Sunday, February 28, 2010

6-Week Archery Program Offered for Junior Scouts in Waltham

Take Aim: The 6 Mondays we will meet are: April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17.
There is no program Monday April 19 because of April Vacation.
Once you’ve learned the basics of archery, take the challenge to complete the Ultimate Archer’s Quest!
Spend six Monday sessions improving your individual archery skills as you get to know other girls your age.
Girls will have the chance to earn the Archery Badge by participating in this program.
Aim for bulls eye and see just what you can accomplish during these session!
Date: Start date is Monday, April 5
Time:
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Scout Level: Junior
Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Location: Camp Cedar Hill, 265 Beaver Street, in Waltham.
Registration fee: $50 per Scout.
Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council web site, click on programs. Fill out the online registration form & pre-pay with a credit card.

Lorax Love Brownie Program in Avon on Thursday, April 1

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is holding a Lorax Love Brownie program on Thursday, April 1 from 4;30 to 6:30 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may register. (April 1 is an early release day for Framingham Public Schools)
Program: Love Dr. Seuss? Read The Lorax in an exciting new way! Create your own story about weird and wacky plants and animals and make your own portable "greenhouse" to take home. Troops and individual Scouts may register. Safety-wise rules apply to Troops. Adults are expected to help. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
This is a non-Try-It/Patch event.
Registration fee is $7 per Scout.
Leaders and adults are free.
Event will be held at the Avon First Baptist Church, 119 North Main Street, in Avon.
To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council web site, click on programs. Fill out the online registration form & pre-pay with a credit card.

Archery Afternoon at Camp Green Eyrie in Harvard on April 10

Girl Scouts of Central & Westerm Massachusetts Council is offering a Spring Archery Days event for Scouts of all levels on Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Camp Green Eyrie in Harvard. Juliette Scouts in grades K-12 may also register.
Event info: Sign up for a one-hour session for a quick basic lesson and free shooting time. All equipment is provided. Troops & Juliette Scouts will be contacted to schedule their hour following receipt of your registration form.
Event #4716
Registration cost is $5 per Scout.
Registration ends on March 26 or when all the slots fill up.
FYI: Troops there is a maximum of 10 Scouts per hour.

To register, visit the Central & Western Massachusetts Council Web site, fill out the e-registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Clean Up on Saturday, March 27 for ALL Scout Levels

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Clean Up: The plovers are coming! The plovers are coming! Let’s give them a great place to nest and rest, and do something great for mother earth. Join us for our Annual Spring Beach Clean-up! You bring the gloves and we’ll supply the trash bags. All are welcome and the plovers thank you!
Meet at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot 1.
Date:
Saturday, Mar 27
Time: a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scout Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Juliette Scouts in grades K-12 may also register.
Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Fee: $0

Animal Camp-in for Juniors at Buttonwood Park Zoo on April 10-11 FULL

http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=&category=&zip=&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=6527

Cadette Cake Decorating & Pastry Program on April 9 FULL

http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=&category=&zip=&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=6525

Girl Scouts Take Over the Berkshire Museum on Saturday, May 1

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Girl Scouts Take Over the Berkshire Museum.
Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council & the Berkshire Museum are co-hosting this special program for Brownie, Junior, & Cadette Scouts on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 2-8 may also register.
Program: Take part in a variety of hands-on and interactive workshops in toy making, nature exploration and artistic expression.
Brownies can earn their Around the World & Animals Try-Its.
Juniors can earn their Toy Maker & Visual Arts Badges.
Cadettes can earn a Museum Patch.
NOTE: Troops must provide one adult for every 10 Scouts.
Bring a bag lunch and beverage.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event: 4769
Registration is $12 per Scout.
(Try-Its, Badges, & the Patch is NOT included in the price.)
Registration will end on April 16 or when 220 Scouts have registered.
To register, visit the GSCWM Web site, fill out the online registration form, pre-pay with a credit card.

Let's Pretend Program for Brownie Scouts at Children's Museum in Holyoke on Saturday, April 17

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and the Children's Museum in Holyoke have teamed up to host a Lets Pretend program for Brownie Scouts on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 can also register.
program: Movies, stories, television shows, songs and even dance are often based on "make-believe." When you pretend to be someone or something you're not, you're "acting." Go onstage with this workshop and put your best face forward!
The program includes free time in the museum after the program.
Groups may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Safety-wise rules apply to Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4733
Registration cost is $7 per Scout.
Registration will end on March 26 or when 40 Scouts have registered. An afternoon session will be added, if the morning session fills.

Seuss on the Loose Program on Saturday, May 1 for Daisy Scouts at Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is hosting a Seuss on the Loose Program for Daisy Scouts at the Springfield Museums and Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden on Saturday, May 01, from 1 to 4 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades K & 1 may also register.
Program: Dr. Seuss is known for creating many silly characters; but in telling their tales he improved the world in which we live. Issues like protecting the environment (The Lorax), bullying and self-image (The Sneetches) are still important today.
The afternoon will consist of Seussian art activities, story time and scavenger hunts exploring the Seuss exhibit galleries as well as the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
It will be a fun and silly afternoon with a significant message for girls.
Dress for the weather.
Daisy Scouts will receive a participation patch.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Troops must follow safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4770
Registration cost is $10 per Scout. Leaders and adults must pay $7.
Registration will end on April 10 or when 100 Scouts have registered.
To register, visit the central & Western Massachusetts Council Web site, fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Horse Rider Lessons for Junior Scouts on Saturday, April 24 at Camp Marshall in Spencer

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering Horse Rider Lesson
for Junior Scouts at Camp Marshall in Spencer on Saturday, April 24, in 30-minute intervals from noon to 2 p.m.
Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Program: Learn how to mount, dismount, walk, turn and stop.
Another step towards earning your Horse Rider Badge. This program includes an introductory 1/2 hour lesson and is immediately following the Horse Rider program.
Lesson time will vary depending on the number of girls who sign up.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Troops must follow safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4756
Registration cost is $20 per Scout.
Registration will end on April 3 or when 25 Scouts have registered.
To register: Contact Camp Marshall at 508-885-4891 or programs@campmarshall.org.

Horse Rider Badge Program for Junior Scouts on Saturday, April 24 at Camp Marshall in Spencer

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Horse Rider
badge program for Junior Scouts at Camp Marshall in Spencer on Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Badge program: Work towards earning your Horse Rider Badge in this more advanced Junior level horse program! Scouts will expand upon the things you learned while earning your Horse Fan Badge and spend more time with the horses!
An optional introductory 1/2 hour riding lesson is also available directly after this program (See Horse Rider Lesson program).
Badge is not included in the registration cost. Badge can be purchased separately at the Council store.
***Prerequisite: Completion of Horse Fan Badge.
Troops and individual Scouts can register. Safety-wise rules apply to Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4755
Registration cost is $20 per Scout.
Registration will end on April 3 or when 25 Scouts are registered.
To register: Contact Camp Marshall at 508-885-4891 or programs@campmarshall.org.

Horse Fan Junior Badge Workshop at Camp Marshall on Saturday, April 10

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Horse Fan Badge Workshop for Junior Scouts at Camp Marhsall in Spencer on Saturday, April 10, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Horse Fan Badge program: learn about grooming, the care of horses, the equipment used and more! A fun jam-packed beginners horse program during which each Scout will end the day with a short ride on a horse! If the sound of a neigh makes your day, then this program is for you! Badge is not included in the registration cost and can be purchased separately at the Council store.
For Troops and individual Scouts. Safety-wise rules apply for Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4713
Registration cost is $15 per Scout.
Registration will end on March 20 or when 25 Scouts are registered.
To register, contact Contact Camp Marshall at 508-885-4891 or programs@campmarshall.org.

Horse Basics Workshop Saturday, May 22 in Shelburne

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Horse Basics workshop for Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Scouts at Biscuit Hill Farm in Shelburne on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 2-12 may also register.
Workshop details: Learn about grooming, leading, safety, equine behavior, tacking up and more in this half-day workshop at Biscuit Hill Farm in Shelburne.
This will be a chance to work towards your horse related badges or to just have fun and learn about horses and then get a chance to ride one.
Be sure to wear hard sole shoes.
Helmets will be provided for any participants that do not own one.
Spend the morning at a horse farm!
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Safety-wise rules apply to Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4805
Registration cost is $22 per Scout.
Registration will end on April 30 or when 22 Scouts have registered.
To register, visit the Central & Western Massachusetts Council Web site, fill out the e-registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Friday, February 26, 2010

CSI Lab program for High School Scouts at UMass Medical Center on April 20

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council and UMass Medical center in Shrewsbury have combined to offer Senior & Ambassador Scouts a special school vacation week program on Tuesday, April 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
CSI and Genetics Lab: Working as lab technicians we have two tasks
1) we must solve a crime!
2) we need to test for a disease!
Our first task…A jewelry store was robbed and the perpetrator appeared to cut him/herself on the broken store window; blood was found on glass at the scene of the crime. The blood-spattered shards of glass were brought to our forensics lab to analyze the DNA to determine who committed the crime!!
Our second task of the day is to determine the genotype of a mother, father and their fetus. We’ll need to use Gel Electrophoresis (a really cool technique for separating and analyzing mixtures using electricity) to determine if Jim, Jane and their fetus carry the genes for cystic fibrosis. This information can be used to calculate the probability of the couple’s next child having the disease. It’s a tough job, but SOMEBODY’s gotta do it.
This event is for Troops, Juliette Scouts, and individual Scouts from Troops. Safety-wise rules apply for Troops. Juliette and individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event #4739
Registration fee is $8 per Scout.
Registration will end when 24 Scouts have registered or on March 19.
As of Feb. 25, there were 14 slots available.
To register complete the online registration form at the Central & Western Massachusetts Council Web site and pre-pay with a credit card.

Nautical Nights at Battleship Cove on April 9-10

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is hosting a Nautical Nights at Battleship Cove in Fall River on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 for Junior, Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts. Juliette Scouts in grades 4-12 may also register.
(www.battleshipcove.org )
Program: Bunk in crew's quarters aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts, a WWII battleship or the U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., a destroyer, just like the sailors did! Learn to tie knots, take More Code classes, participate in flag-folding presentations, story-telling and historical re-enactments. Feature films will be shown on board Big Mamie.
Scouts will have a full, nutritious dinner, breakfast, and box lunch served in the battleship's Officer's Wardroom. Scouts also receive free admission to the Marine Museum.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Safety-wise rules apply for Troops. Individual Scouts may attend with an adult.
Event # 4710
Cost is $45 per Scout and $45 per adult.
Registration is ongoing at the moment.
To register: call 508-678-1100 or visit www.battleshipcove.org

Space Explorer Overnight Program in Springfield on April 16-17

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and the Springfield Science Museum are combining to host an Overnight Space Explorer & Sky Search from Friday, April 16 at 6 p.m. to Saturday, April 17 at 9 a.m. for Brownie & Junior Scouts. Juliette and individual Scouts in grades 2-5 may also register.
Program: Girls will discover a variety of nature and science related information while connecting with sisters Girl Scouts and participating in fun, hands on activities.
* Girls will sleep beside a coral reef or next to live animals or the towering Tyrannosaurus rex.
* An evening pizza party and light breakfast are included.
* Everyone views the planetarium show, screen prints their own t-shirts and has exclusive access to the Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists exhibit at the Science Museum.
* Scouts will complete requirements for a Try-It or Badge. The cost of the recognition is not included.
* Free and secure parking is available.
Safety-wise rules apply for Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
•Event # 4727
Registration cost is $38 per Scout and $33 per leader and adult.
Registration will end on April 2 or when 120 people have registered.
To register: Contact Amanda at 413-263-6800 x385 or camp-in@springfieldmuseums.org

Museum of Science Sleepovers -- Limited Few Openings

While the Boston Museum of Science Overnight programs offered by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council are all full, there are limited opens for some of the overnight programs offered by the Central & Western Massachusetts Council.
There are 3 spots left for the Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15, for Scouts in grades 2-5. Check-in: 4:30-7:30pm (Fri); Check-out: 11:00am (Sat)
Deadline to register is March 12
This program: Girl Scouts have been enjoying the overnights at the Museum of Science for many years for a truly unique night of fun and learning! Girls participate in fun, hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and shows! Evening snack and breakfast included. Each girl receives a souvenir overnight patch and a pass for one free return visit to the planetarium. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult. Cost is $55 per Scout & $55 per adult/leader.
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There are several openings for Brownie & Junior Scouts still left in the Museum of Science sleepover scheduled for Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. Check-in: 4:30-7:30pm (Sat); Check-out: 11:00am (Sun). Cost are the same. Same program as described above. Deadline to register is March 2 or when 75 Scouts have registered.

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There are several openings for Brownie & Junior Scouts still left in the Museum of Science sleepover program scheduled for Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22. Cost is the same as above. Same program as described above. Registration deadline is March 19 or when 75 Scouts have registered.
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To register for any of these Central & Western Massachusetts Council sleepover programs, visit the Council's Web site, and fill out the e-registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.

Wildlife Badge Program for Juniors on March 20

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and Broad Meadow Brook will host a special program for Junior Scouts in Worcester on Saturday, march 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Wildlife program: Try your hand at observing and helping some of the wildlife that lives in your community. Earn your Wildlife Badge while you learn our state's wildlife symbols and different animals or plants that are endangered in Massachusetts. Learn how the sanctuary tries to protect them and learn how you can TAKE ACTION too! Lots of fun activities!
For Troops and individual scouts.
Safety-wise rules apply to Troops.
Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event#: 4692
Registration fee is $8 per Scout.
Registration will end when 30 Scouts have registered or on March 19.
To register: Contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or sfarnam@massaudubon.org.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Leaders & Adult Volunteers Invited to Next Service Unit Meeting - Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m.

All Girl Scout leaders and adult volunteers are invited to the next Framingham Service Unit meeting on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Scheduled agenda: Girl Scout Week activities (March 6-13), including Bowling on Saturday, March 6; and a update on town-wide bridging.
Tuesday, March 2 is also the deadline to register and pay for any Scout participating in the Me & My Pal Bowling Event.

Wistariahurst Museum Hosts Girl Scout Victorian Era Day on April 22

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and the Wistariahurst mansion in Holyoke have teamed up to host Girl Scout Victorian Era Day for Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts during April school vacation week on Thursday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Individual Scouts and Juliette Scouts in grades 2-12 may also register
Event: Imagine! Fun for all ages as girls learn about and 'live' an era gone by in beautiful Wistariahurst, a Victorian mansion. Girls will discover what life was like in the late 1800s, while participating in a variety of hands-on activities. They will learn and live Victorian fashion, hair styles, outdoor games, letter writing, decorating and more.
Girl Scouts will be divided into small groups as they travel through the museum.
Safety-wise rules apply for Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4749
Registration is $8 per scout.
Registration will end when 35 Scouts (19 Adults) have registered or on April 15.
To register: Contact Marjorie at 413.322-5660 x5168.

Bird Try-It Program for Brownies on April 17

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts & Broad Meadow brook have teamed up for a For the Birds Try-It program for Brownies on Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12;30 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register.
Earn the Central & Western Massachusetts Council's Own For the Birds Try-It while learning about the fascinating world of birds.
Explore beak adaptations, feathers, nests, bird calls and much more.
Learn from naturalists and go for a hike on the sanctuary grounds for a bit of bird watching!
Troops and individual Scout may register. Safety-wise rules apply. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4732
Registration fee is $8 per Scout.
(Try-It is not included in the price and must be purchased at the Worcester Girl Scout store.)
Registration will close on April 16 or when 30 Scouts have registered.
To register: Contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or sfarnam@massaudubon.org
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Self-Defense IP Workshop on April 10

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts will hold an Your Best Defense IP Workshop for Scouts in grades 6-12 at McCoys Action Karate in Auburn on Saturday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Troops and Individual Scouts may register. Safety-wise rules apply. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Workshop: Give your body and brain a work-out at this exciting high energy event! Learn ways to keep you and your friends safe while learning basic self-defense techniques. Scouts will even get to test your new skills in a mock attack. Leave walking tall and proud!
Girls will be split by age level and will be working separately (be sure to note your grade on your registration form). Scouts will complete most of the requirements for the IP at the workshop, but will need to complete some of the activities on your own to fully earn the award.
IP is included.
Event # 4719
Registration is $5 per Scout.
Registration will end on March 12 or when 100 Scouts are registered.
Register online at the GSCWM Web site. Complete the registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.

Frog Overnight Program for Brownie Scouts on April 9-10 in Worcester

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is offering a special overnight program for Brownie Scouts starting on Friday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 10.
Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register. Troops and Individual Scouts may register, but and individual Scout must have an adult in attendance. Troops are asked to follow safety-wise ratios.
Program: Did you know that frogs absorb water through their skin so they don't need to drink? Or that some frogs freeze solid in winter? Bring your sense of adventure for an indoor program all about FROGS, an after-dark hike on the wildlife sanctuary, and then cozy up to sleep indoors in our visitor center.
This program is set up for small troops looking for an overnight experience with an outdoor component.
If your group is larger than 15, contact Broad Meadow Brook to set up your own date (other topics and badges are available).
Trained overnight leader and first aider required with each Troop.
Event: 4709
Registration fee is $16 per Scout and $16 per adult.
Registration will close when 40 people are registered or on March 12.
To register: Contact Broad Meadow Brook, Martha, at 508-753-6087 x22 or mgach@massaudubon.org.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Movers Try-It Workshop for Brownies at the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum on April 10

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum in Fitchburg has teamed up to offer a Movers Try-It program for Brownie Scouts on Saturday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register.
Program: The wind can create a gentle breeze or make powerful hurricanes. An airplane couldn't fly without the wind blowing over its wings. Can wind help you have fun? Come to this Movers workshop and find out!
The program includes free time in the museum after the program.
Groups may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum.
An afternoon session will be added if the morning session fills.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. An adult must attend with an individual Scout.
Event #4715
Registration cost is $7 per Scout.
Registration will end when 30 Scouts have registered or on March 10.
To register, contact Top Fun Aviation Museum in Fitchburg at 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation@verizon.net.

6 spots Left in the Campfire Cuisine IP Program on May 1

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Campfire Cuisine Program for Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador level scouts at Camp Laurel Wood in Spencer on Saturday, may 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Juliette Scouts in grades 4-12 may also register.
Program info: You've asked for it - and it's finally here! It's time to hang up those hot-dog forks and s'more sticks and discover what else you can cook on a campfire! You'll work towards the Outdoor Cook Badge or the Creative Cooking IP as you develop cooking skills in the great outdoors - and of course, eat your creative cuisine! Cooking at camp really can be more than just a kaper!
Troops and individual Scouts may register, Individual scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4765
Registration fee is $15 per Scout.
Registration will end when the 6 spots fill or on April 16.
The event is for a maximum of 30 Scouts.
To register, visit the Council Web site, and fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.

Pat's Peak Girl Scout Weekend March 6-7

It is Girl Scout Weekend at Pat's Peak in Henniker, N.H. on Saturday, March 6 & Sunday, march 7. This event is offered by the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council for Scouts in grades 6-12. For additional information visit www.patspeak.com/scout.htm
Event: Two days of snow, slopes and thrills! Sleepover accommodations are available: Girl Scouts in one location and Boy Scouts in another during this Scouting Weekend!
This event is for Troops and Individual Scouts. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Registration ends on March 1.
To register: Visit www.patspeak.com/scout.htm or contact Group Sales at 888-728-7732 x106.

Making Music Program on Thursday, April 8

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a special Making Music Try-It Workshop program on Thursday night, April 8 at Indian Hill Music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Daisy, Brownie, & Junior Scouts may register, along with Juliette Scouts in grades K-5.
Connect with Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Orchestra of Indian Hill for a fun-filled, educational evening to include: exploration of musical instruments, introduction to famous composers and the stories behind their music, discovery of musical patterns and rhythms, and listen to a live orchestra rehearsal.
Brownies and Juniors will complete their Making Music Try-It or Badge.
Pizza dinner included.
NOTE:
This is an early release day for Framingham Public Schools.
Troops and Individual Scout may register. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4708
Registration cost is $7 per Scout and $7 per leader/adult.
Registration will end on April 1st or when 40 Scouts have registered.
Contact Deb Krebsra at 978-486-9524 x115 or e-mail Deb Krebsra@indianhillmusic.org.

World Neighbors Badge Workshop on April 10 for Junior Scouts at the Heifer Learner Center at Overlook Farm

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council and the Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm is offering a World Neighbors Badge workshop for Junior Scouts on Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Program info: Your neighbors are not just the ones who live nearby. Your neighbors are also the people who live all over the globe. Learn about them as you work on some of the requirements to earn your World Neighbors Badge.
The program includes free time in the museum after the program.
Groups may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum.
An afternoon session will be added if the morning session fills.
Troops and Individual Scouts may register. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4718
Registration cost is $20 per Scout.

Registration will end when 15 Scouts have registered or on March 12.
To register: Contact Heifer Learning Center at 508-886-2221 or Overlook.Farm@Heifer.org.

Council Program: It's Your Own Business

For Cadette Level Scouts.
March 21 in Waltham - $9 - Closes March 7
March 27 in Reading - $9 – Closes March 13

Are you an independent thinker who loves to generate ideas and find ways to make things happen? You may have the makings of an entrepreneur. Learn how to start your own business and have it succeed!
To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council Web site, and click on Programs.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Girl Scout Day at CoCo Key Water Resort in Danvers on Sunday, March 21

It’s coBoldld out there! Come to where it’s always 80 degrees and you can splash, slide and swim all day at CoCo Key Resort, New England’s largest indoor water park. For more info on the water park, visit http://www.cocokeyresort.com/.
Sunday, March 21 is Girl Scout Day at Coco Key Water Resort.
This special program offered by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is for all levels of Scouts. Juliette Scouts in grades K-12 may also register with their families.
The Sunday, March 21 event starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
Coco Key Water Resort is located at 50 Ferncroft Road in Danvers.
Cost for event is $22 for Scout and $22 for all family members, including adults.
Registration is closing very quickly. To register visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council web site, and click on programs.

Deadline to Register for Ice Chips Show is March 29

Local, National competitors, and World & Olympic guest skaters will perform with a cast of 100, including Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council in the annual Ice Chips show on Saturday, April 10 at Harvard University's Bright Hockey Center in Cambridge at 1 p.m.
Girl Scouts can join the skaters for a meet-and-greet immediately after the show.
Parking available for a fee.
Registration is March 29 or when tickets sell out.
Tickets must be picked up at a Council office.
E-mail Martha Bezzat, mbezzat@girlscoutseasternmass.org, with choice for pick-up location (Waltham, North Andover, Boston, Middleboro).
Tickets are available for all Scout levels and Juliette Scouts in grades K-12.
Tickets are $10 per Scout and $10 per leader & adult chaperone.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Happy World Thinking Day!

What is your Troop doing today or to celebrate this Girl Scout Day?

Friday, February 19, 2010

Old Sturbridge Village Hosts Girl Scout Day on March 27

Girl Scout Day is for Girl Scouts of all ages who are interested in learning more about multi-culturalism in New England in the early 19th century. Learn about how minority women paved a way for themselves and those after them. Meet Molly Geet, a Native American Doctress; Mumbet, a slave who fought for her freedom in the Massachusetts court system and won; and Mary Culligan, an Irish Immigrant and hired-hand.
Register online starting Feb. 24.
Also, inspired by Women's History Month, girls can explore the everyday lives of girls and women through demonstrations and performances! Visit the animals and the costumed Villagers throughout the Countryside and the Center Village.
If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity - first come, first served; some age and safety restrictions apply.
Sign up starting Feb. 24 to participate in 50-minute hands-on Studios.
These activities are designed to meet Brownies Try-Its and Junior Girl Scout Badge requirements.
Additional Details:
•This event is for Groups and Individual Scouts w/an Adult - Family Members too!
•Admission is $7 per Scout (ages 5-17); one adult per Scout also pays the special $7 Scout Day rate. Additional Adults pay the Adult Admission rate of $20. (Admission rate includes most Village activities and an Old Sturbridge Village patch for the Scout.) Members, Sturbridge residents, and children under three are free; Studio sessions are $5 per activity per child; Hands-on Crafts Center Activities are $5-10 per activity per child.
•We request that Scouts wear their uniforms.
•Scouts will receive an activity sheet to complete during their visit. Once completed, Scouts go to the Gift Shop to receive an OSV patch.
•Registration begins Feb. 24 at www.osv.org and ends on March 26

Girl Scouts CEO on New England Cable News Tonight

Watch New England Cable News' Broadside: The News with Jim Braude at 8 p.m. tonight 9Friday, Feb. 19)!
Girl Scouts of Eastern MA CEO Ruth N. Bramson will be on his weekly quiz show.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Horse Sampler Program on March 6 in Holliston for Junior Scouts

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and Lil Folk Farm is offering a Horse Sampler program on March 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Holliston for Junior Scouts. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may register, also.
Do you have a desire to learn more about horseback riding?
Come spend the afternoon with your fellow Girl Scouts for a riding sampler.
Junior Scouts will learn to groom horses, learn about care and feeding, learn to lead a horse, and learn to mount and steer a horse on their own.
This program meets some badge requirements for Juniors.
The program takes place at Lil Folk Farm, 1070 Washington St. in Holliston.
Registration is $15 per Scout. Leaders are free.
Juliette & Individual Scouts may register but must attend with an adult chaperone.
To register, visit the Council Web site and click on programs.
Registration is closing soon.

Reminder: World Thinking Day is Monday, Feb. 22

COUNCIL NEWS: Girl Scouts' World Thinking Day is coming up on February 22.
Each year on this day, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Scouts in other countries.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2010 worldwide is "together we can end extreme poverty and hunger."
In this spirit we encourage our girls to explore ways they can help make the world a better place.
World Thinking Day not only gives Girl Guides and Girl Scouts a chance to celebrate international friendships, but is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of 145 countries in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). “Think globally, act locally,” is the mantra for encouraging girls to design activities that increase cultural awareness and emphasize the positive connections between Girl Scouts in the United States and their sisters throughout the world.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Registration Closing Soon for Me & My Doll Program

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council & the Wenham Museum is hosting a special Me & My Doll Program on Saturday, March 6 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for Daisy & Brownies.
Celebrate being a girl in an afternoon of fun while learning tips from the pros on caring for yourself and your favorite doll.
Meet Mrs. Essex County to learn about being beautiful inside and out.
Then touch up your nails, style your dolls hair with doll experts at the mini hair salon, visit Preservation Station for tips on caring for your doll, and a doll sleeping bag.
Enjoy a yummy treat from the Cupcake Café and take home a special party favor.
Program is also available for Juliette Scouts in grades K-3.
Special program is at the Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham, MA 01984
Registration is $25 per Scout. Leaders are free.
Juliette & individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
To register, visit the Council Web site and click on programs.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Girl Scout Camp T-Shirt Design Contest Deadline is March 8

Girl Scout Camp T-Shirt Design Contest
GET CREATIVE! Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council needs your help to design the coolest Girl Scout Camp T-shirt EVER!
The winner’s t-shirt design will be worn by happy Girl Scout campers all summer long.
If you want to be the winning designer follow the instructions below:
* Present your design using one to three colors, make sure you show how much fun camp is! * Designs may be created on the computer or drawn by hand.
* They can be submitted on white 8 1/2 x 11 paper or via e-mail.
All designs must be received by 5 pm on Monday March 8, 2010.
Finalists will be selected and the winning design will be announced on the
Girl Scout Birthday, March 12.

 Winner will receive a fabulous gift package from the Girl Scout shop.
 The winning design will be featured in the Girl Scout shops and Camp Trading Post.
 The winning designer will be announced in our E-newsletter to 32,000 households.
 A photo and press release of the winner will be sent to their local paper.
Submit this signed form along with your design by mail or e-mail to:
ATTN: Girl Scout Camp T-shirt Design Contest
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
95 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
Email: contest@girlscoutseasternmass.org
All designs submitted become the property of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.
Designs may be altered. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts has the right to
determine when, if and how all designs will be used.
Name_________________________________
Phone________________________
Address _____________________________
City/State/Zip____________________
Age______
Email ________________________________
Years in Girl Scouting____
Troop #_______________
Service Unit: ____________________________________
Signature of parent or guardian (if applicant is under 18)
___________________________________________________________________

Monday, February 15, 2010

Princess Pink Pudding Party in Natick on April 16

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is hosting a Princess Pink Pudding Party for Daisy & Brownie Scouts in the Natick area on April 16.
Juliette Scouts in grades K-3 may also register.
Be a princess for a day and find out what Pink Pudding is all about! Learn good manners and to treat others with respect, while working on fancy crafts. Manners Try-It included.
For Daisys that are Bridging and Brownies.
Adults are expected to help.
Location TBA.
Registration is $10.50 per Scout.
Leaders and adults are free.
To register, visit the Council Web site, and click on programs.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Scouting for a Cure Event on May 22

Scouting for a Cure: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is teaming up with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to bring this special program to girls and their mothers (or another female adult).
Cancer survivors share inspirational stories and girls will make crafts and work on a service project that helps survivors who have had surgery. It’s a great educational opportunity and a fun way to spread awareness and help others in need!
Adults are expected to help. he event is for Daisy through Ambassador Scout level.
The event is May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the North Andover area.
Registration fee is $8 per Scouts.
Leaders and adult volunteers are free.
To register visit the Council Web site, and click on programs.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Councils Adds MetroWest Bus for April Vacation Day Camps in Waltham

Council has added a fifth bus route for the day camps during April Vacation in Waltham for the MetroWest region.

Cedar Hill Bus 5

STOP 1) Marlboro, 7:45a, 5:15p
Kane School, 520 Farm Road

STOP 2) Framingham, 8:00a, 5:00p
Brophy School, 575 Pleasant St.

STOP 3) Framingham, 8:15a, 4:45p
Potter Road Elem. School
492 Potter Road

STOP 4) Wayland, 8:30a, 4:30p
Town Hall, 41 Cochituate Road

STOP 5) Weston, 8:40a, 4:20p
Field School, 99 School Street


ABOUT CAMP: Spend your April Vacation having fun with other girls in Grades 1-6. Come for a day or 2 or the whole week! Each day offers new and exciting programs tailored to each age level. Girls can see what camp is like and meet new friends before choosing their camps for summer.

Cost is $40 per day/ $160 for all 4 days
For more information on the camps & to register, visit http://registration.girlscoutseasternmass.org/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?campID=32

Thursday, February 11, 2010

OVERNIGHT PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes Mall Madness on March 6-7

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is hosting a Behind the Scenes: Mall Madness - Solomon Pond Mall Overnight! on March 6-7 from from Saturday at 3 p.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The event is for Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Scouts.

Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12 may also register.
GSEM says this is an Amazing opportunity! "We have booked, “Girl Authority” (an all-girl Rock Band) - to give the Girl Scouts a special after hours pajama party concert!
And we have confirmed the Boston Breakers Women Soccer team to exclusively run fitness clinics for the GSEM!
This overnight program also includes, “shopping,” and workshops throughout the mall, a chance to spa, learn about nutrition, art, fashion, fitness, self care, and so much more. Make new friends through fun and adventure!
Each individual Girl Scout and adult will enjoy a meal from the food court as part of the program, and a continental breakfast.
Bring your sleeping bag! (though you may not sleep!) and be ready for an all day/night extravaganza!"
The event will be held at Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro.
Registration is closing soon.
Cost is $50 per Scout and $50 per leader/adult volunteer.

To register, visit the Council Web site and click on programs.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Central Mass Council Offering Brownies Self-Defense Try-It Program on Saturday, March 20

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is offering a special Brownie Try-It Program called Self-Defense for Brownies on Saturday, March 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at McCoys Action Karate in Auburn.
Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also registered.
Think Brownies are too young or too small to learn how to defend themselves? Think again! Girls will learn techniques they can use if they ever find themselves in a sticky situation.
We'll cover bullying, self-confidence, body language, tone of voice and more!
Age-appropriate and totally fun!
Girls will earn an out-of-council Brownie Try-It at this workshop.
Troops and individual Brownie Scouts may register. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event #4689
Registration will close on Feb. 18 or when 80 Brownies have registered.
Registration is $5 per Brownie.
Adults are free.
To register visit the Council Web site and complete the GSCWM registration form online.

World Thinking Day is Feb. 22

World Thinking Day 2010: February 22

Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2010 is girls worldwide say "together we can end extreme poverty and hunger."
World Thinking Day is part of the WAGGGS Global Action Theme based on the UN Millennium Development Goals, which aim to improve the lives of the world's poorest people.
Girls voted and selected Germany, Kuwait, Peru, the Philippines, and South Africa to represent the five regions of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) — Europe, the Arab region, Western Hemisphere, Asia/Pacific and Africa. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but it is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

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http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/world_thinking_day/wtd_guide_2010.pdf

Pilgrim Program for Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Scouts on March 6

1620: Did young women in 17th century New England have the same responsibilities and opportunities that they do today? How did native and colonial girls transition to womanhood? Meet a 17th-century colonial woman, cook colonial foods over an open hearth, learn a colonial dance and make a wampum pendant from quahog shell. A special part of the day will help girls grow on the inside, by discussing cultural and racial stereotypes (like those about Native People) in our everyday lives. Led by one of the museum’s Native staff members, girls will brainstorm how they can raise awareness of and take action against stereotypes in their communities.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts & Plimouth Planatation is co-sponsoring this special program for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador level Scouts on Saturday, March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12 may also register.
Registration is $24 per Scout.
To register, visit the GSEM Web site and click on programs.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Girl Scouts Team up on March 20

Girl Scout Day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Broadway Across Boston is offering this special event on Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. Tickets are $28.75.

The day includes the chance to earn a Broadway Across America patch and have a theatre adventure with Girl Scouts from the area. Tickets are limited so have your Troop leader order today!

Troops & Scouts that complete these steps below will earn a Broadway Across America Patch!
1. Attend a performance of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on March 20, at 2 p.m. We have set aside seats in the Orchestra just for the Girl Scouts!
2. Be prepared to pose for a picture with Girl Scouts from around New England
3. Take a special tour of Boston’s Colonial Theatre
4. Meet the cast after the show
5. Eric Carle is an author who has published many popular books, three of which are brought to life in this stage production: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and The Little Cloud. Read one of these books with your troop and compare it to what you saw on stage.
6. Eric Carle creates his characters by cutting and pasting tissue paper, which is called collage. Practice this art technique with your troop to tell your own story.
7. This stage production uses different kinds of puppets to bring Eric Carle’s stories to life. You can make puppets using a paper lunch bag, turning it upside down, and placing your hand in the fold. When you move your hand, you have given your puppet a mouth! Decorate your puppet using paper, markers, fabric or yarn to make it your own.

To order tickets visit www.eventusher.com and use password GSCOUTS10

Note: Patches will be distributed with tickets to your performance on 3/20/10. No other dates or performances can be purchased with this offer. Patch requirements will be monitored by Troop leaders.
Troops will be contacted with specific details regarding the Girl Scout theatre tour and meet and greet following the close of this offer.
Deadline to order tickets is March 5, 2010. Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable.
For more information call 617-482-8616 or email bostongroups@broadwayacrossamerica.com

Central Mass Council Offering a Birds Try-It Program on April 17

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is hosting a Council Own For the Birds Try-It for Brownies at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester on Saturday, April 17, from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Brownies will learn about the fascinating world of birds. They will explore beak adaptations, feathers, nests, bird calls and much more. They will learn from naturalists and go for a hike on the sanctuary grounds for a bit of bird watching!
Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register.
Registration closes on April 16 or when 30 Brownie Scouts have registered.
Troops and individual Scouts can register. Individual scouts need an adult to attend the event with them. Adults & leaders may be asked to assist in the programming.
The event is #4732.
Registration fee is $8 per Brownie.
To register your daughter as an individual Scout or to register a Troop contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or sfarnam@massaudubon.org.

Council Offering a Me & My Guy Kite Flying Event on April 11th

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is offering an all-level Me & My Guy Kite Flying Event on April 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Camp Runels in Pelham, N.H.
Scouts in grades k-12 may register.
Bring your dad, older brother, or other important guy (at least 18) for an afternoon of kite flying fun. Build your own kit together and send it into the sky!
The registration fee is $8 per Scout. Adults are free.
Individual Scouts may register.
To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Web site, and click on programs.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Girl Scouts days at the Harlem Globetrotters on March 27 or March 28

TDBank Garden is offering Girl Scouts discounted tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, March 27 or Sunday, March 28.
Shows are Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 28 at 1 p.m.
Loge Tickets are $18.50 per Scout, and includes a participation patch for the back of the vest. Family members may attend at the same special Troop rate. (Ticket saving is about $21 each with this discount.)
* Framingham Troop leaders may contact Susan Scully Petroni with basic questions or for a copy of the flyer to hand out to individual Troops. (The PDF file would not upload to this site.)
TO ORDER TICKETS ... The deadline to contact Briana for tickets is Friday, March 5. (There are only a limited number of tickets, so keep in mind these could sell out before March 5th.)
* Troop leaders should contact Briana Lynch at 617-624-1822 or by e-mailing blynch@DNCBoston.com to order tickets.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Animal Connections Daisy & Brownie Event at Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm in Rutlan on Sunday, March 7

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering an Animal Connection Program at the Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm in Rutland on Sunday, March 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Daisy & Brownie Scouts or Juliette Scouts in grades K-3 may register.
Registration is closing on Feb. 15 or when 15 Scouts are registered.
Registration fee is $15 per person.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Explore Overlook Farm’s Global Village and learn about the benefits of livestock animals to humans and the 7 M's: Milk, Manure, Meat, Material, Money, Motivation, and Muscle.
Learn through hands-on activities like spinning wool in Peru or milking a goat in Guatemala. Time permitting; we may also tour our other livestock facilities to see our many farm animals. Activities may vary with the size of the group and the season.
This program is a nice tie-in with your Animals and People of the World Try-Its.
Call for other dates and larger-group requests.
Visit www.heifer.org to learn more about Heifer's mission.

Event #: 4671
To register contact Heifer Learning Center at 508-886-2221 or Overlook.Farm@Heifer.org.

Registration Closed for Cookies for a Cause Event on march 6

PRESS RELEASE FROM GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL:
The Cookies for a Cause event at Hanscom Air Force Base on March 6 has reached the maximum capacity allowed within security guidelines. (More than 1,200 we were told).
Girl Scout Council is so proud of the tremendous interest and enthusiasm from Girl Scouts throughout the Council. The overwhelming response to this program to send Girl Scout cookies and the comforts of home to our military serving overseas demonstrates true Girl Scout spirit.
If you have cookies to donate you may deliver them to any Girl Scout office between March 1-4.
The Council will guarantee they will be delivered on your Troop's behalf. The Council sincerely apologizes for any disappointment and applaud the enormous effort and energy that all our Girl Scouts and volunteers put into making the cookie program a success.

Monday, February 1, 2010

REMINDER: Service Unit Meeting Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 2 at 7 p.m.

Reminder, there is a service unit meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Plymouth House.
All Framingham Girl Scout leaders and parent volunteers are invited to attend.