Showing posts with label Try-It work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Try-It work. Show all posts
Monday, October 11, 2010
Framingham Scouts Science Brownie Try-it & Junior Badge Workshop
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Drumlin Farm Event for Daisies, Brownies and Junior Scouts on May 1
Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is holding a Food For Thought event at Drumlin farm in Lincoln for Daisy, Brownie, & Junior Scouts on Saturday, May 1. There are 2 sessions 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Explore fields, gardens, barns and trails as you discover life on this local farm. Work with Teacher Naturalists as they engage in daily chores and other related activities. Learn how and why we grow and raise what we do and the journey of farm animals and crops to your home. Enjoy a hayride and taste some farm fresh treats!
This program will satisfy requirements towards Try-Its and Badges, but they are not included in the registration fees.
This event is for Troops and individual Scouts. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult. Juliette Scouts may also register.
Event # 4766
Registration fee is $8 per Scout and $8 per Leader or adult volunteer.
Registration will end on April 23 or at 50 Scouts.
To register visit the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Web site. Fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.
Explore fields, gardens, barns and trails as you discover life on this local farm. Work with Teacher Naturalists as they engage in daily chores and other related activities. Learn how and why we grow and raise what we do and the journey of farm animals and crops to your home. Enjoy a hayride and taste some farm fresh treats!
This program will satisfy requirements towards Try-Its and Badges, but they are not included in the registration fees.
This event is for Troops and individual Scouts. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult. Juliette Scouts may also register.
Event # 4766
Registration fee is $8 per Scout and $8 per Leader or adult volunteer.
Registration will end on April 23 or at 50 Scouts.
To register visit the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Web site. Fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Buttonwood Zoo Overnight program for Brownies on May 15-16
Things that Go Bump in the Night program at the Buttonwood Park zoo in New Bedford for Brownies on Saturday, May 15 at 6 p.m. until Sunday, May 16 at 9 a.m. Sponsored by Girl scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council, Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register. Troops and individual Scouts may register. Each Troop must provide a trained over night leader and a first aider. Each Troop must also provide 1 adult for every 5 Scouts. Individual Scout may registers but must attend with a legal guardian.
PROGRAM: Have you ever wondered just what exactly those things that go bump in the night are? Learn about unique creatures of the night and the spectacular ways they are adapted for life under the cover of darkness. While learning about nocturnal animal adaptations, participants will explore their own sensory abilities and even dissect an owl pellet! Girls will meet the requirements for their Animals and Senses Try-Its (not included) at this awesome Flashlight Adventure! Participation patch provided which allows free zoo admission through 2011.
Event # 4796
Registration cost is $55 per person, including Scouts & adults.
Registration deadline is April 16 or when 60 people have registered.
Register online at the GSCWM Web site. Fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.
PROGRAM: Have you ever wondered just what exactly those things that go bump in the night are? Learn about unique creatures of the night and the spectacular ways they are adapted for life under the cover of darkness. While learning about nocturnal animal adaptations, participants will explore their own sensory abilities and even dissect an owl pellet! Girls will meet the requirements for their Animals and Senses Try-Its (not included) at this awesome Flashlight Adventure! Participation patch provided which allows free zoo admission through 2011.
Event # 4796
Registration cost is $55 per person, including Scouts & adults.
Registration deadline is April 16 or when 60 people have registered.
Register online at the GSCWM Web site. Fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
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.
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.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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