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Girl Scouts - Diamonds | 2022-2023
FIELD GUIDE
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Girl Scout Mission Table of
Welcome to your Building girls of courage, confidence Contents
Girl Scout year! and character who make the world a
better place
Who and Where We Are
Event Types
4
6
Registration Information 7
At the same time we are wrapping up production
on this Field Guide, we are planning for the 2022
Cardboard Boat Regatta. This year we are returning Girl Scout Promise Programs At-A-Glance
56th National Council Session
8-11
12
to a fully in-person event, and we could not be more On my honor, I will try: Signature Events 12-13
excited!
To serve God* and my country, STEAM Center Events 14-18
I know it’s probably not cool to play favorites, but for To help people at all times, Beyond Your Troop 19
myself, many of our staff members, and probably And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
many of you, the Cardboard Boat Camp and Outdoor Events 20-23
Regatta is one of our favorite *Members may substitute the word God in Horse Events 24-27
events of the year. accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
State Parks Weekend 28-30
Outdoors, creativity, STEAM Mariner and Trailblazer Troops 31
skills, teamwork, using
resources wisely, new skills,
determination, exhilaration,
Girl Scout Law Leadership Events
Life Skills Events
32-33
34-35
abundant laughter, I will do my best to be Travel 36-38
sisterhood, and let’s not
forget failure (AKA, sinking)
honest and fair, Service 39
– the Regatta rolls so many of friendly and helpful, Awards 40-43
the great attributes of the Girl considerate and caring, Volunteer Support 44-50
Scout experience into one, big, courageous and strong, and Six Troop Fundamentals 45
rollicking day and weekend of responsible for what I say and do,
pure Girl Scout joy! What Is a Juliette 46
and to
Property 51
All of those experiences and more can be found in respect myself and others,
the activities in this guide or maybe, better yet, in the respect authority, Ceremonies and Traditions 52
activities your Girl Scouts decide they want to pursue use resources wisely, Religious Recognitions 53
and plan themselves. This guide is just a jumping-off
tool – tap that girl-led mindset and let those girls build make the world a better place, Product Program 54-55
their best, personalized experiences. and be a sister to every Girl Scout. Retail Services 56-59
Investing in Girl Scouts 60
And remember, you don’t have to do it alone!
MarComm Resources 61
Lean on our staff experts – our program, outdoor
and volunteer specialists especially – to help you
brainstorm experiences for your girls.
Make this year a great one! How to Throughout this guide, you will find descriptions and details for
events all over the council for 2022-2023. They are organized by
use this
Yours in Girl Scouting, Girl Scout Pillars - STEAM, Outdoor, Leadership, and Life Skills.
On the calendar at-a-glance, you can easily look for programs
that fit your area, level, interest, or date availability. Read about
guide
event types on page 6, and find more registration information on
Dawn Prasifka page 7. When you find activities that are just right for you, visit
President and CEO
www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/events to sign up!
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Who and
Where We Are Service
Area
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11311 Arcade Drive, Little Rock
S c o u t s - D ia m S U S ● Midwest Office (2)
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● Northeast Office (3)
3434 One Place, Jonesboro
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Tro o p s ● Northwest Office* (4)
1200 W Walnut St., Suite 1300, Rogers
● Southeast
Served by the Central office
Girl ● Southwest
Scouts Served by the Midwest office
* This office has a retail shop!
Contact us for shop and office hours.
A. Camp NOARK
250 Madison 8580, Huntsville
B. Camp Crossed Arrows
250 Crossed Arrow Lane, Floral
C. The STEAM Center
5705 Gordon Lane, Fort Smith
D. Camp Cahinnio
Girls are the heart
460 Cahinnio Road, Booneville
E. Radford House
345 High Meadow Loop, Hot Springs
of our organization!
Girl Scouts of the Girl Scouts - Service Unit Troops Juliettes
USA (GSUSA) Diamonds
Organizational A national organization
supporting the work of more
Independent 501(c)3
nonprofit chartered by
Volunteers who create a
sense of community and
Groups of girls led by
volunteers who participate
Individually Registered Girl
Scouts who participate in
Structure than 100 councils across the
U.S. for more than 100 years.
Headquartered in New York,
GSUSA operating under
the direction of a local
board of directors and
support troop volunteers
within a given geographic
area.
in the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience.
the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience with the help of a
Juliette mentor.
New York. overseeing all service units,
troops and Juliettes within
a given geographic area.
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Set Dates Event Minimums
The Diamonds program team carefully selects and
vets each of our program partners to ensure the
Registration Each event has a minimum number of attendees
necessary for the event to occur. Event
Information
minimums will be stated in the event description
programs they offer are in line with the Girl Scout
on the registration page. If the minimum is not
Leadership Experience (GSLE) and help girls build
reached, it will be canceled and registrants will
important skills by discovering, connecting and
receive a refund.
taking action in some way.
Who should attend? Entire troops or individual Registration
girls can register and attend these events any Registration for programs is through gsEvents,
which can be accessed from the MyGS tab on our
time, so be sure to share information with parents! Accommodations website. All families have a MyGS account (please
Generally tagalongs are NOT allowed unless noted Please list all accommodations needed (allergies,
in the calendar and registration listing, and adults use the forgot password option if you do not
accessibility needs, etc.) on the online event regis- know your password). Registrations are accepted
must pay if noted. There are no drop-offs at set tration form.
date programs. on a first come, first served basis. We cannot hold
space without payment.
Event Cancellations
If an event is canceled, the person listed on the Registration Deadlines
Signature Events registration form as the troop or parent contact
will be notified by phone or email. For troop
Please be mindful of event registration deadlines!
These large annual events planned by Girl Early registration is encouraged, as many
registrations, it will be the responsibility of the
Scouts - Diamonds offer a unique theme-focused events fill quickly. Fees may increase past
troop contact person to notify all girls registered
experience for girls throughout the council. Event the registration deadline or spots may not be
for the event. Cancellations initiated by the
locations vary from year to year. available.
council or program partner will result in full
refund of fees paid.
Who should attend? For signature events, the Tagalongs
best scenario is that entire troops and Juliettes A “tagalong” is any child or adult other than
attend, with just the right ratio of adults. That Fees the specific age-level being served at the event.
Event
allows for more space for girls - the people we Event fees are charged to cover the costs of events
Unless otherwise noted in event descriptions,
create these events for! Some of our events are and are due at the time of registration. Fees can
tagalongs are not allowed at events due to liability
family friendly. That means entire families can be paid through troop funds, individually or with
issues and limited space. Leaders must check
Diamonds Dollars. Scholarships are not available
Types
register and attend if they want, however, adults with program staff or the program partner to see
for event fees.
must also register and pay the registration fee. if it is okay to bring tagalongs and inform their
Certain restrictions apply to overnight events. troop parents of this regulation.
Adults spending the night must be registered
Event Fee Refund/Substitutions
Throughout this guide, Event fee refunds will be given if the registrar is
you will find listings of all Girl Scout members and background checked
the wonderful programs prior to the event. There are no drop-offs at
notified in writing 10 business days PRIOR to the
event or if the attendee is unable to attend due to Event Etiquette
signature events. Covid-19 exposure or symptoms. No shows will
and events happening for Have directions to the event venue and plan on
Girl Scouts and volunteers be refunded only in the case of serious illness or
arriving with enough time to walk to check-in.
family death. For serious illness, a doctor’s written
across the council this year.
From our large signature Virtual note is required and should be submitted within
7 days after the event. Events that are $5 and
Please be sure to dress appropriately. Wear your
Girl Scout uniform and check the weather.
events to outdoor programs, Girl Scouts may not always be able to meet in
under are ineligible for a refund. Substitutions are Let girls take the lead! While adults should be
high adventure, travel and person, but thanks to virtual events we can all still
welcome, but please notify staff during check in if nearby to supervise, allow girls to do activities
participate in amazing Girl Scout events-online
STEAM, you can find many you are substituting one Girl Scout for another. with minimal adult intervention.
and in real time. Virtual events may be hosted by
opportunities for your troop
to enjoy and learn from this
program partners or council staff. Girl/Adult Ratios Sometimes event leaders need extra help to
Who should attend? Individual girls or whole Leaders and other adults must follow Safety manage activities. If you have extra adults or self-
membership year. Please
troops can register for and attend virtual events, Activity Checkpoints for proper girl/adult sufficient girls, consider asking how you can help.
share this information with ratios for all activities. Troop leaders/adults are
so be sure to share information with parents!
parents as well. responsible for the supervision of their own troop Be sure to thank your event leaders for sharing
Please review the Girl Scout Internet Safety
Check out the event at events. their time and skills with you!
Pleadge with your girls before participating.
types to the right.
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Northwest 9/29 Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation Workshop b
2022-2023 Camp NOARK 9/30-10/2 Coming Home Alumni Weekend v
STEAM Center 9/30-10/2 ASTRO-nomical Encampment d b j c s a f
Programs At-a-Glance
OCTOBER 2022
Camp NOARK 10/1 Pony Tails d b
TBD 10/1 Program Aide Training c
Northeast 10/1 CPR/First-Aid Training c s a v
Northwest 10/3 Digital Movie Maker c
Central 10/8 CPR/First-Aid Training c s a v
Below you will find an overview of the Girl Scout events scheduled for next troop year including signature
Central 10/8 Simple Meals Workshop j
events, camp and outdoor program events, STEAM Center events, trainings and more. Several of our
community program partners have committed to host Girl Scout events listed below as well, and more will Midwest 10/8 CPR/First-Aid Training c s a v
be added throughout the year. Stay tuned to our web calendar and program update email newsletters as new Southwest 10/8 Program Aide Training c
events are announced. Central 10/8-9 Venture Out II Training v
Northwest 10/10 Digital Movie Maker c
d daisy c cadette f family Council-wide 10/11 Highest Awards Training (Virtual) c s a v
LEVEL Pop Up Shop at event
KEY b brownie s senior v volunteer Northwest 10/13 Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation Workshop j
j junior a ambassador * denotes signature event Council-wide 10/20 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v
Northwest 10/21 Discover Archery Workshop b j
REGION DATE TITLE OF PROGRAM/EVENT LEVELS Camp NOARK 10/21-23 Halloween Encampment d b j c s a f
AUGUST 2022 Central 10/22-23 Venture Out II Training v
Council-wide 8/4 Fall Service Unit Summit (Virtual) v STEAM Center 10/28-30 Magic in the Woods Encampment d b j c
Council-wide 8/8-12 S’mores Week d b j c s a v f Central 10/29 New Cuisines c
Council-wide 8/10 National S’mores Day d b j c s a v f NOVEMBER 2022
Council-wide 8/16 Highest Awards Training (Virtual) c s a v Council-wide 11/1 Destinations Round 1 Applications Due c s a
Council-wide 8/18 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v Northwest 11/3 Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation Workshop c s a
Northwest 8/19 Archery Badge Workshop c s a Central 11/5 Locavore s a
Camp NOARK 8/27 Family Water Day b j c s a f Northwest 11/5 Girl Fest: STEAM Expo* d b j c s a
Central 8/27 Clover Petal Workshop d Southwest 11/5-6 Venture Out II Training v
SEPTEMBER 2022 Northwest 11/7 Jeweler Workshop j
Northwest 9/2 One Razorback Day d b j f Council-wide 11/13 Science of Sewing (Virtual) d b j c s a
Council-wide 9/10-12 Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend d b j c s a f Northwest 11/14 Jeweler Workshop j
Northwest 9/10-11 Venture Out II Training v Council-wide 11/17 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v
Council-wide 9/15 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v Northwest 11/18 Discovery Archery Workshop s a
Midwest 9/16-18 Cardboard Boat Regatta* d b j c s a f Camp NOARK 11/19 Tenderfoot Play Day j c s a
Northwest 9/17 Coding for Good 1 d b Camp NOARK 11/20 Grown Ups Only Afternoon
Northwest 9/21 Coding for Good 1 d b DECEMBER 2022
Camp NOARK 9/24 Saddle Up! Play Day j c s a STEAM Center 12/3 Reservable Badge Workshop d b j c s a
Northwest 9/24 CPR/First-Aid Training c s a v Northwest 12/3 Coding for Good 2 d b
Central 9/24 Snacks Badge Workshop b Central | NW 12/10 Girl Scout Shop: Say Yes to the Vest d b j c s a v
Camp NOARK 9/25 STEAM at the Barn d b j c s a f Northwest 12/10 Coding for Good 2 d b
* denotes signature event
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Central 12/10 Program Aide Training c STEAM Center 4/28-30 Once Upon a Fairytale Encampment d b j f
Council-wide 12/13 Highest Awards Training (Virtual) c s a v Northwest 4/29 Space Explorers d
Council-wide 12/15 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v Camp NOARK 4/29 Saddle Up! Play Day j c s
JANUARY 2023 Camp NOARK 4/30 STEAM at the Barn d b j c s a f
Council-wide 1/13-23 MLK Day of Service d b j c s a MAY 2023
Central 1/14 Cookie Palooza* d b j c s a f Camp NOARK 5/6 Tenderfoot Play Day j c s
Council-wide 1/19 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v Camp NOARK 5/6 Wild n’ Wonderful | hosted by SoWaCo Service Unit d b j c s a f
Northwest 1/23 Coding for Good 2 j c Southeast 5/6-7 Venture Out II Training v
Camp NOARK 1/27-29 Winter Encampment d b j c s a f Camp NOARK 5/13 Grown Ups Only Afternoon v
Northwest 1/30 Coding for Good 2 j c Council-wide 5/18 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v
FEBRUARY 2023 JUNE 2023
STEAM Center 2/4 Reservable Badge Workshop d b j c s a STEAM Center 6/5-9 Science in the Woods Day Camp d b j
Northwest 2/6 Mechanical Engineering 3 j Camp NOARK TBD Summer Camp 2023 d b j c s a
Central 2/11-12 Venture Out II Training v Council-wide 6/15 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v
Northwest 2/13 Mechanical Engineering 3 j
Council-wide 2/14 Highest Awards Training (Virtual) c s a v
Council-wide 2/16 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v
STEAM Center 3/4
MARCH 2023
Reservable Badge Workshop d b j c s a Dates to March
March 8
Women’s History Month
International Women’s Day
Remember
Camp NOARK 3/5 STEAM at the Barn d b j c s a f
March 8-14 Girl Scout Week
Northwest 3/10 Amazeum Fun Patch Night d b j c s a f
March 12 Girl Scouts’ Birthday
Camp NOARK 3/11 Camp NOARK Open House d b j c s a f
Bold dates are Global Action Days. April Volunteer Appreciation Month
Council-wide 3/12-18 Girl Scout Week d b j c s a
April 22 National Girl Scout Leader Day
Council-wide 3/16 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v
April 22 Earth Day
Camp NOARK 3/20-22 Spring Break Day Camp b j c
October 11 International Day of the Girl April 27 Girls in ICT Day
Camp NOARK 3/31-4/2 Primitive Camping Weekend s a v
October 17 Global Poverty Day August 2 International Day of Friendship
APRIL 2023
October 31 Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday August 10 National S’mores Day
Camp NOARK 4/1 Trailblazers Play Day j c s
November 8 National STEM Day August 26 Women’s Equality Day
Northwest 4/1 Inventor b
Northeast 4/1-2 Venture Out II Training v November 11 Veterans Day
Camp NOARK 4/2 Pony Tails d b November 12 National Kindness Day
Council-wide 4/6 Spring Service Unit Summit v November 17 National Take a Hike Day
Camp NOARK 4/8 Family Day Program Sampler b j c s a f November 19 Women’s Entrepreneur Day
Northwest 4/8 Inventor b November 29 Giving Tuesday
Council-wide 4/11 Highest Awards Training (Virtual) c s a v December 4 National Cookie Day
Council-wide 4/16 Horsin’ Around Patch Workshop (Virtual) d b j December 13 National Horse Day
Council-wide 4/16 Math in Nature Workshop (Virtual) d b j January 16 MLK Day of Service
Council-wide 4/20 Troop Leader Fundamentals (Virtual) v January 28 National Daisy Day
Northwest 4/21-23 LEAF Retreat v February 11 Girls and Women in Science
Northwest 4/22 Space Explorers d February 22 World Thinking Day
* denotes signature event
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Signature
Events
Girl Fest: d
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Dive into the world of science, technology, It’s time to kick off the 2023 Cookie Season!
engineering, art and math through Master the 5 Skills and fine tune your
specialized workshops and an Expo Hall financial literacy to prepare for your best
full of hands-on activities led by STEAM cookie season yet. Enjoy interactive skill
experts. NEW: Discover the Science of Flight building activities including cookie rally
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from the experts at the Arkansas Air and stations, guest speakers and workshops!
Military Museum!
Boat Regatta January 14
It’s our time Midwest
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November 5
Arkansas Air and Military Museum
Stay tuned for location announcement
$TBD | Register by: January 7
to shine! Build a sea-worthy boat made entirely of at Drake Field | Fayetteville
cardboard and duct tape for a friendly race $TBD | Register by: October 28
with your Girl Scout sisters! In addition to
Girl Scouts from across the country and the races, enjoy other STEM, aquatic and
around the world and those who believe in traditional camp and service activities.
our mission gather every three years for The event is available as a full weekend or
convention. The 2023 Girl Scout convention Saturday only.
will be taking place July 18–22, 2023 at
Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena September 16-18
Vista, FL. It consists of two events over the Lake Dardanelle State Park | Russellville
course of nearly a week: $35 | Register by September 9
56th National Council Session
56th National Council Session is the
national business meeting being held
on July 18–20 where delegates from ev-
ery council across the nation and USA
Girl Scouts Overseas meet to discuss,
debate, and vote on issues important
to the Girl Scout Movement, and elect
national leaders for the next triennium.
Phenom by Girl Scouts
Phenom by Girl Scouts consists of ex-
citing experiences in the Expo Hall and
other fun and enriching programming
from July 20–22. Meet special guests,
attend the National Bridging ceremony
and Gold Award celebration, take part
in amazing activities and demos in the
Expo Hall, and much more.
Search girlscouts.org for more details.
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When Girls
STEAMat Burnham
Center
ASTRO-nomical Encampment Science in the Woods Day Camp
participate in Space Science Badge Join us for a fun week of day camp at d b
Burnham Woods and the STEAM Center.
Girl Scout Family and friends are welcome as we take
a closer look into space! We will be doing
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Study daylight effects and take a closer look STEAM (science, technology, engineering,
they benefit in four
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at the night sky with the eVscope telescope! art and math) fields and the outdoors.
Join us for a weekend encampment or Saturday only. During camp, girls will participate in a
important ways: September 30-October 2
badge series or Journey.
1 STEAM Center | Fort Smith June 5-9
girl $30 / adult $18 | Register by: September 19 STEAM Center | Fort Smith
$120 | Register by: May 12
STEAM Interest
Girls are excited about STEAM Magic in the Woods Encampment
subjects and want to learn Calling all wizards and non-magic folks! d b
more about them. We will explore some fun STEAM-filled
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activities in the wizarding world of
2 Burnham Woods. Get sorted, attend classes
and learn more about fantastic creatures.
STEAM Confidence
Girls have confidence in their
Join us for a weekend encampment or
Saturday only. Reservable
October 28-30 |
Badge
STEAM skills and abilities.
STEAM Center | Fort Smith d b
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girl $30 / adult $18 | Register by: October 17 j c
Workshops
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Once Upon a Fairytale Encampment
STEAM Competence Heroes, villains and princesses, oh my!
Girls think scientifically to d b Can’t make it to an event but really want to bring
Family and friends are welcome to join as
solve problems. j your troop to the STEAM Center? We can set you
The STEAM Center at Burnham Woods is located at the Girl we spend a fairytale weekend at the STEAM
up with your own STEAM badge workshop.
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Scouts - Diamonds Midwest Region property in Fort Smith. Center. Girls will focus on the arts to create
It’s a place where girls can discover and explore their STEAM their own enchanting experience. Join us for f Reserve a custom badge workshop for your
(science, technology, engineering, art and math) passions a weekend encampment or Saturday only. troop led by STEAM Center staff. This workshop
STEAM Value through hands-on, learning-by-doing activities in a girl-focused, is open to one group/troop or troops willing to
April 28-30
girl-led environment. collaborate. While only one badge and level may
Girls learn the importance and STEAM Center | Fort Smith
be selected from available badge options, girls of
relevance of STEAM to people A variety of programming and events are available regularly girl $30 / adult $18 | Register by: April 17
all levels are welcome to register and participate.
and society. at the STEAM Center, including badge workshops. We also Troop leaders are responsible for securing a
host weekend programs, day camps and overnight adventures! minimum of 10 girls prior to reserving this
Registration is required to attend programs, so make sure to workshop.
register in advance! December 3
Whether it’s building a race car, computer programming, February 4
becoming an artist or conducting chemical experiments, we March 4
are helping girls move into a future that is constantly changing STEAM Center | Fort Smith
and evolving. Like all Girl Scout programs, STEAM activities $10 | Register by one month prior
offer girls the opportunity to explore and learn in a safe, peer- To schedule your own program for your troop
supportive, “OK-to-fail” environment. This increases girls’ or for more information, email programs@
confidence in their abilities and encourages positive social girlscoutsdiamonds.org or call 800.632.6894.
development.
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Science of Sewing Coding for Good 2: Amazeum Fun Patch Night for
Program Partner Council-wide | Vine Images
Digital Game Design Badge
Digital Game Design
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum
Girl Scouts
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum
Events Learning a craft like sewing is not just
a useful skill, but it also helps stitch
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Digital Game Design Badge
Calling all aspiring video game developers!
Amazeum Fun Patch
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and learn to sew like a pro! Discover a own interactive game with Scratch. an exclusive STEAM event! Girl Scouts get s a
stitch in time and uncover the secrets
Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics January 23 to have even more fun than usual. Come f
to sewing for success. Make your own
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum project and learn how to stitch it all January 30 explore exhibits and find special activity
Coding Basics Badge Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville booths with hands-on challenges that will
together by using a back stitch, lazy daisy,
$20 (does not include badge) help you earn a unique Amazeum Fun Patch.
Earn your Basic Coding badge at our bots expo! You’ll woven wheel and the colonial knot.
Register by: one week prior Join us for a night of uniquely girl-centric
experiment with our best bots to discover d b November 13 tech experience!
what they can do and how you can make March 25
them follow your instructions! March 10
Virtual
Mechanical Engineering 3: Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville
September 17 $10 | Register by: one week prior
Free | Register by: March 3
September 24 Crane Design Challenge
Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum
$20 (does not include badge) | Register by: one week prior
Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Inventor
Crane Design Challenge Badge
Design Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum A rolling pin, a bottle opener, a jar with
Inventor Badge
Digital Movie Maker Digital Game Design Badge a lid: did you know that all these things
are simple machines that make our lives j Today’s forecast: brainstorms! Learn how to b
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum Calling all aspiring video game developers! d b
easier? Let’s explore other simple and bring your wild and crazy ideas to life and
Digital Movie Maker Badge Get a taste of what it’s like to create your compound machines by creating and make them the best they can be.
Explore the science behind movie-making! You’ve own interactive game with Scratch. building your own crane. April 1
probably spent countless hours watching December 3 February 6 April 8
movies. Here is your chance to see what it December 10
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February 13 Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville
takes to create a movie from start to finish. Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville $20 (does not include badge)
October 3 $20 (does not include badge) $20 (does not include badge) Register by: one week prior
October 10 Register by: one week prior Register by: one week prior
Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville
$20 (does not include badge) | Register by: one week prior
Jeweler
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum
Northwest Brownie Workshop
Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing
Jeweler Badge Regional community educational opportunities that encourage our
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It’s time to shine! Come earn your Jeweler badge in Office younger generation to be informed about the importance Register by: September 16
this dazzling workshop. With golden tips from our of wildlife and environmental conservation. Our programs
Amazeum jewelry masters, discover ways to will focus on native bird species, anatomy, physiology, Junior Workshop
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make unique and funky jewelry inspired by and environmental awareness. We aim to help Girl Scouts October 13
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the world around us. understand there are a plethora of careers and opportunities Register by: September 30
pertaining to wildlife and our environments.
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$20 | Register by: one week prior $20 Register by: October 21
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Math in Nature Workshop
Council-wide | Vine Images
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badges build on one another as Girl Scouts
learn about shapes, numbers and design
Girl Scouts:
in nature. You’ll plan a hiking adventure,
create trail maps and design a bird feeder—
all while learning math concepts and how
they apply outside the classroom. You
will earn all three badges in this bundle
package. Most of it is self-paced, but Vine
Images is offering an introductory Zoom
class that will focus on one craft project
Beyond
and a group discussion on nature.
April 16
Virtual
Your Troop
$20 | Register by: April 15
Ready to take your Girl Scout
experience to the next level? Here’s a Go to
Girl Scout
quick guide to how you can do more
with Girl Scouts beyond your troop:
Space Explorers Events
Northwest | Scott Family Amazeum
Space Science Explorer Badge Go on a
Girls and their parents or
caregivers may attend any
Go to
3...2...1...Lift off from Earth as we use
STEAM to explore the sun, moon and stars!
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Destination
and all events listed in this
book—even if your troop
Camp
isn’t going! From a Signature Whether you go for a
April 22 Cadettes, Seniors and Event like Girl Fest to STEAM week in the summer
April 29 Ambassadors—this one is Center badge workshops or a weekend during
Scott Family Amazeum | Bentonville for you! Travel across the and even program partner the year, Girl Scout
$20 (does not include badge) country or across the world events, there’s something for camp is the place
Register by: one week prior on safe, fun and amazing everyone. Stay tuned to our to go to experience
Girl Scout trips. From space web calendar and Program the outdoors and try
camp to LA to London and Update email newsletters for new things. Plus, you
beyond, these adventures new events being added all might even get to ride
are waiting for you! the time! a horse!
Earn Have a special interest you want to learn more about? Ready
to fill that vest with awards? We’ve got you covered! Girls can
Badges earn badges and awards at home with their families. Badge
requirement sets can be ordered from the retail shop and
and Awards
awards requirements can be found in your Girl’s Guide to Girl
Scouting or Girl Scout Handbook.
18 | Register: GirlScoutsDiamonds.org/Events Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 19When girls Coming Home Alumni Weekend
participate in Girl
Scouts outdoor
Outdoors Camp NOARK
Save the date! Coming Home Alumni event
is planning its post-COVID comeback.
High
Adventure
We are planning a tour of the camp on
programming, and Girl Scouts Saturday so everyone can see all the new v
additions to camp which include the
they benefit in
Tips
equine program areas, the new “Village”
cabin housing, Pooh Corner upgrade, and
important ways: of course, Daisy Patch unit renovations!
On Sunday, a special “Scouts Own” will
Help girls discover what high adventure
1 also include a re-dedication ceremony
for the Daisy Patch unit and a thank you
activities they’re interested in as well as
what skills, gear and training they’ll need.
Outdoor Competence recognition to all who participated in that
Check out the outdoor category badges and
Girls learn to engage safely endeavor.
Safety Activity Checkpoints to get started,
and responsibly in a range of
September 30-October 2 and review the Outdoor Progression Chart
outdoor activities.
Camp NOARK | Huntsville to see what experiences your troop needs to
$ TBD | Register by: September 13
2
build up to this adventure.
Connect with local experts, adventure
Outdoor Interest Halloween Encampment clubs, retailers and other Girl Scouts for
Girls develop a love of nature and an tips, advice and resources.
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3 encampment. Spend the morning exploring
all the activities that Camp NOARK has to
s a We’ve got you covered! Connect with
outdoor program partners in this guide or
Outdoor Confidence offer, join us for lunch in the dining hall, and
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Girls gain confidence in their ability
in your community, or with camp staff.
then participate in our costume parade and Remember, you as a troop leader don’t need
to take on new challenges and learn
carnival games to win prizes! every high adventure training if you can
from and succeed in them.
October 21-23 connect with another trained adult!
4 Camp NOARK | Huntsville
$ TBD | Register by: October 3
Don’t forget to complete a troop travel
application or seek council approval for high
Environmental risk activities if needed!
Stewardship Winter Encampment We can’t wait to see what adventures
Girls come to understand how their
Camp NOARK your troop takes! Tell us all about it by
behaviors impact the environment
Learn how to stay safe and have fun when sending stories and pictures to online@
and what they can do to protect the
it’s cold outside. Participate in sessions about
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Since 1912, girls have explored and strengthened their winter nutrition. Earn the Camp NOARK f troop, see page 31.
outdoor skills and commitment to environmental winter season patch.
stewardship through Girl Scouting. Guided by supportive January 27-29
adults and peers, Girl Scouts discover the wonders of Camp NOARK | Huntsville
nature, experience the thrill of adventure, and challenge $ TBD | Register by: January 10
themselves and one another to reach new heights. These
experiences hone their outdoor and leadership skills,
inspire them to take action to protect the environment,
and reinforce friendships to last a lifetime.
20 | Register: GirlScoutsDiamonds.org/Events Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 21Senior, Ambassador and Volunteer Wild ‘n Wonderful hosted by
Primitive Camping Weekend SoWaCo Service Unit
Camp NOARK Camp NOARK
Join us for an outdoor fair where girls will
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of gear and
take a short
hike. food supplies
and care for
camping gear.
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budget, then
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others about the
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outside. day pack. practice skills
needed to cook
outdoor skills. Practice
campsite set up.
outdoors. archery games. Take your pick and try a
to look, Discuss being
prepared for
Dress for the
weather.
a meal. Plan a menu
with a new Plan an agenda
Imagine new
experiences to be August 19 recurve bow, a compound or both.
listen, feel Review outdoor that includes
the weather. cooking skill. had outdoors.
and smell.
Do activities
Plan a
healthy snack
cooking safety.
Discuss
fun activities.
Practice all
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Share past
experiences
Share what
was observed.
to explore or lunch. Practice hand
and dish
campsite
organization.
Explore/protect
the surrounding
Leave No Trace $40 | Register by: August 12 The Quiver | Bentonville
in the nature. Learn how to environment. principles.
sanitation.
outdoors.
Learn
more about
Plan and stay safe in
Create a Kaper
Plan time for $25 | Register by: November 11
carry out the outdoors. fun activities.
Talk about what was Chart for the
an indoor
favorite discovered. cookout. Be
sleepover.
outdoor places considerate
and why Travel
and camp of other
they’re special.
LEAVE NO TRACE on durable visitors.
Wonder what
else can be PRINCIPLES: Respect surfaces.
Plan Wildlife.
seen in the Dispose
ahead and Leave Minimize
outdoors. of waste
prepare. what you campfire
find. properly.
impacts.
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Equine Level 1 riders have never ridden before or need
some practice before riding at a walk confidently
Program
Scouts. This is a great course to get a head j and independently in the arena. At level 1,
start on safety and horse terminology, riders learn to safely approach, lead, groom
fueling your creative side before heading and saddle their own horses, as well as basic
to the barn this spring. Start your horse control at a walk (stop, start, steer).
journey with us and create a one-of-a-
kind sunrise/sunset horse silhouette sign. It is the mission of the Girl Scouts – Diamonds
Horsin’ Around patch and all supplies are equine program to offer a safe space that
included with a Zoom meeting that will allows participants the opportunity to exercise Level 2 Tenderfoot riders continue to practice
be engaging and interactive. the courage, confidence, and character that safe horse handling, grooming, saddling and
aligns with the Girl Scout mission as a whole. control at a walk, and will begin learning
April 16 to bridle, pick hooves, and ride at a trot.
It is our belief that the physical and mental
Virtual
challenges associated with the equine program
$22 | Register by: April 9 and agricultural science topics pave the way
for young people, particularly young women,
to become confident and productive leaders. Level 3 Trailblazer riders continue to practice
The Girls Scouts - Diamonds equine program safe horse handling, grooming, saddling, bridling,
provides skills and knowledge related to all four control at a walk and trot, and will begin learning
program pillars. to ride at a lope/canter. After completing the arena
Family Day – Water Day riding requirements, Level 3 riders will learn trail
1 Camp NOARK safety and hit the trails!
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Biomechanics, soil science, anatomy and of August, but everyone loves a water j c
physiology, stable and waste management, feeds day - even the horses! Come join us for an s a
and feeding afternoon of fun while we love our fur- Wrangler (level 4) and Advanced Wrangler (level
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friends back into their season of work. 5) objectives are similar, and lessons may often
2 There’s no riding for this event but we’ll be combined, but Level 5 riders are expected to
paint them, set up pictures to show off perform at a higher proficiency. Riders at these
Outdoors and Camp our art, then play in the water as we wash levels continue to practice safe horse handling,
Arena presence, weather conditioning, off and cool down! grooming, saddling, bridling, and control at a walk,
environmental awareness, physical conditioning, trot, and lope. They will also have opportunities
August 27 |
interdependent ecology to compete in rodeo events such as barrel racing,
Camp NOARK | Huntsville
pole bending, etc., and will conquer more advanced
$30 | Register by: August 13
3 trails, including the possibility of overnight
camping with the horses. Ground lessons for Level
Leadership Saddle Up Play Day 4 and 5 will begin to focus on the entirety of the
Communication, calm assertive horsemanship, Camp NOARK horse industry, learning about horse purchasing,
time management, goal setting, responsibility For Juniors and older with little to no ownership, veterinary care and equine-related job
opportunities.
6
experience with horses (NOARK Riding
4
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Level 1). Participants will learn to safely
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approach, lead, groom and saddle their
Life Skills own horses. We’ll teach basic control at Riders at this level have a mastery over all basic
Arena presence, weather conditioning, a walk and implement those skills with care of horses used for trail and rodeo riding, as
environmental awareness, physical conditioning, some exciting arena challenges! well as strong riding skills at a walk, trot, and lope.
interdependent ecology
September 24, April 29 | Girls who have satisfied all the Level 5 requirements
Camp NOARK | Huntsville and successfully reached Level 6 are known as
$42 | Register by: two weeks prior Riding Rookies!
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Agriculture and animal science are some d b
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Grab a couple of your friends and come
Girl Scouts
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favorite subjects around the barn! Bring j c for an adult-only horse workshop at the
the family for some hands-on activities s a NOARK Barn. Relax in the comfort of being
that dive into the understanding of things f responsible for only yourself on this trip and
that keep the barn going. Soil science, participate in lessons similar to what we offer v
Outdoors
animal health, and waste management girls throughout the year! Book a NOARK
are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to reservation the night before to turn it into a b
possible STEAM discussions! grown-up getaway!
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Camp NOARK | Huntsville $50 | Register by: two weeks prior
$47 | Register by: two weeks prior
Pony Tails
Spring Break Day Camp Horse A la Carte
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Daisies and Brownies will meet our d b
these three days, campers will spend time
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friendly herd, learn about basic horse helping with horse care, hands on grooming/ These sessions are “design your own” and
safety, groom their own horse and take a saddling, and take a lap or two around the built for anyone who has reservations at
short ride while being led by an adult. It’s arena. When you are not at the barn, you can NOARK. Plan for any time between 9am and
the perfect introduction to the barn for explore all camp has to offer including target noon or 1pm to 4pm, block the whole slot or
young riders! sports and hiking. just one hour! The cost of each reservation
Date: October 1 March 20-22 is $50/person/hour for a private lesson +
April 2 Camp NOARK | Huntsville a discount of $5/person for up to 6 people;
Camp NOARK | Huntsville $100 | Register by: March 1 Ground only lessons $15/hr + a discount of
$40 | Register by: two weeks prior $1/person up to 6. Email us or give us a call
to fit your family, friends or whole troop into
Trailblazers Play Day a barn session!
Tenderfoot Play Day
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comfortable working independently on the s a
Take the national Girl Scouts Love the
leading horses, grooming and saddling,
ground and at a trot in the saddle (NOARK Reservations from $50 Outdoors Challenge, made possible by funding
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and riding independently at a walk Register by: Two weeks prior
beginner level 3). Advance your ground from Hydro Flask! Summer is the perfect
(NOARK Riding Level 2). Participants s a
knowledge, practice walk and trot skills, and head time to celebrate our love of the outdoors.
will practice the walk, start learning the
out of the arena with your newfound control! While adhering to local public safety guidance,
trot, and step up their arena obstacle
April 1
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explore the outdoors from your front step,
challenges!
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November 19 We want you to be able to share your barn s a
$42 | Register by: March 17 The Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge
May 6 experiences with the people you love, and this f
kicks off in May and ends with Girl Scouts
Camp NOARK | Huntsville is the perfect weekend to do so. Designed for Love State Parks Weekend on September
$42 | Register by: two weeks prior groups of 2-5, you and your crew will get your 10 and 11, 2022. Based on your grade level,
hands dirty grooming your horse then you’ll hop in complete the required number of activities to
the saddle for arena games! earn a snazzy patch.
April 8 Use #gsoutdoors to share your story and to see
Camp NOARK | Huntsville how other girls are completing this fun outdoor
$50 | Register by: two weeks prior challenge!
26 | Register: GirlScoutsDiamonds.org/Events Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 27Queen Wilhemina Crowley’s Ridge Owl Prowl
Lake Charles
Girl Scouts
September 10
Cardboard Boat Regatta Eco Learner and Eco Friend Badge
Nature Bingo on Rich Mountain
September 10 If you’re looking to hike at night, an Workshop
September 10 owl prowl might be the perfect pick! September 10
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile Join area Girl Scouts for a cardboard Discover the incredible adaptations
hike along the Spring Trail and a fun boat regatta as part of our local service Join a park interpreter to earn your Eco
Love
these creatures have developed that
game of nature bingo to challenge your unit event! Learner and Eco Friend Badges at Lake
allow them to be predators of the night.
observational skills! Charles State Park! Observe nature and
Bear Necessities Davidsonville Powhatan
learn to protect our natural wildlife and
resources through fun and interactive
September 10 Playing in the Past Photography Tour games and activities.
State Parks
September 10 September 10
Join a park interpreter to hear about the
Join a park interpreter at Davidsonville
history of black bears in the state and
why they are so important to a healthy Historic State Park to find out what life
Join park staff on the historic Powhatan Ozark Folk Center
townsite to hone your photography
ecosystem in Queen Wilhelmina State would have been like if you were born Badge Workshops
skills. This activity will include a
Park. 200 years ago. September 10
discussion of historic methods of taking
pictures and a photography activity. Meet for opening ceremonies in the
Nature Journals Delta Heritage Trail Visitor Center, then split into groups to
Join thousands of girls in hundreds of state parks across the September 10
Art in Nature Badge Workshop Flower Tour work on badges. Each group will work
United States to find adventure, explore nature and learn Nature journals are a great way to take September 10 September 11 with park interpreters who are experts
something with you when you go, while Join park staff on a tour of the flowers in that area.
what Girl Scouts is all about. Come share your love of the great This workshop is open to Daisy,
not disturbing the natural setting. Join of Powhatan Historic State Park. Badge workshops include:
outdoors and revel in the magic and wonder of nature together. a park interpreter to make your own
Brownie, Cadette and Ambassadors. It
Learn how flowers grow, the magic of Outdoor Art
will completely fulfill Daisy and Brownie
It’s the perfect chance to get some fresh air, see memorable nature journal to record your Queen
badges and work towards fulfilling medicinal flowers, and learn to speak Flowers
Wilhelmina State Park memories! the language of the flowers to send your
sights and get inspired. Stay tuned for more updates as they are upper levels. Archery
own secret messages. Playing in the Past
available. Lake Dardanelle Patch Workshop
Get outdoors, enjoy the fall weather, connect with your family Build a Bee House Workshop September 11 Village Creek Prairie Grove
September 10 Girl Scouts will spend the day learning The Guides Above Us Battlefield Trail Walk
or troop and explore your local State Parks! Girl Scouts, troops about Delta Heritage Trail State Park September 9
Join a park interpreter at the visitor September 10
and families are invited to visit their local state park over the center to learn about these important and the cultural and natural history of Join the park interpreter for a night of These hallowed battlegrounds were once
weekend of September 10-11. insects and build your own bee house. the Delta area. star-gazing. Learn about the guides in stormed by opposing soldiers and saw
the sky and how they can help us find heavy fighting during the American Civil
National “Girl Scouts Love State Parks” patches are available for Lake Fort Smith Jacksonport our way. War. Join a park interpreter for a guided
purchase online at girlscoutshop.com or through the Diamonds Kayaking Fun! Leave No Trace
We Love Trees! walk along a section of the paved trail.
September 11 September 11
shop! September 10 Nature Journaling
Want to go kayaking but not sure how Join a park interpreter to learn the
Self guided. Drop-in anytime. Check out September 10
to do it? Meet a park interpreter at 7 principles of Leave No Trace, and
how each one of those principles are one of these self-guided activities: Join us for this hands-on nature
Registration is required the marina to discover basic kayaking
● Central ● Northwest for all programs.
and safety tips while finding out that
kayaking is a really fun recreational
important to helping everyone enjoy
Jacksonport State Park for generations
Make Like A Tree and Leaf
Where Trees Lead Us
journaling program where you will learn
to draw and document the beauty you
● Midwest ● Southeast Please register for the program
at GirlScoutsDiamonds.org/
pastime. Then, enjoy a short kayak tour
on Lake Fort Smith to practice your new
to come. Remembering Big Ben
DiversiTREE
see around you. No special art skill or
supplies are needed.
● Northeast ● Southwest events by September 1, 2022.
#GSLSP2022
found skills! Lake Poinsett
What’s Bugging You
Hide and Seek with Trees
Leaf Runner Sunset Battlefield Trail Walk
September 11
Mount Nebo September 10
Terrific Tree Hike Come explore the world of bugs and
Devil’s Den Join us this evening for a 1-hour, half-
mile walk on the paved walking trail.
Pinnacle Mountain Toltec Mounds September 10 learn more about these amazing Lee Creek Cleanup and Leave No As we walk on these hallowed grounds,
creatures. Trace Program
Guided Hike on the Coachwhip Trail Connecting Habitats and Humans Join a park interpreter to gain some tips we will learn about the Battle of Prairie
September 10
September 10 September 10 on how to idntify trees. Then, put your Grove (of the American Civil War) and
Lee Creek is an amazing natural
Join park interpreters on a guided hike Join us to investigate animal habitats. skills to the test on a guided hike! Mississippi River resource with habitats for various types
the history of the park.
along the 2.4-mile Coachwhip trail while You’ll build your own toad house to Leave No Trace of wildlife, and provides recreational
learning about the plants and animals take home to help you remember your Cossatot River September 10 opportunities for the guests of the park,
Withrow Springs
that call this area home. connection to this place and you’ll help Cossatot River Caretakers This completely shaded, mile long trail such as kayaking and fishing. The Lee Streambed Explorers
Inspect an Insect the American toad (native to this area) September 10 offers Girl Scouts multiple ways to Creek cleanup is hosted annually with September 10
September 10 by creating habitat. practice “Leave No Trace.” volunteer assistance. Join park staff for a fun walk through
Fun, hands-on activities will show you
Join park interpreters to search for and how to take care of a stream. Learn why Dutch Oven Desserts the stream by the visitor center as we
learn about some of the wonderful bugs
Woolly Hollow the Cossatot River is protected and learn September 10 Hobbs look for all of the interesting creatures
that call Pinnacle State Park home. Lake Bennett Paddling Tour how to monitor the health of a stream. What’s sweeter than a night under the Intro to Kayaking and plants that live in the stream.
September 10 stars with your group? Not much, but a September 10
Take Action Project Join the park interpreter on a scenic little apple pie is always great to go with
September 11 This adventure program is for Cadettes
kayak/canoe tour of Lake Bennett, dinner! We will work together to make and Seniors. Spend the morning
Meet with park interpreters to learn where we will practice our paddling and enjoy this dessert. paddling on Beaver Lake while guided
about some of the common invasive skills while exploring some of the by a park interpreter. We will learn the
plant species in the area, as well as their hidden history and habitats at Woolly basics of paddling as we explore a calm
effects on the environment, and assist Hollow State Park. area of Beaver Lake.
with removal of these species.
28 | Register: GirlScoutsDiamonds.org/Events Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 29The Buzz on Bees
Lake Chicot Logloly September 10
Leave No Trace Compass Course A Walk in the Woods Bees have a very important job
September 10 September 10 at Logoly State Park. Join a park
Mariner and
Remembering the principles of Leave No Enjoy an outdoor adventure with interpreter to learn about the world of
Trace will help many people, both now a walk in the woods. Join a park bees while watching them work in the
and in the future, enjoy Lake Chicot interpreter to discover the many park’s observation hive, then complete
State Park. Discover how to “know things that call Logoly State Park a bee craft.
home on this .75-mile guided walk.
Trailblazer
before you go” by practicing compass
skills while you also test your knowledge Nature Photography Millwood
of the park’s protected resources! September 10 Art in Nature
Completing this will help you toward Join a park interpreter to learn the September 10
earning the Eco Learner and Eco Friend tips and tricks of getting good nature Join a park interpreter for a walk in
Troops
Badges. pictures and find out the difference the woods to become one with nature
between taking photos for art and and see the art that is all around us.
taking them for identification. Throughout the morning we will
discuss art in nature and exercise our
creative skills making crafts out of the
resources around us.
Girl Scout Mariners participate in water-
based high adventure activities. Mariners
can develop skills in swimming, safety,
rescue, kayaking, sailing, navigation and
more. They take action in oceans, lakes and
rivers, explore careers related to water, and
learn to protect the aquatic environment.
Girl Scout Trailblazers take part in high
adventure outdoor activities in a broad
range of modalities, geographies and
climates. Trailblazers develop a variety
of skills in hiking, camping, orienteering,
conservation, preparedness, survivorship
and high-adventure sports.
To start your own Mariner or Trailblazer
troop or to find out more information,
email info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.
Ready to take
your outdoor
adventure to the
next level? Start
a Mariner or
Trailblazer troop!
30 | Register: GirlScoutsDiamonds.org/Events Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 31When girls
participate in
Leadership Girl Scout
the GSLE, they
experience five Leadership
measurable
Experience
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) is
what girls do and how they do it, and it’s part
leadership benefits of what makes Girl Scouts uniquely impactful!
or outcomes that will
fuel their success
and prepare them
Girl-led
Girls help choose the activities
for a lifetime of Focus of their troop does, help plan the
Girl Scout activities they do and share
leadership. their opinions and ideas. Let
Activities Girl Scout girls take the lead!
1 discover, connect,
take action
Processes
Strong sense of self girl-led, learning by
Learning by
2 doing, cooperative
learning Doing
Positive values
3
Girls don’t just talk, they do!
They try new things and test
Challenge seeking 5 Short- out their ideas, then reflect
on their experiences by
4 Term Outcomes talking about what worked
and what didn’t, figuring out
Healthy strong sense of self
how to do it better next time
relationships positive values
and discussing what they
challenge seeking
5
liked and didn’t like about the
healthy relationships experience.
Community community problem
solving
problem solving In Girl Scouts, girls discover who they are, what they Cooperative
care about and what their talents are, connect with other
people, both locally and globally, to learn from others and Learning
expand their horizons, and take action to make the world
a better place. Girls practice these skills by completing
Long-Term Girls work with other girls,
share their ideas with each
Journeys and put them into action to earn their highest Outcome other and ensure every girl
awards. girls lead with has a way to help when the
courage, confidence, troop is working on a project.
The Girl Scout processes are what make Girl Scouts unique and character to
from other learning environments. These processes bring make the world a
our program to life and help girls get the most out of their better place.
Girl Scout experiences.
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