GPS 2017-2018
Girl Scout Program Supplement
Girl Scout Sleepover Share the Warmth Drop-Off Location Friends and Family Welcome Date: November 17, 2017
What’s Included: Admission
Sleep Under: 7pm-midnight - $50
Sleep Over:
Patch Movie (on Diamond Vision) & Popcorn
7pm-7am -$60
Dinner (Pizza & Drink) Field Activities Self-Guided Tour Swag Item
For questions, please contact: 2
CANDICE RYON | 817-892-4660 | cryon@dallascowboys.net
WELCOME!
Just like the GPS on your phone keeps you on track to your destination, our 2017-2018 Girl Scout Program Supplement (GPS) will help you chart your path to make the most of your Girl Scout year! Inside this guide, you will find the dates, times, fees and event descriptions for the wide variety of activites offered by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) and our community partners for every program grade level.
Table of Contents COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Calendar of Activities........................................................................................................................................4 Council Activities for All Ages.........................................................................................................................8 Special Interest Groups................................................................................................................................. 16 Council Activity Listings by Grade Level.................................................................................................... 19 Take Action Opportunities............................................................................................................................. 31 Council Badges and Patches........................................................................................................................32 Council and Troop Camping Opportunities............................................................................................. 34
PARTNER PROGRAMS Listings by category........................................................................................................................................ 41
Did you know? Girl Scout program grade levels are identified by color? Check out the key below to find the right programs for your Girl Scout throughout this guide.
All Ages Daisies - K & 1st Grade Brownies - 2nd & 3rd Grade Juniors - 4th & 5th Grade Cadettes - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Seniors - 9th & 10th Grade Ambassadors - 11th & 12th Grade
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GSNETX 2017-2018 Calendar of Events All Ages
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Meaningful Movies
Event/Program Name
Date
Solar Eclipse Day Pre-Party Solar Eclipse Day Peanut Butter Buddy Service Patch Honor Guard Interest Meeting Texas Rose Festival Parade Application Due First Down Frenzy at SMU Family Thursday at the STEM Center North Texas Giving Day No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Goodwill Good Turn Service Patch Family Thursday at the STEM Center No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center New Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Texas Rose Festival Camp Skills Workshop He and Me at Camp Bette Perot Share the Warmth Service Patch Family Thursday at the STEM Center Women of Distinction Luncheon Compass Kapers at Camp Gambill Adult Retreat No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Adult Volunteer Retreat (ADULTS ONLY) AT&T Stadium Sleepover Silver Lining Service Patch Build It, Bake It, Buy It Family Thursday at the STEM Center No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Family Camp at Camp Bette Perot Family Thursday at the STEM Center Girl Scout Cookie Program begins No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Council Booth Sales Begin Coding Patch University Engineering Fairs Women in Sports Day at SMU She and Me at Camp Bette Perot Last Day of Cookie Program Communi-TREE Patch Program Gambill Galore Fiesta Camp Stream Team Spring Fling! Birthday Week Patch
August 19 August 21 August 1- September 30 August 28 September 1 September 9 September 14 September 14 September 17 October 1-October 31 October 5 October 8 October 15 October 21 October 21 October 27-29 November 1-30 November 2 November 3 November 3-5 November 10-12 November 12 November 10-12 November 17-18 December 1-January 30 December 2 December 7 December 10 December 15-17 January 12 January 12 January 15 January 26 February 1-28 February February February 23-25 February 25 March 1- April 30 March 2-4 March 10 March 11-17
✸ All dates and events subject to change
September 10
age 9+
October 8
age 11+
November 12
age 13+
December 10
age 13+
January 14
age 9+
February 18
age 9+
March 11
age 13+
April 8
age 7+
May 13
age 13+
Museum Madness at AT&T PAC Furry Tails & Fairy Tales Early Bird Spring Renewal Tyler Mini Maker Faire East Texas Giving Day “Covering the Bases of STEM” Rough Riders Girl Scout Night GSNETX Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Flags for All Outdoor Skills Adventures for Adults (OSA) Grand Opening of STEM Center of Excellence Fun for He & Me at Camp Rocky Point Summer Reading Patch Summer Camps
March 24 March 31 April – June April April April 7 April 7 April 22 April 27-29 May 5 May 11-13 June, July, August June, July, August
Daisy / Brownie Event/Program Name
Be-Dazzled Badges: Letterboxer FIRST Robotics Orientation Meeting Daisy Journey Day: 3 Cheers for Animals New Outdoor Journey at Camp Gambill Creature Feature Be-Dazzled Badges: Philanthropist He and Me at Bette Perot Brownie Journey Day: Quest Daisy Day at Camp Gambill New Outdoor Journey at Camp Gambill Brownie Bonanza: Build It, Bake It, Buy It! Be-Dazzled Badges: Give Back Daisy Journey Day: Between Earth & Sky Brownie Journey Day: Wonders of Water She and Me at Bette Perot Be-Dazzled Badges: Celebrating Community Daisy Journey Day: Flower Garden Gambill Galore Fiesta Camp Daisy Day at Camp Gambill Brownie Bonanza: Furry Tails & Fairy Tales My First Daisy Campout at Camp Gambill Be-Dazzled Badges: Hiker/Snacks Junior Journey Jumpstart
Date
September 16 September 19 September 30 October 6-8 October 7 October 14 October 27-29 November 4 November 11 December 1-3 December 2 December 9 January 6 February 3 February 23-25 March 2 March 3 March 2-4 March 10 March 31 April 14-15 May 12 May 19
PGL
B D, B D B D, B B B B D B B B D B B B D B D, B B D B B
Petal Powers Lupe
September 17
Sunny
October 1
Zinni
November 5
Tula
December 3
Mari
January 7
Gloria
February 4
Gerri
March 4
MORE ⇨ Key Dates
Cookie Program January 12 - February 25
✸ All dates and events subject to change
January 12th: Order Taking & Cookie Sales Begin January 12th – February 25th: My Family Booth Sales January 26th – February 25th: My Troop Booth Sales & Council Booth Sales February 25th: 2018 Cookie Program Ends May 31st: Last Day Cookies May Be Sold
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Junior / Cadette Event/Program Name
Date
PGL
Destinations Webinar FIRST Robotics Orientation Meeting Astronomy Club Interest Meeting Netiquette Badge Workshop Silver Spree! Cookie Box Creations Orientation New Outdoor Journey at Camp Gambill Creature Feature Geocacher Badge Workshop Outdoor Art Apprentice Trailblazer Badge Workshop Destinations Webinar Government Gal Pals He and Me at Bette Perot New Outdoor Journey at Camp Gambill Compass Kapers Destinations Webinar Destinations application due Junior Jamboree: Build It, Bake It, Buy It! Cadette Craze: Build It, Bake It, Buy It! GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share Night Navigators She and Me Gambill Galore Fiesta Camp Business & Wealth Conference Bronze Blitz! Stream Team Spring Fling! Junior Jamboree: Furry Tails & Fairy Tales Cadette Craze: Furry Tails & Fairy Tales GSLI Preview
September 18 September 19 September 23 September 23 September 23 September 24 October 6-8 October 7 October 14 October 14 October 14 October 16 October 27 October 27-29 December 1-3 November 3-5 November 6 November 15 December 2 December 2 December 2 January 26-28 February 23-25 March 2-4 March 3 March 3-4 March 10 March 31 March 31 Spring
age 11+ J C C C C J J J C C age 11+ J J, C J J, C age 11+ age 11+ J C 8th grade C J, C J C J J, C J C 8th grade only
Date September 9 September 23 September 24 October 21 October 22 October 27-29 November 3 November 3-5 November 15 December 2 January 26-28 February 25 February 23-25 March 3 Spring Spring and Summer 2018 Summer 2018
PGL S, A S, A S, A S, A S,A S, A S, A S, A age 11+ S, A S, A S, A S, A S, A S, A S, A S, A
Senior / Ambassador Event/Program Name GSLI: Fall Kickoff Astronomy Club Interest Meeting Cookie Box Creations Orientation GSLI: Networking and Etiquette Workshop GSLI: Girl Consulting Forum He and Me at Bette Perot Women of Distinction Luncheon Networking Event Compass Kapers Destinations application due GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share Night Navigators GSLI: Girl Consulting Forum She and Me at Bette Perot Business & Wealth Conference GSLI Preview GSLI: Career Exploration Days Job Shadowing 6
Teen Mentoring Awards Trainings September 9 October 7 October 28 November 4 November 18 December 2 December 9 January 27 February 24 April 7 May 5
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS If you’re looking for the best activites for your Girl Scout, look no further than the amazing offerings planned by our GSNETX Program Department. With years of experience with Girl Scouts and AS Girl Scouts, our team knows just what will inspire and engage your troop to become the leaders they want to be! See one you like? Register at gsnetx.org/events
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All Ages
GSNETX Activities and Events AUGUST Solar Eclipse Days Saturday, August 19, 10am-12pm Monday, August 21, 10am-2pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org On August 21, 2017, millions of people across the United States will gather to see nature’s most wondrous spectacle — an eclipse of the Sun. It is a scene of unimaginable beauty; the Moon blocks the Sun, daytime becomes a twilight, and the Sun’s corona shimmers in the darkened sky. Girl Scout families are invited to the STEM Center of Excellence where we’ll discover the science behind the Great American Eclipse, make solar s’mores, and so much more. Peanut Butter Buddy Service Patch August and September Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Brownie My Best Self, Junior Staying Fit, Cadette Eating for Beauty Be a Peanut Butter Buddy this fall! Through this service patch program Girl Scouts explore what it takes to keep their bodies fueled and lend a helping hand to those struggling to do the same. Complete the steps to learn all about nutrition and fitness, and then help others meet their nutritional needs.
How to register for council-hosted activities
Online 1. Go to the gsnetx.org/events 2. Click register now 3. Pay for activity online
SEPTEMBER First Down Frenzy at SMU Saturday, September 9, 3pm-10pm SMU Cost: $15 per adult, 3 free youth per adult Awards Earned: Peanut Butter Buddy Patch Join Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, SMU, and UNT as we rush into the Girl Scout ENDZONE! Bring canned good donations and take on fun fitness challenges to earn your Peanut Butter Buddy patch. Drumlines, Girl Scout Cheers, inspirational triumphs, and more are in store during this action packed event!
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Using Cookie Dough? 1. Follow the Online steps 2. Attend the activity 3. Submit the Cookie Dough Reimbursement Request Form within 30 days
Family Fun Thursday at the STEM Center Animal Antics Thursday, September 14, 4pm-8pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Families are invited to bring a picnic and explore interactive, family-friendly activities at the STEM Center one Thursday every month. Drop-in activities include family fun and games, story time and a scavenger hunt.
Family Fun Thursday at the STEM Center Pumpkin Smash Thursday, October 5, 4pm-8pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Families are invited to bring a picnic and explore interactive, family-friendly activities at the STEM Center one Thursday every month. Drop-in activities include family fun and games, story time and a scavenger hunt.
No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Girl Power Sunday, September 17, 2pm-4pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org A great way for Juliettes and girls waiting to be placed in troops to participate in Girl Scouts and make new friends. Meetings are held once per month on Sunday afternoons at the STEM Center. Girls participate with their parents and complete exciting, hands-on STEM activities to earn badges. Open to girls K – 12.
No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center The Great Outdoors Sunday, October 8, 2pm-4pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org A great way for Juliettes and girls waiting to be placed in troops to participate in Girl Scouts and make new friends. Meetings are held once per month on Sunday afternoons at the STEM Center. Girls participate with their parents and complete exciting, hands-on STEM activities to earn badges. Open to girls K – 12.
OCTOBER Goodwill Good Turn Service Patch October 1-31 Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Goodwill Good Turn Patch Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is teaming up with Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Northeast Texas, and East Texas to help youth and adults with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions. First, you’ll discover how your donation makes a difference in the lives of Goodwill Employees. Then, you’ll collect items to help fund job training in your community. Be sure to complete the online reporting form to receive your free patch.
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New Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Under the Texas Sky Sunday, October 15, 2pm-4pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Calling new troop leaders! Do you want to see how easy and fun leading a fun STEM troop activity can be? New Troop Leaders sign up with their troop and are given all of the materials and support needed to lead interactive STEM activities with their Girl Scout troop. Camp Skills Workshop Saturday, October 21, 9am-6pm Southern Sector Service Center Cost: $25.00 each per girl, $30.00 per adult completing TR301 and TR302 Camp Certifications, $25.00 per Safety Wise Adult (not completing Camp Certifications) Contact: Lynn Wilbur at gs156lynn@gmail.com Learn and practice camping skills with girls at the same time! This workshop has an option to certify adults in both TR301: GSNETX Camping & and TR302: On the Road Camping. Topics include Pyrotechniques (fire building and safety), Germ Warfare (health and sanitation), Gearing Up (packing and gear), Weather or Not (coping with weather surpirses), What’s Cookin’? (meal planning, food preparation, and knife safety), and Inn Over Your Head (tent purchase, care, and pitching). NOTE: Adults who wish to receive certification are required to also attend an event pre-meeting on September 27 from 6:30-10 pm at JoAnn Fogg Service Center. Texas Rose Festival Saturday, October 21* Tyler, TX Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: East Texas Patch (1 of 3) A Texas tradition since 1933, Girl Scouts can come and smell the roses (literally!) at the Texas Rose Festival. Come see the coronation of the Rose Queen, or participate in or watch the Rose Parade!* From garden tours, to floral shows, arts and crafts, there is plenty to do and see at this fabulous East Texas festival! *Anyone participating in the rose parade needs to contact Hillary St. John by August 31. Council-hosted camping
He and Me - Camp Bette Perot Friday – Sunday, October 27 – 29 Ages: B,J,C,S,A (No Daisies) Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Picture yourself aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range and enjoying the sights of camp during a horseback trail ride, all while spending time with your dad, grandfather, uncle, or other favorite male! You’ll also have time to make new friends while eating at the dining hall with everyone since meals are provided from Saturday breakfast until breakfast on Sunday. Although you’ll have lots of time to spend together this weekend, girls are assigned cabins/ tents with other girls and males will be housed in cabins/ tents with other males in the same unit as the girl they came with.
NOVEMBER Share the Warmth Service November 1-30 Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Give back through Share the Warmth Blanket Drive. Girls are asked to collect and drop off new or gently used blankets to any of Sleep Experts’ 40 North Texas locations, the GSNETX Paris Service Center, or GSNETX East Texas Regional Center. Complete online reporting to be eligible for a free patch.
Year-Round FREE* Patch Programs! Thanks to generous donations from Texas Instruments, State Farm and more. We are excited to offer these free exciting patch programs. For Requirements go to gsnetx.org/patches
*Must complete online reporting form at gsnetx.org/patchreporting **All Free Patch Programs’ design are subject to change
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Family Fun Thursday at the STEM Center Marshmallow Incident Thursday, November 2, 4pm-8pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Families are invited to bring a picnic and explore interactive, family-friendly activities at the STEM Center one Thursday every month. Drop-in activities include family fun and games, story time and a scavenger hunt. Women of Distinction Luncheon Friday, November 3 Contact: funddev@gsnetx.org Our annual fundraising luncheon features Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American woman in space as keynote speaker. Co-chairs Laura Downing and Susan Glassmoyer host this event honoring Women of Distinction Sara Martineau, Nina Vaca and Man Enough to be a Girl Scout honoree, Todd Williams. Visit gsnetx.org/wdl for more information. Council-hosted camping Compass Kapers Friday – Sunday, November 3 – 5 Camp Gambill Ages: 4th grade and up (not recommended for first time campers.) Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Orienteering is a unique scavenger hunt utilizing map, compass, team building, critical thinking, and practical life skills with “in the woods” activities. Girl Scouts and advisors learn how to find their way preparing for life’s challenges during this weekend’s activities. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included.
No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Movin’ and Groovin’ Sunday, November 12, 2pm-4pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org A great way for Juliettes and girls waiting to be placed in troops to participate in Girl Scouts and make new friends. Meetings are held once per month on Sunday afternoons at the STEM Center. Girls participate with their parents and complete exciting, hands-on STEM activities to earn badges. Open to girls K – 12. AT&T Stadium Sleepover Friday – Saturday November 17-18 AT&T Cowboys Stadium; Arlington Sleep Under 7pm-Midnight; $50 per person Sleepover Over 7pm-7am; $60 per person Contact: Candice Ryon at CRyon@DallasCowboys.net Award Earned: Share the Warmth Service Patch Come to AT&T Stadium for fun, one-of-a-kind memories! Enjoy interactive, hands-on activities exclusively for Girl Scouts, drop off your blankets for Share the Warmth, sleep in the stadium, and so much more. Patch and bonus souvenir included.
Adult Retreat Friday – Sunday, November 10-12 Camp Bette Perot ADULTS ONLY Cost: $60 per adult Contact: learning@gsnetx.org Extremely popular adults only weekend at camp – in our 11th year! You’ll sleep in cabins and take meals in the dining hall, just like the girls do at summer camp. Bring your friends! Spend your day taking fun classes, and maybe do some archery or go on a trail ride. Who knows? There are usually more than 50 class options to choose from – so there is something for everyone. Our theme this year is “Creature Comforts”.
Register at gsnetx.org/events
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DECEMBER Silver Lining Service Patch December & January Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org The Silver Lining Patch Program connects Girl Scouts with residents of nursing homes, retirement communities, assisted living, or adult day care facilities to improve their quality of life through acts of kindness and in-person visits. Girl Scouts who complete at least 4 activities and fill out the online reporting form will receive a free Silver Lining patch. New! Visit gsnetx.org/silverlining to be matched with a facility near you. Build It, Bake It, Buy It! Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Daisy Count It Up, Brownie Give Back, Junior Cookie CEO, Cadette Business Plan, Senior My Portfolio Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining us for Build it, Bake it, Buy it. Girl Scouts are invited to beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops on the beginning of being a creative entrepreneur. Girls will spend time with a bakery expert creating their own edible masterpieces and finish their time designing a booth to sell their treasures. Family Fun Thursday at the STEM Center Reindeer Challenge Thursday, December 7, 4pm-8pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Families are invited to bring a picnic and explore interactive, family-friendly activities at the STEM Center one Thursday every month. Drop-in activities include family fun and games, story time and a scavenger hunt. No Troop, No Problem at the STEM Center Tasty Treats Sunday, December 10, 2pm-4pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org A great way for Juliettes and girls waiting to be placed in troops to participate in Girl Scouts and make new friends. Meetings are held once per month on Sunday afternoons at the STEM Center. Girls participate with their parents and complete exciting, hands-on STEM activities to earn badges. Open to girls K – 12.
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Council-hosted camping Family Camp Friday – Sunday, December 15 – 17 Camp Bette Perot Cost: $25 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Cost of additional optional activities: Horseback Trail Ride - $25 per person (Minimum age2nd grade and up); Daisy led-horse experience (K-1 grade) - $15 per person Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Discover the fun of Camp Bette Perot as you get the whole family together for this family campout! Connect with each other as you enjoy an indoor craft, optional horseback riding, and an evening of memory making around the campfire. You’ll even take home a limited edition Camp Bette Perot family camp patch to help preserve your memories! Meals: Each family is responsible for providing their own meals. A shared kitchen area with a refrigerator, stove, and oven is available in each unit.
JANUARY Cookie Program Order Taking and Cookie Sales Begin! Friday, January 12 Cookie Program My Family Booth Sales January 12 – February 25 Family Fun Thursday at the STEM Center Starry Nights Thursday, January 11, 4pm-8pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: stem@gsnetx.org Families are invited to bring a picnic and explore interactive, family-friendly activities at the STEM Center one Thursday every month. Drop-in activities include family fun and games, story time and a scavenger hunt. Cookie Program Council Booth Sales: January 26 – February 25
FEBRUARY
GSNETX
Coding Patch February 1-28 Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Explore all that computer coding has to offer during engineering month by earning your Coding Patch. You’ll explore coding through fun activities designed with you in mind! Council-hosted camping She and Me Friday – Sunday, February 23 – 25 Camp Bette Perot Ages: B,J,C,S,A (No Daisies) Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Bring your mom, grandmother, aunt or other adult female to camp for a weekend of fun and friendship at Camp Bette Perot! Together you’ll build lifelong memories as you experience various hands-on activities and explore part of camp while participating in a horseback trail ride. Since the focus is on having fun with each other and not cooking, meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast will be provided. Girls will share cabins/ tents with other girls and adults will share cabins/ tents with other adults in the same unit as the girl they came with. Cookie Program Ends: Sunday, February 25 University Engineering Fairs February Multiple Locations Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Engineering STEM Seal of Approval Girls explore the different types of engineering at a fair-style day dedicated to exposing Girl Scouts to the multifaceted world of engineering. Meet women studying or working in the engineering field, explore a variety of hands-on activities, and watch exciting demonstrations.
Register at gsnetx.org/events
Women in Sports Day at SMU February SMU Cost: $5 per person Contact: programs@gsnetx.org SMU Women’s Basketball invites Girl Scouts to their National Girls and Women in Sports game. Enjoy a women’s basketball game and see SMU Athletics honor women is sports, recognize Mustang female student-athletes, and enjoy a post-game all-sports clinic taught by SMU female student-athletes.
MARCH Communi-TREE March 1- April 30 Cost: Free Award Earned: Communi-TREE patch Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Grab your naturalist hat and get ready to know trees! You’ll explore the importance of trees, explore trees around you, and plant a Communi-TREE. By complreting the CommuniTREE requirements girls will earn a free patch during this partnership with the Texas Trees Foundation. Stream Team Spring Fling! Saturday, March 10 Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Hands-on experiments, quality time in nature, and lots of fun are in store for the second annual Stream Team Spring Fling! You’ll get an exclusive, inside look at the Stream Team, the premier special interest group for girls that are passionate about environmental protection and the great outdoors. Birthday Week Patch March 11-17 Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Celebrate Girl Scout Birthday Week by earning the GSNETX Birthday Week Patch. You’ll explore Girl Scout history and traditions, show your Girl Scout pride, and so much more!
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Council-hosted camping Gambill Galore Fiesta Camp Friday – Sunday, March 2 – 4 Camp Gambill Ages: B,J Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp. Participate in a sampler of traditional camp activities including crafts, songs, and nature exploration. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Museum Madness at AT&T PAC Saturday, March 24 AT&T Performing Arts Center Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Painting and My Family Story Explore art, music, and cultures around the world in the Dallas Arts District! Girls will dabble in art history, “travel” to different cultures and get messy using new materials creating their own masterpieces. End your afternoon with a matinee of Riverdance at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Furry Tails & Fairy Tales Saturday, March 31, 10am - 3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Pets, Hiker, Animal Habitats, Animal Helpers, Book Artist Girl Scouts are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops with community partners meeting new animals, exploring animal habitats and enjoying a magical Fairy Tale twist!
APRIL RoughRiders “Covering the Bases of STEM” Saturday, April 7, 4pm Dr Pepper Ballpark Contact: tbaker@ridersbaseball.com or programs@gsnetx.org Awards Earned: Covering the Bases of STEM Patch, STEM Seal of Approval Patch Join the Frisco RoughRiders for the third annual Girl Scout “Covering the Bases of STEM” pre-game program and postgame sleepover. You’ll explore the velocity of a pitch, the aerodynamics of a swing, the statistics of the game, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this homerun familyfriendly night!
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Tyler Mini Maker Faire April Discovery Science Place Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: East Texas Patch (2 of 3) Imagine! Build! Craft! Hack! Play! Make! Maker Faire is the greatest show (and tell) on Earth! A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, this event represents a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. Flags for All Sunday, April 22, 1pm-4pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cost: $10 per girl Contact: jessica_hallett@sbcglobal.net Award Earned: My Flag, My Country, and Me Girl Scouts can come learn all about the U.S. Flag and Girl Scout Flag Ceremonies. Ignite your passion for patriotism and your fascination for flags at this hands-on learning experience for all ages! Outdoor Skills Adventures for Adults (OSA) Friday – Sunday, April 27-29 Camp Rocky Point ADULTS ONLY Cost: $60 per adult Contact: learning@gsnetx.org Camp is a blast - for adults too! Playing & learning pair exceeding well, and we do both - Olympics Style. Together with other members of your newly formed team, you will attend several short outdoor skill refresher sessions in the morning, and decide by noon which of your team members will enter assorted challenge games in the afternoon. Someone’s team is bringing home the gold – will it be yours? BONUS: This is adventure & learning that you can take back to your troop - all teaching cards and challenge game instructions are yours to take home!
MAY, JUNE, JULY Council-hosted camping Fun for He & Me Friday – Sunday, May 11 – 13 Camp Rocky Point Cost: $50 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Gear up for a weekend of fun at the lake with your dad, grandfather, uncle or other favorite male. Sleep in a platform tent and participate in some of your favorite camp activities during the weekend. Meals are provided Saturday breakfast thru Sunday breakfast. Although you’ll have lots of time to spend together this weekend, girls are assigned platform tents with other girls and males will be housed in platform tents with other males in the same unit as the girl they came with. Cookie Program Ends Last day cookies may be sold: Thursday, May 31 Summer Service Patch Program May, June, July Cost: FREE Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Keep the Girl Scout year going at home or with your troop! By completing the required steps, you’ll be eligible for a free patch.
Girl Scouts at the Great Texas Balloon Race July Longview, TX Award Earned: East Texas Patch (3 of 3) Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Keep the Girl Scout year going at home or with your troop! By completing the required steps, you’ll be eligible for a free patch. Summer Camps June, July, August Contact: programs@gsnetx.org The sky’s the limit during our GSNETX Summer Camps! Your Girl Scout is sure to find her passion with a multitude of opportunities to explore Outdoors, STEM, Healthy Living, and Life Skills. Stay tuned for more information coming early 2018. Summer Reading Patch Program June, July, August Contact: programs@gsnetx.org The summer reading program is designed to encourage Girl Scouts to read, even when school is out. To earn this patch, read at least 10 books of your choice from at least five different genres. Check the GSNETX website for more detailed information. Patch is available in any council shop. Badge Workshops Date: Various Camp Gambill or Camp Rocky Point Cost: $20 per girl in addition to regular weekend camp cost Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Badge workshops will be offered periodically in the Fall and Spring at in conjunction with signing up for a weekend at camp. Regular camp reservation costs will apply. See the “Events” page on our website for registration information. Look for dates as they are added on the website.
spend your summer camping like a Girl scout! There is Fun For All! • Resident Camp • Day/Twilight Camp • Adventure Camp 15
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Astronomy Club PGL: Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors *Award Earning! Do you look up to the night sky with a sense of wonder and amazement? Do you have dreams of exploring the great beyond of outer space? Or do you just want to know more about the sky, NASA, and the universe? Join Astronomy Club and make new friends while you discover what scientists know about the universe and what else there is to uncover. Enjoy star parties and more with this exciting new group! Interest Meeting: September 23 Location: STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: Karlynda Poage Phone: 972-349-2486 Email: kpoage@gsnetx.org
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Backpacking Buddies PGL: Brownies, 7th grade Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors Push your outdoor skills to the extreme, create memories to last a lifetime, and make amazing new friends as a member of Backpacking Buddies! Girls in this group will learn backpacking survival skills, wilderness first aid, all while learning about who you are and what you can do. Brownies can join “Beginner Backpackers� and learn how to keep up with their own gear, to be a leader on the trail! Learn more at our first information session in September. Interest Meeting: September Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Contact: Rita Parker Phone: 214-537-8563 Email: girlscout4life@att.net
GSNETX Honor Guard PGL: All Ages *Award Earning! Honor Guard is a group of girls interested in traditions, flags, ceremonies, and patriotism! Training and development is based upon continual understanding and respect for the American, Texas, Girl Scouts, and WAGGGS flags. Trained Honor Guard girls get to perform flag ceremonies in their communities, participate in parades, and be a leader to other Girl Scouts. Captain positions available in all areas. Please contact Jessica for any Honor Guard questions. Interest Meeting: August 28, 1-4pm Location: STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: Jessica Hallett Phone: 214-926-5969 Email: Jessica_hallett@sbcglobal.net *Interested in having Honor Guard present the colors at your event? Call for more information!
Media Team PGL: All Ages *Award Earning! Media Team leads the charge on getting the word out about the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas! Learn the basics of interviewing, marketing, graphic design, and more as you prepare to be the spokesperson of Girl Scouts! Teach the world what it means to be a G.I.R.L. in Northeast Texas! Interest meeting: October 19 Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Contact: Amanda Duquette Phone: 972-349-2452 Email: ADuquette@gsnetx.org
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Outdoor Adventure Interest Group PGL: Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Are you interested in outdoor adventure? Do you want to do things like rock climb on real rock cliffs, canoe down rivers, and scuba dive? Take part in fantastic girl led adventures with the GSNETX Outdoor Adventure Interest Group! We find highly experienced instructors and coordinate one high risk activity approval form which allows us to embark on our adventures. To find out more and to register for our events, girls who are 6th grade and up and their adults can join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ outdooradventureinterestgroup/ Interest Meeting: Spring Contact: Doreen Brown Phone: 940-206-4621 Email: OutdoorAdventureInterestGroup@gmail.com Robotics Club PGL: Daisies, Brownies, & Juniors *Award Earning! Are you interested in building things? Do you have a competitive flair? Apply today to be a part of the fastest growing Robotics team in Girl Scouts! Orientation: September 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm Contact: Suzi Finan Phone: 972-349-2487 Email: SFinan@gsnetx.org Stream Team PGL: Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors* Award Earning! GSNETX Stream Team will turn girls into citizen scientists, creek explorers, and sustainability leaders. Through a year-long program, girls will learn about river ecosystems, conduct scientific experiments, and explore the wildlife in and around aquatic ecosystems. The scientific data collected will support academic research, inform policy, and serve as a possible early warning system for water quality events across Texas. Wat-er you waiting for? Get your feet wet and join the GSNETX Stream Team! Cost: $20 per girl Interest Meeting: August 28 Location: STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Contact: Courtney Vanous /Phil Kinstley Phone: 214-729-8774 / 972-313-7965 Email: cvanous@gmail.com /PKinstley@dcccd.edu
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Tejas Riders Ages 12+ *Award Earning! The Tejas Riders are an award-winning, elite group of Girl Scouts who have advanced equestrian skills. They represent the council at exciting events like the Mesquite Rodeo and act as guides for younger Girl Scouts. The Tejas Riders also give countless hours of service to the equestrian program at Camp Bette Perot, while also building leadership skills. The girls must be currently registered and be 12 years of age by September 1. Transportation to and from all events is the responsibility of the girl’s parent or guardian. THIS IS NOT A TROOP ACTIVITY. There is no fee for this program, but does entail commitment from the girl and her parents/ guardian. Applications accepted in March. Location: Camp Bette Perot Contact: Shelby Woolly Phone: 903-221-3014 Email: swoolly@gsnetx.org Travel Club PGL: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors *Award Earning! Are you a born adventurer, interested in exploring the world with your Girl Scout sisters? As a member of travel club you’ll discover new cultures as you make new friends from around the world, and learn about all the places you could go. Join us 4 times throughout the year to feed your wanderlust. Interest Meeting: October 6 Contact: Hillary St. John Phone: 972-349-2411 Email: HStJohn@gsnetx.org
GSNETX Activities and Events
SEPTEMBER Be-Dazzled Badges: Letterboxer Saturday, September 16, 3pm-5pm Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Brownie Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Letterboxer Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Looking for a creative and fun way to earn badges? Join our Be-Dazzled Badge workshops where Brownies will get unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities and hands-on experiences. Brownies will dive deep into the Letterboxer badge. What’s waiting behind the box? Super creative clues and prizes will fill this session, making this workshop a Brownie favorite. Petal Power: Lupe Sunday, September 17, 3pm-4:30pm Renner Frankford Library, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and handson activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings. FIRST Robotics Orientation Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center Daisy Level and Brownie Level Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Get a jump start into the engineering world! Girl Scout leaders and volunteers are invited to join us for this informative meeting. Leaders will learn how to start their own Girl Scout Robotics team. Girls Scouts are encouraged to attend with their adult and will have a chance to dabble in some fun Lego engineering projects during this hour.
Register at gsnetx.org/events
Daisy Journey Day: 3 Cheers for Animals Sunday, September 30, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Daisies are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day earning their 3 Cheers for Animals Journey Award. Daisies will engage in fun and meaningful hands-on workshops learning how to make the world a better place by learning about our local animal friend’s fragile habitats and simple ways to protect it.
OCTOBER Petal Power: Sunny Sunday, October 1, 3pm-4:30pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and handson activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings. Council-hosted camping New Outdoor Journey Weekend Friday – Sunday, October 6 – 8 Camp Gambill Brownie Level Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp. Participate in some traditional camp activities along with earning the new Outdoor Journey with guidance from camp staff. See the “Events” page on our website for registration information. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Additional dates will be added for the spring. 19
Creature Feature Saturday, October 7, 10am-12pm Camp Whispering Cedars OR Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area OR Caldwell Zoo Daisy and Brownie Cost: $15 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Award Earned: Creature Feature patch, Daisy Clover, Brownie Bugs Girls will learn all about different animal and habitats at one of the three location options- each has a unique perspective to offer. Girls will earn their badges in a unique, fun way! Be-Dazzled Badges: Philanthropist Saturday, October 14 Session One: 10am-12pm Session Two: 1pm-3pm Goodwill Industries Dallas Brownie Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Philanthropist Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Looking for a creative and fun way to earn badges. Join our Be-Dazzled Badge workshops where Brownies will get unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities and hands-on experiences. Brownies will dive deep into the Philanthropist badge. Goodwill Industries has invited Brownies for a special tour and day of philanthropy fun. Brownies will spend their time learning about giving back to their community and have an opportunity to see the inside operations of this amazing organization.
NOVEMBER
Brownie Journey Day: Quest Saturday, November 4, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Brownie Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Brownie Quest Journey Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Brownies are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day earning their Quest Journey Award. Brownies will engage in fun and meaningful hands-on workshops learning how to embrace their own families and its unique qualities. Healthy living and creating healthy changes in their community will also be an integral part of the Brownie Journey Day.
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Petal Power: Zinni Sunday, November 5, 3:00-4:30 JoAnn Fogg Service Center, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and hands-on activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings. Council-hosted camping Daisy Day Saturday, November 11, 10am-4pm Camp Gambill Daisy Level Cost: $10 per person Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Come “gander” with us around the camp and learn the legend surround the geese at Camp Gambill, checkout the sleeping facilities, learn some camp skills and have some fun outdoors. This is a great opportunity for Daisy Girl Scouts and their troops or parents to come and get acquainted with one of our GSNETX camps. Each person needs to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and wear closed toed & heeled shoes with socks.
DECEMBER Council-hosted camping New Outdoor Journey Weekend Friday – Sunday, December 1 — 3 Camp Gambill Brownie Level Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp. Participate in traditional camp activities along with earning the new Outdoor Journey with guidance from camp staff. See the “Events” page on our website for registration information. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Additional dates will be added for the spring.
Brownie Bonanza: Build It, Bake It, Buy It! Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Brownie Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Meet My Customer & Inventor Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity for Brownies to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining one of our Brownie Bonanzas. Brownies are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops on the beginning of being a creative entrepreneur. Brownies will spend time with a bakery expert creating their own edible masterpieces and finish their time designing a booth to sell their treasures. Petal Power: Tula Sunday, December 3, 3pm-4pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and hands-on activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings. Be-Dazzled Badges: Give Back Saturday, December 9, Session One: 10am-12pm Session Two: 1pm-3pm North Dallas Shared Ministries Brownie Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Give Back Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Looking for a creative and fun way to earn badges? Join our Be-Dazzled Badge workshops where Brownies will get unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities and hands-on experiences. Brownies will dive deep into the Give Back badge. North Dallas Shared Ministries has invited Brownies for a special tour and day of learning what it means to give back. Brownies will have an opportunity to see the inside operations of this amazing organization and participate in their own girl led service project.
Register at gsnetx.org/events
JANUARY Daisy Journey Day: Between Earth & Sky Saturday, January 6, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Between Earth & Sky Journey Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Daisies are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day earning their Between Eart and Sky Journey Award. Daisies will engage in fun and meaningful hands-on workshops learning the importance of celebrating what grows local, individuality, and how their gifts can benefit their community. Petal Power: Mari Sunday, January 7, 3pm-4:30 JoAnn Fogg Service Center, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and hands-on activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings.
FEBRUARY Brownie Journey Day: Wonders of Water Saturday, February 3, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Brownie Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: WOW Journey Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Brownies are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day earning their WOW Journey. Brownies will engage in fun and meaningful hands-on workshops learning how to use water wisely and embrace the joy and fun it gives us in our own world.
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Petal Power: Gloria Sunday, February 4, 3pm-4:30pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and hands-on activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings.
MARCH Be-Dazzled Badges: Celebrating Community Friday, March 2 , 6pm- close Fair Park Brownie Level Cost: Free Award Earned: Celebrating Community Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Looking for a creative and fun way to earn badges? Join our Be-Dazzled Badge workshops where Brownies will get unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities and hands-on experiences. Brownies will dive deep into the Celebrating Community badge, where they will be invited to join us for an evening at Fair Park. Brownies will get a taste of the Irish-Scottish traditions that have shaped our country. Brownies will participate in a fun scavenger hunt visiting different music and cultural activities during the evening. Daisy Journey Day: Flower Garden Saturday, March 3, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Flower Garden Journey Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Daisies are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day earning their Flower Garden Journey Award. Daisies will engage in fun and meaningful hands-on workshops learning simple ways to make the world a better place and also participate in activities embracing diversity and individuality.
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Petal Power: Gerri Sunday, March 4, 3pm-4pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center, Denton Service Center, East Texas Regional Center, Camp Whispering Cedars Daisy Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Do not miss this opportunity to treat your troop to an afternoon of Petal Power fun as we explore the flower stories. The time will be filled with great engaging and hands-on activities. Not only will your Girl Scout earn a petal but leaders will also take away ideas and resources for their future meetings. Council-hosted camping Daisy Day Saturday, March 10, 10am – 4pm Camp Gambill Daisy Level Cost: $10 per girl Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Come “gander” with us around the camp and learn the legend surrounding the geese at Camp Gambill, checkout the sleeping facilities, learn some camp skills and have some fun outdoors. This is a great opportunity for Daisy Girl Scouts and their troops or parents to come and get acquainted with one of our GSNETX camps. Each person needs to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and wear closed toed & heeled shoes with socks. Brownie Bonanza: Furry Tails & Fairy Tales Saturday, March 31 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Brownie Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Pets & Hiker Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity for Brownies to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining one of our Brownie Bonanzas. Brownies are invited to at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops with community partners meeting new animals, exploring animal habitats and enjoying a magical Fairy Tale twist!
Register at gsnetx.org /events
APRIL Council-hosted camping My First Daisy Campout April 14-15 Camp Gambill Daisy Level Cost: $50 per person Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Time: Check-in Saturday between 9:00 am & 9:30 am; check-out Sunday by noon Daisy leaders, are you ready to take your troop camping? Come and join us for this one night adventure at camp with some experienced camp staff. We will have fun learning about camp, developing some new skills and making new friends. One adult in each troop needs to complete TR301:GSNETX camping prior to the campout and have one adult certified in First Aid/CPR/AED. Meals provided from Saturday lunch to Sunday breakfast.
MAY Be-Dazzled Badges: Hiker Saturday, May 12, 10pm-12am White Rock Lake Brownie Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Hiker Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Looking for a creative and fun way to earn badges. Join our Be-Dazzled Badge workshops where Brownies will get unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities and hands-on experiences. We will dive deep into the Hiker badge and brownies will enjoy a hike like no other! Brownies will gather at a local park to learn how to organize their very own adventure day pack and what it means to be prepared for the outdoors!
Programs in a Box
Junior Journey Jumpstart Saturday, May 19, 10am-3pm Camp Whispering Cedars Brownie Level- 2nd year Cost: $25 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Second year Brownies are invited to join us for a day of introductions to a variety of Junior Journeys. Brownies will spending the day with engaging hands on activities, sampling the best parts of each Junior Journey. Brownies will leave feeling empowered to choose a Journey that is just right for them!
Topics include: • Girl Scout History • Four Famous Female Artists • Everything Monarch-The Great Traveler • Everything Honey Bee-The Great Producer • Goldieblox Kits (Coming Soon!) • And more!
We want to make your troop experience as easy as possible! We're excited to offer Programs in a Box at NO COST to help you create fun, educational, memorable troop actitivites for your Girl Scouts.
Check out one of the programs from your local service center and you're ready to roll! Contact programs@gsnetx.org or your local service center for more information.
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GSNETX Activities and Events
SEPTEMBER FIRST Robotics Orientation Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center Junior Level Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Get a jump start into the engineering world! Girl Scout leaders and volunteers are invited to join us for this informative meeting. Leaders will learn how to start their own Girl Scout Robotics team. Girls Scouts are encouraged to attend with their adult and will have a chance to dabble in some fun Lego engineering projects during this hour. Netiquette Badge Workshop Saturday, September 23, 10am-12pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cadette Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Netiquette Badge Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Our digital world makes it easy to stay in touch and share friendships, memories, and ideas. But we’ve all heard embarrassing stories in which people wish they’d never hit the “send” button. Once you’ve put it out there, it never goes away. But you can use that to your benefit, too! Come explore the possibilities of social media, and making positive choices in a digital world. Silver Spree! Saturday, September 23, 5pm – 10pm The Center for Earth and Space Science Cadette Level Cost: $50 per girl, $35 per adult Award Earned: Breathe (part) Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Spend the night under the stars and learn about how the sky connects us all! Girls will work on their Breathe curriculum, earning both the Aware and Alert awards. Everyone will also participate in a Silver Award workshop, and gear up to earn the highest award for Cadette Girl Scouts.
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Cookie Box Creations Orientation Sunday, September 24, 1:30pm-4:30pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cadette Level Cost: Free, Registration Required Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Team up with women architects and engineers in a design contest to turn empty GS cookie boxes into free-standing themed structures! The program runs from orientation in October through the final build in the spring. Teams will set their own schedules and meet as often as needed to design and build their Cookie Box Creations structure. Girls will develop critical thinking skills as they strengthen their team-building abilities. This is not a troop event.
OCTOBER Council-hosted camping New Outdoor Journey Weekend Friday – Sunday, October 6 – 8 Camp Gambill Junior Level Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp. Participate in some traditional camp activities along with earning the new Outdoor Journey with guidance from camp staff. See the “Events” page on our website for registration information. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Additional dates will be added for the spring. Creature Feature Saturday, October 7, 1pm-3pm Caldwell Zoo OR Camp Whispering Cedars OR Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Junior Level Cost: $15 per girl Award Earned: Animal Habitats Badge & Creature Feature Patch Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Girls will learn all about different animal habitats at one of the three location options- each has a unique perspective to offer. Girls will earn their Animal Habitats badge in a unique, fun way!
Government Gal Pals Friday, October 27, 4pm-6pm Dallas County Courts, 411 Elm, Dallas Junior Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Inside Government Badge Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Girls tour a government building and meet real government officials that work for them! They will learn about local government, about how election results are calculated, how they can participate in government, and earn the Inside Government Badge. Geocacher Badge Workshop Saturday, October 28, 10am-12pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Junior Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Geocacher Badge Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Geocaching is your chance to be part global explorer, part detective. You’ll search for treasure chests, known as “geocaches,” using a device called a GPS receiver to find each chest’s secret hiding place. Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Trailblazer Badge Workshop Saturday, October 28, 1pm-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cadette Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Trailblazer Badge Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Join in a favorite Girl Scout adventure! Head for the backcountry, where you’ll explore nature and challenge your body on a trailblazing trek. In this badge workshop you’ll explore a primitive campsite, so get ready to learn some new outdoor skills while you share fresh air fun and games with your Girl Scout Sisters. Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge Workshop Saturday, October 28, 3pm-5pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cadette Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Being outside in nature is a great way to spark your creativity. Some of our greatest works of art are inspired by nature— from early on, cave people drew pictures of sunsets, the sky, animals, and trees. Get ready to observe and collect things outdoors that will drive your art and creativity—from colors and patterns to landscapes and wildlife!
NOVEMBER Destinations Applications Due Wednesday, November 15 Contact: destinations@gsnetx.org Submit your application to explore the world! Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls age 11 and up. With options to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally, there’s no limit to what a G.I.R.L. can do!
DECEMBER Council-hosted camping New Outdoor Journey Weekend Friday – Sunday, December 1 — 3 Camp Gambill Junior Level Cost: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp. Participate in traditional camp activities along with earning the new Outdoor Journey with guidance from camp staff. See the “Events” page on our website for registration information. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Additional dates will be added for the spring. Junior Jamboree: Build it, Bake it, Buy it! Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Junior Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Customer Insights & Cookie CEO Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity for Juniors to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining one of our Junior Jamborees. Juniors are invited to beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops on the beginning of being a creative entrepreneur. Juniors will spend time with a bakery expert creating their own edible masterpieces and finish their time designing a booth to sell their treasures.
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Cadette Craze: Build it, Bake it, Buy it! Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cadette Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Marketing & Business Plan Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity for Cadettes to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining one of our Cadette Crazes. Join us at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops on the beginning of being a creative entrepreneur. Cadettes will spend time with a bakery expert creating their own eatable masterpieces and finish their time designing a booth to sell their treasures. GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share December 2, 11am-2pm Walmart at Montfort and Beltline H & M at Denton Golden Triangle Mall 8th grade Cadettes invited to experience GSLI Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Girls in grades 8-12 are invited to join the Girl Scout Leadership Institute on as we share the Girl Scout Experience with our sister Girl Scouts by granting their wish list items. We’ll meet at your selected location and shop for supplies. Then it’s off to a nearby restaurant to socialize and learn about the Girl Scout Destinations travel program.
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JANUARY Council-hosted camping Night Navigators - Camp Bette Perot Friday – Sunday, January 26 - 28 Camp Bette Perot Cadette Level Price: $35 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Join us at camp and learn to find your location in the woods during this unique nighttime adventure hunt. You will gain critical thinking skills and practical life skills during this weekend of fun and learning. Troops are responsible for providing their own simple meals for the weekend.
MARCH Business and Wealth Conference March 3 Texas Women’s University Cadette Level Cost: $35 per girl, $10 per adult Award Earned: 2 of 5 possible badges Contact: programs@gsnetx.org TWU’s Enactus organization is proud to be hosting their annual business & wealth “badging for the future” day! This is a fun one-day event that includes two badge classes, lunch, and an opportunity to meet emerging business professionals. Classes are taught by local entrepreneurs alongside college faculty, students, and staff.
Do you have wanderlust? Do you want to explore the world, and learn about yourself in the process? Come learn all about the destinations program, the ultimate adventure program for individual girls age 11 and older! With options to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally, there’s no limit to what a G.I.R.L. can do!
Bronze Blitz! March 3-4, 7pm-9am Camp Whispering Cedars OR UNT Observatory OR The Center for Earth and Space Science Education Junior Level Cost: $50 per girl, $35 per adult Award Earned: Citizen Scientist Journey (part) Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Spend the night under the stars and learn about how the sky connects us all! Girls will work on their citizen scientist curriculum, earning the first and second of three awards. Everyone will also participate in a Bronze Award workshop, and gear up to earn the highest award for Junior Girl Scouts. Stream Team Spring Fling! Saturday, March 10 Lewisville ISD Outdoor Learning Area Junior Level and Cadette Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Animal Habitats Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Hands-on experiments, quality time in nature, and lots of fun are in store for the Stream Team Spring Fling! You’ll get an exclusive insider look at the Stream Team, the premier special interest group for Girl Scouts in 6-12 grade that are passionate about environmental protection and water quality. Junior Jamboree: Furry Tails & Fairy Tales Saturday, March 31, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Junior Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earning! Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity for Juniors to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining one of our Junior Jamborees. Juniors are invited to at beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops with community partners meeting new animals, exploring animal habitats and enjoying a magical Fairy Tale twist!
Cadette Craze: Furry Tails & Fairy Tales Saturday, March 31, 10am-3pm STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars Cadette Level Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Animal Helpers & Book Artist Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity for Cadettes to climb new heights in Girl Scouts by joining one of our Cadette Crazes. Cadettes are invited to beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars where they will spend the day participating in hands-on workshops with community partners meeting new animals, exploring animal habitats and enjoying a magical Fairy Tale twist!
MAY Comic Book Artist Sunday, May 6 Zeus Comics Cadette Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Comic Book Artist Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Girls will meet high profile female comic book artists, learn about comic books, what makes this type of artwork distinct from other types of artwork, and will get to write their own comic book story, all while earning their Comic Book Artist badge.
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GSNETX Activities and Events GSLI: Fall Kickoff Saturday. September 9, 2:30pm- end of game SMU Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org GSLI zone at First Down Frenzy! You’ll get an exclusive tour of SMU, chat with alumnae, and more. Then join Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, SMU, and UNT as we rush into the Girl Scout ENDZONE! Bring canned good donations and take on fun fitness challenges to earn your Peanut Butter Buddy patch. Drumlines, Girl Scout Cheers, inspirational triumphs, and more are in store during this action packed event! Dinner included for GSLI girls only. Cookie Box Creations Orientation Sunday, September 24, 1:30pm-4:30pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: Free, Registration Required Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Team up with women architects and engineers in a design contest to turn empty GS cookie boxes into free-standing themed structures. The program runs from orientation in September through the final build in the spring. Teams will set their own schedules and meet as often as needed to design and build their Cookie Box Creations structure. Girls will develop critical thinking skills as they strengthen their team-building abilities. This is not a troop event. GSLI: Networking and Etiquette October 21, 8am-4pm JoAnn Fogg Service Center Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Business Etiquette Badge Contact: programs@gsnetx.org How do I connect with professional women to explore career opportunities? Which fork is for dessert? How do I signal I am done eating? You’ll discover key interview techniques, how to dress for success, and ways to showcase your skill sets and then head to a restaurant for a hands on approach to etiquette where you’ll learn the skills for eating during a business meal. Later, you will learn what make-up works best for your skin tones and how to apply it tastefully. Participating in this unique GSLI experience gives you the opportunity to attend the Women of Distinction Luncheon at no cost! 28
GSLI: Girl Consulting Forum Sunday, October 22, 1:30 – 3:00 PM Sunday, February 25, 1:30 -3:00 PM JoAnn Fogg Service Center Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Shape the vision for GSNETX as part of our bi-annual Girl Consulting Forum. Meet with our Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bartkowski, to discuss issues that impact our council’s direction. Girls’ feedback will be relayed to our Board of Directors who are seeking to hear our girls’ thoughts and dreams. Help give us a temperature reading on issues both locally and globally related to all things G.I.R.L. GSLI: Women of Distinction Luncheon Networking Event November 3, 11:00 am-2:30 pm Omni Hotel Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: Free Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Join us for this unique opportunity to practice your networking skills! Meet us at the Omni Hotel at 11:00 AM. You’ll attend the Women of Distinction Luncheon at no cost and then get to meet with the Women of Distinction Luncheon Guest Speaker, Dr. Mae Jemison. After the luncheon you will network with professional women from industry leaders to explore career opportunities. If needed, a letter showcasing the benefits of the program can be provided to your school. NOTE: Priority registration will be given to girls who attend the GSLI: Networking and Etiquette event on October 21st. Destinations Applications Due Wednesday, November 15 Contact: destinations@gsnetx.org Submit your application to explore the world! Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls age 11 and up. With options to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally, there’s no limit to what a G.I.R.L. can do!
GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share December 2, 11am-2pm Walmart at Montfort and Beltline H & M at Denton Golden Triangle Mall Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: $5 per girl Contact: programs@gsnetx.org Girls in grades 8-12 are invited to join the Girl Scout Leadership Institute on as we share the Girl Scout Experience with our sister Girl Scouts by granting their wish list items. We’ll meet at WalMart on Montfort Drive between Belt Line & Arapaho or H & M at Golden Triangle Mall to shop for supplies. Then it’s off to a nearby restaurant to socialize and learn about the Girl Scout Destinations travel program. Council-hosted camping Night Navigators - Camp Bette Perot Friday – Sunday, January 26 - 28 Camp Bette Perot Senior Level and Ambassador Level Price: $35 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. check-out Sunday by noon Contact: customercare@gsnetx.org, 972.349.2403 Join us at camp and learn to find your location in the woods during this unique nighttime adventure hunt. You will gain critical thinking skills and practical life skills during this weekend of fun and learning. Troops are responsible for providing their own simple meals for the weekend.
Business and Wealth Conference March 3 Texas Women’s University Senior Level and Ambassador Level Cost: $35 per girl, $10 per adult Award Earned: 2 of 5 possible badges Contact: programs@gsnetx.org TWU’s Enactus organization is proud to be hosting their annual business & wealth “badging for the future” day! This is a fun one-day event that includes two badge classes, lunch, and an opportunity to meet emerging business professionals. Classes are taught by local entrepreneurs alongside college faculty, students, and staff.
Don’t Worry! There is more on the way! Did you know that most of our Senior and Ambassador events take place in partnership with community businesses? We will be adding more opportunities as they become available, so stay tuned to the GSNETX Events page for the most up to date information!
Looking for information about the Gold Award requirements, feedback on possible project ideas or want to ask questions about the Gold Award proposal process? Join us to learn more!
Gold Award Round Tables Date Saturday, August 19, 2017 Saturday, September 23, 2017 Sunday, October 15, 2017 Saturday, December 2, 2017 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Sunday, January 14, 2018 Saturday, February 17, 2018 Saturday, March 10, 2018 Saturday, April 7, 2018 Sunday, May 20, 2018 Saturday, June 16, 2018 Sunday, July 15, 2018
Time Location 2 - 4 p.m. Collin Area Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Denton Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. JoAnn Fogg Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Southern Sector Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Collin Area Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Denton Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. JoAnn Fogg Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Collin Area Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Denton Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. JoAnn Fogg Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Southern Sector Service Center 2 - 4 p.m. Collin Area Service Center 29
Girl Scout Leadership Institute
GsLI Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Girl Scout Leadership Institute A valuable opportunity for High School Girl Scouts! • Career Exploration • Job Shadowing • College Prep The Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) is an initiative to empower and equip high school girls to pursue higher education and expose them to a variety of career opportunities. GSLI gives girls, grades 9-12, the chance to visit local corporations and universities, gain access to female role models and empower girls to positively impact their communities now and in the future.
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For information, contact Gerri Gordon, ggordon@gsnetx.org or 972-349-2436
Take Action Opportunities We want to help you get ready to support their girls on their leadership journey as they earn their higher awards. Participate in a Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards Webinar to learn more.
Bronze Award Webinar: September 13, 2017 7 to 8 p.m. February 8, 2018 12 to 1 p.m. April 18, 2018 12 to 1 p.m.
Silver Award Webinar: October 18, 2017 12 to 1 p.m. March 29, 2018 7 to 8 p.m. May 8, 2018 7 to 8 p.m.
Gold Award Webinar: October 26, 2017 7 to 8 p.m. February 22, 2018 12 to 1 p.m. April 10, 2018 7 to 8 p.m.
Looking for community service or take action projects? Here are some local organizations to connect with! Allen Community Outreach, acocares.org American Heart Association, americanheart.org Bea’s Kids Tutoring and Summer Program, beaskids.org Bill’s Bookshelf, billsbookshelf.org Bleeding Disorders Awareness, texcen.org A Case for Smiles, ConKerrCancer.org CASA for KIDS, pariscasaforkids.org City House, cityhouse.org City of Plano Environmental Education Center, livegreeninplano.com Communities in Schools Dallas Region, Inc., cisdallas.org Crow Collection of Asian Art, crowcollection.org Earth 911: Making Every Day Earth Day, earth911.org The Family Place, familyplace.org/volunteer Gendercide Awareness Project, gendap.org Greater Texas Community Partners Rainbow Rooms, gtcp.org/rainbowroom.asp The Greens, meetthegreens.pbskids.org Habitat 4 Paws, adoptmevests.wordpress.com Habitat for Humanity, habitat.org Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc., fowlerhomes.org Keep Carrollton Beautiful, keepcarrolltonbeautiful.org Meal on Wheels Collin County, mowcc.com Military Order of the World Wars, dallas-moww.org Museum Buddy, netxcm.com My Possibilities, mypossibilities.org Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program, nikereuseashoe.com North Texas Food Bank, ntfb.org One Warm Coat, onewarmcoat.org Operation Happy Sock, operationhappysock.org Plano Children’s Medical Clinic, plano-cmc.org President’s Volunteer Service Award Program, email dburwell@gsnetx.org Project Baby Shower, call Golden Cross Academic Clinic (214) 947-2975 Sam Rayburn House Museum, visitsamrayburnhouse.com Silver Lining, dads.state.tx.us/volunteer/silverlining Sparky’s Pals, Inc. Service and Award, sparkypals.org Special Olympics, specialolympics.org The Stew Pot, thestewpot.org Texas Parks and Wildlife, tpwd.texas.gov/involved/volunteer/spdest Texas Trees Foundation, texastrees.org Toys For Tots, dfwtoysfortots.org Volunteer Center of Dallas County, volunteernorthtexas.org
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Patches FOR PURCHASE†at your local GSNETX shop.
Girls of “Note”
Mission Military
Scouting Northeast Texas
Summer Reading S, T, E, & M Patches
TLC Camper
Polar Bear Award Troop Camping
Scouting Our Past
Camp Project Partner
Outdoor Program Progessive Patch
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Visit gsnetx.org/patches for requirements
History Museum Explorers Progessive Patch My Flag, My Country, And Me
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You asked and we delivered! Introducing...
UltraCamp The online troop and service unit camping reservation system! UltraCamp is a new, streamlined way to plan and book memorable outdoor camping adventures with your troop or service unit. With a few clicks, you’ll be able to view and register for upcoming dates (up to 90 days out), make payments, add certifications (First Aid/AED/CPR), choose your activities, workshops, lodging and more! Whether you’re planning a day or a weekend, UltraCamp gets you on your way to lasting memories.
gsnetx.org/camp and select Troop Camping *Each camping group must have at least one adult that has completed TR301 and at least one adult that has a current certification in First Aid/AED/CPR. 34
Use UltraCamp to join us for these great Council-Hosted Camping Events! New Outdoor Journey Hosted Weekends* at Camp Gambill Dates: Oct. 6-8 OR Dec 1-3, 2017 Program Levels Served: Brownies, Juniors Price: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Participate in some traditional camp activities with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp while you earn the new Daisy, Brownie and Junior Outdoor Journeys with guidance from camp staff. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. He and Me at Camp Bette Perot Date: October 27-29, 2017 Program Levels Served: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors (No Daisies) Price: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Picture yourself aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range and enjoying the sights of camp during a horseback trail ride, all while spending time with your dad, grandfather, uncle, or other favorite fellow! There’s lots of time together this weekend, but girls are assigned cabins/ tents with other girls and males will be housed in cabins/ tents with other males in the same unit as the girl they came with. Meals are provided from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast. Compass Kapers at Camp Gambill Date: November 3-5, 2017 Program Levels Served: 4th grade and older (not recommended for first time campers.) Price: $60/per person Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Orienteering is a unique scavenger hunt utilizing map, compass, team building, critical thinking, and practical life skills with “in the woods” activities. Girl Scouts and advisors learn how to find their way preparing for life’s challenges during this weekend’s activities. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included.
Daisy Day at Camp Gambill Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017 OR March 10, 2018 Program Levels Served: Daisy Price: $10 per girl Time: 10am - 4pm Come “gander” with us around the camp and learn the legend surrounding the geese at Camp Gambill, checkout the sleeping facilities, learn some camp skills and have some fun outdoors. This is a great opportunity for Daisy Girl Scouts and their troops or parents to come and get acquainted with one of our GSNETX camps. Each person needs to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and wear closed toed & heeled shoes with socks. Family Camp at Camp Bette Perot Date: December 15-17, 2017 Program Levels Served: Daisies through Ambassadors and their family members Price: $25 per person Cost of additional optional activities: Horseback Trail Ride - $25 per person (2nd grade and up) Daisy led-horse experience - $15 per person (K-1 grade) Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Meals: Each family is responsible for providing their own meals. A shared kitchen area with a refrigerator, stove, and oven is available in each unit. Discover the fun of Camp Bette Perot as you get the whole family together for this family campout! Connect with each other as you enjoy an indoor craft, optional horseback riding, and an evening of memory making around the campfire. You’ll even take home a limited edition Camp Bette Perot family camp patch!
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Register with UltraCamp at gsnetx.org/camp and select Troop Camping Questions: contact customercare@gsnetx.org or call Customer Care at 972-349-2403 *Additional dates will be added for the spring.
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Night Navigators at Camp Bette Perot Date: January 26-28, 2018 Program Levels Served: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Price: $35 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6& 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Join us at camp and learn to find your location in the woods during this unique nighttime adventure hunt. You will gain critical thinking skills and practical life skills during this weekend of fun and learning. Troops are responsible for providing their own simple meals for the weekend. She and Me at Camp Bette Perot Date: February 23-25, 2018 Program Levels Served: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors (No Daisies) Price: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8 pm check-out Sunday by noon Bring your mom, grandmother, aunt or other adult female to camp for a weekend of fun and friendship at Camp Bette Perot! Together you’ll build lifelong memories as you experience various hands-on activities and explore part of camp while participating in a horseback trail ride. Meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast will be provided. Girls will share cabins/ tents with other girls and adults will share cabins/ tents with other adults in the same unit as the girl they came with. Gambill Galore Fiesta Camp Date: March 2-4, 2018 Program Levels Served: Brownies and Juniors Price: $60 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this charming lakefront camp. Participate in a sampler of traditional camp activities including crafts, songs, and nature exploration. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included.
My First Daisy Campout at Camp Gambill Date: April 14-15, 2018 Program Levels Served: Daisies Price: $50 per person Time: Check-in Saturday between 9 & 9:30am check-out Sunday by noon Daisy leaders, are you ready to take your troop camping? Come and join us for this one night adventure at camp with some experienced camp staff. We will have fun learning about camp, developing some new skills and making new friends. One adult in each troop needs to complete TR301:GSNETX camping prior to the campout and have one adult certified in First Aid/CPR/AED. Meals provided from Saturday lunch to Sunday breakfast. Fun for He & Me at Camp Rocky Point Date: May 11-13, 2018 Program Levels Served: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Price: $50 per person Time: Friday check-in between 6 & 8pm check-out Sunday by noon Gear up for a weekend of fun at the lake with your dad, grandfather, uncle or other favorite male. Sleep in a platform tent and participate in some of your favorite camp activities during the weekend. Meals are provided Saturday breakfast thru Sunday breakfast. Although you’ll have lots of time to spend together this weekend, girls are assigned platform tents with other girls and males will be housed in platform tents with other males in the same unit as the girl they came with. Badge Workshops at Camp Gambill or Camp Rocky Point Program Levels Served: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Price: $20 per girl in addition to weekend camp cost Date: Various Badge workshops will be offered periodically in the fall and spring in conjunction with signing up for a weekend at camp. Regular camp reservation costs will apply. See the “Events” page on our website for registration information. Look for dates as they are added on the website.
Register with UltraCamp at gsnetx.org/camp and select Troop Camping Questions: contact customercare@gsnetx.org or call Customer Care at 972-349-2403 *Additional dates will be added for the spring.
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Be the best you can be! You’re eager to be the role model your G.I.R.L.s are looking for. You’re excited to introduce them to new experiences and feel the joy of Girl Scout sisterhood in your troop. But you also have questions. We’re here for you as you get going! We have online and in-person resources to help you be the best leader you can be!
NEW LEADERS – 25 minute express training through online videos
1 GSUSA Welcome Video (3 min.)
found inside your MyGS Account
2 GSNETX Orientation
3 Beyond your troop
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gsnetx.org/newleader under “Simple Field Trips...”
NEW LEADERS Expanded Training Opportunities
PRO TIP Join the NEW LEADER ACADEMY private group on Facebook and be sure to select Notifications. Our experienced mentors are at your fingertips for all your burning questions.
TR100: GIRL SCOUTS TO A T (NEW LEADER WELCOME) Brand new Girl Scout leaders are invited to join us for a warm welcome, information, and resources to guide you in your first year as a leader TR101: DAISY/BROWNIE MEETING 101 What does an actual Girl Scout meeting look, sound and feel like? Bring your daughter and find out together!
TR200: GSLE 3-4-5 For all volunteers who want a better handle on excuting the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, 3 Processes, 4 Pillars and 5 Outcomes Find more information and complete course listing under the Training tab at gsnetx.org/training
EXPERIENCED LEADERS Specialize your knowledge CAMPING AND TRAVEL TR301: GSNETX Camping TR302: On the Road Camping TR303: Troop Camping Online Recertification Exam
OTHER COURSES TR401: Heart Saver First Aid/CPR/AED TR402: Protecting Our Girls
Visit gsnetx.org/training or check e-Biz link in footer of our website for a complete list of exact course dates and times. Courses are primarily offered at service center locations.
PRO TIP Follow GSNETX LEARNING CHANNEL on Facebook for “tiny tidbits of good to know” designed to enage, educate and empower adult volunteers.
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THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT: YOUR DIGITAL TROOP ASSISTANT! The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) gives you program content and other resources to manage your troop planning all year long—and keep it going smoothly!
You can: ⬥ Access Journey, petal, and badge troop meeting plans ⬥ See step-by-step activity guides for each troop meeting ⬥ View and edit your troop roster ⬥ Manage renewals for both girls and adults ⬥ Email parents with a single click ⬥ Share troop meeting activities with parents Go to gsn
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT? DETAILS AVAILABLE AT GSNETX.ORG/VTK The Volunteer Toolkit contains program and meeting plans for K-5 (Daisy, Brownie, Junior and K-5 multi-level). Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops have access to features including the troop roster, national resources, and all K-5 program content (if needed for working with younger troops).
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• STEM Workshops • STEM Badges • Journey Days • Astronomy Club • Pool • Archery Range • Ropes Course • and Much More!
Brand New Programs! Family Fun Thursdays: Once a month, Families are invited to bring a picnic and explore interactive, family friendly activities at the STEM Center from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Drop-in activities include family fun and games, story time and a scavenger hunt. No Troop, No Problem: Perfect for Juliettes or girls waiting for troop placement to get going on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience! At the monthly Sunday meetings, girls of all ages will participate with their parents to complete exciting, hands-on STEM activities to earn badges.
Grand Opening • May 5th 2018* *Date subject to change based on construction progress
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Ways to invest in the next generation of female leaders: Join the Second Century Circle of giving with unique benefits gsnetx.org/scc Join Daisy’s Circle, our monthly online giving platform gsnetx.org/daisyscircle Support your Service Unit’s Family Partnership Campaign gsnetx.org/donatenow See if your company participates in Employee Matching matchinggifts.com/gsnetx Get up and give on North Texas Giving Day - September 14 gsnetx.org/ntgd Give through your United Way - Ask your chapter for the GSNETX Designation Code
For more information about making a gift, visit gsnetx.org/donatenow, email Fund Development at FundDev@gsnetx.org or call 972-349-2400.
PROGRAM PARTNERS GSNETX is proud to partner with organizations in your community to provide additional events and activities to enrich your Girl Scout Year. Contact program partner to register for event.
Outdoors TRINITY FOREST ADVENTURE PARK Brad Lee 214.391.1000 info@trinitytreetops.com 1800-1820 Dowdy Ferry Road Dallas, TX 75217 trinitytreetops.com Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a self-guided ropes course consisting of military-style obstacles like cargo nets, wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladders and zip lines. FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER Fossil Rim Education Team 254.897.2960 education@fossilrim.org 2155 County Road 2008 Glen Rose, TX 76043 fossilrim.org Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers badge day camps, badge overnight camps, and annual badgefests, where girls are given the opportunity to experience Fossil Rim while earning badges. Programs range from animal capture techniques, tracking, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, natural tye-dying and so much more! Awards Offered: Brownie: Household Elf, Pets, Outdoor Adventurer, First Aid, Bugs, Hiker, Senses, Art in the Outdoors Junior: Animal Habitats, Detective, Flowers, Gardening, Geocacher, Savvy Shopper, Art in the Outdoors Cadette: Animal Helpers, Archery, Night Owl, Special Agent, Art in the Outdoors, Trees, Woodworker Senior: Voice for the Animals, Science of Style
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TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS Chesley Hinds 214.428.7476 ext. 343 Booking@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. texasdiscoverygardens.org Scouts will discover the natural world at Texas Discovery Gardens during our Scout Saturdays! A variety of badge and journey programs are available for Daisies to Cadettes on the third Saturday of each month or after school by 3:30 pm. Program cost ($8/girl) includes admission to our 7.5 acres of organic gardens, the 1 hour program, a patch and entry into our Tropical Butterfly House. Awards Offered: Daisy: Green Petal , Rose Petal Brownie: Bugs, Household Elf Junior: Flowers, Gardener Cadette: Trees Journey-related Workshops: Three Cheers, Daisy Flower Garden , Between Earth & Sky, Wonders of Water, Get Moving, Breathe YESTERLAND FARM 903.567.2255 fun@yesterlandfarm.com 15410 Interstate Hwy 20 Canton, TX 75103 YesterLandFarm.com Enjoy the outdoors with half-price campfires! Play a fun agriculture game exploring the corn maze, sit in authentic tipi and watch a movie on how pumpkins are grown, visit the farm zoo, cheer at the pig races, enjoy the super slide and hayride.
DALLAS ZOO AND CHILDREN’S AQUARIUM Education Reservations Office education@dallaszoo.com 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75203 dallaszoo.com All Scouts can have WILD fun at Lights Out Overnights and Twilight Safari Night Hikes. We offer badge opportunities for Brownies and Juniors. Visit DallasZoo.com for schedules. Awards Offered: Brownie: Bugs, Junior: Animal Habitats, and more! CALDWELL ZOO Linda Kunze 903.593.0121 lkunze@caldwellzoo.org 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd. Tyler, TX 75702 caldwellzoo.org Funshops – 90 minute workshops and help your girls earn all or part of related badges. Or join us for an overnight Nocturnal Ed-Ventures program and terrific adventures including a nighttime walk through the zoo and a Funshop topic of your choice. PAWS FOR REFLECTION RANCH Tannis Lambert 972.775.8966 pawsforreflection@att.net 5431 Montgomery Road Midlothian, TX 76065 PawsForReflectionRanch.org An animal-assisted therapy ranch, we partner with animals to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Our Educational Programs offer hands-on interaction with ranch animals, from horses to hedgehogs, creating badge FUN! Animal related badge workshops for all levels. Special needs welcome. Bronze,Silver & Gold awards projects available. Awards Offered: Daisies Zinni; Brownies Pets; Juniors Animal Habitats; Cadettes Animal Helpers; Seniors Voice for Animals
CHEROKEE TRACE DRIVE-THRU SAFARI Cherokee Trace 903.683.3322 contact@cherokeetrace.com 1200 County Road 4405 Jacksonville, TX 75766 cherokeetrace.com Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Safari wildlife park is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Observe, feed, and photograph over two dozen exotic and endangered species that thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory.In your own car at your own pace, enjoy a self-guided drive through this 300 acre preserve. HAIEA Lisa Hinegardner 214.282.2142 Lhinegardner@hotmail.com 7422 County Road 466 Princeton, TX 75407 haiea.org Opportunities to earn badges on a working farm with handson interaction with a variety of animals. From kangaroos to goats and everything in between. Daisies $10/scout. Brownies & Juniors $15/scout Call to schedule visit. Award Offered: Daisy: 3 Cheers for Animals; Brownie: Pets Badge; Junior: Animal Habitats Badge
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SPCA OF TEXAS Terri Hooks 214.461.1811 thooks@spca.org Russel H. Perry Animal Care Center 8411 Stacy Road McKinney, TX 75070 Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center 2400 Lone Star Drive Dallas, TX 75212 spca.org SPCA of Texas tours are an interactive overview of the many programs and services we offer to the people and pets of North Texas. Best of all, a tour through one of our animal care centers to see the animals that are waiting for their forever homes. Please see our website for schedule and for pricing. www.spca.org SPCA of Texas also has Scout Workshops available that include an overview of the SPCA of Texas with a learning component, a tour of our shelter and time out to make a toy or treat for our animals. We also have time set aside for questions and discussions if needed. Please see our website for scheduling and pricing. www.spca.org/scouts
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TEXAS A&M AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION SERVICE Chad Gulley 903.590.2980 c-gulley@tamu.edu 1517 West Front St. Suite #116 Tyler, TX 75702 smith.agrilife.org Our hands-on, engaging programs are wonderful experiences for kids of all ages. Topics include: outdoor learning, wildlife, livestock, gardening and more. For a list programs and events please visit our website or call and arrange a program for you troop. TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE Emily Werner 903.343.9061 emwerner@tigerlink.org 17552 FM 14 Tyler, TX 75706 tigercreek.org Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge’s goal, to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, parallels the goals of our environmental education. Through our activities, we are broadening public awareness and increasing participation in environmental stewardship and training the environmental leaders of tomorrow.
CAMP TONKAWA OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER April Holtzman 940.440.8382 april@camptonkawa.org 1036 County Rd 203 Collinsville Texas 76233 camptonkawa.org Basic Camping to Survival Skills we make Nature time FUN. Also teach Horsemanship, Outdoor Cooking, and Nature Badges. Our Native American Indian Camp and Horse Club, are the favorites. As part of your camping experience there will be many ways to complete your Take Action Projects. Awards Offered: It's Your Planet Love it Journeys, Daisy Between Earth & Sky, Brownie Wonders of Water, Junior Get Moving!, Cadette Breathe, Senior SOW What?, Outdoor Skills Badges
Nature Badges for All Ages. Bronze, Silver, Gold Project help.Call April for Referrals from other happy leaders.
Earn your Pets and Animal Habitat badges.
Human-Animal Interac0on and Educa0on Advocates is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving human health through posi0ve, healthy interac0ons with animals.
Experience Girl Scouts in the Garden Badge Programs
CITY OF DENTON PARKS AND RECREATION/ DENIA RECREATION CENTER Tracy Durmick 940.349.7784 Tracy.Durmick@cityofdenton.com 1001 Parvin St. Denton, TX 76209 dentonparks.com Outdoor Recreation page. Come kayak, rock climb, mountain bike, backpack and camp. Custom experiences provide knowledgeable trained staff, transportation, equipment for the ultimate outdoor recreation experiences. Leaders call Tracy, 940.349.7784 to customize outdoor adventures for your troop. DOGWOOD CANYON AUDUBON CENTER Katie Christman 469.526.1988 kchristman@audubon.org 1206 W FM 1382 Cedar Hill TX 75104 dogwoodcanyon.audubon.org Centrally located in Cedar Hill, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, is admission free nature center, providing outdoor education and science education opportunities to communities in North Texas. We can bring our programs to you and will travel to outreach events. Awards Offered: Daisy: Rosie, Clover; Brownie: Bugs, Hiker, Senses, Animal Habitats; Junior: Flowers, Geocacher, Camper; Cadette: Trees, Night Owl, Trailblazer; Senior: Sky Adventurer; Ambassador: Water DALLAS ARBORETUM Lauren Koerner 214.515.6540 education@dallasarboretum.org 8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218 dallasarboretum.org Join us in a Dallas Arboretum Educator-led Girl Scouts in the Garden Badge Program. Our programs include hands-on activities as well as guided exploration in the garden designed to help Scouts earn badges. At the close of the program, Scouts will receive a specially designed Dallas Arboretum Fun Day patch. Awards Offered: Daisy: Rosie, Clover Brownie: Bugs, Painting, Household Elf Junior: Flowers, Gardener, Animal Habitats, Drawing, Geocacher; Cadette: Trees, Eating for Beauty
8525 Garland Rd. • Dallas, Tx. 75218 • 214-515-6500 • DallasArboretum.org
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EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR Deborah Newman 903.597.2501 dnewman@etstatefair.com 2112 W. Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 etstatefair.com East Texas State Fair AgriWorld, September 22-October 1 A unique educational opportunity to help students relate the science of foods, fibers, and other products they use each day to the industry that produces them. Groups may tour the 15,000 square foot exhibit during the fair. East Texas State Fair Competitive Events Opportunities for students to submit entries in competitive events to show work completed in scouting activities or on their own. Competitions include: Creative Arts - art, canning,collections, crafts, needlework, sewing, and textiles, Horticulture Contest, Photography Contest, and a Public Speaking Contest. LISD OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER Suzanne Banard 469.446.8946 lisdola@lisd.net 101 Fish Hatchery Rd. Holfords Prarie Lewisville, TX 75057 lisd.net LISDOLA staff offers a wide variety of free trail, alternative energy, water conservation, and ecology opportunities year ‘round for Girl Scout badges, journeys and more. Please contact for a list of all badge workshops available and call to schedule. LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA Lisa Cole 972.219.3550 lole@cityoflewisville.com 201 E. Jones St. Lewisville, TX 75057 LLELA.org LLELA can assist all Girl Scouts with any nature-related badge or journey work. Please visit our website at LLELA.org for upcoming opportunities or call with particular program requests, prices or questions. Awards Offered: Daisy: Clover; Brownies: Hiker, Bugs, Senses Juniors: Flowers, Animal Habitats. Camper, Gardener, Playing the Past; Cadettes: Trailblazing, Trees, Night Owl Seniors: Adventurer, Sky
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PURE LAND ORGANIC Megan Neubauer 469.795.8585 megan@purelandorganic.com 7505 County Road 201 McKinney TX 75071 purelandorganic.com We’re a family-owned organic fruit and vegetable farm in McKinney, passionate about reconnecting kids with the local food system. All programs include STEM aspects. Awards Offered: Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Gardeners TEXAS TREES FOUNDATION Tyler Wright 214.273.6687 tyler@texastrees.org Tree Farm - 12800 Abrams Rd Dallas, TX 75243 (Richland College, Parking Lot D) texastrees.org Come Volunteer with Texas Trees and help make Dallas beautiful! Help build a community of beautiful, well maintained parks, shady tree-lined streets, hiking, biking and nature trails, and other outdoor amenities that nurtures the health, safety and quality of life of all its citizens. TRINITY RIVER AUDUBON CENTER Lee Renshaw 214.309.5814 lrenshaw@audubon.org 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way Dallas, Texas 75217 trinityriver.audubon.org Bring your Girl Scouts out for some fantastic outdoor fun and environmental discovery as you hike and explore the natural world around us. Awards Offered: Daisies: Clover, Rose; Brownie: Hiker, Outdoor Adventurer, Outdoor Art Creator, Naturalist; Junior: Camper, Gardener, Animal habitats, Outdoor Art Explorer, Naturalist-Flowers; Cadette: Trailblazing, Outdoor Art Apprentice, Naturalist-Trees; Senior: Paddling, Outdoor Art Expert, Naturalist-Sky; Ambassador: Naturalist-Water, Outdoor Art Master
TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER Craig Brooks 903.670.2222 craig.brooks@tpwd.texas.gov 5550 FM 2495 Athens, TX 75752 tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/ The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center features over 300,000 gallons of aquaria. Visitors can see Texas freshwater species in their natural habitat. Visit the casting pond for a real hands-on experience catching channel catfish year round. Ask questions of the diver hand-feeding fish. Tour our fish hatchery via tram and walk the wetland trail. TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Julie Green 903.566.1615 EXT 2 craig.bonds@tpwd.state.tx.us Tyler Nature Center Tyler, TX 75707 tpwd.state.tx.us Come join the fun, fish at your convenience and make everlasting memories for your troop or family. Pond stocked 2 times a month for your enjoyment. Fishing licenses required for all adults. Fishing hours the same as park hours. For more information please call Craig Bonds or the Texas Wildlife Department Information Desk. TYLER STATE PARK Boyd Sanders 903.597.5338 boyd.sanders@tpwd.texas.gov 789 Park Rd. 16 Tyler, TX 75706 tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/tyler Come to Tyler State Park and take part in one of our many fantastic programs. We cover topics ranging from outdoor skills to nature & science to the history NE Texas and Caddo Indians. Please visit our website for a full list of programs and schedules or contact us for more information. We look forward to seeing you!
TYLER ROSE GARDEN Andy Rathbone andier_1999@yahoo.com Smith County Master Gardner’s 1517 West Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 Tour the beautiful Tyler Rose Garden with a Master Gardner. Enjoy the Butterfly, Rose and Shade gardens while learning about plants and flowers. Best tour times are April, May, June and end of September, October and November.
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Bugs Hiker Animal Habitats Flowers Geocacher Camper Trees Night Owl Trailblazing Sky Water Kayaking Archery Overnight Camping
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STEM REUNION TOWER Michelle Taylor 214.712.7051 mtaylor@reuniontower.com 300 Reunion Blvd E. Dallas, TX 75207 reuniontower.com From 470 feet in the air your troop will experience breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, high-definition zoom cameras, interactive touch-screens that uncover historic landmarks, museums, telescopes, photo ops and an indoor/ outdoor observation deck that lets you see for miles in any direction. Price includes materials and fun patch. CHALLENGE ISLAND Janet Epstein 469.371.1067 jepstein@challenge-island.com Will travel 25 miles from Plano, TX challenge-island.com Challenge Island is the wildly popular enrichment program that exposes kids to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) education in a fun-filled, hands-on, memorable way. Awards Offered: Brownie: Inventor; Junior: Product Designer, STEM Seal of Approval
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LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL OF NORTH TEXAS Daniela Howell 844.543.7633 daniela@littlemedicalschool.com 190 E Stacy Road, Ste 306 #122 Allen, TX 75002 littlemedicalschool.com/northtexas Will travel approximately 20 miles from Allen, TX. We offer STEM based academic programs for after school, parties and events. We inspire kids by teaching them important and essential life skills like first aid, 911, poison control. Our method is very interactive through crafts and games to instill lifelong knowledge by learning about organs, bones, and much more!! Awards Offered: First Aid; Brownie: My Best Self, Science STEM Seal of Approval. KD STUDIO Reis McCormack or Dennis Bishop214.638.0484 admissions@kdstudio.com 2600 N. Stemmons Frwy. #117 Dallas, TX 75227 kdstudio.com Our interactive & engaging KD Studio workshops introduce Girl Scouts to the many aspects of television commercials, voice over, acting, camera technique and filmmaking. KD Studio has been preparing students for work in the entertainment industry for more than three decades. Alumni include: Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Chace Crawford and Kevin McHale. Call to schedule your custom workshop! Awards Offered: Junior: Entertainment Technology; Cadette: Digital Movie Maker, Media Journey
Girl Scouts and Challenge Island A Perfect STEAM Partnership Troops with girls ages 5-12 enjoy engaging BADGE and STEAM workshops. Our programs start at $10. Call to schedule one of our fantastic CHALLENGES.
SCI-TECH DISCOVERY CENTER Robby L Gilmore 972.546.3050, x106 bookit@scitechdiscovery.org 8004 N Dallas Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 mindstretchingfun.org The Sci-Tech Discovery Center would love to have your Girl Scout troop visit our museum and earn a badge/patch at the same time. Scouting sessions can be hosted after school or on weekends, pending availability. Workshops start $20 per scout. Awards Offered: Daisy Scouts: Clover Petal, Using Resources Wisely, Rosie Petal, Make the World a Better Place Brownie: Inventor, Home Scientists Juniors: Animal Habitat, Detective, Flowers All: STEM Seal of Approval and S,T,E,M PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE Family Adventures Team 214.756.5763 family.adventures@perotmuseum.org 2201 N.Field Street Dallas, TX 75201 perotmuseum.org At the Perot Museum of Nature and Science we’re honoring all the amazing women of science with an annual all-girls slumber party! Grab your girlfriends and sign up for a night of memories that will last a lifetime. Awards Offered: STEM Seal of Approval patch
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Add your First Aid and My Best Self badges to your sash through Little Medical School North Texas medical classes for children. Contact us: littlemedicalschool.com/northtexas 844-KIDSMED (543-7633)
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WALKSTEM Koshi Dhingra 817.366.6194 koshi@talkstem.org talkSTEM.org walkSTEM offers free math walks designed in partnership with Dr. Glen Whitney, founder of MOMATH in NYC. These walks engage kids in learning how math is a dynamic part of our surroundings. We offer guided walks in the Arts District on select Saturdays and self-guided walks via the Otocast app. Awards Offered: Math STEM Seal of Approval patch CENTER FOR EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION AT TJC Kim Lessner 903.510.2312 cesse@tjc.edu 1411 East Lake Street Tyler, TX 75701 sciencecenter.tjc.edu The Science Center at TJC is home to the first (and only) 40 foot domed theatre in East Texas. The state-of-the-art Planetarium features an immersive, full-dome video experience. The facility also features interactive displays and exhibits, classroom and outdoor play spaces. Visit sciencecenter.tjc. edu for show details and to schedule a visit.
FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM Rosalie Palmer 214.699.4619 education@flightmuseum.com 6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, TX 75209 flightmuseum.com At the Frontiers of Flight Museum STEM is everywhere! Visit us on Moon Day (July), Girls in Aviation Day (Sept), and Summer Camp to earn your STEM Center and “STEM” Letter Patches or anytime to earn your Museum Explorers Patch. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about special Museum programs. Awards Offered: Brownie: Inventor; Junior: Product Designer; All STEM Seal Patches; History Museum Explorers Patch PERIODICALLY GIRLY Kelly Cody 682.551.5723 klc140230@utdallas.edu Will travel to the Plano/Dallas area. Also available to meet at UT Dallas campus. Aiming to create bonding opportunities (for girls 7-12) with a scientific twist that will help equip girls with the tools to be a future mad scientist. Awards Offered: GSNETX Seal of Approval, Junior Science and Technology Entertainment Technology badge DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE Caitlin Hughes, Visitor Experience Manager 214.413.3673 chughes@dallasheritagevillage.org 1515 South Harwood Dallas, TX 75215 DallasHeritageVillage.org DHV offers fun and interactive badge workshop days throughout the year with a historical twist! These workshop days are perfect for all, especially individual girls and multi-level troops, to earn their badge. Call or visit our website for more information. Awards Offered: Daisy: Gloria, Brownie: Making Friends, Junior: Social Butterfly; Museum Explorer Patch, and select Financial Literacy badges.
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DISCOVERY SCIENCE PLACE MUSEUM Chris Rasure 903.245.6304 crasure@uttyler.edu 308 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702 discoveryscienceplace.org Discovery Science Place Museum ignites curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration. We have three main exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move about and explore the wonders of science. All scouts who visit and complete a DSP scavenger hunt receive a free DSP patch! Tyler Mini Maker Faire: This one-day event is the greatest show (and tell) on earth! Makers, inventors, craftsmen, scientists, hobbyists, artists, hackers and tinkerers showing off what they love and how the "make". Hands-on activities for all ages and a scout patch for all scouts who participate. MICROSOFT RETAIL STORE NORTHPARK CENTER DALLAS Ashley Taylor 469.587.3183 astaylor@microsoft.com www.microsoftstore.com/northparkcenter We offer Scout Badge workshops at our retail locations including Photography Badge, Salesmanship and Public Speaking, and the Computer Expert Badge. We also have a multitude of other FREE programs & workshops that are STEM focused. CENTER FOR EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION Kim Lessner 903.510.2312 cesse@tjc.edu 1411 East Lake Street Tyler, TX 75701 tjc.edu/cesse The Science Center provides a combination of extraordinary destinations and out of the ordinary experiences. While in the dome travel light-years in seconds, fly to galaxies, and explore the edge of the observable universe. Visit .tjc.edu/cesse/ shows for show details and to schedule a visit.
SCIENCE MATTERS IN AMERICA Collin Sasaki 866 KIDZ FUN collin@sciencematters.tv We come to you. Will travel 25 miles from Lewisville. Further distances - extra travel fees will apply. sciencematters.tv Science Matters - Where Science and Fun Are One! Science demonstrations, STEM activity stations, hands-on classes, and more. Create Giant Smoke Rings, Dissect a Squid, Stand in a Bubble just for Fun- the possibilities are endless. We offer a variety of badges and a Science Matters patch to remember the fun! NUMINDS ENRICHMENT Erin Moyer 972-897-1125 NuMindsAdmin@numien.com 4310 Wiley Post, Suite 102A Addison, TX 75001 Will travel throughout the DFW Metroplex. http://numien.com NuMinds creates engaging, mixed-age STEAM programs throughout the year. With a focus on passion-based learning and curiosity, our programs emphasize natural discovery, creative problem-solving, and a growth mindset. Awards Offered: Brownie- Computer Expert, Home Scientist, Inventor; Cadette- Public Speaker, Digital Movie Maker; All ages- STEM Seal of Approval Patch, S,T,E and M patches. LONGVIEW WORLDS OF WONDERS LaDawn Ingram 903.212.4969 lingram@longviewWOW.org 112.E Tyler St. Longview, TX 75606 longviewwow.org Longview World of Wonders inspires a lifelong love of learning by giving children the opportunity to imagine, create, and explore in a hands-on educational environment. LongviewWOW will host, HealthyvilleÂŽ, a traveling exhibit, during Fall 2017. Healthyville was created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children for the members of the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative (YMEC). COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE WASP Squadron 214.244.0876 WASPSquadronXO@att.net 5661 Mariner Drive Dallas, TX 75237 RiseAboveWASP.org Commemorative Air Force's WASP Squadron offers Aviation centric activities and education, based on the inspiring history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Hangar Tours, presentations, and custom classes are available to expand aspirations, while gaining STEM exposure. Come to our hangar or we'll come to yours. Please, call to schedule. Awards Offered: STEM Seal of Approval 51
HISTORICAL AVIATION MEMORIAL MUSUEM Karen Gilomore 903.526.1945 hamm2008@att.net 150 Airport Dr. 2-7 Tyler, TX 75704 tylerhamm.org Come see some history of flight! We have a collection of aviation memorabilia spanning the 20th Century (1900-2000.) Come learn about how aviation has changed over the years, the strides we have made and the places we can go! EXPLORE HORIZONS Michelle Stewart 469.398.1972 (Frisco location) 972.739.7025 (Plano Location) 5404 Preston Road, Ste 106, Frisco, TX 75035 6921 Independence Pkwy #100, Plano, TX 75023 explore-horizons.com Explore Horizons, a tutoring and enrichment company for children of all abilities in Pre-K through 8th grade, will be running engaging and interactive math workshops with Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadets free of charge at our Frisco and Plano locations. We will be hosting our Young Mathematician’s Award, Back to School Booster and STARR Prep math workshops. Participation will enable your Girl Scout to meet the requirements needed to earn the STEM M-patch. Schedule today by calling one of our locations listed above!
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BRAINOPOLIS Dafne Oronoz 469-371-6193 dafne@brainopolis.org Will travel 30 miles from Plano. brainopolis.org Brainopolis offers Science and technology camps, after school and special events. We bring our own laptops for coding classes. We bring materials for the participants to create take-home hands-on projects. Our mission is to inspire children to become future scientists and leaders, by challenging them to analyze and solve problems applying science and technology, promoting empathy and respect to others and the environment. Awards Offered: Brownie: Computer Expert, Home Scientist, Senses, Inventor, Artist, Money Manager Junior: Detective, Business Owner, Product Designer Cadette: Woodworker, Special Agent, Entrepreneur, Comic Artist All: Engineering STEM Seal of Approval CAVANAUGH FLIGHT MUSEUM Michelle Fugere 972.380.8800, x103 mfugere@cavflight.org 4572 Claire Chennault Dr. Addison TX 75001 cavflight.org The Cavanaugh Flight Museum restores, operates, maintains and displays historically-significant, vintage aircraft. The museum is a great location for troops of all ages to tour the museum, hold special events or do badge workshops. Please call to schedule!
AT THE PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE
Assemblies and Demonstrations Badges Workshops STEM Tables
www.ScienceMatters.tv
866-KIDZ FUN
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CITY OF DENTON - SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING Vanessa Ellison 940.349.8054 Vanessa.Ellison@cityofdenton.com dentonrecycles.com ECO W.E.R.C.S. Resource Recovery Park 1527 S. Mayhill Rd Denton, Texas 76208 2018 Scout Day- Learn firsthand how Denton conserves and recovers resources with hands-on science activities that explore resource conservation and tours of the landfill, recycling plant, compost, and home chemical collection facility. Free to all scouts, friends and family. ICODE 4577 Ohio Drive Frisco, Texas 75035 469.608.7023 icodeinc.com Immerse yourself in the world of computer science, robotics, and more through iCode’s summer camp programs. Our camps are specifically designed to open students’ minds to the world of technology through video editing and game design, among others. PLANO PUBLIC LIBRARY Kristin Linscott 972.769.4211 planolibrary.org 2501 Coit Road Plano, TX 75075 klinscott@plano.gov Our five libraries offer learning resources such as STEAM kits, online courses and programs. Call to arrange Hour of Code classes or digital technology training for your troop and earn the T in STEM! All programs and resources are free with a Plano Library Card. Cards are free to residents of Plano and reciprocal cities (see website). Awards Offered: Technology STEM Seal of Approval patch, Cadette Digital Movie Maker
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ELM FORK EDUCATION CENTER Marti Lathrop 940.369.8936 Marti.Lathrop@unt.edu 1704 W. Mulberry St. Denton, TX 76201 efec.unt.edu/ scouts-and-families Science Club Days: Bring your troop and join us for some hands-on science and engineering fun! Choose a prepared theme, or we can customize a program for your troop's particular interests or needs. Each Science Club Day program is by appointment only and lasts 2 hours. Program includes a Science Club Mentor, themed activities and materials, small snack for each participant, and 2 UNT visitor parking passes. Awards Offered: Science STEM Seal of Approval, Engineering STEM Seal of Approval LOCAL TV99 James Wyatt 903.785.8899, x11 wyatt@1starnet.com 30 Clarksville Street Paris, TX 75460 localtv99.com Come and get a behind the scenes tour of a television production studio! Learn all about what it takes to make a local television station run. Tour are free please call to schedule (Min/Max: 3/12). LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT Education Department 903.438.3000 1711 S Broadway St Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 lowes.com Come “build and grow” with us! Create, measure, and build as we discover how much fun engineering can be. Build wooden project and receive apron, googles and fun patch! Call to schedule or visit our website for a list of weekend programs.
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TEXAS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF DALLAS Coordinator TASObserving@gmail.com texasastro.org Come join us and learn about ASTRONOMY at one of our free monthly talks or Star Parties. Observe and learn about the night sky, look at planets, stars, and other celestial wonders. For a calendar of events and descriptions visit our website. Also available to help with troop and campout programs. Awards Offered: STEM Seal of Approval; Cadette: Night Owl; Senior: Sky STUDIO BELLA FOR KIDS Tammy Bardwell 469.878.8056 Tammy@studiobellaforkids.com 1450 Old Gate Road Dallas, 75218 Will travel within 10 miles. studiobellaforkids.com Studio Bella for Kids provides workshops in STEAM with 2-d and 3-d creations, problem solving and creative thinking, and so much more. We tailor the workshop to your troops needs-invent your own workshop! Awards Offered: Brownie: Painting, Inventor, Junior: Drawing, Product Designer, Entertainment Technology, Cadette: Entrepreneur; Media Journey, Book Artist, Woodworker, Senior: Room Maker, Textile Art, All: Engineering STEM Seal of Approval.
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SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER OF TYLER Bill Martin 903.597.2535 4019 S. Broadway Tyler, TX 75701 sylvan_tyler@suddenlinkmail.com sylvanLearning.com Build a love for STEM with a Sylvan Robotics Class! In this class, your child will learn how to apply engineering concepts, use problem-solving skills and challenge their peers with friendly competitions. Awards Offered: Technology STEM Seal of Approval and more. BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE Kathryn Wetzel 972.860.4751 kwetzel@dcccd.edu 3939 Valley View Ln. Farmers Branch, TX 75244 brookhavencollege.edu/cd/instruct-divisions/bhc/ math-science Brookhaven College STEM Fair, Saturday, February 24, 2018, 10am - 5pm. You can participate in an array of hands-on STEM activities and visit booths hosted by museums, schools and STEM students. Wear your uniform and receive a free gift and earn a STEM patch or rocker. UT DALLAS – SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION CENTER Dr. Lani Connolly 972.883.4591 seec@utdallas./seec 800 W Campbell Rd Richardson, TX 75080 utdallas.edu/seec February 2018 (10AM – 2PM) Come celebrate National Engineers Week with UT Dallas! Enjoy FREE, family-friendly hands-on activities, educational demos, and fascinating tech talks by faculty and local engineering companies. Receive a free patch for attending. We also utdallas.edu/seec have STEM kits available for troops and SU's to check out! Contact for more information. Visit our website for current information and to register for STEM events. ACADEMIC RODEO Presented by The Park of East Texas Deborah Newman 903.597.2501 dnewman@etstatefair.com 2112 W. Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 etstatefair.com Academic Rodeo is a collection of 14 competitions for all K-12 students in Art, Engineering, Science, Math, Drama, Writing and More. Group Registration online (etstatefair.com, Academic Rodeo) by October 15; Contest schedule available online. Some scholarships awarded at Middle and High School levels.
excercise & Sports AT&T STADIUM SLEEPOVER Candice Ryon 817.892.4660 cryon@dallascowboys.net One AT&T Way Arlington, TX 76011 attstadium.com Come spend the night at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 17 for fun and one-of-a-kind memories! Enjoy interactive, hands-on activities exclusively for Girl Scouts. This event will be a Share the Warmth drop off spot. Patch and bonus souvenir included! Friends and family are welcome.
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER Taylor Dadds 214.665.4274 tdadds@aacntr.com 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, TX 75219 americanairlinescenter.com American Airlines Center is one of the nation’s top arenas hosting events ranging from concerts to family shows. Whether you are attending the Harlem Globetrotters or Disney on Ice, you are sure to have the experience of a lifetime!
FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS Tom Baker 972.334.1935 tbaker@ridersbaseball.com 7300 RoughRiders Trail Frisco, TX 75034 ridersbaseball.com/scouts Join the Frisco RoughRiders on April 7, 2018 the third annual “Covering the Bases of STEM” pre-game program and post-game sleepover. You’ll explore the velocity of a pitch, the aerodynamics of a swing, the statistics of the game, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this homerun family-friendly night! Awards OfferedAwards Offered: Covering the Bases of STEM Patch, STEM Seal of Approval Patch
DALLAS MAVERICKS Hannah Sherertz 214.658.7165 Hannah.Sherertz@dallasmavs.com 2909 Taylor St. Dallas, TX 75226 mavs.com/girlscoutnight Girl Scouts of all ages are invited! Package includes: Unique Girl Scout Night events, discounted tickets, an exclusive Girl Scout Night patch, and $1 from each ticket going back to the GSNETX Council. Fall and Spring Dates TBD. Sign up to receive more information at mavs.com/girlscoutnight
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DALLAS STARS HOCKEY Group Sales 214.GO.STARS x3 groupsales@dallasstars.com 2500 Victory Ave Dallas, TX 75219 dallasstars.com/groups Join the Dallas Stars for unique group experience! Troops receive SAVINGS off single game tickets, ALL-INCLUSIVE food & beverage and COMPLIMENTARY patches for select games. TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL Mike Segoviano 817.273.5832 msegoviano@texasrangers.com Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011 texasrangers.com The Texas Rangers baseball clubs partners with Girls Scouts of NE Texas annually to promote healthy living and exercise. Each year we offer the opportunity to walk around the field during a special Scouts parade along with a Rangers patch. LOTUS BUD KIDS YOGA & MINDFULNESS Melanie Smith 972.802.8265 info@lotusbudkids.com Based in north Dallas, will travel 25 miles www.LotusBudKids.com Lotus Bud Kids is a mobile yoga studio for children, specializing in teaching yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques through fun games, crafts, and activities. We bring the yoga studio to you for exciting and engaging classes that increase children's confidence, coordination, concentration, creativity, and calmness. Awards Offered: Daisy: Gloria, Brownie: My Best Self, Junior: Staying Fit
AC ROLLER DERBY Ann Laird 469.878.2537 sponsorship@acderby.com 3200 Thunderbird Ln. Plano, TX 75075 acderby.com Come learn or improve your skating with real Roller Derby girls! Introducing CSA skating skills workshop on 9/30. Juniors can earn the "Practice with a Purpose" badge on 10/21. All ages join us for Roller Derby Girl Scout Night - 11/4. Check website acderby.com for details and registration Awards Offered: Junior: Practice with a Purpose DFW SURF Tyler Marshall 972 427 4082 tyler@dfwsurf.com 20400 Hackberry Creek Park Rd Frisco, 75034 dfwsurf.com We offer various badges and patches for outdoor watersport experience including: stand up paddle boarding opportunities at all 3 of our locations: Frisco, Little Elm and Grapevine Awards Offered: Brownie: Outdoor Adventure, Senior: Paddleboard, Ambassador: Ultimate Recreation Challenge
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IF INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT TAYLOR DADDS AT 214.665.4274 OR EMAIL TDADDS@AACNTR.COM
Get your tickets today!
MAVS.COM/GIRLSCOUTNIGHT For more info: Hannah Sherertz, 214.658.7165, hannah.sherertz@dallasmavs.com.
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WHITE ROCK ROWING Sue Ellen Chambers 214.212.0477 info@whiterockrowing.org 2810 White Rock Road, Dallas TX, 75214 whiterockrowing.org Join our nationally recognized coaches and enjoy a fun and exciting rowing experience on White Rock Lake. We’ll take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the boathouse, you’ll meet the coaches and team members, and go for a “test drive” in a boat. Come check out one of the fastest growing sports in our region and find out what it’s like to be on a rowing team! Our female student-athletes will be there to help with all the fun! LONGVIEW YOGA Karen Bonds 903.753.9642 lyogabliss@gmail.com 2500 Judson Rd. Longview, TX 75605 longviewyogastudio.com Come learn about yoga! Practice postures and breathing while hearing how these techniques create a healthy life style. Learn how yoga creates good mental health, a positive can-do attitude and is a great way to live healthy.
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AT GLOBE LIFE PARK IN ARLINGTON THIS SUMMER!
Friends, families, and members of the Girl Scouts of America are invited to a night of baseball and fun with the Texas Rangers! TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR SET UP A GROUP NIGHT CONTACT MIKE SEGOVIANO AT 817-273-5832, or MSEGOVIANO@TEXASRANGERS.COM
Certified Children's Yoga Teachers will travel to your troop to bring classes that use yoga, games, and crafts to increase confidence, coordination, concentration, and calmness. EARN BADGES, CLASSES START AT $9/ SCOUT
Visit www.LotusBudKids.com for more information!
ROLLER DERBY GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS
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all ages and families welcome!
SATURDAY, 11/4
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LET US CUSTOMIZE A MEMORABLE NIGHT FOR YOUR TROOP! 214-GO-STARS X3 // GROUPSALES@DALLASSTARS.COM
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NORTH TEXAS SYNCHRONICITY Mary Smith 817.975.4007 Info@NorthTexasSynchronicity.org Westside Aquatic Center, Lewisville Flower Mound Community Activity Center NorthTexasSynchronicity.org North Texas Synchronicity offers synchronized swimming workshops that teach basic skills and techniques for a SyncSwim Fun Patch. Participants MUST be deep-water safe. Will travel to other pools in the DFW Metroplex. SMU ATHLETICS Troy Brokl 214.768. 4263 tbrokl@smu.edu 5800 Ownby Drive Dallas, TX 75205 smumustangs.com Visit the SMU campus to earn badges and interact with amazing female student-athlete role models! Call for more info on our Girl Scout events.
THE FIRST TEE OF GREATER DALLAS Katie Harris 214.954.4402 kharris@thefirstteedallas.org thefirstteedallas.org The First Tee of Greater Dallas teaches character development, life skills, and heathy habits using golf as the medium. Specialized curriculum seamlessly integrates golf and life skills together. Over 25 different locations offer the program in Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Ellis counties. TYLER KUNG FU & FITNESS Brandon Jones 903.597.0275 brandonj01@att.net 2537 E. Fifth St. Tyler, TX 75701 tkff.com The Bully Proof with Girl Power Program is a fun, exciting way for girls to learn both verbal and non- verbal defense skills to help deter bully problems. Simply improving a girl’s selfesteem and self- confidence can greatly reduce becoming a bully target. YOGI KIDS Liza Doll 214.325.2547 liza.doll@yahoo.com 3051 Churchill Dr. Suite 250 Flower Mound TX 75028 myyogikids.com Yogi Kids & Fit Family offers a variety of opportunities for your girls to earn badges & fun patches. We offer Yoga, Zumba, Drama, Art, Science, & Cooking classes for your troop!
GET INVOLVED TODAY! Participate | Volunteer | Donate
www.thefirstteedallas.org
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It’s not about birdies or bogeys or even making the putt. It’s being responsible. It’s being focused. It’s using these lessons to be successful in life.
health & Cooking NATURAL GROCERS Sarah Edward and Patience Kanda 303-986-4600 outreachevents@naturalgrocers.com Various Locations – check website for information naturalgrocers.com Come to Natural Grocers to earn your badges in Health and Cooking from our certified Nutritional Health Coach. Learn how to make healthy, yummy treats and find the ingredients all in one place! Your next health food adventure is right around the corner! Visit naturalgrocers.com to find your closest location. All workshop are free. Awards Offered: Brownie: Snacks, Junior: Simple Meals Cadette: New Cuisines
YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY 972.335.4449 friscotx@youngchefsacademy.com 9350 Pasadena Dr. Ste.#300 NW Corner of Preston and Main Frisco, TX 75033 friscotx.youngchefsacademy.com We are a unique culinary experience which offers cooking classes encouraging discovery and creativity. Lessons explore the culinary arts in a fun and interactive setting, and incorporate concepts of math, reading, science, cultural aspects, socializing, leadership, teamwork, health, safety, manners, etc. Award Offered: Brownie: Snacks; Junior: Simple Meals Cadette: New cuisines Senior: Locavore Ambassador: Dinner Party
EXCITE! GYM & CHEER Liz Bracker 972.874.8500 girlscouts@excitegym.com 2225 Highland Village Rd. Highland Village TX, 75077 excitegym.com Excite! is a Top-Notch children’s training facility with Babysitting Training, Teamwork, First Aid, Sleepovers, Lock-Ins and more! Daisy’s - Ambassadors,$10 to $50. Awards Offered: Snacks, Fair Play, Staying Fit, Practice with a Purpose, and more.
BRILLIANT CAKES Chef Aamina Masood 469.235.4775 orders@brilliantcakes.com www.brilliantcakes.com Will travel 15 miles Plano TX. Specializing in allergy friendly recipes. Bake, cook and learn whilst having fun. Award Opportunites: Brownie-Snacks; Junior-Simple Meals; Cadette-New Cuisines; S and M patches in STEM.
PREP COSMETICS LLC Kelly Barker 800.401.6031 kellybarker@prepyourskin.com Stonebriar Mall 2601 Preston Road Frisco 75034 prepyourskin.com PREP Cosmetics is the only dermatologist-founded skincare line for girls. Our workshops teach girls about caring for their skin and the importance of sun protection. Classes held at our Frisco store. Workshops are very interactive and designed for your group's needs. Earn Badges! Daisy-Seniors. Nominal Fee. Awards Offered: Brownie: My Best Self Junior: Staying Fit, Product Designer Cadette: Eating for Beauty, Senior: Women’s Health
BROWNIE BADGE:
SNACKS
JUNIOR BADGE:
SIMPLE MEALS
CADETTE BADGE:
NEW CUISINE
VISIT NATURALGROCERS.COM TO FIND A COMMENTARY BADGE CLASS AT A NATURAL GROCERS NEAR YOU!
FRESH BY BROOKSHIRE’S Sandy 903.747.3503 storetainer801@brookshires.com 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler, TX 75703 freshbybrookshires.com Come learn what FRESH has to offer. We share the wonders of food. From Italian gelato, to organic fruits & veggies to health and wellness, Fresh by Brookshire’s tour is fun-filled and interactive. We can also help you with your cooking badges! 59
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF PLANO WOMEN’S RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 214.473.7317 mcpl-womensresources@medicalcityhealth.com 3901 W. 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 medicalcityplano.com Medical City Plano offers a variety of programs for Girl Scouts to earn badges, gain a greater understanding of the healthcare delivery process and empower young girls in the community to live a healthier lifestyle through educational classes. Hospital tours are open to Girl Scouts troops on select Sundays throughout the year for those interested in learning about hospital operations and the career options available in the healthcare field. Call for schedule of programs or to schedule your own workshop. Awards Offered: Junior: Staying Fit; First Aid Badges for all ages EYE CARE AVENUE, PC Amy Rasmussen, OD 972.377.4393 dr.amy@eyecareavenue.com 5000 Eldorado Parkway Frisco, TX 75033 eyecareavenue.com What is hyperopia? Are carrots really good for my vision? What is “pink eye?” Where is my conjunctiva? Discover many interesting facts about your eyes and vision learn what 20/20 actually means. Scouts will be able look at different kinds of equipment an eye doctor uses to examine your eyes and learn how to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime.
NORTH TEXAS POISON CENTER Christina Thomas 214.590.9016 Christina.Thomas@phhs.org 5201 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235 poisoncontrol.org The North Texas Poison Center (NTPC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive state-of-the- art toxicology information, treatment assistance, and education to the public and health professionals. For an excellent, educational program for your Girl Scouts, please call us to schedule your FREE workshop. DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT Ms. Joli Robinson, Manager 214.671.4048 joli.robinson@dallascityhall.com Dallas Police Department Headquarters 1400 S. Lamar Dallas, Texas 75215 dallaspolice.net Interested in learning about safety, having a squad car show & tell or discussing Police Officer careers? Dallas Police Departments will come and visit your troop free of charge. Please call or email for more information or for a list of topics we cover.
Medical City Plano offers Girl Scout Tours on select Sundays and health classes for young girls.
Avenue ADVENTURES IN ART Create your masterpiece! Brownies can earn their Painting Badge Call to schedule your workshop now 214.755.2681
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Learn to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime!
For more info visit MedicalCityPlano.com
3901 W. 15th Street | Plano, TX 75075 | 214.473.7317
LONGVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT Iesha Robinson 903.237.1119 irobinson@longviewtexas.gov P.O. Box 1952 Longview, TX 75606 longviewtexas.gov Come tour our historical fire station and see how a station operates. Learn about the jobs o a fire fighter and paramedic and see what it takes to become one! Location may vary due to troop size. Please call and schedule a month in advance. PARIS FIRE DEPARTMENT Deputy Chief - on duty 903.784.4870 rcrawford@paristexas.org Station 1 Paris, TX 75460 paristxfire.org Come tour a Fire Department. See how it runs, what fire people do and get to see the fire trucks! Learn about how to stay safe as well as some basic emergency tips and procedures. PARIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Officer Graham 903.737.4137 citygraham@paristexas.gov 2910 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 cityofparistexas.gov Come visit and tour the Paris Police Department and learn about being Safety Wise! We talk about personal safety, bicycle safety, bullying, drug awareness, internet safety and will even do child finger printing for your troop. Call to schedule your Safety Smart program! TYLER POLICE DEPARTMENT- BIKE SAFETY Sergeant Saxon 903.531.1096 msaxon@tylertexas.com 711 West Ferguson St. Tyler, TX 75702 tylerpolice.com If you love to ride your bike, this program is for you! Come to the police department for a free class to learn the rules of the road. Call to schedule a program about bike safety and the laws you should abide by to have a safe, fun ride! Tyler Police Department – Tour Sergeant Rice 903.521.9894 grice@tylertexas.com 711 West Ferguson St. Tyler, TX 75702 tylerpolice.com See the police cars, armored vehicles, and command posts and learn what to takes to work in law enforcement. Scouts will be able to ask questions, learn about laws, and talk about the guidelines and importance of being safe. Also get finger printed and obtain a child ID card!
SAFETY CITY Dawn Hopkins 903.812.4683 Mommie2hg@gmail.com 301 E. Cotton St. Longview, TX 75601 longviewsafetycity.com An interdisciplinary environment that teaches the rules of bicycle, auto & pedestrian safety. The city simulates real traffic environments of our community, including an overpass, a railroad crossing, working traffic lights & major traffic signs. Children develop a healthy respect for community laws and law enforcement personnel. Curriculum can also address the areas of anti-victimization and substance abuse if desired.
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interpersonal & social skills DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM/CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND TOLERANCE Annie Black 214.741.7500 211 N. Record Street, #100 Dallas, TX 75202 ablack@dallasholocaustmuseum.org DallasHolocaustMuseum.org Explore the history of the Holocaust through the permanent exhibit One Day in the Holocaust: April 19, 1943. Learn about inspirational UPSTANDERS through group tours, family-friendly programming, and special Girl Scouts Days. Awards Offered: History Museum Explorers Patch GIRLS TO WOMEN HEALTH AND WELLNESS Miki Johnston 214.727.5092 16980 Dallas Parkway, Suite 204 Dallas, Texas 75248 mikirjohnston@gmail.com GTW-Health.com Girls to Women Health and Wellness is a multi-faceted, integrated medical practice dedicated to meeting the physical and emotional needs of young women ages 10-25.
THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA Ken Crump 214.389.3051 education@jfk.org 411 Elm St Dallas, TX 75202 jfk.org Visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to complete part of the History Museum Explorers Patch! Go to www.jfk.org/groups to book your Troop's museum visit any day of the year! Awards Offered: History Museum Explorers Patch PATHLIGHT UNLIMITED Cheryl Richardson 972.804.5437 Cheryl_richardson@tx.rr.com We will travel to your city. Call for details. Pathlight Unlimited offers workshops that build self-esteem, equips girls to make great choices, and inspires girls to dream big! We can come to you.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE! Earn your History Museum Explorers Patch at one of the most historic places in Texas, and learn the story of President John F. Kennedy, our nation’s 35th president.
411 Elm | Dallas, TX 75202 | 214.389.3051
COMPLETEly YOU is a hands-on workshop for girls ages 9-15. The workshop is Included in the Girl Scouts North Texas, and Central Texas curriculum. This affordable workshop is based on the book “COMPLETEly YOU, 12 Things Every Girl Needs to Know” by C. Rich.
Builds Self Esteem
Equips Girls to Make Great Choices
Inspires Girls to Dream Big! Call 972-804-5437 for more information or visit http://completelyyouworkshops.com
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EMBODY LOVE MOVEMENT Dr. Lara Pence (Executive Director) 940.441.5683 8533 Ferndale Rd #109, Dallas, TX 75238 drpence@embodylovemovement.org embodylovemovement.org Through our interactive workshops, girls 7 years and older are inspired to find what is beautiful and purposeful about themselves and others! Join us! DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER Training Coordinator 214.712.4913 training@dallasrapecrisis.org dallasrapecrisis.org Will travel within Dallas County. Breaking the Box: Understanding gender stereotypes, Standing up to injustice, Supporting People in Crisis and Healthy Relationships & Boundaries are some of our empowering programs. We are also open to creating programs specific to your troop needs! Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador only. RUBY ETIQUETTE LLC Jocelyn Stevens 972.762.6802 RubyEtiquette@yahoo.com Will travel to McKinney/Allen, Richardson Dallas and Grapevine.(20-30 mile radius around Dallas). RubyEtiquette.com Equipping “Gems”(girls, ages 5-18) with social skills for everyday scenarios that lead to confidence and poise, emphasizing respect for others. We also offer special pricing ($25-$75 off) for GS who Social skills that lead to confiregister for our full length dence and poise, emphasizing etiquette packages. respect for others Awards Offered: Daisy- Lupe; Workshops offered for: Brownie - Making Friends; Daisy- Lupe; Brownie Junior- Social Butterfly; Cad- Making Friends; Juniordette - Netiquette Social Butterfly; Caddette - Netiquette
MOTHER BEAR SELF DEFENSE Jeannie Caldwell 214.686.1312 jcaldwell54@hotmail.com Will Travel The self-defense classes are all age appropriate and teach effective strategies for dealing with situations that can arise. The Yell and Tell classes are for ages 5 and up. The basics of all classes focus on awareness, avoidance, attitude and action! Classes are $125 per troop for the first hour,$75 each additional hour. MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL CULTURES Mary Fae Kamm, Executive Director 972.572.0462 411 E. Highway 67 Southbound Frontage Rd. @ Danieldale exit Duncanville, TX 75137 internationalmuseumofcultures.org We offer Badge workshops for all levels of Girls Scouts as well as STEM classes for middle school students. Programs and overnights may be scheduled for a troop or parent/child groups. Please call for information. THE EPIC PROJECT BY THE TURNING POINT Sundal Ali 972.985.0951 sali@theturningpoint.org Will travel within 30-40 miles from Plano theturningpoint.org/what_we_do/education The EPIC Project is a violence prevention series which is designed to be interactive and age appropriate. Topics include bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, healthy relationships, and more. PLATINUM MANNERS, ETIQUETTE COMPANY Lesa Hooker, J’Lynn Anderson 972.467.0713 lanajlynn@msn.com Frisco- Will travel Platinum Manners offers social skills and dining etiquette taught during regular scheduled troop meetings to meet and enhance your badge requirements. Interactive, fun classes teach girls beginning at age 6 kindness, how to accept and receive apologies, developing friendships, dining manners and much more! TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY Kimberly Mory 940.898.2024 kmory@twu.edu 304 Administration Drive Denton, TX 76204 twu.edu/communication-sciences WHAT CAN YOU SAY WITHOUT TALKING is a fun interactive workshop led by TWU students. Topics include communication styles, disorders, and communication related careers. Some basic American Sign Language signs are also taught. Preregistration required. 63
THE SALVATION ARMY Elizabeth Andrus 214.637.8275 elizabeth.andrus@uss.salvationarmy.org 8787 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 800 Dallas, TX 75247 salvationarmydfw.org Girls of all ages can participate in service opportunities such as our popular Lunch Bag Project, Birthday Bags and Sweet Dreams Kits. Call to schedule. ROPES COURSE AND TEAM BUILDING AT E. TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Jim Whittaker 903.266.2238 4101 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75703 etmc.org/ropes.htm The “Changing Courses” experiential ropes course program at ETMC Behavioral Health is designed to enhance learning, develop trust, promote group cohesion, improve group communication, and encourage group problem solving for participants. SECURE/ HIGHER ED Talcott Franklin 214.321.3838 tal@securehighered.com 4 Dorset Place Dallas, TX 75229 Securehighered.com/news This is the training program a diverse group of experts created to keep their own daughters safe from predators at any age. Extensively tested and researched, Girl Scouts and their parents have fun learning to avoid, escape, and fight off predators. “Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!” – Girl Scout parent.
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MOTHER BEAR SELF DEFENCE CLASSES ARE $125 PER TROOP CONTACT JEANNIE CALDWELL FORMORE INFO 214.686.1312 JCALDWELL54@HOTMAIL.COM
The Salvation Army Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Command Girls of all ages can volunteer with projects like: Lunch Bag Project Sweet Dreams Kits
Birthday Bags Hygiene Kits
Contact: Elizabeth Andrus 214-637-8275 Elizabeth.Andrus@uss.salvationarmy.org
art & drama DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS Deede or Martha 214.426.4768 groups@dallassummermusicals.org Music Hall at Fair Park 909 1st Avenue Dallas, TX 75210 dallassummermusicals.org Scout Discount for groups of 10+. Promo code discount for 2 summer shows! Post-show Cast Chat-backs*, Backstage Tours*. Pretty show patches. More Best of Broadway Shows for troop leaders! *upon show approval AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Kathryn Cox 214.978.2879 groups@attpac.org 700 N Pearl St, Ste N1800 Dallas, TX 75201 attpac.org Broadway is better together! Scout discounts for groups of 10+, plus opportunities for tours, cast engagement, and more! Call now to reserve your seats! New this year: Join us for GSNETX Museum Madness and Riverdance on March 24th. DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER Trish Long 214.740.0051 trish.long@dct.org 5938 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75231 dct.org Any Girl Scout group (with 8 or more) may purchase discount tickets to any regular season show. Our 2017-2018 season includes Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frosty and Friends, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Jungle Book, How I became a Pirate, and many more. Visit website for show times and prices. GENESIS CHILDREN’S THEATRE Neicole Woodall 972.599.3505 neicole@genesistheatre.org 3100 Independence Parkway Suite 324B Plano, TX 75075 genesistheatre.org Voted Best Children's Theatre in Plano by Plano Magazine Troops come and participate in a dance workshop or a theater/drama workshop with performance at end of 1 1/2 hour workshop. Minimum of 6 girls, $12 each. All workshops are offered on weekdays (varies) after school.
PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jennifer Wheeler 972.473.7262 jwheeler@planosymphony.org 5236 Tennyson Parkway, Ste 200 Plano, TX 75024 encoreyouthmusic.com Girls of all ages can earn a Music Fun Patch at one of our Family Symphony Sunday Concerts! Activities include a Music Scavenger Hunt, Instrument Making, Be a Conductor, and Meet the Musicians. See website for concert dates and locations. Awards Offered: Junior: Musician
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GEPPETTO'S MARIONETTE THEATER AND WORKSHOP Kent Williams, Director of Education 469.442.1925 x1002 or Press 4 kent@letheatredemarionette.com or boxoffice@letheatredemarionette.com 2201 N Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 (Inside the Hilton Anatole Hotel) geppettostheater.com or letheatredemarionette.com Discover the old-world art of storytelling with handcrafted puppets. This unique theater is located inside the Hilton Anatole and features a 100-seat auditorium, concession stand, puppetry store, candy counter and workshop. Arrive early to see how the marionettes are made and stay after the show for a behind-the-scenes backstage tour. POLLY HOLYOKE, AUTHOR 972.378.5457 neptuneproject1@aol.com Will travel 20 miles from Plano pollyholyoke.com Bluebonnet/Disney author Polly Holyoke helps Juniors to earn their Scribe Badge and Seniors to earn their Novelist Badge. $15 per girl. Email to schedule. Awards Offered: Junior: Scribe; Senior: Novelist ART CENTRE THEATRE OF PLANO Jamey Jamison 214.810.3228 jamey@artcentretheatre. com5220 Village Creek Drive Plano, TX 75093 Will travel 50 miles from city artcentretheatre.com ACT is a Community Theatre offering badges/classes/workshops for GS Troops since 1991. We offer more than 15 badges call us for more information. Awards Offered: Brownie: Dancer Junior: Musician Cadette: Public Speaker Senior: Troupe Performer and more!
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TYLER CIVIC THEATRE CENTER Box Office 903.592.0561 400 Rose Park Dr. Tyler, TX 75702 tylercivictheatre.com Come join us for a fantastic season of plays at the Tyler Civic Theatre. Please visit our website for the 2017-2018 season which includes Winnie the Pooh (November), Christmas Belles (December) and I Never Saw Another Butterfly (January). ALLEN CIVIC BALLET Jessica Finch 972.727.5959 allencivicballetevents@gmail.com 602 E. Main Street Allen, TX 75002 allencivicballet.com Be welcomed into the Snow Queen's Kingdom for treats and story time at The Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Follow Clara at The Nutcracker Ballet as her Nutcracker Prince transports her to the Kingdom of sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy places her upon the throne. Girls will receive a Nutcracker fun patch.
DYNASTY DANCE ACADEMY Shadae Rogers 214.643.6468 ddatexas.com@gmail.com ddatexas.com Will travel, 60 miles from Dallas DDA incorporates multiple dance styles, while building confident leaders that follow their dreams. Fun upbeat movement! Programs starting at $10. Earn badges and gain confidence while learning current dance moves! We offer high energy workshops and performance opportunities! Schedule a workshop today! A.W. PERRY HOMESTEAD MUSEUM Cody Scallions 972.466.9811 cody.scallions@cityof carrollton.com 1509 N. Perry Road Carrollton, TX 75006 cityofcarrollton.com/museum The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum offers workshops for Brownie Potter and Juniors Manners, as well as other programs for Daisies. The museum also provides free tours and events, including Old Fashioned Christmas on, Saturday, December 2. Visit our website for more information. CREATE ART! Denna Miller 903.212.5252 createart.miller@gmail.com 4315 Gilmer Rd. Longview, TX 75604 Programs include Clay Creation, Glass Pendants, Watercolors, Cookie Decorating and Canvas Painting. In each program learn how to plan a project, take the steps to create and make it come to life. Awards Offered: Brownie: Painting, Junior: Drawing
SCRAPBOOKING Debbie Webb 214.535.5784 debbie@debbiewebb.com creativememories.com/user/debbiewebb Will travel 25 miles from Richardson (additional mileage fees apply if out of 25 mile range) It is fun to be creative and to scrapbook our photographs using new techniques and tools. We make “exploding cards” using our math skills or for younger girls we will enjoy “It’s in the Bag” paper sack albums. Call or email to schedule. CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART Education Dept. 214.979.6437 education@crowcollection.org 2010 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201 crowcollection.org Located in the Dallas Arts District, the Crow Collection of Asian Art is a museum dedicated solely to the arts of Asia, with rotating galleries exhibiting the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India, Korea and Southeast Asia. Awards Offered: Brownie: Painting; Junior: Drawing HOLMAN POTTERY Debbie Holman 972.424.9982 info@holmanpottery.com 914 18th Street Plano, TX 75074 holmanpottery.com Connect and discover with a creative opportunity to have fun! Brownies make a hand-built pot and glaze a tile that they have created, completing their Potter’s Badge. Juniors through Ambassadors make a pot on the potter’s wheel along with making one by hand. Completed pottery will be available for pick up by the troop leader approx. 3 weeks after visit.
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MAKE EXPRESSION- YOUR ART FUNTOPIA! Dipali Parikh 214.494.8375 info@MakeExpression.com 4851 Legacy Dr. Suite 606 Frisco, TX 75034 makeexpression.com Looking for something new and fun to do with your Scout Troop? Make Expression - Your Art Funtopia! offers large variety and selection of creative options for scouts. Bring your troop to earn a badge or just for a fun. We also travel 20 miles radius from Frisco. PAINTING WITH A TWIST Tamara Kelley 972.542.1883 mckinney@paintingwithatwist.com 3201 S. Hardin Blvd. #204 McKinney, TX 75070 paintingwithatwist.com/mckinney Bring your troop to explore their artistic talent wile painting a piece of artwork of your choice! This activity helps with several badge requirements. MAKE IT & TAKE IT JEWELRY JoAnn Rosenberg 214.361.7019 joevrose@gmail.com 6936 Wildglen Drive Dallas, TX 75230 Make different kinds of jewelry. Learn the basic uses of different kinds of beads, the tools, the findings, and the materials for stringing. Also, see how one designs a necklace, bracelet, or earrings (pierced or clip). It takes about two 3 hour lessons or 1 with the basics and printouts to take home. Second day they will finish the badge and take home jewelry and beads to make jewelry. Call to schedule. $10 per Junior per class. Awards Offered: Junior: Jewelry Making
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PLANO METROPOLITAN BALLET Cindi Lawrence Hanson 972.769.0017 cindi@planometballet.org Performances at Courtyard Theater Downtown Plano planometballet.org Girls will be delighted by our original FAIRY TALE BALLET. GS Performances include cast Q & A session. Tickets $16, includes custom patch! January 2018 ABRAKADOODLE Shelly Reed 972.455.8180 sreed@abrakadoodle.com Will Travel in Allen and within 30 miles abrakadoodle.com Abrakadoodle brings art onsite to kids in schools and community sites through our mobile art program. We provide well-trained teachers, who help inspire kids to immerse in learning and creating art, sometimes getting messy, but always having a blast! Our expansive art lesson plans are unrivaled, exceeding national standards for visual arts education. Awards Offered: Daisy: Tula, Rose; Brownie: Painting, Potter; Junior: Drawing ROBERT GARDEN ADVENTURES IN ART Susan Garden 214.755.2681 susan@robertgardenart.com Will travel 80 miles from DFW area “Paint a Masterpiece on Canvas�, 6 -13 yrs. earn painting badge! Professional Artist Susan Garden provides supplies,detailed instruction, award winning curriculum for $25 per student. Awesome frame-worthy paintings!
SCHOOL OF ROCK MCKINNEY Shannon Jabczynski 214.856.4055 mckinney@schoolofrock.com 1600 W Louisiana St McKinney, TX 75069 mckinney.schoolofrock.com Rock on stage and in life! Girls can earn badges, attend classes or camp or come for lessons. Girls all ages welcome. Call for pricing. EISENHOWER BIRTHPLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE Carolyn Villareal, Educator 903.465.8908 carolyn.villareal@thc.texas.gov 609 S. Lamar Ave. Denison, TX 75021 visiteisenhowerbirthplace.com Visit the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and learn how to paint or draw like President Eisenhower. In addition to painting or drawing, activities will include a walking tour of the site and a tour of President Eisenhower’s birthplace. Supplies for the badge are included in cost. Cost: $10.00 per girl. Reservations are required. Awards Offered: Brownie: Painting; Junior: Drawing
Original Fairy Tale Ballet
Friday & Saturday shows
January 2018
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SMASHING TIMES Robin Oldham 214.363.2088 info@smashingtimes.com Will travel 20 miles from Dallas smashingtimes.com Smashing Times teaches mosaics, fused glass and silver jewelry pendants made of precious metal clay. Bring your creativity and I will bring the fun to you. Awards Offered: Junior: Jeweler
Find your inner artist! Mosaic, Fused Glass, and Jewelry workshops
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TYLER MUSEUM OF ART Derek Frazer 903.595.1001 1300 S Mahon Ave Tyler, TX 75701 tylermuseum.org The TMA offers free tours the first Friday of every month, and on the second Saturday of every month is Family Day, 2:004:00, with art activities related to the current exhibitions. We have a wide selection of art mediums available, and with advance notice we can provide art projects that will satisfy any art requirements of the Girl Scout program. We also have summer camps and ongoing education programs that you can read about on our Education Department’s blog: www.tmaeducation.org. SPARK! Lori Carey 214.753.8712 info@sparkdallas.org 1409 S. Lamar St. #004 Dallas, TX 75215 sparkdallas.org SPARK! provides children from second grade to high school with a fully immersive creative environment and hands-on learning that develops their self-definition as creative individuals. Our programming features a variety of creative activities to spark the imagination, expand the mind, and engage the body.
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EF TOURS 617.619.1609 kayden.manning@ef.com 2 Education Circle, Street Cambridge, MA 02141 eftours.com/girlscouts At EF, we believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to experience new countries, cultures, and perspectives. Imagine girls attending pinning ceremonies at a WAGGGS World Centre or service projects in Peru; returning home with confidence to change the world!
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) Jessica Lennon 214.749.2582 jlennon@dart.org dart.org In an on-the-go society, Girl Scouts learn how to take DART to special destinations around town! In this free program they DISCOVER the relationship between environment and transportation, explore careers in transportation and learn about DART’s green initiatives and the science behind different modes of transportation.
MEDIEVAL TIMES Michael Luster 469.342.5520 michael.luster@medievaltimes.com 2021 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 medievaltimes.com Come experience the excitement of Medieval Times. A Fourcourse feast awaits as you watch the pageantry and thrills of an authentic medieval tournament inside the walls of the King’s 11th Century Style Castle. Six armor-clad Knights compete in thrilling games on horseback as the pageant unfolds and cheers of the Knight’s noble guests fill the arena.
AMERICAN FREEDOM MUSEUM Jan Hommel 903.894.5252 jhommel@americanfreedommuseum.org 1051 North Houston Bullard, TX 75757 americanfreedommuseum.org The Museum offers a learning experience for K-12 students. Tours and activities engage and challenge students to have a greater awareness and understanding of our rich American heritage through reading, writing, math and science, history and geography, speech, debate, Spanish, art, and athletics. Awards Offered: Daisy: Tula
CUPCAKE DECORATING Jacie Fields/ Charming Cakery 209.810.6019 charmingcakery@sbcglobal.net Will travel within DFW facebook.com/charmingcakery Cupcake decorating fun for all ages! I supply everything needed, plus instruction, to make cupcake masterpieces! Delicious and fun! Schedule your date and leave the rest to me! Awards: Fun Patch
EAST TEXAS OIL MUSEUM TOUR 903.983.8295 1301 South Henderson Blvd. Kilgore, TX 75662 easttexasoilmuseum.com East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore College is a tribute to the independent oil producers and wildcatters, and to the men and women who dared to dream as they pursued the fruits of free enterprise. $5 ages 3-11, $8 ages 11 and older and free to children under 3.
DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY Amy Priour 214.670.7943 amy.priour@dallascityhall.com 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 dallaslibrary.org Visit Dallas Public Library’s downtown location and get the tools you need to complete your Scribe, Detective or My Family Story badge! Take a virtual field trip to see animals in their natural habitats, or just come for fun! Troops visiting the library will receive a FUN PATCH! Awards Offered: Brownie: My Family Story; Junior: Scribe, Detective
GROUP DYNAMIX Caleb Collins 972.416.9646 caleb.collins@groupdynamix.com 1100 Venture Court, Suite 120 Carrollton TX 75006 or will travel 2 hours outside Dallas groupdynamix.com Group Dynamix operates the largest indoor teambuilding center in the U.S. GDX produces extraordinarily fun events at it’s event center and at customer locations anywhere. Check out our exciting array of events for Cadette, Senior & Ambassador troops, including our Girl Scout Lock-in nights, at groupdynamix.com/girlscouts.
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MESQUITE ARENA Shaina Rowlett 972.285.8777 srowlett@mesquiterodeo.com 1800 Rodeo Drive Mesquite, TX 75149 mesquiterodeo.com The world famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo is the Rodeo Capitol of Texas by legislative action. Just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo Series is held every Saturday night July 2nd through October 1st in the climate-controlled Mesquite Arena.
PARIS JR. COLLEGE 903.782.0425 2400 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 parisjc.edu Do you want to go to college? Do you want to learn more about college life and classes? Here is your chance! Tour Paris Jr. College and see what we offer. Find out about college life, the pre-requisites to go to college, financial aid packages, career and major opportunities. Call to schedule your tour! Paris Jr. College is waiting for you. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY Tracy Clark 903.785.8531 tclark@paristexas.gov 326 South Main Paris, TX 75460 paristexas.gov Come get inspired! Visit to check out a book, tour the library, use the computer, or to enjoy one of our many fun, interactive and educational children’s programs. Private tours and story programs also available; Call Tracy to schedule a special time for your troops. RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Chelsea Hatchett 972.263.2391 gpgroupsales@ripleys.com 601 E. Palace Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050 ripleys.com/grandprairie Experience unique attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Our brand new 7D Moving theater, our mind-bending Mirror Maze, our challenging LaseRace and meet the stars at Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax.
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SAM BELL MAXEY HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE Kaitlin Ammon 903.785.5716 Kaitlin.ammon@thc.texas.gov 812 South Church St. Paris, TX 75460 visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com Come see how a late 19th century family lived in this fabulous Victorian era historical house. Our “Straight from the Primary Source” program teaches children where and how historical information is gathered. “Family Connections" connects girls to the family who lived in the house all while learning about genealogy and creating your own family tree. TEXAS STATE RAILROAD 877.726.7245 harrisc@texasstaterr.com PO Box 166 Rusk, TX 75785 texasstaterr.com Ride to Railroad with us! Enjoy a four hour experience on one of our historic engines. Bring your own lunch or pre-order a box lunch. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Visit website for schedules, start locations and pricing. THE PARIS NEWSPAPER J.D. Davidson 903.785.6970 jdavidson@theparisnews.com 5050 Southeast Loop 286 Paris, TX 75461 Ever want to be a journalist? There is much more to a newspaper then writing a story. Come experience the intricacies of a newspaper and how it is put together. See all the different departments and learn about the many careers in journalism, marketing, sales, graphic design, accounts, media and more. SOUTHWEST DAIRY FARMS 903.439.6455 1210 Houston St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 southwestdairyfarmer.com Come visit the Southwest Dairy Museum and learn about dairy, history of dairy and the nutritional value of dairy products. You can choose from a self-guided tour or groups of 10 can arrange a guided program. When finished with your program enjoy a fresh dairy treat in our great restaurant. Call to schedule in advance.
WORDS OF WOMEN, RED BAGS AND MORE Christine Jarosz 347.933.1256 chris318@aol.com 9034 Daytonia Dallas Texas 75218 wordsofwomen.org A Full Circle Program: Learn, Teach, Celebrate, and Give Back to Our Grandmothers. Quizzes, Essays, & Celebrations. Filling Red Bags for women in nursing homes.
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OLD RED MUSEUM OF DALLAS COUNTY HISTORY AND CULTURE Brooke Creek 214.757.1925 groupsales@oldred.org 100 S. Houston Street Dallas, TX 75202 oldred.org Come walk through history while learning about the people, stories and events that shaped the cities and towns that called Dallas County home. Pre-historic fossils, early settlements, law and politics, transportation, entertainment, technology, sports, and civil rights are just a few of the engaging themes showcased in Old Red! Please contact Group Sales for information! Award Offered: History Museum Explorers patch DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT THE HALL OF STATE IN FAIR PARK Dealey Campbell 214.421.4500 Booking@dallashistory.org 3939 Grand Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210 dallashistory.org The stories of Dallas are shared each day at the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) through the three million items that comprise our archives and artifact collections. Established in 1922, the DHS is the preeminent organization of its kind in Dallas, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the unique heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations. Housed at the Hall of State in Fair Park since 1938, the Society presents these collections through education programs, exhibitions, tours, access to research materials and workshops. Each year, the DHS is visited by more than 160,000 people and serves more than 20,000 students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State, as well as outreach programs across North Texas.
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NEW Journeys and Badges
Here’s the inside scoop on our newest STEM and Outdoor programs! New Girl Scout offerings for STEM and Outdoor are on the way! Each is topic-specific, aligned to the five program outcomes, and can be used as a prerequisite to the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Look for these new Journeys and badges as they roll out this summer. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming.
STEM JOURNEYS Engineering | Think Like an Engineer Girls learn how to think like a designer by participating in hands-on design challenges and completing a Take Action project. DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WGBH/DESIGN SQUAD. DAISY THROUGH JUNIOR, MULTI-LEVEL (K–5)
Computer Science | Think Like a Programmer Girls participate in interactive computationalthinking activities to learn how programmers solve problems. Girls also complete a Take Action project. DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CODE.ORG. DAISY THROUGH JUNIOR, MULTI-LEVEL (K–5)
Outdoor STEM | Think Like a Citizen Scientist Girls learn the scientific method by undertaking a citizen science project that involves making observations, collecting data, and working with scientists to receive feedback on research and findings. Girls also complete a Take Action project. DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCISTARTER. DAISY THROUGH JUNIOR, MULTI-LEVEL (K–5)
OUTDOOR JOURNEY
Outdoor Anchored by the Troop Camping badge, this new Journey will deepen girls’ outdoor skills through badges that lead to a Take Action project and inspire girls to take an interest in environmental stewardship. DAISY THROUGH AMBASSADOR
BADGES Engineering | Robotics Girls design their own robots after learning how they’re built and programmed. “Unplugged” activities allow girls to earn badges without buying kits. DAISY THROUGH JUNIOR
Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Girls complete hands-on engineering activities, such as building and testing roller coasters, race cars, and jumping robots. DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDIEBLOX. DAISY THROUGH BROWNIE
Girls’ Choice | Troop Camping This year, girls from across the United States had the chance to vote for their favorite badge category and topic. And the winner is…Troop Camping! DAISY THROUGH AMBASSADOR New Daisy Badges Two new Daisy badges, Outdoor Art Maker and Good Neighbor, give Daisies a chance to get in on the creativity other Girl Scouts already enjoy and discover all about their school, city or town, and state! DAISY
More information at gsnetx.org, click the Our Programs Tab