Spring Events + Activities coming to your mailbox December 2018
2018 GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 2 Just like the GPS on your phone keeps you on track to your destination, our 2018-2019 Girl Scout Program Supplement (GPS) will help you chart your path to make the most of your Girl Scout year! Inside this guide, you will find the dates, times, fees and event descriptions for the wide variety of activites offered by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) and our program partners.
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Calendar of Events...... 4 All Ages Programming...... 7 Daisy Programming...... 12 Brownie & Junior Programming...... 15 Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Programming...... 19
PROGRAM PARTNERS Listings by category ...... 26
Icon Key: Did you know? D: Daisy Girl Scout program grade levels B: Brownie : Family Friendly Event are identified by color. Check out the key J: Junior C: Cadette below to find the right programs for your : STEM Focused Event S: Senior Girl Scout throughout this guide. A: Ambassador : Outdoor Focused Event V: Volunteer All Ages Daisies - K & 1st Grade Brownies - 2nd & 3rd Grade Juniors - 4th & 5th Grade Cadettes - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Seniors - 9th & 10th Grade Ambassadors - 11th & 12th Grade
3 Calendar of Events for the Girl Scout Year 2018-2019 Complete listings at gsnetx.org/events. Registration opens August 6, 2018.
Date Title PGL Date Title PGL August and J | C | S Peanut Butter Buddy Patch All 10/3/18 Travel Club Interest Meeting September A | V Pre-Race Workshop: G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates 8/11/18 All 10/4/18 C | S | A | V Girl Scout Grand Prix Interest Meeting Pre-Race Workshop: 8/18/18 All 10/6/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All Girl Scout Grand Prix 10/7/18 Cookie Box Creations Orientation C | S | A Cadette Screenwriter Badge 8/25/18 C Workshop 10/7/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All 8/26/18 Honor Guard Interest Meeting All 10/7/18 Petal Power D Emerging Entrepreneurs 8/26/18 Stream Team Interest Meeting C | S | A | V 10/9/18 C | S | A | V Interest Meeting Outdoor Adventure Interest 9/5/18 C | S | A | V G.I.R.L. Media Team Group Information Session 10/11/18 C | S | A | V Interest Meeting Pre-Race Workshop: 9/8/18 All Girl Scout Grand Prix 10/13/18 GSLI: Network & Etiquette S | A Journey Day: 9/15/18 Launch Party All 10/13/18 C | S | A Think Like A Programmer G.I.R.L. Retail & Design Team 9/20/18 C | S | A | V Interest Meeting 10/13/18 Goodwill, Good Turn Workshop B | J 9/21-23/18 Silver Spree: Outdoor Journey C 10/13/18 Cyber Security Workshop D | B | J Bronze Blitz: Destinations Application 9/22-23/18 J 10/14/18 C | S | A Think Like A Citizen Scientist Writing Party 9/22/18 Robotics Badge Workshops All 10/14/18 OAIG Camp Palooza All Pre-Race Workshop: B | J | C 9/22/18 All 10/19-21/2018 He and Me at Bette Perot Girl Scout Grand Prix S | A Journey Day: 9/25/18 Film Club Interest Meeting C | S | A | V 10/20/18 B | J Think like an Engineer Coding Club Tyler 9/25/18 C | S | A | V Interest Meeting 10/20/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All Coding Club Denton 10/21/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All 9/26/18 C | S | A | V Interest Meeting GSLI: Girl Forum with 10/21/18 S | A Coding Club Dallas Jennifer Bartkowski 9/27/18 C | S | A | V Interest Meeting 10/21/18 Veterinary Science C Journey Day: 9/29/18 D | B | J 10/26-28/2018 Compass Kapers J | C | S | A Think Like A Citizen Scientist Journey Day: Astronomy Club Interest 10/27/18 C | S | A 9/29/18 C | S | A | V Think Like An Engineer Meeting Journey Day: 10/27/18 D | B | J 9/29/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All Think Like A Programmer 9/30/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All 10/28/18 Neewollah All October Goodwill Good Turn Patch All 10/28/18 Girl Scout Grand Prix All
4 Date Title PGL Date Title PGL November Share The Warmth Patch All 2/3/19 Petal Power: Super STEM D Journey Day: 11/2/18 Women of Distinction Luncheon S | A | V 2/9/19 All Think like a Programmer 11/2-4/2018 Volunteer Retreat V Allen All Americans AT&T Cowboy Stadium 2/16/19 All 11/2-3/2018 All Girl Scout Night Sleepover 2/22/19 World Thinking Day All 11/3/18 Creature Feature D | B | J Journey Day: 2/22-24/2019 She and Me at Bette Perot B | J | C | S | A 11/3/18 D | B | J Think Like An Engineer GSLI: Girl Forum with Jennifer 2/24/19 S | A 11/4/18 Petal Power D Bartkowski 11/9/18 Government Gal Pals J 3/1-3/2019 Family Campout at Rocky Point All 11/10/18 Brownie Journey: World of Girls B Brownie Journey Day: 3/2/19 B Wonders of Water 11/10/18 Engineering Badge Workshops D | B | J 3/2/19 Business & Wealth Conference C | S | A 11/10/18 Archery Badge Workshop C 3/3/19 Petal Power D 11/11/18 Veteran's Day Ceremony All 3/22-24/2019 Family Campout at Rocky Point All 11/11/18 International Girls' Day All Daisy Journey Day: 3/23/19 D 11/17/18 Program Aide Council Workshop C Between Earth & Sky Journey Day: 11/17/18 C | S | A 3/23/19 Robotics Badge Workshops All Think Like An Engineer 3/30/19 Program Aide Council Workshop C 12/1/18 Destination Applications Due C | S | A Junior Journey Day: Cookie Prep 101: 3/30/19 J 12/1/18 D | B | J Agent of Change The 5 Skills in Action 4/6/19 Annual Meeting V 12/1/18 Eat, Shop, Share 8th + 4/7/19 Petal Power D 12/2/18 Petal Power D April Covering the Bases of STEM All Daisy Journey Day: 12/8/18 D 3 Cheers for Animals 4/13/19 Program Aide Council Workshop C 12/8/18 Robotics Badge Workshops All 4/14/19 Cadette Journey Day: aMAZE C 12/14-16/2018 Family Camp at Bette Perot All Journey Day: 4/20/19 B | J Think Like A Citizen Scientist 1/4/19 Global Action Award Workshop C | S | A 4/26-28/2019 Outdoor Skills Adventure V 1/6/19 Petal Power D 4/27/19 GSLI Sampler Saturday 8th + Family Campout at 1/18-20/2019 All Camp Gambill 4/27/19 PJs & Petals & Patches, oh my! D | B | J February Engineering Fairs All 4/28/19 Flags for All All February Capital One Coding Patch All 5/19/19 Comic Artist Badge Workshop C 2/1-3/2019 Night Navigators at Bette Perot C 5/11/19 Program Aide Council Workshop C 5/18/19 Gold Award Ceremony Invitation
Attention: All dates and activities are subject to change without notice. 5 Family Fun Events 2018-2019
Event Name When Partner Frontiers of Flight Launch Party September 15 Museum TREAS RE ISLAND September Dallas Children s Reimagined! 23-October 21 Theater He and Me Cam- October 19-21 Camp Bette Perot pout Family Symphony Plano Symphony October 21 Sunday Orchestra AT&T Stadium AT&T Cowboy November 2-3 Sleepover Stadium Thunderbird Roller Derby Night November 10 Roller Rink Family Concert: Dallas Symphony November 10 The Bernstein Beat Orchestra
Family Camp December 14-16 Camp Bette Perot
Plano Metropolitan Fairy Tale Ballet January 2019 Ballet
Family Camp January 18-20 Camp Gambill
She and Me February 22-24 Camp Bette Perot Campout Plus..... STEM Fair February 23 Brookhaven College Girl Scout Families also receive exclusive pricing for Girl Scout Family February 16 Allen All Americans Night STEM Center of Excellence DART Covering the Bases Summer Day Camps at Program Frisco RoughRiders April 2019 Frisco RoughRiders Partner Locations LISDOLA of STEM Allen Civic Ballet Medieval Times Earth Day Expo April 26-29 Earth at Fair Park Any Day CPR Mesquite Championship Rodeo Avant Chamber Ballet Perot Museum of Nature Discovery Tyler Maker Faire April 27 Chamberlain Performing Arts and Science Science Place Dallas Mavericks Plano Metropolitan Ballet First and Third John Bunker Sands Dallas Rattlers Lacrosse Plano Symphony Orchestra Wetland Days Dallas Roughnecks ltimate Ripley s Believe It or Not! Saturdays Wetland Center Dallas Stars Texas Rangers Tyler Museum Dallas Symphony Orchestra Trinity River Forest Adventure Park Family Art Days Second Saturdays of Art Dallas oo Tu er Ballet
Family Fun opportunities are always being added. Visit gsnetx.org/gps for details.
*Age and ratio restrictions may apply for some Family Fun Opportunities. Offerings, dates, and partners subject to change
Let the races begin! Girls will explore Date Location Date Location woodworking and 9/29 Waxahachie 10/20 Grayson/Sherman aerodynamics to design, build, and 9/30 Plano 10/21 Coppell race their very own wooden car using 10/6 Mt. Vernon 10/27 Denton exclusive Girl Scout 10/7 STEM Center 10/28 Wylie Grand Prix Car Kits.
6 All Ages All Ages
STEM | Outdoors | Life Skills | Entrepreneurship
7 All Ages
Peanut Butt Peanut Butter Buddy Patch er Buddy Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix All All Date & Time: August 1-September 30 Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: FREE Location: The STEM Center Contact: [email protected] Cost: $5 per girl Award Earned: Peanut Butter Buddy Patch Contact: [email protected] Be a Peanut Butter Buddy this fall! Through this service Patch Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your program Girl Scouts explore what it takes to keep their bodies Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore fueled and lend a helping hand to those struggling to do the same. weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more. Complete the steps to earn the free Patch. Girl Scout Grand Prix Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix All All Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Waxahachie Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $10 per girl Cost: $5 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more. car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.
Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix Girl Scout Grand Prix All All Date & Time: Saturday, August 18, 2:00pm-4:00pm Date & Time: Sunday, September 30, 1:00pm-6:00pm Location: Waxahachie Location: Plano Cost: $5 per girl Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more. aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits. Honor Guard Interest Meeting All Goodwill Good Turn Date & Time: Sunday, August 26, 1:00pm-4:00pm All Location: The STEM Center Date & Time: October 1-31, Cost: FREE Location: Contact: [email protected] Cost: FREE Honor Guard is our club for girls that love the traditional elements Contact: [email protected] of Girl Scouting. Come learn more about what we do at this initial Award Earned: Goodwill Patch interest meeting! A collaborative service opportunity with local Goodwill Industries to help individuals with disabilities by collecting usable items for Pre-Race Workshop: Girl Scout Grand Prix Goodwill. Complete steps to earn your free patch. All Date & Time: Saturday, September 8, 2:00pm-4:00pm Girl Scout Grand Prix Location: Denton Service Center All Cost: $5 per girl Date & Time: Saturday, October 6, 10:00am-3:00pm Contact: [email protected] Location: Mount Vernon Start your engines! Attend this pre-race workshop to get your Cost: $10 per girl Girl Scout Grand Prix car on track for the big race. You’ll explore Contact: [email protected] weight, speed, aerodynamics, woodworking and more. Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and Launch Party aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden All car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits. Date & Time: Saturday, September 15, 9:00am-1:00pm Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum Girl Scout Grand Prix Cost: $5 per person All Contact: [email protected] Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 1:00pm-6:00pm Award Earned: NEW! Space Science Badges Location: The STEM Center Three! Two! One! Ready for Take Off! We’re launching the new Girl Cost: $10 per girl Scout year with a giant, out-of-this world PARTY! Bring a Friend to Contact: [email protected] explore space, rocketry, and beyond during this stellar program. Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits. Register at gsnetx.org/events
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OAIG CampaPalooza All Year-Round Date & Time: Saturday, October 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm Location: Coppell Center for Biodiversity FREE* Patch Programs! Cost: $8 per girl Contact: [email protected] Thanks to generous donations from Award Earned: OAIG Patch Texas Instruments and others, we are excited to offer Come see what the Outdoor Adventure Interest Group is all about! these free exciting patch programs. Learn outdoor skills from middle and high school Girl Scouts, see For Requirements go to gsnetx.org/patches a presentation about our past trips, and walk away with a custom OAIG Patch!
Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Sherman Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.
Camp Skills Workshop All Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 9:00am-6:00pm *Must complete online reporting form at Location: The STEM Center gsnetx.org/patchreporting Cost: Varies. See event page for details. **All Free Patch Programs’ design are subject to change Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: adults can earn certification in TR301 & TR302 Learn and practice camping skills with girls at the same time! Overnight option available for additional fee.
Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 1:00pm-6:00pm Location: Coppell Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.
Girl Scout Grand Prix All Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Denton Think Outside the Box Cost: $10 per girl with Programs on Demand! Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch Programs on Demand are pre-made activity guides and program Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and kits that include everything you need to lead a successful aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden meeting. You’ll create fun, educational, and memorable troop car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits. activities for your Girl Scouts. The best part? These great resources are available to you at NO COST! Girl Scout Grand Prix Available* Programs On Demand: All •Space Explorers (Daisy/Brownie/ Junior) NEW Date & Time: Sunday, October 28, 1:00pm-6:00pm •Think like an Engineer (Daisy/Brownie) NEW OCTOBER 2018 Location: Wylie •Robotics Fanatics (All Ages) NEW SEPTEMBER 2018 Cost: $10 per girl •Girl Scout History (All Ages) Contact: [email protected] •Four Famous Female Artists (Daisy/Brownie/Junior/Cadette) Award Earned: Girl Scout Grand Prix Patch •Think Like a Citizen Scientist (Daisy/Brownie) NEW Let the races begin! Girls will explore woodworking and Visit gsnetx.org/ProgramsOnDemand more information. aerodynamics to design, build, and race their very own wooden *More will be made available throughout the year. car using exclusive Girl Scout Grand Prix Car Kits.
9 All Ages
Neewollah Adult Retreat All Adult Date & Time: Sunday, October 28, 3:00pm-5:00pm Date & Time: Overnight, November 2-4, Location: Kappa Delta House, University of North Texas 7:00pm Friday-12:30pm Sunday Cost: FREE Location: Camp Bette Perot Contact: [email protected] Cost: $60 per adult Come in your best costumes to learn safe trick-or-treating habits Contact: [email protected] with the Kappa Deltas. The day consists of a funky fashion show, Extremely popular adults only weekend at camp – in our 12th fall festivities, and spooky fun activities. year! You’ll sleep in cabins and eat in the dining hall, just like the girls do at summer camp. There are usually more than 50 class Share the Warmth options to choose from, so there is something for everyone! All Date & Time: November 1-30 Kappa Delta International Girl’s Day Cost: FREE All Contact: [email protected] Date & Time: Sunday, November 11, 10:00am-2:00pm Award Earned: Share the Warmth Patch Location: Kappa Delta House, University of North Texas Help make a difference in the lives of the homeless by collecting Cost: FREE and donating new or gently used comfort items (blankets, Contact: [email protected] sheets, pillows) to any Salvation Army location. Complete online Kappa Delta welcomes all Girl Scouts to their true girl power. reporting form to receive free patch. Through confidence based hands-on activities and games, girls will be empowered to take on life and learn how to instill AT&T Stadium Sleepover confidence in others. All Date & Time: November 2, 2018, See inside front cover for details Family Camp at Camp Bette Perot Location: Arlington All Cost: See inside front cover for more information Date & Time: Overnight, December 14-16, Contact: [email protected] 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Award Earned: Share the Warmth Patch, AT&T Stadium Location: Camp Bette Perot Sleepover Patch Cost: $30 per person You’ll enjoy interactive, challenging activities exclusive for Girl Contact: [email protected] Scouts, drop off blankets for Share the Warmth, and sleep on the Discover the fun of Camp Bette Perot as you get the whole family Dallas Cowboys field. together for this family campout! Connect with each other as you enjoy an indoor craft, optional horseback riding, and an evening of memory making around the campfire. You’ll even take home a fun family camp Patch to help preserve your memories!
ATTENTION: Register at gsnetx.org/events Badges, patches, and awards are not included in the cost of the program.
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10 STEM & ROBOTICS TEAMS! Only FIRST Lego League Junior Robotics Teams: Mission Moon K – 4th Grade $50 Location: Season runs August – March. Teams decide individually when and where to meet. Award earned: Designing Robots, Programming Robots and Showcasing Robots. Per Girl! Girls will work on teams of 4 – 6 with two coaches. Over 12 meetings, teams will do research projects and learn how robots are used in everyday engineering. Teams will design and build their Lego robotic model and participate in an Expo.
FIRST Lego League Robotics Teams: Into Orbit 4th – 8th Grade Location: Season runs August – December. Teams decide individually when and where to meet. Award earned: Designing Robots, Programming Robots and Showcasing Robots. Girls will work on teams of 10 with two coaches. Over 16 meetings, teams will do research projects and learn how robots are used to solve problems. Teams will design and build their Lego robotic model and compete against other teams in a tournament.
VEX IQ Challenge Next Level 4th – 8th Grade Location: Season runs August – December. Teams decide individually when and where to meet. Award earned: Designing Robots, Programming Robots and Showcasing Robots. Girls will work on teams with two coaches. Over 16 meetings, teams will research, build and practice to compete against other teams in three different challenges. contact [email protected] for more information
JUMPSTART by Ericsson Available September 2018 Jumpstart is here for you! It's like a virtual assistant for STEM programming. The curriculum walks you through the STEM badges in a seamless process. Get started at: tinyurl.com/gsnetx-jumpstart
Order this FREE REC Foundation Starter Kit it to do your Robotics Badges through the Jumpstart portal. * While supplies last.
11 Daisy
Friendship | Discovery | Possibility
12 Daisy
Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Day Creature Feature Daisy Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Location: Various Cost: $25 per girl Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Award Earned: Clover Petal Did you know that everyone can contribute to scientific research? Girls will learn all about different animals and habitats at one of Join us as we explore the scientific method and complete a citizen the location options- each has a unique perspective to offer! science project! Your Daisies will make observations, collect data, and help scientists provide feedback on research and findings. Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Daisy What Robots Do Badge Workshop Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm Daisy Location: The STEM Center Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $25 per girl Location: The STEM Center Contact: [email protected] Cost: $10 per girl Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Contact: [email protected] Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in hands- Award Earned: What Robots Do Badge on design challenges and activities. A robot is a machine that is programmed to act automatically. Robots do things we, as humans, can’t or don’t like to do. Learn Petal Power: Sunny the Sunflower about the many things robots do, and work in teams, like Daisy engineers, to design a robot that solves an everyday problem. Date & Time: Sunday, November 4, 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Petal Power: Lupe the Lupine Cost: $5 per girl Daisy Contact: [email protected] Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 3:00pm-4:30pm Award Earned: Sunny Petal Location: Renner Frankford Library Say hello to Sunny! Daisies will earn a petal as they hear Sunny’s Cost: $5 per girl story and learn about being friendly and helpful. Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Lupe Petal Roller Coaster Design Badge Workshop Gear up for a great year with Petal Power! Daisies will earn a petal Daisy as they learn about Lupe’s story and what it means to be honest Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm and fair. Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl Cyber Security Basics Badge Workshop Contact: [email protected] Daisy Award Earned: Roller Coaster Design Challenge Badge Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Engineers use their imaginations to solve problems! They invent Location: The STEM Center and build things that can be used in the real world. Engineer your Cost: $10 per girl own roller coaster to see how its design affects its speed. Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Cybersecurity Basics Badge Cookie Prep 101: The 5 Skills in Action Explore the basics of cyber security by learning computer parts, Daisy | Brownie | Junior what it means to be safe, and how to protect something in our Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 10:00am-12:00pm technology filled world. Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $10 per girl Think Like a Programmer Journey Day Contact: [email protected] Daisy Award Earned: Cookie Activity Pin Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-3:00pm Gear up for the 2019 Cookie Program by mastering the 5 Skills – Location: The STEM Center Business Ethics, Money Management, People Skills, Goal Setting Cost: $25 per girl and Decision Making! Girls will create cookie marketing materials Contact: [email protected] and hone their sales pitch so they are ready to hit the ground Award Earned: Think Like a Programmer Journey running with their Cookie Business in January 2019. Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive computational-thinking activities.
ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included Register at gsnetx.org/events in the cost of the program.
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Petal Power: Zinni the Zinnia Daisy Date & Time: Sunday, December 2, 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Petal Powers Cost: $5 per girl Contact: [email protected] Daisies will earn their petals as they learn the Award Earned: Zinni Petal Girl Scout Law, and leaders will see how to run a meeting. Learn the art of sharing! Daisies will earn a petal as they hear Zinni’s story and learn how to be considerate and caring. Lupe October 7 Daisy Journey Day: 3 Cheers for Animals! Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-3:00pm Sunny November 4 Location: The STEM Center Cost: $25 per girl Contact: [email protected] Zinni December 2 Award Earned: 3 Cheers for Animals! Journey One! Two! Three cheers for animals! On this journey, Daisies will learn more about our animal friends and how to protect them. Tula January 6 How Robots Move Badge Workshop Daisy Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Clover & Location: The STEM Center February 3 Cost: $10 per girl Rosie Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: How Robots Move Badge Mari March 3 Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that are programmed to run by themselves. Programmers are the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that tell robots how to move, understand, and act. Try your hand Gloria April 7 at being a good robot and programmer during this workshop! Register at gsnetx.org/events
THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT: The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) gives you program content and other resources to manage your YOUR DIGITAL TROOP ASSISTANT! troop planning all year long—and keep it going smoothly! You can: ⬥ Access Journey, petal, and badge troop meeting plans ⬥ See step-by-step activity guides for each meeting ⬥ View and edit your troop roster ⬥ Manage renewals for both girls and adults ⬥ Email parents with a single click ⬥ Share troop meeting activities with parents ⬥ Log girls’ award achievements
⬥ Add events and your own troop activities Go to gsnetx.org, click my gs and check it out! The Volunteer Toolkit now offers multi-level troop -Also available for mobile-
access—and all-new STEM badges. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT? DETAILS AVAILABLE AT GSNETX.ORG/VTK
The Volunteer Toolkit contains program and meeting plans for K-5 (Daisy, Brownie, Junior and K-5 multi-level). Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops have access to features including the troop roster, national resources, and all K-5 program content (if needed for working with younger troops).
14 Brownie & Junior
Confidence | Risk-Taking | Service
15 Brownie & Junior
Programming Robots Badge Workshop Goodwill Good Turn Workshop Brownie | Junior Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 10:00am-12:00pm Date & Time: October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: The STEM Center Location: Goodwill Dallas Cost: $10 per girl Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Programming Robots Badge Award Earned: Goodwill Patch, Brownie Philanthropist Badge, Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that Junior Savvy Shopper Badge are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the Girls will explore wants and needs, learn to give back, and tour the engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that facility at Goodwill Dallas. tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer! He and Me Campout at Camp Bette Perot Brownie | Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Bronze Blitz Date & Time: Overnight, October 19-21, Junior 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Date & Time: Overnight, September 22-23, Location: Camp Bette Perot 6:00pm Saturday-9:00am Sunday Cost: $75 per person Location: Dallas Arboretum Contact: [email protected] Cost: $55 per person Picture yourself aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range and Contact: [email protected] enjoying the sights of camp during a horseback trail ride, all while Award Earned: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey spending time together during He and Me! Spend the night at the Dallas Arboretum while you discover what it takes to be a citizen scientist and to earn your Bronze Award. Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Brownie | Junior Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Day Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 10:00am-3:00pm Brownie | Junior Location: Various Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Cost: $25 per girl Location: The STEM Center Contact: [email protected] Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Contact: [email protected] Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in hands- Award Earned: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey on design challenges and activities. Did you know that everyone can contribute to scientific research? Join us as we explore the scientific method and complete a Compass Kapers citizen science project! Girl Scouts will make observations, collect Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador data, and help scientists. Date & Time: Overnight, October 26-28 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Travel Club Interest Meeting Location: The STEM Center Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Cost: $60 per person Date & Time: Wednesday, October 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm Contact: [email protected] Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Orienteering is a unique scavenger hunt utilizing map, compass, Cost: FREE team building, critical thinking, and practical life skills with “in Contact: [email protected] the woods” activities. Girl Scouts and advisors learn how to find Travel Club is the best place for girls to spark a passion for travel! their way preparing for life’s challenges during this weekend’s Come learn more at our first meeting of the new Girl Scout year. activities. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are included. Not recommended for first time campers. Cybersecurity Basics Badge Workshop Brownie | Junior Think Like a Programmer Journey Day Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Brownie | Junior Location: The STEM Center Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-3:00pm Cost: $10 per girl Location: The STEM Center Contact: [email protected] Cost: $25 per girl Award Earned: Cybersecurity Basics Badge Contact: [email protected] Explore the basics of cyber security by learning computer parts, Award Earned: Think Like a Programmer Journey what it means to be safe, and howto protect something in our Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive technology filled world. computational-thinking activities.
ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included Register at gsnetx.org/events in the cost of the program.
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Creature Feature Cookie Prep 101: The 5 Skills in Action Brownie | Junior Daisy | Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 1:00pm-3:00pm Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Various Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $10 per girl Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Brownie Bugs Badge, Junior Animal Habitats Award Earned: Cookie Activity Pin Badge Gear up for the 2019 Cookie Program by mastering the 5 Skills – Girls will learn all about different animals and habitats at one of Business Ethics, Money Management, People Skills, Goal Setting the location options- each has a unique perspective to offer! and Decision Making! Girls will create cookie marketing materials and hone their sales pitch so they are ready to hit the ground Think Like an Engineer Journey Day running with their Cookie Business in January 2019. Brownie | Junior Date & Time: Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm Designing Robots Badge Workshop Location: The STEM Center Brownie | Junior Cost: $25 per girl Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Contact: [email protected] Location: The STEM Center Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Cost: $10 per girl Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in hands- Contact: [email protected] on design challenges and activities. Award Earned: Designing Robots Badge Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that Leap Bot Badge Workshop are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the Brownie engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment. Location: The STEM Center By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer! Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Leap Bot Badge Engineers use their imaginations to solve problems! Explore engineering, gravity, and force by building a Leap Bot.
Government Gal Pals Junior Date & Time: Friday, November 9, 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: Dallas County Courts Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Visit the Robotics Education & Award Earned: Inside Government Badge Girls visit a government building and meet real government Competition Foundation to design, officials. build, and program
Brownie Journey Day: A World of Girls VEX robots! Brownie Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-3:00pm Secure a Girl Powered grant today to Location: Farmer’s Branch Historical Park Cost: $25 per girl start your own VEX Robotics team. Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: A World of Girls Journey, Fair Play Badge www.roboticseducation.org Get your passport ready for play! Brownies are invited to step back in time and leap into a new world as they earn the A World Not ready for a team? Try the Girl of Girls Journey at Farmer’s Branch Historical Park. Scouts Robotics Curriculum using a Crane Design Badge Workshop FREE REC Foundation Starter Kit. Junior Visit Jumpstart at Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm tinyurl.com/gsnetx-jumpstart Location: The STEM Center Cost: $10 per girl to get started ! Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Crane Design Badge Engineers use imagination to solve problems! Explore simple and compound machines and why they are important. Then, take on an engineering challenge to design and build a crane.
17 Destinations Do you have wanderlust? Come learn all about the destinations program, the ultimate adventure Do you want to explore the world, and program for individual girls age learn about yourself in the process? 11 and older! With options to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally, there’s no limit to what a G.I.R.L. can do!
Join us for our council-hosted application writing party on October 14 from 1-4pm at JoAnn Fogg Service Center!
Questions? Email [email protected]
Come to a Gold Award Roundtable to learn about the Girl Scout Gold Award guidelines! We'll start with an overview of the Gold Award process, discuss the required forms and provide helpful hints for completing your paperwork. We will also answer questions and provide feedback about any potential project ideas that you may have. Leaders, parents and girls are welcome! Gold Award Round Tables The Roundtable events will be held at the following locations between 2:00 and 4:00 PM: Day Date Location NEW THIS YEAR! Saturday 9/15/18 Denton SC The Gold Award Roundtables Sunday 10/14/18 JAF WILL require pre-registration. Saturday 11/10/18 Southern Sector SC There is no charge to attend, Sunday 12/9/18 Collin ASC but you must register. If no Sunday 1/13/19 Denton SC one has registered within Saturday 2/23/19 JAF 48 hours of the scheduled Saturday 3/9/19 Collin ASC Roundtable, the session will Sunday 4/7/19 Denton SC be cancelled. Please be sure Sunday 5/19/19 JAF to check our event calendar Saturday 6/15/19 Southern Sector SC to confirm the session you are Sunday 7/14/19 Collin ASC attending is still being held.
18 Cadette, Senior & Ambassador
Leadership | Character | Advocacy
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Stream Team Interest Meeting Coding Club Interest Meetings Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Sunday, August 26, 2:00pm-4:00pm Date & Time: September 25, 26, or 27 Location: The STEM Center Location: Various Cost: FREE Cost: FREE Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Stream Team is our premier club for environmentalists and Develop your skills in coding through design challenges and citizen scientists! Girls who join this club will learn more about workshops. You’ll explore a variety of coding languages! Interest water quality, chemistry, biology, and more. meetings on September 25 (Tyler), 26 (Denton), or 27 (Dallas)! industry. Outdoor Adventure Interest Group Information Meeting Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Film Club Interest Meeting Date & Time: Wednesday, September 5, 6:30pm-8:00pm Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Date & Time: Tuesday, September 25, 6:30pm-8:00pm Cost: FREE Location: KD Conservatory Contact: [email protected] Cost: FREE O.A.I.G. is the best club for thrill-seekers! Come and learn what Contact: [email protected] we’re all about at this information session. Are you an aspiring movie star? Critic? Director? Cinematographer? Screenwriter? Spend the year working with G.I.R.L. Retail & Design Team Interest Meeting the experts at KD Conservatory to explore the film industry, and Cadette | Senior | Ambassador work with a team to produce their very own film! Date & Time: Thursday, September 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Astronomy Club Interest Meeting Cost: FREE Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Contact: [email protected] Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 6:30pm-8:00pm Have you ever considered a career in merchandising or retail? Location: The STEM Center When you join the Retail & Design Team, you’ll learn about the Cost: FREE many facets of the retail industry from floor design to product Contact: [email protected] design, from vendor purchases to cashier sales – there is a whole Astronomy Club is back for a second year of stellar programming! world to discover in this industry. Join us for our initial meeting and learn more about what our year will look like. Silver Spree: Outdoor Journey Cadette Travel Club Interest Meeting Date & Time: Overnight, September 21-23, Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Date & Time: Wednesday, October 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Camp Rocky Point Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $60 per person Cost: FREE Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Outdoor Journey, Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge Travel Club is the best place for girls to spark a passion for travel! Spend the weekend earning the new Outdoor Journey, and learn Come learn more at our first meeting of the new Girl Scout year. all about the Girl Scout Silver Award! Girls will gain new skills, and learn how to prepare for their Silver Award projects. After G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates Interest Meeting the weekend, she’ll be ready to take action and make the world a Cadette | Senior | Ambassador better place! Date & Time: Thursday, October 4, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Programming Robots Badge Workshop Cost: FREE Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Contact: [email protected] Date & Time: Saturday, September 22, 1:00pm-3:00pm With G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates, your voice can be the catalyst for Location: The STEM Center change in your community! Come learn more about our club at Cost: $10 per girl our first meeting! Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Programming Robots Badge Cookie Box Creations Orientation Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that Cadette | Senior | Ambassador are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the Date & Time: Sunday, October 7, 2:00pm-4:00pm engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment. Cost: FREE By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer! Contact: [email protected] Team up with women architects and engineers in a design contest to turn empty GS cookie boxes into free-standing themed structures! The program runs from orientation in October through the final build in the spring. This is not a troop event.
Register at gsnetx.org/events
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Emerging Entrepreneurs Club Interest Meeting GSLI: Girl Consulting Forum Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Tuesday, October 9, 6:30pm-8:00pm Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: FREE Cost: FREE Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Develop skills to complement your entrepreneurial spirit. Meet Shape the vision for GSNETX as part of our bi-annual Girl mentors, build a business plan from an idea, then pitch your Consulting Forum. Meet with our Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer ideas! Bartkowski, to discuss issues that impact our council’s direction.
G.I.R.L. Media Team Interest Meeting Veterinary Science Workshop Day Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Cadette Date & Time: Thursday, October 11, 6:30pm-8:00pm Date & Time: Sunday, October 21, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Location: Cedar Valley College Cost: FREE Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] G.I.R.L. Media Team leads the charge to get the word out about Girl Award Earned: Animal Helpers Badge Scouts of Northeast Texas! Come learn more about joining our Come explore the field of veterinary science and earn your club at our first meeting of the year. animal helpers badge with the help of the students and faculty at Cedar Valley College! GSLI: Networking and Etiquette Senior | Ambassador Compass Kapers Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 8:00am-4:00pm Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Location: TBD Date & Time: Overnight, October 26-28 Cost: $10 per girl 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday Contact: [email protected] Location: The STEM Center Award Earned: Business Etiquette Badge Cost: $60 per person How do I connect with professional women to explore career Contact: [email protected] opportunities? Which fork is for dessert? How do I signal I am Orienteering is a unique scavenger hunt utilizing map, compass, done eating? You’ll discover key interview techniques, how to team building, critical thinking, and practical life skills with “in dress for success, and ways to showcase your skills. the woods” activities. Girl Scouts and advisors learn how to find their way preparing for life’s challenges during this weekend’s Think Like a Programmer Journey Day activities. Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast are Cadette | Senior | Ambassador included. Not recommended for first time campers. Date & Time: Saturday, October 13, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Cost: $25 per girl Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Contact: [email protected] Date & Time: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-4:00pm Award Earned: Think Like a Programmer Journey Location: University of North Texas Explore how programmers solve problems through interactive Cost: $25 per girl computational-thinking activities. Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Destinations Application Writing Party Come earn the brand new engineering journey for Cadettes, Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Seniors, and Ambassadors and get a taste of college life at the Date & Time: Sunday, October 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm University of North Texas! Location: JoAnn Fogg Service Center Cost: $5 per girl GSLI: Women of Distinction Luncheon Networking Event Contact: [email protected] Senior | Ambassador Destinations are the ultimate adventure for independent Girl Date & Time: Friday, November 2, 10:00am-2:00pm Scouts ages 11 and up! Make sure your application stands out Location: Omni Hotel, Dallas from the crowd by attending this application writing party! Cost: FREE Contact: [email protected] He and Me Campout at Camp Bette Perot Join us for this unique opportunity to practice your networking Brownie | Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador skills with Dallas women business professionals, attend the Date & Time: Overnight, October 19-21, Women of Distinction Luncheon at no cost and be part of an 6:00pm Friday-12:00pm Sunday exclusive group to meet the Women of Distinction Luncheon Location: Camp Bette Perot Guest Speaker! Cost: $75 per person Contact: [email protected] Picture yourself aiming for a bull’s-eye on the archery range and enjoying the sights of camp during a horseback trail ride, all while spending time together during He and Me!
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Archery Badge Workshop Think Like an Engineer Journey Day Cadette Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Date & Time: Saturday, November 10, Date & Time: Saturday, November 17, 10:00am-3:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: The STEM Center Location: Denia Recreation Center Cost: $25 per girl Cost: $10 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Think Like an Engineer Journey Award Earned: Archery Badge Discover how to think like an engineer by participating in hands- Channel your inner Katniss and learn all about archery! on design challenges and activities.
Destination Applications Due! GSLI: Eat, Shop, Share Cadette | Senior | Ambassador 8th Grade, Senior & Ambassador Date & Time: Thursday, November 15 Date & Time: Saturday, December 1, 12:00pm-3:00pm Contact: [email protected] Location: Walmart at Montfort and Beltline Check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure Cost: $5 per girl program for girls ages 11+! With a ton of different trips to Contact: [email protected] apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and Girls in grades 8-12 are invited share a Girl Scout Experience with breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new our sister Girl Scouts. We will have lunch and decide how we will cultures abroad —there’s something amazing for everyone to grant some holiday wishes. experience. Designing Robots Badge Workshop Program Aide Training Workshop Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Cadette Date & Time: Saturday, December 8, 1:00pm-3:00pm Date & Time: Saturday, November 17, 10:00am-3:00pm Location: The STEM Center Location: Various Cost: $10 per girl Cost: $5 per girl Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Award Earned: Designing Robots Badge Award Earned: Program Aide Award (partial) Robots are simple machines made of many different parts that This council-hosted workshop is step 2 of 3 in earning your are programmed to run automatically. Programmers are the Program Aide Award. Learn all about how you can be a leader engineers that create step-by-step instructions, or algorithms, that and role model for younger Girl Scouts! tell robots how to understand and respond to their environment. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be a robot programmer! ATTENTION: Badges, patches, and awards are not included in the cost of the program.
GirlGsLI Scout Leadership Institute
A valuable opportunity for High School Girl Scouts! • Career Exploration • Job Shadowing • College Prep
The Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) is an initiative to empower and equip high school girls to pursue higher education and expose them to a variety of career opportunities.
GSLI gives girls, grades 9-12, the chance to visit local corporations and universities, gain access to female role models and empower girls to positively impact their communities now and in the future.
For information, contact Gerri Gordon, [email protected] or 972-349-2436
22 Introducing GSNETX Clubs for older girls! Join these on your own or as a troop!
Astronomy Club G.I.R.L. Retail & Design Do you want to know more about the sky, Interest Group NASA, and the universe? Enjoy star parties Learn about the facets of the retail industry: floor and more with this stellar club! Interest design, product design, from vendor purchases meeting on 9/29 at the STEM Center! to sales and inventory management. Interest meeting on 9/20 at JoAnn Fogg Service Center! Coding Club Develop your skills in coding through Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee design challenges and workshops. ou ll ltimate Frisbee is the ultimate sport for explore a variety of coding languages! developing your leadership, teamwork, and Interest meetings on September 25 (Tyler), communication skills. Learn what it takes 26 (Denton), or 27 (Dallas)! to excel in team sports. Interest meeting on 6.27.
Cookie Box Creations Honor Guard Team up with architects and engineers to Interested in traditions, flags, ceremonies, and turn empty Girl Scout Cookie boxes into patriotism? Perform flag ceremonies in your themed free-standing structures. Submit community, participate in parades, and be a individual applications by 9/21! leader. (All ages) Interest meeting on 8/26 at The STEM Center!
Emerging Entrepreneurs Outdoor Adventure Develop skills to complement your Interest Group entrepreneurial spirit. Meet mentors, build a Are you a thrill-seeker? An outdoor enthusiast? business plan from an idea, then pitch your OAIG will provide adventure galore! Experi- ideas! Interest meeting on 10/9 at JoAnn enced adults enable girl-led opportunities Fogg Service Center! throughout the year. Interest meeting on 9/5 at the JoAnn Fogg Service Center!
Film Club Stream Team Are you an aspiring movie star? Critic? Become a citi en scientist, creek explorer, Director? Cinematographer? Screenwriter? and sustainability leader. The data collected Spend the year working with the experts supports academic research and informs at KD Conservatory to explore the film policy. Interest meeting on 8/26 at The STEM industry, and work with a team to produce Center! their very own film! Interest meeting on 9/25. G.I.R.L. Agenda Advocates Tejas Riders our voice can be the catalyst for change The Tejas Riders is a premier leadership in your community! Meet like-minded equestrian program that gives countless individuals, network with change-makers, hours of service to the equestrian program and learn how to engage on issues that at Camp Bette Perot, while also building leadership skills. you care about. Interest meeting on 10/4 at JoAnn Fogg Service Center! G.I.R.L. Media Team Travel Club Learn the basics of talking to the media, Travel Club is the best place for girls to spark sharing your Girl Scout story, and social a passion for travel! Through a series of media design as you prepare to be a award-focused meetings, girls will develop the spokesperson for Girl Scouts. Interest skills, knowledge and confidence to explore meeting on 10/11 at JoAnn Fogg Service the world! Center! Learn more at gsnetx.org/clubs 23 24 Early Spring Troop Camping Events
Family Camp at Camp Gambil Overnight, January 18-20 55 per person
Night Navigators at Camp Bette Pereot Overnight, February 1-3 35 per person
She and e Campout at Camp Bette Perot Overnight, February 22-24 75 per person
gsnetx.org/camp and select roop amping The online troop and service unit * ach camping group must have at least one adult that has com- camping reservation system! pleted R and at least one adult that has a current certification in irst Aid A R. UltraCamp is a new, streamlined way to plan and book memorable outdoor camping adventures with your troop or service unit. With a few clicks, you’ll be able to view and register for upcoming dates (up to 90 days out), make Troop Camping at the STE Center payments, add certifications (First Aid/AED/CPR), choose Overnight, select weekends September-May your activities, workshops, lodging and more! Cost varies on selected options
Whether you’re planning a day or a weekend, ltraCamp gets you on your way to lasting memories.
2019 COOKIE PROGRAM Key Dates REWARDS SNEAK PEEK January 11th: Order Taking & Cookie Sales Begin January 11th February 24th : My Family Booth Sales January 25th February 24th: My Troop Booth Sales & Council Booth Sales February 24th: 2019 Cookie Program Ends May 1st: Last Day Cookies May Be Sold*
2019 Cookie Line Up
25 Trinity Forest Adventure Park Texas Discovery Gardens Dallas Dallas 214.391.1000 214.428.7476 ext. 343 [email protected] [email protected] trinitytreetops.com txdg.org Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a self-guided ropes Discover the natural world through badge and journey course consisting of obstacles like cargo nets, wobble programs! This includes entry to our Butterfly House, bridges, tight ropes, ladders, and zip lines. Snakes of Texas exhibit and Natural Playscape. Offered on third Saturdays and after school. Travel up to 50 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center miles. Glen Rose Awards: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey; Daisy: Clover program partners program 254.897.2960 Petal; Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Gardener; Cadette: Trees [email protected] fossilrim.org Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers badge day camps, badge Dallas overnight camps, and annual badgefests, where girls are 214.515.6540 given the opportunity to experience Fossil Rim while [email protected] earning badges. Programs range from animal capture dallasarboretum.org techniques, tracking, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, natural tie- Girl Scouts at the Dallas Arboretum experience hands- dying and more! on science and nature exploration! Girl Scouts meet all Awards: Art in the Outdoors; Brownie: Outdoor Adventurer, requirements to earn a program badge while engaging Hiker; Junior: Animal Habitats, Geocacher; Cadette: Animal in classroom and outdoor activities. Helpers, Night Owl, Trees; Senior: Voice Animals Awards: Daisy: Clover Petal; Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Geocacher, Flowers, Gardener; Cadette: Eating for You
26 Dallas Zoo Dallas Play Outside. Explore your world. 469.554.7300 [email protected] Rediscover Nature! dallaszoo.com Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Dallas Zoo overnight! Special badge programs for Brownies or Juniors are available with our overnight programs. These programs feature up-close animal encounters, an animal craft, and a night tour! Awards: Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Animal Habitats
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Cedar Hill 469.526.1980 [email protected] dogwoodcanyon.audubon.org Centrally located in Cedar Hill, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center is an admission free nature center, providing outdoor education and science education opportunities to communities of North Texas. Awards: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journeys, Outdoor Journeys, and more!
ON-SITE LODGING: THE LODGE AND SAFARI CAMP GUIDED TOURS: FAMILY, SPECIALTY AND GROUPS CAMPS: DAY, OVERNIGHT AND BADGE CHILDREN’S ANIMAL CENTER, CAFE AND NATURE STORE
FOSSILRIM.ORG GLEN ROSE, TX 254.897.2960
27 John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Seagoville 972.474.9100 [email protected] wetlandcenter.com Interested in water, wetlands, or wildlife? Want to conserve water and save the environment? Girl Scouts are invited to become young environmentalists! Go into the field to explore wetland ecology, water conservation, and wildlife habitats. Walk on the boardwalk across the wetlands, see amazing wildlife, and net for aquatic critters at the water’s edge. Awards: Brownie: WOW! Journey; Junior: Animal Habitats Wildlife & Water Badges
Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center Inc. Collinsville Contact: 972-474-9100 940.440.8382 [email protected] [email protected] www.wetlandcenter.com camptonkawa.org Our programs all connect leaders and Girl Scouts to nature in Elm Fork Education Center a safe, fun environment. Trained staff teach life skills through Denton environmental education. Horsemanship day camps also 940.369.8936 available. [email protected] Awards: Outdoor Journeys; It’s Your Planet Love It Journeys efec.unt.edu Bring your troop for some hands-on science fun at a SciClub Pure Land Farm Day! Choose from our list of prepared themes, or we can McKinney customize a program for your group’s particular interests or 469.795.8585 needs. Each SciClub Day program is by appointment only [email protected] during weekday afternoons, evenings, or Saturdays. purelandorganic.com Bring your Girl Scouts to get their hands dirty learning how Keep Texas Beautiful food is grown at a working fruit and vegetable farm! We offer Austin badges for Brownies and Juniors, but all ages are welcome for 512.478.8813 a Farm Tour! [email protected] Awards: Brownie: Bugs; Junior: Gardeners ktb.org Girl Scouts are invited to participate in the annual Don’t Mess A.W. Perry Homestead Museum with Texas Trash-Off or Fall Sweep program where you’ll and Elm Fork Nature Preserve not only help the environment, but you can also receive our Carrollton Patch. Be sure to visit the website for important steps and 972.466.9811 information on how to obtain your free Patches. [email protected] cityofcarrollton.com/museum Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum offers a glimpse of life as it Lewisville was in north central Texas at the turn of the 20th Century. The 469.635.5481 Elm Fork Nature Preserve is a point of pride for the Carrollton [email protected] community, and a valued site for regional recreation and llela.org environmental activities. From badge workshops to group camping, hiking, service projects, and more, LLELA Nature Preserve is a great place for Caldwell Zoo girls to learn and grow outdoors. Tyler Awards: Daisy: Clover Petal; Brownie: Hiker, Bugs, Playing the Past; 903.593.0121 ext. 228 or 229 Junior: Animal Habitats [email protected] caldwellzoo.org LISD Outdoor Learning Area (LISDOLA) Caldwell Zoo offers Girl Scout FunShops that allow girls to work Lewisville on journeys and badges. Also Caldwell Zoo offers Nocturnal 469.446.8946 Ed-ventures--overnight experiences at the zoo. Travel up to 60 [email protected] miles. lisd.net/Domain/76 Awards: Daisy Journeys; Brownie: Pets, Senses and Bugs; Junior: Plan your customized Girl Scout experience from Sept-June: Animal Habitats habitat trails, indoor restrooms, geofitness course, interactive facilities-water conservation, earth history, alternative energy. City of Denton Parks and Recreation No LISDOLA fee! Denia Recreation Center Denton 940.349.7784 [email protected] dentonparks.com Creek kayaking, natural rock climbing, trail bike riding and archery programs available. Custom experiences provide knowledgeable, trained staff, transportation and equipment. 28 Oliver Nature Park Trinity River Audubon Center Mansfield Dallas 817.804.5789 214.309.5814 [email protected] [email protected] olivernaturepark.com trinityriver.audubon.org Oliver Nature Park is home to a variety of habitats such Come explore and learn at a beautiful 120-acre nature as a pond, forest, and prairie. The park offers an outdoor preserve! Time & seasonality for Girl Scout programs: Two experience for Girl Scouts of all ages to earn their badges hour blocks from 10am-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays, year- through hands-on learning. Check out all available badge round (weather permitting). Pricing- $15/Girl Scout; adults pay programs online. regular center admission above 1 free chaperone for every 7 Awards: Daisies: Outdoor Art Maker; Brownies: Letterboxer; Juniors: Girl Scouts. Animal Habitats; Cadette: Night Owl; Senior: Paddling, and more! Awards: Brownie: Bugs, Hiker, Cabin Camper, Outdoor Adventurer; Junior: Animal Habitat; Cadette: Night Owl, Trees; Senior: Paddling; Paws for Reflection Ranch Ambassador: Water Midlothian 972.775.8966 Tyler Rose Garden [email protected] Tyler pawsforreflectionranch.org 903.531.1212 As an animal-assisted therapy ranch, we partner with animals [email protected] to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Our educational programs tylerparksandrec.com offer hands-on interaction with ranch animals, from horses Tour the beautiful Tyler Rose Garden with a Master Gardner. to hedgehogs, creating badge FUN! People with special needs Enjoy the Butterfly, Rose and Shade gardens while learning are more than welcome to attend. Bronze, Silver & Gold Award about plants and flowers. Best tour times are April, May, June projects available. and end of September, October and November. Awards: Brownie: Pets; Junior: Animal Habitats, Outdoor Art Explorer; Cadette: Animal Helpers; Senior: Voice for Animals Tyler State Park Tyler Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 903.597.5338 Athens [email protected] 903.676.2277 tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/tyler [email protected] Come to Tyler State Park and take part in one of our many tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc fantastic programs. We cover topics ranging from outdoor The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center features over 300,000 skills to nature & science to the history of NE Texas and Caddo gallons of aquaria. Visitors can see Texas freshwater species Indians. in their natural habitat. Visit the casting pond for a hands- on experience catching channel catfish. Interview the diver Wildlife On The Move, Inc. hand-feeding fish, tour a fish hatchery via tram, and walk the Dallas wetland trail. 817.239.2345 [email protected] Texas Trees Foundation wildlifeonthemove.com Dallas Since 2005, we have been presenting fun and educational 214.273.6687 live animal presentations featuring a variety of critters from [email protected] around the world. Travel up to 400 miles. texastrees.org Awards: Junior: Animal Habitats; Cadette: Animal Helpers Come volunteer with Texas Trees and help make Dallas beautiful! Help build a community of beautiful, well maintained parks, shady tree-lined streets, hiking, biking and nature trails, and other outdoor amenities that nurtures the health, safety and quality of life of all its citizens. Awards: Cadette: Trees
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge Tyler 903.343.9061 [email protected] tigercreek.org Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge’s goal, to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, parallels the goals of our environmental education. Through our activities, we are broadening public awareness and increasing participation in environmental stewardship and training the environmental leaders of tomorrow.
29 Reunion Tower Dallas 214.712.7051 [email protected] reuniontower.com From 470 feet in the air your troop will experience CodeStream Studios offers basic web, breath-taking 360-degree panoramic views, high- definition zoom cameras, interactive touch-screens that app, game developmennt and robotics. uncover historic landmarks, museums, telescopes, photo ops and an indoor/outdoor observation deck that lets you see for miles in any direction. Price includes materials program partners program and fun Patch. Awards: Reunion Tower fun Patch
CodeStream Studios, LLC Denton 972.559.9051 [email protected] codestreamstudios.com CodeStream Studios provides fun and engaging STEM programming featuring Robotics, Web Development, App Creation and Game Development. Programs can be hosted weekdays during school hours, after school and on weekends. CodeStream provides hands on coding experiences and we can’t wait to code with your troop. Girl Scouts are awesome coders! Visit Us At: Awards: STEM Badges, Think Like a Programmer Journey Perot Museum of Nature and Science www.CodeStreamStudios.com Dallas 214.756.5763 [email protected] [email protected] perotmuseum.org/sleepovers (972) 559-9051 Grab your Girl Scout sisters and sign up for a night of STEM memories that will last a lifetime at a sleepover in the Perot Museum of Nature and Science! Awards: Think Like a Programmer; Think Like an Engineer; Investigation; Cadette: Science of Happiness
30 Bricks Bots & Beakers Challenge Island Plano Plano 214.326.8255 469.371.1067 [email protected] [email protected] bricksbotsbeakers.com challenge-island.com/plano-tx Bricks Bots & Beakers creates meaningful opportunities to Challenge Island offers badge and Patch programs for Daisies experience a full range of STEAM classes, camps, parties, to Cadettes. Our whimsical, creativity-based curriculum and workshops. B3 focuses on the 4 Cs: Critical Thinking, inspires girls to pursue careers in STEM. The Scientific Method Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity & Innovation. B3 is used throughout challenges as our cross-curricular island stands for BRICKS = Engineering and building. BOTS = Robotics themes extend their learning. Challenges emphasize valuable and programming. BEAKERS = Hands on science. Travel up to skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, 20 miles. flexibility, leadership & grit. Travel up to 20 miles. Awards: Robotics Badges; Brownie: Fling Flyer Design Challenge; and Awards: Daisy: Board Game Design Challenge, Roller Coaster Design more! Challenge; Brownie: Designing Robots, Inventor; Junior: Product Designer Sci-Tech Discovery Center Frisco 972.546.3050, ext 106 [email protected] NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR mindstretchingfun.org Visit Sci-Tech Discovery Center and earn a badge/Patch at the STEM JOURNEY SLEEPOVERS! same time! All workshops include unique hands-on activities and mind stretching fun! Girl Scout sessions can be hosted SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 after school or on weekends. Workshops start $20 per girl. Awards: Robotics Badges, Think Like an Engineer Journeys, Think Like AND FEBRUARY 1, 2019 a Programmer Journeys, and more!
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31 Microsoft Retail Store Northpark Center Dallas Dallas 469.587.3183 [email protected] microsoftstore.com/northparkcenter Microsoft offers Girl Scout Badge workshops at retail locations including photography, salesmanship, public speaking, and computer expert skills. A multitude of other FREE programs & workshops that are STEM focused are available.
Frontiers of Flight Museum Dallas 214.699.4619 [email protected] flightmuseum.com Visit us for a STEM camp, Moon Day, or at the GSNETX Launch Party to earn STEM Seal of Approval Patches. You can also book a tour and/or program with us to earn additional badges/ Patches! Awards: Space Science Badges, STEM Seal of Approval Patches, History Museum Explorer Patch; Brownie: Fling Flyer; Seniors: Sky
NuMinds Enrichment Addison 877.678.7671 [email protected] numien.com NuMinds creates engaging, mixed-age STEAM programs throughout the year. With a focus on passion-based learning and curiosity, our programs emphasize natural discovery, creative problem-solving, and a growth mindset. Travel up to 30 miles. Awards: Brownie: Computer Expert, Home Scientist, Inventor; Cadette: Public Speaker, Digital Movie Maker; STEM Seal of Approval
Commemorative Air Force/ WASP Squadron Dallas 214.244.0876 [email protected] riseabovewasp.org STEM education based on the inspiring history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Hangar Tours and classes boost aspirations and STEM exposure. Our Hangar or Yours! Travel up to 50 miles. Awards: WASP Squadron Patch; STEM Seal of Approval talkSTEM Dallas 817.366.6194 [email protected] talkstem.org walkSTEM offers free math walks designed in partnership with Dr. Glen Whitney, founder of MOMATH in NYC. These walks engage kids in learning how math is a dynamic part of our surroundings. We offer guided walks in NorthPark Center on select Saturdays and self-guided walks via the Otocast app. Awards: Math STEM Seal of Approval Patch
32 Little Medical School of DFW Brookhaven College DFW Farmers Branch 833.362.5437 972.860.4751 [email protected] [email protected] littlemedicalschool.com/dallasfortworth brookhavencollege.edu The Little Medical School of Dallas/Fort Worth offers fun and Brookhaven College STEM Fair on February 23, 2019 from educational workshops covering a wide selection of first aid 10am-4pm. You can participate in an array of hands-on STEM topics, taught by a passionate instructor in our signature activities and visit booths hosted by museums, schools and interactive format. Your Girl Scouts will finish the class STEM students. Wear your uniform and receive a free gift and understanding and able to apply real first aid. earn a STEM Patch. Travel up to 40 miles. Awards: STEM Seal of Approval Awards: First Aid badges; Brownie: My Best Self, Pets Center for Earth & Space Science Education UT Dallas Science and Engineering Education Center Tyler Richardson 903.510.2312 972.883.4591 [email protected] [email protected] sciencecenter.tjc.edu utdallas.edu/seec The Science Center at TJC is home to the first (and only) Come celebrate National Engineers Week with UT Dallas! Enjoy 40 foot domed theatre in East Texas. The state-of-the- FREE, family-friendly hands-on activities, educational demos, art Planetarium features an immersive, full-dome video and fascinating tech talks by faculty and local engineering experience. The facility also features interactive displays and companies. Receive a free Patch for attending. We also have exhibits, classrooms and outdoor play spaces. STEM kits available for troops and SU’s to check out! City Light Astronomical Society for Students (C.L.A.S.S.) Bold Idea Plano Dallas 214.597.8023 214.442.1675 [email protected] [email protected] classusa.org boldidea.org City Light Astronomical Society for Students is an education Experience computer science by creating your own hands- and public outreach program that is available to anyone on projects like mobile apps, websites and games with a K-12. C.L.A.S.S. exposes young people to STEM, especially technology skilled mentor. Workshops and weekly classes for astronomy, by hosting Astronomy Workshops, Star Parties, and girls in grades 3-12. Solar Observing Sessions. Travel up to 50 miles. Awards: Think Like a Programmer Journeys; Cadette: Netiquette; Awards: Space Science Badges Senior: Website Designer Badge Discovery Science Place Museum City of Denton Waste and Recycling Tyler Denton 903.533.8011 940.349.8054 [email protected] [email protected] discoveryscienceplace.org dentonrecycles.com Discovery Science Place Museum ignites curiosity in young Learn firsthand how Denton conserves and recovers resources minds through fun, hands-on exploration. We have three main with hands-on science activities that explore resource exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move about and conservation and tours of the landfill, recycling plant, compost, explore the wonders of science. and home chemical collection facility. Free to all Girl Scouts, Awards: Think Like an Engineer Journeys, Think Like a Citizen friends and family. Scientist Journeys, Robotics Badges, and more!
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33 Explore Horizons Plano Public Library Frisco Plano 469.398.1972 972.769.4211 [email protected] [email protected] explore-horizons.com planolibrary.org Explore Horizons is a tutoring and enrichment center for Our five libraries offer learning resources such as STEAM kits, children ages pre k through 8th grade. We create personal online courses and programs. Call to arrange classes for your plans customized to each child’s individual needs. We troop: Robotics, Digital Movie Maker, Computer Expert and help students become hungry for information, believe in more! All programs and resources are free with a Plano Library themselves, and pursue knowledge with the spirit of a fearless Card. learner. Awards: Robotics Badges; Brownie: Computer Expert; Cadette: Digital Movie Maker; Senior: Website Designer, and more! KD Conservatory Dallas Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas 214.638.0484 Dallas [email protected] 214.998.9058 kdstudio.com [email protected] Our interactive & engaging workshops introduce Girl Scouts to texasastro.org the many aspects of television commercials, voice over, acting, Come join us and learn about ASTRONOMY at one of our free camera technique and filmmaking. KD Conservatory has been monthly talks or Star Parties. Observe and learn about the preparing students for work in the entertainment industry night sky, look at planets, stars, and other celestial wonders. for more than three decades. Alumni include: Selena Gomez, Also available to help with troop and campout programs. Travel Demi Lovato, Chace Crawford and Kevin McHale. up to 75 miles. Awards: Junior: Entertainment Technology; Cadette: Digital Movie Awards: STEM Seal of Approval; Space Science Badges; Cadette: Night Maker, Media Journey Owl; Senior: Sky
Longview World of Wonders Studio Bella for Kids Longview Dallas 903.212.4969 469.878.8056 [email protected] [email protected] longviewwow.org studiobellaforkids.com Longview World of Wonders inspires a lifelong love of learning We are a STEAM based program full of creative problem by giving children the opportunity to imagine, create, and solving (Our specialty!). We do everything from badges, explore in a hands-on educational environment. journeys and STEM workshops to create your own workshops just for fun! Travel up to 20 miles. Periodically Girly Awards: Cadette: Media Journey; Citizen Scientist Journeys Richardson 682.551.5723 [email protected] Periodically Girly aims to create bonding opportunities for girls 7-12, with a scientific twist that will help equip girls with the tools to be a future mad scientist. Travel up to 10 miles. Awards: STEM Seal of Approval; Junior: Entertainment Technology; STEM Badges GIRLS STEAM F E A RLES S LY CRE ATI V E & FUN!
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34 AT&T Stadium Sleepover Arlington 817.892.5211 [email protected] stadium.dallascowboys.com Come to AT&T Stadium for fun, one-of-a-kind memories! Enjoy interactive, hands-on activities exclusively for Girl Scouts, drop off your blankets for Share the Warmth, sleep in the stadium, and so much more. Patch and bonus souvenir included.
Frisco RoughRiders partners program Frisco 972.334.1935 [email protected] ridersbaseball.com/scouts Join the Frisco RoughRiders for the fourth annual Covering the Bases of STEM pre-game program and post-game sleepover. You’ll explore the velocity of a pitch, the aerodynamics of a swing, the statistics of the game, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this homerun family-friendly night! Awards: Covering the Bases of STEM Patch, STEM Seal of Approval Patch
Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club Allen 972.912.1019 [email protected] allenamericans.com Celebrate Girl Scout Night at the Allen Americans on February 16 with a pre-game program and special Girl Scout experiences!
35 Dallas Rattlers LLC Frisco 800.413.6109 [email protected] dallasrattlers.com We are Texas’ professional lacrosse team. We play out of the Ford Center and would love Girl Scouts to learn a new sport while having some fun! Be sure to stay tuned for exciting events coming this spring!
Topgolf Allen Allen 469.675.9730 D A L L A S R A T T L E R S [email protected] topgolf.com/allen L A C R O S S E Topgolf is perfect for Girl Scouts of all ages! The next generation Professional Lacrosse in Frisco, TX of golf is being redefined at Topgolf. With seasonal academies Games in the heart of Cowboys Nation Exciting, Family-Oriented Professional Sports Experience & leagues, lessons and birthday parties throughout the year,
Girl Scouts will have a blast and grow their games like never F O R D C E N T E R A T T H E S T A R before. 9 C O W B O Y S W A Y F R I S C O , T X 7 5 0 3 4 @rattlerslax// www.dallasrattlers.com Excite! Gymnastics & Cheer Highland Village 214.732.9233 [email protected] excitegym.com Excite! is a top notch children’s physical training facility. Our fun energetic staff leads and provides the curriculum and supplies for several Badge and Fun Patch programs. Awards: Brownie: Fair Play; Junior: Staying Fit, Practice With A Purpose
First Tee of Greater Dallas Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Ellis Counties 214.954.4402 [email protected] thefirstteedallas.org The First Tee of Greater Dallas teaches character development, life skills, and heathy habits using golf as the medium. Specialized curriculum seamlessly integrates golf and life skills together
AC Roller Derby Plano 469.878.2537 [email protected] acderby.com Come learn or improve your skating with Roller Derby girls at our Brownie skills workshop on 10/06. All ages join us for Derby Girl Scout Night on 11/10! yogees yoga 4 kids, llc Dallas 214.533.3856 [email protected] yogeesyoga4kids.com Yogees yoga 4 kids provides yoga and mindfulness programs in a non-competitive, nurturing and fun environment. A unique blend of yoga poses, songs, mindfulness and use of children’s literature ensures engaging classes. Yoga builds self- awareness, social skills, body awareness and self-regulation while moving, stretching, strengthening and having fun!
36 Dallas Mavericks Dallas 214.658.7192 [email protected] mavs.com/girlscoutnight Opportunity for Girl Scouts of all levels to earn their cookie sales badge, a commemorative Dallas Mavericks Patch, and come out with their friends and family for a Mavs game with special fan experiences. GIRL Awards: Brownie: Meet My Customers; Junior: Customer Insights, Cookie CEO SCOUT SMU Dallas NIGHTS 2018 -19 214.768.3238 [email protected] smumustangs.com Visit the SMU campus to earn badges and interact with GREAT BENEFITS amazing female student-athlete role models! Call for more info FOR YOUR GROUP! on our Girl Scout events. • Discounted Game Ticket Dallas Roughnecks Pro Ultimate Frisbee • Limited Edition Patch The Colony • Special Fan Experiences A portion of ticket sales 469.231.4528 goes back to the local [email protected] Girl Scout Council! dallasroughnecks.com The Roughnecks are part of the AUDL league. We are a very Get your tickets today! high energy, fast-paced, non-contact sport. We offer pre-game clinics focused on sportsmanship and the basics of Ultimate. MAVS.COM/GirlScoutNight Travel up to 20 miles. For more info, contact Elizabeth Jordan: 214.658.7192, [email protected].
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37 Medical City Plano Fresh by Brookshire’s Plano Tyler 972.519.1588 903.747.3503 [email protected] [email protected] medicalcityplano.com freshbybrookshires.com Medical City Plano offers programs for Girl Scouts to earn Come learn what FRESH has to offer. We share the badges, gain an understanding of the healthcare delivery wonders of food. From Italian gelato, to organic fruits process and empower young girls in the community & veggies to health and wellness, Fresh by Brookshire’s to live a healthier lifestyle through educational classes. tour is fun-filled and interactive. We can also help you Programs include “All About Me”, Hospital Tours and First with your cooking badges! Aid badge earning on a regular basis. Travel up to 25 program partners program miles. Longview Yoga Awards: First Aid Badges; Juniors: Staying Fit Longview 903.753.9642 Girls to Women Health and Wellness [email protected] Dallas longviewyogastudio.com 214.727.5092 Come learn about yoga! Practice postures and [email protected] breathing while hearing how these techniques create a GTW-Health.com healthy life style. Learn how yoga creates good mental Girls To Women Health and Wellness is a comprehensive health, a positive can-do attitude and is a great way to medical practice dedicated to meeting the medical, live healthy. behavioral, psychological and nutritional needs of young women ages 10 to 25. Yogi Kids & Fit Family Flower Mound Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 214.325.2547 Dallas Fort Worth [email protected] 214.815.6899 myyogikids.com [email protected] At Yogi Kids & Fit Family offers fun classes for all ages in naturalgrocers.com yoga, Zumba, fitness, science, cooking, and art! Come to Natural Grocers to earn badges in health and cooking from a Nutritional Health Coach. Make Young Chefs Academy of Frisco treats and find the ingredients in one place! Your next Frisco health adventure awaits! Visit naturalgrocers.com. All 972.335.4449 workshops are free. [email protected] Awards: Brownie: Snacks; Junior: Simple Meals; Cadette: New friscotx.youngchefsacademy.com Cuisines Have an unique culinary experience in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity! Smallcakes A Cupcakery Come for fun programs and bonding, team-building Dallas activities, and end of year Girl Scout parties. Teachers 469.248.0031 will cover the badge requirements in a fun and hands [email protected] on approach! Travel up to 20 miles. smallcakesdallastx.com Brownies will learn to choose between healthy and unhealthy food choices for snacks while Juniors learn how to convert a recipe from grams to pounds and reduce it. Travel up to 5 miles. Awards: Brownies: Snacks; STEM Seal of Approval HOSPITAL TOURS FITNESS BADGE Charming Cakery Prosper Medical City Plano, in Plano, Texas offers 209.810.6019 Girl Scout Tours on select Sundays throughout the [email protected] year. We also offer other classes that address the facebook.com/charmingcakery health needs of the young girls in our community. Cupcake decorating fun for all ages! I supply everything needed, plus instruction to make 4 cupcake Contact us at: masterpieces each. Delicious and fun! Travel up to 45 214-473-7317 miles. or [email protected] Awards: fun Patch
38 Eye Care Avenue, PC Frisco 972.377.4393 [email protected] eyecareavenue.com What is hyperopia? Are carrots really good for vision? What is pink eye? Where is my conjunctiva? Discover interesting facts about eyes and vision. Girl Scouts will look at different kinds of equipment an eye doctor uses to examine eyes and learn how to keep eyes healthy for a lifetime. Awards: Vision Health Fun Patch
North Texas Poison Center Dallas 214.590.9016 [email protected] poisoncontrol.org The North Texas Poison Center (NTPC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive state-of-the- art toxicology information, treatment assistance, and education to the public and health professionals. For an excellent, educational program for your Girl Scouts, please call us to schedule your FREE workshop.
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center Dallas 214.712.4914 [email protected] dallasrapecrisis.org The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center hosts interactive workshops that relate to healthy relationships and include BROWNIE BADGE: JUNIOR BADGE: CADETTE BADGE: age-appropriate activities, group work, and relevant video SNACKS SIMPLE MEALS NEW CUISINE clips. Travel up to 40 miles. VISIT NATURALGROCERS.COM TO FIND A COMMENTARY BADGE CLASS AT A NATURAL GROCERS NEAR YOU! Any Day CPR Training McKinney 469-573-4671 [email protected] www.anydaycpr.com Any Day CPR Training provides quality American Heart Association BLS, CPR, AED and First Aid Training in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Prosper and surrounding areas. We will come to your location (within 25 miles) for an additional travel fee. Each participant receives a workbook at the time of the class. Awards: First Aid Badges; Cadette: Babysitter
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39 Farmers Branch Historical Park Farmers Branch 972.406.0184 [email protected] fbhistoricalpark.com Visit the Farmers Branch Historical Park where North Texas began. Our 27-acre museum offers tours, badge workshops, special events and grounds for picnic & play. Awards: Art in the Outdoors; Brownie: Celebrating Community, Playing the Past; Junior: Gardener, Social Butterfly
program partners program WE Dallas 214.632.8261 [email protected] WE.org WE + Girl Scouts = Impact! This free program helps your Girl Scouts make a difference in their neighborhood and world at large. Through our resources, she’ll learn about social issues and how to work together to positively impact issues like hunger, cyberbullying, health, inclusion, environmental issues and much more. Will travel up to 150 miles. Awards: Brownie: Wonders of Water Journey; Cadette: aMaze Journey; Senior: Sow What? Journey
Mother Bear Self Defense Dallas 214.686.1312 [email protected] Classes are fun and empowering for all ages. Learning to speak up, set boundaries, empower yourself! All ages, all Girl Scout levels! Travel up to 100 miles.
Ruby Etiquette, LLC Carrollton 972.762.6802 [email protected] rubyetiquette.com Etiquette instruction for girls, providing fun opportunities to learn social graces and practice life long skills that will lead Girl Scouts to shine as model citizens. Travel up to 25 miles. Awards: Daisy: Lupe Petal; Brownie: Making Friends; Junior: Social Butterfly; Cadette: Netiquette
Dallas Police Department Dallas 214.671.4045 [email protected] dallaspolice.net Interested in learning about safety, having a squad car show & tell, or discussing Police Officer careers? Dallas Police Department will come to your meeting at no cost. Please call or email for more information or a list of topics covered.
East Plano Murphy Pet Hospital Take Action Murphy 972.516.0717 Advocate [email protected] planomurphyvet.com/ Create Change! We offer free tours for troops and experiences with small animal interactions. Travel up to 20 miles. WE.org Awards: Brownie: Pets; Cadette: Animal Helpers
40 Kappa Delta at UNT Texas Woman’s University Denton Denton 682.227.1082 940.898.2024 [email protected] [email protected] unt.kappadelta.org twu.edu/communication-sciences/camps--special- Kappa Delta hosts 4-6 events at UNT throughout the year. The programs purpose of each event is to instill confidence in every Girl This fun, interactive workshop led by Texas Woman’s Scout that walks through the door through hands-on activities University students includes communication styles, disorders, and games. Annual events include International Girl’s Day, and communication-related careers. Some basic American Campus Tours, Neewollah, and Friends Don’t Bully. Sign Language signs also are taught. Awards: International Girl’s Day Patch; Kappa Delta fun Patch Tyler Police Department Paris Fire Department Tyler Paris 903.531.1093 903.784.4870 [email protected] [email protected] tylerpolice.com paristxfire.org Bike Safety and tours available; contact Tyler Police Come tour a Fire Department. See how it runs, what fire people Department for these two great opportunities. do and get to see the fire trucks! Learn about how to stay safe as well as some basic emergency tips and procedures. The Salvation Army Dallas Paris Jr. College 214.637.8275 Paris [email protected] 903.782.0425 salvationarmydfw.org [email protected] Girls of all ages can participate in service opportunities such parisjc.edu as our popular Lunch Bag Project, Birthday Bags and Sweet Do you want to learn more about college life and classes? Here Dreams Kits. Girls 12 years and up can serve a meal at our is your chance! Tour Paris Jr. College and see what we offer. Dallas Shelter. Call to schedule. Find out about college life, the pre-requisites to go to college, financial aid packages, career and major opportunities.
Paris Police Department The Salvation Army Paris 903.737.4137 Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Command [email protected] cityofparistexas.gov Girls of all ages can volunteer Come visit and tour the Paris Police Department and learn about being Safety Wise! We talk about personal safety, bicycle with projects like: safety, bullying, drug awareness, internet safety and will even do child finger printing for your troop. Call to schedule your Lunch Bag Project Birthday Bags Safety Smart program! Sweet Dreams Kits Hygiene Kits Pioneer Bank Richardson Contact: Elizabeth Andrus 214-637-8275 972.437.2888 [email protected] [email protected] pioneer.bank We offer classes that teach about saving and finances to help Girl Scouts earn badges. We also offer Free Nonprofit Checking accounts for troops. Travel up to 20 miles. Awards: Financial Literacy
Platinum Manners, LLC Frisco 972.467.0713 [email protected] Self Defense platinummanners.com Platinum Manners is an etiquette business that trains children ages 6 - young adults. We are “much more than which fork to use!” Our topics range from place settings, dining manners, proper introductions, Netiquette, conversations, apologies, how to accept the word “no” and much more. Travel up to 50 miles. Awards: Junior: Social Butterfly
41 Longview Fire Department Tyler Kennel Club Longview Canton 903.237.1119 903.385.2017 [email protected] [email protected] longviewtexas.gov tylertexaskennelclub.org/ Come tour our historical fire station and see how a station Join us on October 13 for our annual Dog Show and receive operates. Learn about the jobs of a fire fighter and paramedic an AKC Program Patch. During this 4 hour program, you’ll and see what it takes to become one! Location may vary due to explore the aspects of dog shows and the importance of being troop size. Please schedule a month in advance. a responsible dog owner. Please RSVP to Becky Rosson at the above contact info by September. Paris Public Library Paris Secure/ Higher Ed 903.785.8531 Dallas [email protected] 214.642.9191 paristexas.gov [email protected] Come get inspired! Visit to check out a book, tour the library, securehighered.com use the computer, or to enjoy one of our many fun, interactive This is the training program a diverse group of experts and educational children’s programs. Private tours and story created to keep their own daughters safe from predators at programs also available. any age. Extensively tested and researched, Girl Scouts and their parents have fun learning to avoid, escape, and fight off Local TV99 predators. Travel up to 40 miles. Paris 903.785.8899 [email protected] localtv99.com Come and get a behind the scenes tour of a television production studio! Learn all about what it takes to make a local television station run. Tours are free; please call to schedule. (Min/Max: 3/12).
Dallas Holocaust Museum/ Center for Education and Tolerance Dallas 214.741.7500 [email protected] dallasholocaustmuseum.org We teach the history of the Holocaust Explore the history of the Holocaust through the permanent and advance human rights to combat exhibit One Day in the Holocaust. Learn about inspirational prejudice, hatred, and indifference. UPSTANDERS through group tours, family programming, and Contact: 214.741.7500 or [email protected] special Girl Scout Days.
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42 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Dallas 214.871.4025 [email protected] mydso.com SPECIAL OFFER FOR Grab your Girl Scout sisters and join us at a Dallas Symphony Family Concert! Exclusive Girl Scout pricing GIRL SCOUT TROOPS! available. Travel up to 50 miles. Awards: Junior: Musician $20 THE BERNSTEIN BEAT SAT | NOV 10 | 11:00AM Allen Civic Ballet
Allen partners program 972.727.5959 [email protected] allencivicballet.org $30 A JOHN WILLIAMS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Welcome to the Snow Queen’s Kingdom for treats and SAT | DEC 1 | 11:00AM story time at The Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Follow Clara at The Nutcracker Ballet as her Nutcracker Prince transports her to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy places her upon the throne. Girls will FIREBIRD & OTHER FEATHERED FRIENDS receive a Nutcracker fun Patch! $20 Awards: Nutcracker Fun Patch SAT | JUN 1 | 11:00AM
Chamberlain Performing Arts GIRL SCOUTS Plano To take advantage of this ATTENDING A DSO 214.412.8589 special rate please contact CONCERT WILL [email protected] RECIEVE A chamberlainperformingarts.org JENA TUNNELL MUSIC PATCH! 214.871.4025 Snow will fall, Mice will scurry, Clara will dance, and Family Series Presented By you should hurry to the Eisemann Center Thanksgiving [email protected] weekend for Chamberlain Performing Arts production of The Nutcracker. This ballet performance will feature New York City Ballet Principal Dancers and will be a highlight to your holiday season! Awards: fun Patch
Plano Metropolitan Ballet, Inc. Plano 972.769.0017 [email protected] planometballet.org Girls will be delighted by Plano Metropolitan Ballet’s original FAIRY TALE BALLET. Girl Scout Performances will include cast Q & A sessions. Tickets are $16 and include a custom Patch! See you in January 2019!
Plano Symphony Orchestra Plano 972.473.7262 [email protected] encoreyouthmusic.com Girl Scouts of all ages can earn a STEAM Music Fun Patch at one of our Family Symphony Sunday Concerts! TIME TO EARN YOUR Patch activities include exploring sound waves, string length, and wind sound production. Enjoy the concert, steam FUN PATCH! pre-concert lobby activities, and fun Patch event for Patch offered at Family $10-$18. Concerts Oct. 21, Jan., 20, Mar. 3, and May 19 Series Concerts *STEAM Music Patch activities offered with Patch event starting at 2pm. • Oct. 21, 2018 from 2-3pm before each concert Awards: Fun Patch • Jan. 20, 2019 • Mar. 3, 2019 *Learn the science behind • May 19, 2019 instrument sounds See website for more details www.encoreyouthmusic.com a partnership with
43 Polly Holyoke, Disney Hyperion Children’s Author Bruce Wood Dance Plano Dallas 972.378.5457 214.564.5657 [email protected] [email protected] pollyholyoke.com brucewooddance.org Bluebonnet/Disney author Polly Holyoke helps Juniors to earn Get your body up and moving to the music! In this hour-long their Scribe Badge and Seniors to earn their Novelist Badge. workshop, you will warm up, learn some fun dance moves, $15 per girl. Travel up to 20 miles. and create some of your own. Discover dance as a form of Awards: Juniors: Scribe; Seniors: Novelist exercise alongside professional dancers from Bruce Wood Dance. Travel up to 10 miles. Make it & Take It Jewelry Awards: Brownie: Dancer; Junior: Practice with Purpose, Staying Fit; Dallas Senior: Troupe Performer 214.361.7019 [email protected] Create ART! Make different kinds of jewelry! Learn the basic uses of Longview different kinds of beads, the tools, the findings, and the 903.212.5252 materials for stringing. Also, see how one designs a necklace, [email protected] bracelet, or earrings. Classes consist of making two pieces createartlongviewtx.com of jewelry with all the supplies and assist with designing Clay Creation, Glass Pendants, Watercolors, Cookie Decorating, provided. Canvas Painting, and more. You’ll learn how to plan a project, Awards: Junior: Jeweler take the steps to create and make it come to life. Awards: Brownie: Painting; Junior: Drawing Robert Garden Adventures in Art Irving 214.755.2681 [email protected] robertgardenartist.com Professional artist Susan Garden provides supplies, detailed The instruction, and award-winning curriculum for $25 per Nutcracker student. Create awesome frame-worthy paintings! Travel up to FEATURING 80 miles. NEW YORK CITY BALLET Awards: Brownie: Painting PRINCIPAL DANCERS EISEMANN CENTER SPARK! Dallas Dallas RICHARDSON, TX 214.421.7727 NOVEMBER 23 - 7:00 P.M. [email protected] NOVEMBER 24 - 2:00 P.M. sparkdallas.org NOVEMBER 25 - 2:00 P.M. SPARK! offers immersive creative programming within our
11,000 square foot facility that aligns with our nonprofit Classical Foundations for Life® ChamberlainPerformingArts.org mission of igniting the spark of creativity inherent in all children. Open to the public on weekends/holidays and by appointment during the week and after school for field trips and badges. Original Art Centre Theatre Plano Fairy Tale 214.810.3228 [email protected] Ballet artcentretheatre.com Art Centre Theatre has artisans, performers, actors, directors Friday & and technicians on staff with an accumulated knowledge of Saturday shows 300 plus years in theatre and the arts. If it has something to do with artistic endeavors - we can make it work! January Avant Chamber Ballet Dallas 2019 214.871.5000 PlanoMetBallet.org [email protected] avantchamberballet.org Join us for Family Saturdays at 2:30pm at Moody Performance Hall! Performances are kid-friendly one-hour shows on December 8 (Nutcracker), February 23 (Romance and Ragtime) and May 4 (Fascinating Rhythms) with live music and professional ballet dancers. Tickets are $15 and include meeting the dancers after the show!
44 Dallas Children’s Theater Dallas 214.740.0051 [email protected] dct.org
Any Girl Scout group (with 8 or more) may purchase discount Our 11,000-square-foot creative environment is the most unique venue in North Texas. Make your next scout badge, teacher training, tickets to any regular season show. Our 2018-2019 season corporate meeting, team building, holiday party, field trip, grade level celebration or school group event one that guests will never includes Treasure Island, Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for forget with access to a 6,000-foot Climb, Crawl, Slide Sculpture that you won’t find anywhere else.
Mr. Dickens, Snowy Day, Ella Enchanted, Tuck Everlasting, and www.sparkdallas.org many more. 1409 S. Lamar Dallas, TX 75215 | 214-421-7727
Dallas Public Library Dallas
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The Dallas Public Library offers badge workshops and
other activities, and Discovery Wall field trips that allow children to experience a variety of far-away experiences via videoconference. Awards: Brownie: My Family Story; Junior: Detective, Scribe
Debbie Webb - Scrapbooking Richardson 214.535.5784 [email protected] creativememories.com/user/debbiewebb Get Creative and scrapbook photographs using new techniques and tools. We make “exploding cards” using our math skills or for younger girls we will enjoy “In the Bag” paper sack albums. Travel up to 50 miles.
Dynasty Dance Academy Dallas 214.643.6468 [email protected] Tyler Civic Theatre Center ddatexas.com Tyler Building leadership, teamwork, and expression through 903.592.0561 dance training and performances. At Dynasty you can find [email protected] Dance in STEM curriculum, ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, cheer, tylercivictheatre.com hip-hop, musical theater, private events, birthday parties and Come join us for a fantastic season of plays at the Tyler more. Dance helps girls learn and explore STEM in new and Civic Theatre. Please visit our website for the latest season unexpected ways. Travel up to 25 miles. information. Awards: Brownie: Dancer, My Best Self; Junior: Staying Fit; Variety of other Badges & Fun Patches! Tyler Museum of Art Tyler Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site 903.595.1001 Denison [email protected] 903.465.8908 tylermuseum.org [email protected] The TMA offers free tours and Family Days, with art activities visiteisenhowerbirthplace.com related to the current exhibitions. A wide selection of art Visit the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and learn mediums are available, and with advance notice they can how to paint or draw like President Eisenhower. In addition to provide art projects that will satisfy any art requirements of painting or drawing, activities will include a walking tour of the Girl Scout program. the site and a tour of President Eisenhower’s birthplace. Awards: Brownie: Painting; Junior: Drawing
45 Abrakadoodle North Texas Allen 972.455.8180 [email protected] abrakadoodle.com/tx-north-texas Abrakadoodle brings art onsite through our mobile art program. We provide well-trained teachers, who help inspire kids to immerse in learning and creating art, sometimes getting messy, but always having a blast! Our expansive art lesson plans are unrivaled, exceeding national standards for visual arts education. Travel up to 20 miles. Awards: Daisy: Tula Petal, Rose Petal; Brownie: Painting, Potter; Junior: Drawing
Holman Pottery Plano 972.424.9982 [email protected] holmanpottery.com Brownies make a hand-built pot and glaze a tile that they have created, completing their Potter’s Badge. Juniors through MAKE IT & TAKE IT JEWELRY Ambassadors make a pot on the potter’s wheel along with making one by hand. Completed pottery will be available for pick up by the troop leader approximately 3 weeks after visit. Explore the basics of Awards: Brownie: Potter jewelry making! The SEWority House Lancaster 469.226.5362 [email protected] www.seworityhouse.com The Sewority House offers a youth fashion program, Student ICONS (Student Innovators and Creators Of New Style). $10 per girl Discover being a fashion designer through the art of sewing. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, sketch your creation and make a sample product. Workshop fee includes equipment, fabric/material, refreshments and 2 hour class. Will travel up to 30 miles. Awards: Senior: Textile Artist Introducing GSNETX Clubs
Tuzer Ballet: The Nutcracker for older girls! Richardson Join these on your own or as a troop! 972.783.1735 [email protected] tuzerballet.com Discover the enchanted world of The Nutcracker Ballet on December 15th at 1 p.m. and participate in a special activity to earn the Brownie Dancer Badge. Meet the dancers to complete this magical day. Ticket sales begin in October. Awards: Brownie: Dancer
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46 AT&T Stadium Sleepover Crayola Experience Plano Arlington Plano 817.892.5211 469.642.2922 [email protected] [email protected] stadium.dallascowboys.com CrayolaExperience.com/Plano Come to AT&T Stadium for fun, one-of-a-kind Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience with memories! Enjoy interactive, hands-on activities 22 hands-on attractions. Schedule a field trip for a day exclusively for Girl Scouts, drop off your blankets for of colorful fun or create colorful memories when you Share the Warmth, sleep in the stadium, and so much participate in a Girl Scout Sleepover with exclusive more. Patch and bonus souvenir included. access to our facility. Awards: Crayola Fun Patch EF Tours partners program Cambridge, MA DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) 800.457.9023 Dallas [email protected] 214.749.2582 girltrips.eftours.com [email protected] EF Tours for Girl Scouts helps your girls discover the dart.org world. With international programs from Italy to India, Through DART’s free Transit Education Program, our mission is to open the world through education Girl Scouts discover DARTable destinations that are and give Girl Scouts the opportunity to travel and educational, cultural, and fun! Our hands-on train and grow. We partner with Troop Leaders, councils, and bus rides teach girls how to use our mobile apps, how Girl Scouts ages 11-19, so that the girls can step outside to ride safely, careers in transportation, and the science their comfort zones, go beyond their communities, and behind different transportation modes. A fun Patch, create life-long memories through culturally immersive coloring book, and other giveaways are included. Contact travel. for more information. FUN EXCURSIONS
47 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Southwest Dairy Museum Dallas Sulphur Springs 469.342.5555 903.439.6455 [email protected] [email protected] medievaltimes.com/dallas southwestdairyfarmers.com A Four course feast awaits as you watch the pageantry and Visit the Southwest Dairy Museum to learn about dairy, dairy thrills of an authentic medieval tournament inside the walls history and the nutritional value of dairy products. Choose of the King’s 11th Century Style Castle. Six armor-clad Knights from a self-guided tour or groups of 10 can arrange a guided compete in thrilling games on horseback as the pageant program. When finished with your program, enjoy a fresh unfolds and cheers of the Knight’s noble guests fill the arena. dairy treat in our great restaurant. Must schedule in advance. Exclusive shows available for Girl Scouts, leaders, and their Awards: History Museum Explorers Patch guests! Awards: Medieval Times Fun Patch Dallas Heritage Village Dallas Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 214.413.3674 Grand Prairie [email protected] 972.263.2391 dallasheritagevillage.org [email protected] DHV offers fun and interactive badge workshop days ripleys.com/grandprairie throughout the year with a historical twist! These workshop Experience unique attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or days are perfect for all, especially individual girls and multi- Not!, our brand new 7D Moving theatre, mind bending Mirror level troops, to earn their badge. Maze, challenging LaseRace, and meet the stars at Louis Awards: Daisy: Gloria; Brownie: Making Friends; Junior: Social Tussaud’s Palace of Wax. Butterfly, Museum Explorer Patch; and select Financial Literacy badges. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Dallas Museum of International Cultures 214.389.3051 Duncanville [email protected] 972.572.0462 jfk.org/groups [email protected] Visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to complete part micmuseum.org of the History Museum Explorers Patch! Go to our website to Badge workshops for all levels of Girls Scouts as well as STEM book your Troop’s museum visit any day of the year! classes for middle school students. Programs and overnights may be scheduled for a troop or parent/child groups.
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All New Show sept. 22, 2018 | april 14, 2019 | may 5, 2019 | may 19, 2019 | sept 21, 2019 All Seats $31.95* Includes Dinner and Show • 30 Magnificent Horses
doors opens at 12 pm • workshops starts at 1 pm • show starts at 2 pm All scouts in attendance will receive the Medieval Times fun patch!
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149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 | medievaltimes.com | 888-WE-JOUST *Valid at Lyndhurst Castle only. Price includes Show and Meal. Tax & gratuity additional. Children Must be 12 & Under. 48 HISTORY HAPPENED HERE! Earn your History Museum Explorers Patch at one of the most historic places in Texas, and learn the story of President John F. Kennedy, our nation’s 35th president.
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Attractions! Five Unique www.Ripleys.com/GrandPrairie 601 East Palace Pkwy • NotI-30 vaild & with Beltline any other offers.Rd •Limit 6972-263-2391 people. ©Ripley Entertainment Inc. /RipleysBelieveItorNot! GS KICK OFF 2018 Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture Dallas 214.757.1925 [email protected] oldred.org Take a walk through history to learn about the events and stories of the people that shaped the cities and towns into their home, Dallas County. Pre-historic fossils, early settlements, law and politics, transportation, entertainment, technology, and civil rights are just a few of the themes showcased in Old Red! Awards: History Museum Explorers Patch
Mesquite Championship Rodeo Mesquite 972.285.8777 [email protected] mesquiterodeo.com A Texas tradition for Girl Scouts of all ages! Awards: Rodeo Patch
The Park of East Texas Tyler 903.597.2501 [email protected]; [email protected] etstatefair.com The Park of East Texas has two opportunities for Girl Scouts. Academic Rodeo is a collection of 14 contests for students, including Girl Scouts. The East Texas State Fair offers an educational exhibit (AgriWorld) and several contests - Creative Arts, Horticulture, Photography, and Public Speaking - during its 10-day fair.
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