Bubbles Workshop for Daisy Scouts in Dorchester on Tuesday, Nov. 2

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles (Super Patch)
GET SMART. Girls will have a bubbly-blast at this action packed, fun-filled program. Based on science, expressed through creative bubble activities, bubble-builds and even some pretty, bubblicious artwork. Your girls will surely be floating on air after this program!

When, Tuesday, Nov 2 from 10;30 a.m. to Noon.
NOTE: Framingham Public Schools are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 2
Program Level: Daisy & Juliette Scouts in grades K & 1
Where: Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva, Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121
Cost: $9 per Daisy.
Leaders and safety-wise adults are FREE.

To register visit the GSEM Web site, click on programs. Registration & payment can be completed online.

Scout & Family Fun Festival on Thursday, Oct. 21 in Mansfield

Family Fun Festival
It's S'More Fun with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts!
Girls and their families are invited to participate in this free Welcome Week event.
Create and eat your own edible fire Make and fly paper airplanes while learning about travel destinations Fashion a bracelet out of recyclable materials Learn about the Sundown Sing-Along, Museum of Science Overnights, Animal Tracks, Funky Fabrication, Kitty Tales and more! Bring a friend!

When: Thursday, Oct 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
(Note: This is an early release day for Framingham Elementary.)
Program Level: All levels or Juliettes in grades K-12
Category: Outdoor Adventures Camp, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math, Creative Arts Location: Robinson Elementary School Cafeteria, 245 East St., Mansfield
Cost: Free for Scouts, Leaders & adults.

Oil Up Junior Badge Workshop on Nov. 5th in Westwood

Oil Up Badge Workshop.
GET SMART.
An oil tanker leaks thousands of gallons of oil on a beach, and rescue workers rush to save the wildlife, but how? As you earn the Oil Up! badge, you simulate your own rescue effort, and learn about the petroleum products you use every day.

When: Nov 05, 6 to 8 p.m.
Program Level: Juniors or Juliette Scouts in grades 4-5
Category: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math, Environmental Awareness
Location: TBD, Westwood, MA 02090
Cost: $9 per Scout. Leaders and adult volunteers are free.
Please adhere to safety-wise rules for adults. Adults may be expected to help.

To register visit the GSEM Web site. Registration & payment can be completed online.

Cool Cosmetics Program for Cadettes on Oct 20 in Belmont

Cool Cosmetics: GET SMART.
This program was such a huge hit with Cadette Scouts that Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council (GSEM) decided to bring it back again!
Create your own make up and toiletries at this hands-on program and hear from women in the engineering field to see if you might have a future in an engineering related career!
When: Oct. 20 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 p.m.
Program Level: Cadette or Juliettes in grades 6-7-8
Location: Belmont United Methodist Church, 421 Common St., Belmont,
Cost: $12 per Scout; adults and leaders are free.
To register, visit the GSEM Web site and click on programs. You can register online and pre-pay online, also.

Framingham Scouts to Hold Science Workshops on Sunday, Oct 3

Girl Scout Science Workshop
Sponsored by the Town of Framingham Girl Scouts


Place: St. Bridget School Hall, Worcester Road (Rte 9) Eastbound, Framingham,
Date: Sunday, Octoter 3, 2010
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Who: All Girl Scout Levels
Cost: $6 per Brownie or Junior (covers cost of Participation Patch and supplies)
$3 per Daisy (covers cost of Participation Patch and supplies)

Juliette Scouts may also register

Cadettes and Seniors who volunteer are free & will receive a Participation Patch
Leaders & Adult volunteers are free
Checks payable: Town of Framingham Girl Scouts

Contact Person for the event: Mary Ann Sager at 508-872-4989 or masager5@...

Badge Workshops: (once earned, badges may be purchased separately at the Girl Scout store)
Brownie = Science in Action Try-It (all requirements can be met at the workshop)
Junior = Science Discovery Badge (all requirements can be met at the workshop)

Participation Patch: all girls attending will receive a Participation Patch design TBA

Schedule:
1:30-1:40 Check-In, Announcements, Girl Scout Promise
1:40-3:15 Workshops set up at tables, possible break taken for speakers TBA

Volunteer Opportunity: We are looking for about 20 volunteers: Adults, Ambassadors, Seniors, and Cadettes. All volunteers need to arrive promptly at 1pm.

NOTE: We ask that NO food be brought into the hall. There will be a variety of chemicals and we do not want anyone to become sick. Girls are free to bring their own water bottles.
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Please return the bottom portion with your payment: c/o Mary Ann Sager, 6 Gryzboska Cir., Framingham, MA 01702 Deadline: Friday, September 24. No money at the door!

Troop #: ___________________ Level: D B J C S

Leader: ___________________ Phone: _____________ e-mail: __________________

# Girls Attending: ____________
*Please keep number of adults to GSEM SAFETY RULES.

Total Amount enclosed: $______________ (Make check payable to: Town of Framingham Girl Scouts)

_____ Yes, we can volunteer:

Name __________________
Phone: ________________
(please list additional names on the back)

One town-wide Troop/Service Unit Activity Application will be sent for this event.

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Leaders: This page briefly summarizes the workshops planned. Information was taken from the Brownie Try-It book and the Junior Badge book.

Brownie Try-It = Science in Action (pg. 126)
1. Science and Technology Hunt – give a list of things to find in the room that show how science and technology go together (i.e. things of plastic, from trees) – discuss how science and technology work together
2. Weird Glop – observe the difference between solid/liquid/gas, discuss how some things can be only one or all these (i.e. water)
3. Balloon Blowing – they will blow up a balloon without using their own breath - with baking soda and vinegar – discuss how that works
4. Butterfly of Many Colors – ink in black felt tip pen is made from chemicals of different colors, mixed together these colors look black, discuss how you can see the different colors

Junior Badge = Science Discovery (pg. 200)
1. Chemical Appearing Act – discover how you can use a chemical reaction to make an artistic design, sometimes when chemicals react with each other colors change
2. Light and Reflection – make a simple kaleidoscope – which relies on reflected light to create its special effects
3. Water Tricks – why does the needle float, how many drops of water can you get to stay on the penny, what happens when soap meets the skin of water molecules on the penny and why
4. See What? – how is your brain challenged by optical illusions
5. Here's the Rub – discover how speed is affected by friction, how can you use what you learned when riding in a car or riding on your bike
6. Become a Scientist – more men enter fields of science and technology then women do, talk to a female scientist and find out: how she got interested in her field, who encouraged her to pursue science, where does she get information, which people are most supportive to her in her job

Springfield Overnight Deadline Approaching

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts in connection with the Springfield Science Museum is hosting an overnight for Brownies & Junior Scouts on Friday, May 21 from 6 p.m. through Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m.
Girls will discover a variety of nature and science related information while connecting with sister Girl Scouts and participating in fun, hands on activities.
Girls will sleep beside a coral reef or next to live animals or the Tyrannosaurus.
An evening pizza party and light breakfast is included.
Everyone views the planetarium show and screen prints their own t-shirt.
Girls will complete requirements for a Try It or badge.
The cost of the badge is not included.
Free and secure parking is available.
This event is for groups and individual Scouts, including Juliette Scouts.
Registration fee is $35 per Scout and $30 per leader and adult.
Troops please adhere to safety-wise ratios.
Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Registration deadline is May 7 or when 120 people have registered.
To register: Contact Amanda at 413-263-6800 x385 or camp-in@springfieldmuseums.org.

Daisy Scout Day at the Museum of Science on Saturday, May 1

It's Daisy Scout Day at the Museum of Science Boston on Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This special program is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council.
Juliette Scouts in grades K & 1 may also register. This event is for Troops and individual Scouts. Individual Scouts must register with an adult.
PROGRAM: Get Balanced. Do some fun science experiments, make a puppet, take a break for lunch (on your own) then explore the exhibit halls. This program introduces Daisies to science in a fun and interactive way.
Adults are free ONLY at Safety-Wise ratios.
Registration fee is $23 per Scout.
Registration deadline will occur when the maximum number of Scouts have registered or about 2 weeks prior to the event (about April 16)
To register visit the Council Web site, fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Dinosaur Dig for Brownies on May 13 at Camp Rice Moody in Reading

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is offering a Dinosaur Dig program at Camp Rice Moody in Reading on Thursday, May 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Brownie Scouts. Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register. This event is for Troops and individual Scouts. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
PROGRAM: Get Smart: Learn about what lies beneath the surface of the world. Make your own "fossil," go on a scavenger hunt to put together the mysterious dinosaur, and dig in!
Registration is $9 per Scout.
Registration is expected to end when all the slots fill up or about 2 weeks before the event (About April 27).

Fish ar Cool Brownie Program Deadline is Tomorrow

Fish Are Cool - Water Wonders Try-It Program.
Get Smart. Work towards earning the Water Wonders badge from Norfolk Aggie students and their teacher. Marine Biology students will work with the girls to better understand the properties of water through hands-on experiments. Scouts will be able to observe and care for the schools various aquariums which are home to several varieties of fish, snails, frogs, eels and more. Enjoy learning how to properly care for fresh and salt water tanks and have a blast learning about the world of fish.
Saturday, April 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, 400 Main Street
Walpole.
Registration fee is $13 per Scout.
Troops and individual Scout may register.
Registration closes on Friday, March 26.
To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council's Web site, fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.

Solar Car Race for Junior Scouts on May 16

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is offering a Solar Car Race on May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham.
Program: Get Smart. Build and test your own solar powered vehicle with your Troop, organize a race within your Service Unit even, and then come to the GSEM Solar Car Race Day to race against girls from all over the Council.
Troops will register per girl.
Each team will receive their vehicle from GSEM for an additional fee of $25.
Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Registration fee is $9 per Junior Scout.
Registration will end about 2 weeks before the event.

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

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.

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.

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.

Aerospace Program for Junior Scouts at WPI in Worcester

Junior Scouts can earn the Aerospace Badge while attending this fun program, sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council at WPI in Worcester on Saturday, March 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Junior Scouts (and Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5) will learn about NASA, design a space station, visit the wind tunnel lab, launch mini rockets and have a fun paper-airplane contest. All this and more, while being led through the activities by these terrific student mentors.
This is another popular WPI program that fill up quickly. (Registration ends on March 5 or when 60 Scouts register.)
Badges are not included. Badges can be purchased at the Worcester council store.
Event #4938
Registration fee is $9 per Scout.Leaders and adult chaperones are free.
Adults may be asked to assist in the program.
Safety-wise rules apply.
Register online at the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council Web site.

Engineering Program for Juniors at WPI in Worcester

Junior Girl Scouts connect with students from WPI's Society of Women Engineers as they lead you through fun activities.
Junior Scouts (and Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5) will earn Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council's Women in Engineering Badge while creating and inventing, building structures and designing your own dream house!
Scouts will have a chance to participate in a fun, interactive demonstration with WPI's robotics team. These students are great role models and put on a super program! This one fills up fast, so sign up early! (Registration deadline is March 5 or when 60 Scouts register.)
Badges can be purchased separately at the Worcester Council store.
The special program Women in Engineering, will be held at Worcester (WPI) on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Event #4937
Registration fee is $9 per Scout.
Leaders and adult chaperones are free. Adults may be asked to assist in the program.
Safety-wise rules apply.
To register complete the online registration form at the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council Web site.

Feb. 1 is Deadline to Register for Mystic Aquarium Overnight During School Vacation Week

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is hosting a special Mystic Aquarium Overnight program for Scouts in grades 2-8 during School vacation Week (Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. through Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8:30 a.m.)
Registration is closing on Feb. 1 or when 125 Scouts have registered.
About the program: The Mystic Aquarium is reserved just for you! Girl Souts will be invited into the aquarium after it closes for a spectacular event.
The aquarium staff will lead 5 different classes during the evening including things like Squid Dissection, Touch and Learn, Behind the Scenes Tour and a surprise class.
Bedtime is about 10:30 pm and lights out at 11:00 pm. See how the marine animals settle down for the night and wake up in the morning.
Morning wake up is at 6:30 am. We will gather our belongings and bring them to our cars. Then, we will gather inside for a guided tour of the outdoor exhibits in the daylight.
After the tour, everyone enjoys a continental breakfast of muffins, bagels, cold cereal, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee.
Our group has to leave the aquarium at 8:30 am but we receive a special overnight patch and get our hand stamped for free re-entry that day.
The aquarium reopens at 9:00 am.
Adult ratios for this event are a minimum of 4-5 girls to 5 adults.
Juliette and Individual Scouts may also register.
Event # 4638
Registration fee is $55 per Scout and $55 per leader and adult chaperones.
Register online by completing the GSCWM registration form.

Daisy Day at the Museum of Science on May 1

The Museum of Science and Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will host Daisy Day on May 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Scouts in grades K & first grade.
Do some fun science experiments, make a puppet, take a break for lunch (on your own) then explore the exhibit halls. This program introduces Daisies to science in a fun and interactive way. Leaders & adults are free under Safety-Wise ratios only.
Registration is $23 per Daisy Scout.
Siblings can not attend.
Registration is ongoing, but the event may fill up at anytime.
To register visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass Council Web site and click on programs.

Aquarium Overnight for Juniors on Jan 8-9

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is hosting a special Overnight for Junior Scouts at the New England Aquarium on Jan 8-9 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
What better way to learn about strange and fascinating animals and their underwater world! Junior Scouts will spend the evening participating in hands-on science experiments and art activities, then enjoy a snack and bed down to sleep in an exhibit.
The following morning, after continental breakfast, they'll discover the rest of the Aquarium before it opens to the public. They can hear a Giant Ocean Tank Talk or have a guided tide pool experience. Participants are invited to spend the rest of the day exploring the Aquarium.
Each Scout will receive an overnight patch for FREE admission into the Aquarium any day during the calendar year on the patch (wear the patch!)
Troop volunteers are required to attend with their troop, at just the required Safety-Wise ratios of 2 adults for the first 5 girls and 1 adult per additional 5 girls. Juliette and individual scouts must register with an adult.
Registration deadline is when the event fills up or on or before Dec. 8.
Registration fee is $54 per Scout and $54 for Troop leaders and adult volunteers.
To register, visit the Council Web site, and click on programs.