of the great rides and shows, and it will be a day you won’t want to miss! Season pass holders are welcome to join in on the special activities. Price includes a patch. We will also host a Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City in May 2016. Look for details in the spring issue of the Volunteer 411. GIRL: $38
OPTION 2 Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, Cape Girardeau, MO April 23, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 25/125
Girls will step into the world of sleuthing, as Juniors earn the Detective badge and Cadettes earn the Special Agent badge. Law enforcement experts and hands-on activities will help girls discover the tools and techniques used to solve crimes. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. Cost includes the Detective or Special Agent badge or patch. Girls who have already earned these badges can still attend and will receive a fun patch instead of a badge. ADULT: Free
Finbrooke Program Center October 24, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 12, 2015 MIN/MAX: 50/100
GIRL: $10
DISCOVER positive values.
CONNECT with your global community.
Take your girls on a voyage back in time during Titanic Museum’s special Girl Scout Day and enjoy a special ticket price just for Girl Scouts! You can come anytime during the museum’s normal hours and enjoy the self-guided tour. This event is not facilitated by GSMH. To order your tickets, you must contact the Titanic Museum directly at 800-381-7670 and ask for the Girl Scout rate.
OPTION 2 Titanic Museum, Branson, MO April 10, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 1, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/300
GIRL: $ 8
Horse Rider
Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum
ADULT: $9
ADULT: Free
DISCOVER new challenges in the world.
CONNECT with your local community.
OPTION 1 Titanic Museum, Branson, MO April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 1, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/300
OPTION 1 Mingo Wildlife Refuge, Puxico, MO April 2, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 25/125
GSI: Girl Scout Investigators
Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City
ADULT: $38 Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO September 26, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 20/500
Nature is a fascinating place - plants, rocks, bugs, and other animals interact to form a biological community. Take a hike through a wildlife refuge and learn about the ecosystems in Southeast Missouri. Bring a sack lunch and spend the day in the wild outdoors!
GIRL: $ 9
Girls will spend the day exploring the world of horses! They will learn more about horse safety, grooming, and saddling their own horse. They’ll have plenty of time to ride and participate in a “Showdeo” where they’ll be able to show off all the new things they have learned! Price includes horseback riding instruction and a participation patch. Please bring a sack lunch. Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 9, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/40
ADULT: $40
GIRL: $40
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Horse Tails
Mall Madness Lock-in
CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
Get to know Cherokee Ridge’s horses at this program. Girls will learn horse safety, grooming, and receive a horseback riding arena lesson. Before the day is over they will participate in a “Showdeo” and be able to show off all the new things they’ve learned! Price includes horseback riding instruction and a participation patch. Please bring a sack lunch. ADULT: $40
Cherokee Ridge Program Center October 3, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/40
GIRL: $40
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
Girls will spend the evening participating in activity stations and shopping in the Girl Scout Shop. New this year - girls will design and model their own “recycle runway” fashion creations! Girls will sleep in front of stores and non-sleepers will have a place to hang out. A midnight snack and a custom patch are included in the cost for all participants. Girls registering without a troop must bring a chaperone. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs are permitted. ADULT: $14
Battlefield Mall, Springfield, MO April 1 | 9:00 p.m. — April 2, 2016 | 6:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 MIN/MAX: 100/300
Magic of Chemistry: Mystery at the Museum
GIRL: $25
TAKE ACTION by making a difference in the world.
A fundraiser is taking place at the Chemistry Museum for a new exhibit showcasing exotic gems and historic relics from around the world. All is going well until the entire museum is cloaked in darkness and the prized Radium Amulet goes missing! It is up to the Girl Scouts to test the evidence and solve the mystery! Price includes lunch in the dorm dining hall, a t-shirt, and a patch. T-shirts will only be given to the girls. Please indicate t-shirt size on your registration (available in adult sizes S-3XL). Please add an extra $2 for 2XL and $3 for 3XL. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to the required Girl Scout safety ratios. Girls registering without a troop are not required to have an adult attend with them. No tagalongs will be permitted. ADULT: $10 OPTION 1 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO November 7, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 50/100
OPTION 2 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO March 12, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 MIN/MAX: 50/100
GIRL: $15
My Fella and Me Field Day DISCOVER new challenges in the world.
Bring your favorite guy to this fun-filled field day at Latonka Program Center. Work as a team to build a fire, tie knots, and learn new outdoor skills. You may even participate in a friendly competition to win prizes! We will enjoy roasted marshmallows and each girl will receive a patch. ADULT: $10
Latonka Program Center September 10, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 26, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/80
My Lady and Me Tea CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
Don your favorite attire and bring a special lady to the My Lady and Me Tea. Create art with your Girl Scout friends and learn the importance of manners. Girls will have an etiquette lesson and practice their new skills while drinking tea and feasting on yummy treats. Price for girls includes a patch. ADULT: $6 OPTION 1 Dexter Service Center February 13, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/80
OPTION 2 Cape Girardeau, MO February 27, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 12, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/80
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GIRL: $10
GIRL: $ 10
Program Aide Training
Night at the Museum: Discovery Center Lock-in
CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
DISCOVER critical thinking skills.
Bring your sense of adventure and your sleeping bag for an after-hours exploration of the Discovery Center! Girls will have access to all of the museum’s hands-on activities and special areas designed to help them earn portions of petals or badges. End the night watching a movie and sleeping in the museum! Girl price includes a patch. Girls registering without a troop must bring a chaperone. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs are permitted. ADULT: $16
Discovery Center, Springfield, MO March 4 | 8:00 p.m. — March 5, 2016 | 8:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: February 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 100/200
GIRL: $30
Night Time Orienteering CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
Would you be able to find your way across the wilderness armed with only a land map and compass? Orienteering is an activity that uses a map, compass, and your navigational skills to find your way. Join us to learn all about it and put your new skills to the test during this night time adventure! Price includes a snack and patch. ADULT: Free
Silver Meadows Program Center October 17, 2015 | 8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015 MIN/MAX: 15/60
GIRL: $7
Pumpkin Fest TAKE ACTION as a resourceful problem solver.
Pumpkins are plentiful and so are friendships! Enjoy fallthemed 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. ADULT: $5
Latonka Program Center October 24, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 9, 2015 MIN/MAX: 25/100
GIRL: $10
Participate in the 2016 GSMH Council-Wide Service Project
PAWS
Pets Are Worth Supporting April 1-9, 2016
If your girls want to be great role models and provide service by working with younger Girl Scouts, they can earn the Cadette Program Aide Award. This training will teach girls the basic skills and strategies they need to work with younger girls, and give them a deeper understanding and ideas for teaching crafts, songs, and games. Girls who wish to receive training to teach outdoor skills to younger girls can request options for that as well. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. Before attending Program Aide training, girls must have earned their Leadership in Action award. ADULT: Free
OPTION 1 Jefferson City Service Center January 23, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 12, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/30
GIRL: $10
OPTION 2 Columbia, MO January 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/30 OPTION 3 Mintahama Program Center January 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/30 OPTION 4 Dexter Service Center February 6, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/30 OPTION 5 Springfield Service Center February 6, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/30 OPTION 6 Cape Girardeau Service Center March 5, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 19, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/30
SEMO Girl Power TAKE ACTION by making a difference in the world.
Have you ever wondered what you can do to change the world? Come spend the afternoon with real-world heroines who are making a difference in the lives of others. Explore issues in today’s society through fun activities and discover ways to help solve these problems. Price for all girls includes a patch and light snack. ADULT: Free
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO November 7, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 20/100
GIRL: $10
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Sports Lock-in at MSU
Survivor: Silver Meadows
CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
Come cheer the MSU Lady Bears Volleyball team on to victory, and then spend the night experiencing a wide variety of sports. Following the game, girls will meet the Lady Bears and receive an autographed poster, then earn portions of the athlete-themed badges for each age level. The rest of the night will be spent playing volleyball, basketball, racquetball, and other games with Girl Scouts from all over the council. We will end the night watching a movie. Price for girls includes a patch. Girls registering without a troop must bring a chaperone. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs are permitted. ADULT: $8
GIRL: $12
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO October 16 | 7:00 p.m. — October 17, 2015 | 8:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: October 5, 2015 MIN/MAX: 100/300
Stars of Science Lock-In CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
Bring your curiosity and your sleeping bag for this exciting overnight adventure. Create crafts, play games, and conduct hands-on scientific experiments. Work with your Girl Scout friends to solve a mystery and end the night with a movie. Price for girls includes snacks and a patch. ADULT: $10
Sikeston, MO May 13 | 8:00 p.m. — May 14, 2016 | 8:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/150
GIRL: $20
Surf’s Up CONNECT through healthy relationships.
Bring the family for a day of fun at Big Surf Water Park! Please list all family members attending on the registration form and indicate if they are a Girl Scout. Children 3 and under are free. Big Surf Water Park, Lake of the Ozarks, MO June 19, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: June 3, 2016 MIN/MAX: 50/1000
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ADULT: $15
GIRL: $15
TAKE ACTION as a resourceful problem solver.
Girls will spend the day learning basic survival skills, playing games, and working as part of a team. Taking inspiration from the popular Survivor show, girls will have to work together to “outplay, outwit, and outlast” their opponents during this action-packed day of learning and fun. Juniors will complete part of the Camper badge and Cadettes will complete part of the Trailblazing badge. Price includes a snack and patch. Please bring a sack lunch. ADULT: Free Silver Meadows Program Center May 7, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/100
GIRL: $12
Take Aim 1 DISCOVER a strong sense of self.
Come experience the archery ranges at our Girl Scout program centers! Take Aim 1 will teach participants the fundamentals of archery: range etiquette, equipment, safety, and proper shooting technique. Be prepared to shoot multiple times! This course will prepare girls for Take Aim 2. ADULT: $10
OPTION 1 Silver Meadows Program Center October 3, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $10
OPTION 2 Mintahama Program Center October 17, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20 OPTION 3 Latonka Program Center November 7, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20 OPTION 4 Finbrooke Program Center April 9, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20 OPTION 5 Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
Coming in February! In February 2016, we will have group pricing and a special program available to members for Springfield performances of the broadway tour of Wicked! More details will be available soon.
Take Aim 2
Tights, Leotards, & Tutus
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
DISCOVER a strong sense of self.
Take Aim 2 is the second level of the archery program at our Girl Scout program centers! Now that girls have learned the basics, they can develop their shooting skills! This program will allow girls to practice new skills and become more confident archers. Prerequisite: Take Aim 1 ADULT: Free
OPTION 1 Silver Meadows Program Center October 3, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $10
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 8
OPTION 1 Cape Girardeau January 23, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/70
OPTION 2 Poplar Bluff, MO January 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/70
OPTION 2 Mintahama Program Center October 17, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
Trailblazers
OPTION 3 Latonka Program Center November 7, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 23, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
DISCOVER positive values.
Girls will hit the trail on horseback with their new friends. This day will help increase girls’ horse knowledge and riding skills. Girls will review horse safety, grooming, and learn about horse psychology. Prices includes horseback riding instruction and a participation patch. Please bring a sack lunch.
OPTION 4 Finbrooke Program Center April 9, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
OPTION 5 Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
ADULT: $40
GIRL: $40
Titanic Museum Lock-in CONNECT with your global community.
TEAM Challenge CONNECT critical thinking skills.
Girls discover the excitement of our low and high challenge courses as they work together to conquer the islands, TP shuffle, and get through the spiderweb. They’ll test their limits and traverse elements such as the Postman’s Walk, Pirate’s Crossing, or the Zip Line (each course has different elements). Girls will be put through challenges while on the course. Girls should be prepared to bring their “game faces”! Please bring a sack lunch. ADULT: Free
OPTION 1 Latonka Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/40 OPTION 2 Finbrooke Program Center May 7, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
Come join the fun as we experience both dancing and gymnastics taught by experts. Girls will start with learning how to warm up, and end with a performance for the leaders and parents in attendance! Price for girls includes a patch.
GIRL: $40
History comes alive at the Titanic Museum in Branson! Girls will 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! Price includes a patch and a snack for all participants. Girls registering without a troop must bring a chaperone. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs are permitted. Due to lack of a separate sleeping space, dads are not permitted to chaperone this lock-in. ADULT: $20
GIRL: $28
Titanic Museum, Branson, MO September 23 | 9:00 p.m. — September 24, 2016 | 7:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: September 9, 2016 MIN/MAX: 100/200
Vertical Girls DISCOVER new challenges in the world.
Going up! Challenge yourself by tackling the climbing/ rappelling tower at Finbrooke Program Center. Climb the rock wall, enjoy a great view from 25 feet in the sky and then rappel your way back down. ADULT: Free
Finbrooke Program Center October 3, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $20
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On Your Mark,
Get Set... Your Girl Scout Adventure Begins Now! Two ways to get started: Starter Kits contain everything you need for a great year in Girl Scouts. We have eliminated the guess work and included The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, American flag patch, insignia tab, world trefoil pin, and membership pin. Just select your official uniform item (sash, vest, or tunic), Journey book, troop numerals, council ID set, and free bag, and you’re on your way! Essentials Kits are for Girl Scouts of any grade level who want the option to select what they need for their year in Girl Scouts. Simply choose items from a list of Official Essentials. When your purchase reaches $50, grab your free bag and let the adventures begin!
Every girl deserves her very own!
GSMH Retail Shops You can also shop online, by phone, or by mail! • Online*: girlscoutshop.com/missouri-heartland-council • Phone: 877-312-4764 • Mail: With a printable order form found in our online Forms and Resources library, just fill in your order, mail it to us with payment of check, credit card, or Cookie Credit, and we’ll send your order right to your door. *If you’re shopping online, you can complete your purchase with a credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. Cookie Credit is not accepted online.
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Refund and Exchange Policy: Council retail shop refunds and exchanges will be given on purchases when merchandise is returned within 30 days, with receipt. All merchandise must be current (no discontinued items), and in original condition, have all tags attached, and be accompanied by a receipt. Refunds over $25 will be given in the form of a check issued within two weeks of the return. For the full online shop refund and returns policy, please go to: girlscoutshop.com/FAQ_2/Returns-andRefunds/Return-Policy-Refunds.
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A leader is defined not only by the qualities and skills one has, but also by how those qualities and skills are used to make a difference in the world. By offering girls new ways to see the world and opportunities to get involved in the community, you teach them the importance of helping others and giving back. Making a positive change can start today.
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TAKE ACTION
Destinations Girl Scout Seniors at the time, Molly and Kristan from Ozark, MO went in 2013 to Equine Gymnastics in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.
“Going on this Destination was an incredible experience. I got to try stunts on the horses that I had been interested in learning and never got to try before. Kristan and I flew to Atlanta by ourselves which really boosted my confidence. I also appreciated that while the council gave me scholarship money, I had to earn the rest of the money on my own by selling Girl Scout Cookies and other fundraisers – my parents didn’t just pay for me to go. It felt good to earn my own way.” – Molly (pictured)
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Put horseback riding and gymnastics together and you get Equine Gymnastics! Girls spent the week learning a variety of stunts to perform on horseback. At the end of the Destination the girls showed off what they learned to friends and family members.
We believe that every girl deserves a chance to see the world. That’s why we developed the travel pathway—to give girls opportunities to learn about new cultures and meet new people. Girls have travel opportunities through Girl Scout Destinations and our own council travel plan. Troops can also travel together through Girl Scout Getaways! Girl Scout Destinations are travel
opportunities hosted by other Girl Scout councils, that range from two days to three weeks for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Through Destinations, a girl can visit the Grand Canyon; learn about sea turtles firsthand in Costa Rica; go Hollywood Dreamin’ to produce, direct, and film her own movie; and much more!
Girl Scout Getaways are travel opportunities hosted by other Girl Scout councils, designed for a troop to attend together. Getaways range in length from one day to a week. Experiences offered include canoeing the Boundary Waters, going to Space Camp, or exploring cities from Seattle to Boston! Our council also offers at least one council-sponsored trip each year to help our girls broaden their horizons. The trips are led by chaperones and include a nurse. Check out the box to the right to find out where we’re going next! Fine Print
Girls must apply for and be accepted to each Girl Scout Destination by GSMH and the trip host. The deadline to submit applications to GSMH is November 15 of each year. Girls can use Cookie Credit or Fall FUNds as payment, and financial assistance is available. To register for a Girl Scout Getaway, you should contact the host council or organization directly. You do not need approval from GSMH to register for a Getaway, but you will need to fill out a Troop Travel Application and be approved for travel. Cookie Credit, Fall FUNds, and Troop Bucks may be used for Getaways.
Council Travel Plan Savannah Bound • • • June 25-July 1, 2016 Come explore the birthplace of Girl Scouting! This trip will include visits to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, the Andrew Low House, and the First Girl Scout Headquarters. We will also explore Savannah and spend a day at Tybee Island. All girls must have completed 5th grade by the time of the trip, and their leaders are welcome to join us. Cost: $800 for girls / $900 for adults. Includes transportation by charter bus, hotel room with four girls or two adults in a room, breakfast and dinner, attractions, patches, and a trip t-shirt. To Register: Complete an Event Registration Form and submit a $100 deposit by January 15, 2016. Complete balance is due by May 25, 2016. Girls may use Cookie Credit or Fall FUNds and may apply for financial assistance.
Texas Road Trip • • • Summer 2017 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 in the spring edition of Volunteer 411.
National Girl Scout Convention • • • October 2017 in Columbus, Ohio Join thousands of your sister Girl Scouts from all over the world for this amazing event that only happens once every three years! The Convention will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions from a variety of inspirational women, the Hall of Experiences full of hand-on activities, and tons of information just for Girl Scouts. This is an amazing Girl Scout travel opportunity! Trip will be by charter bus. More details will be available in the spring edition of Volunteer 411.
Would you like more information on any of the travel opportunities listed on these pages? Contact your LLS-GSLE, or visit the websites listed below. Girl Scout Destinations: girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/destinations Girl Scout Getaways: girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/getaways
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TAKE ACTION
A roadmap for your
Journeys teach today’s Girl Scouts what it takes to be a leader. As girls complete Journeys throughout their Girl Scout experience, they will learn the three keys to leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action. At each age level, girls have three Journey paths, where they can earn one, two, or three awards on each path! Girls who complete all of the Journey awards available at her age level earn the Journey Summit Pin, demonstrating that they know what it means to be a leader.
Journey Paths
What does it take to make a Journey successful? You can make the Journey experience a great one for your girls! Be sure to utilize the adult guide to find strategies to make your troop’s experience the best it can be. Incorporate badge activities, field trips, community service projects, and council events to enhance the Journey experience. Talk to other leaders and rely on the support of the LLS-GSLE in your region to help you get the most out of the Journey experience!
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For more information, contact your local LLS-GSLE!
It’s Your World – Change It! empowers girls to make lasting change in their community by inspiring Take Action projects. It’s Your Planet – Love It! teaches girls about the environment and how their conservation actions can make a difference. It’s Your Story – Tell It! gives girls the opportunity to tell their own story through creative approaches.
“I feel great working with the girls on their Journeys! This year we completed two! We are shooting for the Summit Award!” – Theresa, Troop Leader
frequently asked questions Which Journey should I choose? Choose your Journey based on the interests of the girls in your troop. We now have Journey Sampler Kits available for check out at each service center. Check out this resource for a chance to review each of the books and even complete a sample activity or two! They are available for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette levels.
Where do I start? Once you have chosen a Journey, take some time to look through your adult guide and get ideas on how to start. If you are stuck, talk to your local LLS-GSLE or other leaders who have completed the Journey, look for training opportunities at Learn2Lead, or request a training for your service unit.
How long does it take to complete a Journey? There is not a definitive answer to this question. Depending on the awards you choose to earn, field trips, and other supplemental activities, Girl Scout Journeys can be completed over the course of a full year, within a couple of months, or even over a few weekends. It is up to you and your troop how long you want to spend on a Journey.
My girls say the Journey feels like school. How can I make it more exciting? It is not required that you read the girl book cover to cover with your girls. To make it more exciting, try utilizing the adult guide to find activities that will be fun for your troop, adapting activities to be more hands-on, or getting ideas from your girls about what they think would be more fun! The more input they have, the more invested they will become.
How do we know what has to be done to earn the awards? Each Journey gives direction for each award within it on what activities need to be completed to earn a particular award. Encourage the girls to look in their girl book for the award guidelines (often found in the front or back of the book) and reference the awards section of the adult guide for specifics.
Do I have to do all of the activities in the girl book? You do not have to complete every activity. Utilize your adult guide to choose the activities you think will be most meaningful to your girls. You are free to adapt the Journey to meet the needs and interests of your troop. Girls can also add to their experience by doing additional activities from the Girl Scout Journey on their own.
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ESSENTIALS
TROOP
Box Kits and Perfectly Effortless Programs What are they, and how can they help me?
Box Kits
Box Kits are ready-to-go kits for volunteers to use at Girl Scout meetings and events! Kits can be checked out for two weeks and most require a $10 deposit, which will be refunded when the kit is returned in good condition with a roster of girls served.
Perfectly Effortless Programs
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Perfectly Effortless Programs, or PEPs, are curriculum packets for you and your girls to explore together. Physical supplies for the activities are not provided, but each packet includes a supply list and ways to explore the topic. These packets do not need to be returned, they are yours to keep. Perfect for when you need new ideas or are short on time.
Journey kits and programs available! Our Journey Jumpstart PEPs help leaders plan troop meetings with activities from each Girl Scout Journey book. Journey Jumpstarts are available for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Our new Journey Sampler kits contain an overview and sample activities from each Journey for your grade level. Journey Sampler kits are available for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors.
Check out a few of the box kits we have available below. Contact your regional LLS-GSLE or LLS-V for a full list, or to reserve the box kit that’s right for your event.
Check out a few of the PEPs we have available below. Find our full collection of PEPs on our website, or contact your regional LLS-GSLE to request the PEP that’s right for your troop!
Flag Ceremony & Etiquette
Cookie Chefs
Teach your troop how to perform a flag ceremony. This kit contains sample ceremonies and six red sashes for a flag color guard.
Whether it’s with your troop or the whole service unit, this packet will get your girls to work with a team and follow a variety of recipes using Girl Scout Cookies.
Investiture & Rededication
Global Action Award
This kit contains an outline for the volunteer facilitator, a ceremony book, and items for the Ribbons and Candles ceremony.
Did you know you have Girl Scout sisters all around the world? Learn what the world is like for them, and what issues affect girls and women around the globe.
Knife Safety
Back Pocket Games
This kit contains detailed instructions on how to establish a safety circle, handle and pass a knife properly, as well as paper and pocket knives.
Available for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes, this PEP is a set of activities that require little or no props.
Letterboxing
Geocaching
Try basics like carving your own stamp, making a log book, learning how to hide and locate boxes, and looking up guides to boxes in your area!
Available for Girl Scout Juniors and older, this PEP explains how to use GPS signals to locate a geocache! Troops must provide their own GPS receivers (e.g. smartphones).
Making Cents in the City
Easy Engineering
This program will get girls thinking about where their money comes from and how to spend it wisely.
This PEP teaches girls about engineering through fun challenges, like constructing a bridge from straws and building a catapult.
For more information, contact your local LLS-GSLE!
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ESSENTIALS
TROOP
Donations
Troop Finances
Girl Scouts may not raise funds on behalf of other organizations, though they may choose to contribute troop funds to service projects and initiatives of their choice. Troops may also make donations, either material or monetary, to organizations of their choice. To receive donations, troop leaders should contact our Resource Development department.
Troops and girls should be learning to budget in a responsible and sustainable way. That means each troop should be working to minimize extra costs to themselves and to families. Troop members and families may vote to utilize troop proceeds for volunteers’ membership dues, training fees, program chaperone fees, or books. However, troop funds may never be utilized for volunteers’ personal expenses such as fuel and apparel.
Troop MoneyEarning Projects The Girl Scout program is intended to be selfsufficient. All troops are encouraged to participate in the Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program to help provide troop funding. Because Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, Inc. is the holder of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status, all additional troop moneyearning activities must be pre-approved by our Resource Development department. Complete guidelines and the Troop Money-Earning Activity Application are available on our website.
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Troop income earned through troop dues collection, product program, and money-earning activities should be utilized to serve all girls and the troop at large. Troop funds are shared by all members of the troop, and cannot be given directly to, earmarked, or designated for specific girls in dollar or percentage amounts. For further guidance on how to budget troop funds, please refer to the Troop Financial Guidelines on our website. It is a good idea to be transparent with families about troop funds and their usage throughout the year. We strongly encourage troop leaders to: • provide receipts for parents whenever money is exchanged. • provide parents with regular financial updates or notification of how and when troop funds are spent. • allow parents to audit the troop checkbook and/or the annual Troop Financial Report. • keep receipts for all purchases. • limit ATM/cash withdrawals for troop expenses, and keep receipts to document cash purchases for the troop.
Troop Financial Reports All troops and service units are required to submit a Troop Financial Report by October 1. This report must be verified and signed by three unrelated adults and submitted by the deadline. Report forms are distributed in spring re-registration packets and are also available on our website.
Financial Assistance Financial assistance application forms are available on our website. A separate application must be submitted for each applicant; troop applications are not accepted. Financial assistance is reserved for those who demonstrate need; it is not a substitute for troop funds or proceeds. Financial assistance is available for the following. • Girls: membership dues; handbooks; uniform pieces; GSMH program events, trips, and camp; Girl Scout Destinations. • Adults: membership dues; Journey handbooks; GSMH program events and trips; volunteer trainings.
Troop Safety Girl Scout adult-to-girl ratios show the minimum number of adults needed to supervise a specific number of girls at each Girl Scout grade level. These ratios ensure the safety of girls and adults at Girl Scout activities. For example, if one adult has to respond to an emergency, a second adult is always on hand for the remaining girls. The adults counted in these safety ratios must be unrelated to each other (i.e., not siblings, spouses, parents, significant others, etc.) and must all be at least 18 years old. At least one adult at all activities must be an approved* female volunteer. Use this handy chart to identify how many adults you need for the number of girls participating in your troop or activity!
Group Meetings
Events, Travel, & Camping
Two unrelated adults (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls:
Plus one additional adult for each additional number of this many girls:
Two unrelated adults (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls:
Plus one additional adult for each additional number of this many girls:
Daisies (K-grade 1)
12
6
6
4
Brownies (grades 2-3)
20
8
12
6
Juniors (grades 4-5)
25
10
16
8
Cadettes (grades 6-8)
25
12
20
10
Seniors (grades 9-10)
30
15
24
12
Ambassadors (grades 11-12)
30
15
24
12
Council Program Events All troops attending council events must meet required adult-to-girl ratios and have at least one approved female volunteer in attendance. Adult chaperones should not exceed the number of girls registered per troop unless the event is designated as a family event.
Driving Safety
Troop Meetings
Any adult who drives a vehicle with girls other than her/his own daughter(s) during a council event must be an approved volunteer, at least 21 years of age, and a registered member. If a driver is male, there must be an approved female volunteer also traveling with the group.
All troops must have at least two approved volunteers at meetings, with at least one being female.
*An approved volunteer is an adult who has completed a volunteer application and background check, received notice of appointment from GSMH, and is a currently-registered Girl Scout member.
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REGISTRATION STEP 1 Visit girlscoutsmoheartland.org/rose and log in or create your account.
STEP 2 Select your training or 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, training, or camp are sent closer to the event date.
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If the registration deadline has passed, please call 877-312-4764 and ask for a customer data coordinator. If space is still available, you will need to submit your registration and payment prior to the training/event date. If the session is full, a waiting list will be kept and you will be notified if there is a vacancy.
Confirmations
Individual Attendees
Confirmations will be sent to the email address provided unless otherwise requested. Only the participants who are registered will receive confirmation information. If you do not receive a confirmation email 3 days prior to a date for which you believe you are registered, please contact us at 877-312-4764. Please confirm your registration before arriving at an event or training.
Girls attending a program event without a troop must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. If the adult is not a parent/ guardian, a permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian. Attending adults are strongly encouraged to support Girl Scouts by registering as members as well.
Cancellations Training sessions and program events with fewer than the minimum number of participants may be cancelled. As a courtesy, please call us if you are no longer able to attend; this also ensures that people on waiting lists may attend. Those registered will be notified of any cancellations or changes. Trainings are generally held rain or shine! In the event of severe weather cancellations, every effort will be made to contact registered participants.
Additional Registrations Online registration is encouraged, but if you require a paper registration, visit our Forms & Resources Library on girlscoutsmoheartland.org or stop by any of our service centers. To register for a program event, please complete the Event Registration Form. To register for a training, please complete the Training Registration Form. Registration deadlines are 10-14 days before each event, unless noted differently in the event description. Please make sure to allot enough time for your registration to reach its destination if mailed to one of our service centers.
Tagalongs Siblings and children not registered for program events and trainings are considered “tagalongs.� Tagalongs are not permitted to participate in events and are strongly discouraged from attending, unless an event is specifically deemed family-friendly. Parents are responsible for providing supervision and age-appropriate activities for tagalongs, and ensure that there is no distraction from or interference with the scheduled Girl Scout event. If the parent/guardian does not provide appropriate supervision, or the child causes a distraction or safety issue, the parent and child will be asked to leave the event site. Tagalongs are not permitted at council-sponsored overnight events, travel, or camp. The non-member insurance provided through Mutual of Omaha does not cover tagalongs for events intended for Girl Scout members. Therefore, GSMH is not liable for these individuals.
Fees Applicable fees must be paid at the time of registration. Financial assistance is available for councilsponsored trainings and events only. No refunds will be given after the registration deadline date unless the training/event is cancelled by the council. All refunds of $5 or less will be in the form of Girl Scout Shop credit, which may be used at any GSMH retail shop.
Girl Scout Cookie Credit Girl Scout Cookie Credit cards may be used to pay for program events. Cookie Credit is not currently available as a form of online payment. Girl Scout Cookie Credit cards are non-refundable, unless a cancellation is requested due to a serious family emergency or illness verified in writing by a doctor.
Financial Assistance To apply for financial assistance, please review the Financial Assistance Guidelines and submit a Financial Assistance Application, found in our Forms & Resources Library, with your registration. More information can be found on page 46.
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Take Action
STORIES We want to know about the fabulous things Girl Scouts are doing! A link to our “Share Your Story” feature can be found on our home page. Use it to highlight the great things your girls are doing: service projects, skills learned, or fun events in which they’ve participated. You can also contact the GSMH Communications department to Share Your Story at gscouts@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
Connect with us! You can stay up-to-date on activities happening locally and council-wide by connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter, and our council blog.
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Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
What are they talking about? Turn to the page to find out more! “I came because my girls wanted to camp and I wanted to experience it firsthand. I came back because this is the best place a Girl Scout volunteer can be—I’ve learned so much, and recharged my batteries at the end of a long year. If you’ve never been—you need to get here.” –Amy P. 26
“I feel great working with the girls on their Journeys! This year we completed two! We are shooting for the Summit Award!” –Theresa P. 43
“Going on this Destination was an incredible experience. I got to try stunts on the horses that I had been interested in learning and never got to try before. Kristan and I flew to Atlanta by ourselves which really boosted my confidence. I also appreciated that while the council gave me scholarship money, I had to earn the rest of the money on my own by selling Girl Scout Cookies and other fundraisers – my parents didn’t just pay for me to go. It felt good to earn my own way.” – Molly P. 40