Outdoor

Camp Early Bird Discounts Extended to 4/20!

There is still time to cash in on early bird discounts for Summer Camp with Girl Scouts! Don’t miss saving on the ultimate summer adventure when you register and pay in full for any day, sampler, or resident camp by April 20!

And these are big savings: save $40 off each resident camp and $20 off each day or sampler camp (just remember to pay in full by April 20!) All summer camps include a t-shirt and badge, plus the option to purchase a camp photo and camp bag!

Have you seen The Camp Book? Stocked full of all the details for an exciting camp adventure, this book is everything you need to find your perfect camp. Take a look and register today (like, right now, before you forget)!

Troop Tips

Early Bird Renewal: It’s the final countdown.

It’s not too late! Make sure every girl in your troop receives her Early Bird patch by renewing before May 15!

Girl Scouts are busy. We’re organizing our communities to take action. We’re planning wildly-successful Cookie Programs. We’re taking trips and meeting local leaders and making a huge difference.

But we’re just getting started. There is always a new adventure right around the corner. We have big goals and a good plan to get there.

 

 

 

Don’t stop now: renew your Girl Scout Membership between April 1 and May 15 to earn a bunch of bonuses (the earlier you renew, the more bonuses you earn).

Troop Cookie Program bonus also requires that troops participate in the 2017 Fall Product Program. Login to MY GS to begin renewing now!

Download the full flyer, including bonus details, to share with your Girl Scout sisters.

 

National

Celebrate Girl Scout Week March 12 – 18

Yay—Girl Scout Week is almost here! Let’s get ready for that special time of year when Girl Scouts of all ages celebrate and show the world what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™.

Let’s make this year’s activities extra special. Here are a few ideas to get you started—one for each day of Girl Scout Week.

Sunday, March 12—Celebrate National Girl Scout Day by reconnecting with the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Learn more about Girl Scout history and our founder, Juliette Gordon Low; you could even hold a Girl Scout birthday party. (We’re 105 this year!) Do something to make the world a better place.

Monday, March 13—Be a go-getter and take action! You might launch a community service project or work toward a Girl Scout award.

Tuesday, March 14—Be an innovator and explore science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM)! You could create a fun project through Made with Code, meeting challenges head on and exploring new solutions.

Wednesday, March 15—Be a smart risk-taker and step out of your comfort zone! Get outside to explore and take action to protect our environment. Try a new outdoor activity with family or friends. Sign up for Girl Scout summer camp—or plan a different adventure. It could take place close to home, or around the world!

Thursday, March 16—Be a leader and show people you care! Commit “random acts of kindness” all day long. Be a good friend. Volunteer or donate to charity. Show the world your smile!

Friday, March 17—Get involved civically! Connect with your local (or school) officials and leaders. Learn about Girl Scouts’ legislative agenda. Work toward earning your Global Action award.

Saturday, March 18—Observe Girl Scout Sabbath: the perfect time to honor one’s faith. Attend a religious service. Think about earning your My Promise, My Faith pin. Learn more about faiths different from your own.

But don’t stop there! Learn more about Girl Scout traditions and ceremonies. Or…take the lead like a Girl Scout and come up with some fun and meaningful activities of your own!

And don’t forget to show us how you’re celebrating all week long, by sharing your activities on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtag #GirlScoutWeek.

Not currently involved with Girl Scouts? Join, volunteer, or donate!

Above all, take the opportunity during Girl Scout Week, and throughout the year, to share your awesome—and show the world how your courage, confidence, and character make the world a better place.

This article originally appeared on blog.girlscouts.org.

Troop Tips

Show Us How You G.I.R.L. Video Submission Contest

Calling all future filmmakers and directors! We’re gearing up to host the 2020 National Girl Scout Convention in Orlando and we need YOU to get the country excited!

We’re gearing up to the 2020 National Conference in Orlando, FL and we need amazing Girl Scouts like you to Show Us How You G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader)TM.

In 30-60 seconds, show us how you G.I.R.L. and enter your video for a chance to be included in the official promo video, premiering at the end of the G.I.R.L. 2017! Not to mention that you and your friends could see your video splashed all over the place as we lead up to hosting the 2020 National Convention!

Submissions are due by March 31! 

Video Submission Requirements

Required:

  • All girls must be in uniform. (Full uniform preferred. Tunic, sash, or vest required)
  • No branded attire permitted (unless the brand is Girl Scouts)
  • Videos should be 30 – 60 seconds in length
  • Videos should be shot in HD resolution (720p or 1080p) if possible
  • Videos must be shot in landscape mode, not vertical portrait mode
  • Video size cannot exceed 20 GB
  • Videos should showcase what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk Taker, Leader)TM

Preferred:

  • Video should be captured at Orlando-area attractions (theme parks, notable locations, etc.)

Volunteer

Volunteer Retreat Weekend is HERE!

Relax with your sister volunteers at Mah Kah Wee Program Center April 7-9! It’s a weekend stocked-full of workshops, games, contests, and campfires!

Volunteer Retreat Weekend is an event for Girl Scout adults.  A weekend to relax, network with other adult Girl Scouts and to have FUN!  Some of the weekend highlights include creating your own modern fairy tale during group activities, attending a variety of workshops such as “Me Time” pampering, crafts, cooking science, outdoor skills, and leadership development.

We’re bringing back the cabin decorating contest: come ready with supplies and work with your unit mates to bring some magic to your unit house. And don’t forget our Saturday night costume contest – dress as your favorite storybook character for a chance to win fun prizes!

The first 75 people to register will be entered into a drawing for a special prize!

Check out the workshop descriptions below and make your selections before clicking the register now button. (Workshops are subject to change or cancellation. Do not purchase supplies until you receive confirmation of your workshop selection)

Questions? Contact Patty Muller at pmuller@citrus-gs.org.

Register Now.

STEAM

STEM Girls! Compete in Code Quest

On April 29, Lockheed Martin will host Code Quest, an annual computer programming competition where teams of 2-3 High School students each work together for 2.5 hours to solve problems by using JAVA and/or Python programming to complete the “quest.”

The problem set consists of 15-20 challenging problems created by Lockheed Martin engineers and computer programmers. The teams of 2-3 students will be accompanied by 1 coach. Girl Scouts of Citrus can submit 2 teams – a ‘novice’ team with less than 1 year of programming experience, and an ‘advanced’ team with more years of experience.

For complete rules and eligibility, please see the Code Quest site and direct questions to Kassy Holmes, Program Manager, at kholmes@citrus-gs.org.

 

Uncategorized

Well, this is new.

We’re doing email in a whole new way! The great stuff you can find on All Things Girl Scouts is now delivered to your inbox when you want and how you want.

Just tell us what grade levels you need, what topics you’re interested in, and how often you’d like an email, and we’ll take care of the rest!

To update your email preferences, click UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES at the bottom of this email, or tap GET atGS FOR YOUR INBOX.

[UPDATED 3/10/17] You’ve spoken and told us that SUNDAYS are the best day of the week to receive Girl Scout emails! Makes perfect sense – that lets our troops prepare for their fun-filled Girl Scout week!

Don’t forget: when you have something great to share with us, click SHARE YOUR STORY for a chance to be featured on atGS!

Badges and Patches

Celebrate the 2017 Cookie Program with Event Discounts!

[Updated!] The LAST event of the Cookies2017 event discounts is here! The first 250 girls to register for Girl Scout Weekend at Universal Orlando will receive over a 50% discount with promo code COOKIES2017!

The girls of Citrus Council have done it again. Congratulations on a remarkable Cookie Program that allowed troops to meet or exceed their goals and deliver over 1.7 million boxes of cookies to customers in Central Florida!

Now, let’s celebrate! Use promo code COOKIES2017 to register for the following events at a special reduced rate. That includes $2 TICKET programs designed to let troops experience a great Girl Scout event in a cost-efficient way. Additional programs will be added so check back if your favorite is full!

As you plan exciting adventures with your Cookie Program funds, don’t forget to share the story with us! It’s a great time to be a Girl Scout!

COOKIE2017 Discounted Programs

Celebrate National Girl Scout Day at FUN SPOT! [Event Full]

March 11, 2017
Original Price: $35
Discounted Price: $10

Earn Your Cadettes Secret Agent Badge at Mad Science [Event Full]

March 14, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Earn Your Junior Detectives Badge at Mad Science [Event Complete]

March 14, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Earn Your Junior Entertainment Technology Badge at Mad Science [Event Full]

March 19, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Earn Your Brownie Inventors Badge at Mad Science [Event Full]

April 9, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Earn Your Brownie Home Scientist Badge at Mad Science [Event Full]

April 11, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Not Your Mother’s Career Fair and Overnight at Holiday Inn Waterpark (BOTH)  [Event Full]

April 22, 2017
Original Price: $70
Discounted Price: $20

Time to Fly High at iFly! [Event Full]

April 30, 2017
Original Price: $38.99
Discounted Price: $9.99

2017 Girl Scout Night at the Jack with the Daytona Tortugas! [Event Full]

May 6, 2017
Original Price: $8
Discounted Price: $2

Earn Your Brownie Bug Badge at Mad Science [Event Full]

May 9, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Girl Scout Sleepover with the Florida Fire Frogs! [Space still available]

May 19, 2017
Original Price: $40
Discounted Price: $10

Earn Your Junior Animal Habitats Badge at Mad Science! [Registration Full]

May 21, 2017
Original Price: $16
Discounted Price: $2

Girl Scout Day at Daytona Lagoon! [Registration Closed]

June 25, 2017
Original Price: $15.99
Discounted Price: $1.99

Girl Scout Weekend at Universal Orlando [NEW!] 

June 10-11, 2017
Original Price: $88
Discounted Price: $40 (For first 250 girls only)

Details

  • Discounted events are for members and families of Girl Scouts of Citrus only. Discounts are not available for members of neighboring councils.
  • Participants who have previously registered for any of the discounted events listed above will receive a refund for the difference in the original and discounted price automatically. Refunds will be sent via check.
  • Discounted rates are available until the event capacity is reached or the registration deadline has passed, whichever comes first.
  • Discount is available on the purchase price of the event only, not additional purchases such as t-shirts or food vouchers.
  • Discount cannot be applied to events not mentioned above. Continue to check back for updates and additions.
Badges and Patches

Girl’s Choice Badge 2017

Girls have spoken! The winning Girls’ Choice badge topic for 2017 is in. So, without further ado, we’re pleased to announce . . .

The next Girls’ Choice badge will be Troop Camping! What a great way to build go-get-‘em problem-solvers, encourage challenge-seeking, and expose girls to new experiences as they grow their skills, confidence, and character. After all, camp life is the best life!

[Updated 2/28/17] Between February 13-17, girls across the country selected the design of the new badges!

Many thanks to everyone who voted and shared the poll with girls. That’s how we keep this process girl-led, which is so important!

We can’t wait to roll up our sleeves and get started on these badges. Daisies will get a first taste of the camping fun and excitement in their first-ever Girls’ Choice badge, and then the Brownie Ambassador badges will build on that foundation.

Badge requirements will be available for download on June 15, 2017; badges and printed requirements will be in council shops by August. Keep an eye out for the badge design poll, which will be open from February 13 to 17. We will share that link in February.

In the meantime, start thinking about where this adventure will take you: Troop Camping awaits!

And girls, always remember, it’s your world.

This article originally appeared on blog.girlscouts.org.

Badges and Patches

Shutting It Down: ‘Make Your Own Badge’ Site

In 2011, Girl Scouts of the USA rolled out a new national program – Journeys. At that same time, a great tool that provides girls the opportunity to create their own badge was released, but since the Girls’ Choice Badge voting process was released in 2013, the use of the tool has been declining.

The Make Your Own Badge site will be shut down on June 30, 2017. Effective on June 1, 2017, the design tool for creating badges will be shut down, so all badge designs must be submitted by this date. 

If girls are interested in pursuing a badge that is not currently available, they are encouraged to use another avenue to explore an area of interest, such as a Take Action project or a Destination trip!