2018-2019 Program Resource Book Table of Contents
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You Can Be Anything! As many of you know, each year I have a President and CEO patch designed to give to the girls I meet. My patches are based on stories from my sons. Each son, who are now grown men, decided what they felt was one of the most important life lessons I have taught them. They said if the lesson was good enough for them, they would also be good for the girls. My first patch, from my oldest son, Benjamin, who now has a daughter of his own, is “Make Wise Choices.” Spencer, my second son, remembers me always telling him “It is important to look in the mirror and like who he sees looking back,” so this message became my second patch. My third son, Brooks, suffered with a physical disability as a young boy. He learned it was best to “Be Kind” even if others were not kind to him. He was very clear that his patch would be the “Be Kind” patch. That brings me to my newest patch. Christian, my stepson, was excited to get his own patch. When I first met him, he was very shy. He was always encouraged to try and experience everything life had to offer to help him get over his shyness and find his passion. Due to this encouragement he is now pursuing his dream of being a rock star – because he can be anything! This program book provides countless opportunities for girls to make choices, like the girl they are becoming, be kind in their service to others and realize they can be anything. I hope everyone who uses this great book discovers the world around them, connects with what they are passionate about and takes action to make a difference in the world. Yours In Girl Scouting! Dawn Prasifka President and CEO Girl Scouts - Diamonds 2 | Girl Scouts - Diamonds 2018-2019 Program Resource Book Table of Contents Welcome 4 Event Types 5 Registration Information 6 Programs at-a-Glance 7-12 Important Dates 13 Calendar 13 Growing Girl Scouts 14 STEAM Center 15 Properties and Camps of Excellence 16 Outdoor Events at Camp 17-18 Horse Programs 19-20 Signature Events 21-22 Central Region 23-31 Midwest Region 32-35 Northeast Region 36-41 Northwest Region 42-47 Southeast Region 48-51 Southwest Region 52-57 Service Opportunities 58-59 Product Program 60 Did You Know? 61 Girl Scout Leadership Experience 62 Retail Shops and New Program Content 63 Adult Training 64-65 Volunteer Resources 66 Stellar Service Unit Challenge 67-68 Service Unit Road Map 69-72 Highest Awards 73 Earned Awards 74-75 Travel and Destinations 76-77 Fund Development 78 Girl Scout Traditions 79 The information compiled for this publication was correct as of July 1, 2018. As you are planning your activities, we recommend you visit www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org, as well as our Facebook page, regularly to see new and updated information. Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/events | 3 Welcome! In this book, you will find your troop’s next big adventures for their go-getting, innovating, risk-taking, leading experiences in Girl Scouts. With great programming from the Girl Scouts – Diamonds staff and our fantastic community partners, along with troop- specific activities, the options for fun, exploration and leadership are endless. Girls can participate in outdoor activities and have exciting adventures while learning important life skills. They can explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on, learning-by-doing activities. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is unrivaled in its ability to teach girls financial literacy skills for today and tomorrow, and girls can take the lead on issues they care about in their communities through take action projects. Girl Scouts – Diamonds offers a range of activities to help girls learn more about themselves, their peers and the world around them. Whether she’s building a robotic arm, learning to code, or packing for her first camping trip, a Girl Scout has an exciting array of choices to suit her interests at every age. Girl Scouts - Diamonds Program Focus Areas STEAM LEADERSHIP STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Leadership as an everyday practice infuses everything Hands-on experiences in science, engineering, outdoor we do at Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts focuses on key STEM, robotics, computer science and more allow girls to leadership skills to help girls set goals, think innovatively, explore the world of STEAM. and take risks in a safe environment to help them reach their full potential. OUTDOORS AND CAMP LIFE SKILLS The outdoors and camp focus is on adventure and skill building, with camping experiences for all age levels. Life skills programs address a variety of useful knowledge Girls are also introduced to sports, the natural world and and skills areas, including financial literacy, civic conservation education. engagement, healthy living and communications skills. Our Program Team Our team is excited to offer an array of programs and events for the 2018-2019 Girl Scout year and we are committed to making your year exciting and fun. Our team is here to support leaders so you can be prepared to be great at what you do and lead the girls to be prepared to engage in new adventures, discover amazing things that spark their creativity and passions, build lasting memories and learn new skills that will help them be successful in life, work and anything they pursue in the future. Questions? [email protected] | [email protected] | 800-632-6894 Kristin Koenigsfest, Program Director, [email protected] Sarah Hyndman, Events Coordinator, [email protected] Emily Riggs, STEAM Specialist, [email protected] Emily Eudy, Girl Scout Leadership Experience Specialist, [email protected] Shelby Nuckolls, Girl Scout Leadership Experience Specialist, [email protected] Linda Archer, Outdoor Programs Manager/Camp Crossed Arrows Director, [email protected] Jillian Taylor, Horse Program Coordinator/CCA Assistant Director, [email protected] Betony Maringer, Camp Cahinnio Director, [email protected] 4 | Girl Scouts - Diamonds 2018-2019 Program Resource Book Event Types Throughout this book, you will find listings of all the wonderful programs and events happening for Girl Scouts and volunteers across the council this year. From our large signature events to outdoor programs, high adventure, travel and STEAM, you can find many opportunities for your troop to enjoy and learn from this membership year. Please share this information with parents as well. Three types of programs and events are available: SIGNATURE EVENTS SET DATE EVENTS These are larger events that take place annually in varied Set date programs and events include our Outdoor and areas of the council and offer a unique, theme-focused Horse programs at camp, programs at our STEAM Center experience for girls throughout the council. presented by our STEAM specialist, and those programs such as badge workshops or special events that are Who should attend? For signature events, the best scheduled by wonderful program partners. The Girl scenario is that entire troops and individually registered Scouts program team carefully selects and vets each of girls (IRGs) attend, with just the right ratio of adults. our program partners to ensure that the programs they That allows for more space for girls – the people we offer are in line with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience create these events for. Some of our events are family (GSLE) and they are helping girls to build important friendly, however adults must also register and pay. That skills by discovering, connecting and taking action in means that entire families can register and attend if some way. These programs, along with our signature they want. Certain restrictions apply to overnight events. events will be posted on our online calendar at www. Adults spending the night must be registered Girl Scout girlscoutsdiamonds.org. Each calendar listing connects members and background checked prior to the event. to our event registration system where participants There are no drop-offs at our signature events. register and pay online. Who should attend? Entire troops can attend, or FLEXIBLE DATE ACTIVITIES individual girls can register and attend these events Flexible date activities are those in which businesses any time, so be sure to share information with parents. and/or organizations provide special programs for Girl Generally, tagalongs are NOT allowed unless noted in the Scouts, which must be arranged by troop leaders. calendar and registration listing, and adults must pay if Contact information is provided for each of our flexible noted. There are no drop-offs at our set date programs. date partners, as well as a brief description of the types of activities troops can do. Who should attend? Flexible date programs should be scheduled by troop leaders and attended by TROOPS LEGEND only. Tagalongs are generally not allowed, but troop leaders can ask the partner if this can be arranged. HELPFUL INFORMATION ⚬ For complete information about program registration, cancellation and other procedures, see page 6. ⚬ If a program listing does not include a contact, it is being organized through our program department. For additional information, always feel free to contact us at [email protected] or at 800-632-6894. ⚬ If cost is listed for the program, it is a per person price unless otherwise noted. ⚬ Tagalongs are only allowed at events and programs that are listed as ‘Family’ events. The cost listed for these events is the cost for all participants unless otherwise noted. A tagalong is any individual not registered as a Girl Scout or served by a specific program or event due to the age/level restrictions. Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/events | 5 Registration Information REGISTRATION PROGRAM MINIMUMS Online registration for programs is through Doubleknot, Each program or event has a minimum number of which can be accessed through the event registration links attendees necessary for the program to occur.