GSWPA S'more Fall/Winter 2012 Magazine

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Vol. 5, Issue 1 • fall/winter 2012

what’s inside: MagNut Program, page 2 S’more Fun Events, page 11 New Program Kits, page 34 Register Online, page 42 Discover Volunteerism, page 47

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MagNut Program Starts Oct. 1 Our annual fall program of magazine orders and nuts/candy gives each registered Girl Scout the chance to set a goal and earn proceeds. Ask your troop leader for your girl packet at your September meeting so you can see all the rewards available to earn. (All rewards are cumulative.)

Treats for Troops – Share 2012-2013 Patch

MagNut 2012 Timeline:

Last year, almost 9,000 cans of Honey Roasted Peanuts were sent to our U.S. Military. This year, the girls can participate in a virtual sale of nuts that will be shipped directly to our U.S. Military. Girls who have six or more donations will receive the Share 2012-2013 patch. The Share Program helps customers not interested in purchasing product for their own use to participate in the MagNut Program and to share with our men and women in the military.

Monday, Oct. 1 MagNut Program begins Week of Nov. 12 Delivery of nuts and candy

Program Reward Certificates – For Indie Girls

What Can MagNut Do?

Indie Girl Scouts (girls who participate in Girl Scouting without being in a troop) will receive GS Program Reward Certificates as their proceeds.

Use these certificates for your yearly registration fee; GSWPA and local service unit events, series or camping opportunities; Gold Award projects; Girl Scout Shop purchases; and GSUSA destinations.

For details on how Indies can participate in the Girl Scout MagNut Program and earn rewards, please contact Deb Hazlett at 800-248-3355 ext. 1209 or dhazlett@gswpa.org. For more information about the MagNut Program, e-mail MagNut@gswpa.org.

Last year, troops and girls set goals resulting in troops earning more than $410,000. They used the proceeds in many ways, including: • Girl Scout Washington D.C. Sing Along, • GSWPA 100th Celebration in Pittsburgh, • Day Camp and GS camping programs, • making and donating Build-A-Bears™ to nursing home residents, • caring for animals at local shelters and • making blankets for the homeless.

New This Year!

A. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Mailbox Tin with Caramel Treasures................$8 B. Library Tin (last of the 3-tin series) with Chocolate Covered Pretzels.....................$8 C. Dulce de Leche..........................................................$5

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D. Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins...........................$6 E. Peanut Butter Bears................................................$5 F. Morning Mountain Mix.............................................$5 G. Whole Cashews with Sea Salt.............................$6 H. Deluxe Pecan Clusters with Roasted Pecans...............................................$5

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Table of Contents Date Planner......................................................................... 4 County Event Planner........................................................ 9 S’more Event Listings.........................................................11 GSWPA Office and Camp Addresses..........................33 Program Kits.......................................................................34 Programs by Request.......................................................35 Travel by Progression....................................................... 37 Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards....................................39 Indie Girl Program Opportunities..................................41 Registration Information................................................42 Event Registration Form.................................................43 Scholarship Application..................................................45 Discover Volunteerism....................................................47 Town Hall Meetings...........................................................53

New This Issue

We know it’s almost impossible to fit everything you want to do into your busy schedule. That’s why GSWPA is introducing new program opportunities to accommodate girls’ active lifestyles.

LEADERS: Among our exciting new offerings are Programs by Request. These

special GSWPA programs can be provided to your group on a date and in a location that you choose. Programs by Request can be requested by troop leaders, service unit team members and other volunteers. Choose a program from the suggested list on page 35-36, or work with GSWPA staff to design a program that meets your specific needs.

Along with Programs by Request, GSWPA now offers Program Kits. These kits are great for troops, groups or service units who want to run programs on their own. Each kit includes written program instructions and non-consumable materials. Look for a list of available kits and descriptions on page 34.

Not a member yet?

Not a problem!

Membership is easy and affordable. Visit gswpa.org and click Register Online.

Remember, scholarships are available for membership and programs, so start making your program wish list! Look for an application on page 45.

GIRLS, LEADERS & PARENTS: Travel by Progression is also new – offering girls travel trips at various levels of difficulty. Trips range from day trips to several days, (30 miles away to a state away) and are designed for every age group to help girls develop and enhance their love of travel.

Younger girls can try smaller, shorter trips to get comfortable with traveling, while older girls can embark on longer and more adventurous excursions.

Some exciting trips include traveling to New York City, visiting a spa or snow tubing. Check out the rest of the exciting places you can go on page 37.

Of course, you’ll still find tons of great, scheduled S’more Fun Events.

These events are listed alphabetically to make it easier to choose your favorite activities. The Date Planner, organized by grade level, and the County Event Planner, are still included.

Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania is proud to feature our own girls, adult members and camp properties in this publication.

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Date Planner Date Planner

Daisies, Grades K-1 September:

Girl Scout Daisies, Grades K-1

9: GRANDgardening, pg 20 10: Make Me a Princess, pg 22 15: Make Me a Princess, pg 22 29: Nature Days, pg 24

October:

13: Teddy Bear Picnic, pg 28 13: Crazy for Zumba, pg 16 13: Camp Creepy, pg 13 13: Nature Days, pg 24 20: Ballet FUNdamentals, pg 12 20: Creepy Science, pg 16 20: Craft It Up @ Touchstone Center for Crafts, pg 15 20: Camp Creepy, pg 13 20-21: Fall Journey Weekend, pg 18 21: Sensational SWAPS, pg 26 21: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 27: Trick or Treat, Girl Scouts, pg 29 27: Make Me a Princess, pg 22 27: Teddy Bear Picnic, pg 28 28: ¿Como estas chica?, pg 15

November:

January:

December:

February:

2: Zumba at the Y, pg 32 3: 100 Years of Girl Scouts, pg 11 9: Yoga at the Y, pg 32 10: Self Defense Basics, pg 26 10: U.S. Border Patrol Tour, pg 29 12: Girl Scouts Salute, pg 19 16-17: My First Time at Camp: Overnight @ Elliott, pg 23 18: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 1: Crazy for Christmas Cards, pg 16 1: Get Your Craft On, pg 19 2: Girls Around the World, pg 19 8: Holiday Gift Maker, pg 20 8: Get Your Craft On, pg 19 10: Holiday Gift Extravaganza, pg 20 15: Yoga, pg 32 16: For the Love of Dance, pg 18

5: Winter Wonderland, pg 31 12: Ballet FUNdamentals, pg 12 12: Star Party, pg 28 14: Winter Fiesta Swim, pg 30 19: Girl Scouts Songs, Games and Traditions, pg 19 26: Green Girls Craft Day, pg 20 26: Fur, Feathers & Fins, pg 19 27: Hot Stuff, pg 21 2: Winter Sports, pg 31 9: Super Scrapbooking, pg 28

March:

9: Scrapbooking Fun, pg 26

April:

6: Fancy Nancy Has a Ball, pg 18

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September:

October:

6: Victorian Tea Party, pg 30 10: O, Canada!, pg 24 12: O, Canada!, pg 24 12-14: Wonders of Water Journey Weekend, pg 31 13: Bugs for Brownies, pg 13 13: Crazy for Zumba, pg 16 13: Camp Creepy, pg 13 13: Nature Days, pg 24 14: O, Canada!, pg 24 20: Camp Creepy, pg 13 20: Creepy Science, pg 16 20: Snacks, Simple Meals, or New Cuisines, pg 27 20: Ballet FUNdamentals, pg 12 20: Craft It Up @ Touchstone Center for Crafts, pg 15 20-21: Fall Journey Weekend, pg 18 21: Sensational SWAPS, pg 26 21: Making Friends with the Kappa Delta Sorority, pg 22 21: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 27: Make Me a Princess, pg 22 27: Trick or Treat, Girl Scouts, pg 29 28: Walk on the Woodsy Side, pg 30 28: 多Como estas chica? , pg 15

November:

2: Zumba at the Y, pg 32 3: 100 Years of Girl Scouts, pg 11 3: Brownie Badges Blossoming at Phipps, pg 13 9: Yoga at the Y, pg 32 10: WOWsers!, pg 31 10: Self Defense Basics, pg 26 10: Basic Water Life Saving Skills, pg 12 10: U.S. Border Patrol Tour, pg 29 10: Outdoor Skills Day, pg 25 10: Pittsburgh Potters, pg 25 10: Moving and Grooving Into a Healthy Lifestyle, pg 23 11: Celebrating Community, pg 15 12: Girl Scouts Salute, pg 19 17: Letterboxing 101, pg 22 17: Brownie Badge Bonanza, pg 13 18: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 18: I Can Be Anything I Want to Be, pg 21

December:

1: Crazy for Christmas Cards, pg 16 1: Get Your Craft On, pg 19 2: Girls Around the World, pg 19 8: Get Your Craft On, pg 19 8: Holiday Gift Maker, pg 20 10: Holiday Gift Extravaganza, pg 20 15: Yoga, pg 32 16: For the Love of Dance, pg 18

January:

5: Cabin Fever Fun, pg 13 11: Snacks Master, pg 27 12: Splish Splash, pg 27 12: Ballet FUNdamentals, pg 12 12: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Adventure, pg 16 12: Star Party, pg 28 14: Winter Fiesta Swim, pg 30 16: Snacks Master, pg 27 18: Computer Expert, pg 15 19: Girl Scouts Songs, Games and Traditions, pg 19 26: Green Girls Craft Day, pg 20 26: Fur, Feathers & Fins, pg 19 27: Hot Stuff, pg 21

February: 2: 2: 2: 9: 9:

Winter Sports, pg 31 Cross Country Skiing, pg 16 Snacks Master, pg 27 Super Scrapbooking, pg 28 Youth Fitness and Self Defense, pg 32 23-24: Elk Extravaganza, pg 17

March:

2: This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing, pg 29 9: Tajar Tails, pg 28 9: Scrapbooking Fun, pg 26

April:

6: Fancy Nancy Has a Ball, pg 18

Girl Scout Brownies, Grades 2-3

9: GRANDgardening, pg 20 10: Make Me a Princess, pg 22 15: Make Me a Princess, pg 22 29: Nature Days, pg 24 29: Outdoor Cooking, pg 25

Date Planner

Brownies, Grades 2-3

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Juniors, Grades 4-5 August:

9: GRANDgardening, pg 20 15: Archaeology-Can You Dig It?, pg 11 22: Cowgirl Basics, pg 15 29: Nature Days, pg 24 29: Outdoor Cooking, pg 25

10: Self Defense Basics, pg 26 10: Basic Water Life Saving Skills, pg 12 12: Girl Scouts Salute, pg 19 17: Back to Basics for the Digital Age, pg 12 17: Bronze Award Workshop, pg 39 18: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 18: I Can Be Anything I Want to Be, pg 21 24: Bronze Award Workshop, pg 39

October:

December:

30: Bronze Award Workshop, pg 39

Date Planner

September:

Girl Scout Juniors, Grades 4-5

6: Victorian Tea Party, pg 30 6: Savvy Cinderellas Speak Out, pg 26 8: Climb Away on Columbus Day, pg 15 10: O, Canada!, pg 24 12: O, Canada!, pg 24 13: Camp Creepy, pg 13 13: Nature Days, pg 24 13: Savvy Cinderellas Speak Out, pg 26 13: Crazy for Zumba, pg 16 14: O, Canada!, pg 24 18: Crochet Basics, pg 16s 20: Creepy Science, pg 16 20: Snacks, Simple Meals, or New Cuisines, pg 27 20: Craft It Up @ Touchstone Center for Crafts, pg 15 20: Camp Creepy, pg 13 20-21: Fall Journey Weekend, pg 18 21: Sensational SWAPS, pg 26 21: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 26-27: Fall Into Fallingwater Overnight, pg 17 27: Trick or Treat, Girl Scouts, pg 29 27-28: Weller Weekend, pg 30 28: ¿Como estas chica?, pg 15

November:

2: Zumba at the Y, pg 32 3: 100 Years of Girl Scouts, pg 11 9: Yoga at the Y, pg 32 10: Moving and Grooving Into a Healthy Lifestyle, pg 23 10: Navaho Weaving, pg 24 10: U.S. Border Patrol Tour, pg 29 10: Outdoor Skills Day, pg 25 10: Fun with Horses, pg 19 10: Inside Government, pg 21 10: Just Jewelry, pg 21 10: Duct Tape Creations, pg 16

1: Crazy for Christmas Cards, pg 16 1: Get Your Craft On, pg 19 1: Just Jewelry, pg 21 1: Staying Fit, pg 28 8: Bronze Award Workshop, pg 39 8: Get Your Craft On, pg 19 10: Holiday Gift Extravaganza, pg 20 15: Yoga, pg 32 16: For the Love of Dance, pg 18 22: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors, pg 14

January:

5: Cabin Fever Fun, pg 13 12: Splish Splash, pg 27 12: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors, pg 14 12: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Adventure, pg 16 12: Star Party, pg 28 14: Winter Fiesta Swim, pg 30 19: Girl Scouts Song, Games and Traditions, pg 19 20: Snap Happy, pg 27 22: Upcycled Accessories, pg 30

26: Fur, Feathers & Fins, pg 19 26: Green Girls Craft Day, pg 20 27: Hot Stuff, pg 21 27: Women in the Workforce, pg 41 29: Upcycled Accessories, pg 30

February:

2: Winter Sports, pg 31 2: Cross Country Skiing, pg 16 3: Savvy Cinderellas Speak Out, pg 26 5: Upcycled Accessories, pg 30 9: Super Scrapbooking, pg 28 9: Youth Fitness and Self Defense, pg 32 10: Savvy Cinderellas Speak Out, pg 26 15-17: Mechanical Minds, pg 23 16: Snowshoes and S’mores, pg 27 23-24: Elk Extravaganza, pg 17 23: Movement and Marches, pg 23 23: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors, pg 14

March:

2: This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing, pg 29 2: To the Rescue, pg 29 2: Your Best Defense, pg 31 9: Scrapbooking Fun, pg 26 9: Basket Weaving 101, pg 12 9: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors, pg 14 9: Basket Weaving 201, pg 12 23: Tajar Tails, pg 28 30: Find the Fire, pg 18

April:

20-21: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors, pg 14

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Cadettes, Grades 6-8 August:

September:

October:

3: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 6: The Science of Color Series, pg 29 6: Explore N’ Tour, pg 17 6: Victorian Tea Party, pg 30 8: Climb Away on Columbus Day, pg 15 11-12: Camp Resting Waters Kinzua Overnight, pg 14 12: Outdoor Adventures at Kinzua Beach, pg 24 12-14: L.H.H. Rangers, pg 22 13: Crazy for Zumba, pg 16 13: Haunted Hollow, pg 20 13: The Science of Color Series, pg 29 18: Crochet Basics, pg 16 19-20: Fall Journey Weekend, pg 18 20: Snacks, Simple Meals or New Cuisines, pg 27 21: Sensational SWAPS, pg 26 21: Imagine Engineering, pg 21 21: For the Love of Dance, pg 19 26-27: Fall Into Fallingwater Overnight, pg 17 26-27: Program Aide Training, pg 25 27-28: Weller Weekend, pg 30 27: The Great Outdoors, pg 29 27: Special Effects Makeup, pg 27

2: 3: 3: 3: 3:

Zumba at the Y, pg 32 100 Years of Girl Scouts, pg 11 Native American Awareness, pg 24 The Science of Color Series, pg 29 Wigwam We-Build Service Project, pg 30 3: Horsing Around at the Ranch, pg 20 9: Yoga at the Y, pg 32 10: Alpaca Artisans, pg 11 10: Navaho Weaving, pg 24 10: Finding Common Ground, pg 18 10: Outdoor Skills Day, pg 25 10: SMART Shooting-Level 1, pg 26 10: Eco Art, pg 17 10: Fun with Horses, pg 19 10: Duct Tape Creations, pg 16 10: Basic Water Life Saving Skills, pg 12 10: Self Defense Basics, pg 26 11: Finding Common Ground, pg 18 12: Girl Scouts Salute, pg 19 17: The Science of Color Series, pg 29 17: Cake Decorating: Fondant Ribbons, pg 13 17: Speak Up, pg 27 17: Back to Basics for the Digital Age, pg 12 17: Adopt an Artifact, pg 11 17: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 18: Speak Up, pg 27 18: For the Love of Dance, pg 19 24: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39

December:

1: Crazy for Christmas Cards, pg 16 1: Speak Up, pg 27 2: Speak Up, pg 27 5: Teen Conference Committee, pg 29 8: Silver Award Workshop , pg 39 10: Holiday Gift Extravaganza, pg 20 14-16: Astronomer in Training-Physics of Light Edition, pg 12 15: Yoga, pg 32 16: For the Love of Dance, pg 19 22: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Cadettes, pg 14

January:

12: Splish Splash, pg 27 12: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Cadettes, pg 14 12: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Adventure, pg 16 12: Star Party, pg 28 14: Winter Fiesta Swim, pg 30 18-19: Celestial Cadettes Overnight, pg 15 18: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 19: Girl Scouts Songs, Games and Traditions, pg 19 20: For the Love of the Dance, pg 19 25-27: aMAZE! Journey Weekend, pg 11 26: Fur, Feathers & Fins, pg 19 26: Green Girls Craft Day, pg 20 27: Women in the Workforce, pg 41 27: Hot Stuff, pg 21

February:

2: Cross Country Skiing, pg 16 8-10: BFF Winter Weekend Getaway, pg 12 9: Youth Fitness and Self Defense, pg 32 9: Super Scrapbooking, pg 28 9: Winter Sports, pg 31 10: Becoming Florence Nightingale, pg 41 15-17: Mechanical Minds, pg 23 16: Snowshoes and S’mores, pg 27 23-24: Elk Extravaganza, pg 17 23: Movement and Marches, pg 23 23: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Cadettes, pg 14

March: 2: 2: 2: 9: 9: 9:

To the Rescue, pg 29 Your Best Defense, pg 31 Making Herstory!, pg 23 Scrapbooking Fun, pg 26 Basket Weaving 101, pg 12 Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo – How DO I Handle My Dough?, pg 17 9: Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Cadettes, pg 14 9: Basket Weaving 201, pg 12 23: Get Rooted, pg 19 30: Find the Fire, pg 18

April:

8: Pennsylvania White Water, pg 25 20-21: Camp Elliot’s Outing Club for Cadettes, pg 14

Girl Scout Cadettes, Grades 6-8

9: GRANDgardening, pg 20 11: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 12: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 13: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 15: Archaeology-Can You Dig It?, pg 11 16: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39 19: Sunset Kayak @Pymatuning, pg 28 29: Outdoor Cooking, pg 25 29: Pie Iron Chef, pg 25 29: Nuclear Power = Girl Power, pg 24

November:

Date Planner

4: Silver Award Workshop, pg 39

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Date Planner

Seniors & Ambassadors, Grades 9-12 August:

4: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 29: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40

Girl Scout Seniors & Ambassadors, Grades 9-12

September:

9: GRANDgardening, pg 20 11: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 12: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 13: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 16: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 19: Sunset Kayak @Pymatuning, pg 28 20: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 28-30: Multi-Level Challenge Course Training Weekend, pg 23 29: Pie Iron Chef, pg 25 29: Nuclear Power = Girl Power, pg 24 29: Outdoor Cooking, pg 25 30: Multi-Level Challenge Course Rescue Training, pg 23

October:

1: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 4: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 6: Explore N’ Tour, pg 17 8: Climb Away on Columbus Day, pg 15 11-12: Camp Resting Waters Kinzua Overnight, pg 14 12: Outdoor Adventures at Kinzua Beach, pg 24 12-14: L.H.H. Rangers, pg 22 13: Crazy for Zumba, pg 16 13: Haunted Hollow, pg 20 16: Exploring Health Careers, pg 17 18: Crochet Basics, pg 16 18: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 19-20: Fall Journey Weekend, pg 18 20: Snacks, Simple Meals, or New Cuisines, pg 27 21: Imagine Engineering, pg 21 27: Special Effects Makeup, pg 27

November: 1: 2: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3:

Behind the Ballot, pg 12 Zumba at the Y, pg 32 100 Years of Girl Scouts, pg 11 Native American Awareness, pg 24 Webskillz Workshop, pg 30 Locavore Cook-Off, pg 22 Wigwam We-Build Service Project, pg 30 3: Horsing Around at the Ranch, pg 20 4: Behind the Ballot, pg 12

5: Women’s Health, pg 31 9: Yoga at the Y, pg 32 9-11: Girltopia Journey Weekend, pg 20 10: SMART Shooting-Level 1, pg 26 10: Duct Tape Creations, pg 16 10: Basic Water Life Saving Skills, pg 12 10: Self Defense Basics, pg 26 10: Eco Art, pg 17 12: Girl Scouts Salute, pg 19 17: Cake Decorating: Fondant Ribbons, pg 13 17: Adopt an Artifact, pg 11 17: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 24: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40

December:

1: Crazy for Christmas Cards, pg 16 8: Women’s Health, pg 31 8: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40 12: Teen Conference Committee, pg 29 14-16: Astronomer in Training-Physics of Light Edition, pg 12 15: Yoga, pg 32

January:

7: U.S. Border Patrol Tour, pg 29 10: Real World Ready, pg 26 12: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Adventure, pg 16 12: Star Party, pg 28 12: Splish Splash, pg 27 14: Winter Fiesta Swim, pg 30 18: Gold Award Workshop, pg 40

19: Girl Scouts Songs, Games and Traditions, pg 19 19-21: Justice Journey Weekend, pg 22 24: Real World Ready, pg 26 26: Website Designer, pg 30 26: Green Girls Craft Day, pg 20 27: Women in the Workforce, pg 41 27: Hot Stuff, pg 21

February:

2: Cross Country Skiing, pg 16 3: P-I-T-T Let’s Go Pitt!, pg 25 7: Real World Ready, pg 26 8-10: BFF Winter Weekend Getaway, pg 12 9: Youth Fitness and Self Defense, pg 32 9: Super Scrapbooking, pg 28 9: Winter Sports, pg 31 10: Becoming Florence Nightingale, pg 41 23: First Steps to College Success, pg 18 28: Real World Ready, pg 26

March:

2: Making Herstory!, pg 23 9: Basket Weaving 101, pg 12 9: Website Designer, pg 30 9: Scrapbooking Fun, pg 26 9: Basket Weaving 201, pg 12 15-17: T-Shirt Quilting Weekend, pg 28

April:

8: Pennsylvania White Water, pg 25

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County Event Planner Allegheny:

Armstrong:

Adopt an Artifact Behind the Ballot Girl Scouts Salute Gold Award Workshop Hot Stuff Just Jewelry Movement and Marches O, Canada!

Snacks Master Tajar Tails T-Shirt Quilting Weekend To the Rescue Website Designer Women’s Health Your Best Defense

Beaver:

Native American Awareness Wigwam We-Build Service Project

Bedford:

Bronze Award Workshop Gold Award Workshop Silver Award Workshop

Blair:

Basic Water Life Saving Skills Crazy for Zumba Duct Tape Creations Fur, Feather & Fins Holiday Gift Maker Splish Splash Yoga Youth Fitness and Self Defense

Butler:

Bronze Award Workshop Find the Fire Get Rooted Gold Award Workshop Nuclear Power = Girl Power Pie Iron Chef Snap Happy

Cambria:

100 Years of Girl Scouting Bronze Award Workshop Climb Away on Columbus Day Fall into Fallingwater Overnight Fall Journey Weekend Finding Common Ground Gold Award Workshop Inside Government Nature Days O, Canada!

Silver Award Workshop Snacks Master Special Effects Makeup Tajar Tails Teddy Bear Picnic Trick or Treat, Girl Scouts Victorian Tea Party

Clarion:

Self Defense Basics Super Scrapbooking Winter Fiesta Swim

Clearfield:

Holiday Gift Extravaganza Outdoor Skills Day

Elk:

Crazy for Christmas Cards Gold Award Workshop Silver Award Workshop

Erie:

Basket Weaving 101 Basket Weaving 201 Cake Decorating: Fondant Ribbons Crochet Basics Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Cross Country Skiing Explore N’ Tour Exploring Health Careers First Steps to College Success For the Love of Dance Fun with Horses Gold Award Workshop GRANDgardening Letterboxing 101 Navaho Weaving Outdoor Cooking Program Aide Training Silver Award Workshop U.S. Border Patrol Tour Upcycled Accessories

Fayette:

Craft It Up @ Touchstone Center for Crafts Get Your Craft On Moving and Grooving into a Healthy Lifestyle

Indiana:

Behind the Ballot Eco Art Gold Award Workshop Silver Award Workshop Website Designer

County Event Planner

Alpaca Artisans Ballet FUNdamentals Becoming Florence Nightingale Brownie Badges Blossoming at Phipps Celestial Cadettes Overnight ¿Como estas chica?

Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo – How Do I Handle My Dough?

Girls Around the World Gold Award Workshop I Can be Anything I Want to Be Imagine Engineering Just Jewelry Making Friends with the Kappa Delta Sorority Making Herstory!

Mechanical Minds P-I-T-T Let’s Go Pitt!

Pittsburgh Potters Real World Ready Savvy Cinderellas Speak Out Silver Award Workshop Snowshoes and S’mores Speak Up Teen Conference Committee The Science of Color Series This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing Walk on the Woodsy Side Webskillz Workshop Women in the Workforce

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County Event Planner

Jefferson:

Cabin Fever Fun Creepy Science Girl Scouts Songs, Games and Traditions Gold Award Workshop Silver Award Workshop Winter Wonderland

Lawrence:

Astronomer in Training-Physics of Light Edition Brownie Badge Bonanza Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Cadettes Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors Cowgirl Basics Elk Extravaganza Gold Award Workshop My First Time at Camp: Overnight @ Elliott Star Party Wonders of Water Journey Weekend

McKean:

Archaeology-Can You Dig It? Back to Basics for the Digital Age BFF Winter Weekend Getaway Camp Resting Waters Kinzua Overnight Make Me a Princess Outdoor Adventures at Kinzua Beach Winter Sports

Mercer:

SMART Shooting – Level 1

Potter:

Fancy Nancy Has a Ball Green Girls Craft Day Scrapbooking Fun

Preston County, West Virginia: L.H.H. Rangers Nature Days Weller Weekend

Somerset:

Bronze Award Workshop Gold Award Workshop Make Me a Princess Silver Award Workshop Snacks, Simple Meals, or New Cuisines Staying Fit Teddy Bear Picnic

Tioga (GSHPA):

Pennsylvania White Water

Venango:

Justice Journey Weekend Locavore Cook-Off Multi-Level Challenge Course Training Weekend Multi-Level Challenge Course Rescue Training

Warren:

Horsing Around at the Ranch

Washington:

aMAZE! Journey Weekend Elk Extravaganza Sensational SWAPS The Great Outdoors Yoga at the Y Zumba at the Y

Westmoreland:

Celebrating Community Computer Expert Finding Common Ground Gold Award Workshop O, Canada!

Silver Award Workshop Snacks Master Women’s Health WOWsers!

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S’more

Event Key

These symbols will appear throughout the event pages next to a program name.

Fun Events

Whether you’ve been a Girl Scout for years or are new to Girl Scouting, research shows that girls benefit from the unique girls-only environment, empowered by the leadership skills they gain by working together. Join us to participate in this year’s fall and winter S’more Fun Events!

Program information, such as date, time or location, may change.

Please visit gswpa.org for program updates and/or additional information.

Adopt an Artifact

Join us for a tour of the Armstrong County Historical Museum and choose one of the many artifacts in the collection to research. After your visit, research the artifact you’ve adopted and submit your findings to the Historical Society. Your research will become part of the museum’s permanent collection, as well as be published in The Society News, the museum’s newsletter.

Girl Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Cost: $5 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Nov. 13

Overnights Family Series

Alpaca Artisans

Embark on a day workshop to explore Alpacas and textile arts. Visit an Alpaca farm in Butler County, get acquainted with the animals and talk to textile artists who make fashions using Alpaca wool and yarn.

Then head to Jo-Ann Fabrics where you’ll receive an exclusive three-hour workshop and learn about the tools of yarn crafts, make fun accessories and knit part of a blanket for charity. You’ll also earn the Textile Artist badge.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Target at the Waterfront, 360 Waterfront Dr., Homestead, PA, 15120; Jo-Ann Fabric’s on McKnight Road, 7375 McKnight Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 — Allegheny County Cost: $46 per girl/$25 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 31

aMAZE! Journey Weekend

Cambria County

100 Years of Girl Scouting in Johnstown Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting in Johnstown! Take part in various fun-filled stations that celebrate our past while we look to the next 100 years. Lunch and a fun patch will be provided. Participants will receive a special commemorative patch.

Girl Grades: K-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904 Cost: $10 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 50 Registration Deadline: Oct. 17

Work with other Girl Scout Cadettes to build peace around you. Complete most of the aMAZE! Journey and earn the Interact Award and Peacemaker Award. This weekend includes the aMAZE Girl Journey book.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Jan. 25-27, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon Location: Camp Anawana, 280 Plum Sock Rd., Amity, PA 15311 — Washington County Cost: $49 per girl/$25 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Jan. 9

Archaeology-Can You Dig It?

Find out what archaeology is and what it can teach us about history. A local archaeologist will be on-hand to discuss local archaeology and demonstrate techniques.

Plus, you’ll visit interactive activity stations. Dinner will be provided and you’ll receive a fun patch.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 15, 4:30-7 p.m.

Location: Camp Resting Waters, 2566 Campbelltown Rd., Kane, PA 16735 — McKean County Cost: $10 per girl/$3 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Sept. 5

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Astronomer in Training: Physics of Light Edition

Enjoy a fun, interactive weekend as you learn about the night sky. Study the basics of constellation identification and also learn about the amazing physics of light. We’ll discuss more about the inner-workings of a telescope and learn about the near-infrared camera that is being launched into space on the James Webb Space Telescope. You’ll gain the confidence and knowledge necessary to help lead a Star Party. (Commitment to lead a Star Party event is required.

The Star Party is Jan. 12, 6-9 p.m.) Please note: This training is for girls only, so parents and troop leaders should plan to drop off and pick up girls.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Dec. 14-16, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m.

Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliott Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $35 per girl Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Dec. 3

Back to Basics for the Digital Age

Experience a series of traditional and non-traditional camping activities while digitally documenting them.

Please bring your digital camera. (An SD camera card will be provided during the program.) Create a virtual tour of the camp and learn basic picture editing and manipulation while they are uploaded into a combined PowerPoint presentation. Lunch will be provided.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Camp Resting Waters, 2566 Campbelltown Rd., Kane PA 16735 — McKean County Cost: $17 per girl/$12 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Nov. 10

Ballet FUNdamentals

Join other Girl Scouts at the renowned Pittsburgh Ballet Theater for a day of fun! Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies will participate in an interactive ballet story time, learn about pointe shoes and tutus and take a basic ballet class in the studios. A light, healthy snack will be provided. This program completes steps 1-4 of the Brownie Dancer badge.

Girls Grades: K-3 Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2-3:15 p.m.

Session 2: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-3:15 p.m.

Location: Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, 2900 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 — Allegheny County Cost: $7 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Oct. 10 & Jan. 2

Basic Water Life Saving Skills

Gear up to learn basic life saving skills in the pool.

Afterward, enjoy a refreshing fruit smoothie!

Girls Grades: 2-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Summit Tennis and Athletic Club, 2900 Plank Rd., Altoona, PA 16602 — Blair County Cost: $7 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Nov. 3

Basket Weaving 101

Learn about baskets and weave your very own round bottom tote. All materials and instructions are provided.

This project can be completed in one session, but some work may be required after the session to finish your project.

Girls Grades: 4-10 Date/Time: Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $15 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Feb. 22

Basket Weaving 201

Expand your knowledge of basket-making and complete a project. Basket weaving and material handling experience is necessary. All materials and instructions are provided.

(Some work may be required to finish your project outside of the session.)

Girls Grades: 4-12 Date/Time: Saturday, March 9, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $15 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Feb. 22

Behind the Ballot

In a democracy, voting isn’t just a right – it’s a responsibility.

It’s how you make your voice heard and make choices about how you think things should be done in government.

You’ll earn your Behind the Ballot Badge as you explore the importance of voting and find out about the electoral process of the United States and around the world.

Girls Grades: 9-10 Session 1: Thursday, Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Indiana, The Atrium, 665 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701 — Indiana County Session 2: Sunday, Nov. 4, 1-3 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Kittanning, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Cost: $10 per girl/Space is limited, please no adults.

Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 29

BFF Winter Weekend Getaway

Enjoy a relaxing weekend with your BFF and make new friends. Enjoy learning different makeup techniques and fashion styles all in a stress-free atmosphere.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Feb. 8-10, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m.

Location: Camp Resting Waters, 2566 Campbelltown Rd., Kane, PA 16735 — McKean County Cost: $40 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Jan. 14

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Cabin Fever Fun

Brownie Badge Bonanza!

Three badges in one day! Earn the Household Elf, Painter and Hiker Badges as you spend an afternoon at Camp Elliott. Rotate through hour-long badge sessions with activities, including preparing for and hiking through the campgrounds, creating natural household products while learning how to conserve water and energy, and painting with objects found in nature — even creating a one-of-akind mural to be hung at Camp Elliott. Girls will receive a small snack and all three badges at program completion.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliott Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $20 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 30 Registration Deadline: Nov. 7

Brownie Badges Blossoming at Phipps!

Come to Phipps Conservatory for an afternoon of badge earning. Explore the conservatory, cook healthy snacks from a vegetable garden, observe bug life and get a behind-the-scenes look at production greenhouses. You’ll work on three concurrent, one-hour badge programs: Bugs, Senses and Snacks. At completion of each program, you’ll earn your badge and a Phipps Conservatory fun patch. Price includes admission.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Phipps Conservatory, One Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 — Allegheny County Cost: $30 per girl/$14 per adult Minimum Capacity: 35 Registration Deadline: Oct. 24

Bugs for Brownies

Earn your Legacy Naturalist Bugs Badge while learning all there is to know about bugs! Explore natural habitats as you learn how to identify bugs, participate in a stream study to collect and study bugs, make buggy crafts and more. Be sure to bring water shoes/rain boots for the stream study! Girls will earn their Brownie Bugs badge at completion.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Camp Curry Creek, 60 Girl Scout Dr., Brockway, PA 15824 — Jefferson County Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Tanoma Wetlands, 3775 Rayne Church Rd., Indiana, PA 15701 — Indiana County Cost: $10 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 17 Registration Deadline: Oct. 5

Enjoy making season-themed crafts at camp while sipping hot chocolate and eating a sweet snack.

If weather permits, girls will go on a brisk winter hike and play outside.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 5, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Curry Creek, 60 Girl Scout Dr., Brockway, PA 15824 — Jefferson County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Dec. 21

Cake Decorating: Fondant Ribbons

Tried your hand at cake decorating and ready to advance your skills? Bring your own rolling pin (solid plastic or wood) and learn the basics of fondant. Ever wonder how bakeries make their cakes look so perfect? You’ll discover how they do it as you create your own fondant ribbon to take home and show off.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m.

Location: Edinboro Office Activity Wing, 5681 Rt 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 — Erie County Cost: $20 per person Minimum Capacity: 8 Registration Deadline: Nov. 10

Camp Creepy

At this Halloween festival featuring games, crafts and activity stations, you can go trick-or-treating, take a haunted hike, visit the mad scientist’s lab for spooky science experiments, make s’mores and hear stories at the campfire. You’ll also play glow-in-the-dark games and more! Come as a troop or with family (chaperoned siblings are welcome too). Plan to spend at least two to three hours to see everything. Looking for more scare? Check out Haunted Hollow for information on our older-girl event at Camp Redwing. A meal option of a hotdog, chips and a drink is also available.

Girls Grades: K-5 and families Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 13, 5-9 p.m.

Location: Camp Redwing, 103 Rader School Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053 — Butler County Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 20, 5-9 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Option 1: Event Only $15 per girl/No adult fee Option 2: Event and Meal $19 per girl/$4 per adult Minimum Capacity: 300 Registration Deadline: Sept. 28

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Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Juniors

During this series, improve your outdoor skills and prove yourself worthy to go on an exclusive Girl Scout Juniors backpacking trip to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We’ll hike along the trails and learn what natural forces formed the water gap. Choose to come to just those sessions you need to brush up on your skills, or improve all of your outdoor skills throughout the year.

If you’re interested in the backpacking trip, the final session of this series is mandatory. (You’ll register separately for this event.) During testing camp, Session 5, rotate through stations that resemble the previous sessions, and upon passing your skills assessment, you’ll be granted access to the trip.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1: Firebuilding/Cooking: Sat., Dec. 22, noon-2 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Dec. 19 Session 2: Shelter building: Sat., Jan. 12, noon-2 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Jan. 9 Session 3: Orienteering: Sat., Feb. 23, noon-2 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Feb. 15 Session 4: Basic First Aid: Sat., March 9, noon-2 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: March 1 Session 5: Testing Camp: April 20-21, Sat. 4 p.m.-Sun. 10 a.m.

Minimum Capacity: 30 Registration Deadline: April 8 Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliot Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $10 per session/$40 per series/ $35 for sessions 1-4/$20 for session 5 Series Registration Deadline: Dec. 19

Camp Elliott’s Outing Club for Cadettes

During this series, improve your outdoor skills and prove yourself worthy to go on an exclusive Girl Scout Cadettesonly backpacking trip to Maine! We’ll visit Baxter State Park and hike to the top of Mt. Katahdin, the northernmost tip of the Appalachian Trail. Choose to come to just those sessions you need to brush up on your skills, or use this as an opportunity to improve all of your skills throughout the year. If you’re interested in the backpacking trip, the final session of this series is mandatory. (You’ll register separately for this event.) During testing camp, Session 5, rotate through stations that resemble the previous sessions, and upon passing your skills assessment, you’ll be granted access to the trip.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 1: Firebuilding/Cooking: Sat., Dec. 22, 3-5 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Dec. 19 Session 2: Shelter building: Sat., Jan. 12, 3-5 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Jan. 9 Session 3: Orienteering: Sat., Feb. 23, 3-5 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Feb. 15 Session 4: Basic First Aid: Sat., March 9, 3-5 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: March 1 Session 5: Testing Camp: April 20-21, Sat. 4 p.m.-Sun. 10 a.m.

Minimum Capacity: 30 Registration Deadline: April 8 Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliot Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $10 per session/$40 per series/ $35 for sessions 1-4/$20 for session 5 Series Registration Deadline: Dec. 19

Camp Resting Waters Kinzua Overnight

Enjoy a campfire and snack the evening before Outdoor Adventures at Kinzua Beach. Leave your vehicles and overnight gear at camp, and have a continental breakfast before boarding a bus to the Outdoor Adventures at Kinzua Beach. Price includes lodging and transportation to the beach.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date: Oct. 11-12, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 9 a.m.

Location: Camp Resting Waters, 2566 Campbelltown Rd., Kane, PA 16735 — McKean County Cost: $30 per person Minimum Capacity: 30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 5

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¿Como Estas Chica?

Celebrating Community

Communities often celebrate what makes them special.

A Brownie group is a community! Other communities – your town, state and country – have celebrations, like ceremonies or parades. They might also celebrate by building statues or museums. Earn your Celebrating Community Badge by finding out what your communities do to celebrate all the people in them.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 11, 1-3 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg Office, 126 E. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Nov. 5

Celestial Cadettes Overnight

Earn your Night Owl Badge at this overnight at Camp Yough! Enjoy a Star Lab presentation and create a constellation legend, explore the camp grounds at night, design a midnight garden and speak with a nightshift worker.

Girls will also earn the Star Gazer badge. Whooo’s coming?

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Jan. 18-19, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 11 a.m.

Location: Camp Yough, 429 Duncan Station Rd., McKeesport, PA 15135 — Allegheny County Cost: $30 per girl/$10 per adult Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Jan. 2

Climb Away on Columbus Day

Pair up with girls your own age to challenge yourself at camp.

Warm up with some group field games, rotate through challenges on the low ropes course, climb the climbing wall and soar down the zipline! Enjoy a traditional campfire lunch with songs and games.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Session 1: Monday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Session 2: Monday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Cost: $15 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 2

¡Hola! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by earning the Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital Chicas Patch! Spend the afternoon learning about the 21 Spanish-speaking countries of the world. Girls will create Mexican art-inspired wind chimes, learn Spanish by playing interactive games and even meet and talk with native Spanish speakers. For refreshments, cook South American tamales and wash them down with a refreshing pineapple batida. ¡Adios!

Girls Grades: K-5 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 — Allegheny County Cost: $15 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 31 Registration Deadline: Oct. 23

Computer Expert

The computer is an amazing resource. You can make amazing art, find incredible facts on the Internet and send fun cards to friends and family. Earn your Computer Expert Badge and you’ll be a safe and secure computer whiz!

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Friday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg Office, 126 E. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Jan. 1

Cowgirl Basics

This program is for girls with or without horse riding experience. Learn the basics of horse care and tour the stables. You’ll get a minimum of 45 minutes of riding time so make sure you wear long pants and hard-soled, heeled boots or shoes. Don’t worry about the weather. Little Neshannock Stables has an indoor arena for when the temperatures drop or if there’s rain.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 22, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Little Neshannock Stables, 1145 Fayette-New Wilmington Rd., New Wilmington, PA 16142 — Lawrence County Cost: $52 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Sept. 7

Craft It Up @ Touchstone Center for Crafts

Join us for a great morning of creativity at the Touchstone Center for Crafts. Girls will learn about several craft forms amid the natural splendor of the Laurel Highlands. Activities include Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), solar imaging, up-cycled basketry, nature printmaking and more. A snack and a fun patch are included.

Girls Grades: K-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-noon Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts, 1049 Wharton Furnace Rd., Farmington, PA 15437 — Fayette County Cost: $22 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 2

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Crazy for Christmas Cards

Get ready for Christmas by making fun holiday cards.

Learn about card making and make cards to take home.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday, Dec. 1, 9-11 a.m.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Proctor House, 117 N. Michael Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857 — Elk County Cost: $8 per person Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Nov. 23

Crazy for Zumba

Join the fitness craze that is sweeping the nation!

Part dance, part aerobic exercise, Zumba will have you shaking, stepping, swaying and sweating! Afterward, relax those muscles in a heated indoor pool.

Girls Grades: K-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Summit Tennis and Athletic Club, 2900 Plank Rd., Altoona, PA 16602 — Blair County Cost: $7 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 7

Creepy Science

Come have a creepy, slimy, gooey time. Get ready for Halloween by learning how different items can make some creepy science.

Girls Grades: K-5 Date: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9-11 a.m.

Location: Brookville Borough Building, 18 Western Ave., Brookville, PA 15825 — Jefferson County Cost: $6 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Oct. 5

Crochet Basics

Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Here’s your chance! Learn how to do a simple afghan stitch and make yourself a scarf. Bring two skeins of your favorite colored yarn (nothing fancy, just plain yarn). Once you get the hang of it, learn how to personalize your scarf with a cross stitch, add additional yarn and finish it. By the end, you’ll be a crochet pro!

Girls Grades: 4-12 Date/Time: Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30-9 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Edinboro Office Activity Wing, 5681 Rt. 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 — Erie County Cost: $6 per person Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 11

Cross Country Skiing

Learn the basics of cross country skiing and its special equipment. Then, practice skiing around camp. Please note, event will not be canceled due to lack of snow.

An alternative program will be offered.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $10 per person Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Jan. 11

Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Adventure

Girl Scouts, bring your families and enjoy a winter day of snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing at Asbury Woods Nature Center. Warm up by the fire with hot chocolate and make a s’more. All the equipment, snack and instruction are provided by Asbury Woods and the Center’s Explorer Scout Post 808. Post members will also lead you on the trails through the snow-covered forest. Those who want to try both skiing and snowshoeing will switch equipment part way through the session. Please note, this event will not be canceled due to lack of snow. An alternative program will be offered. Dress in layers, wear gloves, a hat, and winter boots for the snowshoes. (Note: snowshoes accommodate any foot size and you use your own winter boots. If we do not have your size in ski boots, you will be able to snowshoe.)

Girls Grades: 2-12 and families Session 1: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Rd., Erie, PA 16506 — Erie County Cost: $8 per person Minimum Capacity: 30 Registration Deadline: Jan. 5

Duct Tape Creations

Learn how to take a household staple, duct tape and create some extravagant creations!

Girls Grades: 4-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Hicks United Methodist Church, 1211 Third Ave., Duncansville, PA 16635 — Blair County Cost: $8 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Nov. 3

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Eco Art

Visit Tanoma Wetlands and learn to incorporate art and design into the natural world. Experience the process of turning iron-filled water into clean water. Bring a white T-shirt with you to tie dye in the iron deposit pool to make a cool natural piece of art you can wear!

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Tanoma Wetlands, 3775 Rayne Church Rd., Indiana, PA 15701 — Indiana County Cost: $7 per girl/$3 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Nov. 3

Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo – How Do I Handle My Dough?

Does your money just seem to disappear? Learn to get in the habit of asking yourself “do I need this item or do I just want it” before depleting your available money resources. Along with a certified financial planner, explore proven, successful ways to share, save and spend in line with your own values and goals. Girls will earn their Budget Badge and learn how to track their spending and set personal budgets.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Saturday, March 9, 9-11:30 a.m.

Location: Clearview Federal Credit Union, 8805 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108 — Allegheny County Cost: $7 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 14 Registration Deadline: Feb. 27

Elk Extravaganza

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes are invited to explore the wintery wonderlands of Elk County!

Attendees will spend the afternoon at the Elk County Visitor’s Center, learning facts about the Pennsylvania herd and enjoying a 4-D immersive theater experience.

You’ll also get time to view elk in their natural habitat.

Once at Camp Curry Creek, cozy up and create jewelry, play games and make s’mores to keep warm.

All meals are included.

Girls Grades: 2-8 Date/Time: Feb. 23-24, Sat. 9:15 a.m.-Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: GSWPA Southpointe Office, 345 Southpointe Blvd., Canonsburg, PA, 15137 — Washington County and Walmart Super Center, 2501 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101 — Lawrence County Cost: $60 per girl/$40 per adult Minimum Capacity: 36 Registration Deadline: Feb. 10

Explore n’ Tour

Explore the career opportunities the engineering field has to offer and meet female students already on their way to becoming engineers! Try some engineering experiments and work with students to solve problems and discover new ideas. These activities are offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Student Chapter at Gannon University who will give you an exclusive patch for your participation! Finish with a campus tour of a Catholic university. (If you have an old appliance [hair dryer, blender, clock, etc.] that is ready for scrap, please bring it with you.)

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Gannon University, 109 University Sq., Erie, PA 16541 — Erie County Cost: $8 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Sept. 27

Exploring Health Careers

Take a tour of one of the Top 10 most beautiful women’s hospitals in the country. Get an exclusive look at the new UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital in Erie and see exciting health careers in action as you learn first-hand from professionals. You will receive a fun patch for attending.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Location: UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital, 118 East 2nd St., Erie, PA 16507 — Erie County Cost: $5 per person Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Oct. 9

Fall Into Fallingwater Overnight

View the beautiful fall foliage at Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece! Enjoy an overnight at Camp Conshatawba, and after a hearty breakfast, head out for a day filled with refreshing views of autumn! Girls will visit a local wind farm and learn about windmills harvesting the power of nature to create electricity for our homes, schools and offices. Then, set off to Fallingwater, touring the organic construction and participating in a workshop to learn how the structure is able to remain standing despite being built on a waterfall. This trip provides necessary steps on the Girl Scout Juniors’ Get Moving Journey and Girl Scout Cadettes’ Breathe Journey. Breakfast and snack are provided.

Transportation will pick up and drop off in Allegheny County and Westmoreland County.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Oct. 26-27, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sat. 4:45 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd, Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Cost: $60 per girl/$46 per adult Minimum Capacity: 36 Registration Deadline: Oct. 17

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Fall Journey Weekend

Spend the night at Conshatawba and experience the It’s Your Planet-Love It! Journey at your age level. Learn Native American traditions while connecting with the earth through the world of camp. Discover how to make healthy food choices and learn natural growing techniques you can use at home. Older girls in Session 1 will work with the younger girls in Session 2 to gain leadership experience.

Girls Grades 6-12 Session 1: Oct. 19-20, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 4 p.m.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 2: Oct. 20-21, Sat. 10 a.m.-Sun. 11 a.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Cost: $25 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 13

Fancy Nancy Has A Ball!

Enjoy a story featuring your favorite fancy character, make your very own ball skirt to take home, enjoy a tea party and take home a Fancy Nancy Book.

Girls Grades: K-3 Date/Time: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Grange Community Center, 129 Cherry Springs Rd., Coudersport, PA 16915 — Potter County Cost: $24 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: March 29

Find the Fire

Learn the basics of fire building and geocaching. Then, use your new skills to race against other teams to build a fire for your group. Use handheld GPS units to find caches with the supplies you’ll need to build your fire. At the end, reward yourself with gourmet s’mores roasted over a fire. This program counts toward your Junior Camper badge.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1: Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 2: Saturday, March 30, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Redwing, 103 Rader School Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053 — Butler County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: March 15

Finding Common Ground

Democratic governments exist to help citizens with different opinions find common ground (the place where people’s thoughts, opinions and beliefs intersect). Whether it’s Congress, your state or the local town council, elected leaders often have to make trade-offs. By earning your Finding Common Ground badge, you’ll investigate how our government does it and how you can, too.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-noon Location: GSWPA Johnstown Office, 612 Locust St., Johnstown, PA 15901 — Cambria County Session 2: Sunday, Nov. 11, 4-6 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg Office, 126 E. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Nov. 5

First Steps to College Success

Be prepared for your college future! Join the staff at Penn State Behrend for a campus tour and participate in a fun hands-on simulation that gives you a taste of the real world—complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt and medical insurance payments with Mad City Money™. Ask questions and receive information on applying to college and find out what it takes to get accepted. Then, get a taste of college food as you enjoy lunch at the campus cafeteria.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Penn State Behrend, Metzgar Admissions and Alumni Center, 4851 College Dr., Erie, PA 16563 — Erie County Cost: $10 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Feb. 16

For the Love of Dance - Younger Girl

Join the dancers at Long’s School of Dance and learn ballet, jazz, and/or hip hop techniques with basic instruction.

Express yourself through movement with motion and emotion. Great for all skill levels! Brownies will work toward their Dancer badge.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1 - Ballet: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-3 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 14 Session 2 - Jazz: Sunday, Nov. 18, 2-3 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 11 Session 3 - Hip Hop: Sunday, Dec. 16, 2-3 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 9 Location: Long’s School of Dance, 826 Selinger Ave., Erie, PA 16505 — Erie County Cost: $10 per session/$27 for the series Minimum Capacity: 5 Series Registration Deadline: Oct. 14

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For the Love of Dance - Older Girl

Join the dancers at Long’s School of Dance and learn ballet, jazz and/or hip hop techniques with basic instruction.

Express yourself through movement with motion and emotion. Great for all skill levels!

Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 1 - Ballet: Sunday, Oct. 21, 3-4 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 14 Session 2 - Jazz: Sunday, Nov. 18, 3-4 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 11 Session 3 - Hip Hop: Sunday, Dec. 16, 3-4 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 9 Session 4 - Combination: Sunday, Jan. 20, 3-4 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 13 Location: Long’s School of Dance, 826 Selinger Ave., Erie, PA 16505 — Erie County Cost: $10 per session/$36 for the series Minimum Capacity: 5 Series Registration Deadline: Oct. 14

Fun with Horses

Learn about the history of horses and basic riding techniques. Then, ride a horse at an indoor arena.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: WLD Ranch, 7351 Woolsey Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $30 per person Minimum Capacity: 30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 15

Fur, Feather & Fins

Learn all about the proper care of animals and determine “Pet Personality.” Find out which animals may be right for your family and receive a fun patch.

Girls Grades: K-6 Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Altoona Petco, 209 Falon Ln., Altoona, PA 16602 — Blair County Cost: $3 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Jan. 1

Get Rooted

Get rooted by earning your Trees badge at Jennings Environmental Center. Enjoy a morning of learning about the parts of a tree, identifying trees and sampling maple sugar right from the tree. The afternoon will be spent earning the rest of the Trees Badge, making tree faces, holding a deforestation debate and receiving a sapling to plant. You’ll get the Maple Sugaring fun patch in addition to earning the Trees badge. Please bring a lunch.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Jennings Environmental Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057 — Butler County Cost: $20 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Feb. 6

Get Your Craft On - Holiday Craft Fun Fest

Join us for a craftastic day and make several holiday crafts using recycled materials. You can choose to wrap and donate your crafts to a local organization or give them to someone as a present. A holiday snack and fun patch will also be provided.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday, Dec. 1, 9-11:30 a.m.

Location: Masontown VFW, 115 River St., Masontown, PA 15461 — Fayette County Session 2: Saturday, Dec. 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

Location: Connellsville Little House, 14 E. Crawford St., Connellsville, PA 15425 — Fayette County Cost: $12 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Nov. 21

Girl Scouts Salute

Explore the special Armed Forces collection at the Armstrong County Historical Museum and learn about the history of our nation’s military, including the special role women have played in keeping our country safe.

You’ll also receive a special Veteran’s Day fun patch.

Girl Grades: K-12 Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Cost: $5 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Nov. 5

Girl Scouts Songs, Games and Traditions

Spend the day learning everything you need to know about Girl Scouts – including songs, games and traditions that have been a part of the Girl Scout experience for years. Please bring a lunch.

Girls Grades: K-12 Date: Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Curry Creek, 60 Girl Scout Dr., Brockway, PA 15824 — Jefferson County Cost: $10 per person Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Jan. 4

Girls Around the World

Konichiwa! Privete! Jambo! Enjoy an afternoon of international learning, as you complete Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama’s Council’s Own International Friendship Badge. Hosted by the University of Pittburgh’s Kappa Delta Sorority, girls will enjoy an afternoon of making crafts from different countries, sampling ethnic food, learning about world cultures and what it is like to go to school in various countries. Girls will earn the International Friendship Patch, in addition to receiving Kappa Delta’s International Girl’s Day Patch.

Girls Grades: K-3 Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

Location: University of Pittsburgh, William Pitt Union, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 — Allegheny County Cost: $5 per person Minimum Capacity: 13 Registration Deadline: Nov. 23

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Girltopia Journey Weekend

Spend the weekend imagining a perfect world for girls and completing most of the Girltopia Journey. Earn the Create It and Guide It parts of the Journey. The program fee includes the Girltopia Girl Journey book.

Girls Grades: 9-10 Date/Time: Nov. 9-11, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon Location: Camp Skymeadow, 164 Skymeadow Ln., Avonmore, PA 15618 — Armstrong County Cost: $49 per girl/$25 per adult Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Oct. 17

GRANDgardening

September 9th is Grandparents’ Day! What a great time to bring your grandparent out to Goodell Gardens!

Plant some fall bulbs, tour the Pollinator Garden, plant milkweed seeds to take home and tag monarchs. You and your grandparent will also enjoy a “high tea” with hot tea and scones for an afternoon snack. The best part? Your grandparent attends for FREE! Girls Grades: K-12 and families Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 9, 3-4:30 p.m.

Location: Goodell Gardens, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro, PA 16412 — Erie County Cost: $5 per person/No grandparent fee Minimum Capacity: 8 Registration Deadline: Sept. 2

Green Girls Craft Day

Learn about recycling and how to make fun crafts to take home using different recyclable materials.

Girls Grades: K-3 Session 1: Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 4-12 Session 2: Saturday, Jan. 26, 1- 4 p.m.

Location: Sweden Valley Grange Community Center, 129 Cherry Springs Rd., Coudersport, PA 16915 — Potter County Cost: $15 per person Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Jan. 12

Haunted Hollow

After you’ve visited all of the activities at Camp Redwing’s Camp Creepy, cross the spooky bridge into Haunted Hollow where you can hike a haunted trail or visit our ghostly carnival, complete with a scary fun house maze and creepy carnival games. Experts will be on-hand to talk about ghost hunting and ghost hunting equipment. Haunted Hollow is not appropriate for kids under the age of 13 or those who scare easily. Plan on spending at least two to three hours to see everything.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8-11 p.m.

Location: Camp Redwing, 103 Rader School Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053 — Butler County Option 1: Event Only — $15 per girl/no adult fee Option 2: Event and Meal — $19 per girl/$4 per adult Minimum Capacity: 100 Registration Deadline: Sept. 28

Holiday Gift Extravaganza

Make gifts to give to others for the holidays, enjoy a light snack and hot chocolate and also make holiday cards to take home.

Girls Grades: K-8 Date/Time: Monday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Bigler YMCA, 61 Walker Ln., Bigler, PA 16825 — Clearfield County Cost: $10 per girl/$1 per adult Registration Deadline: Nov. 28

Holiday Gift Maker

Make gifts for your friends and family at this special holiday gift-making event!

Girls Grades: K-3 Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Hicks United Methodist Church, 1211 Third Ave., Duncansville, PA 16635 — Blair County Cost: $6 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Dec. 1

Horsing Around at the Ranch

Spend the day with horses and go on a trail ride while learning basic riding techniques. Then, build your confidence on a low ropes course and learn teamwork and communication.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-5 p.m.

Location: Miracle Mountain Ranch, 101 Rodeo Dr., Spring Creek, PA 16436 — Warren County Cost: $36 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 15

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Hot Stuff

Learn about female firefighters and the history of women in the profession. As you tour a real fire station and learn about the equipment firefighters use to keep us safe, you’ll also learn how to handle a fire emergency, create an escape plan for your family and hear from real firefighters. At the end of the day, your new experiences will earn you the Hot Stuff Council’s Own badge from Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey.

Girls Grades: K-12 Date/Time: Sunday, Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m.

Location: Hose Company #1, 208 S. Jefferson St., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Cost: $7 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Jan. 23

I Can Be Anything I Want to Be!

To celebrate International Girls Day, the University of Pittsburgh’s Kappa Delta Sorority will be hosting a Princess Movie Event. After watching The Princess Diaries, create your own crowns or hats and have time for refreshments.

Next, talk with other girls about what you want to be when you grow up during a special workshop. In exchange, the Kappa Deltas will share what careers they are pursuing to motivate them to excel. Girls will receive Kappa Delta’s International Girl’s Day Patch and are encouraged to come dressed up as their future profession.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m.

Location: University of Pittsburgh, William Pitt Union, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 — Allegheny County Cost: $5 per person Minimum Capacity: 13 Registration Deadline: Nov. 7

Imagine Engineering for Cadettes

Imagine your future possibilities! Learn about different careers in the sciences while rotating through engineering workshops. Speak with professional women engineers and college students seeking careers in engineering. Parents are also invited to attend to learn about funding their daughters’ higher educations.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 21, 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Location: CCAC Allegheny Campus, 808 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 — Allegheny County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 7

Imagine Engineering for Seniors and Ambassadors

Imagine your future possibilities! Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can learn about different careers in the sciences while rotating through different engineering workshops. Girls will get to meet with college students and discuss studying engineering in college. Parents are also invited to attend to learn about funding their daughters’ higher educations.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 21, 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Location: CCAC Allegheny Campus, 808 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 — Allegheny County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 7

Inside Government

Do you ever wonder exactly what government is and what it does? Active citizens should know the basics of government, so here’s your chance to go behind the scenes. At this program, you’ll explore laws that affect you every day, meet people who work in government and be active in government yourself. Girls will earn the Inside Government badge.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2-4 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Johnstown Office, 612 Locust St., Johnstown, PA 15901 — Cambria County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Nov. 5

Just Jewelry

Want more sparkle in your life? Try making jewelry! It’s easy and inexpensive to do. Design necklaces, bracelets or earrings for yourself or to give to other people. Not only will you learn how to make different kinds of jewelry and make a gift for a friend, but you’ll also earn your Jeweler badge.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 — Allegheny County Minimum Capacity: 18 Registration Deadline: Oct. 31 Session 2: Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-noon Location: GSWPA Kittanning Office, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Nov. 26 Cost: $15 per person

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Justice Journey Weekend

Join us Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend as we explore the Justice Journey at Camp Singing Hills. Justice — for Earth and all its inhabitants — we all know what it is.

Why is it so hard to achieve? During this weekend we’ll be “Doing the Math,” to decipher how decisions get made and explore how to use scientific evidence. You’ll create and then present your own unique equation for what justice asks of us. Along the way, you’ll also network and gather new ideas for college and careers.

As we work toward our Sage Award, you can be confident that you are wise and healing leaders!

Girls Grades: 11-12 Date/Time: Jan. 19-21, Sat. 10 a.m.-Mon. 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Singing Hills, 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 — Venango County Cost: $49 per girl/$25 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Jan. 3

Letterboxing 101

Learn the basics of letterboxing and practice your new skills while you work toward earning your Letterboxer Badge. Learn how to hide and seek a box, make your own stamp and practice solving clues.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $6 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Nov. 2

L.H.H. Rangers

Calling all girls who love the outdoors and want to expand their knowledge of the wild and improve their leadership skills! Join the L.H.H. Ranger program to increase your fire building, campfire cooking, Leave No Trace and wildlife identification skills – and learn how to teach those skills to younger Girl Scouts. Through this program, present your newly acquired knowledge and share your love of the outdoors with younger girls as you lead the Nature Day programs at Camp Roy Weller.

Participate in the great service projects at camp, ensuring others will also enjoy the area. To earn the Ranger Bar, girls must attend two camping weekends and a weeklong camp in June, as well as participate in four Nature Days. Requirements can be fulfilled over multiple years. Sixth graders are welcome to come and shadow a Nature Day to find out more about being a Ranger.

Girls Grades: 7-12 Date/Time: Oct. 12-14, Fri. 5 p.m.-Sun. noon Location: Camp Roy Weller, 34 Trillium Ln., Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 — Preston County Cost: $12 per girl/$8 per adult Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Sept. 26

Locavore Cook-Off

Join your fellow Girl Scout Seniors to complete your Locavore Badge! Explore the benefits and challenges of buying local, find your local food sources, and cook a simple dish showcasing local ingredients while you compete in an over-the-fire cooking challenge.

Make this a stop on your Sow What? Journey Girls Grades: 9-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Camp Singing Hills, Morning Song Lodge, 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 — Venango County Cost: $15 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 27

Make Me a Princess

Get ready to spend a day receiving the royal treatment.

Make a tiara, wand and a beautiful princess skirt. Enjoy a royal snack with other princesses, just like you.

Girls Grades: K-3 Session 1: Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: St. Callistus Church, 342 Chase St., Kane, PA 16735 — McKean County Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Sept. 5 Session 2: Saturday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Comfort Inn, 76 Elm St., Bradford, PA 16701 — McKean County Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Aug. 31 Session 3: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 320 Felgar Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 — Somerset County Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 13 Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee

Making Friends with the Kappa Delta Sorority

Discover the ins and outs of friendship as your spend the day with University of Pittsburgh’s Kappa Delta Sorority. Girls will rotate through badge stations, earning the necessary steps to receive their Making Friends Badge. Activities include conflict and resolution skits, Kappa Delta confidence tips and even getting a new pen pal. Snacks will be provided, along with the Making Friends Badge and Kappa Delta’s Fun Patch.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m.

Location: University of Pittsburgh Campus, William Pitt Union, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 — Allegheny County Cost: $3 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Oct. 10

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Moving and Grooving into a Healthy Lifestyle

Making Herstory

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about contributions made by women past, present and future.

Spend an afternoon discovering impactful women from history, speak with women who have excelled in their careers, participate in interactive games designed to build confidence and create a gift basket to donate to a women’s shelter. Girls attending this program will earn steps on their Girltopia and Amaze Journeys and receive a Women’s History Month Patch.

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Saturday, March 2, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Beluah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 — Allegheny County Cost: $15 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 28 Registration Deadline: Feb. 20

Mechanical Minds

Gather up your friends and head out to Camp Yough for a weekend testing your building skills! Work together and challenge your robot-building skills and strategize with each other to complete programming challenges. Then, get creative and design and build a mini RC race track.

Close out the weekend with a RC race tournament. Girls will keep the RC cars. All meals are provided.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Feb. 15-17, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m.

Location: Camp Yough, 429 Duncan Station Rd., McKeesport, PA 15135 — Allegheny County Cost: $100 per girl/$35 per adult Minimum Capacity: 16 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1

Movements and Marches

The Civil Rights movement was an important time in our nation’s history, and it changed the culture of our country forever. Earn the Civil Rights History Council’s Own Badge from Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama as you learn about leaders and events in the movement.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Kittanning, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Feb. 11

Have fun playing games and activities that motivate girls to eat healthy and exercise. You’ll receive a healthy snack that will be incorporated into an activity testing your creativity.

A fun patch is also included.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Date: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon Location: St. Anne’s Church, 1870 Rostraver Rd., Belle Vernon, PA 15012 — Fayette County Cost: $11 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 31

Multi-Level Challenge Course Training Weekend

Receive training hours on the Multi-Level Challenge Course at Camp Singing Hills. These training hours will be honored at both Camp Singing Hills and Camp Conshatawba. Learn to tie safe climbing knots, facilitate participants through the challenge courses, and then apply to join the facilitation teams at either camp.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: Sept. 28-30, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m.

Location: Camp Singing Hills, 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 — Venango County Cost: $40 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Sept. 21

Multi-Level Challenge Course Rescue Training

In this session, learn rescue techniques needed to be a Lead Facilitator and increase your training hours. To be a Lead Facilitator, you will need a minimum of one year working on a GSWPA Challenge Course, be 18 or older and have successfully completed both the Multi-Level Challenge Course Training and Rescue Training.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Camp Singing Hills, 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 — Venango County Cost: $20 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Sept. 21

My First Time at Camp: Overnight @ Elliott

This program is designed for girls and their significant female adult who haven’t slept at camp. We’ll start with a campfire and s’mores on Friday night and then snuggle into one of the three winterized lodges at Camp Elliott. In the morning, we’ll take an early hike to look for birds. Camp Elliott is the only camp in Western Pennsylvania that is certified as an Audubon Sanctuary for birds and wildlife!

Afterward, make nature arts and crafts and have lunch.

Girls Grades: K-1 Date/Time: Nov. 16-17, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. noon Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliot Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $15 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Nov. 1

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Nuclear Power = Girl Power

Native American Awareness

This program is for girls who want a greater understanding of Native American culture — especially about the tribes who walked the lands of Western Pennsylvania before many of our ancestors arrived. Spend the morning learning about many aspects of their lives and compare it with how ours is today. You’ll help make a corn tortilla (after you make the corn flour), try on clothes and play Native American games.

For a more in-depth lesson on where they lived, check out the Wigwam We-Build program in the afternoon and help restore Raccoon Creek’s permanent wigwam.

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Raccoon Creek State Park, 3000 State Rt. 18, Hookstown, PA 15050 — Beaver County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Oct. 18

Nature Days

Come join the L.H.H. Rangers and your fellow Girl Scouts in a great day developing your awareness of your natural surroundings. Spend the time exploring camp and learning how to identify plants, animals and trees. You’ll receive a plant and tree identification booklet and a Nature Day patch.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Sept. 12 Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Camp Roy Weller, 32 Trillium Ln., Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 — Preston County Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Sept. 26 Cost: $6 per girl/no adult fee

Navaho Weaving

Discover the basics of Navaho weaving. Bring your own fabric in your favorite colors or use our scrap fabric to create your own mini rug. This project can be completed in one session but may require some work after the program.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 15

Sponsored by Westinghouse Women in Nuclear Chapter, girls will enjoy fun, hands-on activities with their age level, tour the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plant training facility and have discussions with experts to support your It’s Your Planet-Love it Journey. Participants will receive a snack, gifts and a fun patch.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 1: Saturday, Sept. 29, 1- 4 p.m.

Girls Grades: 9-10 Session 2: Saturday, Sept. 29, 1- 4 p.m.

Location: Westinghouse Electric Company Headquarters, 1000 Westinghouse Dr., Cranberry, PA 16066 — Butler County Cost: $8 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Sept. 19

O, Canada!

Come learn about our friends to the north! We will try native Canadian recipes, learn about Canada’s culture and even learn some new words and phrases in French.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Session 1: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Kittanning, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Session 2: Friday, Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg, 126 E. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Session 3: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-3 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Johnstown, 612 Locust St., Johnstown, PA 15901 — Cambria County Cost: $15 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 3

Outdoor Adventures at Kinzua Beach

Go geocaching and bouldering along the Rin Rock Overlook Trail, then canoe in the Kinzua Lake, if weather permits. (Girls must have previous swim experience and proof of abilities.) Bring your best one pot recipe and ingredients and participate in an outdoor cooking challenge.

Dutch ovens and outdoor cooking supplies will be provided.

Snacks will also be provided. Participants are encouraged to participate in the Camp Resting Waters Kinzua Overnight prior to the event (see page 14).

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date: Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following location: Camp Resting Waters, 2566 Campbelltown Rd., Kane, PA 16735 — McKean County Cost: $20 per person Minimum Capacity: 50 Registration Deadline: Oct. 5

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Outdoor Cooking

Try your hand at different outdoor cooking methods.

Cook using foil packs, a cardboard box, charcoal, camp stove and over the camp fire. Then, taste all of the foods you cooked. Interested in participating in this program, but not available on this date? Turn to page 35 to learn more about Programs by Request.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Session 1: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2-5 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $15 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Sept. 14

Outdoor Skills Day

Pair up with girls your own age to learn or expand your knowledge on basic outdoor skills. Rotate through stations to work on outdoor manners, knot tying, knife safety, dressing for the weather, fire building and simple first aid.

Girls will earn the Legacy First Aid Badge for their grade level.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 3: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg, PA 16866 — Clearfield County Cost: $10 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 25 Registration Deadline: Nov. 3

Pennsylvania White Water!

Join us on an unforgettable 17-mile, day-long adventure down Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon. Expert guides will help navigate the canyon’s class II/III whitewater rapids, point out bald eagle nests and other wildlife and tell you about the area’s history. Wetsuits, lunch and return transportation are provided.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date: Sunday, April 8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Pine Creek Outfitters, 5142 Rt. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901 — Tioga County Cost: $65 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: March 29

Pie Iron Chef

Have fun by the campfire as you hone your outdoor cooking skills. Learn new skills and recipes so you can feed your friends with a few ingredients, a pie iron and a roaring fire.

Girl Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 29, noon- 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Redwing, 103 Rader School Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053 — Butler County Cost: $25 per girl/$10 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Sept. 24

P-I-T-TLet’s Go Pitt!

Join the University of Pittsburgh’s Kappa Delta Sorority on a campus tour, led by an official Pitt Pathfinder. The tour will be followed by breakout session, giving the girls the opportunity to meet and speak to college students studying business, health sciences, social sciences, foreign language and political science. Girls will learn about the various classes students take and what careers those classes support.

Also, girls will meet with Pitt representatives from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, as well as learn about extracurricular activities they can become involved in.

Participating girls will receive a snack and Kappa Delta Patch.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m.

Location: University of Pittsburgh, William Pitt Union, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 — Allegheny County Cost: $6 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Jan. 23

Pittsburgh Potters!

Partake in an evening workshop at the Children’s Museum to earn your Skill Building Potter badge. Investigate the tools and techniques used when working with clay and create a coil pot and clay tile pieces. The pottery pieces will be available for pick up in the weeks following the workshop. Receive your Potter Badges and explore the museum.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 — Allegheny County Cost: $15 per person Minimum Capacity: 18 Registration Deadline: Oct. 31

Program Aide Training

Be a Girl Scout Mentor! Girls in 7th or 8th grade who are interested in working with Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie and Junior troops can learn leadership skills for working with younger Girl Scouts in a troop or camp setting. This is Step 2 of the Program Aide leadership training (attending a council sponsored leadership course). LIA is a prerequisite. This is a basic training for Troop PA and Day Camp PA. Make sure you bring your health forms. Parents and troop leaders should plan to drop off and pick up their girls. Specialty camp will be offered at a later time.

Girls Grades: 7-8 Date/Time: Oct. 26- 27, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 6 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 — Erie County Cost: $35 per girl. Price includes materials, meals and pin (not received at weekend)

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Real World Ready

Prepare for life after high school at one or all of these exciting workshops. Girls will learn how to use credit properly, nail their dream job, cook on a budget and keep their cars in tip top shape! Girls will also learn about joining a Girl Led Program Committee!

Girls Grades: 9-12 Session 1 - Maintaining Good Credit: Thursday, Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Camp Yough, 429 Duncan Station Rd., McKeesport, PA 15135 — Allegheny County Registration Deadline: Jan. 2 Session 2 - Resume & Interview Skills: Thursday, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Perry Highway Lutheran Church, 11403 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090 — Allegheny County Registration Deadline: Jan. 16 Session 3 - College Cooking: Thursday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Camp Yough, 429 Duncan Station Rd., McKeesport, PA 15135 — Allegheny County Registration Deadline: Jan. 30 Session 4 - Car Care: Thursday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Perry Highway Lutheran Church, 11403 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090 — Allegheny County Registration Deadline: Feb. 20 Cost: $35 for series/$10 for sessions/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 11 Series Registration Deadline: Jan. 2

Savvy Cinderellas Speak Out

The Savvy Cinderella Storytellers and Chatham University Interns invite you to experience an amazing storytelling adventure. The heroes in popular fairy tales kill dragons, rescue princesses and outwit giants. As for the heroines … they wait patiently for a prince, get eaten by wolves, have wicked stepmothers and fall asleep. They are beautiful, sweet and helpless. Let’s break this stereotype and empower girls to be strong, clever, brave and resilient!

Speak Out! Power Up! Girl Scout Juniors will select, learn and perform “girl powered” fairy tales at a community performance and earn your Speak Out! Award as part of the Amuse Journey. Girls must attend both parts of the session to fulfill Speak Out requirements.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1 Part 1: Saturday, Oct. 6, 1-4 p.m.

Part 2: Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Allegheny Branch Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212 — Allegheny County Registration Deadline: Sept. 26 Session 2 Part 1: Sunday, Feb. 3, 2-5 p.m.

Part 2: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-5 p.m.

Location: Chatham University, Shadyside Campus, Woodland Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15232 — Allegheny County Registration Deadline: Jan. 23 Cost: $20 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10

Scrapbooking Fun

Learn different techniques on how to make a fun and lasting scrapbook. You’ll use pictures you bring from home and make a scrapbook to take with you.

Girls Grades: K-3 Session 1: Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 4-12 Session 2: Saturday, March 9, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Free Methodist Church, 602 Main St., Ulysses, PA 16948 — Potter County Cost: $16 per person Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: March 1

Self Defense Basics

Learn the basics of self defense and life skills geared for the next generation. Respect, discipline, exercise and working with others are the main goals.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2-3 p.m.

Location: Clarion MMA, 15726 Rte. 322, Clarion, PA 16214 — Clarion County Cost: $4 per person Minimum Capacity: 6 Registration Deadline: Oct. 29

Sensational SWAPS

Join us for a fun afternoon of SWAPping. Not sure what SWAPS are? Learn the history and etiquette of SWAPS while making several of your own. Bring your own SWAPs to participate in an exciting SWAP exchange. A fun patch is also included.

Girls Grades: K-3 Session 1: Sunday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Session 2: Sunday, Oct. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Location: North Strabane Twp. Municipal Bldg., 1929 Route 519 South, Canonsburg, PA 15317 — Washington County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 10

SMART Shooting - Level 1

In this introductory program, you’ll learn the parts of a gun and safety basics. Then, go on to practice shooting 22s.

You’ll also get to practice your archery skills on the outdoor range, so dress for the weather! Participants will earn a Harthegig Gun Safety Patch. Safety Activity Checkpoints states that girls must be 12 years old to participate.

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Harthegig Conservation Club, 600 Rodgers Hill Rd., Fredonia, PA 16124 — Mercer County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Oct. 25

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Snowshoes and S’mores

Snacks Master

Make great snacks for yourself and your friends. When you eat them, they’ll give you the energy to think, hike, run around and dress up – and do all of the other activities you love to do! Not only will you get to try some delicious treats, but you’ll also earn your Snacks Badge and learn how to make yummy snacks for your family and friends.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Session 1: Friday, Jan. 11, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg, 126 E. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Session 2: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Kittanning, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Session 3: Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Johnstown, 612 Locust St., Johnstown, PA 15901 — Cambria County Cost: $15 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Jan. 9

Snacks, Simple Meals, or New Cuisines

Make and create delicious snacks, learn about meal planning and earn the Legacy Badge for your age-level.

Then, taste-test your own creations!

Girls Grades: 2-5 Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, 10 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 320 Felgar Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 — Somerset County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 6

Snap Happy

Enjoy a fun day of photography in this workshop exploring the joys of digital photography. Meet with a professional photographer, learn how to take attention-grabbing shots, create your own photo puzzle, edit photos and create a digital photo album. Earn your Digital Photography Badge and receive a flash drive with your photographs. (Girls must provide their own digital camera and USB cord.)

Girls Grades: 4-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-5 p.m.

Location: Glade Run Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia, PA 16059 — Butler County Cost: $35 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 17 Registration Deadline: Jan. 9

Learn about the different types of snowshoes as you try them on and practice walking. (No need for snow: We’ll have a special mat to simulate being on real snow, just in case.) Take a winter hike, guided by trained and certified Venture Outdoors trip leaders, explore nature and look for signs of winter wildlife. End the day by warming up with hot chocolate and “gourmet” s’mores, using more than just traditional chocolate and marshmallows! Please note, event will not be canceled due to lack of snow. An alternative program will be offered.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m.

Location: Frick Park, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 — Allegheny County Cost: $21 per girl/$19 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1

Speak Up

Are you afraid to speak or perform in front of an audience?

Or, are you born to perform and would you like to showcase your talent? Now is the time! Earn your Public Speaking Badge at the renown Point Park University in five easy steps.

Whether you showcase a monologue or express your own opinion, at the end of this series you will find the courage to speak up. Final performance preparation will require outside work. Girls must attend all four parts to complete the badge.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Part 1: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Part 2: Sunday, Nov. 18, 1-3:30 p.m.

Part 3: Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Part 4: Sunday, Dec. 2, 1-3:30 p.m. (final performance for family and friends at 2 p.m.)

Location: Point Park University, 201 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 — Allegheny County Cost: $40 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 6 Registration Deadline: Nov. 7

Special Effects Makeup

Get in the Halloween spirit and let us transform you!

Special effects makeup can help transform anyone into a terrifying monster, an exotic alien or even into a beautiful princess. Check out the materials used in special effects makeup, learn more about the techniques used and about local opportunities to expand your makeup skills.

Girl Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 27, 4:30-7 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Johnstown, 612 Locust St., Johnstown, PA 15901 — Cambria County Cost: $20 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Oct. 19

Splish Splash

Chase those winter blues away in a warm heated indoor pool. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing fruit smoothie!

Girls Grades: 2-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Summit Tennis and Athletic Club, 2900 Plank Rd., Altoona, PA 16602 — Blair County Cost: $7 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Jan. 5

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Star Party

Have fun with family and friends as you learn the basics of constellation identification and celebrate winter constellations. We’ll also learn about different light spectrums while we make s’mores and then take a walk out to our meadow for optimal observing.

Depending on the weather, we may see the craters on the moon through a telescope. Don’t forget your binoculars or telescope!

Girls Grades: K-12 and families Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliot Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $6 per person Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Jan. 9

Staying Fit

Learn about fitness, food and all the fun you can have while staying fit. Earn the Stay Fit Badge and receive it the day of the program.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Camp Allegheny, 100 Camp Allegheny Dr., Stoystown, PA 15563 — Somerset County Cost: $15 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Nov. 14

Sunset Kayak @ Pymatuning

Learn to kayak and enjoy a serene sunset adventure. Look for waterfowl, migratory birds and explore unique wetland formations. Participants must be 12 years old and provide proof of swimming ability by the time of the program.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m.

Location: Pymatuning State Park, 2660 Williamsfield Rd., Jamestown, PA 16314 — Crawford County Cost: $6 per person Minimum Capacity: 6 Registration Deadline: Sept. 5

Super Scrapbooking

Put together a scrapbook and share your Girl Scout memories. Girl Scouts Daisies, Brownies and Juniors will decorate their own paper bag scrapbook, learn how to crop pictures and make scrapbook page designs. Girl Scouts Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will make their own paper bag scrapbook, learn how to design scrapbook pages and crop photos.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday Feb. 09, 9-11 a.m.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 09, 1-3 p.m.

Location: West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, PA 16061 — Clarion County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 7 Registration Deadline: Jan. 25

T-Shirt Quilt Weekend

Bring 10 to 15 T-shirts and a sewing machine (if you have one, some will be provided) to create a memory T-shirt quilt. (Please practice using your sewing machine before you arrive at camp. Know how to fill and insert the bobbin, thread the sewing machine needle and replace the needle.)

Girls Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: March 15-17, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Skymeadow, 164 Skymeadow Ln., Avonmore, PA 15618 — Armstrong County Cost: $50 per girl/please no adults Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Feb. 27

Tajar Tails

What is a Tajar? Well he’s something like a tiger, something like a jaguar and something like a badger. He is a magical creature and he lives somewhere at camp. Come and learn about him and about camp while learning how to build an edible campfire. Earn a fun patch! This is a great introduction for girls who want to sample the world of Girl Scout Summer Camp!

Girls Grades: 2-3 Session 1: Saturday, March 9, 1:30-4 p.m.

Location: Camp Skymeadow, 164 Skymeadow Ln., Avonmore, PA 15618 — Armstrong County Registration Deadline: Feb. 27 Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 2: Saturday, March 23, 1:30-4 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Registration Deadline: March 6 Cost: $6 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10

Teddy Bear Picnic

Enjoy a fun day learning about bears! Make a craft, have a snack, sing bear songs and take a bear hike.

Girls Grades: K-1 Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Session 3: Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 320 Felgar Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 — Somerset County Cost: $5 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 6

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Teen Conference Committee

Girl Scouts – are you interested in planning the 2013 Teen Conference? This year’s conference will take place at Chatham University and will include an overnight in a campus dorm room. Come to a planning session and help us create the conference you want! (Pizza dinner will be provided.)

Adults must drop off girls. This is a girl-led planning session.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 1: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Session 2: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Wexford Office, 11279 Perry Highway, Suite 505, Wexford PA 15090 — Allegheny County Cost: $2 per girl Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Nov. 28

The Great Outdoors

Spend some time outside having fun and exploring all the cool things you can do. We will spend the day knot tying, shelter building and orienteering. Interested in participating in this program, but not available on this date? Turn to page 35 to learn more about Programs by Request to request this program.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-3:30 p.m.

Location: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Rd., Eighty Four, PA 15330 Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 12

The Science of Color

Colorful Cadettes will love this series collaboration with PPG Paints! Each three hour session is packed full of activities that demonstrate how color theory and STEM can interact. In part 1, learn about color theory, design their dream rooms and explore careers in color. Part 2 dives into chemistry as you learn about chromatography and pH’s effect on color. In part 3, you’ll understand how we see color and its spectrum, and the final part in this series will encourage you to think about corporate accountability for the environment and making a company greener. Each girl will receive a PPG Science of Color Fun Patch.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Part 1-The Science of Color Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 26 Part 2-The Chemistry of Color Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Oct. 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 3 Part 3-The Physics of Color Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 24 Part 4-Go Green with PPG Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-noon Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 7 Location: Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 — Allegheny County Cost: $70 for series/ $20 per part/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Series Registration Deadline: Sept. 26

This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

In this play of wild adventure, Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will follow the journey of three sisters on their way to becoming independent women. As a stop on the It’s Your Story-Tell It Journey, create a puppet of your favorite character and learn about different roles of girls and women.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Date/Time: Saturday, March 2, noon-2 p.m.

Location: University of Pittsburgh’s Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260 — Allegheny County Cost: $15 per girl/$10 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: February 20

To the Rescue

As a Girl Scout, you’re on the go – home, school, clubs and activities. Wherever you are, you never know when you’ll find yourself in the middle of an emergency. You’ll earn your First Aid Badge by finding out how to help someone who is sick or injured and learn how to tell if the problem is more serious.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1: Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon Girls Grades: 6-8 Session 2: Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Camp Skymeadow, 164 Skymeadow Ln., Avonmore, PA 15618 — Armstrong County Cost: $15 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Feb. 27

Trick or Treat, Girl Scouts

Join us for a costume party, Halloween crafts and spooky experiments. Let your imagination run wild as we explore Halloween traditions and try tasty fall treats. At the end of our fun, you’ll get to take home a treat bag and a fun patch.

Girl Grades: K-5 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Johnstown, 612 Locust St., Johnstown, PA 15901 — Cambria County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Oct. 19

U.S. Border Patrol Tour

Explore the technologies used by the U.S. Border Patrol, including night vision goggles, video surveillance and vehicles, as you tour the new U.S. Border Patrol Facility in Fairview. You’ll watch a canine team demonstration and discover the career opportunities for women within the U.S. Border Patrol. Participants will receive an exclusive fun patch.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-noon Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Nov. 3 Girls Grades: 9-12 Session 2: Monday, Jan. 7, 6-8 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Dec. 31 Location: U.S. Border Patrol Facility, 7851 Traut Dr., Fairview, PA 16415 — Erie County Cost: $3 per person

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Upcycled Accessories

Creative? Like jewelry? Turn everyday objects into jewelry and create jewelry from metal and other recycled materials. Get to know the tools of the trade and earn your Jeweler badge.

Girls Grades: 4-5 Session 1: Tuesday, Jan. 22 Session 2: Tuesday, Jan. 29 Session 3: Tuesday, Feb. 5 Time: 6-8 p.m.

Location: Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 W. Ridge Rd., Erie, PA 16506 — Erie County Cost: $8 per girl per session/$20 per girl for the series Minimum Capacity: 8 Registration Deadline: Jan. 15 for the series

Victorian Tea Party

Come learn what it was like to be a woman in the 19th and 20th Century. This program will discuss topics like social class, etiquette and gender roles. We will also compare these roles to the roles woman have today. After the program, enjoy hot or cold tea and light snacks provided by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association.

Girl Grades: 2-8 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Johnstown Area Heritage Association, 201 6th Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906 — Cambria County Cost: $20 per girl/$8 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Sept. 20

Walk on the Woodsy Side

Earn your Brownie Hiker Badge as we spend a day in the woods at Camp Yough. Learn how to pack for a hike, follow trail signs and be safe while having fun and hiking in the woods.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Yough, 429 Duncan Station Rd., McKeesport, PA 15135 — Allegheny County Cost: $6 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 12

Web Site Designer

View the world with a Web journalist’s eyes, and you’ll find the story in everything. Build yourself a safe space online where you can show your readers what moves you and share stories and causes with your friends. You might end up getting to know yourself a little better, too! You’ll earn your Web site Designer badge by learning how to design, build, and promote your own Web site.

Girls Grades: 9-10 Session 1: Saturday, Jan. 26, 1-3 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Kittanning, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Registration Deadline: Jan. 21 Session 2: Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.-noon Location: GSWPA Indiana, The Atrium, 665 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701 — Indiana County Registration Deadline: March 6 Cost: $15 per girl/Space is limited, please no adults.

Minimum Capacity: 7

Webskillz Workshop

This six hour badge workshop introduces girls into the wonderful world of Web site design! Earn your Web site Designer badge by looking at hosting options and learning the tools necessary to make a successful Web page. Girls should come prepared with pictures, articles and a basic idea for their theme. After compiling your Web site, launch and share it with their social network of friends and family. You’ll will receive their Web site Designer badge at program completion.

Girls Grades: 9-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: LaRoche College, CC Square, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pa 15237 — Allegheny County Cost: $20 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Oct. 24

Weller Weekend

Have a blast at Camp Roy Weller and spend the weekend canoeing, fishing, cooking over a campfire and archery!

Juniors will work toward their Junior Camper badge.

Girls Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Oct. 27-28, Sat. 10:30 a.m.-Sun. noon Location: Camp Roy Weller, 32 Trillium Ln., Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 — Preston County Cost: $30 per person Minimum Capacity: 12 Registration Deadline: Oct. 17

Wigwam We-Build Service Project

Gain firsthand experience in what it was like for those who walked these lands many years before us by participating in the revitalization of the wigwam at Raccoon Creek State Park. We’ll start by cooking lunch over the fire and then get to work to repair and rebuild the outside of the resident wigwam. Make this an extension of your morning and learn more about those who lived in this type of home by attending the Native American Awareness program in the morning.

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 3, noon-4 p.m.

Location: Raccoon Creek State Park, 3000 State Rt. 18, Hookstown, PA 15050 — Beaver County Cost: $10 per girl/No adult fee Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Oct. 18

Winter Fiesta Swim

Dance to the sounds of Mexican music. Enjoy snacks and drinks, take a swim in the indoor pool and make a craft to take home.

Girls Grades: K-12 Date: Saturday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Clarion Holiday Inn, 45 Holiday Inn Rd., Clarion, PA 16214 — Clarion County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 adult Maximum Capacity: 75 Registration Deadline: Dec. 21

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Wonders of Water Journey Weekend

Winter Sports

Participate in snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and archery games, enjoy nighttime ice skating and find your way through the woods as a team on the orienteering course. Registration fills quickly!

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Jan. 25 Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m.

Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1 Location: Camp Resting Waters, 2566 Campbelltown Rd., Kane, PA 16735 — McKean County Cost: $26 per person

Winter Wonderland

Daisy Girl Scouts will have fun seeing camp in the winter. Make a seasonal inspired craft, play games and enjoy a brisk hike outside if weather permits.

Girls Grades: K-1 Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Camp Curry Creek, 60 Girl Scout Dr., Brockway, PA 15824 —Jefferson County Cost: $5 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Dec. 21

Women’s Health

Nothing’s more important than good health. As women, we have unique health issues at every stage of our lives. By earning your Women’s Health Badge, you’ll identify health topics facing women in your community and across the globe, learn about careers in the health field and focus on techniques to help you stay healthy.

Girls Grades: 9-12 Session 1: Monday, Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m.

Location: Adagio Health, 451 Hyde Park Rd., Hyde Park Plaza, Leechburg PA, 15656 — Westmoreland County Session 2: Saturday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m.

Location: Adagio Health, 104 Parkview Dr., Suite 2, Kittanning PA 16201 — Armstrong County Cost: $7 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 5 Registration Deadline: Oct. 29

Come enjoy a weekend of water-filled fun at Camp Elliott.

Join the Brownie ELF on some wonder-filled adventures as you explore the Wonders of Water. You’ll learn about the water cycle, make rainbows and experience what it’s like to live in places where there is not enough water. After this weekend, you’ll understand why the right to clean water is so important to everyone on Earth. Along the way, you’ll earn the LOVE Water, SAVE Water and SHARE Water Awards. After completing your take action projects in your communities, add your WOW! Award to your vest, too! *This was originally set up as a Program By Request for a service unit and they agreed to open it up for all of council.

If you’re interested in setting up a Journey weekend like this one, or for any other Journey, contact your local camp pathway manager.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Oct. 12-14, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Elliott, 289 Camp Elliot Ln., Volant, PA 16156 — Lawrence County Cost: $49 per girl/$25 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Sept. 27

WOWsers

This is your chance to earn requirements toward the completion of the Brownie Wonders of Water Journey.

Learn about water, how it is used in their everyday lives and what you can do to protect it. We’ll do cool science experiments, crafts and activities all about water.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Greensburg Girl Scout Office, 126 E. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Cost: $12 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Oct. 26

Your Best Defense

Kick butt with kick boxing and learn how self-defense involves using your brains as well as brawn. Quick thinking and being alert will help you protect yourself. Learn techniques to squelch hostile encounters and how to make smart decisions in dangerous situations.

Girl Grades: 4-8 Date/Time: Saturday, March 2, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Skymeadow, 164 Skymeadow Ln., Avonmore, PA 15618 — Armstrong County Cost: $15 per girl/$5 per adult Minimum Capacity: 15 Registration Deadline: Feb. 27

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Yoga

Relax and learn some basic yoga positions. Afterward, relax those muscles with a dip in the heated indoor pool.

Girls Grades: K-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Summit Tennis and Athletic Club, 2900 Plank Rd., Altoona, PA 16602 — Blair County Cost: $7 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Dec. 8

Yoga at the Y

Feeling the pressure at school or in sports? Create harmony of movement for the whole body. Increase flexibility and balance safely while improving your sense of well being.

Also enjoy tips to handle the little problems while staying healthy and enjoy a small snack. Each session will have age appropriate activities, specific to each group.

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Friday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Friday, Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m.

Location: Mon Valley YMCA, 101 Taylor Run Rd., Monongahela, PA 15063 — Washington County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Nov. 2

Youth Fitness and Self Defense

This program will put a new spin on learning the basics of self defense and fitness. This Summit and Sport Evolution will teach girls how to defend themselves. Afterward, cool off with a relaxing dip in the heated indoor pool.

Girls Grades: 2-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Summit Tennis and Athletic Club, 2900 Plank Rd., Altoona, PA 16602 — Blair County Cost: $7 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1

Zumba at the Y

Learn Zumba, a fitness program that combines Latin rhythms with aerobic exercise. Come join the fun as you shake, step, sway and sweat to an easy-to-follow routine.

Also enjoy tips to staying healthy and fit while enjoying a fruit smoothie, plus other fun activities!

Girls Grades: K-5 Session 1: Friday, Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Session 2: Friday, Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m.

Location: Mon Valley YMCA, 101 Taylor Run Rd., Monongahela, PA 15063 — Washington County Cost: $10 per girl/no adult fee Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 26

Programs Planned By Girls, For Girls Look for these upcoming programs planned by GSWPA’s Girl-Led Program Planning Committee. Check out gswpa.org for updated information.

90s Night

Take a trip back to the 90s for a sleepover full of music, movies, clothes and games from a decade we’ll never forget.

Girls Grades: 6–12

Finders Keepers

Be a pirate for the day! Find hidden treasure by deciphering clues and following the pirates map.

Girls Grades: 2-5

Winter Survival

Learn all about surviving in extreme winter conditions! Participate in games and activities that prepare you for problems that you may experience during heavy snowfalls and freezing temperatures.

Girls Grades: 6-12

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GSWPA Office and Camp Addresses GSWPA Offices

GSWPA Camps

Beaver

Smethport

Camp Conshatawba

Camp Redwing

443 Third St. Beaver, PA 15009 Beaver County

217 West Main St. Smethport, PA 16749 McKean County

288 Oaks Rd. Summerhill, PA 15958 Cambria County

103 Rader School Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053 Butler County

Duncansville

Southpointe

Camp Curry Creek

Camp Resting Waters

2875 Route 764, Suite 12 Duncansville, PA 16635 Blair County

345 Southpointe Blvd.

Suite 125 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Washington County

60 Girl Scout Dr. Brockway, PA 15824 Jefferson County

2566 Campbelltown Rd. Kane, PA 16735 McKean County

Warren

Camp Elliott

Camp Roy Weller

289 Camp Elliott Ln. Volant, PA 16156 Lawrence County

32 Trilium Ln. Brucetown Mills, WV 26525 Preston County

Camp Hawthorne Ridge

Camp Singing Hills

Edinboro 5681 Route 6N Edinboro, PA 16412 Erie County

Greensburg 126 East Otterman St. Greensburg, PA 15601 Westmoreland County

Indiana The Atrium 665 Philadelphia St. Indiana, PA 15701 Indiana County

185 Hospital Dr. Warren, PA 16365 Warren County

Wexford

11279 Perry Highway 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd. Suite 505 Girard, PA 16417 Wexford, PA 15090 Erie County Allegheny County Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

Edinboro

2359 Freeport Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201 Armstrong County

Warren

30 Isabella St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Allegheny County

McKean

Potter

Resting Waters

Crawford

Forest Singing Hills

Cameron

Elk

Venango Mercer Clarion

Clearfield Butler

Lawrence

Camp Yough

Centre

Kittanning

Beaver Wexford

Indiana Indiana

Allegheny

Conshatawba

Cambria Blair

Pittsburgh

Duncansville Southpointe

2334 Beallsville Rd. Marianna, PA 15345 Washington County

Armstrong

Skymeadow

Beaver

164 Skymeadow Ln. Avonmore, PA 15618 Westmoreland County

429 Duncan Station Rd. McKeesport, PA 15135 Allegheny County

Curry Creek

Jefferson

Elliott

Redwing

Pittsburgh

Smethport

Warren

612 Locust St. Johnstown, PA 15901 Cambria County

Camp Skymeadow

Camp Timberlake

Hawthorne Ridge

Johnstown

Kittanning

GSWPA Camps Available for Reservations

Offices Erie

114 Singing Hills Rd. Oil City, PA 16301 Venango County

Johnstown

Greensburg

Yough

Westmoreland

Washington Timberlake

Somerset Fayette Greene

Roy Weller

West Virginia

Bedford

Office Hours

The GSWPA offices are open MondayThursday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.

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Program Kits

Want to run programs on your own? Need materials, instructions, support and advice? Rent Program Kits from GSWPA and conduct a program with your troop, group or service unit on your own time!

Program Kits include written instructions and non-consumable materials used to conduct the program.

Please contact programkit@gswpa.org for kit availability and more information.

Available Program Kits: Bow Wows and Meows — $15

Advance your knowledge of animal care. Find out which pet would be right for you, how much it would cost to take care of a pet and give back to your local shelter.

Girls Grades: 4-5

Bubbleology — $25

Find out what brand of bubble gum makes the best bubbles and learn some of the biggest bubble tricks! Make bubble solution and test different bubble wands.

Girls Grades: K-3

Ms. President — $15

Would you like to live in the White House? Learn about past First Ladies and dream about the female presidents of tomorrow. Design your own presidential china, find out if you have what it takes to be a leader and get ready for the campaign trail!

Girls Grades: K-5

Underground Railroad — $25

Uncover the secrets and successes of the Underground Railroad and see how the past has shaped our world today.

Girls Grades: K-12

Win Win — $15

Learn the art of negotiation. Take part in skits, trading give-aways, create fun art work and plan a vacation.

Girls Grades: 4-6

All program kits include a $25 refundable deposit in addition to the rental cost.

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Programs by Request

See an exciting program, but the date, time or location doesn’t work for you? Call GSWPA and request a program, which will be delivered to you when and where you want it! Programs can be chosen from the list below, or you can work with council staff to design a program that meets your unique or specific needs.

To register for a program listed below, follow the instructions on page 42. To create your own unique program, e-mail programsbyrequest@gswpa.org or call 800-248-3355 ext. 1007.

Canoe Level I

Available Programs: Aloha!

Learn the customs and culture of Hawaii while making volcanoes, dancing the hula and savoring snacks from the islands.

Grades: 1-10

Basic Eight

Girls will be introduced to the “eight basic” skills needed to be successful in the out-of-doors in Girl Scouts. These include Leave No Trace, dressing for the weather, knots, knives, campfires, outdoor cooking, first aid and compasses.

Girls Grades: K-12

Bears

Enjoy bear-related activities and crafts as you learn about different species of bears.

Girls Grades: K-8

Camp Champ Scramble

Work with your team to see which group will be crowned the Camp Champs! Participate in a series of high energy, active challenges in order to accomplish a goal.

Girls Grades: 6-12

Learn basic flatwater maneuvers, strokes and rescues, and gain experience practicing these skills on a lake or pond.

Girls Grades 4-8

Canoe Level II

Review maneuvers, strokes, and rescues and use these skills on moving waters. A trip will be planned down a suitable river that takes into consideration the participant’s skills and experience. Either program can include overnight plans.

Girls Grades 9-12

Edible Hikes

Learn to identify edible plants native to Pennsylvania and take a hike looking for those plants and other great natural plants and wildlife.

Girls Grades 4-12

Fashion Designer

Create custom designs, mix and match colors and sew adorable accessories!

Girls Grades: 2-12

Food Chemistry

Learn basic food chemistry while having fun!

How do you make an egg bounce? Can you put an egg in a baby bottle? Discover the answers to “egg-celent” questions like these, and make oobleck and other cool science projects.

Girls Grades: K-12

For Goodness Cakes

Decorate cakes like an expert using professional cake decorating tips and bags. You’ll take home a cake decorating kit and packet to practice at home, as well as a couple of cookies you’ll decorate at the workshop!

Girls Grades: 4-12

Geocaching 101

Discover hidden items, known as caches, at camp while you learn about different types of caches.

Girls Grades: 4-12

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Programs by Request (cont.)

Gingerbread Houses

Visit a local senior living center and make graham cracker “gingerbread” houses together while learning some ginger history at this great holiday activity.

Girls Grades: 4-12

Insane Improv

Pole to Pole

Experiment with adaptations of arctic animals and learn about the intense environments in the North and South Poles. Enjoy arctic animal activities, games and crafts.

Girls Grades K-5

Ad-libbing, character building and quick thinking are all part of this program on improvisational theater.

Grades: 4-12

Recycled Crafts

Jet-Set-GO!

Robotics

Prepare for local or international travel by creating itineraries, researching destinations and packing efficiently!

Grades: 2-12

Leave No Trace

Learn how to use the seven principles of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Girls Grades 4-12

Legacy Naturalist Badges

Earn the Naturalist Badge for your age level.

Girls Grades 2-12

Nature Walks

Take a walk with nature while connecting with the world around you. Learn plant and tree identification and make plant rubbings.

Girls Grades K-8

Outdoor Cooking Skills

Participants will get to pick from many Dutch oven recipes, boiled bag breakfast, direct fire/coal cooking and more. Learn and build different types of fires to best suit your outdoor cooking needs.

Girls Grades K-12

Outdoor Skills

Explore all the cool things to do outside. Spend the day geocaching, building shelters, orienteering and knot tying.

Girls Grades K-12

Penguins

Discover all of the different species of penguins, where they live and how they survive, and play penguin games.

Girls Grades: K-8

Pet Care 101

Discover the basics of small animal care. Find out which small pet would be right for you and give back to your local shelter.

Girls Grades: K-3

Turn junk into something cool.

Girls Grades: 1-12 Build and program robots using Lego Robotics kits.

Girls Grades: 4-12

Spa-Tacular

Make a variety of your own personalized skin care products, learn about healthy skin habits and build your self-esteem.

Girls Grades: 4-8

SWAPS

Learn how to make SWAPS and SWAP holders.

Girls Grades: 1-12

Teddy Bear Time

Have fun at this special Teddy Bear-filled event.

Receive your very own Build-A-Bear™ kit to create your own special Teddy Bear Friend. Sing songs, play Teddy Bear games and have a nice snack with your Teddy Bear Friend.

Girls Grades: 2-5

Winter Survival

Beat the Cold! Learn how to dress for the cold weather, build shelters, make char clothe, practice knife safety and prepare your backpack for a cold weather hike.

Girls Grades 4-12

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Travel by Progression From day trips, to overnights, to weeklong adventures, GSWPA’s Travel by Progression allows troops or Indie Girl Scouts to explore new places and cultures, meet new people and expand their horizons. So what’s stopping you from having the time of your life?

Pack your bags and travel with Girl Scouts!

Girls in grades 6-12 are invited to take the lead on planning future travel opportunities. The possibilities are endless and YOU decide where, when and how we get there! Register at gswpa.org for the Travel Planning Committee’s October 8 meeting from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Camp Redwing. Lunch will be provided. For more details, e-mail kroberts@gswpa.org.

Cavern Adventures

Take a day trip to Laurel Caverns in Farmington, PA and explore the largest cave in Pennsylvania. Play mini-golf with your friends and have a picnic on the grounds. Bring your own bag lunch to enjoy outside. Transportation will pick up and drop off at GSWPA’s Kittanning office.

Girls Grades: K-12 Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location: Laurel Caverns, 200 Cavern Park Rd., Farmington, PA 15437 — Fayette County Cost: $50 per person. Price includes roundtrip transportation, programs fees and a fun patch.

Minimum Capacity: 50 Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 12

Celebrating Silver

Join us for two days of amusement park fun! Spend one day at Lakemont Park, home to the world’s oldest rollercoaster.

The next day we will head out to Knoebels, winner of the Golden Ticket Award for Best Park Food for 14 years in a row. Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: South Hills Village Mall and Monroeville Mall. All girls must have a parent, guardian or troop leader accompany them.

Girls Grades: 2-5 Date/Time: Aug. 3-Aug. 4, Sat. 7:30 a.m.-Sun. 11:40 p.m.

Location: Lakemont and Knoebels Amusement Parks Cost: $198 per person. Price includes bus transportation, quad-occupancy lodging, all admission/program fees and meals.

Minimum Capacity: 42 Registration Deadline: July 10

Congratulations on earning the Girl Scout Silver Award!

Celebrate this tremendous achievement at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, OH. Experience the thrill of the region’s only dual indoor flowriders, zip coaster uphill water rollercoaster waterslide, breathtaking waterslide adventures and much more. Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Monroeville Mall, Cranberry Township Target and Grove City Outlets.

Girls Grades: 7-10 Date/Time: Dec. 7-9, Fri. 10 a.m.-Sun. 7 p.m.

Location: Kalahari Resorts, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870 Cost: $250 per person. Price includes transportation, two nights lodging, Friday night pizza, breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday and a $50 Kalahari Resorts gift card toward meals and/or games.

Important Dates: Monday, Sept. 10: Non-refundable deposit ($75) and registration deadline. Thursday, Nov. 1: Final payment ($175) deadline.

Minimum Capacity: 40 Registration Deadline: Sept. 10

Brownie Blue Knob Overnight

Explore Niagara

Brownie & Junior Getaway

Experience some of Laurel Highland’s best outdoor winter activities on this awesome bus trip! Arrive at Camp Conshatawba Friday night where you’ll take a winter night hike, make a self-expressive craft and enjoy snacks and hot chocolate. Saturday morning you will get to try cross country skiing at camp, bake fresh cookies and pack a lunch before heading out to Blue Knob State Park for a snow tubing adventure. After you’ve had fun on the slopes, hop back on the bus and head home. Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Cranberry Township Target, Murrysville Panera Bread and Blairsville Walmart.

Girls Grades: 2-3 Date/Time: Feb. 8-9, Fri. 5:30 p.m.-Sat. 6 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Cost: $80 per person. Price includes bus transportation, all meals, program fees and admission to Blue Knob State Park.

Minimum Capacity: 41 Registration Deadline: Jan. 19

Join us for a bus trip to the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY for a day of ocean investigations. Explore the exhibits and spend time at the touch tank. Also visit the Niagara Falls Discovery Center! Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Transportation will pick up and drop off at Camp Hawthorne Ridge.

Girls Grades: K-3 Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd,. Girard, PA 16417 – Erie County Cost: $65 per person. Price includes transportation, meals and program fees Minimum Capacity: 35 Registration Deadline: July 19

Get Moving to Philadelphia

Girl Scout Juniors and bridging Juniors will have an energizing adventure in Philadelphia as you spend two days working on your Get Moving Journey! Visit the historic Liberty Bell and explore Independence Hall, then head to visit one of Philadelphia’s sustainable, green buildings to conduct an energy audit. After a busy afternoon, spend an overnight at the Academy of Natural Sciences and earn your Animal Habitats Badge. The following day, reenergize by visiting an

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Travel by Progression (cont.) urban farm, and come up with ideas for the Innovate Project. Start saving to Get Moving!

Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Ross Park Mall and Monroeville Mall.

Girls Grades: 3-5 Date/Time: June 22-4, Sat. 8:30 a.m.-Sun. 8 p.m.

Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Cost: $260 per person. Price includes transportation, lodging, all meals, activities and badges.

Important Dates: Monday, Dec. 17: Non-refundable deposit ($100) and registration deadline. Friday, May 24: Final payment ($160) deadline.

Minimum Capacity: 100 Registration Deadline: Dec. 17

Girls Rock

Spend a full day rock climbing at Seneca Rocks in West Virginia. Then, head to Camp Roy Weller for an evening of Weller fun. Rock climbing will be guided by a trained instructor.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: Sept. 28-30, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon Location: Camp Roy Weller, 32 Trillium Ln., Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 — Preston County Cost: $150 per girl/$50 per adult. Price includes transportation, all meals, program and admission fees.

Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Sept. 12

Ride, Relax and Rejuvenate— A Golden Reward

Congratulations to those of you who have earned the highest award in Girl Scouting—the Gold Award. Celebrate your awesome achievement at America’s 1st Spa, Berkeley Springs, WV. Stay in the modern, air conditioned cabins at Cacapon State Park (did we mention that the cabins have cable TV?). While visiting Berkeley Springs, you’ll explore the historic town, take a one-hour horseback ride, choose a rejuvenating facial or massage and relax on the beach by the lake. Each morning you will enjoy a catered buffet breakfast and each evening a cookout by the lake with s’mores. A picnic lunch will be provided on Saturday. So grab your iPod, your favorite book, a beach bag and hop on the bus. Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Cranberry Township, Monroeville, Greensburg and Breezewood. So what are you waiting for? Head for the Gold!

Girls Grades: 10-12 and adults who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award Date/Time: June 14-16, Fri. 7 a.m.-Sun. 4 p.m.

Location: Cacapon State Park, 818 Cacapon Lodge Dr., Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 Cost: $250 per person. Price includes bus transportation, all meals, facial or massage fees, horseback fees and other program fees.

Important Dates: Friday, Feb. 1: Non-refundable deposit ($75) and registration deadline.

Friday, May 3: Final payment ($175) deadline.

Minimum Capacity: 40 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1

Science Exploration

Join us for a bus trip to Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh for a day of science investigations. Explore the hands-on exhibits and see a theater presentation.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Transportation will pick up and drop off at Camp Hawthorne Ridge.

Girls Grades: K-3 Date/Time: Saturday, April 13, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Location: Camp Hawthorne Ridge, 7755 Hawthorne Ridge Rd,. Girard, PA 16417 – Erie County Cost: $60 per person Minimum Capacity: 35 Registration Deadline: March 25

The Big Apple

Take in the sights and sounds as we explore the city that never sleeps. Check out the Summer Concert Series at The Today Show, tour Radio City Music Hall, visit Rockefeller Center, explore Times Square and Fifth Avenue, participate in a Broadway Classroom experience, visit the 9/11 Memorial, see New York City from the Top of the Rock, shop in Chinatown, take a boat tour of Ellis Island, see the Broadway smash, The Lion King and much more!

Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Edinboro, Grove City, Wexford and Washington (pending participation).

Girls Grades: K-12 (Girls in grades 5 and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Date/Time: Aug. 15-18, 2013, Thurs. 11 p.m.-Sun. 10 p.m.

Location: New York City Cost: $600 per person. Price includes all transportation, quad occupancy lodging in a Manhattan hotel, all meals and admission/program fees, as well as all taxes,tips and gratuities.

Important Dates: Saturday, April 13: Non-refundable deposit ($200) and registration deadline. Friday, June 28: Final payment ($400) deadline.

Minimum Capacity: 45 Registration Deadline: April 13

Zip ‘N Ride

Fly high above the trees and take a relaxing horseback ride on a trail. Spend Friday night at Camp Yough and then head to YMCA Camp Kern in southern Ohio. You’ll have the chance to go on a wild four hour-long Ozone zipline tour crisscrossing the Little Miami River. Speed down the Mine Shaft Slide and end it all with a horseback ride through the country. Transportation will pick up and drop off at the following locations: Edinboro and Cranberry Township.

Girls Grades: 6-8 Date: April 27-29, Fri. 4 p.m.-Sun. 5 p.m.

Location: YMCA Camp Kern, 5291 Ohio 350, Turtlecreek, OH 45054 Cost: $299 per person. Price includes all meals, lodging, transportation and program fees.

Important Dates: Friday, Feb. 1: Non-refundable deposit ($100) and registration deadline.

Monday, April 1: Final payment ($199) deadline.

Minimum Capacity: 52 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1

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Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards

Get ready to earn your Gold, Silver or Bronze Award by attending one of these workshops.

For registration information, please see Program Registration Instructions on page 42.

Bronze Award Workshop

Get the answers to your Bronze Award questions! Your Bronze Award begins with learning the Journey process. Explore the project requirements of the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Bronze Workshops will be scheduled on an as needed basis; webinars are also an option. Please call 800-248-3355 ext. 1418 or e-mail rwatson@gswpa.org.

Girls Grades: 4-5 and adults (Leaders, co-leaders and parents welcome) Session 1: Thursday, Aug. 30, 6-7:15 p.m.

Location: Family Away Bowling, 540 Fairground Rd., Butler, PA 16001 — Butler County Session 2: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9-10 a.m.

Location: St. Johns United Church of Christ, 144 W. John St., Bedford, PA — Bedford County Session 3: Saturday, Nov. 17, 9-10 a.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County

Silver Award Workshop

What is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can earn? Get the answers to your Silver Award questions! Your Girl Scout Silver Award begins with a Journey as a pre-requisite.

Come explore the project requirements of the Girl Scout Silver Award. If you do not see a workshop in your area call 800-248-3355 ext. 1418 or e-mail rwatson@gswpa.org.

Girls Grades: 6-8 and adults (Leaders, co-leaders and parents welcome) Session 1: Tuesday, Sept. 11 , 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Northway Christian Community Church, 12121 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090 — Allegheny County Session 2: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Brookville Service Spot, Brookville Borough Complex, 18 Western Avenue, Suite G, Brookville, PA 15825 — Jefferson County Session 3: Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. (in conjunction with Kickoffs) Location: GSWPA Edinboro Office, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 — Erie County Session 4: Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg Office, 126 East Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County Session 5: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location: Greentree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 — Allegheny County Session 6: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon Location: St. Johns United Church of Christ,144 W. John St., Bedford, PA 15522 — Bedford County Session 7: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Session 8: Saturday, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Location: Boswell Borough Building, 331 Center St., Boswell, PA 15531 — Somerset County Session 9: Friday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Indiana Office, 665 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701 — Indiana County Cost: No fee

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Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards (cont.)

Gold Award Workshop

Get the answers to your Gold Award questions! How do I start? What are the pre-requisites? Your Girl Scout Gold Award begins with a Journey. Come explore the project requirements of the Girl Scout Gold Award. It will change your life! A Gold Award Workshop is now a mandatory pre-requisite. If you do not see a workshop in your area call 800-248-3355 ext. 1418 or e-mail rwatson@gswpa.org.

Girls Grades: 9-12 and adults (Leaders, co-leaders, and parents welcome) Session 1: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6-7:45 p.m.

Location: Bridgeville Public Library, 505 Mc Millen St., Bridgeville, PA 15017 — Allegheny County Session 2: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Northway Christian Community Church, 12121 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090 — Allegheny County Session 3: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Brookville Service Spot, Brookville Borough Complex, 18 Western Avenue, Suite G, Brookville, PA 15825 — Jefferson County Session 4: Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. (in conjunction with Kickoffs) Location: GSWPA Edinboro Office, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 — Erie County Session 5: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2-4 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Greensburg Office, 126 East Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 — Westmoreland County

Session 6: Thursday, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m.

Location: Family Away Bowling, 540 Fairground Rd., Butler, PA 16001 — Butler County Session 7: Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Location: William Anderson Library, 1037 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills, PA 15235 — Allegheny County Session 8: Thursday, Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Kittanning Office, 2359 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, PA 16201 — Armstrong County Session 9: Thursday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Location: English Lutheran Church, 200 E. Grandview Ave, Zelienople, PA 16063 — Lawrence County Session 10: Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Location: St. Johns United Church of Christ, 144 W. John St., Bedford, PA 15522 — Bedford County Session 11: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Camp Conshatawba, 288 Oaks Rd., Summerhill, PA 15958 — Cambria County Session 12: Saturday, Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m.

Location: Boswell Borough Building, 331 Center St., Boswell, PA 15531 — Somerset County Session 13: Friday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Indiana Office, 665 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701 — Indiana County Cost: No fee

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Indie Girl Program Opportunities What’s an Indie Girl?

Girl Scouts is for every girl…and you don’t need to join a troop. Girl Scouts is customizable to meet the busy schedule of today’s active girl. Simply become an Individually Registered Girl Scout—Indie Girl—and you can enjoy all of the activities, programs and projects that makes Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania so much fun.

Indie Girls are welcome to enjoy any program offered by GSWPA—the programs listed here are special Indie Girl-only programs so that you can meet other Indie Girls who are as unique as you!

To register for these programs, please see the Program Registration Instructions on page 42.

Becoming Florence Nightingale

Have you always been interested in a career in the medical field? Now is your chance to learn about the notable nursing vocation! Girl Scout Cadettes and Seniors will learn about the history of nursing, the variety of positions within the nursing field and test their abilities to administer bandages, use a stethoscope, as well as medical hand washing techniques. Nursing professionals will be in attendance to talk to the girls about their job requirements, so girls are encouraged to come prepared with questions. Participants earn steps to completing GSUSA’s Nursing Exploration Patch, as well as receive a GSWPA Nursing Fun Patch.

Girls and adults will receive a healthy snack.

Girls Grades: 6-10 Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-4:30 p.m.

Location: Franklin Park Baptist Church, 2470 Nicholson Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143 — Allegheny County Cost: $12 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 23 Registration Deadline: Jan. 30

GRANDgardening

September 9 is Grandparents’ Day! What a great time to bring your grandparent out to Goodell Gardens. Plant some fall bulbs, tour the Pollinator Garden, plant milkweed seeds to take home and tag monarchs. You and your grandparent will also enjoy a “high tea” with hot tea and scones for an afternoon snack. The best part? Your grandparent attends for FREE! Girls Grades: K-12 and families Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 9, 3-4:30 p.m.

Location: Goodell Gardens, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro, PA 16412 — Erie County Cost: $5 per person/no grandparent fee Minimum Capacity: 8 Registration Deadline: Sept. 2

Imagine Engineering

Imagine your future possibilities! Learn about different careers in the sciences while rotating through different engineering workshops. Girls will speak with professional women engineers and college students seeking careers in engineering. Parents are also invited to attend to learn about funding their daughter’s higher education.

Girls Grades: 6-12 Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 21, 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Location: CCAC Allegheny Campus, 808 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 — Allegheny County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 10 Registration Deadline: Oct. 7

Justice Journey Weekend

Join us Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend as we explore the Justice Journey at Camp Singing Hills. Justice — for Earth and all its inhabitants — we all know what it is. Why is it so hard to achieve? During this weekend we’ll be “Doing the Math,” decipher how decisions get made, and explore how to use scientific evidence. You will create and then present your own unique equation for what justice asks of us. Along the way, you will find you are also networking and gathering new ideas for college and careers. As we work towards our Sage Award, you can be confident that you are the wise and healing leaders Earth needs.

Girls Grades: 11-12 Date/Time: Jan. 19-21, Sat. 10 a.m.-Mon. 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Singing Hills, 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 — Venango County Cost: $49 per girl/$25 per adult Minimum Capacity: 20 Registration Deadline: Jan. 3

Women in the Workforce

Working on a journey or badge? Come to this career panel of women professionals ready to ask questions and complete this step of your journey or badgework. Speakers will include women working in the field of local government, engineering, education, the arts, healthcare and business. Refreshments will be served, and girls will receive a fun patch.

Girls Grades: 4-10 Date/Time: Sunday, Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m.

Location: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 — Allegheny County Cost: $10 per girl/$2 per adult Minimum Capacity: 17 Registration Deadline: Jan. 23

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Online Registration Tips:

To register online for any Girl Scout program, camp or event, or to renew your Girl Scout membership, you must first activate your online account.

• Each member (even within the same family) has their own account with a unique username and password.

• If you or your daughter has ever been a registered Girl Scout or has attended a program, event, camp or training, you have an account in our database. (Parents/Guardians have an account if their daughter is in our database.)

• You can’t activate your account without a valid e-mail address OR if you attempt to use a different e-mail address than what is already in our system. If you receive an error message when activating an account, please call the help desk, 800-248-3355 ext. 1460.

Need to Activate an Account?

• GO TO gswpa.org, and click on ‘Register Online’.

You’ll be redirected to the Home Page of the GSWPA Membership Registration Site. Click on ‘Current & Past Members,’ enter your first name, last name and e-mail address you already provided for our database.

• You’ll receive a link to complete the activation process through e-mail. You’ll also create a username, password and security question.

If your e-mail or name is not exactly as shown in our database or your account was previously activated, you will be requested to call the help desk at 800-248-3355 ext. 1460.

Program information, such as date, time or location, may change. Please visit gswpa.org for program updates and/or additional information.

Program Kit Instructions If you’re interested in renting a Program Kit (see page 34), just follow these easy steps: • E-mail programkit@gswpa.org for kit availability and more information. In addition to your contact information, please include: »» your girls’ age levels, »» approximate number of attendees and »» anticipated location of your program.

• Remember, all program kits include a $25 refundable deposit in addition to the rental costs.

Registering for Program Activities/ Events and Trainings • Click the appropriate tab on the left side ‘Program Activities & Events’ or ‘Adult Training & Events’, or use the Search box in the upper right corner to find your selection.

• Click on the green link for the product.

• Click on ‘Add to Cart.’

• Go to ‘Mini Cart’ (on left side) and click on ‘Checkout.’

• You will be directed to the Shopping Cart.

• If ‘Add’ is indicated under ‘Additional Information,’ please click on ‘Add,’ make and save your changes.

‘Add’ should now show as ‘Edit.’

• Enter your credit card information, click on ‘Process Payment.’

• Print receipt for your records.

• An auto-generated e-mail will be sent to confirm the order to the e-mail address you provided.

Programs By Request Instructions • Check out the list of Programs by Request, starting on page 35.

• Reserve the program by registering online at gswpa.org. Only one person should register for your entire troop or group. A deposit will be required to reserve your Program by Request.

• You will receive a confirmation e-mail letter from GSWPA.

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You must be a member of Girl Scouts to register for program and/or training opportunities.

S’more Fun Events Registration Form 1. Use this form to register for S’more Fun Events. List each participant’s information on the back of the form.

2. Select your event. Use one form per event. You may make photocopies of this form as needed or download more forms at gswpa.org .

3. You can register three ways: Visit our Online Registration System at gswpa.org and click “Register Online” at the top of the homepage. Mail the completed form and payment to: GSWPA, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412.

Fax the completed form and credit card information to cover the cost of the event. The fax number is 814-734-7701.

4. E-mail, verbal and telephone reservations will not be accepted.

Participant: __ Individual __ Troop/Group

Service Unit:

Adult/Volunteer/Participant’s Name: Address: Street

City

E-mail:

State

Phone: (

Zip Code

)

(If girl is younger than 13 years of age, please provide family/parent e-mail address.)

Program Information 1st Choice: Location:

Event Name

Place/ Location

2nd Choice: Location:

Date/Time:

Event Name

Session #

Time

Session #

Time

Date/Time:

Place/ Location

Health History Please list any health-related information that may be useful to the adult in charge (allergies, activity restrictions, etc.):

You are required to complete a full Health History Form and bring it with you to the event. This form will be included in your confirmation materials and is available for download at gswpa.org.

# Girls attending

X per girl/person fee: $

Total girl fee:

$

# Adults attending

X per adult/person fee: $

Total adult fees: $ Total enclosed $

__ Check/Money Order (Make checks payable to GSWPA) __ Cookie Dough/Nut Bucks $ __ Scholarship request (please complete and attach Scholarship form) __ $12 Membership (If currently not a Girl Scout, please include $12 to cover membership.)

Charge My: __ Visa __ MasterCard __ AMEX __ Discover $ Card number:

Exp. date:

Signature:

Print Name:

3-digit code:

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Roster - S’more Fun Events Scholarship Form

Adults Attending: Scholarships are available to GIRLS ONLY. All information provided is strictly confidential. For event/camp registration, send this form along with the event/camp registration form(s) and all applicable payments to: Council Registrar, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. For 1. Name E-mail membership registration, attach this form to the member’s registration form and submit to your Service Unit Registrar or Membership Address Phone ( ) Manager. Deadline date: For all events, three (3) weeks prior to the start date. For Membership Registration, no deadline date.

Street City State Zip Code Girl Name:

2. Name Troop #:

Girl Scout Service Unit: Address Parent/Guardian Name(s):

City

Street Parent/Guardian Occupation(s):

3. Name Address:

Street Address Street City Home Phone:

Work Phone: E-mail:

4. Name

E-mail

State

E-mail

Zip Code

State E-mail

Zip Code

City

Phone (

Phone ( Cell Phone:

)

State )

Zip Code

Girl lives with: q both parents q one parent q other (specify): Address Phone ( ) Street City Zip Code Number of children (under 18) in household:

State Number of adults in household:

Girls Attending: Sources of income (check all applicable): q q Investments 1. Salaries Name q Pensions

q Social Security Address q Other source(s):

Street

q Alimony E-mail q Public Assistance City

State

q Child Support

q Food Stamps Grade q Unemployment Compensation q SSI Phone ( )

Zip Code

Total annual household income combining all sources: 2. Name E-mail q Less than $10,000 q $10,000 - $15,000 q $15,001 - $20,000 q $20,001 - $30,000 Address Phone ( q $30,001 - $40,000 q $40,001 - $50,000 q $50,001 - $60,000 q $60,001 - $70,000 Street City State Zip Code

Grade ) q $70,000+

3. Name E-mailq Yes q No Does your family qualify for the free- or reduced-lunch program?

Please check box q if you have previously applied for a scholarship in this year or any past year.

Address Phone ( How many girls in your family are applying for a scholarship this year?

Street City State Zip Code

Grade )

I am applying for a scholarship for: (Check one and complete the appropriate section.)

4. Name E-mail

Address q Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) membership registration Street City State q Event/Program

q Camp Title/name:

E-mail 5. Name Date(s):

Time/Session: Address Street

City

Event/Program Fee:

6.10 percent of the total event/program Name fee (enclosed)

Address Additional amount family can pay (enclosed) Street City Amount troop can pay (enclosed)

7.Nut Bucks and/or Cookie Dough credit (enclosed) Name Address Scholarship amount requested:

$

GSUSA Membership Registration:

8. Name Additional amount family can pay (enclosed) Amount troop can pay (enclosed)

Address Street City Nut Bucks and/or Cookie Dough credit (enclosed)

$ - $ - $ - $

9.Scholarship amount requested: Name

= $

Street

City

- $ - $ - $ - $ = $

Phone (

Zip Code

State

Zip Code

State

Zip Code

State

Zip Code

Grade

Phone (

)

Grade )

Camp Fee:

$ E-mail Camp deposit (enclosed)

Grade- $ 10 percent of the total camp fee (enclosed) - $ Phone ( ) Additional amount family can pay (enclosed) - $ State Zip Code Amount troop can pay (enclosed)

- $ E-mail Nut Bucks and/or Cookie Dough credit (enclosed) Grade- $ Phone ( Scholarship amount requested: )

= $ 12 Describe specific reasons/circumstances for requesting a E-mail Grade scholarship. Must be completed. (Attach additional sheet if necessary.)

Phone ( )

E-mail

Grade

Address Phone ( ) I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. False information is a basis for Street City State Zip Code disqualification for current and future consideration. Scholarships will not be considered for any girls/family with delinquent monies due 10. Name E-mail Grade to the council. All outstanding monies owed to the council must be paid prior to distribution of the scholarship awards.

Address of Parent / Guardian: Signature Street

City

State

Zip Code

Phone ( Date:

)

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Scholarship Form Scholarship Form Scholarship Application Instructions SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Scholarships are available to GIRLS ONLY who: Scholarships • are registered members of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA). are available to GIRLS ONLY who:

• are new to GSWPA for the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) membership registration.

• are registered members of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA).

• are new to GSWPA for the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) membership registration.

Scholarships may be requested at any time at least three (3) weeks prior to an event. Scholarships for the membership fee may be requested at any time.

Scholarships may be requested at any time at least three (3) weeks prior to an event. Scholarships for the membership fee may be requested at any time.

Scholarships may be requested and awarded for each of the following, once per membership year: Scholarships may be requested and awarded for each of the following, once per membership year:

• Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) membership registration fee

• One council-operated event per edition of S’MORE • Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) membership registration fee

• One council-sponsored summer day camp • One council-operated event per edition of S’MORE

• One summer resident camp (including CORE and family camp) • One council-sponsored summer day camp

• GSUSA Destinations • One summer resident camp (including CORE and family camp)

• GSUSA Destinations Scholarships may be granted for other national or council girl opportunities and will be made available based on the availability of funds.

Scholarships may be granted for other national or council girl opportunities and will be made available based on the availability of funds.

Parents/guardians are to complete the scholarship application and include it with the membership and/or event/camp registration form. Submit them together along with the appropriate deposit and/or fee.

Parents/guardians are to complete the scholarship application and include it with the membership and/or event/camp registration form. Submit them together along with the appropriate deposit and/or fee.

For events/programs, the Girl Scout family will be expected to pay a minimum of 10 percent of the fee.

For events/programs, the Girl Scout family will be expected to pay a minimum of 10 percent of the fee.

For summer camp (including resident, CORE and family camp), the Girl Scout family will be expected to pay the registration deposit plus 10 percent of the total camp fee.

For summer camp (including resident, CORE and family camp), the Girl Scout family will be expected to pay the registration deposit plus 10 percent of the total camp fee.

Indicate total annual household income and all income sources. All information provided on the application is strictly confidential.

Indicate total annual household income and all income sources. All information provided on the application is strictly confidential.

Scholarships are awarded based both on apparent need and the availability of funds.

Scholarships are awarded based both on apparent need and the availability of funds.

GSWPA will determine the grant amount based on the family income, circumstances and budgetary limitations.

GSWPA will determine the grant amount based on the family income, circumstances and budgetary limitations.

Scholarships will not be granted when there is an outstanding debt (i.e. NSF check, delinquent fall product or cookie sale monies and/or debts to the council shop).

Scholarships will not be granted when there is an outstanding debt (i.e. NSF check, delinquent fall product or cookie sale monies and/or debts to the council shop).

Scholarships are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Scholarships are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

The parent/guardian will be notified by letter regarding the scholarship amount granted.

The parent/guardian will be notified by letter regarding the scholarship amount granted.

Fill out the other side of this form to apply for a scholarship. If you need assistance completing the form, contact the Help Desk at 800-248-3355 ext.

1460.

Fill out the other side of this form to apply for a scholarship. If you need assistance completing the form, contact the Help Desk at 800-248-3355 ext. 1460.

Notification for Accounts Receivable Conversion (ARC): Checks received by Girl Scout Western Pennsylvania may be converted into an electronic debit for clearing. The creation of an electronic debit requires Girl Scout Western Pennsylvania to Notification for Accounts Receivable Conversion (ARC): Checks received by Girl Scout Western Pennsylvania may be destroy the original check for privacy reasons. You will not be receiving your check back from the bank. converted into an electronic debit for clearing. The creation of an electronic debit requires Girl Scout Western Pennsylvania to destroy the original check for privacy reasons. You will not be receiving your check back from the bank.

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Scholarship Form Scholarships are available to GIRLS ONLY. All information provided is strictly confidential. For event/camp registration, send this form along with the event/camp registration form(s) and all applicable payments to: Council Registrar, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. For membership registration, attach this form to the member’s registration form and submit to your Service Unit Registrar or Membership Manager. Deadline date: For all events, three (3) weeks prior to the start date. For Membership Registration, no deadline date.

Girl Name:

Troop #:

Girl Scout Service Unit: Parent/Guardian Name(s):

Parent/Guardian Occupation(s):

Address:

Street

Home Phone: E-mail:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

City

State

Zip Code

Girl lives with: q both parents q one parent q other (specify): Number of children (under 18) in household:

Number of adults in household: Sources of income (check all applicable): q Salaries q Investments q Pensions

q Social Security q Other source(s):

q Alimony

q Public Assistance

Total annual household income combining all sources: q Less than $10,000 q $10,000 - $15,000 q $15,001 - $20,000 q $30,001 - $40,000 q $40,001 - $50,000 q $50,001 - $60,000

q Child Support

q Food Stamps q Unemployment Compensation q SSI

q $20,001 - $30,000 q $60,001 - $70,000

q $70,000+

q Yes q No Does your family qualify for the free- or reduced-lunch program?

Please check box q if you have previously applied for a scholarship in this year or any past year.

How many girls in your family are applying for a scholarship this year?

I am applying for a scholarship for: (Check one and complete the appropriate section.) q Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) membership registration q Event/Program

q Camp Title/name:

Date(s):

Time/Session: Event/Program Fee:

10 percent of the total event/program fee (enclosed)

Additional amount family can pay (enclosed) Amount troop can pay (enclosed)

Nut Bucks and/or Cookie Dough credit (enclosed)

$

Scholarship amount requested:

- $ - $ - $ - $

Camp Fee:

Camp deposit (enclosed)

10 percent of the total camp fee (enclosed) Additional amount family can pay (enclosed) Amount troop can pay (enclosed)

Nut Bucks and/or Cookie Dough credit (enclosed)

$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $

= $

Scholarship amount requested:

= $

GSUSA Membership Registration:

Additional amount family can pay (enclosed) Amount troop can pay (enclosed)

Nut Bucks and/or Cookie Dough credit (enclosed)

$ - $ - $ - $

Scholarship amount requested:

= $

12

Describe specific reasons/circumstances for requesting a scholarship. Must be completed. (Attach additional sheet if necessary.)

I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. False information is a basis for disqualification for current and future consideration. Scholarships will not be considered for any girls/family with delinquent monies due to the council. All outstanding monies owed to the council must be paid prior to distribution of the scholarship awards.

Signature of Parent / Guardian:

Date:

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Discover Volunteerism Volunteer of the Year

Special congratulations to our first annual Volunteer of the Year, Kriss Svidro (Washington).

Kriss has been involved with Girl Scouts for more than 30 years and was nominated for this award by both her service unit team (Tingoocqua Service Unit) and the Gold Award Committee for her exemplary service as a volunteer in her community and throughout the council by mentoring girls through the Gold Award process.

Our beautiful one-of-a-kind 100th Anniversary Volunteer of the Year pin was designed by Sarah Schoolcraft (Edinboro), Girl Scout alumna and volunteer.

Do you know a volunteer who has made a significant impact on the council with her/his time, talent and treasure in the last service year?

Be sure to nominate them for the 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award.

Only one special volunteer will be selected for this prestigious award.

Nominations will be accepted Oct. 1, 2012-March 15, 2013.

Congratulations to GSWPA’s 100th Anniversary pin contest winner, Amy Robinson. Amy won a night’s lodging at the Grand Celebration by wearing her 100th Anniversary Pin to MagNut Training. Amy’s name was drawn from the names of all qualifiers who proudly wore their 100th Anniversary pins at designated council meetings.

Calling all former Girl Scouts!

Super Saturday (Erie) Coming this fall 2012 to Erie, PA! Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: GSWPA Edinboro Office, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 Cost: TBD This should be a fun-filled day for existing leaders and new recruits! Come learn, engage and share in the GSWPA training traditions. You’ll be inspired by other leaders who continue to influence our young girl leaders of tomorrow! You’ll be able to learn in a think-tank facility that includes several breakout rooms, a gymnasium and a 250-seat auditorium.

A light breakfast and brown bag lunch will be provided. The creative juices should really be flowing. Come join us for this GSWPA Super Saturday!

Free Parking & babysitting available.

One hundred years ago, Juliette Gordon Low imagined that Girl Scouts could be “the magic thread” that would connect girls everywhere – and for 50 million women, the ties have never been stronger.

Girl Scout greats – our Girl Scouts Alumnae – come from all walks of life.

They are inspirational volunteers, business and political leaders, scientists and inventors, devoted parents, and celebrities pursuing their dreams.

They all have this in common – they’re Girl Scouts, just like you.

The stories of today’s generation of girls are being written at this very moment…And the missing link in the journey from girl to future leader may be you!

As a Girl Scout Alum, would you like to: • SHARE your Girl Scout story and experiences?

• RECONNECT with old Girl Scout friends and make new ones?

• LEARN what Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania is doing today to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place?

• SUPPORT current Girl Scouts by sharing your special skills as a volunteer or mentor or by sponsoring an event or girl?

• PARTICIPATE in adult Girl Scout activities and events with like-minded women?

Reconnect with Girl Scouting through our Alumnae Association.

For more information about GSWPA’s Alumnae Association, visit gswpa.org/alumnae or alumnae@gswpa.org.

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Enrichment Opportunities Craft Weekend

Enjoy making crafts? Then Sept 14-16 at Camp Conshatawba is the weekend for you. A wide variety of great crafts are planned: some can be used with your Girl Scouts and some to decorate your home.

Tote Bags and Catch-A-Can Weekend

Getting organized has never been so much fun. Make a Tote Bag and a Catch-A-Can to carry your special items.

Don’t know what a Catch-A-Can is? Come and join us on Oct. 19-21 at Camp Skymeadow to find out.

Adult Quilting Weekend

Start the New Year out with this fun weekend making a quillow (a quilt that folds up like a pillow.) Unfold it — put over your lap and tuck your feet in the pouch to stay warm. You’ll want to have one of these to snuggle as the temperature drops. Join us on Jan. 11-13 at Camp Skymeadow for this weekend-long, Girl Scouts tradition in quilt making.

Journeys

Learn it, live it, love it! A guide through the Journeys with tips, tools and activities that will have you loving the Journeys too! How do you start a Journey? How do you know when it’s done? Can the girls work on a Journey and badges at the same time? These answers and more! It’s your choice. Join us on Sept. 20 or Oct. 11, Edinboro Office, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Grade Levels

Learn how to handle troop finances and troop government; how to do a flag and investiture ceremony.

The parts of a meeting and age appropriate girl recognitions and awards will also be covered in this workshop. Register online for a variety of Grade Levels and date/ times at gswpa.org/register.

Other Opportunities

For a complete list of opportunities, including descriptions, dates, times and locations, please visit gswpa.org, click on the ‘Register Online’ button, and select ‘Adult Training & Events’ from the sidebar. There, you will see a complete list of all enrichments and events available for volunteers.

Girl Scouting 101

Girl Scouting 101 is offered online. The easy-to-use orientation introduces new volunteers to Girl Scouts’ inspiring national leadership experience, from the Journeys resources and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting to cookie sales, safety guidelines and much more. In just 45-50 minutes, volunteers will be ready to begin their GSWPA Journey. Get started by clicking on the Volunteer page of gswpa.org.

Webinar Trainings

Experience the latest in technology through a “GoToTraining” which allows both audio and visual training. If you want to do a training from the comfort of your home, then this is the one for you. We are adding Journey, Take Action and Grade Level Training webinars for yet another option to make your life simple. Register for a webinar training at gswpa.org/register.

Adult Training By Request - NEW

GSWPA sees the need to customize your trainings for Journeys, Grade Levels and more. Here’s how it works…

Let us come to you for your group trainings.

You can gather several service units and hold trainings with the full benefit of group interaction and face-to-face learning at its best! You are in the driver’s seat and can plan as many or as few Training By Request sessions as you like.

We want you to benefit from these customizable trainings by you. We’ll provide the facilitator, supplies and location, while you provide the audience – new and seasoned adults who need to learn. Ask for your form for completion today by contacting adulttraining@gswpa.org.

Premiere Annual Adult Enrichment Together, we can get her there.

Join us for your Key Leadership Tools with GSWPA! What exciting new experience will you share with the girls? Everyone has a role to play in helping girls reach their full leadership potential.

Topics of Interest: Grade Levels, Journeys, Take Action, Team Building, Crafts, Outdoor 101 and Girl Program for girls to attend.

Babysitting will be available for attendees with children 5 and under.

Mark your Calendar!

Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102

GEICO is proud to support Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.

Congratulations on your 100th Anniversary!

For an auto rate quote 24 hours a day visit us on the web at www.geico.com

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Success

…isn’t a big step you take in the future.

It’s the small steps you’re taking right now!

You go, Girl Scouts!

UPMC Health Plan is proud to support Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.

“HOW IMPORTANT IT IS

for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”

–Maya Angelou

Point Park University is proud to partner with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting!

We have been educating future leaders since 1960, and will welcome Girl Scouts to our campus for these special events: • 100 Years of Women’s Leadership with First Lady of the Commonwealth Susan Corbett • 100th Anniversary Grand Celebration Weekend To learn more about us, visit pointpark.edu

Pittsburgh, Pa.

A proud community partner since 1970.

pittsburghmagazine.com @Pittsburghmag · Facebook.com/pittsburghmagazine

Through programs and services to promote health and well-being, Highmark is working to ensure the children of our communities have the support they need to live healthy, active lives. Proudly giving our most valuable resource a helping hand in the places we call home. ®

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Happy 100th Anniversary Girl Scouts

Our Gang.

At U. S. Steel, we are unique, respected and united in pursuit of a common vision.

U. S. Steel is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.

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Announcing the special edition 100th Anniversary Alumnae Cookbook!

In August 2012, we’re launching a special 100th Anniversary Alumnae Cookbook.

This beautiful three-ring binder cookbook is filled with recipes submitted by GSWPA Alumnae – and includes cookie, camp and family recipes. If you don’t get a cookbook at the Grand Celebration in Pittsburgh (Saturday, August 18, in the exhibit area of the Wyndham Grand), they’ll be available in our council shop locations in September.

The commemorative cookbooks are sure to make a great gift for family, friends, troop leaders and any other special cooks in your life. For more information, contact alumnae@gswpa.org.

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Join us for Fall 2012

Town Hall Meetings All girls ages 14 and older and adult members are encouraged to participate in Town Hall Meetings. This important, interactive meeting is your chance to share your ideas and keep up with important council issues. All meetings are 6:30-8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Monday, Oct. 8

Thursday, Oct. 18, 7-9 p.m.

Greensburg Office 126 East Otterman Street Greensburg, PA 15601 Southpointe Office 345 Southpointe Blvd.

Suite 125 Canonsburg, PA 15317

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Kittanning Office 2359 Freeport Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201

Thursday, Oct. 11

Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church 2662 Rochester Rd. Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Thursday, Oct. 11

First United Church of Christ 217 High Street Ebensburg, PA 15931

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Pleasant Hills Borough Community Room 410 E. Bruceton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Brookville Borough Complex 18 Western Avenue Brookville, PA 15825 Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 1146 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3131 (Green Tree)

Thursday, Oct. 18

Graystone Presbyterian Church 640 Church St. Indiana, PA 15701

Tuesday, Oct. 23

GSWPA Edinboro Office 5681 Route 6N Edinboro, PA 16412

Wednesday, Oct. 24

First United Methodist Church 112 Greeves Street Kane, PA 16735

As we celebrate our 100th Anniversary, we salute our year-long sponsors*.

These partners have left their legacy and will impact the next 100 years of Girl Scouting.

Platinum

• GEICO • UPMC Health Plan

Gold

• Pittsburgh Magazine • Point Park University

Silver

• Giant Eagle, Inc. • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield • United States Steel Corporation

Bronze

• Creative Imprint Systems • Elsie Hillman Foundation • Erie Times-News • Knepper Press • LECOM - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine • Pittsburgh Business Times • University of Pittsburgh

Supporters

• BNY Mellon • Comcast • Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union • Gannon University - College of Engineering and Business • PNC Bank • PPG Industries, Inc. • Seaton Hill University • Tungsten Creative Group • UBS

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2012, Girl Scouts was established to deliver quality, diverse programming designed to build girls of courage, confidence and character.

*Sponsors as of Aug. 1, 2012.

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Limited Edition 2012 Volunteer T-Shirts

In celebration of our amazing volunteers, we are excited to present a special Limited Edition GSWPA T-shirt for volunteers.

Consider purchasing T-shirts for special volunteers in your troop or service unit, or for volunteers in series, travel and event pathways.

Wear it to upcoming Girl Scout events or anywhere you want to show your Girl Scout pride.

This T-shirt includes the 100th Anniversary logo on the sleeve and features a message celebrating the significant impact our volunteers have on the futures of girls in our Council – helping them to become girls and young women of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Cost is only $10. Order one at gswpa.org/volunteershirt now!

New Shop Hours Beaver, Edinboro, Greensburg, Kittanning, Johnstown, and Pittsburgh shops will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – noon.

On occasion, the shops may be closed between 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please call ahead if you plan on visiting at this time. Please call in advance before traveling to any of our other shops.

For your convenience Saturday hours will be held on September 15, October 6, and October 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Council Shop Open Houses Held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at most GSWPA shop locations. Check with your local shop to ensure participation.

Shop GSWPA online at gswpa.org/shop

twitter @GSWPAShop Get the latest Council Shop information on Twitter, including upcoming sales, new merchandise, special promotions, and extended shop hours.

Prices are based on a regular size uniform, additional charge for larger sizes.

Offer valid while supplies last. No additional discounts apply.

Choice of vest or tunic, flag patch, ID set, insignia tab, five troop numerals

Vest $60.25

Choice of vest or sash, flag patch, ID set, insignia tab, five troop numerals

Vest $61.25

Tunic $58.50

Sash $50.00

Choice of vest or sash, flag patch, ID set, insignia tab, five troop numerals

Vest $61.75 Sash $51.00

Vest $66.50

Choice of vest or sash, flag patch, ID set, insignia tab, five troop numerals

Sash $51.50

Choice of vest or sash, flag patch, ID set, insignia tab, five troop numerals

Vest $66.50 Sash $51.50

Choice of vest or sash, flag patch, ID set, insignia tab, five troop numerals

Vest $66.50 Sash $51.50

Non-Profit U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 370 Pittsburgh, PA

30 Isabella St., Suite 107 Pittsburgh, PA 15212

It’s a great time to be a Girl Scout Volunteer to teach girls to be daring, skilled and competitive like Princess Merida and The Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen.

Volunteer Recruitment

Long before THE HUNGER GAMES and Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE… Girl Scouts offered the strategic outdoor skills that girls love such as archery, outdoor survival skills, climbing, fire-building, rope skills, campfire cooking and more!

Do you have outdoor certifications and/or skills that you can share with girls so they can be like Princess Merida or Katniss Everdeen? Archery, life guarding, canoeing, backpacking, camping, fishing, etc.?

Are you passionate about outdoor activities? Share your skills and passions with a Girl Scout! Our council encompasses some beautiful areas of Pennsylvania – the perfect setting to foster and inspire a connection to the outdoors in young girls.

Whether your passion is swimming, fishing, archery or camping, you can share it with the girls. Volunteer opportunities can fit around most any schedule.

Contact adulttraining@gswpa.org to begin your outdoor experience.

Check out the new GSWPA Website!

Connect with GSWPA! Follow us on twitter.com/GSWPA and pinterest.com/GSWPA. Like us on facebook.com/GSWPA