e-Edition
Featured Items
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
Girl Scout Month at Madame Tussauds DC
March 2010
Madame Tussauds, Washington, DC
Learn some Herstory at Madame Tussauds in March! For one low cost, visit the museum, participate in a scavenger hunt and have your hand cast in wax - then take it home!
For more information, or to register, click here: http://www.gscnc.org/files/pdf/program/2010_March_GSMonthMadameTussauds.pdf
For Girl Scouts ages 5 - 12
Jr. Colonials Cheer & Dance Clinic
Sunday, January 24; Clinic starts at 8:00 AM, Game starts at 1:00 PM
Cloyd Heck Marvin Center - GWU, Washington, DC
Come out and spend the day with the GW Dance and Cheer Team! Girls will be taught a fun dance routine by the First Ladies Dance Team and show off their new skills at halftime!
Clinic includes lunch and a ticket to the game. Tickets only are also available! For more information, or to register, visit: http://spirit.gwu.edu/Events/JuniorColonials/
Journey Fact of the Week
From Cadette Journey "BREATHE"
Did you know the average school has more "bad air" than the average office? That's because they have 4 times the human density than most offices. Different substances, gases, allergens and mold can create "bad air" so greening schools makes healthier students, which means fewer absences and cleaner, clearer minds to absorb learning! How can you help green your school and help everyone BREATHE a little better?
Find out more fun environmental information in the second Cadette Journey - "BREATHE." Leaders, don't forget to purchase the leader guide, which includes detailed sample sessions to help you lead girls through the Junior Journey. Journeys are a core piece of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and help girls Discover, Connect and Take Action.
For more information, click here: www.gscnc.org/journeys.html.
To purchase Journeys, visit the Girl Scout shop. For shop information, click here: www.gscnc.org/shop.html
Multiple Levels
For Girl Scouts ages 8 - 10
uniquely ME! The Way to Be
Saturday, January 30 from 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Bridge to Learning, Ashburn, VA
What makes you "YOU"? You are more than your looks, your likes, dislikes or what you own or have. Join us for a uniquely ME! workshop and discover your values, character, and your true- self through yoga for the mind & body.
For more information, or to register, visit: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
Disney on Ice - GS Discount
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14 (various times)
Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Come out and see your favorite Disney characters come to life... on ice skates! See Mickey and Minnie Mouse gliding around entertaining young and old alike... at a great Girl Scout Discount of $14/person.
Click here for more information or to download order form: http://www.gscnc.org/files/pdf/program/2010_DisneyOnIce_GS.pdf
For more Verizon Center and Patriot Center events with Girl Scout discounts (Wizards, Barnum & Bailey Circus, etc.), click here: http://www.gscnc.org/files/pdf/program/2010_VerizonSpringSpecials.pdf
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
UMD Women's Basketball Girl Scout Valentine's Day Event
Sunday, February 14 at 1:00 PM (game starts at 2:00 PM)
Comcast Center, College Park, MD
Come out to a Valentine's Day match between the Terps and Clemson University and enjoy a special Girl Scout pre-game party. Make valentines to hand outside the locker room, get your face painted and get an official Maryland Girl Scout patch!
For more information and to register, click here: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=119&Year=2010&Month=2
Girl Scout Cadettes
For Girl Scout Cadettes
uniquely ME! Inside and Out
Saturday, January 30 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Bridge to Learning, Ashburn, VA
Self-Esteem is the experience of being capable of meeting life's challenges and being worthy of happiness. Girls will learn how positive qualities, strengths, and talents along with taking care of our mind & body can help with feeling grounded in life.
For more information, or to register, visit: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp
For Girl Scout Cadettes
Girl Scout Design Squad
Saturday, February 20 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Are you curious about how things work? Maybe you just enjoy making things that light up or float in the air? Come out to Girl Scout Design Squad and work with SWE (Society of Women Engineers) at GMU!
For more information, click here: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=126&Year=2010&Month=2
Girl Scout Teens
For Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
uniquely ME! The Real Deal
Sunday, January 31 from 6:15 - 8:45 PM
Bridge to Learning, Ashburn, VA
Teens today face challenges and serious issues in their daily lives that affect their self-esteem. This unique workshop for young adult Girl Scouts focuses on learning the skills and being empowered with the tools to handle these daily challenges. Feel good about your body & mind and achieve your goals for success & happiness.
For more information, or to register, visit: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp
For Adults
For Adult Volunteers
Suitland Leaderblitz
Saturday, February 6
Beltway Church of Christ, Suitland, MD (right off the beltway!)
Come enjoy a free day of classes to enrich your Girl Scouting experience! There is something for everyone:
- Learn new crafts, songs, or outdoor skills
- Jump start a New Year's resolution by getting organized or reviewing your fitness plan
- Learn positive ways to deal with anger or how to include girls of all abilities
- and much, much more!
All classes are free and boxed lunches will be available for purchase for $5.
To browse classes and to register, visit: http://register.gscnc.org/training/catalog.asp and click on the Leaderblitz link at the bottom.
If you have questions or need help registering, call Allison Nederveld at 202-534-3771.
For Adult Volunteers and Girl Scout Parents
Will our council event still happen if it snows? GSCNC's Snow Policy for Girl Program Events
With winter programming going on during a season that has already seen snow twice, please review council's policy on programs and inclement weather:
For Council Programs (programs run by council staff or REACH member):
GSCNC's program cancellations typically follow the public school closure of the county where the program is located. When possible, for weekend programs, we will make the call by the close of business on Friday as to whether the program will be cancelled. If the program is cancelled, we will send an email to the address listed in the program registration.
You will also be able to call the general program number at 202-274-2170 on Friday for a status update. We will take into consideration the weather forecasts for the entire region as well as the decision of the county to make our decision.
If the program is held as scheduled but you are unable to safely travel to the program because of the weather conditions in your area, please stay home; your safety is our number one priority. While refunds are not offered to those who are no-shows to events, we may be able to make accommodations due to the disparity in local weather conditions throughout our region.
For Program Partner/Vendor Programs (programs run by partners/vendors):
Please contact the Program Partner to inquire about their cancellation policies. Many of them will post information on their website; you can find website, email and telephone contact information on our Program Partner pages online, here: http://www.gscnc.org/program_partners.html.
If the partner program was registered through the council registration site, you should contact the vendor first. Refund policy for council registered programs run by partners/vendors will remain the same as council-run programs. If the event is cancelled, we will refund you. If the event is not cancelled, and you choose not to go, refunds may be accommodated.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Program Department at the main office in Washington, DC.
GSCNC Shop Information
Main Shop (DC) Hours
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mobile Shop Information
First stop of the 2010 season is February 10th.
The NEW 2010 schedule is available at:
http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html
Please call, fax or e-mail orders at least 5 days prior to stop to insure fulfillment.
To place your orders for pick-up on Mobile Shop
Call: 800-523-7898 or 202-237-1670 ext. 249
Fax: 202-274-2161 or E-mail: gsshop@gscnc.org
Mini Shop Information for 2010
Gaithersburg, MD Mini Shop
Reopens February 16th
Centreville, VA Mini Shop
Reopens February 22nd
Martinsburg, WV. Mini Shop
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Complete 2010 schedule for Girl Scout Mini Shops is available at: http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html