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2018 - 2019 GO GUIDE
Welcome!
Hello from the CEO
We’re excited to No matter what stage of the Girl Scout Together, we can change our world
have you with us for Leadership Experience a girl is in, there and make a better tomorrow for girls
another wonderful are activities and opportunities for her to everywhere.
year of Girl Scouts. reach for the stars. Whether she is working Yours in Girl Scouting,
We can’t wait to on her first Girl Scout High Awards project,
start making new completing a Journey, building a robot, or
memories as we testing her limits on the climbing wall at
earn badges, explore Camp Tanasi, we are here to let her know
the great outdoors, and grow in courage, she can achieve all she sets her mind to
confidence, and character. accomplish. Lynne Lawson Fugate, CEO
Contact Us
Service Centers and Girl Scout Office and Shop Hours
Shops Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Each location is home to a Girl Scout Shop, Shops are open select Saturdays,
where items such as uniform pieces, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
800-474-1912 badges, pins, gifts, and more are sold. Check website for details and for planned
offices closings.
Chattanooga Service Center
info@girlscoutcsa.org 6101 Enterprise Park Dr., Suite 600 Inclement Weather Closures
Chattanooga, TN 37416 All closings and scheduled adjustments
are subject to the CEO’s discretion.
Johnson City Service Center
girlscoutcsa.org 1100 Woodland Ave. If service centers are closed due to
Johnson City, TN 37601 weather on a day when an activity or
training is scheduled, the events will not be
Knoxville Service Center held. Check our website and Facebook to
1567 Downtown West Blvd. see updates!
Knoxville, TN 37919
Connect with Us
facebook.com/GirlScoutCSA @girlscoutcsa linkedin.com/company/gscsa
twitter.com/girlscoutcsa pinterest.com/girlscoutcsa
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About Girl Scouts
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts is the For over 100 years, our Girl Scout It is based on time-tested methods and
preeminent leadership development Leadership Experience has provided research-backed programming that help
organization for girls, with 2.6 million girls with a one-of-a-kind leadership girls take the lead—in their own lives and in
members—1.8 million girls and 800,000 development program with proven results. the world—now and long into the future.
adults.
Did you know that some of
the most prominent women
leaders in the United States
were Girl Scout alums? It’s
true! 76% of current female
U.S. senators, 67% of current
female governors, and every
female secretary of state in
U.S. history were Girl Scouts.
In addition, more than half of
women in business are Girl
Scout alums!
Source: Girl Scouts of the USA Public Policy &
Advocacy Office, Washington, DC (2018)
About Our Council
9,800 Girl Members | 630 Troops | 46 Counties | 3 States
2,120 Volunteers | 2,830 Adult Members | 698 Lifetime Members
16 Gold Award
350+ ACTIVITIES
y EVENTS Girl Scouts in 2018
1,635,709 3 Camps
BOXES OF COOKIES 28,000+ Badges
SOLD IN 2018 Earned in 2017
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What Makes Girl Scouts Stand Out?
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) is built on four foundational pillars. STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math), outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship:
STEM Outdoors Entrepreneurship Life Skills
In Girl Scouts, your girl is discovering the power within her and taking the first steps toward a
lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girl Scouts benefit in five important ways:
DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF SELF
They have confidence in themselves and
their abilities, and are happy with who they FORM HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
are as a person They develop and maintain healthy
relationships by communicating their
feelings directly and resolving conflicts
DISPLAY POSITIVE VALUES constructively
They act ethically, honestly, and
responsibly, and show concern for
others BE COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVERS
They desire to contribute to the world
in purposeful and meaningful ways,
SEEK CHALLENGES learn how to identify problems in the
They take appropriate risks, try things even community, and create “action plans” to
if they might fail, and learn from mistakes solve them
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WELCOME TO GIRL SCOUTS
Troop Calendar
~ August 2018 ~ ~ October 2018 ~
Aug. 10: National S’mores Day Oct. 1: 2019 Girl Scout membership year begins!
Aug. 11: North Area Volunteer Conference Oct. 31: Founder’s Day (Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday)
Aug. 18: Central Area Volunteer Conference Sept. 28-Oct. 31: Fall Product Program
Aug. 25: South Area Volunteer Conference Reminders
Reminders • Confirm volunteers have completed training/registered
• Service unit volunteers will get their mandatory Fall Product for training.
Program training during the Volunteer Conferences listed above. • Check to see if all girls have a complete uniform.
Troop volunteers are encouraged to attend too! Service Ideas
• Check with your experience manager to confirm your info in the • Founder’s Day: Donate birthday supplies to a local food bank,
online troop catalog. women’s shelter, or long-term care facility.
• New volunteers: check our website for online training/in-person
training dates.
• Confirm with your experience manager that the troop’s bank
~ November 2018 ~
account is ready to use. Nov. 12: Cookie training for service unit volunteers, north area
• Remind parents about the parent meeting/first troop meeting. Nov. 13: Cookie training for service unit volunteers, south area
• Check the troop roster in MyGS to see who needs to Nov. 14: Cookie training for service unit volunteers, central area
register/renew. Early Bird Bucks expire/last day to pick up Early Bird
Service Ideas patches
Give back using s’mores as inspiration! Donate s’mores kits
Nov. 15: First deadline for council Travel Grant applications
to a food bank, gift a s’mores-themed dessert to the local fire
department, or create s’mores craft kits for a community center! Nov. 19: All GSCSA camps close for winter
Reminders:
~ September 2018 ~ • Get ready for the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Program.
• Help the troop agree on a budget for spending troop proceeds
Sept. 30: Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award project deadline that includes membership renewal, badges and activities, and
(if bridging to next Girl Scout grade level) community service.
Sept. 30: 2018 Girl Scout memberships expire Service Ideas
• Thanksgiving: Donate food items to a women’s shelter, homeless
Sept. 28-Oct. 31: Fall Product Program shelter, or local food bank.
Reminders
• Have your first Girl Scout meeting and choose badges and
Journeys for the year! ~ December 2018 ~
• Use the Volunteer Toolkit to build your troop’s year plan. Dec. 1-31: Troops attend Cookie Program trainings and rallies with
• Host a rededication/investiture ceremony. their service units.
• Register all girls/adults by Sept. 30; confirm all volunteer Dec. 1: Resident Camp registration goes live!
background checks are current.
Reminders
• Make sure Health History Records are on file with your troop
• Have a holiday party, a mid-year Court of Awards, and/or march
administrator.
in a local parade!
• Check our website for Fall Product Program resources and attend
• Help interested girls register for Summer Resident Camp!
a service unit training.
Service Ideas
Service Ideas
• Love your furry friends: Collect blankets, towels, food, or other
• National Preparedness Month: Take first aid/CPR training, create
items for your local animal shelter.
first aid kits, or make an evacuation plan for your meeting facility.
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WELCOME TO GIRL SCOUTS
~ January 2019 ~ ~ April 2019 ~
Jan. 4: Girl Scout Cookie Program order taking begins. Apr. 5: All camps open to troops and spring camping
Reminders Apr. 7: High Awards Ceremony, north area
• Confirm all troop information in eBudde. Apr. 22: Girl Scout Leader’s Day
Service Ideas
Apr. 27: Annual Meeting
• New Year, Make New Friends: Ask girls to bring a friend to a troop
service project, host a recruitment event with a service activity, Apr. 28: High Awards Ceremony, central area
or take Girl Scout activities to girls who haven’t experienced Girl Apr. 30: 2018 Cookie Dough expires
Scouts yet.
Reminders
~ February 2019 ~
• Nominate a great volunteer for an adult award.
• Begin discussing summer and fall plans with girls.
• Consider how many new girls and volunteers your troop needs.
Feb. 1: College scholarship deadline
Service Ideas
Feb. 1: Deadline to submit high awards paperwork for those who • Go Green: Pick up litter along a favorite trail, start a recycling
wish to participate in this spring’s ceremonies program, help girls teach their family how to conserve water, or
Feb. 14-28: Cookie delivery start a recycling program.
Feb. 22: World Thinking Day. Celebrate with your troop or service
unit!
Reminders
~ May 2019 ~
• Get ready to participate in cookie booth sales. May 1: 2020 Early Bird membership renewal begins
• Take Outdoor Training so you can lead the girls in outdoor May 1: Adult Award nominations due
activities! Reminders :
• Re-evaluate the troop’s goals from fall. Are girls still on track • Have a bridging ceremony or Court of Awards.
to complete everything they hoped to do? Work with them to • Renew memberships of all returning girls and adults.
update their goals if needed.
• Discuss badges and Journeys the troop would like to work on
Service Ideas next year.
• Health and wellness: Encourage girls to make a healthy treat for
• Set dates for a planning meeting and first fall troop meeting.•
a neighbor, set up a germ talk at school, or help their family set
health and wellness goals. • Contact your experience manager to update the troop’s
information in the online troop catalog.
~ March 2019 ~ Service Ideas
• Memorial Day: Volunteer to place flags at a veteran’s cemetery.
~ June 2019 ~
Mar. 1-24: Cookie booth sales
Mar. 10: Girl Scout Sunday
Mar. 10-16: Girl Scout Week June 15: Troop Financial Worksheet due
Mar. 12: Girl Scout birthday June 15: Deadline for honor troop applications
Mar. 15: Second Travel Grant deadline June 15: 2020 Early Bird renewal deadline
Mar. 16: Girl Scout Sabbath June 30: 2018 Candy Cash expires
Mar. 24: Girl Scout Cookie Program order taking ends. Reminders
Mar. 31: High Awards Ceremony, south area • Plan a summer meet-up, such as a council event, pool party, or
picnic.
Reminders
• Evaluate the troop budget. Can the troop still participate in
activities the girls planned and cover next year’s costs?
~ July 2019 ~
Service Ideas Reminders
• Women’s History Month: Help girls identify and recognize women • Donate leftover supplies to a new, younger troop.
who have made a difference in the community.
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer with Girl Scouts
As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to 1. S
ign up at girlscoutcsa.org and pay the
new experiences that show them they’re membership dues.
capable of more than they ever imagined. 2. Watch out for an email from Asurint
You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and containing a link to complete your
mentor, helping them develop essential background check. You’ll have 48 hours
life skills and confidence that will last a to complete it.
lifetime. 3. A
staff member will contact new
Imagine the impact and memories made— volunteers about training and getting
those are the moments you’ll share in Girl started!
Scouts!
Volunteer Spotlight
Cassie hit the ground running when she The troop also had the honor of reciting
became a Girl Scout volunteer in the the Pledge of Allegiance at a Kingsport City
fall of 2017. She started a new troop at Council meeting.
an elementary school. Before long, she Volunteers like Cassie are what make Girl
had nine girls signed up. Her Daisies and Scouts the best leadership program for
Brownies quickly completed all the legacy girls in the world!
badges for their respective levels.
Cassie’s troop hosted the Kingsport Life
Saving Crew, who taught the girls CPR, and
another guest who taught the girls basic
car maintenance lessons.
Adult Awards
Contributing to a girl’s development of The current nomination form must be
courage, confidence, and character is one used. Outdated versions of the nomination
of the many rewards associated with being form will not be accepted.
a Girl Scout volunteer. Another is the honor Awards: Volunteer of Excellence,
of your contributions being recognized by President’s Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor
your peers. Nominate a fellow volunteer for Pin, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II. To
their outstanding service, and encourage learn more about each award visit the
girls and parents to do the same! Adult Recognition page on our website
Deadline: Nominations for service under our Volunteer tab.
performed during the 2018 or 2019
membership year will be accepted through
May 1, 2019.
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Training
New Troop Orientation Jump In! Workshop for Girl Program Mentors
Anyone in the troop is welcome to attend this training. For new troops, at least This workshop is required for volunteers who will be girl program mentors (GPMs).
one volunteer is required to attend. Registration is required. Cost: Free However, any volunteer is welcome to attend. Registration is required. Cost: Free
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 Downtown West Blvd., Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 Downtown West Blvd.,
Knoxville, TN 37919 Knoxville, TN 37919
8/27/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 8/20/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/10/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 8/28/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/18/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 9/4/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/24/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/26/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/9/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/16/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/22/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/24/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
11/7/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
11/8/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
11/13/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
North Area Washington County VA Public Library, 205 Oak Hill St. NE,
North Area Washington County VA Public Library, 205 Oak Hill St. NE,
Abingdon, VA 24210
Abingdon, VA 24210
9/21/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9/15/2018 • 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
9/29/2018 • 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 10/1/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/19/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
North Area Johnson City Service Center, 1100 Woodland Ave., North Area Johnson City Service Center, 1100 Woodland Ave.,
Johnson City, TN 37601 Johnson City, TN 37601
8/25/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 8/22/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
8/28/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 9/8/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
9/11/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 9/14/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9/17/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 9/18/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/28/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9/24/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/6/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 10/5/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
South Area Chattanooga Service Center, 6101 Enterprise Park Dr., South Area Chattanooga Service Center, 6101 Enterprise Park Dr.,
Ste 600, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Ste 600, Chattanooga, TN 37416
9/12/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/4/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/5/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9/14/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10/26/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9/18/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/3/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. South Area Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield
10/19/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
10/22/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 11/8/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
11/2/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
South Area Griffith Elementary School, 173 Jones Dr., Dunlap, TN 37327
Online 11/12/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. CST
8/20/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
South Area Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road,
8/24/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chattanooga, TN 37412
9/8/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
9/17/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/10/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/22/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. South Area Wesley Memorial Church, 3405 Peerless Rd. NW,
9/27/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. Cleveland, TN 37312
10/1/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 8/21/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/12/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10/15/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. Online
10/27/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
8/27/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
11/1/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/29/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
11/6/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/8/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
11/16/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
11/3/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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VOLUNTEERS
Let’s Go! Workshop for Troop Administrators Gear Up and Go!
This workshop is required for volunteers who will be troop administrators (TAs). This class will cover basic outdoor gear for camping, backpacking, and day packs.
However, any volunteer is welcome to attend. Registration is required. Cost: Free It will also discuss ideas on how to get girls outdoors, from short nature hikes to
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 Downtown West Blvd., extended trips. Cost per Adult: $5.00
Knoxville, TN 37919
Central Area Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd. North, Andersonville, TN 37705
8/29/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/19/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 10/6/2018 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
10/17/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 4/6/2019 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
11/12/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 5/18/2019 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
South Area Chattanooga Service Center, 6101 Enterprise Park Dr., North Area Camp Wildwood, 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601
Ste. 600, Chattanooga, TN 37416
10/27/2018 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
8/31/2018 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5/11/2019 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
9/24/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/29/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. South Area Camp Adahi, 125 Camp Adahi Rd., Menlo, GA 30731
11/10/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 10/20/2018 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Online 4/13/2019 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
9/15/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10/24/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. Outdoor Cooking
This class is designed to get volunteers more comfortable cooking in the outdoors
First Aid/CPR/AED Training and teaching basic outdoor cooking skills to their girls. Participants will learn a
This is a blended-learning class with a pre-class online component which variety of outdoor cooking skills, basic fire building, and will cook a meal to eat for
participants are required to complete prior to attending. Registration is required. lunch. Cost per Adult: $10.00.
Cost: $30.
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 Downtown West Blvd., Central Area Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd. North, Andersonville, TN 37705
Knoxville TN 37919 10/6/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
8/6/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 4/6/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10/1/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 5/18/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
11/12/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. North Area Camp Wildwood, 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601
12/13/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
10/27/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1/8/2019 • 6 to 8 p.m.
5/11/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1/26/2019 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2/5/2019 • 6 to 8 p.m. South Area Camp Adahi, 125 Camp Adahi Rd., Menlo, GA 30731
North Area Johnson City Service Center, 1100 Woodland Ave., 10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Johnson City, TN 37601 4/13/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
8/9/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
9/13/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. Outdoor Overnight
10/15/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. If volunteers aren’t sure they’re ready to spend the night in the woods with their
11/8/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. girls, they can come get outdoors for a night with GSCSA! This class includes one
2/9/2019 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. overnight, plus outdoor cooking skills for dinner and breakfast. Volunteers will
leave ready to plan their next camping trip. Cost per Adult: $15.00.
South Area Chattanooga Service Center, 6101 Enterprise Park Dr.,
Ste. 600, Chattanooga, TN 37416
Central Area Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd. North, Andersonville, TN 37705
8/21/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 10/6-7/2018 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
9/10/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 4/6-7/2019 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
10/4/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m. 5/18-19/2019 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
11/6/2018 • 6 to 8 p.m.
1/12/2019 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Area Camp Wildwood, 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601
2/4/2019 • 6 to 8 p.m. 10/27-28/2018 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
5/11-12/2019 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Songs, Games, and Ceremonies South Area Camp Adahi, 125 Camp Adahi Rd., Menlo, GA 30731
This class will teach volunteers about Girl Scout ceremonies, songs, and
teambuilding games. Volunteers will be able to bring on the silly songs and teach 10/20-21/2018 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
some Girl Scout traditions to their girls of all grade levels! Cost per Adult: $5.00. 4/13-14/2019 • 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Central Area Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd. North, Andersonville, TN 37705
10/6/2018 • 4 to 6 p.m.
4/6/2019 • 4 to 6 p.m.
5/18/2019 • 4 to 6 p.m.
North Area Camp Wildwood, 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601
10/27/2018 • 4 to 6 p.m.
5/11/2019 • 4 to 6 p.m.
South Area Camp Adahi, 125 Camp Adahi Rd., Menlo, GA 30731
10/20/2018 • 4 to 6 p.m.
4/13/2019 • 4 to 6 p.m.Product Programs
How can I earn start-up funds for my new troop? How will my troop afford all the activities they’re
interested in this year?
The Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA) • Girls learn life skills like goal setting, money management,
offers two product programs for girls, the Fall Product Program decision making, business ethics, and people skills.
and the Girl Scout Cookie Program. These programs combine • Girls offer great products, including nuts, candy, and magazines
financial literacy activities with money-earning opportunities for (Fall Product), or our iconic Girl Scout Cookies!
troops.
• Troops earn proceeds to fund their Girl Scout Experience!
Girls can earn fun rewards and patches! • 100% of the proceeds stay in our local area to support local Girl
Scouts.
Look at what our girls accomplished last year:
Fall Product Program 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Program 2018
68,219 total items sold 1,635,709 total boxes sold
2,589 girls participated 6,857 girls participated
$1,261,062 earned in troops
$82,601 earned in troops and service units
and service units
26 average items sold per girl 238 average boxes sold per girl
1,451 candy donated 17,119 boxes donated
That’s a total of $1,343,663 earned by girls to fund their Girl Scout experience!
Funding Her Girl Scout Experience
The Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians offers various scholarships and grants. For example, girls who are working on
Take Action projects, Silver Award projects, or Gold Award projects are eligible for the Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant.
The grant is funded by donations honoring long-time volunteer Joyce Maienschein’s legacy in Girl Scouts.
Here’s an example of actual proceeds earned by a single GSCSA troop during 2018 Cookie Program, as well as a chart illustrating how
many items a girl would need to sell in either program to fund part of their experience.
Program Proceeds Item Quantity of Items (Per Girl)
Selling
Level Earned
Girl Scout uniform* 48 fall product or 80 cookie boxes
5 Junior $4,282
1 year of Girl Scout membership 35 fall product or 59 cookie boxes
11 Cadette $5,879
16 Multi-level $4,810 Troop camping weekend** 18 fall product or 30 cookie boxes
21 Daisy $5,587
*Estimated for highest priced uniform options; fewer items/boxes may be needed.
24 Cad/Sen/Amb $6,947 **Estimated per girl for a weekend reservation at Deer Point (Camp Tanasi) for 10 Brownies
with no activity add-ons.
30 Brownie $4,346
34 Multi-level $11,273
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High Awards
The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn.
There are countless ways girls can impact their communities, challenge themselves, and gain
an edge after high school by earning their high awards.
The Girl Scout The Girl Scout The Girl Scout
Gold Award Silver Award is Bronze Award is
represents the highest award the highest award
the highest a Girl Scout a Girl Scout
achievement in Cadette can Junior can earn.
Girl Scouting. Open only to girls achieve and gives girls a chance Girls work together as a group to
in high school, this prestigious to work with a small team or complete a service project that
award challenges them to as an individual. Girls focus can either directly benefit the
change the world by solving a on projects that make lasting Girl Scout community, or
community problem in change in their communities. the girls’ local community
a sustainable way. or neighborhood.
The Gold Advantage
The Girl Scout Gold Award not only impacts the community
where a girl lives but it also can impact the future of the Girl
Scout who earns the award.
When girls receive the Girl Scout Gold Award, they are joining
an elite group of women. These women have not only gained
courage, confidence, and character, but have demonstrated that
they can work hard and change their world. Gold Award projects
must be sustainable, meaning they will continue impacting the
community long after the Girl Scout has completed her 80 hours
of work.
These projects help girls develop lasting legacies from a young
age. Earning a Gold Award doesn’t just help a girl develop while
she’s in Girl Scouts, it helps her get ahead in life.
The Gold Award can help girls get college scholarships, stand out
during the college application process, and enter the military at
least one rank higher than other recruits. Proving once again that
Girl Scouts is the best leadership development program for girls
in the world!
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Girl Scout Gold Award Highlights
Honoring a Revolutionary War Soldier Gold Award Project
When McKayla heard that a Revolutionary “I never saw myself as a young adult, only
War soldier was buried in a local cemetery, a kid. However, being in charge of other
she knew it was her Gold Award project. people and having adults…ask me what
The soldier, William M. Robertson, fought they should do changed my perspective of
for American independence more than 200 myself.”
years ago, but the cemetery was dirty and In addition to earning her Gold Award,
full of briers. McKayla was a graduating valedictorian.
“Many graves do not receive their proper She was also chosen as a 2017 honoree by
respect,” said McKayla. “More history is the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance.
being lost to time every day without a After graduation, McKayla joined the Navy.
community dedicated to preserving it.” She entered two ranks higher because she
McKayla got her community to help honor first earned her Gold Award.
the soldier’s grave by cleaning up and McKayla is now an E-4 Petty Officer Third
restoring the graveyard. Class and is working toward becoming a
“My leadership skills have already grown a nuclear operator.
lot since I began the project,” said McKayla.
Celebrating National Park Service Volunteers Gold Award Project
Kestrel took her love for the outdoors and Kestrel has worked more than 400
community service and combined them volunteer hours with the National Park
in her Gold Award project. She made oral Service. She has also worked more then
history videos about volunteers at the 1,000 hours of community service. She
Great Smoky Mountain National Park who doesn’t plan on “retiring” anytime soon.
had worked 10,000 hours or more. She told the Daily Times of Blount County
“These people deserved to be remembered that “I aspire to be someone who is always
and celebrated,” Kestrel said. “I wanted to lending a hand and always giving time
inspire others to volunteer in this amazing when we can’t give anything else.”
national park and showcase volunteers Kestrel was awarded the Prudential Spirit
who have donated their time and energy.” of Community Bronze medallion.
One volunteer, Jim Goddard, makes the She was also recognized as the Scout of
park’s signs out of native wood. the Year by Veterans of Foreign Wars for
Another volunteer, Raymond Palmer, spent the state of Tennessee. This is an honor for
most of his time working in the National either a Boy Scout or Girl Scout.
Park Archives. Raymond has sadly passed “Girl Scouts has given me so many
away, but his legacy lives on through opportunities to serve others and lend a
Kestrel’s videos. helping hand,” said Kestrel, “and for that I
am very grateful.”
Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians | 13HIGH AWARDS
Girl Scout Silver Award Highlight
Remembering the Holocaust Silver Award Project
When Eva and Kathryn visited the “We learned so much about this horrible
Holocaust museum in Washington, DC event that wasn’t given enough respect in
for the first time with their Girl Scout our separate schools,” said Kathryn. “We
troop. They learned things about the WWII wanted students who might never get the
atrocity they were never taught in school. opportunity to visit the museum [to have]
“I thought the Holocaust [only affected] a better understanding of what happened.”
people of the Jewish faith,” said Eva, “but Students told Eva that they have learned a
it also [affected] people with disabilities lot from the media boxes.
and people who were part of the LGBT “I felt that it was important for everyone
community. I thought people need to know to be informed about the events that took
about this.” place during the Holocaust,” said Eva. “With
For their Silver Award project, the girls all the hatred and injustice in the world, we
made media boxes for local schools. Each can’t lose sight of what is truly important
box held books and important information and what bonds us as humans.”
about the Holocaust.
Girl Scout Bronze Award Highlight
Welcome to Our World Bronze Award Project
With the help of Gold Award Girl Scout
Kestrel, one group of Juniors got their “I like being a Girl Scout because I can make
Bronze Award with a project called Welcome new friends, help the community, and have
to Our World. a really fun time,” said Junior Girl Scout Kylie
Kestrel talked to the troop about earning on the video.
her own award and the impact they could The girls shared their video on Facebook so
make. The girls’ excitement grew and they all their friends and family could see it. They
had a great idea. hope it will help inspire someone to join Girl
“Some of the girls at school don’t even Scouts.
know about Girl Scouts,” one girl said. The girls might have just earned their Bronze
“Maybe we could do a video and show Award, but they’ve already started thinking
them how much fun we have.” about more ways they can help their
All the girls agreed and decided to make community!
a video about how much they loved Girl The Girl Scouts who earned their Bronze
Scouts. The girls used photos that Girl Award on the Welcome to Our World project
Scout volunteer Delea Paterson had taken were: Adyson, Columbia, Eloise “Ella”, Elisia,
of them throughout the year. They also Kylie, Madison “Maddie”, Olive, and Trinity.
filmed themselves reciting the Girl Scout
law, and sharing what they loved most
about Girl Scouts.
14 | 2018 - 2019 Go GuideHIGH AWARDS
High Awards Training
Gold Award 101 Training
Gold Award Requirements
Gold Award Girl Scouts must complete two Senior/Ambassador Journeys OR the Girl Scout Silver Award plus one Senior/Ambassador Journey.
Girls must complete Gold 101 Training, which is offered online or in person, submit a proposal, and participate in an in-person Gold Award Interview.
Gold Award projects have a suggested minimum of 80 hours.
Have a tight schedule or can’t make these dates? Take the Gold Award training online! See our website for more details, and let us know if
you have any questions.
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 North Area Johnson City Service Center, South Area Chattanooga, TN
Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601 9/27/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
9/17/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m. 9/6/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
South Area McMinn County, TN
1/31/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m. 4/16/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m.
5/13/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m. 5/6/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m. 12/4/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
Central Area Sevier Air, 266 Collier Drive, North Area Church of New Beginnings, South Area Christ United Methodist Church,
Sevierville, TN 37862 10495 Forest Hills Drive, Glad Spring, VA 24340 8645 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
12/10/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m. 11/6/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m. 1/24/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m.
5/23/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m.
Central Area Camp Tanasi 123 Dark Hollow Rd. North Area Asbury United Methodist Church,
North, Andersonville, TN 37705 201 S. Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 South Area Boynton Baptist Church,
1/19/2019 • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 2/23/2019 • 1 to 2 p.m. 4093 Boynton Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736
2/2/2019 • 1 to 2 p.m.
Gold Award Interview
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 North Area Johnson City Service Center, 1100 South Area Chattanooga Service Center, 6101
Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601 Enterprise Park Dr., Ste. 600, Chattanooga, TN
8/16/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m. 8/27/2018 • 4 to 7 p.m. 37416
8/14/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m.
9/20/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m. 9/24/2018 • 4 to 7 p.m.
9/11/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m.
10/18/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m. 10/22/2018 • 4 to 7 p.m.
10/9/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m.
11/15/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m. 1/28/2019 • 4 to 7 p.m.
11/13/2018 • 5 to 8 p.m.
1/17/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m. 2/25/2019 • 4 to 7 p.m.
1/15/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m.
2/14/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m. 3/25/2019 • 4 to 7 p.m.
2/12/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m.
3/21/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m. 4/29/2019 • 4 to 7 p.m.
3/12/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m.
4/18/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m. 5/20/2019 • 4 to 7 p.m.
. 4/9/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m.
5/16/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m.
5/14/2019 • 5 to 8 p.m.
Program Aide Training
Cadettes can become role models for younger Girl Scouts when they complete their Program Aide Training.
Training materials and program aide pin are included in the cost of the training. Cost per girl: $10.00
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 North Area Johnson City Service Center, South Area Chattanooga Service Center, 6101
Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601 Enterprise Park Dr., Ste. 600, Chattanooga, TN
9/22/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9/15/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 37416
9/29/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Central Area Camp Tanasi 123 Dark Hollow Rd., North Area Asbury United Methodist Church,
North Andersonville, TN 37705 201 S. Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 South Area Boynton Baptist Church, 4093
1/19/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2/23/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boynton Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736
2/2/2019 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
.
Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians | 15HIGH AWARDS
High Awards Training
Silver Award 101 Training
Silver Award Requirements
Silver Award Girl Scouts must complete a Cadette Journey and take Silver Award 101. The training is available both online and in person.
Silver Award projects have a suggested minimum of 50 hours.
Have a tight schedule or can’t make these dates? Take the Silver Award training online! See our website for more details, and let us know if you have
any questions.
Central Area Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd., North Area Asbury United Methodist Church, South Area Chattanooga, TN
North Andersonville, TN 37705 201 S. Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 9/27/2018 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
1/19/2019 • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 2/23/2019 • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
South Area Boynton Baptist Church, 4093
Central Area Knoxville Service Center 1567 North Area Church of New Beginnings, Boynton Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736
Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919 10495 Forest Hills Drive, Glad Spring, VA 24340 2/2/2019 • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
9/17/2018 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 11/6/2018 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
South Area Christ United Methodist Church,
1/31/2019 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
North Area Johnson City Service Center, 1100 8645 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
5/13/2019 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601 1/24/2019 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Central Area Sevier Air, 266 Collier Drive, 9/6/2018 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
5/23/2019 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sevierville, TN 37862 4/16/2019 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
South Area McMinn County, TN
12/10/2018 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 5/6/2019 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
12/4/2018 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bronze Award 101 Training
Bronze Award Requirements
Bronze Award Girl Scouts must complete a Junior Journey. Bronze Award 101 is an optional training and is only available in person.
Bronze Award projects have a suggested minimum of 20 hours.
Central Area Knoxville Service Center, 1567 North Area Johnson City Service Center, 1100 South Area Chattanooga, TN
Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601 9/27/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
9/17/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m. 9/6/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
South Area Boynton Baptist Church, 4093
1/31/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m. 4/16/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m.
Boynton Drive, Ringgold, GA 30736
5/13/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m. 5/6/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m. 2/2/2019 • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Central Area Sevier Air, 266 Collier Drive, North Area Church of New Beginnings, South Area McMinn County, TN
Sevierville, TN 37862 10495 Forest Hills Drive, Glad Spring, VA 24340 12/4/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
12/10/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m. 11/6/2018 • 5 to 6 p.m.
South Area Christ United Methodist Church,
Central Area Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd. North Area Asbury United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
North, Andersonville, TN 37705 201 S. Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 1/24/2019 • 5 to 6 p.m.
1/19/2019 • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 2/23/2019 • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5/23/2019 5 to 6 p.m.
16 | 2018 - 2019 Go GuideCAMP
Our Camps
Whether Girl Scouts are packing their bags for summer camp or for a weekend in the woods
with their troop, our camps promise adventure and fun times for every kind of Girl Scout!
Reserve a Weekend or a Day at One Base Camping: Girl Scouts can use any of Food Service: Food service at Camp
of Our Camps! Beginning the first our camps as base camps when wanting Tanasi and Adahi is available.
weekend of April until the weekend before to explore sites in the local area. Equipment Available: If troop volunteers
Thanksgiving, all three camps are available Product Program Proceeds: Girls can use aren’t sure they have 100 percent of the
to use for weekend outdoor adventures! their cookie dough or candy cash to pay equipment they need for a campout, don’t
Troop volunteers can check what for summer camp. worry! There are several items that can be
weekends are available at Staffed Programs: We offer staffed rented from the camps.
girlscoutcsa.org/camp or call 1.800.474.1912. programs such as archery, climbing,
boating, and more at an additional cost.
Adahi offers a Just a step away Camp Tanasi’s
Camp 10-acre lake, nine Camp from our Johnson Camp amenities include
Adahi miles of wooded Wildwood City Service Center, Tanasi a lakefront water
hiking trails, open Wildwood features program area, pool,
fields, swimming pool, and horse 12 wooded acres, a historic cabin, cabins and tents, a climbing tower,
program. Canoeing, archery, swimming, and an archery range. It is a great and archery.
and horseback riding is available basecamp for excursions in the
seasonally. Tri-Cities region.
Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians | 17CAMP Summer Camp A girl never forgets summer camp—the place she’ll make new friends and memories for life! We design every aspect of summer camp with girls in mind. Our goal is to help girls build courage, confidence, and character while learning skills they can use throughout the year. We offer programing that is tailored to various grade-levels, ages, and interests, starting with first graders all the way to twelfth graders. Excited about summer camp? Registration for our summer camp registration starts in December! 18 | 2018 - 2019 Go Guide
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2018-2019 Activity Guide
Girl Scouts can take part in special programming designed with girls in mind. Through our council
and generous community partners, girls can sleep with sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies,
navigate a river maze at Birchland Ocoee Farms, explore aviation at the Tri-Cities Airport, and more!
2018-2019 Activity Listing
D Daisy B Brownie J Junior C Cadette S Senior A Ambassador V Volunteer F Family
~ August 2018 ~ Family Night
8/25/2018 • 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd.,
Jonesborough Girl Scout Day Chattanooga, TN 37415
8/18/2018 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost Per Girl: $5.50 | Cost Per Adult: $10 | Registration Deadline: 8/1/2018
Town of Jonesborough, TN, McKinney Center, 103 Franklin Ave., South Area J C S A V F
Jonesborough, TN 37659 Girl Scouts and their families are invited to have some fun with the Naturalist on
Cost Per Girl: $18 | Cost Per Adult: $18 | Registration Deadline: 8/8/2018 Reflection Riding as they spend the evening living as nocturnal animals. There will
North Area D B J C S A V F be many different activities through the evening including frog walks, night hiking
Girls and their families can spend the day in the Storytelling Capital of the World while talking to wild owls, and enjoying a campfire with s’mores!
and earn the Explore Jonesborough patch. Parents, siblings, and other family
members are welcome to participate in this family-friendly event! Girl Scout Day at Adventures Unlimited
8/26/2018 • 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals Adventures Unlimited, 522 US Hwy. 64, Ocoee, TN 37361
8/25/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost Per Girl: $36 | Cost Per Adult: $36 | Registration Deadline: 8/17/2018
Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr., Knoxville, TN 37914 South Area C S A V
Cost Per Girl: $15 | Cost Per Adult: $15 | Registration Deadline: 8/18/2018 Girl Scouts Cadettes and up (age 12 and up) can go on a high adventure (class III
Central Area D V and IV rapids) of whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River.
Girl Scouts are invited to Zoo Knoxville where they’ll learn about animals and
friendship while working on the Three Cheers for Animals Journey award! Award Girl Scout Appreciation Days
not included. For every five Girl Scouts attending, one leader can attend for free.
8/24-26/2018 • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wonderworks, 100 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Fun with the MicroBit Cost Per Girl: $11.99 plus tax | Cost Per Adult: $11.99 plus tax (up to four guest
8/25/2018 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a uniformed Girl Scout)
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls, Roane State Community College, 701 Central Area D B J C S A V F
Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Girl Scout Appreciation Days at Wonderworks is August 26 to 28. Add a laser-tag
Cost Per Girl: FREE | Registration Deadline: 8/24/2018 or when full game for $3 plus tax. Girl Scouts must wear their uniform at the box office to
Central Area J C receive the discount. This event is a family event. Registration is not required.
Coding is not limited to creating programs for desktop computers, laptops, or
phones. Girl Scouts will learn how to write code for the MicroBit, using its sensors
and display to create cool gadgets that continue to work after being disconnected
from the computer. This is a FREE event, and registration is required! ~ September 2018 ~
2018 Girl Scout Days at Wilderness at the Smokies
9/7-9/2018 • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
REMEMBER: Girls can go to any event in Wilderness at the Smokies, 1424 Old Knoxville Hwy., Sevierville, TN 37876
any area, either with their troop or with Cost Per Girl: $30 to $119 | Cost Per Adult: $30 to $119 | Registration Deadline:
9/7/2018
their guardian or other adult! Central Area D B J C S A V F
See our website or call for latest info! Events may be subject to change, Girl Scouts of all ages and their families are invited to stay and play at Girl Scout
and new events are always being added. Day at Wilderness at the Smokies! Come for the day or stay one or two nights.
20 | 2018 - 2019 Go Guide2018-2019 ACTIVITIES
Back to Girl Scouts Girl Scout Days at the Tennessee Aquarium &
9/8/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. IMAX 3D Theater
Girl Scout Museum at Daisy’s Place, Knoxville Service Center, 1567 Downtown 9/10-30/2018 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919 Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402
Cost Per Girl: $7 | Cost Per Adult: $7 | Registration Deadline: 9/5/2018 Cost Per Girl: $9.5 | Cost Per Adult: $15
Central Area D B J C S A V South Area D B J C S A V F
Join the museum for songs, games, crafts, and Girl Scout basics. Girl Scouts and their families can visit at half price as many times as they like
from September 10 to 30, 2018! The discount applies to everyone in the paying
party and includes tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX®3D Theater. Girl
Girl Scout Llama Trek! Scouts must be in their vest or sash to receive the discount.
9/8/2018 • 3 to 5 p.m.
Smoky Mountain Llama Trek, 640 Padgett Rd., Cosby, TN 37722
Cost Per Girl: $35.83 | Cost Per Adult: $35.83 | Registration Deadline: 9/6/2018 First Aid Badge Workshop for Brownies and
Central Area J C S A V Juniors
This outdoor adventure starts off with a farm visit to learn about the friendly, 9/15/2018 • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
fluffy, professionally-trained pack llamas, and includes a one-hour trek with Prime Medical Training, 127 Bob Fitz Rd., Suite 1, Johnson City, TN 37615
a llama. The first 300 yards of the trail will be uphill and then levels off for a Cost Per Girl: $25 | Registration Deadline: 9/11/2018
spectacular, scenic hike in the Smoky Mountain foothills. North Area B J V
Brownies and Juniors can complete their First Aid badge at this workshop! Girls
Hiwassee River Raft Race will learn skills from a healthcare provider, like the basics of caring for common
medical problems, how to make and use a first aid kit, and other fun activities.
9/8/2018 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
155 Ellis Creek Rd., Reliance, TN 37369
Cost Per Girl: $5 | Cost Per Adult: $5 | Registration Deadline: 8/31/2018 Step Outside Saturday
South Area C S A 9/15/2018 • 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Girls will build their own river raft and float with other girls, their families, and Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd., North Andersonville, TN 37705
troops. Adult-only rafts are welcome to participate, too. Training required for first- Cost Per Girl: $12 | Cost Per Adult: Free | Registration Deadline: 9/12/2018
time participants. Central Area D B J
Girls will explore the outdoors at Camp Tanasi while earning level-appropriate
LEGO® Extravaganza badges.
9/8/2018 • 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Beyond a Brick, TN Valley Fair, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37931 Wonderworks Girl Scout Sleepover
Cost Per Girl: Fair Admission | Cost Per Adult: Fair Admission | Registration 9/15-16/2018 • 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Deadline: 9/8/2018 Wonderworks, 100 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Central Area D B J C S A V F Cost Per Girl: $35 plus tax | Cost Per Adult: $35 plus tax | Registration Deadline:
Girl Scouts will create a LEGO® masterpiece and win great prizes! The Tennessee 8/31/2018
Valley Fair will provide all the LEGO® bricks girls need to bring is their A-game! Central Area D B J C S A V
Individuals will have 30 minutes and teams will have one hour to complete their
Girl Scouts can come spend the night at WonderWorks! Admission to more than
masterpieces. Winners will be announced immediately after judging. All ages and
100 interactive exhibits, participation patch for Girl Scouts, pizza dinner, laser tag,
skill levels welcomed.
and a light breakfast are included in the fee. This is a troop event.
Smart Apps Girl Scout Llama Trek!
9/8/2018 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
9/22/2018 • 3 to 5 p.m.
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls, Roane State Community College, 701
Smoky Mountain Llama Trek, 640 Padgett Road, Cosby, TN 37722
Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Cost Per Girl: $35.83 | Cost Per Adult: $35.83 | Registration Deadline: 9/20/2018
Cost Per Girl: FREE | Registration Deadline: 9/7/2018 or when full
Central Area J C S A V
Central Area J C
This outdoor adventure starts off with a farm visit to learn about the friendly,
In this workshop, Girl Scouts will learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is fluffy, professionally-trained pack llamas, and includes a one-hour trek with
used to recognize objects in images. They’ll learn how to build their very own app a llama. The first 300 yards of the trail will be uphill and then levels off for a
that uses AI to describe pictures they take! This is a FREE event, and registration spectacular, scenic hike in the Smoky Mountain foothills.
is required!
Dancing with the Sisters of Kappa Delta Internet of Things
9/22/2018 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
9/9/2018 • 1 to 3 p.m.
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls, Roane State Community College, 701
Kappa Delta House - UTK, 2512 Ann Baker Furrow Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37916
Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Cost Per Girl: FREE | Cost Per Adult: FREE | Registration Deadline: 9/2/2018
Cost Per Girl: FREE | Registration Deadline: 9/21/2018 or when full
Central Area D B J C S A V
Central Area J C
Girl Scouts are invited to come do a dance workout with the sisters of Kappa
From color changing lights to garage door openers, more and more devices are
Delta! Along with the dance workout, there will be healthy snacks provided.
connected via the internet. How does it work? Girl Scouts will learn all about the
Registration is required.
Internet of Things and what it takes to control a light emitting diode (LED)
through the internet. This is a FREE event, and registration
is required!
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Step Outside Saturday Girl Scouts Explore Chattanooga
9/22/2018 • 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 9/29/2018 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Adahi, 125 Camp Adahi Rd., Menlo, GA 30731 Informal Educators of Chattanooga, Various locations around the city
Cost Per Girl: $12 | Cost Per Adult: Free | Registration Deadline: 9/19/2018 Cost Per Girl: Varies | Cost Per Adult: Varies | Registration Deadline: 9/17/2018
South Area D B J South Area D B J C S A V F
Girls will explore the outdoors at Camp Adahi while earning level-appropriate SAVE THE DATE: Your entire family is invited to spend the day exploring
badges. Chattanooga, and everyone will earn the Explore Chattanooga patch! The
organizations that developed this patch will offer discounted admissions for girls
in Girl Scout uniform (vest, sash or tunic). Patch requirements coming soon.
Paddling by Moonlight
9/28/2018 • 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Scout Day at the River Maze
Chattanooga, TN 37415 9/29/2018 • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost Per Girl: $5.50 | Cost Per Adult: $10 | Registration Deadline: 9/12/2018 The River Maze, 1371 Hwy. 64, Ocoee, TN 37361
South Area C S A V F Cost Per Girl: $9 | Cost Per Adult: $10 | Registration Deadline: 9/22/2018
Girl Scouts can spend the evening with a relaxing canoe trip down Lookout Creek South Area D B J C S A V
with one of our naturalists. During the float, girls will be learning about different Birchland Ocoee Farms is excited to welcome the Girl Scouts to our farm and
animals that they may see on the banks of the creek or in the water. Girls should The River Maze again this year. We offer Girl Scout passports to navigate the corn
bring a flashlight or head lamp and wear clothing they don’t mind getting wet. maze, patches and—if arranged in advance—a special orientation game called
“Corn Fusion.” Groups can also sign up and rent a bonfire area.
Art Hike
9/29/2018 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Step Outside Saturday
A Walk in the Woods, Great Smoky Mountain National Park 9/29/2018 • 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost Per Girl: $35 | Cost Per Adult: $35 | Registration Deadline: 9/25/2018 Camp Wildwood, 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601
Central Area J C S A V Cost Per Girl: $12 | Cost Per Adult: Free | Registration Deadline: 9/26/2018
Hike deep into the Smoky Mountains to the little-known studio of a nationally North Area D B J
recognized artist. Girls are encouraged to bring their sketch pads or cameras to Girls will explore the outdoors at Camp Wildwood while earning level-appropriate
work on the Outdoor Art badge. Hike level: moderate. badges.
Brownie Hiker
9/29/2018 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Walk in the Woods, Great Smoky Mountain National Park
~ October 2018 ~
Cost Per Girl: $23 | Cost Per Adult: $23 | Registration Deadline: 9/25/2018 Fall 2018 Badge Workshops
Central Area B J V 10/5/2018 • 7 to 9 p.m.
Creative Discovery Museum
During this event, Brownies and Juniors will hike deep into the forest to explore a
Cost Per Girl: $20 | Cost Per Adult: $10 | Registration Deadline: 10/4/2018
pristine mountain stream, small family cemetery, 19th-century barn, restored cabin,
and more. Brownies will also earn their Hiker badge.. This walk is a great introduction South Area D B J
to the Smoky Mountains. Hike level: easy to moderate. Girl Scouts are invited to the Creative Discovery Museum to enjoy the exhibits,
have a pizza dinner, and earn fun badges. Daisy’s will earn their Daisy Think Like
a Citizen Scientist Award badge. Brownie’s will earn their My Best Self badge.
Cadette Night Owl Badge Workshop Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats badge.
9/29/2018 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr., Knoxville, TN 37914
Cost Per Girl: $15 | Cost Per Adult: $15 | Registration Deadline: 9/22/2018 Fan the Flame: Fire Skills
Central Area C S V 10/6/2018 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Camp Tanasi, 123 Dark Hollow Rd., North Andersonville, TN 37705
Girl Scouts are invited to Zoo Knoxville for some night-time exploration while
Cost Per Girl: $20 | Cost Per Adult: n/a | Registration Deadline: 10/3/2018
earning the Night Owl badge! For every five Girl Scouts attending, one leader can
attend for free. Central Area C S A
Brand new outdoor skills classes for older girls! Start off your new, buildable
patch. This class will cover fire building safety, styles, non-traditional fire starting,
Dancing Cookie Robots and cooking over an open fire. The price includes patch, lunch, and supplies.
9/29/2018 • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Beyond a Brick, UT Extension Office, 1809 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville,
TN 37919 UTC Kappa Delta International Girls Day
Cost Per Girl: $30 | Cost Per Adult: n/a | Registration Deadline: 9/28/2018 Celebration
Central Area D B J C 10/6/2018 • 1 to 3 p.m.
Girl Scouts will learn to design, build, and program an EV3 robot. They will get to Kappa Delta - UTC, UTC University Center, 642 E. 5th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
show their creations and interact with others to explore ways to build their robot Cost Per Girl: FREE | Cost Per Adult: FREE | Registration Deadline: 10/5/2018
to compete in the ultimate cookie dance off! South Area D B J C V F
On this Saturday, Kappa Delta will have a Teddy Bear Tea and celebrate 20 years
of Kappa Delta and the Girl Scouts partnering together. The girls are asked to
collect NEW stuffed teddy bears to take the local police stations for them to use
in domestic assault cases or wrecks that children are involved in. They will talk
about different confidence traits and improving self-esteem. This is a FREE event,
and registration is required!
See our website or call for latest info! Events may be subject to change, and new events are always being added.
22 | 2018 - 2019 Go Guide2018-2019 ACTIVITIES
First Aid Badge Workshop for Brownies and Celebrating Community Badge Workshop
Juniors 10/20/2018 • 2 to 4 p.m.
10/13/2018 • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, 6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy.,
Prime Medical Training, 11020 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Harrogate, TN 37752
Cost Per Girl: $25 | Registration Deadline: 10/9/2018 Cost Per Girl: $5 | Cost Per Adult: FREE | Registration Deadline: 10/19/2018
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Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors can complete their First Aid badge at this workshop! Girl Scouts can come celebrate community while learning about the American
Girls will learn skills from a healthcare provider, like the basics of caring for common Civil War! Girls will learn about symbols used in the past and the present, go on a
medical problems, how to make and use a first aid kit, and other fun activities. flag hunt through the museum, create a special banner to represent their troop,
and take part in a Girl Scout Parade! Brownies will complete the Celebrating
Community Citizen badge requirements.
Robots
10/13/2018 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls, Roane State Community College, Fan the Flame: Fire Skills
701 Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830 10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost Per Girl: FREE | Registration Deadline: 10/12/2018 or when full Camp Adahi, 125 Camp Adahi Rd., Menlo, GA 30731
Cost Per Girl: $20 | Cost Per Adult: n/a | Registration Deadline: 10/17/2018
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South Area C S A
Girl Scouts will meet Edison, a LEGO® compatible robot that is fun and easy to
program. In this workshop, everyone will have the opportunity to learn about Brand new outdoor skills classes for older girls! Start off the new, buildable patch.
robots, play with Edison, and program it to avoid obstacles or follow a line or make This class will cover fire building safety, styles, non-traditional fire starting, and
silly sounds. This is a FREE event, and registration is required! cooking over an open fire. The price includes patch, lunch, and supplies.
Trunk-or-Treat with the Kappa Delta’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
10/14/2018 • 1 to 3 p.m. 10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kappa Delta - UTK, Kappa Delta House, 2512 Ann Baker Furrow Blvd., Barter Theatre, 110 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Knoxville, TN 37916 Cost per girl: $20 | Cost per Adult: $16 | Cost per Sibling: $14
Cost Per Girl: FREE | Cost Per Adult: FREE | Registration Deadline: 10/7/2018 Registration Deadline: 10/18/2018
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Girl Scouts are invited to come enjoy a fun day of trunk-or-treating and games Girl Scouts and their families are invited to Barter Theatre to see the Barter Player
with the sisters of Kappa Delta! While enjoying games and eating candy, they rendition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. After the show, everyone is invited to a
will also learn about how to be safe on Halloween! This is a FREE event, and Q & A session with the actors. After this, Daisy - Ambassador Girl Scouts are invited
registration is required! to a Get Real with Project Real workshop and take home a Barter Theatre patch.
Wonderworks Girl Scout Sleepover Wears Valley Fall Festival - Girl Scout Day
10/19-20/2018 • 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wonderworks, 100 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Keep Sevier Beautiful, Wears Valley Fall Festival, 3174 Wears Valley Rd.,
Cost Per Girl: $35 plus tax | Cost Per Adult: $35 plus tax | Registration Deadline: Sevierville, TN 37864
10/3/2018 Cost Per Girl: $5 | Cost Per Adult: $3 | Registration Deadline: 10/12/2018
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Girl Scouts can come spend the night at WonderWorks! Admission to more than Individuals or troops will be able to play games and make crafts from recycled
100 interactive exhibits, participation patch for Girl Scouts, pizza dinner, laser tag, materials. Girls will learn the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and
and a light breakfast are included in the fee. This is a troop event. reusing items to help the environment. Girls can set their own time limit for the
many activities, which will run all day long.
Wonderworks Girl Scout Sleepover
10/20-21/2018 • 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Fan the Flame: Fire Skills
Wonderworks, 100 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 10/27/2018 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost Per Girl: $35 plus tax | Cost Per Adult: $35 plus tax | Registration Deadline: Camp Wildwood, 1100 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601
10/3/2018 Cost Per Girl: $20 | Cost Per Adult: n/a | Registration Deadline: 10/24/2018
Central Area D B J C S A V North Area C S A
Girl Scouts can come spend the night at WonderWorks! Admission to more than Brand new outdoor skills classes for older girls! Start off the new, buildable patch.
100 interactive exhibits, participation patch for Girl Scouts, pizza dinner, laser tag, This class will cover fire building safety, styles, non-traditional fire starting, and
and a light breakfast are included in the fee. This is a troop event. cooking over an open fire. The price includes patch, lunch, and supplies.
Good Neighbor Badge Workshop Game Physics
10/20/2018 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 10/27/2018 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, 6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy., Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls, Roane State Community College, 701
Harrogate, TN 37752 Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Cost Per Girl: $5 | Cost Per Adult: Free | Registration Deadline: 10/19/2018 Cost Per Girl: FREE | Registration Deadline: 10/26/2018 or when full
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Girl Scouts will learn how to be a good neighbor with Abraham Lincoln, the 16th Most video games use a physics engine to control how objects behave, roll, and
president of the United States, and Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist. fall based on real work or alien planet physics laws. In this workshop, Girl Scouts
Daisies will hear special stories, tour the museum, and make posters depicting will create their own 3D game and explore physics using Cospaces. This is a FREE
their own communities from the past and present. Daisies will complete the Good event, and registration is required!
Neighbor Citizen badge requirements.
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