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March 2011
D(Daisy) - K&1; B(Brownie) - 2&3; J(Junior) - 4&5; C(Cadette) - 6-8; S(Senior) 9&10; A(Ambassador) 11&12; PA (Program Aide); F (Family Event); H (Helping Hands)
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Brownie Fishing Fun
B
Rise and shine for a morning of fishing fun. Learn the basics of fishing from knot tying to casting. Have fun while you try to catch a fish! Bring your own fishing pole if you have one. Fee includes instruction from knowlegeable Fishing in the City volunteers, equipment, snack and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Hagen Park, Rancho Cordova
FEE: $7 per girl
CAPACITY: 80 girls
BILLING DATE: 1/10/11
Stockton Thunder Hockey
Let’s get loud and cheer as the Stockton Thunder take the ice! Enjoy some hockey fun with your troop, friends and family. Spend the evening watching the Thunder at Stockton Arena and collect a special event patch. Please use the flyer found in the Special Events section.
OPEN TO: All Girl Scouts, family and friends
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 5, 2011
LOCATION: Stockton Arena
FEE: TBA
Wild Wonders
J
The animal families living at the Sacramento Zoo invite you to join them for a visit. Earn the Wildlife Badge as you meet the animal ambassadors at special presentations and complete activities throughout the zoo using activity passports. After the event, you’re welcome to stay in the zoo for the afternoon to explore more. Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-20 girls, 3 adults for groups of 21-30 girls. Fee includes Girl Scout program, Sacramento Zoo entry and badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 6, 2011, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Zoo
FEE: $13 per girl, $8 per adult
CAPACITY: 200 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/12/11
History Fashion Show
D B J C S A PA
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different time? Learn what it was like to dress in one! A fashion show of historical clothes, including Girl Scout Uniforms. A fantastic look back at 100 years of fashion to start off the 100th year of Girl Scouts and an opportunity to celebrate the Girl Scout birthday.
OPEN TO: Grades K-12
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $7 per girl
CAPACITY: 100 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: 1/14/11
Babysitting Basics
C
Become the best babysitter around at this 2 day training by Girl Scout Troop Leaders and trainers (this is not an overnight event). Learn what to do in a crisis, first aid, family interview skills and survival tips from successful babysitters. Fulfill most of the requirements of the Childcare Interest Project. Please bring a sack lunch on Saturday. Fee includes a handbook, a participation patch, basic first aid instruction and lunch on Sunday. Due to the nature of this course, one adult from each troop or individual registration must be willing to help instruct a segment of this event. Please contact the Program Specialist in charge of this event before Thursday, March 5, 2011. Adults will receive the complete lesson plan, tentative schedule and materials for the training via email. Minimal adult participation will result in the cancellation of this event.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-8
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Sunday, March 13, 2011
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $25 per girl
CAPACITY: 150 girls
BILLING DATE: 1/14/11
Birthday Open House
D B J C S A PA
Ever wondered about the history of Girl Scouts? What did Girl Scouts do when they lived in a different time? Celebrate our Girl Scout birthday and try some of the activities that Girl Scouts have done in the past. A fantastic look back at Girl Scout history to start off the 100th year of Girl Scouts and an opportunity to celebrate today’s Girl Scouts. Drop in when you can, stay for as long as you like and bring some friends with you. Email program@girlscoutshcc.org for details.
OPEN TO: All Girl Scouts their familiy and friends
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Modesto
FEE: free
CAPACITY: 200 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
Sacramento Birthday Open House
B J C S A PA
Celebrate our Girl Scout birthday with your sister Girl Scouts. Come to the Sacramento Program Center for cupcakes, a self-guided history tour and time to sing Happy 99th Birthday Girl Scouts. Drop in when you can, stay for as long as you would like, and bring some friends with you.
OPEN TO: All Girl Scouts their family and friends
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center, 6601 Elvas Ave.
FEE: free
Animal Antics
B
Experience the wild side of the animal kingdom at the Sacramento Zoo! At this event Girl Scout Brownies will earn the Animals Try-It and get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors. Take part in presentations and complete activities throughout the zoo using a self-guided activity passport. After the event you are welcome to stay and enjoy an afternoon in the zoo. Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-12 girls, 3 adults for groups of 13-18 girls and 4 adults for groups of 19-24 girls. Fee includes Girl Scout program, Sacramento Zoo entry and Try-It.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Zoo
FEE: $13 per girl, $8 per adult
CAPACITY: 200 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/18/11
Girl Power
B J
Come join in on this fun and informative class teaching vital self-defense skills that will enable young girls to learn how to protect themselves. The Eastern Ways Kid safe instructing staff will teach a dynamic and interactive seminar that will develop self defense & awareness skills. Using Kung Fu you will learn how to confidently throw kicks, strikes and learn key target areas to keep kids safe. Through challenging skill drills & watching real life skits, girls will be empowered. Fee includes professional instruction and participation patch. Please note this program includes discussion of safe practices to avoid child abduction.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-5
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DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Modesto
FEE: $14 per girl
CAPACITY: 100 girls
BILLING DATE: 1/19/11
My Body
B
How do muscles work? How many muscles are in the body? Exercise and strengthen your muscles through various fun and creative activities with the help of the Explorit Science Center. Please limit adults to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise): 1 adult for each individually registered girl; 2 adults for 2-12 girls; 3 adults for 13-18 girls; 4 adults for 19-24 girls. Fee includes program materials and the My Body Try-It.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Davis
FEE: $13 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls
BILLING DATE: 1/20/11
Invitation to the Dance IP Overnight
C S A
Step up onto the dance floor during this Interest Project overnight. Dance has been a tradition throughout human history, varying greatly from culture to culture. It incorporates other art forms, such as music and art. Not only can you enjoy watching the beauty of dance, but you can stay in shape and have fun by dancing yourself. The skills you learn and steps you take will help prepare you to lead Girl Scout Brownies in earning their Dancercize Try-It or Girl Scout Juniors in earning their Dance Badge through workshops on Saturday. Fee includes dinner Friday night, interest project, light breakfast, and program materials.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-12
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DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 18, 2011, 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2011
LOCATION: Stockton
FEE: $15 per girl, $5 per adult
CAPACITY: 60
BILLING DATE: 1/11/11
Dance Badge Workshop
J PA
Step, tap, glide and stomp your way through the activities for the Dance Badge. Try a variety of dance styples from within the US and around the world led by older Girl Scouts. Fee includes instruction, snack and badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Stockton
FEE: $12 per girl
CAPACITY: 60
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: 1/21/11
Dancercize Try-It Workshop
B PA
Dancing is a great way to exercise. Tap your feet, kick your heels, and spin around while you combine dance and exercise. Girl Scout Brownies will earn their Dancercize Try-It during this fun event led by older girls. Fee includes instruction, snack and Try-It.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-4
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Stockton
FEE: $12 per girl
CAPACITY: 60
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: 1/21/11
Nature Investigator
J PA
Spend the morning exploring the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center's 14-acre nature area. Earn the Earth Connections Badge and do a hands-on study of the eco-system and learn about the web of connections that ties plants, animals and the environment together. Meet live animals and see how they adapt to their habitat and learn to identify trees and plants. Please limit adults to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) for each grade level: 2 adults for every 20 Girl Scout Juniors. Fee includes program materials and badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Discovery Science & Space Center, Sacramento
FEE: $16 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 4
BILLING DATE: 1/21/11
Tree Planting
B J C S A
Save the Earth, plant a tree! Girl Scouts come together with the Sacramento Tree Foundation to help plant trees in local parks. Learn about tree planting and tree care as you make a difference for the planet. Live out “Go Green” by planting trees to green our local environment. Adults count against overall event numbers so please adhere to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise). Fee includes snack and fun patch.
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OPEN TO: Grades 2-12
DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento County
FEE: $7 per girl, $7 per adult
CAPACITY: 175 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/21/11
History of Girl Scouts Tour for Juniors
J
Experience Girl Scout history first hand! See artifacts from different points of Girl Scout history including uniforms, books, badges and activities--even dress in a replica of an early Girl Scout uniform. Activities will be lead by volunteers from the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California History Committee. Fee includes a fun patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $3 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/21/11
History of Girl Scouts Tour for Brownies
B
Experience Girl Scout history first hand; see artifacts from different points of Girl Scout history including uniforms, books and badges and activities, even dress in a replica of an early Girl Scout uniform. Activities will be lead by volunteers from the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California History Committee. Fee includes a fun patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-3
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Program Center
FEE: $3 per girl
CAPACITY: 30 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/21/11
Leave No Trace Junior Weekend
J PA
Here's your chance to become more environmentally aware. Learn about Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and how to lessen your impact on the environment! You will play games and do activities related to the seven LNT principles, and have a minimum impact ‘campfire’ ceremony to finish out the day. Due to limited space, please restrict adult participation to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise). Fee includes meals, program materials, and a participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Fleming Lodge
FEE: $40 per girl, $30 per adult
CAPACITY: 98 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 8
BILLING DATE: 1/11/11
Zoofari
D
Come see the wild side of the animal kingdom at the Sacramento Zoo! At this event Girl Scout Daisies will get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors. Take part in presentations and complete activities throughout the zoo using a self-guided activity passport. After the event you are welcome to stay and enjoy an afternoon in the zoo. Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-6 girls, 3 adults for groups of 7-10 girls and 4 adults for groups of 11-14 girls, 5 adults for 15-18 girls. Fee includes Girl Scout program, Sacramento Zoo entry, and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-1
DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 20, 2011, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento Zoo
FEE: $13 per girl, $8 per adult
CAPACITY: 200 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/24/11Daisyland
D PA
Journey with sister Girl Scouts through the gardens of Daisyland. You will play games and participate in other activities that echo the Girl Scout values and fun you’ve been having on the Girl Scout Daisy It’s Your World Change It! Leadership Journey. Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-6 girls, 3 adults for groups of 7-10 girls and 4 adults for groups of 11-14 girls, 5 adults for groups of 15-18 girls. Fee includes snack, supplies and participation patch.
OPEN TO: Grades K-1
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DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Elk Grove
FEE: $9 per girl
CAPACITY: 50 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 6
BILLING DATE: 1/25/11
Nature Investigator II
J PA
Spend the afternoon and early evening exploring the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center's 14-acre nature area, earn the Earth Connections Badge, and meet live animals. See how animals adapt to their habitat and learn to identify trees and plants. Bring your own dinner. Fee includes instruction, activities and badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
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DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Discovery Science & Space Center, Sacramento
FEE: $15 per girl
CAPACITY: 40 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 4
BILLING DATE: 1/26/11
Overnight in the Mountains
B J C S A
Spend the night in the mountains as you ice skate and pan for gold! You will stay in cabins in the mountains "slumber style", have family-style meals, go ice skating and pan for gold in the old mining town of Columbia. Each troop must adhere to Safety-Wise girl to adult ratios and be accompanied by a Level 1 First Aider. Fee includes overnight accommodations, three meals, gold panning tour, participation patch and a gift.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-12
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DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 25, 6:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 26, 2011
LOCATION: Long Barn
FEE: $45 per girl, $45 per adult
CAPACITY: 150 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/14/11
Tree Planting
B J C S A
Save the Earth, plant a tree! Girl Scouts come together with the Sacramento Tree Foundation to help plant trees in local parks. Learn about tree planting and tree care as you make a difference for the planet. Live out “Go Green” by planting trees to green our local environment. Adults count against overall event numbers so please adhere to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise). Fee includes snack and fun patch.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-12
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Placer County
FEE: $7 per girl, $7 per adult
CAPACITY: 175 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/28/11
Movin' On Up!
J PA
Bridging Girl Scout Juniors are invited to an overnight to begin their path into older Girl Scout adventures and the Girl Scout Cadette program. Program aides plan and lead activities to help you complete bridging requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Fee includes program materials, overnight accommodations, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, snacks and participation patch. Groups are limited to the ratios found on p.56 of Volunteer Essentials (updated Safety-Wise) of 1 adult for each individual girl, 2 adults for groups of 2-20 girls, 3 adults for groups of 21-30 girls.
Accompanying Girl Scout Junior leaders and adults will have the opportunity to take the next age level training. Adults must register for training separately through the Adult Education calendar.
Program Aides for this event must be in 8th grade or above and be available to help with program setup on Friday evening on site.
OPEN TO: Grade 5
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Sunday, March 27, 2011
LOCATION: Fleming Lodge
FEE: $30 per girl, $25 per adult
CAPACITY: 88 girls and adults
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: 1/14/11
Y.E.S! (Young Engineers Session)
C
Did you know you could make your own motor? How about a catapult? Learn how to build bridges, check out nematodes and aspire to think beyond the status quo! The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) volunteers promise to have you thinking differently about day-to-day activities before you leave this hands-on, activity-filled day of discovery. This is a girl only program. Fee includes lunch and program supplies.
OPEN TO: Grades 6-8
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Sacramento
FEE: $15 per girl
CAPACITY: 35 girls
BILLING DATE: 1/28/11
Overnight in the Mountains II
B J C S A
Spend the night in the mountains as you ice skate and pan for gold! You will stay in cabins in the mountains "slumber style", have family-style meals, go ice-skating, and pan for gold in the old mining town of Columbia. Each troop must adhere to Safety-Wise girl to adult ratios and be accompanied by a Level 1 First Aider. Fee includes overnight accommodations, three meals, gold panning tour, participation patch and a gift.
OPEN TO: Grades 2-12
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 6:00 PM to 3:00 PM , Sunday, March 27, 2011
LOCATION: Long Barn
FEE: $45 per girl, $45 per adult
CAPACITY: 150 girls and adults
BILLING DATE: 1/14/11
Earth Hour
D B J C S A F
Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature, also known as World Wildlife Fund) and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Get your family and your troop involved in “going green”. Visit http://www.earthhour.org/ for more details in how you can participate. Log your hours and email them to us at Girl Scouts program@girlscoutshcc.org so we can see the impact made throughout our council.
OPEN TO: All Girl Scouts their familiy and friends
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DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Ready for Tomorrow
J PA
Earth Day is approaching so why not start the celebration by exploring the amazing array of complex plants and animals right in your own backyard? Go on a guided nature hike, examine rare vernal-pool critters, learn about some of the incredible things in our environment and earn the Ready for Tomorrow Badge. Fee includes program activities and badge.
OPEN TO: Grades 4-5
DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Mather Regional Park, Rancho Cordova
FEE: $7 per girl
CAPACITY: 60 girls
PROGRAM AIDES: 10
BILLING DATE: 1/31/10