MY GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITY HANDBOOK SPRING/SUMMER 2016
You already know about the fun and friendships Girl Scouts offers, but did you know that girls who stay in Girl Scouts for three or more years achieve higher levels of education and eventually earn higher incomes later in life?
Renew at: www.gsoh.org
Sign her up for another year of fun and a lifetime of success!
Do you have a friend
who is interested in
Girl Scouts?
Bring her to a council event anytime before July 31 , 2016 and both of you will be able to attend the program for FREE* and receive a patch! The Bring a Friend registration form can be found at gsoh.org * for programs $8 and under
MY GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITY HANDBOOK How to register: Online or by paper Complete instructions, printable registration forms, and cancellation policies can be found at gsoh.org.
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If you have questions, please contact program@gsoh.org or call 800-621-7042.
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Families & All Ages Share your Girl Scout pride with your family
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Daisies Activities for girls in grades K-1
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Brownies Activities for girls in grades 2-3
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Juniors Activities for girls in grades 4-5
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Cadettes Activities for girls in grades 6-8
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Seniors & Ambassadors Activities for girls in grades 9-12
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Ambassadors & Adults Activities for girls in grades 11-12 and adults
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Adults Activities for adults
New for the 2016-2017 membership year Beginning April 1, 2016, a $5 council service fee will be added to yearly dues for girl memberships only. Girl Scouts of the USA will continue to receive membership fees, while council service fees will stay locally within our council to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Did you miss the registration deadline? Programs fill up quickly, but if we are able to accommodate a late registration to a program, a late fee of $2 per person will be added.
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CORA
CORA (Council Online Registration Access) is a safe and secure way to register for programs. Use CORA to register at your convenience, and know immediately if you are in a program!
Please note: During the implementation of our
new Volunteer and Member Resources, CORA will be unavailable during the following times: •
April 8 - April 12 for camp, program, and training registration
Paper registration forms can be found on pages 21 and 23.
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April 8 - May 2 for all membership registrations
Paper registration forms can be downloaded and printed from gsoh.org.
Programs on the Go Your interests, on your time
r u o y n a l P ! r a e y m progra Use the calendars on the next two pages to plan the programs you will attend the rest of the year!
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!
ARTS & HUMANITIES
With our Arts & Humanities programs you’ll develop a strong sense of self and realize your potential. These programs give you the chance to participate in a cooking competition, see a play, and much more!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
With our Health & Wellness programs, you’ll learn the importance of staying active and making healthy choices, while having a ton of fun! You can learn from local athletes, complete obstacles at our annual Mad Mud Challenge, and learn how to care for others with our first aid and Safe Sitter programs.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
With our Leadership, Advocacy, & Engagement programs, you’ll learn to take action: for yourself, your community, and your world. Learn about different perspectives and opportunities to make a difference, and be inspired to give back and share the good! Our programs offer a wide variety of volunteer events to truly make a difference.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Experiencing the outdoors is a great way to develop a deep appreciation for nature, build skills, and see the Earth as your home. Whether you hike a mountain, camp under the stars, or learn how to horseback ride, our programs give you the opportunity to gain new outdoor experiences!
STEM
Get hands-on, exciting experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with fun activities that encourage girls to explore their interests in STEM careers. Learn about the science of flight with Awesome Aviation, solve a case with C.S.I. Beverly Hills, plus much more!
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Kickin’ It with the Crew SC Make a Difference Day Garden Tea Party Ants Go Marching Mad Mud Challenge: Daisy Dash Pal & Me Overnight Special Olympics Softball Throw - Extras! Cookie Culinary Competition Troop Core Camp Daisy Day Awesome Aviation Buggy for Butterflies! Earth Day Camp-In Overnight Garden Tea Party Learn & Perform Dance Workshop Yummy Snacks Ants Go Marching Camp Classics Mad Mud Challenge: Daisy Dash Explore the Many Wonders of Water Troop Core Camp Pal & Me Overnight Pets 101 Special Olympics: Opening Ceremonies Camp Classics Ohio State Fair Talent Competition Splash & Saddle Troop Core Camp Duct Tape Creations Pets 101 Troop Core Camp Brownie Beginnings: First Aid
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Girl Scout Day with the Clippers Family Fun - Open Fishing Family Fun - Twilight Hike & Campfire
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Archery C.S.I. Beverly Hills Basic Canoeing Canoeing Earth Day Camp-In Overnight Garden Designers Awesome Blossoms Camp Classics CATCO presents The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty Cultivation Exploration Mad Mud Challenge Right on Target Troop Core Camp Paddlesmart Special Olympics: Food Service Special Olympics: Lunch Packing Special Olympics: Opening Ceremony Special Olympics: Tent Town Camp Classics Cookie Box Creations Flag Ceremony Competition Splash & Saddle Troop Core Camp Kickoff Kampout Stories in the Sky: Summer Edition Troop Core Camp
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Junior Jumpstart: First Aid
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Row with OSU
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Stretching for the Silver? Workshops offered through August 2016. See page 34!
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Ballet Met presents Sleeping Beauty Family Fun - Open Fishing Summer Camp Open House Family Campout
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Row with OSU Teen Camporee 2016: Come to the Carnival
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Going for the Gold? Workshops offered through August 2016. See page 38!
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Rapelling Day - Advanced
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Teen Camporee 2016: Come to the Carnival Mad Mud Challenge Troop Core Camp Volunteers American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification American Red Cross Small Craft Safety - Canoe Certification American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Certification Girl Scout Challenge Course Facilitator Training ODNR Passport to Fishing
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COMING SOON!
all new & improved
Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland is joining with GSUSA and councils across the nation to bring our amazing volunteers, parents/guardians, and girls ALL NEW resources. Coming in April 2016, here’s what you can look forward to: 1 A new and improved website 2 An all-new membership registration system 3 An innovative Volunteer Toolkit IMAGINE a world where girls and volunteers join Girl Scouts with ease, and the process of becoming a troop leader is completed in a few days instead of weeks. A place where volunteers and families can find answers and receive support easily, in ways that best benefit their schedules and lives. IMAGINE a national digital resource which will help you plan, coordinate, and communicate across all devices—including your smart phone, tablet, or computer. The Volunteer Toolkit is your complete go-anywhere troop meeting resource, and it’s AMAZING! If you have questions, we’re here to help! Give us a shout at membershipservices@gsoh.org with your questions. We can’t wait...for Volunteer Resources!
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Anyone, Anywhere Cooperative Games
Build teamwork with games and challenges.
Mad Science
Get your hands dirty in oobleck and experience an explosion (or two)!
To find out more, visit gsoh.org/pog Gold Award Workshop Let’s Get Active
Eco Arts + Crafts
Girl Scout Traditions
Safe Sitter*
Silver Award Workshop Theater
Learn games, crafts, songs, and more!
Use recycled and natural items to create new things.
Learn about child development, the business of babysitting, and preventing problem behaviors.
Learn more about the Silver Award and how to earn it.
Learn more about the Gold Award and how to earn it.
Learn to use your voice, body, and imagination to tell a story.
Try new ways to get moving and feel better inside and out.
Wildlife Investigator
Go on a tracks and traces hike, plus see and touch real mammal pelts.
*Safe Sitter is a full day program for Cadettes only ($25/girl)
Join Us at Camp Aquatic Explorer
Use nets and other tools to investigate aquatic ecosystems.
Hike + Campfire
Enjoy a special hike through camp and then relax around a crackling fire.
Challenge Course
Build teamwork with our low ropes course and team challenges.
Letterboxing
Make your own stamp and learn the skills needed to letterbox all over the world.
Discovery Walk
Trek through the woods and learn about the outside world using your senses.
Orienteering
Practice map reading and using a compass, then find your way through our orienteering course.
Geocaching
Go on a high-tech treasure hunt to locate hidden boxes.
Survival Skills
Learn fire building, temporary shelter construction, teamwork, and more.
Skill-Builders Archery
Backpacking
Anyone, Anywhere DIY-Style
Historic Uniforms Kit
Take a step back in time and experience what the uniforms of early Girl Scouts were like.
Program Aide Kit Canoeing
Outdoor Cooking
With three levels of Basic Archery Begin with the Begin with a outdoor cooking, covers basics, and three hour you’ll learn how to beginning skills. progress to course to learn build a fire, cook Advanced basic flat water the basics, over it, and clean Archery canoeing and then try a two up using a wide variety of skills night or 3-5 night excursion. then basic river canoeing. increases your knowledge and trying many menu options! with target games.
Conduct a Program Aide training on your own with this ready-made kit.
Families + All Ages ARTS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Make a Difference Day
Family Fun - Open Fishing
Find ways to make your community a better place on the largest national day of community service! In September, you can find the 2016 project report and patch order form on our website. Share with us how you made the world a better place!
Bring your family or your troop to Camp Ken-Jockety and visit Becky’s Pond to find out what lies beneath the surface. Bring your own fishing equipment and cast away! Bait will be provided. Chaperones will be responsible for their own fisherpeople.
Oct. 22, 2016 Free
May 15, 2016
Register by April 27, 2016
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
Ballet Met presents Sleeping Beauty This world premiere ballet by Edwaard Liang tells the tale of beautiful Princess Aurora’s 100-year slumber, which can only be broken by a prince’s kiss. See beautiful costumes and choreography as you hear Tchaikovsky’s timeless Sleeping Beauty music. Registered participants will take part in an exclusive half-hour education session prior to the performance. What a great opportunity to treat Mom on Mother’s Day weekend!
atMay the 7, 2016
Sept. 18, 2016
Register by Aug. 31, 2016
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $4 per person
Family Fun Twilight Hike and Campfire
Enjoy a night out at camp and learn about our forest friends are a gre ter kits t staroff ScouCap that enjoy twilight, why leaves change, and Girlmore! gin her G girl needs to be the night with a fun campfire, songs, and s’mores. near you t irl Scout Shop G Sept. 23, 2016
Girl Scout Shop 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ohio Theatre (Franklin Co.) $37 per person (lower balcony) $26 per person (upper balcony) Register by Apr. 26 , 2016
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $4 per person Register by Sept. 7, 2016
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
VISIT YOUR
STEM ADULTS REQUIRED
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Get everything she needs!
Girl Scout starter kits are a great way to get everything a girl needs to begin her Girl Scout year! Visit a Girl Scout Shop near you to pick up the essentials!
Shop online at girlscoutshop.com
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Girl Scout Activities include: July 27 Swaps Day July 28 Hands-on Science Day July 28 Cookie Box Creations July 29 Dairy Detective July 30 Talent Competition July 31 Flag Ceremony Competition July 31 Speech Competition Aug. 1 Girl Scout Traditions Aug. 1 Minute to Win It Aug. 2 Global Awareness Day Aug. 2 Duct Tape Creations Aug. 3 Ready, Set, Go Camping! Aug. 3 Cookie Culinary Aug. 4 Art Day Aug. 5 Girl Scout Games Aug. 6 Cupcake Wars
There’s something for everyone at the fair! Find the Girl Scout exhibit area at the Youth Center for fun events during the fair. Volunteer as an assistant, enter a fair project in a variety of categories, earn troop funds by selling cookies in the exhibit area, and/or show your Girl Scout pride by participating in the Daily Parade.
For additional details, entry categories, entry forms, registration information, and information about other planned activities, see the Ohio State Fair information at www.gsoh.org.
Photo: Ohio State Fair
Family Campout
Summer Camp Open House
Join us at Camp Molly Lauman as we celebrate the Great American Backyard Campout. Explore nature, try archery, test your slingshot skills, stomp through the creek, and try out other crafts, games, and adventures that will inspire your family’s love of nature.
Check out camp before your summer camp adventure begins! Tour camp, meet summer camp staff members, and ask questions about resident camp. Poke your head in the tents, cabins, and yurts, test out the beds, and explore the dining hall. Plus, you’ll have a chance to join in on a game of gaga, learn a new song, make a friendship bracelet, and toast a gourmet s’more.
Price includes meals, activities, and lodging in a platform tent. Some activities have age restrictions and/or maximum participant restrictions.
June 24 – June 26, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $40 per person 5 and older $20 per child under 5 Register by June 8, 2016
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May 1, 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) Free Register by April 13, 2016
Cabin Rental - Each cabin is equipped with lights and electrical outlets. Cabins have four beds. A folding cot may be requested at check-in to add a fifth person in your cabin. $25 per cabin. Yurt Rental - Each yurt is equipped with lights, a ceiling fan, and electrical outlets. Yurts have four bunk beds and sleep a maximum of eight people. $50 per yurt. Horseback Ride -Riders must be at least 5 years old. Riders between 5 and 8 years old must bring an adult to walk with them and hold the horse’s lead rope. $5 per rider. Register for a 45-minute ride at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. Spring /Summer 2016
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Families + All Ages ARTS
Sisters
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Everywhere
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
Michigan Shore to Shore
Heart of Michigan
Southeastern Michigan
Northeast Ohio
Northern Indiana-Michiana
Western Pennsylvania
Eastern Pennsylvania Heart of Pennsylvania
Ohio’s Heartland Central Indiana
Western Ohio
Black Diamond
Southwest Indiana
Kentucky’s Wilderness Road
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Kentuckiana
Planning on traveling to a nearby city or state this summer? Think about visiting a sister Girl Scout Council!
There are many councils near our own. If you’re planning a visit to another council, have an adult help you look up the office hours of the council headquarters and their council store; you and an adult might also want to call the council headquarters to get important information to plan your visit. You might even be able to collect council patches from the stores you visit!
STEM ADULTS REQUIRED
Traveling farther away this summer? Be sure to check out your Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting “Handbook” section to see a map of all the councils in the U.S.
Write in! We want to hear about your Girl Scout adventures! Send us photos with captions, and you might see yourself on our GSOH Facebook page or blog! Email your summer travel pics to MarComm@gsoh.org
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Camp-In! h it w I S O C at t h ig n e h t d n Spe Your Camp-In experience includes: Live Shows
Adventure
Including Rat Basketball, Gadgets explosions and the Electrostatic Generator
Journey into the Valley of the Unknown to unlock the secrets of an ancient culture
Robots 3D
Dancemania
on COSI’s National Geographic Giant Screen
COSI’s Classic Exhibits Including a Girl Scout guide to exhibits that helps with earning advancements
A Camp-In favorite!
PLUS
Admission to COSI for two days and a chance to return for a free visit!
visit cosi.org/ scouts
for dates, details and to request a reservation 333 West Broad Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215-2738 614.228.2674 | cosi.org
Girl Scout Day with the Columbus Clippers Join the Governors’ Cup Champions for a super-fun event just for Girl Scouts and their friends and families. Participate in the pre-game autograph session and Girl Scout parade around the field, watch the game, and then camp out on the field! Campout includes a movie on the jumbotron and a light breakfast. Brownies through Ambassadors can get started on their Legacy Athlete badge during this exciting event. Overnight: July 22 – 23, 2016 5 p.m. – 9 a.m. Huntington Park (Franklin Co.) $25 per person Register by July 10, 2016
Game Only: July 22, 2016 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Huntington Park (Franklin Co.) $13 per person
Kickin’ It with the Crew SC Join the Columbus Crew SC for an exclusive event just for Girl Scouts and their families. Enjoy pre-game activities with an on-field experience, watch the game, get a tour of the stadium, and camp out at MAPFRE Stadium. Campout includes a movie, snack, patch, light breakfast, and a soccer clinic for girl members. Brownies through Ambassadors can get started on their Legacy Athlete badge during this exciting event. Game & Clinic: Sept. 10 – Sept. 11, 2016 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. MAPFRE Stadium (Franklin Co.) $36 per person Register by Aug. 31, 2016
Game Only: Sept. 10, 2016 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. MAPFRE Stadium (Franklin Co.) $26 per person Register by Aug. 31, 2016
Register by July 10, 2016
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Daisies
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Grades K-1
ARTS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ants Go Marching
Garden Tea Party
The ants go marching one by one along the sugar trail at Alley Park. Explore these incredible little insects through games and activities. Hurrah! Hurrah!
Flowers, fairies, and more! It’s the perfect garden tea party! Plant your own flower to take home, learn about the beauty of butterflies, and how precious water is from Camp KenJockety’s “Fairies of the Forest.”
May 14, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Alley Park (Fairfield Co.) $6 per person
Register by April 27, 2016
Cookie Culinary Competition
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
Are you head over heels for Girl Scout cookies? Could you eat Girl Scout cookies every minute of the day? Would you eat them in a cake? Or something else that you could bake? Using Girl Scout cookies as an ingredient, we want to see what you can make at this Ohio State Fair competition. Visit www.gsoh.org for more information. Aug. 3, 2016 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
April 23, 2016 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $8 per person Register by April 6, 2016
Pal & Me Overnight Bring your favorite adult pal with you for this overnight camp adventure! You’ll have a blast making crafts, playing games, cooking out, singing, exploring nature, and more. June 17 – June 18, 2016 6 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $30 per person Register by June 1, 2016
Mad Mud Challenge Daisy Dash
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
The Mad Mud Challenge isn’t just for big kids anymore! Introducing the Daisy Dash — an obstacle course designed specifically for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies. This “mini mudder” gives you a chance to work as a team, get muddy, and experience the thrill of adventure. Choose between two check-in times on CORA. Medals will be awarded to those who participate! May 7, 2016 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $10 per person Register by April 20, 2016
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Special Olympics Softball Throw - Extras! The Special Olympics Softball Throw can’t happen without our girl volunteers, and they need to learn how to run the event. We need extras, like in a movie, to help them! For this new program, you’ll play the part of athletes competing at the State Summer Games by lining up, throwing softballs, and cheering on your teammates!
Troop Core Camp Daisy Day Explore camp with your whole troop! Daisy Day at Troop Core Camp is a great way for your troop to experience the outdoors in a way that’s easy for the troop volunteers! Camp staff will lead you in songs, crafts, games, and all sorts of outdoor adventures. Lunch is provided in the camp dining hall.
June 24, 2016 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free
Aug. 6, 2016 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person Register by July 20, 2016
Register by June 8, 2016
Make Your Own
RoAD TRiP bINgO! Turn your next long car trip into a game! Create your own bingo card to take with you in the car and play Road Trip Bingo. 1. Draw a grid on paper using the ruler and an adult’s help, if needed. Make six lines going up and down and six lines going side to side. Like this:
You’ll need: A blank piece of paper Pencil Ruler Crayons, colored pencils or markers
2. In each box on your grid, draw or write the name of something you can see while you’re in the car. This could be a bird, a STOP sign, a license plate from another state, or a certain fast food restaurant. If you’re feeling creative, add color to your pictures or decorate your paper. Don’t forget to add the free space in the middle! 3. When you’re in the car, look out the window and mark off each square as you see the item in the square. The first person to get five squares in a row up and down, side to side, or diagonally, yells, ”Bingo!” and wins!
You can fill out lots of different cards or the same one a few times for new games. Remember, if you’re playing with someone else, their card should be different from yours!
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Brownies
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ARTS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ants Go Marching
Camp Classics
The ants go marching one by one along the sugar trail at Alley Park. Explore these incredible little insects through games and activities. Hurrah! Hurrah!
Take aim at the slingshot range, go on a letterboxing treasure hunt, splash in the pool, and cook over a campfire – all in one day! Bring your troop or come on your own and make new friends!
May 14, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Alley Park (Fairfield Co.) $6 per person
Register by April 27, 2016
Awesome Aviation
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
How does an airplane stay in the air? Find this answer and more as you learn the science of flight with Girls in Science and Technology. You’ll learn about the instruments, forces, and people who work together to help airplanes fly. Make your own flying object to earn part of the Inventor badge! April 23, 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. OSU Airport (Franklin Co.) $8 per person Register by April 6, 2016
Brownie Beginnings
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
In this monthly program, you’ll discover all components of the badge you’re working on for the month. This program is open to troops and individually registered girls. Get ready to meet new people and work together in groups to complete these fun activities! Brownie Beginnings: First Aid Sept. 11, 2016 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $4 per person Register by Aug. 24, 2016
Buggy for Butterflies!
STEM ADULTS REQUIRED
Join our friends at the Franklin Park Conservatory to explore the world of bugs and discover why they’re so important! Learn about insect bodies, behaviors, and their needs while you study insect specimens and get up close and personal with butterflies! Your troop or group will also take home a Painted Lady butterfly larva to nurture. April 16, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Register by April 6, 2016
Limited adult spots are available. Non-participating adults are welcome to watch, but must pre-register for lunch. Pool activities are available only at Camp Molly Lauman.
May 14, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch) Register by April 27, 2016
July 2, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch) Register by June 15, 2016
Mad Mud Challenge Daisy Dash The Mad Mud Challenge isn’t just for big kids anymore! Introducing the Daisy Dash — an obstacle course designed specifically for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies. This “mini mudder” will give you a chance to work as a team, get muddy, and experience the thrill of adventure. Choose between two check-in times on CORA. Medals will be awarded to those who participate! May 7, 2016 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $10 per person Register by April 20, 2016
Duct Tape Creations If it walks like a duct, talks like a duct, looks like a duct, it must be made of duct tape! Get creative for this Ohio State Fair competition where entries must be made entirely from duct tape. Entries will be judged on creativity, use of duct tape, and a brief interview. Visit www.gsoh.org for more information. Aug. 2, 2016 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
April 28, 2016 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Register by April 9, 2016
Franklin Park Conservatory (Franklin Co.) $9 per person
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Earth Day Camp-In Overnight
Garden Tea Party
Calling all Brownies! Let’s celebrate Earth Day at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Gather around the fireplace with s’mores, friends, songs, and stories. Grab your flashlight and set off into the night to explore the gardens of the Conservatory after dark. Be an Earth Day advocate when you make a seed ball to take home to share with local pollinators. You will also receive a souvenir patch to remember all the fun.
Flowers, fairies, and more will be the theme of the day for a garden tea party! Plant your own flower to take with you, learn about the beauty of butterflies, and learn how precious water is from Ken-Jockety’s “Fairies of the Forest.”
April 22 – April 23, 2016 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. Franklin Park Conservatory (Franklin Co.) $25 per person
April 23, 2016 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $8 per person Register by April 6, 2016
Register by April 8, 2016
Explore the Many Wonders of Water Dive into your WOW! Wonders of Water Journey! Learn why water is so important, where it comes from, and why we should keep it clean. You’ll discuss ways you use water every day, explore aquatic habitats, and leave with ideas for how you can take action to conserve water at home, at school, and in your community. May 14, 2016 9:30 a.m. – noon Grange Insurance Audubon Center (Franklin Co.) $10 per person Register by April 27, 2016
Science
on the Go!
Traveling in the summer is a great way to practice your skills of observation and become a Field Scientist! Field Scientists study plants, animals, rocks, and other natural things in the field (where they are found in nature). Take a note book with you and create your own field journal by writing down and drawing plants and animals that you see. What color is it? Where did you find it? If you’re far from home, see if you can find bugs, birds, or other things that don’t live in your home state. You can make journal entries in the city, in the woods, at the beach, or anywhere you find plants or animals!
You can complete Step 3 of the Bugs badge while writin g in your Field Journ al! STEP 3: Wa tch Look for thre three bugs. e different bugs in your area. T hey could b e ants carrying foo d, b a leaf, or roly eetles chewing on -polys (sow bugs) on a porch. Ide ntify the bu gs and try to find out w hat they are doing a nd why!
Be sure to Leave No Trace. Draw or take pictures instead of picking flowers and always keep a safe distance away from animals. Spring /Summer 2016
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Girl Scout Brownies - Grades 2-3 ARTS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Learn & Perform Dance Workshop
Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Everyone can dance! Step into the dance studio for a fun afternoon with the Columbus Modern Dance Company. Move like your favorite animal, explore shapes and patterns with your body, and learn dance steps from the pros! Complete your Brownie Dancer badge by creating and performing your own choreography for an audience of your Girl Scout friends and family!
Join Girl Scouts in leading the teams at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 State Summer Games. You may be asked to carry section flags for the districts and will provide a great service for the athletes. Plus, you can work toward your Celebrating Community badge! You may attend with your troop or come with an adult.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
April 23, 2016 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Galbreath Pavilion (Franklin Co.) $12 per person Register by April 6, 2016
Ohio State Fair Talent Competition Have a talent you’d like to share at the Ohio State Fair? Enter the talent competition on the Youth Center stage! Troops, groups, or individual Girl Scouts can compete in dance, instrumental, twirling, vocal, and miscellaneous categories. To celebrate your accomplishment, you and your troop could take home a ribbon, trophy, medal, cash prize, or Best Overall Award! Visit www.gsoh.org for more information.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
July 30, 2016 Practice: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Stage: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
Pal & Me Overnight Bring your favorite adult pal with you for this overnight camp adventure. You’ll have a blast making crafts, playing games, cooking out, singing, exploring nature, and more.
June 24, 2016 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
Splash & Saddle Spend a day at Camp Molly Lauman’s two most popular spots, the barn and the pool! Take the reins for a horseback riding lesson, spend time splashing at the pool, and round out the fun with traditional camp activities like crafts, games, and lunch in the dining hall. Limited adult spots are available. Non-participating adults are welcome, but must pre-register for lunch to stay and watch.
July 2, 2016
Register by June 15, 2016
July 9, 2016
Register by June 22, 2016
July 23, 2016
Register by July 6, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch)
STEM
June 18 – June 19, 2016 6 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $30 per person Register by June 1, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
Pets 101 Learn how to keep a pet healthy through the Ohio Kids Love Animals education program. Tour the Capital Area Humane Society, interact with resident animals, and enjoy a fun-filled day of activities while working toward your Pets badge. Please bring an item to donate to animals in need. A list of desired items will be provided with your program confirmation. June 4, 2016
Register by May 18, 2016
Aug. 6, 2016
Register by July 20, 2016
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Capital Area Humane Society (Franklin Co.) $8 per person
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Troop Core Camp Come to camp with your whole troop! Troop Core Camp is a great way for troops to experience the outdoors, while making it easy for volunteers. Activities may include slingshotting, nature studies, games, and crafts. Additional activities at Camp Molly Lauman may include swimming, creeking, and horseback riding! Troops must provide adult supervision for their girls, but we will provide the program facilitators, activity materials, and meals. Troop Camp Certification is not required but all adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed their volunteer application and background check. Participants will sleep in platform tents or cabins, as assigned by camp staff. Some activities have age and/or maximum participant restrictions.
1-Night Options: May 20 – May 21, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $25 per person Register by May 4, 2016
May 21 – May 22, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $25 per person Register by May 4, 2016
July 9 – July 10, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $30 per person Register by June 22, 2016
2-Night Option: Aug. 5 – Aug. 7, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $40 per person Register by July 20, 2016
Yummy Snacks Whip up a healthy snack and smoothie while you complete the requirements for your Snacks badge! You’ll also help us decide what to plant in our garden this spring. April 17, 2016 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $6 per person Register by April 6, 2016
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Summertime is a great time to hit the road on a close-to-home or far-flung road trip adventure! Here’s a fun game to play that’s bound to get you giggling, grossed out, and getting to know all sorts of random facts about your road trip buddies! Take turns asking these “this or that” questions and explaining your answers. There’s no right or wrong way to answer, so have fun!
Read in the car
— or —
watch a movie in the car?
Go on a trip with your pet
— or —
Swim in a lake Go to the beach
— or —
the mountains?
— or —
Stay in a hotel
Drive to Canada
— or —
— or —
Fly to your destination take a train?
summer camp with your best friend?
— or —
Go to Disney World
Visit someplace that’s famous because it’s on TV
— or —
that you learned about in history class?
— or —
Stop for ice cream
water slide?
famous mountain?
stop at a tourist gift shop? Eat a gas station hot dog
Ride in a minivan that smells like old food
nachos?
hot feet?
— or —
Take a picture of a famous bridge
— or —
— or —
without windows?
— or —
Ride the nation’s biggest roller coaster
— or —
— or —
teddy bear?
history museum?
stop for fast food?
Ride in a car without air conditioning
— or —
Go to an art museum
spend all summer at camp?
— or —
a national park?
Buy a souvenir T-shirt
Travel all summer with your family
Make a rest stop picnic
Get a summer job as a lifeguard
— or —
Mexico?
— or —
Camp in a tent motorhome?
as a camp counselor?
— or —
Go on a cruise with your family
campground?
— or —
leave your pet at home?
a pool?
— or —
See animals in a national park
— or —
visit the zoo?
Program Registration Form
Please use a separate form for each event. Duplicate as needed or download from gsoh.org BASIC INFORMATION
EVENT DETAILS
Parent/Volunteer Name_________________________________
Name of Event________________________________
Address_______________________________________________
Date______/______/______
City____________________________State______ZIP_________
Time__________________
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# Attending
Troop Number________________Service Unit______________
Girls ________ x __________________ = ___________
Grade level of girl/troop: (check one)
Adults ______ x __________________ = ___________
Fee
K-1 2-3 4-5 6-8 9-10 11-12 Special needs? (Sign interpreter, braille materials, etc.):
Amount Due
= ___________
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NEW MEMBER?
PAYMENT METHOD
All you need to do is attach the Membership Registration Form and your membership fee! The form can be found at www.gsoh.org.
Check or Money Order
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C a sh (Do not send in mail.)
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FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES: List names of girls, adults, and family members who will be attending the event (please include names of adults even if they are not paying a fee).
Financial Aid (Completed Financial Assistance form must accompany this registration form.)
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Credit Card (Complete information below.)
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TOTAL ENCLOSED
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Reward Cards
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Girl/Adult
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Street________________________________________ City___________________________ ZIP___________ Signature_____________________________________ (Required for credit card orders)
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Make check payable to: Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. Mail to: Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. 1700 WaterMark Drive Columbus, OH 43215-1097 Fax: 614-487-8189 Phone: 614-487-8101
PLEASE ALLOW THREE WEEKS FOR CONFIRMATION
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Use this form for all girls in grades K-6, PAs & APLs (Registration for all PAs/ APLs is $15). Please note that you may also elect to use the Council Online Registration Access (CORA) available at www.gsoh.org if the attendee is a currently registered Girl Scout.
PLEASE PRINT IN BLUE/BLACK INK COMPLETE THIS ENTIRE PAGE
REGISTRATION FOR (age 13+ & completed grade 7 by June 2016) (age 14+, completed grade 8 by June 2016 & completed PA 1) (age 15+, completed grade 9 by June 2016, completed PA 1 & 2.) PA email address __________________________________________________________________ PA cell phone ____________________________________________________________________
Girl’s name _______________________________________________ Current Grade ____________________ Street address ______________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________________ State ___________ ZIP_______________ Home phone _______________________________________________________________________________ Parent email address ________________________________________________________________________ CAMP SESSION DETAILS Name of day camp ____________________________________________ Session dates ________________________________________________ Buddy name* __________________________________________________
T-SHIRT SIZE (circle): Child (SM 6-8) (MED 10-12) (LG 14-16) Adult (SM) (MED) (LG) (XL) (2XL)
*Girls can request ONE buddy. Requests for multiple buddies will not be honored. Every effort will be made to pair your camper with her buddy or troop, but it is not guaranteed.
NEW MEMBER? All you need to do is attach the Membership Registration Form and your membership fee! The form can be found at www.gsoh.org. Fees
Amount Due
Registration fee
= ___________
Bus fee (if applicable)
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. OR complete below if you wish to charge your deposit to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express (deposit fee is non-refundable).
$50.00 = ___________ Total Due $ = ___________
VISA
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If you register before the deadline, you will receive a t-shirt.
Amount
Make check payable to: Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc.
Expiration date
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MASTERCARD
Billing address
Account number (typically 16 digits)
Signature of card holder (required for credit card payments)
City
State
ZIP
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Your personal motto might be … A “Be the best person you can be!” B “If you can dream it, you can make it happen!” C “One person can make a world of difference!”
2. You’re in charge of choosing a fun family activity for the weekend. You … A Try canoeing B Pick a paint-your-own-pottery place C Ask to volunteer time at the animal shelter 3. It’s been raining all week, and you’re tired of being cooped up inside. The next time the sun shines, you can’t wait to get outside and … A Take a hike in the woods B Catch a photo of a rainbow C Play in the mud 4. You’re at camp and ready to make a new friend. The number-one quality you’re looking for in a new friend is … A A down-to-earth personality B A great imagination C A sense of adventure 5. The long, lazy days of summer vacation are stretching ahead and you can’t wait to … A Spend lots of time in the sun B Get creative with fun craft projects C Explore the neighborhood on your bike 6. It’s Independence Day! To celebrate the 4th of July, you’re going to … A Travel to a new vacation spot with your family B Take awesome pictures of the fireworks C Go to a BBQ with a friend
Road trips are one of the best parts of summer! Ohio is a great starting place for many amazing adventures, but where should you go? Give this quiz a try, and start planning! If you answered mostly: A Explore the great outdoors and camp at a national park, like Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. While you’re there, be sure to earn your Girl Scout Ranger patch! B Explore the arts and culture of a big city like Washington, DC. Check out the National Zoo, the American Art Gallery, and even see Dorothy’s ruby slippers at the National Museum of American History! C Explore the surf and sun of the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean City, Md., has beaches and boardwalks, and it’s close enough to take a drive to see the wild horses of Assateague Island!
Juniors
for girls in
Grades 4-5
ARTS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Archery
Camp Classics
After a quick lesson on safety, you’ll get a feel for the bow and take aim. There’s nothing like the sound of the arrow as it hits the target, and the feeling you get trying to hit the bullseye!
Enjoy outdoor camp classics during this exciting day! Let your creative side shine at arts and crafts, play canoe games, grab a bow and arrow and aim for the bullseye, show off your best diving board cannonball, cook over a campfire, and tons more! Join the fun with your troop or on your own.
If you have more than 10 friends who want to join the fun, sign up for this Program on the Go! (See page 9 for more details.)
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
April 30, 2016 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $6 per person Register by April 20, 2016
Awesome Blossoms Flowers are more than pretty — they are an important part of a plant’s life cycle! Join the secret world of flowers at the Franklin Park Conservatory and investigate different plant families, dissect flowers, and learn about the importance of pollination. You’ll also practice your green thumb by planting flower seeds to take home with you! May 7, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Register by April 20, 2016
May 12, 2016 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Register by April 23, 2016
Franklin Park Conservatory (Franklin Co.) $9 per person
C.S.I. Beverly Hills
STEM
A group of girls are at a sleepover and a favorite piece of jewelry goes missing. How can you solve this mystery and help the girls stay friends? Help solve the case while you work on your Detective badge. Interview women during a panel discussion and maybe even meet a special furry officer!
ADULTS REQUIRED
April 29 – April 30, 2016 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.) $17 per person Register by April 20, 2016
Limited adult spots are available. Non-participating adults are welcome to watch, but must pre-register for lunch. Pool activities available only at Camp Molly Lauman.
May 14, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch) Register by April 27, 2016
July 2, 2016
Register by June 15, 2016
July 9, 2016
Register by June 22, 2016
July 23, 2016
Register by July 6, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch)
Basic Canoeing Join the Indian Village staff for a beginner’s course in canoeing. You’ll learn safety and basic paddle strokes and then head out on the water to try out your new skills! April 23, 2016 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Indian Village (Franklin Co.) $12 per person Register by April 6, 2016
Canoeing Learn the basics of this fun water sport, including safety and paddling skills. Then get out on the water to improve your technique with games and challenges, and paddle away with confidence! April 30, 2016 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $6 per person Register by April 13, 2016
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SWAPS, a Girl Scout tradition, is an acronym for Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere. Girl Scouts often trade SWAPS as a symbol of sisterhood with other Girl Scouts they meet when traveling. SWAPS can also be called potlatches and hatpins. As you travel this summer, either as a troop or individually, what creative SWAPS could you make and give to represent your troop, or where you’re from?
How to make a Passport SWAP:
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Glue or staple the white pages into the blue cover.
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Write “Passport” on the front cover (or you can layer another piece of paper and glue it to the blue cover). For an added touch, create your own seal for yourself or your troop! (The U.S. Passport uses an eagle as a seal.)
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Attach a safety pin with glue or by poking a hole in the cover and threading string through and you’re done!
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Cut four to five slightly smaller rectangles of white paper, and fold them to fit inside. These will be the pages of your passport.
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other Girl Scouts you meet on your travels. Include an instruction page at the beginning that tells other girls what information the passport collects (their name, troop number, where they’re from, and where they got the SWAP) and to pass the SWAP along to other girls they meet on their travels!
Use it to track the places you visit with your Girl Scout troop by making a page for each place you visit together.
Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for girls ages 11 and older!
Choose from lots of different trips—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad! Make new friends—travel with girls from all over the country!
Getting started is easy: 1. Visit girlscouts.org/destinations. Destinations will be updated in September for 2017 but you can get ideas now to start planning and saving! 2. Once 2017 trips are posted, choose up to four that spark your WOW. 3. Complete the application process and turn it in to GSOH by the deadline—November 2016. 4. Go on your amazing trip! 5. Bring back phenomenal memories to share.
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Girl Scout Juniors - Grades 4-5 ARTS
CATCO presents The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Learn the basics of acting at a special Actor Tool Workshop with CATCO is Kids. Then enjoy a performance of The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty, an interpretation of the ancient theater art form of Japanese Kabuki. You’ll also get to meet the cast after the show! This performance is a great addition to your It’s Your Story – Tell It! Journey series. Remember to pack a lunch.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
May 14, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Columbus Performing Arts Center (Franklin Co.) $12 per person Register by April 27, 2016
Cookie Box Creations Competition What’s inside the boxes might be tasty, but the boxes could be a work of art themselves! Show your creativity by entering this competition at the Ohio State Fair and creating something new using Girl Scout cookie boxes! See www.gsoh.com for more information. July 28, 2016 Entry: 10 a.m. – noon Judging: noon – 1 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Cultivation Exploration
STEM
Explore the Franklin Park Conservatory garden for some fun, hands-on learning about growing healthy plants, vegetables, and herbs. Work on your Garden badge as you spend time with soil and learn what every plant needs to survive. Create a set of eco-pots and plant your own starter garden of vegetable crops to take home and grow in your own yard! May 21, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Register by May 5, 2016
Earth Day Camp-In Overnight Calling all Juniors! Let’s celebrate Earth Day at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Gather around the fireplace with s’mores, friends, songs, and stories. Grab your flashlight and set off into the night to explore the gardens of the Conservatory after dark. Be an Earth Day advocate when you make a seed ball to take home to share with local pollinators. You will also receive a souvenir patch to remember all the fun. April 22 – April 23, 2016 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. Franklin Park Conservatory (Franklin Co.) $25 per person Register by April 8, 2016
Flag Ceremony Competition This Ohio State Fair competition consists of traditional and creative flag ceremonies. The first place winner in each age group (Daisy/Brownie/Junior and Cadette/Senior/ Ambassador) will present their ceremonies at the Girl Scout Awards program on August 7. Visit www.gsoh.org for more information. July 31, 2016 Practice: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Stage: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
Junior Jumpstart In this monthly program, you will cover all components of the badge you’re working on for that month. This program is open to your troop and individually registered girls. Get ready to meet new people and work together in groups to complete these fun activities! Junior Jumpstart: First Aid Sept. 25, 2016 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $4 per person Register by Sept. 7, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
May 26, 2016 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Register by May 5, 2016
Franklin Park Conservatory (Franklin Co.) $9 per person
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Kickoff Kampout
Row with OSU
Kick off the new school year by spending some time in the great outdoors. Activities include archery, canoeing, challenge course, night hike, and crafts. Throw in some s’mores around the campfire and time on the sprayground and you have a recipe for fun.
Join the three-time NCAA National Champion Ohio State University women’s rowing team for a fun-filled day of learning what it takes to be a rower. Come to mini sessions led by members of the team and work toward requirements for your Practice with a Purpose badge, as well as activities from the GET MOVING! Journey. You’ll tour the Griggs Boathouse, get a patch, and much more!
Troops must provide adult supervision for their girls, but we will provide the program facilitators, activity materials, and meals. Troop Camp Certification is not required but all adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have completed their volunteer application and background check. Participants will sleep in platform tents or lodges.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
Aug. 26 – Aug. 27, 2016 7 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $25 per person Register by Aug. 10, 2016
Mad Mud Challenge Do you like the thrill of extreme challenges and getting muddy? Join us for the fourth annual Mad Mud Challenge! Modeled after other popular mud races, this course will challenge you with some newly added obstacles and a slightly different course! Choose from multiple start times. Registered adults are invited to participate. Awards for costumes will be given and T-shirts will be awarded to those who join the fun!
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
May 7, 2015 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $20 per person Register by April 20, 2016
Paddlesmart Certified canoe instructors will highlight safety on the water. You’ll learn the four basic strokes needed to maneuver the boats around Lake Loretta and practice on your own!
STEM
June 2, 2016 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Alley Park (Fairfield Co.) $7 per person Register by May 18, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
Right on Target Beginners, you’ll learn archery skills from certified archery instructors in this introductory class. Using recurved bows, you’ll take aim at the target and develop your skills. May 3, 2016 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Alley Park (Fairfield Co.) $7 per person
Register by April 13, 2016
Oct. 9, 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Griggs Boathouse (Franklin Co.) $8 per person Register by Sept. 21, 2016
Special Olympics Opportunities Check out the great volunteer opportunities at Special Olympics! Choose one or more: Special Olympics: Lunch Packing You’ll pack lunches for the athletes and volunteers to keep them fueled up on Saturday during the games. June 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. – noon The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
Special Olympics: Opening Ceremonies Join other Girl Scouts in leading the teams at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 State Summer Games. You may be asked to carry section flags for the districts which provides a great service for the athletes. Come with your troop or with an adult. June 24, 2016 6– 8 p.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
Special Olympics: Tent Town Tent Town provides a place for athletes and their families to relax with free food and activities. We’ll provide service to stations needing assistance and run activities. June 24, 2016 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. June 25, 2016 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. noon – 3 p.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
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Special Olympics: Food Service Work in the dining hall with event staff helping serve meals and clean up. It’s a great place to interact with athletes, coaches and their families. Cheer them on or congratulate them on a job well done while you’re there! June 25, 2016 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. June 26, 2016 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
Splash & Saddle Spend a day at Camp Molly Lauman’s two most popular spots, the barn and the pool! Take the reins for a horseback trail ride, spend time splashing at the pool, and round out the fun with traditional camp activities like crafts, games, and lunch in the camp dining hall. Limited adult spots are available. Non-participating adults are welcome, but must pre-register for lunch to stay and watch.
July 9, 2016
Register by June 22, 2016
July 23, 2016
Register by July 6, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch)
Stories in the Sky: Summer Edition
Troop Core Camp Come to camp with your whole troop! Troop Core Camp is a great way for your troop to experience the great outdoors, while making it easy on troop volunteers! Activities that you can pick from may include archery, nature studies, games, and crafts. Additional activities at Camp Molly Lauman may include swimming, creeking, and horseback riding! Troops must provide adult supervision for their girls, but we will provide the program facilitators, activity materials, and meals. Troop Camp Certification is not required but all adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed their volunteer application and background check. Participants will sleep in platform tents or cabins, as assigned by camp staff. Some activities have age and/or maximum participant restrictions.
One-Night Options: May 20 – May 21, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $25 per person Register by May 4, 2016
May 21 – May 22, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $25 per person Register by May 4, 2016
July 23 –July 24, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $30 per person Register by July 6, 2016
Two-Night Option: Aug. 5 – Aug. 7, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $40 per person Register by July 20, 2016
Sleep under shooting stars and watch the sky as you learn about the Perseid meteor shower! We will stay at the tent unit, do some night hiking, learn to use an astrolabe, and find out how Coyote decorated the sky. Evening snack and continental breakfast will be provided. An outdoor overnight is part of this program. You must have outdoor camping experience to be eligible.
Aug. 12 – Aug. 13, 2016 6 p.m. – 11 a.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $15 per person Register by July 27, 2016
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Cadettes ARTS
Camp Classics
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Enjoy all the outdoor camp classics in this exciting day! At Ken-Jockety, you’ll take aim at the target sports range, go on a high-tech geocaching treasure hunt, and cook over a campfire. At Molly Lauman, you’ll take aim at the target sports range, climb the poolside climbing wall, test your balance on the slackline, and cook over a campfire. Both troops and individual girls are welcome to attend. Limited adult spots are available. Non-participating adults are welcome to watch, but must pre-register for lunch. Pool activities available only at Camp Molly Lauman.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
May 14, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch) Register by April 27, 2016
July 9, 2016
Register by June 22, 2016
July 23, 2016
Register by July 6, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch)
Canoeing
STEM
CATCO presents The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty
ADULTS REQUIRED
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Learn the basics of this fun water sport, including safety and paddling skills. Then get out on the water to improve your technique with games and challenges, and paddle away with confidence! April 30, 2016 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $6 per person Register by April 13, 2016
Learn some of the basics of acting at a special Actor Tool Workshop with CATCO is Kids, then enjoy their performance of The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty, an interpretation of the ancient theatre art form of Japanese Kabuki. You’ll also get to meet the cast after the show! This performance is a great addition to your It’s Your Story – Tell It! Journey series. Remember to pack a lunch.
for girls in
Grades 6-8
Climbing Wall & Ravine Crossing Challenge yourself physically and mentally on the 40-foot climbing wall, then take your turn on the zipline that runs in the woods over a natural ravine. Trained facilitators will provide instruction and ensure the safety of participants. Combine this activity with the High Ropes program offered on the same day. Adults are welcome, too!
April 30, 2016 10 a.m. – noon Camp Mary Orton (Franklin Co.) $22 per person Register by April 13, 2016
High Ropes This high ropes adventure is an energizing activity that will take you across a series of obstacles 20-50 feet off the ground with a “zip” to the finish. Trained facilitators will provide instruction and ensure the safety of participants. Combine this activity with the Climbing Wall and Ravine Crossing program offered on the same day. Adults are welcome, too!
April 30, 2016 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Mary Orton (Franklin Co.) $37 per person Register by April 13, 2016
imagineCON Overnight Are you a Whovian? Maybe a Browncoat or a Trekker? Still waiting on your acceptance letter from Hogwarts or Camp Half-Blood? Or perhaps you love anime and manga? No matter your fandom, we’ll celebrate it at this overnight extravaganza! Come dressed in costume if you’d like and we’ll stay up late playing games, sharing our artwork and fan fiction, and having fun meeting other girls! Aug. 6 –Aug. 7, 2016 4 p.m. – 10 a.m. Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.) $17 per person Register by July 20, 2016
May 14, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Columbus Performing Arts Center (Franklin Co.) $12 per person Register by April 27, 2016
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Mad Mud Challenge
Rappelling Day - Beginners
Do you like the thrill of extreme challenges and getting muddy? Join us for the fourth annual Mad Mud Challenge! Modeled after other popular mud-races, this course will challenge you with some newly added obstacles and a slightly different course. Choose from a wide range of start times. Registered adults are invited to participate. Awards for costumes will be given and T-shirts will be awarded to those who join the fun!
Challenge yourself by stepping off the edge of a 30-foot cliff! Don’t worry though - qualified instructors and proper equipment will guide and support you as you rappell down the rock! This program has limited spaces and is open to girls who have never rappelled or need more practice before venturing to a higher cliff.
May 7, 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $20 per person Register by April 20, 2016
Minute to Win It Do you have a steady hand and sharp eye? Can you stack items 10 high? How about eating … with no hands? This is a chance to have fun while competing in a game show-like competition at the Ohio State Fair. Visit www.gsoh.org for more information. Aug. 1, 2016 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
Ohio State Fair Speech Competition “A Girl Scout can change the world. How will you change the world?” What does this question mean to you? Your five to seven-minute speech should reflect an older Girl Scout talking to younger Girl Scouts. The first place winner will present her speech at the Girl Scout Awards program on August 9. Visit www.gsoh.org for more information. July 31, 2016 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
July 9, 2016 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $8 per person Register by June 22, 2016
Rappelling Day - Advanced If you have rappelled before and are ready to challenge yourself by going higher, this event is for you! Space is limited, and all participants must have previous rappelling experience. Qualified instructors and rappelling equipment will be provided. Sept. 24, 2016 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hocking Hills Rappelling Area (Hocking Co.) $8 per person Register by Sept. 7, 2016
Row with OSU Join the three-time NCAA National Champion Ohio State University women’s rowing team for a fun-filled day of learning what it takes to be a rower. Come to mini sessions led by members of the team and work toward requirements for the Good Sportsmanship badge. You’ll tour the Griggs Boathouse, get a patch, and much more! Oct. 9, 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Griggs Boathouse (Franklin Co.) $8 per person Register by Sept. 21, 2016
Safe Sitter Be a great babysitter! Learn about child development, the business of babysitting, and preventing problem behaviors. Cost includes student handbook and patch. You can add a Safe Sitter tote (includes flashlight and Band-Aid dispenser) for an additional $10. You must be at least 11 years old to complete this course. Complete work toward the Babysitter badge (badge not included). May 7, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Beckoning Trails (Hocking Co.) $25 per person Register by April 20, 2016
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Special Olympics Opportunities
Spring Youth Aviation Adventure
Check out these opportunities for Girl Scout Cadettes at Special Olympics and choose the ones you’d like to attend!
Enter the exciting world of aviation with this hands-on adventure using real aircrafts and unravel the wonder and mystery of flight. You’ll learn about airport operations, instruments used in the cockpit, and the forces of flight and aerodynamics. You’ll also experience the pre-flight of an actual airplane, talk with airport emergency responders, and much more! Remember to pack a lunch.
Special Olympics Softball Throw Spend the weekend on The Ohio State University campus while running an event that is managed exclusively by Girl Scout volunteers! You will be trained to run the event by the Girl Scout Special Olympics Committee both before and when you arrive. Knowledge of softball isn’t necessary.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
June 24 – 26, 2016 5 p.m. – 2 p.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 1, 2016
Special Olympics: Lunch Packing Pack lunches for the athletes and volunteers to keep them fueled up on Saturday during the games. June 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. – noon The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Special Olympics: Food Service Work in the dining hall with event staff helping with meals and cleaning up for athletes, their coaches, and their families. It’s a great place to interact with teams and athletes to cheer them on or congratulate them on a job well done! June 25, 2016 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jun 26, 2016 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
STEM
The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
Splash & Saddle Hit the highlights of camp in just one day! You’ll spend time at the barn, learning the basics of horse care and safety before taking the reins for a trail ride. Then spend time sunning and splashing at the pool and paddle out on the lake to play water games like pirate dodge ball and canoe tag. Lunch will be provided. Limited adult spots are available. Non-participating adults are welcome, but must pre-register for lunch to stay and watch.
July 2, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $15 per person $5 per adult (non-participating, includes lunch)
May 21, 2016 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Don Scott Airfield (Franklin Co.) $8 per person
Spark A spark is a trace of an intense feeling, and this weekend retreat will create the spark you’ve been looking for to fire up your passion for a Silver Award-worthy cause! You’ll meet people representing unique causes, who will encourage you to work in teams to create a video inspiring change in your community. Plus, you’ll have time to relax and have fun. Best of all, you’ll learn how to be the change you want to see in the world while working toward your MEdia Journey awards! July 15 – July 17, 2016 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $49 per person Register by June 29, 2016
Stretching for the Silver Do you want to be a leader in your community and make a positive change in the world? The Girl Scout Silver Award is an excellent opportunity to do that and more! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to be prepared to successfully complete the Girl Scout Silver Award. Come be inspired and start stretching for the Silver! Stretching for the Silver workshops are also offered as a Program on the Go option. See page 9 for details to have a workshop facilitated near you!
May 15, 2016 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Register by April 27, 2016
June 7, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Register by May 18, 2016
Aug. 7, 2016 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Register by July 20, 2016
Council Headquarters (Franklin Co.) $3 per person
Register by June 15, 2016
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Teen Camporee 2016: Come to the Carnival This camporee carnival is part New Orleans Mardi Gras, part Brazilian Carnival, part circus games, and all parts fun! Choose from activities like crafts, games, archery, hikes, nature exploration, challenges, and more. When evening comes, put on your mask, turn up the jazz, and parade into main camp for carnival games and friendly competitions! Before departing on Sunday, you’ll spend some service time preparing the camp for winter. Come as an individual or with a troop or group. Lodging in platform tents or cabins, program materials, two breakfasts, and snacks are included. Remember to pack your own lunch and dinner. Can’t join us on Friday night? Begin your weekend on Saturday morning instead (Same program fee).
Oct. 14 – Oct. 16, 2016 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $25 per person Register by Sept. 28, 2016
Troop Core Camp Come to camp with your whole troop! Troop Core Camp is a great way for your troop to experience the great outdoors in a way that’s easy for the troop volunteers! Activities may include archery, nature studies, games, crafts, swimming, canoeing, and horseback riding. Troops must provide adult supervision for their girls, but we will provide the program facilitators, activity materials, and meals. Troop Camp Certification is not required but all adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed their volunteer application and background check. Participants will sleep in platform tents or cabins, as assigned by camp staff. Some activities have age and/or maximum participant restrictions.
Aug. 5 – Aug. 7, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $40 per person Register by July 20, 2016
Some of the most memorable moments in a Girl Scout’s life happen while taking trips. Travel also provides many opportunities for girls to develop leadership skills and enhance their worldview. Everything girls do in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and Girl Scout trips are no different. From budgeting to traveling, girls learn valuable life skills, connect with their troop, and discover new things about themselves and the world. In your role as a supportive troop leader, you can shape girls’ adventures through girl-led planning and preparation, as well as cooperative learning activities. By doing this, you are helping to ensure that girls will have a meaningful and fun experience.
Reminders and Tips: Plan ahead! Effectively and safely planning a troop trip can take more time than expected, especially if you are used to traveling alone or as a family. Start small. Thinking about taking your girls to Europe as Ambassadors? Try a trip to Chicago as Seniors, or how about taking your Cadettes to Niagara Falls? You could even start with a weekend trip to one of GSOH’s camps. Travel readiness is a huge part of the travel process, and will ensure your trip is a success! Define the purpose of your trip. How are you incorporating the GSLE? Dot your i’s and cross your t’s! If you’re taking a quick trip within our region, submit a Level 3 Trip Application to your Service Unit. If you’re leaving the state and/or traveling for more than two nights, submit a Level 4/5 Trip Application to your Service Unit and to Council. Trip applications help us ensure that your trip has been planned well and that we know where you in case of emergency. To have your trip approved as a Girl Scout event, GSOH must receive and approve your trip application. Applications are available on our website at gsoh.org.
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Questions about traveling? Check out the Troop Travel Guide, available at gsoh.org/travel. (Printed copies are available by request.) You’ll find tons of information about travel progression, safety and security, involving chaperones, and more! Still have questions? Email us at program@gsoh.org.
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Program Aide Opportunities What is a Program Aide? Program Aides are Cadette assistants who help younger girls in exciting Girl Scout programs. To become a Program Aide, you must complete the following three steps in order:
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Earn a Leader in Action award.
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Attend a council Program Aide training or check out our Program Aide Workshop kit to do the training with your troop or service unit.
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Volunteer at six program sessions (troop, service unit, or council programs).
All volunteer opportunities in the Cadette section count toward your six program sessions required to earn your PA award. If you’re not sure if being a PA is something you want to pursue, why not come and volunteer at one of these events to try it out? (Volunteer sessions before taking PA training do not count toward the six required sessions.)
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
Garden Tea Party Program Aides
Summer Camp Open House Program Aides
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: We need your help running games, crafts, and activity stations to make Garden Tea Party successful. Dress up like a garden fairy and help Daisies and Brownies learn all about flowers and butterflies!
Do you love summer camp and want everyone to know it? Share your excitement with future campers and lead crafts, games, lassoing, or other awesome activities. Remember to pack a lunch.
April 23, 2016 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free Register by April 6, 2016
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Pal & Me Overnight Program Aides Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts and their adult pal by leading activities like crafts, hiking, outdoor skills, and nature exploration. June 17 – June 18, 2016 Register by June 1, 2016
STEM
June 18 – June 19, 2016 Register by June 1, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
5 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) Free
May 1, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) Free Register by April 13, 2016
Troop Core Camp Program Aides Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts. Help lead activities such as crafts, hiking, outdoor skills, and nature exploration. May 20 – May 21, 2016
Register by May 4, 2016
May 21 – May 22, 2016
Register by May 4, 2016
5 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) Free July 9, 2016
Register by May 4, 2016
July 23, 2016
Register by May 4, 2016
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.)
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Ready for the next BIG thing? With Camp Molly Lauman as the home base, Adventure Treks are like resident camp, amped up with some serious cool factor. Big trips, challenges, friendships, and fun. Big adventure — Adventure Treks have it all! They’re so big we want you to know about them ahead of time. So start planning and preparing, ‘cause here’s what we’ve got coming up!
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2016: Boundary Waters Wilderness Voyage Crystal clear lakes, a stunning night sky, soaring eagles, and the haunting call of the loon are just some of what makes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota one of the most sought after wilderness areas in the world. Experienced guides will lead you on a five-day wilderness canoeing expedition that will challenge you to reach your potential in ways you never thought possible. Sing and laugh while you paddle along rocky shorelines, portage around rapids, swim in the clear lakes, enjoy the serenity of a quiet evening campfire under a starry sky, and make friendships and memories to last a lifetime. After your wilderness trek, we’ll become re-civilized with a visit to the Mall of America on the way home. Adults, limited spots are available on an adult-only crew! June 19 – July 1, 2016 Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) $575 per person/$100 deposit Register by May 1, 2016
2017: Cape Cod Watersport Adventure
2018: Allegheny Passage Rails and Trails
Conquer the Atlantic waves on this multi-sport excursion for ocean loving adventurers. Ride the waves during a highthrills surfing lesson, hop aboard a standup paddle board to explore the calmer waters of Cape Cod, and discover the beauty of the coastal marshes from kayak. Trained guides will help you identify osprey, egrets, herons, and other wildlife.
Feel the wind on your face as you cruise along the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail in Western Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our easy pace will give us plenty of time to stop for ice cream, peek in local shops, and explore the towns we pass through. Then we’ll celebrate our trail victory with a ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad! Bikes are provided.
Date: 13 days in summer 2017
Date: 13 days in summer 2018
Estimated Cost: $650 per person/$100 deposit
Estimated Cost: $575 per person/$100 deposit
Program dates to be announced in the next edition of myGSOH Registration opens Nov. 1, 2016
2017: Kentucky Rocks Explore the rocks, ridges, caverns, and crawlways of Kentucky. Start by heading south to the Red River Gorge where you’ll experience the thrill of rock climbing and try out the USA’s first via farrata (Italian for iron road) course. Spend time exploring the wilderness on a multi-night backpacking excursion. Then head underground to explore the mysterious formations of Mammoth Caves National Park. Date: 13 days in summer 2017
Program dates to be announced in the next edition of myGSOH Registration opens Nov. 1, 2017
2018: Canyon Country Rocks and Rapids Set up base camp in Moab, Utah, to explore the red rock cliffs, canyons, and out-of-this-world sandstone formations of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. You’ll look for dinosaur tracks in the desert slickrock on a mountain biking ride, hike and swim, rappel through a slot canyon, and float past towering cliffs on a river rafting trip down the Colorado River.
Program dates to be announced in the next edition of myGSOH
Date: 13 days in summer 2018
Registration opens Nov. 1, 2016
Estimated Cost: $650 per person/$100 deposit
Estimated Cost: $575 per person/$100 deposit
Program dates to be announced in the next edition of myGSOH Registration opens Nov. 1, 2017
Seniors & Ambassadors for girls in
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Climbing Wall & Ravine Crossing
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Challenge yourself physically and mentally on a 40-foot climbing wall, then take your turn on a zipline that runs in the woods over a natural ravine. Trained facilitators will provide instruction and ensure the safety of participants. Combine this activity with the High Ropes program offered on the same day. Adults are welcome, too!
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
April 30, 2016 10 a.m. – noon Camp Mary Orton (Franklin Co.) $22 per person Register by April 13, 2016
Cupcake Wars Competition Want to try your hand at decorating a cupcake? Participants in this Ohio State Fair competition will decorate a cupcake to fit a theme within the required time limit. Cupcakes, icing, decorating tips, candy, and other food items will be provided. See www.gsoh.org for more information. Aug. 6, 2016 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (one hour per age group) Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds (Franklin Co.)
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Going for the Gold
STEM
Discover, Connect, Take Action! Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level by making positive change in your community? Are you thinking about college and looking for opportunities to make your application shine? If so, this fun and interactive workshop is for you! You’ll learn how to be prepared to successfully complete the Girl Scout Gold Award – the highest award in Girl Scouts. If you’re interested in going for the Gold, we encourage you to attend! Going for the Gold workshops are also offered as a Program on the Go option. See page 9 for details to have a workshop facilitated near you!
ADULTS REQUIRED
May 2, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Register by April 13, 2016
June 12, 2016 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Register by May 25, 2016
Aug. 16, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Register by July 27, 2016
Council Headquarters (Franklin Co.) $3 per person
Grades 9-12
High Ropes This high ropes adventure is an energizing activity that takes you across a series of obstacles 20-50 feet off the ground with a “zip” to the finish. Trained facilitators will provide instruction and ensure the safety of participants. For even more exciting fun, combine this activity with the Climbing Wall and Ravine Crossing program offered on the same day. Adults are welcome, too!
April 30, 2016 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Mary Orton (Franklin Co.) $37 per person Register by April 13, 2016
Ignite & Inspire This day-long retreat will give you a sneak peek at the fulllength Ignite Leadership Experience! You’ll meet women representing a variety of causes who will ignite your passion for a Gold Award-worthy cause. Plus, you’ll have time to relax and have fun with evening pool and pizza party. Light the flame inside your heart and discover how to be the change you wish to see in the world while getting a great start on your GIRLtopia or Your Voice, Your World Journey! This special sneak preview is also open to current 8th grade Girl Scout Cadettes. Aug. 13, 2016 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $15 per person Register by July 20, 2016
2017! Save the Date for Jan. 13 – Jan. 15
Get the full experience!
imagineCON Overnight Are you a Whovian? Maybe a Browncoat or a Trekker? Still waiting on your acceptance letter from Hogwarts or Camp Half-Blood? Or perhaps you love anime and manga? No matter your fandom, we’ll celebrate it at this overnight extravaganza! Come dressed in costume (optional) and we’ll stay up late playing games, sharing our artwork and fanfiction, and hanging out with other girls! Aug. 6 – Aug. 7, 2016 4 p.m. – 10 a.m. Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.) $17 per person Register by July 20, 2016
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Writing a Resume FOR TEENS
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Looking for a summer job or applying for college scholarships that require a resume? We’ve got you covered with some resume-writing tips!
Start with a short summary. Start with your name and contact information at the top. Be sure to include a phone number and email that you check often. Responsiveness is critical to employers and colleges. Under your introductory information, create a three-line paragraph (Elevator Pitch) summarizing your skills and intentions. Simply state what you’d like to do, and list a few reasons why you’ll be great at it.
Consider your strengths. When applying to jobs and scholarships, think about your strengths and skills. These may come from jobs, volunteering experiences, or extracurricular activities. For example, you might have great customer service skills from working at a retail store or restaurant, or excellent public speaking skills from leadership roles in school clubs.
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Use a resume template. This is a great starting point to create your own resume. Add your information to the template and personalize it with your own work experiences, skills, and abilities.
List experience.This includes work history and activities. List the employer, dates of employment, your position, and job functions. Since most high school students have limited work experience, it’s important to include volunteer and extracurricular activities. These experiences demonstrate your character, work ethics, skills, and personality.
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Include resume keywords. Your resume should include keywords mentioned in the job description. This will increase the chances of your resume matching available positions.
Emphasize your grades and study skills. If you’re earning straight A’s and involved in extracurricular activities, emphasize this in your “Education” section. If you don’t have much work experience, good grades and strong study skills demonstrate work ethic and dedication.
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Leverage your skills. Use the “Skills” section to highlight skills that may be valuable to your employer. Beyond your lifeguarding, stockroom management, or basic childcare skills, include proficiency with software platforms like Microsoft Office, athletic accomplishments, language skills, and extracurricular achievements.
Write well. Your resume should contain absolutely no typos. Your phrases should be clear and concise. Before submitting your resume, ask a parent, teacher, or other adult to review it.
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COLLEGE VISIT TIPS
Is college on the horizon? From writing admission essays to planning campus visits, this is an exciting, yet nerve-racking, time for high school students! To help you prepare for your upcoming college visits, keep these tips from College Board in mind. College Board is a not-for-profit that connects students to college success and opportunity. You can see more tips and find the resources mentioned at www.collegeboard.org.
Arrange a Visit
What to Expect
Colleges have admission offices that can help you plan your visit. Your high school may organize group tours of nearby colleges, or you can plan your own informal visit to a college campus.
Campus visits can range from a quick hour tour to an overnight stay. Be sure you know the length of the visit before you go. Most campus visits include:
• Contact the college admission office to get details and make a reservation. You can find information on the college’s website. • Talk to your counselor about joining an organized tour of campuses. You might not get to visit otherwise! • Schedule time to be on your own. Walk around the public areas of the college and don't be shy about asking students questions.
Get Ready
• An information session: An admission representative talks to you or your group about the college before the campus tour. • A campus tour: These are typically led by current students. You’ll see the main parts of the campus and have a chance to ask questions.
Be a college student for the day!
At many colleges, you can also arrange to attend a class, club meeting or sports events; meet with a professor; eat in a dining hall; or spend the night in a dorm.
Before your visit, do some research: • Explore the college’s official website and review any materials the college has sent you. This will help you form questions specific to that college. • Make a list of questions to ask both staff and students. You can use the Campus Visit Checklist as a starting point. The checklist can be found on the College Board website. • Get a map of the college campus and check where the admission office is located. This will ensure that you're on time for your visit.
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Mad Mud Challenge
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Do you like the thrill of completing extreme challenges and getting muddy? Join us for the fourth annual Mad Mud Challenge! Modeled after other popular mud-races, this course will challenge you with some newly added obstacles and a slightly different course! Choose from multiple start times. Registered adults are invited to participate. Awards for costumes will be given and T-shirts will be awarded to those who participate!
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
May 7, 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) $20 per person Register by April 20, 2016
Mall Lock-In Advisory Committee Do you love Mall Lock-In? Apply to be a member of the 2017 Mall Lock-In Committee! Each year, committee members design the T-shirt and patch, plan some of the activities, and help out in various areas during the event. Committee members meet several times and receive their Mall Lock-In T-shirt free! See www.gsoh.org for directions to the online application. Council Headquarters (Franklin Co.) Free
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Apply by Oct. 28, 2016
Rappelling Day - Beginners Challenge yourself by stepping off the edge of a 30foot cliff! Don’t worry — qualified instructors and proper equipment will guide and support you as you rappell down the rock! This program has limited space and is open to those girls who have never rappelled or need more practice before venturing to a higher cliff.
STEM ADULTS REQUIRED
July 9, 2016 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $8 per person
Special Olympics Opportunities Check out these volunteering opportunities at Special Olympics and choose the ones you’d like to attend! Special Olympics Softball Throw Spend the weekend at The Ohio State University campus running an event that is managed exclusively by Girl Scout volunteers! You’ll be trained to run the event by the Girl Scout Special Olympics Committee both before and when you arrive. Knowledge of softball isn’t necessary. June 24 – 26, 2016 5 p.m. – 2 p.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 1, 2016
Special Olympics: Lunch Packing Pack lunches for the athletes and volunteers to keep them fueled up on Saturday for the games. June 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. – noon The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
Special Olympics: Food Service Work in the dining hall with event staff helping to serve meals and clean up. It’s a great place to interact with athletes, coaches and their families. Cheer them on or congratulate them on a job well done! June 25, 2016 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. June 26, 2016 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. The Ohio State University (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 8, 2016
Register by June 22, 2016
Rappelling Day - Advanced If you’ve rappelled before and are ready to challenge yourself by going higher, this event is for you! Space is limited and all participants must have previous rappelling experience. Qualified instructors and all rappelling equipment is provided. Sept. 24, 2016 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hocking Hills Rappelling Area (Hocking Co.) $8 per person Register by Sept. 7, 2016
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Spring Youth Aviation Adventure
Teen Camporee 2016: Come to the Carnival
Enter the exciting world of aviation at this hands-on adventure! Unravel the mystery of flight and learn about airport operations, instruments used in the cockpit, and the forces of aerodynamics. You’ll also experience the pre-flight of an actual airplane, talk with airport emergency responders, and much more!
This camporee carnival is part New Orleans Mardi Gras, part Brazilian Carnival, part circus games, and all parts fun! Choose activities from a variety of crafts, games, archery, hikes, nature exploration, challenges, and more. When evening comes, put on your mask, turn up the jazz, and parade into main camp for carnival games and friendly competitions. Before departing on Sunday, you’ll spend some service time preparing the camp for winter. Come as an individual or with a troop or group.
Remember to pack a lunch.
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
May 21, 2016 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Don Scott Airfield (Franklin Co.) $8 per person
Lodging in platform tents or cabins, program materials, two breakfasts, and snacks will be provided. Remember to pack your own lunch and dinner. Can’t join us on Friday night? Begin your weekend on Saturday morning instead (Same program fee).
Oct. 14 – Oct. 16, 2016 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) $25 per person Register by Sept. 28, 2016
Teen Volunteer Opportunities (CIT/VIT/APL)
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Volunteering at a GSOH program is a great way to give back, share your passion for Girl Scouting, and sharpen your leadership skills. Haven’t earned your CIT, VIT, or APL award? That’s okay, you can still volunteer to help out! You just might like it so much that you’ll want to earn one of these prominent awards.
STEM ADULTS REQUIRED
WHAT IS A CIT?
WHAT IS A VIT?
WHAT IS AN APL?
A Counselor-in-Training is a high school girl who mentors younger girls in a camp setting. CIT1 and CIT2 awards are earned by participating in a resident camp leadership training program. Look for more info in the camp guide that you received in January!
A Volunteer-in-Training is a girl in grades 10-12 who mentors girls outside of the camp experience. To earn the VIT award, you must attend a council VIT training course and implement a thoughtful program that lasts four or more sessions with the same girls.
An Advance Program Aide Leader is a day camp assistant who develops and leads specialty areas based on her specific skills and interests. APLs have progressed through several summers of day camp Program Aide training.
C.S.I. Beverly Hills Volunteers Do you love a good mystery? Are you a CSI or NCIS superfan? You won’t want to miss this event! You’ll help Girl Scout Juniors solve a mystery while they work toward their Detective badge. This is a great opportunity to have fun while earning service or leadership hours. April 29 - April 30, 2016 6 p.m. – 11:30 a.m. (overnight) 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (evening only) Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.) Free Register by April 20, 2016
Garden Tea Party Volunteers We need your help running games, crafts, and activity stations to make our Garden Tea Party a success. Dress up like a garden fairy and help Daisies and Brownies learn all about flowers and butterflies! April 23, 2016 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free Register by April 6, 2016
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Pal & Me Overnight Volunteers Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts and their adult pal. Help lead activities like crafts, hiking, outdoor skills, and nature exploration! June 17 – June 18, 2016 Register by June 1, 2016
Troop Core Camp Volunteers Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts. Help lead activities like crafts, hiking, outdoor skills, and nature exploration. May 20 – May 21, 2016 5 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) Free
June 18 – June 19, 2016 Register by June 1, 2016
5 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) Free
Register by May 4, 2016
May 21 – May 22, 2016 5 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) Free
Summer Camp Open House Volunteers
Register by May 4, 2016
July 9, 2016 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free
Do you love summer camp and want everyone to know it? Come share your excitement for camp with future campers! Lead crafts, games, lassoing, or other awesome camp activities. Remember to pack a lunch.
Register by June 22, 2016
May 1, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) Free
July 23, 2016 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free
Register by April 13, 2016
Register by July 6, 2016
Fair Aide Fair Aides stay in a dorm on the Ohio State Fair fairgrounds and help supervise with adult members of the Ohio State Fair Girl Scout Committee. Duties include cleaning and setting up the Girl Scout booth, helping to check-in exhibits, assisting judges, and running the awards ceremony on the last day of the fair. (Must have completed ninth grade.) See www.gsoh. org for more information, dates, and an application.
When you’re road-tripping this summer, your cell phone can come in handy for many things. For instance, you can use GPS technology so you don’t get lost or go on a geocaching adventure. You can use the camera on your phone to capture fun memories or listen to audiobooks on long-distance car rides. However, don’t forget to look out the window and live in the moment! Before you hashtag your way across the U.S., take time to enjoy the world around you. We are often so enthralled with the social media world that we miss the world right in front of us. During your travels, set aside time each day to be cell phone free. Just because you didn’t get a picture of a fun experience for your Facebook timeline doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. Some of the best moments are the ones that we don’t capture with our cameras, but are remembered in our minds forever! Spring /Summer 2016
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
HEALTH & WELLNESS
This program is great for young adults who are looking for summer lifeguarding jobs. Prerequisite: Ability to swim 300 yards using freestyle and breast-stroke. Strong swimming skills required. May 31 – June 3, 2016 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $200 per person Register by May 25, 2016
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
American Red Cross Small Craft Safety - Canoe Certification* Learn basic water rescues, how to teach paddling and safety, and how to run canoeing programs at our GSOH camp-sites. Certification is dependent on passing both a written and practical test. Prior canoe experience required. May 31 – June 1, 2016 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. each day Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $75 per person Register by May 25, 2016
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Certification* Learn how to respond to an emergency when help may not be just a call away. Wilderness first aid is beneficial for anyone who plans to take kids camping, canoeing, or on other adventures off the beaten path. Current first aid and CPR certification is required.
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June 2 – June 3, 2016 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $100 per person
Grades 11-12
Mad Mud Challenge We need your help for our action-packed Mad Mud event! You can help at one of the many obstacles, run the checkin booth at registration, hand out T-shirts and evaluations, or be at the finish line cheering on the finishers! Every volunteer will receive a T-shirt and lunch. Plus, you’ll be able to run the course at the end of the event! This is a great opportunity to have fun while earning service or leadership hours! May 7, 2016 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) Free Register by April 20, 2016
ODNR Passport to Fishing The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Passport to Fishing program provides skills, techniques, and information that gives beginning anglers what they need to start fishing. The program consists of four stations focusing on hands-on learning and conservation. June 1, 2016 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $5 per person Register by May 25, 2016
Spark Dream Coaches Complete most of your BLISS! Journey while helping Girl Scout Cadettes spark their passion for a cause during this weekend retreat! July 15 – July 17, 2016 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free Register by June 29, 2016
Register by May 25, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
Girl Scout Challenge Course Facilitator Training* Challenge courses are great ways to build trust and teamwork. You can learn how to encourage these and many other leadership skills as a challenge course facilitator. Successful participants will be qualified to lead challenge course activities at any GSOH program site. June 4, 2016 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) $40 per person Register by May 25, 2016
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imagineCON Adult Volunteers
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Do you plan to attend the imagineCON overnight with your Girl Scout? Why not volunteer your time during the event and enjoy the event for free? Adult volunteers are needed for food service and activity stations. Aug. 6 – Aug. 7, 2016 3 p.m. – 10 a.m. Zanesville Service Center (Muskingum Co.) Free Register by July 20, 2016
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, & ENGAGEMENT
Mall Lock-In Advisory Committee Do you love Mall Lock-In? Apply to be a member of the 2017 Mall Lock-In Committee! Each year, committee members design the T-shirt and patch, plan some of the activities, and help out in various areas during the event. Committee members meet several times and receive their Mall Lock-In T-shirt free! Visit www.gsoh.org for directions to the online application. Council Headquarters (Franklin Co.) Free Apply by Oct. 28, 2016
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Spark Adult Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help with food service, chaperoning all the girl participants, and helping with the overall flow of the event. Tech-savvy volunteers who can provide technological support as the girls create their videos are a bonus! July 15 – July 17, 2016 6 p.m. – noon Camp Ken-Jockety (Franklin Co.) Free
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Register by June 29, 2016
ADULTS REQUIRED
Troop Core Camp Volunteers Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts! Help lead activities like crafts, hiking, outdoor skills, and nature exploration. May 20 – May 21, 2016
Register by May 4, 2016
May 21 – May 22, 2016
Register by May 4, 2016
5 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Wakatomika (Licking Co.) Free
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Feeling adventurous? Join us for
Boundary Waters Wilderness Voyage See page 37 for more details!
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Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, Inc. 1700 Watermark Drive Columbus, OH 43215-1097
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COLUMBUS, OH PERMIT NO. 3536
614-487-8101 800-621-7042 gsoh.org Spring/Summer 2016
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Camp during the day and close to home at the
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Sleep away camp where imagination
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Trips to faraway places for girls with
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Go to gsoh.org/camp for dates, sites, registration, and more information!