Program Events Guide 2024
- 2025
Welcome,
Building girls of courage, confidence, Regional Offices
Brownie Grades 2-3
Junior Grades 4-5 j
Service Centers
A. Toledo
Lima
Dayton
Cincinnati
Camps
Camp Libbey
Camp Woodhaven
Camp Rolling Hills
Little House - Greenville
Camp Stonybrook
Camp Whip Poor Will
Camp Butterworth
On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scout Promise
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
* Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual or religious beliefs.
Girl Scouts!
and character who make the world a better place.
Cadette Grades 6-8
Ambassador Grades 11-12 Senior Grades 9-10
Important Dates
August 7
Registration opens for September –December council program events
September 1
Property reservations open for January - May
October 4
Fall Product Program begins
November 6
Registration opens for January –August council program events
November 27 - 28
Girl Scout regional offices and camps are closed
December 25 - January 1
Girl Scout regional offices and camps are closed
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January 3
Cookie Program begins
January 22
Overnight camp registration opens
February 5 Day camp registration opens
February 19
Troop Adventure Camp registration opens
March 1
Property reservations open for June – August
April 15
Early membership renewal opens
May 1
Property reservations open for September - December
Registration Information
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Property Reservations
Page 12: Program Events
Find It!
Page 101: Volunteer Learning
Page 109: Grade Level Index
Page 113: Volunteer Index
What sets us apart? The Girl Scout Program!
Have you ever wondered: “How do I build girls of courage, confidence, and character?” The answer is as simple as 1-2-3!
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Know where you're going before you start:
Become familiar with the five outcomes we want girls to achieve through Girl Scouts:
Develop a Strong Sense of Self: Girls have confidence in themselves and their abilities, and form positive identities.
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Promote
Positive Values: Girls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show concern for others.
Seek Challenges: Girls learn to take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, and learn from their mistakes.
Foster Healthy Relationships: Girls develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their feelings directly and resolving conflict constructively.
Learn Community Problem Solving: Girls contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create “action plans”to solve them.
Offer activities from the four Program Pillars:
S.T.E.M.: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math: Activities help girls develop problemsolving and critical thinking skills to build their confidence.
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Outdoor:
Develop outdoor skills over time. This can be as simple as meeting outdoors and working toward more adventurous outdoor exploration.
Life Skills: Develop key life skills girls can use forever, like financial literacy, first–aid, and more. Badges are great for this!
Entrepreneurship: Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie and Fall Product programs to build key entrepreneurial skills girls will use for a lifetime! See the back cover of this guide for more information.
Incorporate these program processes into your activities:
Girl Led:
Girls shape their experience by asking questions, offering ideas, and using their imaginations.
Learning By Doing:
Girls learn through hands-on activities, talking about what they did, and reflecting on how they would do it differently next time.
Cooperative Learning: Girls work together to brainstorm ideas and problem solve their way toward a common goal.
Make your experience even better!
Engage Families
• Host family-friendly events and a caregiver meeting.
• Connect parents to the Volunteer Toolkit, so they can see what girls are doing each meeting.
• See page 11 for other family-friendly events.
Earn Awards
• Badges: Girls build skills
• Journeys: Girls build skills, learn, and then take action to make the world a better place.
• Awards: Girls earn these on a variety of topics including leadership and mentoring.
• Support girls in earning one of the Highest Awards: Bronze, Silver, and Gold
Build Connection to the Larger Girl Scout Sisterhood
• Attend a Girl Scout event in your local service unit to meet other Girl Scouts.
• Attend a council-sponsored event. This book is full of them!
• Attend a community partner event.
• Learn about the history of Girl Scouts.
• Set up a meeting where younger girls learn from older Girl Scouts.
• Practice Girl Scout traditions and allow girls to create their own, by incorporating:
– The Girl Scout Promise and Law into all activities
– Meaningful, girl-planned ceremonies, like bridging and court of awards
– Girl Scout Spirit—Wear Girl Scout uniforms at meetings, events and on field trips
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Difference Through Civic Engagement
• Help girls explore their community through service and take-action projects.
Make it Happen! A handy troop checklist.
Here are 10 essential things you can do to make your troop year a success!
● Host an investiture ceremony/parent meeting at the beginning of the year. Let the girls do the planning, and invite the whole family to attend!
● Let the girls help plan the year. What do they want to earn? Where do they want to go?
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Start each meeting with the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Ask girls to share examples of how they have used the Promise and Law in their lives since the last meeting.
● Set a plan to earn badges. Events in this book can help you or visit the Volunteer Toolkit
● Attend a council-sponsored event to try new things and meet other Girl Scouts.
● Attend a community-sponsored event to explore your community and connect with experts.
● Complete a Girl Scout Journey, including the take-action project at the end.
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Participate in the cookie program to build to your troop budget to achieve the girls’ goals. Don’t forget about the Fall Product Program, too!
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Get girls outdoors! Do an age appropriate outdoor experience or just go for a hike in a local park or meet outside. Check out the events in this book to get you started.
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Recognize girls’ accomplishments. Host a bridging event or a court of awards ceremony at the end of the year. Invite the whole family, and let the girls take the lead.
Event Registration Details
CommunitySponsored Events
These events are hosted by amazing community partners, who focus activities on the Girl Scout leadership program. Leaders (or other approved adults) are required to attend events with their troop and are responsible for ensuring the safety of the girls. Community partner facilitators are never counted in ratio for the girls.
How to register
Registration for these events is managed by the community partner. Contact information is included in community-sponsored event listings.
Open and close dates
• Community-sponsored events open and close dates may vary. Please check with the community partner for exact dates.
Council-Sponsored Events
These events are led by staff, community partners, or volunteers. Leaders or other approved adults are required to attend events with their troop (unless otherwise specified) and are responsible for ensuring the safety of the girls.
How to register
Registration for these events is managed through the council website at gswo.org/events
* Remember to use zip code 45242 when searching for virtual events.
Open and close dates
• August 7, 2024: Registration opens for program events in September-December.
• November 6, 2024: Registration opens for program events in January-August, unless otherwise noted.
• Council-sponsored events will close two weeks prior to the event, unless otherwise noted. Check the online registration page for exact closing dates. If the event you are registering for has already closed, you can call the contact person listed to see if there are any additional spots left in the activity.
• Parents may attend any one-day event with their Girl Scout! Any parents chaperoning are only responsible for their own child.
• All overnights require an approved volunteer.
Confirmation
Once you have registered for an event, you can access confirmation information any time, by logging into your MyGS account and clicking on “My Activities.” Under each event name, you’ll find an attachment with confirmation information. Note: Only the person who makes the event reservation can see this in their My Activities tab.
Who can attend events?
Girls
Girls must be registered members who meet the Girl Scout grade-level recommendations for the event. However, any girl in grades K-12, who is not a currently registered Girl Scout, may register as a member and attend events and activities.
Leaders
Leaders, or other approved adults, are required to attend events with their troop and are responsible for ensuring the safety of the girls unless otherwise noted.
Girls attending individually
Unless otherwise noted, Girl Scouts can attend most council program events without a troop. Caregivers must chaperone and be responsible for their Girl Scout at an event. All overnights require adults to be approved volunteers which requires active membership and background check.
Families
There are certain events that guardians and siblings can also join in the fun. Find those great events in this Event Guide!
Refund Policy
If I cancel, can I get a refund?
• In order to receive a refund, a written request must be received 30 days prior to the event date.
• No refunds will be given after the cancellation deadline with the following exceptions:
– Weather: If a severe weather warning is issued, the leader must notify the Girl Scout Center or appropriate contact listed in their confirmation materials prior to the intended departure time.
– Illness or Accident: Refundable with a physician's statement.
– Transfer: If a child moves from the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio jurisdiction prior to the date of the event, a refund will be issued.
How to Locate and Sign Up for GSWO Events
Visit our website at gswo.org
• In the upper right corner, find the calendar icon and click to view “Event Calendar.”
• Search for events by date, or switch to Event Search to look by topic.
• You can click on each event to see full details, or on the content banner click on “MyGS.”
• You will be prompted to log in. Select the yellow “Join” box in the upper right corner. Scroll down and select “Find Events.”
Visit our website at gswo.or
Three ways to find events
• Explore Events: Use filters to narrow down your search, remember to put your zip code in and change the radius of your search. If you are looking for something GSWO specific, select the box “Show only the events of My Council.” Virtual events are all listed under zip code 45242, so use that when searching!
• Event List: Events are listed by month and name. “Advance Search” on this page will allow you to filter options and categories.
• Event Calendar: Events are listed chronologically by date. For more on how to log into MyGS and how to register for events, visit our GSWO YouTube channel and watch our MyGS Training Playlist. If at any point in the process you hit a snag, please contact Customer Care for assistance at 888.350.5090 or customercare@gswo.org
Registering for Events
Camp Property Pricing & Capacities
Online Request
• Visit gswo.org and click on the tent icon on the top right.
• At the top hover over “our properties.”
• Select the property to review the accommodations and facilities available at the selected property.
• Once you are ready to reserve the property click on “reserve now”
Overnight Reservations
Check-in is at 3 p.m.; check-out is at 2 p.m. the following day.
Holiday Closures
• Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, 11.28.24 - Sunday, 12.1.24
• Holiday Break: Wednesday, 12.25.24 - Wednesday, 1.1.25
Facility Descriptions
Meeting
Office areas designed for group meetings
Lodge Includes some amenities (varies with properties)
Platform
Tents
Adirondacks
Cabins/ Glen Shelter
Wooden platform with canvas tent and rain fly, mattresses (usually sleeps 4 with cots provided)
Bunkhouses that contain 2 bunk beds (4 beds) and mattresses.
Facility that provides some, but not all amenities. Some cabins may not have electricity, water, or bathrooms in building but have them nearby.
Tree Houses Three- or four-sided structures elevated above ground
Covered Wagons
Yurt
Sleeping structures designed to resemble pioneer wagons (usually sleeps 5 on cots with mattresses)
A circular structure with a wooden floor and heavy weatherproof material. There are 8 bunkbeds and mattresses.
Round
Mid-April through Mid-October
Mid-April through Mid-October
Mid-April through Mid-October
Mid-April through Mid-October
Mid-April through Mid-October
Mid-April through Mid-October
Contact Customer Care for more information about council properties or with questions regarding a facility’s overnight usage or amenities.
†If you are interested in doing the climbing wall, high challenge course, or canoeing, please contact Customer Care for the necessary information to request a facilitator for these activities. Scheduling is based on availability of program facilitators, not all requests can be accommodated.
Phone: 888.350.5090
Email: customercare@gswo.org
Girl Scout Center | Lima, 45805
Camp Libbey | Defiance, 43512
Girl Scout Center | Toledo, 43537
Little House | Greenville, 45331
Camp Butterworth | Maineville, 45039
Camp Rolling Hills | Pleasant Hill, 45359
Woodhull
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Camp Stonybrook | Waynesville, 45068
Camp Whip Poor Will | Morrow, 45152
Woodhaven | Lima, 45805
Advancing Karate, Ltd.
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Girl Scout Self-Defense Classes
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Schedule a Self-Defense Class with Sensei Amanda, 5th Degree Black Belt and owner of Advancing Karate, Ltd.! Girl Scouts will learn about their natural weapons and practice basic, easy to remember techniques to defend themselves against a variety of attacks, while strengthening their skills of awareness, focus, and self-confidence. At the end of class they will earn a Girl Scout Self-Defense patch and participate in a special surprise activity!
(Attire: comfortable clothes, no skirts/dresses)
Contact: Amanda Kaufman | 419.509.4277
• AdvancingKarate@yahoo.com Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Advancing Karate, Ltd., Maumee, 43537
Adventures in Archaeology
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Join our friends at the Archaeological Research Institute to DIG into what it means to be an archaeologist! Girl Scouts will experience the work these scientists do in both the lab AND field with a series of fun activities such as mapping, excavation techniques, and more! Souvenir ARI patch included.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
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Adventuring with Maps - Brownies
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Maps tell secrets! Use a five-color map during a letterboxing game. Brownies will follow the map clues to find letterboxes hidden in secret locations around camp. Collect all the stamps in exchange for your reward. Brownies will earn steps toward their Letterboxer badge.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
$12
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 11.10.24 11 AM - 1 PM Camp Butterworth
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 11.10.24 12:30 - 2:30 PM Camp Libbey
Adventuring with Maps - CSA Quick Start
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Join Girl Scout and Orienteering Cincinnati Volunteers to get a jump start on a beginner orienteering course. It’s like a scavenger hunt around camp!
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
$10 | Girl Free | Adult 5.10.25 10 AM - 3 PM Archaeological Research Institute, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
$10 | Girl Free | Adult 5.10.25 10 AM - 3 PM Archaeological Research Institute, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Adventuring with MapsJunior Quick Start
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Join Girl Scout and Orienteering Cincinnati Volunteers to get a jump start on a beginner orienteering course. It’s like a scavenger hunt around camp!
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Taekwondo Institute
Girls are STRONG and BRAVE! Come join us for a program derived from martial arts that was developed specifically for girls. This program teaches young women to be physically, mentally, and emotionally strong, especially when the world to tells them not to be. Learn to kick, block, and punch while developing self-esteem and confidence. You’ll learn some basic selfdefense techniques and how to use voices, as well as bodies, to keep them safe. Programs are tailored with age-appropriate curriculum.
Contact: Jamie Hamilton | 513.791.8888 • ahninstitute@gmail.com Cost Date & Time
Adventus
Climbing
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Indoor Rock Climbing
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Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to experience the benefits of rock climbing. Adventus Climbing is a full-service climbing gym, featuring bouldering, (climbing lower walls without a harness) and top rope (climbing high walls with a harness) climbing.
Contact: Program Coordinator | 419.724.5510 • info@adventusclimbing.com
Troop
Climbing, Toledo, 43615
Adventus Climbing Overnight
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j Join us for an exhilarating overnight adventure at Adventus Climbing! This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of rock climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$40 | Girl $10
$10 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Ahn Taekwondo Institute, Cincinnati, 45242
Archery
Have lots of fun on the range by learning about and doing archery. Basic session lasts 2 hours. Archery Badge is also offered as a separate 4hour session. The AJ Archery range is located inside and open year-round. Specific dress code details provided when scheduling your session.
Contact: AJ Berning | 419.474.1103 • aj@ajarchery.com Cost
$15 | Girl $15 | Adult Troop specified AJ Archery, Toledo, 43604
Animal Career Exploration
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Join us for a hands-on exploration of animal careers! Girl Scouts will discover diverse professions, gain insights into the skills required for success, and engage with a variety of animals and reptiles. From veterinarians to zoologists, this event empowers girls to envision their future in the animal kingdom while fostering a love and understanding of our furry and scaly friends. Girls will complete steps toward the STEM Career Exploration badge.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
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Archaeological Research Institute
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Archaeology in the Field
Earn the STEM Career Exploration badge! Dig into the world of archaeology and learn the same techniques that professional archaeologists use in the field. Your experience will include surveying, excavation, screening, artifact analysis, and more. Girls will learn the scientific process, how to work in a team, critical thinking, and the importance of preserving historical artifacts. This experience takes place outside at Guard Archaeological Preserve, weather permitting. Adults required to attend with girls.
Contact: Samy Norris | 812.290.2966
• samy@exploreari.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl
$5 | Adult Troop specified
Archaeology in the Lab
Research Institute, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Digging is fun, but in the lab, you are guaranteed to handle the artifacts and explore the past. Earn your STEM Career Exploration Badge with ARI and come explore our lab! Girls will get an introduction to archaeology, then work alongside our professional archaeologists to answer questions, gather data, analyze artifacts, and tell the story of people from the past. The experience will take place at the ARI Learning Center. Adults are required to attend with girls.
Contact: Samy Norris | 812.290.2966
• samy@exploreari.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl
$5 | Adult Troop specified
Research Institute, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
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Girls can enjoy a fully guided hands-on experimental archaeological experience! During your event, you will recreate or use a reconstructed artifact. This method of archaeology is used to discover and explore how the instruments were made and also how they might have been used. Activities vary but could include flint knapping, gardening, pottery, spear-throwing, fire-making, and more! This experience can take place outdoor at the Guard Archaeological Preserve, weather permitting, or indoors at our ARI Learning Center.
Contact: Samy Norris | 812.290.2966
• samy@exploreari.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl
$5 | Adult Troop specified Archaeological Research Institute, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Archaeology, Can You Dig It?
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All Things Chemistry!
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Let us demonstrate a variety of impressive STEM-based chemistry principles for your students, including frozen bubbles, needle through a balloon, science in a bag, and more! One-hour program; up to 30 children per session. Adults required to attend with girls.
Contact: Jeff White | 614.530.9678
• archaeologydigs@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$30 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
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Puzzle of Pots: Students learn all about the principles behind archaeology lab work as they decorate pots, break them into pieces, and then put them back together! Dig Pits: Students excavate actual artifacts as archaeologists would—on a smaller scale, using classroomfriendly dig pits. Also includes lessons on garbology and animal pelts.
Contact: Jeff White | 614.530.9678
• archaeologydigs@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$30 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Archery gswo.org/events
Learn the basics of archery from a trained instructor, including safety rules, proper handling of equipment, and shooting techniques. Have fun as you practice your newly-acquired shooting skills. High risk form required.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 9.14.24 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Libbey
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.12.24 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Rolling Hills
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 11.2.2410 AM - 12 PM Camp Butterworth
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 11.2.24 12:30 - 2:30 PM Camp Butterworth
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 2.22.25 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Libbey
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 4.12.25 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Camp Butterworth
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 4.12.25 12 - 2 PM Camp Butterworth
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 4.12.25 2:30 - 4:30 PM Camp Butterworth
Art-a-Palooza gswo.org/events
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Step into a world of creativity at Art-A-Palooza! Girls will embark on exciting adventures in alcohol ink arts, glass etching, painting, and many other captivating art forms. Join us for a day filled with endless artistic possibilities! This is a drop-off event. Lunch included with cost. Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors will earn the Art & Design badge; Cadettes will earn the Comic Artist badge; Seniors will earn the Textile Artist badge; Ambassadors will earn the Outdoor Art Master badge.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$30 | Girl
3 PM
Elementary School Sardinia, 45171
Babysitter Badge and Safe Sitter Certification gswo.org/events
Earn your Babysitter Badge and become a certified Safe Sitter babysitter. Girl Scouts will leave the event with the certificate and badge. Learn life skills that you can put to use right away.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Drawing, Painting, Pottery and Wood Workshops
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ArtsConnect Arts Center offers a variety of art activities for Girl Scouts of all ages. Call for a workshop to be designed specifically for your troop. Drawing, painting and pottery are offered for all levels; the wheel and woodworking are for older girls.
Contact: Lisa Zupon | 513.728.4266 • lzupon@springfieldtwp.org
$30 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified ArtsConnect, Cincinnati, 45231
Babysitter Badge Workshop gswo.org/events
Become a more confident babysitter as you engage in activities that make you more comfortable with the responsibilities of this important job. Learn the differences between age groups, challenges, safety tips, and business skills as you earn the Babysitter badge! Bring a doll or stuffed animal with limbs to practice with. Babysitter badge included with cost.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org, Miranda Dailey| mirandadailey@gswo.org
$23
Colerain Middle School, Colerain, 45251
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Backpacking Basics
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Get away from the crowds and enjoy the great outdoors. Learn the basics of backpacking, including proper equipment, clothing, food, and conditioning. Experience a short hike with the backpacks. Learn the proper way to pack and adjust your backpack, as well as put up a tent and use a camp stove and compass.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
$18 | Girl
$18 | Girl
$6 | Adult 11.2.24 9 AM - 3 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
Bat Count: Girl Scout Storytime
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Girl Scout Storytime! Jojo is a big sister who finds baby bats in her barn. Jojo and her family count the bats that fly around and report to local scientists. Follow along with this fun story (book included) and complete bat activity worksheets. Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 5.17.25 1 - 2:30 PM Woodhaven Program Center
2024 Gold Award Girl Scout
Shaylynn W. Troop 32629, Miamisburg
Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Reintroduction Phase One
Habitat loss in Ohio’s wetlands has led to a decline in butterfly populations. To address this, Shaylynn worked with the Metroparks to plant and pot important host plants and worked with many local and state organizations to help reintroduce the Checkerspot to the local wetland conservation area.
Beaver Creek Wetlands Assocation
beavercreekwetlands.org/girlscouts/
Badges with BCWA
Beaver Creek Wetlands Association is a member supported, nonprofit land trust, working to protect and restore wetlands in the Beaver Creek watershed in Greene County, OH. BCWA’s staff and volunteers will support your troop in earning variety of nature-themed badges. Upgrade to $10 per girl and each will recieve a BCWA 3-inch, iron-on souvenir patch in addition to programming.
Contact: beavercreekwetlands.org
Date & Time Location
$7 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Beaver Creek Wetlands Assocation, Beavercreek, 45432
Monarch Tagging with BCWA
Join us for Monarch Tagging in the Beaver Creek Wetlands! The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a large-scale community science project initiated in 1992 by MonarchWatch.org to help understand the monarch’s spectacular fall migration. Learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle and how to properly catch, tag, and release these winged beauties, and complete a craft. Use this activity as part of a Citizen Science Journey, or a fun multi-troop outing. Upgrade to $10 per girl and each will recieve a BCWA 3-inch, iron-on souvenir patch in addition to programming.
Contact: beavercreekwetlands.org
Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve, Dayton, 45434
Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve, Dayton, 45434
Awards and Service Hours with BCWA
Do you care deeply about protecting our underground aquifer to ensure access to clean drinking water? How about ensuring endangered animals and their habitats are preserved? Would you like to see increased native plant biodiversity in our natural spaces? Then you care about wetland preservation! Partner with Beaver Creek Wetlands Association to accomplish your Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award.
Contact: Shandah Brannen | 937.974.6831 • sbrannen@beavercreekwetlands.org
Behind the Construction Tape
Put your hardhats on as you go behind the construction tape to learn all about the world of excavation! Join J&D Rack as they lead you through activities such as riding on a compactor, using a track hoe to move dirt, using fire extinguishers, and how to hammer correctly. You will leave with new skills and knowledge you never thought you’d have, and maybe even a spark for a future career in construction!
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) Expo - North
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Free event for all to attend with no registration. Pay $5 on our event website if you want to purchase an event patch and baseball cap! Family, troop, and community expo featuring hands-on activities with our Program Partners. You can program robots, create art, wire electricity, dance, shoot archery, meet firefighters and police officers, and so much more! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Buckeye Broadband.
Contact: Becky Sarantou | rebeccasarantou@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location Free | $5 Pre-registration includes patch & cap 9.21.24 10 AM - 2 PM Glass City Center, Toledo, 43604
Believe In Girls (B.I.G.) Expo - South
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Family, troop, and community expo featuring hands-on activities with our Cincinnati-area Program Partners. A drop-in family event (bring mom, dad, brother, sister, the whole gang!) where everyone can join the fun! Play and learn handson with crafts, games, demonstrations, and more.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free | Preregistration cost TBD 6.7.25 10 AM - 1 PM Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati, 45202
Explore Local Patch Programs
A Girl Scout patch is a supplementary insignia that girls receive for participating in a special event or activity. They are worn on the back of your uniform.
Bat’s So Awesome
BATS are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the world. Learn more about these interesting and unique animals!
Girl Scout Tree Promise
Girl Scouts across the country are setting out to plant five million trees in five years, and to protect and honor new and existing trees.
Magnified Giving
You’ll learn what it means for an organization to be non-profit, and how to be a generous and wise philanthropist!
Resilient. Ready. Strong.
Girl Scouts is a great way to build your inner strength so that you’re ready for anything!
Buckeye Trail Service
A Girl Scout tries to help people at all times, being friendly & helpful and considerate & caring while making the world a better place.
I am a Girl Scout
Learn more about different communities’ cultures, histories, and traditions.
Mental Wellness
Building wellness practices for yourself and supporting others through the uncertainty of life.
Nature Cat
PBS’ Nature Cat and his pals are teaming up with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio to help you search, explore, and discover all that’s around you.
Future Voters
Girl Scouts will be prepared to lead the change in their town, state, and country as part of our ongoing mission to make the world a better place!
International Day of the Girl
Learn about the history of I.D.G., discuss with other Girl Scouts about what it means to them, and raise your voice to create change in your community.
National Aviation
Explore a collection of museums and places in 8 Western Ohio counties that tell the story of aviation.
World Thinking Day
Celebrate international friendships with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world and learn about world issues facing girls today.
Bonita Bead Boutique
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Bead and Bond
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In this class explore with color, shape, and texture used in jewelry designing. You will learn about the tools and techniques used in making jewelry, then create a bracelet and listen to a bead story.
Contact: Anita Tristan | 419.873.7344
• info@bonitabeadboutique.com
Cost
$15 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Boonshoft Museum boonshoft.org
Badges at the Boonshoft
j Make STEM come to life by competing programs to support badge completion at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery! Meet our animal ambassadors, think like a scientist, journey through the stars, and so much more! Program cost includes one program and museum admission, so girls can also experience our engaging exhibits. Two free adults with each program; min. of 10 girls or $100 fee required; additional programs added on at $3/girl.
Contact: Chelsea Holmes | 937.275.7431
• education@boonshoftmuseum.org
Cost
$13 | Girl
$10 | Adult Troop specified Boonshoft Museum, Dayton, 45414
Service Hours at Boonshoft
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery includes a variety of different challenges and experiences to aid girls in competing their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards. Contact us to learn more information on award and service hour opportunities.
Contact: Chelsea Holmes | 937.275.7431
• education@boonshoftmuseum.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free Troop specified Boonshoft Museum, Dayton, 45414
Overnights at Boonshoft or SunWatch
Enjoy an immersive overnight experience at one of our locations, the Boonshoft Museum or SunWatch Village. For an additional fee, groups can also choose from many different options to enhance their stay: Planetarium shows, Science Theater Demonstrations, SunWatch Tours, Animal Shows, or some of the STEM to You programs that are available in the STEM Catalogue. Base price does not include any programming. 1 free chaperone for every 5 girls.
Contact: Adam Boyd | 937.275.7431
• events@boonshoftmuseum.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$35 | Girl
$35 | Adult Troop specified Boonshoft Museum, Dayton, 45414
Brazee Street Studios
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Fused Glass Workshop: Express Yourself in Glass!
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Experience glass, make art, and have fun! Join Glassroom Time at Brazee Studios in Oakley to create original fused glass art. This fun and creative activity also provides an opportunity for girls to earn their local business and/or art patch. Girls sign up for Glassroom Time and request the Girl Scout project, where they can design and decorate their own fused glass trefoil dish using a variety of colorful glass accessories. Come express yourself in glass and earn a patch!
Contact: Angie Unger | 513.321.0206
• info@glassroomart.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$35 | Girl
$35 | Adult Troop specified Brazee Street Studios, Cincinnati, 45209
Bridging Award: Pass It On, Look Ahead
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Pass It On, Look Ahead: Bridging Award
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Meet with other troops virtually to complete the steps to earn your bridging award. You will Pass it On, by teaching younger troops, as well as Look Ahead where you will learn from an older troop. Once you have attended the session and earned your Bridging Award, you can start planning a bridging ceremony for your troop.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Dive into safety preparedness with us! From dialing 911 to treating minor injuries, you’ll become a confident safety superhero. With us, you’ll learn to prevent emergencies and assemble your first-aid kit. Whether exploring outdoors or with friends, knowing what to do is your superpower. Earn your Brownie First Aid badge and be ready to handle any situation with grace and compassion!
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Brownie Bugs Badge Workshop
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Join us for the Brownie Bugs Badge Workshop, where girls will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bugs! Participants will have the opportunity to create bug posters, engage in bug-themed crafts, observe bugs in action, discover bug habitats, and embark on an exciting bug field trip.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Brownie Climbing Adventure
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Come discover the thrill of climbing with us! You’ll learn all about equipment, use some climbing lingo, try out some exercises to get you in shape for climbing, and the best part? You’ll tackle the climbing wall and see how high you can go! What makes this program different from our other climbing wall programs? You’ll earn your Brownie Climbing Adventure badge! Cost includes the badge; high-risk form required.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 10.8.24 6 - 8 PM Camp Butterworth
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 2.12.256 - 8 PM Camp Butterworth
Brownie Hiker
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Explore the backwoods, ravines, creeks, and hidden trails, as you learn all about hiking. Practice using a compass and whip up some GORP. Make a simple first aid kit, and learn safety tips to use along the trail plus a lot more. Participants should be able to hike a good distance. Cost includes the Hiker badge.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.5.24 9 AM - 12 PM Camp Stonybrook
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.26.24 9 AM - 12 PM Camp Butterworth
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 4.12.25 9 AM - 12 PM Camp Butterworth
Brownie Letterboxing
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Girl Scout Brownies are invited to earn their Letterboxer badge at Camp Libbey or Camp Butterworth! They will create their own stamp, build their own letterbox, and go on a “treasure hunt,” where they will “hide and seek” with letterboxes.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 9.14.24 3:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Libbey
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.253:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Libbey
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.259 - 11 AM Camp Butterworth
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.2511:30 - 1:30 PM Camp Butterworth
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.252 - 4 PM Camp Butterworth
Brownie Outdoor Art Creator gswo.org/events
Experience nature and channel your inner art creator. As an artist, you can walk outside and see colors, shapes, and ideas for things you want to create. You’ll find art ideas outdoors and make something, make music outdoors, be a nature photographer, and design with nature.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.1.25 9 AM - 11:30 AM Lima Girl Scout Center
Brownie Robotics
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Learn all about robots, how they work, and what they do. Then use your knowledge to build a robot and program it using a variety of commands. During this workshop, you will meet all of the requirements, and get to take home, the Brownie Programming Robots badge.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org Cost
$30 |
Cadette Cybersecurity Investigator
Join our friends at U.S. Bank as girls learn the basics of being safe with technology! Cyberinvestigators use clues to solve crimes. Find clues, analyze logs, and learn ways to prevent cybercrimes from happening. Girls will earn the Cadette Cybersecurity Investigator badge at this program.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
$5 | Girl
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Cadette Cybersecurity Basics
Join our friends at U.S. Bank as girls learn the basics of being safe with technology! Find out how hackers steal information, crack a code, learn how to protect your data, and more! Girls will earn the Cadette Cybersecurity Basics badge at this program.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
$5 |
Cadette Cybersecurity Safeguards
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Join our friends at U.S. Bank as girls learn the basics of being safe with technology. Every time you use a digital device, it collects information about you! Learn how to guard your identity, how apps gather data, and how you can control it. Girls will earn the Cadette Cybersecurity Safeguards badge at this program.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl Free | Adult 12.14.24
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Join the Cadette Trees Badge Workshop for tree-themed fun! Dive into tree science, create tree-inspired projects, explore the human-tree connection, and learn how to help trees thrive. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and make a difference!
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 10.12.24 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Rolling Hills
Camp Adventure Weekend
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Experience a fun and adventure filled weekend with your troop through an array of program opportunities. Camp includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and Sunday breakfast. Troops will be assigned tents based on availability and will share their units to give everyone an opportunity to participate. This is not intended to be a mother/daughter event; please limit the number of adults so the maximum troops can participate. Troops MUST attend with a Troop Camp Trained adult.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Cost
$90 | Girl
$50 | Adult 4.25.25 - 4.27.25 7 PM - 10 AM Camp Whip Poor Will
Camp Cadette
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Now that you’re a Cadette, you put the C in CSA! Come learn about the new and exciting opportunities for older Girl Scouts. Explore camp, do fun activities, make new friends, and choose your own adventure! Adult volunteers will attend their own section of the event to learn all the unique opportunities now available to your older girls. Girls will go home with Girl Scout Cadette swag. Dinner and a snack are provided.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time
$25
Camp Service Days
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Our camps always need some extra tender loving care. If you enjoy being outdoors and would like to earn some service hours, this is a great opportunity to give back to our camps! Projects may include everything from working on camp hiking trails to doing small tasks in the outdoor units.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Camp Spookybrook
Join us for a frightfully good time at the annual tradition of Girl Scout Camp Spookybrook! Enjoy campfire stories, games, snacks, a spook hike, crafts, and an age-appropriate ‘Haunted Mansion’ experience that’s sure to delight all ages. Plus, every participant will receive a fun patch, goody bag, and candy as mementos of their spooky adventure! Adults are required to meet ratio. Costumes are encouraged!
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Camp Spook-ierbrook
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Step into the spine-tingling world of Camp Spookybrook, where the thrill of the unknown awaits! Experience an extra-spooky adventure filled with campfire tales, eerie games, tempting snacks, a spine-chilling spook hike, and creepy crafts! Brave the depths of the ‘Haunted Mansion,’ where every creak and groan will send shivers down your spine! Fear not—every participant will receive a fun patch, goody bag, and candy to commemorate their courageous journey into the unknown! Adults required to meet ratio. Costumes are encouraged!
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org Cost
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Camp Spookybrook Family Session
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Join us for a frightfully good time at Camp Spookybrook! Bring the whole family and immerse yourselves in a day of spooky fun and adventure. Enjoy campfire stories, games, snacks, a spook hike, crafts, and an ageappropriate ‘Haunted Mansion’ experience that’s sure to delight all ages. Every youth participant will receive a fun patch! Purchase total adult or youth (girl) tickets for all who will attend, including non-members. Kids 2 years old and younger are free.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
2026
Girl Scout Convention
July 20-25, 2026 | Washington, DC
Every three years, girl and adult delegates from every council across the nation meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium.
Want to represent GSWO in D.C.? Watch for applications, Fall 2024. Scan the QR code girlscouts.org/gsconvention to learn more.
Camp Spookybrook Planning Team
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Plan and lead younger girls in activities for the annual tradition of Camp Spookybrook! Organize activities such as songs, games, campfire stories, S.W.A.P.s, a spook hike, or creating a Haunted Mansion. Fun patch included—adults required for ratio. Planning Team participants must attend this event on 9/21/24 as well as Camp Spookybrook on 10/19/24. Free optional overnight camping at Camp Stonybrook from 10/18 to 10/20 included for Planning Team participants.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
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Camp Spookyhaven Planning Team
Plan and lead younger girls in activities for the annual tradition of Camp Spookyhaven! Activities include songs, games, campfire stories, S.W.A.P.S, a spook hike, and creating a Haunted Mansion. Must be available 10/19/24. Fun patch included—adult required for ratio.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Camp Spookyhaven
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Join us for a frightfully good time at the annual tradition of Girl Scout Camp Spookyhaven (formerly Spookwalk)! Enjoy campfire stories, games, snacks, a spook hike, S.W.A.P.S, and an ageappropriate “Haunted Masion.” Fun patch included.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Experience the thrill of canoeing! Develop basic canoeing skills with a certified instructor, and gain confidence and experience on the water. Learn about safety, getting in and out of the canoe, paddle strokes, and, weather permitting, learn how to tip your canoe and get back in.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 8.17.24 9:30 - 11:30 AM Camp Whip Poor Will
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 8.17.24 12 - 2 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 8.17.24 2:30 - 4:30 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 5.17.25 9:30 - 11:30 AM Camp Whip Poor Will
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 5.17.25 12 - 2 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 8.17.24 9:30 - 11:30 AM Camp Whip Poor Will
Car Care Workshop
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Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to dive into the world of automotive excellence at Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Technology Department. This unique event will empower you to master car maintenance, teaching you essential skills like tire changing and oil checks to ensure your vehicle’s and your own safety. Participants will earn the Car Care badge, marking a significant achievement in their Girl Scout journey.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sinclair Community College Building 20, Dayton, 45402
Cincinnati Book Arts Society
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In this 2-hour workshop, Girl Scouts will both learn about the history of book arts, as well as how to make 3 simple book structures: the minizine, the pamphlet stitch, and the accordion book. Focus will be on materials and tools, as well as the historical background of those materials and tools.
Contact: Anjali Alm-Basu | cbasprograms@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$60 | 12 Girls
+$5 every additional girl Free | Adult Troop specified Cincinnati Book Arts Society, Cincinnati, 45206
Cincinnati Museum Center
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Barbie: A Cultural Icon
Trace the evolution of Barbie® from a child’s toy to a global icon as you discover Barbie’s diverse career paths, style trends and identities over the decades. The featured exhibition features video interviews, photo opportunities with Barbie’s Mirror-Pink Corvette, and much more.
Contact: Group Sales | 513.287.7021
• schools@cincymuseum.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Pricing coming soon
- 9.7.25 10 AM - 5 PM
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, 45203
Explore the timeless legacy of culinary icon Julia Child as she comes to life through interactive displays, personal anecdotes and her groundbreaking recipes that inspire generations. Save the flavors of Julia’s world in the featured exhibition Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.
Contact: Group Sales | 513.287.7021
• schools@cincymuseum.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Included with general admission 2.1.25 - 5.18.25 10 AM - 5 PM
Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, 45203
Make this your best year ever!
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Cincinnati Museum Center Group Visits
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Science, history, and art come to life at Cincinnati Museum Center. Explore three museums within historic Union Terminal. Walk with dinosaurs, visit space, and explore a cave in the Museum of Natural History & Science. Stroll the cobblestone streets of the 1850s, peer over a miniature Cincinnati and step aboard a streetcar in the Cincinnati History Museum. Climb through the treetops, crawl inside a giant mouth and trigger a shower of plastic balls in The Children’s Museum. Group rates available.
Contact: Group Sales | 513.287.7021
• schools@cincymuseum.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl
$12 | Adult Troop specified Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, 45203
Cincinnati Nature Center
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Girl Scout Programs at the Cincinnati Nature Center
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Year-round outdoor programs for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. Join us for nature related badge programs, such as Brownie Bugs and Hiker Badges, Daisy Green Petal, Junior Animal Habitats Badge, Cadette Wilderness Survival and Tree Badge and more! We also provide general nature exploration programs, including conservation skills, pond and stream investigation, night hikes, and maple sugaring. Programs offered on a preset schedule and require preregistration.
Contact: Anne Horne | 513.831.1711
• scouts@cincynature.org
Cost
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult Troop specified Cincinnati Nature Center, Milford, 45150
Cincinnati Parks - Avon Woods Nature Center
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Available for Girl Scout Badge Programs
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At this centrally-located preserve in Paddock Hills, we can offer several afterschool naturebased badges for Girl Scouts of all ages. Some examples include: Daisies or Brownies
- Numbers/Shapes/Design in Nature, Eco and Hiking badges; Juniors – Flowers or Animal Habitats. $6/girl with a minimum of $90.
Contact: Rachel Rice | 513.861.3435
• rachel.rice@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl $6 | Adult Troop specified
Cincinnati Parks- Avon Woods Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45229
Cincinnati Parks - Caldwell Nature Center
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Magic Forest Halloween Hikes
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This is a family-friendly and Halloweenalternative fun event! Girls and family members walk through a pumpkin-lit trail meeting costumed characters from nature and history. This non-scary holiday walk is held completely outdoors and is best suited to girls ages 5-10. Hikes start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Hikes leave at 5 minute intervals. Each hike lasts about 1 hour. $3 administrative fee per transaction. Register at https://explorenature.regfox.com/ halloweenhikes.
Contact: Olivia Canada | 513.761.4313
• Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl $8 | Adult 10.18.24 6 - 8 PM
Cincinnati ParksCaldwell Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45216
Outdoor Journey Overnight for Brownies
Brownies will work on their First Aid badge, Hiker badge, and Cabin Camper. Girls become expert outdoor explorers as they learn what it takes to survive in the woods, safely and comfortably. We practice useful skills such as fire building, map and compass, knot tying, basic first aid, and create a Take Action Plan to earn their Journey. Our full schedule includes nighttime and daytime activities such as hikes, games, and crafts as well. Troops must bring their own food.
Contact: Olivia Canada | 513.761.4313
• Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$35 | Girl
$35 | Adult 11.8 - 11.9.24 6 - 2:30 PM
Cincinnati ParksCaldwell Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45216
Outdoor Journey Overnight for Juniors
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Have fun and learn everything a Girl Scout needs to know about outdoor skills and fire building! Girls become expert outdoor explorers as we learn what it takes to survive in the woods, safely and comfortably. Juniors will be working on their Eco Camper Badge, Animal Habitats Badge and Camper Badge. Together we practice useful skills such as investigating animal habitats, building campfires, using a map & compass, knot tying, leaving no trace. Troops must bring their own food.
Contact: Olivia Canada | 513.761.4313
• Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov Cost
$35 | Girl
$35 | Adult 1.3.25 - 1.4.25 6 - 4 PM
Cincinnati ParksCaldwell Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45216
Home Scientist Skill-Building Badge for Brownies
Brownies perform all sorts of experiments in this fun, hands-on badge. Girls make rock candy, bubbles, and others to earn their Home Scientist badge. Fee does not include patches/badges. Patches are not provided. Space is limited!
Contact: Olivia Canada | 513.761.4313
• Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost
$6 | Girl
$6 | Adult 12.3.24 5 - 7 PM
Cincinnati ParksCaldwell Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45216
Legacy Badge: Trees for Cadettes
Why should we be BFFs with trees? Join us and find out. We will learn about maple sugaring, which includes tapping trees and tasting the different stages of the maple syrup process. Learn some tricks to identify trees in the winter without their leaves and make a creative project featuring trees! Girl Scouts will still need to do activities 4 & 5 to earn their Tree Badge. Space is limited.
Contact: Olivia Canada | 513.761.4313
• Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl
$8 | Adult 1.25.25 1 - 4 PM
Cincinnati ParksCaldwell Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45216
Eco Learner Badge for Daisies
Spring is a wonderful time to be out in nature. We will work on how to be ready to go outdoors, how to protect nature when we are on the trail, and do a little service project to improve the area from trash. We will cover the requirements of the badge, but patches are not included.
Contact: Olivia Canada | 513.761.4313
• Olivia.Canada@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl
$6 | Adult 4.5.25 10 - 11:30 AM
Cincinnati ParksCaldwell Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45216
Cincinnati Parks - California Woods Nature Preserve
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Maple Magic For Girl Scouts
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Learn the history and mystery of Ohio’s first sweet product, maple sugar! We will tap maple trees, collect sap, and learn how to turn it into that sweet stuff we all know so well. After tapping maple trees and a nice walk through the “sugarbush,” visit the working maple evaporator and taste samples of real California Woods syrup. Meet other troops and ages along the way! These programs fill quickly; registration opens 11.1.24.
Contact: Gia Giammarinaro | 513.231.8678
• gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl
$8 | Adult 2.8.25 10 - 11:30 AM
$8 | Girl
$8 | Adult 2.12.25 4:30 - 6:30 PM
$8 | Girl
$8 | Adult 2.15.25 10 - 11:30 AM
Cincinnati Parks-California Woods Nature Preserve, Cincinnati, 45230
Cincinnati Parks-California Woods Nature Preserve, Cincinnati, 45230
Cincinnati Parks-California Woods Nature Preserve, Cincinnati, 45230
Holiday Crafts Workshop for Girl Scouts
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Bring your Girl Scout troop to LaBoiteaux Woods to enjoy crafts made with natural materials. Nature provides the media and inspiration for creating amazing crafts. Appropriate for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior levels. Online registration for this event is required.
Contact: Lara Wardlow | 513.390.5215
• lara.wardlow@cincinnati-oh.gov
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl
$8 | Adult 12.14.24 10 - 11:30 AM
Cincinnati ParksLaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45224
Underground
Railroad: Ravine to Freedom
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Step back in time to walk in our woods that contain part of a route used by escaping slaves during the 1850’s and determine if you have what it takes to attain your own freedom during a simulation activity and other handson activities. A local focus brings the broader history of the Underground Railroad to life. Dress in layers for indoor and outdoor activities. Trails require good footwear – shoes or boots are highly recommended. Severe weather cancels this program.
Contact: Lara Wardlow | 513.390.5215
• lara.wardlow@cincinnati-oh.gov
$6
Cincinnati Parks- LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center, Cincinnati, 45224
Cincinnati Parks - Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods
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The Wolff Planetarium, the oldest planetarium west of the Allegheny’s, will be the focus of this exciting program as we learn about constellations, stars, planets and more. Girl Scouts will participate in hands-on activities, learn how to use star maps and find their way by using the North Star. Space is limited.
Contact: Michael George | 513.751.3678 • michael.george@cincinnati-oh.gov Cost
$6 | Girl
$6 | Adult 12.3.24 4:30 - 6 PM Cincinnati Parks- Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods, Cincinnati, 45220
$6 | Girl
$6 | Adult 1.22.25 4:30 - 6 PM Cincinnati Parks- Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods, Cincinnati, 45220
$6 | Girl
$6 | Adult 3.6.25 4:30 - 6 PM
Cincinnati Parks- Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods, Cincinnati, 45220
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
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Tours of the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
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Tours of the Hub cover which hard-to-recycle items are accepted at the Hub, where the items go for reuse or recycling, and why it’s important to reduce, reuse, and recycle as a way to help fight climate change. Tours are free, but monetary donations are appreciated. Our warehouse is fully accessible, but it can be warm in the summer (no air conditioning). Girl Scout leaders can also shop our reuse area during open hours for art and school supplies.
Contact: Carrie Harms | 513.629.9040
• contact@cintirrh.org
Free Troop specified Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, Cincinnati, 45204
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This Young Woman in Harmony workshop is an introduction course on the fun and joy of singing in four part a capella harmony in barbershop style. Girls will learn vocal skills, presentation skills, and how to harmonize and blend in a choral workshop. This can be designed for Daisy thru Cadette combined classes.
Contact: Nancy Werden | 513.225.2160 • nwerden04@gmail.com
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$7 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
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Lollipops: Music, Magic & Mayhem
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Spark your child’s love for orchestral music at an early age with these fun, interactive family events. Each concert lasts just under an hour, with themes specially chosen to engage children ages 2-9. Come early for crafts and activities in the Family Fun Zone. A CSO/Pops participation badge may be picked up from the Box Office the day of the performance! Use the promo code SCOUTS for $8 girl tickets and $13 adult tickets.
Children ages two and under are free.
Contact: Wendy Marshall | 513.381.3300
• wmarshall@cincinnatisymphony.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl
$13 | Adult 10.19.24 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Lollipops: Lost in Space!
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Music Hall, Cincinnati, 45202
Spark your child’s love for orchestral music at an early age with these fun, interactive family events. Each concert lasts just under an hour, with themes specially chosen to engage children ages 2-9. Come early for crafts and activities in the Family Fun Zone. A CSO/Pops participation badge may be picked up from the Box Office the day of the performance! Use the promo code SCOUTS for $8 girl tickets and $13 adult tickets. Children ages two and under are free.
Contact: Wendy Marshall | 513.381.3300
• wmarshall@cincinnatisymphony.org
Cost Date & Time
$8 | Girl
$13 | Adult 2.1.25 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Music Hall, Cincinnati, 45202
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“KEVIN!” Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the whole family! This Thanksgiving weekend, experience holiday hijinks and mayhem with Kevin, Harry and Marv as John Williams’ charming score is performed live by your Cincinnati Pops with the film projected on a giant screen in stunning high definition above the stage.
Contact: Wendy Marshall | 513.381.3300
• wmarshall@cincinnatisymphony.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies 11.30 - 12.1.24
Music Hall, Cincinnati, 45202
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Ever wondered what the zoo is like after hours? The gates are shut, the lights are down, and everyone has gone home for the day. Overnight Adventures puts you in the middle of the zoo after it has closed. Take night hikes, participate in fun, educational activities, get behind-thescenes peeks, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal! Partial badges able to be earned!
Contact: Education Registration | 513.559.7730 • education@cincinnatizoo.org
Cost Date & Time Event
$55 | Person Troop Specific African Predator Prowl Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, 45220
$65 | Person Troop Specific Sleep with the Manatees Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, 45220
$55 | Person Troop Specific Adventures in Adaptations Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, 45220
$900 | Group of 10 Troop Specific Twiga Tented Safari Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, 45220
Clark County Historical Society (Heritage Center)
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Playing the Past Badge
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Pretend to be a woman from history and bring the past to life! Learn about your character; what she would have worn, what a typical day looked like, and what she did for fun. Discover the past through the eyes of someone that made a mark on history or invent your own character. Any adult helpers needed are free.
Contact: Donna Lewis | 937.324.0657
• dlewis@heritagecenter.us
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Social Butterfly Badge
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Clark County Historical Society (Heritage Center), Springfield, 45502
Wear your Sunday best, don your hat, and join us for a tea party. Discover the history of tea parties, going back to Queen Victoria’s day. Enjoy some tea, snacks, and create a historical craft. Any adult helpers needed are free.
Contact: Donna Lewis | 937.324.0657
• dlewis@heritagecenter.us
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
The Inventor Badge
Clark County Historical Society (Heritage Center), Springfield, 45502
Pretend that you’re an inventor. Tour the museum to learn about local inventors, discover inventions from the past, do a STEM activity, and create an invention of your own. Any adult helpers needed are free.
Contact: Donna Lewis | 937.324.0657
• dlewis@heritagecenter.us
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Clark County Historical Society (Heritage Center), Springfield, 45502
Climbing Wall
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At all of our climbing walls, stretch and reach for each handhold and feel a sense of accomplishment as you sequence through your route. Wearing a helmet and harness, push yourself to reach new heights and tackle special challenges thrown in for a twist. Climbing walls run, weather permitting. Troops must provide appropriate ratio for the event; individual girls must register with an adult chaperone. High risk form required.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
$13 | Girl Free | Adult
6 - 8 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 1.23.25 6 - 8 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.20.25
$13 | Girl
Dayton Girl Scout Center
College 101: Miami University
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Join Kappa Delta at Miami University and get a behind-the-scenes look at college life! Tour campus, learn about dorm life, and talk to students from all backgrounds and majors, and get insider knowledge on campus! Ambassadors will earn the College Knowledge badge. Cadettes and Seniors will get a fun patch! Patches and badges included with cost.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
College 101: University of Cincinnati
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Join Kappa Delta at the University of Cincinnati and get a behind-the-scenes look at college life! Tour campus, learn about dorm life, and talk to students from all backgrounds and majors, and get insider knowledge on campus! Ambassadors will earn the College Knowledge badge. Cadettes and Seniors will get a fun patch! Patches and badges included with cost.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$5
Community Impact Meet-Up
Magnified Giving is a local nonprofit organization empowering young people to take action in their community and engage in philanthropy! Explore social issues, examine nonprofits working in your community, practice your advocacy skills, and even help local organizations receive a grant on behalf of Magnified Giving—making change is so fun! Girls will receive a Community Impact fun patch. Girls who have attended previous Community Impact Meet-Ups will have the opportunity to complete the Magnified Giving Patch Program.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$5 |
Community Impact Meet-Up: Meals on Wheels
At our Community Impact Meet-Up at Meals on Wheels, girls will go on a tour, help with a service project, and learn how this local organization is part of building sustainable solutions to community problems such as food insecurity for the elderly. This is a great place for girls to find out more about needs in their communities and organizations who are addressing those needs. Girls will receive a Community Impact Meet-Up fun patch, and the Meals on Wheels Patch Program!
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Community Impact Meet-Up: Survivor Cards
At our Community Impact Meet-Up with Survivor Cards, CSA Girl Scouts will investigate how trauma affects those around us, help with a service project, and learn how this local organization is part of building hope and guidance for those in difficult situations. Community Impact Meet-Ups help girls find out more about needs in their communities, organizations who are addressing those needs, and provide inspiration for Highest Awards. Girls will receive a Community Impact Meet-Up fun patch!
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$5
Community Impact Meet-Up: Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank
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At our Community Impact Meet-Up with Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, CSA Girl Scouts will tour the brand-new Sweet Cheeks facility, help with a service project, and learn how this local organization helps women, children, and families in need. This is a great opportunity for girls to find out more about needs in their communities and organizations who are addressing those needs. Girls will receive a Community Impact Meet-Up fun patch!
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank - Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, 45206
Confidence with Kappa Delta
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j Join Miami University Kappa Delta to learn about confidence and sisterhood! Meet new friends, play games, do a craft, and work together to find out how sisterhood is the key to confidence! Patch included.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Conservation Heroes
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Calling all Conservation Heroes! Girl Scouts will explore environmental conservation, discover the delicate balance between animals and humans, and get up close with reptiles. Engage, learn, and connect with our natural world with our friends at Dino Buddies! Girls will complete steps toward the Brownie Pets and Junior Animal Habitats badges.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
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Cookie Logistics
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j Get ready to explore the sweet side of logistics with Planes Moving and Storage! Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes before your favorite cookies reach you? Join us for a handson experience loading pallets and cars, plus a tour of the warehouse. And of course, no cookie adventure is complete without a taste test!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 2.1.25 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Use your Digital Dough
Moving and Storage, West Chester, 45069
Cooking 101 gswo.org/events
Calling all aspiring chefs! Join the OSU Extension Services for an exciting Girl Scout cooking event where you’ll master culinary techniques, craft a delicious meal, and impress your guests with your newfound skills. Girls will complete steps toward the Cadette New Cuisines, Senior Locavore, and Ambassador Dinner Party badges.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org, Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$20 |
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j Join us for a fun-filled Girl Scout cooking event hosted by the OSU Extension Services! Girls will earn steps toward completion of the Brownie Snacks, and Junior Simple Meals badges.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org, Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$20
Copper Moon Studio
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Lil’ Chips Fused Glass Art Projects
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Our most popular experience, Lil Chip projects are like an abstract puzzle that you design, and we melt together with a kiln. Using chips of colored fused glass, arrange a gazillion different patterns with your favorite colors. One-of-a-kind projects that can be as easy or as complicated as you like. You can always choose from any of our projects on our standard menu - or any of our current features!
Contact: Stacy Owen | 419.867.0683
• info@coppermstudio.com
Cost
$20 | Girl
$20 | Adult Troop specified Copper Moon Studio, Holland, 43528
Country Lane Tree Farm countrylanetreefarm.com
Farm Animal Tour - Petting Farm
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Fun and learning go together on the farm! Milk a real cow, hold ducks, chicks and bunnies, feed large farm animals, see peacocks, pheasants, ducks and geese. See an observation bee hive, go on a barrel train ride, pony ride, candy shoot and Discovery Barn. Learn about animal care and habitats. In the fall, tour includes hayride and U-Pick Pumpkins! Pumpkin Patch only tour also available. Panic in the Pines Haunted Hayride, Trail, and Woods on Saturday nights only.
Contact: Melissa Bowlander | 419.461.1298 • mbowlander@yahoo.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$9 | Girl
$9 | Adult Troop specified Country Lane Tree Farm, Genoa, 43430
Crate Stacking
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Crate stacking is the ultimate team-building activity! Work together to stack milk crates higher and higher. Will you be the girl who climbs up, harnessed and belayed by your instructors - to stack the crates handed to you by your teammates? How high will it get before it topples, 10 feet, 15 feet? Don’t worry, when it finally falls, you’ll be safely lowered to the ground. Troops must provide ratio for the event; individual girls must register with an adult chaperone.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 9:30 – 11:30 AM Camp Stonybrook
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 12 – 2 PM Camp Stonybrook
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 2:30 – 4:30 PM Camp Stonybrook
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 11.23.24 4:30 - 6:30 PM Camp Libbey
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.25 4:30 - 6:30 PM Camp Libbey
Dive into the world of innovation and creativity with Ethicon engineers! Girls will explore how engineering contributes to making the world a better place. Girls will have the unique opportunity to design, prototype, and test their very own surgical product. Create and Innovate badge included.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 12.10.24 4:30 - 6:30 PM Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc, Blue Ash, 45242
Creative at Home Art
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Have you been curious about Alcohol Inks? Alcohol ink is an acid-free, vividly-colored, alcohol-based dye that is liquid, translucent, and fast drying. During this class, participants will learn the basics of how to make the pigments move and flow using air and metallics while creating their own unique set of 2 coasters. You will be provided all the materials and step-bystep in creating your coasters.
Contact: Abby Chavez | 513.253.7297
• abby@creativeathomeart.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$20 | Girl
$20 | Adult Troop specified
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Learn to paint on canvas with acrylic paint. Girls will decide on a painting for the group, and I will walk them through step-by-step to create the painting. This activity is perfect for all ages due to different painting choices and the option to have pre-traced canvas. Brownies have the opportunity to earn the Painting badge.
Contact: Abby Chavez | 513.253.7297
• abby@creativeathomeart.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$20 | Girl
$20 | Adult Troop specified
Glass Etching
Learn about etching glass in this class. Girls use a chemical etch and stencils to create a fun custom set of glasses. Designs include seasonal options as well as local Cincinnati favorites. These make perfect gifts for parents or holidays. The class includes 2 glasses per girl; additional glasses can be added for a separate fee.
Contact: Abby Chavez | 513.253.7297
• abby@creativeathomeart.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$20 | Girl
$20 | Adult Troop specified
Crystal Clear Science Inc
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Crystal Clear brings the best hands-on science programs to your location. Real science delivered by a woman in science!
Contact: Michelle White | 513.828.9944
• crystalclearscience@icloud.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
CSA Conference gswo.org/events
Reconnect and forge new friendships at this annual conference for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Our theme, "Fantasy Adventure," comes to life when you experience things like archery, knife throwing, treasure hunting, fairy gardens, tiara making, games, and more!
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$95 | Girl Free | Adult 11.1 - 11.3.24 6:30 PM - 10 AM Camp Libbey
CSA Conference
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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at CSA Con 2025! Join us for an inspiring gathering filled with empowering workshops, exciting activities, and endless opportunities for growth and connection. Whether you’re seeking new skills, meaningful friendships, or simply a weekend of fun, this conference promises to be an experience you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to make next year’s event our best one yet!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
TBD 6.20 - 6.22.25 9 - 11 AM Miami University, Oxford, 45056
Cultural Centre of India
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Bollywood Beat – Dances & Culture of India
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Interactive Program - Music, dance, action, drama, and glamor all come together in Bollywood movies and dance numbers. These dances have a touch of tradition, including many different flavors and walks of life. You will see fun, celebration, stories and joy in these dance sequences. Dancers dressed in colorful costumes, intricate jewelry and theatrical makeup will entertain you with breath-taking footwork and ancient story-telling techniques. Create a magical moment for you with this spectacular showcase of artistic expression, energy and the beauty.
Contact: Padma Chebrolu | 513.227.9612
• padma@culturalcentreofindia.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult Troop specified
Art & Designs of India – Make Rangoli & Mandalas
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Interactive Program - Join us for an immersive hands-on exploration of the vibrant Art and Designs of India. Discover the beauty of Rangoli, Mandalas and stencil Henna designs as you engage in hands-on activities to create these stunning traditional artworks. Learn about their cultural significance and techniques while unleashing your creativity in a lively and colorful setting. This event promises a delightful and therapeutic experience of the rich artistic heritage of India.
Contact: Padma Chebrolu | 513.227.9612
• padma@culturalcentreofindia.com
Troop specified
Cyber Savvy! with US Bank
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Join our friends at U.S. Bank to learn all about how to protect yourself in our digital world! Every device you use gathers data. Explore super cool careers in cybersecurity, learn how to crack codes, discover the world of cyberwarfare, and see how you and cybersecurity experts protect computer networks and information from hackers! Girls will earn their Cybersecurity Basics badge in this program.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl Free | Adult 3.15.25 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM US Bank Tower, Cincinnati, 45202
Daisy and Brownie Space Science Day
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Experience the thrill of space exploration at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum! Join our workshop where participants will journey through the solar system. Delve into the wonders of celestial bodies and unlock the mysteries of space. Admission to the museum is included, providing access to a variety of exhibits. Each participant will also receive a special museum patch as a memento of their adventure.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl
$5 | Adult 4.12.25 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Wapakoneta, 45895
Daisy Animal Observer Badge Workshop
Join us for a fun time at the Girl Scout Daisy Animal Observer Badge Workshop! Girls will explore the fascinating world of animals through games and activities. They’ll sharpen their observation skills and focus on understanding animal traits and behaviors. Get ready for a wildly good time!
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Daisy Cybersecurity Basics
Join our friends at U.S. Bank as girls learn the basics of being safe with technology! Find out how computers work, learn how to protect something valuable, discover how humans and computers are connected, and more! Girls will earn the Daisy Cybersecurity Basics badge at this program.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Daisy Friendship Fun
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Girls will have fun practicing friendship skills with their troop and will make new friends while playing games, singing songs and doing crafts. Event includes a patch!
Contact: Becky Sarantou | rebeccasarantou@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 10.12.24 10 - 11 AM
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, 43403
Daisy Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Dayton
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Discover your inner engineer with the University of Dayton female engineering students with interactive hands-on activities. Daisies will complete their Mechanical Engineering—Roller Coaster Design Challenge badge. The badge is included in the cost. Adult supervision is required.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl Free | Adult 9.28.24 9:30 - 11:30 AM Kettering Laboratory, University of Dayton, Dayton, 45409
Daisy Outdoor Art Maker
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Girl Scout Daisies are invited to earn their Outdoor Art Maker badge at Camp Woodhaven!
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.1.25 1 - 3 PM Lima Girl Scout Center
Daisy Robotics
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Put your engineering minds to the test learning all about robots, coding a model robot, and creating your own prototype robot. During this workshop, you will meet the requirements and take home the What Robots Do badge.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$30 | Girl
$8 | Adult 11.9.24 10 AM - 12 PM Imagination Station, Toledo, 43604
Daisy Trail Adventure
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Outdoor adventures are exciting - and unpredictable. You might see something new at every turn! Join us for a day of choosing an adventure and having an experience you’ll enjoy every step of the way. Girl Scouts will work toward their Trail Adventure badge.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.29.25 9 - 11 AM Camp Rolling Hills
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.29.25 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Camp Rolling Hills
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.29.25 2 - 4 PM Camp Rolling Hills
Democracy 101
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Join the League of Women Voters to learn about what makes the government a democracy! Girls will learn about the branches of government, explore how their voices can create change, how women impact our country, and much more! Badges included.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl Free | Adult 3.16.25 2 - 3:30 PM Cincinnati Girl Scout Center
$5 | Girl Free | Adult 3.16.254 - 5:30 PM Cincinnati Girl Scout Center
Design Challenge with GE Aerospace
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Curious about jet propulsion? Join GE Aviation for an exciting exploration of air power as girls delve into the fascinating world of potential and kinetic energy. In this hands-on program, girls will design and construct their own alternative fuel car along side GE engineers.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org Cost
$8 | Girl
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Destinations
Aerospace, Evendale, 45215
Informational Meeting
j Learn about Girl Scout Destinations: exciting trips for girls 11+. Discover application process, trip options, financial planning, travel prep, meeting fellow travelers, expectations, and parental involvement.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Digital Game Design
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Embark on a thrilling journey to explore the magic behind your favorite video games and learn how they’re created! Through hands-on challenges, girls will discover the power of algorithms, sequences, and problem-solving as you design and develop your very own game with littleBits!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Drake Planetarium
Starry Nights At Drake Planetarium
Girl Scouts can experience learning about the night sky and navigating their way using the seasonal constellations and planets visible in the night sky. Each participant makes their own star chart; other activities can include moon phases, planet tracking, solar phenomena, and eclipses.
Contact: Pam Bowers | 513.396.5578 • pbowers@drakeplanetarium.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$14 | Girl $10 | Adult Troop specified Drake Planetarium, Norwood, 45212
Dream Big! Girl Scout Day with the Cincinnati Museum Center
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Bring your troop and step into a world of endless possibilities with GSWO at Cincinnati Museum Center! Explore the Julia Child: A Recipe For Life and Barbie®: A Cultural Icon exhibits alongside hands-on workshops led by community partners! With admission to Cincinnati Museum Center’s main museums included, this event promises a day of discovery and inspiration for all Girl Scouts – igniting their curiosity and encouraging them to dream big!
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
TBD 5.4.25 1 - 5 PM Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, 45203
Duke Farm
Field trips
Our farm has a main playground for smaller children as well as a mid-size animal play area. Our colorful and well-behaved ponies are trained and nurtured by our kind volunteers. We offer:
• Field trips: a complete educational farm experience in animal husbandry
• Pony rides on the wheel (kids up to 75lbs)*
• Horseback instruction and riding.*
*Pony rides and horses are an additional charge.The ponies can accommodate most kids under 75 pounds.
Contact: Deborah Duke | 419.410.7193
• info@dukefarmonline.com
$5 | Girl
$5 | Adult Troop specified Duke Farm, Temperance, MI 48182
Dusty Boots
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Equine activities for all ages! We offer all skill levels of riding, and all abilities are welcome. We work individually or in small groups.
Contact: Stacey Creps | 419.308.0296
• creps.stacey@yahoo.com
Cost
$50 | Girl
$50 | Adult Troop specified Dusty Boots, Weston, 43569
2024 Gold Award Girl Scout
Charvi S. Troop 45152, Mason
Calming Toolboxes for Mason Elementary
Charvi rallied her community to create sensory toolboxes for local elementary school classrooms that contained a variety of items to help students calm themselves and/or positively focus their energy. She also provided educational videos that explained how to use the toolboxes, address big feelings, and various other coping mechanisms.
EarthConnection
Environment and Recycling
EarthConnection (EC) is a center for learning and reflection about living lightly on Earth. Our experienced staff can help your troop earn many of the earth-related badges. We provide the content required for the badges as well as activities that are both informative and fun!
Contact: Sue DiTullio | 513.451.3932
• scearthconnection@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$7 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified EarthConnection, Cincinnati, 45233
Journeys at EarthConnection
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Bring your troop to EarthConnection to work on your Journey badges. From learning to care for our planet, minimizing our ecological impact outdoors, and advocating for nature. The girls learn how to become good stewards of our precious environment.
Contact: Sue DiTullio | 513.451.3932
• scearthconnection@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$7 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified EarthConnection, Cincinnati, 45233
EmpowerHER Health
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Join the Sinclair Nursing Program Team as a Senior or Ambassador to enhance your health IQ. Gain insights into life skills, including smart health choices and emotional well-being. Delve into women’s health, from crucial tests to trend impacts, and earn your Women’s Health badge. Engage in discussions on sensitive topics to build awareness. This program equips you with knowledge and confidence for informed decisions, shaping a healthier life.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl Free | Adult 9.21.24 9 AM - 12 PM Sinclair Community College Building 14, Dayton, 45402
Enchanted Pottery at Camp Woodhaven
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Explore your creativity in these fun ceramics workshop led by the knowledgeable instructors at Woodhaven Program Center!
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Woodhaven
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 1 - 3 PM Camp Woodhaven
Enriching Kidz
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Kidz Home Alone
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What if your child was home alone and choking? Our class will give you and your child and you, peace of mind when home alone. As creators of this class, we thought of every home alone scenario possible, and provide solutions for all of those ‘what-if’s.” This course is designed to teach your child about being home alone safely. An informative parent guide is included in the student manual.
Contact: Amy Klebanow Marks | 513.336.9993
• amy@enrichingkidz.com
Cost Date & Time
$55 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Better Baby Sitters
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Would your child know what to do if the child they were babysitting was choking? Does your child babysit their younger siblings? Your child will learn the skills needed to be a Better Baby Sitter! This class includes guest speakers from the local police and fire departments. Free first aid kit provided.
Contact: Amy Klebanow Marks | 513.336.9993
• amy@enrichingkidz.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$80 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Empowering Girls with Confidence
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Preparing girls for successful friendships, relationships, and careers starts by empowering them with confidence at a young age. This fun and interactive workshop uses music, yoga, video, and crafts to teach girls to recognize the qualities that make them awesome, celebrate who they are, and empowers them when their self-esteem is challenged by insecurities or difficult situations.
Contact: Amy Klebanow Marks | 513.336.9993
• amy@enrichingkidz.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$80 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Stitch and Sew Kidz
This small class size, 2-week hands-on class that teaches them the basics of sewing. They will be creating fun, child friendly projects that teaches basic sewing stitches, cutting materials from a template, threading needles, tying knots, sewing buttons and how to correct mistakes. Kids love seeing their finished project! This class also teaches fine motor skills, spatial thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Contact: Amy Klebanow Marks | 513.336.9993 • amy@enrichingkidz.com
$70 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Equestrian for a Day gswo.org/events
Join the Wilmington College Equestrian Team, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of horse care, tacking, leading, riding, feeding, and grooming—all while having a blast with your fellow equestrian enthusiasts. Broaden your horizons further with an exclusive college tour, where you’ll visit Wilmington College’s main campus, meet faculty, and discover academic opportunities! Lunch is provided. Badges included.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org Cost Date & Time
$25 | Girl Free | Adult 9.28.24 9:30 AM - 3 PM Wilmington College Equine Center, Wilmington, 45177
Family Camping Weekend
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Pack up the family and head out to Camp Libbey. This is your weekend to enjoy the great outdoors while doing it safely and at your own pace. Stay one or both nights and select which type of lodging fits your needs.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Family Full Moon Hike
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Families are invited to come to Camp Rolling Hills to hike by the light of the moon and learn about the various names that describe the October full moon. Plus, learn what critters you might see along the way. Meet up at the campfire for a snack and hot drink. Hike two trails to earn the Rolling Hills Hiker Challenge medallion.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
Family Day at Camp
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Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org, Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org, Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Family Time Adventures
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An Ocean Experience in southeastern IN! Come to beautiful Brookville Lake, where Girl Scouts, leaders, family and friends learn the art of paddle boarding and kayaking by expert instructors. During this event they will also learn water safety from a seasoned conservation officer. A member of the Army Corps of Engineers will teach them about the history of the lake (a whole town is buried beneath its waters) and the natural world that surrounds it. For every ten girls, one adult is free.
Contact: Laura Huber | 812.212.5581
• laurachristianhuber@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$20 | Girl
$20 | Adult Troop specified Family Time Adventures, Brookville, IN 47012
FBI Cybersecurity
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Visit the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office and learn about the mission and work of the FBI. FBI employees will deliver interactive presentations and activities to promote safe online behavior. Cybersecurity badge included. All attendees 16 years and older are required to undergo a limited background check. This is a drop-off event.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost
$10 | Girl 9.14.24 10 AM - 12:30 PM FBI Field Office, Cincinnati, 45236
Flower Picking Workshop
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Embark on a whimsical journey at Petals on the Pike’s Flower Picking Workshop! Wander through our u-pick fields, discovering 75+ varieties while learning fascinating facts. With scissors in hand, hand-select the loveliest blooms, crafting a stuffed pumpkin bouquet—a perfect ode to fall’s warmth. Amidst laughter, snap memories with old and new friends against vibrant backdrops. Join us among the blossoms, where each petal holds a promise of happiness!
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$28 | Girl Free | Adult 9.13.24 6 - 8 PM Petals on the Pike, Springfield, 45504
Fluttering Friends Garden
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Join us for an enchanting journey into the magical world of butterflies! In this engaging and educational event, girls will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating life cycle of butterflies, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 3.25.25 5:30 - 7 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 3.25.25 5:30 - 7 PM Cincinnati Girl Scout Center
Fly Jewel, LLC - Creative Expression Through Art
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Painting with Purpose
Acrylic paints on a 12x12 wrapped canvas! Choose a design for your troop, and Fly Jewel will provide step-by-step instruction. This FUN experience builds confidence in the community and gives your troop an opportunity to celebrate each artist’s different strokes! Take home a masterpiece or give it as a meaningful gift. This program is for all ages, as each painting will be designed accordingly. Lots of possibilities for different themes, events, and more! Travel fee may apply.
Contact: Suzanne Bryan | 513.236.6465
• Suzanne@fly-jewel.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$20 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
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Introducing...Sculpey Clay! This program allows girls to explore the world of polymer clay by designing miniatures–food items, charms, woodland creatures, and more! This is a non-toxic clay that gets baked and glazed to make it look like a piece of pottery. Learn about clay techniques, tips and tools used in creating your own masterpieces. Fly Jewel will collaborate with your troop on a theme. These creations make great gifts all throughout the year! Travel fee may apply.
Contact: Suzanne Bryan | 513.236.6465
• Suzanne@fly-jewel.com
Cost
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Cookie Blooms j
Not only do you get to decorate themed sugar cookies (3/person), but you also get to learn how to create a bouquet to display beautiful cookie art! There is also a hidden kindness rock in this project that you get to design and paint! These make special gifts to treat yourself for earning a badge/patch or to share with someone you care about. Travel fee may apply.
Contact: Suzanne Bryan | 513.236.6465
• Suzanne@fly-jewel.com
Cost Date &
$35 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Forest
and Fairy
Houses
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Discover awesome treasures hidden in the forest as you explore and create, but also learn how to protect our environment. Nuts, leaves, sticks and rocks might just magically turn into awesome building materials as you use your skill and imagination to build your own fairy house in the woods. Who knows what might end up living in it!
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 10.5.24 1 - 3 PM Camp Stonybrook
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 10.26.24 1 - 3 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 5.3.25 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Butterworth
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 5.3.25 12:30 - 2:30 PM Camp Butterworth
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 5.3.25 3 - 5 PM Camp Butterworth
Franklin Park Conservatory
fpconservatory.org
Self-Guided Programs
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Franklin Park Conservatory Girl Scout Programming: The Conservatory offers Girl Scouts unique opportunities for educational, hands-on activities that complement badge requirements. All programs are self-guided and need to be booked at least 14 business days in advance.
Contact: Jessie Mace-Froehlich | 614.715.8022 • jmacefroelich@fpconservatory.org
Cost
$11 | Girl
$9 | Adult Troop specified Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, 43203
Friends of Music Hall friendsofmusichall.org
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Girl Scouts are invited to an interactive learning experience inside Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall. They will learn about music, Cincinnati history, immigration, architecture and the women art carver’s movement all wrapped up in the magnificent package of Music Hall. Girl Scouts will visit several unique spaces in Music Hall where they will participate in hands-on activities with trained tour guides. Limited to 25 girls.
Contact: Nancy Knauf | 513.744.3293 • musichalltour@friendsofmusichall.org
Cost
$4 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati, 45202
Friends, Candy, and Costumes
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Join Miss Black Ohio 2023 and CEO of Mpressive Exposure, Mikayla Chess, for a spooky fun workshop all about making new friends! Make friendly introductions with other Girl Scouts, show your new friends you care, share your favorite activities with one another, learn how to disagree, and, most importantly, practice friendship! Making new friends will have you smiling like a Jack-o-Lantern! Halloween costumes optional but highly encouraged. Halloween-themed surprises throughout the event! Making Friends badge included with cost.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 10.24.24 5:30 - 7 PM Camp Butterworth
Frosty Friends Safety Adventure
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Join us for a frosty, yet thrilling journey filled with chilly challenges and essential safety lessons. From learning about winter weather precautions to mastering fire safety, our young adventurers will have a blast while staying safe and warm! Girls will earn the Daisy or Brownie Safety Award.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 2.12.25 5 - 6:30 PM Virtual
Mark your Calendars!
Gold Award Ceremony: March 9, 2025 Dayton, OH
Troop Trips
The possibilities for your next trip are endless. Plan a day trip to local park, take a tour of Savannah GA, or fly across the pond to the UK. Whatever you decide, it’s bound to be an experience you will never forget. With the proper training your troop can quickly become savvy travelers. A troop leader will need to complete travel training and fill out forms found on our website to get council approval and guidance.
Destinations
Individual Girl Scouts can check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad— there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Visit gswo.org/destinations to find your next Destination!
Want to know more? Attend a virtual Destinations
Exploration Zoom meeting to learn about the Destinations program, how to apply, financial planning and assistance, and more! Get ready for your next big adventure, it’ll change your life!
Destinations Explorations
Registration information on page 42.
International Travel - Japan
After combining several years of Girl Scout Cookie Program proceeds, Troop 31280 joined a student travel program and headed off to Japan! While they were there, they reunited with a former troop sister who is now an international Girl Scout member in the city of Misawa. The girls got to spend an entire day together, catching up and checking out the local scenery it was a trip of a lifetime!
“I learned many lessons regarding teamwork. For every challenge we had, we were split into teams of three or our entire team got to do it for missions… One thing Ken Cameron continuously mentioned was that teamwork was the most important part of space missions, and without it, the team most likely wouldn’t succeed.”
Trinity | Girl Scout Ambassador
U.S. Space & Rocket Center | Huntsville, AL
Troop 31280
Gardening for Sustainability
gswo.org/events
Where does your food come from? How do plants grow? These are the questions that will be answered in the 4-H experience! Plant your favorites in an herb container garden. Learn about the water cycle and tropical plants by making a terrarium. Put your eye for design to the test by making a colorful floral bouquet. Discover new techniques for growing vegetables in containers. Each of these make and take activities will help you earn badges!
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org, Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$25 | Girl
$5 | Adult 3.20.25 6 - 8 PM Lucas County Fairgrounds, Maumee, 43537
$25 | Girl
$5 | Adult 3.20.25 6 - 8 PM OSU Extension - Hamilton County, Cincinnati, 45202
$25 | Girl
$5 | Adult 5.1.25 6 - 8 PM Dunham Recreational Center, Cincinnati, 45238
Geocaching
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j Become part global explorer and part detective while earning your Junior Geocaching badge. You’ll learn how to read a map, how to use a compass, and how GPS receivers are used to find coordinates. Then, you’ll set off to find the geocaches hidden around camp. This is not a drop off event, girls can attend as an individual with an adult chaperone or as part of a troop with leaders providing ratio.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 3.15.25 9 AM - 12 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 3.15.25 12:30 - 3:30 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
Get Gardening
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Where does your food come from? How do plants grow? These are the questions that will be answered in the 4-H experience! Plant your favorites in an herb container garden. Learn about the water cycle and tropical plants by making a terrarium. Put your eye for design to the test by making a colorful floral bouquet. Discover new techniques for growing vegetables in containers. Each of these make and take activities will help you earn badges!
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org, Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl
$5 | Adult 3.18.25 6 - 8 PM Lucas County Fairgrounds, Maumee, 43537
$25 | Girl
$5 | Adult 3.18.25 6 - 8 PM OSU Extension - Hamilton County, Cincinnati, 45202
$25 | Girl
$5 | Adult 4.29.25 6 - 8 PM Dunham Recreational Center, Cincinnati, 45238
Girl Scout Day at Dave & Buster’s
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Join us for a fun-filled Girl Scout Day at Dave & Buster’s! Bring the whole family for a day of excitement, games, and delicious food. Enjoy exclusive access to a variety of arcade games, interactive experiences, and thrilling attractions—all in a safe and welcoming environment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a day of adventure and bonding with your troop! $20 game card, unlimited video games, and endless buffet is included with ticket purchase. Adults must attend for ratio.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$35 | Girl
$35 | Adult 5.3.25 11 AM - 2 PM
Dave & Buster’s, Springdale, 45246
Glass Etching
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Join Abby Chavez of Creative at Home Art Studio to learn about glass etching! Girls will learn the science of chemical glass etching, design their projects, and take home 2 custom-etched glasses.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
$22 |
Go Nuts @ Trophy Nut
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j Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at our Fall Product sale partner Trophy Nut’s factory? Come take a tour and learn about product development and marketing at this fun workshop. You’ll create a mix, design a label and a name for your mix, and “pitch” your new product to others. Cost includes a fun patch.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
$5 |
Nut, Tipp City, 45371
God is Love Catholic Medal
gswo.org/events
The God is Love program helps Girl Scout Daisies discover an appreciation that God created, cares for, and loves us all. Through this event, we will do activities to help girls better connect with their faith and God.
Contact: Sarah Kelly | sarahkelly@gswo.org Cost
$12 |
Goin’ On a Bear Hunt
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Goin’ on a bear hunt? Don’t be afraid, because you’ll have a backpack and other items at your side when you learn how to financially plan for your upcoming adventure. Purchase items that you want and need, make a budget, learn how money is spent and so much more. Then, use your items to help you on your hunt to find a BEAR! (Don’t worry, it’s just a teddy bear). Price includes 2 badges!
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Date & Time Location
$14 | Girl Free | Adult 10.10.24 4 - 6 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
$14 | Girl Free | Adult 11.7.24 4 - 6 PM Camp Woodhaven
Gold Award Q & A - Virtual gswo.org/events
We are here to help you Go Gold! Bring on the ideas! Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are encouraged to bring their ideas and an open mind to this interactive question and answer session in all stages of the Gold Award process.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org, Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org, Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
Date & Time Location
10.15.24 7:30 - 8:30 PM
12.12.24 7:30 - 8:30 PM
4.16.25 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Gold Award Training
gswo.org/events
During this in-person training, girls will be guided through a workshop that covers the requirements for a Gold-worthy project, selecting a project, and ensuring the measurability and sustainability of the project.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org, Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org, Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Free 11.2.24 1 - 2:30 PM Lima Girl Scout Center
Free 1.25.25 10:30 AM - 12 PM Cincinnati Girl Scout Center
Free 4.3.25 7 - 8 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
Free 4.16.25 6 - 7:30 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
Free 5.17.25 1 - 2:30 PM Cincinnati Girl Scout Center
Award Training - Virtual gswo.org/events
During this virtual training girls will be guided through the steps of earning the Gold Award, including the requirements for a Gold-worthy project, selecting a project, and ensuring the measurability and sustainability of the project.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org, Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Great Parks - Glenwood Gardens
greatparks.org/discovery/scouts
Girl Scout Brownies: Senses
Take in the vibrant colors, listen to the sounds of nature, stop to smell the roses, and more while exploring Highfield Discovery Garden. Learn how we use our five senses to explore the natural world.
Contact: Ellen Meehan | 513.521.7275
• emeehan@greatparks.org
$9 | Park Member
$12 | Non-member 11.9.24 10 AM - 12 PM
Gardens, Cincinnati, 45215
Girl Scout Juniors: Gardener j Walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens to discover how design can be used to create inviting outdoor spaces. Learn what is needed to make a garden and how to choose garden plants. Make a simple starter pot to take home.
Contact: Ellen Meehan | 513.521.7275
• emeehan@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time
$9 | Park Member
$12 | Non-member 4.5.25 10 AM - 12 PM
Gardens, Cincinnati, 45215
Great Parks - Miami Whitewater Forest
greatparks.org/discovery/scouts
Girl Scout Daisies: Animal Observer and Trail Adventure
Gear up for a safari adventure! Explore a trail and be on the lookout for wildlife. From tracks to scat, there are signs of animal antics all around us. Join in some trailside games and learn about our local wild!
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275
• logonek@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 4.5.25 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
$10 | Adult 4.5.25 1 – 3 PM Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
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Looking for a home with a view? Waterfront property? Take a tour of the most amazing animal homes and meet the neighbors! Both forest and wetland exploration options are available.
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275
• logonek@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 9.14.24 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 9.14.24 1 – 3 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 3.8.25 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 3.8.25 1 – 3 PM
Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats (Wetland Habitat)
Looking for a home with a view? Waterfront property? Take a tour of the most amazing animal homes and meet the neighbors! Both forest and wetland exploration options are available.
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275
• logonek@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 5.10.25 10 AM – 12 PM Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 5.10.25 1 – 3 PM
Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, 45030
Choose Your Own Adventure Campout
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Girl Scouts and leaders are invited to visit our youth camps for a full day (and night) of activities. Leaders and Great Parks staff will work together to develop a badge (or not), and programming to meet your Girl Scout level while exploring the parks. Activities and topics could include an evening campfire, night hike, animals and/or their habitats, plants, flowers, arts, crafts and more!
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.202.7889
• logonek@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies Troop specified
Miami Whitewater ForestHidden Hollow Youth Camp, Harrison, 45030
Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl
Tiptoe into nature at night to explore the world after dark. With the sun down, discover some nocturnal animals, test your night senses and get ready for some nighttime festivities.
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275
• logonek@greatparks.org
Great Parks - Mitchell Memorial Forest
greatparks.org/discovery/scouts
Choose Your Own Adventure Campout
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Girl Scouts and leaders are invited to visit our youth camps for a full day (and night) of activities. Leaders and Great Parks staff will work together to develop a badge (or not), and programming to meet your Girl Scout level while exploring the parks. Potential activities and topics could include an evening campfire, night hike, animals and animals habitats, plants, flowers, arts, crafts and more!
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.202.7889
• logonek@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies Troop specified
Mitchell Memorial ForestPine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
Girl Scout Brownies: Eco-Friend
Get outdoors and explore the wild wonders of Great Parks. From building a safe campfire to being a wildlife steward, jump into becoming an eco-friend.
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275 • logonek@greatparks.org
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 9.28.24 10 AM – 12
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 9.28.24 1 – 3 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.19.25 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.19.25 1 – 3 PM
Mitchell Memorial ForestPine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
Mitchell Memorial ForestPine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
Mitchell Memorial ForestPine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
Mitchell Memorial ForestPine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
$10 |
$10 | Girl
$10 |
Memorial Forest - Pine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
Memorial Forest - Pine Meadow Youth Camp, Cleves, 45002
Great Parks - Nature Center at The Summit
Girl Scout Brownies: All About Bugs
Girl Scout Brownies are invited to explore the park as we go on the hunt for insects and other bugs. Along the way, we’ll learn all about these incredible animals, what they eat and the places they call home.
Contact: Sarah Kent | 513.521.7275 • skent@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl $10 | Adult 9.21.24 10 AM - 12 PM Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit, Cincinnati, 45237
Great Parks - Sharon Woods
Girl Scout Daisies: Space Science Explorer
Girl Scout Daisies are invited to explore the sun, moon, and stars at Sharon Woods. We’ll step outside for activities in the sun, and then go inside to observe the night sky in our inflatable, indoor planetarium.
Contact: Julie Robinson | 513.521.7275
• jrobinson@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 1.26.25 10 – 11:30 AM Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 1.26.25 1 – 2:30 PM
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Girl Scout Daisies: Outdoor Art Maker
Get outdoors and observe the beauty of nature around us. Like an artist, we’ll look at size, shape, and color, then make nature art to take home.
Contact: Julie Robinson | 513.521.7275
• jrobinson@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 4.12.25 1 – 2:30 PM
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Girl Scout Brownies: Outdoor Art Creator
Explore different types of art, patterns, and designs while walking through beautiful outdoor landscapes and natural areas. Create your own art inspired by nature that you can take home. Dress for the weather.
Contact: Julie Robinson | 513.521.7275
• jrobinson@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl $10 | Adult 4.12.25 10 – 11:30 AM
Girl Scout Juniors: Geocacher j
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Do you like adventure? How about buried treasure? Perhaps you like seeing new things or going to new places. Geocaching might be the game for you. Sign up your troop for this real-life scavenger hunt, find hidden caches, make a swap, and even earn a badge.
Contact: Julie Robinson | 513.521.7275
• jrobinson@greatparks.org Cost
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 12.1.24 10 – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 12.1.24 1 – 3 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.22.25 10 – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.22.25 1 – 3 PM
Girl Scout Cadettes: Trees
Winter is a great time to learn about trees! Cadettes are invited to come learn all about these skyscrapers of the forest through hands-on activities and a hike.
Contact: Julie Robinson | 513.521.7275
• jrobinson@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 10.19.24 1 – 3 PM
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Great Parks - Shawnee Lookout
greatparks.org/discovery/scouts
Girl Scout Brownies: Math in Nature 2 –Numbers in Nature
Rulers and thermometers and graph paper, oh my! Numbers are all around us in nature. We have the tools, we have the nature, now let’s put our heads together to plan and create something wild!
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275
• logonek@greatparks.org Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 10.5.24 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 10.5.24 1 – 3 PM
Shawnee Lookout, North Bend, 45052
Shawnee Lookout, North Bend, 45052
Girl Scout Juniors: Playing the Past
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Leap into life on the Ohio frontier. Visit a historic schoolhouse, play some pioneer games and get ready to boogie pioneer style in this blast from the past.
Contact: Luke Ogonek | 513.521.7275
• logonek@greatparks.org
$10 | Girl
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
Sharon Woods, Sharonville, 45241
$10 | Adult 10.12.24 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 10.12.24 1 – 3 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 4.12.25 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 4.12.25 1 – 3 PM
Shawnee Lookout, North Bend, 45052
Shawnee Lookout, North Bend, 45052
Shawnee Lookout, North Bend, 45052
Shawnee Lookout, North Bend, 45052
Great Parks - Winton Woods
greatparks.org/discovery/scouts
Daisy Journey: 3 Cheers for Animals
What do Daisies, goats and chickens have in common? Find out while LEARNing about fun farm animals, SEEing them play and DOing your part to care for them. Girl Scout Daisies will earn the birdbath award during this program.
Contact: Nicole Niemeyer | 513.521.7275 • nniemeyer@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.8.25 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.8.25 1 – 3 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.22.25 10 AM – 12 PM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 2.22.25 1 – 3 PM
Winton Woods/ Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Winton Woods/ Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Winton Woods/ Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Winton Woods/ Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Girl Scout Daisies: Animal Observer
Put your senses to work as we observe and learn about animals. You might spot horses or cows sleeping while standing up, or chickens bathing in dust. Find out what else you can discover about animals by using your eyes to watch, ears to listen, nose to smell, and hands to touch.
Contact: Nicole Niemeyer | 513.521.7275 • nniemeyer@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 3.8.25 10 – 11:30 AM
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 3.8.25 1 – 2:30 PM
Winton Woods/ Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Winton Woods/ Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Girl Scout Brownies: Pets
Strap up your boots and get ready to dig your hands into some farm chores. Explore the barnyard and learn how to care for different animals. Help feed a cow, clean out a horse stall, and check on the rabbits.
Contact: Nicole Niemeyer | 513.521.7275 • nniemeyer@greatparks.org
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 9.7.24 10 AM – 12 PM Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 9.7.24 1 – 3 PM Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 3.22.25 10 AM – 12 PM Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm,Cincinnati, 45231
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 3.22.25 1 – 3 PM Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 4.5.25 10 AM – 12 PM Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
$10 | Girl $10 | Adult 4.5.25 1 – 3 PM Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, Cincinnati, 45231
Great Parks - Woodland Mound greatparks.org/discovery/scouts
Girl Scout Daisies: Animal Observer and Trail Adventure
Gear up for a safari adventure! Explore a trail and be on the lookout for wildlife. From tracks to scat, there are signs of animal antics all around us. Join in some trailside games and learn about our local wild!
Contact: Julie Robinson | 513.521.7275 • jrobinson@greatparks.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl $10 | Adult 11.16.24 1 PM - 3 PM Woodland Mound, Anderson Twp, 45255
Green Hat Society of Maumee Valley
greenhatsociety.maumeevalley@gmail.com
Green Hat Society’s Junior Encampment Overnight j
Girl Scout Juniors, come to Camp Libbey and stay in the Sherwood Tent Unit to learn the traditional Girl Scout ways: fire starting, lemmi sticks, flags, vagabond stoves, Girl Scout songs, knife safety, knots, lashing and more! Girls only; chaperones provided.
Contact: Laura Clark | 419.280.1271
• greenhatsociety.maumeevalley@gmail.com
$20 | Girl 9.14 - 9.15.24 9 - 11:30 AM Camp Libbey
$20 | Girl 4.26.25 - 4.27.25 9 AM - 11:30 AM Camp Libbey
Green Hat Society’s Master Camper
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, have you ever wanted to go backpacking and learn to survive in the outdoors? Join the Green Hat Master Campers for multiple overnights to learn these outdoor skills and put them to use. To earn the Master Camper badge, you must attend the skills overnight on Nov. 15-17, Winter Camp on Feb 14-16, and backpacking trip May 2-4. Cost includes all 3 events.
Contact: Laura Clark | 419.280.1271
• greenhatsociety.maumeevalley@gmail.com
$75 | Girl $75 | Adult Kick-off event: 10.19.24 1 - 3 PM Oak Openings, Whitehouse, 43571
Growing Up Female
gswo.org/events
An empowering virtual workshop designed for Girl Scout Juniors as they navigate the journey of growing up female. Led by HTH Safety Solutions, this program provides a safe and supportive space for girls to explore the emotional and physical aspects of puberty, including discussions on the menstrual cycle and hygiene practices.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
$10 | Girl Free | Adult 9.17.24 6:30 - 8 PM Virtual
$200- $275 | Troop Troop specified
County Conservation District
education.hcswcd.org
Programs
Let the Hamilton County Conservation District help your troop earn badges and complete journeys. Most programs are free of charge and range from 30-40 minutes at a location of your choice. Programs cover a wide range of natural resource conservation topics.
Contact: Teresa Slonaker | 513.772.7645
• teresa.slonaker@hamilton-co.org
Free Troop specified
Caring For Our Watersheds
The Caring For Our Watersheds (CFW) program empowers students to create solutions in their local watersheds. CFW promotes watershed awareness and stewardship, values student ideas, and offers support while turning ideas into action. Students develop a proposal to the question, “What can you do to improve your watershed?” The top proposals will be matched with a mentor to help implement their ideas and will present their final project. Winners will receive monetary prizes for themselves and their troop.
Contact: Gwen Roth | 513.772.7645
• gwen.roth@hamilton-co.org
- 1.17.25
1 Weekend Unlimited Adventure!
Parks
Volunteer Opportunities
Girls will apply labels reading “No Dumping” and the name of the watershed on storm drains in their community. Hamilton County Conservation District will kick-off the event by presenting to girls about watershed management using a model watershed or “Enviroscape.” (2) Girl Scouts will pick up litter along the banks of the Great Miami River at Heritage Park during a regionally coordinated event.
Contact: Sarah Meadows | 513.772.7645
• sarah.meadows@hamilton-co.org
One or more of the topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your troop! Learn about the what, why, and how of proper curbside recycling, backyard composting, and reducing our food waste. Whether you choose one or more, each of these topics includes discussion as well as activities, so we will need some space to move around! Must have a troop size of at least 10!
Contact: Elise Roalef | 513.835.8392
• elise.roalef@hamilton-co.org
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
stowehousecincy.org
Playing the Past Badge
Girls will learn about influential women in history, including anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life and legacy of social justice in Cincinnati and daily life activities for girls in the 19th century. The visit includes a tour and interactive activities and fulfills all requirements for the Playing the Past badge. 2 adults must attend with each group.
Contact: Christina Hartlieb | 513.751.0651
• friends@stowehousecincy.org
$8 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Custom Programs & Outreach
Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati, 45206
We are glad to work with troops on topics of social justice, women’s rights, abolitionism, 19th century history, Black history, the Underground Railroad, finding your voice, writing, historic preservation and more. Admission for 2 adults included with troop; additional adults pay standard admission rate.
Contact: Christina Hartlieb | 513.751.0651
• friends@stowehousecincy.org
$8 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati, 45206
High Challenge Course
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A great adventure for a true thrill seeker! Take on new heights as you work your way across the high challenge course, 30 feet in the air. Build your courage and cheer on your friends as you master each obstacle before zipping to the finish.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Highest Awards 101 gswo.org/events
Interested in the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? We are here to help you explore Girl Scouts' Highest Awards! In this session, you’ll learn about the different award requirements and approval processes, have the opportunity to explore varied needs in our communities and ways to address those needs, and will connect with council volunteers and staff who support Highest Awards. Girl Scouts and any supporting adults are welcome to attend.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Honor Guard North
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Contact: Marianne Duvendack | 419.887.9453
• mbduvendack@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies
Horsin’ Around
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Giddy up, partner--get ready for an actionpacked horseback riding extravaganza! Join the Wilmington College Equestrian Team for a day filled with laughter, learning, and lots of horsing around! Dive into the exciting world of horse care, tacking, leading, riding, feeding, and grooming—all while having an absolute blast! From saddling up to trotting around the arena, every moment promises thrills and excitement. Juniors will earn the Horseback Riding badge and Cadettes will receive a fun patch.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time
$25 | Girl Free | Adult 9.28.24 12:30 - 3 PM Wilmington College Equine Center, Wilmington, 45177
Imagination Station
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Badge Workshops at Imagination Station
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What could be more fun than spending a day with your troop exploring hundreds of handson exhibits inside Imagination Station? Have a blast earning your badges with our live demonstrations, ever-changing activities and unlimited fun! We offer curriculum for everyone.
Contact: Richard Welsch | 419.244.2674
• rwelsch@istscience.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies Troop specified Imagination Station, Toledo, 43604
Outreach Badge Workshops
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Can’t come to Imagination Station? We can come to you! All of the same hands-on experiences and demonstrations from our on-site badge workshops can come to your location. From Robotics and Engineering to Space and Coding, we offer workshops for Daisies through Cadettes.
Contact: Richard Welsch | 419.244.2674
• rwelsch@istscience.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies Troop specified
Imagine Your STEM Future
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Join us for an interactive, hands-on career fair where middle and high schoolers can explore exciting career opportunities and interact directly with professionals in a variety of STEM fields, hosted in partnership with Technology First, SOCHE and FASTLANE. Attendees are welcome to stop in for an hour and check out the activities, take home some swag from the different organizations joining us this day, or even spend your whole morning at this fun free event!
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
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Indian Lake Outfitters & The Depot
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Geo”cache” In Your Girl Scouting Treasure
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Be sure to try this fun and interactive introduction to the world of treasure hunting and geocaching! Try hands-on activities as you learn about their history, how to find/hide your own cache, and create a profile. You’ll get professional instruction, an embroidered patch and a goody bag to take home. Work toward your Junior Geocacher badge, too! Bring a smartphone or GPS if possible. Geocache Demo includes demo, cache find, and goody bag. Call ahead to schedule your date.
Contact: Brenda Moots | 937.633.0147
• teamindianlakeoutfitters@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl
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Way into the Outdoors
Come out for a fun and interactive program introducing you to bows and archery! You’ll take part in a safety demonstration, hands-on archery lesson (equipment provided), see product displays, and learn about the history of archery and Indian Lake Outfitters. Range time includes range time, instruction and equipment. Adults and additional family members are welcome to sign up and encouraged to attend. Call ahead to schedule your program date.
Contact: Brenda Moots | 937.633.0147
• teamindianlakeoutfitters@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl
$8 | Adult Troop specified Indian Lake Outfitters & The Depot, Lakeview, 43331
Shooting Sports
Learn how to properly and safely handle a firearm and be on target with good aim and trigger control! Learn about firearms; develop skills based on proper form, stance, handling and sights; observe safety practices and live firing on the range. You’ll also get an embroidered patch to take home. Shooting Sports demo includes patch, instruction, equipment, ammunition, targets, ear protection and eye protection. Adults and additional family members of appropriate age, may sign up. Call ahead to schedule.
Contact: Brenda Moots | 937.633.0147
• teamindianlakeoutfitters@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$30 | Girl
$25 | Adult Troop specified Indian Lake Outfitters & The Depot, Lakeview, 43331
Jewelry Making at the Depot
Create unique pieces of beaded jewelry from idea to completed piece! Choose from more than 2,000 different types of beads made from stone, shell glass, acrylic and metal. Perfect for beginners—and moms are welcome to join the fun too! You can even learn more techniques by adding more projects (additional fees apply). Earn your Jeweler badge too! Classes on youth art, canvas painting and crocheting are also available. Contact us for more details.
Contact: Brenda Moots | 937.633.0147
• teamindianlakeoutfitters@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl
$12 | Adult Troop specified
Indian Lake Outfitters & The Depot, Lakeview, 43331
Ink Art Party
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Have you been curious about Alcohol Inks? Alcohol ink is an acid-free, vividly-colored, alcohol-based dye that is liquid, translucent and fast drying. During this class, participants will learn the basics of how to make the pigments move and flow using air and adding some metallics while creating their own unique set of 3 coasters. You will be provided all of the materials needed and be instructed step-by-step in creating your custom coasters!
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Lumber Workshop
Nailed It! Crafting Classes
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Introduce Girl Scouts to a world of artistic exploration where girls transform pre-cut wood materials into unique masterpieces. These engaging classes provide a platform for girls to hone their crafting skills while fostering teamwork and camaraderie. With expert guidance, girls will unleash their imagination, bringing their visions to life and earning recognition for their achievements. Join us on a journey of discovery and expression at our Nailed It! crafting classes.
Contact: Anna Kolin | 419.754.1408
• inspiredlumber@gmail.com
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Woodworking and Crafting
Engage Girl Scouts in a dynamic woodworking program, offering badge opportunities to cultivate their skills, creativity, and confidence. Through hands-on experiences, girls will learn essential woodworking techniques, from measuring and cutting to assembling and finishing projects. This immersive journey not only equips them with practical skills but also fosters teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Guided by experienced woodworkers, girls will embark on a rewarding adventure, crafting memories and accomplishments to cherish for a lifetime.
Contact: Anna Kolin | 419.754.1408
• inspiredlumber@gmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies Troop specified Inspired Lumber Workshop, Toledo, 43606
International Girls Day gswo.org/events
Experience the magic of sisterhood at Kappa Delta Sorority’s International Girls’ Day Celebration! Join us and our Girl Scout friends for a day brimming with joy, learning, and selflove. Through laughter and camaraderie, we’ll inspire young girls to embrace their uniqueness and reach for the stars. With tailored activities and delightful patches, it’s a day of discovery and friendship. Let’s celebrate sisterhood, dream-chasing, and the remarkable potential within each of us. Come, let’s create cherished memories and celebrate YOU! Lunch included.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org Cost
$7
Jazzercise Loveland
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Dance Fitness j Girls will join local Jazzercise instructors in learning the basics of dance fitness. A warm up activity will kick us off before participating in simple dance moves that allow us to support our health while having fun. Games to encourage participation and interaction will be included.
Contact: Kim Tinsley | 513.623.9472 • lovelandjazz@gmail.com
$10 |
Journey: Breathe
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Log on to 3 weekly sessions for an exciting journey as you dive into the world of air quality and environmental stewardship. Girls will gain valuable insights into air quality control and earn Aware and Alert of the Breathe award set. Learn, innovate, and make a difference in the world around you!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
$12 |
Journey Jumpstart: Citizen Scientist
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Delve into the world of citizen science! Discover how ordinary individuals become vital contributors to scientific research by making observations, collecting data, and collaborating like researchers. This event will help you on your way to earning this Journey.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 11.23.24 1 - 3 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
Journey Jumpstart: In My Girl Scout Era
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Get ready to shake it off at our Taylor Swiftthemed Journey Jumpstart! Travel through Taylor’s iconic eras with engaging activities and games (and sing-alongs) inspired by her music. From “Fearless” to “1989,” dive into the world of storytelling and empowerment, all while making new friends and embracing sisterhood! Girls will work toward completion of the Brownie A World of Girls and Junior aMUSE Journeys.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 11.10.24 9 AM - 12 PM Camp Stonybrook
Journey Overnight: In My Girl Scout Era
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...Are you Ready For It? Dive into Taylor Swift’s world of storytelling and empowerment through themed Journey activities and games (and singalongs) inspired by her music. It’s a weekend filled with friendship, fun, and unforgettable memories! Girls will earn the Cadette MEdia, Senior Mission Sisterhood, and Ambassador Bliss Journeys. This is a drop-off event. Meals are included. Girls are invited to stay Sunday to complete steps toward Leadership Awards by assisting with the Brownie/ Junior Eras Journey Jumpstart.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost
$75 | Girl 11.8 - 11.10.24 7 - 12 PM Camp Stonybrook
Journey Senior Ambassador: Sow What?/Justice
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Seniors and Ambassadors, join us for a virtual program diving into sustainable food systems and community action. By merging aspects from Girl Scout Journeys “Justice” and “Sow What?,” you’ll grasp global environmental issues linked to food and craft your Take Action projects. Let’s build a sustainable food future together. Ready to make an impact? Sign up and empower change in your community and beyond! Must attend all 4 meetings on Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, and Feb 5.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 4
1.15.25 - 2.5.25, 6 - 8 PM
Junior and Cadette Space Exploration Overnight Adventure
This experience inspires the next generation of space explorers! Participants learn about space exploration history, develop a skill set to assist them to live on another planet, learn how to take core samples like the Mars rovers, and build model rockets with a launch of a rocket in the morning. (Weather permitting).
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Cost
$50 | Girl
$20 | Adult 11.16 - 11.17.24 6:30 PM - 9:30 AM Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Wapakoneta, 45895
Junior Craft and Tinker Challenge
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Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of crafting and tinkering! In this workshop, Juniors will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and engineering skills by designing and building structures using Tinker Toys. Through hands-on exploration and experimentation, girls will learn about the fundamentals of structural engineering while earning their Junior Craft and Tinker badge. Badge included.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time
$12 | Girl
| Adult 11.16.24 10 AM - 12 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
Highest Awards
You shine brightest when you’re making the world a better place. That’s why you can earn three separate awards—the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award—as you dream of a better tomorrow and take action in big ways today.
Gold Award
The pinnacle of Girl Scout leadership progression. This prestigious award challenges Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to change the world by solving a community problem in an innovative and sustainable way.
Silver Award
The highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve and gives you a chance to work with a small team or as an individual. You’ll focus on projects that make lasting change in your communities.
Bronze Award
The highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. Work together as a group to complete a Take Action project that directly benefits the Girl Scout community, or your local community or neighborhood.
Help is available! See Highest Awards 101 (page 59). Learn more at gswo.org/highestawards
Girls who earn their 2024 Gold Award will be recognized at a council-wide ceremony held in Dayton on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Girls who earn their Silver Award or Bronze Award during 2024 will be recognized by the council at a regional ceremony in the spring.
Junior Eco Camper
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Girl Scouts always leave a place better than they find it, even when camping. You’ll spend the day learning about minimal impact camping and how to protect the environment on your outdoor adventures! Learn all about the Leave No Trace principles and make some G.O.R.P to keep energy up. You’ll build on your knot tying skills and take a conservation hike.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 10.5.24 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camp Whip Poor Will $13 | Girl Free | Adult 4.12.25 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
Junior Flowers Badge Workshop
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j Discover the science behind a single flower, explore beneath its petals, learn about the ways flowers benefit people, enjoy interactive flowerthemed activities, and even communicate using the language of flowers.
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 4.19.25 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Rolling Hills
Junior Outdoor Art Explorer
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j Girl Scout Juniors are invited to unleash their creativity and explore the beauty of nature at our Outdoor Art Adventure. Join us for a day of artistic exploration as we work toward earning the Outdoor Art Explorer badge.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 3.1.25
Junior Trail Adventure
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Outdoor adventures are exciting - and unpredictable. You might see something new at every turn. Join us for a day of choosing an adventure and having an experience you’ll enjoy every step of the way.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
Juniors - First Aid Adventure!
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Embark on an exciting journey with Junior First Aid by SwimSafe Safety Solutions! Learn essential skills to assist people in emergencies, from crafting a portable first-aid kit to handling urgent issues with confidence. You’ll be equipped to provide immediate care for injuries and illnesses, ensuring those in need receive comfort and support. With engaging activities and interactive learning, you’ll become a beacon of safety and assistance.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org, Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
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Kappa Delta Galentine’s
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Hey, hey Girl Scouts! Head on down to the UC Campus to learn all about the true meaning of friendship from the young ladies who share everything in sisterhood! Spend the afternoon celebrating the power of awesome “gal pals” side-by-side with Kappa Delta sisters and other Girl Scouts. Participate in unique activities, games, and crafts planned out by the UC Kappa Delta Chapter! Lunch is included in the cost, along with a fun patch.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org Cost
$5 |
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Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful
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Badge Workshops with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful
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Learn about caring for nature, sustainability, making green choices, the 3Rs, and more… all while earning badges! We come out to your meeting anywhere within Lucas County and bring all the supplies and education needed to complete a badge on the spot. We offer full badge opportunities for troops from Daisy to Junior. Reach out to learn more about our programs and current offerings.
Contact: Education Specialist | 419.213.2252 • education@ktlcb.org
$4 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
La Soupe
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Cooking Improv
Cook up some culinary magic together with La Soupe! In this hands-on food literacy experience, girls will learn how to create delicious meals using rescued food. By embracing the concept of cooking improv, troops discover how to make the most out of the ingredients they have on hand, reducing food waste while still enjoying nutritious and tasty dishes. Attendees must complete allergy waiver.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$18 | Girl Free | Adult 9.18.24 4 - 6 PM La Soupe, Cincinnati, 45206
$18 | Girl Free | Adult 2.5.25 4 - 6 PM La Soupe, Cincinnati, 45206
$18 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified La Soupe, Cincinnati, 45206
Lavender Experience
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lavender! Discover the history, uses, and numerous benefits of lavender, while gaining insights into the ideal conditions for its flourishing. Engage in the hands-on experience of harvesting a lavender bundle, followed by a refreshing glass of lavender lemonade. Learn the art of drying and processing lavender to create your own tea.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl Free | Adult 6.11.25 6 - 7:30 PM
Onederings Lavender Farm, Clarksville, 45113
Learning to be Me
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Junior Girl Scouts are invited to join Kappa Delta for some fun! We will be growing our confidence, sparking a love for ourselves, and decorating affirmation mirrors to remind ourselves every morning how important we are. Girls will take home the craft and earn the Independence Badge. Lunch will be provided.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 11.23.24 1 - 3 PM Bowling Green, 43604
Low Challenge Course
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j Develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, while you problem solve with your team to complete the low challenge course. Experience fun and self-growth as you tackle a series of elements designed to challenge your group physically and mentally.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
$16 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 9:30 - 11:30 AM Camp Stonybrook
$16 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 12 - 2 PM Camp Stonybrook
$16 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 2:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Stonybrook
$16 | Girl Free | Adult 11.23.24 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Libbey
$16 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.25 10 AM - 12 PM Camp Libbey
LPGA * USGA Girls Golf at First Tee - Lake Erie firstteelakeerie.org Girls Golf j
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf (Girls Golf) is the only national junior golf program that specializes in providing girl-friendly environments for girls to learn the game of golf. We’re the experts in making the game of golf fun, and we teach more than just stance and swing; we teach girls valuable life skills like confidence and perseverance. We offer Girls Golf programming year-round so check out our website for more information.
Contact: Roni Reitz | 567.420.2098 • rreitz@firstteelakeerie.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$75 | Session
$10 | Person/ Clinic Troop specified LPGA * USGA Girls Golf at First Tee - Lake Erie, Toledo, 43615
Maker Badge: Winter Holiday Crafts
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Have you heard about the brand new Maker badges? Girls are invited to meet the Kappa Delta sorority members and complete their Maker badge by making and taking home a winter craft.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 12.7.24 1 - 3 PM Bowling Green, 43604
Making Friends
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Come play games, make crafts, and work on your people skills with BGSU Kappa Delta members. Girls will leave with the Making Friends badge in hand.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 10.19.24 1 - 3 PM Bowling Green, 43403
Managing Invasive Plants
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Our Ohio woodlands harbor several invasive plant species that hinder the thriving of our forests and displace native wildflowers. Join us to discover more about these invasive plants, effective removal techniques, and actively contribute to the elimination of one such species, garlic mustard. Take a stroll through the spring woods, uprooting garlic mustard, and relishing the beauty of native spring wildflowers. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Snacks and soft drinks will also be provided.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
$3 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.25 10 AM - 2 PM Onederings Lavender Farm, Clarksville, 45113
Maple Syrup Day
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j Come to Camp Libbey and learn all about the magic of Maple Syrup Making! At Camp Libbey, you will learn how trees are tapped to make maple syrup. Girl Scouts will learn all about trees, taste test a variety of maple syrups, and enjoy a pancake snack. Girl Scout Cadettes will earn the Tree badge.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
$10 | Girl $5 | Adult 2.22.25 1 - 4 PM Camp Libbey
Marian Medal Retreat
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At the retreat, girls will participate in fun and engaging activities as they learn more about the Mother of God and about themselves. Participants will complete steps in earning their Mary, the First Disciple, program (also known as the Marian Medal) and walk away knowing what to do to complete this recognition.
Contact: Sarah Kelly | sarahkelly@gswo.org
$25 | Girl Free | Adult 11.16.24 9 AM - 5 PM Camp Stonybrook
Marmon Valley Farm
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Overnight Retreats
Marmon Valley offers Girl Scouts the opportunity to enjoy an overnight camping trip packed with fun activities such as horseback riding, climbing wall, challenge course, and more. An overnight trip at Marmon Valley Farm is sure to generate fun, valuable memories that will last a lifetime.
Contact: Gene Williams | 937.593.8000 • gwilliams@marmonvalley.com
Day Trips
Troops are welcome to come out to the farm for the day. There are plenty of activities for all ages. With advance registration, groups come for horseback riding, climb our 28-foot climbing wall, learn team building on our low-ropes challenge course, enjoy an authentic hay ride through the woods, and experience many other fun activities.
Contact: Gene Williams | 937.593.8000 • gwilliams@marmonvalley.com Cost
Earn a Badge
Marmon Valley Farm can help Girl Scouts fulfill the requirements for the Junior Horseback Riding badge and is a great location to work on other badges such as the Brownie Hiker badge, the Junior Camper badge, and more. Call today to find out how Marmon Valley can help your troop earn a badge.
Contact: Gene Williams | 937.593.8000
• gwilliams@marmonvalley.com
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Varies Troop specified Marmon Valley Farm, Zanesfield, 43360
Troop Math Games
Mathnasium will bring fun games for girls in your troop of all ages. The games will be interactive for families to play and to be able to make math approachable. We also have a fun and unique patch for each girl who participates!
Contact: Brandon Studeny| 513.525.2148
• brandon.studeny@mathnasium.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$2 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
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Wolcott Heritage Center offers troop tours or a “Playing in the Past” badge opportunity. Junior Girl Scouts experience activities and historical background of the Victorian Time Period. Learn about customs with hands-on activities. Examine clothing of the time. Enjoy a “tea.”
Contact: Darlene Limmer | 419.893.9602
• dlimmer@bex.net
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Maumee Valley Historical Society, Maumee, 43537
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln
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Art and Design Badge
Earn a badge in one night, while having FUN. We’ll walk your troop through earning their Art and Design badge in style! Through a quick dive into inspiring art and design, we’ll learn how to use colors, shapes, and lines to share messages and create beauty. We’ll put those inspirations to use while painting a dish that blends beauty and function! Project options include a mug or a plate.
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Gardening Badge Workshop with Succulents!
We’re here to make your Girl Scout badgeearning easy and FUN! In this session, we will explore garden design and learn how to choose the right plants, while building a garden that will fit your home’s climate and lifestyle - no matter where you live! We’ll learn about succulent cuttings, propagation vs. seeds, and finally plant a succulent garden to take home! The knowledge and inspiration gained in this class will keep them in the garden for years to come.
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Design with Nature Badge Workshops
We’re here to make your Girl Scout badgeearning easy and FUN! Bring your troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Design with Nature badges! We’ll explore the areas where nature, art, and design intersect, create, and have fun all while covering the badge requirements in a single workshop!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Entrepreneur Badge Workshops
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We’re here to make your Girl Scout badgeearning easy and FUN! Bring your troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Entrepreneurial badges!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Creative Play Badge Workshops
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We’re here to make your Girl Scout badges easy and FUN! Bring your troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Creative Play / Game badges!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Girl Scout Craft Badge Workshops
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We’re here to make your Girl Scout badges easy and FUN! Bring your troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Craft badges!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
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We’re here to make your Girl Scout badges easy and FUN! Bring your troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Artist badges!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Leave Your Mark at Camp
If you enjoy being outdoors and would like to earn some service hours, spend a day giving back at camp! Clear some trails or do other maintenance to leave camp better than you found it.
Spring 2025. See page 24 for details.
Outdoor Art Badge Workshops
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We’re here to make your Girl Scout badges easy and FUN! Bring your troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Outdoor Art badge! We’ll explore the options for outdoor art, create and play, all while covering the badge requirements!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553 • hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Digital Arts Badge Workshop
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We’re here to make your Girl Scout badges easy and FUN! Bring your Junior or Cadette troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Digital Photographer badge! We’ll learn about digital photography, take tons of photographs, edit three photos, and make a digital photo project to share with the group! After completing this workshop, these young ladies will be ready for a photo safari!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Animal Badge Workshops
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McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
We’re here to make your Girl Scout badges easy and FUN! Bring your Brownie or Junior troop to our studio for a creative experience earning their Pet or Animal Habitat badges! We’ll use clay, recycled materials, and of course, an ANIMAL focal piece to bring the creativity and knowledge full circle!
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553 • hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Fun Patch Workshops (choose your project!)
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Let us help you have FUN! We offer a variety of fun projects that earn fun patches! These are great cookie incentive sessions, teambuilding, or end-of-season celebrations. Children under 8 will need a volunteer/helper for every 4 girls.
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
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McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Join us for painting your choice of themed 9x12 canvas pieces. We’ll use acrylic paints, so come in art-appropriate clothes that can be stained without heartbreak! Children under 8 will need a volunteer/helper for every 4 girls. (Leaders and caregivers are welcome to sign up and paint too!)
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult 1.20.25 6:30 - 8 PM
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Holiday Ornament Painting / Glazing
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Join us for a fun and easy project: Paint (or glaze)-your-own Holiday ornaments! In these group sessions, we will have a variety of ceramic ornaments to choose from and any paint or glaze color you may need! Students will have the option to glaze their pieces (for pickup after firing) or use a same-day acrylic process to paint and seal their pieces with a gloss finish for immediate use. Limited space available - special Girl Scout event pricing.
Contact: Tabitha Harper | 513.388.6553
• hello@mcharpermanor.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 12.1.24 various times
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 12.7.24 various times
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
McHarper Manor / The Curious Kiln, Milford, 45150
Me & My Gal Overnight
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Experience an overnight adventure with a special female adult in your life. Head out to camp where you’ll pick from a variety of activities like paintball slingshots, making a craft, taking a hike, learning outdoor skills, and more. Sing camp songs and roast s’mores around the campfire, before getting a good night’s sleep in a cozy lodge. Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Me & My Guy Adventure Day
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j Experience an outdoor adventure with a special male adult in your life. Head out to camp where you’ll pick from a variety of activities like paintball slingshots, making a craft, taking a hike, climbing the wall (age permitting), learning outdoor skills, and more.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost
$23 | Girl
$23 | Adult 10.12.24 11 AM - 5 PM
Me and My Pal
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j Attention adventure seekers! Calling all Girl Scouts and their awesome pals, 18 years or older, for a fun filled afternoon of outdoor thrills and bonding! Get set to blaze the trails for a hike and try your hand at our slingshot range. Dominate the Gaga Ball arena, channel your inner artist with wild arts and crafts, and concoct some mouthwatering G.O.R.P. to keep your energy soaring. Fun patch included!
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl
$10 | Adult 10.12.24 1 - 3 PM
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Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY
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Put together delicious treat boxes for our seniors while working with your group in assembly line fashion. You will be putting 7 delicious fruits and 7 delicious snacks in a box that goes to our seniors with their meals every week—but don’t forget the Oreo® as this is the seniors’ favorite snack. We use about 4,500 of these boxes each week, so your effort in making these boxes ensures no senior goes hungry.
Contact: Tammy Hitchcock | 513.244.0668 • thitchcock@muchmorethanameal.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free Troop specified
Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY, Cincinnati, 45204
Melanoma Know More
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Sun Safety Patch Program
Sun Safety Patch Program to learn how to protect your skin from the sun. Girls who earn the patch will be sun savvy, learn and apply safe sun knowledge, and share sun facts with friends. Troop Leader Guide and curriculum available online and patches provided free to girls and troops that complete the program.
Contact: Kris Luebbers | 513.946.7130 • kris@melanomaknowmore.com Cost Date & Time Location
Miami UniversityGirl Scout Day
Miami University and the Society of Women Engineers can’t wait to dive into the exciting world of engineering with you! Girls will explore various disciplines, including chemical, mechanical, and computer engineering. Engage in hands-on activities tailored to each specialty, allowing you to experience the thrill of problemsolving and innovation. Get inspired by female engineers and discover the endless possibilities that await you in the field of engineering!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
$11 |
University, Oxford, 45056
Miami Valley Dance Company miamivalleydancecompany.org
Girl Scouts at the Ballet - Beauty and the Beast
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Come experience this classic story come to life through dance! Enjoy dance-themed activities with the dancers! Girl Scouts will receive a Miami Valley Dance Company patch!
Contact: Liz Fink | 614.668.9721 • earichmond@hotmail.com
$12 |
High School, Bellbrook, 45305 Miss Manners - Dayton Woman’s Club
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Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$30 | Girl
$30 | Adult 10.20.24 12 - 4 PM Dayton Woman’s Club,
Monster Mash Bash
Join us for a thrilling day of Halloween fun at Camp Libbey! This special event is perfect for Girl Scouts who love a good scare and a lot of laughter. Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready for a day packed with exciting activities.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
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Mortuary Science Day gswo.org/events
Learn more about this awesome STEM career directly from women in the field as you go on a tour of the Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, try your hand at sculpting a nose from wax, and learn about the science and business side of the funeral services industry. Cost includes a snack and a fun patch for youth attendees.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
11.17.24 3 - 5:30
Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Lima, 45805 Nakama
Jewelry Making
Specialty workshops can be requested to suit the age of the group participating. Options include Beaded Jewelry, Metalwork Jewelry, Polymer Clay Jewelry, Fiber Art Jewelry, and more. To request a workshop, send an email to the email address provided. Prices will vary depending on the project chosen.
Contact: Julie Martin | 513.827.1299 • julie@nakamastudio.org
$25 | Girl
| Adult Troop specified Nakama Studio, Batavia, 45103
S’more Painting Workshop
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In this workshop, Girl Scouts can paint a speciality Girl Scout S’more ceramic box. All of the paint and supplies will be provided. Adults only pay if painting a piece.
Contact: Julie Martin | 513.827.1299
• julie@nakamastudio.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl
$15 | Adult Troop specified
Handbuilding Pottery
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Nakama Studio, Batavia, 45103
In this workshop, Girl Scouts learn the basics of creating a pottery piece by building with their hands. Special projects can be requested to fit a theme. Send email to schedule an event.
Contact: Julie Martin | 513.827.1299
• julie@nakamastudio.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$40 | Girl
$40 | Adult Troop specified
Learn to Garden
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Nakama Studio, Batavia, 45103
Gardening for Health
In this workshop, Girl Scouts learn all about the variety of medicinal plants that grow wild and those that can be added to the garden and utilized to provide health benefits. Participants will make a skincare product from plants to take home. A variety of options are available to choose from including salve to help with skin irritation, salve or spray to help with poison ivy symptoms, natural antibiotic salve, and more.
Contact: Julie Martin | 513.827.1299
• julie@nakamastudio.org Cost
$30 | Girl
$30 | Adult Troop specified Nakama Studio, Batavia, 45103
National Park Service
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The William Howard Taft National Historic Site offers a variety of activities for all ages. Call for a learning session or badge program designed specifically for your troop. Programs are offered for every Girl Scout level.
In this workshop, Girl Scouts learn the basics of designing and creating the garden of their dreams! Troops can choose to focus on growing flowers for a cut garden, growing food, growing medicinal and culinary herbs, or a mix of their choosing. Seeds will be started for each participant to take home. Education will be provided on the benefits of composting, including traditional and worm composting.
Contact: Julie Martin | 513.827.1299
• julie@nakamastudio.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl
$25 | Adult Troop specified Nakama Studio, Batavia, 45103
Contact: Ruth Horstman | 513.684.3262
• ruth_horstman@nps.gov Cost
Troop specified
2024 Gold Award Girl Scout
Paige Suelzer Troop 10799, Bowling Green
Phone of the Wind
Paige designed and installed a grief phone booth to help members of her community process loss. The Phone of the Wind was mindfully created to connect people to their loved ones who have passed away. The booth encouraged individuals to express their grief aloud, which will help people find comfort and healing.
Nature Adventure Day at Myeerah Nature Preserve
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Join us for a journey through Myeerah Nature Preserve, open to all Girl Scout levels, where nature exploration, creativity, and science converge. Embark on a guided nature hike to discover diverse ecosystems and local flora and fauna. Unleash your creativity with outdoor art activities inspired by the beauty of the outdoors. Dive into hands-on scientific exploration with nature themed STEM activities, exploring the mysteries of the natural world. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl Free | Adult 4.26.25 1 - 3:30 PM
Myeerah Nature Preserve, Bellefontaine, 43311
Nature’s Nursery
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Wildlife Programming
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Discover the wonders of wildlife, delve into the art of wildlife rehabilitation, and champion conservation efforts with our tailored programming! Designed specifically for Girl Scouts, our engaging sessions offer the opportunity to earn four unique badges or four customized patches. Whether you’re seeking educational enrichment or simply looking to have a blast, our program promises an unforgettable experience!
Contact: Jamie Forbush | 419.877.0060
• jforbush@natures-nursery.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Varies Troop specified
Neusole Glassworks
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Make an ornament in our Ornament Blow! With the help of our professional glassblowers, you will get to blow your own ornament out of hot molten glass. Experience the wonder that is glassblowing this holiday season with your loved ones! Reservations required. Each person would need a 15 min slot. Call or email for availability. Must be 5 years or older. Ready for pick up in 7 days.
Contact: Sandy Bur | 513.751.3292
• neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time
$45 | Girl
$45 | Adult Troop specified Neusole Glassworks, Forest Park, 45240
Pumpkin Blow
Looking for fun things to do with family and friends? Make glass pumpkins and make some memories! With the help of our professional glassblowers, you can blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass! Scheduled in 30-minute slots per person. Children must be 5 years or older. Ready for pick-up in 7 days. $55 per pumpkin.
Contact: Sandy Burt | 513.751.3292
• neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$55 | Girl
$55 | Adult Troop specified Neusole Glassworks, Forest Park, 45240
Hands-On Demonstration
For groups of 5 or more we offer hands-on demonstrations. Watch the demonstration and then have the opportunity to work with hot glass and our artists to create a piece of your own. Options include Flower $25, Paperweight $40, Ornaments $45, Pumpkin $55 or a Suncatcher $45. Demonstration is $13 per person.
Contact: Sandy Burt | 513.751.3292
• neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl
$25 | Adult Troop specified Neusole Glassworks, Forest Park, 45240
Newport Aquarium
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Pre-Booked Group Pricing
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Book a group of 10 or more for special pricing. Your Girl Scout group will SEA thousands of aquatic animals from around the world, TOUCH sharks, stingrays and other amazing creatures and EXPLORE underwater tunnels, see-through floors and a sunken ship! Share thrilling adventures like walking inches above a tank full of sharks on the first-in-the-world Shark Bridge. Get eye-to-eye with playful penguins, rare white alligators, and mysterious sharks.
Contact: Symantha Caperton | 859.815.1478
• scaperton@newportaquarium.com Cost
$3 off general admission Troop specified Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY 41071
Aquarium After Dark
Explore the aquarium like never before when you visit during Aquarium After Dark! Meet your animal friends during the day and then discover their fascinating nocturnal behaviors as the lights go out! Your adventure includes exclusive after-hours admission to Newport Aquarium, pizza party, animal encounters, animal touch opportunities and a self-guided twilight tour and scavenger hunt where you’ll experience the wonder of your aquarium - after dark! Each girl will go home with a limited-edition patch.
Contact: Symantha Caperton | 859.815.1478
• scaperton@newportaquarium.com
$49.99 | Girl
$49.99 | Adult Troop specified
Shark and Penguin Breakfast
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Your adventure begins with either a continental or classic breakfast in our café private for your troop. After breakfast, you’ll join one of our animal experts for a presentation all about sharks or penguins before heading into the rest of the aquarium for your exploration time.
Contact: Symantha Caperton | 859.815.1478
• scaperton@newportaquarium.com
Cost Date & Time Location
Continental:
$29.99 | Girl
$39.99 | Adult Classic:
$35.99 | Girl
$45.99 | Adult
Troop specified
Scouts Honor Weekend
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Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY 41071
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Book a private badge program, where your troop will work together to complete the necessary tasks to earn a badge. Badge is included in program. Badges available varies depending on troop level. Admission to the aquarium is an additional fee.
Contact: Symantha Caperton | 859.815.1478 • scaperton@newportaquarium.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$14.99 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY41071
Onederings Lavender Farm
Growing Lavender
Join in the fun with other scout groups and families from across the tri-state. SEA, TOUCH and EXPLORE together as you discover the wonder of an underwater world. This exclusive offer is only available to scout organization members, leaders and their family and friends. Join us in our Riverside Room for Scouts Fair where you will learn about new animal friends and engage in fun activities tailored to your badges. Receive a limited-edition Newport Aquarium patch.
Contact: Symantha Caperton | 859.815.1478
• scaperton@newportaquarium.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 off general admission 11.9.2024
$5 off general admission 11.10.2024
$5 off general admission 5.3.2025
$5 off general admission 5.4.2025
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY 41071
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY 41071
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY 41071
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY 41071
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Join us to discover the secrets of successfully growing lavender in the region. Learn about the preferred varieties, essential soil and light requirements, and year-round maintenance tips. Experience a hands-on demonstration on proper planting techniques, and each participant will receive a lavender plant to bring home. Additionally, enjoy a refreshing glass of lavender lemonade during the session.
Contact: Kim Benz | 937.725.0830 • onederings@yahoo.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 5.31.25 10 - 11:30 AM
Lavender/Flower Crown
Onederings Lavender Farm, Clarksville, 45113
Join us in creating exquisite lavender and flower crowns. Select your preferred lavender and flowers, and craft a unique crown for yourself. All necessary materials will be provided. Participants will choose lavender and collaborate in small teams of 2 or 3 to craft the crowns.
Contact: Kim Benz | 937.725.0830 • onederings@yahoo.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$16 | Girl Free | Adult 6.18.25 6 - 7:30 PM
Onederings Lavender Farm, Clarksville, 45113
Orienteering Cincinnati
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Use a detailed map to find your own way to a series of control points. We offer scheduled programs year-round in various area parks and camps. Each program offers courses of various length and difficulty from beginner to expert. Beginners receive free instruction in using the map to find their way. Contact info@ocin.org for group registration.
Contact: Mike Minium | info@ocin.org
$5 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Wildlife Refuge fws.gov/refuge/ottawa
Hiking, Fishing, and More!
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We offer year round outdoor programming for all levels. You can take advantage of the 10 miles of hiking trails through a variety of habitats. Check out a pair of binoculars, field guide, or explorer’s backpack and get deeper into the natural wonders available. You can try out fishing and borrow free fishing equipment.
Contact: Rebecca Lewis | 419.898.0014
• rebecca_lewis@fws.gov
Varies Troop specified Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, 43449
Badge Opportunities
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Interested in working on badges? Troops can schedule with a naturalist to work on outdoor badges like Trail badges, Eco badges, Outdoor Art, Math in Nature, Brownie Bugs or Hiker, Junior Animal Habitats or Flowers, or Cadette Trees or Archery. So many opportunities in one place!
Contact: Rebecca Lewis | 419.898.0014
• rebecca_lewis@fws.gov
Varies Troop specified Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, 43449
Outdoor Cooking - Brownie gswo.org/events
Girl Scout Brownies are invited to learn how to cook over a campfire at Camp Woodhaven! Girl Scouts will earn their Snacks badge and work on their fire-building skills.
Contact: Katey Snover | 419.887.9454
• kateysnover@gswo.org
$12
Outdoor Cooking - Junior
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Girl Scout Juniors are invited to advance their outdoor cooking skills at Camp Woodhaven! Girl Scouts will earn their Simple Meals badge and work on their fire-building skills.
Contact: Katey Snover | 419.887.9454
• kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$12 | Girl Free | Adult 9.28.24 3:30 - 5:30 PM Lima Girl Scout Center
Outdoor Skills - Advanced gswo.org/events
Led by experienced outdoor experts, this workshop will cover a range of advanced topics, including wilderness survival techniques, fire building, navigation techniques, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test in realistic scenarios and learn valuable strategies for staying safe and confident in the wilderness.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 5.3.25 1:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Stonybrook
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 3.29.25 1:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Libbey
Outdoor Skills - Beginner
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Embark on a day of exploration and discovery. Our Outdoor Skills Day is perfect for girls who are eager to learn basic outdoor skills and build confidence in the wilderness.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 3.29.25 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camp Libbey
$13 | Girl Free | Adult 5.3.259:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camp Stonybrook
Outdoor Skills - Intermediate
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During this event, Girl Scouts will be able to take their outdoor skills to the next level. Girl Scouts will learn how to prepare for an outdoor adventure, basic first aid, shelter building, and outdoor cooking.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org, Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 5.3.25 1:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Stonybrook
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 3.29.25 1:30 - 5:30 PM Camp Libbey
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 5.10.25 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camp Libbey
Outdoor Skills:
Knives
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Learn knife safety and practice your new skills during this outdoor skills session (session held indoors). You’ll even put them to the test when you make something to take home using those newly-learned skills.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 3.12.25 6:30 - 7:30 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 10.8.245:30 - 6:30 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 1.28.25 5:30 - 6:30 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
Outdoor Skills: Knots
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Learn some helpful knots and practice your new skills during this outdoor skills session (session held indoors). You’ll even put them to the test when you make something to take home using those newly-learned knots.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 3.12.25 5:30 - 6:30 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 10.8.24 6:30 - 7:30 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
$6 | Girl Free | Adult 1.28.25 6:30 - 7:30 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
Oxbow, Inc.
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Land Trusts at Work
Work with staff and volunteers of a Land Trust managing a 1,600 acre nature preserve to understand the problems, concerns, and joys of encouraging nature in a near suburban setting. Requires a 4-week commitment period for a total of 30 hours.
Contact: Meg Poehlmann | 812.290.2941 • meg@oxbowinc.org Cost
$100 | Girl
$100 | Adult Troop specified Oxbow, Inc., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Flowers and Trees and Birds, O My!
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Join with a naturalist and explore the nature found in the floodplain of the Great Miami River. Meet plants and the insects that inhabit them. See migrating, nesting or foraging birds in the air and on the water of the many area lakes. See signs of mammals that only come out at night or when they think no one is around.
Contact: Meg Poehlmann | 812.290.2941
• meg@oxbowinc.org
$3 | Girl
$3 | Adult Troop specified Oxbow, Inc., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Can You Find the Ecosystem?
Explore with the naturalist the various portions of the Oxbow floodplain and start to piece together the elements and components of the ecosystem found in the floodplain. Determine how the parts of the ecosystem interact to sustain the plants and wildlife contained within or just merely passing through.
Contact: Meg Poehlmann | 812.290.2941
• meg@oxbowinc.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl
$5 | Adult Troop specified Oxbow, Inc., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
What Does the Heron Do?
The Great Blue Heron is practically a symbol of wetlands in the USA. As such, it is a bird that can take us on a tour of the wetlands located in the Oxbow. As a common, year-round resident in the Oxbow wetlands, we will learn how the heron changes with weather, water, land, and the seasons. In the process we are apt to learn a few things about the other wild animals and plants they share the wetlands with.
Contact: Meg Poehlmann | 812.290.2941
• meg@oxbowinc.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$3 | Girl
$3 | Adult Troop specified Oxbow, Inc., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Could You Manage a National Wildlife Refuge?
You don’t just fence a piece of land and wait for animals to move in. You must “Decide” what kind of animals you want to attract to your land. Then learn what kind of animals your land will support. Then figure out what you must do to put the two issues together. Explore some issues a land manager must solve to create the best possible nature preserve. Please call at least one month in advance; program takes 2-3 hours.
Contact: Meg Poehlmann | 812.290.2941
• meg@oxbowinc.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$5 | Girl
$5 | Adult Troop specified Oxbow, Inc., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
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Summer Camp
Plan your summer adventure! Choose from unique, one-of-a-kind experiences. Registration opens in January, 2025!
No matter which camp you choose or whether you stay a day, a week, or longer, you will have a ton of fun making new friends, trying new things, practicing newfound skills, and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Challenge yourself to try something new:
Scan the QR code or visit camp.gswo.org to learn more!
At Girl Scout summer camp, you'll build your courage and confidence with supportive friends and camp staff by your side.
Day Camp
Overnight Camp
Troop Adventure Camp Volunteer Day Camp
Painting With A Twist
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Painting Classes
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Join us for our Art Adventure program tailored for Girl Scouts, ages 6 and up! In these 1.5-hour classes, girls will explore various art mediums, learn essential techniques, and earn their art badges. Our engaging curriculum aligns perfectly with badge requirements, ensuring a fun and educational experience for all skill levels. Come unleash your creativity, make new friends, and earn your Art badge with us! Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable artistic journey!
Contact: Patrick Wallace | 513.229.7700
• Mason@paintingwithatwist.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$35 | Girl
$35 | Adult Troop specified Painting With A Twist, Mason, 45040
Partners for Clean Streams
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Clean Your Streams 365
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Clean Your Streams 365 is a year-round effort for clearer, cleaner waterways inspired by our annual program Clean Your Streams Day. Volunteers choose a time and location to remove marine debris. These clean-ups can be PCS staffled, or go-on-your-own. In either case, PCS will provide all clean-up supplies, including gloves, trash bags, data cards, and grabbers.
Contact: Kayla Kirkpatrick | 419.874.0727
• kayla@partnersforcleanstreams.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free Troop specified Maumee River, Perrysburg, 43551
Pets Party!
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Learn about what it means to be a responsible pet owner! Whether you like pets that are cute and cuddly, slimy and scaly, or somewhere in between, learn how to make them feel loved and cared for while meeting pets of all types! Brownie Pets badge included with price.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl Free | Adult 2.20.25 6 - 7:30 PM Virtual
Playing the Past
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Come to Sauder Village and immerse yourself in a unique experience! Discover games, clothing, and all about life from bygone eras while earning your Playing the Past badge.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl $14 | Adult 5.17.25 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sauder Village, Archbold, 43502
Pottery at Camp Woodhaven
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Explore your creativity in these fun ceramics workshop led by the knowledgeable instructors at Woodhaven Program Center!
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 2.15.25 1 - 3 PM Camp Woodhaven
$15 | Girl Free | Adult 2.15.25 3 - 5 PM Camp Woodhaven
Precious Memories
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Explore nostalgia and creativity with Precious Memories! Girl Scouts, join a Creative Memories Independent Advisor for an engaging Scrapbooking Workshop. Discover the art of preserving cherished moments while unleashing your inner creativity. Bring 15 to 20 photos and dive into artistic expression. Workshop fee covers a personalized scrapbook album for each participant, ensuring a unique keepsake.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$22 | Girl Free | Adult 11.9.24 3:30 - 5 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
Primitive Camping Overnight
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This outdoor skill-based event prepares girls to set up their own campsites and helps prepare them for future overnight trips to more remote campsites. Skills include using various camp stoves, hatchets, and bowsaw, purifying water, learning specialized knots, mastering map and compass, lashing, fire building with flint and steel and much more. Girls will complete a majority of the Primitive, Adventure, or Survival badge depending on grade level.
Contact: Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$22 | Girl
$8 | Adult 4.5 - 4.6.25 10 AM - 10 AM Camp Whip Poor Will
$22 | Girl
$8 | Adult 5.3 - 5.4.25 10 AM - 10 AM Camp Whip Poor Will
Program Aide Training: Virtual
Get ready for an exciting adventure to become Program Aides! This two-session virtual event, followed by a regional in-person skills training, is perfect for girls who love to lead and make a difference. Dive into the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, explore mentorship, and master skills like knife safety and SWAPS creation. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Program Aide Training
The Girl Scout Cadette Program Aide Training is designed to empower Cadettes with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective leaders and mentors within their troop and community. This comprehensive training program will provide participants with hands-on learning experiences, interactive workshops, and opportunities for personal growth.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org, Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
Reptile Workshop
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Join Dino Buddies for a hands-on reptile experience! Girl Scouts will discover the world of reptile care, learning feeding techniques, habitat setup, and safe handling. Get up close and personal with diverse reptilian companions while gaining essential knowledge for responsible pet ownership. Girls will complete steps toward the Daisy Animal Observers, Brownie Pets, Junior Animal Habitats, and Cadette Animal Helpers badges.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Robotics Badges 3 in 1
Join our friends at Lakota Robotics for an amazing opportunity to earn all THREE robotics badges at ONCE! Girl Scouts will complete all the activities associated with all three badges, including robot demonstrations and a special Lakota robot button to take home!
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location J C $30 | Girl Free | Adult 9.22.24 1 - 3 PM West Chester, 45069
$30 | Girl Free | Adult 11.16.24 9:30 - 11:30 AM West Chester, 45069
$30 | Girl Free | Adult 11.16.24 1 - 3 PM West Chester, 45069
Robotics Team 1038 Lakota Robotics lakotarobotics.org
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Astronomy Badge Programs
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Contact: Heidi Westrick | 419.530.2650 • heidi.kuchta@utoledo.edu
$10 | Girl $10 | Adult Troop
Robotics Coding for Good 3 in 1 Workshop
Earn all 3 Coding for Good badges at once. Girls will complete all the coding activities associated with all three badges, including programmed robot demonstrations and a special Lakota robot button to take home.
Contact: Linda Cassidy | 513.443.2240 • scoutprograms@lakotarobotics.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$18 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified West Chester, 45069
Planetarium, Toledo, 43606
Robotics Engineering
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Earn all 3 Mechanical Engineering badges at once. Girls will complete all the mechanical engineering activities associated with all three badges for their level Daisy through Junior. For Cadettes, activities for parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Think Like an Engineer Journey would be completed. Workshops conclude with robot demonstrations and a special Lakota robot button to take home.
Contact: Linda Cassidy | 513.443.2240 • scoutprograms@lakotarobotics.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$18 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified West Chester, 45069
Rock-In Overnight
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Have fun climbing at RockQuest! You will be belayed to new heights in this adventure. Includes harness, belay, and the overnight!
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$40 | Girl
$40 | Adult 2.7.25 8 PM - 9 AM RockQuest Climbing Center, Cincinnati, 45241
Runway to Success
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Join us for Runway to Success, a transformative event for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors in partnership with Dress for Success! Elevate your confidence as you’re styled for success, and take home two complete interview outfits including accessories and shoes. Learn interview skills, craft a standout resume, and participate in a meaningful clothing sorting service project.
Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl 4.12.25 10 AM - 2 PM Dress for Success Cincinnati, Cincinnati, 45212
Science of the Night
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Deep dive into the science of the night while at camp, including learning about night creatures and astronomy when you go on a night hike, star gaze, look through a telescope and much more. End the evening with a slumber party and enjoy breakfast before heading home.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
Sewing - Holiday Ornament
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Immerse yourself in holiday cheer with a joyful sewing experience, crafting your very own delightful hand-stitched holiday ornament! Join us virtually at Needle, Ink, & Thread for a session brimming with creativity and merriment.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
Sewing - Scrunchies
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Embark on a scrunchie-making journey with Needle, Ink, & Thread! Girl Scouts, gear up for a virtual adventure into crafting wonders. Remember to gather your materials for the ultimate crafting experience. For extra fun and safety, have a adult nearby, especially for threading needles. It’s a stitch-saver!
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
$8 | Girl Free | Adult 3.31.25 6 - 7:30 PM
Sewing for Beginners
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Challenge your creative powers and start your journey to becoming a master seamstress. Learn basic techniques with a sewing machine, as you create a simple pillow case. No previous sewing experience required. Space is limited due to sewing machine availability.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
S’more Money Madness
S’mores are a delicious treat that Girl Scouts love to eat, but did you know you don’t have to stick to the original recipe? Mix and match your own version of a s’more while learning about money, wants and needs, and more! Girls will create their perfect version of a s’more and take home their Money Explorer and My Money Choices badge. Price includes 2 badges!
Contact: Chelsea Smith | chelseasmith@gswo.org
In this fun and interactive program, our friends at Synchrony are going to drop you into a day in the life of a young adult: from planning that epic spring break trip to handling unexpected car repairs, every decision will be in your hands! Learn to budget your next coffee run and crack the code on the world of credit cards, too! Girls will earn the My Dream Budget, My Financial Independence or My Financial Power badge.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Mechanical Engineering Badge Workshop
Snapology makes learning and earning Girl Scout badges fun! Snapology uses hands-on building supplies and technology to teach children the application of core STEM learning concepts. Our programs also incorporate promoting teamwork and social skills.
Contact: Nikki Norton | 513.988.7363 • westchestertwp@snapology.com
12:303:30 PM Synchrony Hub, West Chester, 45069
Robotics Badge Workshop
Snapology makes learning and earning Girl Scout badges fun! Snapology uses hands-on building supplies and technology to teach children the application of core STEM learning concepts. Our programs also incorporate promoting teamwork and social skills.
Contact: Nikki Norton | 513.988.7363
• westchestertwp@snapology.com
Date & Time Location
$20 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Camp Libbey Defiance, OH
• Environmental Center
• Amphitheater
• Yurt
• Low & High Challenge Course
Camp is for All Seasons!
Camp Woodhaven Lima, OH
• Observation Tower
• Archery
• Volleyball
Little House Greenville, OH
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Lodging
re-opening 2025!
Camp Rolling Hills Pleasant Hill, OH
• Climbing Wall
• Archery
• Hatchet & Slingshot Range
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Camp Stonybrook Waynesville, OH
• Swinging Bridge
• Climbing Wall
• Creek with Fossil Station
• Hatchet & Slingshot Range
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Snapology makes learning and earning Girl Scout badges fun! Snapology uses hands-on building supplies and technology to teach children the application of core STEM learning concepts. Our programs also incorporate promoting teamwork and social skills.
Contact: Nikki Norton | 513.988.7363 • westchestertwp@snapology.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$25 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified
Space Party!
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Blast off on an interstellar adventure with the Girl Scouts! Get ready to zoom through the solar system, discovering the sun, moon, and stars. As dusk falls, prepare to meet the stars up close, embarking on a twilight hike with glittering cosmos. Dress for the occasion in your most out-of-this-world outfit!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
$15 |
Space Party: Me & My Galaxy Guy! gswo.org/events
Embark on a stellar journey into the cosmos, you and your superstar guy! Together you’ll zoom through the solar system, discovering the sun, moon, and stars. As dusk falls, prepare to meet the stars up close, embarking on a twilight hike with glittering cosmos.
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
Space Science Adventurer
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Become an amateur astronomer as you learn about Earth’s place in our solar system, why the moon has different phases, and more through the use of astronomy tools and a trip into our STARLAB portable planetarium. Earn and take home the Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
$30 |
Space Science Explorer
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Become a learning astronomer as you discover the sun, use scientific tools to take a closer look at the moon, and take a trip into the STARLAB portable planetarium to learn about some of the constellations in the night sky. Earn and take home the Daisy Space Science Explorer badge. Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
$30
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Investigator
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Become an amateur astronomer as you learn about planets, stars, and the sun through the use of astronomy tools and a trip into our STARLAB portable planetarium. Earn and take home the Junior Space Science Investigator badge.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$30 | Girl
43604
Speak Out! Podcasting with Cincinnati Public Radio
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Dive into the world of media and podcasting with our friends at Cincinnati Public Radio! Tour the WVXU studios, meet their journalists, discuss the importance of informational media, and plan & record your very own podcast on current topics in a real recording studio! Cadette Public Speaker badge included.
Contact: Arrianne Byrum | arriannebyrum@gswo.org
Stand Up Paddle Board Basics
Learn the basics of how to paddle board on Camp Whip Poor Will’s lake. Bring an extra change of clothes and be prepared to fall in the water! After registering, please navigate to your “My Events” tab and select this event.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
$11 | Girl Free | Adult 8.18.24 9:30
Summer Adventure
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Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies, are you ready for an adventure? Join us as we explore the great outdoors with some GORP.
Contact: Miranda Dailey | mirandadailey@gswo.org
John Bryan State Park, Storybook Trail, Yellow Springs, 45387
Spreading the Love with Survivor Cards
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Contact: Kade Abney | kadeabney@gswo.org
One small act of kindness can change someone’s life! Girls will learn mental health tools, discuss toxic positivity and trauma-intervention skills. Then they will create handwritten cards for survivors of trauma with hope and healing words.
Contact: Alyson Wick | 567.303.2275 • survivorcards@gmail.com
Sustainable Happiness Together LLC
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Lesson from the Bright Butterfly
Empower Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies with interactive mini-lessons for confidence and life skills. Troops self-guide through 15-min sessions over 6 weeks. Hands-on activities foster growth mindset, happiness, resilience, and calm. Course merges butterfly life cycle with social-emotional learning tools and includes ‘Be Present to Catch Happiness’ game. Daily Habits with the Bright Butterfly tracker encourages lifelong good habits. Backed by science, engaging activities ensure effective learning. Families will receive discounted rate to reinforce at home. Plus, earn a Fun Patch!
Contact: Liz Rutledge and Dr. Cyrina Bullard | 720.689.4442 • info@sustainablehappinesstogether.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$10 | Girl Free | Adult Troop specified Virtual
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Get step-by-step activities to earn Coding for Good, Badge 1: Coding Basics Easy-to-follow activities Junior to Ambassador. Writing your first line of code can be easier than ever! After completing the activities, girls will have earned the Coding for Good, Badge 1: Coding Basics and learned how they can write code to create positive change in the world. Collaborate and complete lessons as a group. Troop leaders can borrow TI technology so everyone can work together.
Contact: Michelle Grooms | 614.306.1455 • mgrooms@ti.com
Cost Date & Time
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Contact: Shelby Coleman | 513.569.8080
• tickets@tctcincinnati.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$12-55 per person; group rates available 10.12 - 10.20.24 times vary Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, 45202
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It’s Christmas Eve! After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa and Mrs. Claus announce their decision to hang up the big red suit and train a replacement. Enter Nick: a website designer and single dad to tech-savvy daughter, Bee. With pressures mounting–and a jealous, naughty elf thwarting their every move–will everyone in Santa’s Workshop come together in time for Nick to take the reins?
Contact: Shelby Coleman | 513.569.8080
• tickets@tctcincinnati.com
Cost Date & Time Location
$12-55 per person; group rates available 12.7 - 12.15.24 times vary Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, 45202
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From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mom find when she gets home…?
Contact: Shelby Coleman | 513.569.8080
• tickets@tctcincinnati.com
Cost Date & Time
$12-55 per person; group rates available 2.15 - 2.23.25 times vary
Disney’s Frozen JR.
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Toledo Zoo Girl Scout Overnight
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Come earn badge requirements while spending the night at the zoo. Admission the following day and dinner/breakfast are included. During the overnight, groups get to experience live animal demonstrations, enrichment making, meet a night keeper, and more! If you are unable to make these dates, contact the zoo to schedule an overnight for your troop.
Contact: Jessica Dixon | jessicadixon@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$50 | Girl
$50 | Adult 10.26.24 6:30 PM - 10 AM Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Toledo, 43609
$50 | Girl
$50 | Adult 11.16.24 6:30 PM - 10 AM
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Toledo, 43609
Disney’s Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Disney’s Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.
Contact: Shelby Coleman | 513.569.8080
• tickets@tctcincinnati.com
Cost Date & Time
$12-55/ person; group rates available 4.26 - 5.4.25 times vary Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, 45202
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Brownies and Juniors, discover your inner engineer with the University of Dayton female engineering students with interactive hands-on activities. Learn the Design Thinking Process, spark your creativity, and explore engineering as a way to help others. The badge is included in the cost. Adult supervision is required.
Contact: Megan Ramey | meganramey@gswo.org
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
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Girl Scout Badge Programs
Fulfill your badge requirements while exploring the Toledo Zoo! The 2-hour program includes animal demonstrations, exhibit visits, and all requirements needed for your badge. Group size is limited to 15 Girl Scouts, and total group size cannot exceed 35 individuals. The program starts and ends at the zoo’s entrance; entrance to the zoo before or after will require admission.
Contact: Sarah Orr | 419.385.5721 • sarah.orr@toledozoo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$65 | Program Troop specified Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Toledo, 43609
Under the Stars Planetarium Visit
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Watch a show in this dome with a state-of-theart digital projector and 5.1 surround sound. This unique cosmic experience will take you on a dynamic journey across the Universe and through time.
Contact: Becky Sarantou | rebeccasarantou@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$7 | Girl
$7 | Adult 10.12.24 3 - 4:30 PM Ritter Planetarium, Toledo, 43606
Vine Images, INC
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Chocolatier Patch
Did you know every time you purchase a Hershey candy bar, you are helping educate a student in need. Milton Hershey’s beloved wife, Catherine “Kitty” Hershey was not only a lovely person, she was a strong, influential woman for her time. Learn about Kitty Hershey, her upbringing and life with Milton, and her many contributions to the Hershey legacy.
Contact: Pamela Rowe | 757.870.5080
• pam@vineimages.org Cost
$12 | Girl
Entrepreneur
Sometimes, all you need is an out-of-the-world thought, some great marketing skills, and someone to believe in you to bring that idea to life. Girl Scouts, you are going to learn how to bring a business concept to reality by creating your own brand! Join Pam, founder of Vine Images, INC, as she walks you through real life experiences and techniques used to become an entrepreneur.
Contact: Pamela Rowe | 757.870.5080
• pam@vineimages.org
Cost
$10 | Girl
Wild Hearts African Farm
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Safari Hike at Wild Hearts African Farm
Experience wildlife conservation through the eyes of an African farmer at our unique Education Center. Schedule your interactive Safari Hike where you’ll get to meet, pet, and feed our African goats, sheep, donkeys, and cattle while learning about programs that help both wildlife and people. Our African jackals are now in their NEW habitat! Other animals may include our Patagonian maras, African tortoises & sandcat, and rescued hawks, owls and eagle. Reptile displays are inside the Education Center.
Contact: Amanda Badger | 937.416.5520
• amanda@wildheartsafricanfarm.org
Wild Hearts African Farm, Lewisburg, 45338
Horseback Riding
Learn what it takes to safely interact, saddle, ride, and care for a horse. Adults needed for Girl Scout ratio are free. Additional adults pay.
Contact: Stephanie McConnell | 937.382.6661
• stephanie_mcconnell-Hill@wilmington.edu
| Adult Troop specified
College Equine Program, Wilmington, 45177
Programs at gswo.org/cookies and gswo.org/fallproduct The Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs not only fund amazing adventures for girls, but help girls build five key skills:
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Winter Adventure Day
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Join us for a day of winter fun! Girl Scouts will get the chance to earn their Snow Adventure badge. Girl Scouts will explore the camp's snowy trails, learn about winter adventure gear, and try out a winter-themed craft.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Women Writing for (a) Change
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Women Writing for a Change believes your best writing comes when you feel safe to be yourself. We offer 90-minute classes in storytelling, poetry, journaling and other writing forms. Earn badges and find your unique voice.
Contact: Christine Wilson | 513.272.1171
• cwilson@womenwriting.org
$15 | Girl
$15 | Adult Troop specified Women Writing for (a) Change, Cincinnati, 45213
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
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Be a detective and solve the clues while experienceing Woodland! The scavenger hunt starts at the main entrance of Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and takes you throughout the whole cemetery. A map will be provided as you find clues and observe the surroundings along the way.
Contact: Misti Spillman | 937.228.3221
• mspillman@woodlandcemetery.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free Troop specified Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, 45409
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Have you ever wandered through a cemetery and wondered about the meanings of the designs carved on old gravestones? Walk through Woodland Cemetery and explore the numerous symbols that adorn the gravestones.
Contact: Misti Spillman | 937.228.3221
• mspillman@woodlandcemetery.org
Free Troop specified Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, 45409
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Founded in 1841, Woodland is one of the oldest rural cemeteries in the United States. Visit the final resting places of the Wright Brothers, Erma Bombeck, and many other famous Daytonians.
Contact: Misti Spillman | 937.228.3221
• mspillman@woodlandcemetery.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free Troop specified Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, 45409
Xavier University Computer Science Club
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Brownie Coding Basics Badge
Learn how programmers write programs that make computers work, and how people can use computers to help others! This badge is the first of 3 in earning Brownie Coding For Good.
Contact: Rachel Hamilton | 502.244.0987
• hamiltonr4@xavier.edu Cost
1:30 - 3 PM
Club, Cincinnati, 45207
Zombie Survival Overnight
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to put their survival skills to the test with Camp Libbey’s Zombie Surivial Overnight! Girl Scouts will learn fire building, shelter building, knot tying & knife skills. Then they will put their newly-learned skills to the test. Girl Scouts will participate in shooting sports while at camp. Some activities will take place after dark! Camp includes lunch, dinner, and snack on Saturday, and Sunday breakfast.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org
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Join us for an exciting STEM learning experience with The Gaskins Foundation! Engage in handson activities, hear from inspiring professionals, and uncover the endless possibilities that STEM offers. Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for STEM and embark on a journey of discovery and innovation!
Contact: Aren Apley | arenapley@gswo.org
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Gaskins Foundation, Cincinnati, 45206
Gaskins Foundation, Cincinnati, 45206
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Adult Backpacking Overnight
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Have you always wanted to experience backpacking, but want to go with someone who knows how? This isn’t your typical training lecture. You’ll receive a list of common items to bring that you probably already own and we’ll supply the rest. Pack your backpack, and off we’ll go. This isn’t about miles hiked, but what to do along the way, and learn while actually doing.
Contact: Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time
$45 | Adult 10.19.24 10 AM - 1 PM Camp Butterworth
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Adult Conference North - Camp Like a Cowgirl!
Registered adults are invited to attend the 55th Annual Volunteer-led weekend: Adult Conference! This weekend is designed to help provide new skills, resources and ideas for our work with girls, all while having fun and networking with other Girl Scout volunteers. Volunteers will choose from a variety of sessions. Registration covers Friday evening snack, Saturday meals, Sunday brunch, session fees, lodging, activities, and a patch.
Contact: Vicki Blanco | vcblanco@sbcglobal.net
Cost Date & Time Location
$65 |
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Conference South: Cosmic Connections gswo.org/events
Registered adults are invited to attend this spacethemed conference and choose from a variety of sessions, spend time with other volunteers, learn new skills, discover all the opportunities available at camp and have a great time!
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org Cost
$50 | Adult 3.28 - 3.29.25 7 PM - 5:30 PM Camp Stonybrook
American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid Blended Learning
Keep your troop safe by completing this American Red Cross 3-step adult and pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Course. Course requirements include conducting online learning, followed by a Zoom skills review and an in-person test.
Contact: Abby Naylor | troopsupport@gswo.org
American
Red Cross: First Aid/CPR/AED
Blended Learning Instructor Course
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The American Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level American Red Cross FA/CPR/AED course. This course will have an on-line and inperson component. Must be currently certified in American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED.
Contact: Troop Support | jenniferparker@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$120 | Adult 9.28.24 10 AM - 3 PM Toledo Girl Scout Center
$120 | Adult 10.26.24 10 AM - 3 PM Dayton Girl Scout Center
Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout: Promoting Belonging
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Create a sense of belonging in your troop by learning about the principles of belonging, social emotional learning, grade level support, and how the Girl Scout experience ties it all together.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org Cost
GSWO Trainer Annual Curriculum Training
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Trainers, join us for our annual training to review updated curriculum for Troop Start Up Training, Safety Beyond the Troop Meeting, and Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout: Promoting Belonging.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Archery Training
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Successfully complete archery instructor training to be able to teach archery to troops/ service units. Cover safety and risk management, range rules, equipment and range set up and care, shooting basics, teaching techniques, evaluating shooters, and more. Complete the High-Risk form and bring a sack lunch.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
Free | Adult 9.21.24 10 AM - 3 PM Camp Stonybrook
$16 | Adult 10.12.24 10 AM - 3 PM Camp Libbey Free | Adult 3.15.25 10 AM - 3 PM Camp Whip Poor Will
$16 | Adult 4.26.25 10 AM - 3 PM Camp Libbey
$16 | Adult 5.17.25 10 AM - 3 PM Camp Butterworth
Cost Date & Time Location Free 8.27.24 12 - 1:30 PM Virtual Free 8.28.24 6 - 7:30 PM Virtual
In-Person Trainer Meet-Up
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Join us for a weekend of learning and connecting with fellow trainers.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
$15 | Adult 11.8 - 11.9.24 7 - 5:30 PM Camp Woodhaven
Learn to Lead
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Learn to Lead - Your First Troop Meeting
Learn best practices on how to run your first troop meeting.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time Location
Free 9.12.24 6 - 7:30 PM Virtual
Troop Management
This training will teach you the structure of a troop meeting and how to manage the girls based on their age.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time
Free 9.26.24 6 - 7:30 PM
Family Engagement
This training will cover how to build meaningful support from parents and caregivers, so girls will have a successful Girl Scout experience.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Cost
- 7:30
Program Processes
An important part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience is using the three program processes. Join our program team as we review how to make Girl Scouts Girl-led, use Cooperative Learning and Learning-by-doing.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Cost Date & Time
2.3.25 6 - 7:30 PM
Troop Finances
Learn best practices on submitting your annual finance report on the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Cost
Lodge Camp Training
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Lodge camp training will help prepare you for a successful troop meeting, day rental, or overnight campout with your troop in a council-owned lodge or cabin. Learn about planning, progression, preparation, safety, site orientation, and resources. Participants must take the Safety Beyond the Troop Training before attending this course.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
New Leader Fairs
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This event gives new leaders a chance to connect with other troop leaders while exploring badges and Journeys, learning about Product Program, and discovering activities to take back to your troop. For some added fun, visit each station to earn a special memento.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Safety Beyond the Troop Meeting
This training prepares you to take your girls outside of your regular troop meeting space/ location. You will review GSWO Troop Trip Approval process, how to prepare your girls for travel, additional insurance coverage possibly needed, safety, and transporting girls.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Great Volunteers Deserve Recognition
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Girl Scouts and everyday heroes to thousands of girls in our council. Nominate Girl Scout volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding work. Nominations are due by February 1, 2025 for the awards received in spring at formal ceremonies across the council. Scan the QR code or visit gswo.org/awards for more information!
Troop Camp Training
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Required for at least one troop adult before reserving or camping at a council outdoor camping unit. This training will give you the skills to camp in all camp facilities, including platform tents, wagons, personal tents, and other outdoor units. Participants must take Safety Beyond the Troop & Lodge Camp Training before this session. Prepare for weather and outdoor conditions. Lunch will be provided and cooked out over the fire.
Contact: Katey Snover | kateysnover@gswo.org, Mackenzie Dumas | mackenziedumas@gswo.org, Tori Hinojosa-Houck | torihouck@gswo.org
• Activities Rally
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• Rally for new troop leaders
• Request a Rally for your troop — for news, payments, and more!
$16
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$16 | Adult 5.17.25 10 AM - 4 PM Camp Butterworth
Virtual Trainer Meet-Up
All current facilitators and outdoor trainers are encouraged to attend this virtual meet-up to cover new updates.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. Recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health or substance abuse challenge, learn how to listen nonjudgementally and give reassurance, and how to refer to appropriate support services. Will require 2 hours of required prework before the class.
Contact: Troop Support | troopsupport@gswo.org
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