Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Summer Program Guide 2018

Girl Scouts Summer

Program Guide

July

August

September Summer Program 2018 Guide

The 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.

Contents Meet us Online ..................................................... 2 How to Get Started.................................................3 Girl Scout Shop.......................................................4 Become a Member..................................................5 STEM Jamboree .....................................................6 Girl Scout Gallop ...................................................7 Play & Acting Workshop ......................................8 Bell Mission Possible Challenge ..... .....................9 Renewed and Ready...............................................10 Summer Program at a Glance.........................11-13 Girl/Volunteer Committee Opportunities..........14 NRH2O Scout Days...............................................15 Bugs and More........................................................16 Astronomy Club.....................................................17 G.I.R.L. Rally...........................................................18 DNA of a G.I.R.L....................................................19 Contact & Facility Information............................20

Meet us Online

How to Register for Events Secure your spot now by registering for programs online.

Payment by bank credit/debit card is required to complete your online registration for events with Girl or Adult fees. Register online at www.gs-top.org, click “Events”.

Stay connected with us through social media.

It’s your up-to-the-minute source for new programs and trainings, council news, event photos and inspirational stories. Plus, it’s the best way for you to share what’s going on in your Girl Scout journey. We love to see and hear your photos, videos and stories.

www.gs-top.org facebook.com/GirlScoutsTOP instagram.com/girlscoutstop twitter.com/topgirlscouts Need help or have questions?

Contact our Customer Service team at 800-582-7272 or email customercare@gs-top.org

How to Get Started Opening Date

Adult/Girl Ratios

• Opening date is the first day registrations will be processed for an event.

For Events

• Payment (event fee or deposit if applicable) is required with registration submission. Incomplete event registrations will not be processed.

Closing Date • Closing date is the last day registrations can be submitted online. For girls to have the best possible experience, we need this time to properly prepare for supply purchases, venue confirmation, Program Aide/volunteer scheduling and other tasks.

To make every girl’s experience fun and safe, all events must meet the minimum adult/girl ratio required

by Safety Activity Checkpoints. If the minimum adult/girl ratio is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds processed.

The following ratios must be met: Daisy (K-1) 2 Adults/1-6 Girls Brownie (2-3) 2 Adults/1-12 Girls f

1 Adult/4 more girls

1 Adult/6 more girls

Junior (4-5) 2 Adults/1-16 Girls

1 Adult/8 more girls

• An event will stay open for registrations until the closing date or until all spots are filled, whichever comes first.

Cadette (6-8) 2 Adults/1-20 Girls

1 Adult/10 more girls

Special Needs

Senior (9-10) 2 Adults/1-24 Girls

1 Adult/12 more girls

Ambassador (11-12) 2 Adults/1-24 Girls

1 Adult/12 more girls

Please list any special needs (dietary, activity restrictions, allergies, etc.)

Non-Member Girls

Waitlist Notices

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem, join today at www.gs-top.org! Click “Join” on our homepage. Complete the membership registration process including the $25 membership dues. Wait overnight for your membership detail to be transferred to our Event Registration System. Access Event Registration from our homepage and register for your event. Or, submit a paper event registration form.

Confirmation Notices

When an event reaches maximum capacity, there are a small number of waitlist spots available.

Confirmations will be sent with program details after the closing date of an event.

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Gear up for

Girl Scouts

For shop locations and hours visit www.girlscoutshop.com and remember the online shop is always open!

Don’t miss our GS-TOP tax FREE shopping day, Saturday, September 15th!

Great savings, tax free shopping and the last day to spend cookie bucks!

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TROOPS ARE FORMING NOW!

Picture this: a safe, no-limits place designed specifically for girls, where they're inspired to seek out new challenges, build important skills, and take the lead. That's Girl Scouts. A place where every girl has the space and support she needs to reach her full potential and accomplish amazing things.

With a unique network of more than 50 million girls and women to cheer her on every step of the way, a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure starts here.

Join today at www.gs-top.org/join.

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STEM Jamboree Camp out under the Texas stars for the weekend! Build robots, learn about aeronautics and play with Disc Golf!

Date:

Friday, July 27th Saturday, July 28th Location: Camp Rio Blanco-Lubbock To register, visit the events page at www.gs-top.org.

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2018 Girl Scout Gallop Come out to the Will Rogers Coliseum to learn about the equine sport of Cutting! Watch these specially trained horses separate cattle from the herd. Young cowgirls will demonstrate how they work cows. Meet National Cowgirl Hall of Fame cowgirl, Lindy Burch. Learn about: Veterinary medicine and what it’s like to be a female vet.

Saddlemaking and horse and equipment safety.

Test your skills as you cut ducks from the herd down in the arena with the NYCHA Youth Cutters!

WHEN: Friday, July 27, 2018 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Will Rogers Coliseum-Fort Worth WHO:

Presented by the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and High Brow Cat

Daisy, Brownie Session Juniors and Up Session Space is limited Girl and Adult Ratios must be met.

COST: Includes free fun patch and lunch, see event registration for details

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Wichita Theatre Play and Acting Workshop Date: September 22, 2018 Time: 2:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Wichita Theatre and Opera House Purchase your tickets for the play through the box office at 940-723-9037 or online at www.wichitatheatre.com. Tickets are $10 for children and adults.

Please contact Sherrie Scott at sscott@gs-top.org to reserve your place in the workshop. Space is limited.

Come enjoy the play ‘High School Musical’ at Wichita Theatre!

After the show, girls can demonstrate their creativity and boldness by attending an interactive presentation including a backstage tour, as well as a discussion about the ins and outs of putting together a show – including lighting, sound, sets, costumes, props, choreography, singing, acting, and directing.

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BELL Mission Possible

Challenge

Do you accept the mission of engineering and building your own drone landing platform?

Then test your product with REAL DRONES! Date: Location:

Time:

August 10th, 2018 Corporate Office 4901 Briarhaven Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76109 3 hour Workshop

To register, visit the Events page at www.gs-top.org.

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RENEW HER MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Her Girl Scout adventure has only just begun. There is so much more to discover and do (indoors and out!), and so much more she’s capable of.

Now, with new badges and Journeys in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); the outdoors; life skills; and beyond, there are even more opportunities to prepare her for the lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure she deserves—all in a safe, no-limits place designed by and for every girl. There’s even a new badge to help older Girl Scouts get ready for the future!

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Summer Program at a Glance!

Senior

Junior

Daisy

(Grades K-1)

(Grades 9-10)

(Grades 4-5)

Brownie

(Grades 2-3)

Ambassador (Grades 11-12)

(Grades 6-8)

July 2018 Date

Event

Area

Grade Level

7/5/18

Bugs and More at the Zoo

AB

7/12/18

E.R. Explorer

LB

7/13/18

Artist Naturalist at Amon Carter

FTW

7/15/18

STEM in the Sky!

FTW

7/17/18

Color Your World

AB

7/18/18

Making the World a Better Place

AB

A

7/19/18

E.R. Explorers

FTW

A

7/20/18

Sleeping with the Sharks

FTW

7/21/18

Bronze and Silver Training

FTW

7/23/18

Anime Art

WF

7/26/18

Bugs and More at the Zoo

AB

7/26/18

E.R. Explorers

FTW

A

7/26/18

It's Electric

FTW

A

7/27/18

Girl Scout Gallop

FTW

A

7/28/18

STEM Jamboree

LB

7/29/18

STEM in the Sky

FTW

AB Greater Abilene Area FTW Greater Fort Worth Area

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AM Greater Amarillo Area

LB Greater Lubbock Area 11 WF Greater Wichita Falls Area

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE August 2018 Date

Event

Area

Grade Level

8/04/18

Girl Scout Day at NRH20 Waterpark

FTW

8/04/18

Christopher Robin Movie @ Alamo

LB

8/04/18

Future Career Expo

FTW

8/04/18

AmaCon

AM

A

8/10/18

Making the World a Better Place

AB

A

8/10/18

Mission Possible with Bell

FTW

8/11/18

Bronze, Silver, Gold Award Workshop

AM

8/11/18

Night with the Stars

FTW

8/18/18

Program Aid and VIT Training

AM

8/22/18

Medieval Time Scout Workshop

FTW

8/25/18

Disc Golf

AM

8/26/18

G.I.R.L. Rally at Sundance Square

FTW

A A A

A

A

A A A

A A A

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE September 2018 Date

Event

Area

Grade Level

9/01/18

Ropes Course

AM

A

9/02/18

Girl Scout Day with Texas Rangers

FTW

A

9/8/18

Dive in Movie at Stevens Ranch

FTW

9/14/18

Curious Crusadors

AM

9/15/18

Program Aid and VIT Training

FTW

9/22/18

Amon Carter

FTW

9/22/18

Bronze, Silver, Gold Training

FTW

9/22/18

Play and Acting Workshop

WF

9/22/18

Program Aid Training

WF

9/23/18

Bronze, Silver, Gold Award Workshop

WF

9/28/18

Sea Quest

FTW

9/29/18

Playing the Past

AB

9/29/18

Program Aid and VIT Training

AM

A

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A A A

A

A

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GET INVOLVED Girl & Volunteer Committee Opportunities Date

Committee

Area

Grade Level

June 2018 Adult Learning

FTW

V

June 2018 Council Training Facilitator

All

V

June 2018 Recruitment

All

July 2018 Big Outdoor Training Weekend

FTW

Aug 2018 Fall 2018 Girl Program Planning

All

Fall 2018

Outcomes and Evaluations

All

Fall 2018

Product Sales

All

Fall 2018

Outdoor

LB, AM, FTW

Fall 2018

Destination Travel

All

Fall 2018

High Awards

All

Fall 2018

Spring 2019 Girl Program Planning

All

Fall 2018

2019 Astronomy Club Planning

LB/FTW

Fall 2018

Adult Recognition

All

Fall 2018

Gold Award Ceremony

All

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Bugs and MORE! Brownies!

Bugs help us in a lot of amazing ways.

Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much.

Where: Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Ln. Abilene, TX 79602 When:

Thursday, July 26 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Who:

Brownies

Cost:

$12 per girl $13 per adult

To register, visit the Events Page at www.gs-top.org.

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ASTRONOMY CLUB Th

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DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

Are you interested in STARS, CONSTELLATIONS, PLANETS, & ALL THINGS SPACE? If so, join a GSTOP Astronomy Club! There will be hands on activities, discussions, special events, exclusive field trips and so much more!!

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Where:

Lubbock and Greater Fort Worth

When:

Meet monthly

Who:

Open to Brownie & Above

Cost: Girl: $20.00 Adult: $5.00

Register through www.gs-top.org Clubs also have opportunities for Seniors and Ambassadors Girl Scouts to be club leaders, and the chance to receive special patches and badges!

Questions? Email Customercare@gs-top.org

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SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday August 25, 2018 9AM-1PM

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