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Show Your Girl Scout Spirit-A Girl Scout Gives Back Community Service Project 2022

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Nov 18, 12:01 AM - Fri Dec 30, 11:59 PM CDT

Continue the Girl Scout tradition of giving back to your community. Join sister Girl Scouts across the state in holding a canned food drive, collecting winter clothing, thanking first responders, and your own unique community projects. We’ll share project ideas, and instructions to get you started, and then you will take the lead in your community. After the project ends, we’ll invite you to a Zoom meeting to showcase the collective impact Girl Scouts made!

Register and start any time between November 18 and December 16. The project continues through December 30.Register and start any time between November 18 and December 16. The project continues through December 30.

Location: Virtual

Register by: December 16, 2022

Girl Cost: $6, includes patch

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Girl Empowerment Series Global Citizenship 12-8-22

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Dec 08, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

Are you interested in important global issues such as caring for the environment, gender equality, educational access for girls, ending child marriage, and more? Then the Global Citizenship program is the right fit for you! This series provides an opportunity to explore global themes that impact girls worldwide and looks at innovative solutions to address them. Strengthen your problem-solving skills and learn how to take action and become a changemaker. Over the course of the year, we will meet virtually to discuss these important issues and choose one to explore more deeply. Together we will plan and lead a summit for middle-school Girl Scouts in the summer of 2023 to share our knowledge and help them explore the topic, too.

Meetings

Thursday, December 8, 2022
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Summit Summer of 2023

Location: Virtual

Register by: November 28, 2022

Girl Cost: $10, includes meetings and summit

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Destination Travel Workshop 12-12-22

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Mon Dec 12, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Are you ready for the most advanced level of Girl Scout travel? Are you interested in trips, domestic or international, where you can meet Girl Scouts from all over and safely grow your travel skills and independence? You can do it with a Girl Scouts of the USA Destination trip! Learn how to apply for a Destination and get valuable application tips, hear from girls who have been on Destinations, and find out about money-earning and resources to help you pay for your trip!

Location: Virtual

Register by: December 5, 2022

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

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Breads Around the World - Ireland 12-18-22

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Dec 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Bake your way around the world as we explore mouthwatering breads from around the globe. Learn the basics of bread making and talk with a baker with ties to the featured country. You’ll get the recipe and a list of ingredients ahead of time, so you will be prepared to bake with us. Buon Apetito!

Location: Virtual

Register by: December 4, 2022

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

The grade levels for this program were incorrect in the program book. The correct grades are 4-12.

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Cadette Breathe Journey-in-a-Day 1-7-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Jan 07, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST

Take a deep breath of the air we breathe! Investigate air quality and consider your impact on the Earth's air. There's more going on with the air in your life than you might imagine! Get in touch with the air you breathe as you complete the requirements for the Breathe Journey and prepare for a Take Action Project.

Location: Virtual

Register by: December 9, 2022

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and Breathe Journey book

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Gold Award Workshop 1-12-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Jan 12, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process and engage in a Q&A and brainstorming session. Troop leaders and guardians are welcome to attend.

Location: Virtual

Register by: January 5, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Let's Go to The Zoo! A Virtual Tour of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo 1-13-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Jan 13, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Enjoy a virtual visit to the famous Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo! Sit back and enjoy this exciting tour with your family and friends. Meet a zookeeper, connect with the animals, learn about zoo careers, talk about conservation, and discover all things Zoo!

Location: Virtual

Register by: December 28, 2022

Girl Cost: $15, includes tour and patch

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Global Cooking India 1-21-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Jan 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

Join us for a virtual tour of worldly cuisine from the comfort of your kitchen. We’ll cook a tasty main dish and make a sweet treat while learning about the country’s amazing heritage. You’ll get the recipe and list of ingredients needed ahead of time, so you are prepared to cook with us. Bon Appetit!

Location: Virtual

Register by: January 8, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

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Junior aMUSE Journey-in-a-Day 1-28-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Jan 28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST

Reach Out, Speak Out, and Try Out! Gain an understanding of just how limitless your potential can be as you discover the many roles women and girls play in the world. You’ll also learn important leadership skills as you earn the aMUSE Journey award and prepare to complete a Take Action project.

Location: Virtual

Register by: January 3, 2023

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and aMUSE Journey book

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World Center Tour 1-31-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Tue Jan 31, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Take a virtual tour of the five Girl Scout World Centers and learn about amazing Girl Scout travel opportunities for older girls.

Location: Virtual

Register by: January 17, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes patch

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Cupid Crew 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Tue Feb 14, 12:01 AM - Tue Feb 14, 11:59 PM CST

Join Girl Scouts from across the nation as part of the Cupid Crew in giving back to essential workers and residents of long-term care facilities, adding your own spin to this National Service Project, and spreading some cheer to those who need it most this winter. #GIRLSCOUTSGIVEBACK

At the end of the project, you will be invited to participate in a Zoom meeting where we will showcase the impact you made in your community and across the state!

Register and start any time between January 27 and February 13 . The project continues through February 14.

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 13, 2023

Girl Cost: $6, includes activities and patch

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Spirit of Nebraska Star Party 2-17-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Feb 17, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST

Discover your place in the universe while learning about and observing the night sky. Learn to identify constellations, track the movement of planets, and spot far-off galaxies.

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 5, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

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Breads Around the World Brazil 2-19-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Feb 19, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Bake your way around the world as we explore mouthwatering breads from around the globe. Learn the basics of bread making and talk with a baker with ties to the featured country. You’ll get the recipe and a list of ingredients ahead of time, so you will be prepared to bake with us. Buon Apetito!

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 5, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

The grade levels for this program were incorrect in the program book. The correct grades are 4-12.

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Backyard Bird Count 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Feb 23, 12:01 AM - Thu Feb 23, 11:59 PM CST

Get ready to do some birdwatching and participate in Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count during this community service project in ornithology! This annual event helps expand our understanding of birds and provides a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Become a citizen scientist and help collect valuable data during the four-day count, February 17-20, 2023!

You will receive an activity packet and instructions on how to track birds in your area using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. After the count ends, we will meet via Zoom to hear the results of the count and get tips from an avid birdwatcher.

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 13, 2023

Girl Cost: $6, includes activities and patch

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Sneak Peek: Spirit of Nebraska Trips 2-28-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Tue Feb 28, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Get a sneak peek of all the upcoming Spirit of Nebraska council-sponsored trips. This lively workshop will give you an exclusive insight to the trips we have planned. Meet the council staff leading the trip, ask questions, and get excited to travel!

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 21, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

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Spirit of Nebraska Lunar Party 3-10-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Mar 10, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST

Look to the sky and admire the beauty of a full moon during the Spirit of Nebraska Lunar Party! Learn about the phases of the moon, how the moon interacts with the Earth, and much more!

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 26, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

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Girl Scouts Love Schramm Park 3-11-23

Date: Sat Mar 11, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

Experience the amazing adventures that await you and your family at Schramm Education Center and State Recreation Area. Ride a virtual mountain bike, reach into the Pallid Sturgeon touch tank, spend time in the maker space, and enjoy viewing the region’s largest freshwater aquarium. Join naturalists for outdoor exploration, hiking trails, and fossil hunting in the 300-million-year-old rock layers at the Geology Display. Rain or shine, it will be a great time!

Location: Schramm Education Center and State Recreation Area, Gretna

Register by: February 25, 2023

Girl Cost: $6, includes activities and patch
Adult Cost: $6, includes activities
Sibling Cost: $6, includes activities - siblings should register as non-member girls

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Global Cooking France 3-11-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Mar 11, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT

Join us for a virtual tour of worldly cuisine from the comfort of your kitchen. We’ll cook a tasty main dish and make a sweet treat while learning about the country’s amazing heritage. You’ll get the recipe and list of ingredients needed ahead of time, so you are prepared to cook with us. Bon Appetit!

Location: Virtual

Register by: February 26, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

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Bronze Award Workshop 3-14-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Tue Mar 14, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT

Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Bronze Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start!

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 6, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Silver Award Workshop 3-16-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Mar 16, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT

Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Silver Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start!

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 6, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Gold Award Workshop 3-16-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Mar 16, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process and engage in a Q&A and brainstorming session. Troop leaders and guardians are welcome to attend.

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 9, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Celebrating Women Making History 3-18-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Mar 18, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

During Women's History Month, celebrate some of history’s most iconic women, from athletes to scientists, authors, artists, suffragettes, and more. Discover and Connect with each woman’s trailblazing story and then Take Action. You’ll learn what these women of courage, confidence, and character have accomplished throughout history and earn a patch that represents each inspirational woman!

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 10, 2023

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch

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Senior GIRLtopia Journey-in-a-Day 4-15-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Apr 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

Girl Scout Seniors know the world is not ideal. With this journey you can imagine a perfect world – for girls. You’re invited to create your vision as an art project – in any medium you choose. Then you’ll take action to make your vision a reality. Leaders, after all, are visionaries!

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 26, 2023

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and GIRLtopia Journey book

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Cadette aMAZE! Journey-in-a-Day 4-15-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Apr 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

Life is a maze of relationships! During this Journey, discover how to navigate the twists and turns of getting along in middle school and in life...by being a leader! Explore everything from making good first impressions and building genuine, long-lasting friendships to peer pressure and no-pressure.

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 24, 2023

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and aMAZE! Journey book

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Beyond Our World Astronomy Club Chadron - 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Apr 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MDT

Beyond Our World Astronomy Club meetings are filled with fun activities to help you learn about space, space travel, galaxies, constellations, and astronomical events you can view from your backyard. You’ll be a part of a community of girls who love space and stars and want to learn more together.

Choose from five different club locations: Chadron, North Platte, Omaha, the NEW Kearney location, or our Virtual Club! Starting after the first meeting date? Don't worry – all our virtual meetings are recorded and available for viewing by new members! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

This one-time registration fee of $30 entitles you to attend all three meetings (October, January, and April).

Meeting Dates

Sunday, October 23, 2022 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Location: Chadron State College

Register by: March 31, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $30, includes activities,snack, patch, and T-shirt

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Beyond Our World Astronomy Club North Platte - 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Apr 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Beyond Our World Astronomy Club meetings are filled with fun activities to help you learn about space, space travel, galaxies, constellations, and astronomical events you can view from your backyard. You’ll be a part of a community of girls who love space and stars and want to learn more together.

Choose from five different club locations: Chadron, North Platte, Omaha, the NEW Kearney location, or our Virtual Club! Starting after the first meeting date? Don't worry – all our virtual meetings are recorded and available for viewing by new members! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

This one-time registration fee of $30 entitles you to attend all three meetings (October, January, and April).

Meeting Dates

Sunday, October 23, 2022 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Register by: March 31, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $30, includes activities,snack, patch, and T-shirt

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Beyond Our World Astronomy Club Omaha - 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Apr 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Beyond Our World Astronomy Club meetings are filled with fun activities to help you learn about space, space travel, galaxies, constellations, and astronomical events you can view from your backyard. You’ll be a part of a community of girls who love space and stars and want to learn more together.

Choose from five different club locations: Chadron, North Platte, Omaha, the NEW Kearney location, or our Virtual Club! Starting after the first meeting date? Don't worry – all our virtual meetings are recorded and available for viewing by new members! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

This one-time registration fee of $30 entitles you to attend all three meetings (October, January, and April).

Meeting Dates

Sunday, October 23, 2022 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Location: University of Nebraska Omaha, Durham Science Center

Register by: March 31, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $30, includes activities,snack, patch, and T-shirt

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Beyond Our World Astronomy Club Kearney - 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Apr 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Beyond Our World Astronomy Club meetings are filled with fun activities to help you learn about space, space travel, galaxies, constellations, and astronomical events you can view from your backyard. You’ll be a part of a community of girls who love space and stars and want to learn more together.

Choose from five different club locations: Chadron, North Platte, Omaha, the NEW Kearney location, or our Virtual Club! Starting after the first meeting date? Don't worry – all our virtual meetings are recorded and available for viewing by new members! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

This one-time registration fee of $30 entitles you to attend all three meetings (October, January, and April).

Meeting Dates

Sunday, October 23, 2022 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Location: Harmon Park Activity Center, Kearney

Register by: March 31, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $30, includes activities,snack, patch, and T-shirt

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Beyond Our World Astronomy Club Virtual - 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Apr 16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Beyond Our World Astronomy Club meetings are filled with fun activities to help you learn about space, space travel, galaxies, constellations, and astronomical events you can view from your backyard. You’ll be a part of a community of girls who love space and stars and want to learn more together.

Choose from five different club locations: Chadron, North Platte, Omaha, the NEW Kearney location, or our Virtual Club! Starting after the first meeting date? Don't worry – all our virtual meetings are recorded and available for viewing by new members! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

This one-time registration fee of $30 entitles you to attend all three meetings (October, January, and April).

Meeting Dates

Sunday, October 23, 2022 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 6-8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Register by: March 31, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $30, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt

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artVenture 2023 Virtual

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Apr 22, 12:01 AM - Sat Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT

artVenture is a statewide event celebrating creativity, collaboration and giving back! During artVenture, groups of Girl Scouts work with artists to create a piece of art from conception to completion. The collaborative artwork is auctioned off to raise funds in support of Girl Scouts Sprit of Nebraska allowing us to provide quality programming for all girls.

Participating girls and their families will be invited to see their artwork on display and celebrate their contribution during a special preview event.

Sign up now for a traditional council-arranged collaboration.

Limited space available.

Locations will vary by collaboration. Those registered will receive a list of collaboration options to choose from in early January.

Register by: January 1, 2023

Girl Cost: $10*, includes arranged collaboration, patch, and invitation to special preview event

*Collaborating artists may also charge each girl up to $25 for materials. Material fee details will be included in collaboration listings sent in early January.

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Junior Agent of Change Journey Journey-in-a-Day 4-29-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Apr 29, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

Power of One, Power of Team, and Power of Community! Get ready to explore how individuals, teams, and communities can come together to create an impact on our world. Participate in a Take Action project and learn important leadership skills as you earn your Agent of Change Journey award.

Location: Virtual

Register by: April 3, 2023

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and Agent of Change Journey book

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Gold Award Workshop 8-17-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Aug 17, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process and engage in a Q&A and brainstorming session. Troop leaders and guardians are welcome to attend.

Location: Virtual

Register by: August 10, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Bronze Award Workshop 8-22-23

Date: Tue Aug 22, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT

Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Bronze Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start!

Location: Virtual

Register by: August 14, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Silver Award Workshop 8-22-23

Date: Tue Aug 22, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT

Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Silver Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start!

Location: Virtual

Register by: August 14, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

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Spirit of Nebraska Adventure Quest 2023

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Sep 09, 12:01 AM - Sat Sep 09, 11:59 PM CDT

Are you ready to begin a great Girl Scout adventure? Join our fourth annual virtual Spirit of Nebraska Adventure Quest! It’s a scavenger hunt – with a twist! Instead of searching for items, you collect experiences and facts through fun challenges called quests. Do one or do them all. Earn points for each completed quest and advance to the next level by gaining the required point total.

Did we mention PRIZES? With your points, you can earn an exclusive patch, a decal, and a chance to be entered in drawings for the top prizes – Girl Scout camp overnights! The quests are top secret until the program kicks off but could include snapping a photo with your favorite food or completing a step-by-step science experiment and submitting your findings.

This will be the adventure of a lifetime – a chance to explore YOU, the outdoors, STEM, and your community. Upon registration, participants will be sent instructions for the Quest.

Location: Virtual

Register by: August 14, 2023

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch

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Fall Product Rally 2023 9-16-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Sep 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

You are invited to a special Fall Product Rally! Did you know that you can earn start-up funds for your Girl Scouting year by participating in the Fall Product Program, selling delicious nuts, candy, and magazines to family and friends? You can sell individually or with your troop. Fall Product sales are a great way to raise funds for travel, programming, camp, and troop activities and to gain valuable online sales experience. Come learn about the NEW Fall Product mascot, get helpful online sales tips, and find out how you can earn different patches through your participation.

For Daisies and Brownies, adults must register and attend with their girls. Parents of older girls are welcome to attend, also.

Location: Virtual*

Register by: September 8, 2023

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

*A Zoom meeting link will be sent to each participant prior to the program. All program times are listed in Central Time (CT). If you are registering for a group of participants, you will be responsible for forwarding any communications you receive about the program.

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