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April

Who are You?
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Western New England College, Springfield
Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:00am - noon

How do people know who you are?  How do you speak, look, and present yourself so others know who you are and what you’re about?  During this lively, interactive program teen girls will explore the important link that personal and technical communication skills have to leadership skills. Girls will discuss the key role of video communication, participate in a mock newscast in a TV Studio and do hands-on activities to learn effective communication skills from dynamic college students and faculty. 

Details:

  • For Groups, Girls w/ Adult & Girls Individually
  • Event #: 4997
  • Cost:     $2/girl (includes snack)
  • Min:      10 girls
  • Max:     25 girls
  • Sign-Up: Feb 19-Apr 1

Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form.

Brownies Through the Years
Grades 2, 3
Leeds Service Center
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm

Travel back in time and learn about Brownies in the 1920s, 1950s, and 1960s!  Learn about the music they listened to, the games they played, the clothing and hairstyles they wore, and what was important to them.  Earn the Brownie Girl Scouts Through the Years Try-It.  Bring "nosebag lunch" (brown bag lunch).  Dress in period costume if you wish! (optional).  This event is presented by the Leeds GS Museum Committee.

Details:

  • For Groups, Girls w/ Adult & Girls Individually
  • Event #: 5003
  • Cost:     $5/girl
  • Min:      7 girls
  • Max:     30 girls
  • Sign-Up: Mar 9-Apr 9

Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form.

Girl Power on the Hill: A Statewide Legislative Celebration
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Massachusetts State House, Charles Street, Boston
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Get smart!  This special program about girls’ power in democracy includes workshops on the legislative process and leadership; a tour of the State House and a special luncheon. You will have the opportunity to debate a bill on the House floor. This exciting event will show you how to use your power to make a difference in your community.  This program occurs during April vacation week.

Girls are welcome to register and attend on their own. Additionally we may be arranging transportation from western and central Massachusetts if there is enough interest. The cost for transportation will be an additional $25/person. We will decide the exact pick-up location once girls have registered in order to make the locations as convenient as possible.  If you wish to participate in this event and join the transportation from GSCWM you need to contact Judi at 800-462-9100 ext. 4025 or  jbullock@gscwm.org no later than April 2.

Details:

  • For Groups, Girls w/Adult, and Girls Individually
  • Event #: 4955
  • Cost:     $20/girl, $18/adult
  • Min:      1 girl
  • Max:     50 girls
  • Sign-Up: Jan 14 - Apr 2

To register: Register for the event through Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts; www.girlscoutseasternmass.org.

Extended Travel Training
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Worcester Service Center
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
6:30 - 9:30pm

So you want to go to Disney World, or one of the World Centers in England or Switzerland!  If you are planning a trip of 3 nights or more this is the place to get the tools to select your destination, create a timeline to plan your trip, determine travel methods to use, establish an itinerary, develop a budget and determine how to finance the trip. GSUSA’s Global Travel Toolkit is the main resource for this training.

Details:

  • For Groups & Girls Individually
  • Event #: 5000
  • Cost:     $2/girl
  • Min:      5 girls
  • Max:     25 girls
  • Sign-Up: Mar 2 - Apr 14

Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form.

Spring Busy Bee at CLP
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
South Hadley - Camp Lewis Perkins
Saturday, April 24, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm

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:

  • For Groups, Girls w/ Adult & Adults Individually
  • Event #: TBA
  • Cost:     Free
  • Min:      No Minimum
  • Max:     No Maximum
  • Sign-Up: TBA

To register: RSVP by calling 800-462-9100.

June

Girl Scout Day at the Worcester Tornadoes
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Worcester – Hanover Park at Fitton Field
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Game time: 2:05pm

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:

  • For Groups, Girls w/ Adult, Adults Individually, Family and Friends
  • Event #:  4985
  • Cost:     Tickets $4 each for grandstand seats; $8 for box seats
  • Min:      No min
  • Max:     No max
  • Sign-Up: Order tickets by April 30

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.

August

Family Fun Weekend
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Harvard - Camp Green Eyrie
Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, August 22, 2010
10:00am (Sat) - 10:00am (Sun)

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:

  • For Groups & Girls w/ Adult
  • Event #: 4982
  • Cost:     $35/person
  • Min:      40 people
  • Max:     120 people
  • Sign-Up: Jan 1-Aug 1

Register online, or complete the GSCWM registration form and mail it to the address listed on the form.

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