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Monday, October 11, 2010

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.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Horsemanship Program on May 22

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is offering a Horsemanship Basics program on Saturday, may 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Biscuit Hill Farm in Shelburne, Massachusetts. The program is for Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Scouts. (Sorry, no Daisies). Juliette Scouts in grades 2-12 may also registered.
PROGRAM: 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 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.
For Troops and Individual Scouts. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4805
Registration cost is $22 per Scout.
Registration is for the first 22 Scouts or until April 30.
To register, visit the GSCWM Web site, fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Aerospace Program for Junior Scouts at Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum on Saturday, May 1

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is holding Aerospace Program for Junior Scouts at the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum in Fitchburg on Saturday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register. Troops and individual Scouts may register. Troops should follow safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts should attend with an adult.
Workshop: During this day-long workshop you'll complete 5 activities for the Aerospace Badge while learning and connecting with this fantastic museum staff!
Make different kinds of paper airplanes and test fly them to discover their flight characteristics. Take a tour of the museum exhibits and after lunch (bring bagged lunches), the group will reconvene to decorate and assemble kites.
Scouts will also explore careers in aviation and what it would be like to live and work in space. After an adult-free planning period, Scouts will then present a skit on living and working in space. If there's time, Scouts will finish off with a treasure hunt. Then, weather permitting, Scouts will take our kites down to Riverside Park for a test flight.
All your creations will go home with you for more flying fun!
Event # 4761
Registration will end on April 1 or when 30 scouts and 20 adults have registered.
Registration fee is $7 per Scout.
To register: Contact Top Fun Aviation Museum at 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation@verizon.net

Crazy About Animals Zoo Overnight For Cadette Scouts on April 17 & 18

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is offering a CRAZY About Animals! Zoo Overnight for Cadette Scouts at the Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford on Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18. Event starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Juliette Scouts in grades 6-7-8 may also register. Troops and individual Scouts may register.
PROGRAM: Discover the many careers that exist working with animals. Connect with zoo staff to find out just what it takes to become a zookeeper, veterinarian, field researcher, etc.
Participants will design an animal exhibit, discover (and create) one of the very special things zookeepers do to keep animals healthy and active, and even get a behind-the-scenes look at where the animal's food is prepared - the commissary.
Participation patch is provided which allows free zoo admission through 2011.
Troops and individual Scouts may register. Each Troop must provide a trained overnight leader and first aider, and provide 1 adult for every 5 girls (minimum 2 adults per group - maximum determined by the number of girls registered).
•Event #4730
Registration cost is $55 per person - Scout, leader, or adult.
Registration will end on March 19 or when 60 people have registered.
To register visit the GSCWM web site, fill out the online registration form, and prepay 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 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.