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2021-2022 Field Guide Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 1
Girl Scout Mission Girl Scout Law
Building girls of courage, I will do my best to be
confidence and character who honest and fair,
make the world a better place. friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
Girl Scout Promise courageous and strong, and
On my honor, I will try: responsible for what I say and do,
To serve God* and my country, and to
To help people at all times, respect myself and others,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law. respect authority,
use resources wisely,
*Members may substitute the word
God in accordance with their own make the world a better place,
spiritual beliefs. and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Letter from the CEO
Welcome to the Girl Scouts – Diamonds Field Guide continue to check the events calendar on the website,
– we’re going digital again this year! The Field Guide which is constantly being updated; follow us on
is here to help volunteers and parents identify Facebook, and watch for the Program Update, arriving
opportunities to keep your girls engaged, and for in your email inbox on the first of every month.
volunteers to find training and resources to help them
navigate their Girl Scout year. I also encourage you to lean on our staff experts – our
program and volunteer specialists especially – to help
Once again, we are facing some uncertainty about you brainstorm things to do with your girls and to
how the year ahead will unfold for Girl Scouts and the navigate a shift from virtual to in-person activities.
rest of the world. Sometimes when something stops
so abruptly, the process of starting back up is much I am so proud that our girls never faltered in being
slower. While the world is currently more open to us interested in Girl Scouts being an anchor for them.
this year, we are working on this guide months before Volunteers and girls had to be resourceful in how they
it’s published and there is still some hesitancy amongst accomplished it, but they never stopped being a part
our program partners to commit to set activities. of their Girl Scout sisterhood, being a part of their
While we do not have as robust a list of events in this communities, and helping change their communities.
publication as we have in the past, remember that this
is just the beginning. My wish for this year is for girls and volunteers to
continue to be out in the community, showing people
As we come out of such a difficult time in our world, we we are still here and make sure they know that Girl
recognize girls’ interests may have changed, and we will Scouts is here for every girl.
be evaluating how we can continue to meet girls where
they are, with programming that interests them. Yours in Girl Scouting,
We will continue to add programming throughout
the year. To stay on top of all the offerings, be sure to Dawn Prasifka
President & CEO
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Navigating this Guide
On pages 13-38 you will find descriptions and details for events all over the council for 2021-2022. On the calendar
at-a-glance, you can easily look for programs that fit your area, level, interest, or date availability. Read about event
types on page 5, and find more registration information on page 6. When you find activities that are just right for you,
visit www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/events to sign up!
Table of Contents Region Type
These icons indicate
Who and Where We Are .....................4 program features.
Event Types.........................................5
VIRTUAL
Registration Information....................6
Calendar At-A-Glance.....................7-12 HIGH ADVENTURE
Signature Events...........................13-14 POP-UP SHOP
Steam Center Events....................15-16 These icons designate the council area or
Camp and Outdoor Events................17 property where a program will take place.
Horse Events.................................18-20 Events
STEAM Events..............................21-28 have a title and a
Cheese Maker Mania
Outdoor Events............................29-32 program partner. Set date
Cheese Please!
Life Skills Events..........................33-37 events are organized by date,
Leadership Events.............................38 and flexible events are listed
Cottage cheese cheese on toast stilton. alphabetically by title.
Service Opportunities.......................38
Caerphilly cheese on toast camembert de
Girl Scout Leadership Experience....39
normandie emmental cheese mascarpone rubber
Six Troop Fundamentals..................40
cheese pecorino. Everyone loves goat mascarpone
What Is a Juliette?.............................41
parmesan cream cheese castello bocconcini blue
Volunteer Support.............................42
cheesy feet. Monterey jack boursin goat stinking Interested
Stellar Service Unit Challenge....45-46
bishop feta everyone loves roquefort. Fondue in signature
Terrific Troop Challenge.............47-48
camembert de normandie everyone loves. Macaroni events? Look
STEAM Center...................................49
cheese smelly cheese cow. for the ❧!
Travel.................................................50
Religious Recognitions......................53
Ceremonies and Traditions..............54 Date: June 4 | Where: Cheese Please!;
Property.............................................55 Muenster, AR | Cost: $24 | Badge: Dairy Delight
Register by: May 28
Mariner and Trailblazer Troops......58 Council-Wide
Awards..........................................61-65 Some opportunities
Girl Scouts Give..................................66 Level are available across
Product Program...............................67 the whole council!
Diamonds Dollars..............................68 DAISY SENIOR
Shop and Uniform........................69-70 BROWNIE AMBASSADOR
New Badges.........................................71 JUNIOR FAMILY Additional Information
Girl Scouts Beyond the Troop...........72 CADETTE VOLUNTEER
⚬ If a program listing does not include
Events marked with a volunteer a contact, it is being organized through
icon are events specifically for our program department. For additional
volunteers. Adults may attend information, always feel free to contact
any event but may have to us at programs@girlscoutsdiamonds.org
register and pay.
or at 800-632-6894.
⚬ If cost is listed for the program, it is a
per girl price unless otherwise noted.
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Who and Where We Are
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G S ● Central Office* (1) | 11311 Arcade Drive, Little Rock
Troop ● Midwest Office (2) | 5705 Gordon Lane, Fort Smith
● Northeast Office (3) | 3434 One Place, Jonesboro
● Northwest Office* (4) | 1200 W Walnut St., Suite 1300, Rogers
Girl ● Southeast | Served by the Central office
Scouts ● Southwest | Served by the Central office
* This office has a retail shop!
Contact us for shop and office hours.
A. Camp NOARK | 250 Madison 8580, Huntsville
Girls are the heart of our organization! B. Camp Crossed Arrows | 250 Crossed Arrow Lane, Floral
C. The STEAM Center | 5705 Gordon Lane, Fort Smith
D. Camp Cahinnio | 460 Cahinnio Road, Booneville
Organizational Structure E. Radford House | 345 High Meadow Loop, Hot Springs
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA)
A national organization supporting the work of more
than 100 councils across the U.S. for more than 100
years. Headquartered in New York, New York.
Girl Scouts - Diamonds
Independent 501(c)3 nonprofit chartered by GSUSA
operating under the direction of a local board of
directors and overseeing all service units, troops and
Juliettes within a given geographic area.
Service Unit
Volunteers who create a sense of community and
support troop volunteers within a given geographic
area.
Troops
Groups of girls led by volunteers who participate in the
Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Need help? Contact us!
Juliettes Email: Send a note to info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.
Individually Registered Girl Scouts who participate in Emailing this address creates a customer service case—
the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with the help of a you can create a case any day of the week, at any hour.
Juliette mentor. Staff will respond during business hours.
Call: Dial 800-632-6894 and press 0 to speak with
customer care or press 5 for staff directory.
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Event Types
Throughout this book, you will find listings of all the wonderful programs and events happening for Girl Scouts
and volunteers across the council this year. From our large signature events to outdoor programs, high adventure,
travel and STEAM, you can find many opportunities for your troop to enjoy and learn from this membership year.
Please share this information with parents as well. Check out the event types below:
Signature Events Set Dates
These large annual events planned by Girl Scouts - The Diamonds program team carefully selects and
Diamonds offer a unique, theme-focused experience vets each of our program partners to ensure the
for girls throughout the council. Event locations vary programs they offer are in line with the Girl Scout
from year to year. Leadership Experience (GSLE) and help girls build
important skills by discovering, connecting and taking
Who should attend? For signature events, the best
action in some way.
scenario is that entire troops and Juliettes attend,
with just the right ratio of adults. That allows for more Who should attend? Entire troops or individual girls
space for girls – the people we create these events for! can register and attend these events any time, so be
Some of our events are family friendly. That means sure to share information with parents! Generally,
that entire families can register and attend if they tagalongs are NOT allowed unless noted in the
want, however, adults must also register and pay the calendar and registration listing, and adults must
registration fee. Certain restrictions apply to overnight pay if noted. There are no drop-offs at set date
events. Adults spending the night must be registered programs.
Girl Scout members and background checked prior
to the event. There are no drop-offs at signature
events.
Flexible Dates Virtual
Flexible date activities are special programs for Girl Girl Scouts may not always be able to meet in person,
Scouts provided by businesses and/or organizations. but thanks to virtual events we can all participate in
These activities must be arranged by adult amazing Girl Scout events—online and in real time.
volunteers. Contact information is provided for Virtual events may be hosted by program partners or
each of our flexible date partners, as well as a brief council staff.
description of the types of activities troops can do.
Who should attend? Individual girls or whole troops
Who should attend? Flexible date programs should
can register for and attend virtual events, so be sure
be scheduled by adult volunteers and attended by
to share information with parents! Please review
troops or groups. Some activities come to meeting
the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge with your girls
locations. These types are marked as “mobile.”
before participating.
Tagalongs are generally not allowed, but troop leaders
can ask the partner if this can be arranged. There are
no drop-offs at flexible date programs.
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Registration Information
Accommodations Registration
Please list all accommodations needed (allergies, accessi- Registration for programs is through gsEvents, which
bility needs, etc.) on the online event registration form. can be accessed from the MyGS tab on our website. All
families have a MyGS account (please use the forgot
password option if you do not know your password).
Event Cancellations
Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served
If an event is canceled, the person listed on the basis. We cannot hold space without payment.
registration form as the troop or parent contact will be
notified by phone or email. For troop registrations, it Registration Deadlines
will be the responsibility of the troop contact person
Please be mindful of event registration deadlines! Early
to notify all girls registered for the event. Cancellations
registration is encouraged, as many events fill quickly.
initiated by the council or program partner will result in
Fees may increase past the registration deadline or
full refund of fees paid.
spots may not be available.
Fees
Tagalongs
Event fees are charged to cover the costs of events and
A “tagalong” is any child or adult other than the specific
are due at the time of registration. Fees can be paid
age-level being served at the event. Unless otherwise
through troop funds, individually or with Diamonds
noted in event descriptions, tagalongs are not allowed
Dollars. Scholarships are not available for event fees.
at events due to liability issues and limited space.
Leaders must check with program staff or the program
Event Fee Refund/Substitutions
partner to see if it is okay to bring tagalongs and inform
Event fee refunds will be given if the registrar is notified their troop parents of this regulation.
in writing 10 business days PRIOR to the event or if the
attendee is unable to attend due to Covid-19 exposure
or symptoms. No shows will be refunded only in the Event
case of serious illness or family death. For serious
illness, a doctor’s written note is required and should be
Etiquette
submitted within 7 days after the event. Events that are Have directions to the event venue and plan
$5 and under are ineligible for a refund. Substitutions on arriving with enough time to walk to check-in.
are welcome, but please notify staff during check in if Please be sure to dress appropriately. Wear your
you are substituting one Girl Scout for another. Girl Scout uniform and check the weather.
Girl/Adult Ratios Let girls take the lead! While adults should be
nearby to supervise, allow girls to do activities
Leaders and other adults must follow Safety Activity
with minimal adult intervention.
Checkpoints for proper girl/adult ratios for all activities.
Troop leaders/adults are responsible for the supervision
Sometimes event leaders need extra help to
of their own troop at events.
manage activities. If you have extra adults or self-
sufficient girls, consider asking how you can help.
Event Minimums
Each event has a minimum number of attendees Be sure to thank your event leaders for sharing
necessary for the event to occur. Event minimums will their time and skills with you!
be stated in the event description on the registration
page. If the minimum is not reached, it will be canceled
and registrants will receive a refund.
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Calendar At-A-Glance
Below you will find an overview of the Girl Scout events scheduled for next troop year including signature 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 many are still to come as our partners
determine what the coming year will hold for them. Stay tuned to our web calendar and program update email
newsletters as new events are added throughout the year.
August 2021
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
8/5 Fall Service Unit Summit
8/12 New Leader Fundamentals
8/14 Quilts by Black Arkansans
8/14 Retail Saturday
8/21 Clover Petal Workshop
8/21 Program Aide Training
8/23 New Leader Fundamentals
8/24 Highest Awards Trainings
September 2021
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
9/1 Amazeum Fun Patch ZINGO
9/2 New Leader Fundamentals
9/4 The Perilous Castle - Murder Mystery Experience
9/7 Leader Enrichment: STEAM
9/9 Roll Call: Calling All Role Models
9/11 Hands on Horses
9/11-12 Venture Out II
9/11-12 Girl Scouts Love State Parks
9/11 Retail Saturday
9/11 Girl Scout Glamp Out
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9/11 The Foundation of Computer Coding
9/11-12 Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend
9/17-19 Cardboard Boat Regatta
9/18 You are ENOUGH: Wellness Workshop
9/20 New Leader Fundamentals
9/25 Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives
9/27 Space Science Investigator
9/30 Space Science Investigator
October 2021
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
10/2 Pony Tails
10/2 Badge University
10/2 Cookie Money Smarts
10/2 Savvy Money Choices
10/2 Reservable Badge Workshop
10/2 Finding Common Ground Badge
10/2 Living My Best Life
10/3 Tenderfoot AM/PM
10/4 Destinations Info Session
10/5 Celebrate Me!
10/7 New Leader Fundamentals
10/9 Snacks Badge Workshop
10/9 New Troop Exploration Days
10/9 Quick and Easy Snacks
10/9 Retail Saturday
10/9-10 Citizen Science Journey Overnight
10/10 A Trip to Mars - Murder Mystery Experience
10/14 Highest Awards Trainings
10/16 Saddle Up AM/PM
10/16 New Troop Exploration Days
10/16 New Troop Exploration Days
10/16 World Food Day Feed the Funnel Party
10/16 Prairie Day Camp
10/18 New Leader Fundamentals
10/22-23 Venture Out II
10/22-24 Halloween Encampment
10/23 Exploring Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park
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10/23 New Troop Exploration Days
10/30 Magic in the Woods
10/30 Simple Meals Badge Workshop
10/30 New Troop Exploration Days
November 2021
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
11/4 New Leader Fundamentals
11/6 Fall Family Horse Day
11/6 New Troop Exploration Days
11/6 Automotive Engineering 1: Automotive Design
11/6 Space Night
11/9 Cadette Public Speaker Badge
11/13 Girl Fest: STEAM Expo
11/13 Retail Saturday
11/13 Automotive Engineering 1: Automotive Design
11/15-18 Adult Leadership Conference
11/17 Cadette Science of Happiness Badge
11/20 STEAM with the Horses
11/29 New Leader Fundamentals
December 2021
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
12/4 Saddle Up AM/PM
12/4 Reservable Badge Workshop
12/4 Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics
12/4 Junior Social Butterfly Badge
12/5 Wranglers/Advanced Wranglers
12/7 Highest Awards Trainings
12/9 New Leader Fundamentals
12/11 Lights! Camera! Arkansas!
12/11 Retail Saturday
12/11 New Cuisines Badge Workshop
12/11 Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics
12/11 Cadette Babysitting Badge
12/13 Textile Artist
12/14 Holiday Dinner Party Workshop
12/14 Leader Enrichment: Leadership
12/16 Textile Artist
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January 2022
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
1/8 Locavore Badge Workshop
1/8 Retail Saturday
1/11 Leader Enrichment: Life Skills
1/14-24 MLK Day of Service
1/15 Cookie Palooza
1/17 MLK Day of Service Feed the Funnel Party
1/22 Reservable Badge Workshop
1/22 What Robots Do
1/24 New Leader Fundamentals
1/25 Mental Health Workshop
1/28-30 Winter Encampment
1/29-30 Venture Out II
1/29 What Robots Do
1/29 Sewing for Good
February 2022
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
2/3 New Leader Fundamentals
2/5 New Troop Exploration Days: Part 2
2/5 STEM Career Exploration
2/7 Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Design
2/10 Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Design
2/12 Program Aide Training
2/12 Retail Saturday
2/19 Reservable Badge Workshop
2/26 STEAM with the Horses
2/26 Love Your Neighbor Day
March 2022
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
3/3 New Leader Fundamentals
3/4 Amazeum Fun Patch Night
3/5 Brownie Day
3/5 Trailblazer
3/5-6 Think Like an Engineer Journey Overnight
3/6 Tenderfoot AM/PM
3/6-12 Girl Scout Week
3/8 Social Media Savvy
3/8 Leader Enrichment: Outdoors and Camp
3/10 Highest Awards Trainings
10 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/events3/12 Spring Family Horse Day
3/12 Retail Saturday
3/21-23 Spring Break Horse Day Camp
3/28 New Leader Fundamentals
April 2022
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
4/2-3 Venture Out II
4/2 Spring Flower Day
4/2 Trees and Trails
4/2 Junior Day
4/2 Junior Program Aide Training
4/2 Reservable Badge Workshop
4/4 Woodworking
4/7 Woodworking
4/7 Spring Service Unit Summit
4/8-10 Jamboree
4/9 Retail Saturday
4/10 Diamonds and Draw - Girl Scout Archery Event
4/14 New Leader Fundamentals
4/18-22 Volunteer Appreciation Week
4/23 Earth Day
4/23 Acts of Kindness at Burnham Woods
4/23-24 LEAF Retreat
4/25 New Leader Fundamentals
4/26 Highest Awards Trainings
4/30-5/1 Venture Out II
May 2022
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
5/5 New Leader Fundamentals
5/6-7 GIRL Leadership Summit
5/7 Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Design
5/7 Mother’s Day Barn Bash
5/9-12 Level Up Training
5/10 Suicide Prevention
5/14 Spring Family Horse Day
5/14 Vintage Girl Scouts Day
5/14 Retail Saturday
5/23 New Leader Fundamentals
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Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
6/3-4 Magic Springs Campout
6/5 Service Day
6/6-10 Science in the Woods Day Camp
6/11 TBD Gold, Silver and Graduating Seniors Ceremony
6/11 Retail Saturday
6/12-7/22 Summer Resident Camp
6/27 New Leader Fundamentals
July 2021
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
7/9 Retail Saturday
7/14 New Leader Fundamentals
7/23 TBD Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference
TBD TBD Program Aide Training
Weekly Events
Date Region + Type Program/Event Title Levels
9/1-12/16 Small Group Riding Lessons
3/2-5/18 Small Group Riding Lessons
9/1-12/16 Troops on Tuesdays
3/2-5/18 Troops on Tuesdays
9/1-12/16 Private Riding Lessons
3/2-5/18 Private Riding Lessons
Other Important Dates
International Day of the Girl: ..............October 11
Global Poverty Day: .............................October 17
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based
Violence: ................................Nov. 25 to Dec. 10
World Thinking Day: .........................February 22
International Women’s Day: ...................March 8
Global Youth Service Day:
............................Second or Third week of April
Global Action Week for Education:
.............................Third or Fourth week of April
Girls in ICT Day: ..........Fourth Thursday of April
World Environment Day: ...........................June 5
12 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsSignature Events
Cardboard Boat Regatta Jamboree
C Southwest
Build a sea-worthy boat made entirely of cardboard and Join us for an outdoor weekend for Girl Scouts and
duct tape for a friendly race with your Girl Scout sisters! their families. The Jamboree has traditional outdoor
In addition to the races, enjoy other STEM, aquatic activities like camping, hiking, star-gazing and more!
and traditional camp and outdoor activities. Event is Troops and service units are encouraged to bring their
available as full weekend, Saturday only or an “On Your own favorite camping traditions to enjoy with friends
Own” Remote Regatta. around the campsite. There are also Saturday only and
remote camping activities available with Jamboree.
Date: September 17-19 | Where: Camp Cahinnio;
Booneville | Cost: TBD | Register by: September 9 Date: April 8-10 | Where: TBD | Cost: TBD | Register
by: March 28
Girl Fest: STEAM Expo
Central Diamonds Leadership Summit
Discover the world of science, technology, engineering, Central
arts and math through specialized workshops and The Leadership Summit is designed to educate, inspire
an Expo hall full of hands-on activities led by STEAM and challenge our Cadette, Senior and Ambassador
experts. Through all aspects of STEAM - there is Girl Scouts while developing their leadership skills. The
something for every girl! Limited workshops and event will feature several keynote speakers and hands-
speaker sessions are available in a virtual only option. on activities in various older girl focused topics. Limited
speaker sessions and activities will be available through
Date: November 13 | Where: TBD | Cost: TBD a virtual only option.
Register by: November 1
Date: May 6-7 | Where: TBD | Cost: TBD
Cookie Palooza Register by: April 25
Northwest
It’s time to kick off the 2022 Cookie Season with Magic Springs Campout
interactive skill building activities including cookie rally Central
stations and workshops. Master the five skills and fine Take a ride on roller coasters under the stars at the
tune your financial literacy to prepare for your best Magic Springs Campout. Friday night learn from
cookie season yet! Limited workshops and speakers will experts about the engineering of roller coasters, watch
be available as a virtual only option. a movie on the big screen and camp out with your Girl
Scout sisters. Limited virtual activities and sessions will
Date: January 15 | Where: TBD | Cost: TBD be available through a virtual only option.
Register by: January 3
Date: June 3-4 | Where: Magic Springs Theme and
Water Park; Hot Springs | Cost: TBD
Register by: May 30
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 13Gold, Silver and Graduating Senior Annual Meeting and Leadership Ceremony Conference TBD TBD The Gold Award and Silver Award are the highest and Gather with Girl Scouts from across the council as most prestigious Girl Scout awards – the culmination we reflect on our achievements in the past year and of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Join us in set the stage for another great year. Volunteers and celebrating the amazing young women of Girl Scouts – Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will experience a Diamonds who have dedicated themselves to make the weekend full of awards, recognitions, workshops, expo world a better place as well as our graduating seniors as booths and the Girl Scouts – Diamonds Annual Meeting. they begin their journey as Girl Scout alumnae. Family Every portion of this event is designed to celebrate and and friends are invited to join awardees in celebrating encourage your journey in the Girl Scout Leadership these achievements. experience. Date: July 11 | Where: TBD | Cost: TBD Date: July 22-23 | Where: TBD | Cost: TBD 14 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/events
STEAM Center Events
Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Space Night
Midwest Midwest
Learn about the importance of mental health, how the Join us at the STEAM Center for a family night as we
brain impacts mental health, and how to create your take a closer look into space! We will be doing activities
own happiness! We will be doing activities from the from the Space Science badges! We will also be
Science of Happiness and Women’s Health badges. exploring space with the new eVscope telescope!
Date: September 25 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Date: November 6 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith
Smith | Cost: $8 | Register by: September 20 Cost: girl $12/adult $8 | Register by: November 1
Citizen Science Journey Overnight Reservable Badge Workshop
Midwest Midwest
Come kick off the Girl Scout new year by working Do you have a specific STEAM Badge you want your
toward completing your Citizen Science Journey. In this troop to earn? Sign up to reserve a custom badge
Journey you will learn how scientists solve problems workshop with our STEAM coordinator. This workshop
with the scientific method, make observations, collect is open to one group/troop. Workshop content is
data and prepare to take action at home! Girls will level specific. While only one badge and level may be
complete steps 1-4 of the Journey at this event. selected, girls of all levels are welcome to register and
participate.
Date: October 9-10 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith
Cost: girl $15/adult $10 | Register by: October 4 Date: December 4, January 22, February 19 | Where:
STEAM Center; Fort Smith | Cost: $8 | Register by: Two
Magic in the Woods weeks before
Midwest
Calling all wizards and muggles! Join us for a fun
Sewing for Good
STEAM-filled day as we investigate the world of Harry Midwest
Potter. We will explore the different art and science Join us at the STEAM Center as we explore the world
aspects of Harry Potter. of textiles! Find out about the many varieties of textiles
and how they are used! Practice your sewing skills and
Date: October 30 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith sew a masterpiece for someone in need!
Cost: $8 | Register by: October 11
Date: January 29 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith
Cost: $8 | Register by: January 24
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Midwest Midwest
Are you interested in a STEM Career? It’s time to find We are going back to the basics of Girl Scouts! Join us
your passion and investigate how STEM careers make at Burnham Woods for a family day as we explore Girl
the world a better place! Join us as we explore different Scout Traditions. We will have a fun-filled day of crafts,
STEM careers and complete activities from the STEM games, hiking, campfires and so much more.
Career Exploration badge.
Date: May 14 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith
Date: February 5 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith Cost: girl $12/adult $8 | Register by: May 2
Cost: $8 | Register by: January 31
Science in the Woods Day Camp
Think Like an Engineer Journey Overnight Midwest
Midwest Join us for a fun week of day camp. We will have a
Learn the engineering process and enjoy hands-on mixture of science, art, cooking and outdoor activities.
activities and adventures to tackle the Think Like an Girls will experience hands-on activities and skill
Engineer Journey. Girls will complete steps 1-4 of the building opportunities in the STEAM (science,
Journey and prepare to take action at home! technology, engineering, art and math) fields.
Date: March 5-6 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith Date: June 6-10 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith
Cost: girl $15/adult $10 | Register by: February 28 Cost: $115 | Register by: May 9
Trees and Trails
Midwest
It’s time to explore the trails at Burnham Woods! Join
us as we complete activities from the Trail Adventure
badge and learn about the Girl Scout Tree Promise. We
will learn all about hiking and Leave No Trace practices.
Date: April 2 | Where: STEAM Center; Fort Smith
Cost: $8 | Register by: March 28
16 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsCamp and Outdoor Events at Camp NOARK
Halloween Encampment
Bring the troop or family for a weekend of Halloween
fun at camp! Enjoy themed activities, contests, outdoor Did You Know?
adventures, camp traditions and more. Taking activities outside is a crucial
first step that lets girls gain confidence
Date: October 22-24 | Where: Camp NOARK; Huntsville and familiarity with the outdoors,
Cost: TBD | Badge: Fall Season Camp NOARK Rocker and now the VTK makes this easier
Register by: October 8
than ever with built-in options that
let you take badge activities outdoors!
Look for the outdoor button in various
Winter Encampment
meeting plans on the VTK and select
Bundle up and bring the troop or family to learn how to
the activity choice that turns the tree
stay warm when the temperature drops! We’ll practice
green. Follow the activity plan and
fire building, seasonal first aid, shelter building and
more. begin your outdoor learning!
Date: January 28-30 | Where: Camp NOARK;
Huntsville | Cost: TBD | Badge: Winter Season Camp
NOARK Rocker | Register by: January 14
Summer Resident Camp
Calling all girls entering grades 1-12. Join us for 3, 5, 12
days or more at summer camp! Look for our camp book
in January. Registration opens in February!
Date: June 12-July 22 | Where: Camp NOARK;
Huntsville | Cost: TBD
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 17Horse Program Events
Private Riding Lessons Hands on Horses
These 1-hour, weeknight lessons will give you a little Learn to groom a horse and make horse treats to share
more time in the saddle and help break up your hard with our four-legged friends at a meet and greet with
working week with some NOARK Barn exercise! Private the whole Camp NOARK herd! Take a tour of the barn
lessons allow us to individualize your plan and focus on and learn more about our year-round Horsemanship
perfecting your specific strengths. Program. Open to Girl Scouts, families, friends and the
general public.
Date: Wednesdays, September 1-December 16 and
March 2-May 18 at 3:45 and 5:00 pm | Where: Camp Date: September 11 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn;
NOARK Barn; Huntsville | Cost: $30 | Register by: 2 Huntsville | Cost: girl $5/adult $5 | Register by: 2 weeks
weeks prior prior
Small Group Riding Lessons Pony Tails
These 1-hour, weeknight lessons are built for two to Daisies and Brownies will meet our friendly herd, learn
three riders of equal skill to practice what they know about basic horse safety, groom their own horse and
and expand their horizons together. The intimacy of take a short ride while being led by an adult. Perfect
small group lessons allows for the instructor’s attention introduction to the barn for young riders!
to detail without sacrificing the camaraderie of Girl
Scouts! Date: October 2 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn;
Huntsville | Cost: $38 | Register by: 2 weeks prior
Date: Thursdays, September 1-December 16 and March
2-May 18 at 3:45 and 5:00 pm | Where: Camp NOARK Tenderfoot
Barn; Huntsville | Cost: girl $20/adult $20 For Juniors and older who are comfortable leading
Register by: 2 weeks prior horses on the ground and riding independently at a
walk (NOARK Riding Level 2). Participants will practice
Troops on Tuesdays riding at a walk and learn to trot, as well as begin
Want a new place for your troop meeting? Not an learning to bridle, pick hooves and take on new and
evening for riding, but this 2-hour block is a great way challenging arena games.
to get some outdoor time, catch an interesting ground
lesson, and maybe brush a horse or two! We’re a Girl Date: October 3 and March 6, 9 am and 1 pm
Scout family and we look forward to hanging out with Where: Camp NOARK Barn; Huntsville | Cost: $38
you! Register by: 2 weeks prior
Date: 1st Tuesdays, September 1-December 16
and March 2-May 18 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn;
Huntsville | Cost: girl $8/adult $8 | Register by: 2
weeks prior
18 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsSaddle Up Wrangler/Advanced Wrangler
For Juniors and older with little to no experience with Challenge accepted for Cadettes and up! Riders
horses (NOARK Riding Level 1). Participants will learn comfortable and competent with NOARK Level 3 skills
to safely approach, lead, groom and saddle their own who are ready for a new challenge (Levels 4-5): ranch
horses, as well as basic control at a walk (stop, start, riding maneuvers, beginning dressage, fast-paced arena
steer). Start learning to ride independently and lay the games, trails and possible obstacles. This is our last
foundation for great horsemanship! level before hoping to train you to be on staff!
Date: October 16 and December 4, 9 am and 1 pm Date: December 5 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn;
Where: Camp NOARK Barn; Huntsville | Cost: $38 Huntsville | Cost: $38 | Register by: 2 weeks prior
Register by: 2 weeks prior
Fall Family Horse Day Spring Family Horse Day
We want you to be able to share your barn experiences We want you to be able to share your barn experiences
with the people you love, and this is the perfect with the people you love, and this is the perfect
weekend to do so. Designed for groups of 2-5, you and weekend to do so. Designed for groups of two to five,
your crew will groom your horse then head to the arena you and your crew will groom your horse then head to
for a Level 1 riding lesson together! the arena for a Level 1 riding lesson together!
Date: November 6, May 14 | Where: Camp NOARK Date: March 12 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn; Huntsville
Barn; Huntsville | Cost girl $50/adult $50 | Register by: Cost: girl $50/adult $50 | Register by: 2 weeks prior
2 weeks prior
Spring Break Horse Day Camp
Trailblazer Come build your camp confidence! During these three
For upper level Juniors and older who have already days, campers will spend time throughout the day
completed a couple of Level 2 workshops and/or camp riding horses in the arena and learning how to care for
session (NOARK beginner Level 3). Advance your them. When you are not at the barn you can explore all
ground knowledge, hone in on your trot skills, start to camp has to offer, including target sports and hiking.
ride the canter, and head out of the arena with your
newfound control! Date: March 21-23 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn;
Huntsville | Cost: $150 | Register by: 2 weeks prior
Date: March 5 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn; Huntsville
Cost: $38 | Register by: 2 weeks prior
Mother’s Day Barn Bash
STEAM with the Horses This “me and my gal” event is designed for you and
Agriculture and Animal Science are some of our favorite the mother figure in your life. Show her how much
subjects! Bring the family for some hands on activities you care about her by spending the day together doing
that dive into the understanding of things that keep something. We’ll team you up in grooming and saddling,
this barn going. Soil science, animal health and waste and make sure you get time in the arena together!
management are just the tip of the iceberg when it
comes to possible STEAM discussions! Date: May 7 | Where: Camp NOARK Barn; Huntsville |
Cost: girl $50/adult $50 | Register by: 2 weeks prior
Date: November 20, February 26 | Where: Camp
NOARK Barn; Huntsville | Cost: girl $45/adult $45
Register by: 2 weeks prior
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 19Adventure Out
Adventure Out
Plan and take an
outdoor trip for
several days.
Camp Out
Learn and practice
Outdoor Progression Plan and take
a 1- to 2-night
a new outdoor skill.
Learn a new
camping trip. outdoor cooking
Progression allows girls to learn the skills they need to become Sleep
Sleep Out
Out skill.
Take more
competent in the outdoors, including how to plan and organize Plan and responsibility Develop first-aid
outdoor activities. Acknowledge a girl's mastery of an carry out an for planning. skills and use
outdoor skill and invite her to challenge herself further overnight in safety check
a cabin/ Learn and
by taking that next step up and out! Outdoor fun can practice a new
points.
be endless when girls lead. Cook Out backyard.
outdoor skill. Budget, schedule,
Cook Out
Discuss what to and make arrange-
Plan and cook pack for the Learn a new
ments.
a simple meal sleep out. outdoor cooking
outdoors. skill. Participate in an
EExplore Out
xploreOut Learn to use and
Plan a food
environmental
Make a list of care for camp- service project.
gear and food ing gear. budget, then buy
Plan and take and pack food. Teach and inspire
Move Out
supplies needed.
a short and Learn and others about the
easy hike. Learn and practice new Practice camp-
outdoors.
Meet Out Plan and take practice skills outdoor skills. site set up.
Meet Out Discuss Imagine new
a short walk needed to cook Plan an agenda
what to take Plan a menu
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LLOOK ut
OUT
Step outside. in a day pack.
a meal.
with a new that includes
experiences to be
outside to had outdoors.
Review outdoor cooking skill. fun activities.
look, listen, Discuss being Dress for the
Share past Practice all
feel, and prepared for cooking safety. Explore/protect
experiences weather. Discuss Leave No Trace
smell. the weather. the surrounding
in the Plan a healthy
Practice hand and campsite principles.
environment.
outdoors. Share Do activities snack or lunch.
dish sanitation. organization.
what was to explore Create a Kaper Plan time for
Talk about Learn how to
observed. nature. Chart for the fun activities.
favorite stay safe in the Be
outdoor Learn Plan and carry cookout.
outdoors. Considerate
places and more about out an indoor Travel of Other
why they're what was sleepover. & Camp Visitors
special. discovered. on Durable
Wonder what Respect Surfaces
else can be : Wildlife
INCIPLES
seen in the LEAVE NO TRACE PR Plan Ahead Leave What Minimize Dispose
outdoors. Campfire of Waste
& Prepare You Find
Impacts Properly
20 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsSTEAM Set Date Events
Amazeum Fun Patch ZINGO The Foundation of Computer Coding
Scott Family Amazeum for Juniors and Cadettes
Wize Computing Academy
Northwest
You’ve heard of bingo, but ZINGO has an Amazeum Virtual
twist! Just like regular bingo, you need to complete Experience what it’s like to be a computer programmer
five challenges in a row, column, or diagonal. But by creating fun and unique projects in animation,
this is where it gets Amazeum-ified! There are fun, digital games and more. You’ll create digital projects to
community-based challenges for you to complete with share with family and friends, and learn a new skill to
your troop virtually, in the community and at the continue building at home. No programming experience
Amazeum. This program can be completed at your own is required.
pace and includes admission for one Girl Scout and one
adult to the Amazeum during the month of September. Date: September 12 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $49
Badge: Coding Basics | Register by: September 3
Date: September 1-30 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
Bentonville | Cost: $10 | Register by: September 27 The Foundation of Computer Coding
for Daisies and Brownies
The Foundation of Computer Coding Wize Computing Academy
for Juniors and Cadettes Northwest
Wize Computing Academy Experience what it’s like to be a computer programmer
Northwest by creating fun and unique projects in animation,
Experience what it’s like to be a computer programmer digital games and more. You’ll create digital projects to
by creating fun and unique projects in animation, share with family and friends, and learn a new skill to
digital games and more. You’ll create digital projects to continue building at home. No programming experience
share with family and friends, and learn a new skill to is required.
continue building at home. No programming experience
is required. Date: September 25 | Where: Northwest Regional
Office; Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Coding Basics
Date: September 11 | Where: Northwest Regional Register by: September 17
Office; Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Coding Basics
Register by: September 3 The Foundation of Computer Coding
for Daisies and Brownies
Wize Computing Academy
Virtual
Experience what it’s like to be a computer programmer
by creating fun and unique projects in animation,
digital games and more. You’ll create digital projects to
share with family and friends, and learn a new skill to
continue building at home. No programming experience
is required.
Date: September 26 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $49
Badge: Coding Basics | Register by: September 17
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 21Space Science Investigator Design and Code Digital Games
Scott Family Amazeum for Juniors and Cadettes
Wize Computing Academy
Northwest
3...2...1...Liftoff from Earth as we use STEAM to Virtual
explore constellations, planets, and the vastly different Enter the world of building your own digital games,
ecosystem of far-off planets. using the MIT Scratch Programming Language. Chase
games, side scrolling, adventure.. the possibilities
Date: September 27, 30 | Where: Scott Family are great. Learn new skills in programming and then
Amazeum; Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free apply them to a unique game that you create, change
Badge: Space Science Investigator | Register by: 2 and share with friends and family. It would be ideal
weekdays before event if students have used Scratch in the past, but newer
Scratch users can join as well.
Badge University
University of Central Arkansas Date: October 10 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $49 | Badge:
Digital Game Design | Register by: October 1
Central
Have you been hoping to build out your STEM
knowledge? To search the skies for stellar space facts? Design and Code Digital Games
To learn more about what it means to go to college? for Daisies and Brownies
Wize Computing Academy
Team up with UCA as we complete badge activities,
meet professors and scientists over lunch and get Northwest
a first-hand look at the college experience on UCA’s Enter the world of building your own digital games,
beautiful campus in Conway. You will meet other Girl using the MIT Scratch Programming Language. Chase
Scouts from across Arkansas and earn at least two games, side scrolling, adventure.. the possibilities
badges at this event. are great. Learn new skills in programming and then
apply them to a unique game that you create, change
Date: October 2 | Where: University of Central and share with friends and family. It would be ideal
Arkansas; Conway | Cost: TBD | Register by: if students have used Scratch in the past, but newer
September 24 Scratch users can join as well.
Design and Code Digital Games Date: November 6 | Where: Northwest Regional Office;
for Juniors and Cadettes Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Digital Game Design
Wize Computing Academy Register by: October 29
Northwest
Enter the world of building your own digital games, Automotive Engineering 1: Automotive
using the MIT Scratch Programming Language. Chase Design
Scott Family Amazeum
games, side scrolling, adventure...the possibilities
are great. Learn new skills in programming and then Northwest
apply them to a unique game that you create, change Ready, set, design! Brownies will use their engineering
and share with friends and family. It would be ideal skills to design and build their own 3-D model of a
if students have used Scratch in the past, but newer vehicle.
Scratch users can join as well.
Date: November 6, 13 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
Date: October 9 | Where: Northwest Regional Office; Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge:
Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Digital Game Design Automotive Design | Register by: 2 weekdays before
Register by: October 1 event
22 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsDesign and Code Digital Games 3D Design - Print Your Own Ornament
for Daisies and Brownies Wize Computing Academy
Wize Computing Academy Virtual
Virtual Try your hand at 3D design by creating your own
Enter the world of building your own digital games, ornament and having it come to life on our 3D printer.
using the MIT Scratch Programming Language. Chase You’ll get to understand the basics of designing in 3D,
games, side scrolling, adventure...the possibilities using an online tool you can take home and continue to
are great. Learn new skills in programming and then use. Wize will even print your design on our 3D printer
apply them to a unique game that you create, change and send it to you after the class is over.
and share with friends and family. It would be ideal
if students have used Scratch in the past, but newer Date: December 5 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $59
Scratch users can join as well. Register by: November 26
Date: November 7 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $49 | Badge: Textile Artist
Digital Game Design | Register by: October 29 Scott Family Amazeum
Northwest
3D Design - Print Your Own Ornament Come explore the unique process of needle felting.
Wize Computing Academy Learn how to use special felting needles to condense
Northwest wool into 3D shapes and create your own one-of-a-
Try your hand at 3D design by creating your own kind artwork. You’ll start with an idea, create a concept
ornament and having it come to life on our 3D printer. sketch and then use a variety of colored wool to bring
You’ll get to understand the basics of designing in 3D, your idea to life.
using an online tool you can take home and continue to
use. Wize will even print your design on our 3D printer Date: December 13, 16 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
and send it to you after the class is over. Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge: Textile
Artist | Register by: 2 weekdays before event
Date: December 4 | Where: Northwest Regional Office;
Rogers | Cost: $59 | Register by: November 26 Robot Petting Zoo
Wize Computing Academy
Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics Northwest
Scott Family Amazeum Create your own arts and crafts robot using a
Northwest pocket-sized computer called a MicroBit! Students
Earn your Basic Coding badge at our bots expo! You’ll will engineer to create robotic pets by constructing
experiment with our best bots to discover what they from familiar materials such as cardboard and craft
can do and how you can make them follow your supplies. Then they will use robotic components
instructions! and programming to bring their creations to life. The
possibilities are endless! MicroBit is included in cost
Date: December 4, 11 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum; and is yours to take home with you.
Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge: Coding
Basics | Register by: 2 weekdays before event Date: January 22 | Where: Northwest Regional Office;
Rogers | Cost: $69 | Badge: Programming Robots,
Designing Robots | Register by: January 7
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 23What Robots Do Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Design
Scott Family Amazeum Scott Family Amazeum
Northwest Northwest
Dive into the dazzling world of robotics! Daisies will Calling all aspiring video game developers! Get a taste
learn what robots do and how they move by getting of what it’s like to create your own interactive game.
hands-on with simple robots like Ozobot and Dash.
Date: February 7, 10 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
Date: January 22, 29 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum; Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge: Digital
Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge: What Game Design | Register by: 2 weekdays before event
Robots Do | Register by: 2 weekdays before event
Amazeum Fun Patch Night
Wild Web Design Scott Family Amazeum
Wize Computing Academy Northwest
Northwest After the Amazeum closes to the public, Girl Scouts are
Ready to make your mark on the web? Begin to learn taking over the museum for an exclusive STEAM event!
the tools that pros use – HTML5 and CSS3. In this class Girl Scouts get to have even more fun than usual. Come
you will see the basics of web design by creating your explore exhibits and find special activity booths with
own site based on your own area of interest – hobbies, hands-on challenges that will help you earn a unique
business idea, social impact. It’s your own site and you Amazeum Fun Patch. Join us for a night of uniquely
can continue building on it even after the class! girl-centric tech experience!
Date: February 5 | Where: Northwest Regional Office; Date: March 4 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Coding Basics Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/1 adult free
Register by: January 28 Register by: February 25
Wild Web Design Robotics Programming 101
Wize Computing Academy Wize Computing Academy
Virtual Northwest
Ready to make your mark on the web? Begin to learn Program your first robots through fun and engaging
the tools that pros use – HTML5 and CSS3. In this class projects designed to learn about and program useful
you will see the basics of web design by creating your robots using the LEGO WeDo platform. Learn how
own site based on your own area of interest – hobbies, to make a robot do what you want it to do. Build our
business idea, social impact. It’s your own site and you pre-designed robots and then make them your own by
can continue building on it even after the class! changing both the design and its programming.
Date: February 6 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $49 | Badge: Date: April 2 | Where: Northwest Regional Office;
Coding Basics | Register by: January 28 Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Programming Robots,
Designing Robots | Register by: March 25
24 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsWoodworking Programming Games in ROBLOX
Scott Family Amazeum Wize Computing Academy
Northwest Virtual
You and your troop will have the opportunity to Love the game Roblox? Ever wondered how to make a
take over our Tinkering Hub! Come learn how to use Roblox game for others to play? Spend a few hours with
hand and power tools to create a unique project that us, and we’ll give you the basics of game development
incorporates all your new carpentry skills! within this platform. When you leave, you’ll be able to
take what you’ve learned and keep building at home.
Date: April 4, 7 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge: Date: April 24 | Where: Virtual | Cost: $49 | Badge:
Woodworker | Register by: 2 weekdays before event Digital Game Design | Register by: April 1
Programming Games in ROBLOX Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Design
Wize Computing Academy Scott Family Amazeum
Northwest Northwest
Love the game Roblox? Ever wondered how to make a Brownies and Daisies will become engineers as
Roblox game for others to play? Spend a few hours with they discover the different ways of programming,
us, and we’ll give you the basics of game development sequencing, and coding to create games with Bloxels
within this platform. When you leave, you’ll be able to and Scratch.
take what you’ve learned and keep building at home.
Date: May 7, 14 | Where: Scott Family Amazeum;
Date: April 23 | Where: Northwest Regional Office; Bentonville | Cost: girl $15/2 adults free | Badge: Digital
Rogers | Cost: $49 | Badge: Digital Game Design Game Design | Register by: 2 weekdays before event
Register by: April 1
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 25STEAM Flexible Events
Brownie Reservable Badge Workshop: Daisy Reservable Badge Workshop: How
Programming Robots Robots Move
Scott Family Amazeum Scott Family Amazeum
Northwest Northwest
Ever wonder how robots think? In this 2-hour, private Have you ever wondered how a robot moves? This
workshop, Brownies become engineers as they to 2-hour, private workshop is for you! Daisies will
discover the different ways of programming and coding discover how to control robots through programming
robots like Ozobot, Dash and Sphero. Cost includes up and coding. Get hands-on with Dash by designing
to 10 girls and two leaders. programs to make the robots do simple tasks. Cost
includes up to 10 girls and two leaders.
Where: Scott Family Amazeum; Bentonville | Cost:
$150 | Badge: Programming Robots Where: Scott Family Amazeum; Bentonville | Cost:
Contact: Reservation Specialist | Phone: 479-696-9280 $150 | Badge: How Robots Move
ext. 204 | Email: reservations@amazeum.org Contact: Reservation Specialist | Phone: 479-696-9280
ext. 204 | Email: reservations@amazeum.org
Cadette Reservable Badge Workshop:
Digital Movie Maker Encore
Scott Family Amazeum Ballet Arkansas
Northwest Virtual
Explore the science behind movie-making in this Our new series, “Encore” brings a variety of Ballet
2-hour, private workshop! You’ve probably spent Arkansas performances to the comfort of your home
countless hours watching movies; here is your chance every Saturday and Sunday, free of charge! Brownies
to see what it takes to create a movie from start to can tune in to work on their Dancer Badge.
finish. Cost includes up to 10 girls and two leaders.
Where: Virtual | Free | Badge: Dancer | Email: info@
Where: Scott Family Amazeum; Bentonville | Cost: balletarkansas.org
$150 | Badge: Digital Movie Maker
Contact: Reservation Specialist | Phone: 479-696-9280 Environmental Education
ext. 204 | Email: reservations@amazeum.org Boston Mountain Solid Waste District
Northwest
Schedule a hands-on, standards-based program that
focuses on waste reduction, recycling and conservation.
All programs are free of charge. Tours available of the
local landfill, recycling and compost facilities.
Where: Varies | Free | Contact: Justin Taylor | Phone:
479-846-3005 | Email: jtaylor@bmswd.com
26 | Register: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/eventsFun at the Museum Pottery Painting Workshop
Arkansas State University Museum Fired Up!
Northeast Central
Arkansas State University Museum’s mission is to Crafts made from clay have been around for thousands
provide quality programming that broadens the of years. All our pottery pieces are made from clay and
perceptions and aspirations of people in Northeast fired. At Fired Up, you’ll choose your own bisque piece
Arkansas and the Mississippi River Delta region, to paint with glazes, and it will then be fired in the kiln.
connects people with their history, promotes tolerance, Brownies will earn their Potter badge; all steps of how
engages minds in progressive thinking, and enhances pottery is made from beginning to end, including how
the sense of community among all audiences. We offer the glazes and kiln work, will be taught. Private party
badges and specially planned activities for visiting Girl fees waived for Girl Scout troops. We travel and can
Scouts. come to you (within reason - outside of business hours).
Where: Arkansas State University Museum; Jonesboro Where: Fired Up!; Cabot | Cost: $10 | Badge: Potter
Free | Contact: Jill Kary | Phone: 870-972-2074 | Contact: Amber Breedlove | Phone: 501-442-0804 |
Email: jkary@astate.edu Email: firedup_cabot@yahoo.com
Junior Reservable Badge Workshop: STEAM Education Programming
Detective The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
Scott Family Amazeum Southeast
Northwest The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
Ever wonder if you have what it takes to be a real serves as a cultural crossroad: engaging, educating and
detective? In this 2-hour private STEAM workshop, entertaining through the arts and sciences. Contact the
earn your Detective badge by learning the tools of the center to schedule your private workshop.
trade, following clues, and solving a thrilling mystery!
Cost includes up to 10 girls and two leaders. Where: The Arts and Science Center for Southeast
Arkansas; Pine Bluff | Cost: TBD Contact: Shakeelah
Where: Scott Family Amazeum; Bentonville | Cost: Rahmaan | Phone: 870-536-3375 | Email: srahmaan@
$150 | Badge: Detective | Contact: Reservation asc701.org
Specialist | | Phone: 479-696-9280 ext. 204 | Email:
reservations@amazeum.org
Coding and Computer Badge Workshops
Wize Computing Academy
Northwest Virtual
Wize Computing Academy can reproduce any set date
program for troops on their own time. Sessions can
be the full four hours or be broken up into one or two
hours at a time.
Where: Mobile or Virtual | Cost: $30 | Badge: Varies
Contact: Phil Shellhammer | Phone: 479-312-8926
Email: info-nwa@wizeacademy.com
Questions: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 27You can also read
