GSUSA and GSSI Programs
General Recourses FORMS, TROOP RESCOURES, SAFTEY PROCEDURES,AWARDS, VOLUNTEER RESOURCE GUIDE & MORE Events CALENDAR Please always reference GSSI’s SAFETY ACTIVITY CHECKPOINTS for all troop activities.
NEW SHOP HOURS: Girl Scouts Love State Parks (Beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021) Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST Thursday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM CST When: September 11-12, 2021 Tuesday & Friday: CLOSED What: Girl Scouts love the outdoors, especially our state parks! Girl Scouts of the USA and the National Associa- Note: This does not affect GSSI Office hours which are tion of State Park Directors have partnered to host this Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST. annual event, Girl Scouts Love State Parks. Also beginning September 7, the shop will offer online ordering, curbside/in-store pickup and free shipping.
More information can be found on the SHOP page on our website!
Take Action for the Environment with ALOCA
What: Thanks to a generous grant from Alcoa Foundation, GSSI will offer mini grants for take action and highest award projects that focus on environmental GSSI’s Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend sustainability and/or environmental education through- out the 2020-2021 membership year. Troops, service unit events, service unit camps, and/or individuals Celebrate with Lincoln State Park: Abe’s (registered members grades K-12) must submit a mini Neighborhood Walk grant proposal form to be considered. If awarded, What: Join the Naturalist on a 2 mile walk through project will receive $75.00 towards project expenses. Abraham Lincoln’s neighborhood to celebrate Girl TAKE ACTION FOR THE EVIRONMENT Scouts Love State Parks Weekend! You will see his church, local roads, mill sites and even see where young Tree Pledge Grant Abe was “killed for a while.” Bring good walking shoes and be prepared for insects. Where: Lincoln State Park Nature Center 15476 County In partnership with Alcoa, GSSI’s Local Tree Pledge Road 300 E, Lincoln City, IN 47552 will work to provide safer and healthier air and water When: Sunday, September 12 at 2 p.m. CST for our neighbors, make our communities more attrac- Cost: $1 per person for a 30-60 min program . If you tive, and teach girls to be good environmental stewards. would like to attend for the day, there is a gate fee of $7. TREE PLEDGE REQUEST Contact: Michael Crews, [email protected] Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge ends this
weekend as well! Check out the activity guide and get
your patch!
Girl Scouts @ Home
World Thinking Day GSUSA Virtual Events Calendar
What: The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl What: An event calendar listing nationally pro- Scouts (WAGGGS), along with Girl Scouts of the USA duced virtual events for girls, parents, and volun- and the other WAGGGS member organizations, have teers, which can complement your local efforts. celebrated World Thinking Day since 1926. That’s when There are three delegates from around the globe met at Camp Edith subject areas: Awesome Girls events for girls, Rais- Macy—now called Edith Macy Conference Center—in ing Awesome Girls for parents and caregiver mem- New York and agreed that February 22 would now be bers, and Tips for Troop Leaders for current volun- known as a special day for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts teers. worldwide. When: February 22., 2022 Badge Explorer Activity Guide for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Jun- iors (PDF) Twenty-eight new badges will be released this Activity Guide for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Am- August focusing on bassadors (PDF) STEM & Entrepreneurship.
Check out all of the Girl Scout badges using the
online badge explorer website: National Service Projects ONLINE BADGE EXPLORER
From educating communities about food production and selling Treasury Bonds Girl Scouts at Home, GSSI during WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic to planting victory gardens and training in first aid during WWII, What: Girl Scouting doesn't have to stop during this Girl Scouts have always stepped up in times of need, and time of social distancing! In the "For Girls" section, our current COVID-19 crisis is no different. All across our we've compiled ways you can continue the Girl country and our world, Girl Scouts have leapt to the aid Scout experience from home! of others by engaging in acts of service and kindness. ! In the "For Parents & Volunteers" section you will Find more information on how you can get involved find resources for adults on ways to continue to with GSUSA’s National Service Projects. support your girls and families during this time.
GIRL AWARDS
LEARN MORE ABOUT HIGHEST
AWARDS
Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a differ- ence in her community and the greater world. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about.
GSUSA Go for the Gold YouTube Playlist
Honor and Golden Honor Troops
Service to Girl Scouting What: Activities and steps must be completed by October 1. The application is due October 1 to be What: If you choose to volunteer at least 20 hours to the recognized at the annual award event in May. Girl Scout organization, you can receive the Cadette, Sen- Honor and Golden Honor troops meet the ior, or Ambassador Service to Girl Scouting bar. For exam- Essential Elements of a Girl Scout Troop, and provide ple, you might volunteer your time at a special event for overall excellence in troop management and younger girls, be an office assistant for your council or programming in a given year. To achieve this honor, service unit, or help with special projects. Pin is purchased leaders and girls must work in partnership with each oth- by member. er, other troops, Application Service Team and council staff.
*Golden Honor Troop applicants must complete all Hon- Community Service Bar or Troop requirements PLUS the Golden Honor Add-ons.
What: To earn the Community Service bar, first choose an Global Action Award organization you'd like to volunteer with. What: Our Global Action award calls for girls to address The organization will need to agree to give you instruc- the SDGs by discovering, connecting, and taking action in tions about the work you'll be doing. Complete at least 20 their communities and beyond. In 2022, we’re emphasiz- hours of service to earn the bar and then complete this ing SDG #3 (good health and well-being) and SDG #11 online form. (sustainable cities and communities). In 2021, girls ex- Pin is purchased by member. plored SDG #13 (climate action) to earn their Global Ac- Application tion award. The Global Action award is an official national award, so Girl Scouts can wear it on their vest or sash, just like a badge.
2022 Global Action Award Activity Guide For Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors (PDF) 2022 Global Action Award Activity Guide For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (PDF) Scheduled Events & Programs
Evansville Thunderbolts Traditional Arts Today
Program Title: Girl Scout Cookie Kick Off Program Title: Textile Art For: Girl Scout Families and Troops Age Level: 6-12 grade Girl Scouts When: Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 7 pm CT (Doors What: Tapestry Weaving open at 6 pm) When: October 2, 2021, 9am-12pm eastern Where: Ford Center in Evansville, IN Where: Traditional Arts Today, Carriage house, 314 What: Come join the fun with GSSI and the Evansville W 9th St, Ferdinand, IN 47532 Thunderbolts to kick off the 2022 cookie season!! The Cost: $20, including use of a frame loom, all yarns, and girls will have the opportunity to be silly at a photo written instructions booth, participate in a Post-Game Slap Shot activity, Contact: Patti Schroeder and meet and greet the Thunderbolt mascot, Pride. Bring a stuffed animal (like a Koala Bear) to throw on PAR IT Consulting the ice for the Teddy Bear Toss. These toys are collected by the Thunderbolts and donated to local children in need. Program Title: Cybersecurity Cost: Girl Scout ticket $5 What: Come hang out with your troop and a real IT Adult ticket $10 firm where you’ll play games, solve puzzles, earn Children 12 and under $5 THREE badges, and learn about real-life good-guy Tickets: Girl Scout Cookie Kick Off 2021 hackers! Find out what happens to every phone photo Questions: Bobby Clone , you take, every video you post on TikTok or YouTube, [email protected] 812-435-0874 and how you could even get spied on in your own home (and how to prevent that). This is the perfect age Traditional Arts Today to become an official “PAR IT Consulting Junior Cyber- security Investigator!” When: Tuesday, October 19, 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Program Title: Flowers Where: Virtual What: Flowers Cost: $15 per girl, includes badge When: October 30, 2021, 1pm-3pm, eastern Contact: Jo Van Hoy, [email protected], to reg- Where: Traditional Arts Today, Carriage house ister your troop Cost: $20, includes all supplies for the class Contact: Patti Schroeder, Kathy Welp with Ferdinand PAR IT Consulting House of Flowers
Traditional Arts Today Program Title: Digital Photography What: Spend time with a professional photogra- pher! By the end of our time together, attendees will Program Title: Photography have earned their Digital Photography badge and will What: Covering: composition, lighting, focusing, learn all about the methods for successful photography. properly exposed photos, cropping, portrait tips, land- Attendees will need to provide their own camera (DSLR scape tips, equipment tips, digital photography, and a cameras are great, but a cell phone would also be perfectly demo on Adobe Lightroom editing software adequate for this lesson) and please download Adobe’s When: October 3, 2021 1-3 EDT, 314 W 9th St, Ferdi- Lightroom for mobile devices AHEAD OF TIME. nand, IN 47532 When: Where: St. Benedict's Brew Works auditorium, Wed, October 20, 4:30-6:00 PM CST K-5 grades Ferdinand, Indiana Wed, October 27, 4:00-6:00 PM. CST 6-12 grade Cost: $20, includes all supplies for the class Where: Virtual Contact: Patti Schroeder; Jeff Wagner, instructor Cost: $15 per girl, includes badge and photo project Contact: Jo Van Hoy, [email protected], to reg- ister your troop.
Anytime Community Partner Programs—Daisies
Angel Mounds Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Program Title: Art in the Outdoors : Program Title: Daisy Automatize Design Outdoor Art Maker Age Level: Daisy: K-1 Girl Scouts When: Anytime program; contact to schedule What: When: Anytime program, contact to schedule Step 1– See the colors of nature Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for Step 2– Hear the sounds of nature (search for sounds of troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. nature) What: Design and build a car using pasta and hot glue! Step 3– Share your outdoor art (make “Leave no Trace” Cost: No fee picture) Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack [email protected] Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Badge: Automotive Design Badge Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: [email protected] or by calling Sift Yoga (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls educate and inspire other. Program Title: Private Yoga Class Angel Mounds Age level: Daisies What: 45-minute Special Daisy yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bolsters provided), along with yoga themed Program Title: Good Neighbor games. Minimum 6, Max 20. All classes will be taught What: Discover your city or town (take a walk) by Certified Children's Yoga Teachers. Step 2– See what makes your state special (crafting ac- When: Anytime, email Sift to schedule. tivity) Where: Sift Yoga, 8211 Bell Oaks Dr, Newburgh, In When: Anytime program; 47630 Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Cost: $10/child (min. 6) Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Contact: Carrie Rice, [email protected] Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Badge: Will meet steps to work towards the Healthy Contact: [email protected] or by calling Living Badges (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls feel connected to their communities.
Angel Mounds
Program Title: Buddy Camper What: Step 1– Help plan a camping trip (site provides resources that allow campers to help plan trip) Step 2– Help pack for your trip (site provides suggested pack list) Step 3– Go camping (night/day hike and learning to tie notes when at camp) When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: [email protected] or by calling (812) 853-3956 Outcome: Girls gain practical life skills.
Anytime Community Partner Programs—Brownies
Angel Mounds Angel Mounds
Program Title: Potter Program Title: Art in the Outdoors: Outdoor Creator What: What: Draw on inspiration from the natural world to Step 1- Find some pottery (visit an art gallery or muse- make art um) When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Step 2- Make a simple pot (pinch or coil pot) Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Step 3- Make an art piece (make beads for jewelry) Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Contact: [email protected] or by calling Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 812) 853-3956 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: [email protected] or by calling Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum (812) 853-3956
Angel Mounds Program Title: Brownie Outdoor Art Creator What: Work towards the new Art in the Outdoors Skill Building Badge! Troops will also receive a tour of the Program Title: Bugs museum and cabins with a history lesson! Make a day What: of exploring Lincoln! Box lunches can be added, or get a Step 1- Make a butterfly lifecycle reference out of an egg pizza from a local pizza shop nearby! carton When: Anytime program; call to schedule. Step 2- Make a bug box Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport IN, 47635 Step 3- Go on a bug walk Cost: $7 per girl and no cost for adults. If you would When: Anytime program; contact to schedule like to receive your Badge at the program, there will be Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack an additional $3 fee. Avenue Evansville, IN 47715 Contact: Nancy Kaiser [email protected] Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Contact: [email protected] or by calling
(812) 853-3956
Angel Mounds
Program Title: Hiker What: Step 1- Try out a hiking skill (know the trail) Step 2- Pack a snack for energy (GORP) Step 3- Go on your hike (have a scavenger hunt) When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: [email protected] or by calling (812) 853-3956
Anytime Community Partner Programs—Brownies
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Sift Yoga
Program Title: Robotics Program Title: Sift Yoga Virtual Yoga Class When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Age level: All Ages Where: Virtual program or in-person programs held for What: 30 minute yoga class, age appropriate to troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. your troop. This can be done from each troop member's What: Girls will get to use 2 different robots to earn individual homes, or streamed to a group meeting. their badge – Cubelets and Dash. The Cubelets will Zoom link will be emailed to troop leader after setting allow the girls to design a robot and the Dash will allow up time and date. This is a great option for those who them to program the robot. live too far to travel to the studio or for troops in need Cost: No fee of a guest speaker (not in-person). All classes will be Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, pa- taught by Certified Children's Yoga Teachers. [email protected] When: Anytime, Email Sift to schedule. Badge: Automotive Design Badge Where: Sift Yoga, 8211 Bell Oaks Dr, Newburgh, In 47630 Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy Cost: $6/girl (min. 6) Contact: Carrie Rice, [email protected] to schedule a program for your troop. Program Title: Painting Skill Building Badge Badge: Will meet steps to work towards the Healthy What: Paint a still life of an archival Red Skelton object Living Badges or a clown portrait. Create a mood; calm, happy or sad through color choices. Vertical eXcape Paint without brushes: Using straw blowing, stamps, sponge, string etc. Paint a timeline mural of Red Skelton’s community and the events of his Program Title: Climbing Adventure life as a comedian and artist. What: Girls will be introduced to climbing safety and When: Anytime program; contact to schedule basics and fitted with gear before climbing the indoor Cost: $10 per Girl Scout rock wall. Where: Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Cost: $25/participant (+ cost of badge ); Minimum 6 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, IN girls, max 12. Must schedule a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, $50 deposit required. Sift Yoga Contact: [email protected] Badge: Climbing Adventure Badge Additional Open Climbing Session: Program Title: Private Class Cost: $15/participant What: 60-minute special Brownie yoga class (yoga mats, Length: 3 hrs blocks and bolsters provided), along with yoga themed # of Participants: 6 min. / 12 max. games. Minimum 6 girls, max 20. All classes will be Schedule either at initial badge registration or no later taught by than on day of badge program to qualify for discount. Certified Children's Yoga Teachers. Additional session can't be more than 1 month from When: Anytime, Email Sift to schedule. initial badge day. Where: Sift Yoga, 8211 Bell Oaks Dr, Newburgh, In 47630 Cost: $10/child (min. 6) Contact: Carrie Rice, [email protected] Badge: Will meet steps to work towards the Healthy Living
Community Partner Programs
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Vertical eXcape
Program Title: Programming Robots Program Title: Climbing Adventure Age Level: Junior 4-5th grade Girl Scouts Age Level: 6-8 grade Ages 12-14 When: Anytime program; contact to schedule What: Girls will be introduced to climbing safety and Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for basics and fitted with gear before climbing the indoor troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. rock wall. Program is approximately 5 hours. What: Learn how to design and program robots with Cost: $40/participant (+ cost of badge if you want to the LEGO EV3! include that) Min. 6 girls/max 12. Schedule Minimum 2 Cost: No fee wk. notice & $50 deposit Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, Contact: [email protected] [email protected] Badge: Climbing Adventure Badge Badge: Automotive Design Badge Additional Open Climbing Session: Cost: $15/participant Min 6/Max 12 Length: 3 hrs. Schedule either at initial badge registration or no later than day of badge program to qualify for discount. Ad- ditional session can't be more than 1 month from initial badge day.
Community Partner Programs
Angel Mounds Programs Each of the following badge programs are anytime events. Where: Angel Mounds Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave, Evansvill,e, IN 47715 Cost: $5 per Girl Scout Contact: To schedule, call (812) 853-3956 or email [email protected]
Program Title: Trees Badge Program Title: Art in the Outdoors: Outdoor Art What: Girls will explore the science of trees , complete a Apprentice Badge tree-themed creative project, and branch out as a natu- What: Girls will explore the outdoors and create work ralist. works of art inspired by nature.
Program Title: Night Owl Badge Program Title: Primitive Camper What: Girls will earn their Night Owl badge by What: Girls will learn how to plan, pack for, and com- exploring the world after dark. plete an overnight campout.
Community Partner Programs
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Crisis Connection
Program Title: Programming Robots Program Title: “In Their Shoes” relationship card Age Level: Senior 9-10th grade Girl Scouts simulator What: Programming Robots, Designing Robots and What: A scenario-based training designed to help Showcase. This may be best accomplished by the girls participants learn what dating violence is like from a borrowing our VEX kits and using them for a few ses- victim’s perspective. sions. Where: Virtual. Check with the organization about in- When: Anytime program person offerings (dependent on COVID) for Dubois, Where: Virtual program, in-person programs held for Spencer, Perry, Pike Counties. troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. Cost: No fee Cost: No fee Contact: Renee at Crisis Connection Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, pa- [email protected] or 812-482-1555 [email protected] Badge: Automotive Design Badge Crisis Connection
Alcoa Program Title: One Love – Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships What: One Love engages young people with powerful Program Title: Power Program films and honest conversation. Age Level: 8th-12th grade Girl Scouts Through their workshops and peer-to-peer discussions, What: Plant tours and programming that focus on fossil One Love offers a framework that helps students fuel, nuclear and renewable energy, and transmission spread the message online and in their communi- information. ties. One Love educates young people about healthy When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to iden- date. tify and avoid abuse and learn how to love better. The Where: Alcoa Power Plant 4700 Darlington Rd, New- programs give students the tools to recognize the warn- burgh IN 47630 ing signs of abuse, understand the difference between Cost: No cost healthy and unhealthy relationships, and help to em- Contact to register and questions: Michael Stefurak power bystanders. [email protected] ot (812) 842-3125 Where: Virtual. Check with the organization about in- person offerings (dependent on COVID) for Dubois, Snickerdoodle Art Spencer, Perry, Pike Counties. Cost: Free Contact: Renee at Crisis Connection Program Title: Outdoor Art Master Badge What: SnickerDoodle is flexible with the needs of each troop. [email protected] or 812-482-1555 Some examples of programs could be to participate in mu- ral/public art painting; identify a new mural location and acquire approval from the business owner! Cost: Price may vary Register: Call to find a time that works best with your troop of 10 or more (siblings welcome)
Community Partner Programs
Jasper Public Library Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Program Title: Robotics Badge Program Title: Cybersecurity What: Jasper Public Library will customize a program Age Level: Brownie/Junior 2-5th grade Girl Scouts to help the troop members complete steps to earn the When: Anytime program, call to schedule a virtual or in Robotics badges. The troop may arrange to come to the per program. Jasper Public Library, or the Library staff will bring the Where: Virtual program, in person programs held for Mobile MakerSpace to your Dubois County location. troops within 40 miles of Crane, IN. When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and What: We have an escape room activity that the girls date. can work through for this badge. Where: Jasper Public Library, 100 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Cost: No fee Jasper IN 47546 or the Mobile MakerSpace is available Contact: Patty Allen, STEM Program Analyst, pa- to come to Dubois County Locations. [email protected] Cost: Free or troop may donate to the Jasper Public Li- Badge: Automotive Design Badge brary Contact: Brenda Woodard 812-482-2712 x6119 or Sift Yoga [email protected]
Program Title: Private Class Butterfly and Pollinator Garden What: 60-minute yoga class (yoga mats, blocks and bol- sters provided), along with self-love, stress reduction and relaxation discussions. (Total Class time, Approx. 1 Where: Mount Vernon, Hovey House and Rain Garden hr and 15 minutes) All classes will be taught by Certi- When: Late July or early August fied Children's Yoga Teachers. What: The program includes a butterfly presentation When: Anytime, Email Sift to schedule. with caterpillars, planting a pollinator plant to take Where: Sift Yoga, 8211 Bell Oaks Dr, Newburgh, In home, and planting at the gardens in Mount Vernon 47630 Cost: No cost, badge included Cost: $12/child (min. 6) Contact: Rita Wedig [email protected] Contact: Carrie Rice, [email protected]
Badge: Will meet steps to work towards the Healthy Crisis Connection Living Badges
Program Title: Barbara Sinatra’s Protect Yourself Rules Traditional Arts Today What: Child abuse awareness & prevention education. Where: Virtual. Check with the organization about in- Program Title: Letterboxing person offerings (dependent on COVID) for Dubois, What: Letterboxing Spencer, Perry, Pike Counties. When: September 11, 2021, 9a,-11am eastern Cost: No fee Where: Traditional Arts Today, Carriage house Contact: Crisis Connection, Cost: $20, includes all supplies for the class Renee [email protected] 812-482- Contact: Patti Schroeder 1555
Community Partner Programs
Acclaim Graphics Bluespring Caverns Night In the Cave Overnight
Program Title: Troop Tie-Dye Min: 15 girls minimum to hold this event. What: Tie dye a T-Shirt. Includes all supplies and What: A sleep experience like no other! Spend the even- t-shirt. Girl Scouts and adults can tie dye. ing immersed in invigorating challenges, dive head first When: Anytime program into “Cave Exploring” with guided tours and enjoy a Where: Programs can be scheduled at the Acclaim boat tour over the Mystery River! Unwind in the cool 52 office, or they will come to your troop meeting location. degree cave air while you drift off to sleep. Nothing Cost: $6 per shirt for youth and adult sizes small-XL. beats the peaceful stillness of this ultimate cave experi- (Extended sizes available: $8 per 2XL, $10 per 3XL and ence! Arby’s breakfast wraps will be catered in the 4XL.) morning at 7:15 AM EST. Dismissal is at 8:30 AM EST Contact: Kelly Birkhead You may bring snacks for the evening but at [email protected] or call (812) 424-5035, M- When: Anytime Program, call to schedule F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to schedule your group. No minimum What to bring: pillow, sleeping bag, pajamas, water number of girls or adults. bottle, extra pair of clothing, backpack. Please bring sack dinner and snacks for the evening. Apple Hill Orchard Make sure all snacks are secured in a bag or cooler for the evening so as not to attract wildlife. Where: 1459 Blue Springs Cavern Rd, Bedford, IN Program Title: Pie Baking Program and Orchard Tours 47421 *Fall Program recommended Cost: $40 per person Where: 6235 N Ford Road Bruceville, IN 47516 You may split up the amount, $15 per person to secure Cost: Pie baking ($5 per girl) + tours ($4 per girl) your spot via check mailed to the address above and Leaders/chaperones no cost; additional adults $2 per bring the remainder $25 per person to check in. Checks adult only payable to Bluesprings Cavern. When: Anytime program; call to schedule Contact: 812-279-9471 Contact: Karen Black (812) 324-9010, [email protected] Cannelton Locks and Dam
*Blue Heron Farm & Riding Academy Program Title: Lock and Dam Tours What: Learn the behind the scenes of Cannelton Locks Program Title: Troop Horse Party and Dam! What- Fun, horse-filled, two-hour event at our farm! When: Anytime program, call to schedule Your troop can choose 3 different activities for their Where: Cannelton Locks and Dam party: riding, horseshoe picture frames, caring for hors- Contact: Larry Dunning, Locksmaster 812-547-7595, es, horse painting, horse beauty pageant, horse treat [email protected] making, barn scavenger hunt, or petting farm. Optional campfire. Each Girl Scout will receive a coloring/ activity book to take home. *Activity requires special ac- tivity application for approval. When- Anytime program. Just call to schedule a date! Where- Blue Heron Riding Academy, 733 Inderrieden Rd, Chandler, IN Cost- $175 for up to 10 Girl Scouts, $10 each additional Girl Scout Contact- Jill Ingram, (812)202-9192, [email protected], www.blueheronridingacademy.com Community Partner Programs
Canvas and Conversation *Double M Stables
Program Title: Canvas Painting with a Community Program Title: Horseback Riding Canvas When: Anytime program, call to schedule What: Through guided instruction, each girl will create What: Wear tennis shoes or hiding boots and long her own unique version of a canvas painting, pre- pants. *Troops must complete a special activity application determined by the Girl Scout leaders. This can be tied to for council approval. color theory as well as an art history lesson, or a theme Where: 5200 Seven Hills Road Evansville, IN 47725 the children are working on. This is in addition to Cost: $45 9:00 AM-12:00 PM CT and $65 for making a larger "Community Canvas" that can be do- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM CT (15 girls minimum) nated to charity. Each participant paints a section of the Contact: Kim Gilkey 812-305-6868 "Community Canvas" to donate. When: Evening or weekends. Times are flexible to meet Delta Dental Free Patch Program the needs of the troop. Where: At your meeting location. Canvas and Conver- sation is mobile, bringing everything you would need Program Title: Smile Squad to your meeting place. What: Review good dental habits, try an oral health Cost: $10 a canvas with a min. of 10 Girl Scouts. experiment, discover how hidden sugars can damage Community canvas is $20 each. your teeth, and learn about the importance of brushing Contact: Alena Kiefer (812) 425-5960 or twice a day and reading every day for a healthy body [email protected] and mind! View Patch Program Check out the YouTube page to learn more about the
patch:https://youtu.be/TusgEcqUgCo Canvas and Conversation
DIY Studio
Program Title: Introduction to Drawing & Drawing Materials What: DIY Studio in Evansville is now offering Girl What: Through guided instruction, each child will learn Scouts of all levels the chance to create their own, one-of various techniques to creating a unique drawing and -a-kind wooden art! In-studio fees are only $15 per girl can experiment with different drawing materials. This and include all supplies. Take-home kits are also availa- can be incorporated into a lesson on art history or color ble for only $10 per kit, but do not include paint and and value. glue. When: Evening or weekends. Times are flexible to meet When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and the needs of the troop. date. Where: At your meeting location. Canvas and Conver- Where: 1304 S. Green River Road Evansville, IN sation is mobile, bringing everything you would need Cost: $10 per kit to your meeting place. Contact: Stacey Merkel at [email protected] or Cost: $10 per girl with a min. of 10 Girl Scouts. call 812-431-4006 Supply fee of $20. Contact: Alena Kiefer, Owner/Artist Canvas & Conver- sation. (812) 425-5960 or [email protected]
Community Partner Programs
Doodlebug, Inc. Emerald Design
Program Title: Crafting Classes Program Title: Floral Design Program When: Saturday morning preferred. Call to schedule. When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Where: The Doodlebug, Inc. 671 3rd Ave Jasper, IN Where: Troop meeting location What: We can design a class that meets your troop’s What: Learn the basics of floral design, techniques, and needs for any paper craft or even a jewelry project. the Cost: Prices vary depending on program. process of growing cut flowers. Contact: Hannah Thyen or Melanie Sermersheim Contact: Whitney Muncy, [email protected], (812) 482-4949 www.thedoodlebuginc.com (812) 760-0452 Badge: This program can help Juniors work towards Cost: Price depends on program needs. their Jeweler Skill Building Badge. Badge/Journey: Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey, Junior Flowers Skill Building Badge
Family Roots Nursery Evansville Audubon Society
What: Family Roots offers greenhouse tours, fresh-cut Program Title: Bird watching floraldemonstrations, as well as hands-on seminars. In What: The Evansville Audubon Society offers training hands-on seminars, girls can physically make some- for bird watching. It includes proper use of binoculars thing and take it home with them (comes with a and other field equipment, use of birding aids such as charge). To tour the greenhouse or watch in the fresh- field guides, identification apps, proper recording and cut floral department, there is no charge. Family Roots use of checklists, and skills for the identification of birds can also go out with girls in the community and help by sight, sound, and behaviors. them plant flowers/trees. When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Cost: Prices vary depending on program. Where: Wesselman Woods Nature Center When: Anytime program; contact to schedule (and other birding areas, as appropriate). Where: Family Roots Nursery, 4871 W. 1200 S., Dale, IN Contact: Donald L. Batema at [email protected] Contact: Andrea Peters (877) 476-9648 or 812-204-2847 [email protected] www.familyrootsnursery.com Journey: Perfect place for Daisies to work
toward their petals or toward their Welcome to the Dai- Fire House Yoga sy Flower Garden Journey.
What: Escape into a world of comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Learn how yoga can help reduce stress and keep you fit. Cost: $7 per girl When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Location: 513 ½ Main Street, Jasper, IN Contact: Tina Drew, (812) 309-9093 Journey: This program relates well with the Breathe Journey for Cadettes and the Healthy Living Skill Building Badges for all age levels.
Community Partner Programs
Evansville Wartime Museum Fired Up
What: Explore the Home Front Gallery exhibit which Program Title: Painting, Making Friends Skill Building displays personal military memorabilia including uni- Badges forms, weapons, and honors. Experience the contribu- What: Canvas “Best Friends”, 12x12 canvases tions and scarifies of everyone involved in achieving When: Anytime; program is 1.5 hours. the victory of WWII! Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, Where: 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725 IN 47715 Cost: $10 per ticket Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per girl, payable at event Contact: 812-424-7461 to schedule a tour or visit Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 www.evansvillewartimemuseum.org/membership-2/ [email protected] fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work towards their Painting and Fired Up Making Friends Skill Building Badges.
Fired Up Program Title: Clay Promise Hand What: Build your very own Girl Scout Promise hand art with a heart! Program Title: Build “A Bugs Life” Leaf with Bugs When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl, which includes a Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event, includes 2nd visit to paint their piece. 2nd visit to paint if time doesn’t allow. Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 [email protected] fireduppaintspottery.com [email protected] fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Daisies can put the experience towards their Badges: Brownies can work on Potter and Bugs Badges. Promise Center, Brownies towards their Potter Badge. Fired Up Fired Up
Program Title: Mixed Media Canvas “Butterfly Fancy” Program Title: Canvas “Best Friends”, 12x12 Canvases When: Anytime except Saturdays. Program is 2 hours. When: Anytime; program is 1.5 hours. Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 IN 47715 Registration: $25 deposit, $20 per girl at event Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per girl, payable at event Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 firedupchris- Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 [email protected] fireduppaintspottery.com [email protected] fireduppaintspottery.com Badges: Brownies can work on their Potter or Bugs Badges: Brownies can put this experience towards the Badges, Seniors Collage, Artist or Room Makeover Painting or Making Friends Badge, Seniors towards Badges. Room Makeover Badge.
Community Partner Programs
Fired Up House of White
Program Title: “I Promise” Canvas, 12x12 canvas Program Title: Photography Program When: Anytime. Program is 1.5 hours. Cost: No fee Where: Fired Up, 2121 N Green River Rd, Evansville, What: House of White will make ourselves available for IN 47715 girls to practice their photography skills with our bridal Registration: $25 deposit, $15 per painter payable at gowns. When they call to schedule a time to come to event House of White, we’ll provide them with a wedding Contact: Christie (812) 476-3121 gown and one of our live models. Their goal will be to [email protected] fireduppaintspottery.com capture detail shots that accurately depict the gown, as well as action shots of the gown in motion, and shots that tell a story with this wedding gown. If she wishes, *Froehlich's Outfitters we’ll share the photos on our social media. Girl Scouts would be responsible for bringing their own photography equipment. Program Title: Horseback Riding Contact: House of White at 812.858.2998 or in- What: Can work towards Horseback Riding Skill Build- [email protected] ing Badge. Daisy Girl Scouts can attend program to When: Tuesday through Friday from 10-4. learn about caring for animals. House of White *Activity requires special activity application for ap- proval. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Program Title: Business Owner: date. What: As the owner of House of White, I could make Where: 8388 Deer Creek Rd, Cannelton, IN 47520 myself available for a Q&A or interview, answering Cost: $40 per person for 2-hour trail ride through the questions about owning my own business. The girls Hoosier could come up with a list of questions for a sit down National Forest. interview either in person or via zoom. Contact: (812) 836-2117, Cost: No fee [email protected]. When: Can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday 10-4 Contact: House of White at 812.858.2998 to schedule an George Rogers Clark Memorial Park appointment with owner Andrea Whitehead
Knox County Parks Department What: Share this important historical site with girls. The park offers a Junior Ranger program that involves learning about the French and Indian War and the What: Girls can earn the Naturalist, Outdoor, and Ani- American Revolution. Children of all ages may mals Skill Building Badges and camp out under the become Junior Rangers while visiting the George Rog- stars. Chaperones must attend programs and Girl Scout ers Clark National Historical Park. How? When you ratios must be met. arrive at the park, ask a ranger at the visitor center for a When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Junior Ranger questionnaire. You can also date. download the worksheet here and bring it with you Cost: Cost may vary on activity when you visit. Contact: [email protected] Cost: No cost to become a Junior Ranger! Badge/Journey: Girls can work toward the following: Where: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Naturalist Skill Building Badges and the Animals Skill 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591-1001 Building Badges. Contact: (812) 882-1776 x210
Community Partner Programs
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum *Marengo Cave
Program Title: Artist Badge programs Program Title: Waterfall Crawl What: Work towards Artists Legacy Skill Building Badges When: Two options: Every Saturday (icave2) at 11:00 Me- for all age levels! morial Day – Labor Day or schedule your own WFC with When: Anytime program; call to schedule. at least 2 weeks’ advance notice and 6 or more people. Where: 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport IN, 47635 Where: 400 East State Road 64, Marengo, IN 47140 Cost: $5 per girl and no cost for adults. What: 3 hours of activity (includes prep and clean up). Contact: Marie Clifford, [email protected], (812) 649- Explore the Discovery section stopping at the waterfall, 9147 entering and exiting through the Red Room. Involves crouching, hand and knee and belly crawling, and some Lyles Station climbing. Easy-to-moderate difficulty. *Activity requires special activity application for approval.
Cost: $34 or $38 Program Title: Day Progarm Registration: https://www.marengocave.com/individuals/ When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. cave-exploring/waterfall-crawl What: School Day Program includes milking cows, candle making, playing marbles, washing clothes with lye soap up- *Marengo Cave on request. Where: Lyles Station Historic School and Museum Cost: $4 per person Program Title: Beyond the Falls Contact: Stanley Madison, [email protected] 812- When: Must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance and requires a 385-2534 (school); 812-779-7456 min of 6 girls. Where: 400 East State Road 64, Marengo, IN 47140 Lyles Station What: 4.5+ hours of activity (includes prep and cleanup). The trip includes the New Discovery Section entering through the Red Room, continuing beyond the waterfall into Stewart Hall, Program Title: Night at the Museum: and exiting through the Weathers’ entrance. Involves crouch- When: Anytime program, call to schedule a time and date. ing, hand and knee and belly crawling, and some climbing over What: Night at the Museum where re-enactors present sto- breakdown. ries of important in local history. Moderate-to-difficult. *Activity requires special activity application for approval. Where: Lyles Station Historic School and Museum Cost: $55 Cost: $4 per person Registration: https://www.marengocave.com/individuals/cave- Contact: Stanley Madison, [email protected] 812- exploring/beyond-the-falls 385-2534 (school); 812-779-7456 Badge: Outdoor Skill Building Badge
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden
Program Title: Zoom A Zoo What: Join Mesker Park Zoo in a live virtual experiences with our zoo animals and staff using Zoom or other video conferenc- ing application. Gather your troop to experience a dynamic, interactive discussion, and our meet our special animal guests. Cost: $50-$150 per program When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time and date Where: Virtual with Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Contact: MPZBG Education (812) 435-0809 or educa- [email protected]
Community Partner Programs
*Meadowbriar Stables Newburgh Tumbling
Program Title: Horseback Riding Program Title: Bodies in Motion Cost: 10 or more, $30 per Girl Scout When: Anytime Program but must be scheduled on When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Fridays Evenings, Saturdays & Sundays Where: 5166 Brumley Road, Newburgh, IN 47630 What: Girls can learn how the body works through the *Activity requires special activity application for movement in the sport of Gymnastics and nutrition. approval. Girls can earn the skill building badges through Gym- Contact: (812) 853-3495 nastics, Tumbling, dance, nutrition and exercise. Badge: Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge, 3 Cheers Where: 5800 Van Rd., Newburgh, IN 47630 for Animals Journey Time: 1.5 hours Badge: Outdoor Skill Building Badge Cost: $10 per Girl Scout ($8 sibling/tag) fun patch in- cluded. NASA Questions: [email protected] Register: Call to register your troop 812-842-2455
Program Title: Space Science Badges Workshops Newburgh Tumbling When: Anytime program. Anytime program; contact to schedule Currently only provided virtually over Zoom. What: Earn the Girl Scout Space Science badges with Program Title: Troop Work & Play the help of NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and What: you are welcome to bring your troop in to play GSSI volunteer Mandy Scurry. Depending on the age and work. Troops will have free use of the gym and level, learn about stars, planets and the moon in fun, party room which includes microwave, refrigerator, interactive ways. Program will not include sink, tables and chairs for up to 24 maximum. hand-on telescope viewing. Where: 5800 Van Rd. Newburgh, IN 47630 Cost: Depending on age level, cost would be to cover When: Anytime Program but must be scheduled on supplies only. Fridays Evenings, Saturdays & Sundays Contact: Mandy Scurry, Girl Scout volunteer and Time: 4 hours NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, Cost: $15 per person, $100 minimum [email protected], 517-256-2734 (text or call) Questions: [email protected] Register: Call to register your troop 812-842-2455 *Night Sun Stables Newburgh Tumbling
Program Title: Horseback Riding What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can Program Title: Girl Scout Nights @ Newburgh Tum- work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. bling *Activity requires special activity application for ap- When: Friday’s 6:30-8:30 proval. Where: Newburgh Tumbling Cost: $20 per child for 2 hours, a minimum of 10, if less What: Fun opportunity for girls to learn the sport of than 10, price will increase. gymnastics and tumbling with an Olympic theme. When: Anytime program; contact to schedule Cost: $12 per girl cash or check payable to Newburgh Where: 2601 Night Sun Dr, Evansville, IN 47725 Tumbling Contact: (812) 499-3403, [email protected] Badge: Gymnastics Fun Badge Questions: [email protected] Register: Call to register your troop 812-842-2455
Community Partner Programs
*Patoka Lake Programs Purdue Extension
What: Tree ID, forest plant ID, vine ID (poison ivy and What: Financial Literacy I Badge the "safer" vines), wilderness survival, backpacking, When: Anytime program; call to schedule. beginner kayaking lessons, insect programs, conserva- Where: Troop meeting location tion programs, habitat hikes, night hikes, night sensory Cost: No Cost hikes, owl prowl hikes, beginning archery lessons, and Contact to register and questions: recycling. You may call any of the contacts listed below, they often When: Anytime program, contact to schedule travel to other counties. Where: DNR Patoka Reservoir, 3084 N Dillard Rd, Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik [email protected] Birdseye, IN 47513 Dubois – Chelsea Brewer [email protected] Contact: Dana Reckelhoff, Interpretive Naturalist, C.I.G. Knox – Tonya Short [email protected] [email protected] (812) 685-2447 Perry – Megan Jaspersen [email protected] Badge: Patoka Lake has so much to offer! Girls can Posey – Kristen Lowry [email protected] work toward any of the Naturalist Badges. Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers [email protected] Painting with a Twist Evansville Warrick – Jo Gilreath [email protected]
Purdue Extension Program Title: 12x12 Paint Pour canvas What: Through Guided Instruction, each Girl Scout will learn how to mix the Paint Pour medium and create What: Healthy Living Badges their own unique 12x12 Paint Pour canvas. They will be When: Anytime program; call to schedule. provided with a choice of 4 paint colors. Where: Troop meeting location When: Anytime, min of 8 for a class. Program is 1.5 hrs. Cost: No Cost Where: Studio at 5625, E Virginia Street, Ste A, Contact to register and questions: Evansville, IN 47715 You may call any of the contacts listed below, they often Cost: $20 per girl. travel to other counties. Contact: Mihir Paranjape, please text 812-437-7788 Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik [email protected] Dubois – Chelsea Brewer [email protected] Purdue Extension Knox – Tonya Short [email protected] Perry – Megan Jaspersen [email protected] Posey – Kristen Lowry [email protected] What: Babysitting Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers When: Anytime program; contact to schedule [email protected] Where: Troop meeting location Warrick – Jo Gilreath [email protected] Cost: No Cost Contact to register and questions: You may call any of the contacts listed below, they often travel to other counties. Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik [email protected] Dubois – Chelsea Brewer [email protected] Knox – Tonya Short [email protected] Perry – Megan Jaspersen [email protected] Posey – Kristen Lowry [email protected] Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers [email protected] Warrick – Jo Gilreath [email protected]
Community Partner Programs
Purdue Extension Dubois – Chelsea Brewer [email protected] Knox – Tonya Short [email protected] Perry – Megan Jaspersen [email protected] What: Babysitting Posey – Kristen Lowry [email protected] When: Anytime program; contact to schedule. Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers Where: Troop meeting location [email protected] Cost: No Cost Warrick – Jo Gilreath [email protected] Contact to register and questions: You may contact anyone listed below, they often travel *Riverwind Stables to other counties. Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik [email protected] Dubois – Chelsea Brewer [email protected] Program Title: Horseback Riding Knox – Tonya Short [email protected] What: Horseback riding lessons for Girl Scouts. Can Perry – Megan Jaspersen [email protected] work towards Horseback Riding Skill Building Badge. Posey – Kristen Lowry [email protected] *Activity requires special activity application for ap- Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers proval. [email protected] When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Warrick – Jo Gilreath [email protected] date. Where: 5377 Grimm Rd, Newburgh, IN, 47630 Purdue Extension Cost: Will vary based on how many girls attend the pro- gram. Riverwind also offers private lessons and will give Girl Scouts a special buy-one, get-one free private What: Financial Literacy I Badge session! When: Anytime program; contact to schedule. Contact: (812) 490-4001, [email protected] Where: Troop meeting location Cost: No Cost Seton Harvest Contact to register and questions: You may contact anyone listed below, they often travel to other counties. What: Seton Harvest is a certified Naturally Grown Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik [email protected] farm that uses the land in a just and environmentally- Dubois – Chelsea Brewer [email protected] conscious way by sharing locally grown food with Knox – Tonya Short [email protected] shareholders and persons who are financially poor and Perry – Megan Jaspersen [email protected] hungry in our community. They provide tours, can Posey – Kristen Lowry [email protected] come and talk to your troop, or you can even volunteer Vanderburgh – Meagan Brothers on the farm. [email protected] When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Warrick – Jo Gilreath [email protected] date Where: 9400 New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN, 47720 Purdue Extension Cost: Free Contact: Julie Dietz, [email protected], (812) 963-7692 Badges: This program goes with the SOW What Jour- What: Healthy Living Badges ney for Ambassadors and the naturalist Skill Building When: Anytime program; call to schedule. Badges. When: Anytime program; contact to schedule.
Where: Troop meeting location
Cost: No Cost Contact to register and questions: You may contact anyone listed below, they often travel to other counties. Daviess – Jennifer Stefancik [email protected] Community Partner Programs
Sift Yoga Southwest Indiana Yoga Project
Program Title: Virtual Yoga Program Program Title: Empowerment Through Health What: 45-minute Special Girl Scout virtual yoga class What: Southwest Indiana Yoga Project proudly offers you can do with your troop or at home. Minimum 6 yoga classes for Girl Scouts! Classes will introduce yoga girls. principles and Where: Virtual Zoom Event, link will be emailed once fundamental poses to young students. Girls will learn you have registered. awareness of their minds and bodies, build physical When: Anytime program, email to schedule your strength, and practice breath work. Studies show that troops time and date! yoga cultivates focus, manages stress, and combats anx- Cost: $10 per girl iety in children and teens. Start your Girl Scout on her Register: Email Carrie Rice [email protected] Journey to mindfulness, empowerment, and awareness! Sift Yoga Where: Girl Scout troop meeting locations or service unit events When: Anytime program; call to schedule your time Program Title: Pose and Paint with Sift Yoga and date What: Allow your creativity to flow with our Pose and Cost: $10 per Girl Scout Paint session for kids! In this class we will combine yo- Contact: Va Cun, Founder and CEO, [email protected] ga, relaxation and mindfulness with a vibrant painting focusing on creativity. At the end of the class, students Thyme in the Kitchen will have a dry completed masterpiece of their own cre- ation to take home. This class will be led by Carrie Rice and Lyndsie Wargel (RYT 200 & experienced Art In- What: If it’s time to teach your girls some skills for the structor with a passion for yoga). kitchen, then this is the place to go. They offer a wide We will supply the instruction, painting materials, variety of cooking classes in a top-of-the-line kitchen aprons, etc, but if you are feeling messy, be sure to wear inside their delightful store. old clothes! Parents can drop off and return to pick-up. Cost: Prices vary depending on program. Where: Sift Yoga, 8211 Bell Oaks Dr Suite B, Newburgh, When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and In 47630 date. Cost: $35 per child (leaders can observe for free) no ta- Where: Thyme in the Kitchen, 2308 W Franklin Street, galongs due to space. Evansville, IN When: Friday, Oct. 8th 6:00-8:00 pm Contact: Ruth Richmond [email protected] Contact: Carrie Rice, SIFT YOGA, [email protected] Badge: Girl Scouts can work toward their Cook Legacy REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Reserve a spot online by Badges! emailing SIFT YOGA to set up spaces for your TROOP. Space is limited. *Vanderburgh Humane Society Badge: Will meet steps to work towards the Artist and Healthy Living Badges. Program Title: Cardio for Canines When: Every Saturday at 8 a.m. Girls will need to be accompanied by an adult. *Activity requires special activ- ity application for approval. What: Get your exercise with a shelter dog and take a walk through Garvin Park. Where: 400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710
Contact: Registration required www.vhslifesaver.org
8712-426-2563
Community Partner Programs
*Vanderburgh County Humane Society Waupaca Foundry
What: The Vanderburgh Humane Society is the perfect Program Title: Foundry-in-a-Box place for your troop to work towards the Pets Skill What: Creating small metal castings (learning the melt, Building Badges. The staff at the Humane Society will sand mold, and finishing process). Depending on the help Girl Scouts meet the requirements needed to earn age, this may only be a demonstration versus hands-on. the Badges. Girls will tour the facility and sit down for When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and an educational component. Girls over the age of 16 may date. contact the Humane Society about their volunteer op- Where: Waupaca Foundry, 9856 State Road #66, Tell portunities. City IN, 47586 *Activity requires special activity application for ap- Cost: No cost proval. Contact: Karen Snyder, Ka- When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and [email protected], date. (812) 547-0704 Cost: Free. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Where: 400 Millner Industrial Dr, Evansville, IN, 47710 Wesselmans Nature Society Contact: Cyndi Donley, Humane Education at (812) 426 -2563 ext. 206 or [email protected] Badge: Brownies may work on their Pets Skill Building Program Title: Junior Forest League Badges and When: Sessions run from September-April Daisies can work towards their 3 Cheers for Animals September 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th: Trees Journey. October 3rd, 10th, and 17th: Wildlife List of Donation Items November 7th, 14th, and 21st: Decomposition December 5th, 12th, and 19th: Science Exploration *Vanderburgh County Humane Society January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th: Nature Art & Journaling February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th: Maple Sugar- Program Title: Education Programs bush What: Vanderburgh County Human Society offers a March 13th, 20th, and 27th: Sustainability & Recy- variety of programs for all ages. Choose from the list cling below of reach out for specific badge steps for custom- April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th: Arthropods ized programs. Where: Wesselman Woods Dog Bite Prevention, Pet Care Responsibility, Recycling What: Junior Forest League is a weekly program which for the VHS, Pet Overpopulation and Spay/Neuter, focuses on various environmental topics specific to VHS and the Community, Topic and Book Discussions! Southern Indiana. League members will have the *Activity requires special activity application for ap- chance to engage with their local ecosystem, collaborate proval. with like-minded Evansville peers, and most important- Where: Programs can be scheduled Monday-Friday at ly, participate in fun team building activities and the Humane Society’s location or the education dept. games. can come to you. Cost: $40 per month When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Contact: Contact Kailene Goldsberry date. at [email protected] for further questions. Cost: Free but a $50 donation and/or supplies from our Register Here online “wish list” are welcome and appreciated. Contact: Cyndi Donley, Humane Education at (812) 426 -2563 ext. 206 or [email protected]
Community Partner Programs
Wesselman Woods YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Education Programs Program Title: First Aid Badge When: Anytime program, call to schedule your time What: Learn the basics of first aid! This program is de- and date. signed to help all age levels work toward their First Aid Where: Wesselman Woods, 551 N Boeke Road, Evans- Skill Building Badge. ville, IN 47711 When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and What: Wesselman’s can offer a variety of programs to fit date. your troops needs. Trees, insects, flowers, wildlife, na- Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan ture hikes, and custom badge programs per request. Cost: $5 per girl Cost: $6 per person , 20 girl minimum Contact: Zach Garcia, 812-479-0771, ext. 102 Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, Group Registration Form 812.492.6708 [email protected]
Wesselman Woods YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Junior Forest League Program Title: Archery Program When: Junior Forest League meets on Saturdays at When: This is an anytime program, so troops can call to 10AM to 12PM at the outside fire pit. schedule their time and date. Where: Wesselman Woods Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan What: Junior Forest League is a weekly program which Cost: $15 for each person who shoots (including adults focuses on various environmental topics specific to and Southern Indiana. League members will have the siblings). Certified instructors will keep this a safe, fun, chance to engage with their local no-pressure ecosystem, collaborate with like-minded Evansville program. peers. Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, *May’s monthly topics include Sustainability and Recy- 812.492.6708 cling [email protected] Cost: $40 per month Badge: This program can help Cadette Girl Scouts work Contact: Contact Kailene Goldsberry towards their archery Skill Building Badge. at [email protected] for further questions.
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YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Program Title: Athlete Badge What: Girl Scouts can complete steps towards their Ath- Program Title: Artist Badge lete Skill Building Badge. What: Girl Scouts can complete steps toward their Artist When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Skill Building Badge. date. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan, Evansville, IN date. Cost: $5 per girl Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, Cost: $5 per girl 812.492.6708 Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, [email protected] 812.492.6708 [email protected]
Community Partner Programs
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana Yoga Program with Sarah Loehr
Program Title: Healthy Living Badges When: Anytime program; call to schedule your time What: Girl Scouts can complete steps towards their and date. Healthy Living Skill Building Badge. Where: TBD (we can meet at your troop's normal loca- When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and tion or get a meeting room at the Newburgh Library) date. What: We will learn about yoga (when & how it start- Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan ed, how it can help you stress less, and feel better phys- Cost: $5 per girl ically and mentally). A 30 minute class will be taught Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, with games and partner poses. 812.492.6708 Contact: Sarah Loehr (812) 598-9002 [email protected] [email protected] Cost: $8 per girl for an hour-long class and fun yoga YMCA of Southwestern Indiana patch. Minimum of 6 girls per class; added cost for drive time of more than 15 mins. Badge/Journey: Healthy Living Skill Building Badges; Program Title: Troop Fitness Daisies: Respect Myself and Others Petal; Brownies: What: From yoga to step aerobics to just about any fit- My Best Self; Juniors: Staying Fit; Cadettes: Breathe ness class in between, the YMCA’s fitness instructors Journey create a routine that is perfect for your troops. When: Anytime program; call to schedule a time and date. Where: YMCA Downtown or Dunigan Cost: $5 per girl Contact: Heather Polley-YMCA Aquatics Director, 812.492.6708 [email protected] Badge This can help your troop complete the Healthy Living Badge requirements by learning how to take care of their bodies.
Volunteer Opportunities
United Way of Southwest Indiana There are many ways to get involved with United Way The Waters of Scottsburg of Southwestern Indiana. Our volunteers are the heart- Created to offer an enlightened approach to beat of our programs and help us reach those in need in providing healthcare to area seniors, The Waters our community. When you raise your hand as a United of Scottsburg is highly-regarded and widely- Way volunteer, we connect you with the nonprofit who known for providing needs your help. comprehensive, Individualized care. Community Volunteer Opportunities Location: 1350 N Todd Drive, Scottsburg, IN, 47170 Volunteer USI Partner Organizations Contact: Jody Hurt or Kyle Sphire at (812) 752- This database will enable you to search non-profit and 5663 community organizations that you might wish to vol- For more information: http://watersofscottsburg.com/ unteer with. Please click the links to be redirected to the organization's website. United Caring Services: 812-422-0297 USI Volunteer Opportunities Holly's House 812-437-7233 Aurora Inc.– 812-428-3246 River Pointe Health Campus Literacy Center Inc.—812-429-1222 Location: 3001 Galaxy Dr, Evansville, IN Evansville Rescue Mission: 812-421-3800 Contact: Emily Oglesby at (812) 475-2822 Deaconess Foundation: 812-450-3359 It Takes of Village Canine Rescue: 812-909-1306 Cancer Pathways Midwest Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Maybe your Girl Scouts troop would like to host a craft or activity during Family Connect Night? Interested: [email protected]
Terrace at Solarbron, located on the west side of Evansville, is looking for new ways to bring joy and entertainment to their residents. They offer residents a full schedule of activi- ties every day, from morning to night, and also on weekends. They are willing to work with your troop to find a time that would work best to volunteer. Contact Austin Flittner [email protected] or call (812) 437- 7932 if you are interested in volunteering.
Patch Programs
Covid-19 Time Capsule Day at the Aquarium Patch Complete the following steps to earn your COVID–19 Complete the three steps to earn your Day at the Aquari- Time Capsule Patch. um Patch. Time Capsule Aquarium Tour Patch 1. Find a capsule: Find something to store your items in. 1.) Ticket to Adventure: Before we get started, we will It can be a shoe box, a small cardboard box, a tube, or any- need to create our ticket. thing that you can find that can be closed. Don’t forget to Follow along with the video to learn how to make your decorate it. ticket to the aquarium. 2. Fill the capsule: Find things that tell the story of your You will need: life during the COVID-19 pandemic. It could be newspa- • Construction Paper per articles, pictures, or an empty box or wrapper of your • Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils favorite quarantine snack. Be sure to also include a letter • Scissors from yourself about what it has been like to live during 2.) Undersea Tour: Now that we have our ticket to the this time. aquarium, it’s time for our virtual tour of the 3. Seal the capsule: Once you have put everything you National Aquarium. Join our tour here and see live foot- want into the capsule, seal it up. You can use tape or glue age of jellyfish, sharks, penguins, and so much or even wrap it up in wrapping paper. Be sure to put a do more. Aquarium Live Tour not open until date on it. Once it is sealed up store it 3.) Make a Marine Craft: Choose somewhere, like in the back of a closet or in your sock one from this list or come up with drawer. your own. Watch the attached video for tips and ideas on how to Ocean Themed Crafts make your time capsule.
Time Capsule Video
Chalk Walk
Complete the five chalk challenges below to earn your Chalk Walk Fun Patch Chalk Walk Patch
1.Make a chalk mural to brighten up your neighbor- Backyard Camp In Challenge Patch hood. Here are some examples to help you get 1. Set up camp: Even though you may not be able to camp started. Chalk Walk Ideas out you can still set up camp inside. Make a fort to sleep 2.Invite family and friends to join you for a chalk based in and set up an area to do activities. game. Check out this list for inspiration. Chalk Games 2. Make a camp meal: Think of your favorite camp meal 3.Try a chalk science experiment like this one. Chalk or snack. Cook it either over a fire or find a creative way Science Experiment to cook it indoors. 4.See what happens to chalk when its consistency chang- 3. Do a camp activity: Think of your favorite camp activi- es from dusty to frozen. Chalk Ice ty. Bring your family together to do that activity. It could 5.This easy to follow tutorial will show you how to cre- be going on a hike, looking at the ate a chalk board game. Gather your family and friends stars, making a craft, or singing and start cleaning. Sidewalk Chalk Board Game for fun camp songs. Families
Patch Programs
State Park Pin & Patch Program Designed for everyone who is at least 5 years old. Attend interpretive programs, volunteer and complete activities listed in the brochure. Earn your patch and certificate after completing all requirements. There’s no time limit. Patch requirements can be done using multiple properties on different visits. View the brochure. View patch programs