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Junior Programs Use the links below to view events for a particular month: Music Exploration Connect with Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Orchestra of Indian Hill for a fun-filled, educational evening to include: exploration of musical instruments, introduction to famous composers and the stories behind their music, discovery of musical patterns and rhythms, and listen to a live orchestra rehearsal. Brownies and Juniors will complete their "Making Music" Try-it or badge. Open to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Pizza dinner included. Details:
Winterfest Come to Camp Bonnie Brae to try your hand at cross-country skiing. Learn about what animals do in the winter, play snow games, and even go ice fishing! Participants should bring a lunch and drink. Remember to dress warmly, most activities will take place outside. Details:
Self Defense for Juniors Self-defense is more than just karate kicks and upper cuts. Learn to protect yourself while learning important safety tips, martial arts techniques, and more importantly: how to AVOID situations. This very special program is designed just for your age group! Totally fun! We'll cover bullying, self confidence, body language and more while earning an out-of-council Junior Badge. Details:
Quarter Notes Is singing with your friends your favorite part of Girl Scouts? Do you like to shine on stage? Then join the GSCWM Quarter Notes! We will learn Girl Scout songs, traditional folk songs from around the world, rounds and other unison or 2-part music, along with some basic choreography to perform at Council functions and community events. Regular rehearsals will be held every other month, with a dress rehearsal before performances. No audition is required, but a willingness to learn new music and perform for a crowd is a must! Details:
Medieval Maidens Princesses, fair ladies, nobles and peasants! Connect with the staff at Higgins Armory Museum to learn about girls and women in medieval times. Discover how far we’ve come since the Middle Ages and what advancements have been made since then. Your day starts with a presentation in the auditorium and then it's off to do some hands-on learning...take a tour, learn a dance, do a craft and have fun earning your Medieval Maidens Badge. Activities vary for each age level, so if you've visited as a Brownie, come back as a Junior for a whole new experience! Details:
What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
Rock Out Want to rock out with a guitar in your hand? Or maybe a drum? Come to camp for Rock Out and you'll learn the basics of playing guitar, feel the rhythm of the drums in a drumming session, and learn more about instruments from around the world. All instruments are provided. Details:
Wildlife Try your hand at observing and helping some of the wildlife that lives in your community. Earn your Wildlife Badge while you learn our state's wildlife symbols and different animals or plants that are endangered in Massachusetts. Learn how the sanctuary tries to protect them and learn how you can TAKE ACTION too! Lots of fun activities! Details:
To register: Contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or sfarnam@massaudubon.org. ZSI WhoDunIt - Zoo Overnight Solve the mystery of WhoDunIt? in this suspenseful Flashlight Adventure. After receiving training in animal evidence identification, participants will assume the role of "Zoo Scene Investigators" to solve the Case of the Covert Chicken. ZSI training will include creation of a tracking book and a cast of an animal footprint. Girls will meet the requirements for their Wildlife Badge (not included). Participation patch provided which allows free zoo admission through 2011. Each group must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered). Details:
Springfield Science Museum Camp In - Space Explorer and Sky Search Girls will discover a variety of nature and science related information while connecting with sister Girl Scouts and participating in hands on, fun activities. Girls will sleep beside a coral reef, or next to live animals or the Tyrannosaurus rex. An evening pizza party and light breakfast is included. Everyone views the planetarium show, screen prints their own t-shirt and has exclusive access to the Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists exhibit at the Science Museum. Girls will complete the requirements for a Try-It or Badge. Cost of recognition not included. Free and secure parking is available. Details:
To register: Contact Amanda at 413-263-6800 x385 or camp-in@springfieldmuseums.org. Women in Engineering Connect with students from WPI's Society of Women Engineers as they lead you through activities at this fun program for Juniors. You'll earn our Women in Engineering Badge while creating and inventing, building structures and designing your own dream house! You'll also have a chance to participate in a fun, interactive demonstration with WPI's robotics team. These students are great role models and put on a super program! This one fills up fast, so sign up early! Badges can be purchased separately at our council stores. Details:
Women in Aerospace Earn your Aerospace Badge while attending this fun program! You'll learn about NASA, design a space station, visit the wind tunnel lab, launch mini rockets and have a fun paper-airplane contest. All this and more, while being led through the activities by these terrific student mentors. Another popular WPI program…sign up early! Badges can be purchased separately at our council stores. Details:
Girl Scout Day at OSV Join Girl Scouts from across New England and beyond while you learn about multi-culturalism in New England in the early 19th century. Inspired by Women's History Month, girls can explore the everyday lives of girls and women through demonstrations and performances! Visit the animals and the costumed villagers throughout the countryside and the center village. Also, pre-register online to participate in 50-minute badge and Try-It workshops or consider making a quick craft in the Craft Center. This event attracted over 1800 girls last year. Bring the family! This event is a must! Details:
Pre-register online at www.osv.org. Trash to Treasure Imagine! During this hands-on session with a local artist, girls can make bottle cap jewelry, brooch pins with buttons and paper clips, and then pile their treasures into a custom-designed jewelry box fashioned from a reusable shoe box. Turn castaways into fun and functional stuff. It's fun being green! As space is small, please limit the number of adults. If the morning program fills, an afternoon session may be added. Cookie Credits not accepted. Details:
Me and My Gal Spa Each Girl Scout and their mother or guardian will have the opportunity to spend the afternoon together making necklaces, painting nails, doing hair, and enjoying delicious treats. Details:
Wear the World - From Junk to Jewelry Discover yourself and your friends as we journey around the world in jewelry. Do you have what it takes to design your own ring? Did you know that opals are nature's own mood ring? Join us as we craft our way through the Jeweler Badge. Details:
What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
To register: Contact Bonnie at 508-865-0055. Music Exploration Connect with Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Orchestra of Indian Hill for a fun-filled, educational evening to include: exploration of musical instruments, introduction to famous composers and the stories behind their music, discovery of musical patterns and rhythms, and listen to a live orchestra rehearsal. Brownies and Juniors will complete their "Making Music" Try-it or badge. Open to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Pizza dinner included. Details:
To register: Contact Deb Krebsra at 978-486-9524 x115 or email Deb Krebsra@indianhillmusic.org. Nautical Nights at Battleship Cove Bunk in crew's quarters aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts, a WWII battleship or the U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., a destroyer, just like the sailors did! Learn to tie knots, take More Code classes, participate in flag-folding presentations, story-telling and historical re-enactments. Feature films will be shown on board Big Mamie. You will have a full, nutritious dinner, breakfast, and box lunch served in the battleship's Officer's Wardroom. You also receive free admission to the Marine Museum. Details:
To register: Book this weekend directly by calling (508) 678-1100 or visit www.battleshipcove.org to learn more about America's original maritime camping program! Adventure Day It's all about adventure and fun in this day-long event! Climbing towers and walls, low ropes and teambuilding events -- just to name a few -- will challenge you and invite you to step outside your comfort zone! You can apply the activities of your day to requirements of different IP's or badges-or just have an awesome time with your sister scouts! Are you ready for an adventurous day? Lunch is included. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Horse Fan Earn your Horse Fan Badge while learning about grooming, the care of horses, the equipment used and more! A fun jam-packed beginners horse program during which each girl will end the day with a short ride on a horse! If the sound of a neigh makes your day, then this program is for you! Badges can be purchased separately at the council store. Details:
To register: Contact Camp Marshall at 508-885-4891 or programs@campmarshall.org. Humans & Habitats While preparing and eating a Global Village meal, discover how culture is reflected in the food we eat and how we prepare it. Investigate the impact of food choices and examine issues surrounding population and resource distribution. This program qualifies for the Humans & Habitats Badge (included). You may wish to provide a snack for the ride home as the “meal” consists of a typical simple lunch that would be prepared in a culture other than the U.S. (i.e. quinoa and vegetable stew-Peru). Call for other dates and large-group requests. Visit www.heifer.org to learn more about Heifer's mission. Details:
To register: Contact Heifer Learning Center at 508-886-2221 or Overlook.Farm@Heifer.org. Spring Archery Days One of our most popular programs is back again this year! Sign up for a one-hour session for a quick basic lesson and free shooting time. All equipment is provided. You will be contacted to schedule your hour following receipt of your registration form. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Spring Busy Bee Volunteer at camp! Projects include taking down tents, cots, waterfront, and general camp cleanup. Come for a few hours or the entire day. Lunch is provided. RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Earn $1 Busy Bee Dollar per volunteer - good towards camp rental. Want to make a full day of it? Stick around to participate in archery or take a hike around camp! Details:
To register: RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. World Neighbors Your neighbors are not just the ones who live nearby. Your neighbors are also the people who live all over the globe. Learn about them as you work on some of the requirements to earn your World Neighbors badge. The program includes free time in the museum after the program. Groups may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum. An afternoon session will be added if the morning session fills. Details:
To register: Contact Heifer Learning Center at 508-886-2221 or Overlook.Farm@Heifer.org. Spring Busy Bee Volunteer at camp! Projects include taking down tents, cots, waterfront, and general camp cleanup. Come for a few hours or the entire day. Lunch is provided. RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Earn $1 Busy Bee Dollar per volunteer - good towards camp rental. Want to make a full day of it? Stick around to participate in archery or take a hike around camp! Details:
To register: RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Visual Arts Tour the museum galleries for inspiration and sketch ideas to bring back to the studio. Then pick up your paint brush and work with a museum instructor to learn about color, design, perspective and composition in your own creative work of art. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the career of an artist/art teacher during the workshop. Have fun exploring the galleries and making art in the museum's studios while working towards your Visual Arts Badge! Includes a custom tailored, 30-minute guided tour followed by a 90-minute creative studio activity. Details:
To register: Contact the Education Department at 508-793-4333.
Girl Scouts have been enjoying the overnights at the Museum of Science for many years for a truly unique night of fun and learning! Girls participate in fun, hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and shows! Evening snack and breakfast included. Each girl receives a souvenir overnight patch and a pass for one free return visit to the planetarium. Each group must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered). Details:
Springfield Science Museum Overnight - Space Explorer & Sky Search Girls will discover a variety of nature and science related information while connecting with sisters Girl Scouts and participating in fun, hands on activities. Girls will sleep beside a coral reef or next to live animals or the towering Tyrannosaurus rex. An evening pizza party and light breakfast are included. Everyone views the planetarium show, screen prints their own t-shirts and has exclusive access to the Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists exhibit at the Science Museum. Girls will complete requirements for a Try-It or badge. The cost of the recognition is not included. Free and secure parking is available. Details:
To register: Contact Amanda at 413-263-6800 x385 or camp-in@springfieldmuseums.org. Earth Day Come out to camp for a very special Earth Day event. Activities will include recycled crafts, pond exploration, yoga, and more! Girls will also learn earth-friendly practices to apply at home. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. Dress for the weather and bring an extra pair of socks and shoes or shoes for the mud. Many activities will take place outside. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
To register: Contact Bonnie at 508-865-0055. Girl Scouts ROCK at Central Rock! Hang On. Hang Out! With over 14,000 square feet of amazing climbing walls from 15 to 40-feet high, a massive lead arch and super long overhangs, there'll be plenty to do at this Girl Scout Day event! Central Rock closes its doors to the public for our 4-hour session of rock climbing fun! Groups will rotate through 6-8 different learning stations, enjoying level-appropriate challenges along the way. Bring your lunch and your appetite for adventure! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Spring Vacation Camp 4 days of vacation camp fun! Join our CGE staff for a great camp adventure. You'll do boating, archery, arts & crafts, team-building games, incredible science and nature, campfire cooking, and more. You can sign-up for 1,2, 3, or all 4 days. Bus transportation is available from some communities and included in the price. Schedule available online by February 1. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Making Hobbies - It's Not Easy Being Green! Using our "inner green" we will explore the Making Hobbies Badge (included). Solving the riddle "What do we do now?", the group will cooperatively create items in our recycle station. We'll get inspired as we work together as a team to craft and re-craft. Girls will complete pieces and then be judged by peers for the honor of display in the Chair City Artisan's Gallery. This workshop will also explore owning a craft business as well as crafting safety. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Victorian Era Days Imagine! Fun for all ages as girls learn about and 'live' an era gone by in beautiful Wistariahurst, a Victorian mansion. Girls will discover what life was like in the late 1800s, while participating in a variety of hands-on activities. They will learn and live Victorian fashion, hair styles, outdoor games, letter writing, decorating and more. Girl Scouts will be divided into small groups as they travel through the museum. Cookie Credits not accepted. Details:
To register: Contact Marjorie at 413.322-5660 x5168. Girls Golf Club Kick Off Kick off the spring/summer season learning the basics of golf. Local golf pros will instruct clinics in putting, chipping and full swing. It's a fun-filled introduction to the 2010 Summer Girls Golf Club. Golf clubs will be available to borrow. Information about the summer program will be available at the Girls Golf Club Kick Off. Details:
To register: Contact Susan Teitel at pvgirlsgolf@yahoo.com or 413-896-0596. Horse Rider Work towards earning your Horse Rider Badge in this more advanced Junior level horse program! You’ll expand upon the things you learned while earning your Horse Fan Badge and spend more time with the horses! An optional introductory 1/2 hour riding lesson is also available directly after this program (see Horse Rider Lesson event description). Badges can be purchased separately at the council store. Prerequisite: Completion of Horse Fan Badge. Details:
To register: Contact Camp Marshall at 508-885-4891 or programs@campmarshall.org. Horse Rider Lesson Learn how to mount, dismount, walk, turn and stop. Another step towards earning your Horse Rider Badge. This program includes an introductory 1/2 hour lesson and is immediately following the Horse Rider program (see Horse Rider event description). Your lesson time will vary depending on the number of girls who sign up. Details:
To register: Contact Camp Marshall at 508-885-4891 or programs@campmarshall.org. Spring Archery Days One of our most popular programs is back again this year! Sign up for a one hour session for a quick basic lesson and free shooting time. All equipment is provided. You will be contacted to schedule your hour following receipt of your registration form. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Spring Busy Bee at CBB Volunteer at camp! Projects include taking down tents, cots, waterfront, and general camp cleanup. Come for a few hours or the entire day. Lunch is provided. RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Earn $1 Busy Bee Dollar per volunteer - good towards camp rental. Want to make a full day of it? Stick around to participate in archery or take a hike around camp! Details:
To register: RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Spring Busy Bee at CLP Volunteer at camp! Projects include taking down tents, cots, waterfront, and general camp cleanup. Come for a few hours or the entire day. Lunch is provided. RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Earn $1 Busy Bee Dollar per volunteer - good towards camp rental. Want to make a full day of it? Stick around to participate in archery or take a hike around camp! Details:
To register: RSVP by calling 800-462-9100. Swimming Badge Looking for a fun way to earn the Junior Swimming Badge? Girls will work in small groups, choosing from 8 stations. After completing 6 stations, you will have earned the badge! There will also be time for free swim and a chance to watch a performance of the Synchro-maids synchronized swim team! Badges can be purchased separately at the council store. Details:
To register: Contact YWCA, Patty Flanagan, at 508-767-2505 x3021 or pflanagan@ywcaworcester.org. Intermediate Archery Classes Intermediate Archery Classes accommodates various skill levels covering: refining form, tournament rules, timing, how to string a bow, string alignment, concentration, back tension, and skill development drills to improve shooting skills. Registration fee includes the Junior Olympic Archery Development Basic Drills and Skills booklet used in the class sessions. All equipment is provided. Classes are taught by an NAA certified archery instructor. Once your registration has been processed you will be contacted to set up the timing of your 1 hour sessions. Registration fee covers all four sessions. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form.
During this day-long workshop you'll complete 5 activities for the Aerospace Badge while learning and connecting with this fantastic museum staff! Make different kinds of paper airplanes and test fly them to discover their flight characteristics. Take a tour of the museum exhibits and after lunch (bring bagged lunches), we'll reconvene to decorate and assemble kites. You'll also explore careers in aviation and what it would be like to live and work in space. After an adult-free planning period, girls will then present a skit on living and working in space. If there's time, we'll finish off with a treasure hunt. Then, weather permitting, we'll take our kites down to Riverside Park for a test flight. All your creations will go home with you for more flying fun! Details:
To register: Contact Top Fun Aviation Museum at 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation@verizon.net. Campfire Cuisine You've asked for it - and it's finally here! It's time to hang up those hot-dog forks and s'more sticks and discover what else you can cook on a campfire! You'll work towards the Outdoor Cook Badge or the Creative Cooking IP as you develop cooking skills in the great outdoors - and of course, eat your creative cuisine! Cooking at camp really can be more than just a kaper! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Food For Thought Explore fields, gardens, barns and trails as you discover life on this local farm. Work with Teacher Naturalists as they engage in daily chores and other related activities. Learn how and why we grow and raise what we do and the journey of farm animals and crops to your home. Enjoy a hayride and taste some farm fresh treats! Will satisfy requirements towards Try-Its and Badges. Details:
To register: Contact Paula at 781-259-2220 or dfeducation@massaudubon.org. Junior Journey Day Start your engines! Get moving and join us for a fun filled workshop exploring various types of energy. Make an energy pledge, get wild about energy and investigate how energy is used in buildings. This workshop will get you started on your "It's Your Planet; Love It!" Journey. Books and awards can be purchased separately. Details:
MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Girl Scouts Take Over the Berkshire Museum Come to Berkshire Museum and explore the collection. Take part in a variety of hands-on and interactive workshops in toy making, nature exploration and artistic expression. Brownies can earn their Around the World and Animals Try-Its, Juniors can earn their Toy Maker and Visual Arts Badges, and Cadettes can earn a Museum patch when the Girl Scouts take over the Museum! Groups must provide one adult for every ten girls. Bring a bag lunch and beverage. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Spring Archery Days One of our most popular programs is back again this year! Sign up for a one hour session for a quick basic lesson and free shooting time. All equipment is provided. You will be contacted to schedule your hour following receipt of your registration form. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Theater Do you picture yourself center stage? Or are you the behind-the-scenes type, happy to design and build costumes or sets for a production? Find out all about creating, preparing, for and performing a show. The program includes free time in the museum after the program. Groups may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum. An afternoon session will be added if the morning session fills. Details:
To register: Contact Holyoke Children's Museum at 413-536-7048 x207 or dabrazinski@childrensmuseumholyoke.org. Water Wonders for Juniors Water is everywhere and so important to our daily lives. Learn how much water there is on the earth and participate in 8 of the 10 requirements for your Water Wonders Badge. By playing a game, we will learn about the water cycle and see where our drinking water comes from. At Arcadia we will visit the pond, and take nets to see what lives underwater. Girls will learn about invasive non-native plants that interfere with aquatic systems and participate in removal. Badges not included. Details:
To register: Contact Arcadia at 413-584-3009 What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
To register: Contact Bonnie at 508-865-0055. Junior Jam - Colonial Style Come to camp for a very special Junior Jam event - Colonial Style! Make jelly and butter, throw a hatchet, learn basket weaving, and participate in classic camp activities like boating and archery. Groups will have a one hour "free time" block on Saturday. Sleep out in tents and cabins and have a ball! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Boot, Scoot & Boogie Years ago barn dances brought neighbors and families together to enjoy music and dancing. Now, your group can gather for 2 hours of high-energy fun in a real barn with this line dancing event! Learn a new routine or two along with dance favorites like the Cotton-Eyed Joe, Limbo, Electric Slide and more! Best of all, just plain have fun! The instructor will take you step-by-step through the dances...you'll be kickin' up your heels in no time! Participation patch is included. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Scout Safari Day Calling all Scouts! Spend an adventurous day at the zoo with fellow Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts of all ages. Participate in interactive stations that will help you to complete a variety of badge requirements while you’re surrounded by a zoo full of fascinating animals. Meet special guest presenters, zoo staff and some very cool critters. Souvenir patch is included! Registration opens in January! Details:
To register: Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Registration deadline is April 19th. There will be a late fee of $5 per scout after that date. Sorry, no refunds. Registration forms will be available on-line at www.rwpzoo.org and by mail. For more information, call Jen at (401) 785-3510 ext. 352 or e-mail at jkarow@rwpzoo.org. Spring Archery Days One of our most popular programs is back again this year! Sign up for a one-hour session for a quick basic lesson and free shooting time. All equipment is provided. You will be contacted to schedule your hour following receipt of your registration form. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Boston Museum of Science Overnight Girl Scouts have been enjoying the overnights at the Museum of Science for many years for a truly unique night of fun and learning! Girls participate in fun, hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and shows! Evening snack and breakfast included. Each girl receives a souvenir overnight patch and a pass for one free return visit to the planetarium. Each group must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered). Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Boston Museum of Science Overnight Girl Scouts have been enjoying the overnights at the Museum of Science for many years for a truly unique night of fun and learning! Girls participate in fun, hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and shows! Evening snack and breakfast included. Each girl receives a souvenir overnight patch and a pass for one free return visit to the planetarium. Each group must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered). Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Campfire Cuisine You've asked for it - and it's finally here! It's time to hang up those hot dog forks and s'more sticks and discover what else you can cook on a campfire! You'll work towards the Outdoor Cook Badge or the Creative Cooking IP as you develop cooking skills in the great outdoors - and of course, eat your creative cuisine! Cooking at camp really can be more than just a kaper! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. For the Birds Become an ornithologist (a person who studies birds) while earning Our Council's Own For the Birds Badge as we explore the fascinating world of birds. Learn about beak adaptations, bird calls, feathers, migrations and so much more. Learn from naturalists and go for a hike on the sanctuary grounds for a bit of bird watching! Details:
To register: Contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or sfarnam@massaudubon.org. What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
To register: Contact Bonnie at 508-865-0055. Quarter Notes Is singing with your friends your favorite part of Girl Scouts? Do you like to shine on stage? Then join the GSCWM Quarter Notes! We will learn Girl Scout songs, traditional folk songs from around the world, rounds and other unison or 2-part music, along with some basic choreography to perform at Council functions and community events. Regular rehearsals will be held every other month, with a dress rehearsal before performances. No audition is required, but a willingness to learn new music and perform for a crowd is a must! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Zoobilee Meet animals up close and personal after hours at the zoo when it becomes a fantastically fun, wildlife learning place for Girl Scouts. At discovery stations girls will find out what animals eat and why, and how similar their nutritional needs are. Participants can hop on the Zoo Train to check out hard-to-reach zoo destinations. Dress to be outside. Fee does not include $2.00 park entrance charged per in-state vehicle. Participation patch included in girls' fees. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Boston Museum of Science Overnight Girl Scouts have been enjoying the overnights at the Museum of Science for many years for a truly unique night of fun and learning! Girls participate in fun, hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and shows! Evening snack and breakfast included. Each girl receives a souvenir overnight patch and a pass for one free return visit to the planetarium. Each group must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered). Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Springfield Science Museum Overnight - Space Explorers and Sky Search Girls will discover a variety of nature and science related information while connecting with sister Girl Scouts and participating in fun, hands on activities. Girls will sleep beside a coral reef or next to live animals or the Tyrannosaurus. An evening pizza party and light breakfast is included. Everyone views the planetarium show and screen prints their own t-shirt. Girls will complete requirements for a Try It or badge. The cost of the recognition is not included. Free and secure parking is available. Details:
To register: Contact Amanda at 413-263-6800 x385 or camp-in@springfieldmuseums.org. Horsemanship Basics Learn about grooming, leading, safety, equine behavior, tacking up and more in this half-day workshop at Biscuit Hill Farm in Shelburne. This will be a chance to work towards your horse related badges or to just have fun and learn about horses and then get a chance to ride one. Be sure to wear hard sole shoes. Helmets will be provided for any participants that do not own one. Come spend the morning at a horse farm! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Science Sleuth "It's elementary, my dear Watson!" Ask and investigate questions just like a scientist. There isn't always a "right" or "only" answer - that's the challenge of sleuthing. The program includes free time in the museum after the program. Groups may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum. An afternoon session will be added if the morning session fills. Details:
To register: Contact Holyoke Children's Museum at 413-536-7048 x207 or dabrazinski@childrensmuseumholyoke.org. Spring Busy Bee at CBB Volunteer at camp! Projects include taking down tents, cots, waterfront, and general camp cleanup. Come for a few hours or the entire day. Lunch is provided. Earn $1 Busy Bee Dollar per volunteer - good towards camp rental. Want to make a full day of it? Stick around to participate in archery or take a hike around camp! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Spring Archery Days One of our most popular programs is back again this year! Sign up for a one hour session for a quick basic lesson and free shooting time. All equipment is provided. You will be contacted to schedule your hour following receipt of your registration form. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Sundown Safari Zoo staff will guide you through an after-hours adventure. Go behind the scenes with an exciting tour that brings you up close and personal with many exotic species. You will learn about the history of the zoo, captive versus wild environments, exhibit design, adaptations, animal behaviors, enrichment and healthy diets. Some of the animals that we'll focus on are: tortoises, giraffes, parrots, kangaroos, monkeys, chimps, white rhinos and large cats. Bring your flashlights! Details:
To register: Contact Southwick's Zoo Earth Ltd. Discovery Center at 800-258-9182 x208 or x209 or earth@earthltd.org. Swim & Fun Overnight The Synchro-maids of the YWCA have planned a night of fun and activities for you! Activities will include swimming, dance, crafts, indoor sports and more! You'll also have a chance to watch a few routines performed by the Synchro-maids synchronized swim team and try "synchro" yourself! Includes all activities, drinks, pizza, snack and breakfast. Details:
To register: Contact YWCA, Patty Flanagan, at 508-767-2505 x3021 or pflanagan@ywcaworcester.org. What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
To register: Contact Bonnie at 508-865-0055. Maritime Mania! Sailing brings you into harmony with the wind and the water, the craft and the crew. This 4-part series is designed to meet most of the requirements of the Smooth Sailing IP and the Small Craft Badge. This program will help sailors develop safe sailing skills, an understanding of basic equipment, knot tying, safety rules, communication signals and language used by sailors and will be able to fine-tune their skills. You will challenge yourself, set your own goals and sail away! Don't miss the boat! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Boston Museum of Science Overnight Girl Scouts have been enjoying the overnights at the Museum of Science for many years for a truly unique night of fun and learning! Girls participate in fun, hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and shows! Evening snack and breakfast included. Each girl receives a souvenir overnight patch and a pass for one free return visit to the planetarium. Each group must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered). Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Just the Two of Us This special weekend is just for girls and their special pal (father, uncle, grandfather) to get away from it all. You will enjoy all that Camp Bonnie Brae has to offer - sports, archery, arts and crafts - even polar bear swimming and a special kayak to the island. You'll also take part in an all-camp service project. All meals provided. Adults not registered as a Girl Scout, additional $12. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Maritime Mania! Sailing brings you into harmony with the wind and the water, the craft and the crew. This 4-part series is designed to meet most of the requirements of the Smooth Sailing IP and the Small Craft Badge. This program will help sailors develop safe sailing skills, an understanding of basic equipment, knot tying, safety rules, communication signals and language used by sailors and will be able to fine-tune their skills. You will challenge yourself, set your own goals and sail away! Don't miss the boat! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Adventure Sports Being active and challenging yourself is a great way to discover just what you can do when you try. Cross through a “spider web” with the help of your team, balance on a single cable with a partner and a spotting team, climb the “Harrington Playpen”, a low ropes obstacle course that offers many varieties of challenge. Earn your Adventure Sports Badge by working together and supporting each other while climbing out of your “comfort zone” on the challenge course. You will learn about challenge courses and rock climbing safety procedures and equipment. Bring a brown bag lunch. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Outdoor Creativity Explore the beautiful grounds of Tower Hill Botanic Garden and let nature inspire you to create works of art in many media. How about drawing a landscape or close-up? Or try your hand at writing a haiku poem inspired by nature. You'll also decorate note cards with pressed flowers and take home a planter filled with your choice of herbs or flowers. All this on top of a guided tour through the gardens! You'll complete 5 activities from the Outdoor Creativity Badge. The badge will be provided, however you will need to complete one activity on your own to fully earn the award. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Girl Scout Day at the Worcester Tornadoes Come cheer on the Worcester Tornadoes baseball team at Hanover Park at Fitton Field. Join “Twister” on his birthday and meet other mascots from the area who are coming to help him celebrate! Arrive by 1:30pm to join in the Girl Scout parade around the field before the game (bring a banner or troop flag if you like). The first 200 girls to purchase tickets will receive a Tornadoes patch! Optional pre-game barbecue buffet w/ box seat ticket package is available for $25/adult and $18/kids 12 and under. Details:
To register: This is opening weekend and tickets may go fast, so order early! Please have one adult order tickets for your whole group. To order tickets, contact Miriam Hyder at 508-792-2288 x105 or email mhyder@worcestertornadoes.com. Wild Women Weekend Girls and women only --- join us at CBB for a WILD weekend. We'll have a mix of adventurous activities like boating and a visit to the challenge course, but you'll also get the chance to pamper yourself a bit at our "camp spa". The evening will not be complete until we get our groove on to some wildly wonderful karaoke!! This weekend is for girls and their mother, aunts, grandmothers, troops, and all female Girl Scouts that want to have a WILD time at camp! Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. What's Cookin'? Visit this old-tyme bakery and café and learn about the bakery biz! You'll learn some fun decorating and icing methods which you'll practice while decorating your own cupcakes...yum! You’ll also learn about food safety and what it's like to own your own business. Come with lots of questions! You will complete some of the activities of the Let's Get Cooking and Business Wise Badges. Cupcakes, decorations and beverages included. Details:
To register: Contact Bonnie at 508-865-0055. Family Fun Weekend Don't leave anyone at home for this trip to camp - all family members are welcome. Join us for a weekend of fun camp activities - swimming, boating, and arts and crafts are just the start! Your family will have its own tent or cabin. Additional fees: non-registered girls (ages 5-18) add $12. At least one adult per family must be registered (add $12 to register). Children under 3 are free. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Family Fun Weekend Don't leave anyone at home for this trip to camp - all family members are welcome. Join us for a weekend of fun camp activities - swimming, boating, and arts and crafts are just the start! Your family will have its own tent or cabin. Additional fees: non-registered girls (ages 5-18) add $12. At least one adult per family must be registered (add $12 to register). Children under 3 are free. Details:
Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form.
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