Program Guide SPRING/SUMMER 2018 ADVENTURE IS WAITING!

Unleash the Go-Getter in Leaders, use this guide to support your troop goals: you and get started on 1. Discuss the girls interests to develop planning incredible a plan for the year. experiences for your 2. Let girls tour the Program Guide! Help them find the experiences just troop, friends, and family. right for them! Find a digital copy at www.bdgsc.org/publications. Girls, leaders, and families, we know Make plans with girls to participate you are ready for fun, friends, new in and set their product sales goals. adventures, and maybe a badge or Doing so will help them work towards two! Whether you’re a group, a family, paying for the experiences they would enjoy participating in. or a girl and her favorite adult, there’s 3. Girls can attend events with their a unique experience just for you. Fly troop, a buddy, on their own, or with down the zip line, make S’mores, a parent or guardian. pitch a tent, create a beautiful piece 4. Register for the event at of art, learn about animals, or spend www.bdgsc.org/activities. the week at camp. Whatever the occasion, make new friends or bring Girls, use this guide as your Troop old ones to join the adventure. Adventure Handbook. It’s a page turner! This issue of the Program Guide will 1. Discuss what you and your troop help you select events across our 61 want to accomplish this year with county jurisdiction (and beyond!) to your leader. 2. With your goals and interests in enhance your spring and summer. mind, mark the experiences that stand out. To get the most out of the Program 3. Select the activities that make a Guide, use it alongside the online perfect match with your troop plan. Activity Finder found at 4. Speak with your troop leader about www.bdgsc.org/activities. The the events you’d like to attend. Activity Finder allows you to digitally 5. Have ideas that didn’t make it to the search experiences. top of the troop list? Ask your parent or guardian if they’d be interested! Girl Scouts is the premier symbols to find the right program for your age and grade. organization for girls in the world and provides To register, simply visit quality experiences for www.bdgsc.org/activities. girls and their families. Throughout the year, pop-up events may be introduced. Stay up-to-date by using The program sets a rock-solid foundation the Activity Finder and watch for program for girls to navigate relationships, discover details via email, Facebook, and Twitter. themselves, and develop the skills they Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook at need to create the life path ahead. In that facebook.com/GSBDC to see pictures spirit, Girl Scout programs support K-12 from the fun adventures that GSBDC girls in building strong life-skills so they offers. can: • Build a strong sense of self For full regulations on registration and • Shape positive values event cancellation, visit • Seek challenges and take www.bdgsc.org/activities. appropriate risks • Develop healthy relationships • Contribute to the world in a purposeful and meaningful way SYMBOLS D Daisies (Grades K-1) Girl Scouts of Black Diamond is a leader in creating adventure and leadership experiences layered across many topics B Brownies (Grades 2-3) that are appealing and help girls and families achieve their goals. For example, J Juniors (Grades 4-5) science, technology, engineering, and math learning continues to be a strong C Cadette (Grades 6-8) way to develop good critical thinking skills while the Cookie and Fall Product sales help girls develop entrepreneurial S Senior (Grades 9-10) abilities, and outdoor experiences help girls take appropriate risks, building con- A Ambassador (Grades 11-12) fidence! Open to all Girl Scouts Registration Information We’ve listed information about programs designed for girls, families, and adults F Family Experience (parents and guardians). You’ll discover (Everyone Welcome!) exciting opportunities to try new things, and develop new friendships in your neighborhood and beyond.

Girl Scout members are invited to attend any of the awesome events listed in this Determined to succeed. guide. Most programs are open to individ- Bold. Honest. Goal-oriented. uals and troops. Family and friends may Can-do mentality. Ambitious. attend events marked with the Family Lifelong learner. Experience symbol. Be sure to use the Girl Zone Day Camps D B J

Choose Girl Scout Girl Zone Day Camps Mysteries Uncovered for your informal enrichment activities July 2-6, 2018 | Register by June 8th. and childcare needs this summer. Space Love crime shows? Become an investigator and can be secured in any of these camps solve mysteries, use detective skills, puzzles, with a $25 deposit. The full amount is etc. There is no camp program on the July 4th due three weeks prior to camp. Receive holiday. $104/girl. a special discount of $10 off per camp by reserving your space by May 4th for all Eco Chic summer Girl Zone Day Camps. July 9-13, 2018 | Register by June 15th. Bring on your inner fashionista with this Participants may be dropped off as early environmentally chic camp. $130/girl. as 7:30 am and picked up as late as 6:00 pm each day. Main program activities Creature Feature occur from 9 am - 4:30 pm daily. All Girl July 16-20, 2018 | Register by June 22nd. Zone Day Camps have a Min 15/Max 30 Learn lots about our forest friends, including girls. those that crawl, fly and swim, or appear to do nothing at all. $130/girl. Under the Big Top June 4-8, 2018 | Register by May 11th. Treasure Seekers Come one, come all to the greatest camp July 23-27, 2018 | Register by June 29th. week on earth! Join this wild and wacky circus Go on quests and test your skills through troupe. $130/girl. scavenger hunts, and solving riddles to find the hidden bounty. $130/girl. Unicorns and Fairy Tales June 11-15, 2018 | Register by May 18th. Art Mania Explore the world of unicorns fantasy and get July 30 - August 3, 2018 engaged in fairy tale STEM activities this week. Register by July 6th. $130/girl. In this camp session, you will get your hands dirty by making plaster masks and clay animal Game Show Mania models to take home. $130/girl. June 18-22, 2018 | Register by May 25th. Play in a unique way this week as you become Aloha! a game show fanatic. $130/girl. August 6-10, 2018 | Register by July 13th. While we don’t have a beach, we still know how Color Splash to throw a rockin’ beach party here in WV. So June 25-29, 2018 | Register by June 1st. bring your swim suits and get ready for water Add a burst of color to your camp! From balloon tosses, water relays, and MORE! creative art projects to fun experiments on $130/girl. the science of rainbows, day campers will love Color Splash 2018. $130/girl.

Volunteers are needed to help with our Girl Zone Day Camps. To learn more about volunteer benefits or to volunteer contact us at (304) 345-7722 or [email protected]. Badge Earning

Badge-a-Palooza B J Brownie Palooza B PA March 17, 2018 • 10 am - 2 pm May 5, 2018 • 1 - 4 pm Oak Hill High School, Oak Hill, WV Camp Giscowheco, Triadelphia, WV Do you love earning badges? How would you Learn how your senses can be used in nature like to earn 4 in just one day? Grab your friends and earn two Badges in just one day! Make your and get ready to have some fun! You will be own tasty, sweet and salty trail mix snack and earning 3 Legacy badges (Girl Scout Way, First take with you as you explore natures wonders Aid and Artist) and 1 new badge (hush, it’s a along the hiking trail at Camp Giscowheco! secret!). We can’t wait to see you there! $20/ Girls will earn the Senses and Hiker badges. girl. $8/adult. Register by March 2nd. $12/Brownie. $6/PA. $6/adult. Register by Min 30/Max 100. April 14th. Min 25/Max 100. D B J It’s Your Planet - Love It! Journey at the Asylum B J C S A C S Journey Day March 24, 2018 • 10 am - 4 pm March 31, 2018 • 10 am - 3 pm Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Mt. Jackson Baptist Church, Athens, WV Weston, WV In one fun-filled day, you will learn awesome Learn all about the history of the Trans facts about our planet as you discover ways to Allegheny Lunatic Asylum while completing the love it even more. We will embrace the unique- It’s Your Story-Tell It! Journey. Tour the asylum, ness of the G.I.R.L. inside ourselves with fun learn about healthy relationships, and provide filled activities.$20/girl. $8/adult. Register community service to the Asylum’s sister by March 10th. Min 25/Max 125. hospital William Sharpe. $20/girl. $10/adult. Register by March 10th. Min 50/Max 200.

From A to Zoo

Oglebay Zoo Scout Day F Teddy Bear Tea Party D B June 2, 2018 • 9:30 am - Noon April 15, 2018 • 1 - 3 pm Oglebay Good Zoo, Wheeling, WV Oglebay Good Zoo, Wheeling, WV Join us for Girl Scout Day and get early entry Bring your teddy bear or your favorite stuffed to the Good Zoo, visit with some of the animal animal to Oglebay’s Good Zoo for an afternoon ambassadors, ride the train and more. dedicated to animals and fun! $17/girl. $19/person. Register by May 12th. Min 10. $8/adult. Register by March 25th. Min 15/Max 60. Plants and Animals Workshop J March 18, 2018 • 1 - 3 pm Oglebay Good Zoo, Wheeling, WV In this fun program, participants will grow their own plants, explore domestic animals and wild- life, discover “alien” species and learn about animal classification with the help of some of the zoo’s ambassador animals. $17/girl. Creative. Thinks outside $10/adult. Register by February 25th. Min 15/Max 60. the box. Always looking for a new approach. Visionary. Uses resources wisely. Original. Do-it-yourselfer. Experimenter. Camp #LikeAGirlScout

Spring Fling at Faith Ranch Thrill Seekers Resident Camp J C Faith Ranch, Jewett, OH July 22-27, 2018 S A Join us for an old-fashioned fun spring event and Sunday 1:00 pm - Friday 10 am optional camp out at Faith Ranch. This family- Camp Mountaineer, Morgantown, WV friendly event includes nature hikes, archery, a Pack your bags and head for an adventure-filled challenge course, a hay ride, pony rides or week! Challenge yourself to new heights on the horseback riding, a special spring themed craft zip lines and climbing tower. Keep your eye on and so much more. Register by March 30th. the target at the archery range, stay busy in handicrafts and paddle from shore to shore at the Day Program F lake. $350/girl. $125/CIT or adult. Register by April 21, 2018 • 10 am - 4 pm June 1st. Register by the early bird date of $35/person. Min 50/Max 200. April 15th for a discount - $300/girl. $115/CIT or adult. Min 40/Max 120. Camp Out Program B J C S A April 21-22, 2018 Camptastic Weekend B J C S A Saturday 10 am - Sunday 11 am May 18-20, 2018 This program option includes the day activities Friday 7 pm - Sunday 11 am and a camping overnight package that includes Camp Rocky Ledges, Milton, WV dinner, breakfast and a barn dance. $50/person. Enjoy traditional camp activities like creek Min 35/Max 130. stomping, archery, crafts, and hiking. You’ll learn basic camping skills with guidance from camp Girl Scout Weekend at the staff. No camp is complete without camp games, Outdoor Learning Center songs and a campfire.$45/girl. $25/adult. April 20-22, 2018 Register by April 27th. Min 30/Max 55. Outdoor Learning Center, Harrisonburg, VA Join the Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons for Girl Scout Mountaineer Experience J C a weekend full of activities for troops, including June 13-16, 2018 S A a rock wall, high ropes course, archery, canoeing Wednesday 3:30 pm - Saturday 11 am Must have completed and a trip to the Luray Caverns. Pricing is The Summit Bechtel Family National 4th grade to participate. individually quoted based on troop size. A Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WV deposit is required. For details or to register, Fly, climb and swing through the trees! This camp contact the Outdoor Learning Center at offers challenging experiences, such as a canopy 540-896-7600 or visit their website tour, ropes and a challenge course, mountain http://www.camphorizonsva.com. bike trails, skate boarding, archery and climbing areas. Let’s not forget kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a water obstacle course. $250 troop/group girl and adult participant; $280 individually registered participant. Register by May 14th. Min 100/Max 300. Camp #LikeAGirlScout

Princess in Boots Weekend Camp J C Rafting the Rapids: ACE Adventure Camp June 8-10, 2018 S A July 1-5, 2018 C S A Must have completed 7th Friday 7 pm - Sunday 11 am Sunday 3 pm - Thursday 11 am. grade to participate. Camp Kootaga, Walker, WV ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill, WV Does a princess wear hiking boots? Of course Stay at camp for the night, and then head to ACE she does! Let your imagination take flight in a Adventure Resort to play in the water park on wonderland of nature. Enjoy canoeing like huge inflatable toys, go hiking, raft down the river, Pocahontas. Become an archer like Princess Mer- and much more. This trip is perfect for risk-takers ida. Then, let your boots become glass slippers at and innovators, as STEM learning will be incorpo- the Royal Ball. $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by rated into the rafting experience. $460/person. May 11th. Min 35/Max 80. Register by June 1st. Register by the early bird date of March 31st for a discount - Camp Mission Incredible C S A $435/person. Min 7/Max 21. July 15-21, 2018 Sunday 1:00 pm - Saturday 11 am Wild @ Art Camp Weekend B J C S A Girl Zone, Charleston, WV September 28-30, 2018 Join in on an inspiring experience that starts Friday 7 pm - Sunday 11 am a girl on her way to a bright future! No matter Camp Mountaineer, Morgantown, WV what career field you are leaning towards, you Discover what you love about camp and then tell will benefit from a variety of encounters led by nature’s story through art, music and dramatic local professional women. Enjoy daily invigorating play. Create fabulous art exhibits in camp. Expe- morning workouts (yoga, swimming, walks etc.). rience camp-style music experiences like a drum Develop team building skills through various fun circle. Develop dramatic expressions of nature. and adventurous challenges. Be sure to join us on $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by September the path to becoming a successful, incredible you! 7th. Min 35/Max 80. $375/girl. Register by June 15th. Min 15/Max 20.

Escape Weekend Camp B J C S A September 7-9, 2018 Friday 7 pm - Sunday 11 am Camp Rocky Ledges, Milton, WV Enjoy the opportunity to crack codes, discover clues, and solve puzzles with your friends just to escape out of a camp area you are locked in. If Not afraid to try new you love strategy or problem-solving games, as things. Courageous. Strong. well as, getting outdoors, this is a perfect way Breaks the mold. Steps to have fun. $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by August 17th. Min 30/Max 55. up. Discoverer. Pioneer. Embraces the unfamiliar. STEM-tastic

Think Like an Engineer: D B J Dow STEM Day B J C S A Journey Day May 19, 2018 • 1 - 4 pm April 21, 2018 • 10:00 am - 4 pm Girl Scout Volunteer & Resource Center, Christ Community Wesleyan Church, Charleston, WV Albany, OH Ready to be a real scientist and perform amaz- Join us for a day filled with fun and creativity ing STEM experiments? You’ll learn about the as you learn what engineers design and build. chemistry that Dow uses on a daily basis, and Daisies will work together to create Puff will even perform simple chemical experiments Mobiles, Brownies will design “Helping Hands” yourself! Afterwards, you will take part in a devices and Juniors will build emergency presentation on the search for extraterrestrial shelters and test models for strength using a (alien!) life, and you’ll make an alien to take Seismic Shaking Table. And THAT is just the home with you! Includes a fun patch! $9/girl. BEGINNING with lots of hands-on activities Register by April 28th. Min 50/Max 100. for all! $25/girl. Register by March 30th. Register by February 28th and receive a $5 discount! Min 50/Max 80.

Think Like a Citizen Scientist: B Journey Day April 28, 2018 • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm South Parkersburg United Methodist Church, Parkersburg, WV Did you know that you can help with scientific research right from your home? Learn how to collect data and submit it to real scientists. $15/girl. $8/adult. Register by April 6th. Min 25/Max 50. Challenge Me!

Courageous and Strong! Iron Chef Weekend Camp B J C S A March 24, 2018 August 3-5, 2018 Shaolin Martial Arts Center, Nitro, WV Friday 7:00 PM - Sunday 11:00 AM This high energy self defense program will Girl Scout Camp Giscowheco teach you exercise techniques such as muscle Triadelphia, WV toning, strengthening, improvement of balance, Cooking an omelet in a paper bag? Baking in and coordination. $15/person. Register by a cardboard box? No big deal for an Iron Chef! March 3rd. Min 20/Max40. Spend a weekend learning how to be just like them as you participate in challenges. Plus, Session 1: 10 am - 12 pm D B J learn outdoor chef basics, such as knife skills, Session 2: 12:30 - 2:30 pm C S A culinary awareness and food safety awareness knowledge. Test your newfound cooking chops Making Games B in a fun competition at the end of camp. Then July 28, 2018 • 9:00 am - 2 pm you can impress your family and friends after West Virginia State Museum this camp experience with your special “Iron Charleston, WV Chef” cooking skills. $50/girl. $30/adult. Scavenger hunts, mystery games, changing the Register by July 13th. Min 30/Max 60. rules – you’ll do it all! Use your imagination to create new games and reinvent some old ones you may already know. This is a FREE event but you must register. Register by July 7th. Min 10/Max 25. Girl Scouts GO!

Chicago Live! J C S A Physics with the WV Black Bears April 6-8, 2018 Monongalia County Ballpark, Granville, WV Friday 10 pm - Sunday 9 pm Cheer for the Black Bears, then learn about the Chicago, IL physics that make baseball work! Patches can Enjoy a tour of the “Windy City,” complete with a be purchased the day of the event for $2 each. costumed tour guide from Chicago’s gangster era. Register by July 6th. Visit the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Navy Pier, Shedd’s Aquarium and more! Don’t miss Game Only F the wild, alien antics of the three silent blues July 19, 2018 • 6:05 pm performers, the Blue Man Group, and the battle $9.50/person. of champions at Medieval Times. $375/person. F Register by March 5th. Min 38/Max 50. Game and Meal Package July 19, 2018 • 6:05 pm $16/person. Chesapeake Bay Bound J C S A July 29 - August 3, 2018 Camp Out Program B J C S A Sunday 10 am - Friday 9 pm July 19-20, 2018 Glouster Point, VA Thursday 6 pm - Friday 10 am Explore the Chesapeake Bay in depth. Visit the $25/person. Cost includes ticket, camp out, hot Bay, it’s tributaries, and the ocean side of the dog, soda & chips, patch & movie. Eastern Shore. Canoe, explore barrier islands and mud flats, collect animals, study dune ecology, Girl Scout Day at the WV State Fair examine marine organisms, and more. Be a bay WV State Fair, Fairlea, WV explorer and beach bum with your sister Girl From various entertainment activities to carnival Scouts this summer! $550/person. Register by rides and some of the best food in the state, June 29th. Min 20/Max 48. there’s so much to do at the WV State Fair and so many memories waiting to be made! Register by Girl Scout Day with WV Power July 23rd. WV Power Park, Charleston, WV Join in on the fun at the WV Power Park for a Day Pass Only F camp out and/or Game. Register by June 8th. August 11, 2018 • 9 am - 5 pm To reserve your spot, contact George Levandoski $15/person. Fee includes fair admission, ride at (304) 414-4111 or [email protected]. pass and commemorative patch. Min 60/Max 300.

Game Only F Day Pass + Camp Out B J C S A June 16, 2018 • 6:05 pm August 10-11, 2018 $6/person. Friday 5 pm - Sunday 9 am $35/person. Fee includes fair admission, ride Camp Out Program B J C S A pass, commemorative patch, camp out at June 16-17, 2018 Eastern Greenbrier Middle School, school parking, Saturday 6 pm - Sunday 10 am and some food. This option is only available for $15/person. Cost includes ticket, camp out, hot troops/groups. Min 45/Max 100. dog, soda & chips, patch & movie. Empowering Girls

Counselor-in-Training l Course S A Girl Scout Cookies and Lemonade Day LOVE going to Girl Scout camp? Here’s your April 21, 2018 • 11 am - 2 pm opportunity to share that passion and be a role Capitol Street, Charleston, WV model to younger Girl Scouts. Develop the skills Create your own business booth and bring it to to become an inspiring leader at camp. Learn to Capitol Street to sell lemonade, baked goods, and teach songs, lead activities and create a safe and Girl Scout cookies. Earn money that your troop inviting space for Girl Scouts to grow their love can use on amazing activities! Compete in a best of camp. business booth contest using #gscookiesandle- monade2018. $2/girl. Register by April 7th. April 7, 2018 • 9 am - 5 pm Min 100/Max 500. Camp Mountaineer, Morgantown, WV $25/girl. Register by March 16th. Girl Scout Cookies and Lemonade Day: Min 6/Max 20. In Your Neighborhood! June 1-2, 2018 April 21, 2018 • 11 am - 2 pm Friday 7 pm - Saturday 3 pm Your Neighborhood, Anywhere, USA Camp Rocky Ledges, Milton, WV The same great Lemonade Day event we do on $25/girl. Register by May 14th. Min 6/Max 20. Capitol Street, but in your neighborhood instead! Troops who register for this event will receive a Counselor-In-Training II (CIT II) S A press kit to share your story with local media. May 4-6, 2018 $2/girl. Register by April 7th. Min 1/Max 8000. Friday 6 pm - Sunday 3 pm Camp Rocky Ledges, Milton, WV Continue to explore what the challenging and rewarding job of camp counselor is all about. CIT II candidates will choose a mentor to shadow and will gain actual hands-on experience with them over the upcoming spring/summer. Note: CIT I is a prerequisite to this session. $55/girl. Adults must register for the OWLS Training Weekend. Register by May 6th. how to get the job done. Responsible. Committed to making the world a better place. Empathetic. Advocate. Empowers others. 2018 Cookie Sale

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Get Outdoors Challenge

“It’s in our DNA. Our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, was a famous lover of nature. Today, Girl Scouts honors her legacy by promoting respect and love of the great outdoors far and wide.” – Girl Scouts USA

Get ready for GSBDC’s 1st Annual Get Out Challenge! March 20 - September 22, 2018 This challenge can help girls work on badges, Journeys, and Take Action projects. Most importantly, it will get us outdoors where our mind, body and spirit can grow in ways for which there is no app! Learn more at www.bdgsc.org/GetOutdoorsChallenge.

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