Framingham Scouts Science Brownie Try-it & Junior Badge Workshop

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Brownie Animal Try-It Workshop on Nov. 6 in Walpole

Brownie Animal Try-It.
GET SMART.
What better place to explore the world of animals than at Norfolk Aggie? Enjoy a tour of the animal science department. Learn how people care for the animals. You can see the animals up close, too! Learn all about Pocket Pets such as mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs and chinchillas. You will go on a scavenger hunt through the Animal Science building and may even come across birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians!
Registration cost includes the Try-It.

When: Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon
Program Level: Brownie and Juliettes in grades 2& 3
Where: Norfolk County Agricultural High School, 400 Main St., Walpole
Cost: $14 per Brownie
Leaders and adult volunteers are free. Please adhere to safety-wise rules for adults. An adult must attend with any Juliette Scout. Leaders & adults may be expected to help.

To register visit the GSEM Web site and click on programs. Registration and payment can be made online.

Princess Ettie Quette Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza on Oct. 27 in Norton for Daisy & Brownie Scouts

Princess Ettie Quette: The Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza!
GET BALANCED
Be a Princess of Mannersville and learn techniques one must have to run her own country. Practice elegant eating, greeting, and conversation. Learn the basic skills of how to have perfect table manners while eating ice-cream with your favorite toppings (Alternatives will be provided).
Manners Try-It or Daisy petal and tiara included.

When: Oct 27, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Program Level: Daisy, Brownie and Juliettes in grades K-3
Category: Leadership
Location: TBD, Norton, Massachusetts
Cost: $12 per Scout. Adult volunteers and leader are free.
Please adhere to safety-wise rules. Adults are expected to help.
To register, visit the GSEM Web site, and click on programs. Parents can register and pre-pay online.

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.

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.

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.

Girl Sports Try-It Program for Brownies at Camp Harrington on June 6

Girl Scouts of central & Western Massachusetts is offering a Girl Sports Adventure for Brownie Scouts at Camp Harrington in Boylston on Sunday, June 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3, and recently bridged Daisy Scouts may register.
Try-It Program: Being active and challenging yourself is a great way to discover just what you can do when you try. Cross an imaginary alligator-infested swamp with the help of your team and a swinging vine, balance together on a giant teeter-totter, protect your “Jedi Warrior” while trying to tag theirs by throwing yarn balls through space to earn your GirlSports Try-It by playing energy-packed field games, working together to figure out brain–teasing challenges and supporting each other while climbing out of your “comfort zone” on the low rope challenge course ~ all in the spirit of adventure!
Troops and individual scouts may register. Safety-wise rules apply to Troops. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
NOTE: Not sure if the Try-It badge is included in the cost of the registration fee. call Council to confirm.
Event # 4819
Registration fee is $12 per Brownie.
Registration will end on May 21 or when 100 Scouts have registered.
To register visit the GSCWM Web site, fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

Framingham Girl Scouts to Hold Annual Me & My Pal Bowling Event on Saturday, March 6

Me and My Pal Bowling Event
Sponsored by the Town of Framingham Girl Scouts
Place: Fairways Bowling, Rt. 9, Natick
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time slot options:
* A = 12:45 – 2:15
* B = 2:15 to 3:45
Who: All Girl Scout Levels, registered girls and their “pal”
A “pal” is defined as an adult 18 or older who is a significant person in the girl’s life.
Cost: $7.50 per girl and $6 per pal (covers cost of bowling, shoe rental, & patch)
*Make checks payable to “Town of Framingham Girl Scouts”
Registration deadline: March 2.
Contact for the event: Mary Ann Sager at 508-872-4989 or masager5@yahoo.com

***Schedule:
15 minutes = Check in, patches given to troop leader or representative, girls and their pals assigned to lanes and pick up their bowling shoes
60 minutes = Bowl (lanes are automatically timed, don’t be late or you may miss bowling time)
15 minutes = Return shoes
Again This Year: door prizes for each level/time slot, must be present to win – fill out slip at check in and names will be drawn while the girls are bowling

Troop leaders must return the registration form ASAP.
Regstation forms can be downloaded from the leder yahoo group.
Do not wait for the deadline, this event fills up early each year.
All girls and pals must be pre-registered, no walk-ins, no money at the door.
* Individual registrations are also accepted by completing the form and sending payment.
* Please attach a list of the girl(s) and pal(s) names to your registration - you may list as unknown to get the registration in on time, but leader must give list at registration
* Requests to assign troops/individuals near each other in the lanes will be considered, but are not guaranteed. Please make these requests with your paid registration.
* One town-wide Troop/Service Unit Activity Application will be sent for this event

Princess Pink Pudding Party on Saturday, March 6

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will host a Princess Pink Pudding Party on Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wynn Middle School in Tewksbury.
Get balanced. 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 First year Brownies. Adults are expected to help. Safety-wise rules apply.
Registration is closing soon.
Registration is $10.50 per Scout. Leaders and adult chaperones are free.
To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Web site and click on programs & Daisy.

Watching Wildlife Program in Worcester on Feb. 13

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is holding a Watching Wildlife Try-It Program at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester on Saturday, February 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Have you ever taken a really close look at some of the animals that live in your neighborhood?
If you do, you'll discover many interesting things about them. Improve your observation skills and see how they 'talk', act and make homes. Then, take a hike on the sanctuary trails to try a bit of wildlife spotting! Earn your Watching Wildlife Try-It.
Safety-wise rules apply. Adults may be asked to help with the programming.
Registration closes on Feb. 6th or when 30 Brownies have registered.
Program is for Brownies and Juliette Scouts in grade 2 &3.
Event #: 4623
Cost: $8 per Brownie. Leaders and adult volunteers are free.

Making Music Try-It Program in Littleton on March 11

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts will offer a Music Exploration program at Indian Hill in Littleton on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Girl Scouts in grades K-5 (Daisy, Brownie or Junior).
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.
Program is open to both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Pizza dinner is included.
safety-wise rules apply, including # of adults.
Event #: 4676
Registration fee is $7 per Scout and $7 per leader and or adult chaperone.
Registration deadline is March 4 or when 40 Scouts have registered.
To register: Contact Deb Krebsra at 978-486-9524 x115 or e-mail Deb Krebsra@indianhillmusic.org.

Medieval Maidens Try-It Program on Sunday, March 7

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is holding a Medieval Maidens Brownie Try-It program at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester on Sunday, March 7, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Princesses, fair ladies, nobles and peasants! Connect with the staff at Higgins Armory Museum to learn about girls and women in medieval times. Your day starts with a presentation in the auditorium and then it's off to do some hands-on learning...take a tour, learn a dance, do a craft and have fun earning your exclusive Council Medieval Maidens Try-It.
Cost is $15 per Brownie or Juliette Scout in grades 2 or 3.
$8 fee for leaders and or adult volunteers.
A minimum of 15 Brownies are needed to hold the program.
Registration will close when 30 Brownies or Juliette Scouts have registered or on Feb. 5th.
To register, contact Higgins Armory Museum, Rhonda, at 508-853-6015 x20 or rhoule@higgins.org.
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Astronomy Overnight in Worcester on Jan 29-30 for Brownie Scouts

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts, in conjunction with Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, is offering a special Astronomy Overnight program for Brownies on Friday, Jan 29 from 6:30 p.m. to Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8:45 a.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3 may also register with an adult or parent.
The winter months are the perfect time to explore the night skies. Earn your Space Explorer Try-It while participating in fun astronomy activities, then take a night hike on the grounds of the sanctuary.
This program is set up for small troops looking for an overnight experience with an outdoor component.
Note: If your group is larger than 15, contact Broad Meadow Brook to set up your own date (other topics and Try-Its are available).
Trained overnight leader and first aider required with each group.
Try-Its can be purchased separately at the Council store.
Event #: 4600
Registration cost is $16 per Brownie and $16 per Leader and or adult/parent.
Registration is limitedto 40 people and will close when that number is reached or on or before Dec. 31.
To register, Contact Broad Meadow Brook. Ask for Martha, at 508-753-6087 x22 or e-mail mgach@massaudubon.org.

Council Offers Penny Power Try-It Workshop in Westford on Nov. 21

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is offering a Penny Power Try-It Workshop in Westford on Nov. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Love game shows? Play games based on shows like The Price is Right, Jeopardy! and Password! Earn the Penny Power Try-It while you learn about earning, spending, and saving money.
This workshop is for Brownie level Scouts or Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3.
The event will be held at the Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St., in Westford.
Registration is closing soon. The cost is $9 per Scout. Adult chaperones and leaders are free, but are expected to help.
To register, visit the Council Web site, and click on programs.

Medieval Maidens Try-it Workshop for Brownies

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is hosting a Medieval Maidens Try-It Workshop for Brownies. This is an exclusive Try-It for this Council.
The event will be held at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Brownies and Juliette Scouts in grades 2 & 3.
Princesses, fair ladies, nobles and peasants!
Connect with the staff at Higgins Armory Museum to learn about girls and women in medieval times.
The day starts with a presentation in the auditorium and then it's off to do some hands-on learning...take a tour, learn a dance, do a craft and have fun earning your Medieval Maidens Try-It.
Individual Scouts may register without a Troop, but an adult chaperone must attend.
The cost is $15 per Scout, $8 per adult chaperone or leader.
Registration will end on Friday, Oct. 30 or when 30 girls have registered.
To register, contact Higgins Armory Museum, Rhonda, at 508-853-6015 x20 or rhoule@higgins.org