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VOLUNTEER 411 IS A PUBLICATION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE MISSOURI HEARTLAND.
VOLUNTEER411
spring/summer 2016
Our council serves just over 14,500 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 offers 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 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, including exciting programs, amazing service opportunities, and ways to make the troop experience a blast. Go forth and conquer!
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36 contents 6 Girl Scout Awards Changing the world, one Gold Award at a time.
25 Camporee More details about our 2016 signature event!
12 Pets Are Worth Supporting P.A.W.S. is our council-wide Take Action Project.
27 4HER Promise A way to get parents more involved in your troop.
15 Volunteer Trainings A complete list of our spring and summer opportunities.
32 Choose Your Adventure All of our outdoor adventure opportunities in one place!
22 Early Bird Early Bird has never been done quite like this!
36 Program Events A complete list of our spring and summer opportunities. 3
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Beginner Backpacking Part 1
Finbrooke Program Center
p. 37
March 2016
4-5 Night at the Museum: Springfield, MO p. 40 Discovery Center Lock-in 5 First Aid and CPR Dexter Service Center p. 17 5 Journey Jumpstart: WOW! Silver Meadows Program Center p. 39 5 Program Aide Training Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 40 6-12 Girl Scout Week Council Wide 12 First Aid and CPR Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 17 12 First Aid and CPR Silver Meadows Program Center p. 17 12 Journey Jumpstart: WOW! Finrbooke Program Center p. 39 12 Magic of Chemistry: Columbia, MO p. 39 Mystery at the Museum 12-13 Beginner Backpacking Part 2 To Be Determined p. 37 26 Pet Paws Dexter Service Center p. 40
April 2016
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1 Girl Scout Family Fun 5K Run/Walk Cape Girardeau, MO p. 38 1-2 Mall Madness Lock-in Springfield, MO p. 39 1-9 P.A.W.S. Pets Are Worth Supporting Council Wide p. 12 2 Canoe 102 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 37 2 Green Girls Day Puxico, MO p. 39 2 Outdoor Level 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 18 2 Outdoor Level 2 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 18 8-9 Girl Scouts Going Places Overnight Nevada, MO p. 39 9 Animal Adventures Mintahama Program Center p. 37 9 Canoe 102 Latonka Program Center p. 37 9 Fluffy Friend First Aid Silver Meadows Program Center p. 38 9 Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum Branson, MO p. 38 9 Horse Rider Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 39 9 Outdoor Level 2 Latonka Program Center p. 18 9 Outdoor Level 2 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 18 9 Take Aim 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 41 9 Take Aim 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 41 9-10 Outdoor Level 3 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 18 10 Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum Branson, MO p. 38 15-17 Girl Scout Camporee Dexter, MO p. 25 17 Fun with Food Columbia, MO p. 38 22-24 Leader’s Weekend Finbrooke Program Center p. 19 23-24 Outdoor Level 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 18 23 Outdoor Level 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 18 23 Daisy Dudes Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 37 23 Green Girls Day Cape Girardeau, MO p. 39 30 Canoe 102 Mintahama Program Center p. 37 30 Sound of Music St. Louis, MO p. 40 30 Vertical Girls Finbrooke Program Center p. 41 30 Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City Branson, MO p. 38 30-1 Outdoor Level 3 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 18
May 2016
7 First Aid and CPR Joplin Service Center p. 17 7 Family Day at Camp Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 38 7 Family Day at Camp Latonka Program Center p. 38 7 Journey Jumpstart: WOW! Dexter Service Center p. 39 7 Survivor: Silver Meadows Silver Meadows Program Center p. 41 7 TEAM Challenge Finbrooke Program Center p. 41 9 First Aid & CPR-Refresher Course Joplin Service Center p. 17 13 GS Day with the Springfield Cardinals Springfield, MO p. 38 13-14 Stars of Science Lock-In Sikeston, MO p. 40 14 Animal Adventures Finbrooke Program Center p. 37 14 Family Day at Camp Silver Meadows Program Center p. 38 14 Outdoor Level 1 Mintahama Program Center p. 18 14 Outdoor Level 2 Mintahama Program Center p. 18 14 Trailblazers Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 41 14-15 Outdoor Level 3 Latonka Program Center p. 18 14-15 Outdoor Level 3 Mintahama Program Center p. 18 17 Waterfront Lifeguarding-Refresher Roach, MO p. 16 17-19 Waterfront Lifeguarding Roach, MO p. 16 21 Family Day at Camp Finbrooke Program Center p. 38 21 Family Day at Camp Mintahama Program Center p. 38 21 Take Aim 1 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 41 21 Take Aim 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 41 21-22 Outdoor Level 3 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 18 21-22 USA Archery Level 2 Finbrooke Program Center p. 17 22 USA Archery Level 1 Finbrooke Program Center p. 17
June 2016
1 Waterfront Lifeguarding-Refresher Mintahama Program Center p. 16 1-3 Waterfront Lifeguarding Mintahama Program Center p. 16 4 First Aid and CPR Jefferson City Service Center p. 17 4 Outdoor Level 2 Jefferson City, MO p. 18 4 Young Women of Distinction Springfield, MO p. 11 11 Outdoor Level 1 Friendship Fields Program Center p. 18 11 Outdoor Level 2 Friendship Fields Program Center p. 18 11-12 Outdoor Level 3 Friendship Fields Program Center p. 18 18-19 Wilderness First Aid Springfield Service Center p. 17 19 Surf’s Up Lake of the Ozarks, MO p. 40 25 Savannah Bound Savannah, GA p. 34
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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
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My Fella and Me Field Day Titanic Museum Lock-in Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City Outdoor Level 3
Latonka Program Center Branson, MO Branson, MO Silver Meadows Program Center
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Girls’ desires to give back can
cover a wide range of interests, but through giving back, girls also get something for themselves: experiences that help them gain new skills and develop empathy for others. Girls love to feel they are making a difference and having an impact on the world. They also love to see the effects of their efforts. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are opportunities for girls to Take Action to give back and make their community and the world a better place.
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LEADERSHIP and LEARNING SPECIALIST GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WHEN SHOULD GIRLS EARN WHY SHOULD GIRLS EARN THEIR GOLD AWARD? THEIR GOLD AWARD? The ideal time to start thinking about it is their sophomore year in high school. But, girls should really try to complete their project (the take action portion) during their junior year. Don’t let them wait until their senior year, because it’s a very busy time for all seniors! (But they do technically have until Sept. 30 after graduation to complete their award.)
HOW SHOULD GIRLS PICK THEIR GOLD AWARD PROJECT? Their project needs to be what they’re passionate about! Girls are going to spend over 80 hours working on their Take Action projects, so it should be something they feel very, very strongly about! If they’re having trouble, start with a big idea (like, “I want to help save the environment!”). But then narrow it down to something manageable, like recycling or improving air quality.
Any girl that wants to go to college, and hopes to get a college scholarship needs to earn their gold award! Very few percent of girls even applying to college are eligible to earn the Gold Award, and even fewer actually do! It really stands out on college applications. Some schools even have specific scholarships for Gold Awardees. Don’t be afraid to call the financial assistance office at the school to ask!
WHAT SHOULD GIRLS KNOW WHEN FILLING OUT THEIR GOLD AWARD APPLICATION? There’s two things I always tell girls. The first, it has to be legible! Consider typing your application. And second, make sure you do a great job explaining your project. You may have the best idea in the world, but if you don’t explain it well, the committee might not think that your project is gold award worthy.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A GIRL STARTS HER PROJECT, BUT IT DOESN’T WORK OUT THEY WAY SHE PLANNED? This is just a great learning opportunity for the rest of her life. Many times things don’t work out the way we plan. We just have to learn to keep that road block from stopping us. Girls can rework their project. If you or your girls have a problem or any questions, don’t hesitate to call your local GSLE!
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STEFANIE | SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING SPECIALIST GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE.
Stefanie is one of the 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 partners in program planning at both the troop and service unit levels. Don’t hesitate to ask for their help navigating your way through the Girl Scout program.
PHONE | EMAIL 877-312-4764 | programs@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org
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“I believe one person can make a difference and can sow the seed to lead to more and more.”
-Kassy
KASSY | MARBLE HILL, MO Thank you so much for this opportunity to spread my project even more! It’s an absolute blessing and I’m very excited. I have learned so much about myself, as well as the true need for projects like this in high schools. The support and listening ears of others is a dire need for teens when it comes to the issue of depression and suicide. I am so glad I pursued my project, I believe it truly benefited teens in my area. I believe one person can make a difference and can sow the seed to lead to more and more.
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gold awards WHAT DID YOU LEARN WHILE EARNING THE GOLD AWARD? RACHEL | KENNETT, MO
The most important thing I learned while completing my Gold Award is the satisfaction of hard work. It was very rewarding to accomplish a project that was out of my comfort zone. Also, I learned how important it is to manage time and to communicate with higher levels of authority. This experience will remain with me forever and has definitely built my confidence to help me in this new chapter of my life.
ALLI | KENNETT, MO
I learned that a good leader needs to adapt to changes and the unexpected, and that I have a true love of working with kids because of their eagerness to learn. I feel extremely confident that my ability as a leader, and specifically a leader among young children, has grown because of this project. I am more comfortable in working with children and adults in my community, and I am sure my skills will continue to expand and develop.
SARENE | CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
The leadership skills I learned through my project will help me succeed. Being able to communicate with multiple organizations and helping a large group of people will help my future career.
TORI | FULTON, MO
I developed many practical skills and the knowledge to advocate for others. This project put me in a small group of mostly adults who wanted to use our strengths to effectively and efficiently achieve our goal. Hopefully in the future when faced with a need in my community, I can use my skills learned in Girl Scouts to help.
CLAIRE | SPRINGFIELD, MO I learned how to commit to a project no matter what conflicts I may face and how to solve problems. I also learned how to be more of a leader while organizing volunteers. I will take the leadership and team work skills I developed to allow for a better future.
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EMILY | NEOSHO, MO
TELL US ABOUT YOUR GOLD AWARD PROJECT. My Gold Award project focused on helping children that don’t have the basic necessities. I made global problems better known in my community by partnering with women in Africa to make shoes for children.
WHAT DID YOU LEARN WHILE EARNING THE GOLD AWARD? The most important thing I learned is that there are more important issues going on around the world than directly around me.
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The Girl Scout Gold Award,
the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others. These young women are courageous leaders and visionary change makers. They are our future, and it looks bright! Since 1916, millions of Girl Scout alumnae have positively impacted their communities and the world with their creative, impactful, and sustainable Take Action projects. Now, with the Gold Award Centennial in 2016, we invite you to join us in “Celebrating 100 Years of Changing the World” with our Young Women of Distinction Ceremony on June 4, 2016, with our special guest speaker, GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chávez.
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of distinction Springfield, MO | June 4, 2016
Girl Scouts of the USA Chief Executive Officer Anna Maria Chávez is coming to Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland! Anna will be the keynote speaker at our 2016 Young Women of Distinction Ceremony, celebrating our Girl Scout Gold Awardees and 100 years of Girl Scouts Highest Awards!
Breakfast with Anna
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
Meet and greet GSUSA Chief Executive Officer, Anna Maria Chávez. Enjoy a light continental breakfast and make a keepsake for Anna to take back to GSUSA. Open to all ages, but space is limited. Ramada Oasis Convention Center, Springfield, MO June 4 | 8:30 — 10:00 a.m. Registration Deadline: May 27, 2016
requirements
1 Ambassador Journey OR
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Senior Journey
OR Girl Scout 1 Silver Award
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1 Senior OR
Ambassador Journey
ADULT: $5
GIRL: $5
steps 1. Choose an issue. 2. Investigate. 3. Get help. 4. Create a plan. 5. Present your plan and get feedback. 6. Take Action. 7. Educate and inspire others.
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ANNA MARIA CHAVEZ CEO, GSUSA
Anna Maria Chávez began her career journey in the very same Movement she now leads: Girl Scouts. Her experiences in Girl Scouting lit a passion for public service and social engagement that have defined Anna’s educational and career paths. A lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the USA and an awardwinning community leader, Anna developed the leadership skills growing up as a Girl Scout in Eloy, Arizona. Her desire to make the world a better place led her to the office of the chief executive of GSUSA.
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PAWS
Pets Are Worth Supporting
PETS ARE WORTH SUPPORTING 2016 GSMH COUNCIL-WIDE SERVICE PROJECT Are your girls ready to Take Action? All Girl Scouts are invited to help the animal shelter of their choice by participating in the 2016 GSMH Council-Wide Service Project! This year, your troop can help a local animal shelter by collecting dog or cat food, paper towels, newspapers, and other pet items during the week of April 1-9, 2016. We will provide door hangers for Girl Scouts to distribute to friends, 12
neighbors, and community members to let them know about the awesome project your troop is doing! Return a week later to collect the donations and donate the items to the animal shelter of your choice. Complete a P.A.W.S Project Report and submit to GSMH to receive the 2016 Council-Wide Service Project Patch. Have your girls already participated? They’ll receive Year 2 or Year 3 patches!
Participation is easy! The PAWS Project runs from April 1-9, 2016 and can be completed in five simple steps.
1 We provide door hangers to you! your fellow Girl Scouts and proper 2 With supervision, distribute the door hangers to friends, neighbors, and community members to let them know about your awesome service project!
3 Return a week later to collect the donations. the items to the animal shelter of 4 Donate your choice. your parent or troop leader, complete 5 With the P.A.W.S. Project Report and submit it to us to receive a free P.A.W.S. Project patch!
PAWS
facts
Pets Are Worth Supporting
1,435 total girls participated 141 troops participated 57 shelters received assistance *2014 & 2015 totals
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The wearing of uniforms unites girls as Girl Scouts. For all girls, the unifying look includes wearing a choice of a tunic, vest, sash for displaying official pins and awards, combined with their own solid white shirts, khaki pants or skirts and a scarf. Girl Scout uniforms are required when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout Movement. For adult members, the unifying look of the uniform is a Girl Scout official scarf, or tie for men, worn with the official membership pins, combined with their own navy blue business attire. Girl Scouts at the Daisy and Brownie levels will continue to have a full uniform ensemble available.
For over a century, Girl Scouts have proudly worn distinctive uniforms that symbolize the high ideals for which Girl Scouting stands. The Girl Scout uniform has always been special. Do your girls have theirs?
GSMH Retail Shops Cape Girardeau | Ext. 1501 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. daily Dexter | Ext. 1401 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. daily Jefferson City | Ext. 1301 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. daily Joplin | Ext. 1201 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. daily
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Springfield | Ext. 1120 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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.
Spring 2016 | Shop Saturdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
February 6 - Springfield and Jefferson City Open March 5 - Springfield, Jefferson City, Joplin, and Cape Girardeau Open March 19 - Dexter, Jefferson City, and Joplin Open April 2 - Springfield, Jefferson City, Joplin, and Cape Girardeau Open May 7 - All Retail Shops Open! June 11 - All Retail Shops Open!
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.
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. 15
Waterfront Lifeguarding
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
The following girl program trainings may be scheduled on request! Simply contact a LLS-GSLE to make arrangements. Path to Silver & Path to Gold COST: FREE Are your girls interested in taking action by completing a Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award? We are happy to help walk them through the process, explain the benefits, and brainstorm ideas. We request a minimum of 10 girls present.
Program Aide Trainings $10/GIRL Older Girl Scouts make great mentors for younger Girl Scouts. This core training teaches girls basic skills and leadership styles; specialization trainings are available in outdoor skills and crafts, songs, and games. We request a minimum of 10 girls present.
Babysitting Training This American Red Cross course will train $25/GIRL you to provide responsible childcare. You will learn leadership skills, professionalism, basic care, safe play, and first aid. You will leave with a Red Cross Certificate in Babysitters training, and Cadettes will have completed one step of the Babysitter Badge from the It’s Your Planet-Love It! Skill-Building Badge set. This class lasts approximately 8 hours and is subject to facilitator availability. We request a minimum of 8 participants, and a maximum of 10. Girls should bring a sack lunch.
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. 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 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. 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 Mintahama Program Center June 1, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 18, 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
First Aid and CPR
USA Archery Level 1
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.
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.
COST: $40
Dexter Service Center March 5, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Feb. 19, 2016 MIN/MAX: 3/10
Joplin Service Center May 7, 2016 | 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Silver Meadows Program Center March 12, 2016 | 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 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
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 Aug. 13, 2016 | 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: July 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
FA & CPR - Refresher Course 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: $18
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. 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
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
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!
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. 17
Indoor Overnights and Day Trip Training
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, 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.
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.
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. Programming ideas will also be covered. This course is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 3.
COST: $10
Finbrooke Program Center (Leader’s Weekend) April 23 | 6:00 p.m. — April 24, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20 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
COST: $10
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 Latonka Program Center April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/15 Silver Meadows Program Center April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Finbrooke Program Center (Leader’s Weekend) April 23 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 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
Outdoor Level 3 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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Sept. 24 | 9:00 a.m. Sept. 25, 2016 | 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 9, 2016 MIN/MAX: 5/20
Leader’s Weekend Finbrooke Program Center April 22–24, 2016
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 on January 15. Be on the lookout for additional information on our website!
Don’t miss out on your chance to join us for exclusive sessions such as…
• Night Zip lining • Mountain Biking • Beeswax Candles • Survival Bracelets and more!
And new this year…
• Calling all Girl Scout Hoarders!
Swapping Station • Bandanas: The Camper’s Jewels • Play Your Part
“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 “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
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LEARN 2 LEAD When? Southeast Region Dexter, MO Saturday, October 8, 2016
For more information, contact your local LLS-V at training@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
Why? Innovative. Learn new and innovative ways to guide girls through the GSLE!
Convenience. Learn to Lead offers many different training courses designed to help you become a well-equipped volunteer.
Central Region Jefferson City, MO Saturday, October 15, 2016
Southwest Region Nixa, MO Saturday, October 22, 2016
Informational. Choose from several different class selections throughout the day!
Networking. Network with other leaders, new and experienced, to discover opportunities for you and your troop.
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What? Class details and registration packets can be found on our website in late spring.
A one-day training
extravaganza!
“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.�
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i can’t wait to early bird
april 1 – june 1, 2016
RE-REGISTRATION HAS NEVER BEEN DONE
QUITE LIKE THIS.
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to
Early Bird Rewards Registration Open April 1–June 1, 2016
Is this you?
You’re a new or returning girl member who is registering for the 2016–2017 membership year!
Once we receive your registration, Know another girl who’s interested in 1 Fantastic! 3 you’ll receive an Early Bird drawstring joining? Great! If she registers April 1-June backpack and an Early Bird patch!
1, 2016, you’ll both be eligible to receive a Sister-to-Sister patch!
an Early Bird, you’ll also be eligible to 2 Aspurchase an exclusive Early Bird t-shirt.
Is this you?
You’re a new or returning troop leader who is registering a troop* for the 2016–2017 membership year!
Once we receive your registrations, we receive your registrations, all of 1 Fantastic! 3 Once all of your girls will receive an Early Bird your adults will receive access to the Early drawstring backpack and Early Bird patch! an Early Bird, you’ll also be eligible to 2 Aspurchase an exclusive Early Bird t-shirt.
Is this you?
Bird Club-exclusively for Early Bird Adults! your troop* is re-registered online, 4 Ifyou’ll also receive $10 in Early Bird Bills!
You’re a new or returning adult member who is registering for the 2016–2017 membership year!
an Early Bird, you’ll also be eligible to Once we receive your registration, 1 Fantastic! 2 Aspurchase an exclusive Early Bird t-shirt. you’ll receive access to the Early Bird Clubexclusively for Early Bird Adults! *All references of troop refer to a “legal troop” consisting of at least 2 adults and 3 girls.
So what’s this Early Bird Club? specials will run the length of the 2017 Early Bird, you’ll receive access to the 1 AsEarlyanBird 4 Retail Membership Year. Here’s a sneak peek! Club, an exclusive discount club for Early Bird Adults! Every month, our retail shops will offer a one-time discount exclusively to members.
December, 2016 - 20% Off Holiday Items March, 2017 - 20% Off Green Items June, 2017 - 20% Off Camp Items
retail shops.
Discounts and specials subject to change.
2 new special will be emailed to you every 3 The month! Specials will also be posted in our
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+ old school.
new school. Benefits of Online Registration • No waiting! Register immediately for programs and trainings • Reduces your carbon footprint • No waiting on publications! Your address is immediately available for mailings. • Fast and safe • Automatically re-register within your current troop • Control your contact information • Customizable features for volunteers
we’re here for you
IN PERSON at any of our service center locations BY PHONE contact us at 877-312-4764 BY EMAIL gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
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Bring your friends and family to this three-day outdoor extravaganza! Booths and vendors, SWAPS, group games, horses, and many more activities await you and your Girl Scout friends! Try your hand at archery, search for hidden treasures with letterboxing, or relax and enjoy the live entertainment. Join in the sing-along at the campfire, roast s’mores, and camp under the stars. Troop and family camping options are available.
WHEN April 15–17, 2016
WHERE
Stoddard County Fairgrounds Dexter, Missouri
COST
$10 per person $15 per campsite per night (campsites accommodate up to 8 people)
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Team COCO Patch: If a registered girl has a COCOdirect order, she is eligible for the troop leader to order a Team COCO patch at a minimal cost. Online Patch: With her account in COCOdirect, if a girl sends 12+ ecards, she is eligible for the troop leader to order an Online patch at a minimal cost. Gluten Free Patch: If a registered girl sells any Gluten Free Trios, she is eligible for the troop leader to order the Gluten Free Patch at a minimal cost.
SAVE THE DATES! Initial Order January 8-27, 2016 Direct Sales February 19 – April 3, 2016 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend February 26-28, 2016
friends is super fun. We y m th wi am te a as ies ok co ing ell “S rn to handle money. lea d an , ns io cis de e ak m , er th ge to work w, the world.” Today, the cookie booth. Tomorro ent, people decision making, money managem Selling cookies teaches goal setting, dership, to success, and to life. lea to l tia en ess cts spe —a ics eth skills, and business
Let’s work together to reach our goals! If we reach our council goal of selling 107,793 cases (that’s 1,293,516 boxes!) of cookies this year...
Troops will earn an additional 5¢ per box, for every box sold!
Girls will be entered into a drawing to win a Family Trip for Four to an Outdoor Domestic Destination!* *Drawings will be one per region. To be entered, girls must’ve sold 175 boxes or more.
4 Her Promise
There are only so many hours in a day, and girls and their families have to balance many growing and diverging interests, commitments, and responsibilities. That’s why Girl Scouting today is more flexible than ever! 4 Her Promise is a program centered on parent participation. With 4 Her Promise, you offer options and ask parents to make a four-hour commitment – for her. They will select volunteer roles or troop tasks that interest them, at the same time helping you and the troop.
Successfully building a family-wide troop support network has three key ingredients.
1. Offer parents a variety of options with clearly defined responsibilities and time commitment factors. (4 Her Flyer available on our website, or create your own list.) 2. Ask parents to promise a minimum of four hours per family – for her. (4 Her Promise Cards available on our website.) 3. Publicly recognize a parent/family when they hit four hours of given time. (4 Her Promise Certificate of Appreciation available on our website.)
What can a 4-hour promise really do? • 4 Her Promise is an open door to participation for parents and family members. • It can build a solid support base, and strengthen a girl’s chances of longevity with the troop. • You’ll witness the positive effect parent participation has on the troop. • Your troop can accomplish so much more, with just a little help. • Communication between you and other troop families significantly increases. • You build future volunteers as children witness parent volunteerism firsthand.
4 Her Promise Tip
You can ask one parent to be involved with 4 Her Promise by being in charge of matching parents with the opportunities and tracking their hours.
Note: All adults who help the troop regularly, have regular contact with girls, transport girls, or handle troop funds must complete the GSMH volunteer application and background check process.
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Join troops in a pen pal project that connects girls across our council! Pen Pal Across the Heartland is available to all registered girls. Your entire troop can participate, or just a few girls. We will match girls with other girls in our council that are in the same grade level. We’ll even send participants information on basic pen pal etiquette with your match information! Participants can wear this patch on their uniform to show that they participate in our pen pal program! To sign up, please complete the form on our website and return it to your local service center or membership marketing specialist. For more information, contact your local LLS-GSLE!
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Box Kits
and
Perfectly Effortless Programs What are they, and how can they help me? 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. Here’s a list of the box kits available to you. Contact your regional LLS-GSLE or LLS-V to reserve the box kit that’s right for your event. Compass (new) Flag Ceremony & Etiquette Girl Scout Basics Girl Scout History Investiture and Rededication Journey Sampler: Daisy (new) Journey Sampler: Brownie (new) Journey Sampler: Junior (new) Knife Safety Knot Tying Letterboxing Making Cents in the City SCIENCE String Orienteering For more information, contact your local LLS-GSLE!
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. Here’s a list of the PEPs available to you. Contact your regional LLS-GSLE to request the PEP that’s right for your troop! Backpocket Games Camptastic Camp Rally Cookie Chefs Cookie Rally Easy Engineering Geocaching Global Action Award Mathtastic SWAPS (new)
PEPs are also available for download on our website!
Patch programs available! Do your girls love earning patches? Try our patch programs! With a variety of topics, and easy to follow steps, there’s something for everyone. Her Story - Laura Ingalls Wilder Girl Scout Traditions (New) Show Me Camper STEM (New) Sing Patch
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Council Properties 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 and programs available as resources for your troop.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center
Mintahama Program Center
Available: Early Spring through late Fall Program Activities: archery, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, sports, swimming
Available: Year-Round 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
Available: Year-Round Program Activities: outdoor living skills, sports
Silver Meadows Program Center Available: Year-Round Program Activities: archery, canoeing, fishing
New this year! Program centers can be reserved at no cost to your troop! Activity fees may still apply, turn the page to learn more.
New friends, nature, and non-stop fun. Nothing will inspire and empower girls more than spending time at Girl Scout Summer Camp.
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland offers four summer camps that provide unique experiences for every girl. Whether it’s her first time at camp or her fifth, there’s something new for her to discover! Look for all of the new and exciting outdoor opportunities in our 2016 edition of The Arrow! Along with day and resident camps, it features Me & My Gal campouts, Me & My Guy campouts, high adventure programming, and much more!
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: 50 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
For more information contact our properties/risk manager at properties@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
How can you reserve program centers?
How can you utilize program centers?
Program centers can be reserved for day use or overnight use. Just fill out a Program Center 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.
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, also provide a great outdoor experience. We have seven beautiful program centers for you and your troop to explore!
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choose your adventure outdoor programs on request
Archery: Take Aim 1 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 program will prepare girls for Take Aim 2. Not available at Sac-West or Friendship Fields Program Centers. For Juniors and older, 2 hour program, $10 per girl.
Archery: Take Aim 2 Take Aim 2 is the second level of the archery program! 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. Not available at SacWest or Friendship Fields Program Centers. For Juniors and older, 2 hour program, $10 per girl.
Canoeing: Canoe 101 This program will introduce girls to the basics of canoeing. Topics include boating safety, terminology, and how to paddle as a pair. Girls will become familiar with canoeing equipment and paddling. Not available at Sac-West Program Center. For Juniors and older, 3 hour program, $15 per girl.
Canoeing: Canoe 102 Paddlers will fine-tune the paddling techniques they learned in Canoe 101 and learn new, valuable strokes. Girls will learn how to maneuver their canoes through tricky obstacles and may even have a race! Not available at Sac-West Program Center. For Juniors and older, 3 hour program, $15 per girl.
program on your own If you are a trained facilitator or know a trained facilitator, plan a program on your own! Reserve equipment from GSMH and plan your own activities using equipment provided. You must provide a copy of your trained facilitator’s certification ten days prior to reservation. Archery GSMH will provide bows, arrows, and targets. For Juniors and up, $2 per girl. Available at Cherokee Ridge, Finbrooke, Latonka, Mintahama, and Silver Meadows. Canoeing GSMH will provide canoes, paddles, and lifejackets. For Juniors and up, $1 per girl. Available at Cherokee Ridge, Finbrooke, Latonka, Mintahama, and Silver Meadows.
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Mountain Biking GSMH will provide bikes and helmets. For Cadettes and up, $2.50 per girl. Only available at Finbrooke Program Center. Fishing GSMH will provide poles at no fee! You bring your own bait and all adults must have current fishing license. Available at Cherokee Ridge, Latonka, and Mintahama.
Challenge Course: Adventure Team Girls discover the excitement of our High Ropes Challenge Courses as they climb ropes, cables, and trees. They’ll stretch their comfort zone and traverse elements such as the Postman’s Walk, Pirate’s Crossing, or the Zip Line. Testing their teamwork and limits, the girls will be put into teams and compete in additional challenges while on the course. Available only at Finbrooke and Latonka Program Centers. For Cadettes and older, 4 hour program, $20 per girl. Challenge Course: Traveling Team-Building Challenge In problem-solving and teamworkbuilding games, girls will use skills in critical and creative thinking, communication, and cooperation to solve scenarios together with this traveling low ropes course. For Juniors and older, 3 hour program, $15 per girl. Challenge Course: Team-Building Challenge Can girls work together in groundbased and low ropes challenges? Some problem-solving and teambuilding games will help girls push individual boundaries, others will provide skills in thinking creatively, communication and cooperating to reach a goal. Available only at Finbrooke and Latonka Program Centers. For Juniors and older, 3 hour program, $15 per girl.
Let us help you plan your activities! Select a program on request and we will schedule the certified facilitator needed to provide the activity. All activities can be customized to meet your troop/group needs. Challenge Course: Vertical Girls Going up! Girls will challenge themselves by tackling the climbing/rappelling tower at Finbrooke Program Center. Climb the rock wall, enjoy a great view from the top, and then rappel back down. Available only at Finbrooke Program Center. For Juniors and older, 4 hour program, $20 per girl. Equestrian Program Giddy Up! All equestrian sessions offer the opportunity to work on improving riding skills and gain horse knowledge. Sessions are geared to safety, grooming, saddling, and riding skills. Available only at Cherokee Ridge Program Center. For Brownies and older, 1.5 hour program, $15 per girl. Swimming Facilitators will be available to lifeguard for your troop/group. Available only at Cherokee Ridge, Finbrooke, Latonka, and Mintahama Program Centers. For all ages, lifeguards fees are $10 per hour. Pool charge is $25 per group for 2 hours.
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l e v a r T Council 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.
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 speakers and panel discussions from a variety of inspirational women, the Hall of Experiences full of handson 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 available soon!
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 available soon!
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e n r e c u L o t n o d n Lo Take a journey of a lifetime through three European Countries. This 10 day trip starts in London, England, goes to Paris, France, and ends in Lucerne, Switzerland. Twenty-three girls and adults from GSMH traveled across Europe this summer, on a Girl Scout European adventure! The best part? We have another London to Lucerne trip planned in Summer 2018! Trip includes visits to two of the World Centers: Pax Lodge and Our Chalet. Trip is conducted by EF Tours and is open to girls who will be 14 by time of departure. Estimated cost is $4,500 - $5,500. For more information, please contact programs@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
Traveling ag Summer 20 ain, 18!
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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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Animal Adventures
Canoe 102
DISCOVER positive values.
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
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
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! ADULT: Free
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
GIRL: $ 15
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
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
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
Beginner Backpacking Part 1: The Shakedown 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. ADULT: $20
Finbrooke Program Center February 27, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $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. Determined at The Shakedown March 12 | 10:00 a.m. — March 13, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
Daisy Dudes DISCOVER critical thinking skills.
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
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 25
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 Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
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
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Family Day at Camp
Girl Scout Day with the Springfield Cardinals
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! PER FAMILY: $5
OPTION 1 Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016
ADULT: $8
Hammons Field, Springfield, MO May 13, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 3, 2016
GIRL: $ 8
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 3 Silver Meadows Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016
ADULT: $9
OPTION 4 Mintahama Program Center May 21, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016
Win $50
OPTION 5 Finbrooke Program Center May 21, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016
towards your summer camp session!
Fluffy Friend First Aid TAKE ACTION as a resourceful problem solver.
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
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: $ 10
OPTION 1 Titanic Museum, Branson, MO Apr. 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Apr. 1, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/300
GIRL: $ 9
OPTION 2 Titanic Museum, Branson, MO Apr. 10, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Apr. 1, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/300
Girl Scout Day at Silver Dollar City CONNECT with your local community.
In 2016 Girl Scouts will have two opportunities to take part in special days at Silver Dollar City! Come out on April 30 for activities at World’s Fest. This is the last year Silver Dollar City will be hosting this event so you won’t want to miss it! On September 24, participate in some special “behind the scenes” opportunities only available to Girl Scouts. Season pass holders are welcome to participate at no additional charge. Price includes a patch! Order your tickets directly from Silver Dollar City by calling: 800-417-7770. Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO April 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO Sept. 24, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ADULT: $40
GIRL: $40
Girl Scout Family Fun 5K Run/Walk
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.
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Come out for this annual tradition as Girl Scouts cheer on the Springfield Cardinals! Girls will get to participate in a pre-game parade and this year their families are invited to join them! One lucky troop will be picked at random to throw out the first pitch! After the game, stick around for the spectacular fireworks!
Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum
OPTION 2 Latonka Program Center May 7, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016
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
CONNECT with your local community.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 10
CONNECT with your local community.
A fun evening for families to run, walk, and support Girl Scouting. This year’s 5K Run/Walk will also feature a mile-run for younger family members plus games and activities for all ages. Registrations received before March 18 are guaranteed a t-shirt. No refunds will be issued for cancellation, weather, or other reasons. Arena Park, Pavilion #3 Cape Girardeau, MO April 1, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ADULT: $25
GIRL: $25
Magic of Chemistry: Mystery at the Museum
Girl Scouts Going Places Overnight CONNECT with your local community.
Dream, Discover, Explore! Girl Scouts will enjoy an overnight experience where they will meet new friends and complete the requirements for one patch. Register directly with Cottey College online at www.cottey.edu/GirlScouts by March 21. Cookie Credit and financial assistance cannot be used for this event. ADULT: $20
Cottey College, Nevada, MO April 8, 2016 | 7:30 p.m. – April 9, 2016 | 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 21, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
GIRL: $ 30
Green Girls Day TAKE ACTION by identifying community needs.
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! 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
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 8
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 are permitted. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO ADULT: $10 March 12, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 MIN/MAX: 50/100
Horse Rider DISCOVER positive values.
Mall Madness Lock-in CONNECT through healthy relationships.
ADULT: $14
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. ADULT: $40
Journey Jumpstart: WOW!
GIRL: $15
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.
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
Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 9, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2015 MIN/MAX: 10/40
TAKE ACTION by making a difference in the world.
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
GIRL: $25
GIRL: $40
TAKE ACTION by identifying community needs.
Want to do a Journey but not sure where to start? We will begin the WOW! Wonders of Water and help your troop start on the path to complete this Journey! Each girl will receive her own book to take home. Leaders will receive resource materials to help them complete the Journey with their troop. Everyone should bring a sack lunch. OPTION 1 Silver Meadows Program Center March 5, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 19, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/50
OPTION 2 Finbrooke Program Center March 12, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/50
ADULT: $3 GIRL: $ 10 OPTION 3 Dexter Service Center May 7, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/50
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Program Aide Training
My Fella and Me Field Day
CONNECT through cooperation and team building.
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
GIRL: $10
Night at the Museum: Discovery Center Lock-in
ADULT: Free
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
Pet Paws TAKE ACTION by identifying community needs.
Do you love animals? If so, come spend the afternoon with fellow animal lovers as we explore the world of dogs, cats, farm animals, and exotic pets. A special guest will be speaking about pet care and what you can do to help animals in need. A light snack and patch will be provided. Dexter Service Center March 26, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 11, 2016 MIN/MAX: 25/50
ADULT: $5
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
PAWS
Pets Are Worth Supporting April 1-9, 2016
GIRL: $10
Sound of Music CONNECT with your global community.
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland have planned another fun-filled day at the beautiful Fox Theatre in St. Louis! Attend a matinée performance of The Sound of Music and enjoy the award winning music as it tells the story of Maria and the Von Trapp family. Price includes ticket to the show and a patch. Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO April 30, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 20/80
ADULT: $30
GIRL: $30
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.
GIRL: $ 10
Participate in the 2016 GSMH Council-Wide Service Project
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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: $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
ADULT: $15
GIRL: $15
Survivor: Silver Meadows
TEAM Challenge
TAKE ACTION as a resourceful problem solver.
CONNECT critical thinking skills.
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.
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 Silver Meadows Program Center May 7, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 30/100
Finbrooke Program Center May 7, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
GIRL: $12
Take Aim 1
Trailblazers
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 Finbrooke Program Center April 9, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $10
CONNECT through healthy relationships.
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
OPTION 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 21, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016 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. Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/40
ADULT: $40
GIRL: $40
CONNECT with your global community.
Take Aim 2
OPTION 1 Finbrooke Program Center April 9, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
GIRL: $40
Titanic Museum Lock-in
OPTION 2 Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 21, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
ADULT: Free
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $10
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. Finbrooke Program Center April 30, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 15, 2016 MIN/MAX: 10/20
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $20
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Note Pre-registration by the listed deadline is required for all program and training events unless otherwise stated in the descriptions. Program and training event fees must be paid, and financial assistance applications submitted, at the time of registration.
Alternate Way to Register Paper registration forms for program events and trainings can be downloaded from our website and submitted via fax, email, mail, or walk-in to a GSMH service center.
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.
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More detailed confirmation letters or packets for each program, training, or camp are sent closer to the event date.
Confirmations Confirmations will be sent approximately one week prior to the event. Confirmations will be sent by email unless otherwise requested. If you do not receive a confirmation three days prior to the event, please call the leadership and learning specialist at your nearest service center prior to departure for the program/event.
Cancellations Events and trainings may be cancelled if the required minimum number of participants is not met, or in cases of severe weather. If the event/ leadership opportunity is cancelled or moved to a new location, only those registered will be notified. If you must cancel or make changes to your registration information after you have submitted your forms, please contact a leadership and learning specialist prior to the final registration deadline.
Refunds If you make any changes or cancellations to your event/training registration before the registration deadline, or if GSMH cancels an event, a refund or substitution will be permitted. If a cancellation is made after registration deadline due to illness or family emergency, a refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deposits for travel-related programs are non-refundable. *Note: Due to processing costs, all refunds of $5.00 or less will be issued as a GSMH Girl Scout Shop credit.
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.
Troop Girl /Adult Ratios To ensure that girls receive a quality experience, girl/adult ratios are maintained for all programs. Leaders registering groups should refer to Girl Scout Safety Standards for girl/adult ratios. All troops attending council events must meet required girl/adult safety ratios and have at least one approved female volunteer in attendance. Adult chaperones should not exceed the number of girls registered per troop unless it is a family event.
Driving Safety 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 registered member. If a driver is male, there must be an approved female volunteer traveling with the group.
Juliettes/Individual Attendees 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. Adults may be required to undergo a background check to attend certain events.
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. Payments made using Girl Scout Cookie Credit are subject to the same cancellation and refund policies as other forms of payment.
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland 210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802-6100
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Columbia, Missouri Permit No. 353
877-312-4764 gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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