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For Girl Scout Teens
Girl Scout destinations 2010- Deadline approaching!
Applications due to GSCNC on Monday, February 1st, 2010
Want to explore the reef in Costa Rica? Horse-back ride through the Rockies? Or kayak with whales in Washington? Apply now for your chance to travel with other Girl Scouts from around the country. We had close to 30 girls apply to go on Girl Scout destinations this summer already and acceptances are rolling in!
Didn't get a chance to apply? The final registration deadline is Monday, February 1st. Check out http://www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations/ to see where you could travel and learn more about applying at www.gscnc.org/destinations.html
For Girl Scout Teens (ages 12+)
Discover Scuba with Adventure Scuba!
2010 Classes Forming Now
Classroom: Chantilly, VA
Pool: Oakton, VA or Sterling, VA
Want to learn what its like to scuba dive? Come and have fun communicating under water with hand signals and how to properly use scuba equipment and discover life underwater. Get a taste of what its like to run a dive shop and find out more about other careers involving scuba diving.
Form B220 and B240 are required to be on file prior to this High Adventure activity.
For more information, including how to register, visit: http://www.gscnc.org/adventure_scuba.html
Light Bulb Challenge Update
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
Pepco/Girl Scout Light Bulb Challenge
January 1 - April 1, 2010
GSCNC girls have changed 389 incandescent light bulbs and we're not done yet! 339 CFLs and 50 LEDs have taken the place of incandescent bulbs in our council. Our goal is to have every girl change at least one bulb before April 1st. The Association that changes the most light bulbs will be recognized at the 2010 Annual Meeting and Eco-Expo, so let us know how many YOU have changed!
Click here to tell us how many you have changed: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q36J56M
For more information about the Light Bulb Challenge, click here: http://www.gscnc.org/lightbulbchallenge.html
The Light Bulb Challenge is sponsored by Pepco.
Journey Fact of the Week
From the NEW Senior Journey - SOW WHAT?
Did you know that wheat covers more of the Earth's surface than any other crop? Wheat covers about 500 million acres of our Blue Planet right now. The most common use is to grind wheat into flour then turn it into bread which feeds more than 1 billion of the world's poorest citizens. However, over the next century, up to 50% of wheat-growing areas are expected to face drought risks from climate change.
Find out more fun environmental information and create your own adventurous Journey with "Sow What." Leaders, don't forget to purchase the leader guide, which includes detailed sample sessions to help you lead girls through the Senior 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 of All Ages
FREE! Terps Girl Scout Meet
Saturday, January 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Comcast Center - UMD, College Park, MD
Come watch the Maryland Gymnastics team take on West Virginia, Rutgers and Denver. Following the meet there will be an opportunity for autographed posters (first come, first served) and photo opportunities with the gymnasts.
For more information or to register, visit: http://register.gscnc.org/Program/EventDateList.asp?cat=6&id=1318
For Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors
African Exchange Workshop
Saturday, February 20, Session 1: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & Session 2: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
National Museum of African Art, Washington, DC
Celebrate World Thinking Day this year at the National Museum of African Art. Girls will complete different activities focused on African history and culture, with a special emphasis on South Africa (the African region country for World Thinking Day 2010).
Find out more and register at: http://register.gscnc.org/Program/eventDateList.asp?id=1317
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
World Thinking Day Resources
World Thinking Day 2010, Monday, February 22, 2010
World Thinking Day 2010 is a great opportunity to do some global education and advocacy! For troops/service units looking to put on a World Thinking Day event in February, check out some great resources offered through the Meridian International Center, located in Washington DC.
Troops can check out Culture Boxes, free of charge, which contain activities and materials pertaining to a specific country/culture. See the list available here.
Troops can also invite an International Classrooms Cultural Consultant to present to them about their culture/country. Presentations do normally cost $100, but prices are negotiable depending on resources available to troops. Most Consultants are based in the metro DC area, so travel may be an issue. See list of Consultants and more information here.
Email Katie Appel at kappel@meridian.org to check out a Culture Box and/or reserve a Cultural Consultant.
Go to www.gscnc.org/globalgirlscouting.html for more ideas for global opportunities.
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
*Brand New* Interfaith Sister Troops Pilot Program
Starting in Winter 2010
GSCNC has girls of all faith communities as part of its membership. Each interested troop will be paired with another troop interested in discussing and participating in interfaith/religiously focused activities.
Learn more here: http://www.gscnc.org/religious_recognitions.html
Sign up to participate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XFNZ2RJ
If you have any specific questions, please contact Kaitlin Hasseler, Program Specialist, at khasseler@gscnc.org.
For Girl Scouts who love American Girl
Reston Limousine Service invites Girl Scouts to join them on trips to the American Girl Place in New York City! Two special adventures, see below for more information:
For Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
Girl of the Year 2010 and American Girl Place
Friday, March 26 from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Depart/Return: Tyson's Corner, VA
Cost: $90 ($85 for all Girl Scouts). Includes round-trip transportation from Tyson's Corner, lunch at the American Girl Place Cafe, and participation in the Girl of the Year Activity Day and the Girl of the Year 2010 Celebration.
Plus, for an additional $25 you and your girl can enjoy tea time in the cafe!
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
American Girl Place
Friday, April 2 from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Cost: $80 ($75 for all Girl Scouts). Includes round-trip transportation from Tyson's Corner and lunch at the American Girl Place Cafe.
Seats are limited, so please RSVP by Friday, February 5 to Darcelle Jazaeri at 703-478-0500 ext. 508 or djazaeri@restonlimo.com.
For Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
Dutch Wonderland Camp-O-Ree Weekend
Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16
Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, PA
Join the Dutch Wonderland during a fun-filled weekend! Try-it and badge opportunities available, Program Aide opportunities available for Teens 14 and older. Choose from 3 packages that offer food, camping and fun!
For more information, visit: http://www.dutchwonderland.com/groups/scouts.php
Girl Scout Teens
For Girl Scout Teens
Teens in the Timber Competition - registration deadline approaching!
Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25 (registration closes on 1/31/10)
Camp Potomac Woods, Leesburg, VA
Come out and test your camping skills in a team of four to eight girls. Compete to see who knows the most about emergency survival, fire building, first aid, knots and lashing, map and compass, and outdoor cooking. For more information or to register a group of 4 or more: http://register.gscnc.org/program/EventDateList.asp?cat=8&id=1273
For questions, or to register individual girls or groups smaller than 4, please contact Malinda Smith, Program Specialist, at msmith@gscnc.org or 202-274-3310.
Adults
For Adult Volunteers
Leaderblitz
Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Suitland,Maryland
Looking for fresh new things to do with your girls? Come to the Leaderblitz in Suitland, Maryland. Volunteers are offering a variety of enrichment courses, including: swaps, knots, gimp, scrapbooking, songs and more. Click Leaderblitz here for more details: http://register.gscnc.org/training/catalog.asp
For more information please contact Allison Nederveld, at (202) 534-3771 or by email anederveld@gscnc.org.
For Girl Scout Adults and Girl Scout Parents
Teens in the Timber Competition - Volunteers needed!
Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25, 2010
Camp Potomac Woods, Leesburg, VA
An event like this can only happen with the help of volunteers like you! We need adults to be event judges on topics including emergency survival, fire building, first aid, knots and lashing, map and compass, and outdoor cooking. Not quite confident of your skills in those areas? We also need people to help with administrative tasks, cooking, and more.
For questions about volunteering, or to sign up to help, please contact Denise Haskins at slvgirlscouts@gmail.com
Are you a brand new Girl Scout Daisy Leader?
Get the parents involved; host a parent meeting to build your team today!
Tips and resources for parent meetings can be found at:
http://www.gscnc.org/parent_meeting_info.html
Program Events Calendar - now live!
Looking for events, in all sorts of places? Come visit the new GSCNC Program Events Calendar to find events. We've combined GSCNC-registered programs with Program Partner's dated events on one easy-to-use calendar!
Click here to see what we have for you and your girls: http://www.gscnc.org/Program_Events_Calendar.html
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. 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