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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.
OUTDOOR
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
   
APPLESEED RIDGE
AREA OPPORTUNITIES
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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2ARCH11 |
10/24/08 |
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
Woodhaven |
8/1/08 |
2 weeks before |
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2ARCH12 |
10/10/08 |
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Myeerah |
8/1/08 |
2 weeks before |
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2ARCH13 |
4/17/09 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Woodhaven |
1/2/09 |
2 weeks before |
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2ARCH14 |
05/05/08 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Myeerah |
1/2/08 |
2 weeks before |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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2ARCH21 |
2/27/09 |
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Woodhaven |
8/1/08 |
2 weeks before |
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2ARCH22 |
3/13/09 |
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Myeerah |
1/2/09 |
2 weeks before |
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LOW
ROPES ADVENTURE CHALLENGE - Woodhaven |
Ages:
   
(5th grade & up) |
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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2LROPE1 |
9/25/08 |
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
8/1/08 |
2 weeks before |
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2LROPE2 |
5/16/09 |
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
1/2/09 |
2 weeks before |
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HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
- Woodhaven |
Ages:
  
7th grade & up |
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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2HROPE1 |
10/7/08 |
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
8/1/08 |
2 weeks before |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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2EARTH1 |
4/18/09 |
10:30 a.m. - 3:30
p.m. |
11/17/08 |
2 weeks before |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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2H2ODAY |
10/18/08 |
10:30 a.m. - 3:30
p.m. |
8/4/08 |
2 weeks before |
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EARTH AND SKY TRY-IT
- by request only |
Ages:
 |
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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. |
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OIL UP BADGE
- by request only |
Ages:
 |
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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. |
BUCKEYE TRAILS
AREA
OPPORTUNITIES
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HIKER BADGE |
Ages:
  |
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3HIKER1 |
9/20&21/08 |
9:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Sat
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Sun |
8/4/08 |
9/5/08 |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3GEOCA1 |
3/29/09 |
1:00 - 4:00 P.M. |
11/17/08 |
3/13/09 |
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ORIENTEERING |
Ages:
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3ORIEN1 |
6/7/09 |
1:00 - 4:00 P.M. |
11/17/08 |
5/22/09 |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3CHAL01 |
10/4/08 |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. |
Whip Poor Will |
8/4/08 |
9/19/08 |
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3CHAL02 |
5/16/09 |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. |
Rolling Hills |
11/17/08 |
5/1/09 |
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RISE TO THE TOP |
Ages:
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3RISE01 |
11/15/08 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
8/4/08 |
10/31/08 |
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3RISE02 |
2/6/09 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
11/17/08 |
1/23/09 |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3INCL01 |
11/15/08 |
Noon - 2:00 p.m. |
8/4/08 |
10/31/08 |
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3INCL02 |
1/23/09 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
11/17/08 |
1/9/09 |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3OCW001 |
9/27/08 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
Whip Poor Will |
8/4/08 |
9/12/08 |
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3OCW002 |
6/13/09 |
10:00 a.m. - Noon |
Rolling Hills |
11/17/08 |
5/29/09 |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
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3LROPE1 |
11/2/08 |
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Rolling Hills |
8/4/08 |
10/17/08 |
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3LROPE2 |
4/5/09 |
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Whip Poor Will |
11/17/08 |
3/20/09 |
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GREAT RIVERS AREA OPPORTUNITIES
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
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4SPRING |
5/9-10/09 |
9:00 am Sat-Noon
Sun |
3/12/09 |
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READY, SET, GO CAMPING! - BUTTERWORTH |
Ages:
 |
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
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4RSGO01 |
4/18/09 |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. |
3/11/09 |
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4RSGO02 |
4/19/09 |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. |
3/11/09 |
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OUTDOOR FUN BADGE DAY - BUTTERWORTH |
Ages:
 |
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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. |
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Code |
Date |
Time |
Registration Opens |
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4OFUN01 |
11/15/08 |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. |
9/24/08 |
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4OFUN02 |
11/16/08 |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. |
9/24/08 |
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MAP MAGIC - STONYBROOK |
Ages:
 |
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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! |
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