Program Events & Activities Guide.

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1 Program Events & Activities Guide

2 Hello Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia! Thank you for taking an interest in the future of girls! The Program Events and Activities Guide is your guide to Girl Scout events and opportunities designed to create girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We encourage you to sign girls up for as many experiences as they are interested in. The more new things girls try, the more likely they are to discover what they re really good at and use it to help others. As you look through the pages of this year s guide, you will discover inspirational and educational adventures available to girls and learning opportunities for adults. Then, visit comgirlscouts.org and log onto COMAR to sign up! If you have any questions, we re here to help. Contact us at gshelper@comgirlscouts.org. Together we unleash the power of G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)! 2

3 What s Inside Tips and FAQs How to Register... 6 Volunteer Toolkit Fall Product Program Cookie Program... 9 Quick Look at the Program Year Girl Scout Troop & Family Events Events for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors CSA Corner...26 Events for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Outdoor Training Extravaganza...36 Adult and Volunteer Training GSCV Camp Properties

4 Tips and FAQs What do we need to know about Girl Scout events? Girl Scout events are designed to help girls at all levels discover new things, connect with other girls, and take action in their communities. The final result girls gain leadership skills without even knowing it. About our events: All Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia (GSCV) sponsored events are fun, interactive, held to the highest standards, and developed to meet the needs of all girls. Events are facilitated by staff, volunteers, community partners, and/or girls. Girl Scout troops have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun, engaging, and educational events together. Girls can also choose to make new friends by attending individually with an adult chaperone. What are the best events to attend? It all starts with the girl. Make sure to include girls in the process. Discuss their personal tastes and preferences, check schedules, and review costs and then let the girls choose. This is the girl-led process in action. When does registration open? Saturday, August 11 at 11:59pm When does registration close? If space is still available, and unless noted otherwise, registration will close one week prior to the start date of an event. 4

5 Will I receive a confirmation? Registration confirmations are ed automatically after event purchases, and reminder s are sent approximately five days prior to events. The adult who registered for the event will receive the confirmation. In the case of troop registrations, the adult who registered the girl(s) is responsible for sharing the confirmation with all registrants along with any additional information specific to the troop s coordination of attending the event. Do Girl Scout volunteers need to be registered members? Adults volunteering at Girl Scout events are required to be registered with Girl Scouts of the USA as an adult member. Safety is our number one priority. We can ensure the safety of all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers only when adults become registered members and complete the required background check. What is expected of troop leaders and adults who attend? Troop leaders are responsible for obtaining permission slips and for meeting Safety Activity Checkpoints adult-to-girl ratios for the event. Attending adults are expected to assist the event staff and girls as needed and to ensure appropriate girl behavior. How many adults can we bring to overnight events? Bed space is limited. Troops should only register the required number of adults to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints. Any additional adults wishing to attend should contact gshelper@comgirlscouts.org a minimum of two weeks prior to the event to check availability. What is the cancellation policy? Up to 4 weeks prior to the event 2-4 weeks prior to event Less than 2 weeks prior to day events Less than 2 weeks prior to overnight events Event is cancelled by the council Cancellations can be transferred to a future event at the time of cancellation. As space permits. Cancellations can be transferred to a future event at the time of cancellation. A $5 processing fee will be incurred for each registrant. Transfers and refunds are not available. Transfers and refunds are not available Full refunds will be issued. Refunds should be received within 2 weeks. All refunds will be issued through the same financial process used to purchase. No refund will be issued when: A girl or troop is a no-show. A girl leaves an event early. It is raining but not inclement weather. 5

6 How to Register COMAR STEP 1: SIGN IN To view events and activities, visit and SIGN IN. You can also click on the COMAR link on the upper right of the GSCV home page. Need a log in? No problem! Contact the helpdesk GSCV Help at GShelper@comgirlscouts.org. Desk at gshelper@comgirlscouts.org. STEP 2: SHOP! Log into COMAR and click on the Activities tab to view program events. Use the menu on the left to search by grade, date, activity topic, and more! STEP 3: PURCHASE Make the purchase to secure your spot and keep an eye on the girl/adult ratios! Most purchases require participants to be currently registered members. Log in to MY GS, or contact the GSCV helpdesk Help to Desk renew to your membership. renew your membership. 6

7 Combining this Guide with the VTK makes for an UNSTOPPABLE Year! The Volunteer Toolkit: Your Digital Troop Assistant! The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) gives you program content and other resources to manage your troop planning all year long and keep it going smoothly! You can: Access Journey and petal and badge troop meeting plans See step-by-step activity guides for each troop meeting View, edit, and print your troop roster Manage renewals for both girls and adults parents with a single click Share troop meeting activities with parents Record troop finances and girls meeting attendance Log girls petal/badge and Journey achievements Add events and your own troop activities AND New this year! Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador content and troop access! Three new Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Journeys INCLUDING the Outdoor Journey The new Explore tab lets you select your own Tracks to jump start the year and plan for your troop 30 new badges including Cybersecurity (DBJ), Space Science (DBJ), Robotics (CSA), Environmental Stewardship (DBJCSA), and College Knowledge! (A) Fully customizable, the Volunteer Toolkit is digitally responsive so you can plan and prepare practically anywhere. What volunteers are saying: I like that there are meeting plans and schedules to follow. I also like being able to keep track of the patches my girls earn. The my troop feature that allows me to all of the parents at once is great, too I use that a lot. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT? JUST SIGN IN AT CLICK MY GS AND CHECK IT OUT! 7

8 Fall Product Program Participation in the Fall Product Program provides opportunities for Girl Scouts at all levels to set and achieve goals while earning money for troop activities and other meaningful Girl Scout experiences. Our theme this year is Speak Up / Lead the Way and the mascots are service dogs. We encourage you to discuss with your girls the invaluable role service dogs play in people s lives. Don t miss out: take a look at just a few of the rewards girls can earn and the important dates below. Then start planning for the best Fall Product Program yet! Aug 4 Oct 9 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 27 Nov 5 Nov 14 Nov 27 Nov 29 Nov 29 Dec 15 Order Taking begins in person and online! All orders due in UNIFY Drive-Thrus and Deliveries Begin Fredericksburg Nuts and Chocolate Drive-Thru Dunmar Nuts and Chocolate Drive-Thru Diamond Nuts and Chocolate Drive-Thru All hard copy magazine orders due ACH Sweep Online Sale ends Second chance payment ACH sweep Troop Reward order due in UNIFY Rewards arrive to Service Units A few rewards! 8

9 The Girl Scout Cookie Program As Troop Leaders, you know the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the most popular activity, and for good reason. When a Girl Scout participates in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, she s doing more than handing customers a package of cookies. She s creating a plan, interacting with clients, and working as part of a team. She s building a lifetime of skills and confidence. GSUSA research shows successful troops have a Troop Cookie Manager to support the Troop Leader during the cookie program. Bring your Troop Cookie Manager to training in December to ensure your girls are prepared to set and achieve their goals. Jan 2 Jan 28 Feb 11, 12 & 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Mar 27 April 26 Order taking begins Troop orders due in ABCSmartcookies.com Traditional and rural deliveries Fredericksburg Drive-Thru Richmond Drive-Thru Chesterfield Drive-Thru Troop Recognition orders due in ABCSmartcookies.com Beginning of recognition deliveries 9

10 A Quick Look at the Girl Scout Year September 8 Level 1 Archery Training 18 Brownie Pets Badge 23 Cadette Archery Day 23 Junior Archery Day 22 Healthy Relationships: Women s Self Defense 27 Highest Awards Workshop 29 Early Bird Fly-In Early Bird Flight Night October 6 Bugs Badge Day 6 Get to Know Nuclear 7 Junior Archery Day 7 Brownie Archery Day 8 Think Like an Engineer Journey Day 8 Self Defense for Daisies Eco Adventure Weekend 13 Daisies Care About Animals 15 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors Night Owl Camp Out 20 Level 1 Archery Training 20 Daisies Board Game Design Challenge 20 Brownie Pets Badge Outdoor Training Extravaganza! Camp Out at Maymont 21 Program Aide Training 21 Book Artist 25 Highest Awards Workshop Alum Weekend Brownie Badge Lock-In Sleepover 29 Women s Self Defense November 3 Juliette Low Birthday Campfire 3 Outdoor Explorers Badge Day 3 Family Archery Day 3 Animal Habitats Badge Day 5 Car Care Clinic (Fredericksburg) 8 Car Care Clinic (Richmond) 10 Brownies Making Games (Fredericksburg) 10 Manners that Shine 10 Maggie Walker s Jr. Rangers 10 Healthy Relationships 201: Upstanding Friend 11 My Family Story 12 Women s Self Defense 17 Archery Repair and Maintenance 17 Think Like a Programmer 17 Brownie Pets Badge 29 Highest Awards Workshop December 1 Think Like a Programmer (Fredericksburg) 1 Bugs Badge Day 1, 2, 4, Cookie Training 6, 10, 11 Cookie Training 3 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors 6 Daisies Care About Animals 12 Maggie Walker s Jr. Rangers 13 Brownie Pets Badge 15 Brownies Making Games 16 Girl Scout Night at the Nutcracker January 2 Cookie Program Begins 7 Women s Self Defense 12 Program Aide Training 13 Playing in the Past 13 Healthy Relationships Brownie Pets Badge 16 Daisy Financial Literacy Badge Day 19 Financial Literacy Badge Day (Fredericksburg) Winter Survivor Adventure Weekend 23 Brownie Financial Literacy Badge Day 28 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors 30 Junior & Cadette Financial Literacy Badge Day 31 Highest Awards Workshop 10

11 February 6 Brownie Pets Badge 9 Healthy Relationships 201: Don t Assume 10 Ladylike 11 Women s Self Defense 13 Daisies Care About Animals 16 Girl Scout Night at the Ballet - Cinderella 23 Level 1 Archery Training 25 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors 28 Highest Awards Workshop March 2 Animal Habitats Badge Day 9 Zoologist 9 Animal Habitats Badge Day 9 Daisy Board Game Design Challenge (Fredericksburg) 9 Maggie Walker s Jr. Rangers 11 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors Art in the Outdoors Adventure Weekend 16 Level 1 Archery Training 17 Book Artist 18 Self Defense for Daisies 19 Brownie Pets Badge Service Day Troop and Family Camp Out at Pamunkey 23 Service Day at Pamunkey Ridge 23 Medical Sciences Career Day 23 Girl Scout Day at the Virginia War Memorial 23 Think Like a Programmer (Fredericksburg) 25 Women s Self Defense 28 Highest Awards Workshop Service Day Family Camp Out at Camp Kittamaqund 30 Service Day at Camp Kittamaqund 30 Think Like a Programmer April 6-7 Level 1 and Level 2 Archery Training 8 Women s Self Defense Troop Camping Essentials 13 Junior Archery Day 13 Brownie Archery Day 13 Daisies Care About Animals 13 Brownie Pets Badge 14 A Sister to Every Girl Scout 14 Healthy Relationships 201: Teens Talk Tech 25 Highest Awards Workshop 27 Brownies Making Games 27 Maggie Walker s Jr. Rangers 28 Gold and Silver Award Recognition Ceremony 29 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors May 4-5 Think Like an Engineer Adventure Weekend 4 Daisy Board Game Design Challenge Pamunkey Ridge Camp Open House 5 Opening Campfire 6 Women s Self Defense 11 Cadette Archery Day 11 Junior Archery Day 11 Water Drop at Maymont 11 Bugs Badge Day 14 Daisies Care About Animals 16 Brownie Pets Badge 16 Girl Scout Legislative Day 16 Junior Girl Scout Legislative Day Brownie Badge Lock-In Sleepover 19 Textile Artist 20 Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors 30 Highest Awards Workshop June TBD Girl Scout Night at the Diamond 2 Mother-Daughter Victorian Tea 3 Self Defense for Daisies 8 Girl Scout Day at King s Dominion 9 Stellar Seller 27 Highest Awards Workshop 11

12 Girl Scout Troop and Family Events Juliette Low Birthday Campfire November 3, :00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE (Maximum: 2000) In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low started the Girl Scout Movement for all girls to serve the community, learn new skills, and have fun in the Outdoors. Join us as we celebrate our founder and live out her Girl Scouting dream at! All girls, troops, families, and friends are invited to spend the evening round the campfire roasting marshmallows, singing Girl Scout songs, making SWAPS, and sharing sisterhood. Girl Scout Family Archery Day Archery Repair and Equipment Maintenance S A C S A Plus Adults November 17, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Participant Cost: $5 (Maximum: 24) Learn all about archery equipment and maintenance and give back by helping keep GSCV s archery equipment pristine. Participants in this event will learn to re-string bows, repair broken arrows, and learn from the best about what it takes to run a Girl Scout archery program. This event is open to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts, Troop Leaders, Volunteers, Alumni, and adult family members - all are invited to come out. B J C S A Plus Adults, Parents, Siblings grade 2 or older November 3, :00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Participant Cost: $10 (Maximum: 24) Girl Scouts in grades 2-12 and their families are invited to practice archery at Pamunkey Ridge! This event is open to all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout siblings in second grade or older. Girls and family members will learn the basics of archery and practice shooting on the range. Archery patches will be provided to girl participants. Girl Scout Night at the Nutcracker December 16, :30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Dominion Arts Center The Carpenter Theatre Cost: Reduced-rate Ticket Prices depend on seat location and date of purchase. Enjoy a day with your Girl Scout family, friends, and favorite Sugar Plum Fairies at the Richmond Ballet s rendition of the Nutcracker. Girl Scouts are invited to enjoy the show and participate in a special meet & greet with some of the cast and characters of The Nutcracker immediately following the performance. Girl Scouts and their families will have access to discounted tickets for this timeless family classic. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Richmond Ballet Box Office or online using the provided private link. Updates will be posted in Friday News! 12

13 Girl Scout Night at the Ballet Cinderella February 16, :00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Dominion Arts Center The Carpenter Theatre Cost: Reduced-rate Ticket Prices depend on seat location and date of purchase. Enjoy a day with your Girl Scout family, friends, and favorite Fairy Godmother at the Richmond Ballet s rendition of Cinderella. Girl Scouts are invited to enjoy the show and participate in a special meet & greet with some of the cast and characters of Cinderella immediately following the performance. Girl Scouts and their families will have access to discounted tickets for this classic. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Richmond Ballet Box Office or online using the provided private link. Updates will be posted in Friday News! Service Day Girl Scout Troop and Family Camp Out March 22-23, :00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Cost: $5 per person (Maximum: 200) Before we spend the day working to make camp as beautiful as it can be, spend the night singing, playing, and making memories with your Girl Scout Troop, family and friends! Girl Scout troops, families, and siblings ages 6 and older are invited to spend the night at Camp Pamunkey Ridge before Service Day! Friday night, we ll learn new nature games, sing songs, tell stories round the campfire, and roast marshmallows. On Saturday morning, troops and families will help us make needed improvements around camp. There are lots of projects for us to do, so come prepared to work. All equipment will be provided, as well as breakfast and lunch. Girl Scouts will receive a Camp Pamunkey Ridge Service Day Patch. Families are encouraged to bring their own tents. Service Day at Pamunkey Ridge March 23, :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE (Maximum:400) Spend the day at Camp Pamunkey Ridge working to make camp as beautiful as it can be! Troops, family, and friends are invited to come to camp and help us clean up after a long winter season. There are lots of projects for us to do, so come prepared to work. All equipment will be provided, as well as breakfast and lunch. Girl Scouts will receive a Camp Pamunkey Ridge Service Day 2019 Patch. Service Day Girl Scout Troop and Family Camp Out March 29-30, :00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Camp Kittamaqund Cost: $5 per person (Maximum: 100) Before we spend the day working to make camp as beautiful as it can be, spend the night singing, playing, and making memories with your family! Girl Scout troops, families, and siblings ages 6 and older are invited to spend the night at Camp Kitty before Service Day! That night, we ll learn new nature games, sing songs, tell stories round the campfire, and roast marshmallows. On Saturday morning, families will help us make needed improvements around camp. There are lots of projects for us to do, so come prepared to work. All equipment will be provided, as well as breakfast and lunch. Girl Scouts will receive a Camp Kittamaqund Service Day Patch. Platform tents will be first come, first serve. Families are encouraged to bring their own tents. 13

14 Girl Scout Troop and Family Events Camp Kittamaqund Service Day March 30, :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Camp Kittamaqund Cost: FREE (Maximum: 200) Spend the day at Camp Kitty working to make camp as beautiful as ever! Troops, families, and friends are invited to come to camp and help us clean up after a long winter season. There are lots of projects for us to do, so come prepared to work. All equipment will be provided, as well lunch. Girl Scouts will receive a Camp Kittamaqund Service Day 2019 Patch. Gold and Silver Award Recognition Ceremony Gold and Silver Award Girl Scouts and their families April 28, :00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Acca Shrine Center, Richmond, VA Cost: FREE (Maximum: 575) Inspired by a Girl Calling all Gold and Silver Award Girl Scouts! If you earned your Gold or Silver Award between April 2018 and March 1, 2019, it is time to celebrate you! Join us at the Acca Shrine Center to recognize the achievements and impact Girl Scouts in the Commonwealth made in their communities this year and inspire us to continue to Take Action. Girls who attend will be recognized on stage by our CEO and Board Chair with a reception to follow. Congratulations! 2019 Pamunkey Ridge Camp Open House May 5, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost: FREE (Maximum: 500) Summer is right around the corner, and Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp is ready for you! Visit Pamunkey Ridge with your family to see what Girl Scout Camp is all about! See where you ll be sleeping, eating meals, and making memories with new friends. Walk around camp to check out the archery range, waterfront, arts and crafts, and especially the campfire. Ask your questions and learn what Girl Scout camp is all about. We ll introduce you to our summer camp staff and give you a lay of the land so you ll know everything you need to have a blast this summer! Opening Campfire May 5, :00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: FREE (Maximum: 2000) It s time to kick off summer and celebrate the beginning of summer camp! All girls, troops, families, and friends are invited to spend the afternoon round the campfire roasting marshmallows, singing Girl Scout songs, making SWAPS, and sharing sisterhood. Together, we ll wake up the forest and get her ready for another amazing summer of camp memories. 14

15 Mother-Daughter Victorian Tea June 2, :00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Maymont Mansion Girl Cost: $25 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: $25 (Adult Maximum: 25) Dress up and celebrate the end of a great Girl Scouting year as elegant Victorian ladies welcome girls and their mothers to a party full of fun and fashion. Discover traditions and clothing from the past as you explore the Dooleys 1893 home, take a horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy an old-fashioned tea party. Girls will receive the Maymont Patch. Girl Scout Night at the Diamond Date, Time, and Cost TBD It s the BEST night in Minor League Baseball! Girl Scouts, friends, and families are invited to cheer on the Richmond Flying Squirrels at this signature event. Girl Scouts are invited to participate in the pre-game Girl Scout Parade around the field, troops and families are invited to camp out on the field after the game, and Cookie Bosses who sell 500+ packages of cookies will receive two tickets for free! Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to this event. Girl Scout Day at King s Dominion June 8, 2019 King s Dominion King s Dominion is excited to host girls, families, and friends at this special discounted day just for Girl Scouts! Using our special Girl Scout promo code, Girl Scout troops and families can enjoy a day at the park to celebrate all of your achievements and the end of the Girl Scout year. Closer to the event, discounted tickets and King s Dominion Fun Patches can be purchased on the King s Dominion website. Stellar Seller June 9, 2019 Time TBD Girl Cost: FREE Adult Cost: FREE Calling all 2019 Stellar Sellers! We can t wait to celebrate your AMAZING accomplishment of selling 750+ packages of Girl Scout Cookies this season! This event is all about you and your families. First, we ll recognize you in a special ceremony, where you will receive all your 750+ recognitions and sellers will lay their personalized bricks on the path at Cookie Lane. We ll spend the rest of the day with fun outdoor adventure activities, sweet treats, and an exclusive sneak peek at the 2020 theme and incentives. 15

16 Events for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts Brownie Pets Badge B September 18, 2018 December 13, 2019 January 15, 2019 February 6, 2019 March 19, 2019 May 16, :00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. October 20, :00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. November 17, 2018 April 13, :30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Richmond SPCA Weekend Events: Girl Cost $12, Adult Cost: $0 Weeknight Events: Girl Cost $14, Adult Cost: $2 (Girl Maximum: 20) (Adult Maximum: 15) Come visit the Richmond SPCA to learn everything you need to know about pet care. At this event, you ll learn how to keep a pet comfy, practice different grooming techniques, and make toys to make the pets feel loved. Brownies will leave ready to care for pets big and small! Girls will earn and receive the Pets Badge. Weeknight event fees include pizza dinner and drinks. Junior Archery Day J September 23, 2018 October 7, 2018 April 13, 2019 May 11, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 24) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 24) Girl Scout Juniors will practice archery on this special archery day just for them. Girls will learn the basics of archery and practice shooting on the range. Archery patches will be provided. Early Bird Fly-In for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors D B J September 29, :30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 300) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 100) Fly into another FANTASTIC year of Girl Scouting with your Troop at! Be the FIRST to try out activities from the brand-new STEM badges, score points for your team during the camp-wide field games and invent a new type of S More round the campfire. You ll have so much fun, you ll want to tweet about it later! This troop event is open to all Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops who had at least five girls and two adults Early Bird between May 1, 2018 and June 15, Early Bird Flight Night for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors J C S A September 29-30, :00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 60) This Girl Scout year flew by! Celebrate signing up for your next year of adventures with your troop at an older girls-only overnight at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp! Learn from female experts in flight about what it takes to break glass ceilings, play games and make SWAPS literally under the stars, and use your experience to design a never-before-seen S More recipe. In the morning, we ll ring in the new Girl Scout Year before you Take Off! This troop event is open to all Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops who had at least five girls and two adults Early Bird between May 1, 2018 and June 15,

17 Bugs Badge Day B October 6, 2018 December 1, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Twin Hickory Recreation Center Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 5) Girl Scout Brownies will spend the day with educators at the Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District learning about conservation and completing the activities to earn the Bugs Badge. Girls will be indoors and outdoors to get a true perspective of a bug, create bug-inspired art, and learn what it s like to be one of the littlest creatures around. Get to Know Nuclear Engineering with Dominion Energy J C S A October 6, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Dominion Innsbrook Facility Girl Cost: $7 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 50) Earn the official American Nuclear Society Girl Scout patch with Dominion Energy and VCU School of Engineering! This fantastic STEM program includes hands-on activities and discussions with industry leaders and VCU students. Topics for the day include the atom, radiation, nuclear energy, constructing a cloud chamber, and much more! Brownie Archery Day B October 7, 2018 April 13, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 24) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 24) Girl Scout Brownies will learn new archery skills on this special day just for them. Girls will learn the basics of archery and practice shooting on the range. Archery patches will be provided. Self Defense for Daisies D October 8, 2018 March 18, 2019 June 3, :30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tactical Martial Arts Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) A Girl Scout will always do what s right, which can sometimes mean standing up for herself or others. Daisies will learn from an 8th degree, Hall of Fame, Black Belt instructor about what bullying behavior looks like, what to do when someone is being bullied, and will practice fun self-defense moves to boost confidence. 17

18 Events for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts Eco Adventure Weekend D B J C October 12-13, :00 p.m. Friday to 12:00 p.m. Saturday Daisy Day: October 13, a.m. 12 p.m. October 13, 2018 October 14, :00 p.m. Saturday to 12:00 p.m. Sunday Girl Cost: $35 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $15 (Adult Maximum: 60) Daisy Day Cost: $10 Do you love the outdoors? Join us at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp to earn the NEW Eco badge for your level at our Eco Adventure Weekend! Connect with the earth as you learn about environmental stewardship, leave no trace, and how to make a difference in nature. Badges will be provided at the event. Daisies Care About Animals Self Defense for Brownies and Juniors B J October 15, 2018 December 3, 2018 January 28, 2019 February 25, 2019 March 11, 2019 April 29, 2019 May 20, :30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Tactical Martial Arts Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) Girl Scouts know that sometimes they have to be courageous and strong when their peers are in trouble. At this event, Brownies and Juniors will learn from an 8th degree, Hall of Fame, Black Belt instructor about what bullying behavior looks like, what to do when someone is being bullied, and the best ways to defend themselves against physical bullying behavior. Girls will practice fun self-defense moves that will increase confidence and get them moving. D October 13, 2018 April 13, :00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. December 6, 2018 February 13, 2019 May 14, :00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Richmond SPCA Weekend Events: Girl Cost $7, Adult Cost: FREE Weeknight Events: Girl Cost $9, Adult Cost: $2 (Girl Maximum: 30) (Adult Maximum: 20) Daisy Board Game Design Challenge D Fall: October 20, 2018 Spring: May 4, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Children s Museum of Richmond Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 25) Whether your troop wants to jump-start the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey, or you just want to visit a wagging tail, come visit the Richmond SPCA to learn all about animal care! Daisies will discover what animals need to stay healthy and do their part to keep them happy. Weeknight event fees include pizza dinner and drinks. Daisies will become engineers as they use their imaginations to solve problems and create new products. Girls will design, build, and test a spinning piece for their own board game and invent the rules, prizes, and strategies to go along with it. Daisies will earn their Board Game Design Challenge Badge, play their board games with their Girl Scout sisters, and have the opportunity to explore the museum. 18

19 Camp Out at Maymont B J C S A October 20-21, :30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Outdoor Explorers Badge Day Maymont Grounds Girl Cost: $40 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $20 (Adult Maximum: 20) There s no need to be afraid of the dark! Maymont s beautiful grounds come alive at night with nocturnal noises and starry skies. Tune in your senses and practice being a night-time prowler. Participants can expect to go on a night hike, meet animals, and learn Leave No Trace camping practices. Brownie Badge Lock In B Fall: October 26-27, 2018 Spring: May 18-19, :00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. November 3, :00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 50) Explore and uncover her secrets! Before we settle down for Juliette Low Birthday Campfire, we ll spend the day searching for treasure, learning clues from nature, and going on the best adventures yet! Daisies will earn a scavenger hunt fun patch, Brownies will earn Letterboxer, Juniors will earn Geocacher, Cadettes will earn Trailblazing, Seniors will earn Paddling, and Ambassadors will earn Ultimate Outdoor Recreation Challenge. Children s Museum of Richmond Girl Cost: $50 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $20 (Adult Maximum: 40) Brownies will spend the night with their friends at the coolest sleepover ever! Girls and their adults will get exclusive nighttime access to the Children s Museum of Richmond, where they ll earn the Home Scientist and Potter Badges on one night, explore the museum, and enjoy a snack before bed. Animal Habitats Badge Day J November 3, 2018 March 2, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Twin Hickory Recreation Center Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 5) Junior Girl Scouts will spend the day with professionals at Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District earning the Animal Habitats Badge. Girls will explore local and endangered habitats, learn about conservation, and discover new ways they can help. Juniors will come as animal lovers and leave as animal advocates! 19

20 Events for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts Brownie Making Games Maggie Walker s Jr. Rangers B November 10, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Children s Museum of Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 40) When you re a Brownie, you see games everywhere! Girls will use their imaginations to invent new games they can play with friends or change the games they love to add new challenges. They will go on a scavenger hunt, create new sports, and best of all, share the fun with their Girl Scout sisters. Brownies will earn their Making Games Badge and have the opportunity to explore the museum. Manners That Shine B J November 10, :00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Maymont Garden Hall Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 42) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 10) Using nice manners is one of the best ways to show respect for others and build confidence to handle life s challenging situations. Brownies and Juniors will practice introducing themselves, writing thank you notes, using good telephone manners, and being a great guest and host. Girls will put all their new skills into action at a fun tea party at the end! Brownies will earn the Making Friends badge and Juniors will earn the Social Butterfly badge. November 10, 2018 December 12, 2018 March 9, 2019 April 27, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Maggie Walker National Historical Site Girl Cost: $3 (Girl Maximum: 20) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 20) Maggie L. Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for African Americans and women. Ms. Walker was also instrumental in helping create the first African American Girl Scout Troop in the South, right here in our council! Girl Scouts will explore the story of Maggie Walker and learn more about her life and local Girl Scout history. Girls will take action on a series of hands-on activities and take home the Maggie Walker Jr. Ranger Patch. My Family Story B November 11, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $12 Girl Maximum: 50 Adult Cost: $2 Adult Maximum: 20 Discover Richmond traditions and heirlooms while exploring your own family story. Visit the galleries and learn about the women and girls who called Richmond home, play games from the past and create your own family tree. Brownies will earn the My Family Story Badge. 20

21 Think Like a Programmer Brownie Making Games D B B Fall: November 17, 2018 Spring: March 30, :30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Children s Museum of Richmond Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 25) Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies will learn to think like computer programmers and practice solving problems by breaking them down into smaller pieces. Using art and movement, girls will explore binary code and the important roles coding plays in our life. Participants will earn and receive the first award in the Think Like a Programmer Journey, and can design and implement a Take Action Project with their troop to complete the Journey entirely. December 15, 2018 April 27, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Children s Museum of Richmond Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 40) When you re a Brownie, you see games everywhere! Girls will use their imaginations to invent new games they can play with friends or change the games they love to add new challenges. They will go on a scavenger hunt, create new sports, and best of all, share the fun with their Girl Scout sisters. Brownies will earn their Making Games Badge and have the opportunity to explore the museum. Playing in the Past J Think Like a Programmer D B December 1, 2018 March 23, :30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Children s Museum of Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 50) January 13, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $12 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $2 (Adult Maximum: 20) Experience what life was like for women and girls in the 1800 s! Explore the Valentine s 1812 Wickham House to learn about the daily lives of the girls who called Richmond home and practice some of the activities they did. Juniors will earn the Playing the Past Badge. Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies will learn to think like computer programmers and practice solving problems by breaking them down into smaller pieces. Using art and movement, girls will explore binary code and the important roles coding plays in our life. Participants will earn and receive the first award in the Think Like a Programmer Journey, and can design and implement a Take Action Project with their troop to complete the Journey entirely. 21

22 Events for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts Daisy Financial Literacy Badge Day D January 16, :00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Virginia Credit Union Boulder Office January 19, :30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 55) Adult Cost: FREE Daisies will become Money Managers with the professionals at Virginia Credit Union. Girls will learn hands-on about the value of coins, explore their needs versus their wants, and will learn how much it costs to have a day of fun. Daisies will earn their Money Counts and Making Choices Leaves at this event. Winter Survivor Adventure Weekend J C S A January 19-20, :00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Girl Cost: $25 Girl Maximum: 80 Adult Cost: $10 Adult Maximum: 30 This weekend is for the Girl Scout who wants to face challenges, seek higher adventures, and take her survival into her own hands at. Camping in the summertime is a breeze, but camping in the winter presents new experiences and requires different skillsets. During this one winter night, girls will cook their own dinners over the campfire, learn winter survival techniques in the forest, and come together as a team through challenges, games, and hands-on activities. A winter camping fun patch will be included at this event. Brownie Financial Literacy Badge Day Junior & Cadette Financial Literacy Badge Day B J C January 23, :00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Virginia Credit Union Boulder Office January 19, :30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 65) Adult Cost: FREE Brownies will master their Money Management Skills and learn all about the customer experience with the professionals at Virginia Credit Union. Girls will practice handling money and working with customers hands-on while they shop for the things they need and want, learn to accept cash and make change, and role play the best customer interactions just in time for Cookie Season! Brownies will earn the Meet My Customers and Money Manager badges. January 30, :00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Virginia Credit Union Boulder Office January 19, :30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: FREE Juniors and Cadettes will become master decision makers with the professionals at Virginia Credit Union. Girls will discover their values, needs and wants, learn what it takes to run a business while exploring their future goals, and create a budget to make it all possible. Juniors will earn the Business Owner and Savvy Shopper badges. 22

23 Ladylike J C February 10, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $2 (Adult Maximum: 20) Explore the lives of Richmond s historic women and learn how the etiquette, attributes and causes of women evolved from 1820-present. Richmonders Elizabeth Van Lew, Maggie Walker, Lila Meade Valentine and others will be discussed. All girls will receive a Valentine Museum patch. Animal Habitats Badge Day J March 9, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Daisy Board Game Design Challenge D March 9, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Children s Museum of Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 20) Daisies will become engineers as they use their imaginations to solve problems and create new products. Girls will design, build, and test a spinning piece for their own board game and invent the rules, prizes, and strategies to go along with it. Daisies will earn their Board Game Design Challenge Badge, play their board games with their Girl Scout sisters, and have the opportunity to explore the museum. Maymont Grounds, Farm Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 20) Why do we study habitats? Because they are part of an animal s survival! Explore Maymont s grounds and Virginia habitats where many species of wildlife call home. Participants can expect to investigate wild animals, their habitats, and learn how to protect these special places. They will even create their own animal house! Juniors attending this event will earn and receive the Animal Habitats Badge. Zoologist March 9, :30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Maymont Nature Center, Grounds, Farm Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 20) Everyone loves animals, but they require a lot of care! Become an animal keeper and practice some of their skills to provide TLC for Maymont s inhabitants. Participants can expect to watch an animal feeding, create a craft, and interact with animals. 23

24 Events for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts Art in the Outdoors Adventure Weekend March 15-16, :00 p.m. Friday 12:00 p.m. Saturday Daisy Day: March 16, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. March 16-17, :00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. Sunday Girl Cost: $35 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $15 (Adult Maximum: 60) Daisy Cost: $10 Combine your love of nature with your love of the arts! Join us at to earn the Outdoor Artist badge for your level at our Outdoor Artist Adventure Weekend! Make beautiful art creations at this hands-on weekend as you try new art mediums and become inspired by the beauty of nature. Badges will be provided at the event. A Sister to Every Girl Scout D April 14, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $12 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 20) Embrace the similarities and differences between girls by learning about girls of varying backgrounds and experiences from history and today. Learn what it means to be a sister to the girls that you know, and share sisterhood with other Girl Scouts. This event will fulfill all the requirements of the Daisy Vi Petal Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout. Think Like an Engineer Adventure Weekend B J C S A May 4-5, :00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Girl Scout Day at the Virginia War Memorial B J C S A March 23, :30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. The Virginia War Memorial Girl Cost: $5 Girl Maximum: 60 Adult Cost: $2 Adult Maximum: 35 The Virginia War Memorial honors all Virginia veterans, but those who were killed in action during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf War are particularly honored in the Memorial s Shrine of Memory. Spend the morning at the memorial participating in a scavenger hunt, joining in a World War II decoding activity, learning about the STEM principles used in war by making slime, and learn about women s roles in the military. Each girl will leave with a Virginia War Memorial patch. Girl Cost: $35 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $15 (Adult Maximum: 60) Earn the Think Like an Engineer Journey with your Girl Scout sisters! Join us at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp to earn both awards of the Think Like an Engineer Journey by creating models and prototypes of machines designed to solve world problems, working as a team to identify solutions, and taking action to spread awareness about women in the engineering world. This overnight event is for Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Journey Awards will be provided at the event. 24

25 Water Drop May 11, :30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Maymont Nature Center, Grounds Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 20) Water is so important to our way of life. At this event, girls will investigate a freshwater creek and learn the importance of watery habitats, pollution, and how we depend on water bodies! Participants can expect to conduct water quality testing, dip-netting, and interacting with creek critters. Bugs Badge Day B May 11, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Girl Scout Legislative Day for Juniors J May 16, 2019 Time TBD The Virginia Capitol Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) Spend the day at the Virginia State Capitol to get an inside look at the rich history of our state and how the Virginia Legislature functions today. This important program includes a tour of the Capitol building and halls designed by Thomas Jefferson, a mock vote in the real House Chambers, and NEW this year! Join the Center for Public Policy at VCU s Wilder School for hands-on practice in creating a bill. Learn how to create change in your community by identifying a problem, drafting a bill, determining how to gain support and funding, and coming to an agreement. You ll learn how important it is to be civically engaged and might find out that Public Service is for you! Girls will go home with a Legislative Day 2019 Patch. Maymont Nature Center, Grounds Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 20) What s all the buzz about bugs? Bugs help us in lots of cool ways because they do so much! We will learn about the different characteristics of insects, their habits, and their influence on our ecosystem. Participants can expect to explore bug homes, identify bug species on Maymont s grounds, and create beautiful bug crafts. Brownies attending this event will meet all the requirements of the Bugs Badge. 25

26 The C, S, A Corner Leadership Opportunities and Experiences Just for Girl Scout Teens! The GAB Program Green Aide Brigade For girls who have completed their PA, CIT, LIT, or VIT: Join an elite team of teen Girl Scouts who are trained and trusted to facilitate activities at Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia program events. Through the GAB Program, teens will learn vital life skills such as decision making and flexibility while being mentored by peers and GSCV program staff. When girls join the GAB ranks, they will outline their leadership goals for the year and work one-on-one with mentors to achieve them. GABs will also make unforgettable memories as they bond with girls their age across the Commonwealth. Active GABs will easily earn their Service to Girl Scouting Bar and hours of community service for school or extracurricular awards. Girls interested in becoming a GAB should gshelper@comgirlscouts.org with the subject line GAB Application. The should include the girl s name, grade, primary contact, a list of three personal or professional goals they are working toward, and a paragraph on why they want to be a GAB. Girls are invited to apply any time throughout the year. GABs will be invited to spend the night at camp during overnight program weekends to help set up activities and meals. We can t wait to grow with you! Don t Miss 2019 Destinations! Did you know that you can travel all over the country AND the world on exclusive trips just for Girl Scouts? Girl Scout Destinations is the best kept secret in the movement! Check out destinations to see which trips are in the works. First round applications are due to council November 15, Partial Financial Assistance is available. Going for Gold? Determined to achieve Silver? The Girl Scout Gold Award and Silver Award are the highest Awards in Girl Scouting and are unlike any experience you ve had so far! Learn everything you need to know about the Gold and Silver Awards at a Highest Award Workshop, held the last Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. In this interactive workshop, girls learn the project process, expectations, and take part in hands-on exercises to get inspired and take the next steps. Gold Award Girls can start brainstorming now by creating an account at 26

27 Events for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Level 1 Archery Training A Plus Adults September 8, 2018 October 20, 2018 February 23, 2019 March 16, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40 (Maximum: 14) Archery is a Girl Scout pastime and a confidence boosting experience for girls. By taking the Level 1 Archery training, you are becoming a certified archery instructor and are able to bring this experience to girls in your troop, service unit, or for special events! This training is open to adults and Girl Scout Ambassadors ages 15 and older. Girls under 18 years of age who become certified will be able to lead archery instruction with girls and will need to have a certified adult on site with them. The program fee for this event includes the official USA Archery training manual, course, and supplies. Cadette Archery Day C September 23, 2018 May 11, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 24) Adult Cost: FREE Girl Scout Cadettes will earn the archery badge on this special archery day just for them. Girls will discover more about the equipment used in archery, practice shooting on and off the range, and create a solo or group archery challenge to master. Archery Badges will be provided at this event. 27

28 Events for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Women s Self Defense C S A September 24, 2018 October 29, 2018 November 12, 2018 January 7, 2019 February 11, 2019 March 25, 2019 April 8, 2019 May 6, :30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Early Bird Flight Night for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors J C S A September 29-30, :00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 60) Tactical Martial Arts Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) Come and learn fun and exciting self-defense training with an 8th degree, Hall of Fame, Black Belt instructor. Requested by the GSCV Teen Advisory Board, girls will practice defending themselves against the five most common ways women are approached by aggressors. Girls will learn how to take their safety into their own hands and leave with the confidence knowing they have the skills to defend themselves. This Girl Scout year flew by! Celebrate signing up for your next year of adventures with your troop at an older girls-only overnight at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp! Learn from female experts in flight about what it takes to break glass ceilings, play games and make SWAPS literally under the stars, and use your experience to design a never-before-seen S More recipe. In the morning, we ll ring in the new Girl Scout Year before you Take Off! This troop event is open to all Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops who had at least five girls and two adults Early Bird between May 1, 2018 and June 15, Highest Awards Workshops C S A The Last Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Locations Vary Cost: FREE Maximum: 35 Girls interested in earning the Girl Scout Silver Award or Girl Scout Gold Award can attend this interactive workshop to learn everything they need to know about the process, award requirements, and how to get started on the highest awards in Girl Scouting. Workshops will often take place at the GSCV Office in Richmond, but locations do vary, so please check COMAR. 28

29 Healthy Relationships Patch Program Inspired by the GSCV Teen Advisory Board, this four-part series led by local professionals will support teen girls as they navigate new social situations, peer pressures, and discover their values. Girls can attend each session for the full experience or just sessions that pique their interests. Girls will receive the primary Healthy Relationships Series patch in the introductory session and can add individual session patches to the primary patch as they attend more sessions. Workshops will cover general themes, but girls will guide discussions and brainstorm solutions with peers and peer instructors. Healthy Relationships Patch Program: Relationships 101 C S A September 22, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church January 13, :00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Henrico Location TBD Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) In an interactive environment, girls will explore their relationships with others and discover tools to practice healthy relationships of all kinds. Learn how to spot red flags in an unhealthy relationship and advocate for yourself and your friends. In this session, girls will receive the primary Healthy Relationships Series patch, and later add subsequent series patches by attending the 201 sessions. Healthy Relationships Patch Program: Relationships 201: Being an Upstanding Friend C S A November 10, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Henrico Location TBD Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) In this interactive session, girls will take a closer look into navigating unhealthy relationships. Teens will learn to recognize healthy versus unhealthy versus potentially dangerous relationships in their friends and develop plans to intervene in positive, safe ways. Girls will receive the Upstanding Friend Heart patch to add to their primary Healthy Relationships patch. Healthy Relationships Patch Program: Relationships 201: Don t Assume C S A February 9, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) In this session, girls will take part in hands-on activities to discover how communication affects relationships and how lack of communication makes them feel. Girls will explore the concepts of assumption, consent, and verbal versus nonverbal communication to learn to communicate more effectively. Girls will receive the Don t Assume Heart patch to add to their primary Healthy Relationships patch. Healthy Relationships Patch Program: Relationships 201: Teen Talk Tech C S A April 14, :00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. YWCA Richmond Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 25) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) Through interactive activities, girls will gain a personalized understanding about how they use technology in their relationships. In this session, girls will develop an individual plan about how to incorporate safety into their technology use and how to talk to their parents and caregivers about their plans. Girls will receive the Teens Talk Tech Heart patch to add to their primary Healthy Relationships patch. 29

30 Events for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Get to Know Nuclear Engineering with Dominion Energy J C S A October 6, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Eco Adventure Weekend D B J C October 12-13, :00 p.m. Friday 12:00 p.m. Saturday Dominion Innsbrook Facility Girl Cost: $7 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 50) Earn the official American Nuclear Society Girl Scout patch with Dominion Energy and VCU School of Engineering! This fantastic STEM program includes hands-on activities and discussions with industry leaders and VCU students. Topics for the day include the atom, radiation, nuclear energy, constructing a cloud chamber, and much more! Think Like an Engineer Journey in a Day C October 8, :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Location: TBD Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 35) Have a blast earning the BRAND NEW Think Like an Engineer Journey for Cadettes in this day-long event hosted by Verizon. Girls will work together to design, construct, and test prototype tools that work to solve problems in the animal world. As a team, sister Girl Scouts will create and complete their own Take Action Project while they learn from local women in STEM fields. Girls will earn and receive the Journey Awards at this event. Daisy Day: October 13, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. October 13-14, :00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. Sunday Girl Cost: $35 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $15 (Adult Maximum: 60) Daisy Cost: $10 Do you love STEM? Do you love the outdoors? Join us at to earn the NEW Eco badge for your level at our Eco Adventure Weekend! Connect with the earth as you learn about environmental stewardship, leave no trace, and how to make a difference in nature. Badges will be provided at the event. Night Owl Camp Out C October 19-20, :30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Maymont Grounds Girl Cost: $40 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $20 (Adult Maximum: 20) For Girl Scout Cadettes Only! There s no need to be afraid of the dark! Maymont s beautiful grounds come alive at night with nocturnal noises and starry skies. Tune in your senses and practice being a night-time prowler. Participants can expect to go on a night hike, meet animals, and learn Leave No Trace camping practices. Cadettes attending this event will earn and receive the Night Owl Badge. 30

31 Camp Out at Maymont B J C S A October 20-21, :30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Maymont Grounds Girl Cost: $40 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $20 (Adult Maximum: 20) There s no need to be afraid of the dark! Maymont s beautiful grounds come alive at night with nocturnal noises and starry skies. Tune in your senses and practice being a night-time prowler. Participants can expect to go on a night hike, meet animals, and learn Leave No Trace camping practices. Cadettes attending this event will meet the requirements for the Night Owl Badge. Book Artist C October 21, 2018 March 17, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $17 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 20) What makes a book special? Meet with the Valentine Curator of Archives and learn why books and manuscripts are an important part of the Valentine collection. Dissect books and create your own as you explore the techniques of bookbinding and discover your own style. Cadettes will earn the Book Artist Badge. Program Aide Training C S A October 21, 2018 January 12, 2019 GSCV Augusta Ave Office 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Girl Cost: FREE (Girl Maximum: 60) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 20) Are you ready to lead like a Girl Scout? Complete the second step of the Program Aide Award at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp! Program Aides (PAs) are Cadette Girl Scouts who are trained to provide and plan experiences and activities for younger Girl Scouts. This PA Training will include introductions to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Girl Scout Program, exercises in group management, role model discussions, and tips for teaching and giving instructions. Girls will be invited to sign up for upcoming GSCV events to help fulfill their six required sessions to complete the PA Award. Outdoor Explorers Badge Day November 3, :00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 50) Explore with your Girl Scout sisters and uncover her secrets! Before we settle down for Juliette Low Birthday Campfire, we ll spend the day searching for treasure, learning clues from nature, and going on the best adventures yet! Cadettes will earn Trailblazing, Seniors will earn Paddling, and Ambassadors will earn Ultimate Outdoor Recreation Challenge. 31

32 Events for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors 32 Car Care Clinic (sponsored by GEICO) S A November 5, :30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Service King Collision, Fredericksburg November 8, :30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Caliber Collision, Richmond Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) Earn the car care badge with professionals at GEICO! Teens will practice basic car maintenance skills including how to change a tire, check tire pressure and oil, and jumping a battery. They will also participate in a distracted driving simulation, learn what to look for when buying a car, and how to navigate the confusing world of car insurance. Girls will go home with the Car Care Badge, a GEICO patch and invaluable life skills. You won t want to drive without them! Maggie Walker s Jr. Rangers November 10, 2018 December 12, 2018 March 9, 2019 April 27, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Maggie Walker National Historical Site Girl Cost: $3 (Girl Maximum: 20) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 20) Maggie L. Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for African Americans and women. Ms. Walker was also instrumental in helping create the first African American Girl Scout Troop in the South, right here in our council! Girl Scouts will explore the story of Maggie Walker and learn more about her life and local Girl Scout history. Girls will take action on a series of hands-on activities and take home the Maggie Walker Jr. Ranger Patch. Winter Survivor Adventure Weekend J C S A January 19-20, :00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. Sunday Girl Cost: $25 (Girl Maximum: 80) Adult Cost: $10 (Adult Maximum: 30) This weekend is for the Girl Scout who wants to face challenges, seek higher adventures, and take her survival into her own hands at. Camping in the summertime is a breeze, but camping in the winter presents new experiences and requires different skillsets. During this one winter night, girls will cook their own dinners over the campfire, learn winter survival techniques in the forest, and come together as a team through challenges, games, and hand-on activities. A winter camping fun patch will be included at this event. Junior & Cadette Financial Literacy Badge Day J C January 30, :00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Virginia Credit Union Boulder Office January 19, :30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Fredericksburg Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: FREE Juniors and Cadettes will become master decision makers with the professionals at Virginia Credit Union. Girls will discover their values, needs and wants, learn what it takes to run a business while exploring their future goals, and create a budget to make it all possible. Cadettes will earn their Budgeting and Financing My Dreams badges.

33 Ladylike J C February 10, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $15 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $2 (Adult Maximum: 20) Explore the lives of Richmond s historic women and learn how the etiquette, attributes and causes of women evolved from 1820-present. Richmonders Elizabeth Van Lew, Maggie Walker, Lila Meade Valentine and others will be discussed. All girls will receive a Valentine Museum patch. Zoologist March 9, :30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Maymont Nature Center, Grounds, Farm Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 20) Everyone loves animals, but they require a lot of care! Become an animal keeper and practice some of their skills to provide TLC for Maymont s inhabitants. Participants can expect to watch an animal feeding, create a craft, and interact with animals. Art in the Outdoors Adventure Weekend March 15-16, :00 p.m. Friday 12:00 p.m. Saturday Daisy Day: March 16, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Daisy Cost: $10 March 16-17, :00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. Sunday Girl Cost: $35 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $15 (Adult Maximum: 60) Combine your love of nature with your love of the arts! Join us at to earn the Outdoor Artist badge for your level at our Outdoor Artist Adventure Weekend! Make beautiful art creations at this hands-on weekend as you try new art mediums and become inspired by the beauty of nature. Badges will be provided at the event. Girl Scout Medical Sciences Career Day C March 23, :30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus (MCV) Girl Cost: $10 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 40) Join the Women in Science at VCU for a hands-on day to learn about science, medicine, and careers! Girls will sign up for the sessions that interest them with topics including molecular genetics, forensics, medicine, behavior sciences, and more. You ll tour the MCV Campus and meet local women in medical science fields to learn from. 33

34 Events for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Girl Scout Day at the Virginia War Memorial March 23, :30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. The Virginia War Memorial Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 60) Adult Cost: $2 (Adult Maximum: 35) The Virginia War Memorial honors all Virginia veterans, but those who were killed in action during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf War are particularly honored in the Memorial s Shrine of Memory. Spend the morning at the memorial participating in a scavenger hunt, joining in a World War II decoding activity, learning about the STEM principles used in war by making slime, and learn about women s roles in the military. Each girl will leave with a Virginia War Memorial patch. Gold and Silver Awards Recognition Ceremony Gold and Silver Award Girl Scouts and their families April 28, :00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Acca Shrine Center, Richmond, VA Cost: FREE (Maximum: 575) Calling all Gold and Silver Award Girl Scouts! If you earned your Gold or Silver Award between April 2018 and March 1, 2019, it is time to celebrate you! Join us at the Acca Shrine Center to recognize the achievements and impact Girl Scouts in the Commonwealth made in their communities this year, and inspire us to continue to Take Action. Girls who attend will be recognized on stage by our CEO and Board Chair with a reception to follow. Congratulations! Think Like an Engineer Adventure Weekend B J C S A May 4-5, :00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. Saturday Girl Cost: $35 (Girl Maximum: 120) Adult Cost: $15 (Adult Maximum: 60) Earn the Think Like an Engineer Journey with your Girl Scout sisters! Join us at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp to earn both awards of the Think Like an Engineer Journey by creating models and prototypes of machines designed to solve world problems, working as a team to identify solutions, and taking action to spread awareness about women in the engineering world. Journey Awards will be provided at the event. Water Drop May 11, :30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Maymont Nature Center, Grounds Girl Cost: $20 (Girl Maximum: 100) Adult Cost: $3 (Adult Maximum: 20) Water is so important to our way of life. At this event, girls will investigate a freshwater creek and learn the importance of watery habitats, pollution, and how we depend on water bodies! Participants can expect to conduct water quality testing, dip-netting, and interacting with creek critters. 34

35 Girl Scout Legislative Day for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors C S A May 16, 2019 Time TBD The Virginia Capitol Girl Cost: $5 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: FREE (Adult Maximum: 25) Spend the morning at the Virginia State Capitol to get an inside look at the rich history of our state and how the Virginia Legislature functions today. This important program includes an exclusive, early access tour of the Capitol building and halls designed by Thomas Jefferson, a mock vote in the real House Chambers, and NEW this year! Join the Center for Public Policy at VCU s Wilder School for hands-on practice in creating a bill. Learn how to create change in your community by identifying a problem, drafting a bill, determining how to gain support and funding, and coming to an agreement. You ll learn how important it is to be civically engaged and might find out that Public Service is for you! Girls will go home with a Legislative Day 2019 Patch. Textile Artist C S A C, S, A May 19, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Valentine Girl Cost: $17 (Girl Maximum: 50) Adult Cost: $5 (Adult Maximum: 20) Inspired by our extensive Costume and Textile collection, learn the basics of textiles and crafting and discover what you can create. Enjoy a private tour of our galleries with our Curator of Costumes and Textiles. Senior Girl Scouts will earn and receive the Textile Artist Badge. All other levels will receive a Valentine patch. 35

36 Volunteer Outdoor Training Extravaganza 36 Saturday October 20, 2018 Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp We live in a world of screens - smartphones! laptops! TV! tablets! - and sometimes girls need to get away from it all. Let us help you bring your Girl Scout troop experience to the outdoors. Bring your troop volunteers to Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp and get certified in troop camping, archery, canoe, or first aid. Let us prepare your troop for the best Girl Scout year ever! Troop Camping Essentials Training: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: FREE (Maximum: 60) Girl Scouts has a lot to offer through outdoor experiences and by attending this training you will gain knowledge, skills, and practical experience to prepare you to plan and manage overnight adventures. The course is designed for leaders and volunteers in order to build skills and confidence, so you can successfully lead girls on outdoor experiences. Course components include safety techniques for fires, cooking, and camps as well as valuable tips and tools for fires, cooking, clean up, kapers, and packing. Information on trip and program planning will help make your camping adventure successful. Access the trainers wealth of knowledge to learn great activities for the Girl Scouts. Troop Camping Essentials certifies you for overnight camping trips lasting 1-3 nights. An online offering is available for more advanced camping experience for those who need this certification. An optional Friday night overnight will provide an added opportunity to access the trainers wealth of knowledge to learn great activities for your Girl Scout troop. First Aid/CPR/AED Certification 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Cost: $50 (Maximum: 10) Emergencies require prompt action and quick judgment. This 4-hour course covers adult and child CPR, basic first aid, and how to use an AED. This course meets all requirements in the Safety Activity Checkpoints and provides participants with a 2-year certification. The fee includes an online manual and certification card. Canoe Certification Training 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $20 (Maximum: 10) Complete this course to take your Girl Scout troop canoeing on flatwater. In this course we will cover basic paddle strokes such as forward stroke, turning strokes, and the boar control strokes for operating a canoe so you can get going. We will also cover important elements of small craft safety and basic water rescue to ensure everyone is safe in the water. Archery Level 1 Certification Training 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40 (Maximum: 14) Archery is a Girl Scout pastime and a confidence boosting experience for girls. By taking the Level 1 Archery training, you are becoming a certified archery instructor and are able to bring this experience to girls in your troop, service unit, or for special events! This training is open to adults and Girl Scout Ambassadors ages 15 and older. Girls under 18 years of age who become certified will be able to lead archery instruction with girls and will need to have a certified adult on site with them. The program fee for this event includes the official USA Archery training manual, course, and supplies. Optional overnight Friday, October 19 $5 per participant

37 Volunteer Training Troop Basics Adults Central Region: Tuesdays and Thursdays Northern Region: Tuesdays Southern Region: Thursdays Cost: FREE (Maximum: 15) Congratulations! You ve made the decision to make a powerful, lasting impact on girls in your community. Troop Basics, a one-hour training, will give you the resources you need to begin planning for the best year ever with your girls. Check COMAR for dates, times and locations. Age-Level Girl Scout Program Basics Adults Central Region: Tuesdays and Thursdays Northern Region: Tuesdays Southern Region: Thursdays Cost: FREE (Maximum: 15) Learn about the Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout program. We ll explore badges and Journeys, girl characteristics, field trips and travel, troop government, how to include other volunteers in the troop experience and so much more! Sessions are available for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Age-Level Girl Scout Troops. Multi-level troops volunteers are encouraged to attend the sessions for the age levels they are leading. Check COMAR for dates, times and locations. Troop Camping Essentials Adults April 12 14, 2019 Required Prep Session: March 26 (GSCV Headquarters) Camp Kittamaqund Cost: FREE (Minimum 10, Maximum: 24) Girl Scouts has much to offer through outdoor experiences. Attend this in-person overnight training course to gain knowledge, skills, and practical experience to prepare you to plan and manage overnight adventures. The course is designed for leaders and volunteers to build skills and confidence to successfully lead girls on outdoor experiences. Course components include safety techniques for fires, cooking, and camps as well as valuable tips and tools for fires, cooking, clean up, kapers, and packing. Information on trip and program planning will make your camping adventure successful. Access the trainers wealth of knowledge to learn great activities for the Girl Scouts. Troop Camping Essentials certifies you for overnight camping trips lasting 1-3 nights. An online offering is available for more advanced camping experience for those who need this certification. 37

38 Volunteer Training Level 1 Archery Training A (minimum age 15) Plus Adults September 8, 2018 October 20, 2018 February 23, 2019 March 16, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40 (Maximum: 14) Archery is a Girl Scout pastime and a confidence boosting experience for girls. By taking the Level 1 Archery training, you are becoming a certified archery instructor and are able to bring this experience to girls in your troop, service unit, or for special events! This training is open to adults and Girl Scout Ambassadors ages 15 and older. Girls under 18 years of age who become certified will be able to lead archery instruction with girls and will need to have a certified adult on site with them. The program fee for this event includes the official USA Archery training manual, course, and supplies. Archery Repair and Equipment Maintenance S A Plus Adults November 17, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Level 1 and Level 2 Archery Training Adults April 12-14, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., both days Camp Kittamaqund Adult Cost: $80 (Adult Maximum: 14) Archery is a Girl Scout pastime and a confidence boosting experience for girls. Become certified to teach archery to girls AND to teach other adults to be archery instructors in this two-part training offered once per year. This training is open to adults and Girl Scout Ambassadors (minimum age 18 at time of training). The program fee for this event includes the official USA Archery training manuals, courses, and supplies. First Aid Certification S A Plus Adults New dates added monthly Locations Vary Cost: $50 Emergencies require prompt action and quick judgment. This 4-hour course covers adult and child CPR, basic first aid, and how to use an AED. This course meets all requirements in the Safety Activity Checkpoints and provides participants with a 2-year certification. The fee includes an online manual and certification card. Participant Cost: $5 (Participant Maximum: 24) Learn all about archery equipment and maintenance and give back by helping keep GSCV s archery equipment pristine. Participants will help re-string bows, repair broken arrows, and learn from the best about what it takes to run a Girl Scout archery program. This event is open to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts, Troop Leaders, Volunteers, Alumni, and families - all are invited to come out. 38

39 Camp Life! Did you know that there are two Camp Properties nestled between the trees that belong to you? Don t let the year go by without visiting us at either of our adventurous camp properties. Sleep beneath the stars, run wild in the field, take a shot at the archery range, and roast a marshmallow with your Girl Scout sisters. Hanover County Visit Pamunkey for a classic and memorable adventure. Stay in a cozy cabin (with electricity!), canoe or kayak on the pond, shoot to your heart s content at the archery range and more! Visit one of our troop or family events or schedule a weekend to visit with your Service Unit. And don t miss: Juliette Low Birthday Campfire November 3 Service Day Troop and Family Camp Out March Service Day At Pamunkey Ridge March 23 Open House and Opening Campfire May 4 Camp Kittamaqund Heathsville, VA Take in over five miles of shoreline on the Great Wicomico River at Camp Kitty. Get a true camping experience with archery, hiking the trails, and sleeping in a platform tent in Sleepy Hollow. With over 50 years of Girl Scout traditions, this place is full of camp magic. Don t miss: Alum Weekend October Service Day Troop and Family Camp Out March Service Day at Camp Kitty March 30 39