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GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
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VOLUNTEER RESOURCE
DISC 2008-2009
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COMMUNITY-SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES
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LEGEND
Daisy
Brownie
Junior
Cadette
Senior
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Community-sponsored opportunities offer troops/individuals activities that
support the Girl Scout program goals. These community groups have
chosen to be listed in our resources and on our website and are familiar with our program
goals, as well as Safety-Wise requirements.
Inclusion
in the Volunteer Resource Disc is
not an endorsement of these agencies. Troop leaders should
research the event/activity prior to registering for an event/activity to ensure
that the event meets the needs and interests of their girls and all
safety regulations are being met.
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CINCINNATI PARK BOARD
CALDWELL NATURE CENTER
OPPORTUNITIES
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CALDWELL NATURE CENTER
430 W. North Bend Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45216 |
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Contact:
Olivia Canada - Naturalist
T: 513-761-4313
F: 513-321-6218
olivia_canada@cincinnati-oh.gov |
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Registration:
No registrations will be accepted before September 1, 2008.
Requests are filled in the order received by mail. We allow free
chaperones according to Safety-Wise guidelines. 2 leaders
are free for a troop of up to 12 Brownies. An additional free
adult is allowed for every 6 additional Brownies. Juniors may
have 2 free leaders for 16 girls and an additional adult for
every 8 additional Juniors. Other adults are required to pay.
All adults are expected to participate.
Mail your money and
registration form to the Park Board office: Make checks
payable to:
Treasurer, City of Cincinnati
GSO, Bettman Center
4 Beech Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45208
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Outdoor Inspiration Overnight
Girls will sample different ways
to enjoy the natural world. They will use their creativity
to express the beauty they see, hear, smell and feel.
Activities will include hiking, and bird watching, interspersed
with time for reflection, poetry writing, drawing and painting.
The overnight will feature a night hike and a campfire with
songs and stories. Girls will earn "Your Outdoor
Surroundings" and "Outdoor Creativity" badges. Badges are NOT
provided. Troops must bring their own food. |
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Dates: |
May 15-16, 2009 |
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Times: |
6:00 p.m. Friday - 4:00 p.m. Saturday |
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Cost: |
$25/child & non-leader adults (non-refundable) |
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Water and Weather Overnight
Girls will learn to value the
natural world by exploring the functions of water on Earth,
including its role in weather. Girls will look for aquatic life
in local streams, and see how water and weather shape the
landscape. Girls will learn about weather through games and
experiments, learn to read weather maps, and build a weather
instrument. Girls will earn the “Water Wonders” and “Weather
Watch” badges. Badges are NOT provided. Troops must bring
their own food. |
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Dates: |
March 27-28, 2009 |
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Times: |
6:00 p.m. Friday - 4:00 p.m. Saturday |
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Cost: |
$25/child & non-leader adults (non-refundable) |
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Earth and Space Overnight
(2nd
& 3rd grade)
Girls will learn to value planet
Earth as they “travel” to other planets. They will learn about
the moon and stars through crafts, games, and a night hike. They
will explore planet Earth through conducting numerous science
experiments, and meet some of the life on the nature preserve.
Girls will earn 3 Try-Its: Space Explorer, Earth and Sky, and
Science Wonders. Badges are NOT provided. Troops must
bring their own food. |
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Dates: |
November 7-8, 2008
January 30-31, 2009 |
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Times: |
6:00 p.m. Friday - 3:30 p.m. Saturday |
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Cost: |
$25/child & non-leader adults (non-refundable) |
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Moving and Sensing with Science
Overnight
(2nd
& 3rd grade)
Girls will discover how air makes
different things move, how science is all around us, and the
many ways we use our senses. Join in on the fun as we will be
making such things as rockets and weird glop! Girls will earn 3
try-its: "Senses", "movers", and "Science in Action". Badges are
NOT provided. Troops must bring their own food. |
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Dates: |
December 5-6, 2008 |
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Times: |
6:00 p.m. Friday - 3:30 p.m. Saturday |
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Cost: |
$25/child & non-leader adults (non-refundable) |
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Plants, Animals and Camping Fun
Overnight
(2nd
& 3rd grade)
Girls will learn some camping
basics along with learning about the importance of plants and
animals in nature. Each girl will set up a variety of growing
experiments to watch at home. Learn about the many unique
characteristics different animals have. Learn some useful skills
for camping such as knots and learning to pack up a sleeping
bag. Girls will earn 3 Try-its (after completion of their plant
experiments): Plants, Animals, and Ready, Set, Go Camping.
Badges are not provided. Troops must bring their own food. |
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Dates: |
March 13-14, 2009 |
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Times: |
6:00 p.m. Friday - 3:30 p.m. Saturday |
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Cost: |
$25/child & non-leader adults (non-refundable) |
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Outdoor Explorer Overnight
(2nd
& 3rd grade)
Girls will learn to value and
protect the natural world through daytime and night hikes,
games, crafts, and other hands-on activities. They will meet
some local animals and learn how to enjoy the outdoors safely
and comfortably. The overnight will feature a campfire with
songs and stories. Girls will earn three Try-Its: Eco-Explorer,
Outdoor Adventure, and Watching Wildlife. Badges are not
provided. Troops must bring their own food. |
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Dates: |
April 3-4, 2009
May 1-2, 2009 |
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Times: |
6:00 p.m. Friday - 3:30 p.m. Saturday |
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Cost: |
$25/child & non-leader adults (non-refundable) |
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Finding Your Way Badge
Find out where you need to go!
Girls will learn how to read and use maps and use a compass in
this active program. Much of the program is outdoors.
Girls should bring bag lunches. Girls will earn their
Finding Your Way badge. Badges are NOT provided. |
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Dates: |
October 4, 2008 |
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Times: |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Cost: |
$10/girl, leaders & chaperones are
free (non-refundable) |
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Night Hike
Discover what goes bump in the
night! We will find out about some of the nocturnal
animals that live in the forest. WE will then go on a hike
and experience light deprivation activities. Find out what
a "sparky party" is and much more! |
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Dates: |
October 11, 2008 |
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Times: |
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
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Cost: |
$5/person (non-refundable) |
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Science in Action Try-it
Delve into the world of science as
we do different experiments and activities. We will make some
very cool glop learn about colors and other neat things. After
completion of these activities, girls will earn their Science in
Action Try-It. Patches are not provided. |
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Dates: |
December 16, 2008 |
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Times: |
4:30 - 6:40 p.m. |
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Cost: |
$5/girl, leaders & chaperones are
free (non-refundable) |
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Rocks Rock Badge
Join us for a jam packed program
as we learn about what holds the world up...rocks! We will
make a rock collection; learn about the different types of rocks
and much, much more. Dress for the weather. Part of
the program will be outside. After completion of the
activities, girls will earn their Rocks Rock badge. Badges
NOT provided. |
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Dates: |
January 17, 2009 |
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Times: |
9:00 a.m. - Noon or
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Cost: |
$5/girl, leaders & chaperones are
free (non-refundable) |
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Science Discovery Badge
Science is the focus for this
program as we learn about many cool and fascinating branches of
science! We will conduct a stream assessment; perform
experiments and much, much more. Dress for the weather and
have close-toes shoes for the creek. Part of the program
will be outside. After completion of the activities, girls
will earn their Science Discovery badge. Badges are not
provided. |
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Dates: |
March 17, 2009 |
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Times: |
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
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Cost: |
$5/girl, leaders & chaperones are
free (non-refundable) |
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Water Everywhere Try-it
Find out the very things that make
Earth special! Water! We will discover why water is important
for life on Earth. Part of our activities will include a creek
walk. Sturdy boots or sneakers are a must! After completion of
the activities, girls will earn their Water Everywhere Try-it.
Patches are not provided. |
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Dates: |
April 21, 2009
April 25, 2009 |
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Times: |
4:30 - 6:40 p.m. (4/21)
10:00 a.m. - Noon (4/25)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (4/25) |
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Cost: |
$5/girl, leaders & chaperones are
free (non-refundable) |
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