GSEP
Program
Guide
Spring/Summer 2017
a publication of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Program
Listings
by Grade Level
program guide | index
DAISIES/GRADES K-1
13
15
7
6, 11
4
5
19
8
18
6
14
13
13
7
20
11, 12, 18
11
17
7
11
12
19
Between Earth and Sky
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
Celebrate Spring!
Daisy Dash
Daisy Day at the Zoo
Daisy Delight
Family Camp
Flower Fun
Gamebots: Grumpy Birds Robotics
Gamebots: Just Dance Robotics
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
Green Girls
Grow It!
Mountain House 75th Anniversary
Out-of-School Play Day
Spring Break Day Camp
Spring Exploration
Spring Fling Dance Party!
Talking for Two
Toad Detour
Wild Gardens
BROWNIES/GRADES 2-3
19
Artsy Campers
5, 10, 15 Brownie Bash
15
Buggy about Bugs
4, 9
Bugs ‘n More
12
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
9
Camp Artists
17
Camp Explorer
15
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
20
Camping 101
7
Celebrate Spring!
9
Color Your World
15
Dancing Divas
11
Explore the World of Bugs!
19
Family Camp
16
Fun and Games
7
Games at Twilight
19
Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park
14
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
13
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
20
Go Gaga for Camp (Core Camping)
13
Green Girls
10
Happy and Healthy Gals
14
Happy Hikers
11Imagineer
18
Letterbox Lovers
4
Maple Sugaring
20
Mountain House 75th Anniversary
14
My Best Self
5
Night Nature Explorations
16
Outdoor Art Adventure
13
Outdoor Sensational Adventure
11, 12, 18 Out-of-School Play Day
19
Picnic Painting Party
11
Powerful Pollinators
7S.P.C.yAy!
9
Sassy Snacks
16
Senses Exploration
14Space Wars Robotics:
Where Star Wars & Robotics
Combine
11
Spring Break Day Camp
17
Spring Exploration
7
Spring Fling Dance Party!
16
Spring Into a Challenge—Brownies
19
Super, Summer Celebration
10
Supergirls in 3-D
4
Sweet & Slimy Science
11
Talking for Two
12
Toad Detour
5
Wonders of Water Overnight
18
WOW at Wildlands
JUNIORS/GRADES 4-5
5
911, What’s Your Emergency
9
Agents of Change
20
Amazing Animal Habitats
4, 9, 17 Animal Hunt
9
Animals Call it “Home”
4
Art of Entertainment
6
Budding Gardeners
17
Camp Explorer
10Camp Laughing Waters
Work Weekend
12
Camp Mosey Wood Work Weekend
15
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
13
Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend
20
Camping 101
7
Celebrate Spring!
17
Celebrate YOU!
14
Colonial Day
19
Creativity at Camp
19
Family Camp
4
Flower Power
20
Garden Girls
10
Get Moving!
5
Get Your Body Movin’
6
Giggly Girl Scouts
19
Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park
14
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
8
Girl Scout Naturalists
13
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
20
Go Gaga for Camp (Core Camping)
6
GS Investigators
12
Healthy Meals
4
I HeART Jewelry
11Imagineer
7
Imagining Your Past Sleepover
8
Invent, Improve, Impact
9
Junior GirlSTEM Overnight
4, 10, 16 Junior Jamboree
5
Junior Rembrandts
4
Maple Sugaring
20
Mountain House 75th Anniversary
10
Natural Acoustics
18
Nature Art
17
Old-Fashioned Flower Fun
16
Outdoor Art Adventure
6
Outdoor Explorer
11, 12, 18 Out-of-School Play Day
18
Photo Explorers
11
Powerful Pollinators
10
Reach for the Sky!—Juniors
15
Rockin’ the Ridge—Juniors
8Space Wars Robotics:
Where Star Wars & Robotics Combine
11
Spring Break Day Camp
17
Spring Exploration
7
Spring Fling Dance Party!
16
Spring Into a Challenge—Juniors
15
Staying Fit
19
Super Structures
19
Super, Summer Celebration
10
Talking for Two
12
Toad Detour
14
Tree Huggers (Core Camping)
14
Unearth the Science of Flowers!
8
Women in STEM
CADETTES/GRADES 6-8
6
Advanced GirlSTEM
20
Bike & Boat
10Camp Laughing Waters
Work Weekend
12
Camp Mosey Wood Work Weekend
15
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
13
Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend
20
Camping 101
16
Cartoon Rembrandts
17
Celebrate YOU!
12
Coffee Entrepreneurs
8
Combat Robots
16
Comic Artist
8
18
8
Villanova Campus Tour
Way Up High
Women in STEM
SENIORS/GRADES 9-10
6
Advanced GirlSTEM
20
Bike & Boat
10Camp Laughing Waters
Work Weekend
12
Camp Mosey Wood Work Weekend
15
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
13
Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend
12
Coffee Entrepreneurs
5
Exploring the Dark
19
Family Camp
5
Get Your Body Movin’
19
Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park
14
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
13
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
13
Girls Auto Clinic
20
Go Gaga for Camp (Core Camping)
11
Imagine Your STEM Future
7
Innovation Night
11
Lead With the Bears
8
Lehigh University Campus Tour
20
Mountain House 75th Anniversary
12Out-of-School Play Day
Program Aide
10
Reach for the Sky!—Older Girls
15
Rockin’ the Ridge—Older Girls
4
Snow S’more!
17
Sow It Yourself
16
Spring into a Challenge- Older Girls
19
Super, Summer Celebration
12
Toad Detour
14
Tree Huggers (Core Camping)
8
8
Villanova Campus Tour
Women in STEM
AMBASSADORS/GRADES 11-12
6
Advanced GirlSTEM
20
Bike & Boat
10Camp Laughing Waters
Work Weekend
12
Camp Mosey Wood Work Weekend
15
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
13
Camp Wood Haven Work Weekend
12
Coffee Entrepreneurs
19
Family Camp
5
Get Your Body Movin’
19
Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park
14
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
13
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
13
Girls Auto Clinic
20
Go Gaga for Camp (Core Camping)
11
Imagine Your STEM Future
7
Innovation Night
11
Lead With the Bears
8
Lehigh University Campus Tour
20
Mountain House 75th Anniversary
10
Reach for the Sky!—Older Girls
15
Rockin’ the Ridge—Older Girls
4
Snow S’more!
17
Sow It Yourself
16
Spring into a Challenge—Older Girls
19
Super, Summer Celebration
12
Toad Detour
14
Tree Huggers (Core Camping)
8
Villanova Campus Tour
8
Women in STEM
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DIY Girls
5
Exploring the Dark
19
Family Camp
7
Food for Thought
19
Gaga Galore!
5
Get Your Body Movin’
19
Girl Scout Campout at Dorney Park
14
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
13
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
20
Go Gaga for Camp (Core Camping)
6
GS Investigators
11
Imagine Your STEM Future
7
Innovation Night
8
Invent, Improve, Impact
15
Laugh Out Loud
11
Lead With the Bears
8
Lehigh University Campus Tour
4
Maple Sugaring
20
Mountain House 75th Anniversary
8
Night Owls at the Zoo
11, 12, 18 Out-of-School Play Day
12Out-of-School Play Day
Program Aide
7, 17
Program Aide Training
10
Reach for the Sky!—Older Girls
6
“Real” MEdia
15
Rockin’ the Ridge—Older Girls
15
Science of Happiness
4
Snow S’more!
11
Spring Break Day Camp
16
Spring into a Challenge—Older Girls
19
Super, Summer Celebration
13, 18
Take Aim
12
Toad Detour
14
Tree Huggers (Core Camping)
Junior Jamboree
Bugs ’n More
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 5-8PM
Also offered April 5 (p. 10) and May 3 (p. 16)
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 9AM-12PM
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:2-3
Grades: 4-5
Cost:
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Bugs come in all shapes and sizes! Become
an insect and arachnid detective as you
explore a variety of habitats. See what your
new bug friends like to eat and what likes to
eat them! Learn how the tiniest creatures
can help us in the biggest ways, and create a
bug craft to take home. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes Bugs badge.
Spend an exciting evening at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Aim straight as you practice soft
archery, climb the rock wall, and play games.
This evening will be action-packed! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
Flower Power
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 6-8PM
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Alvernia University O’Pake Science Center
400 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading
$10/girl
Sweet & Slimy Science
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 10AM-12PM
West Grove UMC
300 N. Guernsey Road, West Grove
Cost:$5/girl
Grades: 2-3
Get ready for spring as you smell your way
through the world of flowers! Learn about the
healing powers of plants and make flower art.
End your flower-power experience by planting
your very own flower to take home! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes Flowers badge.
Cost:
$7/girl
Explore the world of science, from sweet to
slimy! Use chemistry to grow a piece of rock
candy, blow up a balloon, and make slimy
snot. The best part? You can recreate these
experiments in your kitchen at home! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Kitchen
Scientist badge.
Snow S’more!
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 7PM SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 10AM
Maple Sugaring
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 10-11:30AM
Grades: 6-12
Tyler Arboretum
515 Pinter Road, Media
$80/girl
$60/adult
Can’t get enough snow? Come spend
Saturday exploring all that camp has to
offer. Activities are highly dependent upon
snow and can range from snowshoeing and
sledding to arts and crafts and games. On
Saturday night, head over to Big Boulder to
go snow tubing under the lights on one of
the last nights of the season. Get it in while
you can! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult. All
adults must have a satisfactory background
check to participate in the program. *Includes
activities during the day on Saturday,
admission to snow tubing, accommodations
in heated cabins with other troops, and all
meals served in the dining hall (Friday snackSunday breakfast).
Grades: 2-8
Cost:
$11/girl
From tree to table, find out how maple sap
becomes maple syrup. Learn how to identify
a sugar maple, practice tapping a tree,
explore the evaporation process, and taste
the difference between freshly tapped sap
and real maple syrup! After the program,
stay and explore the arboretum! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult.
Daisy Day at the Zoo
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 11AM-3PM
Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville
Grades:K-1
Cost:
$18/person
Spend the afternoon at Lehigh Valley Zoo
and learn how to care for different types
4 Animal Hunt
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1-4PM
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Grades:4-5
Cost:
of animals. Lehigh Valley Zoo educators
will teach you how they care for critters,
from penguins to camels and everything in
between. Observe the wonders of nature by
examining local plant life while on a nature
hike in the Trexler Nature Preserve. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. Bring a bagged lunch.
*Completes requirements toward the Three
Cheers for Animals and Between Earth and
Sky Journeys.
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Grades: 4-5
Cost:
$10/girl
Animals are all around us! Come and try your
hand at being an animal detective. Investigate
an animal habitat, learn about endangered
species from Pennsylvania, play an animal
game, and even make an animal habitat to
take home. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Animal Habitats badge.
I HeART Jewelry
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1-4PM
Art Partners Studio
545 East Lincoln Highway,
2nd floor, Coatesville
Grades: 4-5
Cost:$20/girl
Love to express your personal style and
create one-of-a-kind gifts? Learn about the
art of jewelry making and get inspired to
make fun pieces to wear and share with your
friends! Use a variety of tools, techniques,
and materials to create your own dazzling
designs. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Jeweler badge.
Art of Entertainment
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1:30-3:30PM
West Grove UMC
300 N. Guernsey Road, West Grove
Grades: 4-5
Cost:
$7/girl
Discover the science and art behind
entertainment! Try simple animation and
make your very own 3-D glasses. Test out
science as you build a mini catapult and a
rollercoaster for marbles. It’ll be art-ertaining!
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 3
and 4 of Entertainment Technology badge.
Wonders of Water Overnight
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 6:30PMSUNDAY, MARCH 5, 9AM
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard,
Philadelphia
Signature Events
Look out for GSEP’s Signature Events, which appear
with this icon. You won’t want to miss out on these!
Grades: 2-3
Cost:
$52/girl
$50/adult
Brownie Bash
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 5-8PM
This program is also offered
April 3 (p. 10) and May 1 (p. 15)
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:2-3
Cost:
$18/girl
$5/adult
Spend an exciting evening at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Aim straight as you pratice soft
archery,climb the rock wall, and play games.
This evening will be action-packed! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
with tasty s’mores by the fire. Be sure to
bring a flashlight! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes Step 1 of the Outdoor Adventurer
badge.
Get Your Body Movin’
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 7PMSUNDAY, MARCH 12, 11AM
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Grades: 4-12
Cost:
$65/girl
$40/adult
Winter blues got you down? Then it’s time
to fire up those muscles and wake up for
spring! Come together with other Girl Scouts
to participate in alternative sports, take hikes,
stretch out on the rock wall, and even enjoy
some Zumba! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. All adults
must have a satisfactory background check
to participate in the program. *Includes all
accommodations and meals.
Exploring the Dark
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 9AM-12PM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
911, What’s Your Emergency?
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 9:15AM-12:15PM
Paoli Hospital
255 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli
Grades: 4-5
Cost:
$7/girl
Do you know what goes into a first aid kit?
Everyone should know how to help in an
emergency! Make a first aid kit to take home,
talk to doctors and nurses, and meet the
brave and inspiring people who are the first to
arrive in an emergency. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes most of the requirements for the
First Aid badge.
Junior Rembrandts
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 10-11AM
Hope Community Church
240 Reed Street, Willow Grove
Grades: 4-5
Cost:
$11/girl
Let your inner artist out! Spend time learning
about perspective and color as you draw.
You’ll build the skills you need to illustrate
anything you want! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 1 and 3 of Drawing badge.
Grades: 6-10
Night Nature Explorations
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 6-7:30PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Pinter Road, Media
Grades: 2-3
Cost:
$11/girl
What critters are still exploring the
arboretum after dark? Take a night hike and
find out! Learn about the nocturnal animals
that are native to our area, then get toasty
Cost:
$17/girl
$6/adult
Daisy Delight
Spend your morning exploring the dark!
Gaze at works of art featuring night themes
and be inspired to create your own sky art.
Learn about nocturnal animals, watch a
planetarium show, and so much more! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Cadette Night
Owl and Senior Sky badges.
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1-3PM
Grades: K-1
Cost:
$9/girl
$3/adult
Do you know what it means to be a sister to
every Girl Scout? Come in uniform to enjoy
an afternoon of international fun! Play games,
sing songs, and learn about Girl Scouts in
other countries. Make a swap to take home
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This overnight adventure at the
Independence Seaport Museum is all about
water. Start with a tour of two national
historic landmark ships: Cruiser Olympia and
Submarine Becuna. Take a look at healthy
waterways and investigate the impact
humans have on marine health and how you
can help. After hands-on activities, you’ll
be inspired to teach others how to protect
our water! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult. All
adults must have a satisfactory background
check to participate in the program. At least
one adult per group must have completed
Indoor Overnight Skills. *Great supplement to
Wonders of Water Journey. Includes snack,
breakfast, and tour of ships.
after visiting the Girl Scout Museum and hear
a story by our flower friend, Vi. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. Please bring a donation
for a local food cupboard. *Completes all
requirements for Vi’s petal. Includes snack
and International Friendship Fun patch.
Advanced GirlSTEM
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1-4PM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
Daisy Dash
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2-5PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 10-11:30AM
Grades:K-1
Snapology of Reading
220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Reading
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Spend an exciting afternoon at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Play games, make a craft, sing songs,
create an obstacle course, and build a new
creation. This afternoon will be jam-packed!
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes snack.
Grades: 6-12
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Cost:
$18/girl
$6/adult
You’ll be amazed to discover how the worlds
of art and STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and math) are interconnected!
Use math to make a gear-inspired necklace,
try out your tech skills to make your own
electronic matching game, and more! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Advanced
GirlSTEM patch.
“Real” MEdia
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1-4PM AND
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 1-4PM
The Learning Experience
1721 S. Easton Road, Doylestown
Grades:6-8
Cost:$28/girl
Girl Power! Join the staff of Girls Empowered
to take a closer look at how women are
portrayed on TV in the media, movies, music,
and magazines. Participate in an interactive
discussion with other girls about how these
stereotypes affect girls’ self-esteem and
body image. After gathering all the facts,
create your own TV show, song, or magazine
to portray “real” girls in a positive light.
Girls must attend BOTH sessions. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes the Media Journey
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Gamebots:
Just Dance Robotics
Budding Gardeners
Grades:K-1
Cost:$12/girl
You’re probably wondering what dancing
and robotics have in common. The answer
is everything when you build a robot that
mimics your dance moves! Use Lego bricks
to build a robot that can get her groove on!
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes admission to
the Discovery Center and event patch.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 6-8:30PM
Lowe’s Bethlehem
1235 Martin Ct., Bethlehem
GS Investigators
Grades:4-5
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1-4PM
Cost:$20/girl
$5/adult
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Join the staff at Lowe’s and learn all about
gardening! Visit the outdoor garden center
and discover how to choose the right plants
and seeds. Then, get dirty as you build
your own geranium box and fill it with your
first plants. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 1, 3, and 5 of Gardener
badge.
Cost:$20/girl
$5/adult
Outdoor Explorer
Grades:4-8
Grab your magnifying glass and dive into
the science of detecting! Practice your
observation skills, uncover footprint
impressions, extract DNA from a strawberry,
and so much more! You’ll leave ready to
become the next female special agent. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1, 3,
and 4 of Junior Detective badge. Completes
steps 2 and 3 of Cadette Special Agent badge.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 9AM-3PM
Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus
Giggly Girl Scouts
Grades:4-5
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 4-9PM
Cost:$23/girl
$12/adult
The Playground at the Adrienne
2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
Get ready for this action-packed day of
outdoor fun! Perform experiments with the
Wildlands staff, take a hike to check out
real animal habitats, and learn more about
animals that live in your own backyard.
Bring your outdoor inspiration indoors as
you create a beautiful work of art! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. *Snack is provided.
Completes the Animal Habitats badge and
most of the Geocaching badge.
Grades:4-5
Cost:$34/girl
$15/adult
Are you an amateur comedienne waiting
to be discovered? Learn how you can
make people snort with laughter through
improv comedy! Play fun games with a
ComedySportz Philly comedian and learn the
tricks of the trade. After the workshop, take
a brief break for dinner and then sit back
while the improv masters make you burst
with laughter. You’ll be laughing through the
show and all the way home too! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *This program is a great
supplement to the aMUSE Journey.
Imagining Your Past Sleepover
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 6:30PMSUNDAY, MARCH 19, 9AM
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard,
Philadelphia
Grades:4-5
Cost:$52/girl
$50/adult
Spring Fling Dance Party!
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 7PMSUNDAY, MARCH 19, 9AM
for at home and in the community with
this hands-on “paw”some program! Make
toys and treats for the Women’s Humane
Society shelter animals and take a tour of the
adoption center (maybe even meet an animal
or two!). All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
special event patch.
Food for Thought
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 6-8PM
Grow It!
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 10AM-12PM
Alvernia University O’Pake Science Center
400 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading
Bartram’s Garden
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia
Grades:6-8
Cost:$5/girl
Grades:K-1
Cost:$8/girl
$3/adult
Daisies, how does your garden grow? Dig into
the life cycle of a plant and dissect a seed
to see how something so tiny grows into a
flower, vegetable, or a tree. You’ll even pot
your own seed to take home and nurture! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *This program connects
to the Watering Can Award from the Welcome
to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey.
Do you know just what your body needs to
be happy and healthy? The trick is to keep
your food choices nutritious. Discover how
to use what you eat to manage stress, sleep
better, have clearer skin, and boost your
energy level! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Eating for Beauty badge.
Innovation Night
THURSDAY MARCH 23, 6:30-8:30PM
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Games at Twilight
Grades:6-12
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 6:30-8:30PM
Cost:$20/girl
Grades:K-5
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Cost:$53/person
Grades:2-3
Dance the night away at the colorful Crayola
Experience. Explore 26 engaging attractions
and be a part of an explosion of color and
creativity as the sun goes down! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. All adults must have a
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. At least one adult per group
must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills.
*Includes dinner, snack, breakfast, and event
patch.
Cost:$10/girl
Be imaginative, original, resourceful, and
ingenious as you use your creativity to work
with others. Complete communication tasks
such as sculpt-tionary and balder-dash. Then
working as a team, create your own invention
in a high-stakes water balloon drop. These
activities are sure to help you think outside
the box. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult.
Crayola Experience
30 Centre Square, Easton
Program Aide Training
Spend your evening at camp creating games
with your Brownie friends! Go on a scavenger
hunt just as the sun is sinking below the
trees, then head inside to create your own
games. Make up a mystery game and put
your own spin on classic games like hot
potato and tag. You’ll go home with so many
new games to teach your friends! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. *Completes steps 1-4 of
Making Games badge.
Celebrate Spring!
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 7PMSUNDAY, MARCH 26, 10AM
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades:K-5
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 9AM-2PM
S.P.C.yAy!
Lehigh Valley Service Center
2633 Moravian Avenue, Allentown
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 6-7:30PM
Grades:6-8
Women’s Humane Society
3839 Richlieu Road, Bensalem
Cost:$7/girl
Grades:2-3
Do you want to help a younger girl find her
WOW with Girl Scouts? As a Program Aide,
you’ll work as part of a team to design
and lead activities for younger girls. In this
Cost:$17/girl
Cost:$60/girl
$40/adult
Join us for S.P.C.yAy! and learn about small
animals commonly kept as pets. Explore
the different ways animals need to be cared
Come to Camp Mosey Wood and celebrate
spring! Stay in cabins with other troops and
enjoy crafts, hiking, games, and more. Shake
off those winter blues and head outside
to experience the beginning of spring! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must have a
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Step back in time at the Independence
Seaport Museum! You’ll be transported to
the turn of the century and discover what
it was like to be an immigrant traveling
to Philadelphia more than 100 years ago.
Test your sea legs on a historic ship and
submarine and try hands-on activities
designed to show you what it took to become
an American. Then lay out your sleeping bag
and pretend to be an immigrant destined for
a new life! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. All adults
must have a satisfactory background check
to participate in the program. At least one
adult per group must have completed Indoor
Overnight Skills. *Includes snack, breakfast,
tour of ships, and Playing the Past badge.
training, participate in hands-on activities
that focus on team building and leadership
skills. We’ll guide you through a GSEP training
course so you can work directly with younger
girls. It’s a good idea to start working on your
Leader-In-Action (LIA) Award before attending
this training. You can learn more about the
LIA in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
This program does not include the Program
Aide pin. Please bring a bagged lunch.
*Includes snack.
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. *Includes activities during the
day on Saturday, accommodations, and all
meals served in the dining hall (Friday snackSunday breakfast).
Space Wars Robotics: Where
Star Wars & Robotics Combine
who will share their stories and lead you in
hands-on activities. Find out how the fun
activities you’ll try today can help make the
world a better place. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Bring a bagged lunch. *Includes admission
to the Da Vinci Science Center and a special
STEM patch.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 6:30-8:30PM
Snapology of Reading
220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Reading
Grades:4-5
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Cost:$17/girl
Imagine a world where Star Wars comes to
life and robots travel through space. Go on an
adventure as you build and program robots
using LEGO bricks. Learn about space, space
travel and, of course we’ll discuss our favorite
Star Wars scenes and characters! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes admission to the
Discovery Center and event patch.
Invent, Improve, Impact
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 8:30AM-12PM
Girl Scout Naturalists
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1-3PM
The Schuylkill Center for
Environmental Education
8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia
Flower Fun
Grades:4-5
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Cost:$13/girl
Grades: K-1
Discover the plants and animals that make
the Schuylkill Center their home! Many
animals are secretive and can only be
discovered by the clues they leave behind.
Become a keen observer as you interpret
animal tracks and identify birds and insects
while exploring different habitats. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Completes steps 1 and 2 of
Animal Habitats badge.
Cost:$10/girl
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova
Grades:4-8
educators will teach you about their exciting
careers and how to protect our fragile
environment while you explore nature and
enjoy fun outdoor activities. All troops must
meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual
girls must be accompanied by a registered
adult. All adults must have satisfactory
background checks on file to participate in
the program. At least one adult per group
must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills.
*Includes admission to Zoo on March 26, Night
Owl and Animal Helpers badges.
Lehigh University Campus Tour
Cost:$12/girl
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1-4PM
Engineers design and invent products that
improve our lives and the world around us.
Roll up your sleeves and join the Villanova
University Mechanical Engineering faculty and
students in hands-on activities that attempt
to solve real-life problems. Discover how
you can change the world by learning more
about solar race cars, prosthetic design,
nanotechnology, and wind turbines (activities
vary from year to year). Juniors and Cadettes
will experience separate workshops. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult.
Lehigh University
27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 10AM-12PM
Daisies, come to camp and celebrate the
beginning of spring! Dig into the life cycle
of a plant and dissect a seed to see how
something so tiny grows into a flower,
vegetable or tree. Explore what flowers and
other plants need to grow big and strong!
You’ll even plant a flower seed in your own
decorated pot and take it home to create
a window sill garden. *Great supplemental
activity for Welcome to the Daisy Flower
Garden Journey.
Villanova Campus Tour
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 10AM-12PM
Grades:6-12
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova
Cost:$3/girl
Grades:6-12
Take a campus tour with the sisters of
Kappa Delta and picture yourself as a Lehigh
University Mountain Hawk! Learn about the
majors offered and the student clubs that
make your college experience memorable.
Share your dreams about what you’ll be
doing after high school and get answers
to questions about college. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult.
Cost:$5/girl
Night Owls at the Zoo
Combat Robots
Join the sisters of Kappa Delta Sorority
for a fun and interactive day at Villanova
University’s campus. Explore the school and
discover which extra-curricular opportunities
spark your interest! Pay attention—you’ll need
all the information you learn to compete in
a campus-wide scavenger hunt! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
Women in STEM
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 9AM-12PM
Da Vinci Science Center
3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown
Grades:4-12
Cost:$16/girl
$7/adult
Explore science, technology, engineering, and
math at the Da Vinci Science Center! Jump
into the hurricane simulator, show off your
building skills using KEVA planks, and more
as you explore over 100 interactive exhibits!
You’ll meet with women in the STEM field
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Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 10AM-12PM
Snapology of Reading
220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Reading
Grades:6-8
Grades:6-8
Cost:$17/girl
Cost:$42/girl
$39/adult
Do you think you can build the strongest and
most agile robot? Can your robot win a headto-head combat mission? Learn engineering
strategies for building sturdy structures using
axles, levers, motors, and sensors. Then build
Spend the night at the Lehigh Valley Zoo and
learn how you can turn our nocturnal habits
into a job! Lehigh Valley Zoo conservation
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a blast as you play and complete robotic
challenges in this remote-control robotics
program. Be prepared to battle! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes admission to the
Discovery Center and event patch.
game, and even make an animal habitat to
take home. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Animal Habitats badge.
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Animals Call it “Home”
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 6:30-8PM
Angelica Creek Park, Reading
Grades:4-5
Cost:$5/girl
Junior GirlSTEM Overnight
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 6PMSATURDAY, APRIL 1, 9AM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
Grades:4-5
Cost:$38/girl
$20/adult
Do you love art? How about math and
science? Learn how the fields work together
to create amazing things! Draw inspiration
from math to create a Shrinky Dink necklace,
and get charged up when you make a paper
circuit. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios
for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. All adults
must have a satisfactory background check
to participate in the program. At least one
adult per group must have completed Indoor
Overnight Skills. *Includes Junior GirlSTEM
patch, an evening snack and a light breakfast.
Animal Hunt
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 9AM-12PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades:4-5
Cost:$10/girl
Animals are all around us! Come and try your
hand at being an animal detective. Investigate
an animal habitat, learn about endangered
species from Pennsylvania, play an animal
Grades:4-5
Cost:$5/girl
Every girl everywhere is an agent of
change! Discover famous women, past
and present, who tapped into their own
girl power to make a positive change in the
world. Create a power log and play games
to help you discover your inner strength to
make the world a better place! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Completes Power of One
Award from Agent of Change Journey.
Color Your World
Camp Artists
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1-4PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 10AM-12PM
Art Partners Studio
545 East Lincoln Highway, 2nd floor,
Coatesville
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Grades:2-3
Grades:2-3
Cost:$10/girl
Art is all around you! Keep your eyes and
ears open as you explore camp on a nature
scavenger hunt. Find an item that inspires
you and recreate it as a clay pendant.
Then make wind chimes to take home or
decorate camp! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 1-3 of Brownie Outdoor Art
Creator badge.
Cost:$20/girl
Grab a smock and join in some colorful fun!
It’s time to think about painting in a new way.
Talk to an artist, get inspired by great artwork,
and learn to paint what you see and feel. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Painting
badge.
Sassy Snacks
Bugs ’n More
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1-3PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1-4PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Capital Blue Store
2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley
Grades:2-3
Grades:2-3
Cost:$10/girl
Cost:$5/girl
Bugs come in all shapes and sizes! Become
an insect and arachnid detective as you
explore a variety of habitats. See what your
new bug friends like to eat and what likes to
eat them! Learn how the tiniest creatures
can help us in the biggest ways and create a
bug craft to take home. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes Bugs badge.
Full of sass? Your snacks can be too! Learn
what snacks are good for you and your
BFFs. Have a blast making veggie faces, then
head over to the snack shack to create an
“undercover” treat to enjoy any time of the
day for a quick burst of energy. Finally, using
your favorite fruits and veggies, learn how to
make a smoothie that is as sweet as you. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes snacks and
Snacks badge.
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Join the staff at Angelica Creek Park to learn
about the native animals in our area and
endangered animal habitats. Help keep our
native animals healthy and happy as you
work as a team to clean up the park and
ensure the animals have a place to live for
years to come. Use your creativity to build a
bird feeder to take home with you. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes Animal Habitats
badge.
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova
Natural Acoustics
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1:30-3:30PM
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Grades:4-5
Cost:$10/girl
Have you ever wondered why some songs
sound better sung outside? Come to camp
to explore why! Use boomwhackers to
perform a favorite Girl Scout song inside,
then take your performance outside to see
how it changes. Make some rainy day music
as a group and create your very own rain
stick so you can bring the music of nature
home with you. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 1 and 3 of Outdoor Art
Explorer badge.
energy found in the world around you.
Create an energy pledge to reduce your
energy consumption, and you’ll be ready
to take action on an energy issue in your
community. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult. *This
program completes the Energize Award and
most of the Investigate Award from the Get
Moving! Journey.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 10AM-12PM
The Learning Experience
1721 Easton Road, Doylestown
Grades:2-3
Cost:$13/girl
Do you know what you need to be happy and
healthy? Learn how to take care of yourself
mentally, physically, and spiritually. Enjoy
some Zumba fun with your friends and
discover how to eat right, exercise, and keep
yourself feeling good! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes My Best Self badge.
Grades:4-5
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 5-8PM
This program is also offered
March 6 (p. 5) and May 1 (p. 15)
Cost:$65/girl
$40/adult
Spend an exciting evening at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Aim straight as you practice soft
archery, climb the rock wall, and play games.
This evening will be action-packed! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
Reach for the sky as you challenge yourself
this weekend! Let your arrows fly as you
practice archery, skim across a pond in a
boat, and see how high you can get when
you scale a climbing wall. End Saturday night
singing songs around a campfire before falling
asleep in a cabin. You’ll be amazed at what
you can do! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult. All
adults must have a satisfactory background
check participate in the program. *Includes
accommodations in cabins and all food.
Junior Jamboree
Reach for the Sky!–Older Girls
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 5-8PM
Also offered March 1 (p. 4) and
May 3 (p. 16)
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 7PM–
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 10AM
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:6-12
Grades:4-5
Cost:$80/girl
$40/adult
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:2-3
Cost:$12/girl
Spend an exciting evening at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Aim straight as you practice soft
archery, climb the rock wall, and play games.
This evening will be action-packed! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
Get ready to energize, investigate, and
innovate! Explore the ways you fuel your
body and your mind, and examine the
Supergirls in 3-D
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1-4PM
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive, Allentown
Grades:4-5
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 7PMSUNDAY, APRIL 9, 10AM
Brownie Bash
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Get Moving!
Reach for the Sky!–Juniors
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Happy and Healthy Gals
super powers will you give them? All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes admission to the
Discovery Center and event patch.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 6:30-8:30PM
Snapology of Reading
Reach for the sky as you challenge yourself
this weekend! Let your arrows fly as you
practice archery, skim across a pond in a
boat, climb into the trees on the high-ropes
challenge course, and zoom down dueling
zip lines. End Saturday night singing songs
around a campfire before falling asleep in a
cabin. You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must have a
satisfactory background check participate in
the program. *Includes accommodations in
cabins and all food.
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Grades:2-3
Cost:$17/girl
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What do all of the superhero movies
have in common? Great characters
that you either love or hate. Learn
about character development by
studying the world of superheroes.
Create your own superhero
using LEGO bricks and develop a
fantasy world of strong, brave, and
courageous characters. What kind of
Camp Laughing Waters
Work Weekend
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 7PMSUNDAY, APRIL 9, 11AM
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Grades:4-12
Cost:$10/person
Camp’s been resting and is in need of some
fixing up to get ready for all the summer
sunshine! Help sweep out tents, clear off
trails, and organize supplies. At the end of a
hard day’s work, celebrate with a campfire
on Saturday night. There will be time for you
and your friends to explore camp, too, by
hiking, playing, and soaking up the sunshine.
Bring work gloves, shoes you don’t mind
getting dirty, and lots of elbow grease! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must have a
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. *Includes all accommodations
and meals.
Imagineer
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 9AM-12PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:2-5
Cost:$20/girl
Powerful Pollinators
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 10AM-12PM
Bartram’s Garden
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia
Grades:2-5
Cost:$8/girl
$3/adult
Honeybees and other pollinators are the
heroes of our planet! Learn why bees,
butterflies, and other pollinators are so
important in the garden and for the food we
eat. You’ll even see a hive of honeybees hard
at work and get a sample of their tasty honey.
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Completes steps 1 and
5 of Brownie Bugs badge.
Lead With the Bears
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 10AM-4PM
Ursinus College
601 E. Main Street, Collegeville
Grades:6-12
Cost:$9/person
This is no ordinary college visit—this is
Ursinus! Learn about the majors offered and
a human puppet! After the show, enjoy a
behind-the-scenes look. Discover the art
of ventriloquism, learn how to become a
ventriloquist, and take a peek at some very
special puppets. Learn the basics of puppetry
and leave with your very own puppet
creation! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult.
Daisy Dash
Explore the World of Bugs!
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2-5PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 10:30AM-1:15PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia
Grades:K-1
Grades:2-3
Cost:$25/girl
$15/adult
Come observe live bugs up close, explore an
insect’s natural outdoor habitat with the tools
of an entomologist, and create a bug-themed
craft project! Spend some free time exploring
the exhibits and enjoy a carousel ride to
complete the day. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 2, 3, and 5 of Bugs badge.
Includes admission to the museum and event
patch.
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Spend an exciting afternoon at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Play games, make a craft, sing songs,
create an obstacle course, and build a new
creation. This afternoon will be jam-packed!
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes snack.
Spring Break Day Camp
MONDAY, APRIL 10FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 9AM-3:30PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:K-8
Imagine Your STEM Future
Cost:$215/camper full week
$50/camper daily
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1-4PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:6-12
Cost:$20/girl
Imagine having a career that lets you be
creative, active, well paid—and change
the world for the better. STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) skills can
help you get there! Work in a team to clean
up an oil spill, extract DNA from a strawberry,
and design a future product that could
improve people’s lives. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Talking for Two
If you build it, they will come! Come spend
your week exploring the outdoors at Camp
Shelly Ridge! Spend time on the rock wall
in the activity center, aim straight as you
practice archery, build a bridge and test its
strength, build film canister rockets, and
create beautiful arts and crafts projects! Play
gaga and hike the trails at camp while forming
wonderful new friendships. This week off
of school will be a blast! Morning drop off
is from 8:30-9 a.m. Afternoon pick-up is
from 3:30-4 p.m. Extended care is available
7:30-9 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. for an additional
$75/week or $15/day. Please note: activities
described will be for the entire week; not all
activities will be completed if signing up for a
day. *Includes afternoon snack.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 1-4PM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
201 E. Main Street, Kutztown
Out-of-School Play Day
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 8AM-5PM
Grades:K-5
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Cost:$17/girl
$7/adult
Grades:K-8
Come out and laugh along with Marian
and her cast of zany puppet characters.
You’ll love her mischievous bird, Dudley,
and you’ll be amazed when a drawing
comes to life! Someone may even become
Cost:$50/camper
Only two months until summer, but why wait
to have an awesome time at camp? Spend
your day off from school at Camp Valley
Forge! Play games, create arts and crafts,
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Uncover the world of STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) as you
dive into density, create your own lava lamp,
and design a bridge using spaghetti and
marshmallows. Then get even more creative
as you discover how colors mix together
when you make your own Silly Putty. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Completes step 3 and 5
of Brownie Home Scientist badge.
the student clubs that can make your college
experience more memorable. Try a “mock”
class led by student leaders on campus
and get answers to your questions about
college life. Share your dreams about what
you’ll be doing after high school and picture
yourself as an Ursinus College Bear. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes lunch.
shoot archery, challenge yourself on the
low-ropes challenge course (grades 4+) and
more. This event is open to girls and boys
grades K-8. Please bring a bagged lunch.
*Includes afternoon snack.
Out-of-School Play Day
Program Aide
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 8AM-5PM
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Grades:7-9
Cost:
$25/camper
Can’t wait for summer? Join us at Camp
Mountain House for a taste of summer fun.
You’ll use your leadership skills to assist
younger campers with crafts, science
activities, soft archery, and more! Bring a
bagged lunch. Girls must have successfully
completed the Program Aide Training Course.
*Includes afternoon snack.
Healthy Meals
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 6-8PM
Capital Blue Store
2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley
Grades:4-5
The Schyulkill Center for
Environmental Education
8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia
Cost:$5/girl
Grades:K-12
Eat healthy foods that taste great! Take
a stroll with experts from Capital Blue to
explore restaurants in the Promenade Shops
and discover the best way to read menus
so you can order healthier options. Work up
an appetite, because after your walk, you’ll
fix your own salad and whip up a delicious
dessert. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
snacks and Simple Meals badge.
Cost:$7/girl
Out-of-School Play Day
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 8AM-5PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
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DIY Girls
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 6-8:30PM
Lowe’s Bethlehem
1235 Martin Ct. Bethlehem
Grades:6-8
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Join the staff at Lowe’s and learn how to
complete your own DIY projects. Level wood,
swing a hammer, and discover the difference
between screws and nails. Use your new
knowledge to complete your first DIY project
before you leave! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual
girls must be accompanied by a registered
adult. *Completes requirements toward the
Woodworker badge.
Grades:K-8
Cost:$50/camper
Parents, do you need somewhere to send
your kids on their day off of school? Kids,
are you itching for the start of summer?
Come to Camp Mountain House and enjoy
a day of camp! Activities may include games,
arts and crafts, gaga, imagination playground
blocks, archery (grades 2+), and a science
experience. Get a taste of summer-like fun
during this out-of-school play day! This event
is open to girls and boys grades K-8. Please
bring a bagged lunch. *Includes afternoon
snack.
Out-of-School Play Day
Program Aide
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 8AM-5PM
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 10-11:30AM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Pinter Road, Media
Grades:2-3
Cost:
$11/ girl
Did you know honeybees have five eyes and
worms have five hearts? Learn all about bugs
while searching for insects and arachnids.
Stay after the program and explore the
arboretum! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Complete Steps 3, 4 and 5 of Bugs badge.
Toad Detour
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1-3PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades:7-9
Cost:
$25/camper
Can’t wait for summer? Join us at Camp
Mountain House for a taste of summer fun.
You’ll use your leadership skills to assist
younger campers with crafts, science
activities, soft archery, and more! Bring a
bagged lunch. Girls must have successfully
completed the Program Aide Training Course.
*Includes afternoon snack.
Why did the toad cross the road? To get to
the other pond! Spring is mating season for
amphibians, and that means American toads
are waking up from their winter naps to look
for the perfect mate and the perfect pond
to lay their eggs. Help shepherd hundreds of
toads safely across Port Royal Avenue as they
migrate to and from the reservoir during the
breeding season. Volunteers are needed for
evening shifts April 19-30, and again May 30June 30. Volunteer orientation for Girl Scout
groups will be on April 18. You must attend
this orientation if you or your troop wishes
to volunteer. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *If you
volunteer for three or more nights, you will
receive a special Schuylkill Center patch.
Coffee Entrepreneurs
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 5:30-7:30PM
Saxbys Corporate Headquarters
2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 310
Philadelphia
Grades: 6-12
Cost:$5/girl
Spend the evening at the corporate
headquarters of Saxbys Coffee learning all
about starting a business from the Greater
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s
Young Entreprenuer of the Year and Saxbys
CEO Nick Bayer! Learn how he founded
Saxbys and turned it into such a successful
company, and get advice you need to know to
make your entrepreneurship dreams a reality.
Work on crucial elements of a business
plan, like writing a brief description of your
company or idea, designing a logo, or creating
a slogan that will appeal to your potential
customers. And, experience a barista
training from the experts at Saxbys and see
how they make all those delicious drinks.
Great supplemental activity for the Cadette
Entrepreneur badge.
Camp Mosey Wood
Work Weekend
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 7PM SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 10AM
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades:4-12
Cost:$10/person
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Winter is over and Camp Mosey Wood needs
some help to look great for the camping
season! If the weather’s good, be the first
room campers of 2017 as you set up and
stay in tents, clear trails, and clean units and
buildings. You might even get to paint or get
extra dirty with some landscaping. Bring
along a pair of work gloves and help make
camp shine. At the end of a hard day’s work,
celebrate with a campfire on Saturday night.
You’ll have time to hike, play, and enjoy the
natural beauty of Camp Mosey Wood. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must have a
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. *Includes accommodations in
platform tents and all food.
Camp Wood Haven
Work Weekend
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 7PM SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 10AM
Girls Auto Clinic
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 10AM-12PM
7425 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby
Grades:9-12
Cost:$11/girl
Curious about how cars work?
Come learn everything you need
to know from a first-rate female
mechanic at her own shop. You’ll
start with what’s under the hood
and then learn essentials, like
how to jump-start a car, what to
do if your engine overheats, and
why there are letters on the side of
your tires. Bring the car you drive so
you can put your newfound knowledge
to the test. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Car Care badge.
Outdoor Sensational Adventure
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 10AM-3PM
Grades:4-12
Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus
Winter is over and Camp Wood Haven is
gearing up to look great for the camping
season! If the weather is good, be the first
tent campers of 2017 as you set up, clean
and stay in the platform tents, Conestoga
wagons, Adirondack shelters, or tree houses
(lottery for accommodations). If you’re lucky,
you might even get to paint or get extra dirty
with some landscaping and trail clearing.
Bring along a pair of work gloves and help
make camp shine. At the end of a hard day’s
work, celebrate with an all-camp party in
the pavilion Saturday night. You’ll have time
to hike, play, and enjoy the natural beauty
of Camp Wood Haven. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual
girls must be accompanied by a registered
adult. All adults must have a satisfactory
background check to participate in the
program. *Includes accommodations in a unit
and all food.
Green Girls
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 9AM-12PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades:K-3
Cost:$10/girl
Want to make the world a better place? From
saving water to recycling, you can have a big
impact on our earth! You’ll discover ways
that you and your family can “go green” and
help protect our planet. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes Household Elf badge.
Between Earth and Sky
SUNDAY APRIL 23, 1-4PM
Lehigh University
27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem
Grades:2-3
Cost:$24/girl
$11/adult
Grades:K-1
Can you hear as well as a bat or smell as well
as a snake? Compare your human senses
to those of animals as you explore habitats
on a hike around Pool Wildlife Sanctuary.
Learn how to follow trail signs and stay
safe outdoors. You’ll use your new skills to
conquer a scavenger hunt using all of your
senses! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. Please
bring a bagged lunch. *Includes the Hiker and
Senses badges.
Cost:$5/girl
Join Daisy and her flower friends on an
imaginary cross-country road trip! Have fun
acting out skits with your friends and share
your special skills with your sister Daisies.
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *This program completes
the Blue Bucket Award and the Firefly Award
from the Between Earth and Sky Journey.
Girl Scout Collectors’ Meet
Take Aim
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 4-8PM OR
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 9AM-3PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1-4PM
Valley Forge Service Center, Valley Forge
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades: All Ages Welcome
Grades:6-8
Cost:$10/girl
Cost:Free for girls
$5/adult
Picture this: You nock (or place) an arrow
onto a bow, hook your fingers around the
string, draw it back, eye your target, and
release! Bull’s-eye! Learn tips on shooting
style and form, and work to improve your
aim. Participate in different archery games
in addition to learning basic archery, safety
rules, and range etiquette. All troops must
meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes Archery badge.
All are welcome at the annual Girl Scout
collectors’ meet! Explore the exciting past
of Girl Scouts on a memorabilia scavenger
hunt! Chat with collectors and take a selfguided tour of the museum to complete
requirements toward your Girl Scout Way
badge. If you visit between 11 a.m. and
2 p.m., you may even get to meet Juliette
Low. There will also be Girl Scout memorabilia
for purchase. For more information, please
contact [email protected].
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Over the years, it has been referred to as many things—consultant camping, camping
with the experts—but we’re going back to basics and calling it what it is: Core Camping!
Troops provide a Basic Outdoor Skills Trained and First Aid Certified Adult, and we
provide the facilitators for the activities! The core staff and activity schedule are taken
care of, and you provide the rest.
Space Wars Robotics: Where
Star Wars & Robotics Combine
Girl Scout History Comes Alive!
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 9:30AM-12PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 6:30-8PM
Valley Forge Service Center, Valley Forge
Snapology of Reading
220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Reading
Grades:K-12
Grades:2-3
Girl Scout history comes alive as you travel
back in time! Use your detective skills as
you complete a scavenger hunt in the Girl
Scout Museum and discover some “mystery
items” when you chat with individuals
who have come from all over the country
to display and sell decades of Girl Scout
memorabilia. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
program patch.
Cost:$15/girl
Imagine a world where Star Wars comes
to life and robots travel through space.
Come on an adventure as you build and
program robots using LEGO bricks. Learn
about space, space travel and, of course
we’ll discuss our favorite Star Wars scenes
and characters! All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes admission to the Discovery Center
and event patch.
Tree Huggers
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 5PMSUNDAY, APRIL 30, 11AM
Cost:$5/person
Cost:$17/girl
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 10-11:30AM
Come learn the ways yoga can help you
relax and tune into what’s going on in your
body. This ancient practice helps keep your
mind sharp and your body flexible. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes My Best Self badge
and Moondog Yoga event patch.
Great Valley Nature Center
4251 State Road, Devault
Grades:2-3
Cost:$11/girl
Get ready for a beautiful spring hike! Learn
about proper gear and local trails from an
experienced hiker and enjoy healthy snacks
as you navigate your way along a path. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes snack &
Hiker badge.
Unearth the
Science of Flowers!
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 11AM-3PM
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia
Colonial Day
Grades:4-5
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 10AM-2PM
Cost:$14/person
Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing
Did you know that flowers are just one organ
on a plant? Dig into the science of flowers
with Morris Arboretum scientists, who
will show you the four whorls of a flower
and introduce you to some plant families.
Consider how humans use plants while
Grades:4-5
Cost:$13/person
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Moondog Yoga
44 Front Street, Quakertown
Happy Hikers
Grades:4-12
Ascend the Laughing Waters ropes courses
high up in the trees and learn the true
definition of teamwork on the low-rope
challenge course. Afterward, you and your
troop can wander the woods, play disc
golf, and work on your outdoor-cooking
skills. Remember: You must provide your
own food for the weekend, along with
additional activities. This is a troop-only
event; troops must come with a Camp and
First Aid certified adult. Adults must a have
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program.
My Best Self
Grades:2-3
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Cost:$40/girl
$15/adult
Take a fun-filled trip back in time! Experience
life during the colonial era as you interact
with costumed interpreters and participate in
activities from that time period. Try cooking
colonial style, candle dipping, and quill pen
writing. Learn about colonial toys, and games,
and so much more! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Please bring a bagged lunch. *Includes Playing
the Past badge.
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crafting your own artfully designed bandanna
using flowers. Explore the secret meaning
of flowers and create a personal card using
this age-old language. Bring your lunch or
buy it on site at Compton Café and enjoy a
picnic on the patio. All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes full-day admission to arboretum
and Gardener badge.
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Staying Fit
badge and Moondog Yoga event patch.
Rockin’ the Ridge—Juniors
Laugh Out Loud
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 9AM-1PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 4-9PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
The Playground at the Adrienne
2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
Grades:4-5
Cost:$25/girl
$5/adult
Grades:6-8
Dancing Divas
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1 -3PM
Capital Blue Store
2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley
Grades:2-3
Cost:$5/girl
Cost:$35/girl
$15/adult
Have you ever made someone laugh so
hard their stomach hurt? Join the comedians
of ComedySportz Philly and get silly as you
learn the secret of improvisational comedy.
You’ll build communication skills and explore
the keys of becoming a confident performer:
spontaneity, active listening, storytelling,
character development, and teamwork.
After the workshop, take a brief break for
dinner and then sit back while the improv
masters make you burst with laughter. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Public
Speaker badge.
Science of Happiness
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1-3PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 6-8PM
The Schuylkill Center for
Environmental Education
8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia
Moondog Yoga
44 Front Street, Quakertown
Grades:2-3
Cost:$17/girl
Cost:$13/girl
Come on and get happy! Learn to use
breathing, yoga, and other de-stressing tools
to find your inner peace and calm. Create
an action plan so you can stay healthy and
happy all year long! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes Science of Happiness badge and
Moondog Yoga event patch.
Grades:6-8
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2-4PM
Moondog Yoga
44 Front Street, Quakertown
Grades:4-5
Cost:$17/girl
Jump into this program to find out what
fitness, food, and fun you need to stay strong
for life. Get active with aerobic activity,
learn how yoga can help relieve stress, and
brainstorm ways to keep your body fueled.
All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2-6PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:6-12
Cost:$25/girl
$5/adult
Brownie Bash
MONDAY, MAY 1, 5-8PM
This program is also offered
March 6 (p. 5) and April 3 (p. 10)
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:2-3
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Spend an exciting evening at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Aim straight as you practice soft
archery, climb the rock wall, and play games.
This evening will be action-packed! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
Camp Valley Forge Work Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 10AM-2PM
Staying Fit
Rockin’ the Ridge—Older Girls
Time to rock the ridge! Shelly Ridge that is.
Spend your day climbing the rock wall, rockin’
your way through the low-ropes challenge
course, and rockin’ out as you hit the target
at archery! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
snack.
Buggy About Bugs
Explore the world of insects by seeing how
many of these six-legged critters you can
find on a hike around the Schuylkill Center.
Use magnifying glasses and bug boxes—the
tools of an entomologist—and discover the
difference between a bug and an insect
and complete a butterfly craft. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Completes steps 2, 3, and 5
of Bugs badge.
Time to rock the ridge! Shelly Ridge that is.
Spend your day climbing the rock wall,
rockin’ your way through the low-ropes
challenge course, and rockin’ out as you hit
the target at archery! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes snack.
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Grades:K-12
Cost:$4/person
Camp’s been resting and is in need of some
fixing up to get ready for all the summer
sunshine! Help clear off trails and picnic
areas, remove pesky weeds, and add some
color to our gaga pit with a bright coat of
paint. We’ll celebrate our hard work with
some tasty s’mores and fun camp songs.
Bring work gloves, shoes you don’t mind
getting dirty, and your elbow grease! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
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Come join the staff at Capital Blue to find
your inner dancer! You’ll start by warming
up all of your muscles and then learn a new
dance. Use your new skills to come up with
a dance of your own. Get ready to get
moving! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Dancer badge.
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult.
Junior Jamboree
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 5-8PM
Also offered March 1 (p. 4) and
April 5 (p. 10)
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
have a satisfactory background check to
participate in the program. *Includes five
hours of activity during the day on Saturday,
accommodations, and all meals served in the
dining hall (Friday snack–Sunday breakfast).
Grades:4-5
Cost:$18/girl
$5/adult
Spend an exciting evening at Camp Shelly
Ridge! Aim straight as you practice soft
archery, climb the rock wall, and play games.
This evening will be action-packed! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes snack.
Spring into a
Challenge—Brownies
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 7PM SUNDAY, MAY 7, 10AM
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Grades:2-3
Cost:$60/girl
$40/adult
Spend a weekend this spring at camp
challenging yourself! Try activities like
hiking, archery, boating, and bouldering.
End Saturday night singing songs around
a campfire with girls of all ages before
falling asleep in a platform tent. You’ll be
amazed at what you can do! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must
have a satisfactory background check to
participate in the program. *Includes four
hours of activity during the day on Saturday,
accommodations, and all meals served in the
dining hall (Friday snack–Sunday breakfast).
Spring Into a
Challenge—Juniors
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 7PM SUNDAY, MAY 7, 10AM
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades:4-5
Cost:$65/girl
$40/adult
Spend a weekend this spring at camp
challenging yourself! Test your limits with
activities like archery, the climbing wall,
boating, and the low-ropes challenge
course. End Saturday night singing songs
around a campfire with girls of all ages
before falling asleep in a platform tent.
You’ll be amazed at what you can do! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must
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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 7PM SUNDAY, MAY 7, 10AM
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades:6-12
Cost:$80/girl
$40/adult
Spend a weekend this spring at camp
challenging yourself! Take a risk and try
activities like archery, boating, the highropes challenge course, and dueling zip
lines. End Saturday night singing songs
around a campfire with girls of all ages
before falling asleep in a platform tent.
You’ll be amazed at what you can do! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must
have a satisfactory background check to
participate in the program. *Includes four
hours of activity during the day on Saturday,
accommodations, and all meals served in the
dining hall (Friday snack–Sunday breakfast).
your own comic character and capturing her
on paper. Begin thinking about the story you
want her to have. You’ll start building the
skills you need to become a cartoonist! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Completes step 3 of
Comic Artist badge.
Outdoor Art Adventure
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 10AM –
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 11AM
Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove
Grades:2-5
Cost:$50/girl
$30/adult
Spend a weekend with your friends having
the ultimate art adventure. Use your senses
to make nature-inspired art to wear, go on a
hike, practice your dance moves, and more.
End Saturday night singing songs around
the campfire before falling asleep under
the stars in a platform tent, Conestoga
wagon, or Adirondack shelter. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. All adults must have a
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. *Includes all activities,
accommodations, and meals. Includes
Brownie Outdoor Art Creator badge and
Junior Art Explorer badge.
Fun and Games
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 9:30AM-12PM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
Grades:2-3
Cost:$17 /girl
$6/adult
Get ready to put your creativity and problemsolving skills to the test! Use the museum
exhibits to design a scavenger hunt and
create rules for your own game. Take a step
back in time to find out how to play games
our ancestors played and games played in
other countries. You’ll be able to share all of
your new skills with friends and family back
at home! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Making Games badge.
Cartoon Rembrandts
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 10-11AM
Hope Community Church
240 Reed St, Willow Grove
Senses Exploration
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1-3:30PM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
Grades:2-3
Cost:$17/girl
$6/adult
How well do your senses work? Can you
identify an orange by its smell? Do you
know what a cup of dried rice sounds like?
Participate in a variety of fun experiments
designed to better develop your senses!
Troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Includes Senses badge.
Comic Artist
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1-4PM
Art Partners Studio
545 East Lincoln Highway,
2nd floor, Coatesville
Grades:6-8
Grades:6-8
Cost:$20/girl
Cost:$11/girl
Jump in to the world of comics! Explore a
variety of illustration styles and characters,
Let out your inner artist! Spend time creating
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from newspaper “funnies” to comic books
and graphic novels. Learn how comic artists
storyboard their ideas and bring your own
story to life! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
Comic Artist badge.
Sow It Yourself
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 10AM-12PM
Bartram’s Garden
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia
aim for the archery buls-eye, and scale the
climbing wall. Round out your adventure by
singing around the campfire and roasting
marshmallows on Saturday night! There
is plenty to explore at this hidden gem! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. All adults must have a
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. *Includes activities during the
day on Saturday, accommodations, and all
meals (Friday snack–Sunday breakfast).
a colonial stone mansion, and learn the
story of Anne Allen, the granddaughter of
Allentown’s founder, who lived there in the
colonial days. Through hands-on activities,
discover how Anne would have used
flowers for art, healing, and even to send
messages in code! Make a special floral gift
for Mother’s Day. All troops must meet girladult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 2 and 5 of Flowers badge.
Program Aide Training
Grades:9-12
Spring Exploration
Cost:$8/girl
$3/adult
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 7PMSUNDAY, MAY 14, 11AM
Sometimes making healthy food choices
means harvesting fruits and vegetables
yourself. Get your hands dirty as you
discover best practices for making produce
grow and learn how to cultivate a garden.
Taste new flavors and gain new skills
for creating a healthy harvest! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *This program
connects to the Sow What? Journey.
Valley Forge Service Center
100 Juliette Low Way, Valley Forge
Camp Laughing Waters, Gilbertsville
Grades:6-8
Grades:1-5
Cost:$7/girl
Cost:$60/girl
$30/adult
Do you want to help a younger girl find her
WOW with Girl Scouts? As a program aide,
you’ll work as part of a team to design
and lead activities for younger girls. In this
training, participate in hands-on activities to
learn about team building, leadership skills,
girl development, and leading a group. We’ll
guide you through the GSEP training course
and help you build the skills necessary to
work directly with younger girls. It’s a good
idea to start working on your Leader-In-Action
(LIA) award before attending this training. You
can earn more about the LIA in the Cadette
Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. This program
does not include the Program Aide pin. Please
bring a bagged lunch.*Includes snack.
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 1-4 PM
The Learning Experience
1721 Easton Road, Doylestown
Head to camp for the perfect spring get
away! Spend time with your friends getting
to know the great outdoors. Enjoy different
camp activities like gaga, creek explorations,
and art projects. Take time to explore the
outdoors while hiking along the trails. Stretch
your legs, get some fresh air, and get ready
for summer! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. All adults
must have satisfactory background checks
to participate in the program. *Includes all
accommodations and meals.
Grades:4-8
Cost:$15/girl
YOU are amazing, so let’s celebrate you! Join
fellow Girl Scouts to learn how to take the
best care of yourself, mentally, physically,
and spiritually. Participate in fun, hands-on
activities and interactive discussions as
you discover what well-balanced nutrition
means. Develop a positive body image,
learn the benefits of exercise, and gain
positive stress-management skills. Then
let loose and enjoy some Zumba fun with
your friends. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes snacks and Junior Staying Fit
and Cadette Eating for Beauty badges.
Animal Hunt
SATURDAY MAY 13, 9AM-12PM
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Grades:4-5
Cost:$10/girl
Animals are all around us! Come and try
your hand at being an animal detective.
Investigate an animal habitat, learn
about endangered species from
Pennsylvania, play an animal game,
and even make an animal habitat
to take home. All troops must
meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes Animal Habitats badge.
Camp Explorer
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 7PM SUNDAY, MAY 14, 10AM
Old-Fashioned Flower Fun
Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 9-10:30AM
Grades:2-5
Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum
432 Walnut Street, Allentown
Cost:$65/girl
$40/adult
Come explore what Camp Shelly Ridge has to
offer! Play gaga, take a hike, explore nature,
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Cost:$14/person
Take a tour of the historic Trout Hall,
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Gamebots:
Grumpy Birds Robotics
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SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1-4PM
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 8AM-5PM
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 10- 11:30AM
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Camp Shelly Ridge, Miquon
Snapology of Reading
220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Reading
Grades:6-8
Grades:K-8
Cost:$10/girl
Cost:$50/camper
Picture this: You nock (or place) an arrow
onto a bow, hook your fingers around the
string, draw it back, eye your target, and
release! Bulls-eye! Learn tips on shooting
style and form, and work to improve your
aim. Participate in different archery games
in addition to learning basic archery, safety
rules, and range etiquette. All troops must
meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by a
registered adult. *Includes Archery badge.
Parents, do you need somewhere to send
your kids on their day off of school? Kids,
are you wishing for one more day of summer
camp? Come to Shelly Ridge and enjoy a day
of camp! Activities may include games, arts
and crafts, bouldering, climbing wall (grades
4+), archery, geocaching, film canister
rockets, low ropes (grades 4+), and a science
experience. Get one more day of summer-like
fun during this out-of-school play day! This
event is open to girls and boys grades K-8.
Please bring a bagged lunch. *Includes an
afternoon snack.
Grades:K-1
Cost:$12/girl
Do you love robots and arcade games? Join
us and learn the ins and outs of simple
machines. You’ll get to build and program a
robot using LEGO bricks. Use your robot to
compete in a game of Grumpy Birds and see
how far your robotic arm can fling that funny
bird across the room! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes admission to the Discovery Center
and event patch.
Out-of-School Play Day
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Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1-3PM
Way Up High
The Schuylkill Center for
Environmental Education
8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 6PMSATURDAY, MAY 20, 9AM
Grades:2-3
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades:2-3
Cost:$13/girl
Grades:6-8
Cost:$19/girl
$10/adult
Practice your treasure-hunting skills at the
Schuylkill Center. Learn about letterboxing
and create your own stamp. Solve clues
as you search for a letterbox, then create
clues and hide your own box so others can
search, too! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Completes steps 1, 2, 4, and 5 of
Letterboxer badge.
Cost:$35/girl
$15/adult
Take to the outdoors and explore the wonders
of water! Use your imagination as you
become a water molecule and move through
a water cycle obstacle course. Explore the
Little Lehigh Creek and find out what animals
call the water home. You’ll even get a chance
to meet some of them! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Please bring a bagged lunch. *Includes snack,
the Wildlands Conservancy Jr. Naturalist
badge and the WOW Journey patch set.
Nature Art
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 10-11:30AM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Pinter Road, Media
Grades:4-5
Cost:$11/girl
Explore the arboretum on a hike and get
inspired by nature’s beauty. Search for
natural objects that you can transform
into a work of art! Make your own clay and
create a nature-inspired pendant, coaster,
or medallion to take home. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Completes Step
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Art Partners Studio
545 East Lincoln Highway,
2nd floor, Coatesville
Camp wouldn’t be the same without trees!
Spend a night under the stars as you learn
about the different types of trees around
camp and what they need to thrive. Cook up
a yummy guacamole dip, and create a treepainting masterpiece to take home. Work
with your fellow Girl Scouts to plant a tree
sapling that will grow at camp for many years
to come! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult. All
adults must have a satisfactory background
check to participate in the program. *Includes
sleeping accommodations, snack, a light
breakfast, and the Trees badge.
Grades:4-5
Cost:$20/girl
Explore digital photography, from selfies to
scenic landscapes, in a photo scavenger
hunt! Learn about the digital
camera, the history of
photography, and use iMacs
to edit and share your
photos. All troops must
meet girl-adult ratios for
their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied
by a registered adult.
*Includes Digital
Photographer badge.
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FRIDAY, MAY 19, 6:30 - 8:30PM
Snapology of Reading
220 N. Park Road, Bldg #5, Reading
Grades:4-5
Cost:
$17 /girl
Can you build the next Taj Mahal? Super
skyscraper? Are you the next Julia Morgan,
designer of the famous Hearst Castle? Create
and build your own architectural pieces using
engineering theories and spatial concepts
from all fields of design! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes admission to the Discovery Center
and event patch.
Wild Gardens
compete against other troops or groups of
girls. Then get ready to play in our newly
painted pit and trounce the competition.
No matter if you win or lose, you’re sure to
have fun! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult.
Girl Scout Campout
at Dorney Park
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 5PMSUNDAY, MAY 21, 8AM
Super Summer Celebration
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 7PM –
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 11AM
Grades:2-12
Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove
Cost:$40/person
$22/season pass holder
Grades:2-12
Picnic Painting Party
Creativity at Camp
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 10-11:30AM
Grades:K-1
Cost:$9/girl
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 10AM-12PM
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 9-11:30AM
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades:2-3
Grades:4-5
Cost:$10/girl
Cost:$12/girl
Let’s combine two amazing things: picnics
and painting! Take a look at some famous
paintings and walk around camp to get
inspired. Set up an easel and palette outside
to paint your very own landscape. While
your painting dries, enjoy a picnic lunch! All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Bring a bagged lunch.
Completes steps 1 and 2 of Painting badge.
Let your creativity run wild at camp! Learn
how you can use nature to create art and
make music. You’ll take a relaxing walk
through the woods as you gather inspiration
for a special design project. Get your hands
dirty as you put together your very own
terrarium to take home! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes Outdoor Art Explorer badge.
Gaga Galore!
Artsy Campers
Cost:$65/girl
$50/adult
Kick off a great summer at our super summer
celebration! Enjoy hiking, crafts, sports and
sing-a-longs, and even swimming if the
weather’s good! Brownies and Juniors can
take aim with archery, and Cadettes, Seniors,
and Ambassadors can reach for footholds
on the climbing wall. On Saturday night,
we’ll celebrate summer with a party in the
pavilion. Sleep in platform tents, Conestoga
wagons, Adirondack shelters, or tree houses
(lottery for sleeping arrangements) after a
full day of fun. All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must
be accompanied by a registered adult. All
adults must have a satisfactory background
check to participate in the program. *Includes
all activities, accommodations, meals and
activity patch.
Family Camp
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 7PM MONDAY, MAY 29, 10AM
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 3-5PM
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 1-3PM
Camp Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades:6-8
Grades:2-3
Cost:$10/girl
Cost:$12/girl
If you love gaga, then this is the program for
you! Decorate a bandanna to wear as you
Calling all art lovers! Venture out on a
nature detective walk where you will gather
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades: All Ages Welcome
Cost:$90/person
(Children under 2 are free)
Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation for
your entire family! Parents, sisters, brothers,
grandparents, and other relatives are invited
to Camp Mosey Wood. Families participate
in organized activities such as swimming,
boating, hiking, games, and crafts, but you
can also enjoy other activities independently.
Activity specialists will be on hand to guide
you through archery (grade 2+) and the
high-ropes challenge course (grade 6+), with
lifeguards overseeing swimming and boating.
Adults must supervise children during the
event; one adult must register with every
three children. *Includes accommodations
and all meals served in the dining hall.
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Search for flowers growing in the wild, and
learn the ways bugs like honeybees and
earthworms help them grow strong. Plant
flower seeds in your own decorated pot and
take it home to create an indoor garden. All
troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their
group. Individual girls must be accompanied
by a registered adult. *Great supplemental
activity for Welcome to the Daisy Flower
Garden Journey.
Join us for a special overnight trip full of fun
and excitement at Dorney Park! Enjoy an
all-you-can-eat dinner and take advantage
of your starlight admission by jumping on
your favorite rides. Once the park closes, it
will be your private playground. Experience
“Dinosaurs after Dark,” and be sure to bring
your own tent and sleeping gear. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. All adults must have
satisfactory background checks on file to
participate in the program. At least one adult
per group must have completed Indoor
Overnight Skills. *Includes event patch, dinner,
and starlight admission with exclusive ride
time from 10-11:30pm.
Great Valley Nature Center
4251 State Road, Devault
inspiration to sketch a beautiful outdoor
scene. Get even more creative when you
work with fellow Girl Scouts to create a mini
garden that will bloom at camp all summer
long! You’ll even tap into the sounds of the
outdoors as you put together your very
own wind chime to take home! All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. *Includes Outdoor Art
Creator badge.
Go Gaga for Camp
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 7PM –
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 11AM
Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove
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Grab your troop and head to Camp Wood
Haven for the weekend! This is your chance
to camp with your troop while you enjoy
fun outdoor activities. Brownies can
enjoy swimming, go on a nature hike, and
practice archery. Juniors can their sights on
archery, take a swim, and create their own
tie-dye bandana. Cadettes, Seniors, and
Ambassadors can scale the climbing wall,
take a dip in the pool, and sharpen their aim
at archery. Everyone will come together at
the Saturday night campfire. Remember: You
provide your own food for the weekend, along
with additional activities. This is a troop-only
event; troops must come with a Camp and
First Aid certified adult. Adults must have a
satisfactory background check to participate
in the program. *Includes accommodations
and 3-4 hours of guided activities.
adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy along your
journey. Program will run rain or shine, except
during a thunderstorm.
Amazing Animal Habitats
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 9AM-12PM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
Grades:4-5
Cost:$17/girl
$6/adult
From our Natural History gallery to our
Arboretum, the museum provides many
opportunities to study animals and their
habitats! Test your skills at building a bird
nest and learn about animals that are
endangered in Pennsylvania. All troops
must meet girl-adult ratios for their group.
Individual girls must be accompanied by
a registered adult. *Includes Animal
Habitats badge.
Camping 101
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 9AM-3PM
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading
Cost:$22/girl
$12 /adult
Want to be the star of your next overnight
camping trip? Learn how to put up a tent,
build a fire, cook a meal, prep a campsite,
and so much more! Take all of the outdoor
skills you learn and share them with family
and friends! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes
snack, lunch in a Dutch oven and the
Wildlands Conservancy Jr. Naturalist badge.
Cost:
$25/person
Camp Mountain House is celebrating its 75th
anniversary! Join the fun as you play games,
gaga, and archery (grades 2+). Go on a
nature walk and explore other fun Girl Scout
activities. All campers, staff, former staff,
and troops are welcome. We’ll even have a
campfire for songs! All troops must meet
girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
*Includes lunch and anniversary patch
Family Camp
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 7PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 10AM
Camp Mosey Wood, Lake Harmony
Grades: All Ages Welcome
Cost:$90/person
(Children under 2 are free)
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1-4PM
Grades:2-8
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 10AM-4PM
Camp Mountain House, Allentown
Grades: All Ages
Garden Girls
Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus
Mountain House
75th Anniversary
Grades:4-5
Cost:$17/girl
$6 /adult
Start your garden adventure by visiting the
museum’s arboretum to learn about different
plants and how professionals use them
in landscape design. You’ll then practice
designing your own garden and finish by
planting an indoor garden you can take home
with you! All troops must meet girl-adult
ratios for their group. Individual girls must be
accompanied by a registered adult. *Please
bring an empty glass jar with you (pasta
sauce size). Includes Gardener badge.
Enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation for
your entire family! Parents, sisters, brothers,
grandparents, and other relatives are invited
to Camp Mosey Wood. Families participate
in organized activities such as swimming,
boating, hiking, games, and crafts, but you
can also enjoy other activities independently.
Activity specialists will be on hand to guide
you through archery (grades 2+), and the
high-ropes challenge course (grades 6+), with
lifeguards overseeing swimming and boating.
Adults must supervise children during the
event; one adult must register with every
three children. *Includes accommodations
and all meals served in the dining hall.
Bike & Boat
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 10AM-2PM
Sand Island to Canal Park along the D&L
Trail, Bethlehem
Grades:6-12
Cost:$33/person
Join the Wildlands Conservancy’s team of
naturalists and explore the Lehigh River on
both bicycles and canoes. You’ll be biking
one direction and canoeing the other way.
Gain a unique perspective of the Lehigh River,
its diverse ecosystem, and the fascinating
history that surrounds it. Bikes and canoes
will be provided. All troops must meet girl-
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Girls can participate in any day program individually (unless otherwise noted), with a group, or as a
troop. Special efforts are made to welcome all girls. Please note, while we may be able to accommodate
additional adults in certain situations, program space is reserved for girls.
Program registrations are accepted online. Online registration is the best option for getting immediate
access and confirmation of your registration.
Emailed or faxed forms containing credit card information as a form of payment are strongly
discouraged as GSEP cannot guarantee the security of credit card information that is mailed, dropped
off, faxed, or emailed. The Online Registration System is the best option for credit card payment.
Registration questions?
Contact:
888.564.4657, press 2
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GSEP does not accept registration by phone.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ONLINE
1. Visit us at gsep.org , click ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM.
2. E nter your username and password. Or, if you’re a first-time user or
haven’t used the system since August 2013, activate your account
by clicking the NEW ONLINE ACCOUNT button.
3. If you receive an alert to contact us, please do so. Your record may
be incomplete, you may have a duplicate record, or you may not be
linked to your girl’s record.
4. Click on the ACTIVITIES tab.
5. Search for the program you want using the various search features.
6. Click on the program name and review the details.
7. Click REGISTER NOW.
8. Select the registrant and click CONTINUE.
9. Enter additional information as requested, then click CONTINUE.
10.Confirm your order details and click CHECKOUT; consider making
a donation or select the “not at this time” option, click CONTINUE.
11. Enter your credit card information and click PROCESS MY ORDER.
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS & VOLUNTEERS
• Adult spaces in programs are intended only for the number of
adults necessary to meet the girl-adult ratios, unless otherwise
indicated. Chaperoning adults are free unless otherwise indicated by
a per person or per adult price for the program. All adults must be
registered for the program.
• All girls attending a program or event must be registered Girl Scouts.
Girls new to Girl Scouts can register as a new member online at
gsep.org through the online registration system.
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ouncil-sponsored programs are designed for specific age/grade levels.
Please only register for programs that are in your age/grade level.
• Leaders, parents, and guardians must make arrangements to leave
other children at home. Additional children and/or family members
are not permitted to attend any GSEP program.
• All GSEP Sponsored Programs: According to Volunteer Essentials,
all volunteers participating in the Girl Scout movement shall meet
GSUSA membership standards, which include committing to the Girl
Scout Promise, accepting the Girl Scout Law, and registering annually
through the Council as members of the Girl Scout movement.
Effective January 1, 2014, prior to registering for all programs
sponsored by GSEP, adults who are interested in attending must have
a current membership that exists in the adult’s record in the online
registration system. This applies to all of the programs advertised
in Spark or via the GSEP website or other communication. Cost of
registration is $15 and is in addition to the cost of the program.
Adults can register online.
• Trips & Overnight Programs: According to Volunteer Essentials, when
girls go on trips and overnight programs, the group must have at
least two unrelated, registered, cleared, and trained adult volunteers.
Adults who attend overnight programs or share GSEP property at the
same time girls are in attendance need to be cleared and registered
to ensure the utmost safety of the girls. Effective January 1, 2014,
in addition to becoming a registered adult member of Girl Scouts,
any adult who registers for an overnight program with GSEP will
have to successfully complete a criminal background check prior to
program registration. By logging onto the Become a Volunteer page of
gsep.org, the adult will be directed to apply for a criminal background
check (CBC). Following successful completion of the CBC, the adult
can then register for the program.
• Due to planning issues and safety concerns, walk-in girl and adult
registration cannot be accepted at any GSEP event.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES Registrations are accepted until the
program is full or one week prior to the program date, whichever
comes first. Please allow at least four weeks lead time from the
program date for processing of paper registration forms.
We cannot guarantee paperwork submitted less than four weeks
in advance will be processed in time for you to attend the program.
CONFIRMATIONS Confirmations with necessary details will be
sent to all registrants by email approximately one week prior to the
program date.
SPACE & ATTENDANCE Program space is limited. Attendance
capacity is based on the needs of the program itself and cannot be
adjusted due to late registration, transfer requests, troop needs, etc.
Program capacity and space availability can be viewed online.
TROOP REGISTRATION Only approved 01 troop leaders can register
current troop members online using the troop management feature.
PAYMENT Payment for all programs is due in full at the time of
registration. Space will not be held for any registration forms
submitted without the full payment amount that is due.
REFUNDS Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to
[email protected] at least four weeks in advance of the
program date for consideration. Refunds are not issued for “no shows”
(registrants who do not attend).
Refunds are not issued for cancellations occurring less than four
weeks in advance or if numbers are reduced less than four weeks
prior to the event.
CANCELLATIONS GSEP reserves the right to cancel an event due to
insufficient registration, acts of nature, or other reasons beyond our
control. In the event a program is canceled, a full refund will be issued.
Weather-related cancellations: A GSEP staff member will contact you
if a program will be cancelled due to weather. When possible, the
event will be rescheduled or a refund issued.
For cancellations in advance, email notification will be sent to each
registrant For same day cancellations, an attempt will be made to call
the phone number available on record. Phone numbers and emails
can be updated at any time through the online registration system
when you visit your online profile on our website at gsep.org.
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