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D(Daisy) - K&1; B(Brownie) - 2&3; J(Junior) - 4&5; C(Cadette) - 6-8; S(Senior) 9&10; A(Ambassador) 11&12; PA (Program Aide); F (Family Event)
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Me and She Sleepover
D B J C S A
Give your special Girl Scout a present for life; take her to camp for the weekend! Sing songs, create crafts, play games and spend some quality time together. Girl Scouts and their special adult female are invited to attend. Fee includes four meals, housing, program materials, and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-12
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DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 1, 2011, 6:00 PM to 11:00 AM Sunday, April 3, 2011
LOCATION: Fleming Lodge
FEE: $65 per girl, $65 per adult
CAPACITY: 98 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: Friday, January 21, 2011
Safetyville
D B
Visit a town that is sized just for you! Tour Safetyville and learn fun ways to stay safe in your community. Fee includes snack, fun patch, and program supplies.
OPEN TO: Grades K-3
DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Session 1: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMSession 2: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session 3: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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LOCATION: Safetyville, Rancho Cordova
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 50 girls
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 4, 2011
Space Exploration Interest Project
C
Discover the exciting way we explore our universe with the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center. During this “space-tacular” day, Girl Scout Cadettes will participate in six activities needed for their Space Exploration Interest Project. In addition girls will learn about a service project opportunity at the Discovery Museum in May that will complete their Interest Project. Girls should come ready to blast off into space in our Challenger Learning Center simulated space mission. They will also build and launch rockets, learn about a variety of telescopes and probes designed to study space, and use NASA websites to research and collect data about the universe. Participants will also make a personal space resources scrapbook to take home. This is a girl only event. Fee included admission.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-8
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 2, 2011 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Discovery Science and Space Center, Sacramento
FEE: $35
CAPACITY: 32 girls
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 4, 2011
Build It Better
C S A
Join Girl Scouts and the National Association of Women in Construction at this unique event highlighting careers in the construction industry. Learn about basic construction tools, take part in a “nail-off” competition, enjoy hands-on activities and a special career panel discussion. Build a take home project, find out about our Under Construction program and help to complete a service project for our summer resident camp.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-12
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 50 girls
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 4, 2011
Wings & Things
B PA
Ready to become a Girl Scout Junior? Join Girl Scout Juniors as they host this event, just for you! Find out about the fun activities you get to do as a Girl Scout Junior. You will complete bridging activities 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and earn your very first Girl Scout Junior badge. Each troop is limited to the the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) for Girl Scout Brownies: 2 adults to 12 girls. Please bring a sack lunch. Fees includes program materials and badge. Girl Scout Junior troops interested in helping for this event can sign up for Wings & Things Super Juniors.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Roseville
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 150 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 4, 2011
Wings & Things Super Juniors
J PA
Calling all Super Juniors! We need you to host an event for Girl Scout Brownies. You will assist the Brownies in bridging over to Juniors and you can earn part of your Junior Aide patch. Lunch will be provided. Girl Scout Junior troops interested in helping for this event should sign up by the billing date in February and will be contacted by the Program Specialist in charge of the event by Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 with details.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
LOCATION: Roseville
FEE: none
CAPACITY: 20 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 4, 2011
Girl Scout Ways and Girl Scouts in the USA
B J PA
Make a sit-upon, learn the Girl Scout handshake, and discover Girl Scout history. Girls will learn traditional Girl Scout songs, crafts, and activities, as well as what lies ahead in Girl Scouts. Girl Scout Brownies will earn the Girl Scout Ways Try It, and Girl Scout Juniors will earn the Girl Scouts in the USA Badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-5
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DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 50 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 5
BILLING DATE: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Girl Power
B J
Come join in on this fun and informative class teaching vital self-defense skills that will enable young girls to learn how to protect themselves. The Eastern Ways Kid Safe instruction staff will teach a dynamic and interactive seminar that will develop self defense & awareness skills. Using Kung Fu you will learn how to confidently throw kicks, strikes and learn key target areas to keep kids safe. Through challenging skill drills & watching real life skits, girls will be empowered. Fee includes professional instruction and participation patch.
Please note this program includes discussion of safe practices to avoid child abduction.OPEN TO: Grades 2-5
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DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Davis
FEE: $14 per girl
CAPACITY: 150 girls
BILLING DATE: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Daisies Save the Earth
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Girl Scout Daisies make the world a better place by using resources wisely and by being considerate and caring. Explorit will lead you in various fun and exciting recycling activities that will help you learn to be a true Girl Scout! Please limit adults to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) for this grade level: 1 adult for each individually registered girl, 2 adults for 2-6 girls, 3 adults for 7-10 girls, 4 adults for 11-14 girls, 5 adults for 15-19 girls. Fee includes program materials and a participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-1
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DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM
LOCATION: Davis
FEE: $12 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls
BILLING DATE: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Agent of Change: Moxie up the
Team J PA
You’re making the teamwork happen-that’s the “Power of Team.” When you add your special strengths and skills to your friends’ strengths and skills you have a whole new set of ideas, hands, and tools to work with. Complete the second part of the Agent of Change Journey and earn the “Power of Team” Award. Fee includes participation patch and program supplies.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Roseville
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 60 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 7
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 11, 2011
Mall Overnight
Please note: Due to the Galleria damage in October, 2010 this event has had to be postponed until Fall 2011. Details TBA.
OPEN TO: Grades K-12
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DATE AND TIME: Fall, 2011
LOCATION: Roseville
FEE: $36 per girl, $15 per adult
CAPACITY: 2500 girls and adults
Exploring Nature
B PA
Have fun with nature while earning your Eco-Explorer Try-It at the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center. Make a habitat box for animals. Explore 14 acres and find living and non-living things for your eco-list. Have fun creating a food chain that shows how energy is passed down from one living thing to another. The museum will provide you with your own nature notebook to record your studies. Due to space limitations, please limit adults to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) for this grade level: 2 adults for every 12 Girl Scout Brownies. Fee includes program materials and Try-It.
OPEN TO: Grade 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Discovery Science & Space Center, Sacramento
FEE: $17 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 4
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 11, 2011
100 and Counting
D B PA
The Girl Scout organization is about to be 100 years old. Celebrate this milestone with your Girl Scout sisters as we explore Girl Scout history and all things "100". Fee includes program materials, snack, and participation patch. Please limit adults to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) for your grade level.
OPEN TO: Grades K-3
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DATE AND TIME: Sunday, April 10, 2011, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Elk Grove
FEE: $12 per girl
CAPACITY: 100 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 12
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 11, 2011
Agent of Change: Mobilize the Globe
J PA
You’re carrying the action to the world- that’s the power of community. Team up with your fellow Girl Scouts to discuss taking action. Learn the skills necessary to complete a great Take Action project. Work on the The Power of Community Award from the Agent of Change Journey. Fee includes fun patch and program supplies.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 45 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 7
BILLING DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Daisy Road Trip
D PA
Pack your adventurous spirit as we hit the road with a few of our flower friends. Enjoy extra stops on the It's Your Planet-Love it-Between Earth and Sky Journey or use this event as a kick-off for starting your trip. Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-6 girls, 3 adults for groups of 7-10 girls and 4 adults for groups of 11-14 girls, 5 adults for 15-18 girls. Fee includes program materials and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-1
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DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Modesto
FEE: $9 per girl
CAPACITY: 50 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 9
BILLING DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Exploring Nature II
B PA
Have fun with nature while earning your Eco-Explorer Try-It at the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center. Make a habitat box for animals. Explore 14 acres and find living and non-living things for your eco-list. Have fun creating a food chain that shows how energy is passed down from one living thing to another. The museum will provide you with your own nature notebook to record your studies. Due to space limitations, please limit adults to Safety-Wise ratios for each age level: 2 adults for every 12 Girl Scout Brownies. Fee includes program materials and Try-It.
OPEN TO: Grade 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 5:00PM -7:00PM
LOCATION: Discovery Science & Space Center, Sacramento
FEE: $15 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 4
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 11, 2011
Me and She Sleepover
D B J C S A
Give your special Girl Scout a present for life; take her to camp for the weekend! Sing songs, create crafts, play games and spend some quality time together. Girl Scouts and their special adult female are invited to attend. Fee includes four meals, housing, program materials, and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-12
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DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 15, 2011, 6:00 PM to 11:00 AM Sunday, April 17, 2011
LOCATION: Oddfellows Camp, Mi-Wuk Village
FEE: $65 per girl, $65 per adult
CAPACITY: 98 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: Friday, January 21, 2011
Color Guard Attention
B J C S A PA
Whether you want to be a member of our council’s Color Guard, or learn more about our flag, this is the event for you. You will learn how to present, retire and honor our country's flag. Complete some of the requirements for the Wave the Flag Try-It, the United We Stand Badge, or the American Patriotism Interest Project. At this event you can join the council Color Guard. Fee includes program materials and a snack. Please adhere to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) for each grade level.
OPEN TO: Grade 2-12
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Stockton
FEE: $8 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 8
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
Movin' On Up!
J PA
Bridging Girl Scout Juniors are invited to an overnight to begin their path into older Girl Scout adventures and the Girl Scout Cadette program. Program aides plan and lead activities to help you complete bridging requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-20 girls, 3 adults for groups of 21-30 girls. Fee includes program materials, overnight accommodations, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, snacks and participation patch.
Accompanying Girl Scout Junior leaders and adults will have the opportunity to take the next age level training. Adults must register for training separately through the Adult Education calendar.
Program Aides for this event must be in 8th grade or above and be available to help with program setup on Friday evening on site.
OPEN TO: Grade 5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Sunday, April 17, 2011
LOCATION: Fleming Lodge
FEE: $30 per girl, $25 per adult
CAPACITY: 88 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 4, 2011
Tree Planting
B J C S A
Save the Earth, plant a tree! Girl Scouts come together with the Sacramento Tree Foundation to help plant trees in local parks. Learn about tree planting and tree care as you make a difference for the planet. Live out “Go Green” by planting trees to green our local environment. Fee includes snack and fun patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-12
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: El Dorado County
FEE: $7 per girl, $7 per adult
CAPACITY: 175 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
History of Girl Scouts Tour for Brownies
B
Experience Girl Scout history first hand! See artifacts from different points of Girl Scout history including uniforms, books, badges and activities--even dress in a replica of an early Girl Scout uniform. Activities will be led by volunteers from the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California History Committee. Fee includes a fun patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $3 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
History of Girl Scouts Tour for Juniors
J
Experience Girl Scout history first hand! See artifacts from different points of Girl Scout history including uniforms, books, badges and activities--even dress in a replica of an early Girl Scout uniform. Activities will be led by volunteers from the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California History Committee. Fee includes a fun patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $3 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
Ropes Course
C S A
Belay ON! Challenge yourself and push your personal limits as you tackle the obstacles on the ropes course. You will work as a team with other girls to overcome challenges and to conquer the ropes course. No experience is necessary; however, being in good physical condition is recommended. Fee includes professional instruction and rental equipment. This is a girl only event.
OPEN TO: Grades 8-12
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DATE AND TIME: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $45 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
Dance Series: Little Feet and More
D B J
Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors let's DANCE! There are lots of famous female dancers. You can start to follow in their footsteps as you learn dancing styles such as ballet, tap, hip-hop, and jazz from local dance instructors. Fee includes professional instruction and a participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-6
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DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Yuba City/Marysville
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 100 girls
BILLING DATE: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Take Charge
C S A
This Eastern Ways Martial Arts program is a high-energy program and a chance for older Girl Scouts to learn the secrets of effective self-defense! Teens will learn important and empowering skills that will allow you to be in control of your personal safety. Highlights of this program include building awareness, faster reactions and learning how to use leverage and total body movement to generate power, “Girl Power!” Fee includes professional instruction and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-12
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DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Folsom
FEE: $14 per girl
CAPACITY: 150 girls
BILLING DATE: Wednesday, March, 2, 2011
Agent of Change: Mobilize the
Globe J PA
You’re carrying the action to the world- that’s the power of community. Team up with your fellow Girl Scouts to discuss taking action. Learn the skills necessary to complete a great Take Action project. Work on the The Power of Community Award from the Agent of Change Journey. Fee includes fun patch and program supplies.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 45 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 7
BILLING DATE: Thursday, March 3, 2011
Expressions
J PA
Spend the weekend expressing yourself through various art forms. Create your own art work, listen to traditional stories and tell some of your own through dance and drama. Participate in a special presentation by the Amazing Harmonatras. Create your own portfolio. Each troop must have a Level 1 First Aider. Each troop is limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 2 adults to 20 girls; and 1 additional adults for each additional 10 girls. Fee includes meals, lodging, program materials, professional performance and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 29, 2011, 6:00 PM to 11:00 AM Sunday, May 1, 2011
LOCATION: Fleming Lodge
FEE: $40 per girl, $25 per adult
CAPACITY: 88 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
Oceans Away
C S A
Head to the coast for two full days of fun and sun. Spend your evenings at the KOA in Watsonville sleeping under the stars and spend the day exploring local attractions. Enjoy the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park and Monterey Bay Aquarium, and in your spare time you can work on the From Shore to Sea Interest Project. Troops are responsible for their own camping gear and supplies, transportation and food. Each troop must be accompanied by a Level 1 First Aider and a Troop Camp Certified adult. Fee includes camp site, Monterey Bay Aquarium entrance fee, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk day pass, Saturday night campfire, and a participation patch. Parking fees are not included.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-12
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DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 29, 2011, 6:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2011
LOCATION: Monterey County
FEE: $70 per girl, $70 per adult
CAPACITY: 250 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: Friday, February 18, 2011
Rocks Rock
J PA
Come rock out with earth scientists! Earn the Rocks, Rock Badge, create your own fossil and learn about minerals while making your own gemstone ring. Meet and talk with geologists, mineralogists and mining engineers. Two adults are required to attend with each troop; one additional adult may attend for groups who have 20 or more girls. Please bring your own sack lunch. Fee includes program materials, snack and badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $10 per girl
CAPACITY: 100 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 8
BILLING DATE: Friday, March 4, 2011
Celebrate the Girltopia Journey
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Share your projects in our Create It gallery, discuss Girl World with other Visionaries, and celebrate the changes you have made through Girltopia. Girls who have completed the Girltopia Journey will be presented with their Visionary Award in a ceremony.
OPEN TO: Grades 9-10
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $5 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls
BILLING DATE: Friday, March 4, 2011
Studio Ceramics
B
Tour a ceramics studio and pratice clay techniques as you create a masterpiece of your own. Projects will be created, painted, fired and available for pick up from the studio a few weeks after the event. Fee includes professional instruction, and fired ceramic piece to take home.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Alpha Ceramics Studio
FEE: $20 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls
BILLING DATE: Friday, March 4, 2011