Volunteer Resource Disc 2008-2009

GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER RESOURCE DISC 2008-2009

COUNCIL-SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES

Council-sponsored opportunities are activities provided by paid and volunteer staff and open to girls throughout the council. These opportunities offer a chance for your troop or individual girl to meet other girls from within the council's jurisdiction.

LEGEND

Daisy

Brownie

Junior

Cadette

Senior

Ambassador

All Age Levels

Daisy/Brownie

Junior

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador

Outdoor Program Opportunities

Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards

Registration Procedures

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Council-Sponsored Opportunities Registration Form

GIRL SCOUT DAISIES/BROWNIES

GREAT RIVERS AREA OPPORTUNITIES

PEACE'N IT ALL TOGETHER PATCH WORKSHOP

Ages:

A program opportunity designed to help girls become peacemakers. Girls will participate in activities that build their conflict resolution and affirmation skills while learning how to contribute to a safe social environment of trust, respect, and affirmation. An alternative to the patch workshop is to obtain a troop kit that includes activities, discussion questions, and a facilitator's guide so that the program can be completed in six consecutive meetings. Patches are NOT given at the workshop.

Cost:	$2/girl
Min/Max:	10/30
Registration Opens:	August 4, 2008 for 2008 dates November 17, 2008 for 2009 dates
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Chris Salley

Code	Date	Time	Location	Age Level
4PEACE1	Nov 8, 2008	10:00 am-12:30 pm	Camp Butterworth
4PEACE2	Jan 24, 2009	10:00 am-12:30 pm	Northeast Church of Christ
4PEACE3	Feb 28, 2009	10:00 am-12:30 pm	Northeast Church of Christ
4PEACE4	Mar 28, 2009	10:00 am-12:30 pm	Northeast Church of Christ

KIDS ON THE BLOCK PERFORMANCES	Ages:
Kids on the Block is an opportunity for Brownie & Daisy Girl Scouts to gain an appreciation, understanding, and respect of persons with disabilities. During the performance, the girls will see three puppet shows, ask the puppets questions about disabilities and participate in activities that simulate disabilities.

Cost:	$3/girl
Min/Max:	10/30
Registration Opens:	August 4, 2008
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Chris Salley

Code	Date	Time	Location
4KOTB01	November 15, 2008	10:00 a.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB02	November 15, 2008	11:30 a.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB03	November 15, 2008	1:00 p.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB04	December 6, 2008	10:00 a.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB05	December 6, 2008	11:30 a.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB06	December 6, 2008	1:00 p.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB07	January 10, 2009	10:00 a.m.	St. John's UCC, Harrison
4KOTB08	January 10, 2009	11:30 a.m.	St. John's UCC, Harrison
4KOTB09	January 10, 2009	1:00 p.m.	St. John's UCC, Harrison
4KOTB10	January 26, 2009	10:00 a.m.	St. Ann's Catholic Church
4KOTB11	January 26, 2009	11:30 a.m.	St. Ann's Catholic Church
4KOTB12	January 26, 2009	1:00 p.m.	St. Ann's Catholic Church
4KOTB13	February 7, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Bethel Service Center
4KOTB14	February 7, 2009	11:30 a.m.	Bethel Service Center
4KOTB15	February 7, 2009	1:00 p.m.	Bethel Service Center
4KOTB16	March 7, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Grace UMC
4KOTB17	March 7, 2009	11:30 a.m.	Grace UMC
4KOTB18	March 7, 2009	1:00 p.m.	Grace UMC
4KOTB19	March 21, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Camp Stonybrook
4KOTB20	March 21, 2009	11:30 p.m.	Camp Stonybrook
4KOTB21	March 21, 2009	1:00 p.m.	Camp Stonybrook
4KOTB22	April 11, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4KOTB23	April 11, 2009	11:30 a.m.	Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4KOTB24	April 11, 2009	1:00 p.m.	Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4KOTB25	April 25, 2009	10:00 a.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB26	April 25, 2009	11:30 a.m.	Northeast Church of Christ
4KOTB27	April 25, 2009	1:00 p.m.	Northeast Church of Christ

CAMP SPOOKY-BROOK	Ages:
Join us for a frightfully fun time! Older girls will lead age-appropriate activities for participants, including the haunted lodge, crafts, songs, games, snacks, and much more.

Code:	4SPOOK1
Location:	Camp Stonybrook
Cost:	$5/girl
Times:	2:00 - 9:00 p.m. (1-hour time slots)
Dates:	October 18, 2008
Min/Max:	50 girls /time slot
Registration Opens:	September 8, 2008
To Register:	Download the registration form, print and mail
Contact:	Jessica Gutierrez

MAUMEE VALLEY AREA OPPORTUNITIES

BOUNCIN' TO BROWNIES	Ages:
Daisy Girl Scouts will discover the fun and excitement of Brownie Girl Scouting at this workshop. With the help of Brownie Girl Scouts, girls will find out about Try-Its, do an activity to help others and make decorations for their bridging ceremony. Daisies will complete the steps necessary to earn the Bridge to Brownies patch.

Location:	Toledo Girl Scout Center
Cost:	$2/girl
Min/Max:	12/30
Registration Opens:	November 17, 2008
Registration Closes:	April 7, 2009
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time
1BTB001	April 25, 2009	10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
1BTB002	April 25, 2009	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

ALOHA HAWAII	Ages: (2nd/3rd grade)
Join us as we explore the history, culture and beauty of the United States of America’s 50th state. Activities will include the Hawaiian language, food, hula and games. Participants will receive the Aloha Hawaii patch at the conclusion of the program. Leaders, when registering, please include a list of first names of girls and adults attending for translation into the Hawaiian language.

Location:	Toledo Girl Scout Center
Cost:	$5/person
Min/Max:	20/50
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1AHI001	11/15/2008	9:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	10/28/2008
1AHI002	11/15/2008	1:00 - 4:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	10/28/2008
1AHI003	02/21/2009	9:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	02/03/2009
1AHI004	02/21/2009	1:00 - 4:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	02/03/2009
1AHI005	05/02/2009	9:00 a.m. - Noon	11/17/2008	04/14/2009
1AHI006	05/02/2009	1:00 - 4:00 p.m.	11/17/2008	04/14/2009

BOUNCIN' TO BROWNIES TROOP AIDE OPPORTUNITY	Ages: (3rd grade only)
Girls will help Daisies discover the fun and excitement of Brownie Girl Scouting at this workshop. You will share with them how much fun Try-Its can be and help them make decorations for their bridging ceremony. Girls need to be 3rd grade Brownies to register for this program.

Location:	Toledo Girl Scout Center
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	3/6
Registration Opens:	November 17, 2008
Registration Closes:	April 7, 2009
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time
1BTBTA1	April 25, 2009	10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
1BTBTA2	April 25, 2009	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

FIRST AID FOR LITTLE PEOPLE	Ages:
Girls will work on the requirements for the Safety Sense Try-it in this American Red Cross Chapter developed course. Girls will learn about many different types of safety and basic first aid and will receive a First Aid for Little People certificate upon completion of this course.

Location:	Toledo Girl Scout Center
Cost:	$5/girl
Min/Max:	15/30
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1FALP01	12/6/08	10:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	11/18/08
1FALP02	12/6/08	1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	11/18/08
1FALP03	2/7/09	10:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	01/20/09
1FALP04	2/7/09	1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	08/04/08	01/20/09

HOW, WHAT, AND WHY

Ages:

This will be a jam packed day of experiments and investigations. Discover what glop is and how to make it, blow up a balloon without using any of your breath, experiment with magnets, make your own paper to take home, and make invisible ink. You are guaranteed to walk away from this program a science genius, and will be working on completing requirements for two badges (Science in Action and Science Wonders) to prove it. Everyone should bring a sack lunch with them to the program.

Code:	1HWW001
Location:	Camp Libbey, Defiance, OH
Cost:	$5/girl
Times:	10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dates:	January 31, 2009
Min/Max:	20/100
Registration Opens:	08/04/08
Registration Closes:	01/13/09
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Adam Cassi

JUMPIN' TO JUNIORS

Ages: 3rd grade only

Brownie Girl Scouts preparing to bridge to Junior Girl Scouting can come to Camp Libbey and work on their bridging requirements, all while having fun with Junior Girl Scouts who will serve as their hostesses and teach their classes. Only bridging brownies are eligible to attend this program. Girls will work on their first Junior badge, “Making It Matter” by learning about polymers, engineering, and acids and bases as well as work toward bridging requirements, such as learning about being a Junior Girl Scout from their hostesses. The Brownie leaders will have the option of attending the Junior Leader training while the girls are going through their classes, if you would like more adults in the training indicate so on your registration form (at least one adult must travel to the classes with the girls). * It is not required that girls attend this program in order to bridge to Junior Girl Scouts. Troops that attend this program do NOT complete the activities for the Bridge to Juniors patch. Lunch is included with this program.

Note: In order to provide this program to the most girls, troops must limit their number of adults to one adult per five girls.

Code:	1JTJR01
Location:	Camp Libbey, Defiance, OH
Cost:	$10/girl, $5/adult
Times:	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates:	February 28, 2009
Min/Max:	50/200
Registration Opens:	November 17, 2008
Registration Closes:	February 10, 2009
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

TRASH TO TREASURES	Ages:
Did you know that it takes up to 200 years for a pop can to decompose in a landfill? Bring your imaginative spirit and join us as we use recycled materials to create different types of art and gifts. Not only will we save valuable landfill space, but we will learn the importance of recycling.

Location:	Toledo Girl Scout Center
Cost:	$3.50/girl
Min/Max:	12/50
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1TTT001	12/07/08	10:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	11/18/08
1TTT002	04/04/09	10:00 a.m. - Noon	11/17/08	03/17/09

PAWS-4-SAFETY TRY-IT WORKSHOP	Ages:
Join us at the Toledo Area Humane Society to learn about dogs and cats while working toward the Council’s Own Paws-4-Safety Try-It. You will learn about the humane society, basic animal safety, how to take care of your pet and much, much more.

Location:	Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, OH
Cost:	$3.50/girl
Min/Max:	12/30
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1PAWS01	11/12/08	4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	08/04/08	10/28/08
1PAWS02	12/10/08	4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	08/04/08	11/25/08
1PAWS03	01/14/09	4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	08/04/08	12/16/08
1PAWS04	02/11/09	4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	08/04/08	01/27/09
1PAWS05	03/11/09	4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	11/17/08	02/24/09
1PAWS06	04/08/09	4:00 -5:00 p.m.	11/17/08	03/24/09
1PAWS07	05/13/09	4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09

GIRLSPORTS TRY-IT DAY AT BGSU	Ages:
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn your GirlSports Try-it, meet the coaches and players of the BGSU women’s soccer team. The day will include a try-it work shop with skills training, training facility tour, meet and greet, and lunch. Troops will then attend the BGSU women’s soccer game and get recognition at the game. This is a great event you don’t want to miss!

Location:	Bowling Green State University
Cost:	$10/person
Min/Max:	50/200
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1GSTRY1	10/12/08	10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	08/04/08	9/26/08

APPLESEED RIDGE AREA OPPORTUNITIES

DAISY BRIDGING	Ages:
Daisies will complete the requirements for the bridging process with the help of Brownies.

Code:	2DBRIG1
Location:	Woodhaven Program Center, Duffy Lodge
Cost:	$5/girl
Times:	4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dates:	April 4, 2009
Min/Max:	50 max
Registration Opens:	November 17, 2008
Registration Closes:	March 15, 2009
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

BROWNIE BRIDGING	Ages:
Junior Girl Scouts will assist Brownies in the bridging requirements. Uniforms will be shown, questions will be answered and experiences will be shared.

Code:	2BBRIG1