2020 August/September myGSOH by Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

August & September 2020

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Welcome to myGSOH We’ve made it easy for you to find programs in your favorite category by adding icons to each program description. Get ready to start exploring and pick your favorite activities!

LIFE SKILLS

* ARTS & HUMANITIES * HEALTH & WELLNESS * ADVOCACY & ENGAGEMENT

Through our Life Skills programs, you’ll develop a strong sense of self and your potential. You’ll discover the importance of staying active and making healthy choices while becoming a more confident leader who wants to make the world a better place. By giving you different perspectives and opportunities to make a difference, you’ll get inspired to give back and share the good!

* ENTREPRENEUR

Participating in the Girl Scout Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program are two ways for you to earn while you learn and run your own business. The skills you develop – goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics – will set you up for success beyond anything you can imagine.

* OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Experiencing the outdoors is a great way to develop an appreciation for nature, build skills, and see Earth as our home. Whether you want to hike in the woods, camp under the stars, or learn how to ride horses, our programs give you the chance to enjoy the outdoors in new and exciting ways!

* STEM

Get hands-on experiences in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math with a variety of activities that encourage you to explore your interests in STEM careers.

* ADULTS REQUIRED

This symbol indicates that adult supervision is required. Adults must register for these programs.

* ADULTS REQUIRED: OVERNIGHT

This symbol indicates that adult supervision is required at an overnight event. Adults must register for these programs, have a current membership, and successfully complete a background check.

How to register: online or via paper form Need a paper registration? Go to gsoh.org under Forms and print off a Program Registration Form. Directions are on the form. New to CORA? Contact customercare@gsoh.org or call 614-487-8101 and ask for CORA assistance. New accounts in CORA are set up by GSOH staff.

All Ages & Families..........4 Cadettes..............................8 Programs for all ages and families

Programs for girls in grades 6-8

Daisies.................................5 Seniors...............................10 Programs for girls in grades K-1

Programs for girls in grades 10-11

Brownies.............................6 Ambassadors..................12 Programs for girls in grades 2-3

Programs for girls in grades 11-12

Juniors.................................7

Programs for girls in grades 4-5

/GirlScoutsOH Save the Date! We’re excited to try to hold these events and are working hard to keep everyone safe while having fun. Our programs may look a little different this year, but we’re still excited to offer these fun and engaging opportunities! Look for details about these events in our next program guide. Coming late Fall 2020, we will be offering Badge and Activity Kits that will come with all of the supplies your troop needs complete the activities, whether your meeting virtually or in-person. Look for more information in September: • • • • • •

Fall Fest – Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 Halloween Hike – Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 Let's Talk Money Virtual – Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 VoterGirl – Late October/Early November 2020 Maple Chef, Jr. – November 2020 Fairy Tale Ball – Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020

Be on the lookout for our Community Quests! These Quest's will take you around your town, learning and exploring along the way.

GIRLS & FAMILIES Programming for all ages

2020 Fall Product Program Rally * *

Kick off your Girl Scout Fall Product Program! Challenge yourself while gaining techniques, setting goals, learning about rewards and trying new products. Promote your own success while enjoying fun activities and games that will enhance your fall product experience!

Sun., Sept. 27, 2020 1-6 p.m. Camp Ken Jockety (Franklin Co.) $5 per person Register by Wed., Sept. 9, 2020

2020 Fall Product * * Program Rally at Home Enjoy kicking off your Girl Scout Fall Product Program from the comfort of your own home! Challenge yourself while gaining techniques, setting goals, learning about rewards and trying new products. Promote your own success while enjoying fun activities and games that will enhance your fall product experience! You will have the choice of having activity supplies mailed directly to your Girl Scout’s home or you can pick up your Girl Scout’s kit from a service center closest to you. Video links will be shared to lead your girls through all the activities provided in the kit!

$7-$15 per girl Register by Fri., Sept., 11, 2020

Virtual Mad Mud Challenge * *

Celebrate the spirit of our annual Mad Mud Challenge while staying safe by participating in a virtual challenge designed to get you moving! Purchase a Virtual Mad Mud Pass on CORA by Wednesday, Sept. 30 and get a Mad Mud Patch and exclusive access to 10 Mad Mud-themed challenges. Can you complete all ten challenges? Everyone is welcome to participate in this virtual family event! Passes are $5 and will give you a patch and an access code to an online portal featuring the challenges. Challenges will launch Friday, Aug. 28.

Zombie Bash Kits * *

Due to the success of Early Bird Registration and the need to keep everyone safe because of COVID-19, the first-ever Zombie Bash event will only be open to those Girl Scout troops who have earned this reward. However, that won’t stop you from participating in all the fun! Order a Zombie Bash Kit to experience the fun of Zombie Bash from your own home! Learn some fun survival skills and put them to the test as you face off against spooky Zombies! Knot tying, first aid, and slingshots are some of the fun activities that you’ll complete as you become a survival expert. Order a kit and it’ll be available for pick up at any of our service centers!

$15 per girl Register by Sun., Sept. 13 Kits will be available for pickup by Mon. Oct. 5.

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DAISIES Programming for girls in grades K-1

Cybersecurity Basics *

Join us on Zoom to learn how computers work and how they connect us to others! You’ll virtually meet other Girl Scout Daisies, share ways to communicate and celebrate with your family and friends as you earn the Cybersecurity Basics badge! The program link will be emailed to you upon registration.

Sat., Sept. 12, 2020 10-11 a.m. Virtual Program $5 per girl Register by Fri., Sept. 11, 2020

Cybersecurity Safeguards *

Explore what makes you different from others, find out what is private, and discover who’s in your trust circle in this interactive meeting! You’ll learn ways to share what you’ve learned with your family and friends as you earn the Cybersecurity Safeguards badge! The program link will be emailed to you upon registration.

Thu., Sept. 24, 2020 6-7 p.m. Virtual Program $5 per girl Register by Wed., Sept. 23, 2020

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BROWNIES Programming for girls in grades 2-3

Brownie Engineering Challenge *

Painting *

Join us for a virtual Make Zone program where we’ll work on the Fling Flyer Design Challenge! You can either pick up a kit from one of our service centers or have a kit delivered to your door, then join a virtual meetup with Ohio’s Heartland staff to complete the badge! Sat., Sept. 19, 2020 10-11:30 a.m. Virtual Program $12 per girl (kit pick up) or $20 per girl (kit mailed) Register by Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

Making Games *

Change the rules to a favorite game and make it better! Invent a brand-new game to enjoy with your family! Join us for this virtual meeting and you'll get to learn about games and try flexing your imagination to create games on your own while completing three steps of the Making Games badge. The program link will be emailed to you upon registration.

Wed., Sept. 23, 2020 6-7 p.m. Virtual Program $5 per girl Register by Tue., Sept. 22, 2020

Color your world and learn to paint! From using your fingers to creating brushes from unusual objects, you'll have a great time discovering new things to paint and how to paint them while completing three steps of the Painter badge. The program link will be emailed to you upon registration. Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 6-7 p.m. Virtual Program $5 per girl Register by Fri., Sept. 11, 2020

Wind Resistance Challenge * *

Girls will construct parachutes and cushions to successfully land an egg on the ground. Can you design a protection system that will keep your egg unbroken when dropped from the Dawes Arboretum Observation Tower?

Fri., Oct. 9, 2020 5:30-7 p.m. The Dawes Arboretum (Licking Co.) $7 per person Register by Wed., Sept. 23, 2020

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JUNIORS Programming for girls in grades 4-5

Explore Engineering with OSU SWE *

Join our friends at the Ohio State Univerisity Society of Women Engineers for an interactive virtual event. You’ll pick up a kit of supplies from one of our service centers before the program, and then join a virtual meetup where OSU SWE will guide you through activities to teach you about the world of engineering. The link to access this virtual event will be emailed to you upon registration.

Sat., Oct. 3, 2020 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5 per girl Register by Wed., Sept. 16, 2020

Highest Awards Virtual Office Hours *

Maybe you’re a little nervous wondering if you’re on the right track. Maybe you have the best idea in the world and you want to tell us everything. You’re in luck! During this session we will answer anything and everything about getting your bronze award.

Thurs., Sept. 3, 2020 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register by Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

Mon., Sept. 14, 2020 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register by Sun., Sept. 13, 2020

Junior Engineering Challenge *

Join us for a virtual Make Zone program where we’ll work on the Crane Design Challenge! You can either pick up a kit from one of our service centers or have a kit delivered to your door, then join a virtual meetup with Ohio’s Heartland staff to complete the badge!

Sat., Sept. 19, 2020 1-2:30 p.m. Virtual Program $12 per girl (kit pick up) or $20 per girl (kit mailed) Register by Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

Musician *

Explore the world of music – virtually! We’ll work toward earning the Musician badge by learning some musical terms, try listening to music you may not have heard before and even make your own instrument to join in an exclusive performance. The program link will be emailed to you upon registration.

Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 6-7 p.m. Virtual Program $5 per girl Register by Tue., Sept. 15, 2020

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JUNIORS Programming for girls in grades 4-5

Savvy Shopper * *

Be a better buyer! Join us at JOANN Fabrics to explore the things you buy, why you buy them, compare prices and create a time capsule. Enjoy completing the steps to earn your Savvy Shopper Badge.

Thurs., Oct. 22, 2020 6:30-8 p.m. JOANN Fabrics Polaris (Franklin Co.) $6 per person Register by Wed., Sept. 30, 2020

Let’s go for Geocaching * * Prepare for an adventure! Learn about the world of geocaching during this virtual workshop as we work on the Geocaching badge and prepare to go on an adventure on your own. You’ll learn what a geocache is, how to find them and how objects from geocaches travel all around the world. The link to access this virtual event will be emailed to you upon registration.

Sun., Sept. 27, 2020 1-2 p.m. Virtual Program $5 per girl Register by Fri., Sep. 25, 2020

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CADETTES Programming for girls in grades 6-8

2020 Fall Product Program Rally - Volunteer * *

Share your excitement for the Girl Scout Fall Product Program by assisting with or leading activities at the 2020 Fall Product Program Rally. Help challenge attendees to gain techniques, set goals and learn about rewards while they try new products. Sun., Sept. 27, 2020 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Camp Ken Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free Register by Wed., Sept. 9, 2020

Highest Awards Virtual Office Hours *

Silver Award Training Webinar *

Be a leader in your community by taking action to make a positive change in the world. At this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn to successfully complete the Girl Scout Silver Award. If you’re interested in earning the Silver Award, you are required to attend a workshop. Register on CORA to get the webinar access link. Make sure you have something to write with and a notebook. Sun., Sept. 20, 2020 1-3 p.m. Virtual Program Free Register by Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

So you’ve done it. You’ve done the thing and started a proposal for a Silver or Gold Award project! You’re excited, maybe you’re a little nervous wondering if you’re on the right track. Maybe you have the best idea in the world and you want to tell us everything. You’re in luck! These virtual office hours are to talk about anything and everything leading up to your proposal being approved.

Thurs., Sept. 3, 2020 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register by Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

Mon., Sept. 14, 2020 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register by Sun., Sept. 13, 2020

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CADETTES Teen Camporee: Be a Trailblazer *

Think Like a Programmer *

We are working diligently to ensure that we are in compliance with safety guidelines by keeping groups small, encouraging people to stay in their troop/group units, and taking additional steps to sanitize our spaces. At least one adult from each unit must register and be present at the program.

You are in the midst of blazing the trail that will determine the direction of your life. Try your hand at new skills and build teamwork as your trailblazing group works to solve the Blaze Your Trail Challenge. Sessions will also include outdoor cooking and crafts. Snacks and two breakfasts are provided while troops/individuals are responsible for lunch and dinner.

Many people think programming is all about coding. In fact, there’s a lot of programming that happens without even touching a computer! Dig into the planning processes programmers use to create products that solve problems. During this five-week program we’ll explore how computers work, look at the many problems computers can help us solve and design solutions for others using computational thinking! The link to access this virtual event will be emailed to you upon registration. Thu., Oct. 1-Thu., Oct. 29, 2020 6 -7 p.m. Virtual Program $20 per girl Register by Wed., Sep. 30, 2020

Participants are encouraged to bring their own tents in order to ensure proper social distancing.

Fri., Oct. 2- Sun., Oct. 4 7 p.m.-11 a.m. Crooked Lane

Keep in mind! All Silver and Gold Award submissions must be received by the 15th in order to be reviewed this month. For those Ambassadors who have *already graduated* and are finishing up a Gold Award, all materials must be submitted by November 15, 2020 in order to qualify!

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SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS

Programming for girls in grades 9-12

2020 Fall Product Program Rally - Volunteer *

Share your excitement for the Girl Scout Fall Product Program by assisting with or leading activities at the 2020 Fall Product Program Rally. Help challenge attendees to gain techniques, set goals and learn about rewards while they try new products. Sun., Sept. 27, 2020 12:30-6:30 p.m. Camp Ken Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free Register by Wed., Sept. 9, 2020

Girl Scout Delegate Advisory Council *

Want to meet other girls from our council? Do you have ideas about events you would like to see our council offer? Then the Girl Scout Delegate Advisory Council (GSDAC) is for you! As a part of the GSDAC you will give input as to what you would like to see offered in our council. This is a great opportunity to wield and develop your leadership skills. The GSDAC gives Seniors and Ambassadors the opportunity to serve as the council’s voice for all girls in Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland. This select group of girls works as an advisory group that commits to a year-long leadership role and partners with staff and board members on projects ranging from program development to research and marketing. By facilitating youth-adult partnership, these leadership opportunities allow GSDAC members to influence decision-making processes in our council. As a member of the GSDAC, you are encouraged to share your creative ideas, demonstrate your passions for Girl Scouts, and ensure that our Girl Scout programs are what today’s girls want and need. For questions contact us at customercare@gsoh.org. Visit https://www.gsoh.org/governance to learn more about the advisory council and look for additional information in October.

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SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS Go for Gold! Gold Award Training *

Teen Camporee: Be a Trailblazer *

Tue., Sept. 22, 2020 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free Register by Wed., Sep. 2, 2020

Be a leader in your community by taking action to make a positive change in the world. At this fun and interactive workshop you'll learn what it takes to successfully complete the Girl Scout Gold Award. If you're interested in earning the Gold Award, you are required to attend a workshop. Make sure you have something to write with and a notebook. The link to access this virtual event will be emailed to you upon registration.

Highest Awards Virtual Office Hours *

Thurs., Sept. 3, 2020 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register by Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

Mon., Sept. 14, 2020 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register by Sun., Sept. 13, 2020

Participants are encouraged to bring their own tents in order to ensure proper social distancing.

Fri., Oct. 2- Sun., Oct. 4 7 p.m.-11 a.m. Crooked Lane

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SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS This Book Club is Anti-Racist * There’s a difference between not being overtly racist and being ANTI-racist. The book, “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell, was created specifically to help teens work through the process of becoming anti-racists. In a series of ten workshops, we’ll work through the book together, helping each other to understand the lessons and apply them in our own lives. These sessions will be a no-judgement zone, where you can expect to be honest and vulnerable, while understanding that none of us are in the same place in this journey. We will be meeting weekly for ten weeks, and to make sure the schedule works for everyone, we'll set the specific dates/times during our first meeting on September 24. Bring your own copy of the book, and come ready to change your life and the world around you for the better! The link to access our virtual book club space will be emailed to you upon registration. First Session: September 24, 7:00pm.

Dates and times to be determined by girls $5 per girl Register by Wed., Sept. 16, 2020

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