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

OUTDOOR PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

APPLESEED RIDGE AREA OPPORTUNITIES

ARCHERY 1	Ages:
Girls will learn the basics of archery like the proper handling of bows and arrows, safety equipment, aiming, archery rules and shooting at targets from a short distance. By request dates available by calling Kelda Heitkamp.

Cost:	$4.50
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Location	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2ARCH11	10/24/08	4:30 - 6:00 p.m.	Woodhaven	8/1/08	2 weeks before
2ARCH12	10/10/08	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.	Myeerah	8/1/08	2 weeks before
2ARCH13	4/17/09	6:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Woodhaven	1/2/09	2 weeks before
2ARCH14	05/05/08	6:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Myeerah	1/2/08	2 weeks before

ARCHERY 2	Ages:
Girls will expand their skills in archery by shooting for points, balloon shooting and distance shooting. Participant must complete Archery 1 before signing up for Archery 2. By request dates available by calling Kelda Heitkamp.

Cost:	$4.50
Min/Max:	30 max
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Location	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2ARCH21	2/27/09	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.	Woodhaven	8/1/08	2 weeks before
2ARCH22	3/13/09	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.	Myeerah	1/2/09	2 weeks before

LOW ROPES ADVENTURE CHALLENGE - Woodhaven

Ages:

(5th grade & up)

Girls progress laterally on a course made of cables and ropes, with the safety of spotters. One chance to finish the course supports determination, trust and team-building. By request dates available by calling Kelda Heitkamp.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	$6.00
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2LROPE1	9/25/08	5:30 - 8:00 p.m.	8/1/08	2 weeks before
2LROPE2	5/16/09	3:30 - 6:00 p.m.	1/2/09	2 weeks before

HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE CHALLENGE - Woodhaven

Ages:

7th grade & up

Girls challenge themselves 25 feet in the air as they make their way across a system of ropes and cables. Secured in a harness, participants will enjoy a zip line descent. By request dates available by calling Kelda Heitkamp.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	$10.00
Min/Max:	8/15
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2HROPE1	10/7/08	5:00 - 8:00 p.m.	8/1/08	2 weeks before

ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT	Ages:
This annual event focuses on environmental stewardship. With Camp Myeerah as a giant land lab, the day will consist of ecology exploration, insignia work and environmentally geared activities.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$3.00
Min/Max:	300
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2EARTH1	4/18/09	10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	11/17/08	2 weeks before

WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY	Ages:
A GSUSA partnership grogram that has global impact. Increase your awareness and critical thinking about the environmental issues related to water.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$4.00
Min/Max:	100
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2H2ODAY	10/18/08	10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	8/4/08	2 weeks before

EARTH AND SKY TRY-IT - by request only	Ages:
Girls will dig in soil to determine the differences in content and animal life as they dig deeper. They will perform experiments to learn about heat transfer, evaporation, and condensation. Girls will make observations of erosion, weathering, cloud formation, and animals of flight.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$4.00
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

OIL UP BADGE - by request only	Ages:
What do carpet, gasoline and body lotion have in common? They all contain oil/petroleum. Come and learn about the characteristics of this natural resource and how our need for oil impacts our lives and the environment. We'll create an oil spill and attempt to clean it up as girls do fun experiments to expand their knowledge on this valuable raw material.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$5.00
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

BUCKEYE TRAILS AREA OPPORTUNITIES

HIKER BADGE

Ages:

Earn your Junior Hiker Badge! Explore the natural wonders around Camp Greene in this two-day course on hiking and hiking safety. Each day will include a rigorous hike so participants should be in good physical condition. Please bring a sack lunch, trail snacks, a day pack and water bottle on both Saturday and Sunday. Dress for the weather, wear pants, walking shoes or hiking boots. Leaders: be sure to cover pages 129-133 in the Junior Girl Scout Handbook and pages 102-103 in the badge book or pages 122-124 in the Cadette Handbook.

Location:	Camp Greene
Cost:	$7
Min/Max:	8/24
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code

Date

Time

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

3HIKER1

9/20&21/08

9:30 - 5:00 p.m. Sat

Noon - 5:00 p.m. Sun

8/4/08

9/5/08

GEOCACHING/HIGH TECH HIDE & SEEK	Ages:
Learn how to use GPS tracing devices to look for "treasure" on Girl Scout and nearby properties! Bring water, a compass (these are available in the Buckeye Trails Resource Library) and swaps for geo-cache exchanges. Dress properly for the outdoors.

Location:	Camp Greene
Cost:	$5
Min/Max:	10/20
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3GEOCA1	3/29/09	1:00 - 4:00 P.M.	11/17/08	3/13/09

ORIENTEERING

Ages:

Explore Camp Whip Poor Will as you use your map and compass to find hidden treasures around camp. Course includes an introduction to map and compass use, and GPS technology. This program will fulfill some of the "Finding Your Way" badge and "Orienteering" IP requirements. Please dress for the weather and bring your own water, whistle and compass (these are available in the Buckeye Trails Resource Library). Please wear good hiking or walking boots.

Location:	Camp Whip-Poor-Will
Cost:	$3
Min/Max:	5/18
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3ORIEN1	6/7/09	1:00 - 4:00 P.M.	11/17/08	5/22/09

CHALLENGE DAY

Ages:

Spend the day completing the Low and High Challenge Courses at Camp Rolling Hills or Camp Whip Poor Will. You will work in a team of girls your age to complete elements on the Low Challenge Course in the morning. After a break for lunch, you will move on to the High Challenge Course. Working with a buddy, you will climb 35 feet into the trees and complete the course. After a quick trip down the zip line, you will be back on the ground! Bring a sack lunch, drink and water bottle.

Cost:	$20
Min/Max:	10/20
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Location	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3CHAL01	10/4/08	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Whip Poor Will	8/4/08	9/19/08
3CHAL02	5/16/09	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Rolling Hills	11/17/08	5/1/09

RISE TO THE TOP	Ages:
Can you rise to the top? Find out by trying to reach the top of our indoor climbing wall! Girls will gain confidence, self-esteem and a feeling of accomplishment. Even experienced climbers can challenge themselves to find new routes to the top and build strength.

Location:	Dayton Girl Scout Center
Cost:	$5
Min/Max:	8/20
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3RISE01	11/15/08	10:00 a.m. - Noon	8/4/08	10/31/08
3RISE02	2/6/09	10:00 a.m. - Noon	11/17/08	1/23/09

INDOOR CLIMBING WALL	Ages:
Practice your rock climbing skills and prepare yourself for the Challenge Day! Experience the manual and automatic belay system. See how many times you can make it to the top!

Location:	Dayton Girl Scout Center
Cost:	$5
Min/Max:	8/20
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3INCL01	11/15/08	Noon - 2:00 p.m.	8/4/08	10/31/08
3INCL02	1/23/09	6:00 - 8:00 p.m.	11/17/08	1/9/09

OUTDOOR CLIMBING WALL	Ages:
Have you mastered the indoor wall already?! Are you ready for a new challenge or maybe you just want to practice your rock climbing skills? Challenge yourself on our 38 foot climbing wall. Wear pants, sneakers and bring a water bottle.

Location:	Whip Poor Will & Rolling Hills
Cost:	$5
Min/Max:	8/20
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Location	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3OCW001	9/27/08	10:00 a.m. - Noon	Whip Poor Will	8/4/08	9/12/08
3OCW002	6/13/09	10:00 a.m. - Noon	Rolling Hills	11/17/08	5/29/09

LOW ROPES

Ages:

(5th grade & up)

The program offers fun, excitement and adventure within an educational experience. The course is a series of mental and physical challenges designed to helps girls explore and develop teamwork, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Girls gain confidence, self-esteem, a feeling of accomplishment and a better understanding of how they work with others.

Location:	Rolling Hills & Whip Poor Will
Cost:	$5
Min/Max:	8/20
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Location	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3LROPE1	11/2/08	1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Rolling Hills	8/4/08	10/17/08
3LROPE2	4/5/09	1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Whip Poor Will	11/17/08	3/20/09

GREAT RIVERS AREA OPPORTUNITIES

SPRING INTO CAMP - STONYBROOK	Ages:
First time sleeping over in a platform tent? Let us help ease you into it! Cook a meal over the fire and learn some basic camp skills.

Location:	Camp Stonybrook
Cost:	$30/girl
Capacity:	100 people
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Mary Beth King

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens
4SPRING	5/9-10/09	9:00 am Sat-Noon Sun	3/12/09

READY, SET, GO CAMPING! - BUTTERWORTH	Ages:
A one-day event based on the "Ready, Set, Go Camping" try-it. Girls will complete requirements toward the try-it. Girls will be outside the majority of the day. Don't forget to pack a lunch and bring a water bottle.

Location:	Camp Butterworth
Cost:	$7/girl
Min/Max:	20/70 girls
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Mary Beth King

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens
4RSGO01	4/18/09	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	3/11/09
4RSGO02	4/19/09	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	3/11/09

OUTDOOR FUN BADGE DAY - BUTTERWORTH	Ages:
A one-day event based on the “Outdoor Fun” badge. Girls will complete requirements towards the badge. Don’t forget to pack a lunch and bring a water bottle.

Location:	Camp Butterworth
Cost:	$7/girl
Min/Max:	20/60 girls
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Mary Beth King

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens
4OFUN01	11/15/08	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	9/24/08
4OFUN02	11/16/08	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	9/24/08

MAP MAGIC - STONYBROOK	Ages:
Have fun using maps and following trails. Get a taste of orienteering and compass usage. Older girls who have completed the “orienteering” interest project patch are welcome to join us to help!

Location:	Camp Stonybrook
Cost:	$10/girl (includes map & try-it)
Min/Max:	5/20 girls/session
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Mary Beth King

Code