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Cadettes Programs for Girls in
Grades 6-8
Teen Camporee
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Spend a weekend at camp with other Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors! Enjoy classic camp activities, team building activities, and making new friends. Individual girls and troops are welcome!
Fri., Oct. 13, 2023 –
Sat., Oct.14, 2023
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.)
$40 per youth
$35 per adult
Register by Fri., Sept. 22, 2023
Mind Your Medicine
Juniors and Cadettes will join our student partners from the OSU College of Pharmacy to learn about how pharmacists handle, compound, and measure medicines! Safe prescription and over-the-counter medication practices will also be covered. All participants will receive the Junior/Cadette level Generation Rx patch.
Sat., Oct. 14, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
$5 per youth
Register by Wed., Oct. 4, 2023
ROX Strong and Worth Defending
In this signature Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) safety and selfdefense workshop, ROX staff will teach girls critical and evidencebased verbal and physical skills that can be used in high-pressure or threatening situations. In this interactive workshop, Girl Scouts will learn statistics and common myths around harassment and violence along with tools and resources to increase communication and support in potentially difficult situations. Through this powerful and supportive all female experience, Girl Scouts will discover their strength, courage, and value. This workshop will be held outdoors in Columbus, Ohio weather permitting.
Sat., Oct. 14, 2023
Register by Sat., Sept. 30, 2023
Sat., May 4, 2024
Register by Mon., April 22, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
ROX Headquarters (Franklin Co.)
$33 per person
Stories in the Sky
Spend an overnight at Camp Crooked Lane to explore in darkness. Learn about the night sky and constellation legends and create your own art to share your interpretation of the night. Girls should bring a packed dinner for Friday night. A Saturday snack and Sunday breakfast are provided. .
Fri., Oct. 20, 2023 –
Sat., Oct. 21, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.)
$25 per person
Register by Mon., Oct. 16, 2023
It’s Time for Your Next Adventure!
Are you ready for an adventure with your troop? Troop travel can include anything from a day trip to an international excursion! Check out the official troop travel training courses on gsLearn and get certified to take your Girl Scouts on an unforgettable trip. Whether it’s horseback riding and camping in Kentucky, to Broadway lights and museums galore in New York City, troop travel is for everybody!
Questions? Contact travel@gsoh.org
Budgeting and Beyond with Heartland Bank
Build skills that will help you as you grow into the budding young professional you have the power to become! Learn about the difference between banks, community banks, and credit unions. You’ll work towards making a budget tailored to your values and get a private tour of a bank location all while having fun in the Heartland Bank Corporate Building! There are many ways to spend your money, come learn what way is best for you from the experts at the Heartland Bank and leave with your Budget Manager badge!
Sat., Oct. 21, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Heartland Bank Headquarters (Franklin Co.)
$10 per youth
Register by Wed., Oct. 4, 2023
Build a Business
Become a business creator and learn the skills you need for success in life, no matter what future path you choose. Learn to think like an entrepreneur when you come up with a business idea that solves a problem. Design a prototype, solicit feedback, improve your idea, then create a business plan, and pitch it. Girl Scouts will earn their Business Creator badges.
Sat., Nov. 18, 2023
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
$8 per youth
Register by Wed., Oct. 25, 2023
Girl Scout Day at
Elford Construction Juniors through Ambassadors will join our friends at Elford to learn about how exciting the world of construction can be! You’ll get to learn about all the different jobs in the construction industry, get some hands-on experience building something of your own, and get to meet some of the amazing women who keep this company running. Step inside some cool heavy machinery, and work with other women who love building things! Girl Scouts will receive a fun patch.
Sat., Nov. 4, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Elford Construction (Franklin Co.)
$7 per youth
$2 per adult
Register by Sun., Oct. 29, 2023
Fairytale Ball
Program Aide
Program Aides are needed to dress up and lead activities at the Fairytale Ball. Do you have formal wear that you would like to wear again? You can become royalty and show off your special outfit one more time! You will also get direct experience working with children as they work on creative activities. This is a great way to earn service hours while also having fun!
Sat., Nov. 4, 2023
Sun., Nov. 5, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.)
Register by Wed., Oct. 25, 2023
Voter GIRL
It’s your voice and your world! Make your voice heard, Girl Scouts! Spend time with the League of Women Voters of Metro Columbus and you’ll learn how to take action in your community on issues that are important to you! You’ll complete steps toward earning your Finding Common Ground badge as you learn more about voting and working with others to make the world a better place.
Sat., Nov. 4, 2023
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
$6 per person Register by Wed., Oct. 25, 2023
Highest Awards
Workshop: Silver Fall
Join us for an in-person workshop at Columbus headquarters on the ins and outs of the Silver Award for Cadettes. Learn about making your Silver Award happen from start to finish. From proposals to final reports and everything in between, leave this workshop equipped to earn your Silver Award!
Sun., Nov. 12, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
Free Register by Mon., Nov. 6, 2023
Girl Scouts Glow
At Girl Scouts Glow Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will dance the night away, hang out with friends, and complete glow in the dark activities! Come dressed up in black light reactive clothing, so you stand out and glow in the dark! Have a “light” snack and take home a glowing art project. This program will be indoors with limited seating available. A refreshment station with light snacks and water dispensers will be available. More detailed information will be sent about two weeks prior to the event date.
Sat., Nov. 18, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.)
$12 per youth
$5 per adult Register by Mon., Nov. 6, 2023
ImagineCON
If you can imagine it, you can be it! Join us for a one-day program as we explore the worlds and fandoms that you love! Come ready to impress for the cosplay contest. Then, get creative with pop culture inspired art projects, go digital with game design workshops, and find your next obsession by connecting with Girl Scouts of other interests. No matter your fandom, we’ll celebrate it! You won’t want to miss this awesomely geeky event! Custom fun patch included! This program will be indoors with limited seating available. Be prepared to stand and walk up and down stairs to reach all activities. A refreshment station with light snacks and water dispensers will be available. Please bring a reusable water bottle to use during the program.
Sat., Dec. 2, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.)
$15 per youth
$5 per adult
Register by Mon., Nov. 20, 2023
MEdia Virtual Journey
Throughout five online sessions, you’ll dive into the MEdia Journey. We’ll explore how media stories are shaped, how they can shape you, and how you can reshape your community with the power of media! Girl Scouts will complete activities on their own before each session. At the end of the program, participants will be ready to implement their Take Action Project. This program is a great option for Cadettes who need to complete a Journey before starting their Girl Scout Silver Award.
Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Virtual $15 per youth
Register by Thurs., Jan. 11, 2024
Tree Tapping Day
Now is your chance to tap trees! Help us prepare for the 2024 maple syrup season by helping us tap our maple trees at Camp Ken-Jockety! You’ll learn all about our maple syrup production and you’ll get a behindthe-scenes look at how we prepare for the maple syrup season while working with the GSOH maple syrup team!
Sat., Jan. 20, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.)
$8 per person
Register by Sat., Jan. 13, 2024
Discover Stained Glass: State of Ohio
Suncatcher
Girls will cut glass and use a soldering iron to create a stained glass suncatcher. While working, students will learn about how glass is made, how the tools work and how they have evolved over the history of the art form, and much more.
Sun., Jan. 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. OR
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
400 West Rich Street (Franklin Co.)
$18 per person
Register by Thurs., Jan. 11, 2024
Program Aide Training
Program Aide (PA) Award is for Cadettes in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. A Program Aide uses leadership skills to share her interests and experiences with younger girls in a troop, group, or camp setting. To earn the Cadette Program Aide Award girls must follow these steps: 1. Earn one LiA award.
2. Complete a Council-sponsored Program Aide leadership training course. 3. Work directly with younger girls over six activity sessions. The Council membership and program staff can assist Cadettes in finding a group of Brownies and an adult volunteer to partner with.
Sat., Jan. 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
$10 per youth
Register by Mon., Jan. 15, 2024
Make A Difference Day!
Make a Difference Day is Saturday, October 28. Join Girl Scouts in celebrating this national day of service. You can complete community service projects with your troop or family to earn Make a Difference Day patches! You can visit one of our Council Resource Stores to purchase patches after your service. If it is your first year, you can get the main patch. If you have participated before or complete more than one project that day, you can add a helping hand rocker to your main patch.
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Highest Awards Workshop: Silver Winter
Join us for an in-person workshop at a Northern council-area location on the ins and outs of the Silver Award for Cadettes. Learn about making your Silver Award happen from start to finish. From proposals to final reports and everything in between, leave this workshop equipped to earn your Silver Award! Location to be determined.
Sat., Feb. 3, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location TBD
Free
Register by Mon., Jan. 29, 2024
Discover Stained Glass: Shamrock Suncatcher
Girls will cut glass and use a soldering iron to create a stained glass suncatcher. While working, students will learn about how glass is made, how the tools work and how they have evolved over the history of the art form, and much more.
Thurs., March 7, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fri., March 8, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sun., March 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
400 West Rich Street (Franklin Co.)
$18 per person
Screenwriting Your Way! Screenwriter Badge with the Thurber House
Join Thurber House as we delve into how to write your own scripts, whether it’s for a play or future TV show! You’ll learn the formatting process, how to give directions, and learn the differences in script writing versus story writing. No previous knowledge or acting skills needed! Attendees will complete many of the steps towards earning the Screenwriter Badge for Cadettes.
Sat., March 16, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thurber House (Franklin Co.)
Discover
Stained
Glass: Heart Suncatcher
Girls will cut glass and use a soldering iron to create a stained glass suncatcher. While working, students will learn about how glass is made, how the tools work and how they have evolved over the history of the art form, and much more.
Sat., Feb. 3, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
400 West Rich Street (Franklin Co.)
$18 per person
Register by Wed., Jan. 24, 2024
aMAZE Cadette Journey in a Day
In this Journey in a Day, you’ll dive into the aMAZE Journey. You will sort out everything you need to know about managing the twists and turns of friendships and gather new tips and strategies for interacting with all the people in your life. At the end of the day, Girl Scouts will be ready to implement their Take Action Projects. This program is a great option for Cadettes who need to complete a Journey before starting their Girl Scout Silver Award.
Sat., Feb. 24, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
400 West Rich Street (Franklin Co.)
$30 per youth
Register by Fri., Feb. 9, 2024
Register by Mon., Feb. 26, 2024
Girl Scout Birthday Party
Program Aide
Program Aides are needed to support the Girl Scout Birthday Party! Come ready to celebrate and get participants excited. You will also get direct experience working with children as they work on creative activities. This is a great way to earn service hours while also having fun! This program will require standing all day inside without cell phone usage. A refreshment station with light snacks and water dispensers will be available. Please bring a reusable water bottle and bagged lunch for use during the program.
Sat., March 9, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Watermark Office (Franklin Co.)
Register by Mon., March 4, 2024
Are you ready to earn a patch at home?
Check out our Patch Kit program on page 12 and pick up a box today!
$13 per youth
Register by Mon., March 4, 2024
Mall Lock-In
The DJ will keep Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors dancing while they roam the halls of the mall after hours! Come dressed ready to rock the red carpet with your friends! Try activities that test your pop culture knowledge and complete financial literacy challenges to earn prize tickets. The glitz and glam of Old Hollywood will surround you as you shop at your favorite stores and keep the party going all night long. A custom fun patch, lanyard, and shopping bag are included!
Sat., April 20-Sun., April 21, 2024
9:30 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
Indian Mound Mall (Licking Co.)
Prices TBD Register by Mon., April 1, 2024
Tree Planting
Help our planet by planting trees at Dawes Arboretum and completing a part of the Trees badge. Equipment and a snack are provided.
Sun., April 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Dawes Arboretum (Licking Co.)
$10 per person
Register by Wed., April 3, 2024
Girl Scouting Skills Summit
Sharpen your skills! The Girl Scouting Skills Summit is an event created by Girl Scouts, for Girl Scouts! Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to participate in a variety of sessions relating to topics they’re interested in, such as self-defense, the arts, protecting the environment, mental health, future careers, and more. There will be interactive workshops as well as booths and tables to explore between sessions. The goal of the Girl Scouting Skills Summit is for Girl Scouts to engage in discovering new interests and learning skills that they will continue to use for the rest of their lives as leaders and changemakers of the future.
Sat., April 13, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.)
$30 per youth
$10 per adult
Register by Mon., April 1, 2024
Beginner Canoe
Certified Canoe Instructors will teach girls basic paddling and safety skills. Participants will practice those skills on Lake Loretta at Alley Park.
Thurs., May 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Alley Park (Fairfield Co.)
$19 per person
Register by Wed., May 1, 2024
Cadette Outdoor Badge Day
Calling all Cadettes! Become a skilled camper. Join us at Camp Ken-Jockety for a day-long badge earning event where girls will earn the Trailblazing badge and be just one step away from earning their Primitive Camper Badge! Girls will learn to plan a camping trip and essential camping skills like how to start a fire, Leave No Trace Principles, and some advanced outdoor cooking skills. They will even get to cook their own lunch and a snack outside!
Sat., April 27, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.)
$30 per youth
$10 per adult
Register by Fri., April 12, 2024
Welcome
to
Cadettes!
Girl Scout second year Juniors and first year Cadettes are invited to Camp to explore what Girl Scouting has to offer to middle schoolers. Adults are also invited to join in on the fun and will be split off into sessions that give them the opportunity to learn all about life as an Older Girl Scout, talk with volunteers and Girl Scout Staff, and gain knowledge and resources that help them transition into leading middle school Girl Scouts.
Sat., May 18, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.)
$10 per member
Register by Fri., May 3, 2024
Highest Awards Workshop: Silver Spring
Join us for an in-person workshop at an Eastern-council area location on the ins and outs of the Silver Award for Cadettes. Learn about making your Silver Award happen from start to finish. From proposals to final reports and everything in between, leave this workshop equipped to earn your Silver Award! Location to be determined.
Sun., May 19, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location TBD Free
Register by Mon., May 13, 2024
Archery Academy
Certified Archery Instructors at Alley Park will help girls earn their Archery badge as they guide them through the safety procedures prior to teaching how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Archery equipment is provided.
Tues., May 21, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Alley Park (Fairfield Co.)
$19 per person
Register by Fri., May 3, 2024
Be a Leader with the Girl Scout Delegate Advisory Council!
Come be a leader with us! Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for the Girl Scout Delegate Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 membership year! Join a group of other Girl Scouts and gain opportunities to practice leadership skills, working as a team, creating a project together, event planning, and more! These are the minds behind the Girl Scouting Skills Summit! Girls who are interested in having an impact on their council and helping design their very own Girl Scout event should apply!
Applications open November 1st, 2023. Position descriptions and application can be found at: gsoh.org/governance
Questions about the role can be sent to: balbert@gsoh.org.
