Program and Volunteers

Fall Series

October — November —December

October

Girls will earn the Space Science badge! October is a great time to learn about Space Science. October 4th-10th is World Space Week. People all around the world will be focusing on space and sustainability. On October 20th through the 21st, you should be able to see a meteor shower known as the Orionids.

November

Girls will earn the GSMW American Sign Language patch! For many people, ASL is their primary language. By learning basic signs in ASL, girls are better able to make the world a better place while being a sister to every Girl Scout!

December

Girls will learn how to make smart money choices by creating and maintaining a budget. Daisies will earn the My Money Choices badge, Brownies will earn the Budget Builder badge, Juniors will earn the Budget Maker badge, and Cadettes will earn the Budget Manager badge.

Badge in a Box Seasonal Subscription

Our fall Badge in a Box subscription series will encourage girls to try new things! This series includes one of the new badges released by GSUSA as well as a GSMW council own patch. Step away from your busy schedule and earn badges on your own time.

What you need to know: Just $25/Month!

• We will begin receiving orders from September 1st – 16th for boxes to be received October,

November, and December. • We will be processing and packaging boxes in

September; expect to receive your first box in

October and each month from there forward. • Order link here!

What your girl can expect:

• To explore the night sky, learn basic American

Sign Language and the importance of communication, and how to manage their money wisely. • The fall series will expose your girls to STEM and life skills, two important Girl Scout pillars—all on their own schedule! • Each box will contain everything girls will need to earn their badge, plus some fun extras to take the adventure outside the box.

Order Your Badge in a Box Here!

October Virtual Life Skills Programs

Girl Scouts of all ages can enjoy one of two virtual Life Skills events offered by GSMW this October. First, on October 13th, Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors can snack or dine along with wild animals during the Zoology Nutrition program. Participants will explore what and how wild animals eat while also learning about the importance of personal nutrition. Then, on October 17th, our Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, under the expert instruction of The Kids Table’s professional chef educators, will create two healthy culinary delights: Easy Being Green Dip and Fruit Kabobs with Chocoloate Fondu. For more information, check out the Cookin’ with Girl Scouts event page.

Participants in both programs will receive a fun patch!

Virtual Life Skills

GSUSA Daisy Petal Badges

This learning Path is a fun and fast introduction to the ten updated Daisy Petals Badges. The updated Daisy Petal Badges are designed to thoughtfully guide a Daisy, their parents, and troop volunteers through their first two years of Girl Scouting and help Daisies understand the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Each course in this Learning Path is a short exploration of each Petal Badge. Courses provide hands on, age-appropriate activity ideas in the updated format of three steps/two choices for wider variety and greater choice. Courses share ideas for how to use the unique Girl Scout Leadership Experience framework of keeping activities girlled, encouraging learning by doing and fostering cooperative learning and each course concludes with convenient links of additional resources.

GSMW Council-Sponsored Program Calendar of Events

Across council, GSMW staff and volunteers, along with generous community sponsors, host signature programs throughout the Girl Scout year. This year, we have a calendar of events that is sure to entertain and educate your Girl Scouts. Be on the lookout for your area’s programs occurring throughout the year:

GSMW Council-Sponsored Event Calendar

September October November December January March April June July August Other Girl Scouts Love State Parks In-person Life Skills programming In-person and virtual Think Like a Programmer Journeys Annual Virtual Crafting Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors voted to attend in-person ART programs Girl Scout Day of Science & Girl Scout Week virtual events Virtual events In-person Spring Spruce & Resident Camp In-person Outdoor programs & Resident Camp Resident Camp Certain MT & WY regions will offer additional programming

International Day of the Girl

In 2012, The United Nations named October 11th the International Day of the Girl (IDG), and Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world have been celebrating ever since. Each year, the day is a moment for us to come together to raise up girls' voices and show how our Movement empowers girls to shape the world they want to see.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts has created the 2022 International Day of the Girl activity pack for use by our girls and volunteers. The organization hopes that by following the steps laid out in this #GirlsSpeakUp activity pack, you will discover how simple and rewarding it is to consult your Girl Scouts in a way that is Relevant, Exciting, Accessible and Learner-led. Download the activity pack and prepare your Girl Scouts for the International Day of the Girl on October 11th, 2022!

Finance Tip:

Troops can request online access from their banks to avoid a monthly statement fee. Please contact your MEM if you have questions or accounting@gsmw.org for additional assistance.